Siebert Outdoors Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I have made reservations. They are remodeling the place now! Jeff I have too then. LOL Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted January 19, 2012 Super User Posted January 19, 2012 I've tried several times to make a reservation and have been unable to do so. I'm not worried yet, but I will be soon. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 20, 2012 Super User Posted January 20, 2012 I wasn't aware of the problem until today. Zip pow lives nearby. I'll ask him to make an on-site visit and find out what gives. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 20, 2012 Super User Posted January 20, 2012 Zip pow just gave me a call. He's on it. Gawd, how I love the BR community! Quote
Bass n' Blades Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Hi, I just wanted to share with you an update regarding the Val Monte Resort, which you have targeted for your 2012 Roadtrip to Lake Guntersville. I drove around the resort and marina yesterday afternoon just to scope it out first hand. The motel, the resort restaurant and the marina were all closed. I'd planned to talk to someone at the marina and get a sitrep regarding the renovation status but that was a no go. Everything looked in great shape and ready to roll but there must still be some inside work remaining before they're back up and going. The big "Top of the River" Restaurant next door to the motel was open. I just spoke with one of the ladies at the Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding the place. I told her the website was down and the listed phone # was no longer working. That surprised her so she checked for me and gave me the email address for the place: valmonte7001@gmail.com . She did say that there was a big WalMart FLW Tournament scheduled to be held out of there in February so her understanding was that it would be all back up and going prior to that tournament next month. So that's some good news for everyone. So I would think they'll be back up and going contact-wise real soon, and everyone here on the forums will be able to confirm plans for the April roadtrip. However, there are other good places to stay, such as the Lake Guntersville State Park and the Best Western (straight across the lake from Val Monte), in case this might not work out but I'm sure it will with all they have planned for this Spring. If I find out anything more I'll be sure and post it. Best regards, Jim 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 20, 2012 Super User Posted January 20, 2012 Thank you! -Kent Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 20, 2012 Super User Posted January 20, 2012 OK, Zip Pow did his wonders again. If you need to make reservations call Veronica (she works at Val Monte) on her cell phone at 256-506-1854. If she doesn't answer leave a message. She promises to return all calls. Alternatively, log on to Facebook and look up Val Monte Lakeside Resort. Val Monte is in the middle of swapping out telephone providers. That's why their phone is out. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 22, 2012 Super User Posted January 22, 2012 Just so you all know, I made hotel reservations today by calling the above posted number. No more excuses for youse guys. Quote
FishinTN Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 Reservations made, form going in mail. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted January 30, 2012 Super User Posted January 30, 2012 Boss approved a few days off for me that week! Now to see if I can shift a few other things to make this trip happen for me. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 FishinTN, form received with thanks. PM sent. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Just for everyone's info the following is a list of confirmed attendees. Glenn & Keri Roadwarrior Long Mike Gman (Siebert Outdoors) and friend 00 Mod Steezy Fishing Rhino FishinTN & spouse A definite Maybe from Big-O Remember folks, we are now less than three months away from the outing. Let's get those reservations made and those Registration Forms submitted! Quote
scrutch Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Waiting on a friend to commit one way or the other before I fill it out Mike. Mine will be in soon. Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted February 1, 2012 Super User Posted February 1, 2012 got the form filled out, finally. But, I'm not sending it to you. :eyebrows: :eyebrows: Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted February 1, 2012 Super User Posted February 1, 2012 Boys and girls, a problem has developed that you all need to be made aware of. Val Monte Resort is being torn down to make room for condos. The rooms we reserved will soon be no more. We are scrambling feverishly to find suitable alternate accommodations for the same time frame, and should have things finalized within the next forty-eight hours. We will get back to you with the alternate as soon as it is finalized. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. I want to thank Fishing Rhino for bringing this matter to our attention. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted February 1, 2012 Super User Posted February 1, 2012 Mike. There is no need for you, or anyone involved in the organizing, to apologize. It's whoever was responsible at Val Monte that needs to apologize. For whatever reason, they kept stringing you/us along. They accepted reservations. They misled your special agent a couple of weeks ago when they had to know what was going on. What they have done is not very nice. I have no doubt that all who attend will still have a great time. It's the group that makes the road trip special. Quote
FishinTN Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Very true Rhino, Val Monte should have stepped up and ATLEAST called you Long MIke to tell you to replan accommadations. Extremely poor handling on the part of Val Monte. Returned your PM Long Mike. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted February 2, 2012 Super User Posted February 2, 2012 Wow, that's some shady crap that they're pulling! But better to find out now rather than the first BR guy pulling up to a parking lot full of heavy equipment and cinder blocks. I'm inching closer making this trip happen for me this year. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted February 2, 2012 Super User Posted February 2, 2012 Folks, having been in an Executive Management position in my career I can speculate that Veronica (our Val Monte contact) was kept in the dark about a deal being made to raze the hotel and build condos. Think about it. If the deal didn't go through, the owner would have his rooms booked. If it did go through, and apparently it did, then Veronica was left out in the cold with the wolves howling, and the owner could care less. He just made a bundle of money.. Veronica was left to pick up the pieces. Again, I'm only speculating here, but that's what I would have done if I was the owner, but I would pay her a very handsome bonus. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Oh so true Mike. This puts a kink in things. Let me know once another place is located. I can always camp if I have too. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted February 2, 2012 Super User Posted February 2, 2012 Well that stinks, but at least the trip WILL GO ON!!! Jeff Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 2, 2012 Author BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 2, 2012 New Lodging Information Has Been Posted At The Beginning Of This Thread! In a nutshell: We will be staying at the Hampton Inn on Lake Guntersville. We have rooms at a group discount from April 22-28. In order to get the discount rate, you must email beccalang07@gmail.com to make reservations (do not call!). Send them your contact details and provide a valid credit card as method of payment AND THEY WILL EMAIL YOU BACK YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You do not have to book it for the entire week, you can go longer or shorter. Just understand we cannot guarantee availability if you want to stay outside the event dates. Here's the information: The Hampton Inn is the headquarters for the event. We have reserved a block of rooms for arrival of April 22, 2012 and checking out on April 28, 2012. Amenities include: * Free Boat Launch * Covered boat slips available on the water with power hook up ( first come first serve ) * Marina fuel with 24 hour credit card self service * Free Wi-Fi High Speed Internet * Security Staff * Boat and Trailer Parking with Electric Hook Ups! * Free private boat launch * Rooms have coffee pots, mini-fridges, microwaves, and TV’s Rooms are $98/day per day plus taxes. Rooms can accomodate 1-4 people. Many, MANY thanks to Long Mike and Zip Pow for jumping on this and finding a new location within hours! Absolutely amazing guys! Be sure to thank them when you see them in person! Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted February 2, 2012 Super User Posted February 2, 2012 A1, well done!!!!! I knew you would do it. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks guys for all the hard work. I'll bring atleast 1 beer for each of you. If you drink I'll have cool aid. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted February 2, 2012 Super User Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks guys for all the hard work. I'll bring atleast 1 beer for each of you. If you drink I'll have cool aid. Can I get the beer that they don't want? Quote
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