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Post by Wildfire UL on Oct 11, 2011 22:24:02 GMT -8
Here are some suggestions for those who are coming to SLC... Park City is great if anyone has time to get up there! There's always something going on and they have some great restaurants around town. I took a tram ride up Snowbird once in the fall, and the leaves were just turning vibrant so it was awesome! One piece of advice is to avoid being out too late if you're in close proximity to West Valley... I'll leave it at that. It's just not that safe! Some other things around SLC/ the Oval... The Gateway (for those who wanna shop), lots of shops, restaurants, etc in and around Murray/S or W Jordan, Sandy. A popular little eatery is Cafe Zupa's. I don't know if it's just a Utah chain or nationwide (?) but here's the link: www.zupas.com/index.php/cafe-zupas-locations/Temple Square is awesome! If you want a unique view of Temple Square and just a nice atmosphere, there is a good restaurant called "The Garden Restaurant" atop the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Here's the link: www.templesquarehospitality.com/restaurants/garden.phpAnother good place to grab a bite is The Blue Lemon (on S Temple): www.bluelemon.com/menu/sides-and-startersHope that helps anyone out!?! There are numerous good places to see and eat at around SLC, these are just a few. OH! Just remember though, that there are quite a few places NOT open on Sunday, so keep that in mind when venturing out.  |
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Post by lilyover80 on Oct 12, 2011 8:51:34 GMT -8
Wildfire... thanks for the restaurant recommendations! Just last night I was looking at a brochure of the choices at Temple Square that I picked up last Dec., and the Garden Restaurant interested me. Also, Cafe Zupas has a location right at Jordan Landing... we'll have to try that for sure! One handy thing if anyone goes downtown. If you are parked at The Gateway center (or anywhere downtown), you can ride the TRAX train *free* to Temple Square b/c the downtown area is in the "FREE ZONE". Pick up a route map of the UTA system at your hotel, or you can print it out online: www.rideuta.com/It's not far to walk from Gateway Center to Temple Square, but the free TRAX is an alternative. And many of the downtown hotels are not far from the TRAX-train line. I plan to go to Park City when we go back to the Oval for the US Championship races in January; it's a fun place to visit... and I hope to ski there, as well as at Brighton after the races are over. We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!  |
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Post by dose on Oct 13, 2011 2:25:42 GMT -8
If I recall, China will not be there (unless something has changed) I'm expecting Korea, but I haven't seen anything definitively. China will participate. I think Korea will participate, because I saw a korea player post a message about a match, however the recent match is the World Cup 1. Will you go to watch the WC1 on live? That is to say, you aren't at the forum at races time? |
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Post by gdbaby77 on Oct 14, 2011 10:53:35 GMT -8
Where did you see the post about Korea? I would really love to go see WC 1, but my sister won't take me there if Korea doesn't come  |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 14, 2011 14:55:58 GMT -8
@dose: Yes, I'll be in SLC - but I'm sure that y'all will get along just fine without me! I'm checking to see if there's wireless internet inside the rink. If so, I'll do some updates during the racing, and answer any questions that arise as you all watch the 'blinking numbers'. If I can't get a wireless connection, I'll check in each evening after the racing! gdbaby77 - Do you live within driving distance? Surely they'll be posting the entries no later than Thursday night - hopefully that'll be enough time for you to get there... I hope you can go!
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Post by dose on Oct 15, 2011 0:54:36 GMT -8
Go! Go! Love to go! As support for this project!
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Post by gdbaby77 on Oct 15, 2011 13:21:33 GMT -8
gdbaby77 - Do you live within driving distance? Surely they'll be posting the entries no later than Thursday night - hopefully that'll be enough time for you to get there... I hope you can go! Thanks Lori!! I live in LA area. It's pretty far from SLC... But if we go, my sis will drive me there I really hope to see you all there  |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 15, 2011 17:02:56 GMT -8
gdbaby77... Ha - I'm driving from the L.A. area too! It's a long way, but definitely do-able on short notice. I'm leaving on either Tues or Wed to spend some time beforehand with my brother who lives in the area. If you make it there, I'm a middle-aged lady with blonde (my friends/hubby says 'grey-ing') hair, and our group will be sitting in the fan hospitality area. I may be wearing a Navy 'Rocker-U' sweatshirt, and we'll most definitely be waving USA flags! If you come, PLEASE try to find us and say 'hello'! yvesyang: I hope to meet you there also!
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Post by lilyover80 on Oct 15, 2011 19:06:18 GMT -8
We're also driving... from Northern San Diego county. We leave Tuesday morning, stopping to see the new bridge down-river from Hoover dam. We'll spend the night in Vegas... and leave for Utah Wed. morning and arrive in Murray, Utah, spending the night at the Pavilion Inn. We move over to Hampton Inn on Thursday for 4 night. We'll be picking Mari up at the SLC airport Thursday night.
In the past, we have driven to SLC in one day (12-hour drive from home) but we like to take it a little slower nowadays in our old-age. LOL
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Post by yvesyang on Oct 16, 2011 4:28:20 GMT -8
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Post by Wildfire UL on Oct 16, 2011 17:41:23 GMT -8
Korea is here, gdbaby77. As is Italy, UK, Canada and Japan so far...  Lily & Lori... weather's looking GREAT for the next 2 weeks here, so I'm very glad! Safe travels to y'all... |
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 16, 2011 19:12:58 GMT -8
Korea is here, gdbaby77. As is Italy, UK, Canada and Japan so far... Lily & Lori... weather's looking GREAT for the next 2 weeks here, so I'm very glad! Safe travels to y'all... Yay! My brother called and commented that the weather was gonna be 'glorious' - he talked me into coming a day early (Tuesday) so we can go on a photo safari! Thanks for the info on the teams! |
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Post by dose on Oct 17, 2011 0:15:46 GMT -8
Actually you are in different city!  I thought too simple about that you go to watch the match. Also need to drive several hours from different city! I really admire you!  I wish you have a pleasant journey!  Do you have Live TV about home match? I saw CCTV5 list on Oct 21-23, it doesn't have the Worlc Cup 1!  |
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Post by gdbaby77 on Oct 17, 2011 11:02:37 GMT -8
wildfire Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it @lori I'm sooo excited to see y'all there. I'm gon have to leave early on Friday because of school...(yeah.. I'm still in HS) I'll make sure to say HI to you. If you see me there-I'm an Asian girl with short, black hair-please feel free to say hi, too ^^ One question:Should I buy the tickets now? Or can I get them there?
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 17, 2011 23:07:02 GMT -8
One question:Should I buy the tickets now? Or can I get them there? I removed an earlier response, 'cause I thought better of it. If you're coming from out of town - either by a long drive, or by air, you might want to purchase in advance, 'cause I HAVE seen the Saturday/Sunday night sessions sell out - and those are the ones you're not gonna wanna miss. I know that fact is annoying as a fan, but trust me, it's a GOOD thing for the sport - I'm looking forward to the day that USS has to add more bleachers! |
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I thought too simple about that you go to watch the match. Also need to drive several hours from different city! I really admire you! 