Hotel Information Requests

Post by **banpaeng** » March 7, 2006, 10:46 pm

Very good post Dean and welcome to the forum. You already have my interest. How far is this hotel located from Robinsons Mall. Looked at map but do not find. Maybe you could put the coordinance from the Udonmap.com map.

Welcome to the forum Dean. Anyone is welcome to post. Your post is very informative and will be read by many.

Thanks.

To Lee,

Maybe the post and replys need to be moved to it's own thread as Dean has supplied good info and would not want it lost on a thread with another topic.

Thanks

Brian

Post by **yorkman** » March 8, 2006, 3:12 am

DDWebb wrote:(If U know decent/reasonable priced places for rent-(PLEASE PM ME!!)

No need for PM Dean (and by the way welcome)

I will be vacating a house at the end of April, 4000B a month, superb non interfering and very accomadating Landlord, 3 beds, large living area, in fact a typical ring road property. If you are still looking then, let me know.

Likewise, nothing to gain personally (it's a shame that disclaimer needs to be added

, but it does unfortunately)

Post by **DDWebb** » March 8, 2006, 10:55 am

Thanks, John/Yorkman- Yes ,I would be interested in seeing your house sometime(Price sounds good)-I am not in a rush to find a place. The Hotel is fine for now. Helps me to get acquainted with Udon and my bearings. If the right place comes along at the right price then of course I will jumo on it-ahahhaha. But, I will not hold my breathe. JUST TAKE IT EASY

sabai-sabai

Post by **Lila** » March 8, 2006, 9:15 pm

kiaai wrote:Cobra Gold starts in may this year and it is the 25th anniversary of this exercise.I spoke to a leatherneck two days ago and he said they could be in udon seven to eight weeks this year.

If they are coming in May & stay for 7-8 weeks, should I be worried about hotel rooms for end of June? I had previously read in another thread that they would be gone by then. Since I am almost totally clueless about all things Udon (not as much thanks to you guys!), can you help me out here, too? We booked a room for the first weekend we are there, but nothing for the rest of the trip. I want this to be one less thing to worry about!

Post by **kiaai** » March 8, 2006, 9:45 pm

I would think if the exercise starts in May then they will be in udon for preparations 1-2 weeks before May.In total I would say from 15th -20th April to the middle June.

Post by **Stevo** » March 8, 2006, 10:21 pm

Lila wrote: We booked a room for the first weekend we are there, but nothing for the rest of the trip. I want this to be one less thing to worry about!

Lila,
It appears I am in a similar situation to yourself.. regarding hotels,etc.
I too have just booked a room for the first 2 nights of my next visit.. mid April - mid July.
I understand that the "Green plague"

predominantly infests the top end hotels, etc.... and, although I usually stay at Charoensri Grand or Ban Chiang (first 2 days), I have decided on JAN Condotel this time... (after reading the comments of other forum members, and then sending my wife round to check it out).
I shouldn't think you would have any real problems with accom, unless of course you intend staying in top end places.
There are many good apartments to be had in Udon, (AEK Udon, Heritage, Udoncabana, etc.) from around 4,000 Baht/month upwards.
April is usually a busy time, as it's Songkran.. but I can't see June will be a problem.

Steve

Post by **Lila** » March 8, 2006, 11:16 pm

Thanks all(again)!

We are only going to be in Udon for 9 days & are staying out at the Thomas Resort for the first couple of nights. I guess we'll stick with the original plan of wait & see!

Post by **papaguido** » March 9, 2006, 1:33 am

Stevo wrote:
Lila wrote: We booked a room for the first weekend we are there, but nothing for the rest of the trip. I want this to be one less thing to worry about!
Lila,
It appears I am in a similar situation to yourself.. regarding hotels,etc.
I too have just booked a room for the first 2 nights of my next visit.. mid April - mid July.
I understand that the "Green plague" predominantly infests the top end hotels, etc.... and, although I usually stay at Charoensri Grand or Ban Chiang (first 2 days), I have decided on JAN Condotel this time... (after reading the comments of other forum members, and then sending my wife round to check it out).
I shouldn't think you would have any real problems with accom, unless of course you intend staying in top end places.
There are many good apartments to be had in Udon, (AEK Udon, Heritage, Udoncabana, etc.) from around 4,000 Baht/month upwards.
April is usually a busy time, as it's Songkran.. but I can't see June will be a problem.

Steve

Yes we the "Green plague" usually infest hotels that are contracted for all service members during the period of the exercise. Depending on the size of the force, 2 or 3 hotels maybe contracted. The selected hotels are the only authorized billeting for the visiting forces. I'm sure you find adequate accommodation, unfortunately the prices will probably be higher due to the infestation of the "Green palgue".

Post by **Stevo** » March 9, 2006, 2:26 am

papaguido wrote:
Stevo wrote:
Lila wrote: We booked a room for the first weekend we are there, but nothing for the rest of the trip. I want this to be one less thing to worry about!
Lila,
It appears I am in a similar situation to yourself.. regarding hotels,etc.
I too have just booked a room for the first 2 nights of my next visit.. mid April - mid July.
I understand that the "Green plague" predominantly infests the top end hotels, etc.... and, although I usually stay at Charoensri Grand or Ban Chiang (first 2 days), I have decided on JAN Condotel this time... (after reading the comments of other forum members, and then sending my wife round to check it out).
I shouldn't think you would have any real problems with accom, unless of course you intend staying in top end places.
There are many good apartments to be had in Udon, (AEK Udon, Heritage, Udoncabana, etc.) from around 4,000 Baht/month upwards.
April is usually a busy time, as it's Songkran.. but I can't see June will be a problem.

Steve
Yes we the "Green plague" usually infest hotels that are contracted for all service members during the period of the exercise. Depending on the size of the force, 2 or 3 hotels maybe contracted. The selected hotels are the only authorized billeting for the visiting forces. I'm sure you find adequate accommodation, unfortunately the prices will probably be higher due to the infestation of the "Green palgue".

Hmmm.. appears I may have caused offence with my "Green plague/Green palgue" comment

No offence was intended, I actually picked up the term elsewhere on the forum...

Post by **polehawk** » March 9, 2006, 5:07 am

papaguido wrote:

Yes we the "Green plague" usually infest hotels that are contracted for all service members during the period of the exercise. Depending on the size of the force, 2 or 3 hotels maybe contracted. The selected hotels are the only authorized billeting for the visiting forces. I'm sure you find adequate accommodation, unfortunately the prices will probably be higher due to the infestation of the "Green plague".

Welcome back, Rito!

It was referred to as the "Green Machine" when I served back in the middle ages, eons before the desert cammies. Any information that you can pass along regarding start/stop dates for Cobra Gold or contracted hotels? Planning a trip but trying to avoid staying at the in-laws unless absolutely necessary in the unlikely event that hotels are solidly booked.

Semper Fi,
Ron

Post by **papaguido** » March 9, 2006, 7:34 am

Stevo wrote:
papaguido wrote:
Stevo wrote:
Lila wrote: We booked a room for the first weekend we are there, but nothing for the rest of the trip. I want this to be one less thing to worry about!
Lila,
It appears I am in a similar situation to yourself.. regarding hotels,etc.
I too have just booked a room for the first 2 nights of my next visit.. mid April - mid July.
I understand that the "Green plague" predominantly infests the top end hotels, etc.... and, although I usually stay at Charoensri Grand or Ban Chiang (first 2 days), I have decided on JAN Condotel this time... (after reading the comments of other forum members, and then sending my wife round to check it out).
I shouldn't think you would have any real problems with accom, unless of course you intend staying in top end places.
There are many good apartments to be had in Udon, (AEK Udon, Heritage, Udoncabana, etc.) from around 4,000 Baht/month upwards.
April is usually a busy time, as it's Songkran.. but I can't see June will be a problem.

Steve
Yes we the "Green plague" usually infest hotels that are contracted for all service members during the period of the exercise. Depending on the size of the force, 2 or 3 hotels maybe contracted. The selected hotels are the only authorized billeting for the visiting forces. I'm sure you find adequate accommodation, unfortunately the prices will probably be higher due to the infestation of the "Green palgue".

Hmmm.. appears I may have caused offence with my "Green plague/Green palgue" comment No offence was intended, I actually picked up the term elsewhere on the forum...

No offense taken Stevo...I was just being a smart a*s. I guess I should have ended with one of these

. With 24 yrs of service I've developed a rather thick skin. Besides I know exactly how it is when we invade or infest an an area. If I'm not a participant, than I tend to stay far away as possible.

Post by **papaguido** » March 9, 2006, 7:45 am

polehawk wrote:
papaguido wrote:

Yes we the "Green plague" usually infest hotels that are contracted for all service members during the period of the exercise. Depending on the size of the force, 2 or 3 hotels maybe contracted. The selected hotels are the only authorized billeting for the visiting forces. I'm sure you find adequate accommodation, unfortunately the prices will probably be higher due to the infestation of the "Green plague".
Welcome back, Rito!

It was referred to as the "Green Machine" when I served back in the middle ages, eons before the desert cammies. Any information that you can pass along regarding start/stop dates for Cobra Gold or contracted hotels? Planning a trip but trying to avoid staying at the in-laws unless absolutely necessary in the unlikely event that hotels are solidly booked.

Semper Fi,
Ron

Hi Ron, yep the Green Machine is still in use, also the "suck" or "the big green weenie" when somethng is not going their way. Anyway, I don't have any info on CG. Seems to be OpSec (opertional security), specific dates, units, and pertinent info hasn't been released (I bet the bargirls in Pattya know, probably have the entire training schedule for the fleet). Should I hear any "scuttlebut" I'll post it.

Semper Fi,

Rito

Post by **beer monkey** » March 9, 2006, 4:07 pm

"scuttlebut" "big green weenie" "suck" military terms no doubt but what do'es it all mean

Post by **polehawk** » March 9, 2006, 5:12 pm

Nothing classified about these terms, BM. Scuttlebutt meant rumors or info during my military days. Big green weenie referred to the US Army or Marine Corps in somewhat derogatory way. Why green? The uniforms, of course. The "suck" is a term used to derisively refer to the Marine Corps by the lower ranking enlistees, I think. Back in my day this term was the "crotch". Now aren't ya glad you asked?

Did I get it right, Rito? It's been a long time.

Post by **Stevo** » March 9, 2006, 5:41 pm

papaguido wrote: No offense taken Stevo...I was just being a smart a*s. I guess I should have ended with one of these . With 24 yrs of service I've developed a rather thick skin. Besides I know exactly how it is when we invade or infest an an area. If I'm not a participant, than I tend to stay far away as possible.

Thanks Rito

...
Thought I detected an air of "tongue in cheek" to your post, but was unsure without the

Still... a lighthearted lesson in political correctness does me no harm $\:D/$
(I'm actually from a family of "Skates" myself, my father being a "Bubblehead" for many years).

Steve

Post by **papaguido** » March 9, 2006, 11:31 pm

beer monkey wrote:"scuttlebut" "big green weenie" "suck" military terms no doubt but what do'es it all mean

http://www.devildogs.cc/unofficial/s.shtml

Probably won't find "big green weenie" or "suck", but Polehawk described it best.

Post by **papaguido** » March 9, 2006, 11:52 pm

polehawk wrote:Nothing classified about these terms, BM. Scuttlebutt meant rumors or info during my military days. Big green weenie referred to the US Army or Marine Corps in somewhat derogatory way. Why green? The uniforms, of course. The "suck" is a term used to derisively refer to the Marine Corps by the lower ranking enlistees, I think. Back in my day this term was the "crotch". Now aren't ya glad you asked?

Did I get it right, Rito? It's been a long time.

You got that right. Forgot about the "crotch" more in use by the ole timers

Post by **polehawk** » March 10, 2006, 2:04 am

"ole timers"? Spot on, Rito. Older than dirt. Wore brown shoes and fired the M-1, not at the same time tho. Thanks for the link. It's helping to clear out some cobwebs. It's good to see they're still teaching the new breed all about Chesty, too.

Better get this back on thread topic or mod may intervene. Anyone know if the Charoen is one of the military contracted hotels? This has been our usual landing spot while in Udon. If so, no big worry since there seems to be a lot of good places to stay in/around Udon these days.

Post by **beer monkey** » March 10, 2006, 2:33 am

papaguido wrote:
beer monkey wrote:"scuttlebut" "big green weenie" "suck" military terms no doubt but what do'es it all mean
http://www.devildogs.cc/unofficial/s.shtml

Probably won't find "big green weenie" or "suck", but Polehawk described it best.

apologies for still being off topic.
thanks for that polehawk + papaguido, put it in my favourites.(sewer pipe sailor and a toilet seat) love it.

so now back on topic Mmmm...there are a lot of hotels in udon. (sorry thats all i could think of)

Post by **banpaeng** » March 10, 2006, 2:57 am

Lighten up guys

I bet you can't find one thread longer than 5 post that it stays on topic. Kinda reminds me of the old saying "if you put three guys in a room for 5 minutes of conversation one of them will talk about sex"

I am sure for the comedians in here that can be turned around 10 different ways. Take it at written value only.

Oh heck I am off topic. One swift kick in the a-- for me.

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