And The Winnah Is...

Last week I announced a rec.aviation contest to "Name Our New Aviation Theme
Suite" at our aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, in Iowa
City, IA, with the winner earning a free night in "their" suite. To my
amazement, we received over 100 suggested names!

After a great deal of deliberation, and carefully considering all 112
entries, my wife, Mary, whittled this most excellent list down to the
following "Top Five" names:

#5. The Air Mail Suite -- Yes, we REALLY want to do this one, thanks to Iowa
City's connection to the early air mail flights, but we just can't figure
out how to make it sound less boring. Sent in by Dave S.

#4. The Soaring Suite -- A perfect name for a future suite. This one WILL
be used, but not on this one. Sent in by Jer Eberhard.

#3. The Concorde Suite -- Another terrific name that brings to mind all
sorts of cool things, from the 1960s through the 2000s, from Paris, London,
Oshkosh -- you name it. Somewhere down the road, this one will be done.
Sent in by Matt Whiting.

#2. The Top Gun Suite -- I *told* you Mary went all weak-kneed during that
beach volleyball scene. This name also lends itself to making it into a
"Tom Cruise" suite, which would very much appeal to the chicks -- and Cruise
*is* a pilot. Suggested by Richard Riley.

#1 -- The WINNER! The Hawk Suite -- This name combines EVERYTHING we want
in a name, thanks to our location -- and I'm amazed (and ashamed) that we
never thought of it. EVERYTHING in this football-crazy town is "The Hawks".
Sent in by Montblack -- the Grand Prize winner!

The U of I football team are "the Hawkeyes", my son's high school team is
"the Little Hawks", and virtually every jacket, banner, blanket, sweater and
sticker has the hawk logo on it. Literally everything in this town will
serve as a free advertisement for this suite!

And so many aircraft have been called "Hawk" that artwork and memorabilia
will be a snap. Everything from Cessna Skyhawks, to A-4 Skyhawks, to a
dozen other aircraft, from the 1920s on up will be represented. And we can
add all the crazy football and sports memorabilia that will really appeal to
the local crowd, giving it an appeal outside of aviation. This will be THE
most popular suite in the hotel, amongst the locals, guaranteed.

The response to this contest was amazing -- we both want to thank everyone
for entering! Montblack will receive a free night's stay in the "Hawk
Suite" when we get it done, but I'd also like to offer Dave, Jer, Matt, and
Richard a 50% discount on any suite if (when?) they ever come to visit us.
Great suggestions, guys, and I'll bet we will use them all, someday!

Blue skies!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

OK Jay... :^( next suite, Mile High Suite... Can I at least camp out
in the lobby?

The Monk

Jay Honeck wrote:

Last week I announced a rec.aviation contest to "Name Our New Aviation Theme
Suite" at our aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, in Iowa
City, IA, with the winner earning a free night in "their" suite. To my
amazement, we received over 100 suggested names!

After a great deal of deliberation, and carefully considering all 112
entries, my wife, Mary, whittled this most excellent list down to the
following "Top Five" names:

#5. The Air Mail Suite -- Yes, we REALLY want to do this one, thanks to Iowa
City's connection to the early air mail flights, but we just can't figure
out how to make it sound less boring. Sent in by Dave S.

#4. The Soaring Suite -- A perfect name for a future suite. This one WILL
be used, but not on this one. Sent in by Jer Eberhard.

#3. The Concorde Suite -- Another terrific name that brings to mind all
sorts of cool things, from the 1960s through the 2000s, from Paris, London,
Oshkosh -- you name it. Somewhere down the road, this one will be done.
Sent in by Matt Whiting.

#2. The Top Gun Suite -- I *told* you Mary went all weak-kneed during that
beach volleyball scene. This name also lends itself to making it into a
"Tom Cruise" suite, which would very much appeal to the chicks -- and Cruise
*is* a pilot. Suggested by Richard Riley.

#1 -- The WINNER! The Hawk Suite -- This name combines EVERYTHING we want
in a name, thanks to our location -- and I'm amazed (and ashamed) that we
never thought of it. EVERYTHING in this football-crazy town is "The Hawks".
Sent in by Montblack -- the Grand Prize winner!

The U of I football team are "the Hawkeyes", my son's high school team is
"the Little Hawks", and virtually every jacket, banner, blanket, sweater and
sticker has the hawk logo on it. Literally everything in this town will
serve as a free advertisement for this suite!

And so many aircraft have been called "Hawk" that artwork and memorabilia
will be a snap. Everything from Cessna Skyhawks, to A-4 Skyhawks, to a
dozen other aircraft, from the 1920s on up will be represented. And we can
add all the crazy football and sports memorabilia that will really appeal to
the local crowd, giving it an appeal outside of aviation. This will be THE
most popular suite in the hotel, amongst the locals, guaranteed.

The response to this contest was amazing -- we both want to thank everyone
for entering! Montblack will receive a free night's stay in the "Hawk
Suite" when we get it done, but I'd also like to offer Dave, Jer, Matt, and
Richard a 50% discount on any suite if (when?) they ever come to visit us.
Great suggestions, guys, and I'll bet we will use them all, someday!

Thanks, Jay. Now I just have to find time to get out to your neck of
the woods. What is 50% of a suite going for these days? Can I wait
until you build "my" suite and then be the first to use it? :-)

Matt

Thanks, Jay. Now I just have to find time to get out to your neck of the
woods. What is 50% of a suite going for these days?

Well, Matt, if you promise to only use the kitchen and half the living room,
that'll be pretty close to "50%" of the suite. ;-)

Our 1-bedroom jacuzzi suites (with delivered breakfast) run $99.95 per
night. Your price: Just $50 bucks.

Or, if you want to really low-ball it, take one of our $59.95 open suites
instead. No jacuzzi, 50% smaller, but still aviation themed, with a queen
bed and delivered breakfast. Your price? $30. Such a deal! :-)

Can I wait until you build "my" suite and then be the first to use it?
:-)

Sure, but I have no idea when that will be. Hell, poor Jim Weir's been
waiting two years for HIS "Apollo Suite" free night -- and we've had
everything ready for that suite for at least 18 months. (Carpet's on the
way for it now, though, Jim -- I just bought an entire roll of the stuff, so
they'll keep it in stock. That suite should be ready before spring, God
willin' and the creek don't rise...)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

eh. Not a lot of sizzle. but Montblack is certainly deserving.

jim


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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#1 -- The WINNER! The Hawk Suite -- This name combines EVERYTHING we want
in a name, thanks to our location -- and I'm amazed (and ashamed) that we
never thought of it. EVERYTHING in this football-crazy town is "The
Hawks". Sent in by Montblack -- the Grand Prize winner!

Before I forget again, A big CONGRATS to Montblack!

The Monk

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:GVkwf.474712$084.289296@attbi_s22...
Last week I announced a rec.aviation contest to "Name Our New Aviation
Theme Suite" at our aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites,
in Iowa City, IA, with the winner earning a free night in "their" suite.
To my amazement, we received over 100 suggested names!

After a great deal of deliberation, and carefully considering all 112
entries, my wife, Mary, whittled this most excellent list down to the
following "Top Five" names:


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#2. The Top Gun Suite -- I *told* you Mary went all weak-kneed during that
beach volleyball scene. This name also lends itself to making it into a
"Tom Cruise" suite, which would very much appeal to the chicks -- and
Cruise *is* a pilot. Suggested by Richard Riley.


Snip

Will this include a couch upon which to jump up and down if someone mearly
mentions the name of your girlfriend/wife?

Jay B

A Big Congrats to Montblack!

The Monk

Hey Jay,

Are you going to get a licensing agreement before marketing on this
adventure? I am sure the sports team will not like you making any profits on
their name, logo, or trademark with out compensation. Just a thought!


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:GVkwf.474712$084.289296@attbi_s22...
Last week I announced a rec.aviation contest to "Name Our New Aviation
Theme
Suite" at our aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, in Iowa
City, IA, with the winner earning a free night in "their" suite. To my
amazement, we received over 100 suggested names!

After a great deal of deliberation, and carefully considering all 112
entries, my wife, Mary, whittled this most excellent list down to the
following "Top Five" names:

#5. The Air Mail Suite -- Yes, we REALLY want to do this one, thanks to
Iowa
City's connection to the early air mail flights, but we just can't figure
out how to make it sound less boring. Sent in by Dave S.

#4. The Soaring Suite -- A perfect name for a future suite. This one WILL
be used, but not on this one. Sent in by Jer Eberhard.

#3. The Concorde Suite -- Another terrific name that brings to mind all
sorts of cool things, from the 1960s through the 2000s, from Paris,
London,
Oshkosh -- you name it. Somewhere down the road, this one will be done.
Sent in by Matt Whiting.

#2. The Top Gun Suite -- I *told* you Mary went all weak-kneed during that
beach volleyball scene. This name also lends itself to making it into a
"Tom Cruise" suite, which would very much appeal to the chicks -- and
Cruise
*is* a pilot. Suggested by Richard Riley.

#1 -- The WINNER! The Hawk Suite -- This name combines EVERYTHING we want
in a name, thanks to our location -- and I'm amazed (and ashamed) that we
never thought of it. EVERYTHING in this football-crazy town is "The
Hawks".
Sent in by Montblack -- the Grand Prize winner!

The U of I football team are "the Hawkeyes", my son's high school team is
"the Little Hawks", and virtually every jacket, banner, blanket, sweater
and
sticker has the hawk logo on it. Literally everything in this town will
serve as a free advertisement for this suite!

And so many aircraft have been called "Hawk" that artwork and memorabilia
will be a snap. Everything from Cessna Skyhawks, to A-4 Skyhawks, to a
dozen other aircraft, from the 1920s on up will be represented. And we
can
add all the crazy football and sports memorabilia that will really appeal
to
the local crowd, giving it an appeal outside of aviation. This will be
THE
most popular suite in the hotel, amongst the locals, guaranteed.

The response to this contest was amazing -- we both want to thank everyone
for entering! Montblack will receive a free night's stay in the "Hawk
Suite" when we get it done, but I'd also like to offer Dave, Jer, Matt,
and
Richard a 50% discount on any suite if (when?) they ever come to visit us.
Great suggestions, guys, and I'll bet we will use them all, someday!

Blue skies!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
Thanks, Jay. Now I just have to find time to get out to your neck of the
woods. What is 50% of a suite going for these days?


Well, Matt, if you promise to only use the kitchen and half the living room,
that'll be pretty close to "50%" of the suite. ;-)

Well, I generally only use the bottom half anyway. I amost never walk
on the ceiling! :-)


Matt