2021 Palm Springs Weekend

[TruthBTold]

Well, unfortunately, from the news reports that I have heard in the last couple of days government disorganization has meant that the actual vaccination of the American population is perhaps 10% of what they were aiming for by the end of this year. That pushes everything back, e.g., who will get vaccinated when, by large increments. Although I have a couple of months to be bound to cancel my reservations I should do it anyway. That way they, as it is a very small resort, others can have the room. I know that hope springs eternal I just do not know know how eternal I should pretend it will be. I suppose if this is the least of my worries, I should consider myself very, very lucky indeed.

[Luv2play]

Well, unfortunately, from the news reports that I have heard in the last couple of days government disorganization has meant that the actual vaccination of the American population is perhaps 10% of what they were aiming for by the end of this year. That pushes everything back, e.g., who will get vaccinated when, by large increments. Although I have a couple of months to be bound to cancel my reservations I should do it anyway. That way they, as it is a very small resort, others can have the room. I know that hope springs eternal I just do not know know how eternal I should pretend it will be. I suppose if this is the least of my worries, I should consider myself very, very lucky indeed.

The news here in Canada's largest province is not great either. Yesterday was the largest number of new cases since the pandemic started at about 3000. The vaccination rollout is anything but smooth and only a tiny number of people have been vaccinated. More people are getting sick on a daily basis than are been vaccinated so we are so far losing the race against the virus.

 

Israel seems to be doing a much better job. With a population much less than Ontario, they have vaccinated over a quarter million people by Dec 27 to our 13,000, both having started around the same time. It really sucks.

[+ sf westcoaster]

My optimism about attending is dimming!

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

I've been watching a lot of news today. Seems like production and distribution are not going to be issues - just the coordination/scheduling of the actual immunizations. My sense (gut instinct more than fact based) is that once the states figure it out, things will go quickly to catch back up. So I'm going to remain optimistic about things.

[TruthBTold]

I've been watching a lot of news today. Seems like production and distribution are not going to be issues - just the coordination/scheduling of the actual immunizations. My sense (gut instinct more than fact based) is that once the states figure it out, things will go quickly to catch back up. So I'm going to remain optimistic about things.

 

I like your optimism. We must remember however that 1) depending on the vaccine you may need one/two vaccinations at different intervals and 2) it takes a certain interval for your body to react so that it works against the virus. They really don't know exactly what #2 is.

[+ Lucky]

I like your optimism. We must remember however that 1) depending on the vaccine you may need one/two vaccinations at different intervals and 2) it takes a certain interval for your body to react so that it works against the virus. They really don't know exactly what #2 is.

Who doesn't know what #2 is???

[OCClient]

The March 2021 Indian Wells tennis tournament has been postponed.

https://sports.nbcsports.com/2020/12/29/tennis-bnp-paribas-open-postponed-until-later-in-2021/?shared=email&msg=fail

 

Passes are not available on the Coachella Site. Haven't heard their plan.

[+ Lucky]

The March 2021 Indian Wells tennis tournament has been postponed.

https://sports.nbcsports.com/2020/12/29/tennis-bnp-paribas-open-postponed-until-later-in-2021/?shared=email&msg=fail

 

Passes are not available on the Coachella Site. Haven't heard their plan.

See post #251 @OCClient

[+ Pensant]

Oh well. 2022 then?

[+ keroscenefire]

I'd be interested in attending and think I'll likely get a vaccine before then (work in education). I guess it's just wait and see mode though, huh?

[Epigonos]

I'm 80 but the way things are going here in California (SNAFU) I really do NOT expect to have the vaccine prior to the Palm Springs Weekend. Older residents no longer have an early priority. Regardless I will be in Palm Springs for the weekend.

[jawjateck]

Attaboy Epigonos! I'm right there with you. Palm Springs or bust!

[youngboldone]

I'm not canceling my reservation yet. I choose to remain optimistic that things will improve enough by early April to allow the weekend to happen. It would be my first time attending.

[+ TooSchoolForCool]

Do you think they will cancel Coachella??? That's my biggest concern!! LOL!!

[+ Lucky]

Do you think they will cancel Coachella??? That's my biggest concern!! LOL!!

Yes, they will. I predict it will be rescheduled to October.

Edited January 3, 2021 by Lucky

[MikeBiDude]

Yes, they will.

Agree, high probability.

[+ Pensant]

Agree, high probability.

Which means more accommodations available? I’m in a wait and see mode; therefore, if I do attend, I’ll most likely not be able to stay at one of the gay resorts.

[+ Lucky]

Which means more accommodations available? I’m in a wait and see mode; therefore, if I do attend, I’ll most likely not be able to stay at one of the gay resorts.

Hey, maybe we can compare our shaves!

Edited January 3, 2021 by Lucky

[MikeBiDude]

Which means more accommodations available? I’m in a wait and see mode; therefore, if I do attend, I’ll most likely not be able to stay at one of the gay resorts.

Yes, I think that’s a realistic side effect of a Coachella cancel.

[+ keroscenefire]

Ok..so I think I might make a reservation if it can be cancelled. I will only go if I have a vaccine by then (probably a good though not certain chance). I did want to travel abroad this year, but that's looking dicey IMO. But domestic travel sounds doable. Where should I reserve? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[+ azdr0710]

if Coachella is cancelled, I don't know if that will really mean more of the accommodations "we" will be staying at will become available since the venue is about 30 miles from Palm Springs and many Coachella attendees camp or grab nearby motels.....

 

I'm concerned, though, about the link and comment upthread a ways suggesting that California hotels are not currently allowed to even accept reservations from out-of-staters........has this been checked or confirmed??....

 

also, there was one forum weekend year in which I scored a great late deal, via hotwire, at one of the several mainstream large golf resorts scattered across the area......admittedly a few miles from the action, but I had a car, got a very nice room, and saved a bit over the going Warm Sands/downtown Palm Spgs rates.......

[+ MysticMenace]

Palm Springs or bust!

 

Or...Palm Springs and bust ?? ??

[+ MysticMenace]

I think I have till sometime in February to have free cancellation at INNDulge, so hopefully we all get better clarity on how feasible it is to travel to PS by then. Here's to hoping.

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

I'm concerned, though, about the link and comment upthread a ways suggesting that California hotels are not currently allowed to even accept reservations from out-of-staters........has this been checked or confirmed??....

 

Yes. Per the INNdulge homepage, " We are temporarily closed until January 21 or until Southern California lifts its ban on leisure travel. Please email for isolated, no-service stays of 6 nights or longer."

[+ Lucky]

If you come to Palm Springs, you might want to be careful about using dating apps. At least one man is setting people up. He makes the date, arrives, and then lets others in to the residence where they proceed to rob the date.

Here's the story:

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime_courts/2021/01/07/would-online-date-charged-palm-springs-armed-home-invasion/6591817002/