I'm gonna be in Seattle once again pre-PAX but would love to do the same as last year and head out with Liger to meet you guys, either with her in the VW or I'll work out my own car to bring along (rent or something) and bring back any passengers to give other cars some additional breathing room or if someone wants to not drive the last leg I'll jump in another car to take care of it.
I still find it funny that last year I was the one giving people directions to the CCST. The guy from the other side of the world was the one giving the directions that he only knew after drunkenly stumbling around with another Australian 2 days earlier :P
I'm gonna be in Seattle once again pre-PAX but would love to do the same as last year and head out with Liger to meet you guys, either with her in the VW or I'll work out my own car to bring along (rent or something) and bring back any passengers to give other cars some additional breathing room or if someone wants to not drive the last leg I'll jump in another car to take care of it.
I still find it funny that last year I was the one giving people directions to the CCST. The guy from the other side of the world was the one giving the directions that he only knew after drunkenly stumbling around with another Australian 2 days earlier :P
If you rent a car I totally wanna go with ya CuZZa. If possible. *cough*
Group Name: The Silver Wedge
Group Leader(s): Veevee, Anngaricus
Vehicle: Silver 2007 Pointiac G6 GT Coupe, owned by me and the wife, last year the gas gauge never dropped below 50%
Max. Desired People: 4
Starting Location: Madison, Wi
First Waypoint: DeForest, Wi
Space Available: 0
We have 4 people and we all plan to pack lightly, but we may ask someone to store a bag or two depending on space. We'll be bringing less crap this year so it shouldn't be an issue, but you never know.
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edited February 2009
Woo, veterans. Man, I hope you guys are comfortable with 4 people in that car. I take it one of the other three is the wife, but who are the other two?
I know I will be packing less clothes as it's going to PAX then directly home for school this year. So we won't need the room in the back and there will be a lot more musical chairs as everyone can drive. The other two are friends that live close to town. Cody in Milwaukee and Zach from Sun Prairie. Let me know if you need more info. Shouldn't be too bad.
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Might as well just check in here to get the thread marked for my casual viewing pleasure. Hopefully I'll be riding with friends up here instead of trying to bum a ride off Qs23 (and Big Bertha, god that van really pushed our "PAX or bust" motto, my uber thanks again to your parents.)
It's just going to take a bit of hard work and..."convincing."
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Alas, I will, once again, be employing the services of an airline... I simply lack the moxy to hang with such and elite group of trans-continental motorists
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I had strongly considered joining in on this, however considering I'm coming from Texas, it would actually be about 500 miles unnecessary, and I can't really afford to take off an extra day to get there on Thursday, nor can I spare the money for a Thursday-night hotel room. Alas, I will be taking a straight drive from San Antonio, Texas to Washington in a diagonal line across the country.
I had strongly considered joining in on this, however considering I'm coming from Texas, it would actually be about 500 miles unnecessary, and I can't really afford to take off an extra day to get there on Thursday, nor can I spare the money for a Thursday-night hotel room. Alas, I will be taking a straight drive from San Antonio, Texas to Washington in a diagonal line across the country.
FIND THE MONEY!!!!!!
My roommate and I did this last year and we're from Houston. It's worth every moment of the trip. Find the money, get the time off, do whatever you need to do.
It is a hard enough sale for the wife to try and do the Texas driving group without having to wait in MO for a week. So you might want to check the Texas timetable so Texas people don't just say: A NINE DAY DRIVE? SCREW THAT!
It is a hard enough sale for the wife to try and do the Texas driving group without having to wait in MO for a week. So you might want to check the Texas timetable so Texas people don't just say: A NINE DAY DRIVE? SCREW THAT!
Speaking from experience...its no where close. We left Tuesday last year at about 10am from Dallas tuesday and made it to Fargo with enough time to grab a nap even if the main group was on time.
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edited March 2009
Which we weren't last year. It happens sometimes. We still got into seattle within an acceptable margin (about an hour late, I think). Not bad when you consider the distance and time involved.
It is a hard enough sale for the wife to try and do the Texas driving group without having to wait in MO for a week. So you might want to check the Texas timetable so Texas people don't just say: A NINE DAY DRIVE? SCREW THAT!
Speaking from experience...its no where close. We left Tuesday last year at about 10am from Dallas tuesday and made it to Fargo with enough time to grab a nap even if the main group was on time.
Right. I was commenting on the fact that the date for the Texas groups departure had not been changed from last year, which was a full week earlier than it should be this year. It was just a typo but when my wife and I were first talking about it it didn't hit me for a while that there is no way it would take a week to drive to PAX.
Which we weren't last year. It happens sometimes. We still got into seattle within an acceptable margin (about an hour late, I think). Not bad when you consider the distance and time involved.
We were coming into Seattle at 13:37. I don't think we did anything wrong.
Also how much did you say it would be for gas/rental of the awesomevan? $550?
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edited March 2009
Yes, $550 includes rental and gas for the awesome van.
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edited March 2009
Willeth, word right now is that randomguy is still waiting to hear from his dude brian, who he's been trying to get in on the van for a couple months, but we should know what he's doing by this Sunday.
Righto. I haven't taken a look at my bank balance yet, but I'll do it before the weekend. If he's not coming I'll be able to confirm/deny by then. Where would I need to fly into? Am I right to be looking at Cleveland Intl and Burke Lakefront? Arriving Aug 31st and departing Sept 8th?
Looking at pricing for flights, it's $565 after tax ($253 before, lovely). The $550 is for both ways, right?
EDIT: Okay, so that works out at £926 for all forms of travel and four nights with my own room at the Green Tortoise.
Flights directly into Seattle are $592 after a quickie search, so it's not looking great for CCSTage. I'll be able to give proper info on Sunday though.
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Righto. I haven't taken a look at my bank balance yet, but I'll do it before the weekend. If he's not coming I'll be able to confirm/deny by then. Where would I need to fly into? Am I right to be looking at Cleveland Intl and Burke Lakefront? Arriving Aug 31st and departing Sept 8th?
Looking at pricing for flights, it's $565 after tax ($253 before, lovely). The $550 is for both ways, right?
EDIT: Okay, so that works out at £926 for all forms of travel and four nights with my own room at the Green Tortoise.
Flights directly into Seattle are $592 after a quickie search, so it's not looking great for CCSTage. I'll be able to give proper info on Sunday though.
I am not sure what is going on here, but I would like to mention that I still need someone to help
me drive from Dubois PA to Indiana.
I'm flying in from the UK to PAX, possibly on the CCST like I did last year. Although it doesn't look very feasible this year (at least, not in awesomevan).
Oh, and I can't drive.
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I still find it funny that last year I was the one giving people directions to the CCST. The guy from the other side of the world was the one giving the directions that he only knew after drunkenly stumbling around with another Australian 2 days earlier :P
If you rent a car I totally wanna go with ya CuZZa. If possible. *cough*
I have twice the back seat space as I did last year, but no more headroom back there. Anyone is welcome to hop in and enjoy the ride!
Group Name: The Silver Wedge
Group Leader(s): Veevee, Anngaricus
Vehicle: Silver 2007 Pointiac G6 GT Coupe, owned by me and the wife, last year the gas gauge never dropped below 50%
Max. Desired People: 4
Starting Location: Madison, Wi
First Waypoint: DeForest, Wi
Space Available: 0
We have 4 people and we all plan to pack lightly, but we may ask someone to store a bag or two depending on space. We'll be bringing less crap this year so it shouldn't be an issue, but you never know.
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Group Name: Stealth Ninja Pirates (formerly Red Rocket)
Group Leader(s): Liger
Vehicle: 2001 VW New Beetle 1.8L Turbo, 21mpg city, 30mpg highway
Max. Desired People: 4
Starting Location: PAX
First Waypoint: E-burg
Riders: CuZZa, MeeOk, Emo
Unconfirmed Riders: drunk!Macca, other aussies
If it comes to me having 5 people total in that car, it will be renamed Clown Car just for you Moe.
don't speak so soon Moe...I may get one for next years trip
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It's just going to take a bit of hard work and..."convincing."
Can anyone in Seattle find somewhere that will rent me a Mini Cooper? S preferred but not required.
Screw that, I want to see 5 people in a Yaris or a Aveo for the CCST.
Alas, I will, once again, be employing the services of an airline... I simply lack the moxy to hang with such and elite group of trans-continental motorists
Also find me at http://www.thatguywiththeglasses.com !
FIND THE MONEY!!!!!!
My roommate and I did this last year and we're from Houston. It's worth every moment of the trip. Find the money, get the time off, do whatever you need to do.
WE NEED MORE TEXAS PEOPLE DAMMIT!!!
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plus you can always drive home the direct route
Speaking from experience...its no where close. We left Tuesday last year at about 10am from Dallas tuesday and made it to Fargo with enough time to grab a nap even if the main group was on time.
NEW ALBUM OUT, NOW WITH 100% MORE SHEEP!, have a listen will ya
Right. I was commenting on the fact that the date for the Texas groups departure had not been changed from last year, which was a full week earlier than it should be this year. It was just a typo but when my wife and I were first talking about it it didn't hit me for a while that there is no way it would take a week to drive to PAX.
We were coming into Seattle at 13:37. I don't think we did anything wrong.
Also how much did you say it would be for gas/rental of the awesomevan? $550?
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Looking at pricing for flights, it's $565 after tax ($253 before, lovely). The $550 is for both ways, right?
EDIT: Okay, so that works out at £926 for all forms of travel and four nights with my own room at the Green Tortoise.
Flights directly into Seattle are $592 after a quickie search, so it's not looking great for CCSTage. I'll be able to give proper info on Sunday though.
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I am not sure what is going on here, but I would like to mention that I still need someone to help
me drive from Dubois PA to Indiana.
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Oh, and I can't drive.
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