Author Topic: Nats 2011 Annual Travel-Related Think Tank (Read 17063 times)

MrMiYoda · « **on:** January 13, 2011, 11:07:40 PM »

I hereby respectfully initiate the annual think-tank for trip plans to Nats 2011. This is the template for now that would later be filled with more details such as plans for car-pooling, airfare data, hotels, etc. ----

I have reserved posts 2 and 3 for further info.

I will edit this thread accordingly.

THE VENUE:
North Heights Lutheran Church
1700 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112

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Thanks and Godbless.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:11:51 PM »

I. Car/Van Pool:
A. Wanted:
1. From browarod - departing from Milwaukee WI
2.
3.

B. Offers:
1. From uthminister
- departing from Cincinnati/Dayton area, passing thru Indianapolis IN, Chicago IL
2. From SomeKittens - departing from Rochester NY
3.

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II. Airport Pick-up/Drop-off:

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

A. Wanted (PM name/E-mail OR post board name):
1.
2.
3.

B. Offers:
1. From Professoralstad
2.
3.

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III. Hotel Sharing:

Official Hotel:
Days Inn

A. Wanted:
1. From SomeKittens
2.

B. Offers:
1.
2.
3.

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III. Other Lodging Options:

A. Church:
1. Wanted:
a. From SomeKittens
b.

2. Offers:
a.

B. Homes:
1. Wanted:
a. From SomeKittens
b.
2. Offers:
a.

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IV. Perks / Discounts:

1. 10% discount when you purchase from www.LuggageGuru.com --- apply discount code ' REDEMPTION ' upon checkout.

****** THE NEXT POST WILL BE OTHER TRAVEL-RELATED PLANS BY INDIVIDUAL OR STATE, BY POST****

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:20:45 PM »

A. BEST AIRLINE RATES LOG:

To and From Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

1. JFK-MSP-JFK (round trip) - $289 via cheapoair.com
2. ATL-MSP-ATL (round trip) - $322 via expedia.com
3. JFK-MSP-JFK (round trip) - $315 via farecompare.com
4. CITY-MSP-CITY (round trip) -

B. TRAVEL PLANS BY INDIVIDUAL/GROUP:
1.
2.
3.

C. TRAVEL PLANS BY STATE:
1. NY - both north and south plan to use car and van pooling. Check regional E-mail exchange for most update info.
2.
3.

C. Hotel-Tourney Shuttle Volunteers:
1. KoalaKingoFA *tentative

D. PLAYER's EXTRA CAR (free/rent/gas--instead of rent-a-car company):
   a. Want:

   b. Offer:

E. LUGGAGE NEEDS:

   ReyZen works part-time for a luggage store that sells competitively on it's website LuggageGuru.com and in Amazon. PM ReyZen if you see other websites offering a bag for less and I will match the price. Free shipping for orders over $100 and no tax if it's purchased out of NY.

RTSmaniac · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:33:54 PM »

ATL-MSP roundtrip 322.00 expedia.com (100.00 off if you sign up for credit card?) and you have 6 months to pay back?

adotson85 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 11:37:27 PM »

Quote from: RTSmaniac on January 13, 2011, 11:33:54 PM

ATL-MSP roundtrip 322.00 expedia.com (100.00 off if you sign up for credit card?) and you have 6 months to pay back?

What Georgia guys are seriously considering Natz this year?

I found flights out of Nashville for $238.20 on expedia. The $100 discount is for an elite level credit card which has an annual fee of $75, however you can sign up for the free credit card and get $50 off upon approval.

browarod · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:44:08 AM »

I'll probably be making the drive from the Milwaukee, WI area. Don't have specific plans yet (probably won't for awhile, lol), but if my mom's van is still in drivable condition, and depending on what people in my playgroup are planning, it's entirely possible I'll have available seats.

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:47:09 AM »

Assuming I'm in good health, and without a complicated schedule, I'll drive up for sure!!!
Last nats I was at was MN!
Easy drive

browarod · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:55:27 AM »

Quote from: Cpt.Jaeger on January 14, 2011, 12:47:09 AM

Assuming I'm in good health, and without a complicated schedule, I'll drive up for sure!!!
Last nats I was at was MN!
Easy drive

Yeah, it's very convenient that I-94 basically goes straight from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, lol.

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:57:36 AM »

Quote from: browarod on January 14, 2011, 12:55:27 AM

Quote from: Cpt.Jaeger on January 14, 2011, 12:47:09 AM
Assuming I'm in good health, and without a complicated schedule, I'll drive up for sure!!!
Last nats I was at was MN!
Easy drive
Yeah, it's very convenient that I-94 basically goes straight from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, lol.

Oh for sure, I attend UW Eau Claire, so I probably appreciate it more than most

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2011, 03:18:54 AM »

I'll definitely try to be there. Wait on the flights, they will go down.

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:43:31 AM »

We will be making the trip hitting Indianapolis, Chicago, and Arden Hills. Anyone along that route who would want to be picked up for a small fee would be welcome to do so. I will be driving a 15 passenger van w/ trailer so we could accomodate at least another 6 people if not more. PM me if you are interested. Who knows, maybe we will even have a 2nd Annual Traveling Local Tournament on the way to Nats. It went pretty good last year except I will probably invest in some tap lights this year since the sun went down quicker than we wanted on the way to Boston.

P.S. Also if anyone is driving from the south and wants to let me take over part way through your trip, we will likely be leaving on Wednesday, August 10th sometime in the morning. Let me know if you want to reserve a spot in the van and I will accomodate as many as I can comfortably. No sardines here...

Professoralstad · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:49:32 AM »

I am more than willing to pick people up at the airport on Wednesday night. Also, I can't speak for the rest of my family, but I am fairly certain that we can have at least two other Alstad rides from MSP.

Also, I MIGHT have lodging for two people at my apartment, where the only charge would be something nice for my wife, who would have to put up with more than her usual share of Redemption players...

I can't promise anything yet though.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:59:15 AM »

The Raiders will most likely be carpooling from our various locations in NY.

Need:
Possible lodging along the way
Lodging there
(Floor etc is fine)

Offering:
Possible rides to those along the way (unsure of what vehicle we're taking) (gas money would be appreciated)

Alex_Olijar · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:22:34 PM »

I will try to make it, however, if I get selected to be an RA on campus next year, the training runs during the tournament

.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2011, 07:19:49 PM »

Quote from: Cpt.Jaeger on January 14, 2011, 12:47:09 AM

Assuming I'm in good health, and without a complicated schedule, I'll drive up for sure!!!
Last nats I was at was MN!
Easy drive

Cool! Please consider posting possible offers to use your car for pooling and how much you will charge. Thanks, Nick! Godbless!

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2011, 07:21:03 AM »

Additional Info: I will be departing from the Cincinnati/Dayton area and I will charge based on the cost of the gas divided by the number of people riding (everyone, not just the people we have join us so it should be very reasonable).

TheJaylor · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2011, 09:27:06 PM »

Well I don't think that anyone is on the way for us to pick up on our five minute drive from home to the church but if anyone who lives between New Brighton and Arden Hills, MN I'm sure that would be okay with my parents.

everytribe · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2011, 12:40:32 PM »

Quote from: KoalaKingoFA on January 16, 2011, 09:27:06 PM

Well I don't think that anyone is on the way for us to pick up on our five minute drive from home to the church but if anyone who lives between New Brighton and Arden Hills, MN I'm sure that would be okay with my parents.

Great you just volunteered to have your parents run the shuttle from the hotel to the church every morning. Thanks!!!!

TheMarti · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2011, 01:15:56 PM »

As long as my job switches to full time in May like it's supposed to, I should be able to come (I work from home, so travel is always flexible).

Anyone else that's thinking about going out of BWI: ... you having the same issue getting BACK to BWI?

~Marti

Red Dragon Thorn · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:39:38 PM »

Transportation from the Airport fo the Church should be relatively simple to pull off for any number of us local minnesotans

Isildur · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:48:20 PM »

sorry Im not in need of transportation any more

browarod · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:58:56 PM »

My plans have changed, so if I could be moved from Offers to Wanted, that would be great.

I'm also looking for lodging, not really sure what the details are for the available options.

Professoralstad · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2011, 10:35:42 AM »

Quote from: browarod on March 24, 2011, 10:58:56 PM

My plans have changed, so if I could be moved from Offers to Wanted, that would be great.

I'm also looking for lodging, not really sure what the details are for the available options.

There will be free lodging at the church from Wednesday through Friday nights. There are also several hotels in the area, including the official hotel, which is the Days Inn (about 2 miles from the church).

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2011, 12:56:33 AM »

Quote from: browarod on March 24, 2011, 10:58:56 PM

My plans have changed, so if I could be moved from Offers to Wanted, that would be great.

I'm also looking for lodging, not really sure what the details are for the available options.

Obviously, something could always occur that I wouldn't be able to make it....

BUT, in the happy case that I will make it, I'll be offering rides to anyone willing to split the gas charge

If I have one passenger, they pay 40%
If I have more than one, it will be 30%

I drive a relatively new Fusion, so I get pretty good mileage

PS- I'll be staying at the church fo sho!!! Also, I'm willing to bring board games, cards games, and/or XBOX 360 with if anyone is interested

browarod · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2011, 09:46:06 AM »

Assuming I can get out to Eau Claire or wherever you are, I will totally take you up on your offer Nick, lol.

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2011, 02:17:00 PM »

Quote from: browarod on March 26, 2011, 09:46:06 AM

Assuming I can get out to Eau Claire or wherever you are, I will totally take you up on your offer Nick, lol.

no worries, I'll be home for the summer, in oconomowoc

Bryon · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2011, 12:11:28 AM »

Kurt and I will be driving to Nats... from Wisconsin.

Our route goes through Green Bay, Wausau, Eau Claire, and Menomonie.

Good news is we have room for two more, we won't charge much for gas, and we will get to the tournament location by midafternoon on Wednesday.

Bad news is we have to leave by about 1:30 on Saturday afternoon to head back through Green Bay, so we will miss the last round of play on Saturday.

PM me if you are interested.

MrMiYoda · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:38:26 AM »

One and all:

I work part-time at a luggage store and the owner has approved a 10% discount code ' REDEMPTION ' when you purchase from www.LuggageGuru.com ---

If you have a problem with the discount code, please PM me.

The store already has some of the best prices on the Internet including Amazon.

I hope this helps a little for those who are planning to purchase luggage for travel to Nats.

Of course everyone else who has the code can enjoy the discount even if you're not going to Nats, but we prefer to see you there!

See you at Nats 2011!!!

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2011, 12:35:04 PM »

The South Florida Redemption Playgroup has recently been considering travel arrangements, but one question that has been brought up is about the trip to Mall of America... A few of us would love to visit, but we'd have to account for an extra day into our trip and further discuss transportation. My questions are: Is there a definite trip planned to MoA already that about 3-4 guys might be able to hitch a ride? If so, what day is being considered and what time?

Currently, we are entertaining the idea of flying in Wednesday and leaving Sunday (Since a 28 hour road trip makes it impossible to be back home Sunday by 4pm

).

Also, is there a bus that runs from the airport to the hotel/hotel to MoA? Trying to save pennies because Taxi's are murderous on the wallet

.

Carry On,

-C_S

everytribe · « **Reply #29 on:** June 15, 2011, 09:26:46 AM »

We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Haven't planned the details to Mall of America yet. Probably Thursday evening after Redemption events are over. We will work out transportation details. Light rail is one option. If the # is relativly small we will take a couple vans.

Bill

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2011, 05:34:10 PM »

Quote from: everytribe on June 15, 2011, 09:26:46 AM

We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Haven't planned the details to Mall of America yet. Probably Thursday evening after Redemption events are over. We will work out transportation details. Light rail is one option. If the # is relativly small we will take a couple vans.

Bill

That sounds great! I know one of our guys would like to spend more time at MoA, but that adds an extra financial burden for some of us. Wow, thank you for offering to transport us, it makes things much easier. I'll update the playgroup with this information and see what everyone else has to say. Again, thank you.

Carry On,

-C_S

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2011, 06:18:03 PM »

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on June 15, 2011, 05:34:10 PM

Quote from: everytribe on June 15, 2011, 09:26:46 AM
We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Wow, thank you for offering to transport us, it makes things much easier.

You may not be as thankful if Wild Bill is the one doing the driving. Just saying.

The M · « **Reply #32 on:** June 15, 2011, 09:14:54 PM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on June 15, 2011, 06:18:03 PM

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on June 15, 2011, 05:34:10 PM
Quote from: everytribe on June 15, 2011, 09:26:46 AM
We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Wow, thank you for offering to transport us, it makes things much easier.
You may not be as thankful if Wild Bill is the one doing the driving. Just saying.

Is it just me or is there a roundabout by the MOA entrance?

COUNTER_SNIPER · « **Reply #33 on:** June 15, 2011, 10:06:42 PM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on June 15, 2011, 06:18:03 PM

Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on June 15, 2011, 05:34:10 PM
Quote from: everytribe link=topic=25040.msg42447
4#msg424474 date=1308144406
We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Wow, thank you for offering to transport us, it makes things much easier.
You may not be as thankful if Wild Bill is the one doing the driving. Just saying.

I was kind of hoping he would live up to the "wild" title...

Quote from: The M on June 15, 2011, 09:14:54 PM

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on June 15, 2011, 06:18:03 PM
Quote from: COUNTER_SNIPER on June 15, 2011, 05:34:10 PM
Quote from: everytribe on June 15, 2011, 09:26:46 AM
We will provide transpertation from the Airport to the Hotel and back again. As Nationals gets closer we will get your flight information and a contact #.

Wow, thank you for offering to transport us, it makes things much easier.
You may not be as thankful if Wild Bill is the one doing the driving. Just saying.
Is it just me or is there a roundabout by the MOA entrance?

I guess we'll find out?

Carry On,

-C_S

everytribe · « **Reply #34 on:** June 16, 2011, 01:00:35 AM »

The ride will be better than any rides at the MOA. (Thanks for your support guys)

Wild Bill

Deck Metrics · « **Reply #35 on:** June 16, 2011, 11:40:48 AM »

I'm curious as to what exactly lodging will be available at no charge at the church Wednesday - Friday mean; what does that mean? Will there be beds somewhere? Privacy? Does that mean bring a sleeping bag?

everytribe · « **Reply #36 on:** June 16, 2011, 12:13:14 PM »

Lodging means bringing sleeping bags. We have 30 matteresses that are available. So the first 30 people that pre-register and say they are sleeping in the church will get them. The guys will sleep on the floor in the youth room and we have classrooms with carpeting on the floor and bathrooms for the girls and families.

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 16, 2011, 05:38:48 PM »

There are also showers that work so bring a towel.

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:31:38 PM »

Was there ever a reply as far as whether we could sleep at the church or someone's place? Just trying to find the cheapest way for a couple of poor married guys.

The M · « **Reply #39 on:** July 17, 2011, 10:23:41 PM »

The church should be fine.
As long as it is reserved, we have access to mattresses and showers which are both free.
Or you could pay the tall dark-haired kid with glasses and braces.

uthminister [BR] · « **Reply #40 on:** July 18, 2011, 05:49:41 PM »

I will be starting a thread about the 15-passenger van leaving from Crosspointe Church of Christ in Franklin, OH on Wednesday, August 10th. If you have expressed interest in riding with us, I will have all of the details you have been asking for. The reason there was a delay is that the van had what appeared to be a catastrophic meltdown on the way to mission trip, but it appears to have been fixed. I am going to drive the van a bunch this week to ensure that the issues have been worked out as much as I humanly can.

Please see my thread...here http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/official-tournaments/official-vanpooling-from-cincinnati-area-to-nationals-2011-info-thread/new/#new

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 19, 2011, 02:49:41 PM »

Quote from: uthminister [BR] on July 18, 2011, 05:49:41 PM

I will be starting a thread about the 15-passenger van leaving from Crosspointe Church of Christ in Franklin, OH on Wednesday, August 10th. If you have expressed interest in riding with us, I will have all of the details you have been asking for. The reason there was a delay is that the van had what appeared to be a catastrophic meltdown on the way to mission trip, but it appears to have been fixed. I am going to drive the van a bunch this week to ensure that the issues have been worked out as much as I humanly can. Please see my thread...here (will paste the link here when I have it up and running).

I have not forgotten your offer! I'm just checking on lodging at Nats.

everytribe · « **Reply #42 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:25:50 AM »

Quote from: everytribe on June 16, 2011, 12:13:14 PM

Lodging means bringing sleeping bags. We have 30 matteresses that are available. So the first 30 people that pre-register and say they are sleeping in the church will get them. Others will have to bring your own air mattresses or sleeping mats. The guys will sleep on the floor in the youth room and we have classrooms with carpeting on the floor and bathrooms for the girls and families.

Crashfach2002 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 20, 2011, 06:43:18 PM »

Sweet! Thanks Bill!

Cpt.Jaeger · « **Reply #44 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:19:47 PM »

currently, I am driving myself and browarod (scott) up from the Milwaukee/Oconomowoc, WI area to NATS. If anyone else needs a ride from that area, please ask me asap. I MIGHT be able to accommodate, but i would need to know soon.

Mr.Hiatus · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:23:51 PM »

Chris give me a call sometime soon so we can work out details for nationals. I plan on driving to your place, and me and you going from there.

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