Bill is flying I believe.I know he planned to fly, but maybe if he sees that so many awesome people are carpooling, he'll change his mind. ;)
As far as I can find anywhere, because I have had my license for three years (and its a non-provisional) I should be able to drive legally. However, It seems Andrew's father wouldn't be thrilled with that, so I probably can't either, we need two (ideally 3 drivers) and if Pat wants them to be 25+ then we're going to run into difficulties, that means him and scott, and bany maybe - but I don't know if Bany is going to fly - I can talk to him.you could drive, there just has to be an older person then you.
I wonder if we could get Bill or Matt or Justin (who is actually 24, but that's hopefully good enough for Ring Wraith's dad) or someone else on board with this...both ways. Lynnwhatever is a little bit further than Boston though, I think...
And Ring Wraith, are those numbers calculated for both ways, or just one?
I've been to 4 nationals before (MN, NY, MO, and OH). I'm not sure it's more fun than the T2 only and State and Regions are, but it's definitely up there!Well, nats can offer you fun opportunities which you simply cannot find anywhere else. When it comes to fun and fellowship, the T2 only, State, and Regional tournaments simply cannot be beat, but nationals is definitely worth attending as well. :)
Wanderer's response: "You do realize that I'm the only one who is married and has a full-time job?"Hm, that's too bad...
I wonder if we could get Bill or Matt or Justin (who is actually 24, but that's hopefully good enough for Ring Wraith's dad) or someone else on board with this...
And Ring Wraith, are those numbers calculated for both ways, or just one?
I still haven't been able to determine if I'll be going yet or not. I am still negotiating with my wife-to-be.Offer her jewelry! That's what the magic box says to do! ;)
Dude, I've totally got a 7 seater super-van (Ford Econoline, think 60's van, but without the tye-dye)*melts*
I prefer to fly because I enjoy it.You enjoy it?! You're a tall guy, aren't you? The only way I can even stand flying is if I'm in the emergency exit row thingy, where there's actually room. :P
as far as Hotels go, the Marriot is $100 a night. it's also within a mile of the church.
so, if we have 6 people... (RDT, Sauce, myself, BB, mjware6, and an adult. Justin, Jordan, whoever.) the total cost would be:
$75 for Transportation
$100 for Hotel
$50 for Food
$75 for tournament fees
=$300
and that's being generous... I'll keep looking for a cheaper hotel...
what's the gas milage for your van?
The $300 per person right?Yes, $300 per person should be enough to get us all there and back and pay for any expenses, unless you plan on buying a boatload of cards there.
from Austin, MN to Boston (wasn't sure where nats was being held, I'll redo the numbers.)Instead of going all the way down to Steubenville I can prably get dropped off in Youngstown Ohio. To cut the time off to about to 23hr. 23min.
Straight route: 1,387 miles (22 hours) ($416 ($104 for 4, $82 for 5, $68 for 6, $60 for 7, $52 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 1,473(24 hours, 15 minutes) ($440 ($110 for 4, $88 for 5, $71 for 6, $63 for 7, $55 for 8
Steubenville route 2: 1,486(24 hours, 45 minutes) ($445 ($111 for 4, $89 for 5, $74 for 6, $64 for 7, $56 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 7 Partial, 4 Toll
Steubenville route 2: 3 Partial, 2 Toll
Straight Tolls: 5 Partial, 3 Toll
mjware6 was also interested, hence why I included Steubenville routes.
would there be any chance we could crash in your backyard in a tent or something? a 2 day trip would be a lot easier, since we won't get much sleep during the tournament anyway. if not, I'd definitely say if you could be dropped off that'd be best.from Austin, MN to Boston (wasn't sure where nats was being held, I'll redo the numbers.)Instead of going all the way down to Steubenville I can prably get dropped off in Youngstown Ohio. To cut the time off to about to 23hr. 23min.
Straight route: 1,387 miles (22 hours) ($416 ($104 for 4, $82 for 5, $68 for 6, $60 for 7, $52 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 1,473(24 hours, 15 minutes) ($440 ($110 for 4, $88 for 5, $71 for 6, $63 for 7, $55 for 8
Steubenville route 2: 1,486(24 hours, 45 minutes) ($445 ($111 for 4, $89 for 5, $74 for 6, $64 for 7, $56 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 7 Partial, 4 Toll
Steubenville route 2: 3 Partial, 2 Toll
Straight Tolls: 5 Partial, 3 Toll
mjware6 was also interested, hence why I included Steubenville routes.
Or I might be able to get dropped off in Akron.
If Im able to go most likely. that is a good idea so then then every one have the hotel cost. But If this does happen and my mother lets me go with these "strangers" you would be more than welcome to stay in my 50 some acres of land.would there be any chance we could crash in your backyard in a tent or something? a 2 day trip would be a lot easier, since we won't get much sleep during the tournament anyway. if not, I'd definitely say if you could be dropped off that'd be best.from Austin, MN to Boston (wasn't sure where nats was being held, I'll redo the numbers.)Instead of going all the way down to Steubenville I can prably get dropped off in Youngstown Ohio. To cut the time off to about to 23hr. 23min.
Straight route: 1,387 miles (22 hours) ($416 ($104 for 4, $82 for 5, $68 for 6, $60 for 7, $52 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 1,473(24 hours, 15 minutes) ($440 ($110 for 4, $88 for 5, $71 for 6, $63 for 7, $55 for 8
Steubenville route 2: 1,486(24 hours, 45 minutes) ($445 ($111 for 4, $89 for 5, $74 for 6, $64 for 7, $56 for 8)
Steubenville route 1: 7 Partial, 4 Toll
Steubenville route 2: 3 Partial, 2 Toll
Straight Tolls: 5 Partial, 3 Toll
mjware6 was also interested, hence why I included Steubenville routes.
Or I might be able to get dropped off in Akron.
I just got thinking... don't most hotels only take credit cards? I'm probably wrong, but I think that is true.If this is so, then an "adult" can pay for it with their card, and then we can pay them back. That should work out perfectly.
I just found a hotel that's $25 cheaper and only 10 minutes away from the church!I don't understand why we wouldn't use the $70-per-night one advertised here (http://www.ggamestore.com/games/index.php?main_page=page&id=18&chapter=2)... Is there some catch to it?
that makes it roughly $275.
Didn't see that hotel. That'd be a good one.I just got thinking... don't most hotels only take credit cards? I'm probably wrong, but I think that is true.If this is so, then an "adult" can pay for it with their card, and then we can pay them back. That should work out perfectly.I just found a hotel that's $25 cheaper and only 10 minutes away from the church!I don't understand why we wouldn't use the $70-per-night one advertised here (http://www.ggamestore.com/games/index.php?main_page=page&id=18&chapter=2)... Is there some catch to it?
that makes it roughly $275.
Fact. I watched the entire LOTR trilogy for the first time over spring break. Fact.Fact. something is wrong with you. Fact.
I missed that as well. sweet. 5 bucks cheaper! now I feel like I've wasted a ton of time!Lol, I'm sorry. I just figured everyone else knew better than me, so I kept my mouth shut. :laugh:
if that's the case, we only have room for one more--an adult.Well, now just hold up a second. Let's see just how many people are interested in this before we close up shop. I mean, if we have like at least ten people who want to get in on this, it would be quite possible to organize two vanfuls - it would be the same general prices for everyone, but we would give that many more people an opportunity to go to Nationals. I mean, I know how hard it is for people to get to Nationals with so little money, and I'm willing to give any help I can to make opportunities available to anyone I can. :)
You forgot about MJB and JSB - either of them might want to come. I talked to Martin, too, and it's possible that he'll come, but it sounds like he's already planning for a plane ride, and he hasn't gotten back to me yet on the issue...ooooh, right. I had thought about them last night, but for some reason didn't think of them today.
And, remember to talk to people at the district this Staurday. I mean, if there are people in Austin willing to come, that's the perfect location for them to start at. :)
Yeah, I can almost guarantee that no one from Austin besides Ring Wraith and I (and Franta?) will be able to come.Blair and Scott (and Franta) would be the two that are most likely to go. Blair I can seriously see going.
I do live close to mjware and I also would like to go and I have the money but for the same reason that is holing mjware back is holding me back to. My parents would not like me staying with a bunch of strangers. I will try to convince them to let me go but I am not making any promises.we could room you with mjware and the adult, if that would make them feel better.
The mighty Rawrlolsauce is a stranger to noone!yeah, I probably wouldn't let my kids go with a bunch of strangers. if I had kids.
I understand your parent's worry, especially when you're still a teen
I can just play SOG on the shuffler to shuffle your parents. As long as your opponent doesn't have Harvest Time, they won't be back for atleast 3 days.But parents aren't Lost Souls, they're EC's.
Do any of you know who this adult is my loving mother would like to talk to this person.Well, we aren't sure yet...but Professor Alstad might be at least one of them.
Do any of you know who this adult is my loving mother would like to talk to this person.yeah, that's the one thing from making this a for sure...we have to find an adult.
You people are all crazyis that a "can I join? I'll bring my pops!"
GUYZ I HAZ A GREAT IDEA. BEINGZ I'M A TIME TRAVELER, I'LL JUST TRAVEL INTO THE FUTURE AND KIDNAP RING WRATH WHEN HE IS ATLEAST (YEAH, ATLEAST IS SUPPOSED TO BE TWO WORDS BUT I'M A REBEL) 25 AND I'LL BRING HIM BACK.but I can't meet myself, can I?
SORRY BRO, TALK LOUDER NEXT TIME. I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER MY AWESOME.GUYZ I HAZ A GREAT IDEA. BEINGZ I'M A TIME TRAVELER, I'LL JUST TRAVEL INTO THE FUTURE AND KIDNAP RING WRATH WHEN HE IS ATLEAST (YEAH, ATLEAST IS SUPPOSED TO BE TWO WORDS BUT I'M A REBEL) 25 AND I'LL BRING HIM BACK.but I can't meet myself, can I?
*writes down a note to beat up Alan in 8 years and go back in time so I can live high school over again. yeah. right. just what I want to do.
:DSORRY BRO, TALK LOUDER NEXT TIME. I CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER MY AWESOME.GUYZ I HAZ A GREAT IDEA. BEINGZ I'M A TIME TRAVELER, I'LL JUST TRAVEL INTO THE FUTURE AND KIDNAP RING WRATH WHEN HE IS ATLEAST (YEAH, ATLEAST IS SUPPOSED TO BE TWO WORDS BUT I'M A REBEL) 25 AND I'LL BRING HIM BACK.but I can't meet myself, can I?
*writes down a note to beat up Alan in 8 years and go back in time so I can live high school over again. yeah. right. just what I want to do.
(I might come to the Austin district this weekend also)
crap, you're coming for our district? now I'm gonna have to change my deck for no apparent reason.I just wanted to say that I'm almost definitely not going to do this now, since it starts so early and I live so far away. But you can still change your deck for no reason if you want. :)
You're jealous it is currently undefeated. Its been reppin' at every tournament I've used it at.the whole one. which I was also not at ;)
You're jealous, please, son.NO SOY! CHICO DE CASA!
Lol at using defensive enhancements. I took our my worshiping demons. Now i have 6 defensive enhancementslol at using characters.
Destructive Sin x 3
Image of Jealousy x 3
EDIT: And like 9 curses....
I hope you guys get some one to replace me.I wouldn't worry too much about that...
I'm almost sure I'm missing somebody.I feel this disturbance as well...but who?
Is there any chance for Blair? I didn't talk to him about it.I'm guessing there's a chance. Zach also wanted to go, but I'm not sure he'll have the funds to do that...
Is Scott our only hope?I don't know, but I'm pretty sure neither Justin nor Bill will be going. I don't think anyone has talked to Matt or Chris yet...
C'mon! Don't you want to be Luke?
I don't want to be Luke, he kissed his sister!
No conversation about this in a while. Is there any chance this is going to happen?If we find an adult, then that would greatly increase the chances of this happening. Come on Jordan!
No conversation about this in a while. Is there any chance this is going to happen?If we find an adult, then that would greatly increase the chances of this happening. Come on Jordan!
Wasn't Ring Wraith the only one needing an adult.... hint hint? IF thats the case, we only really need one/two more driver(s) + more people to share gas money.Well, in that case we have you, me, and RDT (sounds like a sitcom) pretty much for sure. I'll ask around at the tournament today to see if anyone else is interested in going...
I was told I can go if we have someone over 18 going too... AKA RDT.
We really need a driver.... RDT can't drive for 25 hours straight, I wouldn't thinkIf I were driving, I'll bet I could go 12 hours a day. It would probably be a good idea to take a rest stop anyway, since we are after all only human and need our sleep to function properly...'cept for RDT, who is from Krypton.
Taking a break might be best. If its only three, we should take a vehicle with better gas mileage though.Well, I think if we get something definitely established, and if we decide to take a halfway rest stop, people might start to be more attracted to the idea of coming with us, and we can modify our acommodations accordingly, so let's start there.
<Figured it would be best if we make a list....>Dude...that list...ROCKS!!!
Fo' Sho'
You
Me
RDT
(AKA BubbleBoy, Rawrlolsauce, and RDT. I just wanted it to rhyme)
Long to no chance >:c
Prof A
Ring Wraith
Maaaaaybe?
Scott
Blair
???
<Figured it would be best if we make a list....>fixed.
Fo' Sho'
You
Me
RDT
(AKA BubbleBoy, Rawrlolsauce, and RDT. I just wanted it to rhyme)
Long to no chance >:c
Prof A
Maaaaaybe?
Scott
Blair
Ring Wraith :)
???
Is there a chance you're rescheduling your vaca?chance? rescheduling? not at all. we are canceling it though. so nope, no chance of a reschedule, but definitely canceling it.
SCOTT......we'll just beat him up and throw him in the back of the vehicle.
Actually, it would be three drivers.... which is much more viable than two. If we can get Prof or Scott to go, things would be perfect.Oh, RW can drive, can't he? That could make a significant difference, yes.
I would rather not drive 6 straight hours. the furthest I've ever driven was this past weekend, which was 3 and 1/2. well, 3. stupid chevy made me go fast.Actually, it would be three drivers.... which is much more viable than two. If we can get Prof or Scott to go, things would be perfect.Oh, RW can drive, can't he? That could make a significant difference, yes.
I also just realized that by August 11, I will have had my license for over 6 months, which I just looked up means that I can drive with up to three passengers under the age of 20, a number that happens to work perfectly. That would make 4 drivers! 6 hours per driver makes for a much smoother trip, especially if we alternate at every stop.
I've offered to buy whoever is driving the night shift coffee :D.I would definitely drive the night shift. but only for 3 hours. :) so long as I can listen to my music, I'll stay awake.
Come fly with me. $300 round trip :)I'd definitely do that, but I would really rather drive, being as it'd be half that round trip. if need-be, I will.
Ditto.Come fly with me. $300 round trip :)I'd definitely do that, but I would really rather drive, being as it'd be half that round trip. if need-be, I will.
what are you flying? the cheapest I can find is $318...I could have sworn I found a $200 flight once...but I suppose it's not available anymore. However, even that is much more than would be paid by each person sharing the cost of gas in a carpool.
Also, 22 hours in a supervan with a troll, a hobbit, a giant, and a koala? Um, yes please.ok, I'm the Hobbit, Sauce is the Troll, RDT is the Koala, and you're the Giant? and the adult will be...?
A very very nice person. ;DAlso, 22 hours in a supervan with a troll, a hobbit, a giant, and a koala? Um, yes please.ok, I'm the Hobbit, Sauce is the Troll, RDT is the Koala, and you're the Giant? and the adult will be...?
MEGA BUS! MEGA BUS! MEGA BUS!A very very nice person. ;DAlso, 22 hours in a supervan with a troll, a hobbit, a giant, and a koala? Um, yes please.ok, I'm the Hobbit, Sauce is the Troll, RDT is the Koala, and you're the Giant? and the adult will be...?
NEW UPDATE: I am on the phone with the MJB and JSB right now and we are discussing the possibilities of taking a train and/or bus instead of a car. New information will be available shortly...
Okay, so MJB just looked up Greyhound, and it turns out that they have a route going directly from Minneapolis to Boston. It would be $184 per person for a round trip and it would take 34 hours each way. Here are a few of the pros and cons:sorry Bill, but $100 cheaper wins. I'd do this. and spaciousness is good. of course, Carpool still wins. EmJayBee could still go on the bus...but if an Adult (i.e. Scott or Jordan) can't go, this is my first option.
Pros of Greyhound
Free Wi-Fi and power outlets
More comfortable (or at least more spacious and less sweaty)
No one has to drive
MJB, JSB, and possibly a few others will be able to come
Cons of Greyhound
About $100 more expensive per person
About 10 hours more driving time
Yeah, if an adult can't go, then the whole carpool thing pretty much just breaks down to nothing.just for me.
Well if an adult doesn't come, then you don't come, and then that makes only 3 people, which is just not enough.Yeah, if an adult can't go, then the whole carpool thing pretty much just breaks down to nothing.just for me.
true...true...unless you get a couple other kids to go.Well if an adult doesn't come, then you don't come, and then that makes only 3 people, which is just not enough.Yeah, if an adult can't go, then the whole carpool thing pretty much just breaks down to nothing.just for me.
For anybody interested, right now you can buy round trip plane tickets for Minneapolis to/from Boston for $238 at AirTran. These leave Wednesday and return Sunday. I think this is the best price you are going to get on airfare.this might require us getting a hotel for another night. but that price is looking really good. it's only $80ish more.
I went Sun Country.
I'm starting to think that the Greyhound is the best way to go. with Wi-Fi access, we could watch movies from Netflix the whoooole way.Two days with nothing to do but watch movies and mess around on the internet. How will we pass the time? ;)
I'd need to get my computer fixedI'm starting to think that the Greyhound is the best way to go. with Wi-Fi access, we could watch movies from Netflix the whoooole way.Two days with nothing to do but watch movies and mess around on the internet. How will we pass the time? ;)
quite possibly the same way I'm doing it now.I'm starting to think that the Greyhound is the best way to go. with Wi-Fi access, we could watch movies from Netflix the whoooole way.Two days with nothing to do but watch movies and mess around on the internet. How will we pass the time? ;)
Come with us on the airplane ! You could buy one seat and split it 7 or 8 ways and all you have to do is 1) Dress indentically 2) put one person in the seat 3) Shove the others in the bathroom and work out rotations from there!
I have to announce now that I will definitely NOT be going to nationals this year due to conflicting schedules with a missions trip I have just been officially accepted on. I hope this doesn't ruin anyone's plans. I will continue to keep this thread up unless someone wants to start a new one. Sorry...I believe RDT has purchased a plane ticket. I'm thinking I'm going to have to go that way too, but will wait to see what Sauce wants.
Yeah, Sorry Guys, flying just makes more sense.I bought a ticket as well.
i thought sauce said hes flying?i thought Master KChief was above slander?