Homer Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sending in my check tomorrow, hope to be one of the last few on the midwest trip or at least on the top of the waiting list. EDIT: How's the status on the midwest trip as of today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 ^^^Check the chat transcript for hotel details. As for the Midwest Trip filling, take what I said last night, and add another 5 people that have signed up since then. Oh, and I haven't gotten the mail yet, checks just started arriving yesterday to those who got them in the mail the first 2 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyblox Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 is anbody from the uk on the trip as a travel buddy would be nice as im interested but dont fancy going on my own to the states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc2001 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 is anbody from the uk on the trip as a travel buddy would be nice as im interested but dont fancy going on my own to the states I'm hoping to go on the midwest trip - i'm from London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 hey robb, I'm sorry for my lazziness for searching for airline costs on one of my earlier posts. you didn't sound harsh at all and I'm fine with youe comments. I will be able to go to the midwest trip, and will send my deposit very soon. also, will Dollywood be included in the "and more"part of the midwest trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Two days ago, I really wasn't seriously considering any of the 2007 trips. I mean, they all sounded cool, but I had enough stuff of my own planned, and was thinking more about the possibility of Scandanavia in 2008. But then I started reading this thread, filled with posts from people who really probably couldn't (or shouldn't) go, for whatever reason. And I thought: Well, why not? It sounds fun. I'm not 12. And I can. Probably doesn't make much sense, but...the (midwestern) check is in the mail. So...can I room with someone old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 ^ Erik that is awesome! Glad you made that decision! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 hey robb, I'm sorry for my lazziness for searching for airline costs on one of my earlier posts. you didn't sound harsh at all and I'm fine with youe comments. I will be able to go to the midwest trip, and will send my deposit very soon. also, will Dollywood be included in the "and more"part of the midwest trip? Dollywood is a major park. Major parks typically are listed as to be a main draw for a trip. The "and more" typically refers to smaller parks. Further. the trip is essentially an Ohio-Indiana-Wisconsin triangle. Eastern Tennessee is a bit out of the way. I'd put my money on "No", at least for the main trip itinerary. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well u guys all have fun with these questions that are worthless on answering since people should read Off to the beach and to maybe see Hurricane Ernesto....hopefully he stays away. When I come back I'm sure there will be 10 more pages asking questions that are answered....lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Two days ago, I really wasn't seriously considering any of the 2007 trips. I mean, they all sounded cool, but I had enough stuff of my own planned, and was thinking more about the possibility of Scandanavia in 2008. But then I started reading this thread, filled with posts from people who really probably couldn't (or shouldn't) go, for whatever reason. And I thought: Well, why not? It sounds fun. I'm not 12. And I can. Probably doesn't make much sense, but...the (midwestern) check is in the mail. So...can I room with someone old? I'm old. So the people in chat tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'm old. So the people in chat tell me. Eh, I don't know...I hear that you snore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 ^ D'OH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I wonder...will we get the Taxi Jam and Gemini Jr. credit during the midwest tour? Maybe Elissa can teach us the fine art of borrowing a kid. If I were to do it, people would probably think I was one of those guys they show on Amber alerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 ^I think it's funny that... A) You think someone would either give you their child, or that I would help! B) You think you're going on a trip with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'm not really gonna try and whore myself out on kiddie coasters, strictly because I've never been to ANY of the parks on this trip. Cedar Point? no. Holiday World? no. Wisconsin Dells parks? no. If it was my second/third trip to the parks I would maybe either snag a kid of stow one of my cousins away (they're ages 8-5) for the kiddie coaster credits. Screw the kiddie rides, I'm goin for my first ever SLC credit! -Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 ^ Well it's not like it takes all that much time to whore the kiddy coasers at those 3 parks. Well, possibly the Dells, as you have to physically go to different parks. But CP and HW wouldn't take long at all to ride the 1 family coaster that each park has. (not counting Jr Gemini). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 no I'm not just talking about those 3 parks. I havent been to a single park on the mid-west trip route. Arent I so deprived? This trip going to be an unreal experience for me, alot of firsts will come into play. First session of ERT, first walkback, first intamin giga/tera coaster, first Gravity Group woodie, I can keep going if you want But I'm counting my chickens too early. First I need to hear the sweet sweet words "you have earned a spot on the trip". Then I'll go fanboy ballistic -Tex "waiting for the sweet sweet words" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorchedflower Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Hi people, I'd love to go on the Midwest Trip. I've read the flyer and as much of the threads as possible, just have a couple of questions. Now I have a budget of about £2400 (about $4000), unless I manage to find a job soon... so do you think, from any past experience, that this will be enough, including flights from the UK? Also might any other people from the UK be willing to meet up at a UK airport before the trip, so we're not all flying alone? It'd make the flights go faster with people to talk to. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc2001 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 me and there was another 28 year old guy. I hope £2400 is enough, because I only have around £2000 to spend. And that includes my own trips (To Bgw/pki). Question for Americans: How is much is a typical weeks car hire in the US? And how old do you need to be? (i'm 23). I'd be flying from LHR, as it's my local airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorchedflower Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Oh cool, would you want to meet up if we all got on the trip? Which airport would be going from? Edit: just saw your edit, lol. Heathrow was where I flew from when I went to LA and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 me and there was another 28 year old guy. I hope £2400 is enough, because I only have around £2000 to spend. And that includes my own trips (To Bgw/pki). Question for Americans: How is much is a typical weeks car hire in the US? And how old do you need to be? (i'm 23). I'd be flying from LHR, as it's my local airport. A weeks rental is around $200-250 for a compact car. You'd have to search arond the rental companies for deals. Unfortunately, you need to be 25 to rent a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrappa Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Not true, I have hired several cars in the US the last couple years and 21 is fine to do that. There are some companies that have a 25 year old minimum but others (like national for example) will do 21 and over. Just be prepared to pay a bit of a surcharge as you are younger than 25... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The surcharge for nearly all companies if you're 21-24 is an extra $25/day. When I go to California next spring, the surcharge for our car rental comes out to more than the actual rate. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc2001 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The surcharge for nearly all companies if you're 21-24 is an extra $25/day. When I go to California next spring, the surcharge for our car rental comes out to more than the actual rate. Matt That's a big surcharge. Some renters in Europe are 25+, but companies that rent to 21+ don't normally add a surcharge. $200/a week is OK. 2 more questions though - can you take the car into other states, and is there a mileage limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 It will be a lot more than $200/week if you're <25. Estimate a weekly rate of $150 or so for unlimited mileage. Now add $25 x 7 to that = $325. That's before tax, collision insurance (usually $5-10/day or so), and however much a full tank of gas costs to return it with. You should be able to take it to other states, but if you plan to return it to somewhere besides where you rented it, costs may go up. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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