Chocoholic Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 I've tried to find the last post from R+E about sign-up numbers, but can't find it. If I recall, I think there's about 80-90 for Europe. Hopefully there will be 100 by end of Oct. Don't quote me on this.
Mozart67 Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 Hey, I have a question, and I don't know if anyone can answer it, but I'll ask it anyway. When I was a kid (Air Force brat), I lived just outside of Tokyo for a while. My memory of a lot of things is hazy, which sucks because I love Tokyo and its country, but one thing I do remember is going to a family-styled theme park...on TOP of a building. Here's all I can remember from memory and from a few old photos: I dont think it was downtown Tokyo, as in the Ginza. I would remember that kind of chaos. I think it was just outside inner Tokyo, maybe on the edge of the suburbs. I was there from 1973-1978, but I was really young when I went there, so it had to be mid-1970's. The building wasnt tall (maybe 18-20 stories by the looks of the photos), but it was long...very long, as in NYC-city block long, or more. It seemed infinite to me then but I was small. They had kiddie rides (obviously), what looks like a small compact jet coaster, what looks like a Togo backbreaker, and something called the Soap Coaster. (Who knows? It's Japan) All I recall is that it was one of the greatest and most thrilling parks I ever went to, and that I wish I or my dad could recall what this place was called. I'm sure it's gone now: a casualty of the late-70's Tokyo revitalization project. If anyone knows what I'm talking about or has an idea of what that place is, I would be grateful.
SigENeaT Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 ^^^--- Yeah there was one that operated for a while. I cant remember too many details however. A tour guide was telling us about it.... I think it was constructed and ran by several retail business owners in the area however safety concerns coupled with operating costs shut it down. All the gear is still on the top of the building as well. The only RollerCoaster i could see looked like a wild mouse from memory. If we are thinking of the same place, it was near the original 'Tokyo TV Tower' =P -Callum "Goldfish Memory" Finch ;D
jonlocke Posted October 26, 2007 Posted October 26, 2007 As of Sept 30th when the trip chat was done their were 77 for the Europe trip and 57 for the East Coast trip.
MrTwister Posted October 27, 2007 Posted October 27, 2007 Hi I wont get on sb.'s nerves, but can some of the trip planers (I dont know if thats only Rob and Elissa) look if my money arrived on the trip account , please please... 1250$ aren´t really less money for me, so i will be pleased to here that it arrived and not get lost....
SharkTums Posted October 27, 2007 Author Posted October 27, 2007 Trip planners are curently in Florida! We'll be back home tomorrow and will go through signups!
KerryB Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 ^Good for you, "trip planners!!!" I would love to be in Florida right now! or tomorrow...pretty much anytime is good for me!
jonlocke Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 So what day is it that we find out who's going.
SharkTums Posted October 29, 2007 Author Posted October 29, 2007 Probably this weekend. Want to make sure all the mail gets here, then we have some logistics planning to do!
matttty Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I..well my uncle sent in my deposit!! Yay for graduating Highschool just in time for this to be my gift! I am extreamly excited!! ....235 days!!
SharkTums Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 ^We got it! Waiting a few more days...then lotteries if needed and trip boards will open!
Goliath513 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 ^^That's my case too. Except my graduation gift is a trip to Cedar Point. I'm paying for the TPR trip all myself. 281 days until East Coast 2008!
Mike Austin Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 Any update checks? I.E- will we be getting the notice today, or tomorrow?
SharkTums Posted November 3, 2007 Author Posted November 3, 2007 ^Most likely today! We're working on some stuff now!
odene497 Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 I'm so excited! I'm going to have to stay up!
SharkTums Posted November 4, 2007 Author Posted November 4, 2007 Emails went out to everyone on Europe and East Coast and those private trip boards have been opened as well! If you did not get an email from me, or cannot see the boards and sent in a deposit email me ASAP!
DaveH80 Posted November 4, 2007 Posted November 4, 2007 Just to double check, somewhere around Nov 15th e-mails should go out reguarding Tokyo 2008 correct. I sent in a deposit a few weeks back, just want to make sure you've recieved it OK. Thanks guys, can't wait!
SharkTums Posted November 4, 2007 Author Posted November 4, 2007 ^We got it! And yes emails and boards will open up around the 17th for China and Tokyo!
milst1 Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 Yikes, I don't know if I can hold my breath for that long!
gisco Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I need some clarification on the China flyer. It says that we get 13 nights of 5 star accommodations. Since the tour goes from Saturday 8/30 to Thursday 8/11 and that is only 12 nights, where is the 13th night? Since we have to fly out on Friday 8/29 to arrive in China on the 30th, loosing a day. Does that mean you are paying our airfare for that leg of the trip? That being the 13th night Does that also mean you are flying us over First Class because Coach is not 5 Star? Bob "I think we have a typo" Hoffman
SharkTums Posted November 8, 2007 Author Posted November 8, 2007 Yeah, keep in mind the China trip is ever changing, and technically a lot of the the flights from Cali to Beijing get in early on Saturday and you'd have a room that day when you land so that's kind of like a 13th night. But for being obnoxoius, now you get to room with...hmmm...yeah I have some great ideas!
robbalvey Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 I need some clarification on the China flyer. It says that we get 13 nights of 5 star accommodations. Since the tour goes from Saturday 8/30 to Thursday 8/11 and that is only 12 nights, where is the 13th night? Since we have to fly out on Friday 8/29 to arrive in China on the 30th, loosing a day. Does that mean you are paying our airfare for that leg of the trip? That being the 13th night Does that also mean you are flying us over First Class because Coach is not 5 Star? Bob "I think we have a typo" Hoffman Yes, it's a typo. 12 nights instead of 13. You are correct sir! I will update the .pdf file. --Robb "BTW, Bob, you spelled losing wrong!" Alvey
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