I need accomadation for that last night
So I am happy to share with anyone......... could someone tell me the exact date it will be for the last night I want to book all my flights this week
May will be here before we know it........also how far from the Hotel 6 is it to the Airport, is there like a shuttle service to the airport or do I need to get a taxi??? .....this is what I need to know for getting another flight back to California.
Take Care folks............ Skippy (Australia)
Hey Skippy, as I mentioned in an earlier post I got a room with two queens in case you or one of our other "post-shootout" travelers needed a place to share. Should be around $40 if we split it, or less if we get another roomie by the end of the trip.
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Maxine would be thrilled to have a female companion:-)
And this way you can stay with Jack, and your GF can take your former spot in my room
I doubt if she'll come along though, she's got a big trip planned already and it's not as if we're having rivers of money... so you've got to share the room with me still
I doubt if she'll come along though, she's got a big trip planned already and it's not as if we're having rivers of money... so you've got to share the room with me still
Now you need to get an experience of sitting in a broken RV in a middle of absolutely nowhere
Doesn't look like it. My wife was in the hospital for 8 weeks prior to the baby and she can't get the extra time off of work. My mom may be able to watch Sam and than I can try and hook up with you guys. Will be last minute for me.
Doesn't look like it. My wife was in the hospital for 8 weeks prior to the baby and she can't get the extra time off of work. My mom may be able to watch Sam and than I can try and hook up with you guys. Will be last minute for me.
Well, we'll try to do what we can to accomodate you..
Guys,
we DO need an exact headcount for The Wave Hike. It's very limited (10-11 people per *day* per unit). If you already signed up for RV but don't want to go on the hike (it may be strenuous), please let me or Kudbegud know asap.
Since we gonna make the reservation anyway, we can add some more people, even if you're not the part of the whole post-shootout trip and "just here for the Wave" :-)
In any case, please let us know where are you stand on this Wave issue..
Thanks!
I'm in for the wave!
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Bad news: Nick Gluwater cannot go to the post-shootout :-( We hope he'll be able to make it to the primary event at least..
Good news: with Mike Lane in (along with his initial RV payment:-) it's six of us again, so everybody has a sleeping slot:-)
So, the current list of post-shootout participants:
Mike Lane
Jack "Calfeerider"
Maxine "Skippy" (Oz)
Michiel "Mick" de Brieder (NL)
Doug "Kudbegud"
Nikolai "Nik"
More later
damn the age factor.:cry i wanna go sooo bad. i even have an RV we could have used....but i doubt you guys would even allow a noisy teenager in your midst.:giggle
damn the age factor.:cry i wanna go sooo bad. i even have an RV we could have used....but i doubt you guys would even allow a noisy teenager in your midst.:giggle
but seriously. if there was any way i could....
Noisy? Daniel, you've *obviously* not been around this group!
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damn the age factor.:cry i wanna go sooo bad. i even have an RV we could have used....but i doubt you guys would even allow a noisy teenager in your midst.:giggle
but seriously. if there was any way i could....
Seriously.. it's an open thing.. to a degree.. There is a limit to "The Wave" hike (10 ppl per day max) and Antelope tour (12 ppl per day max). There are also considerations for the number of the vehicles on the parking places - thus far we reserved one spot only, so any additional vehicle would require some extra logistics.
BUT - it's all doable. So if you're serious about joining - let's discuss it...
Post-shootout: getting closer, what about transport?
I finally reserved the flight:-)
I'm arriving to Las Vegas airport about 7:30 am Wednesday May 17th, so chances are I'll be on the road about 8 am. So whoever stays in that Motel6 (thus far it's Kudbegud and Michiel, maybe Mike, too?) should be getting ready about 8:30 am.:-)
That is unless Jack decides to be our transportation fairy and agrees to give us all a ride from LV to canyons and then to St.George.:-) (can you fit 5 ppl with luggage?). Another option is only to get transport from LV to St. George direct. meet with Jack over there and then use his Acura for the rest of the primary. However, this leaves absolutely no room for Skippy..:-(
The point of the message: we need to solidify our initial transportaion (pre-RV) plans. Thus far it looks like that Doug, Michiel, Mike and me sharing the transport all the way from LV to St.George throught he main event. Jack's gonna have his Acura MDX during that part - and I haven't heard from Skippy about this part at all.
I finally reserved the flight:-)
I'm arriving to Las Vegas airport about 7:30 am Wednesday May 17th, so chances are I'll be on the road about 8 am. So whoever stays in that Motel6 (thus far it's Kudbegud and Michiel, maybe Mike, too?) should be getting ready about 8:30 am.:-)
That is unless Jack decides to be our transportation fairy and agrees to give us all a ride from LV to canyons and then to St.George.:-) (can you fit 5 ppl with luggage?). Another option is only to get transport from LV to St. George direct. meet with Jack over there and then use his Acura for the rest of the primary. However, this leaves absolutely no room for Skippy..:-(
The point of the message: we need to solidify our initial transportaion (pre-RV) plans. Thus far it looks like that Doug, Michiel, Mike and me sharing the transport all the way from LV to St.George throught he main event. Jack's gonna have his Acura MDX during that part - and I haven't heard from Skippy about this part at all.
I hate to sound non-commital, but I really can't commit.
You may recall from our conversation that my "plan" is to leave Fresno either the Sat or Sun before the shootout. Depending on the weather conditions I may either swing up through Tahoe, or Tioga Pass and come down the Eastern Sierras and Death Valley. Or, come from the south and hit the Mohave and the Grand Canyon south-rim and the Painted Dessert area.
Long story... but I won't know until a couple of days before where I'll be Tuesday night/Wed morning.
If its possible, I'd be more than glad to keep it as an option though. The MDX can seat 5, but with the luggage/gear for nearly two-weeks, unless I get a roof-rack mountable thingy, it could be tight.
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I hate to sound non-commital, but I really can't commit.
Jack
Not a problem. I just need to hear from Skippy then, so I'd know if I need to rent a van or a sedan would be ok. Maybe end up in a van anyway, since splitting the cost even between 4 ppl, let alone 5, does not hurt that much:-)
Not a problem. I just need to hear from Skippy then, so I'd know if I need to rent a van or a sedan would be ok. Maybe end up in a van anyway, since splitting the cost even between 4 ppl, let alone 5, does not hurt that much:-)
Cheers!
Ney Nik,
Not sure is this is a factor, but after the post-shootout I'll be heading to LV and spending the night at that Motel6 so depending on how many other vehicles we may have transportation for the trip back covered? I know we have 6 locked in for the RV, but not sure how many others are "probables".
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Not sure is this is a factor, but after the post-shootout I'll be heading to LV and spending the night at that Motel6 so depending on how many other vehicles we may have transportation for the trip back covered? I know we have 6 locked in for the RV, but not sure how many others are "probables".
Jack
Jack, once we know who's exactly going we'll either reserve the shuttle or will try all fit into your MDX:-)
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Hi Nik..... I will be arriving in Las Vegas on May 14 and staying with a fellow female Dgrinner in Las Vegas for 3 nights........ I am driving out to the Canyon with her.
Hope this helps you decide what your doing okay....... sorry for the delay.
Skippy (Australia)
I finally reserved the flight:-)
I'm arriving to Las Vegas airport about 7:30 am Wednesday May 17th, so chances are I'll be on the road about 8 am. So whoever stays in that Motel6 (thus far it's Kudbegud and Michiel, maybe Mike, too?) should be getting ready about 8:30 am.:-)
That is unless Jack decides to be our transportation fairy and agrees to give us all a ride from LV to canyons and then to St.George.:-) (can you fit 5 ppl with luggage?). Another option is only to get transport from LV to St. George direct. meet with Jack over there and then use his Acura for the rest of the primary. However, this leaves absolutely no room for Skippy..:-(
The point of the message: we need to solidify our initial transportaion (pre-RV) plans. Thus far it looks like that Doug, Michiel, Mike and me sharing the transport all the way from LV to St.George throught he main event. Jack's gonna have his Acura MDX during that part - and I haven't heard from Skippy about this part at all.
Hi Nik..... I will be arriving in Las Vegas on May 14 and staying with a fellow female Dgrinner in Las Vegas for 3 nights........ I am driving out to the Canyon with her.
Hope this helps you decide what your doing okay....... sorry for the delay.
Skippy (Australia)
This means our pre-RV transportation layout is as follows:
Jack has his MDX all the way
Maxine is getting a ride from her friend to the canyons, and, possibly, back to St.George.
If not, I'm pretty sure Jack will be able to accomodate her for that last leg from Zion to St.George, since his Acura will be almost empty, right Jack? :-)
The rest four of us (Mike, Michiel, Doug and me) using the rental car that I rent at LV airport and drop off at St.George
This means our pre-RV transportation layout is as follows:
Jack has his MDX all the way
Maxine is getting a ride from her friend to the canyons, and, possibly, back to St.George.
If not, I'm pretty sure Jack will be able to accomodate her for that last leg from Zion to St.George, since his Acura will be almost empty, right Jack? :-)
The rest four of us (Mike, Michiel, Doug and me) using the rental car that I rent at LV airport and drop off at St.George
I guess we're pretty much set.:-)
Thanks everyone!
Hi Nik...... I don't have a ride back I will be with you guys the rest of the time ..... Maxine (Skippy)
Hi Nik...... I don't have a ride back I will be with you guys the rest of the time ..... Maxine (Skippy)
Jack just confirmed, he will give you a ride to St.George. And after the post-shotout is done we'll need a shuttle to LV anyway.
So I guess we're all set transportation-wise...
Jack just confirmed, he will give you a ride to St.George. And after the post-shotout is done we'll need a shuttle to LV anyway.
So I guess we're all set transportation-wise...
Alllllllllrighty....... I see the travel agent again today......so hopefully it will be all booked before this coming weekend.....thanks you guys
Maxine (Skippy)
What's the go with sleeping arrangements? like do we need sleeping bags, pillows etc??
Now if the answer is yes, then I would like to ask anyone who is travelling by car in post shoot group if they are able to offer me a lend of a sleeping bag and pillow for the trip ??
What's the go with sleeping arrangements? like do we need sleeping bags, pillows etc??
Now if the answer is yes, then I would like to ask anyone who is travelling by car in post shoot group if they are able to offer me a lend of a sleeping bag and pillow for the trip ??
Skippy (Australia)
As a proud member of our "gang of six", you are entitled to a full-blown RV slot, which, as the plan goes, should include sheets, pillows, blankets and other usefull household items, all this for a meager $40 per person on top of the rental price. I think we should use this offer, I'm going to, anyway.
As a proud member of our "gang of six", you are entitled to a full-blown RV slot, which, as the plan goes, should include sheets, pillows, blankets and other usefull household items, all this for a meager $40 per person on top of the rental price. I think we should use this offer, I'm going to, anyway.
Note: same goes to all of us:-)
HTH
Sounds good to me ....... whoohooo!! all my flights are confirmed and I got my flights to and from LasVegas at a much more reasonalbe hour of the day too ........ take Care Nikolai ........ Skippy (Australia)
Monument Valley on TV
if you can get it, there is a program on OLN cable channel about RV Today that features Monument Valley on March 7 and 9 at 2:00 pm. check your listings for local times.
check here for OLN listings, select March 7 or 9 and day time listing:
if you can get it, there is a program on OLN cable channel about RV Today that features Monument Valley on March 7 and 9 at 2:00 pm. check your listings for local times.
check here for OLN listings, select March 7 or 9 and day time listing:
it looks great ... cant wait to be there in person!!!!!
BTW, I have an idea... Why don't each of us spend some time during the what left before the trip, and dig some extra info about certain area along the way. Does not really matter which one. The goal is to turn ourselves to some sort of "guides", so if not all then most (or at least some) of the trip areas are covered. Sources could be different: Internet, TV, local library, AAA, B&N - whatever helps...
To avoid everybody jumping on the same area let's simply post your choices once you pick them up. This way we would know who's digging what.
Can't wait to see.
Hey, you guys. You don't know me, I'm fairly new here. I live in Utah and have seen the places you are going to to shoot and must say, I can't wait to see the fantastic pictures that you bring back. I'm very, VERY new to photography and I'm just excited to see what you all, that have been involved with it for so long, come back with. Zion and Brice Canyon, in my opinion are a couple of the most beautiful places in the world, in their own way. Of course, I can see the beauty in the Utah West Desert, where others can see nothing but a land of salt. Anyway, I'm excited for you and I hope that you have a great time and look forward to seeing your photographs. Have a great time!!!
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Hey Skippy, as I mentioned in an earlier post I got a room with two queens in case you or one of our other "post-shootout" travelers needed a place to share. Should be around $40 if we split it, or less if we get another roomie by the end of the trip.
Jack
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Now you need to get an experience of sitting in a broken RV in a middle of absolutely nowhere
Hey Mich! Glad ya got to ditch the blow up doll! Looking foward to seeing ya in May
Are you going with us, too? I mean, for the wave, the arches and the whole nine yards?
Doesn't look like it. My wife was in the hospital for 8 weeks prior to the baby and she can't get the extra time off of work. My mom may be able to watch Sam and than I can try and hook up with you guys. Will be last minute for me.
Well, we'll try to do what we can to accomodate you..
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Bad news: Nick Gluwater cannot go to the post-shootout :-( We hope he'll be able to make it to the primary event at least..
Good news: with Mike Lane in (along with his initial RV payment:-) it's six of us again, so everybody has a sleeping slot:-)
So, the current list of post-shootout participants:
- Mike Lane
- Jack "Calfeerider"
- Maxine "Skippy" (Oz)
- Michiel "Mick" de Brieder (NL)
- Doug "Kudbegud"
- Nikolai "Nik"
More laterdamn the age factor.:cry i wanna go sooo bad. i even have an RV we could have used....but i doubt you guys would even allow a noisy teenager in your midst.:giggle
but seriously. if there was any way i could....
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Noisy? Daniel, you've *obviously* not been around this group!
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Seriously.. it's an open thing.. to a degree.. There is a limit to "The Wave" hike (10 ppl per day max) and Antelope tour (12 ppl per day max). There are also considerations for the number of the vehicles on the parking places - thus far we reserved one spot only, so any additional vehicle would require some extra logistics.
BUT - it's all doable. So if you're serious about joining - let's discuss it...
I finally reserved the flight:-)
I'm arriving to Las Vegas airport about 7:30 am Wednesday May 17th, so chances are I'll be on the road about 8 am. So whoever stays in that Motel6 (thus far it's Kudbegud and Michiel, maybe Mike, too?) should be getting ready about 8:30 am.:-)
That is unless Jack decides to be our transportation fairy and agrees to give us all a ride from LV to canyons and then to St.George.:-) (can you fit 5 ppl with luggage?). Another option is only to get transport from LV to St. George direct. meet with Jack over there and then use his Acura for the rest of the primary. However, this leaves absolutely no room for Skippy..:-(
The point of the message: we need to solidify our initial transportaion (pre-RV) plans. Thus far it looks like that Doug, Michiel, Mike and me sharing the transport all the way from LV to St.George throught he main event. Jack's gonna have his Acura MDX during that part - and I haven't heard from Skippy about this part at all.
I hate to sound non-commital, but I really can't commit.
You may recall from our conversation that my "plan" is to leave Fresno either the Sat or Sun before the shootout. Depending on the weather conditions I may either swing up through Tahoe, or Tioga Pass and come down the Eastern Sierras and Death Valley. Or, come from the south and hit the Mohave and the Grand Canyon south-rim and the Painted Dessert area.
Long story... but I won't know until a couple of days before where I'll be Tuesday night/Wed morning.
If its possible, I'd be more than glad to keep it as an option though. The MDX can seat 5, but with the luggage/gear for nearly two-weeks, unless I get a roof-rack mountable thingy, it could be tight.
Jack
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Not a problem. I just need to hear from Skippy then, so I'd know if I need to rent a van or a sedan would be ok. Maybe end up in a van anyway, since splitting the cost even between 4 ppl, let alone 5, does not hurt that much:-)
Cheers!
Ney Nik,
Not sure is this is a factor, but after the post-shootout I'll be heading to LV and spending the night at that Motel6 so depending on how many other vehicles we may have transportation for the trip back covered? I know we have 6 locked in for the RV, but not sure how many others are "probables".
Jack
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Jack, once we know who's exactly going we'll either reserve the shuttle or will try all fit into your MDX:-)
Thank you for your considerations!
Hi Nik..... I will be arriving in Las Vegas on May 14 and staying with a fellow female Dgrinner in Las Vegas for 3 nights........ I am driving out to the Canyon with her.
Hope this helps you decide what your doing okay....... sorry for the delay.
Skippy (Australia)
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:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
This means our pre-RV transportation layout is as follows:
- Jack has his MDX all the way
- Maxine is getting a ride from her friend to the canyons, and, possibly, back to St.George.
- The rest four of us (Mike, Michiel, Doug and me) using the rental car that I rent at LV airport and drop off at St.George
I guess we're pretty much set.:-)If not, I'm pretty sure Jack will be able to accomodate her for that last leg from Zion to St.George, since his Acura will be almost empty, right Jack? :-)
Thanks everyone!
http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=185163&postcount=94
Some minor updates: phone numbers, etc.
Thanks Doug!
Hi Nik...... I don't have a ride back I will be with you guys the rest of the time ..... Maxine (Skippy)
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:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
Jack just confirmed, he will give you a ride to St.George. And after the post-shotout is done we'll need a shuttle to LV anyway.
So I guess we're all set transportation-wise...
Alllllllllrighty....... I see the travel agent again today......so hopefully it will be all booked before this coming weekend.....thanks you guys
Maxine (Skippy)
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:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
I have a question
What's the go with sleeping arrangements? like do we need sleeping bags, pillows etc??
Now if the answer is yes, then I would like to ask anyone who is travelling by car in post shoot group if they are able to offer me a lend of a sleeping bag and pillow for the trip ??
Skippy (Australia)
Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"
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:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
As a proud member of our "gang of six", you are entitled to a full-blown RV slot, which, as the plan goes, should include sheets, pillows, blankets and other usefull household items, all this for a meager $40 per person on top of the rental price. I think we should use this offer, I'm going to, anyway.
Note: same goes to all of us:-)
HTH
Sounds good to me
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:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
if you can get it, there is a program on OLN cable channel about RV Today that features Monument Valley on March 7 and 9 at 2:00 pm. check your listings for local times.
check here for OLN listings, select March 7 or 9 and day time listing:
http://ww2.olntv.com/tvlistings/default.asp?nm=2
or better yet, try this one:
http://www.olntv.com/nw/article/mdview/?tf=TonightOnOLN_show.tpl&Limit=1&mt=3&f1=UserDef3&UserDef=true&d1=6
the first 10 or so minutes are the best.
it looks great ... cant wait to be there in person!!!!!
http://www.pbase.com/kudbegud
BTW, I have an idea... Why don't each of us spend some time during the what left before the trip, and dig some extra info about certain area along the way. Does not really matter which one. The goal is to turn ourselves to some sort of "guides", so if not all then most (or at least some) of the trip areas are covered. Sources could be different: Internet, TV, local library, AAA, B&N - whatever helps...
To avoid everybody jumping on the same area let's simply post your choices once you pick them up. This way we would know who's digging what.
http://www.pbase.com/kudbegud
Hey, you guys. You don't know me, I'm fairly new here. I live in Utah and have seen the places you are going to to shoot and must say, I can't wait to see the fantastic pictures that you bring back. I'm very, VERY new to photography and I'm just excited to see what you all, that have been involved with it for so long, come back with. Zion and Brice Canyon, in my opinion are a couple of the most beautiful places in the world, in their own way. Of course, I can see the beauty in the Utah West Desert, where others can see nothing but a land of salt. Anyway, I'm excited for you and I hope that you have a great time and look forward to seeing your photographs. Have a great time!!!
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