HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
Ok folks, I was just finalizing the reservations and encountered a problem...
I know who is going to attend, and how many rooms I need to get... but:
What airport will Tormod and Yvonne be flying into? And that is on Wednesday, correct? And you will check out on Sunday, correct?
And Killean and GAHD will be arriving on Thursday, correct? and leaving on Sunday also, correct?
And zad, becca and dave only need rooms for friday and saturday, correct?
Sorry to keep bugging you guys, just had a crazy few weeks and trying to get this stuff finalized.
it looks like we won't be flying in, but taking the motorcycle up for the weekend. so our times are a bit more flexible, but we have to leave sunday by noon, as we have a thing on Sunday evening at home...
and does anyone have any problems with staying in Jersey a mile from the train into the city? i found a rather incredibly reasonable place there Candlewood
i'm trying to keep the expenses down, but you guys will have to be willing to walk a bit and take the subway instead of being close to everything or taking cabs, ok? if anyone has any problems, tell me NOW, before I finalize everything...
speak now or forever hold your piece!
---------------- "Lucky in love, well maybe so. there's still a lot of things you'll never know...
like why each time the sky begins to snow - you cry..." - Dan Fogelberg
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Re: HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
Thanks, Killean! I like the candlewood as well, but that's a story I *may* or may not share when we meet.
Yeah, the cabfare from JFK or LG is what bothers me. I know that T&Y will be coming into the city, but can't remember which airport they're using.
I'm not that concerned about zad and the gang, as I believe they are driving in. We're still trying out a way to get a few of the local Mods there... Any suggestions?
---------------- "Lucky in love, well maybe so. there's still a lot of things you'll never know...
like why each time the sky begins to snow - you cry..." - Dan Fogelberg
Re: HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
We arrive on Wednesday to the JFK. I would like to live quite close as I have never been to NY, and have no intention on leaving without having a look.
As has been discussed before - isn´t better to spend a few extra dollars on a closer location and less dollars on cabs and time to get to and from things!
Yvonne
... That means I would rather go with the latter one!
Re: HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
Hmm. Good point. I really need to discuss this with Gahd first. I would rather stay with the majority of the group, that way it is easier to plan out events and to travel.
Re: HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
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Originally Posted by Yvonne
We arrive on Wednesday to the JFK. I would like to live quite close as I have never been to NY, and have no intention on leaving without having a look.
As has been discussed before - isn´t better to spend a few extra dollars on a closer location and less dollars on cabs and time to get to and from things!
Yvonne
... That means I would rather go with the latter one!
Well, both places are out of the city, and cab fares will be high. But both of the places are near subway stops, so either one should get us there easily. Staying int he city will be between $200-$300 per night, where staying outside and traveling in will be closer to $100-$150 a night. We stayed in Queens, and cabs into the city were close to $40 each way. So one cab trip cancels out anything you save on hotel fare. But if we are thrifty and use the subway, there is the potential to save a bundle.
Again, we'll be on the motorcycle, so it really doesn't matter a lot to us. The other difference is that the one in Jersey offers a full kitchen, whereas the one in Queens offers free breakfast. So that's about even, I think. I don't mind cooking lunch for everyone, or even dinner. I love to cook, especially for friends.
Essentially it's up to you guys, and I have one vote for each place. Both places have openings for all of us.
Any chance that Dave can share a room with the Crazy Canucks? That would also save some cash... Splitting three ways would be cheaper. Just a thought...
---------------- "Lucky in love, well maybe so. there's still a lot of things you'll never know...
like why each time the sky begins to snow - you cry..." - Dan Fogelberg
Re: HCNA05 - Finalizing things, as it's getting CLOSE!!
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Originally Posted by Tormod
The one in Jersey sounds good to me!
As for activities...are we still set for the Science museum/planetarium?
HAH!
You don't get to vote, as I already have the vote from Norway, sorry. Only one vote from each household, ok? You guys can't vote for different places.
Of course, if you want to get Yvonne to switch to the Jersey one, that'd be fine with me...
---------------- "Lucky in love, well maybe so. there's still a lot of things you'll never know...
like why each time the sky begins to snow - you cry..." - Dan Fogelberg
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Oh, and we're planning on the trip the Museum/planetarium on Saturday.
We'll do the chat on Friday afternoon/evening, after everyone arrives. Then a free night, where we have nothing planned. Saturday, after breakfast, we'll head to the museum/planetarium. Saturday afternoon/evening, we can do the tourist thing. Tormod is buying pizza Saturday night! Sunday will be shopping and other fun stuff, basically a free day as well...
Not too many plans, but enough to have things to do together. Any other suggestions will be gladly welcomed, as long as they don't conflict with these plans! (j/k)
---------------- "Lucky in love, well maybe so. there's still a lot of things you'll never know...
like why each time the sky begins to snow - you cry..." - Dan Fogelberg
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