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Racer
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-=-=- NOVA long distance event -=-=-
At the P.F. Changs, there was discussion of going somewhere far, far away... Such as Atlantic City or Vegas (apparently, gambling and prostitues are in high demand)...
I'd prefer atlantic city because we can rally-drive there. Flying out to Vegas would be cool, but then we'd have to go to the exotic car rental place and spend $200+/day to get vipers and ferraris so that we can rally drive out to the grand canyon. Seems like extra work, although now that I've typed that, it does sound like a retarded amount of fun.
Is there any actual interest in doing this? Post here, let me know what you're thinking.
Mike
I'd prefer atlantic city because we can rally-drive there. Flying out to Vegas would be cool, but then we'd have to go to the exotic car rental place and spend $200+/day to get vipers and ferraris so that we can rally drive out to the grand canyon. Seems like extra work, although now that I've typed that, it does sound like a retarded amount of fun.
Is there any actual interest in doing this? Post here, let me know what you're thinking.
Mike
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St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by ediconu
At the P.F. Changs, there was discussion of going somewhere far, far away... Such as Atlantic City or Vegas (apparently, gambling and prostitues are in high demand)...
I'd prefer atlantic city because we can rally-drive there. Flying out to Vegas would be cool, but then we'd have to go to the exotic car rental place and spend $200+/day to get vipers and ferraris so that we can rally drive out to the grand canyon. Seems like extra work, although now that I've typed that, it does sound like a retarded amount of fun.
Is there any actual interest in doing this? Post here, let me know what you're thinking.
Mike
I'd prefer atlantic city because we can rally-drive there. Flying out to Vegas would be cool, but then we'd have to go to the exotic car rental place and spend $200+/day to get vipers and ferraris so that we can rally drive out to the grand canyon. Seems like extra work, although now that I've typed that, it does sound like a retarded amount of fun.
Is there any actual interest in doing this? Post here, let me know what you're thinking.
Mike
You can't rent a lambo at Atlantic city?
I would vote for vegas but I'll go atlantic City! Talking to my cowokers they say there is more to do in vegas...
Last edited by Bluewasp; Jan 13, 2006 at 10:44 AM.
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Think we could get a group rate for hotels in NJ? Maybe if we got enough rooms they would make a deal for us....
I'll be in Vegas April 8-15 anyway. If the group decides to go that route would love to hang out. I know a great Karaoke place on the strip
Cassidy
I'll be in Vegas April 8-15 anyway. If the group decides to go that route would love to hang out. I know a great Karaoke place on the strip
Cassidy
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Racer
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There is more to do in Vegas, but that requires more time off, more air plane reservations (who knows which airlines aren't going to go belly-up) and more money.....
I might be able to do vegas depending on the week. I should be able to do atlantic city whenever...
Also, before it gets warm, atlantic city is much more desperate to get people there, whereas vegas doesn't really care what time of year so there's no incentive.
I might be able to do vegas depending on the week. I should be able to do atlantic city whenever...
Also, before it gets warm, atlantic city is much more desperate to get people there, whereas vegas doesn't really care what time of year so there's no incentive.
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Originally Posted by C4B4the04
Think we could get a group rate for hotels in NJ? Maybe if we got enough rooms they would make a deal for us....
I'll be in Vegas April 8-15 anyway. If the group decides to go that route would love to hang out. I know a great Karaoke place on the strip
Cassidy
I'll be in Vegas April 8-15 anyway. If the group decides to go that route would love to hang out. I know a great Karaoke place on the strip
Cassidy
When you are in VEGAS this april let me know if you going to the RIO... I need something from the RIO!
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Originally Posted by *89x2*
I know a partner of a club in AC
It is about a 3.5 hr drive
It is about a 3.5 hr drive
oooohhhh yaz. that would be alot of fun. i won't have my LSV back for a month or so but the LT1 is getting some new kumho's that need to be broken in.
when are you guys thinking??? FYI, I have a "discount card" for that club that would work for the who crew. let's do this thing!!
just let me know when. I vote for a Saturday morning going up, return on Sunday. as long as the roads are dry (no salt), I'm up for it. anytime except weekend of Jan 27
Won't be back in the states until 1st weekend in Feb.
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Racer
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So it's settled on Atlantic City?
We'll make it a weekend thing? Drive up Friday evening or Saturday morning?
When I've gone in the past, I haven't slept in Hotels because the parking garage at the Taj is safe and my car is comfy... Does anyone know about hotels up in that area?
Is everyone in for just 1 night? Is there any interest in Friday and Saturday nights? I don't know if we can fill 2 days with gambling and eating mediocre food on a cold boardwalk
Last group question- what weekend should we plan for?
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 25 (Car show in Atlantic City)
Mar 4
Mar 11
** out Mar 18 ** Car care day...
Mar 25
I'd be fine with any of them, but I'd prefer Feb 25 or Mar 11. I have the last stuff going on those weekends.
Chime in with your availability!
We'll make it a weekend thing? Drive up Friday evening or Saturday morning?
When I've gone in the past, I haven't slept in Hotels because the parking garage at the Taj is safe and my car is comfy... Does anyone know about hotels up in that area?
Is everyone in for just 1 night? Is there any interest in Friday and Saturday nights? I don't know if we can fill 2 days with gambling and eating mediocre food on a cold boardwalk
Last group question- what weekend should we plan for?
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 25 (Car show in Atlantic City)
Mar 4
Mar 11
** out Mar 18 ** Car care day...
Mar 25
I'd be fine with any of them, but I'd prefer Feb 25 or Mar 11. I have the last stuff going on those weekends.
Chime in with your availability!
Last edited by ediconu; Jan 26, 2006 at 10:55 AM.
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Originally Posted by ediconu
I'd be fine with any of them, but I'd prefer Feb 25 or Mar 11. I have the last stuff going on those weekends.
Chime in with your availability!
Chime in with your availability!
Enjoy the trip - I am heading to Spring Mountain during that time and out of town on whichever I tradeoff with - Enjoy the AC trip though
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I've been there about 4 times in the last 6 months. Have stayed at the Trump Marina and the Tropicana. The Trump Marina has nicer rooms, but is not on the boardwalk, so a little far from the main strip. The Tropicana is on the boardwalk and is the cheapest I've found. Be prepared to pay something in the $150+/per night range for any of the hotels on the boardwalk. It is much cheaper during the week, when rooms can be had for $75/night or so. There are lots of other hotels, off the strip and outside of AC that can be had for less than $50.00/night.
If you take the I/95N and New Jersey Turnpike route, you are looking at somewhere around $25 in tolls (round trip - $4 or $5 more going up). It usually takes me between 3.5 and 4 hours to get there. Parking is usually $4 or so (not necessarily per day, as it depends if you leave the garage or not)
I might be interested in attending if it falls on a date that I'm not working or out of town.
If you take the I/95N and New Jersey Turnpike route, you are looking at somewhere around $25 in tolls (round trip - $4 or $5 more going up). It usually takes me between 3.5 and 4 hours to get there. Parking is usually $4 or so (not necessarily per day, as it depends if you leave the garage or not)
I might be interested in attending if it falls on a date that I'm not working or out of town.
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From: Woodbridge Va
Originally Posted by ediconu
So it's settled on Atlantic City?
We'll make it a weekend thing? Drive up Friday evening or Saturday morning?
When I've gone in the past, I haven't slept in Hotels because the parking garage at the Taj is safe and my car is comfy... Does anyone know about hotels up in that area?
Is everyone in for just 1 night? Is there any interest in Friday and Saturday nights? I don't know if we can fill 2 days with gambling and eating mediocre food on a cold boardwalk
Last group question- what weekend should we plan for?
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 25
Mar 4
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
I'd be fine with any of them, but I'd prefer Feb 25 or Mar 11. I have the last stuff going on those weekends.
Chime in with your availability!
We'll make it a weekend thing? Drive up Friday evening or Saturday morning?
When I've gone in the past, I haven't slept in Hotels because the parking garage at the Taj is safe and my car is comfy... Does anyone know about hotels up in that area?
Is everyone in for just 1 night? Is there any interest in Friday and Saturday nights? I don't know if we can fill 2 days with gambling and eating mediocre food on a cold boardwalk
Last group question- what weekend should we plan for?
Feb 11
Feb 18
Feb 25
Mar 4
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
I'd be fine with any of them, but I'd prefer Feb 25 or Mar 11. I have the last stuff going on those weekends.
Chime in with your availability!
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