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CDKing Oct 21, 2013 5:58 pm


Originally Posted by jackal (Post 21645771)
I've driven through Woostah. It's not exactly "the big city." ;) And you certainly travel enough to destinations that aren't "the big city." It's a skill that's not hard to learn and is immensely useful. I know tons of people who live in Manhattan who don't own cars--but they all know how to drive. It frees you up from being at the mercy of often less-than-adequate public transportation or expensive taxis in many destinations.

I guess Worcester is the best place to learn. Everyone is such a crappy driver, no one would notice if i took a spin without a license.

jackal Oct 21, 2013 5:59 pm


Originally Posted by CDKing (Post 21645782)
I guess Worcester is the best place to learn. Everyone is such a crappy driver, no one would notice if i took a spin without a license.

I don't know...I think Portland drivers give them a good run for their money. ;)

CMK10 Oct 21, 2013 6:06 pm

Come on CDKing, if my Mom who was born and raised in Queens and didn't move to the suburbs (of New York City, a real city I might add) can learn to drive what's your excuse? :p

fti Oct 22, 2013 11:00 am


Originally Posted by BOB W (Post 21645690)
You must have gotten the "Former Employee" rate. MD was charged $30 plus plus for an overnight Corolla rental last weekend. It was last minute but still.......ended up closer to $60

October 1st I made multiple bookings for cars with Budget for $8-$10/day with airport pick up (plus taxes). This rate was even available for pick up through next summer. Even saw pick up trucks for about this rate. Not quite as low now, but rates fluctuate a lot. I booked a 5-day rental for $88 including all mandatory taxes/fees for airport pickup (February).

GrjApp Oct 22, 2013 3:25 pm


Originally Posted by fti (Post 21649541)
...This rate was even available for pick up through next summer. Even saw pick up trucks for about this rate. ...

Ok, so now all we need are the dates for the 2014 Alaska DO so we can lock in those cheap car rental rates!:D

fti Oct 22, 2013 4:11 pm


Originally Posted by GrjApp (Post 21651080)
Ok, so now all we need are the dates for the 2014 Alaska DO so we can lock in those cheap car rental rates!:D

Unfortunately those rates don't stay around long. They are quite a bit higher now than they were on Oct 1. But you never know when another sale will come along.

beckoa Oct 23, 2013 2:06 am


Originally Posted by GrjApp (Post 21651080)
Ok, so now all we need are the dates for the 2014 Alaska DO so we can lock in those cheap car rental rates!:D

Hey now we just figured out dates for the NYE Fireworks DO :D

But here's a hint...

BOB W Oct 23, 2013 8:47 pm


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 21653489)
Hey now we just figured out dates for the NYE Fireworks DO :D

But here's a hint...

You would NOT believe how hard it was to nail down new Years Eve:D

Makes next years Alaska DO positively easy:eek:

CDKing Oct 27, 2013 11:45 am

Nice weather you all are having here today. Guess I picked the wrong weekend again. I did love the roller coaster landing though. I forgot how late the sun rises, not that it matters on a cloudy and rainy day

BOB W Oct 27, 2013 3:51 pm


Originally Posted by CDKing (Post 21677368)
Nice weather you all are having here today. Guess I picked the wrong weekend again. I did love the roller coaster landing though. I forgot how late the sun rises, not that it matters on a cloudy and rainy day

5AM flight out this morning was smooth sailing. Going into SEA..notsamuch....

CDKing Oct 27, 2013 4:50 pm


Originally Posted by BOB W (Post 21678461)
5AM flight out this morning was smooth sailing. Going into SEA..notsamuch....

I guess i wont be asking if you wanted to go to Club Paris for Dinner.

beckoa Oct 27, 2013 11:31 pm


Originally Posted by CDKing (Post 21677368)
Nice weather you all are having here today. Guess I picked the wrong weekend again. I did love the roller coaster landing though. I forgot how late the sun rises, not that it matters on a cloudy and rainy day

You are sick. I for one prefer a clear crisp arrival.

Sorry we weren't able to connect this go around. Next time with more warning we can plan some fun :D

jackal Oct 28, 2013 8:48 am


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 21680242)
You are sick. I for one prefer a clear crisp arrival.

Yes...do you make the same facial expressions during airline turbulence as you do on Hersheypark's Wildcat? ;)

BOB W Oct 30, 2013 3:44 am


Originally Posted by jackal (Post 21681889)
Yes...do you make the same facial expressions during airline turbulence as you do on Hersheypark's Wildcat? ;)

That photo is priceless.:D

CDKing Oct 30, 2013 7:35 am

Lots of turbulence leaving and and arriving in SEA. Ran into the same flight attendants on a few flights. All on one flight and then individually on different flights and in different terminals. It was wierd since i never run into the same crews on UA.

Bear Tooth Theatre pub was a nice place to go to escape the cold rain. Got admission, beer and popcorn for less than it costs just to get into the theatre here in MA. Sadly i wasnt awake enough to go see Disneys Planes but Despicable Me 2 was good, gotta love minions.

I also bough myself a nice warm winter coat and gloves. Only $260 for both and the coat is based on the design of the Canada Goose coats but with duck down instead of goose down.


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