MACNA XX Road Trip???
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rjrobert
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depends who's driving 
Figure we get on the road by 7am and we could be in the hotel by 11pm even with a few stops for dinner and lunch etc...
Figure driving it would be cheaper as a groupthan flying but 14 or so hours in a car can be pretty tough. Plus side though is I figure it would cost about $60 per person dependant of course on alot of variables. But... man people better have some good jokes cause there's only so much you can talk about coral on a drive :eek1: People better make sure they took a nice shower that morning too. Anyone with B.O. gets tossed out :smokin:
Figure we get on the road by 7am and we could be in the hotel by 11pm even with a few stops for dinner and lunch etc...
Figure driving it would be cheaper as a groupthan flying but 14 or so hours in a car can be pretty tough. Plus side though is I figure it would cost about $60 per person dependant of course on alot of variables. But... man people better have some good jokes cause there's only so much you can talk about coral on a drive :eek1: People better make sure they took a nice shower that morning too. Anyone with B.O. gets tossed out :smokin:
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pastor_scott
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Atlanta Road Trip
Atlanta Road Trip
Having driven this little jaunt twice already, 14 hours is a little short on time estimate unless you really like speeding tickets. My best time is around 15 hours. That includes one 30 minute meal stop and a couple of rest areas (wife and son). Its a great drive but better bet on 15 not 14.
Just my 2 cents. If you do go let me know. I will get you the directions to the 2 best reef shops in town. If you are into sps you will LOVE Cappaccino Bay.
Pastor Scott
Atlanta Road Trip
Having driven this little jaunt twice already, 14 hours is a little short on time estimate unless you really like speeding tickets. My best time is around 15 hours. That includes one 30 minute meal stop and a couple of rest areas (wife and son). Its a great drive but better bet on 15 not 14.
Just my 2 cents. If you do go let me know. I will get you the directions to the 2 best reef shops in town. If you are into sps you will LOVE Cappaccino Bay.
Pastor Scott
rjrobert
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Pastor Scott, Your definetly right. You can do it in 14 if you pretty much go straight through and only stop to refuel. Not something most groups can do. (nor can I anymore ) I figure 7am to 11pm would be more reasonable as that is 16 hours. If we can get at least 8 commitments by April '08 then I'll set up the drive for next years MACNA. If not then I'll be flying the wild blue yonder
) I figure 7am to 11pm would be more reasonable as that is 16 hours. If we can get at least 8 commitments by April '08 then I'll set up the drive for next years MACNA. If not then I'll be flying the wild blue yonder 
razzmatazz
Premium Member
wow you guys are sure making it sound interesting. A bus trip cool. Would they allow you to stop at the shops along the way to or back? Would it be for the Rochester people only?
RandyO
Active member
Flights are running around 350.00 for non-stop Buffalo to Atlanta using Delta. Flight takes 2 hours.
I'm also checking into renting a bus or an entertainer's coach. Only carries 10-12, but with couches and sleepers. Could be cool. I don't think those need special drivers either. Cut's the cost way down.
Something like this
Rental Rates
Start End Daily Rate US$ Min. Days
Sep 20, 2007 (Thu) Dec 20, 2007 (Thu) $ 225 4
Other Costs:
Mileage: .45/mile over 100 miles/day
Generator: $4.00/hour over 4 hours/day
Deposit: $1,500.00 (refunded within 48 hours)
Insurance: Binder preferred
Additional Fees: Cleaning, dumping, fuel
That one ends up costing about 2500.00 for the 5 days(Thursday-Monday) including the extra milage and gas, assuming it can get at least 10 miles to the gallon.
That's 250.00 a person with 10 people.
Flying is sounding better and better, the more I look into it.
I'm also checking into renting a bus or an entertainer's coach. Only carries 10-12, but with couches and sleepers. Could be cool. I don't think those need special drivers either. Cut's the cost way down.
Something like this
Rental Rates
Start End Daily Rate US$ Min. Days
Sep 20, 2007 (Thu) Dec 20, 2007 (Thu) $ 225 4
Other Costs:
Mileage: .45/mile over 100 miles/day
Generator: $4.00/hour over 4 hours/day
Deposit: $1,500.00 (refunded within 48 hours)
Insurance: Binder preferred
Additional Fees: Cleaning, dumping, fuel
That one ends up costing about 2500.00 for the 5 days(Thursday-Monday) including the extra milage and gas, assuming it can get at least 10 miles to the gallon.
That's 250.00 a person with 10 people.
Flying is sounding better and better, the more I look into it.
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