Lively
Members
oh, and I've been researching the dreaded ZillaFish... interesting fish!
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
Lively
Members
LOL well someone had to clean it and it was driving me up a wall.
So, I've got my
Hotel room reserved,
convention registered,
and this week bought my plane tickets.
Found Airtran for $138.00 round trip plus tax.
Even a direct flight. Not bad.
I even checked into flying into Chicago and driving the last couple hours but Chicago was more. lol
Tracey and I are flying in on Monday so we can look around for a couple days. Coming home on Sunday. Usually I stay later but since I am flying, I am not too worried about the auction. If I find something I will put in luggage. lol
Only thing left is to decide on a rental car.
Hotel room reserved,
convention registered,
and this week bought my plane tickets.
Found Airtran for $138.00 round trip plus tax.
Even a direct flight. Not bad.
I even checked into flying into Chicago and driving the last couple hours but Chicago was more. lol
Tracey and I are flying in on Monday so we can look around for a couple days. Coming home on Sunday. Usually I stay later but since I am flying, I am not too worried about the auction. If I find something I will put in luggage. lol
Only thing left is to decide on a rental car.
Mr.Firemouth
Members
I'll be there, only a 6 hr drive for me!
See you guys there!
See you guys there!
Check the rental websites early and often-the rates change almost daily at some places. When I went to Florida last year, the first time I checked 3 or 4 rental places the price was about $329/week. I checked again a few days later and the same cars were $400+/week. I kept checking and finally got one for $239/week.
If you are going to make it a family vacation like we did a few years ago when we went to the AKA convention in Milwaukee, here's some things to consider:
1) Cave of the Mounds
http://www.caveofthemounds.com/
2) Jelly Belly Tour
http://www.jellybelly.com/visit_jelly_belly/wisconsin_factory.aspx
3) Only about 1 1/2 hrs from Chicago - we stayed in Chicago the first few nights then went to Milwaukee
3a) Of course, Shedd Aquarium
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/
3b) Navy Pier
http://www.navypier.com/
4) Don't forget the Whaling Walls by Wyland in both cities:
http://www.wylandfoundation.org/ind...alingWalls_number=73&WhalingWallsImages_ID=82
http://www.wylandfoundation.org/ind...alingWalls_number=72&WhalingWallsImages_ID=81
Just some thoughts for you to consider.
Joel
Thanks for the ideas. I am going in a couple days early to check it out
I hit Chicago in 06 for the ACA so not too worried about that one.
I hit Chicago in 06 for the ACA so not too worried about that one.
Also remember its not the Biggest Hotel.
Reserve your room asap.
Reserve your room asap.
Oh yeah
a little over 4 months.
a little over 4 months.
AndyNarwhal
Members
Can't wait to see the CCA crew out here. Should be a really good time!
Andy
Andy
Jumbie
Members
I'm going to register next pay check can't wait!!!!!
Andrew
Members
Anyone wanna share a room?
Andrew
Members
Scratch that... Don't think I can make this one.
Tony
Alligator Snapping Turtle/Past Pres
I'm very seriously considering going, especially if I can find a flight under $200....
SubMariner
Master Jedi & Past VP
I am contemplating whether or not to go, but it's all relative to my schedule, money, and time. We shall see...
I just searched Airtran from BWI to Milwaukee, you can get good rates if you book now! As low as $69 each way. As low as $50 from Philly.
Joel
Jumbie
Members
Yeah Air Tran has a flight from BWI to Milwaukee for $157.00 and from Milwaukee to BWI $138.00. These prices include tax, I just checked last night I was going to book the flight but I wanted to investigate Air Tran Airways first. I have never heard of them before yesterday and just want to make sure it wasn’t too good to be true lol.
mscichlid
Founder
I want non-stop and the choices are limited...I'd get there early in the morning and have to leave late Saturday. Suckin'
