F13 Get Together Head Count and Reservation Planning (For May 9th - 12th)

[schild]

Alright, who all has bought tickets, is planning to buy tickets, or needs someone to stay with. Let's get this shit figured out right. Also, if there's something in AZ you want to see or do, let's plan in advance.

Edit: Here's the people I know about atm or are tentative (people with stars are tentative).

Caladein
Rattran
Rasix
Naum
Squirrel
Ookii
Schild
DannyB
Nerf
Bunk*
Falwell*
Nonentity*
Phildo*
d4rkj3di*

I assume the other Arizonites will be in attendance.

[caladein]

Just need to get accommodations sorted out and I'm good on getting my tickets.

Someone to stay with or splitting the rental car with someone would be awesome as getting one for myself seems like an awful waste.  (I hardly drive as is .)

[Viin]

if there's something in AZ you want to see or do, let's plan in advance.

Is this a joke? *Is* there anything to do in AZ?

Edit: Actually, I think you guys should go sky diving. May is the perfect time to go.

http://www.skydiveaz.com/

[rattran]

Well, I'll be flying in Thursday the 8th, and out Tuesday the 13th, getting a tiny rental car, and staying in the Chandler Best Western. Should have crash space for a couple people in a non-smoking room if you don't mind someone who snores. I'll know more details on the room soon.

[Yoru]

if there's something in AZ you want to see or do, let's plan in advance.

Is this a joke? *Is* there anything to do in AZ?

Ask Squirrel. 

I'll probably be taking a raincheck on this, but details to come.

[Phildo]

Still tentative, based on the financials.

[driph]

Still figuring out the logistics, but I'm working on being there.

[Big Gulp]

Take my name off of the list, dude.  Between work and the apprenticeship I just don't have the time/opportunity.   

[Bunk]

I'll likely do it as long as my tax return comes in (which it should). I've got the air travel covered with points, so I'll probably just find a cheap hotel room for myself. Give me an idea as to what part of the city I should be staying in that I won't incur a massive cab expense.

As to doing stuff, mostly I'll be looking for interesting shit to take pictures of while hopefully not melting.

[schild]

Take my name off of the list, dude.  Between work and the apprenticeship I just don't have the time/opportunity.   

For real?

This is... depressing.

[Big Gulp]

Take my name off of the list, dude.  Between work and the apprenticeship I just don't have the time/opportunity.   

For real?

This is... depressing.

Yep.  If it were just my day job, which I hate, I'd have no problem skipping off.  But the apprenticeship...  not so much.  I was lucky to get into this place, and I'm not looking to go requesting vacation time 'til I've got my shingle well and truly hung up.

[schild]

Well, that gives us an assload more free time. Squirrel will be upset. As are we. As are we.

[schild]

Nerf has confirmed he's coming.

[Phildo]

You REALLY want me to make a joke about what you just said, I can tell.  I'm going to take the high road and not actually say what we're all thinking for once.  I will definitely laugh about it, though.

[Nerf]

What am I, British?

[NiX]

Wish I could make it this year. Unfortunately my financial situation changed drastically. Oh well, another year I don't make you all feel old

[Strazos]

I simply don't have the money, sorry.

Hell, you guys can barely stand me in TF2 anyway. 

[Nerf]

Departing Flight Information - Friday, May 9, 2008 
 

Flight 1279
2h 30m, 866 mi
 Dallas Fort Worth Intl (DFW)
Dallas, TX
Departs: 12:35 PM
 To  Phoenix - Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Phoenix, AZ
Arrives: 1:05 PM
 Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas MD80 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class
 
 
 
Returning Flight Information - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 
 

Flight 1342
2h 15m, 866 mi
 Phoenix - Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Phoenix, AZ
Departs: 5:35 PM
 To  Dallas Fort Worth Intl (DFW)
Dallas, TX
Arrives: 9:50 PM
 Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas MD80 (Jet)
Economy/Coach Class

W00t.
 
 
 

[Bunk]

I'm looking at flight options. The first option that came up on Alaska when I tried using my miles was a 12 hour total trip. From Vancouver to Pheonix - which is about a three hour flight.

[NiX]

Gotta love those air miles!

[Bunk]

Ok, decided to do it. I needed an excuse to take a trip somewhere this year.
I had to book the trip Saturday to Tuesday due to work obligations, but at least I found some flights that didn't have 6 hour layovers.

Flight Departs Arrives Details
Alaska Airlines 2233
Operated by Horizon Air Vancouver (YVR)
4:30 pm Sat, May 10 Seattle (SEA)
5:25 pm Sat, May 10 Coach  ·  Bombardier Q400
Nonstop  ·  % on-time: N/A
Meal: None
126 mi  ·  55 min
 
Alaska Airlines 642 Seattle (SEA)
6:15 pm Sat, May 10 Phoenix (PHX)
9:04 pm Sat, May 10 Coach  ·  Boeing 737-400
Nonstop  ·  % on-time: N/A
Meal: None
1,106 mi  ·  2 hr 49 min
 
Total: 1,232 mi  ·  4 hr 34 min
 
 
Alaska Airlines 643 Phoenix (PHX)
8:10 am Tue, May 13 Seattle (SEA)
11:14 am Tue, May 13 Coach  ·  Boeing 737-400
Nonstop  ·  90% On-Time
Meal: None
1,106 mi  ·  3 hr 4 min
 
Alaska Airlines 2276
Operated by Horizon Air Seattle (SEA)
noon Tue, May 13 Vancouver (YVR)
12:55 pm Tue, May 13 Coach  ·  Bombardier Q400
Nonstop  ·  % on-time: N/A
Meal: None
126 mi  ·  55 min
 
Total: 1,232 mi  ·  4 hr 45 min
 
Now just to find a hotel. Any suggestions as to what area of town I should be staying in?

[Yegolev]

Wish I could make it this year. Unfortunately my financial situation changed drastically. Oh well, another year I don't make you all feel old

Shit, HAMMER FRENZY's effort cannot be topped.  Alas, I cannot make it this year, as much as I'd love to hit one of the spas.

[cmlancas]

On 05/11, drink a beer for me. Huzzah birthday!

[d4rkj3di]

Since I will be moving to California in a few days, put me down as a possible. I'll have to see if the dates are open pending work stuff that I won't know about until mid-April.

[schild]

Fuck yea dude!

[Bunk]

I'm looking at hotels, and since I was ignored above when I asked what part of town I should be in *sniff*...

I found one in Tempe, close to the airport, that appears to be right beside Arizona Mills, which based on Google Maps Street Views is a hugemoungous mall.

Would this are make sense, or is there somewhere else I should be looking?

[schild]

I'm looking at hotels, and since I was ignored above when I asked what part of town I should be in *sniff*...

I found one in Tempe, close to the airport, that appears to be right beside Arizona Mills, which based on Google Maps Street Views is a hugemoungous mall.

Would this are make sense, or is there somewhere else I should be looking?

Oh, I thought Rattran was gonna get in touch with you for Hotel stuff. HEY RATTRAN, READ THIS POST. MAN.



That area is about 11 miles from me btw.

[Bunk]

I saw his post about the Chandler Best Western... but there are about four Chandler Best Westerns in completely different areas...

[Phildo]

Find one by the Chandler Mall if you can.  Big mall, significantly closer.  Although being in Tempe gives people a place to crash after a night of whoring at the ASU bars!

[rattran]

Yeah, sorry, dsl woes have distracted me.

Best Western of Chandler 950 N Arizona Ave,  Chandler, AZ 85224. Fairly close to Schild.

Still haven't been able to get a definite answer out of the hotel due to the package deal thingy I got, but should be in a King suite, so an extra twin bed and couch for crash space.
Sadly, none of the other people I tried to rope in are able to make it.

[Bunk]

Ok, now looking at a hotel right at the Chandler Fashion Mall. Windmill Inns. Full suite with a balcony for $130.

or

I can go to the Best Western where Rattran is staying for as cheap as $79.

I hate decisions.

[schild]

Ok, now looking at a hotel right at the Chandler Fashion Mall. Windmill Inns. Full suite with a balcony for $130.

or

I can go to the Best Western where Rattran is staying for as cheap as $79.

I hate decisions.

You will not be using that balcony in May.

[Bunk]

Fair point.

[HAMMER FRENZY]

I wont take any days off but I will be there friday night, Saturday and sunday afternoon.

[Cory Jacobs]

And of course, I CORY JACOBS, will be attending.... since well, I'm awesome.