Coordinating transport to the Gathering 3

Matthew Wilson · Post by **Matthew Wilson** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 3:00 pm

Hey, folks. There has been lots of posts here and there about people needing rides, etc. to the Gathering 3. And as we all know, those posts are everywhere, which might make it difficult for everyone to find transportaion. So, this is an attempt to get people to post their needs in a singular place.
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My needs:
I am aiming to fly into BWI on Friday, May 2. Southwest, out of Providence, RI, costs $115 round trip--for all those interested.

Anyway, I am looking for transportation from BWI. Anyone else flying in to BWI and want to share a rental car? Anyone already planning a pick up from BWI and have room for one person a duffle, backpack, and 3 skateboards named Slim, Roadie, and Plank?

I will also explore driving from Boston, if anyone is making the trek and needs a passenger who can help pay for gasoline and wipe your forehead with a damp cloth if the driving gets too tough.

Here is my info:
Matt Wilson
617.448.5498
matt@vasocreta.com

Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 10:30 pm

Kudos to Matt for creating this forum!

I will probably be flying down to BWI. I need to run this by my parents, btu I think it'll work out. I will need a place to stay though. Joe you were telling me about some suites that a couple of people were looking at?

Henry

Matthew Wilson · Post by **Matthew Wilson** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:11 pm

I am also looking for a place to stay. A campground would be fine with me. Any ideas? Reccomendations?

My budget is VERY limited (like you haven't heard this one form every other person lately!), since I will be jobless in approximately 1 month.

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 4:41 pm

Matt, There aren't a whole lot of convenient camping options in this neck of the woods, and camping at the park itself is out. My recommendation for cheapest accomodation would be to find someone to split or triple-up on a room at the Red Roof. Then you're talking no more than $25 a night, and the Red Roof is only about a mile or mile-and-a-half from there. While it's not mine to be offering up for other people, you may also be able to find someone who can let you pitch your tent in their yard, which cannot happen in my little townhome community.

Matthew Wilson · Post by **Matthew Wilson** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 5:25 pm

Thanks, Andy. I will check out the Red Roof.

(off topic: Hey, who wants to join my "Coalition of Unemployed Slalomers" ????
We can carry signs that say, "will skate for food", or "give me a buck for every cone I don't hit.")

Brian Morris · Post by **Brian Morris** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 6:33 pm

On 2003-02-25 11:25, matthew wilson wrote:
Thanks, Andy. I will check out the Red Roof.

(off topic: Hey, who wants to join my "Coalition of Unemployed Slalomers" ????
We can carry signs that say, "will skate for food", or "give me a buck for every cone I don't hit.")

Matt, I would definately like to join, as well as form the splinter group, Coalition of Unemployed Slalomers Who Are In College and Have A Car That Can Barely Make It Up The Driveway.

Brian

Slappy Maxwell · Post by **Slappy Maxwell** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 8:35 pm

There are two cheap ways of getting to the Shady Grove Metro stop from BWI depending on when you arrive.

There is an express bus that runs from BWI to the Greenbelt Metro station. The bus runs fairly frequently between the Metro and BWI but the Greenbelt station is kinda outta the way and will require you to change trains.

The best way is to take the MARC train from BWI to Union Station in DC. It's only $5.00 and is has a metro stop that goes directly to Shady Grove.

http://www.wmata.com has all of the schedules.

Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 9:52 pm

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Claude Regnier · Post by **Claude Regnier** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:20 pm

If you're staying at the Summerfields Suites you can likely arrange for pick-up and dro-off check with them for the scedule to Shady Grove station.
It's a nice short train ride.

That is what I used to take the transit to the bus terminal to get back to Canada.

Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 10:38 pm

Road trip!

Here's the plan-

Friday, May 2nd

Matt rents a car in Boston.

Picks me up at Deerfield.

Drives down to NYC/NJ area and gets 1 or 2 people who want a ride.

Continues on to Gaithersburg.

This would be cheap, flexible, and fun!

So... which east coaster along our route would like to hop on!? The cost of renting the car and gass would be split either 3 or 4 ways!

Henry

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Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 2:14 am

The vehicle for our road trip has been found...

... my mom's Mercedes-Benz C230!

Huge props to my mom!

This way we get a safe car and it's free too!

Matt- call me. 413 772 8263

Henry, King of the Road

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 2:27 am

Nice... I'm thinking about flying up there, just so I can ride down with you guys.

Brian Morris · Post by **Brian Morris** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 4:22 am

Henry,
es tu madre driving as well? Can I get in on this deal??? I'll put in for gas, tolls, ect...

Brian

Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 1:04 pm

Brian-

Matt will probably be drivimg. Him and my dad are gonna talk abou it today!

Leonardo Ojeda · Post by **Leonardo Ojeda** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 4:58 pm

Matt or henry, how many are already confirmed on the Mercedes?

maybe i will be in the NYC area on friday 2nd.

lmk

leo

Matthew Wilson · Post by **Matthew Wilson** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 7:36 pm

Leo--
our transportation plans have not been finalized yet, but we will keep you posted.

Leonardo Ojeda · Post by **Leonardo Ojeda** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 1:21 pm

Joe and nick, THANK YOU!!!
i am still making plans for it, saving money and stuff.

my main problem is that the goverment itsnt selling USD to the travelers, so i have to register in the ministery of education & sports as a sportsman that will compete in a foreign event (shh, dont tell them that TG3 itsnt a race)

so lets see what happens in this coming month.

Thanks again my friend.

Leo

Andy Bittner · Post by **Andy Bittner** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 2:05 pm

Leo, Just to be official... The Ncdsa.com Cyber Slalom Cup IS a race, so there's nothing to "shh..." about.

Leonardo Ojeda · Post by **Leonardo Ojeda** » Thu Feb 27, 2003 2:47 pm

Ooops i forgot that detail!

well that give me more points to my favor.

Henry Julier · Post by **Henry Julier** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:11 am

Vasocreta and I will be driving down through NYC and New Jersey on May 2nd. Brian, I have you down as a third passenger and roomie at the hotel, which we will be splitting 3 ways.

Is there a 4th person that we could fit into my mom's C230?

Henry

Brian Morris · Post by **Brian Morris** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 3:48 am

With gas tolls hotel ect... how much do i gotta put in?

Brian

Brian Morris · Post by **Brian Morris** » Thu Mar 06, 2003 4:16 pm

Matt and Henry,
I think I have found a 4th person. Marc Dean from Jersey is interested. I'll put you two in contact if everything is cool.

Brian

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