sunday Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 Actually I have another suggestion for Orlando. I think a hotel by the airport would be a better choice to facilitate those flying out the next day. Its only around an hours drive to KSC from Orlando anyway. There is a bunch of hotels about 1.5/2km north of the airport. Some offer shuttle service to the airport, even.
Markus Becker Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 10/10 is check in NOLA and 12/10 is check out?
sunday Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 That was my thinking. Nothing to do with the Hooters branch, I suppose.
sunday Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 10/10 is check in NOLA and 12/10 is check out? Check out 13th, departing to Daphne.
Allan W Posted August 7, 2019 Posted August 7, 2019 That was my thinking. Nothing to do with the Hooters branch, I suppose. Of course not...
Harold Jones Posted August 7, 2019 Author Posted August 7, 2019 Pick one, I thought closer to the space center, but the airport works for me. I'll add the links to the First post in the morning.
shep854 Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 I'm looking at meeting up at the motel on Fri evening then hanging through Tues 15, maybe Wed., depending on how expenses--mainly lodging rates go. As details are hammered out, I can clarify.
Allan W Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 How about this one for Orlando? https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/orlando-florida/la-quinta-orlando-airport-north/overview
sunday Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 How about this one for Orlando? https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/orlando-florida/la-quinta-orlando-airport-north/overview Looks good.
Harold Jones Posted August 8, 2019 Author Posted August 8, 2019 Added the hotels to the first post and edited my earlier post to include the airport hotel for Orlando.
shep854 Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) Comfort Inn, Metarie 11-13 Oct, 2 persons $123/night 'everyday rate'Hilton Inn, Daphne 13-16 Oct, 2 person, $98/nightCan I get a roomie??----I'm in for Fri thru Wed. Edited August 8, 2019 by shep854
Leo Niehorster Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) Unnecessary post. Edited August 8, 2019 by Leo Niehorster
FlyingCanOpener Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 I'm for sure Saturday and Sunday morning. Maybe Friday night depending on if I get a place to stay in NOLA and if you guys are doing anything interesting. I'm 2ish hours away in Lafayette.
Markus Becker Posted August 9, 2019 Posted August 9, 2019 Added the hotels to the first post and edited my earlier post to include the airport hotel for Orlando. That is the one true list of hotels one shall not call into question but book?
Harold Jones Posted August 9, 2019 Author Posted August 9, 2019 Added the hotels to the first post and edited my earlier post to include the airport hotel for Orlando. That is the one true list of hotels one shall not call into question but book? Yes, I haven't yet but only because Jami is still unsure whether she will be able to come along for the New Orleans portion.
Allan W Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 I'm renting a Ford Escape, so I can comfortably take 3 with reasonable luggage. Looking at the numbers, I think we will need a second vehicle. My partner Lisa is joining us in Orlando and will be traveling to KSC with us. While 5 in the Escape is doable for that day, i wouldn't want to do it on other days, especially on the drive from Pensacola to Orlando.
Harold Jones Posted August 12, 2019 Author Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) It looks like Shep is with us through Pensacola so unless the attendees dramatically increase that should be enough vehicles for that portion. I'll rent a car in Mobile for the last chunk of the trip. Until that part I call shotgun in Allen's car Edited August 12, 2019 by Harold Jones
sunday Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Hotels booked, let's see how flights are. Edited August 12, 2019 by sunday
Leo Niehorster Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Transport: Day Date Weekday Driver Vehicle(s) Capacity Total seats 1 10.10. Thursday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 2 11.10. Friday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 3 12.10. Saturday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 4 13.10. Sunday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 5 14.10. Monday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 6 15.10. Tuesday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 7 16.10. Wednesday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 8 17.10. Thursday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 9 18.10. Friday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 10 19.10. Saturday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 So, missing:Thursday (10th) and Friday (11th)Wednesday (16th), Thursday (17th), Friday 18th), and Saturday (19th) Do we need one for arrival day Thursday (10th)?Do we need one for departure day Saturday (19th)?
sunday Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Transport: Day Date Weekday Driver Vehicle(s) Capacity Total seats 1 10.10. Thursday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 2 11.10. Friday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 3 12.10. Saturday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 4 13.10. Sunday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 5 14.10. Monday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 6 15.10. Tuesday Allan Ford Escape 4 Pete Ford Escape 4 8 7 16.10. Wednesday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 8 17.10. Thursday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 9 18.10. Friday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 10 19.10. Saturday Allan Ford Escape 4 4 So, missing:Thursday (10th) and Friday (11th)Wednesday (16th), Thursday (17th), Friday 18th), and Saturday (19th) Do we need one for arrival day Thursday (10th)?Do we need one for departure day Saturday (19th)? We could organize to share a cab in arrival day, if use of public transport is not advisable. Friday is the only day with a deficit in car space, but probably we would be moving by public transport in NOLA. Harold will rent a car after Shep's departure for home. In the 19th, Orlando hotel offers a free airport shuttle, so no need for car.
shep854 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) I have the flexibility, and this is a one-time opportunity, so bump me to a Thursday arrival in NOLA. Given that this may well be the only chance I have to actually meet and hang with you all in person, I want to make the most of it.----Hopefully, FCO and Stargrunt will be able to help haul pax while they're with us. Edited August 13, 2019 by shep854
shep854 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Sunday and I are chatting on Messenger. His ETA in NOLA is around 1730 local; I'll time my trip accordingly, and be available to shuttle to the hotel.
sunday Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Sunday and I are chatting on Messenger. His ETA in NOLA is around 1730 1935 local; I'll time my trip accordingly, and be available to shuttle to the hotel. ETA fixed. That's expected plane landing time. I've created the customary Whatsapp group. Leo and Stargrunt still need to be invited. Edited August 13, 2019 by sunday
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