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Apex Transportation and Planning

Exceladon City

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So on the off chance that Ripple abandons the idea of going to Apex, is there anybody looking for an extra person for their carpool?

Hylian, Tech_Chase, Auspher (Ask Ohio because I don't know who namesearches aside from you)

There's a month left and I want to cover all of my bases. On top of that, I'm bringing enough money to put in for a hotel or atleast housing.

I AM NOT MISSING APEX
 

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So on the off chance that Ripple abandons the idea of going to Apex, is there anybody looking for an extra person for their carpool?

Hylian, Tech_Chase, Auspher (Ask Ohio because I don't know who namesearches aside from you)

There's a month left and I want to cover all of my bases. On top of that, I'm bringing enough money to put in for a hotel or atleast housing.

I AM NOT MISSING APEX
I'm flying with Rauleen there.
 

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NON MICHIGAN MIDWEST PEOPLE

Hi.


:bee:


No seriously, who else aside from Excel is need of a ride/could get to Michigan? We are planning on leaving that Thursday afternoon. I can house someone Wednesday night as well if they needed to do that.

Weighing our options for our car..which is confirmed. We are considering getting a van as well in case we get more people/interest for this trip. I'm just trying to cover everything. But trying to GUARANTEE we have a full car for this trip. For now the regular car we're using is "full" but we're notorious for drop outs ...lol But then there's the van as well which would easily give us more car spots.

If you're a friend of the MI community and interested...holler at me.

Oh and just so you know: Megabus goes to Detroit from Chicago, Toledo, Pittsburgh and now Cleveland. (cheapest option if you can't drive to MI)
 

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Strong Bad and I are the only ones I know of at the moment.

I just checked Megabus and I could leave Wednesday morning at 6:30am and it would get me to Chicago at 9:00am. I'd have a layover until like 4:45pm when the bus to Detroit leaves and I wouldn't arrive until 11:30pm-ish.

I would need housing in Chicago until I had to catch my next bus. Which shouldn't be a big deal at all.

It would only cost me $21 to get there if I book this in advance. I need to check my work schedule and see if I can get someone to cover that Wednesday.
 

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lololol
since my bus goes from KC -> Chicago -> Champaign
riding with Michigan might be a better option

yo tech chase in the event Ripple can't drive us i'd LOVE to ride with Michigan
 

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YooOOoOOOo, Strongbad in the house.

Also. happy about leaving early friday instead of thurs. especially since I'm missing monday classes on the way back.

Alsoalso. Just texted Ori, he's gonna be looking into the bigger van, since thrzy, SB, and Excel have all shown interest. I also know 1-2 more people in AA who may want to go, like Zinoto.
 

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Wait hold on
Melee events start that friday
When would we get there? <.<
 

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SB, we would be leaving MI aroubd 5am, it is a 10.5 hour drive from my house to New Brunswick. We woukd probably stop at least 2 or 3 times, so its probably an 11 hour trip. So we would be in NJ around 4/5pm.


So if we go with the current list, the APEX carpool is...
1-3. Ori_bro + Ori_family
4. Roller
5. Tech_Chase
6. ThuGz
7. L_Cancel
8. Excel
9. StrongBad
:phone:
 

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That means I'd at least miss Melee Doubles... If I have no alternative I'll go with you guys.

Does ThuGz have to go with us? Been on one too many carpools with him :troll:
 

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Yeah, he was one of the first people to ask and say that he is 100% commited to the carpool.

:phone:
 

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Ripple says that APEX is a go, so I shouldn't need to ride with you guys @ Michigan. If something comes up and you guys still have room I'd love to tho!
 

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Ok cool SB just keep us posted. Before I can get the rental, I need commited people for the carpool. I dont want to get a 9 seater and have only 7. That would jack prices up for everyone.

HIV are you trolling? Because if you are serious, you aint that far from me.
:phone:
 

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I really want to go but I personally would rather fly since no one else from Chicago seems to be going. What's the housing situation though? Does anyone need another person to help a split hotel room?
 

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Kool Ori_bro here with a HUGE update on the Michigan+Midwest APEX carpool.

Ok, so after some searching, we have founf a van that is capable of holding 12 people! This is ****ing GODLIKE.

What I need from you all who are interested is to post here and tell me "I ________, want in on the carpool." Here is a list of those who are already confirmed and who are interested.

Confirmed
1/2. Ori_family
3. Ori_bro
4. Roller
5. Technical_Chase
6. ThuGz
7. L_Cancel
8. HIV+
9.
10.
11.
12.

This leaves 4 open spots!
These are people that I have heard from Roller and myself that are interested in the carpool.
- Excel
- Zinoto
- Anther
- WTP
- Duck
- Strongbad


Excel, with Ripple planning on going will you be going with him?

I want to get this **** organized soon and I want these spots filled up fast. Please post here, I want to know how much gas + rental fee will be for everyone (yes rental fee, we will be splitting it amongst the 12 passengers)
 

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Kool Ori_bro here with a HUGE update on the Michigan+Midwest APEX carpool.

Ok, so after some searching, we have founf a van that is capable of holding 12 people! This is ****ing GODLIKE.

What I need from you all who are interested is to post here and tell me "I ________, want in on the carpool." Here is a list of those who are already confirmed and who are interested.

Confirmed
1/2. Ori_family
3. Ori_bro
4. Roller
5. Technical_Chase
6. ThuGz
7. L_Cancel
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

This leaves 5 open spots!
These are people that I have heard from Roller and myself that are interested in the carpool.
- Excel
- Zinoto
- Anther
- WTP
- Duck
- HIV+


Excel, with Ripple planning on going will you be going with him?

I want to get this **** organized soon and I want these spots filled up fast. Please post here, I want to know how much gas + rental fee will be for everyone (yes rental fee, we will be splitting it amongst the 12 passengers)
Dont forget about Strong Bad.
 

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He posted that he is no longer in need of a ride since Ripple is going now :o I'll add him to the list right now.

:phone:
 

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Ok, after reading up on literally everything about this 12 person van.

The rental for it is 105 or 110 per day and we get 500 miles on it total (it is $0.30 per extra mile) We would be using the van for 4 days, and driving between 1200-1300 miles. Adding in insurance the price for the van rental is going to be anywhere between $730 and $860. This is going to make everyone in the car pay $69-72 for the rental and $100+ for gas.

It pains me to burst a huge bubble of amazingness, but it is looking like it will just be the original 7 seater plan which is currently full. I do apologize if anyone's hopes were raised :C

If anything comes up where I won't need to raid your wallets I will definitely keep you all posted. Until then,

Ori_bro's APEX carpool
1/2. Ori_family
3. Ori_bro
4. Tech_Chase
5. Roller
6. L_Cancel
7. ThuGz

sorry brohans :urg:
 

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gas should definitely not wind up being $100 per person. Having made this exact trek regularly, gas should not come out to more than $160 TOPS each way. But the other fees would be dumb. =/
 

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Is the list in the OP still up to date?
 

DeLux

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Please do that :)

Something came up with KC's carpool and I'd like a list of options since I'm going to have to get creative with what I'm planning.

Thanks !
 

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Hm.

As of right now...I'm thinking that I'd like to go. From Cleveland Heights. If I can work during a part of Winter Break and get money, then I'd be able to help pay for gas and things...from there it'd be smooth sailing...but this is really all up in the air right now...
 
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Please do that :)

Something came up with KC's carpool and I'd like a list of options since I'm going to have to get creative with what I'm planning.

Thanks !
Just updated it. Be sure to let me know if anything needs corrected in the OP.
 

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If anyone is looking for a last minute carpool/hotel group, PM me
 

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I don't suppose that you (or anyone else, really) would be anywhere near Northeast Ohio, and could get me from there? It would really be the easiest option for me right now...
 
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