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Fly2High
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 Posted - 11/05/2007 : 1:15:33 PM
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Guys,
It was mentioned on another thread about contest attendance going down and that one reason was the cost to attend. I was wondering if anyone had ideas how to keep costs down.
I once spoke to John and he said a group of guys in ESL offer each other a spare room and when they go to the other's contest as a way to offset hotel costs.
As a first thought, could we start a list sort of like the car pool lists but instead of people who might have a spare room and would like to offer it. Pilots can get together and pair up so for example that if I have one on Long Island and someone in Baltimore has one and we would liek to go to each others' contest, we could each put the other up. (GET YOUR SPOUSES APPROVAL FIRST!!!!!)
If we could start a list of those who might offer, we could pair, triple, etc. people up. Maybe keep Names and emails posted. this doesn't just have to be pilots but also local club members willing to help out guys in the ESL.
Is it possible to do this?
Any other ideas???
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stew swanson
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Posted - 11/22/2007 : 5:54:27 PM
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You might also consider camping. I started camping again when the motel I used to stay at the CASA meet raised it's price. The $24 (on sale) I spent for a new tent (gave my old one to my son) was only a third of the motel's rate and I have used it a number of times since.
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aeajr
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Posted - 11/22/2007 : 7:21:27 PM
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I think room exchanges are a good idea but I also think they are best arranged on a one on one basis.
Camping is a great idea. Not all fields allow it but I would be interested to know which ones do. I don't think the LISF field allows overnights.
Personally I have enjoyed car pooling to get to and from contests. Shared costs help reduce the expenses and it is a lot more fun to have someone to chat with on the trip to and from the contest.
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
ESL Content Editor
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stew swanson
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Posted - 11/23/2007 : 4:16:16 PM
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I used to camp at LISF, 10+ years ago. Borrowed a gate key so I could go out for dinner. The local police patrol and after explianing why I was there there was no problem. BTW when I camp at CASA I use Frank's hose at the hanger to take a shower (has hot and cold water). At the Nats there are shower facilities.
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sadog
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Posted - 02/06/2008 : 1:41:02 PM
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The Daniel Boone homestead is a National Park. There are Cabins available to rent. Not sure how they handle if you want to leave the park grounds as the park gates are closed after 5:00 PM.
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sadog
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aeajr
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Posted - 02/06/2008 : 10:19:58 PM
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Good idea.
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
ESL Content Editor
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