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[Love2fly]

Hello....
Anyone "flying solo" in the Woods and looking to cut down on room expenses? Count me in, please. I'd prefer to spend the extra cash on a new Rev or some other goodies.

[FortFlyer]

I took the time off to go this year but the way the gas prices are going it looks like I may not attend after all.

So far it looks neck and neck between fuel costs and room for 4 days being about equal, that could buy quite a few kites.

We'll see.

[Love2fly]

I took the time off to go this year but the way the gas prices are going it looks like I may not attend after all.

So far it looks neck and neck between fuel costs and room for 4 days being about equal, that could buy quite a few kites.

We'll see.

You're right...but what a time it will be to fly with the gang, meet everyone, ...and the laughs... if the Rev Clinic is a preview...watch out!

[antman]

fort .. i hear ya there man .. by then the gas will be higher as well . i really hope you can make it so i can meet you .. this fuel thing sucks .. it is affecting the festival scedule for all of us includeing myself.. laura .. are you going to the belmar nj festival the weekend before?? im planning a day trip for saturiday there

[AldenMiler]

I budgeted for $5.00/gallon for Diesel @ 13mpg (towing a 31' trailer cuts down on mpg). Even so it's cheaper for me to tow the trailer up than to rent a hotel room.

My biggest expense is that I am paying for a rental car, fuel, food, and extra$$ for my sister to drive down from NYC to take care of my dogs for the long weekend so that my wife can attend with me.

I forget what Diesel cost last year but even if it was $2.00/gallon less I would be looking at a $60 increase in costs.

Now, if FortFlyer shares a hotel room with Love2Fly (check with Paul D. to see if she snores). that would save enough to pay the fuel increase for the trip.

I am looking forward to going and having a great time flying with my friends (and that does include Antman)!

-Alden

[Love2fly]

I budgeted for $5.00/gallon for Diesel @ 13mpg (towing a 31' trailer cuts down on mpg). Even so it's cheaper for me to tow the trailer up than to rent a hotel room.

My biggest expense is that I am paying for a rental car, fuel, food, and extra$$ for my sister to drive down from NYC to take care of my dogs for the long weekend so that my wife can attend with me.

I forget what Diesel cost last year but even if it was $2.00/gallon less I would be looking at a $60 increase in costs.

Now, if FortFlyer shares a hotel room with Love2Fly (check with Paul D. to see if she snores). that would save enough to pay the fuel increase for the trip.

I am looking forward to going and having a great time flying with my friends (and that does include Antman)!

Alden

Hi Alden
...and wouldn't you like to know ...
Seriously, I thought about going to Virginia Beach this weekend, 725 miles, roughly, each way...it would be over $200 in gas...Unfortunately, the bigger obstacle is my back and sitting that long...maybe next year...
See you in Wildwood.

[Love2fly]

fort .. i hear ya there man .. by then the gas will be higher as well . i really hope you can make it so i can meet you .. this fuel thing sucks .. it is affecting the festival scedule for all of us includeing myself.. laura .. are you going to the belmar nj festival the weekend before?? im planning a day trip for saturiday there

Ant, yes, I'll be there both days... Looking forward to flying the stack-man

[antman]

wow alden im glad to see im still on your friends list

[Jonesey]

wow alden im glad to see im still on your friends list

Are you guys over in the colonies reeeeeelly complaining about your gas prices!!!

Come over to the UK sometime and see what the rest of us pay... the average Diesel price is over $9 per gallon ... still we all drive those cute little economical Japanes and European cars ... well I do cause the wife and kids get the Volvo!


Good times!

[Choccy]

still we all drive those cute little economical Japanes and European cars ... well I do cause the wife and kids get the Volvo!

Groz and Choccy both want to actually see the giant that is Sailor with his 'spare tyre'
squeeze miraculously into his Smart sports car and have room for his rev bag

Now that is dinky funsized

Very Smart smart.

[Baloo]

Guys if you think fuel is an issue in the US it is almost £5 per imperial gallon here, that is 8 pints in case the measurements are different.

Would be near $10 per gallon to you.

In my car that journey would cost around £250 or abour $500.

Oh well, our roads are better than yours, no on second thoughts they are not.

One thing about fuel, if you need / want to make the journey, you got to pay for it.

I tried to post this a while ago but my lovely Wife kicked me off the PC.

You wouldnt catch me in a little, economical Japanese car. Got too many Land Rovers to choose from.

[Jonesey]

Guys if you think fuel is an issue in the US it is almost £5 per imperial gallon here, that is 8 pints in case the measurements are different.

Would be near $10 per gallon to you.

In my car that journey would cost around £250 or abour $500.

Oh well, our roads are better than yours, no on second thoughts they are not.

One thing about fuel, if you need / want to make the journey, you got to pay for it.

Ok Baloo your making me feel inadequate stuck with the wife's yaris.... and don't forget they also have to concentrate harder, it cant be easy driving on the wrong side of the road and all that

[AldenMiler]

Well, if it gets to $10/gallon here then I would leave the trailer at home, pile into the Mini and rent a hotel room...

I guess my 6'2" 250# body looks pretty funny to some people as I climb in and out of the Mini but I love the 32.5 mpg it is giving me going back and forth to work!

-Alden

[Love2fly]

Hi Guys...

OUCH! ... that sucks...big time. You are right, though, those of us that want to go out and do, will! ...and not in little match box cars...when at all possible... Has it recently spiked, like here? I know it's been around $5.00/ gal, roughly, for a long time.
Happy driving and more importantly, HAPPY FLYING

[antman]

give it time... our gas will be $10 before you know it

[FortFlyer]

Now, if FortFlyer shares a hotel room with Love2Fly (check with Paul D. to see if she snores). that would save enough to pay the fuel increase for the trip.

I would never subject anyone to my earth shattering snoring, apparently from what I hear the only suitable roomie would be fellow wall banger Weider

Well we'll see what happens.

[Scott A.]

Hi Jim,
I'm going down late Thursday night/Fri morn to be there on early Fri morn, not coming home until Monday night, If that works for you give me a call.

[Love2fly]

Hi Jim,
I'm going down late Thursday night/Fri morn to be there on early Fri morn, not coming home until Monday night, If that works for you give me a call.

Hi Scott...
How are you doing? That's perfect! Thanks...

[FortFlyer]

Hi Jim,
I'm going down late Thursday night/Fri morn to be there on early Fri morn, not coming home until Monday night, If that works for you give me a call.

That was my plan as well, didn't we talk about this lol oh well you've been doing alot easy to forget.

I'll give you a ring this weekend sometime i'm going to be on call but i'm going to try and get some time in regardless.

[Love2fly]

That was my plan as well, didn't we talk about this lol oh well you've been doing alot easy to forget.

I'll give you a ring this weekend sometime i'm going to be on call but i'm going to try and get some time in regardless.

My Bad...
Sorry Scott... Missed the hi Jim part...ooops I will see you all down there, regardless.