Author Topic: travel thread (Read 1353473 times)

star seed 7 · « **Reply #1275 on:** February 02, 2013, 12:24:37 PM »

Window seat at check in, sat next to a 3yr old that slept the whole time. Best coach experience of my life.

And +$400 at the tables last night

DQ12 · « **Reply #1276 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM »

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like! maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1277 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like! maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS. I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it. Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1278 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:48:19 PM »

Also, going to SA for work Wed through Sat. Thoughts?

DQ12 · « **Reply #1279 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:48:55 PM »

Quote from: Limestone on February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM
just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like! maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS. I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it. Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.

my trip is less than 3 hours. i think i'll forego the love/love lost portion of your experience.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1280 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:55:15 PM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:48:55 PM

Quote from: Limestone on February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM
Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM
just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like! maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS. I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it. Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.
my trip is less than 3 hours. i think i'll forego the love/love lost portion of your experience.

If only I had that choice, bruh

Boom Roasted · « **Reply #1281 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:56:15 PM »

Off to Beverly Hills for work tomorrow. Will be there less than 24 hrs but will have a great dinner on the company. Anything near rodeo drive to check out that isn't mainstream shopping crap?

pissclams · « **Reply #1282 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:06:08 PM »

lots of great restaurants and shopping, that's it.

michigancat · « **Reply #1283 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:59:39 PM »

Amtrak is great, when there aren't delays. When there are delays, it's still pretty good.

bones129 · « **Reply #1284 on:** February 04, 2013, 12:09:07 AM »

Amtrak is a great experience. I take it every chance I get which, unfortunately, isn't all that often. Pretty relaxing ride, especially on long trips. That said, remember that the train rocks a bit laterally, so it's easy to slip in the showers if you have a shower available. Just takes a few minutes to get used to.

Boom Roasted · « **Reply #1285 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:03:07 PM »

So SW service to Puerto Rico in April (14th I think). I'm sure some of you guys have been, tell me about it. Must do things? Overrated parts?

Gooch · « **Reply #1286 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:10:32 PM »

Quote from: Boom Roasted on February 04, 2013, 08:03:07 PM

So SW service to Puerto Rico in April (14th I think). I'm sure some of you guys have been, tell me about it. Must do things? Overrated parts?

Go to Vieques. The Bio-bay canoeing is the tits.

http://viequesadventures.com/vieques-tours-rentals/clear-canoe-bio-bay-experience/

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #1287 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:04:51 PM »

Took some folks I know 39 hours to make it from somewhere in Nebraksa (Lincoln?) to Chicago on the Amtrak. Nearly missed the wedding they were headed up there to see.

PoetWarrior · « **Reply #1288 on:** February 05, 2013, 02:53:42 PM »

Nothing better than returning to your home, Kansas, after being somewhere else less desirable (all).

EuroCat · « **Reply #1289 on:** February 05, 2013, 04:33:13 PM »

Just booked a Chalet for the end of the month next to Mont Blanc

8manpick · « **Reply #1290 on:** February 05, 2013, 05:24:12 PM »

Quote from: EuroCat on February 05, 2013, 04:33:13 PM

Just booked a Chalet for the end of the month next to Mont Blanc

God damn that is so elite. Mont Blanc is incredible.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1291 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:31:07 AM »

San Antonio, staying omni la mansion

Where should I get partied up?

Institutional Control · « **Reply #1292 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:39:13 AM »

Quote from: Limestone on February 07, 2013, 08:31:07 AM

San Antonio, staying omni la mansion

Where should I get partied up?

That's on the Riverwalk, plenty of bars to choose from. Make sure you go eat at Mi Tierra.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1293 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:43:13 AM »

Will do friend!

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1294 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:50:29 PM »

Uncaged mini-dog on this flight. Things about to get weird!

DQ12 · « **Reply #1295 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:09:43 PM »

Currently on the amtrack. The station was pretty wild. It also doubles as the greyhound station, so really, an eclectic mix. The chairs on the train are very comfortable. It's an astonishingly smooth ride. Everyone is quiet.

As far as the ride itself goes, it beats the pants off a plane.

Also, a girl asked one of the train attendant guys if there was wifi on board the train and he was like "no, but we should have it in a couple months." But you know what? There is wifi on the train.

wetwillie · « **Reply #1296 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:12:28 PM »

Did they punch your ticket?

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #1297 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:14:06 PM »

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 08:09:43 PM

Currently on the amtrack. The station was pretty wild. It also doubles as the greyhound station, so really, an eclectic mix. The chairs on the train are very comfortable. It's an astonishingly smooth ride. Everyone is quiet.

As far as the ride itself goes, it beats the pants off a plane.

Also, a girl asked one of the train attendant guys if there was wifi on board the train and he was like "no, but we should have it in a couple months." But you know what? There is wifi on the train.

Any dogs? I am very concerned about this little rough rider. He looks crazy and stupid. I may have to take him out pre-flight.

DQ12 · « **Reply #1298 on:** February 08, 2013, 08:17:32 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on February 08, 2013, 08:12:28 PM

Did they punch your ticket?

no. pretty disappointing. they just scanned it with a scanner thing. but they did wait till i got on and the train started moving before they checked everyone's ticket. seemed kind of weird and old timey.

no "AAAAAAAAALLLLLLL L ABOARD!" either.

Quote from: Limestone on February 08, 2013, 08:14:06 PM

Any dogs? I am very concerned about this little rough rider. He looks crazy and stupid. I may have to take him out pre-flight.

lol no. no dogs on the train. how on earth do they let an uncaged animal on an airplane? that's crazy. probably not as bad as a screaming baby though.

t's and p's, mr. stone.

06wildcat · « **Reply #1299 on:** February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM »

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?