Chicago? Pittsburgh? Hmmmm. ::whimper::
Mar. 25th, 2004 07:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
foxmonkeyOy. Chicago's the mecca of the tour for us midwest LJ-ers, it seems. But here's the thing. I need a new roof. Pittsburgh is closer and cheaper. WAAAAAH! For once, though, time off work won't be a problem. Told the boss lady on Monday that I want time off sometime in early May. So yay! That's cool. We even chatted about how nice it is to meet up with friends. ;-) So.
What I need to do is put the costs down side by side and then make a decision. Yes. Here goes.
Chicago:
show date: May 07, 2004
bus, round trip, cost: $78.00
bus, round trip, time: 19h, 50 min. (To Chicago - 11h, 25min. Back home - 8h, 25min)
ticket for show: $32.50
HOB hotel: $160.65 United States Dollars per night Starting Thursday, May 6, 2004 For 1 Night; $135.15 United States Dollars per night Starting Friday, May 7, 2004 For 1 Night
HOB hotel Gov't Rate: $155.00 United States Dollars (Daily per room), Total Rate: 310.00 United States Dollars (what the hell "government rate"?)
Chicago-Mart hotel: $128.00 (Rate Type: 21 DAY ADV PURCHASE)
Pittsburgh:
show date: May 09, 2004
bus, round trip, cost: $48.00
bus, round trip, time: 8h, 55 min. (To Pittsburgh: 4h, 40min. Back home: 4h, 15min)
ticket for show: $30.00 (?)
hotel: need to look into it.
What I need to do is put the costs down side by side and then make a decision. Yes. Here goes.
Chicago:
show date: May 07, 2004
bus, round trip, cost: $78.00
bus, round trip, time: 19h, 50 min. (To Chicago - 11h, 25min. Back home - 8h, 25min)
ticket for show: $32.50
HOB hotel: $160.65 United States Dollars per night Starting Thursday, May 6, 2004 For 1 Night; $135.15 United States Dollars per night Starting Friday, May 7, 2004 For 1 Night
HOB hotel Gov't Rate: $155.00 United States Dollars (Daily per room), Total Rate: 310.00 United States Dollars (what the hell "government rate"?)
Chicago-Mart hotel: $128.00 (Rate Type: 21 DAY ADV PURCHASE)
Pittsburgh:
show date: May 09, 2004
bus, round trip, cost: $48.00
bus, round trip, time: 8h, 55 min. (To Pittsburgh: 4h, 40min. Back home: 4h, 15min)
ticket for show: $30.00 (?)
hotel: need to look into it.
![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png){kind=small}
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:35 pm (UTC)*sneaks out*
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:47 pm (UTC)Is that where you're going? We need a "who's going where" JC tour meme! Hmmm, maybe I'll check it out. Gambling! JC! What's not to like? ;-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:49 pm (UTC)A friend from work is going with me, we're going to spend the day gambling & the night with JC. LOL
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:56 pm (UTC)Damn, that sounds like fun! I've never been gambling. That could be dangerous. ;-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:33 pm (UTC)LOL! I'd have to hitchhike to the bus terminal, because I'd have no cash left for a cab. ;-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:54 pm (UTC)We need a new roof, but dammit, this is JC we're talking about!!!
It'll probably be Chicago, honestly, because I just *know* I'll read about all the fun everyone had there and kick myself for not going.
The only way I'd skip either (no matter how much fun Chi would be) is if he'd scheduled a date in either Cleveland or Cincinnati, 'cause that'd be waaaaay to convenient to pass up.
Chicago!
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:30 pm (UTC)It's going to be unbelievable. Now that I'm almost 100% I'll be there (hee!), I need to check out the Chicago LJ to see what's going on.
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:50 pm (UTC)Dude, you have *no* idea how much I want to hit Chicago. It really will be *the* show for Midwest LJ. And Chicago's such a cool town. Chicaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaago...
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:58 pm (UTC)So no pressure. ;)
But seriously, though. I know the boat you're in. You want to go to Chicago, but Pittsburgh makes more sense, but NO! You have to go to Chicago!
I usually end up going to the one I HAVE to go to. Even if I'm poor and not eating and walking everywhere to conserve gas, but that's just me, and I don't have my priorities straight. LOL
But I still vote for Chicago.
*runs*
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:03 pm (UTC)Bwahahaha! And I'll be shaking the farm!boys author's hand! FARMBOYS! What we need is a farm!boys walking tour of Chicago. Oh my god, I love that town.
Our house needs a new roof, that's why I'm hesitant to go where I *really* want to go, which is Chi. But Sai's made a generous offer that'd put cash back in the roof fund, and I'd still be able to make the trip. Eeeeeee!!! :-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:56 pm (UTC)-- Erin
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:28 pm (UTC)Have you been there before? I've got friends in town, though sadly, we've fallen out of touch. I love it with the burning passion of a thousand fiery JC's. I'd love to live there. The hubs would sooner chew off his arm. ;-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:36 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:47 pm (UTC)Can't say I blame you! More Chasez, please. ;-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:58 pm (UTC)Squee! I'm so ready for this. Is it May yet?
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 09:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:23 am (UTC)Awwwww. ::pet, pet::
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 08:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:56 pm (UTC)Of course, with my luck, that'll be the weekend I'm out of town. But if it's not, and the hotel costs are prohibitive, you're very welcome to camp out in my living room. My apartment's about a fifteen minute walk to the HOB, so it works out well. *g*
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 04:59 pm (UTC)Dude. DUDE. If you're serious, I'm very, very tempted to take you up on that offer. That'd knock $250.00-$300.00 off the trip. Dude. DUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!! Okay, I think I'm excited. :-)
Are you going to the show?
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:13 pm (UTC)Seriously, though. My apartment's big enough, and I wouldn't mind at all - I'd love to meet you. I just have to confirm the date of a trip I'm planning on taking to make sure that it isn't on May 7th. If it isn't, then I'm definitely going to the show. I can find out in the next few days, I think, and tell you. So, yes. Come to Chicago!
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:20 pm (UTC)BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! This sounds good! I'll wait until you've confirmed your dates and stuff. Eeee! I can go ahead and buy the show ticket - I can sell it if something comes up. Whee! Yes, let me know. And thank you! This should be fun.
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:15 pm (UTC)Holy lord, no. I flew to Chicago (ironically enough) last year, and that's about all the flying I need for the next five years! When the hubs picked me up at the airport I burst into tears, if that tells you anything. ;-)
Are you going?
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:23 pm (UTC)I can't get the time off of work. The only way I will be able to go is if he comes on a Friday night, Monday or Tuesday night. So, I am keeping my fingers crossed but I'm notgetting my hopes up.
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:25 pm (UTC)You mean here in town? I seriously wish, man. How about the Pittsburgh show? That's a Sunday, and if being off Monday's no problem, you could drive home then...?
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 06:12 pm (UTC)And yes, I meant here. Sorry. lol
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 05:23 pm (UTC)If Chicago doesn't happen, it'll be Pitt for me. You're doing the NY show too, right, or will you be out of the city?
no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 06:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 06:50 pm (UTC)You know the venue in Pittsburgh is outdoors, right? It's May, it's a weekend, it's Pittsburgh. :cough: rain :cough:
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:27 am (UTC)Squee! Thank you! If the pendulum swings Pitt's way (sorry Poe fans, I couldn't resist), I'll definitely take you up on the offer. Thank you! :-)
You know the venue in Pittsburgh is outdoors, right? It's May, it's a weekend, it's Pittsburgh. :cough: rain :cough:
*cough*SameinColumbus*cough*
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 03:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-25 07:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:29 am (UTC)It's looking like it's going to happen! I'm so excited. :-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 06:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:47 am (UTC)Decent hotel prices in the area of the Pontiac one too...but make sure that you don't book a hotel in Pontiac, go for Auburn Hills or Troy. They are nicer areas.
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 04:56 am (UTC)I thought about driving to Chicago (only six hours and I've done it a few times), but I'd rather just relax and not have to worry about possible construction delays, etc. Squee! Chicago! I'm excited. :-)
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 09:22 am (UTC)This is going to be huge!!
-- Erin
no subject
Date: 2004-03-26 01:21 pm (UTC)I know! Ack! I'm so excited. It's going to be ridiculously fun. :-)