05-17-2006, 12:39 PM
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| I almost went by greyhound last year; they do have a stop in CO springs.
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05-17-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RITFencing I almost went by greyhound last year; they do have a stop in CO springs. |
Yes, been there done that...
Also, you can check Amtrak to Pueblo and then Greyhound it from Pueblo to Colorado Springs.
Those were fun trips.
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05-17-2006, 01:29 PM
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As far as price is it cheaper? If it isn't a lot cheaper I will spend the little more money for a MUCH shorter trip.
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05-17-2006, 01:30 PM
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| Nah. Wish I could, but I have to pay my rent and buy food and whatnot. Hopefully next year.
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"Technical excellence is the antecedant of tactical creativity." - Nat Goodhartz
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05-17-2006, 01:56 PM
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rent and food are overrated man. I understand. You making it to the ATL for nationals? | |
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05-17-2006, 01:57 PM
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| Nope, see last answer. My nats this year will be Pomme de Terre. How's the coaching coming?
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"If I were ever to challenge you to a duel, your best bet would be battle axes in a very dark basement." Misquoted from The Prisoner
"Technical excellence is the antecedant of tactical creativity." - Nat Goodhartz
But those things which belong neither to God nor to Caeser, feeleth free to writeth them off, for yea, they are deductable.
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05-17-2006, 02:13 PM
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| I'll send you a private and let this tread go back to where it should | |
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05-17-2006, 04:01 PM
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| Taking AmTrak would be more economical for me, just $280 round trip, the problem is that it's roughly a 36 hour journey >< riding coach basically >< and no fencing on the train >< >< ><
Chuck, mayhaps if you decide to drive I could team up with you on the way home from Session 3.
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05-17-2006, 04:09 PM
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Is anyone else interested in flying into Denver. There seem to be several shuttle companies that go from Denver to Colorado Springs. Flying into Denver means SW airline becomes a possibility. | |
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05-17-2006, 04:17 PM
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| Denver is much more attractive for flying ($140 + tax). What's the shuttle cost?
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05-17-2006, 05:25 PM
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| Shuttle costs $50 each way, which adds up. Although if enough folks come into Denver, maybe we could charter something.
From where I sit, the opportunity cost of missing 2 days of work driving back to NY seems like a bad idea. However, the first session starts on a Monday, so if folks from the northeast are thinking about carpooling, I'd be down with that.
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05-17-2006, 05:39 PM
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#32 | | Senior Member
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| It looks to be about what Darius said except that each additional person is only an extra few dollars so if we had a full van it would probably be cheaper. As I have to come in on friday, driving is not an option. Denver has the added benifit of direct flights. I am willing to spend a few extra dollars to avoid 12 hours in transit. Most places dont seem really willing to give you rates without you call them | |
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05-17-2006, 07:29 PM
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Maestro Beguinet was a ref at our RYC event, so I found out Saturday. I got the packet Monday and my plane ticket today. | |
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05-17-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Epee then Greyhound it from Pueblo to Colorado Springs. | Just out of interest what is a Greyhound? | |
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05-17-2006, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Adler Just out of interest what is a Greyhound? | A breed of dog.
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05-17-2006, 10:04 PM
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| The armorer's info packet mentions several times the need to stay hydrated, talking about a rigorous schedule. I'm assuming this is just a copy and paste from the coach's packet as I don't see how the armorers will get much of a workout.
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05-17-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Adler Just out of interest what is a Greyhound? | A bus company. | |
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05-17-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by larkmaj The armorer's info packet mentions several times the need to stay hydrated, talking about a rigorous schedule. I'm assuming this is just a copy and paste from the coach's packet as I don't see how the armorers will get much of a workout. | They will still be at altitude however, which is really where much of the emphasis on proper hydration is coming from.
And many times the armorers spend considerably more time embibing dehydrating beverages than many of the coach-students.
And the number of hours that they can put in certainly qualifies as rigorous, even if it isn't a physically taxing.
That said, yeah, it's a copy-and-paste thing.
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05-17-2006, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by larkmaj The armorer's info packet mentions several times the need to stay hydrated, talking about a rigorous schedule. I'm assuming this is just a copy and paste from the coach's packet as I don't see how the armorers will get much of a workout. | If you don't fix the bodycord in 30 seconds, they beat you. Trust me, sweat builds. You're also going to need a clean towel and bandages. | |
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05-18-2006, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mrbiggs If you don't fix the bodycord in 30 seconds, they beat you. Trust me, sweat builds. You're also going to need a clean towel and bandages. | Some hydrogen peroxide seems in order too.
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