We had all but three of us there and got a lot done.
I think some of the most important items are now behind us.
Here is what we walked away with...
We have a route.We have a date.
We have a better feel for the cost.
Route:
I will be posting the complete details of the route soon.
I will be getting some maps together to recap the decisions of last night.
The Date:
June 14th, 2014 thru June 22nd.
Arriving in Denver on the 13th ready to ride on the morning of the 14th.
The Cost:
Our original estimate of 3,000 is going to be very close.
We have one thing that we did not count on and that is the fact that we may have a full sized Coach and a driver to follow as a support vehicle.
This will give us the ability and flexibility to sleep where ever and when ever we want.
Our Kitchen, medical support , rolling repair shop, garage, bunk house, and bathroom with shower will be with us the entire time!
We are still in need of some of the details surrounding this blessing.
But at first glance, all this will be available , WITHOUT blowing the original budget!!!
A few tasks were assigned last evening.
Chris is continuing the research on rentals. One way, round trip, bikes and so on. I will be calling on a few of the dealers to negotiate the terms. I have not found one that I am really comfortable with...yet.
Gary was asked to get accurate details surrounding the coach. Cost, Availability ...
Gary was asked to get accurate details surrounding the coach. Cost, Availability ...
David T-W was asked to start to think about the supplies that will be needed on a personal level and on the community level in the Bus and the approx. cost.
Tim was asked to review the list of items that we may need that are specific to tools, and gear for the trip and make some recommendations on things we should have.
Jay was tasked to look at the different attractions and determine what ones may require advanced reservations and the associated cost to visit them. Some of the sites and events may include:
- The Grand Canyon - south rim
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Hoover Dam
- Celine Dionne's show in Vegas for Tim
- The rates at the chicken ranch for Dave W.
- Sequoia National Forest
- Alcatraz
Phil is going to start to price airfare :
- Baltimore to Denver.
- Manchester NH to Baltimore
- Manchester NH to Denver
- San Fran to Baltimore
- San Fran to Denver
- San Fran to Manchester NH
Advantages of traveling on Thursday eve , times blablabla...
There will be other things that we will need to do, but for now...this is a great start.
Between David T-W and Jordan T-W, we will have a Nationally recognized award winning journalist with capable photographer/video guy chronicling the trip for the paperback and PBS special.
(paperback 19.95 DVD 24.95 plus shipping)
This is going to be a blast.
Glad you will be along for the ride.
I am going to suggest that everyone go and try out boots and jackets. While leather offer the most protection in a "lay down" a 3 layer textile jacket would be perfect for this trip. I have one that is a mesh outer, wind/rain proof inner and quilted, full sleeve, insulated liner. This jacket will serve you well in all conditions and not require you the bring multiple jackets. Also, depending on what bikes we rent, make sure your boots fit under the shifter. If we get bikes with heel-toe shifters, this will not matter. As far as boots, this is an important piece of equipment. Make sure you get your boots soon. Leave yourself time to break them in and get used to walking in them. While we will be riding a lot, we will be walking a lot too.
ReplyDeleteHere's an FYI. This fee is for the class. You must purchase the permit after completing this class. Currently the Utah permits that some of us have do not cover CO, but these do.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sportsmandeals.com/deal/33719/concealed-carry-academy-online-course/all
Correction. Looks like we are still out in the cold with CO, NV and CA.
http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html