Freezerburn Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 Looking into it, it's not as cheap as I'd hope it would be. The cheapest rental looks like it's from Enterprise. I can get a van for the day at $80 (HST included) and 200km free. That said, one way is about 200km so we need another 200km. Each km is $0.25 so the way back is approximately $50. Then there's gas, which will likely be a tank and a half. So $120 in total. 1/6th is $20, 1/7th is $17.14.Plus gas, which I suspect the max is like $80. tl;dr, about $30-35 a head. This is contingent on that we get back to the rental lot by 11:30PM. Which means we gotta leave MTL at like 9PM at the latest. This may be a bit difficult with GG being at 7PM. Thoughts? Opinions?
Rigel Cyrosea Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Greyhound is looking like a better option to me. Round trip to Montreal is 36$ if booked before Saturday. 40$ otherwise. There are buses that leave at 10:30 and 11:59, so no worries about having enough time to finish the tournament. Also, up to two people that book with you can get a 50% off companion fare discount. Edited May 31, 2013 by Rigel Cyrosea
sagacious Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 the chance of the tournament starting on time and finishing in a tidy two hours is uh... small?
LiveWireX Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Yeah, most likely a small thing. I'll obviously be up for somehow working that "companion fare" thing with people. Any idea when the return bus gets back and if I'd have to worry about my car getting ticketed if I left it parked at the bus station, Rigel?
VERBAL Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 @Freezerburn I'm thinking of taking Greyhound as well, there might be a chance that someone can't make it and all that. @LiveWireX http://www.ottawacentralstation.com/parking.html Long-term parking We offer long-term parking for $7 per calendar day. Parking space is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no reservations. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to your departure to allow sufficient time to register your vehicle with security. You may also call security at 613-238-6668 extension 2290 prior to your departure to make sure space is still available. Let me know if you guys are getting that companion fare deal, otherwise I'll just book a ticket in advance.
LiveWireX Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 45 minutes before departure? Oi...well won't that be lovely. Thanks for the info though, anyway.
VERBAL Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Yeah I know, I'm going ask my friend to drop me off there if I do take Greyhound. If there are more than 4 people who's down for carpool then I'm in, otherwise I'll take the bus.
TheRealDaddy Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 You guys thought about doing a rideshare? My friends who visit Ottawa have only said good things about it, including cost.
LiveWireX Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 You guys thought about doing a rideshare? My friends who visit Ottawa have only said good things about it, including cost. Haven't really heard that term, but I assume it's another name for carpooling since that's kinda what it sounds like. But really, by this point I'm up for whatever's cheapest and makes it so I'm not on the highway from Ottawa back to K-Town at like 3:30 in the morning.
Hash Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 You guys thought about doing a rideshare? My friends who visit Ottawa have only said good things about it, including cost. Wow, a lot of these rideshares are pretty cheap. $15 is a pretty good price, though I guess it comes with a risk of getting robbed or something.
Rigel Cyrosea Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Rideshare is a little too sketchy for my taste.
TheRealDaddy Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 I'll ask my friends on which ones they frequent if that makes anyone feel any safer. Your stick doubles as a weapon and guard. If it blocked a knife it can block you.
Freezerburn Posted June 1, 2013 Author Posted June 1, 2013 Just an FYI, the price I quoted is tax included. You would need to add tax to the Greyhound price so it's still a bit cheaper. That said, Greyhound is probably a better idea. I've walked between the Greyhound station and Foonzo and it's like 20 minute walk.
VERBAL Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Just an FYI, the price I quoted is tax included. You would need to add tax to the Greyhound price so it's still a bit cheaper. That said, Greyhound is probably a better idea. I've walked between the Greyhound station and Foonzo and it's like 20 minute walk. Alright so I guess that means we're going with Greyhound. What time should we agree on for departure time? I'm thinking 8 or 9 am since we'll be arriving there around 10:30 or 11:30am. Also how about we take off at 10:30 or 11:59pm when the tourney ends? Anyone thinking of crashing there for a day? Thoughts? Edited June 1, 2013 by VERBAL
LiveWireX Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 If we're going in a group, I'd admittedly rather 9-ish since there's already an extra 45-50 minute drive for me to get to the Greyhound station before and after. So with that being said, I'd admittedly want the whole 9am and 10:30pm-ish thing depending on how long the bus ride turns out to be, but that's just from a bias of not feeling comfortable driving down the highway at 3 or 3:30AM.
Krackatoa Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Gonna hold back from UMAD this year. Work just dropped all my hours, I'm effectively out of work. Need to find cash dollars quickly.
LiveWireX Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Man, that sucks, but I understand. Ah money, the best and worst thing ever.
TheRealDaddy Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Good luck at UMAD guys! Show them the best bag of tricks Ottawa gimmicks has to offer.
LiveWireX Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 That actually reminds me that we need to finalize what bus we're taking so I can get tickets and know when we'll be there and when we'll be back.
Rigel Cyrosea Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 So I eventually realized that the companion fare deal is only applicable to the standard fare, which is something like 60$. Unfortunately, that makes it basically the same price as getting the regular tickets. For some reason, the advanced purchase deal was still open yesterday, so I just picked up a single ticket for myself on that. The Greyhound site is pretty inconsistent. In some places it says companion fare on any ticket, in some it says regular fare only, some places say you can bring 2 people, some 3, you have to purchase 3 days in advance... or maybe five, depending on which section of the terms you read. Pretty frustrating. In any case, when you actually go to buy tickets, it'll only apply the discount on the standard fare rate.
LiveWireX Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Well, I guess we're all just kinda...getting there when we get there or whatever. I'm probably going to take the 9am bus which would get there (is it Montreal (e) or Central Station in Montreal we'd want to arrive at again?) at about 11:30, and I'm thinking of taking the 10:30 one back to Ottawa getting at the station at like 1:10, so...whoever else is going to do that...alrighty then.
Freezerburn Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 Super sad story time. I may (like 90% chance) need to do some work over the weekend. Unless I can get shit done beforehand (unlikely), I'm gonna have to pass on UMAD (so mad bro). That said, I'm thinking of opening HQ this week so you guys can get your practice on. It may only be for Thursday and I may have to unlock the door for everyone as they come but I can something going if necessary.
DerQ Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 LiveWire, are you still taking the offer for the hotel? I never had a clear cut "Yes I'm coming" but rather more a "That'd be cool". It's most likely floor space though, let me know so I can send to you some info about it tonight
LiveWireX Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 LiveWire, are you still taking the offer for the hotel? I never had a clear cut "Yes I'm coming" but rather more a "That'd be cool". It's most likely floor space though, let me know so I can send to you some info about it tonight Oh, sorry about that Derq. As awesome as it'd be, I kinda don't think I can actually afford dropping $80 to split on the hotel room. As awesome as it'd be to spend the weekend in Montreal chilling, My money situation's tight enough that I can't afford a hotel to do so barring crashing on someone's floor and some other stuff. My bad on that. And man, that sucks Freezer. Time to make sure I pack the GPS for the walk to Foonzo, it seems, since I don't quite remember.
DerQ Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) It's ok, let's do this barfight thing when hotel prices are not through the roof because of the biggest event of the year in town. that being UMAD obviously, grand prix is nothing :3 Or you guys could come to Gore if that ever happens (a house closer to ottawa than MTL where we could gather to play games) That'd be probably twice as cheap for still some good fun. Edited June 5, 2013 by DerQ
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