Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Can i get a deal and only pay $4.85. I can't afford the $5...

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

I'll gladly pay to have you banned, too. :nod:

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Do you think this way about everything? Maybe you should start organizing your own events if you think these things are so cheap and easy to put together. I've organized and helped run my fair share of meets, dyno days and cruises that I'll be surprised if I don't have gray hair before I'm 40.

I've spent more money out of my pocket and time out of my life for these events than I care to think about and never asked for anything in return. Allan, Jana, Scheides and Kracka are doing the same, the least you all who are whining about $5 could do is suck it up and pay respect where it's due instead of getting spoon fed all the time.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Like I said, Id be happy to help organize events, but it seems to be only a couple people that want to do it, and they keep it secretive.

I wish it was more of a group effort to organize these events, but its not. And this is why Im asking about the costs involved here.

Last springs cruise went just fine, no one got lost, my car got thrown up in, it was a dandy time. Just trying to make a point, but only a couple people see it.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Ah, the fond memories of Duluth and a slut that I haven't talked to since.

I see Peter's point, it does seem s3cr3t at times, but then I also see the advantages of not publicly posting the route ahead of time for cops to setup traps or something. Eh, it's $5, and Emily is not going so I'll probably carpool with someone anyway. I suppose I can afford $2.50, just this once :)

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

When Scheides and I were discussing whether or not to ask people for a $5 donation I honestly thought that it would not be a big deal. It obviously is to some and I really don't know what to say. This cruise weekend will be a lot of fun and I don't want some nonsense like this hanging a cloud over the event.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Holy balls, 3 pages of people whining about a $5 charge per car? Come on. I'm sure there are tons of out-of-pocket expenses that Scheides donates to getting this stuff put together. I'm sure this site isn't free to run either, so $5 here and there shouldn't be a big deal for all the people that come on here and have fun/learn shit.

Yeah, joining is free. But running it isn't...

I'd pay the $5 without thinking twice. It's $5. I'm not even charging Scheides the labor for the decals I'm helping create. They're time consuming as hell too! I'd rather help the guy out and support the site!

With all that said, quit being stingy.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

That's just it, if someone didn't take the reigns then nothing would get done and there would never be any events. If you want to plan something don't be afraid to talk to Scheides about it, there's always plenty of work to do in planning and organizing stuff throughout the entire year and well into the future.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

The people who are complaining about this are rediculous. its only $5!! big deal! thats like 2 burgers at a fast food place, and this is for an event that's for 2 days. The time they put in, money they spent for gas and organizing the packets and stuff. just do it and support the site..

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Instead of $5 can i just donate a box of donut holes?

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

I don't really understand what we are keeping a secret. It seems like Scheides and I are posting an update in one for or another every few days and keeping people updated on what we're doing regarding the cruise. The exact route is kept under wraps, but that is for the good of everybody to help avoid intruders and possible police intervention.

How could organizing a cruise be more of a group event? I'd love to see 50 people gather in a room (or on a forum) and accomplish anything productive that everyone agreed upon. Everyone knows about the costs involved, Scheides and I aren't hiding anything and its not like we were getting hookers on 'Style dollars while down in LaCrosse planning stuff.

We had numerous issues last spring with cars getting separated and trying to wait for everyone; these packets help to avoid all of that.

The spring cruise was great! I loved it as did most people, but there is always room for improvement which is exactly why I asked Scheides to help me in planning beginning last fall.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

If you want to organize an event, why don't you just organize an event. I can understand why people like to keep the organization groups small. 2 people may like one particular route and the other people in the planning group may like another one. Then it becomes an internal pissing match of what to do.

The reason for some sort of secrecy is that in planning an event like this someone is always going to have their .02 on how it should be run. Try setting up an event and telling your possibly attendees EVERY SINGLE DETAIL. Some people will say, "AWESOME!!!" Others will say, "THAT IS STUPID!!!" Then you will have the people in the middle saying "It'd be better if we did this...". Secrecy in this aspect prevents conflict. Now when you attend this cruise, and if you still don't like it, then plan your own cruise and make it out to be how you wanted.

Personally I'm just glad that someone else goes through setting everything up and says what, where, when, why and who.

Are you really sure you want La Crosse hookers? ;)

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Only if they are Dunkin Donut brand or equivalent!

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Lets say I rent a bus and everyone piles in it. So I have 40 people in my bus splitting $5 equals twelve and a half cents per person. Does that work too?

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

That is acceptable. But, now you are faced with the problem of who to make pay $.12 and $.13 in your group, or, are you going to ask everyone to pay $.13 and skim the $.20 off the top to put in your own pocket as profit?

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

I will be using the buddy system so it will only be twenty-five cents a couple or as I like to call it, a team. That way I won't have to worry about twelve vs thirteen cents.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

What happens when the 400lb dude on the bus who takes up two spots? He is probably going to bitch that he has to pay $.25 by himself!!!

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Don't ask, he is probably on the corner now bribing some homeless man with a half-eaten rotten cheeseburger to go steal him a city bus.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

http://www.partybuses.com/OrangeTiger3.cfm

You are all in luck. I should rent the "Orange Tiger" and throw a kegger on it on the way to La Crosse. I will add a fee on top of the $0.125 fee charged by the cruise planners. I haven't decided how much yet but $20.125 sounds fair to me. I will have a keg of PBR and as you can see in the link, there will be mood lighting, yes folks thats right, mood lighting. Also since we won't need to stop for potty breaks, we will beat all of the Evos and Dsmers to La Crosse, plus have a good buzz going too.

Re: MitsuStyle Spring cruise -April 12-13, 2008
 

Well if the 40 people on the bus each threw in an extra .05 he could bribe the homeless person with $2. Thats a 40oz right there to hold him over for the night!