Spring Cruise, April 14-15, 2007, Duluth Weekend! - Page 2

twack · 12-11-2006

Im in if i think the car will make it at that time, if not im bringing the SVX

**Kracka** · 12-11-2006

The Edgewater rooms are very pricey, you'd be looking at well over $100/night. The best overall deal I am finding right now is the Best Western in Superior. Its just across the bridge from Duluth, free breakfast, large parking lot, safe area so car security will not be a concern, ~$80/night.

The planned dates are April 14 and 15, so request time off work, military, whatever you have to do! This is over 4 months away people so any of you bitching about it being a "tight squeeze" or whatever man-up and fix your shit! LOL

I have some tentative routes planned in my head but I'll be tweaking them a bit. Plan for ~500 miles total for the weekend, there are plenty of BP stations throughout the trip (and a few stations with race gas) so don't worry about the availability of decent fuel.

Is anyone interested in booking rooms this far in advance? I may be able to get us a better rate if a few people can commit (you won't actually be charged until April).

AJ · 12-11-2006

if we pick a hotel 100% Jana and I will book in advance. If they have a hot tub room, we want it! Skeet SKeet!

turbo2086 · 12-11-2006

Sounds good to me. I'm not picky with hotel. Guess where ever most of you guys are staying. I'm not 21 til July, so anyone care to join me drinking in the hotel room while the rest go out? LOL

**JET** · 12-11-2006

The Best Western up there is pretty crappy for the amount of money it is. I was up there a few years ago and was pretty unhappy with it.

**Kracka** · 12-11-2006

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Originally Posted by JET

The Best Western up there is pretty crappy for the amount of money it is. I was up there a few years ago and was pretty unhappy with it.

It has gone under a recent renovation, but the rooms still aren't that great considering the price unless you get one of the really expensive waterpark-side rooms.

Would people be ok with the $80/night rooms in Superior? If people are ok with that and are willing to book now I can call and see what kind of group-rate we can get.

**JET** · 12-12-2006

My bad, I was thinking of the Best Western in Duluth.

TheBlizzard · 12-12-2006

Im in. I would just most likely stay at my parents house. They have a pretty sweet motor home a few people could crash in with me. Its a 40' Pace Arrow thats bigger and nicer than most apartments I have had.

I know some pretty nice roads and routes up there as well since I grew there for about 20 years.

Tauni · 12-12-2006

I may drive up but then not stay there. I'll be in school then so the only time I can work is weekends. So I would ahve to go back for work.

**Halon** · 12-12-2006

Sounds like a sweet idea! But once again, it's the whole "spring opener" and "fall closing" planning that makes it a slim possibility for me to make it. I will more then likely not be here.

AJ · 12-12-2006

Brandon, you just need to move up to management this winter and become a desk jokey so you can come to the events more. LOL

Chris, I think you should call them up and see on the group rates, I'd say get a block of at least 10 rooms so they have something for us. Some people might stay elsewhere but i think half the fun it getting a group together for a little after hours hotel party. It's a Mitsu event, there might just be a tranny swap in the parking lot!

**Kracka** · 12-12-2006

If I get my voice back today I'll make the call (home from work sick).

**Kracka** · 12-12-2006

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Originally Posted by ju-on

Sounds like a sweet idea! But once again, it's the whole "spring opener" and "fall closing" planning that makes it a slim possibility for me to make it. I will more then likely not be here.

Don't worry B, we can do another cruise sometime during the summer when you can make it.

**Halon** · 12-12-2006

Management, HA no way man! I am avoiding going back to salary as much as possible. I was on salary for 5 years in the military, and screw that. Hourly is the shizznit!

Who knows, there's always a chance I'll be here, but that time of year is totally up in the air. I'm sure you guys will have a blast though!

Psyco3k · 12-13-2006

Sounds cool. just need to know prices and I'll try and make it.

-Adam

**Goat Blower** · 12-13-2006

If my car still runs by then, I'm in. Better find a new picture spot though, that parking lot is GONE.

**Kracka** · 12-13-2006

Alright homies, here is the deal:

None of the hotels I called were willing to give better rates than their "internet only" pricing so it'll probably be easiest for everyone to just book online. I've settled on the Best Western Bridgeview Motor Inn in Superior, WI. Its in a good location and only about a 3 minute drive to Duluth.

This place has a pool, whirlpool, sauna, free high-speed internet, and free breakfast in the morning. Room pricing is $81 for a regular room, or $91 for a poolside room. There are of course tons of other options too like regular beds, queen beds, balcony rooms, etc. They do have Jacuzzi suites too if anyone wants to be a balla!

I recommend booking pretty soon here since all hotels up in that area fill up quick for springtime.

http://www.bestwestern.com/
800-777-5572
715-392-8174

415 Hammond Avenue
Superior, Wisconsin 54880

Feel free to search around the travel websites too for pricing, I only checked Expedia and it was the same.

Post up when you've booked a room!

AJ · 12-13-2006

What dates?

**Kracka** · 12-13-2006

April 14-15, 2007.

AJ · 12-13-2006

Chris, wanna make an official thread with all the info on the official date and such now?

BTW, Jana and I are booked, and we do hotles suite style! Skeet Skeet, hot tub in the room FTW!