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blodhemn9
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| Ive always managed to make a backpack work for the weekend as a carry on. You can bring a laptop with you on the plane as well as a ”personal” item for no additional fee (like how a woman can bring a purse + carry on). I don't buy too much merch at fests because I buy so much on a regular basis all the time that there's not much I can't get elsewhere....besides shirts which I always buy. I just roll them up tight in the back pack and its no prob if you pack light. |
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buckets
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. I haven't flown since 2007 and I don't really remember how flying goes. Before that I hadn't flown since 1999 or so. That and I'm really trying to get over a crippling fear of flying for this trip, so the flying part is the biggest issue for me and I have to make sure I have everything in order before I arrive at ABA at 3AM on May 23rd.
Okay, I need advice on airplane to hotel transportation. I've heard the train runs from the airport to close the Sleep/Holiday Inn. Is this true?
I'm really nervous, I never travel alone.
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blodhemn9
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Call your hotel and ask them if they offer a shuttle service.if not, ask about busses etc. |
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buckets
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| blodhemn9 wrote: | | Call your hotel and ask them if they offer a shuttle service.if not, ask about busses etc. |
They don't offer a shuttle, just called. I guess I'll just have to cab it.
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blodhemn9
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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| That'll cost you around $40 |
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buckets
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Cheaper than renting a car for four days. Unless some locals want to help me out 
Plus I'm not old enough to rent a car.
Wait is it 24 or 26 to rent a car? I'll be 24 then.
Probably still cheaper to cab it.
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pentfixion
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I think the age most places is 25. but I also hear that they'll let you rent a car if you're at least 21 and have a credit card, dunno about that since there's probably some extra fees or something you'd have to pay.
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Reversed Mentality
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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| buckets wrote: | | I know this is slightly off topic but I'm a relatively inexperienced traveler when it comes to flying. I really don't want to check any bags so does anyone have a a suggestion for a carry-on that'll fit my laptop, my headphones (over the ear studio headphones), some clothes, and still leave room for some merch? I don't know how the merch stands operate at MDF but I imagine I'll be able to pick up some LPs and stuff, right? |
You can take a carry-on sized suitcase AND backpack with you on the plane. No need to check any bags. |
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buckets
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HELLO SIR WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET RENTAL INSURANCE IN CASE YOU GET IN AN ACCIDENT.
"No."
DO YOU WANT THIS UPGRADE???????
"NO."
OK BYE.
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GiantCogs
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| The last time I rented a car was in DC and I was 22 and i got in a wreck durring a freak blizzard (two guys, both named Jose hit me) and i never had to pay shit so you should be cool. |
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valgalder
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| Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:42 am Post subject: |
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| buckets wrote: |
Okay, I need advice on airplane to hotel transportation. I've heard the train runs from the airport to close the Sleep/Holiday Inn. Is this true?
I'm really nervous, I never travel alone. |
Yeah, if your hotel is downtown / inner harbor area just take the train from the airport to downtown and walk the rest. No need for a cab or shuttle. it's easy. If your hotel is not walking distance to the venue, then you screwed up. |
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I'm selling my 4-day pass if anyone's interested!
EDIT: sold!
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| Heading down in a car from Toronto with one of the hooded menaces of Thantifaxath... |
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Primitive
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Anyone know if there's ways to safely store a back pack there? It would really suck having to hold my backpack while I'm watching bands... that's the only thing I'm worried about really, which ain't that big of a deal but i'd sure like to know.
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