How much is this going to cost?

August · 08-20-10, 04:19 PM

Neal is handling the money end but to answer Ivanks question and to make sure that all attendees know what they are getting into, this is what you can expect for costs during the meet:

Lodging
2 nights"$55 to $85 per cabin, per night. That can be split 2 and 3 ways
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...4&postcount=21

Tours and Admissions
Battleship cove will be around $12 per person (group rate)
http://www.battleshipcove.org/plan-admission.htm

The Constitution will be about $100 divided among the group (ie 10 people would pay $10 a piece)
http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/groups.htm

USS Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum has free admission
http://www.ussnautilus.org/visit/hours.shtml

Ground transportation and fuel costs
Since it doesn't look like we're renting a group vehicle, each driver should work costs out with his passengers. If we follow the plan figure on traveling between 180-250 miles during the meet, mostly highway, mostly weekend traffic levels.

Mass transit
(for those arriving via Logan) Figure about $20 per person.

Food.
This is the tough one to answer. We'll be eating out a lot and we'll be going by places where the food is very good.

Other costs.
Generally things cost a little more up here in New England than they do in some other parts of the country. For example you can expect to pay between $15 and $20 for stuff like T-shirts and ball caps at the various museum stores. Cigarettes are between $7 and $8 per pack (I had to look that one up!)

ivank · 08-20-10, 06:27 PM

So if I bring $450-475, that would be okay?

Sailor Steve · 08-20-10, 11:50 PM

Actually those figures are better than I was expecting. I'm happy to see them.

Sledgehammer427 · 08-21-10, 11:57 PM

awesome, I'll be bringing upwards of 300 bucks so I'll be set.

am I the only one getting a little impatient?

ivank · 08-22-10, 12:02 AM

I am sooo ready for this! I hate that it is a month away and I have school soon

Sailor Steve · 08-22-10, 12:27 AM

My experience with vacations and events is that it never pays to be impatient. It comes too soon and is too soon over.

Sledgehammer427 · 08-22-10, 02:11 AM

oh yes, I get the same sensation when I hang out with my girlfriend. one second I'm picking her up the next I'm driving home by myself.

I guess I'm just a little impatient because I was | | <<<That close to coming down to Texas for the...one before the last one.
Exited to be meeting all of the guys showing up, especially since a few longtime members will be there
(feels weird to think of myself as a longtime member though, another year or two and I'll be part of the "Old Guard")

Chad · 08-22-10, 08:08 PM

Sounds good!

The Subsim meets ALWAYS go waaaay to fast. But it's 3-4 days of something you'll never forget.

My dad, who's only gone to the 2008 meet, still asks me how some of the guys are, even though he himself wasn't a member of the forum when we were down there

Bas Langenhof · 08-23-10, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

The Subsim meets ALWAYS go waaaay to fast. But it's 3-4 days of something you'll never forget.

You are right about that.

08-20-10, 04:19 PM	#1
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How much is this going to cost? Neal is handling the money end but to answer Ivanks question and to make sure that all attendees know what they are getting into, this is what you can expect for costs during the meet: Lodging 2 nights"$55 to $85 per cabin, per night. That can be split 2 and 3 ways http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...4&postcount=21 Tours and Admissions Battleship cove will be around $12 per person (group rate) http://www.battleshipcove.org/plan-admission.htm The Constitution will be about $100 divided among the group (ie 10 people would pay $10 a piece) http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/groups.htm USS Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum has free admission http://www.ussnautilus.org/visit/hours.shtml Ground transportation and fuel costs Since it doesn't look like we're renting a group vehicle, each driver should work costs out with his passengers. If we follow the plan figure on traveling between 180-250 miles during the meet, mostly highway, mostly weekend traffic levels. Mass transit (for those arriving via Logan) Figure about $20 per person. Food. This is the tough one to answer. We'll be eating out a lot and we'll be going by places where the food is very good. Other costs. Generally things cost a little more up here in New England than they do in some other parts of the country. For example you can expect to pay between $15 and $20 for stuff like T-shirts and ball caps at the various museum stores. Cigarettes are between $7 and $8 per pack (I had to look that one up!) __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

08-20-10, 06:27 PM	#2
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	So if I bring $450-475, that would be okay? __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1 Last edited by ivank; 08-21-10 at 12:13 AM.

08-20-10, 11:50 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Actually those figures are better than I was expecting. I'm happy to see them. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-21-10, 11:57 PM	#4
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	awesome, I'll be bringing upwards of 300 bucks so I'll be set. am I the only one getting a little impatient? __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

08-22-10, 12:02 AM	#5
ivank The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Huntington, Long Island, New York Posts: 1,426 Downloads: 284 Uploads: 0	I am sooo ready for this! I hate that it is a month away and I have school soon __________________ Head of The Surface Warfare Super-Mod Team Leutnant z. S. David U. Ziegler U-105 IXB On Patrol 1

08-22-10, 12:27 AM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	My experience with vacations and events is that it never pays to be impatient. It comes too soon and is too soon over. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-22-10, 02:11 AM	#7
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	oh yes, I get the same sensation when I hang out with my girlfriend. one second I'm picking her up the next I'm driving home by myself. I guess I'm just a little impatient because I was \| \| <<<That close to coming down to Texas for the...one before the last one. Exited to be meeting all of the guys showing up, especially since a few longtime members will be there (feels weird to think of myself as a longtime member though, another year or two and I'll be part of the "Old Guard") __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

08-22-10, 08:08 PM	#8
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Sounds good! The Subsim meets ALWAYS go waaaay to fast. But it's 3-4 days of something you'll never forget. My dad, who's only gone to the 2008 meet, still asks me how some of the guys are, even though he himself wasn't a member of the forum when we were down there __________________