Pear Harbor, Hawaii 2011??? - Page 4

Lurchi · 10-30-10, 01:07 AM

Well, if you ask this way then ... no!

The last time i was there ~20 years ago during a school trip. I think we were there for about 5 hours and i missed large parts of it - especially the WW1 trench scene. You need at least 2 days and if you add the HMS Belfast and Airforce part in Duxford you can spend almost a week.

Herr-Berbunch · 10-30-10, 06:31 AM

I went to The World Museum in Liverpool a couple of years ago, and it's much smaller that IWM, and I could've gone back the next day to catch up with everything I'd missed on day one. I agree that just those three could easily take a week, if Pompey is included then make it longer!

Jimbuna · 10-30-10, 08:18 AM

Well then...back to the OP....anyone for Pearl Harbour?

Sailor Steve · 10-30-10, 11:01 AM

I'm up for either location, but...

Given my track record for the last two years I'd probably best not commit until very late in the game. I'll almost certainly have the money, but the time is very questionable.

Gerald · 10-30-10, 11:04 AM

What time would be up to date, in terms of meeting..

Jimbuna · 10-30-10, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm up for either location, but...

Given my track record for the last two years I'd probably best not commit until very late in the game. I'll almost certainly have the money, but the time is very questionable.

Guilty of the above myself Steve but if it does turn out to be London then all well and good....at least the natives will understand some parts of my accent

Bas Langenhof · 10-31-10, 12:30 PM

We talked about it this last meet,so london would be a good one for me next year.

Carotio · 10-31-10, 05:47 PM

I have an idea, just in case economy plays a significant large role again next year, given that we have the global financial crisis and all.

This year, I have the impression not all of those who initially intended to attend did attend in the end, even though a lot did cast a vote for New London (instead of the other 3 or 4 suggestions in the States: Chicago etc). I have to say, I was one of them.

If I had the money, and if I could spend the time, I would have come, but I couldn't, and I think others had the same problem in the end.

Then now, I just got an unusual idea: how about two meetings at the same time? One in Pearl Harbour and one in London.
I know it would be much more fun to have a lot of people meet at the same place, but if economy plays a significant large role again next year, then just think about it. As an alternative. And photos from both meet events can still be shared through the forum...

So anyone like the idea?

August · 10-31-10, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Carotio

I have an idea, just in case economy plays a significant large role again next year, given that we have the global financial crisis and all.

This year, I have the impression not all of those who initially intended to attend did attend in the end, even though a lot did cast a vote for New London (instead of the other 3 or 4 suggestions in the States: Chicago etc). I have to say, I was one of them.

If I had the money, and if I could spend the time, I would have come, but I couldn't, and I think others had the same problem in the end.

Then now, I just got an unusual idea: how about two meetings at the same time? One in Pearl Harbour and one in London.
I know it would be much more fun to have a lot of people meet at the same place, but if economy plays a significant large role again next year, then just think about it. As an alternative. And photos from both meet events can still be shared through the forum...

So anyone like the idea?

I wouldn't favor having two separate meets just for general purposes and you may not realize this but it's probably cheaper for most folks in the continental US to fly to England than it would be to Honolulu.

Jimbuna · 11-01-10, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by August

I wouldn't favor having two separate meets just for general purposes and you may not realize this but it's probably cheaper for most folks in the continental US to fly to England than it would be to Honolulu.

Agreed...see #32

nikimcbee · 11-01-10, 08:01 PM

In all seriousness, if we do the UK, where could we stay that would be low cost? Price could be a big issue for me for this one.

Sailor Steve · 11-01-10, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

In all seriousness, if we do the UK, where could we stay that would be low cost? Price could be a big issue for me for this one.

Don't be ridiculous. Just sell some of that gold you're wearing.

August · 11-01-10, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

In all seriousness, if we do the UK, where could we stay that would be low cost? Price could be a big issue for me for this one.

Yeah I can see that with the extra 3000 miles to travel.

What about doing what the Brits call caravaning? Can campers be rented?

krashkart · 11-02-10, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

In all seriousness, if we do the UK, where could we stay that would be low cost? Price could be a big issue for me for this one.

Jim's lawn.

Subsim block party!!

Herr-Berbunch · 11-02-10, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Yeah I can see that with the extra 3000 miles to travel.

What about doing what the Brits call caravaning? Can campers be rented?

Yep, just go to a camp site, tell them you want to camp as a rent boy

We can find cheapish accommodation but doubt it'll be a big swanky motel - it's all relative, I suppose.

Youth Hostel? (it's only a name, age doesn't really come in to it!)

10-30-10, 06:31 AM	#47
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I went to The World Museum in Liverpool a couple of years ago, and it's much smaller that IWM, and I could've gone back the next day to catch up with everything I'd missed on day one. I agree that just those three could easily take a week, if Pompey is included then make it longer! __________________

10-30-10, 08:18 AM	#48
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,080 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well then...back to the OP....anyone for Pearl Harbour? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-30-10, 11:01 AM	#49
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm up for either location, but... Given my track record for the last two years I'd probably best not commit until very late in the game. I'll almost certainly have the money, but the time is very questionable. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-30-10, 11:04 AM	#50
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,239 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	What time would be up to date, in terms of meeting.. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-31-10, 12:30 PM	#52
Bas Langenhof Mate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 60 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	We talked about it this last meet,so london would be a good one for me next year. __________________ Greetz, Bas

10-30-10, 01:07 AM	#46
Lurchi Planesman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilhelmshaven, Germany Posts: 181 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Well, if you ask this way then ... no! The last time i was there ~20 years ago during a school trip. I think we were there for about 5 hours and i missed large parts of it - especially the WW1 trench scene. You need at least 2 days and if you add the HMS Belfast and Airforce part in Duxford you can spend almost a week.

10-31-10, 05:47 PM	#53
Carotio Mr. Bad Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aabenraa, Denmark Posts: 1,488 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I have an idea, just in case economy plays a significant large role again next year, given that we have the global financial crisis and all. This year, I have the impression not all of those who initially intended to attend did attend in the end, even though a lot did cast a vote for New London (instead of the other 3 or 4 suggestions in the States: Chicago etc). I have to say, I was one of them. If I had the money, and if I could spend the time, I would have come, but I couldn't, and I think others had the same problem in the end. Then now, I just got an unusual idea: how about two meetings at the same time? One in Pearl Harbour and one in London. I know it would be much more fun to have a lot of people meet at the same place, but if economy plays a significant large role again next year, then just think about it. As an alternative. And photos from both meet events can still be shared through the forum... So anyone like the idea? __________________ Download my mods from SHMF Follow my photography here taler dansk, speak English, spreche Deutsch, parle français, forstår svenska/norsk, comprendo castellano

11-01-10, 08:01 PM	#56
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,927 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	In all seriousness, if we do the UK, where could we stay that would be low cost? Price could be a big issue for me for this one. __________________