Free plane ticket in the US

nikimcbee · 12-16-11, 04:13 PM

So I looked at my frequent flier points, and I realized I qualify for a free plane ticket (on Southwest) Need some ideas where I could use it?

See the U-505? I haven't been there since '96.

TarJak · 12-16-11, 04:25 PM

How about Portland, Oregon?

Rockstar · 12-16-11, 04:31 PM

Chesapeake Bay has a rich maritime history.

Mariner's Museum in Newport News, VA http://www.marinersmuseum.org/

USPS Yorktown Battlefield http://www.nps.gov/yonb/index.htm Been there numerous times though it's better to visit when it's warmer (spring or fall especially fall)

War of 1812 bicentenial up in Baltimore, sometime in June I think.

OH! Carl's Custard & Ice Cream in Fredericksburg, VA. can't miss that if you're in the area. While you gorge yourself on custard there's the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvannia Battlefields http://www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm

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Jimbuna · 12-16-11, 04:45 PM

Go to San Diego....I think young buna is headed there so you can give him a hug from me

Arlo · 12-16-11, 05:03 PM

U.S.S. Batfish luau?

Sailor Steve · 12-16-11, 09:03 PM

Whatever you do, don't come to Salt Lake. Not that I wouldn't mind seeing you again, but what a waste of a good plane ticket!

TLAM Strike · 12-16-11, 09:44 PM

Why not come to the North East and rent a car for a week or something. We got Museum ships at Boston, New London, NYC, Buffalo and Chicago. Those cities are basically one big line.

gimpy117 · 04-16-12, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So I looked at my frequent flier points, and I realized I qualify for a free plane ticket (on Southwest) Need some ideas where I could use it?

See the U-505? I haven't been there since '96.

stop by U-505, Take a trip to the air zoo in kalamazoo and then drive up north to Muskegon (can't remember the spelling) to see the USS silversides!

http://www.airzoo.org/

http://www.silversidesmuseum.org/

honestly I'be been trying to lobby for a Midwest subsim meeting there for a while...

Sailor Steve · 04-16-12, 09:32 AM

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honestly I'be been trying to lobby for a Midwest subsim meeting there for a while...

I think I'd be in a position to come now.

gimpy117 · 04-16-12, 09:34 AM

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I think I'd be in a position to come now.

hrm...well summer is coming up soon and i'll be able to get time off more easily from work

nikimcbee · 04-16-12, 01:36 PM

@gimpy

I had to check the map and you are close! So, here's a crazy idea. See U-505, drive up to Milwaukee, catch the ferry to Muskegon to see the USS Silversides.

How much is the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon?

The Cobia is pretty cool, but it is farther north.

Osmium Steele · 04-16-12, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

How much is the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon?

Pricey. But Not too bad for a one-time thing. The 150 minute trip is half the time it takes to drive around. It is comfy though.

Lake Express.

gimpy117 · 04-16-12, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

@gimpy

I had to check the map and you are close! So, here's a crazy idea. See U-505, drive up to Milwaukee, catch the ferry to Muskegon to see the USS Silversides.

How much is the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon?

The Cobia is pretty cool, but it is farther north.

well if you do go see her i might take my bike and motor up there. or maybe if we have a mini meet in chi town. Just don't get an allergic reaction to all the obama

nikimcbee · 04-16-12, 02:48 PM

AAAAHHHHH!!!!
My head is spinning...Too many cool places to see.

nikimcbee · 04-16-12, 09:43 AM

I have a very flexable holiday schedule.

Maybe a mini subsim meet in Chicago?
Lets say, for fun, we did this. How much time would you need to prep for it (take time off, etc)? I'm aiming for mid-May or Mid June.

Too short of notice?

My work partner is going on sabbatical during that time for around a month, so I want to go before he leaves.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Free plane ticket in the US So I looked at my frequent flier points, and I realized I qualify for a free plane ticket (on Southwest) Need some ideas where I could use it? See the U-505? I haven't been there since '96. __________________

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Chesapeake Bay has a rich maritime history. Mariner's Museum in Newport News, VA http://www.marinersmuseum.org/ USPS Yorktown Battlefield http://www.nps.gov/yonb/index.htm Been there numerous times though it's better to visit when it's warmer (spring or fall especially fall) War of 1812 bicentenial up in Baltimore, sometime in June I think. OH! Carl's Custard & Ice Cream in Fredericksburg, VA. can't miss that if you're in the area. While you gorge yourself on custard there's the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvannia Battlefields http://www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm . Last edited by Rockstar; 12-16-11 at 05:47 PM.

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Whatever you do, don't come to Salt Lake. Not that I wouldn't mind seeing you again, but what a waste of a good plane ticket! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	How about Portland, Oregon?

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Why not come to the North East and rent a car for a week or something. We got Museum ships at Boston, New London, NYC, Buffalo and Chicago. Those cities are basically one big line. __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	@gimpy I had to check the map and you are close! So, here's a crazy idea. See U-505, drive up to Milwaukee, catch the ferry to Muskegon to see the USS Silversides. How much is the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon? The Cobia is pretty cool, but it is farther north. __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	AAAAHHHHH!!!! My head is spinning...Too many cool places to see. __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have a very flexable holiday schedule. Maybe a mini subsim meet in Chicago? Lets say, for fun, we did this. How much time would you need to prep for it (take time off, etc)? I'm aiming for mid-May or Mid June. Too short of notice? My work partner is going on sabbatical during that time for around a month, so I want to go before he leaves. __________________