I agree. The cost for three days was less than $55. Plus who wants to
carry a big boat anchor on the bus.
K4XS
In a message dated 5/29/2013 11:21:53 A.M. Coordinated Universal Tim,
nc2n@inbox.com writes:
I rent a car for two days and I get the freedom of movement.
This is what important - freedom of movement and independence... I went to
Dayton many times (ten times out of last 20 years) and the only thing I
did bad - when I did NOT rent the car - freedom of movement - this is right.
We live only once...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: richnn3w@verizon.net
> Sent: Tue, 28 May 2013 19:42:36 -0400
> To: nealk3nc@gmail.com, cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014
>
> Neal, its a fair amount. $30 or $40 each way (at least the last time I
> paid). I rent a car for two days and I get the freedom of movement.
> Last time I rented in Dayton for Hamvention, I paid $30.00 for two days.
>
> 73 Rich NN3W
>
> On 5/28/2013 5:30 PM, Neal Campbell wrote:
>> How much is taxi fare from the airport to the Crowne Plaza?
>> 73
>> Neal Campbell
>> Abroham Neal LLC
>>
>> HUGE DAYTON CELEBRATION SALE!!
>> Time to get the guaranteed setup for your SDR!
>> Now until end-May
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM, <kd4d@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Stewart:
>>>
>>> I also don't rent a car. There is a bus terminal half a block from the
>>> Crowne Plaza with a bus that stops RIGHT in front of the Hara Arena. I
>>> discovered this when my "driver" wanted to leave Hara early one day.
>>> :-)
>>> The cost is $1.75 each way and the bus is not crowded.
>>>
>>> There is also a bus that goes right to the Museum of the United States
>>> Air
>>> Force which is a great way to spend a day (or a week!) when visiting
>>> Dayton.
>>>
>>> The Crowne Plaza has a courtesy shuttle that takes me (albeit slowly)
>>> to
>>> and from the airport.
>>>
>>> I had TWO problems with my stay - one got me $20.00 off dinner...but,
>>> the
>>> location, bus terminal, and proximity to the suites/dinners is so good
>>> that
>>> I will continue to stay there.
>>>
>>> I find it easy to do without a car.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Mark, KD4D
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Stewart GM4AFF" <stewart@gm4aff.net>
>>> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:58:44 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014
>>>
>>> I think a fair number of patient listeners heard me go on at length
>>> about my stay at the Crowne Plaza. Like Barry, I too will probably
>>> stay somewhere else next time! I got a refund on my first night's
>>> stay, so I was reasonably happy with that. But the breakfast needs a
>>> revamp, and the standard of banquet food left a bit to be desired.
>>> But I still had a great time!
>>> I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the very generous
>>> people who gave me a lift (ride) to Hara and back, and Dave K3LP who
>>> took me to the airport. I didn't see the point in hiring a car so I
>>> could leave it in various car parks round Dayton all weekend. I also
>>> enjoyed the bus ride a few times too!
>>> 73
>>> Stewart
>>> GM4AFF
>>>
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