[CQ-Contest] Crowne Plaza 2014

[Richard F DiDonna NN3W]

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
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> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 3:16 PM, <kd4d at 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 at gm4aff.net>
>> To: cq-contest at 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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