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[hellziggy]

hellbob says I should definitely go to the Phoenix Comicon!

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He's going to go too if we can manage it. It will depend on how I get there and how much it costs.

Do any of you guys want to go too? :)

One option we were considering was road tripping down.
It is a 28-29 hour drive according to the Google Maps. It is between 1700 & 1800 miles depending on which route you take. If road-tripping I'm leaning towards the route through Denver as I've already taken the other route once, and I've never ever ever been in the Rocky Mountains.

This option is really only feasible if there are a few of us heading down. To minimize time needed off work, it would be nice to drive straight through to only lose just over one day to travel. That means multiple drivers. Plus, depending on start time it would also have the advantage of driving through the not-so-scenic Iowa & Nebraska in the dark. You could even go with if you're not Minneapolis people as long as you live somewhere close to that blue line.

Option #2 is flying. This option minimizes the possibility of Rick being able to go. Right now, round trips to Phoenix are running between $280 and $330, give or take a few fees. Southwest, who we love, is not the cheapest. They do, however, have a $20 leeway built in since they won't charge for my checked bag. (for ex., I consider a $320 United flight and a $300 SWA flight to be the same price). If flying is the decided method of travel, I still have over 3 months to keep an eye out for a sale, or possibly a really good air/hotel combo special.

If flying, there's no travel savings for multiple people going, like there would be driving. But either way, if any of y'all wanna go we could split hotel room costs. If it is just me I will take spellwight up on her generous offer of crashing at her place before she has a chance to think twice about it. (DON'T tell her I snore!) ;) But I won't even think about imposing if I'm more than just me.

So yeah, definitely going. Don't know how I'm getting there. \0/

Comments

[vorrant.livejournal.com]

My Dad and I did the Denver route when we moved down to Phoenix in the 80s. It is very scenic. You might also look into a quick side trip to Four Corners since you would be within 25 miles.

[hellziggy.livejournal.com]

The big problem with it being really scenic is that I'd be tempted to keep stopping to take pictures. :)

[davedujour.livejournal.com]

I did the Oklahoma route back in college once. Once you're out of New Mexico it's dull. The Kansas Turnpike is especially snooze-worthy.
But if you time it right you can drive by anti-abortion protesters in Wichita!

[hellziggy.livejournal.com]

We took the Oklahoma route a few years ago when we delivered a van to Phoenix. Yeah, not real scenic.

[whimsywinx.livejournal.com]

Looks like a fun trip. I wish I could go, too.

[snowcalla.livejournal.com]

Heh. I got news for you...Debbie snores, too.