August Mid Atlantic Mp3car Meetup

**theonlykid** · 08-09-2009, 11:12 AM

I dont have a ton of extra time myself. I had to buck up and make the time or it would never get done. I just wanted something nice to bring to the meet.

**Habious** · 08-10-2009, 12:57 PM

If I can get my Bluetooth working semi-reliably before the meet, I'll be a happy camper. Unfortunately, the wife is taking the car out of town for the weekend (mine's the only car with GPS so, it's the "family car").

I'll be doing my darndest to work on it in the evenings this week. The clock is ticking!!

**2k1Toaster** · 08-10-2009, 09:32 PM

Anyone know of a good place to stay in Baltimore? Or surrounding areas? Ghetto is ok by me, I have full insurance

**CabeSipes** · 08-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Screw a hotel.......my trucks nicer and has more toys inside. Im sleeping in it. Then in the morning find an asian massage parlor to give me a bath and I'm good.

**2k1Toaster** · 08-10-2009, 10:18 PM

your truck may be nice, but my 2dr coupe is not my idea of vacation.

Anyways, if I go, it would take me 20-25 hours straight driving (no stops) to get there, so 1 night in a hotel before then after the meet drive up to Toronto (like 7-8 hours I think), probably stay there sunday and monday, then leave back monday afternoon for a good 25-28 hours drive...

It is actually cheaper for me to fly

$250inc tax round trip 6 hour flight of relaxation, or $350 in gas with a grueling drive! Only an idiot like me would drive!

**CabeSipes** · 08-10-2009, 10:21 PM

Same here on the flight. My truck is lowered 6 inches with 22" rims and a V-8 hog under the hood. Im looking at about $400 in gas........and I was kidding about sleeping in my truck.......I'm too old for that.

**2k1Toaster** · 08-10-2009, 11:04 PM

I wonder if there are enough people coming from far enough way that we could get some sort of "convention" rate at some hotel? Surely there must be volume discounts, especially in a crappy travel economy.

**2k1Toaster** · 08-11-2009, 12:33 AM

Any update to the number of people confirmed to attend?

**Sonicxtacy02** · 08-11-2009, 08:23 AM

there are plenty of nice (but expensive) places to stay in the city. I wouldnt stay in a motel anywhere inside of baltimore county though. There are some nearby towns with nice hotels at affordable rates. Places like Towson, White Marsh, & Glen Burnie.. there all within 30 mins of the harbor. If anyone needs a free place to crash nearby my basements available and im about an hour away from the park.

**2k1Toaster** · 08-11-2009, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

there are plenty of nice (but expensive) places to stay in the city. I wouldnt stay in a motel anywhere inside of baltimore county though. There are some nearby towns with nice hotels at affordable rates. Places like Towson, White Marsh, & Glen Burnie.. there all within 30 mins of the harbor. If anyone needs a free place to crash nearby my basements available and im about an hour away from the park.

Thanks for the good suggestions.

I might take you up on that basement offer. I just realized my classes start back that Monday, so if I am going to Canada too, I need to do it before hand. Anyone want some awesome candy you cant buy in the states?! Cherry blasters (sour gummy sugary things), Aero Bars (chocolate with bubbles in it, makes it really good), Smarties (not the us smarties which are "rockets" everywhere else, but these are like M&Ms, but with higher grade chocolate and a thicker shell, tasting much better)?