...days and a wake-up until football in the Swamp!!!

We're going to beat the Gators!

Flights starting around $240 from Detroit to Orlando/Tampa area. Not too bad.

(03-28-2013 08:47 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  Flights starting around $240 from Detroit to Orlando/Tampa area. Not too bad.

Dang. $372 RT from Chicago to Tampa.

Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

(03-28-2013 11:10 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

Key stat: Almost 16 hrs! That would be almost a day and a half of just driving.

(03-28-2013 11:40 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:10 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

Key stat: Almost 16 hrs! That would be almost a day and a half of just driving.

Hey, 4 college students each driving 4 hours and coughing up $37 for fuel each way doesn't seem so bad. I personally like to have the car packed/gassed up ahead of time- start driving at 3 or 4 AM. Have some food, drinks in the cooler, a thermos of fresh coffee and I'm ready to roll.

Any alumni or student busses/flights?

(03-29-2013 12:00 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:40 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:10 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

Key stat: Almost 16 hrs! That would be almost a day and a half of just driving.

Hey, 4 college students each driving 4 hours and coughing up $37 for fuel each way doesn't seem so bad. I personally like to have the car packed/gassed up ahead of time- start driving at 3 or 4 AM. Have some food, drinks in the cooler, a thermos of fresh coffee and I'm ready to roll.

Trust me, I've had my fair share of 15+ hour car rides for trips in college. They're ok when you are going on a week long trip, but not when you are going on a weekend trip. And I agree with leaving for long road trips early in the morning - beat a lot of traffic, and still get to your final destination at a reasonable time.

(03-29-2013 12:09 AM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(03-29-2013 12:00 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:40 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:10 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

Key stat: Almost 16 hrs! That would be almost a day and a half of just driving.

Hey, 4 college students each driving 4 hours and coughing up $37 for fuel each way doesn't seem so bad. I personally like to have the car packed/gassed up ahead of time- start driving at 3 or 4 AM. Have some food, drinks in the cooler, a thermos of fresh coffee and I'm ready to roll.

Trust me, I've had my fair share of 15+ hour car rides for trips in college. They're ok when you are going on a week long trip, but not when you are going on a weekend trip. And I agree with leaving for long road trips early in the morning - beat a lot of traffic, and still get to your final destination at a reasonable time.

Even being instate it's about a 5 hr drive for me.

Airline tickets purchased.

WOW! Sounds like a day drive to me! Just ask RocketA and Mrs! BTW will be in Gainsville with the truck and all it can carry tailgate wise on 8/31!

I have made trip in car in 12 hours. Entire state of Georgia at 80-85 miles per hour. That was dumb. I think my wife and I will fly.

$186 Fort Wayne to Orlando on Allegient

(03-29-2013 12:00 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:40 PM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:  

(03-28-2013 11:10 PM)Boca Rocket Wrote:  Toledo to Gainesville:

I-75 S Driving time: 15 hrs 50 minutes 993.91 miles
Est Fuel Cost: $147 based upon:Hwy mileage 26 mpg, Regular $3.86/gal

Key stat: Almost 16 hrs! That would be almost a day and a half of just driving.

Hey, 4 college students each driving 4 hours and coughing up $37 for fuel each way doesn't seem so bad. I personally like to have the car packed/gassed up ahead of time- start driving at 3 or 4 AM. Have some food, drinks in the cooler, a thermos of fresh coffee and I'm ready to roll.

My parents usually leave at about 3am and get there in time for dinner

days and a wake up!!!!

(03-30-2013 10:28 AM)MidnightBlueGold Wrote:   days and a wake up!!!!

^^^ NICE !!!

I figured we can add a little more fun to the countdown. The picture was a little big, tho. Whoops!

Attended practice/scrimmage Friday morning. Got football fever now. Will definitely be going to spring game.

(03-29-2013 10:38 AM)NewMex RocketFan Wrote:  Airline tickets purchased.

DITTO, SPIRIT AIR..DTW TO MCO $229.00 8/29- RETURN LABOR DAY
WE HAVE A GROUP OF 10 HEADING TO THE SWAMP...