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Thoughts on Summer...

Jedi Master J.

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Hey, folks. I thought I pop in share some thoughts here today. It’s mostly thoughts about summer actually. XD

 

Yeah, I realized it is a bit early to be thinking about summer. But well, these thoughts will probably required some planning (Such saving money, ect.), so I think it is good to be thinking about them now rather than later.

 

So what about summer am I thinking about? Well, if you recall my New Year’s entry, I mention there that I was going to try to check out BrickFair VA a day again this year.

 

Well, I been thinking about it lately and I am kind considering maybe attending the whole event. Although I am still kind on fence about it, so I thought I should post an entry to hear your advice or thoughts on the matter.

 

I mean transportation is going to be bit of issue, if I do consider it, as I can't really drive myself there. So it kind leaves two options really, traveling by plane (Which is something that I never before and probably will be a bit scared about the idea) or traveling by train (Which will required me figure out a bus route to actually get to the convention or hotel itself.).

 

So yeah, that gives me a bit of pause. But maybe it will be worth the trouble of having to figure stuff like that out.

 

At this point, I am kind leaning toward by plane option since while it is more money (And honestly looking at the price makes wonder how people from faraway places (Like the West Coast) than me make there every year as man, it is expensive.) than a train trip, arranging transport seem like it would be easier there than at train station.

 

I say this because the train option has me having the figure out the public transportation system. Additionally at least according to Google, it seems like I can't even get to a bus stop without a car, so getting off the train and preceding to walk the route to bus stop would likely take me through a highway or something (Either that or Google just didn't factor in walking in this Public Transportation route because it would be a lot of walking. *shrugs* I might have play around with that some more to see if that might be case.).

 

There also time as factor as one of train stations (Which is closest one to there.) only has one route down there and I won't get there till 5:30 PM, which means I would have figure out public transportation there at night and add like two to three hours to the trip (Meaning I wouldn't get there till like 8 PM.). So yeah, not sure about that option, unless I go for station a bit farther down (Which has at least three train route options to choose from with some being in morning hours, so it could be a better route. *shrugs*).

 

So yeah, I am leaning toward the plane option due to those factors. But then again, maybe I shouldn't even think about it. XD I don't know. It's just a thought and like I said in beginning though, I am interested to get your viewpoint since most of you know more about this traveling thing than me.

 

With that said, I think that's about it for this entry. I would appreciate any advice that you folks might have to offer. And thank you for taking the time to read this. Talk to you later, BZPers.

 

- JMJ 2015

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Xaeraz

If you decide to show up at Brickfair VA, you could always try and get a flight to Dulles Int. Airport? It's literally 11 minutes away from the convention center, so it wouldn't be any bother for someone from BZP to pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening, or however you decide to schedule it, really.

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Avohkah Tamer

I took the train once. It was alright, but took a long time and I had to be picked up from the train station. If you pick that route, you could see if any members with a car might be able to pick you up or drop you off, as it's not TOO far away. All things considered, I'd probably recommend a flight if it's affordable.

 

If you decide to show up at Brickfair VA, you could always try and get a flight to Dulles Int. Airport? It's literally 11 minutes away from the convention center, so it wouldn't be any bother for someone from BZP to pick you up in the morning and drop you off in the evening, or however you decide to schedule it, really.

 

It should also be mentioned that if you're planning on staying at the Holiday Inn (where the con is held, right across the parking lot from the convention center itself), there's free shuttle bus transportation between the airport and hotel, which is super convenient.

 

As far as cost goes, not much can be done about the flight prices, but you could see about splitting a hotel room with someone else to save money on that.

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Lyichir

Still think you ought to come for the whole event. You'd be among friends, and it's great to experience from beginning to end.

 

But yeah. Flying to Dulles and getting a ride would probably be your best option. My family could probably give you a ride from the airport if need be.

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Jedi Master J.

@Xaeraz: Well, that's pretty much the only airport that I was considering going to, if I did decided on doing the trip. (Especially since I recall AT mentioning last year about a shuttle from airport to hotel.)

 

As for getting a ride from someone, I don't know if I would be comfortable with that idea to be honest. Which is why Shuttle ride is so appealing as otherwise I wouldn't be considering the trip as I wouldn't want to bother anyone to pick me up (Well, not unless there is a good bus route from there.). That and I wouldn't know anyone to ask anyway.

 

Thanks for all the advice.

 

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@AT: Ah. Well, I would say I can afford the flight down there and back (And from looks of it, I might want do it sooner rather than later as price does seem to have gone up since I last checked.). It just well, a lot of money is all (Much more than a train trip, which amounts to at most $100 or so for round trip.).

 

So I am more on the fence about whether or not it will be worth in the end as I know I am not very good with people. *shrugs* That and well, taking a plane trip is new and scary thing for me, especially considering I'll be alone.

 

But anyway, I would be shooting for Holiday Inn as hotel option as like you mention that free shuttle bus from airport and hotel is super convenient. It would certain give me one less thing to worried about, if I did decide to do the trip.

 

As for splitting the hotel room with someone to save money, I guess that's idea, although I don't really know anyone to do that with. That and I might not be comfortable with idea much like getting a ride from someone. *shrugs*

 

Thanks for all the advise.

 

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@Lyichir: Personally I would like to think that will be the case, but I can't help the nagging feeling that I probably be uncomfortable around folks and very aloof, if I were to go there.

 

Eh, maybe I am worrying for nothing, but I know I never been very good at being sociable, especially on my own as I won't have comfort that comes from a familiar face. *shrugs*

 

But anyway, I appreciate the offer of a ride. However I don't think I'll need and I rather not bother your family with having to pick me up. Thanks though.

 

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Thanks to all you for taking the time to give me some advice.

 

- JMJ 2015

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