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Offline Maiku

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Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« on: October 31, 2010, 09:19:34 pm »
So, as the subject states, I'm in a bit of last minute Akicon trouble.  Well more then a bit, my ride bailed on me last minute.

I have a hotel room, I have my passes, but now I find that my girlfriend and I lack a way to the con.

So I am gonna throw myself to the (hopefully kind and lucky) mercy of fellow con goers.  We can definitely chip in gas money, I can provide the road trip snacks, I'll burn some kickin' toon for the stereo - really anything (well almost) to get there. 

I know this is a long-shot, but I gotta try..
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2010, 09:55:33 pm »
Two things:
Where are you coming from?
and
Have you considered using Amtrak and local public transportation?
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2010, 10:04:31 pm »
Oh, I didn't post where I was coming from.  Ack.
I'm located in Kelso (just off of I-5) about 45 minutes north of Portland.

I'm looking into Amtrak and public transportation as possible options as well.  Looks like due to the last minute nature of the tickets, Amtrak is at $58 for two people right now.  Don't know what the buses cost, but I'm trying to make this workable.  Mainly, exploring as many options as humanly possible.
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2010, 10:07:02 pm »
Amtrak's prices don't change based on time like the airlines do. $58 for two people round trip is totally reasonable.
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2010, 10:48:36 pm »
Actually, that is pretty good.

Well, not knowing the times you're looking at, I can't give you much beyond what looks to be the simplest option.  (I also assume that you're going to the SEA station).

The system is called Sound Transit.  The step-by-step guide that I've found (with Google) goes like this:

1 - From the station, walk East on S. Jackson Street, take a right (southbound) on 5th Avenue; stop one block later, which is at S. King Street.

2 - Board 550 towards Bellevue.

3 - Get off at Main Street.  (You'll be going northbound along SE Bellevue Way at this point).  It looks like the stop is just after crossing Main Street, which makes sense.

4 - Walk eastbound along Main Street.  You'll see a Toys R Us to your left.

5 - Turn right (southbound) on SE 112th Avenue.  Google makes it look as if though you'll see a Red Lion on your left first, then the Hilton that you're looking for.

The Sound Transit website states that this will cost $2.50 per person, unless you're a senior ($1.25) or youth ($1.75).  I doubt you're a senior (65+), and I'm not sure if you're a youth (6-18), either.
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2010, 11:56:47 pm »
Thanks for all the help and advice folks! :)

Yeah, Less then $70 to get us up there and back isn't bad at all.  Got my train tickets bought and ready to go.

Again, thanks people!
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2010, 12:04:06 am »
No problem, dude! Have a good time at con.
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Re: Akicon (ride pleading emergency)
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2010, 12:05:06 am »
You're quite welcome!  Now you have fun up there, okay?  God would be pleased by your happiness!

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