Cedar Rapids Area Football Roadtrip Interest

Golfer

Golfer

Well-Known Member
I try to go to all away games. I have all the games set up except a couple.

I have fixed costs, including lodging, tickets etc.

I have passengers for most of these, but not all.

I normally leave on Friday mornings, and return on Sundays. I have points of interest that I am familiar with at all away game locations, if you read me. Restaurants, entertainment, etc.

I don't stay at dumps, but rarely pay more than $60 per night. I don't eat at crappy restaurants, but I know good value in food in all of the areas that I travel to. It's a quality trip, very inexpensive. Everyone is surprised at how cheaply I do these trips, given the quality of hotels and restaurants I frequent.

When two people go, it costs about $132.00 per person before their food and entertainment. When 4 people go, the costs before food and entertainment drop to around $120.00. Both prices include tickets.

I am very proficient at taking the tickets I purchase through the U of I, and trading a scalper up for better seats. Very proficient. I always have good seats. Including Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio State and PSU. 40 yard line is not a problem.

Most likely there is still availability for Ann Arbor and East Lansing. Northern Illinois is almost full, Indiana is a place I stay out of town for. I don't like the area, and the only redeeming value is dinner at the Beef House in Covington. Return trip to Chicagoland for the NWN game is also open.

Chicago is a little more difficult. I have a place in downtown, but I'm selective about who might or might not go on this trip for obvious reasons, and don't use it very often.

I try to go to every away game, but I don't like to travel alone. I usually miss one or two, due to scheduling conflicts with my football buddies, so I'm throwing out the offer to get all games locked in.

Interested? Let me know.
 
No. Just trying to get passengers for the away games my friends won't be able to make, so I can get to most, if not all of the games. e.g. if my buddies aren't able to do the Ann Arbor trip, I won't make that drive alone, but if someone else was interested (so long as they weren't an ax murderer, or something along those lines), I'd certainly make that trip happen.

I set these up early, that's how I keep costs low. It also takes some planning as some trips require an early Friday departure.
 
Golfer said:
No. Just trying to get passengers for the away games my friends won't be able to make, so I can get to most, if not all of the games. e.g. if my buddies aren't able to do the Ann Arbor trip, I won't make that drive alone, but if someone else was interested (so long as they weren't an ax murderer, or something along those lines), I'd certainly make that trip happen.

I set these up early, that's how I keep costs low. It also takes some planning as some trips require an early Friday departure.
Click to expand...

This probably isnt the place to ask then.

In all seriousness, it sounds like a blast. I wish I could commit to a couple, if you would have me, but with a soon to be one year old and season tickets to Kinnick, I dont think I can get away with it for a few more years.
 
Section136 said:
This probably isnt the place to ask then.

In all seriousness, it sounds like a blast. I wish I could commit to a couple, if you would have me, but with a soon to be one year old and season tickets to Kinnick, I dont think I can get away with it for a few more years.
Click to expand...

They are fun. If you get a wild hair, and if I already have a trip set, 2 or 3 in a car -v- 3 or 4 in a car, and 1 or 2 scalped tickets usually drives the cost down. Last minute when we already have room reservations, and are already going ins't a big deal. Last minute when there is nothing planned is what I'm trying to avoid. For exactly the reasons you stated. I'm single, and come and goes as I please at my business, not everyone has this same situation, which is why I usually miss a couple a season. I can't find anyone to go.
 
Hey golfer, are you making a Hawkeye fan suit out of real Hawkeye fans??
 
Scorpio79 said:
Hey golfer, are you making a Hawkeye fan suit out of real Hawkeye fans??
Click to expand...

Hey Scorpio- There is a thread going on in the P/C forum and MeanDrunk set the over/under that Bristol Palin would make the step into the adult film industry at 4 years? What do you think? :D
 
Scorpio79 said:
Hey golfer, are you making a Hawkeye fan suit out of real Hawkeye fans??
Click to expand...

Hey Scorp.. wifey and I were watching CBS news last night and they put up a pic of your avatar on the screen and I busted a gut laughing. Wifey thought I had gone off the deep end...again.

Feel bad for the guy, but thanks for the laughs.:eek:
 
ssckelley said:
We need to keep a close eye on which poster we never hear from again after the first road game. :D
Click to expand...

Exactly, ssc!
Golfer is seen departing CR with three passengers.
He returns with one passenger.
No explanation is offered.
:eek: :(
 
Section136 said:
Hey Scorpio- There is a thread going on in the P/C forum and MeanDrunk set the over/under that Bristol Palin would make the step into the adult film industry at 4 years? What do you think? :D
Click to expand...

Hmmm...that **** has a small window of opportunity...I guess I'll say over, but not by much, maybe a year or two.
 
Section136 said:
This probably isnt the place to ask then.

In all seriousness, it sounds like a blast. I wish I could commit to a couple, if you would have me, but with a soon to be one year old and season tickets to Kinnick, I dont think I can get away with it for a few more years.
Click to expand...

Section 136, where are your seats in Kinnick?
 
I enjoy viewing the game from the L-G-2-10 area myself also. I am the tall guy that always stands and blocks everyone's view.
 
What the hell is going on in this thread now? I fear The Rise of The Alts is about to begin.
 
Golfer said:
I try to go to all away games. I have all the games set up except a couple.

I have fixed costs, including lodging, tickets etc.

I have passengers for most of these, but not all.

I normally leave on Friday mornings, and return on Sundays. I have points of interest that I am familiar with at all away game locations, if you read me. Restaurants, entertainment, etc.

I don't stay at dumps, but rarely pay more than $60 per night. I don't eat at crappy restaurants, but I know good value in food in all of the areas that I travel to. It's a quality trip, very inexpensive. Everyone is surprised at how cheaply I do these trips, given the quality of hotels and restaurants I frequent.

When two people go, it costs about $132.00 per person before their food and entertainment. When 4 people go, the costs before food and entertainment drop to around $120.00. Both prices include tickets.

I am very proficient at taking the tickets I purchase through the U of I, and trading a scalper up for better seats. Very proficient. I always have good seats. Including Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio State and PSU. 40 yard line is not a problem.

Most likely there is still availability for Ann Arbor and East Lansing. Northern Illinois is almost full, Indiana is a place I stay out of town for. I don't like the area, and the only redeeming value is dinner at the Beef House in Covington. Return trip to Chicagoland for the NWN game is also open.

Chicago is a little more difficult. I have a place in downtown, but I'm selective about who might or might not go on this trip for obvious reasons, and don't use it very often.

I try to go to every away game, but I don't like to travel alone. I usually miss one or two, due to scheduling conflicts with my football buddies, so I'm throwing out the offer to get all games locked in.

Interested? Let me know.
Click to expand...


I would potentially be interested in going, as would (possibly) my wife. I live in Madison, but for trips headed east, I could possibly drive to a point and meet you. I haven't been to Michigan or MSU in awhile.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Share this page

Top