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Title: Route
Post by: wolfter on July 23, 2012, 01:03:56 pm: I tried to find the previous posts on what to do to get to the hotel from the Airport. Had no luck so I apologize for starting another thread. I already forgot what was written about the different methods. This easily confused individual needs guidance now that we're close to the time.

Wolfie
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Basquo on July 23, 2012, 02:18:09 pm: It's easy, look for the big "M" and pay $1.85, get on the train, when it starts going count to 600 then get off. Walk to hotel.

Rail Departs from NATIONAL AIRPORT METRO STATION at 2:17pm
Board BLUE LINE Rail towards LARGO TOWN CTR
Arrive ROSSLYN METRO STATION at 2:27pm

See you there!
Title: Re: Route
Post by: emeraldize on July 23, 2012, 02:24:02 pm: Quote from: Basquo on July 23, 2012, 02:18:09 pm
when it starts going count to 600

That is the kind of direction I like--Count Dracula!
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Basquo on July 23, 2012, 02:25:17 pm: Actually I was wrong about the cost. The cost is $1 more if you're just using a regular fare card, and varies according to the time of day. So it's going to be more like $3.30 when Santi and I get there late in the afternoon. I think I'll just throw $20 on each of two farecards and see if that'll get us through Sunday. If he has more money left on his card than airport fare we'll just get him another card and I'll use up the rest of the bigger balance.
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on July 23, 2012, 06:24:05 pm: and all of you will find this ridiculously easy to use, even with luggage. Give it a try!

Gary
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 23, 2012, 07:11:12 pm: Quote from: Lou-ah-vull on July 23, 2012, 06:24:05 pm
and all of you will find this ridiculously easy to use, even with luggage. Give it a try!

Gary

Gary, I tried to explain to my hubby Bob, but, he was insistent on using another method
he didn't want to take the Metro during rush-hour, so being the good hubby that I'm I told him
"Yes Dear will do your way", as he says he always right , and that I should listen to him ;D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Miss Philicia on July 23, 2012, 07:27:50 pm: I hope this doesn't happen to you on the subway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27rSqA2EqeU
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 23, 2012, 07:32:49 pm: Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 23, 2012, 07:27:50 pm
I hope this doesn't happen to you on the subway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27rSqA2EqeU

Only in NYC miss p, Only in NYC ;D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on July 23, 2012, 09:43:12 pm: Denb45,

Way back when, when I had a husband...he was ALWAYS right, well, except, when I was... :) You will hear his name if you are at the Memorial Service. The love of my life and even though December 29, 1993 is a quite some time in the past, it often seems like this morning to me. That's why I love the Memorial Service.

Looking forward to meeting the new AMG attendees as well as reuniting with those who have been before.

Gary
Title: Re: Route
Post by: wolfter on July 23, 2012, 10:28:27 pm: Quote from: Lou-ah-vull on July 23, 2012, 09:43:12 pm
Denb45,

Way back when, when I had a husband...he was ALWAYS right, well, except, when I was... :) You will hear his name if you are at the Memorial Service. The love of my life and even though December 29, 1993 is a quite some time in the past, it often seems like this morning to me. That's why I love the Memorial Service.

Looking forward to meeting the new AMG attendees as well as reuniting with those who have been before.

Gary

Thanks Gary, was heading to bed and checked the forums one last time. Your post brought a smile (the good sorrowful kind) to my face. Even with Bill being gone for 5 years now, I still find it difficult at times for him not to be here.

I was fortunate that we never disagreed on who was correct. It's quite obvious....lol many thought I was submissive and they were mostly correct, but I also got my way when necesary or wanted. :o

Looking forward to your message this year. I doubt you'll defy gravity and top last year's message. ;D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: wolfter on July 23, 2012, 10:35:51 pm: Oh, BTW, thanks for the answers on how to get to the hotel. I've never been on a subway and hope I don't look too touristy lugging 2 suitcases. At least I know the answer for when someone asks me for change.... ;D Thanks Mark.
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 01:50:29 pm: I just found out that if your a Senior On Medicare and your disabled it's only $1.35 to ride the Metro-Train, guess I'll be buying a 20 to 30 dollar card to last the the whole weekend....yippee :D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Miss Philicia on July 24, 2012, 02:10:58 pm: Quote from: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 01:50:29 pm
I just found out that if your a Senior On Medicare and your disabled it's only $1.35 to ride the Metro-Train, guess I'll be buying a 20 to 30 dollar card to last the the whole weekend....yippee :D

And you plan on going through this process (http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_eligibility.cfm) for a 4 day trip?
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 02:26:19 pm: Quote from: Miss Philicia on July 24, 2012, 02:10:58 pm
And you plan on going through this process (http://www.wmata.com/accessibility/metroaccess_eligibility.cfm) for a 4 day trip?

Say Wut, you mean I can't just show them my Medicare card along with my Drivers License

damm they make things so hard for disabled and lame people like me :-[
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Miss Philicia on July 24, 2012, 02:32:21 pm: Quote from: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 02:26:19 pm
Say Wut, you mean I can't just show them my Medicare card along with my Drivers License

damm they make things so hard for disabled and lame people like me :-[

I've not tried it when I'm down there. Sometimes you can get away with it in Philadelphia if the token attendant is nice, but technically you're supposed to get a permanent card and go through the application process. But our subway systen doesn't yet use a fully automatic/electronic fare card system either, like DC and NYC. They would probably laugh at anyone that tried flashing a Medicare card in NYC.

Think of it this way -- imagine if everyone wanted to just flash a Medicare card. It slows everything down on a busy transit system.

Plus I'm not sure why a non-resident should get a discount in the first place.
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 02:39:49 pm: I like being coupon queen, if it's doable I'll try it, I'm on fixed income sweetie :-*

nothing ventured, nothing gained, right ;)

Hugs

DEN 8)
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Solo_LTSurvivor on July 24, 2012, 02:52:17 pm: Quote from: wolfter on July 23, 2012, 10:35:51 pm
Oh, BTW, thanks for the answers on how to get to the hotel. I've never been on a subway and hope I don't look too touristy lugging 2 suitcases. At least I know the answer for when someone asks me for change.... ;D Thanks Mark.

Well you'd totally flip out if you saw some of the things we lug on the train here in NYC.

Edited to add:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6682099703_26952fe969_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Route
Post by: WillyWump on July 24, 2012, 03:58:10 pm: Quote from: Solo_LTSurvivor on July 24, 2012, 02:52:17 pm
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6682099703_26952fe969_b.jpg)

Is that Wolfter?
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 24, 2012, 06:22:20 pm: SHit that bag lady probably make 3k to 4k panhandling a week, I should take notes from her so that I can supplement my income ;D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Basquo on July 24, 2012, 09:59:00 pm: D--take your card and talk to a real person at the station and try. Maybe it'll work out okay. Can't hurt to try.
Title: Re: Route
Post by: Miss Philicia on July 24, 2012, 10:14:59 pm: Isn't she wearing Crocs?
Title: Re: Route
Post by: wolfter on July 25, 2012, 08:13:34 am: Quote from: WillyWump on July 24, 2012, 03:58:10 pm
Is that Wolfter?

Would I have to check each of those bags? ;D
Title: Re: Route
Post by: denb45 on July 25, 2012, 03:44:57 pm: Ok, phew ::) all packed & ready took me long enough, about 1/2 hour ;)

only thing missing is a good night sleep and to get up by 6AM to make it to the airport by 9AM, our flight leaves for DENVER @ 9:54 for a connecting flight to DCA
that leaves @ 11:35AM, we'll get to DCA @ around 4:53PM Eastern

see u all there ;)

Hugs

Den 8)
Title: Re: Route
Post by: wolfter on July 25, 2012, 11:33:03 pm: I went ahead and printed off step by step instructions. I'ts 18 minutes to the hotel and only costs $2.35

Printed my boarding pass, paid online for checked luggage and I think I should be set to go.

One last dumb question, how do we get to the hotel once we arrive at Metro Station?