Crusin' the Coast

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » July 25, 2011, 9:26 pm

Voodoo66 wrote:As far as what i mean about "going down hill" is that for what they charge you theres not much in return.

Exactly, the fees have gotten waaaay out of control. Plus the staff isn't car people, they're money people, uptight and snooty to boot.

There are more people every year and there's a lot of fun to be had.
I guess it's hard to explain really if you're there......

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » September 1, 2011, 8:27 pm

Gerald,
We just got a comp'ed offer from one of the casinos ending the weekend of Oct 1st. Is there enough activities of interest the first weekend to be worthwhile, or should I try for the weekend of the 7th? That time is probably going to be hard to talk them into this late. I looked at the website and it really doesn't show much for the first weekend.
Thanks for any suggestions or opinions.
Paul

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » September 1, 2011, 9:23 pm

I would swap for the second weekend if I was you, that is the peak of the week.

I'll be at http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHFX ... CBYQ8gEwAA

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » September 1, 2011, 9:47 pm

Toyz wrote:Gerald,
We just got a comp'ed offer from one of the casinos ending the weekend of Oct 1st. Is there enough activities of interest the first weekend to be worthwhile, or should I try for the weekend of the 7th? That time is probably going to be hard to talk them into this late. I looked at the website and it really doesn't show much for the first weekend.
Thanks for any suggestions or opinions.
Paul

I think I would try for the 2nd weekend if possible. I think it officially starts on Sunday the 2nd (registration, etc) but it seemed like most of the activity started on Wednesday, so we elected to do Wednesday through Sunday. I do have a couple of friends who go every year and spend the entire week (Sunday to Sunday) there.
When we made out reservations back in July, the BIG casinos were the only hotels that still had rooms available (at a price of course). Being able to switch will probably depend on how much money they expect you to loose

. Let me know what you work out.

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » September 2, 2011, 7:26 am

Grits,
I should be off the same days that you are there. I have sea trails on the week before so we'll see.

oldfordcoupe · Post by **oldfordcoupe** » September 2, 2011, 1:23 pm

i have not had a chance to cruize for '2' years but i could not get a room at a fair price this time so i'm going to the emerald coast this time never been to that one + it might be cooler wx

Toyz · Post by **Toyz** » September 2, 2011, 4:56 pm

Looks as if we'll also be there Tuesday through Sunday. We still have the trip there for the first weekend, so now the decision is whether we take advantage of it also.
That's an opportunity to blow lots of money on a "free" trip .
Since there doesn't seem to be much happening Sunday and Monday, we will probably cancel the first offer.
Anyway, I will p.m. cell numbers and lodging info before heading out.
Paul

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » September 2, 2011, 5:08 pm

Cool! Yeah, those FREE casino visits can be quite spendy.

fire truck · Post by **fire truck** » September 2, 2011, 5:25 pm

oldfordcoupe wrote:i have not had a chance to cruize for '2' years but i could not get a room at a fair price this time so i'm going to the emerald coast this time never been to that one + it might be cooler wx

I'll be at Emerald again this year for sure, if you like cruisin the coast, you'll prolly love emerald....

Crusin' the Coast

Cruisin' the Coast

Re: Cruisin' the Coast