I Need HELP!!!!

[ChiciB1]

I've been planning to go to D.C. for some time now and thought the plans were being made from my local county, but haven't heard anything positive yet! I live in Sarasota County, FL and have put out an S,O.S to them, but nothing yet. Then I wrote to the St. Pete coalition and they said they didn't have a bus going up and gave me info on a flight out of Tampa. Can't get a reservation! I've been looking forward to this for so long now and I would drive myself, but WHERE TO STAY??? I'm sure every thing's booked!

Any suggestions????

[MintOreoCookie]

1. When are you going to DC?

And for what purpose? What makes you think everything will be booked?

[ChiciB1]

4. The Big Anti-War Rally On September 24th In D.C.!

You haven't heard??? BTW... welcome to D.U., good to have you!

[MintOreoCookie]

5. I had not heard! Yikes, and I live in this area.

I like the ideas that others suggested, but if you need any suggestions, I could possibly help you.

Oh, and thanks for the welcome.

[meganmonkey]

12. See my signature line for a link to the details

It should be quite an event! And welcome to DU!

:patriot:

[MintOreoCookie]

14. What is the "signature line"?

[meganmonkey]

18. It's at the bottom of every post I make

If you can't see it you probably have your preferences set to not show them. Here is the link to the info on the event:

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2854

[MintOreoCookie]

24. Thanks for the link

Hmmmmm, I"m trying to decide if I should go to this?

How can I change my settings. Help!

[meganmonkey]

25. Yes, you should go!!!

If at all possible, I highly recommend it. I am taking the whole week off work for the protest and the events, and to visit some family and friends as well.

I have been to some DC protests before and they have always been an excellent experience.

As for settings: At the top of each forum, there is a series of little icons across the page. One of them says 'Options'. Click on options, and then you'll see a list of things - one of them is 'Edit your preferences'. Click on that, and there will be a list of yes/no questions. One of them will be 'Display Signatures?' Click on the 'Yes' and confirm your change and you should see the signature lines!

Hope that helps!

[MintOreoCookie]

28. Thank you!

Maybe I'll see you there and not know it. :)

[ChiciB1]

22. Just Thought I Would Answer Your Question....

Below the post in very light small lettering you will see a website posted or a phrase. That's the sig line.

Do you live near Venice, FL??? You can PM me if you want.

[MintOreoCookie]

23. Huh? I live in the Washington DC area

[ChiciB1]

26. My Bad...

I mis-UNDERSTOOD! You need to get to the Protest for sure!!

[MintOreoCookie]

30. I like being bossed around.

;-)

[ChiciB1]

17. Thanks... I'll Check It Out... Just Contact Gainseville... 5 Hours Away!

waiting for a reply. Do you have to register and donate at United for Peace & Justice???

[meganmonkey]

19. No need to donate - all are welcome

but if you like what you see and you can afford it, I think they are a pretty worthy organization!

[wicket]

32. Welcome to DU MintOreoCookie!

:hi:

Your screenname is making me hungry! :D ;)

[MintOreoCookie]

33. Ha ha ha

It's one of my favorite ice cream flavors and Ben & Jerry's is best!

Thanks for the welcome.

[China_cat]

2. Check your local Quaker meeting

(if there's not one in Tampa, I know there's one in Orlando) For something like this, the Quakers usually line up space for people to stay. You may have to take a sleeping bag and air mattress because a lot of time these spots mean sleeping on the floor. They should have the latest on accomodations, though.

[Norquist Nemesis]

3. Try going into the DC section of DU

See if anyone can direct you there. Also, see if you can get in touch with the local at DC. Since they are on-site, they are (hopefully) a central source for information on where to stay, where to eat, what to do/scheduled events, etc.

[ChiciB1]

7. Thanks.... Just Posted There

LynneSin has replied so we'll see. There's only one of me able to go and I have NO connection!

Thanks for the suggestions, I didn't EVEN think about your idea!

They do have hotels posted but time's a'wastin and I don't want to miss out!!!

[Norquist Nemesis]

8. Have fun! It's a wonderful experience to go to DC!!

Went there May of last year for the first time with my daughter's school. It was FABULOUS!

[ChiciB1]

9. Been There Four Times Before.... But NEVER

for a Protest!

[RebelOne]

6. There are tons of hotels available.

Have you checked out Expedia.com, Hotwire.com, Hotels.com?

[ChiciB1]

10. I DON'T Want To Go ALONE!!!

but unless I get some feed back here or at the D.C. site, looks like that's what's going to happen! I know there will be a lot of DU'ers there, but it would be nice to have somebody else from my area!

If for nothing else but to "cut" Cruella to shreds!

[LynneSin]

16. You might travel alone but believe me you won't be alone in DC

too many of us from DU are attending - all is good!

[Contrary1]

21. Is Gainesville too far to go?

If not check here:

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/ride#need

[ChiciB1]

29. Thank you... Maybe Something Will Pop Here....

I checked out a few names and contacted them. Gainesville is 5 hours away, but if that's what it takes, well then so be it.

but I see 1 from Tampa, and one from Clearwater/St. Pete.

Also the Gainesville people put me in touch with someone from my area. Still waiting.

Thanks again!

[EC]

11. The Peace Train is running down there isn't it?

I'm not sure, since it's going through the south and I'm North I didn't look at the cities...but that would be a big group to travel with at least, until you can meet up with other DU'ers or the Cindy group...

[ChiciB1]

13. How Do I Contact Them???

[EC]

27. here's some information

Here's some information about rides, there are a few from Florida almost all the way at bottem of page. http://www.unitedforpeace.org/ride.php
(home page has other resources)
http://unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=type&type=91



Peace Train: http://www.newdemocracyrising.com/

WASHINGTON-CAPITOL ^find this at same place as peace train
Holiday Inn
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Local Phone: [phone]

(rooms are still available, but probably not for long)

and here: http://www.answercoalition.org/

[ima_sinnic]

15. there is a bus going from Gainesville, if that's any help

more info: http://www.civicmediacenter.org/news/2005/07/19/12.00.00.htm#more

you wouldn't need to book a room (sleep in transit) and would have (hopefully) plenty of company. I intend to go with this group.

[ChiciB1]

20. I Just Emailed Them... Waiting For Reply...

I will drive the 5 hours to hook up if necessary. I'll contact your link too!

Thank you!

[ChiciB1]

31. Thanks Everyone...

I got a hit here in Sarasota and it looks like possibly 2 groups going from here. We're going to try to combine it into one!

Thanks so much! Can't WAIT!