Lets form our own peace train to DC for Sept 24-26

[PuraVidaDreamin]

Or bus rental...

Who wants to go? I'll check into the details if it sounds like
we could get a good group together.

[OKDem08]

1. I'm interested!

[knowbody0]

2. wait for me!

im coming from the pacific northwest, and im bringing 2 teenagers.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

3. I'm thinking it could originate from Boston, or Providence.

And I can look for a few rooms for some down time/ recharging the
batteries. So definately Serious inquiries, pm me

prob need to leave thurs, fri night. I'm willing to share bunk rooms and would bring sleeping backs. I just really don't want to miss this one.

I'll start researching the bus rental costs, hotel tomorrow.

Lets show them the rapture is coming in its in the form of some pissed of progressives and democratic, who want to take back our country!
Debbie

[nicholieeee]

4. think you could pick me up along the way??

i'd be in york, p.a. at this time. 1hr directly north of bmore on 83.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

5. So far sounds feasible

plus the more the merrier

[unhappycamper]

6. I'm in.

Add one.

[rox63]

7. I've just booked a room in DC

I've just decided to go down there for the protests. And I'd definitely consider joining a Northern Peace Train. (or bus) :hi:

[TayTay]

8. I would like to go as well

My brother lives in alexandria, so I might not need a room, but I am willing to share expenses if someone needs it.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

9. Where did you book it?

Which one?

:pals:
:hi:

[rox63]

15. This one

Here's the hotel I booked a room at: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/pc/1/en/hd/WASSM

I was pointed towards that hotel by some folks who are organizing the Southern Peace Train, which is heading to DC from New Orleans. The Louisiana Activist Network is using it as their base of operations. I know a couple of their organizers from another forum I post on. You can find out more about them at this site: http://www.newdemocracyrising.com/

[paineinthearse]

10. AYH

Try the Youth Hostel, it's on NW 14th St (?), about 5 blocks from the White house.

I stayed there a few years ago, the neighborhood was margainal, but the facility was clean and well kept.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

11. Here is a Bus site I'm checking out

I've never organized a trip like this so, if you've ever had experience I'll gladly accept advice.


http://www.busrates.com/charter_bus_tips_info.php

Looks like we would need to get 50-60 to commit and make the price feasible. The Hostel is a great idea Paine. September is bearing down on us fast.

Need a list of Definates. Request the time off now.
I'd like to finalize plans by end of July.

Not sure if just securing a Boston to DC bus fare from say South Station on a particular day would be better, but it would be so much fun to have a pre-rally rally on a bus together.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

12. Here is a site for Hostels

The Braxton one looked good- 6 per room
(I'll bring x-tra ambi) earplugs etc...

good price/ clean
already one is booked up for the dates
I'm gonna book two rooms for someplace there by the end of the weekend.

close to metro/ restaraunts THE ACTION

http://www.hostels.com/us.dc.html

[PuraVidaDreamin]

13. Looks like Amtrack costs about $120 round trip to DC

Cheapest flight I've found so far is United's $138 round trip

Chartering a bus if we could 50 peeps could be about $50 a head

[toey]

14. from indianapolis

i'd like to get something going from here. i would like to leave friday evening and return sunday though. if anyone is interested (even in carpooling) from this area, pm me :)

[rox63]

16. Amtrak northeast train routes

Check 'em out: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/Page/Browse_Routes_Page&c=Page&cid=1081256321410&ssid=134

I like the idea of a bunch of us taking the train, picking up people along the way, so we can meet up and talk as we travel.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

18. Are you going on the 23rd?

23rd a.m. is when I'd like to depart?

[PuraVidaDreamin]

17. Okay DAMMIT, I'm reserving a hostel tomorrow,

I've got 3 definates, me, my tres cool mom, her buddy Sue

Gotta have your pledge man!
Unhappy, you in for sure?

Saw a nice 10 bunk, mixed dorm
If I don't hear from you all, I'm just reserving for us!
And we are taking an amtrack on the morn of Sept 23
I'm booking all of this tomorrow
dirtnymph