phorbesie Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 i planned to drive down with a friend from rochester, thinking it would be easy for me to get a bus from ottawa to rochester. i can't seem to find a direct way there, the buses go to toronto first and take way longer than I was hoping!Does anyone have room for a passenger down to syracuse/rochester area?Or any ideas?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I am thinking about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarberman Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) me and a buudy drove to and from Miami for Phish NYE2003, and I don't recommend it.It seemed like a better idea than flying but it was a lot of driving.We left from TOBut, the music was incredible. Edited December 8, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've driven to Southern Florida a few times and wouldn't do it again if you paid me. The only benefit would be having a car when you get there which it sounds like you won't anyway. I'd fly if I were you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Flight from Buffalo to Miami are $80. Flights back cost $500. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Not a bad drive if you have 3 or more people to do the driving. I did it in 19 hours straight from Chatham once with just two people, it sure took a lot outta me by the time we got there though, hence having three people at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 believe me folks, i'm not driving because i WANT to flights come to 1000$ driving will be 200$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSTLE Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 do the drive... take extra time if you can. when we used to drive to maine (for festivals) i would always (foolishly) try to do the drive myself, straight, then i would pay for it the next day. break it up if you can into 2 days, make pit stops and have fun. i love leaving canada and the cold behind in a car, its an amazing feeling. i'm jealous, i would totally be driving down if i didn't have other nye plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 believe me folks, i'm not driving because i WANT to flights come to 1000$ driving will be 200$ While I agree with you on the actual costs, you also have to look at true costs such as your time. If you drive 25 hours each way (though it will likely take you 30) thats 50 total hours. Even at $5 an hour, you should be adding $250 there. Additionally as someone who has a car driving people who generally don't- do not forget to include depreciation of the vehicle into your stats. Approx 2500 kms each way at a rate of even as low as .10 (govt pays about .48 right now) thats another $500. And yes I know these are weird things to offer, but as a numbers guy I always like to include all of the variables to determine true cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 believe me folks' date=' i'm not driving because i WANT to flights come to 1000$ driving will be 200$[/quote'] While I agree with you on the actual costs, you also have to look at true costs such as your time. If you drive 25 hours each way (though it will likely take you 30) thats 50 total hours. Even at $5 an hour, you should be adding $250 there. Additionally as someone who has a car driving people who generally don't- do not forget to include depreciation of the vehicle into your stats. Approx 2500 kms each way at a rate of even as low as .10 (govt pays about .48 right now) thats another $500. And yes I know these are weird things to offer, but as a numbers guy I always like to include all of the variables to determine true cost. I'm usually in the same boat so I always do the math like that as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 While I agree with you on the actual costs, you also have to look at true costs such as your time. If you drive 25 hours each way (though it will likely take you 30) thats 50 total hours. Even at $5 an hour, you should be adding $250 there.Additionally as someone who has a car driving people who generally don't- do not forget to include depreciation of the vehicle into your stats. Approx 2500 kms each way at a rate of even as low as .10 (govt pays about .48 right now) thats another $500.And yes I know these are weird things to offer, but as a numbers guy I always like to include all of the variables to determine true cost.I'm afraid you're going to have to show your work if you want partial marks( :susel: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 While I agree with you on the actual costs, you also have to look at true costs such as your time. If you drive 25 hours each way (though it will likely take you 30) thats 50 total hours. Even at $5 an hour, you should be adding $250 there. how does going on a road trip in a car cost me at least 5$ per hour while sitting on a sofa getting fat on Xmas leftovers doesn't cost me anything? ?! unless you are gonna pay me $250 to stay home.... (i still wouldn't!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 how does going on a road trip in a car cost me at least 5$ per hour while sitting on a sofa getting fat on Xmas leftovers doesn't cost me anything? ?! Clearly he is talking about the medical costs of your obesity to us taxpayers. Thanks alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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