Porcher Odyssey Pre-Planning Discussion Phase II
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Can I ask the group what they feel is important at the location selected?
Is it local things to do? - are they costly, affordable or free?
Is it the view? - lake, beach, mountain?
Is it what the house offers? - pool, games, size?
Is it the location in relation to a major airport? or ease for everyone to drive there?
Is it local things to do? - are they costly, affordable or free?
Is it the view? - lake, beach, mountain?
Is it what the house offers? - pool, games, size?
Is it the location in relation to a major airport? or ease for everyone to drive there?
My most important thing isn't on your list. It's about having my porch family there and spending time with them. I don't see this as a vacation really, it's just time to be with y'all. A side trip or two is fine by me, but I sure don't want everyone goin off in all different directions, and we don't get to spend time with each other. For me that's the whole point of this.
A pool or game room at the house would be great, but not necessary for me.
I'm pretty much with Deb on all of those points...... gimme a place big enough for our group, where we can stay up half the night if we want....I just want to spend time with y'all.
You mean - ya'll are going to bed at 12pm every night??? This I want to see...
You did say "half" the night... 
Well........I wasn't wanting to scare the daylight people.....You mean - ya'll are going to bed at 12pm every night??? This I want to see...
You mean - ya'll are going to bed at 12pm every night??? This I want to see...
The most important factor for me and Peter is the Porch family getting together and having a real life hangout. We don't plan or want to sight-see.
Now, since I've spoken with Peter(hubby) about this at length, we are committed financially to the Odyssey for two folks, but only if it's in Florida. I may be able to sway him down the road, but I'm doubting it.
Well, if last night was any indication of me staying up past midnight, I'll be a stick in the mud........I'm so d r a g g i n g this morning.
You got plenty of time to sleep between now and then! heheheWell, if last night was any indication of me staying up past midnight, I'll be a stick in the mud........I'm so d r a g g i n g this morning.
I'm with Deb. I'd love a good view, a real porch. Good, fun places to eat & have a drink locally for those times that we have drivebys because it's easy to get everyone together & focused in one place for short visits if it's around a table. I really think that one house in FL had the most going for it. The one with the tiki hut & fishing off the dock. I don't want to get there & everyone split up in 4 different directions. That would kinda defeat the purpose of meeting. Memphis would be good if we could get a similar place & hit some music venues at night. Love me some blues! BUT, my being able to participate in those things is kinda limited since I can't walk very far for long. I can slowly stroll a pretty good distance. If I walk faster I can't walk as far.
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The reason I'm going is to spend quality time with everyone, and get lotsa real-time hugs,the location and whatever else we do is secondary. When I was fortunate to go to the Ok./Tx. one a few years ago that's all we did...stayed in a large two-story cabin on a lake, but moored to the shore...for three days. A very memorable experience!
Of course, if it's in Tn. I have to go to Beale St. for a little while and if it's Fl. i have to go to the ocean.
It'll be like a "hangout"...but up close n personal for days
Of course, if it's in Tn. I have to go to Beale St. for a little while and if it's Fl. i have to go to the ocean.
It'll be like a "hangout"...but up close n personal for days
Cost breakdown for April 2016, assuming maximum occupancy of 10 people .. roughly $205.00 per head ..
Rental amount: (6 nights) $1598.28
- Additional guests: $300.00
- Cleaning Fee: $95.00
- Property Damage Protection What is this? $59.00
- Payment total: $2052.28
Payment Schedule:- Amount due 7/28/2015: $1055.64
- Amount due 3/3/2016: $996.64
Cancellation Policy:- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Yes .. however, my original thoughts were to work at getting 20 individuals to make the Journey .. the way things have shaped up, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears at this point, we would probably be lucky to get 15 .. and, in planning, it has to be considered that even if 15 pencil themselves in, it's possible there may be factors that crop up, unexpected issues, minds can change .. etc ..
Pretty much everything is a trade-off, which I think is where you're going with these questions .. and they are valid questions .. I personally like the Florida scenarios .. beach, tropical, vacation mecca, greater availability of a wide variety of vacation homes .. etc .. but that's a personal like .. the goal is to get maximum participation, minimal financial strain on many .. so my personal likes are set aside for the greater good as far as I'm concerned ..
And Memphis is not the dregs of Vacation Destination by any means ..
I go back to what I said earlier .. Florida was my initial thought since it appeared a large contingent lived in Florida .. however, I sense a reluctance for many to make a "We'll stay with you guys and share the cost" .. well, that changes the equation for me anyway .. it changes the size of the location, it changes the cost of the location and many contemplating the trip from long distance are needing to stay within a budget they can afford .. thus, I threw out Memphis as an alternative .. the question I have is "Why do a major road trip, and then set up house, waiting around for others to drop by .. ?? Speaking for myself, and myself only, that seems counterproductive based on the time and distance many must travel .. and, there are others that have indicated they might be able to attend if it were a more central location, Like Memphis, Nashville, etc ..
Lastly, anyone seriously considering making the journey can and should add to the debate / narrative .. all options should be considered, if that's possible ..
The reason I'm going is to spend quality time with everyone, and get lotsa real-time hugs,the location and whatever else we do is secondary. When I was fortunate to go to the Ok./Tx. one a few years ago that's all we did...stayed in a large two-story cabin on a lake, but moored to the shore...for three days. A very memorable experience!
Of course, if it's in Tn. I have to go to Beale St. for a little while and if it's Fl. i have to go to the ocean.
It'll be like a "hangout"...but up close n personal for days
Well, yes .. however, we're not going to be hugging 24/7 .. and I don't think we're going to be sitting around 24/7 talking .. I just don't see a major trip without at least a degree of outside activities we can share and take with us as a memory .. not to say talking / hugging is not memorable, both Florida and Memphis provide a wealth of things to do .. we've got the nights to visit / we've got the daytime to actually get out and do something .. and I'm not talking about doing expensive things ..
I can honestly say that for me, it's about spending time with other porchers. Since I'll be driving in, the other things don't really matter to me, although I could understand they could matter for others.
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