Chicago Road Trip: July 4

Discussion in 'Sporting Kansas City' started by BenC1357, Apr 17, 2006.

  1. Sachsen

    Sachsen Member+

    Aug 8, 2003
    Broken Arrow, Okla.
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hey Ben -- you know that really nicely laid out pdf file you link to in your sig? It refers to getting excited about the...

    "post-game FIREWOKS!"

    I do like Chinese food, but is it really worth staying after the game for?

    ;) :D
     
  2. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    I didn't make the flier. I got it from the Fire and edited the parts with my information on it.

    As for the hotel deal, I can tell you that the rooms are at the Courtyard by Marriott in the Midway Hotel Campus. The airport, hotels and stadium are all within 3 miles of each other. They will be $109 per night for a double queen room. I just can't give permission to call yet because they agreement hasn't been signed and returned (I'm waiting for them to email it to me), so please don't call in reservations yet.
     
  3. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Updated 4/27:

    Ben
    Matt
    Jason
    Kathie
    Jeff + 2
    Roush + 1-3
    Redfood + 2-3
    McGinty
    Mike K.
    Eric B.
    Alex + 1-3
    Stu
    Beth
    James
    Katy
    Mark
    Vic + 3 (Vic is from St. Louis, emailed me via the web site! :) )
    sachen + 3???


    We're around 30 or so. That's pretty good if you ask me. Let's get up to 50!!
     
  4. szazzy

    szazzy Member

    Apr 18, 2004
    Kansas City, MO
    I'm not trying to get ahead of myself, but if 12 people wanted to get a hotel room for a night or even 2 and do a van, they could, and if 12 wanted to do a turnaround, they could do another. Everywhere you'd want to go besides the stadium will have El-train access so people should be able to split up if they wanted when they got there.

    I imagine most people will want to travel on their own, but the option is there if we can get enough people interested.
     
  5. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    While I would normally enjoy this idea, flying is just too cheap up there and too close to the stadium to pass up.
     
  6. j_m_t

    j_m_t Member

    Aug 27, 2005
    KC
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    there is no place in chicago that is too far with the L
     
  7. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    This has been a bit dead. We need more people!!! Everyone should bug people at this weekends game and get more to join us.

    I booked Matt and I's flight just now. We will arrive in Chi at 12:30PM on July 3 and fly out around noon on July 5. If anyone else is planning to fly, let me know.

    The guy with the hotels has obviously screwed up, because it still isn't worked out. I'll call him tomorrow and figure out what the heck is going on.
     
  8. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Updated 5/1:

    Ben
    Matt
    Jason
    Kathie
    Jeff + 2
    Roush + 1-3
    Redfood + 2-3
    McGinty
    Mike K.
    Eric B.
    Alex + 1-3
    Stu
    Beth
    James
    Katy
    Mark
    Vic + 3 (Vic is from St. Louis, emailed me via the web site! :) )
    sachen + 3???
    The Charlands (5)


    We're around 30 or so. That's pretty good if you ask me. Let's get up to 50!


    If people would like, please start sending money or bringing it to the games. I have to send the money for the tickets in a month.
     
  9. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Ok...I seriously need people to start getting me money for this trip. And I am going to miss the next home game on May 27 due to family stuff at the lake. I will be at the watch party next weekend though. I need people to get ahold of me or just send it via snail mail. If you want to use PayPal go right ahead, but don't pay by credit card as I'm not willing to take service fees on this one. I need the money by June 5th.

    Paid:
    Ben and Matt (2)
    The Charlands (5)
    James and Katy (2)
     
  10. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Bump! Hello?????
     
  11. Redfoot

    Redfoot New Member

    Dec 19, 2002
    Indianapolis
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm finalizing plans for me, my girlfriend, and both of my roomies to ride the train from indy to chicago for the game. I'm pretty sure we'll be there.
     
  12. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    I FINALLY have the hotel stuff worked out. We had a bit of a communication issue.

    Courtyard Marriott Midway
    # 708-563-0200 or 888-643-4667

    When you call tell them you're with "KC Cauldron" and your check in date. That's all you should need. $109 per night, next to the team hotel, 3 miles from the stadium. I have 10 rooms reserved so far. Please let me know if you're going to be in that hotel.
     
  13. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Anyone need 1 person to jump in a room to fill it out? I'm still looking for some roomies. :)
     
  14. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    Someone who is going on this trip gave a check to someone at the tailgate after the game last weekend. If you are the someone with the check, I need it ASAP. Please contact me, because I have no clue who it is and don't want to lose this person's money. Thanks.
     
  15. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Mike -- I think I am gonna go w/ the hotel.

    So my car and hotel, we're set.

    Greg/Gordo -- are you gonna ride w/ us?
     
  16. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Member+

    Oct 6, 2002
    Lee's Summit
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    sweet.
     
  17. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    I wasn't kidding last time. I need the money by June 5th, preferably sooner rather than later. If I don't get money from you before June 5 you are SOL.

    Paid:
    Ben and Matt (2)
    The Charlands (5)
    James and Katy (2)
    Stu and Beth (2)
    Mike K. (1)
    Roush (1)
    Vic (4)

    Waiting on money from:
    Greg and Gordo
    Jason and Kathie
    Jeff + 2
    Redfood + 2-3
    Eric B.
    Alex + 1-3
    Mark

    I've got money for 17 and should get money for another 10 or so. Come on folks, let's out do the Fire and get 30+ there!!!
     
  18. KCFutbol

    KCFutbol Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 14, 2001
    Overland Park, KS
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, if it's still available.
     
  19. PezJunkie

    PezJunkie Member

    Apr 30, 2001
    Independence, MO
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm pretty sure the Fire will have more than 30 there... :p
     
  20. kopiteinkc

    kopiteinkc Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jun 1, 2000
    Shawnee
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Yes it is.

    So me, Mike, Greg, Gordo will be driving up in my bug and I have reserved a hotel room for the 4 of us.
     
  21. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    UPDATE:

    I wasn't kidding last time. I need the money by June 5th, preferably sooner rather than later. If I don't get money from you before June 5 you are SOL.

    Paid:
    Ben and Matt (2)
    The Charlands (5)
    James and Katy (2)
    Stu and Beth (2)
    Mike K. (1)
    Roush (1)
    Vic (4)
    Greg and Gordo (2)
    Jason and Kathie (2)

    Waiting on money from:
    Jeff + 2
    Redfood + 2-3
    Eric B.
    Alex + 1-3
    Mark
     
  22. j_m_t

    j_m_t Member

    Aug 27, 2005
    KC
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    you should have it soon we mailed it friday/saturday, cant remember which
     
  23. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    check the post before yours. You've been moved to the "Paid" group. ;)
     
  24. j_m_t

    j_m_t Member

    Aug 27, 2005
    KC
    Club:
    Kansas City Wizards
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    oops thought that was the unpaid list.
    i've been subbing at derrick thomas adademy so i've been sick latly and getting less smrt:D
     
  25. BenC1357

    BenC1357 Member

    Feb 23, 2001
    KC
    UPDATE:

    Paid (23):
    Ben and Matt (2)
    The Charlands (5)
    James and Katy (2)
    Stu and Beth (2)
    Mike K. (1)
    Roush (1)
    Vic (4)
    Greg and Gordo (2)
    Jason and Kathie (2)
    Jeff (2)

    Waiting on money from:
    Redfood (4)
    Eric B. (1)
    Alex + 1-3
    Mark (1)

    We're going to have a damn good crowd for this game. Great job guys!
     

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