Venture North
BTSC Venture North: Proposed Budget and Itinerary
In this proposed budgetary outline, I have attempted to follow Weevin’s $100 maximum suggestion, while also drawing on suggested locations/points of interest mentioned by members on various (and assorted) occasions. Naturally, we can pursue any and all various whims that may crop up while we’re up in that area.
SUNDAY the 27th of July:
-Depart Bemidji mid-morning, drive to Duluth. (Potential Distractions En Route: A&W in Cohasset for lunch? [$5-$8] )
-Arrive in Duluth Early-to-MidAfternoon (Potential Distractions: IMAX [$6.50], Glensheen Mansion [$13-$24], Miller Hill Mall [Barnes & Noble, Collector's Connection, $??]) Dinking around in and around Canal Park, [Free/$??Sundries], Dinner at Red Lobster [$10-$20 Price Range],
-Leave for Two Harbors – Arrive Mid-Evening (20min. Drive) SuperOne Foods for the Week’s groceries [estimated per person contribution: $45? + whatever else you want to get])
-Leave for the Little House – Arrive Late Evening (<10min. Drive) unpack, set-up, D&D? Whatevs.)
–>Total Travel Projected Gasoline Expenses divided four ways = Might actually be only $25 a pop, depending on what vehicle we take (this projection is based on my Volvo’s stats)
MONDAY the 28th of July:
-(Late?) Eggs, Bacon, and Toast Breakfast
-Exploring/Whatever, Biking on the Lake Superior Hiking Trail [free, we just need to bring bikes], Gooseberry Falls State Park [free, I'd be willing to pay for the sticker], D&D
-Sandwiches and Chips (snack-sized stuff, p’rolly) Lunch
-More whatever time
-Lasagna and Garlic Bread Dinner?
-Movie? (Some afterdinner activity/game)
TUESDAY the 29th of July:
-Hot Cereal
-To the Lake!
-Sandwich Time!
-D&D Marathon (Phase I)
-Pizza Dinner
-D&D Marathon (Phase II)
-Movie film?
WEDNESDAY the 30th of July:
-Potatoes, Eggs, Bacon, and Rolls (I know, right?)
-D&D Marathon (Phase III)
-Sandwich Lunch?
-D&D Marathon (Phase IV)
-StoveBeastTop Dinner?
-Motion Picture Show
THURSDAY the 31st of July:
-Hot/Cold Running Cereal
-Last Day whatever the hells. Creek investigations, trail traveling, D&Ding.
-Sandwiches!
-*utter shrug*
-Some kind of food…
FRIDAY the 1st of August:
-Finish Packing, Load, and Shut-down,
-Depart the Little House – Momentarily arrive at the Rustic Inn for Breakfast [$7-$10]
-Lallygag in Duluth if desired, else head back to Bemidji-town
–>Total Per Person Expenses: $92 – $135.50 (Approximate)
Ideas? Thoughts? Suggestions?
Very good, all of it. I like the calculations. This trip will be very played by ear. I think if we had a general itinerary in mind, and some stuff we wanted to do in no particular order, we would be set.
With all the stuff to do in Duluth, I say we give it a day. I could spend a day alone in Barnes and Noble. Plus, the Imax, great idea!!! Canal park always warrants a moments consideration as well.
The food all sounds very good as well. Plus Red Lobster is a must, even if I have to cover for people. I think if we bring a pack or two we can eat light lunches and explore all day.
I like the idea of movies. Some good B Films I should think. We can get anything and everything we need for D&D at the mall. We must play lots of it. We could even do so in the car I should think!
Side Note: We could also probably stay another day should we need it.
I will sort thru my Mage Knights for suitable D&D figures.
Indeed! A day is more than spendable in and around the Duluth area. B&N MUST be visited, and yes, I would agree with Steven on all counts, here.
The vehicle quandary also needs solving; with 363 total required miles to travel, and some 10-50 additional in-between locomotion, we should select the vehicle based in part on the following criteria.
Miles Per Gallon, (>20-25)
Seating Space, (no fewer than 4)
Storage Space, (bikes? gear? food?)
Steve’s (explorer?) SUV proposal is sound in the later 2 categories, but I am curious as to its MPG. The $25 estimate in the proposed budget itinerary is hedging on 2 $50 refuel stops through the course of the trip (including pre-departure expenses absorbed by the group for the sake of the vehicle’s driver.)
In all honesty, I’d be fine with the SUV: primarily because we would be assured enough space for everything we’d need (and even want, probably.) $100 (combined total) for gas is really quite generous, and I’m almost positive we’d be able to make it there and back without any trouble (barring calamitous mechanical failure
[knocks on wood]).
!!!! Holy beJesus, I’m SUPER-pumped for this. So much D&D! And, just time and stuff! Awesome.
And just to update: The dates have been pushed forward 1 week exactly, with us leaving on the 3rd of August, and potentially returning on the 8th.
Date. Date.
Clario?
Indeed good sir!!!