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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #15 on: 2011-04-12, 20:49:58 »
So...who is in?  I'd be open to making the trip so long as it isn't just me.  Also, kit or no kit?
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #16 on: 2011-04-13, 15:40:11 »
So...who is in?  I'd be open to making the trip so long as it isn't just me.  Also, kit or no kit?

I'm lacking a complete kit, so I'll be without kit. :o

If we can coordinate times/travel locations, we can carpool to save some gas. I think I'm more or less on the way through for Sir Edward, and I have enough parking to leave a few cars here at my house if we want to.

Is this a "guys trip" or a "bring the wife/significant others" trip? I want to have a rough head count so I can let the owner know.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #17 on: 2011-04-13, 16:24:55 »
Well, my wife won't be coming...her sister's coming to town so they'll be busy and I'll be not busy.  lol

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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #18 on: 2011-04-13, 17:04:04 »

I'll talk to Kat and see what her plans are (which also includes whether or not I can go) :)

I'd be cool with bringing the women along if they're interested in going.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #19 on: 2011-04-14, 03:00:47 »

I'll talk to Kat and see what her plans are (which also includes whether or not I can go) :)

I'd be cool with bringing the women along if they're interested in going.

Kat's up for it.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #20 on: 2011-04-14, 16:01:17 »
How long of a trip will it be from our area?  I'll see if Meta wants to go...but like I said, w/her sister here who she hasn't seen since last year, it is doubtful.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #21 on: 2011-04-14, 17:13:01 »

It's about 2 hours from me, so I'm guessing closer 2:30 to 3 from the east side of the beltway.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #22 on: 2011-04-14, 17:23:38 »
The "daisy chain carpool" option might be viable. My car is only fit for 2 adult sized humans, but if someone has a higher occupancy vehicle, we could:

Sir William to Sir Edward's (carpool)
Sir Edward's to my place

then could carpool from my place. It's a bit over an hour from my place, so that would save a couple hours of driving for a few of us. I'll request an exact address from him so we can map it out.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #23 on: 2011-04-14, 19:44:48 »
That would work for me...where do you live, Sir James?  I'm in Bowie...I don't know how that translates to carpooling but I'm up for the idea.  My car is fit for 4 adult sized humans, myself included...and is rather fast.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #24 on: 2011-04-14, 20:03:50 »

My truck is a two-seater. Not helpful, I know. :)
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #25 on: 2011-04-15, 01:17:51 »
I have a jeep that's pretty spacious (sorry for not chirping in earlier, my lords)
And I'd love to go.
And I'd go in kit. But I'll have to check with my workplace if I can have that saturday...you never know...

Also I might bring my Girlfriend. Might.
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #26 on: 2011-04-15, 01:25:28 »
I'd be willing to carpool but I'd have to be dropped off at a meeting place by my folks, plus my kit is currently incomplete...

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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #27 on: 2011-04-15, 01:40:55 »
My truck seats 4, 2 knights and 2 pages. However I think this group only has knights going. I also do not have a full armored kit ready.

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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #28 on: 2011-04-15, 16:07:18 »
Sir Nathan, please excuse me, I was under the impression you were too young to drive, my bad!  LOL
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Re: ModernChivalry trip to Dupont Castle
« Reply #29 on: 2011-04-16, 13:08:40 »
well I'm sixteen now, and I received my drivers about two weeks ago, so I can drive. However, for 6 months no "non family members" are allowed in the car whilst I'm driving, so once I make it to our "meeting area" someone else might have to take the helm. It's a decent car, and handles well. A good amount of space too. I'll just have to clear it by my folks.
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