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Offline alyssa

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2013 Ride Share
« on: August 26, 2012, 04:33:33 AM »
If you're interested in sharing a ride post here.

Kindly follow the outlined format listed below

Name: (This is optional; you can use your forum username instead)
Car: (Do you have a car? Are you looking for someone with a car?)
Cost: (Approximate cost of the trip in USD.)
Days of Travel: (For example: leaving Wednesday, returning Monday.)
Smoking: (Yes or No)
Spaces Left: (How many riders are you looking for? How much luggage can you fit/do you have?)
Location: (Where are you leaving from? Where are you going?)

Preferences and Description:
What type of car is it, and how many people can it fit? Don't forget to factor in luggage space!

Include a brief description about yourself:
(Example: I am a cosplayer, so I have props and other cosplay items that will take up a portion of the car.)

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
(Example: I prefer someone that is organized, clean, and a non-smoker.)

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?

Contact Preferences: (Either by PM, e-mail, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, etc.)

Please edit/modify your post if your car is full, or if you made any changes to the trip.
This is so that people can see which cars have space and which cars are full.

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2013, 12:47:00 PM »
Name: Deya

Car: I'll be renting a car.   

Cost: It cost us $200 to drive from San Francisco to San Diego last year, so that's what I'm budgeting for this year. You'd be expected to pay half of that, so $100 would be your cost, which would cover you for both ways.   

Days of Travel: I'll be leaving the afternoon of the 15th to San Diego and returning the afternoon of the 23rd. I'll be making one stop in L.A. for a few hours as well.

Spaces Left: One (1) seat w/limited trunk space.

Location: From Northern California (closest major city to us is Santa Rosa) to San Diego and back. We could pick you up in either Santa Rosa or Napa. 

Preferences and Description: I'm aiming to rent a large sedan, V6 if I can. Trunk space will be limited, but there will be room for a large duffle bag or suitcase.

Include a brief description about yourself: I'm a pretty chill guy, as well are my two close friends that will be accompanying me. We're huge nerds, so being able to put up with nerdy talks about comic books and video games are a must. Besides that, we're pretty nice guys.   

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?: Non-smokers are preferred as we don't smoke, but we can make exceptions if you keep it to rest stops. We're all pretty clean and would expect you to be as well. Please take a shower, as it's a long drive.   


Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?: I hope you like "Would you rather..." questions, because I'll be asking quite a few of them :P

Contact Preferences: You can send me a message here on the forum, or contact me on Facebook.

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2013, 11:23:44 AM »
Name: Jim Watari
Car: I have a Honda Civic 4Dr sedan
Cost: zero
Days of Travel: Leaving San Diego sometime July 23 , 2013
Smoking: No
Spaces Left: 1
Location: San Diego to LA/Orange County

Preferences and Description:
Can transport one person to LAX Airport, Long Beach Airport or John Wayne Airport
all of these airports are on my way home

Include a brief description about yourself:
Dr. Who/Walking Dead/BSG/Game of Thrones/Breaking Bad/Mad Men/... fan etc

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
no special requirements, besides being a little flexible on travels times

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?
My cousin is riding down to San Diego with me , but is flying out of San Diego, so it will be just me and my luggage

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 03:36:26 AM »
Name: Andrew
Car: I have a car
Cost: half of gas so around 100usd there and back
Days of Travel: leaving Thursday Morning July 18 and leaving San Diego on Sunday noon July 21
Smoking: No
Spaces Left: I can fit one person and have space for 1 decent sized backpack of clothes each and enough room to carry the grab bags back from comic con
Location: I'm in San Jose but can pick you up if its within 1hr drive like SF, going to San Diego Comic Con 2013 july 18-21

Preferences and Description:
What type of car is it, and how many people can it fit? Don't forget to factor in luggage space!
Nissan 350z with 2 seats and a modest hatch trunk, can fit about a backpack per person so there is extra room to carry comiccon bags back

Include a brief description about yourself:
Hey this is my second year going to comic con, I didn't get the full experience last year since I missed most of the panels and stayed around the vendor booths, but I'm planning on camping out for the movie panels this year.

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
I'm pretty relaxed guy with a sense of humor, so as long as you don't ruin my car interior or something I really don't have a specific preference

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?
I have a room booked at the Hilton Mission Valley with 2 beds, so if you want to split it would be $307 from july 18 to 21, I'm down with fitting more people to save on room cost.
If you already have a ride or full car we can still caravan from the sf bay area together down to San Diego just make it more like a road trip lol
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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2013, 01:57:09 AM »
Name: Miguel Gonzalez
Car: I have a car.
Cost: Pitch in whatever you can.
Days of Travel: I'm leaving Wednesday morning 7/17 and returning Monday afternoon 7/21
Smoking: No
Spaces Left: Looking for 2 additional people. Space is limited that's why I can only take two people that way the extra room can be used for luggage and anything picked up at SDCC.
Location: I am leaving from Los Angeles to San Diego.

Preferences and Description:
I have an 01 Honda Civic that seats 4 maybe 5. I have trunk space as well for luggage.

Include a brief description about yourself:
I'm a 23 year old guy from Los Angeles going to SDCC for the first time. I will be coplaying as Prince Robot IV from Saga so only one prop I'll be brining along which is the head and only the size of a small monitor or tv set. I love comics and various T.V. shows like Game of Thrones, Psych, Doctor Who, Arrow, etc. I'm friendly all around and easy to get along with.

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
Just someone who is friendly would be ideal.

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add? This is my first year going to SDCC so I'm definitely excited about it all. You can check out my Facebook or add me if you have any questions. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2013, 07:56:50 PM »
Looking for a ride to LAX!


Edit: Found a ride, thank you so much Miguel! :)
« Last Edit: July 01, 2013, 10:37:16 AM by dogberry »

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 08:33:47 AM »
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Cost: I'm unfamiliar with gas prices in the US, so I would appreciate if someone could let me know. I will gladly chip in for gas prices as well as extra for passenger fees.

Prices are around $4/gallon.

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2013, 09:26:15 PM »
Name: Cecilia
Car: Have Honda Fit
Cost: About $150???? $20 each if filled all seats.
Days of Travel: I only have a single day pass on Thursday. So in will be probably leaving at midnight. and returning whenever I see everything on the same day thursday.
Smoking: NO SMOKING, DRINKING ALCOHOL, OR DRUGS
Spaces Left: I have 4 spaces left.
Location: I am leaving from Fresno, going all the way to San Diego Comic Con. If you live anywhere 99 South in the central valley, i may be able to pick you up depending on where you live.
Preferences and Description:
honda fit, can accommodate 5 people

Include a brief description about yourself:
first time going to comic con???
Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
Something in common???

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?

Contact Preferences: email
« Last Edit: June 20, 2013, 01:57:07 AM by ceciliahersh »

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2013, 10:01:42 PM »
Name: Cynthia
Car: I have a car.
Cost: It costs $70 to fill my car's gas tank, so probably around $100 for the round trip.
Days of Travel: leaving Wednesday, returning Monday.
Smoking: No
Spaces Left: 1, or 2 if space permits.
Location: Santa Barbara. It is also fine if you're not too far off the 405.

Preferences and Description:
Hyundai Sonata, fits five comfortably.

Include a brief description about yourself:
I'm a regular Con attendee. I don't cosplay (would love to someday), and I'll just have regular luggage. I'm a big scifi/fantasy fan. Sampling of fandoms: TBBT, LOTR, TWD, TVD, etc. as well as anything Neil Gaiman and JMS.

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
I prefer someone that is organized, clean, and a non-smoker. Also, someone who is easygoing.

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?

Contact Preferences: PM
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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2013, 07:46:24 PM »
I'm looking for a ride up to SD on 7/17 preferably earlier in the morning. Anybody carpooling up there? I live just off the 5 Freeway on the way to SD in Orange County. I'm not hauling too much I don't think. 2 Suitcases (one large and one med size) and a fold-able chair for those long over-night lines.

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2013, 09:16:38 PM »
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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2013, 05:33:38 PM »
Name: Daryl
Car: Scion xB
Cost: Even split of gas, however far you are going
Days of Travel: Traveling to SDCC on Thursday, 7/18. Travelling home on Sunday, 7/21
Smoking: Not in the car
Spaces Left: 1 to 3
Location: Austin, TX to San Diego. Will pick up anywhere near I-10 and then I-8

Preferences and Description:
2009 Scion xB. Surprisingly roomy, good storage space for luggage.

Include a brief description about yourself:
I am a 39 year old comic book sci-fi/fantasy fan and enjoy most things in that genre. I am not a cosplayer but its awesome fi you are.

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
No preference

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?
I've got loads of music and/or audiobooks for the adventure!

Contact Preferences: PM or email please

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Re: 2013 Ride Share - From Minneapolis / Salt Lake / Vegas
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2013, 07:52:56 PM »
Name: Digby
Car: Minivan
Cost: $100 each way (negotiable if going a significantly smaller distance, especially if there's more than one of you)  Will also consider trading transportation for lodging while I'm in San Diego. 
Days of Travel: Departing Monday, July 15th, mid to late afternoon.  Probably departing for return trip the following Monday ... some flexibility there. 
Smoking: No. 
Spaces Left: Up to 3 or 4 riders
Location: Leaving from Minneapolis / St. Paul  - probably heading through South Dakota, down through Wyoming via Casper and Rawlins to Salt Lake City, then to Vegas, then down on 15 to 215.  Willing to pick up passengers in these destinations or along the way if it works out.  Will consider an alternate route to pick up if it doesn't add too much time... e.g. northwest Iowa, Nebraska. 

Vehicle:
Plymouth Grand Voyager ... can comfortably hold 4 to 6  ... 3 to 4 is probably ideal when you factor in luggage.  Could probably have two to three pieces of fair-sized luggage per person.   

Include a brief description about yourself:
48 year old male, straight, reasonably easygoing, kind of introverted. 

I'm actually not going to Comic-con(hence the late posting), although I was  there last year .  Some friends and I accidentally scheduled a reunion comic-con weekend ... great idea if we could actually get tickets.  I was a hard-core comics reader in the early 70's, and I still occasionally collect. 

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
No smoking, sober the whole way.  I'm looking to get there by sometime Wednesday evening, so will be doing some long days driving.  This means I'd like help with the driving.  If I get the right crew, I'm fine with driving straight through.  If I don't get the right crew, I'm not going to push it if I think there's a safety issue. 

If it was just me, I'd sleep in the van.  Which means I'm not planning to pay for lodging, personally.  There's probably only room for one person to sleep comfortably in the van... maybe two.  There will probably be two nights stop on the way there, if we don't take it straight through.  I'm fine with stopping along the way and sleeping in the van while you sleep in a hotel, or campground, o

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Contact Preferences: (Either by PM, e-mail, AIM, MSN, Yahoo, etc.)e-mail me [email protected]

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2013, 09:13:22 PM »
Name: Maaike
Car: looking for someone with a car
Cost: -
Days of Travel: Leaving Firday morning, returning Friday evening
Smoking: NO
Spaces Left: just me
Location: South Pasadena


Include a brief description about yourself:
1st time visitor. Love to chat about Comic Con, I'm an out of town student.

Specific behavioral preferences for car mates?
Don't really care, as long as I get there! :)

Any additional notes/comments you would like to add?
I'm willing to share the costs of the trip!

Contact Preferences: email please ([email protected])

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Re: 2013 Ride Share
« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2013, 12:47:19 PM »
Bria
Need a ride from Westwood, La to Comic Con Wednesday
Cheap prices.