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Don't worry, FFG. KY Sunshine and I will pick you up as we go by!

DD ( Janice) and I will be flying into Branson on Thursday around two PM--will send you the exact time on the e mail, but we are going to be renting a car so she'll be able to go and come as she pleases (looking for scrapbooking stores ) while I am busy "retreating".
Ardy

Jacky, Want to ride together? We are only a few hours away from each other.

Andi

Sending you a PM!!!

I got my ticket last night. I will be comming in at 2:13 pm on Thursday the 20th. Frontier Airline. I bet that I will be on the same plane as Pegsami and DD.

Anyone still looking to "hitch a ride" ?

About the end of July, we'll start having y'all send in your itinerary needs for shuttle service Everybody OK ?

Prices are coming down! Would a 4:35 arrival in Branson make me late for EB dinner?

no ... you'd probably be right on time, or close to it We'll get yo checked in and wash your hands, then head to the food We'll be loading up the shuttle about 5:30 for those that want to go on wheels ... dinner starts @ 6, and it's close enough to walk It might be a little up hill ...

I was hoping dinner was closer to 7. Hmmmmm

Hey Muggo ~ if your plane lands at 4:30 in Branson ... then you should be at the hotel like 5:00 ... is that plenty of time? We are not far from the airport, depending on traffic, of course ... but we have maps for back roads

Oh good, sounds possible!!

Muggo, glad that you found an affordable flight. Looking forward to meeting you. How much fun is this going to be??

Hi all,

I have been trying to decide what to do. Didn't really want to drive. Have been checking airfares from Cleveland and there is not available that is reasonable. Have a DD#2 in Indy as I thought I could also leave from there, so will keep looking. Anyway, it is depressing me.

Mary

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Mary, you will be just fine with whatever you choose. I always count on seeing your smile, so just make sure you get there, okay?

I'm definitely flying. I just accepted a long-term sub job in kindergarten (someone hit me, please), so I will need to fly in on Thursday and out on Sunday. So far the only airline is AirTran, so that's what I'll be doing. Just need to check with DH on the credit card — which one to use.

I hope this will help someone needing to fly to the retreat. Check it NOW, cause it states that the deal is only good for tickets purchased June 14!!!

Also this disclaimer...i have never flown, so it's untested by me, but I sure hope it helps someone.

http://www.clarkhoward.com/new...e-fall-travel/nPTR4/

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO doing the H~A~P~P~Y danace right now cause just booked my flight thru AirTran!! I've been watching flights and they were about $400-$500+ and when I was checking emails [a bit ago] I read one from Fishingwidow and she said she was finding the same prices and didn't like that they were so expensive SO I decide to go check again and the price I got TODAY was $228.70...I booked right away!! I'm flying in on wed and leaving the following wed. I was happy to find a flight out of a smaller airport than 'Detroit Metro' and flying out of 'Flint'!!! Chceck your flights now...it's usually cheaper to book on tues or wed!!!!!

I called Lindsay and she told me that Southwest just bought out AirTran. All I have to say is "IS IT SEPT YET????

Can't wait to see/meet everyone!!!!!

Bumping up for further info

IF YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR FLIGHT, PLEASE EMAIL ME SO I CAN GET YOU ON THE SHUTTLE LIST.... Send it to COF2012Branson (at) gmail (dot) com


IF YOU WILL BE RENTING A CAR, PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT AS WELL

hey, Handie Ann---that does sound like the same flight--do you have a stop in Portland first ???
If it is the same--we are renting a car but don't know how long will take if you rather go by shuttle--I PROMISE--it won't take as long as it took me to get you to the train depot in Portland!!!LOL--you didn't think I was going to make it did you?? (Neither did I!!)

Not going to the retreat, but am flying to Wisconsin in Sept for a class reunion. Have 2 flights each way and so far all 4 flights have been changed since I first made my reservations. Has this happened to anyone flying to Branson? Getting their flights changed by the airline? Guess my first mistake was booking United as their hub is Chicago, where I transfer... Chris

Pegsami, I will be transfering to that flight in Denver. If it is the same flight I will be happy to hitch a ride with the two of you. When we get to Branson we have until 5:30 to check in before we miss dinner.So I think we will have lots of time. I'm thinking of hitting the Quilted cow on Monday.(If my ride will take me by it.)

In my experience, airlines do change flights after you have booked. I will wait until we're a little closer to September (c'mon!) to give Lindsey all of the details just in case they change.

If anyone needs/wants to be picked up as we travel along 78/76 in PA, 70 in OH, IN, IL & MO, let me know! We have room for one or two people (depending on the ammount of stuff we bring.)

I will be coming in at 11:01 am on Thursday, unless they change my flight. I decided this made the best sense for me, as I only have to take off work for 5 days.
Tammy

Hi all,

Just purchased my tickets today. Will be arriving on Wens and I see (above that I need to let Lindsey know when to get me on the shuttle list.

Yeah !!!

Can't wait to see you all.

Mary

PS - Had been thinking to catch a ride with Gonesewin on the way there, but thankfully fares came down.

And Lindsey emailed you my shuttle pick up time.

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Originally posted by cksvett:
Not going to the retreat, but am flying to Wisconsin in Sept for a class reunion. Have 2 flightsChris

I am going to miss you at the retreat. I will never forget how we meet on the plane going to Portland. The ride to the hotel was also so much fun with EB.

Got my tickets to Branson thru Frontier but coming the weekend before to visit family.

I will be back to the airport on Wed, Sept 19, around 1pm for the shuttle if it's available that day.

SS... I never know where to post these things... I have reservations arriving 9/19/12 in Branson on airtran flight 160 at 11:01 AM. I will depart 9/24/12 - airtran flight 347 at 6:10 PM. Reservations are made... now I hope I can keep them.

Char

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Originally posted by Gonesewin:
If anyone needs/wants to be picked up as we travel along 78/76 in PA, 70 in OH, IN, IL & MO, let me know! We have room for one or two people (depending on the ammount of stuff we bring.)

I would say getting there is half the fun, but I've been to two retreats and so that doesnt (quite) apply here. BUT I have always had a complete blast driving around with ladies from the quilt boards I really hope someone does want to join us to make the trip rowdier

Jane_Kiwi

you're right, Jane, with a message board buddy or three getting there is half the fun! I had such a good time driving to Charlotte with WarmBuns, SueB & Ekbuckeye!!! It's like the party starts the minute you get in the car, lol.

The price was almost acceptable then it just went up $160! Sheesh!!

Right now mom and I figure to drive down. Leaving monday or tuesday and taking time to drive down then come back tuesday or so following week. Will mapquest closer to time. Leaving from Manistee Michigan area. Just waiting for ex to pay what owes from divorce before finalize plans. I have stomach thing that just means have to stop every couple hours for quick bathroom break and stretch the legs.