View Full Version : Picton Accommodations ** Details in last post**
AndrewR
07-16-2009, 09:25 AM
We have discovered that we can rent one of the Girl Guide lodges in the Picton area.
Location will be less than 15 minutes from the event this summer, and can house up to 18 people.
Accommodations are not 5 star, not even 3 star.
Consider it to be indoor camping.
It would be bunk beds, that you would provide a sleeping bag, pillow etc for sleeping on, there is a community kitchen, and of course, washroom facilities and showers, although of a more public variety - (like a gym)
As you can imagine, the cost to people interested will go down based on the number of people interested, and as most of us just basically sleep and leave, this is a perfect alternative to the $100 per night facilities currently available.
My wife and I are probably going to book Friday night and Saturday anyway, and everyone is welcome.
I have been there before, and I recall a fair bit of parking. Across the road there is a beach, and well, sandbanks very close for those visiting spouses.
OK. - Need a list of definite attendees.
Post here:
Andrew Ross + 3 family
JoeT
StephenD
Rob and Jen
Alain
Ok - 9 people total. Numbers are firm at end of today.
STeveD
07-16-2009, 11:18 AM
Uhm, sounds good, but is this a girl guide length bunk?
AndrewR
07-16-2009, 11:23 AM
Hahaha Steve, We can put 2 together for you.
The house is generally used for Guide and Brownie leaders, and although generally not very tall, they should be substantial in width, based on all the leaders I have met.
Hey Andrew,
Are you saying that SteveD is "Girthy".. LOL
STeveD
07-16-2009, 11:37 AM
Ahem. It was the length that I was concerned about, not the width!!!
Worst thing about ticking the wife off is that our couch isn't long enough...
AndrewR
07-16-2009, 12:03 PM
There is one room with a bunk bed and a single bed.
Most of the rooms have 2 bunks. - sleeps 4.
isopropyl_z24
07-16-2009, 12:43 PM
Can we put all the people that snore together?
AndrewR
07-16-2009, 12:56 PM
Snorers in one room, of course..
valheru
07-16-2009, 05:15 PM
Interested.
Cavemanrjc
07-16-2009, 06:26 PM
Well Jenny says that even if you segergate the snorers Ill still keep the house awake.
so it looks like I have to sleep in the truck.
Ill keep watch on the cars.
Sir-knight
07-18-2009, 03:11 PM
in as well
miatagirl77
07-19-2009, 11:28 AM
Definitely interested!
AndrewR
08-07-2009, 08:42 AM
Working on Insurance now :(
Sir-knight
09-01-2009, 03:28 PM
what's the status report? :D I'm shopping for sleeping bags this week.
interested as well, got sleeping bag, dont care about the bed, as long as it's warmer inside then in the back of the truck ...
valheru
09-07-2009, 12:40 AM
msix wrote:
interested as well, got sleeping bag, dont care about the bed, as long as it's warmer inside then in the back of the truck ...
+1
AndrewR
09-08-2009, 12:15 PM
Ok, Back from Vac, just firming this up now.
AndrewR
09-10-2009, 10:54 AM
OK. - Need a list of definite attendees.
Post here:
Andrew Ross + 3 family
Sir-knight
09-10-2009, 12:20 PM
I'll be paying for a spot, whether I stay or not is up in the air, depends on how long my tires will last.
STeveD
09-10-2009, 09:52 PM
Steve D - 1 large guy
JoeT - 1 shrinking large guy.
isopropyl_z24
09-11-2009, 12:16 PM
1 large caveman and wife.
AndrewR
09-11-2009, 12:55 PM
You can tell they are a Not for profit... It's like pulling teeth getting them to prepare paperwork.
isopropyl_z24
09-13-2009, 09:56 AM
Just looking for an update as to what is the plan and if the Cave man and I can get a bed for our pit crew of one?
AndrewR
09-13-2009, 01:14 PM
Odds are it will be a yes, price will be based on how many people.
We pay for the place+separate insurance / how many people.
So.. we need to know how many before a price is available.
it will be cheaper than a hotel room though.
So - everyone chime in if interested.
AndrewR
09-14-2009, 11:39 AM
Ok - end of today is the deadline.
Post now.
I believe there are lots that posted.
But you can re-add me to the list: 1 shrinking large guy.
AndrewR
09-14-2009, 02:31 PM
Joe, You are on the list.
valheru
09-14-2009, 05:16 PM
Will confirm later this evening, depends if I can co-drive someone else car since mine is on the bum!
If I do, one regular guy with a bit to loose!
AndrewR
09-14-2009, 07:06 PM
LOL.. We are all in that category.
I have spare tires, if that helps.
valheru
09-14-2009, 09:18 PM
Thanks for the offer Andrew, but my problem is the headgaskets starting to drip outside and in the sparkplug tubes! :-(
You can add me to the list for the cottage, I,ll be co-driving Sir-Knight's car, are the accommodation for friday, saturday or both? If it's for friday we'll probably go down then if not we're leaving Ottawa saturday morning. Sir-Knight will confirm since it his car! ;-)
AndrewR
09-14-2009, 09:48 PM
Accommodations are for Friday and Saturday.
Sir-knight
09-15-2009, 12:22 AM
guess we'll be there for friday and saturday night
must pick up sleeping bag on wednesday then
valheru
09-15-2009, 04:57 PM
Sir-knight wrote:
guess we'll be there for friday and saturday night
must pick up sleeping bag on wednesday then
+1 except for the sleeping bag part!
STeveD
09-16-2009, 09:11 AM
How to get to Picton Airport.
Andrew, can you please provide a map to the Girl Guide camp?
AndrewR
09-16-2009, 10:01 AM
Steve, How does this look?
STeveD
09-16-2009, 10:15 AM
Thanks Andrew!
DouglasM
09-16-2009, 07:13 PM
STeveD wrote:
How to get to Picton Airport.
Andrew, can you please provide a map to the Girl Guide camp?
Steve, if you can get him to provide timed audio clips, you'll have an AndrewAndrew. That might be better than a TomTom, but not for rally navigating.
AndrewR
09-16-2009, 07:20 PM
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Sir-knight
09-17-2009, 11:30 AM
damn I'm pissed off.. I can't go :/
valheru
09-17-2009, 09:27 PM
Sir-knight wrote:
damn I'm pissed off.. I can't go :/
I also have to back out for Picton.
Andrew do you still want me to pay for my reservation, I don't mind even if I can't go. It's the least I can do for cancelling last minute.
AndrewR
09-18-2009, 08:08 AM
Ok, Here is the deal.
Price is $40 per person for the weekend.
Beds are bunks, bring your own sleeping bag/sheets/pillow/whatever you want to be comfortable.
We have showers, but no towels/toiletries - so bring what you need.
There is a fridge and kitchen, so you can bring food too.
We do not have insurance for parties/alcohol.
We will be meeting the local guider today at about 6pm to pick up the key, and then likely going to the local pub that you will pass about 5 minutes from the camp in the town of waupoos.
You will be looking for the Girl Guide camp, on the left side of highway 8 as you head East. It looks like a big farm house.
PM me if you want my cell # in case you get lost.
Post questions here OR pm.
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