2016 Trip Info

Q2016 – Eastern Field – GoTogether

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Printable Copy of this page HERE.

Last update: 6/9/2016 at 10:10 AM. Added hotel information (where bus will be parked overnights). After reviewing this page, if you have any questions that are not answered, please contact us.

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Departure:

Return:

  • Approximately 8:00 PM Monday, July 4 at Selinsgrove COTN

Pickup & Drop-Off Points:

We will have several pickup points along the way for those joining us.  See below for the approximate schedule.  Please note: we CANNOT wait at pickup locations, so please plan to be there at least an hour early in the event the bus is ahead of schedule:

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Travel Requirements:

We will be riding together as friends and family.  Safety is of utmost importance and unsafe behavior will not be tolerated at any time.

Behavior: Every rider must understand that our behavior on and off the bus is to be God-honoring and God-glorifying.  Responsible adults who have agreed to help will be present on the bus, however, everyone will be expected to be responsible for his/her own behavior.

Shoes or sandals with a solid rubber sole must be worn on travel days.  This is both a safety item for public rest areas, as well as a requirement of restaurants we will eat in along the way.

A Health & Liability Waiver for the trip will be required (in addition to the Q2016 waiver).  The Travel Waiver and submission information are located on this page. Travelers will not be allowed to board the bus without a waiver signed by self (or the parent(s) or legal guardian of the traveler if a minor).

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Cost & Meals:

Bus Rental: $60 shared cost per person.  To pay online, click here.
As a family & friends group, we’re splitting the cost of the bus rental.  The amount is $60 per person, which is the lower amount of the first two estimated in the original announcements… this is in part to some outside fundraising efforts on your behalf!!

Money for Meals – Each traveler should plan on bringing enough money to cover:

  • No Cost Breakfast: Eastern Field will be providing light breakfast food items for us to eat each morning.
  • Lunch: 6 x Fast Food Lunches (~$10 ea). Quick-service or fast-food.  We’re trying to identify areas that have several options whenever possible.
  • Dinners: We will stop for a hot/nutritious meal at a sit-down restaurant each evening.  On the trip out we have secured more economical group pricing at two buffet style restaurants.  On the return trip, we will order from a menu at a Southern Cafe and Cracker Barrel.
    • Trip to Q Dinners $30.18 includes drinks, tax & tip.
      Golden Corral ($13.59 pre-pay group rate for minimum 50 of us)
      Chow Time Buffet & Grill ($16.59 pre-pay group rate for min 50)
    • Return Trip Dinners: 2 x Dinners (~$20 ea).
      Dixie Cafe and Cracker Barrel (individual pay) on the return trip.

The food locations listed are for approximate cost information only.  Flexibility is necessary with a group our size.

Bus/Group Food Special Prices:
We have contacted restaurants (where possible) to pay for the group as a whole.  A pre-payments page is now set up so you can pay for those meals in advance by card (or bring cash) and we will all get a better rate and get to skip the cashier line. For example, Golden Corral normally runs about $19 with meal, drink, tip and tax. Our group rate is $13.59 if paid together.  Chow Time gives a small discount for groups and a private dining room when paid together.

Snacks/Drinks:
Optional if you want them: Bring a few snacks and a water bottle.  Plan on bringing any food in your carry-on bag. Note that only water is allowed on the bus we are renting.

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Overnight Stays:

The church stays on the trip itinerary are no cost.
OPTIONAL: If you desire to stay in a hotel the night before departure or after return, some teams are staying at hotels in the Selinsgrove area such as Comfort Inn or Holiday Inn in Selinsgrove.

OPTIONAL: The bus will be parked at a nearby hotel each night of the trip:

 

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Packing Requirements:
Our space will be limited!

With nearly all seats filled, space and weight will be in limited supply on this trip. For that reason, please be aware of the following luggage allowances.

Each person may bring:

  • 1 Carry-On bag: “Briefcase Size” or small backpack is what our bus overhead or under seat storage can accommodate.
  • Carry-On Pillow(s) and Sleeping Bag (or linens/blanket) for church overnight stays.
  • 1 Bedroll or air mattress (see notes below!)
  • 1 24″ to 26″ suitcase or duffel bag (24″ is medium and 26″ is a medium-large size).  Large suitcases are permitted if you pack your air mattress inside.
  • Water bottle and a snack, or two, if desired.

Quizzers will get 2 Shirts: All quizzers will receive 2 shirts at Q and will be expected to wear them. That will reduce the number of shirts you need to pack.

Plan to do Laundry:
SNU has coin operated laundry facilities.  Take fewer changes of clothes than you need to save space and plan to do laundry at SNU.  Bring some quarters and a zip-loc baggie of detergent to do laundry mid-week.

Plan to Share Toiletries:
If you are sharing a room with someone on the trip, decide ahead of time who will bring toiletry items that can be shared.

Stowing Luggage:
Overnight Bags/suitcases will be stowed underneath before departure.  Use the smallest usable suitcase for the trip.

Due to space and time constraints we will be unable to open luggage bays (once your luggage is stowed) until we arrive at our destination for each overnight stay.

Sleeping Bag:
Bring a sleeping bag or linens for the overnight church stays, even if you ordered the optional linen service at Q. What you bring is what you will be sleeping on in the churches overnight.

Bed Rolls and Air Mattresses:
Bring a sleeping bag and, if desired, a bed-roll like a Thermarest or Trail Lite.  If you bring an air mattress, a simple twin size mattress is much smaller/easier to handle than larger ones (or “deluxe” thick models).  Using a double or queen size when two are sharing is encouraged, however, males and females will be sleeping in separate areas so plan accordingly.

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Route / Google Maps Links:

Our route was chosen and announced January 16 in the Eastern Field Facebook Group. The route is intended to offer several pickup locations between the departure location (Selinsgrove PA) where we are renting the bus, and Bethany OK.

The Trip Route Links page has a Google Map with anticipated stop locations for each day.

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Rest Stops:

Bus Travel time is approximately 9-10 hours each day, plus rest/meal stops.  We anticipate stopping for one short rest area break in the morning, Lunch, one short rest area break in the afternoon, and Dinner before arrival at the church where we will stay for the night.

Morning/Afternoon Rest Stops: Rest stops will be at interstate rest areas or truck stops. There is a chemical toilet with hand sanitizer on the bus that may be used en route if needed.
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Detailed Travel Itinerary:

This page grew pretty long since January when we first published the schedule.  The Detailed Travel Itinerary now lives on its own page.

Additional Information:

Use the Contact Form on this page if we forgot to put something here that would be helpful to know.

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Q2016 – Eastern Field – GoTogether

#RideThatBus #Bus2Q