November 7, 201312 yr I wasn't sure if there was a thread for this already, but if there is, I'm sure a mod will bring swift justice. I'm going to Houston next weekend. Has anyone been there before? If so, what recommendations do you have?
November 7, 201312 yr I wasn't sure if there was a thread for this already, but if there is, I'm sure a mod will bring swift justice. I'm going to Houston next weekend. Has anyone been there before? If so, what recommendations do you have? There was, but it's not on the first page anymore, so whatever. I've been to Houston, but it was 17 years ago. Johnson Space Center was pretty cool. Not sure if you can still go in the Astrodome, but that is a pretty impressive place.
November 7, 201312 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 10:55 AM) I wasn't sure if there was a thread for this already, but if there is, I'm sure a mod will bring swift justice. I'm going to Houston next weekend. Has anyone been there before? If so, what recommendations do you have? Go to Midtown and eat some of the great Tex Mex and enjoy some of the nightlife...
November 7, 201312 yr Author QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 12:59 PM) Go to Midtown and eat some of the great Tex Mex and enjoy some of the nightlife... Cool any place in particular?
November 7, 201312 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 11:01 AM) Cool any place in particular? There's a bunch...you'll be able to find what speaks to you in particular just by walking around. I liked Cyclone Anaya's.
November 7, 201312 yr Johnson Space Center is well worth the trip. If you go that way, take the extra half hour drive and spend a day on Galveston Island.
November 7, 201312 yr Author QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 01:40 PM) Johnson Space Center is well worth the trip. If you go that way, take the extra half hour drive and spend a day on Galveston Island. Thanks, I forgot all about the Space Center. What's on Galveston Island?
November 7, 201312 yr QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 03:58 PM) Thanks, I forgot all about the Space Center. What's on Galveston Island? Great seafood, great beaches. Just great country down there. Lots of stuff to do.
November 8, 201312 yr Im going to NY on Saturday for some family stuff(not the most exciting trip but I'll make the best of it) and am flying Spirit. I've heard some horror stories about Spirit, anyone ever used them before? Anything I should know ahead of time?
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 07:08 PM) Im going to NY on Saturday for some family stuff(not the most exciting trip but I'll make the best of it) and am flying Spirit. I've heard some horror stories about Spirit, anyone ever used them before? Anything I should know ahead of time? Hold on tight! Nah, I've just heard they nickel and dime you for everything.
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 09:08 PM) Im going to NY on Saturday for some family stuff(not the most exciting trip but I'll make the best of it) and am flying Spirit. I've heard some horror stories about Spirit, anyone ever used them before? Anything I should know ahead of time? Pack lightly and small, since most will carry on to avoid fees the overhead compartments fill up quickly (they will charge you to check if they run out of space). And be prepared for delays/cancellations. All this has happened to my roommate flying them. I'm going to IU and UM this weekend on some campus chapter visits, first time in that area of Indiana and going back to Ann Arbor for the 2nd time since I moved 5 years ago, should be fun/exhausting.
November 8, 201312 yr Spirit is an absolutely miserable airlines. But they shouldn't charge you if it's them who run out of room. At least they didn't to me.
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 09:26 PM) Spirit is an absolutely miserable airlines. But they shouldn't charge you if it's them who run out of room. At least they didn't to me. "Shouldn't" is the key word.
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 09:26 PM) Spirit is an absolutely miserable airlines. But they shouldn't charge you if it's them who run out of room. At least they didn't to me. Isn't Spirit basically the RyanAir of the US? You can't beat the price but expect to get charged for any possible luxury.
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 09:45 PM) Isn't Spirit basically the RyanAir of the US? You can't beat the price but expect to get charged for any possible luxury. Spend the extra $20 and fly EasyJet/Southwest if you can.
November 8, 201312 yr QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 7, 2013 -> 09:47 PM) Spend the extra $20 and fly EasyJet/Southwest if you can. Ya I've always paid more just to be more comfortable but my dad basically forced me on this trip and paid for it so I had no choice.
November 8, 201312 yr Our next two trips are Big Bend back-country over New Years and Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, Michigan UP this summer. The past few summers have been Maine and the Rockies from Texas to Montana.
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