Blue2003 0 #1 February 6, 2003 Hey everyone, been busy with rehab for my leg and trying to start my own business. Anyway here is the question: Want to combine a trip to my Dad's Calabash NC, 20 miles North from Mrytle Beach with a trip to Raeford. Can't affod to fly I am taking my kids. Two kids 4 years old and 6 years old and me. Flying over presidents weekend 1600 for the three of us. Any ideas? Drove once won't work too many hours in car with kids. Doesn't eben have to be President's weekend. Also anyone know how far it is from Calabash to Raeford? Help if I don't jump soon as the Doc's say I can I might lose it. I have watched so many videos just to imagine being up there again."Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #2 February 6, 2003 I would just drive,maybe throuhgout the night so as the kids could sleep,flying way to expensive for my family I have four kids and it is much easier for me to leave at 11:00 or 12:00 at night.Just make sure you are good and rested so you are not falling asleep on your way there Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue2003 0 #3 February 6, 2003 Thanks for that advise but we did it once. The kids were miserable and it took them at least a day to adjust from being in the car that long. Also my car is a lease and without a job I need to keep miles down. Have you looked into Amtrack or Buses? Any idea as to closest Train or bus station to Raeford?"Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #4 February 6, 2003 I feel for ya :/ We have an 11 and 7 year old... Perhaps there's a friend who can drive with you guys to trade off on driving? I'd also plan many stops to get out and stretch legs, find places on the side of the road where they can run a bit while they eat their lunch ... We'll be driving to KS/OK sometime this summer from here in NC to visit family and that's pretty much all I could suggest. Let them take LOTS of things to keep them occupied. Maybe you can rent one of those little tv/VCR jobbies? Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 February 6, 2003 You might check Amtrak. Longer hours than flying, maybe less than driving, but no stress of driving and the kids can move around. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #6 February 6, 2003 Also anyone know how far it is from Calabash to Raeford? I used to live im Myrtle Beach and it would take me about 3hrs to drive to Raeford. And Calabash is next door so you would probably have about the same drive time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 February 6, 2003 Fayetteville is 90 miles from Myrtle Beach using the route I take. It is the same distance to Carolina Beach and Wilmington (Wrightsville Beach). There is an Amtrak station in Fayetteville, 20 miles from Raeford. There is a bus station about a mile from the Amtrak station. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue2003 0 #8 February 6, 2003 Hey there; It's Blue from NJ (the girl with crutches at AZ). I was think of doing my AFF at Raeford since things didn't work out in AZ. Are you guys jumping now? My Dad said the weather has been cold but in NC I hear they close school for an inch of snow."Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #9 February 6, 2003 It's going to be between 2-3 hours to Raeford.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #10 February 6, 2003 Hey Miss Nancy Anne! Hope your leg is healing better! You didn't get to jump much in AZ but you sure could drink like a Viking! Raeford would be proud to have you!!! Chuck's running the school now at Raeford. He's been instructed to go out and shake his little moneymaker so I'm sure he'd do your AFF! You have to listen to the monkey, though, and land your shit without getting hurt!!! Later girl, Katie Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue2003 0 #11 February 6, 2003 Katie just posted a picture of us in AZ. I can't belive you may be gone till next Feb we need you in AZ for 2004. I'll make some calls see what I can do. (hahaha) Let's stay in touch e-mails, snail mail and here at home. Just watched Chuckie in Ranch Swoop Competion. Funny ****>"Cloudy Skies look different through skydivers eyes. Is that a hole in the clouds I see?" Let's get driving! Blue Skies and Sweet Dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
