The Big Trip

d_gelling · September 17th, 2002, 21:31

Well, it's finally time. I'm leaving early Thursday morning for the 2 day drive down to Vero. I'll be moving into the one and only Canterbury Place!!!

Not sure when I'll get the computer set back up again though.

Wish me luck....

Anybody know of any deals on Sattelite TV??? (Free systems, setups, or monthly service...)

pavelump · September 17th, 2002, 22:16

Good luck, I'll be doing the same at the end of October for the Nov. 4th start. I almost want to take three days to enjoy myself on the way down, but unfortunately New Orleans isn't really on the way.

Anybody need a ride back to Chicago (or somewhere along the way) for Christmas?

Dave

chunk75 · September 18th, 2002, 09:02

Forget all the local dudes, call DirecTV and ask them for a deal. If you b*tch at them, them give you free stuff. I got 6 months of HBO for $3/month because they sent a different receiver than I specified.

I know there are a few satellites set up at Canterbury. Drop me a PM or a call when you get here, I'll buy you a diet coke.

Chunk

Baronman · September 18th, 2002, 10:31

Like I told DGELLING, beware of sherri and satelite dishes...She's not cool with them....I installed my dish behind a tree, then the groundcrew ran over the cable where it came out of the ground two days before I left the place....So I don't have TV when I get back! DAMN!! Like Chunk said, get Direct TV and they'll give you EVERYTHING, but then the day you go to basic service you're like a coke junkie looking for your next high...They're no dumbies..

mfloyd · September 18th, 2002, 11:55

Check prices on DISH TV. Cheaper and no equipment to buy. Free install and cheap PVR upgrade.

Mark

Doug Taylor · September 18th, 2002, 12:31

Is there a package with HDTV and the TIVO DVR technology?

chunk75 · September 18th, 2002, 15:24

Tivo is available w/DirecTV...I found Dish to be more expensive and have less channels.

Chunk

davetheflyer · September 18th, 2002, 17:17

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If you b*tch at them, them give you free stuff.

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You going native, Chunk? That kind of sounds like a Tonto or Tarzan quote.

I used to have Dish Network and enjoyed it. It was a lot cheaper than cable. I'll probably get it again when I move.

chunk75 · September 19th, 2002, 01:07

Chunk no likum when man-boy correctum Chunk.

Chunk

PS---Rectum? Barely knew 'em! <---All time best punchline!

mfloyd · September 19th, 2002, 08:46

Doug, the type of PVR you get depends upon your service (IE - regular TIVO for analog cable, Direct TIVO works with Direct TV, DISH has their own PVR). So just make sure whoever provides your HDTV service has a compatible PVR to go along with it.

Mark

FLflyer · September 19th, 2002, 15:09

I've always heard it as:
Rectum? Damn near killed 'em!

Acadia · September 19th, 2002, 19:31

Wow! Fancy TV stuff.
I have been working off a single channel for 14 years. I was watching my friends cable the other day with 15 million channels. 2 or 3 had some sort of interesting stuff on. With all the ads the service should be free. Better yet I think I would need to be payed to watch!

d_gelling · September 23rd, 2002, 17:01

Well, I made it down here and finally have the computer set up.....DIAL UP SUCKS!!!!! (sorry about that). Anyway, for those of you who might think that aviation is going the way of the Dodo, try making a two day, 1300 mile drive! Our country will always fly, and there will always be a need for pilots. With gas and tolls, hotel, and food, the trip down here cost me around $130. I can get a one way ticket on Southwest from Islip (ISP) to West Palm for about $60-65....are you kidding me? Next time I'll just pack up all my stuff and pay for some extra luggage. Not to mention, driving sucks when you have to do it for that long. Try making a trip with a couple of kids in the back and tell me flying wouldn't be better

Anyway, Canterbury Place is actually pretty darn nice, and very cheap. It's very close to the school as well, but no pool. Oh well, I guess I'l have to use the schools or that county center.

Well, looking forward to starting on the 30th. Now I have to go try and buy a bed.....The floor is a bit lumpy

Baronman · September 23rd, 2002, 21:01

Yep it's a long drive...Did you see the signs for that restaurant I metioned?!? The drive is a pain, when I drove up the last time I iron manned it, only stopped in rest stops, solo....

Acadia · September 23rd, 2002, 21:20

I second Baronmans approach. When ever I stop I just wonder why Im not driving. Hey look on the bright side its only up and down the east coast. When I was young and stupid (er) I would do solo non-stop runs from Maine to Yosemite in about 72 hours. I should have been put in jail for that.

Maine to Vero in 24hrs didn't seem too bad.

Virusss · September 24th, 2002, 11:53

Three more years for me before i move to vero beach

BrettInLJ · September 24th, 2002, 12:29

Did you have to sign a lease at Canterbury Place or do they have month-to-month rentals? I've always wondered about this since if I do go to an academy, I probably wouldn't be there for a whole year unless I started instructing there.

Visceral · September 24th, 2002, 19:50

Only two options: 12 month lease or a shorter lease (I think its 7 months). You pay a little more than the year lease, but you can go monthly after your lease is up.

d_gelling · September 25th, 2002, 07:39

Close....at Canterbury there is a nine month lease which costs the same as the yearly lease. They have it nine months since it roughly corresponds to FSI's PCIME schedule. After the nine months you can go month to month without a new lease for an extra $10 per month. I think the Pines offers seven month leases, but they are a little more expensive than the yearly.

September 17th, 2002, 21:31	#1
d_gelling Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 137	The Big Trip Well, it's finally time. I'm leaving early Thursday morning for the 2 day drive down to Vero. I'll be moving into the one and only Canterbury Place!!! Not sure when I'll get the computer set back up again though. Wish me luck.... Anybody know of any deals on Sattelite TV??? (Free systems, setups, or monthly service...)

September 17th, 2002, 22:16	#2
pavelump Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 790	Re: The Big Trip Good luck, I'll be doing the same at the end of October for the Nov. 4th start. I almost want to take three days to enjoy myself on the way down, but unfortunately New Orleans isn't really on the way. Anybody need a ride back to Chicago (or somewhere along the way) for Christmas? Dave

September 18th, 2002, 09:02	#3
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: The Big Trip Forget all the local dudes, call DirecTV and ask them for a deal. If you b*tch at them, them give you free stuff. I got 6 months of HBO for $3/month because they sent a different receiver than I specified. I know there are a few satellites set up at Canterbury. Drop me a PM or a call when you get here, I'll buy you a diet coke. Chunk

September 18th, 2002, 10:31	#4
Baronman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NEWARK Posts: 1,129	Re: The Big Trip Like I told DGELLING, beware of sherri and satelite dishes...She's not cool with them....I installed my dish behind a tree, then the groundcrew ran over the cable where it came out of the ground two days before I left the place....So I don't have TV when I get back! DAMN!! Like Chunk said, get Direct TV and they'll give you EVERYTHING, but then the day you go to basic service you're like a coke junkie looking for your next high...They're no dumbies..

September 18th, 2002, 11:55	#5
mfloyd Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 50	Re: The Big Trip Check prices on DISH TV. Cheaper and no equipment to buy. Free install and cheap PVR upgrade. Mark

September 18th, 2002, 12:31	#6
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,928 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The Big Trip Is there a package with HDTV and the TIVO DVR technology?

September 18th, 2002, 15:24	#7
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: The Big Trip Tivo is available w/DirecTV...I found Dish to be more expensive and have less channels. Chunk

September 18th, 2002, 17:17	#8
davetheflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: KATL, Georgia, Tennessee Posts: 1,016	Re: The Big Trip </font><blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /> If you b*tch at them, them give you free stuff. [/ QUOTE ] You going native, Chunk? That kind of sounds like a Tonto or Tarzan quote. I used to have Dish Network and enjoyed it. It was a lot cheaper than cable. I'll probably get it again when I move.

September 19th, 2002, 01:07	#9
chunk75 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: FL Posts: 922	Re: The Big Trip Chunk no likum when man-boy correctum Chunk. Chunk PS---Rectum? Barely knew 'em! <---All time best punchline!

September 19th, 2002, 08:46	#10
mfloyd Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 50	Re: The Big Trip Doug, the type of PVR you get depends upon your service (IE - regular TIVO for analog cable, Direct TIVO works with Direct TV, DISH has their own PVR). So just make sure whoever provides your HDTV service has a compatible PVR to go along with it. Mark

September 19th, 2002, 15:09	#11
FLflyer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: IAH Posts: 230	Re: The Big Trip I've always heard it as: Rectum? Damn near killed 'em!

September 19th, 2002, 19:31	#12
Acadia Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: BHB - Maine Posts: 3,135	Re: The Big Trip Wow! Fancy TV stuff. I have been working off a single channel for 14 years. I was watching my friends cable the other day with 15 million channels. 2 or 3 had some sort of interesting stuff on. With all the ads the service should be free. Better yet I think I would need to be payed to watch!

September 23rd, 2002, 17:01	#13
d_gelling Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 137	Re: The Big Trip Well, I made it down here and finally have the computer set up.....DIAL UP SUCKS!!!!! (sorry about that). Anyway, for those of you who might think that aviation is going the way of the Dodo, try making a two day, 1300 mile drive! Our country will always fly, and there will always be a need for pilots. With gas and tolls, hotel, and food, the trip down here cost me around $130. I can get a one way ticket on Southwest from Islip (ISP) to West Palm for about $60-65....are you kidding me? Next time I'll just pack up all my stuff and pay for some extra luggage. Not to mention, driving sucks when you have to do it for that long. Try making a trip with a couple of kids in the back and tell me flying wouldn't be better Anyway, Canterbury Place is actually pretty darn nice, and very cheap. It's very close to the school as well, but no pool. Oh well, I guess I'l have to use the schools or that county center. Well, looking forward to starting on the 30th. Now I have to go try and buy a bed.....The floor is a bit lumpy

September 23rd, 2002, 21:01	#14
Baronman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NEWARK Posts: 1,129	Re: The Big Trip Yep it's a long drive...Did you see the signs for that restaurant I metioned?!? The drive is a pain, when I drove up the last time I iron manned it, only stopped in rest stops, solo....

September 23rd, 2002, 21:20	#15
Acadia Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: BHB - Maine Posts: 3,135	Re: The Big Trip I second Baronmans approach. When ever I stop I just wonder why Im not driving. Hey look on the bright side its only up and down the east coast. When I was young and stupid (er) I would do solo non-stop runs from Maine to Yosemite in about 72 hours. I should have been put in jail for that. Maine to Vero in 24hrs didn't seem too bad.

September 24th, 2002, 11:53	#16
Virusss Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 165	Re: The Big Trip Three more years for me before i move to vero beach

September 24th, 2002, 12:29	#17
BrettInLJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Home:SFO Work:MSP Posts: 1,035	Re: The Big Trip Did you have to sign a lease at Canterbury Place or do they have month-to-month rentals? I've always wondered about this since if I do go to an academy, I probably wouldn't be there for a whole year unless I started instructing there.

September 24th, 2002, 19:50	#18
Visceral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 293	Re: The Big Trip Only two options: 12 month lease or a shorter lease (I think its 7 months). You pay a little more than the year lease, but you can go monthly after your lease is up.

September 25th, 2002, 07:39	#19
d_gelling Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 137	Re: The Big Trip Close....at Canterbury there is a nine month lease which costs the same as the yearly lease. They have it nine months since it roughly corresponds to FSI's PCIME schedule. After the nine months you can go month to month without a new lease for an extra $10 per month. I think the Pines offers seven month leases, but they are a little more expensive than the yearly.

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