August 2011

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Why a road trip instead of flying?

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Why a road trip instead of flying?

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Why a road trip instead of flying?

• Flight schedules are getting worse (ZERO non-stops)– Your eyes will be red anyways!

• You can bring more than tiny bottles of liquids. • Can’t be stuck on the tarmac for hours on end• Because happiness is experiences – not stuff!

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Why go with the group, and not on my own?

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Why go with the group, and not on my own?

• Lower overall costs when you split gas more ways.• Safety in numbers• Less driving responsibilities for you individually.• A chance to meet and share a unique fun and

exciting bonding experience with fellow Toastmasters!

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How much time is it going to take??

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How much time is it going to take??

• Driving time from San Antonio/Austin to Las Vegas is roughly 19 hours each way with good weather and traffic conditions.– Stops will add additional time– Amount varies heavily based on “road trip philosophy”

• Flying out of ABIA to LAS is about 7 hours– Includes est. drive times to/from airport and 1-stop flights

• Actual results vary widely depending on your “road trip philosophy”

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Road-Trip Philosophy?!

• “Buns of Steel”– Primary values: Controlling Time and Cost– Lesser values: Comfort, sleep, side attractions

• “Let’s not go Carazy”– Primary Values: Moderation

• “It’s all about the journey”– Primary Value: Comfort, Sleep, Side Attractions– Lesser values: Time, Absolute cost

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What is the vehicle situation?

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So what is the vehicle situation?

• Varies widely depending on number of people interested

• Options include:– Caravan cars– Borrow / Rent a 12-15 passenger van– Charter a 55 passenger bus (with on-board bathroom!)

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How much is this gonna cost?

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How much is this gonna cost?

• Undetermined at this time• Cost changes dramatically based on:– How many people– If vehicles have to be rented– Per-passenger efficiency of vehicles– If drivers must be paid

• Survey will determine what options are investigated and estimates provided

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Examples

• 2008 Chevy Suburban – 20 MPG Hwy rate, (18 MPG presumed with load)– Holds 8 people– 3600 miles round trip @ $3.00 per gallon– Net cost of $57.35 per passenger.– Add two very large cups of coffee - $1.99 each

$61.35 per passenger

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Examples

• Bus Rental– High-end quote of $10,000

– Holds 56 people

– but if only 34 come through

$300 per passenger.

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