Planning for SZ07 in Michigan I promised I would check into pricing for WI and possibly IL folks to take the ferries across the lake. For anyone interested in doing this, here would be the pricing (all are round trip):
Lake Express:
sailing from Milwaukee to Muskegon:
$225
SS Badger:
sailing from Manitowoc to Ludington
$197
Muskegon is practically right on top of Grand Rapids, where Ludington will be a bit of a drive. The SS Badger doesn't start sailing until mid May, which could be problematic depending on what dates are decided. Anyway I'm just throwing it out there for consideration; we'll revisit this again next spring.
Originally posted by hetfeild:
Planning for SZ07 in Michigan I promised I would check into pricing for WI and possibly IL folks to take the ferries across the lake. For anyone interested in doing this, here would be the pricing (all are round trip):
Lake Express:
sailing from Milwaukee to Muskegon:
$225
SS Badger:
sailing from Manitowoc to Ludington
$197
Muskegon is practically right on top of Grand Rapids, where Ludington will be a bit of a drive. The SS Badger doesn't start sailing until mid May, which could be problematic depending on what dates are decided. Anyway I'm just throwing it out there for consideration; we'll revisit this again next spring.
Keep this updated. 
From Chicago to Grand Rapids......179 miles a little over 2 hours.
That's what I figured; it will probably be quicker for the Chicago group to just drive, depending on construction and traffic, of course. *cough*parkinglot*cough*
Just for the sake of conveniance and time\hassle savings.....i'm up for the ferry out of Milwaukee.....gas savings and no traffic to worry about, not to mention a 2hr travel time for us WI guys VS who-knows how long to go around da lake. We could leave at 6PM on SUN from MI and be home at 8-9.
No flying rubber on boats Hetfeild....
Ill take the drive, i can make it in one tank.
i am in on the ferry where ever you guys want to catch it from. i will drive up. i am so doing this. i can drive everyday to MI i cant sail my car everyday to MI.
Originally posted by m!key:
i am in on the ferry where ever you guys want to catch it from. i will drive up. i am so doing this. i can drive everyday to MI i cant sail my car everyday to MI.
Horray, so that's 2 of us.
i could care less about how much it costs. it might be a once in a lifetime trip.
Originally posted by Jager-bud120:
Originally posted by m!key:
i am in on the ferry where ever you guys want to catch it from. i will drive up. i am so doing this. i can drive everyday to MI i cant sail my car everyday to MI.
Horray, so that's 2 of us.
3 Ah ah ah!
I think it would be awesome if we were "the group that crossed a fricken body of water to make it to SZ."
HAHAHA i've taken the badger its Toight like a tigaar
how packed are the cars on the ferry? will dings be an issue?
the one i took was only like half full, i heard the Milwakee to muskegon one is alot fuller
4.. if i dont get a speeding ticket 2 weeks away from SZ
I see so much video potential here for the ferry pulling up and SVTs pulling out.
I can probably get a deal for you guys if you take the Badger. I used to work on it. It dumps you off 1.5 hrs north of GR though but it's a nice scenic drive. Just tell them you have to drive your car on. They don't pack them too deep at that time of year. It's the slow season at that time since school isn't out and it's still cold on the lake. And yes there is enough room to drift a Miata a bit going around the divider wall around the bow.
Hell I'll take an extra day off to meet you guys. I'll show you places for some nice car shots.
see what you can do. thanks mang!
Make sure you post this in the MN section too. It would be an even better thing for them.
Originally posted by xchang:
I see so much video potential here for the ferry pulling up and SVTs pulling out.
and a bad a$$ pre98 don't forget! I WILL BE THERE! Those pics would be once in a life time shots for sure.
My understanding is the Badger is a bit longer ride across as well. My parent's took it across a year or two back. A price break would be the deciding fctor for me. The Badger is an hour and a half drive from milwaukee, then an hour and a half to GR....i kinda like the idea of less driving, but for enough savings it could be worth it....
Originally posted by hetfeild:
Originally posted by Jager-bud120:
Originally posted by m!key:
i am in on the ferry where ever you guys want to catch it from. i will drive up. i am so doing this. i can drive everyday to MI i cant sail my car everyday to MI.
Horray, so that's 2 of us.
3 Ah ah ah!
LMAO!! I am up for a ferry ride. The Badger would be closer to me, but I could just as easily drive to Milwaukee also. That would be awesome if we could pull a Contouravan off a carferry
Originally posted by m!key:
i could care less about how much it costs. it might be a once in a lifetime trip.
If you could care less... why don't you?
Depending on where you are the LMC might be slower than the one from Mil. to Musk. but it's more fun and cheaper. It can fit A LOT more cars and it's the last coal burning ship on the great lakes.
Originally posted by SVT Barge in 07:
why don't you?
i have already bought my ticket. if the ferry somehow gets cancelled could you swim me across on your back?
Sure...
Maybe I'll drive around just to ride the ferry back... then I can be part of the boat party...
i will probably be an hour closer to WI soon so we should have more meets.
i would consider coming just to stock up on cheese!
Mmmmmmmmmm... Tomah 5 year Sharp Cheddar.
wow that would be awesome taking a ferry accross!! Im jealous!!
Originally posted by m!key:
i will probably be an hour closer to WI soon so we should have more meets.
What!?!?!?
Originally posted by xchang:
Mmmmmmmmmm... Tomah 5 year Sharp Cheddar.
I'm in Tomah all the time, I could pick some up next time I'm there. BTW, 7 year cheddar pwnz.
Originally posted by m!key:
i will probably be an hour closer to WI soon so we should have more meets.
!? Do tell.
SZ in Michigan, hellz ya thats what I'm talking about. I can make it to Michigan on probably less then half tank of gas.
Originally posted by hetfeild:
!? Do tell.
stay tuned.
So i lost count already...
Is that five faries riding the farries or six?
You've always wanted to ride a ferry. Don't lie.
Originally posted by Stinky Brown Paki!:
wow that would be awesome taking a ferry accross!! Im jealous!!
instead you get to be searched at the CA border, then put up with smelling the farmers flinging shiza onto their crops, while you creep on at barely 60 mph. Lucky you (us)! 
Originally posted by hetfeild:
Originally posted by xchang:
Mmmmmmmmmm... Tomah 5 year Sharp Cheddar.
I'm in Tomah all the time, I could pick some up next time I'm there. BTW, 7 year cheddar pwnz.
Might have to try that. Tried 10 year and I about lost it. Too sharp. 
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by hetfeild:
Originally posted by xchang:
Mmmmmmmmmm... Tomah 5 year Sharp Cheddar.
I'm in Tomah all the time, I could pick some up next time I'm there. BTW, 7 year cheddar pwnz.
Might have to try that. Tried 10 year and I about lost it. Too sharp.
I had 13yr old extra sharp a couple times. It removes all moisture from your mouth
Originally posted by donut bumper:
smelling the farmers flinging shiza onto their crops
You haven't had the pleasure of smelling Lake Michigan when the algae blooms start to die. Farm fields smell good compared to that.
I'm going to take Hetfield's word on cheese and beer. I heard about the beer belly contest.
Originally posted by tod "choco vag" ras:
I'm going to take Hetfield's word on cheese and beer. I heard about the beer belly contest.
He seems to be a connoisseur of sorts, no?
Originally posted by tod "choco vag" ras:
I'm going to take Hetfield's word on cheese and beer. I heard about the beer belly contest.
omg you missed out.
It blew my frickin mind, meng
I was just at the doctor this morning and got weighed... it was damn depressing.
Originally posted by hetfeild:
I was just at the doctor this morning and got weighed... it was damn depressing.
at my physical last week, my doctor told me i was borderline obese!
c'mon...185lbs...5'7"
Wo0+!!1!
Originally posted by Tea-Bagg:
Originally posted by hetfeild:
I was just at the doctor this morning and got weighed... it was damn depressing.
at my physical last week, my doctor told me i was borderline obese!
c'mon...185lbs...5'7"
Wo0+!!1!
You don't weight 260. 
Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by Tea-Bagg:
Originally posted by hetfeild:
I was just at the doctor this morning and got weighed... it was damn depressing.
at my physical last week, my doctor told me i was borderline obese!
c'mon...185lbs...5'7"
Wo0+!!1!
You don't weight 260.
nor does he weigh 310 
Originally posted by ftribC2:
nor does he weigh 310
Who you calling 310??
Working on it this year!
honestly though, you don't look it, so don't think I'm making fun.
I think you look good. You don't look like you're on your way to heart disease or anything like that.
if i can get off work, i'd be game for coming along!
Originally posted by ftribC2:
honestly though, you don't look it, so don't think I'm making fun.
I think you look good. You don't look like you're on your way to heart disease or anything like that.
That is good to know. I know you were just joking around. It is all in good fun.
I Hate Fat People!
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
Stebe, aka KoolAid man.
Originally posted by fartblueC2:
Stebe, aka KoolAid man.
LMAO!!!
Originally posted by fartblueC2:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
Stebe, aka KoolAid man.
OH YEAH!
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
After all the time we spent together in Jewel trying to buy beer, you forgot me already! 
Originally posted by EvoTwinsRGh3y -Rolla:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
After all the time we spent together in Jewel trying to buy beer, you forgot me already!
it's not that hard to forget U
Originally posted by EVO IV+IV = 12:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Pole120:
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by Troll-Olla:
I Hate Fat People!
Watch it bro.
You don't know who you're talking to
No, Actually I don't . I just took slight offence to a slightly sarchastic internet post . So who am I talking to?
After all the time we spent together in Jewel trying to buy beer, you forgot me already!
I dont know about the beer part, but I know who you are now... It's so hard to keep track of everyone changing their names every 12 hours .
Originally posted by EVOLUTION VIII:
Originally posted by fartblueC2:
Stebe, aka KoolAid man.
OH YEAH!
Oh No. Naughty Naughty Kool-Aid.
Originally posted by ymicz:
Originally posted by EVOLUTION VIII:
Originally posted by fartblueC2:
Stebe, aka KoolAid man.
OH YEAH!
Oh No. Naughty Naughty Kool-Aid.
Dane Cook!