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Planning my mid-life

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:43 am
by murankar
I thought my mid-life was in March but I now realize it was depression. So given the state my life is in I think I am going to plan a poor man's trip to munci next year.

Pack the van and camp out for a few days. I just hope I can renew my ama before price hikes.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:47 am
by west0618
I had a quarter-life crisis when I was about 26. I don't remember a mid-life crisis at all. Memory block? I don't think so. Now that I am in retirement...it is all good. I think. I just got my AMA the other day and they gave me next year as a bonus as it is so late in the year. A dollar saved and all that.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:11 pm
by Derek
Matthias...I didn't make it to IRCHA this year but I will surely be there next year. We'll meet ya there!

Dad...that's cool that you got your AMA for this year and next year. The insurance, alone, is worth the price.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:27 pm
by murankar
I will try and save now for it. Not sure how much it will cost. If I could do it for under 1000 I think it should be do able . Be better if I can do it for u see 500. If I camp at the field I think it would work.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 6:07 pm
by ken jackson
Matthias; I can't see $1,000 unless you don't bring your own groceries. You should be able to do it for under $500 assuming gas doesn't go up too much.

Derek; I will plan to go next year so keep in touch so we can all meet down there. Derek when you went last did you camp at the IRCHA or off site?

Ken

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:49 pm
by murankar
My goal is to finally get a generator. With everything going on right now I think I might be able to front the money for one. It will have multiple purposes not just hobby.

I got a nice hammock today and a dry bag. I need a couple more dry bags and a really good tarp ( not the hardware store special either). Then I'll be set for camping.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:43 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Cool:) I am looking at trying to make one a a project:) I have a good hammock and my gortex bivi from the Marines, sad but true:)

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:51 pm
by Derek
ken jackson wrote:Matthias; I can't see $1,000 unless you don't bring your own groceries. You should be able to do it for under $500 assuming gas doesn't go up too much.

Derek; I will plan to go next year so keep in touch so we can all meet down there. Derek when you went last did you camp at the IRCHA or off site?

Ken
I don't know if the AMA has a "camping" charge/fee but, coming from Ohio, I'd imagine you could do it for under $500, also...gas prices depending, lol. But....a lil extra cash (as a cushion) wouldn't hurt.

Ken...the last few years that Jordan and I went to IRCHA, we stayed at a hotel in Anderson. It was about 20 minutes away from the AMA. Last year when we went, we only went for one day because my daughter was getting a bit sun burnt.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:59 pm
by Graham Lawrie
10 Hours from New York...........Hmmmm, Mrs always wanted to go to New York..........would i get away with a coincidence holiday????

2016????:)

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:26 pm
by Derek
Matthias, Ken, and I will save you a spot on the flight line. Maybe even talk to Kyle (he's about an hour north of me) about coming, too.

Actually....Graham....if you could fly into Indianapolis, Indiana...you'd be a short drive to the AMA. I'd meet you at the airport, myself.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:32 pm
by Graham Lawrie
My Mrs would kill me if i arranged the holiday of a lifetime round a helicopter meet:) LOL

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:35 pm
by pvolcko
I'm up for planning a trip to IRCHA next year. Meet some of the crew. I actually did a Google map route to see how long of a drive it is. Only 9 hours or so. Totally doable.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:39 pm
by murankar
Someone said it was 4 hours for me. I estimated high just because I don't want to be stuck. If I can get things sorted I should have a generator which will help out. Plus I hope to have a good amount of camping stuff to get through minimally.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 11:42 pm
by murankar
If we can get a list of people who are about 75% confident they want to go we should start planning now. Would we be at the main site or one of the other sites?.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:18 am
by Derek
Well as you all know, I did not make it to IRCHA this year. I am telling you now that we will be there next year. Paul...it it would be awesome to meet you and Matthias there. Ken has already spoken that he'll plan on it. I'll contact Kyle to check his availability.

Matthias...as for which site...it would probably be one of the off site, but on AMA grounds, camping location. I don't know what the camping cost, if any, would be. I'll contact the AMA and get details.

Hmmm, I wonder how my daughter would handle tent camping lol.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:32 am
by murankar
I'll be in my van more than likely. I will have a few things to make it a little comfortable.

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:33 am
by Derek
murankar wrote:I'll be in my van more than likely. I will have a few things to make it a little comfortable.
Ill see you there..

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:40 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Frowns green with envy:(

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:31 pm
by Stambo
Graham Lawrie wrote:Frowns green with envy:(
Me tooo. :)

Re: Planning my mid-life

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:36 am
by murankar
I am going to work my butt off to go. It's going to take lots of planning on my part. I will be disappointed if I don't make it. Then I'll be green with envy.