Would you join a bus trip to a quilt guild show?
#41
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: California, USA
Posts: 1,318
Going on a bus trip is nice and you do meet new people. You also, as you said, don't have to worry about parking which can be a real problem if you have any walking or other disabilities that hamper being on your feet a long time. Before I got my new knees, it took me a long time to walk around a large show, as I kept having to sit down for a while. Because of this, I didn't see a lot of the show or all of the vendors because I had to get back to the bus on time. Of course, that was unfortunate, but now I can go on a bus and relax and not worry about traffic.
#43
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,509
Having to get to the bus before 8:00 a.m. and living 40 minutes away would be the deal breaker for me. I don't sleep well and it's not unusual for me to still be awake at 1:00-3:00 a.m... especially if I need to get somewhere in the morning. I'd be too tired to enjoy the show.
I sympathize with you, Jenn. Its very difficult.
#44
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Washington State
Posts: 182
Is there a quilting friend who would be willing to carpool. You could have more autonomy and stop when you want for gas, snacks, bathroom breaks. I did several bus tours, including international travel and to quilt shows and I am over that kind of trip. But the other comments are correct, you could make some new friends, dramamine still is effective for motion sickness, and you have time to do handwork.
#45
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,664
The only issue I have with bus trips it the time restraints. If I had to go alone and not with friends I would definitely do the bus. By the time you do the show then walk to where you parked your car then drive home it is exhausting. Go for it,
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