Alright, so now that I've got a place to crash that won't cost an arm and a leg, I want to try and figure out how to get down to G-ville on the cheap. I think it might be best, economically speaking, to rent a big fifteen-passenger van and stuff it to the gills . . . but even that might be a bit too expensive.
Basically, I just want to brainstorm with any fellow Midwesterners here.

Im in St. Louis and if I cant fill up my car I would be interested. otherwise, convoy?

what day did you plan on leaving?

Last year we left thursday afternoon, drove through the night and got there friday at like 10. Then we left monday morning and where back by night.

what did that cost?
i'm weighing my options between flying friday morning and attending class thursday night or that

Central IL crew is working on borrowing a 15 passenger van- if you can get down here, you're invited to join the road trip craziness...

how much are you guys thinking the gas is gonna cost to head to G Ville and back?

I did a little research on my own adn found thats its gonna cost me about $350 to drive my '99 Dodge Stratus down and back. not quite as bad as i was expecting, and luckily thats how much money i have to my name.
I just thought this might help any one else who is wondering about gas costs.
my car get 20 city/28 highway and hold 16 gallons.
If i drive just right, i should only have to fill up 4 time each way!

This might not be a bad idea, depending on what the van's mileage is . . . we can totally get down there at the drop of a hat (well I think an hour and a half was our best time but still)

We've been talking about getting a fifteen passenger van, but can't seem to find one that'll rent to anyone under twenty-five. If we could get in on your van-action, we'd totally toss in for the rental and the gas money.

if i cant get anyone to drive down in my car with me, i might have to jump on this and gladly throw in money.

Hey Danny, i was just looking at the sex bunker myspace, and it says you guys are from blue island. Do you live out there?

Yeah, I was at 127th and Western for a while, now I'm currently in the guest room at my parents' house, looking to move into the city proper.

That aside - Kristin, where were you gonna get this van from, anyway?

I don't imagine i could talk anyone into waiting until that night, to leave when i get out of class.

We are working on borrowing our friends' touring van BUT just found out that it needs new shocks/brakes/tires from their last tour. We're gonna all pitch in to get it fixed tho. Puts a damper on the plans of adding people for sure though, haha.

If it comes to it, I bet my dad or one of my bosses would rent one in their name and have me be in charge of it- can we get away with that?

We still need a place to camp when we get there

Should check out the Thunder Siege thread on the While In Gainesville forum. A bunch of people are camping on a lawn.