SegwayfesT October 13 to 15 2006

[wwhopper]

Get your shades on, and your sun tan lotion out.

We are gliding to Sunny Southern California October 13 - 15 2006

Be there or be square!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[cmonkey]

I'm filling out my vacation request now!

I love my magic carpet!
Yahoo Group - SEGOC

[bystander]

Is this of any use for someone planing a trip?

www.visitlongbeach.com

[wwhopper]

Great that is a good site for seeing what is available

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Stan671]

Count me in!

Stan Dobrowski

[fredkap]

Yes Bystander it is a great site.

The hotel and dates will be posted as soon as we sign our contract. The hotel is very well priced and with a phenomenal view! Thanks to Barry Fulton of Segway Long Beach for assisting in the hotel search. Jim Headley of Segway Orange County is promising to send 100 of his best customers (and he has hunderds) to the Fest.

We hope to have attendees from all over the world as well. It is only a non-stop flight from MANY cities to get here. The hotel is 25 minutes from LAX and even closer to Long Beach Airport serviced by Jet Blue. There will be plenty of rentals and we will work out the logistics as to how to ship lithiums. Great glides including possibly a significant off road glide for XT's and expert I machine gliders.

We will be putting together a 2006 Long Beach Fest committee. Please e-mail me if you are interested in assisting. The goal is to have the best Fest ever. Jonathan "Macgeek" may even move here to assist in making this Fest F_A_B_U_L_O_U_S !!!! CMonkey, Bystander, Mr Protocol, as well as all of the California Segway businesses will hopefuly work shoulder to shoulder to make this the best Fest ever!

Fred

[cmonkey]

Count me in, I'm sending away for the long beach visitors guide!

I love my magic carpet!
Yahoo Group - SEGOC

[zzcarolyn]

Yea!! Craig and I are so excited that the dates and location are set. We are availble to help. I'm good at following directions...just tell me what to do.

Carolyn

[fredkap]

Thanks Carolyn! I know that I can count on both Craig and you.

Fred

[bystander]

Here's a short fact sheet about Long Beach from the Long Beach visitor's website:

http://www.visitlongbeach.com/images/pressRels/files/Fact_Sheet.doc

A planning page (links to maps and other info):

http://www.visitlongbeach.com/ProPlanners/index.cfm?action=Meeting

[bystander]

[Image removed by request]

Too early for something like this yet?


Logo version 2.1:

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http://www.segwaychat.com/photos/bystander/sf2k62.jpg

Edited to remove flyguy and Segway™ font

[fredkap]

OUTSTANDING!

[bystander]

Go here:

Google satellite map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=long+beach,+ca&t=k&ll=33.760224,-118.194649&spn=0.001153,0.002342&t=k)

Then zoom out.

[bystander]

I scanned this over, it seems safe. If anybody objects to this link, I'll remove it.

Link to Long Beach listing on Pub Club (http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/longbeach.htm)

[florin]

I really want to come, but I first have to see how expensive it's going to get before I make any comitment.

Will, please let me know when you know the details of the hotel and segway rental.

I checked the flight company, they have a direct flight (which I should be able to pay with my frequent flyer points) to Los Angeles.

The long beach website says "only a quick 25 minutes from Long Beach." Do they mean by car or with another plane?



Kind regards,

Florin
The Gliding Dutchman

http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6abf24c822.jpg (http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac1e75530.jpg (http://yellowarrow.net/gallery.php?tagname=florin) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac0910600.jpg (http://glidingdutchman.spreadshirt.net)

[bystander]

Another link for the 2006 SegFest FAQ:

LAX to Long Beach (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newaddr=LAX&taddr=&csz=Los+Angeles%2C+CA&country=us&tcsz=Long+Beach%2C+CA&tcountry=us&name=Los+Angeles+International+Airport)

It's 21 miles distance, so that 25 minutes is by car (traffic permitting). There is a light rail system called the "green line" and the "blue line" (http://www.mta.net/images/rail_map.pdf). Which runs from LAX to Long Beach. I've not used it, so I hesitate to recommend it.

It's my understanding that some of the details need to be finalized before the name and location of the hotel are officially released, it may take a few more days.

As for HT rentals, I believe the closest Segway dealer is Segway of Long Beach (http://www.segwaylb.com/). Other dealers in the area are Segway of Orange (http://www.segwayorangecounty.com/001/usa/), Segway of Newport Beach (http://www.segwayorangecounty.com/001/usa/pressreleaseitem3234.html?id=90) (the Newport Beach location is a subsidiary of the O.C. operation), and Segway of Los Angeles (http://www.segway.la/) (in Santa Monica) Segway of L.A. also has a store in Burbank, but it's not close.

There's also a listing for transportation links at the Long Beach visitors page (http://www.visitlongbeach.com/listings/index.cfm?action=cover&catID=22).

[wwhopper]

Hotel is quoting $124 to $134 double with 15% tax that takes it up to $143 / $155 a night, put a third person in the room bump that up by 10 bucks.

Once we have the contract signed and ready to go, we will announce as much info as we have.

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[fredkap]

Florin,

25 minutes from LAX by car is realistic but not on a Friday afternoon. It might be 40 minutes if there is bad traffic. I recommend airport shuttles either Super Shuttle or Prime Time Airport Shuttle. Super Shuttle charges $29 per person each way ($18 from Long Beach Airport). They both use vans that can carry 7 passengers and are very efficient. Super Shuttles reservation info is(but I would wait to book with them): https://www.supershuttle.com/WebRez/Welcome.aspx

Fred

[macgeek]

East coast VS West Coast
Any interest in a East coast / West coast Pimp my segway competition?
Monster garage is just down the road in long beach, we should see if
Jesse James will judge!

Jonathan

"Think outside the car"
http://bandster.us/pms.jpg

[zzcarolyn]

Bystander, I love the sunny Long Beach logo!

Carolyn

[fredkap]

For those not bringing their Seg and not wanting to rent a Seg (Why????) Long Beach is home of the SegShaw http://www.segwaylb.com/segshaw/

Fred

[Sal]

I'm coming and want to rent a pair, is there a waiting list, how can I put my name on the list so that I have a couple reserved. Pref. i180 with the long range batts.

Thanks,
Sal

___________
Do you, LEGO?

Segchatter and Glider since 2003

[fredkap]

Sal, consider it done.

Fred

[DandiLiON]

Sounds like fun....
Any chance there will be parking available for a large motorhome.

Nothing beats gliding in the Great Pacific Northwest!

[wwhopper]

YOU MEAN SAL is coming to fesT finally - Then for sure I am coming - and if he is renting 2 machines.... I wonder who the lucky one he will be bringing with him!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[macgeek]

fred what about a li/on rental?

Jonathan


"Think outside the car"
http://bandster.us/pms.jpg

[fredkap]

Jonathan,

I don't have an answer to that question yet.

Also, please note that the date has not been finalized yet. We hope to have all issues resolved by the middle of next week.

Fred

[wwhopper]

Dates are now just about set, until the contract is signed. So hold on, we want to work and fit a couple of things in.

Fun in Sunny California!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[wwhopper]

Keep tuned in here and SEGAmerica.org for full details

So where will fesT be in 2007, now that will be the big question?

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Sal]

Fred! Thanks a bunch!!! I can't wait!!!

-Sal

___________
Do you, LEGO?

Segchatter and Glider since 2003

[macgeek]

Go ahead, throw out a steak to the starved dogs, and as we chomp down we find its rubber.

Laugh now, but we dogs have sharp teeth, and have gotten good at opening doors!

:)

Jonathan

[wwhopper]

Doors will open - no need to naw at the door. Just have to work out the date, the hotel gave us the weekend of the Jewish holidays in September, but have one other option, that we have to look at.

Nothing like looking forward to a fesT

And I know Jon, knows about the event coming up in April in Ohio!!! Now that will be some fun!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Desert_Seg]

Well, well, well....looks like I'll be in sunny CA in September with my trusty steed.

I'll bring wine, cigars, and a good spirit....let's get some glides on!

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!

[wwhopper]

Don't buy those airplane tickets quite yet....

Plus we are working on some discounts from a major carrier system wide for the event.

So start packing, and start dreaming of fun with friends and Segways!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Nelda]

OMG-so excited it will be on the West Coast.
We shall be there also, doing the happy dance on the segs.

We are headed down in the next few days from Washington to visit the Long Beach Art Museum to see a special exhibit and used the coupons I found on the VistLongBeach site! Thanks.
If anyone is as old as dirt as I am, Long Beach was famous for THE PIKE, my favorite place to flirt with sailors when I was in high school. Anybody else out there that used to go to the Pike Amusement Park? My sister and I would tell my folks we were going to Bob's Big Boy in Pasadena but really we would zoom 50 miles down to the Pike, goof around, and then race the 50 miles home again.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Nelda

[florin]

So far it looks like I will be coming too. Ofcourse I have to wait until the final details are given. So far it looks like I should be able to fly with my frequent flyer miles, so that will save me some bucks for renting a segway.

How is the segway rental going to be arranged, centrally by Seg America or do we have to arrange this by our self? What are the prices for renting a segway?


Kind regards,

Florin
The Gliding Dutchman

http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6abf24c822.jpg (http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac1e75530.jpg (http://yellowarrow.net/gallery.php?tagname=florin) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac0910600.jpg (http://glidingdutchman.spreadshirt.net)

[bystander]

quote:Originally posted by florin

How is the segway rental going to be arranged, centrally by Seg America or do we have to arrange this by our self? What are the prices for renting a segway?Here are links to the rental pages for two of the local Segway Dealers. (I don't know if Segway of Orange rents, perhaps they could chime in.) These are the regular rental rates. You may wish to contact these Dealers directly to see if they will have SegFest rates.

http://www.segway.la/rental.php

http://www.segwaylb.com/blackkey/seg_rental.htm

[fredkap]

Rental rates for the weekend will be no more than $275 for the weekend and we will try to get an even lower number. With four businesses in the rental business within close proximity, there should not be any shortage of machines. However, like all issues from the number of hotel rooms to the size of the "banquet room" (let alone the final number of meals needed), we hope that the community can commit early rather than all try to make last minute reservations.

Fred

[RC Mike]

quote:Originally posted by DandiLiON

Sounds like fun....
Any chance there will be parking available for a large motorhome.

Nothing beats gliding in the Great Pacific Northwest!

If it's where I think it is, this place will be perfect.

http://www.goldenshorerv.com/

Mike

[wwhopper]

Hey let us know now for requests like that, and we can work them into the plan.

A motor home, I can see the off site party place now... Don't let MacGeek know, he will have his own disco pad on wheels, just like that. I can see it now traveling from Brooklyn across the USA fesT bound.... Nothing but a gliding party on wheels!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[X-man]

If this is any indication (I'm at thr Fairplex at present for the FMCA meeting), I wonder about sunny southern CA.

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue across the valleys and mountains until sunset...with a few storms possibly drifting into the Antelope Valley. At 320 PM...Doppler radar showed increasing shower activity with isolated thunderstorm activity extending from the Santa Clarita valley southeastward across the Front Range of the San Gabriel Mountains. The strongest storm was located along Highway 39 in the San Gabriel Mountains...around 10 miles north of Azusa. Any storms that do develop will be capable of producing brief heavy rain or snow...gusty winds...and small hail. A Snow Advisory remains in effect for the mountains above 4000 feet.


Bob.

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
Bob Moawad

[X-man]

quote:Originally posted by bystander

I scanned this over, it seems safe. If anybody objects to this link, I'll remove it.

Link to Long Beach listing on Pub Club (http://www.pubclub.com/losangeles/longbeach.htm)


I strongly object (to the fact that I'm too old - but I do have memories)!

Bob.

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
Bob Moawad

[X-man]

quote:Originally posted by wwhopper

Maybe August so dont' buy those airplane tickets quite yet....

Plus we are working on some discounts from a major carrier system wide for the event.

So start packing, and start dreaming of fun with friends and Segways!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!


Will,
I really hope it's late Sept. August is way too soon to be headed south again and I've missed every fesT since the first.



Bob.

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
Bob Moawad

[DandiLiON]

Thanks for the info on an RV resort. It would be great if the hotel/convention center would allow us to park in their lot. We have our own generator, so it certainly would be convenient.

We would vote for August.....makes it easier for anyone involved with schools or anyone having kids that are in school. Our household has 3, 1 kid & both parents, in college so September is tough. Just my thoughts....

******************************
@->--- "A rose for you,in Portland grows".
Nothing beats gliding in the Great Pacific Northwest!

[fredkap]

RC Mike has found a motor home park that is a short Seg ride from our hotel.


Fred

[wwhopper]

X man - having a fesT with you, would make it special. Would'nt be great to get the first fesTers together - that would be great. So much has happened over the last few years.

Notice we changed the date to October, so you could attend!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[X-man]

Going to a fesT is a great way to learn and even better way to meet others who enjoy the "Joys of Gliding" and I caould think of fewer things that I'd rather do.
As a full time RV'er, location. location. location does not pertain only to real estate but you have to add timing as a determinate factor. If the event was being held next week, I'd be there with bells on simply because I'm within 30 miles but my plans this summer are to head north along the coast. A time will come to turn ariund and head south and at present I want to be in Albuquerque Oct. 7-15 for the balloon festival. Late Sept. is doable if I altered my plans unless the airlines change their tune on the LIon batteries.
Today and the next few - Pomona. Where next???


Bob.

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
Bob Moawad

[fredkap]

We hope to have all of this finalized by the middle of this week but the weekend of Aug 25th to the 27th which is the weekend before Labor Day weekend is very much under consideration. Bob and everyone, I hope that you can make it.

Fred

The dates will be Oct 13th to 15th!!!

[Florida Ever-Glides]

Janey and I are going to do our best to attend SegFest this year. Long Beach has the potential to be a Great site.

Best of luck in getting it together for a memorable experience for all...



Tom Jacobson
http://www.floridaever-glides.com

[KSagal]

Any way you slice it, Fred is going to organize a great fest. If you are anybody in segdom, you need to be there.

I know of some of his staff that he is putting in place, and this is gonna be the place to be this year. La La land will never be the same....

Knock 'em dead, Fred!


Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

[macgeek]

It looks like Long Beach is a Segway Perfect town, not only friendly but Lots to see, and alot to do.. this fest is going to be a winner!!

Jonathan

[fredkap]

Thanks all!!! I'm glad that Tom is coming from Florida, the whole northeast USA will be there and rumors are that some Aussies and Stewbonz from Thailand will be there. Desert Seg is ready to book, we need Yosgof as well. There will be an award for the person that comes the farthest for the Fest (the award will be worth considerably less than the cost of the airfare).

See you in August!

Fred

[zzcarolyn]

August is perfect for us, since we will be back in school by September. I hope that the hotel arrangements are finalized and signed soon.

Fred, will you contact us about helping with plans for the FesT?

Carolyn

[fredkap]

Carolyn, I just sent you an e-mail. All volunteers, please e-mail me your contact info.

BTW - Some type of recognition will go to all non-USA attendees. How many countries will be represented? Will Lewis from Hong Kong make it? Anyone from Russia?

I'm also told that the So Calif stores will be notifying all of their customers. While no one condones drinking and gliding, there are major laws against drinking and driving. Plus traffic is what it is here, so when we start booking hotel rooms, many will go to locals not wanting to drive home. Please book early so that you are guaranteed a room. You don't want to lose a hotel room to a local like me.

Fred

[Desert_Seg]

Woohoo, I will win the prize for farthest traveled :-).

How do I know? Cause the earth's diameter is 7,926 miles at the equator. Dubai is almost equidistant from LA, regarless of the direction you travel. In fact, I will travel more than 1/2 around the globe IOT get to SegfesT, or approximately 8,325 miles.

Good thing I'm not gliding there!

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!

[bystander]

quote:Originally posted by Desert_Seg

Woohoo, I will win the prize for farthest traveled :-).

How do I know? Cause the earth's diameter is 7,926 miles at the equator. Dubai is almost equidistant from LA, regarless of the direction you travel. In fact, I will travel more than 1/2 around the globe IOT get to SegfesT, or approximately 8,325 miles.

Good thing I'm not gliding there!

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!
Ya better hope Steve Fossett (http://www.salina.k-state.edu/globalflyer/stevebio.htm) doesn't show up! :)

[KSagal]

quote:Originally posted by Desert_Seg

Woohoo, I will win the prize for farthest traveled :-).

How do I know? Cause the earth's diameter is 7,926 miles at the equator. Dubai is almost equidistant from LA, regarless of the direction you travel. In fact, I will travel more than 1/2 around the globe IOT get to SegfesT, or approximately 8,325 miles.

Good thing I'm not gliding there!

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!




I dunno... Several people have accused me of being from another planet...

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

[macgeek]

Isnt one of the people on the space station a seg fan, does his commute back to earth count toward the total, or is it like a couple of hundred miles from the space station to segfest ground zero... hmmmm... gotta think on that one.

Jonathan
(2854.4 miles from brooklyn to long beach, CA)

[Desert_Seg]

Sad part is I have to make that trip in June and then again in Aug.....wonder if I can justify a two month stay in LB.

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!

[poohbear]

Oh No! If the Fest is moved to August, I'm out!
Bummer!

-poohbear
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~khartman/poohseg.gif

[fredkap]

As the title now states Fest will be October 13th to October 15th. All sorts of great things are planned. This will be a great Fest!!! Also the event will be held at the Coast Hotel in Long Beach. http://www.coasthotels.com/home/sites/longbeach/home.cfm?wt.srch=1&DCSext.loc_id=6&WT.mc_id=Google-US&WT.mc_r=30

Please do not start booking your hotel rooms until 2 days after the contract is signed. Our rate is $124 plus tax for a garden view and $144 per night for a Bay view, these rates are better than their best web rate. More news to follow.

Sorry for all of the confusion with the dates. Communication is the key to success and we had to eliminate as many conflicts as possible.

Fred

[poohbear]

Woohoo!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I'm so there!

-poohbear
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~khartman/poohseg.gif

[Sal]

Wundabar!!! I'll be booking everything that needs to be booked ASAP, starting Mar. 25th...

Thanks again Fred, and again, I'll be needing 2 rentals! he he!!!

-Sal

___________
Do you, LEGO?

Segchatter and Glider since 2003

[DandiLiON]

quote:
If it's where I think it is, this place will be perfect.

http://www.goldenshorerv.com/

Mike


Is this still within gliding distance? Any chance someone is going to contact them for group rates or do I need to volunteer?

Will there be a "parade" so we can all get a look at some of the costumes used by others? I'd love to get some ideas for future use in parades, etc.

******************************
@->--- "A rose for you, in Portland grows".
Nothing beats gliding in the Great Pacific Northwest!

[RC Mike]

Very nice about 1/2 mile across the Queensway Bridge...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/somoney26/glidemap2.jpg

Here is the view from the bridge...

http://www.coasthotels.com/home/sites/longbeach/images/LBcoastline250px.jpg

Better Map...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/somoney26/Bridge.jpg

Mike

[wwhopper]

We are working on getting some on site RV parking, though they have no hook ups, so that may be an issue for some that are not self contained.

All that and more, will be forth coming, as we get more details ironed out.

October should be a good time for a glide in Southern California..

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[segwaytrish]

Count us in!!

Trish Caron and Jerry Mahoney
Segway of SB
www.segwayofsb.com

[cmonkey]

anyone want to get together in long beach for a little group glide before the fest?



I love my magic carpet!
Yahoo Group - SEGOC

[macgeek]

The redkey has a cute graphic up about segfest

www.theredkey.net

Jonathan

[QuadSquad]

quote:Originally posted by macgeek

The redkey has a cute graphic up about segfest

www.theredkey.net

Jonathan
Jonathan, that might have been cute two days ago but now ............ it's a day late.... I think you can book the Oct. dates..... SegFests are little more complex than online comicbooks:D

[macgeek]

well.. thats me. a day late and a dollar short

Jon

[QuadSquad]

quote:Originally posted by macgeek

well.. thats me. a day late and a dollar short

Jon


Perhaps, but you're definitely a Boom Box Looong![:o)]

[florin]

Are the dates and hotel final now? When can we expect more info?

http://www.segwayfest.com still shows the old data, so I assume it's not completly final yet. Am I right?



Kind regards,

Florin
The Gliding Dutchman

http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6abf24c822.jpg (http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac1e75530.jpg (http://yellowarrow.net/gallery.php?tagname=florin) http://www.florin-webdesign.nl/segwayinfo/uploads/img43a6ac0910600.jpg (http://glidingdutchman.spreadshirt.net)

[wwhopper]

Once we have signed contracts with the hotel, more info will be forth coming look to www.SEGAmerica.org first.

www.Segwayfest.com is run by another group (a manufacturer that we all know) and their web person is not on staff full time at the moment, so it will take some time to up date that.

We are working on an airfare discount too for those flying in.

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Sal]

Will, I have to hand it to you and all of those involved... you are attacking this event from all possible angles. It can't help but be a success... I do hope you can attend and we can rub elbows there, as well as before then... when and if you stop in Indy before then!

Looking forward to it.

-Sal

___________
Do you, LEGO?

Segchatter and Glider since 2003

[wwhopper]

Sal, thanks for your support. Even though this event will be on the west coast, it will be a great one to attend for every glider.

Right now we are trying to find all the holes and fill them before we make the announcment about everything.

And for local SEGs like Indiana, think about hosting a fesT in the future. No question it is a lot of work, but when you get to share your home town with other gliders, it makes it all worth while. Ask any of the DC SEG members who were on the DC fesT team, they all had a great time with folks from all over the globe.

And it's not "if" it's WHEN on the trip to indy!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[bystander]

Added the full name of the event and the date to the logo.

It's back on the first page (http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13201) of this thread.

Looks a little busy to me, but perhaps different elements can be used in different situations.

I encourage anyone to make comments about this, but keep in mind that the comments of those who have submitted their own version of a logo will bear greater weight - LOL.

Perhaps a new thread on the subject would be wise to avoid cluttering up this one.

[wwhopper]

Thanks Bystander for you help, we can sure use a logo for this event.

Let's talk off line about it.

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[Desert_Seg]

Will, please liaise with British Airways....ask for special SegfesT pricing from Dubai to LA. Thanks in advance :-)

Seriously, the efforts y'all are putting in are commendable and you guys deserve all the praise you are getting. If you smoke cigars, I'll bring some special ones for y'all. If you drink red wine, I'll uncork some special bottles with y'all.

Thanks for your efforts and see you in LA (if I don't call you when I'm in DC in May!)

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!

[fredkap]

Steven,

Thanks for all of the good thoughts. The Organizing Committee is meeting at the hotel on Saturday, our Board should approve the final contract on Monday or Tuesday and it will be a few days after then that the hotel rooms can be booked.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach in October for what will be a great Fest.

-Fred

[KSagal]

quote:Originally posted by Desert_Seg


Seriously, the efforts y'all are putting in are commendable and you guys deserve all the praise you are getting. If you smoke cigars, I'll bring some special ones for y'all. If you drink red wine, I'll uncork some special bottles with y'all.

Thanks for your efforts and see you in LA (if I don't call you when I'm in DC in May!)

Steven

--- EAMUS CATULI! ---

No person is truly useless. They may always serve as a bad example!


I agree, Fred is gonna put on the event of the ages... It will be a blast.

Steven, I am more of a cognac kind of guy, and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to break bread with you...

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

[wwhopper]

My Long Beach Visitors Guide came today, boy looks like we will be having quite a time out there.

So much to do, and only one weekend to do it in!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[wwhopper]

The California SEGs did a site visit today, will look forward to their report.

Fred must have given a demo, because my cell rung, and I could hear him in the backround training a young woman on how to glide.

How do I know it was a woman? I could hear her giggling, and Fred saying "trust me, your doing just fine, just stand there"

Oh that Fred!

Will W Hopper
DCSEG Member
SEG America
The Premier Gliding Organization!

[fredkap]

Bystander, Mr Protocol and I spent the morning in Long Beach. The Coast Hotel is great and we visited the Queen Mary, saw the Aquarium and glided through only a portion of the area. The Long Beach Gran Prix is in two weeks and they are getting the "race track" (streets by the Bay) ready for the race. There is an extremely wide bike path that crosses the bridge and the whole area is a glider's delight.

See you in Long Beach October 13th to 15th. BTW the hotel has limited rooms available prior to arrival Friday and lots of rooms available immediately post Fest for those that want to make the Coast their base for an extended vacation.

Fred

[Stewbonz]

For first time visitors to California, I suggest flying into San Francisco and driving down Coastal Hwy1 to the event, stopping at Santa Cruz, Monterey/Carmel, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach...Nice!
Wineries, Redwood Forests, Shopping, Golf, Scenery...
Some excellent side trips might be, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Park, Death Valley, Hollywood/Beverly Hills, Mexico..

JEFF JARVIS
Thailand Segway Tours

[bystander]

That would be a great idea to fit a vacation around SegwayfesT 2006.

Or, for those with a little less time, and not that they need the plug (or maybe they do!), there's an amusement/theme park here called "California Adventure" (right next to Disneyland and operated by Disney). It has a little of everything from all over California.

Just an idea if driving is not your "thing".

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneysCaliforniaAdventureLandingPage

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/disney's_california_adventure/

[QuadSquad]

quote:Originally posted by bystander

That would be a great idea to fit a vacation around SegwayfesT 2006.

Or, for those with a little less time, and not that they need the plug (or maybe they do!), there's an amusement/theme park here called "California Adventure" (right next to Disneyland and operated by Disney). It has a little of everything from all over California.

Just an idea if driving is not your "thing".

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/parks/landing?name=DisneysCaliforniaAdventureLandingPage

http://www.themeparkinsider.com/reviews/disney's_california_adventure/


DRAFT would of course refrain from promoting visits to any Disney owned venues, unless you were accompanying us!!!!;)

[bystander]

quote:Originally posted by QuadSquad

DRAFT would of course refrain from promoting visits to any Disney owned venues, unless you were accompanying us!!!!;)
Good point.

Many of us are puzzled by the mouse's seemingly schizophrenic attitude toward Segways. They offer HT tours of the Florida park before opening, have (or have had) HTs on display in the innoventions exhibit, and have cast members using them.

Yet they prohibit customers from using them, even as wheelchair substitutes.

Perhaps they will come around eventually, if enough awareness is raised. Perhaps they are already a lost cause.

I didn't mean to disturb DRAFT members with the post, just provide some information. I should have mentioned that it would be futile to attempt to bring one's HT into the park due to their current policy.

[unclejay]

Anybody know what the laws in Long Beach are concerning sidewalks and beachpromenades ?

[X-man]

Shot down again.
I was gearing toward Aug. and then planning my route to NM after the fest. I have reservations in ABQ for the Balloon Festival - 800 miles, four days of driving and 200 gallons of diesel away (RT) because I was going to winter in southern NM. If you do the math, I probably won't make it unless I decide to go to Mexico for next winter.
Playing by ear now - darn.



Bob.

“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”
Bob Moawad

[RC Mike]

quote:Originally posted by unclejay

Anybody know what the laws in Long Beach are concerning sidewalks and beachpromenades ?

All Legal.

Mike

[fredkap]

The Coast Hotel is now accepting room reservations! Garden View rooms are $124 and Harbor View rooms are $144. Call (800) 663-1144 and mention SegwayFest for Oct 13th and 14th. I expect that we will run out of rooms thus it would be well worth your time to book early, preferably now.

If you have any problems booking a room, please e-mail me and I will do what I can do to assist. Their web site is http://www.coasthotels.com/home/sites/longbeach/ but you need to call them or e-mail them to get the SegwayFest reduced rates.

We have great plans for our Fest this year and while many of the details are not completely finalized, this will be a fantastic Fest!

See you in Long Beach!!!

-Fred

[Desert_Seg]

Reservation Made, Confirmation Recieved.

See y'all on the 12th (yep, getting there a little bit early)....

BTW, you can book online using the "Live Agent" link available on some of their pages.

Steven

[segwayoffroad]

Hey Fred, If you need any help with the off road glide I would love to help.I'm up in the bay, and planning to come down for this anyway.
Hello,I'm Drew and I do Segway Off Road Adventure tours in the Redwoods,Desert and mountains.Oh yeah and I Coach the Oakland all XT Seg Polo Team.Has anyone considered a segway polo game yet?
Drew

[fredkap]

The goal of this SegFest is to have something for everyone. Seg Polo is a major part of our enthusiasts and we will have SegPolo as part of this Fest. We will also have some exciting items for the pimp my Segway fans as well as activities for our DRAFT members and I would like to have a forum and activities for those using Segways for security enforcement and commercial users. Feel free to e-mail me your thoughts.

Fred

[florin]

Hi everyone,

I just booked the hotel via the live agent, you need to have a lot of patience, it's quit busy there.

The special segway block of rooms is already sold out apperantly :mad:

But anyway, I got a room for a bit more expensive rate, arival: 11th of october, getting used to the weather and the jet-lag at the 12th, departure at the 16th.

Now I need some prices of local rental companies for renting me the segway during the event. If you rent segways, please feel free to send me an e-mail with the price, the one with the best price will get me as their customer :D

[macgeek]

I also ran into problems, they only had the more expensive rooms available at segfest rates, also if you are coming in BEFORE the rest you pay regular rates. and.. rooms seem to be scarce.

OK I AM BOOKED!

October 11th thru the 16th.

Jonathan

[wwhopper]

Dialing up the 800 number they seem to have issues and do not show the block availalbe at our rates of $124 & $144

I called the hotel directly and 562.435.7676 and got a bay view room with 2 beds for the $144

So now I am set.

If any of you had problems with getting the rate, call the hotel directly not the main 800reservation line.

[wwhopper]

The hotel contract calls for up to two days post and 2 days prior based on availablity. Pre fesT may be an issue due to a big confrence at the hotel, post fesT should be no problem.

So call the hotel directly - eliminate that call center, who seem to know nothing, and make sure your reservation is set with fesT rates.

Any issues like that, make sure you let Fred know about them, quickly so that he can follow up with the hotel.

[fredkap]

Our hotel block is not filled yet. Please e-mail me if you were not charged the correct rate or what you wanted. You should be able to contact the 800 number or use the internet live agent for our overseas friends. Florin, please e-mail all of your particulars and it will be straightened out. Also, you should be able to get the same rate for 2 days before and 2 days after the event. There is a real limitation as to how many people can come early and get the low rates as there is another large group using the hotel just before we arrive.

Fred

[DandiLiON]

Is there a group rate at the Golden Shore RV Park? I know there are 2 of us from Oregon in motorhomes and assume there will be a few more.
Would it be appropriate for me to try to work something out?
Was something worked out with the hotel for motorhomes to "boondock"? That would also work for us since we can get along without hook-ups.

We are looking forward to our first SegwayFest......now we just have to hope for no early snow in the passes :-)

Thanks for all your work!

[fredkap]

Dandi - please feel free to see if you can get a good rate for motor homes, dealing with our hotel will give me enough gray hair!

I've gotten e-mails from those that have gotten our great rates and yet I see that some have not gotten the good rates. E-mail me if the Coast won't give you either a $124 or $144 per night room or if you are having difficulty booking a king sized bed. I just got off the phone with my contact person and he stated that there is a computer interface problem.

I do expect that we will sell out our block of rooms and those that wait until the last minute could pay closer to $200 a night or worse.

Fred

[DandiLiON]

Dandi - please feel free to see if you can get a good rate for motor homes, dealing with our hotel will give me enough gray hair!

Fred

Thanks Fred -

I just talked with Golden Shores RV Park and they do not offer group rates for that weekend. They have 15 - 20 spaces available at this time at $55.00 a night. Here's the link again for those that want to contact them. http://www.goldenshorerv.com/

[Desert_Seg]

Using the live Agent (A chap named Fred) I got the fesT rates for all the days I booked. It did take him a while to find the rates and I believe he had to call the hotel.

Steven

[florin]

Hi Fred,

You should have a e-mail now with all the details of my hotel reservation, I'm glad you want to help out.

[pam]

Arrival on the 12th departure on the 16th. Yahoo. I really regret not getting to any of the fesTs last year (that was an expensive mistake for me, too, in the long run!) And I am looking forward to seeing all of you again.


Pam

[fredkap]

We have quite a bunch of reservations made! Some people have mentioned that they weren't offered King sized beds. Rooms come with either two Queen sized beds or one King sized bed. Please e-mail me if you are having any problems getting the group rate or type of bed or type of view that you desire. The rooms all have balconies. The rooms themselves are supposed to be non-smoking. I would appreciate getting an e-mail or public posting of all reservations made. It's to everyone's benefit to make sure that our block of rooms gets credited with your reservation.

See you in Long Beach!

-Fred

[wwhopper]

We are now working on finalizing a discount with US Air.

Once we have that info, it will get posted.

[pam]

Which airport should we come into? Is there transportation from the airport to the hotel? (i.e., do I need to rent a car)

Pam

[macgeek]

L.A.X international airport is 30 mins away, I assume all major flight fly there.,
Is there a shuttle of any kind?

Jonathan

[bystander]

This thread is getting a bit long.

Way back on the first page (http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=11770), there are some transportation related links.

And since the old photos aren't up anymore, click here (http://forums.segwaychat.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3&stc=1&d=1144268476) for small logo. (attachments are currently limited to <40kb)

[fredkap]

I would always prefer a non-stop flight or one stop flight which should be possible going into LAX. The biggest advantage of Long Beach airport is that Jet Blue flies there with non-stop service from Washington DC and New York and Jet Blue has some great fares. LAX is only 20 minutes further from the hotel by car. Super Shuttle is a van service that will typically take 6 passengers to a specific area. Super Shuttle's cost is $39 from LAX to the Coast Hotel. They have large cargo areas so bringing your Seg along shouldn't be a problem.

Bystander's point is well taken. E-mail me your thoughts.

- Fred

[QuadSquad]

Well don't forget about John Wayne.......... Pilgrim.... that's where I'm arriving and departing....that is unless someone wants to run up to Yosemite for a few days afterwards.

[wwhopper]

Well don't forget about John Wayne.......... Pilgrim.... that's where I'm arriving and departing....that is unless someone wants to run up to Yosemite for a few days afterwards.

Traveling with Quad - would be worth taking a few extra days on any trip.

This man opens doors!

Or is it the dog that does that? - Oh yeah - that one just opens hearts!

[jrvcd]

I am new here and have owned my xt since dec and i cant wait for the fest and i am so glad it si coming to long beach that is where i bought my xt i cant wait...hopefully i'll have some new innvoate products i am working on for our lovely segway's see you all in long beach....
Jimmy Vianu

[macgeek]

Are you going to Segfest?

www.theredkey.net


Jonathan

[RC Mike]

Anyone who saw the Toyota GP of Long Beach saw where you will glide this fall.. It was shown on NBC this Sunday.

Mike

here is a nice map... blue is Segway of Long Beach, Yellow is Coast hotel, Red is the track.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/somoney26/lbgp1.jpg

mike

[Goldstreak]

Have confirmed reservations at Coast Hotel. Looking forward to a great time.As I have COPD & use a Helios liquide oxygen. If anyone else need refill, contact me.

[freeman949]

I can't wait. This will be my first SegFest

[wwhopper]

Let Fred Know..

I have talked with a number of gliders, and have heard some stories of over priced room quotes, and that the hotel is full for our group.

Which it is not..

The $124 $144 room rates are still available and still there, though not for long!

So if you have had problems, call the hotel directly.

And let Fred know about them.

This is going to be great fesT.

And if you are traveling, you MAY want to come in a day or two early for something special! Nothing has been announced yet, but word has it on the street that it will be worth coming in early for!

The announcement of the United / United Express / Ted / Luftansa (sp) airline discountl is about to come out. and yes it will cover all the southern california airports.... from 2 to 15% discount

Come to fesT, it will be one you will kick yourself for not attending!

[fredkap]

Will is correct, there are still plenty of rooms. They come in four types Bay View with either one king sized bed or two queen sized beds for $144 or Garden View with both bed styles at $124. If you didn't get what you wanted or at the price you wanted, please e-mail me and I will correct it. Please bear with me until next Tuesday as I am a CPA and tax season ends Monday.

I look forward to seeing old friends and making new friends in Long Beach! While all of the Fests have been great to date, our goal is to make this the best Fest yet!

Fred

[macgeek]

Has there been any discussion of a place we can ship segs / Lions / Stuff so we don't have the shlep it with us? - Esp us East coasters will have a harder time of this then the locals. I have been checking with trucking companies and they want $$$$$$$$$ To ship the segway cross country!!! (and back again!)
I have been thinking I should do a "radar o reilly" and start shipping my seg thru the mail, peice by peice! anyone have any ideas?

Jonathan

[fredkap]

Jonathan,

That certainly has been one of my concerns. Southern California is very fortunate to have so many Segway stores that rent machines for those willing to glide a non-pimped Seg.

Karl and you won't be caught dead on a plain jane machine.

I am currently trying to get all of the correct rules and have them posted on our SegwayFest web site when it is ready to be up and running. Currently I am assured that we can have our web page up and running by the third week of October. (Just a joke!)

As I understand the rules, the lithiums need to be attached to your Segway and sent ground. Suggested carriers are BAX and DHL. If we can work out some type of group shipping rates, the community will hear it loud and clear. Stay tuned.

Fred

[Florida Ever-Glides]

I hope that no too many 'special activities' will happen any more than one day prior to SegwayFest. It costs a lot more to come several days early, although many will arrive on Thursday.

Early activities should be posted as soon as possible so folks can still plan ahead and not miss anything...

[Sal]

Tom is right, many will be coming in on Thursday.

I for one am. Just booked a room at the hotel! I can't wait!

Fred, remember, I have two (maybe just one) Segways I'll need for the duration... LOL (just wanted to remind the powers that be of my request which was made early on for rentals for the event)

I certainly don't want to shlep my Seg all the way there... UNLESS... arrangements can be made of course.

I'll have my ears and eyes open to this thread!

Until then...

-Sal

[fredkap]

I found out today that we hadn't created a large enough block of rooms for those arriving on Thursday or earlier. If someone desired to book coming in Thursday, they were told that the event was sold out which it isn't. Room sales have been very brisk when you consider that we aren't fully advertising the event yet. We have virtually half of our initial block of rooms accounted for (38 out of 80 rooms). We can book more rooms but as some here know, there was a mess in the past when too many rooms were commited for and the organizers are financially guaranteeing the use of the rooms.

Please continue to keep me informed of any issues that you are having with room bookings.

Thanks,

Fred

[macgeek]

Fred, don't commit to more rooms, the people who are tardy don't get fruit cup!


Jonathan

[X-man]

For the RVers that intend to attend, Golden Shore is a good park but being October you had best come in with full LP as the service here is erratic from what the office told me. The guy evidently comes when he feels like it. Electric service was upgraded this week.
The Pike is a half mile from the gate, the Coast Hotel is 1.2 miles and the Queen Mary is 1.73 to the front entrance to the hotel.
If you have any other questions, drop me a line as I may miss a post. As I spend more time here I can elaborate more on Long Beach from a visitor's standpoint.

[SegnAZ]

Hello everyone- This will be my first Segfest and I look forward to meeting all of you. I booked this am, Thursday-Sunday, no problems getting a Ocean View/ King for $144 a night. 562.435.7676.

Best regards,
B

[wwhopper]

October 13th to 15th 2006

Are now on the www.SEGAmerica.org website

Info about the hotel, Air Travel discounts.

As well as a schedule of activities and cost for the event. (some details may change, as more information is added.)

Also if you come in early, on the 12th there is a fundraising event for DRAFT that is now in the planning stages (nothing firm yet) that will be held elsewhere in the LA area. This event is not a part of fesT, but fesT attendees will find it interesting.

the www.SegwayfesT.com website will be updated soon. - That is handled outside of the SEGAmerica group - (we thank Segway Inc. for maintaining and updating that website.)

[bystander]

There is now an accessory thread to this long, multiple page thread.

We'll try to keep it maintained to link to timely information about the upcomming SegwayfesT 2006.

This other thread (http://forums.segwaychat.com/showthread.php?t=12024) is a kind of "table of contents" to this thread.

So if you want to quickly find something, use the "links-at-a-glance" thread. If you want the all the colorful comments, then by all means, just continue slogging through this thread here!

[Mr_Laurenzano]

06 is it.
I cant wait to see you all again. T