2020 Trip Dates

[Russ]

August 7-10 works for me also.

[Nick]

I will be playing it day by day, but it looks good me!!

[Shawn]

That works for me, as long as the government says that we can.

[Nathan]

August 7th - 10th it is!

Updated route...for you!

https://goo.gl/maps/aLh6JxVvpe22qCXg7

For me!

https://goo.gl/maps/kj4J66QFTkfiEDe26

Should we book the place Russ had picked out?

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33566551?s=67&sharer_id=129412982&unique_share_id=0db2f879-5f6a-45ac-8f45-c54bb8a582a9

[Russ]

Got it marked down in my calendar!

I know with this covid stuff going on we might be taking a gamble on if we should or can go, but hey, the casinos are closed and this sounds like a winner to me! 

Count me in with the understanding that if something doesn't work out we may have to pay a cancellation.

[Nathan]

What do others think about booking this place...and paying 50% cancellation fee, plus $185 service fee if we need to cancel sometime 48 hours after booking and within 7 days before the actual trip?

I need to have this verified before I book...because I don't really want to pay these fees myself or pay the full price staying at the place myself if no one else can go....

Please post here or email everyone.

Later,

Nate Dogg

[Russ]

There is a lot of uncertainty with this covid stuff yet, so its hard to decide.  If I am figuring right the stay would be $1794 total.  Divide that by 2 to get 50% is $897.  Divide that 5 ways for a total of $179 per person if we have to cancel. 

Airbnb does have an extenuating circumstances policy here:
https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2701/extenuating-circumstances-policy-and-the-coronavirus-covid19

But, they pretty much say booking now is on you and they wont cover you if something covid related comes up because you are knowledgeable to what is going on:

Our extenuating circumstances policy is intended to protect guests and hosts from unforeseen circumstances that arise after booking. After the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, the extenuating circumstances policy no longer applies because COVID-19 and its consequences are no longer unforeseen or unexpected. Please remember to carefully review the host's cancellation policy when booking and consider choosing an option that provides flexibility.

So I guess a risk of losing $179 if everyone agrees to cover their part in the event we cant go is what it comes down to. 

I am good with it and will pay $179 if we cant go. 

[Shawn]

It is what it is.  I can send you a check for Kellie and I.

[Nathan]

It is booked, and you should receive emails about some of the details.

I just wanted everyone to know upfront what the cancellation policy was, as I am not sure we have ever stayed at a place with this strict of cancellation policy before. I wanted to know everyone knew what we were getting into.

Anyway, I guess the rate comes out to roughly $119.63 / person per night, or $359.90 / person for the entire stay.

Bayfield Wisconsin, Apostle Islands, and Madeline Island here we come...in August!

[Shawn]

Karin is really wanting to go for a bike ride and I am wondering if anyone would object to her riding along?

[Nick]

She can sleep with me?!!!   

[Shawn]

I'm sure she would be fine with a couch if there is one.

[Nathan]

There is definitely a couch or two available...and I checked, this AirBnb charges just a nightly rate and is not affected by the number of guests...

[Nathan]

Ladies and Gentlemen:
With the addition of Karin on the trip we will be dividing the cost among six (6) not five (5).  So, I am going to try and coherently describe the recalculation of the cost breakdown and redistribution of wealth....feel free to check my math.  Sometimes I don't math well! 
The original place on Lake Superior (which I still wish we were going to, damnit!) was $1794.48.  
Here is the breakdown of what everyone has paid:

• Shawn & Kellie = $720
• Russ = $360
• Nick = $359.90
• myself = $359.90

I just realized I was off by a dollar each, it should have been $358.90 each, not the $359.90 I told you.  See I told you I don't math well!!
The new place on Lake Nebagamon (which, to clarify, is only 65-70 miles one-way to Bay City) is $1264.14.  This comes out to $210.69 divided by six (6).

I owe...

• Shawn and Kellie = $720 - $421.38 = $298.62 ($300)
• Russ = $360 - $210.69 = $149.31 ($150)
• Nick = $359.90 - $210.69 = $149.21 ($150)
• Karin owes $210.69

 If she pays Shawn & Kellie her share $210.69, then I only owe them $87.93 ($88)

Let me know if that seems correct and that Karin is paying you (Shawn and Kellie).
Thanks
Nate Dogg

[Nathan]

Here is a route I came up with for the 1st day.

https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/3557079?mode=share
 
The GPX files are in multiple formats; 1.0 (1), 1.1 (2), and different version of 1.1 (3).