Mary and I are anxious to get back in the air now that at least one runway (2-20) is open at Ocean City, KOXB. FYI, runway 14-32 is scheduled to reopen on December 12th.
The plan is to make the short flight to Newport News, Virginia and spend one night at the Hampton Inn. We will meet up with Mary's life long friend Susan for dinner and then a show at the Ferguson Center. Susan is actually coming to our home for a few days later this week.
Costs...Lets do a quick calculation. The Hampton room cost is $136 a night. Tickets for the show $174 for best seating. 3 Tango Charlie is already fueled with 43 gallons still on board after our return from Nags Head and cheap 100LL.
Rental cars...Always the fun part of any trip.
Hertz Mid-size SUV - @ $107
Enterprise Mid-size SUV - $93
The drive is three hours each way (320 round trip)and Mary's SUV averages around 28 MPG on the highway. The flight time is 48 minutes each way burning about 20 gallons ($125) total at $6.24 /Gal purchased KMQI last month.
The numbers say drive Mary's Benz. I haven't decided as of today, I'm still watching weather. I'll run all the numbers one more time the make the decision on fly vs ground pound.
The 10 day forecast for the trip presents the following. I'll take a closer look this weekend on all my favorite aviation weather sites and then decide on a go/no-go in case we fly.
Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Newport News at last! From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann.
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