Ski Gatherings - Weekday or Weekend?

**Greg** · Dec 21, 2004, 3:01 PM

Instead of starting with specific dates, I figure we should narrow it down to whether the gatherings should be held on a weekday or weekend day. Please vote and the results will be use for selecting both the "North" and "South" ski gathering date.

Terry · Dec 22, 2004, 10:54 AM

cannon would work good for me

**Greg** · Dec 30, 2004, 9:26 PM

Just a comment here that some sort of group rate will definitely be easier to acheive on a weekday...

Stephen · Dec 30, 2004, 10:49 PM

I've burned all my vaca days doing the house buying thing. Weekends only for me.

riverc0il · Dec 30, 2004, 11:16 PM

group rates really aren't important when you can't get the day off.... if i could ski during the week i would definitely much prefer it! one factor to consider is the phrasing of the question which asks for 'preferance' not 'availability'. the poll fails to consider the possibility that some people may prefer friday but still be able to attend a saturday whereas most people that prefer saturday probably can not attend friday. just a thought.... a biased thought for sure

but an important one when trying to organize the largest gathering possible.

**Greg** · Dec 31, 2004, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverc0il

group rates really aren't important when you can't get the day off.... if i could ski during the week i would definitely much prefer it! one factor to consider is the phrasing of the question which asks for 'preferance' not 'availability'. the poll fails to consider the possibility that some people may prefer friday but still be able to attend a saturday whereas most people that prefer saturday probably can not attend friday. just a thought.... a biased thought for sure

but an important one when trying to organize the largest gathering possible.

Point taken about the phrasing of the poll question. Everyone, please realize the intent of the poll is to determine a day for the gathering(s) so vote accordingly if you want to attend.

skican · Dec 31, 2004, 11:42 AM

Hey...I bought the Broze pass and use it to ski SugarLoaf. Anyday of the week is fine with me as I have taken the Winter off to ski. Don't hate me too bad, I worked long and hard and did the Boston commute thing for many years. So...I would love to find a ski buddy in the area. Anyone around the Madison, Me area looking to share the commute and skiing with a friend? The blazer is eating up the gas!!!! That and skiing alone is fun and all, but sometimes it's nice to ski with a buddy.

**Greg** · Jan 3, 2005, 8:19 AM

Pretty tight here. I'm going to let this poll go until the end of tomorrow so cast your votes now if you haven't already done so!

**Greg** · Jan 3, 2005, 9:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

...and the results will be use for selecting both the "North" and "South" ski gathering date.

In retrospect, this probably wasn't the best approach. Does it make sense to do two separate Friday/Saturday polls for Burke and the South gathering? I'm thinking that maybe I'll post two Friday and two Saturday options for both gatherings. By the time I do that, I should have a handle on what effect a Friday versus a Saturday may have on getting a good group rate.

**bvibert** · Jan 3, 2005, 1:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

...and the results will be use for selecting both the "North" and "South" ski gathering date.

In retrospect, this probably wasn't the best approach. Does it make sense to do two separate Friday/Saturday polls for Burke and the South gathering? I'm thinking that maybe I'll post two Friday and two Saturday options for both gatherings. By the time I do that, I should have a handle on what effect a Friday versus a Saturday may have on getting a good group rate.

I was thinking the same thing, maybe the guys in the north have an easier time getting time off

If I was going to have to take a day off to go skiing I'd much perfer a monday or tuesday though...

View Poll Results: I would prefer to attend a ski gathering on a:
Friday	10	50.00%
Saturday	9	45.00%
Sunday	1	5.00%
Monday	0	0%
Other day (please specify in thread)	0	0%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 21, 2004, 3:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,302	Ski Gatherings - Weekday or Weekend? Instead of starting with specific dates, I figure we should narrow it down to whether the gatherings should be held on a weekday or weekend day. Please vote and the results will be use for selecting both the "North" and "South" ski gathering date. __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Dec 22, 2004, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Terry Sunday River meet and greet Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fryeburg Maine Posts: 1,345	north cannon would work good for me

Dec 30, 2004, 9:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,302	Just a comment here that some sort of group rate will definitely be easier to acheive on a weekday... __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Dec 30, 2004, 11:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
riverc0il Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH Posts: 6,702	group rates really aren't important when you can't get the day off.... if i could ski during the week i would definitely much prefer it! one factor to consider is the phrasing of the question which asks for 'preferance' not 'availability'. the poll fails to consider the possibility that some people may prefer friday but still be able to attend a saturday whereas most people that prefer saturday probably can not attend friday. just a thought.... a biased thought for sure but an important one when trying to organize the largest gathering possible. __________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52

Dec 30, 2004, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stephen Mt. Washington Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Somersworth, NH Posts: 1,208	I've burned all my vaca days doing the house buying thing. Weekends only for me.

Dec 31, 2004, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
skican Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Solon Posts: 121	Hey...I bought the Broze pass and use it to ski SugarLoaf. Anyday of the week is fine with me as I have taken the Winter off to ski. Don't hate me too bad, I worked long and hard and did the Boston commute thing for many years. So...I would love to find a ski buddy in the area. Anyone around the Madison, Me area looking to share the commute and skiing with a friend? The blazer is eating up the gas!!!! That and skiing alone is fun and all, but sometimes it's nice to ski with a buddy. __________________ Pray for Snow

Jan 3, 2005, 8:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,302	Pretty tight here. I'm going to let this poll go until the end of tomorrow so cast your votes now if you haven't already done so! __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

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