[ti]Suggestion Box[/ti]2019 Finland Yatta meetup think tank thread

As of me, I'm also up for the second option. I could joke it's also a financial situation, but while I could definitely pay option 1, I would rather have a calmer meet, without any rush, and not spend my money on something which might tire me out hardcore. The thing is, sales is not really a point here for me, as I don't want to bring home stuff in an airplane, and everything would land at your place until further forwarding. At least 30 eurs/package too/figurine, so yeah. I also know Finland is expensive, especially the big cities.

But as I travel to Belgium, Finland (to my gf), China, then we going to have a big outing with Cube which also costs money + my house needs some extra equipment (AC), plus I don't know how would a full blown con experience would go, I would rather go with option 2. I like outings, that's what I usually do at Lapland too, and I know I like them a lot. Hanging around in a quiet Finland, to tell the truth, would be more fun than a full blown con experience.

I want to go, that's my verdict, and most likely it will not be a problem. But as random trips can happen, even work related, it's hard to promise it before february. Althought a fall meetup at september gives me way more chance for a meetup than a june or july one. Anyway, so far, I'm in, with preferably option 2.

I'll start deciding if I wanna go once more details are known, so I ain't voting yet.

Generally not a fan of people and another factor is the location and so on, as I don't like public transport and would rather drive myself.
I do reckon option 2 sounds better if I end up going, would also like to keep it more relaxed (and cheaper ). A small road trip in group(s) doesn't sound bad either, though I guess all going on a bus is the cheapest option as some hotels charge like extra 20€/night for a parking space, otherwise depending on the route car fuel costs can be lower.

Can't say anything about the different cons as I've never been to or planned to go to one.

Up for anything, but to be the oddball I voted 1:D It's gonna cost, so might as well enjoy it fully:)

That's what I was thinking, unless there's more than 8 others coming everyone could fit in 2 cars. Using Tampere and 8l/100km as an example one way would cost ~40€. With train we'd be talking about hundreds, OnniBus should be around 30€/person round trip but also takes 6-7h each way.
Cars would be better for sightseeing too, as you can take a route closer to the coast or midland and drive through or stop at any interesting places along the way.

Though I've no idea if I'll still have the Audi and it can't really carry luggage as it's not a big car anyway and the sub takes nearly all of the space in the boot.

Given that I kinda want to see more of Finland, and I want to have as much fun as possible (which not possible alone), and given Kokkola's hotel situation (it's already sold out), I'm okay staying in Dream's place. I always drink in moderation (and I will drink, I'm 100% that at least with Cube), so for me, along with the other rules, is ok. One thing I want to know before I say this for 100% that how long we plan the event?
On another note, tankmuseum can be fun too. I'm basically up to anything. About making the prices skyrocket with hotels, etc., keep in mind that not everyone is able to pay an expensive trip, and even if someone has the money, wasting it just a no-go. Also, I have a feeling staying in Dream's place will be fun.
Kokkola is pretty small, I can wind down by taking a daily walk if I need it.

In the end, I can still change it to a hotel, but it's unlikely, as by the time I will finalize my trip, hotels will be sold out, or utterly expensive.

I really have a hard time believing that they would be sold out over here, i'm calling marketing BS on this one. As for Tampere, we will see...i will keep ya guys updated as we go, but there is way more options over there. If we travel by car though, it's down to places where we will have atlest some form of parking so keep that in mind as well if you chaps are curious about the places and prices over there.

So far the trip to the tank museum seems to go along the lines of if majority of the people joining want to go there, we go. As for the place where i am, the place is big enough. 2 ppl can go into the main bedroom, rest can be accommodated in the living room, and if seriously needed, there is one room which can be converted as well. All depends on the ammount of ppl joining us here.

I am currently waiting for the other people to post so that's why i haven't replied to this instantly.