Update on Pacific NW/I-5 Caravan! 5/18/2014
Daniel Hong PublicSeen by 10An update from the WA, ID & OR areas (5/18/2014):
1) Jodie Ficca ("Toad") from ID. has been working with me to find owners of large vehicles for ridesharing. She led me to Tyler Schmidt from Lewiston, ID, near the ID/WA border. Schmidt is going to NatGat, and he wants to take Portlanders along.
2) Schmidt has a '85 Chevy 20 Camper that holds 7 passengers. He is asking for gas money ($65 for a full tank) as compensation.
3) I asked him to send me photos of his vehicle for assessment. Once I finalize the ride, I can begin creating forms and materials (virtually and physically) for Portlanders to sign up.
4) Delphine Brody from Sac. led me to Deidre Avery from Portland. She will contact her father-in-law to find more vehicles for rental. I gave her the price range of $30-$50 per passenger for round-trip.
5) I have been busy creating (and updating) posts on Facebook and Craigslist. We'll see what happens.
Yea! I am adding Lewiston as a start point, Portland as a pick-up point, to the map.
Would it be helpful if the Outreach Group looked to see if there are Occupy groups along the way? They might be able to show hospitality. Maybe set up a media or solidarity event (like the banner)?
@triciafromphilly
That would be helpful! Please look into that and type up the results on this thread! Thanks.
I'll see if there's anything on your way during today's outreach action, using Sally's map.
Hi! I am new, but excited to be here! I have an SUV that can hold two others plus gear! I am flexible, if we already have the van out of Lewiston, I can go the Seattle route, or other ways! Thanks! Toad.
I just received word from Schmidt -- he ended up declining us his vehicle. =((((
Too bad, Daniel, but good try! We now have Toad, though! @toadficca , should I add Seattle to the northwest map? It is linked on the discussion Map the Caravans.
Yes, @sallyg , you should
Yes! I will keep attempting to move people in your direction! And I think that Seattle is very important area!!! I went to the first event there...I will do what I can! Toad.
Woot!
@danielhong is there a facebook event for I-5 caravan?
I'm putting together the FAQ http://natgat2014.titanpad.com/22
also discovered on sharetribe we could add links to the menu - I added I-80. made you an admin, so you can add too
If there is a Facebook event on I-5 I can put my offer up there as well, it is already on Sharetribe, Ridejoy, and Craigslist, which is how I've traveled before. No responses though...still too far away! T.
@jackie Not yet. I'll do that this week!
Whoo hoo! Sounds like that is moving along nicely!