Living in hotel rooms

ericrobitaille · Post by **ericrobitaille** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:21 pm

Going to fly a contract in northern canada for a about 2 months, living in a hotel room. I'm thinking :

-Bring a laptop to browse the net.
-Bring study material
-Mabe get a RC Heli
-Clean the plane
-Explore

Trying to make a longer list.

Inverted2 · Post by **Inverted2** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:33 pm

-booze

Lotro · Post by **Lotro** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:36 pm

I couldn't resist:

http://www.muttonbone.com/

Or a woman...

5x5 · Post by **5x5** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:53 pm

If you don't already (and you didn't mention it) this would be a great time to start running and/or biking for fitness. Running is relatively cheap and very portable and you can continue to do it almost anywhere future contracts take you. Biking is a bit tougher as you have to get your bicycle to where you are.

Just remember to take it slow at first and don't run too far or too fast initially to avoid excessive soreness and especially shin splints. There's lots of sites on the web that can give you pointers - http://www.runnersworld.com/the-startin ... exercising

It will kill some time and contribute to better health at the same time - woo-hoo!

scm · Post by **scm** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:03 pm

Unless you're getting a cheapo counter-rotating prop heli from radioshack it might be better to get an airplane. I think parkzone makes some nice 2.4 Ghz micro cubs.

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Defaul ... ID=PKZ1100

Only $159 but you can get a micro heli for that price too.

scm · Post by **scm** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:05 pm

If you're a gamer don't forget to pick up StarCraft 2

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:09 pm

Why fly an airplane when you can fly a helicopter???

willow burner · Post by **willow burner** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:14 pm

Fishing rod?
Camera?

The Mole · Post by **The Mole** » Sat Jun 29, 2013 11:45 pm

Porn.... 250gb.

Internet sucks in northern hotels.

Cap'n Tripps · Post by **Cap'n Tripps** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:17 am

Don't be afraid to ask for an upgrade, especially a kitchenette, if it's available.

You might want to consider getting your own programmable remote (a good one).

It pays to be friendly with the staff.

If you don't already, get familiar with torrents, and download as much as you think you might want, and more that you don't BEFORE you go. This includes TV shows, movies, and porn if you're so inclined. Forget 250GB, bring a 1TB external USB drive.

Northern internet generally does suck, but late at night and mid-day are generally good times to download.

Try to find something of interest to you to do away from the hotel. Try to eat meals away from the hotel, unless you're cooking, and keep the delivery to when you really need it.

bananaskins767 · Post by **bananaskins767** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:22 am

Just take it easy, enjoy the flying to the absolute max, as can only truly be done in Northern Canada (this from someone who flew the bush till I was 25, and then, and still is, flying all over the world) for the next couple months.

Try not to ruin it by fucking up and you'll never forget the time you're going to have up there!

I'm jealous!

single_swine_herder · Post by **single_swine_herder** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:11 am

sky's the limit wrote:Why fly an airplane when you can fly a helicopter???

Because the contra -rotating types are a bit of fun for the first few minutes, then boredom sets in quickly.

The Hobbyzone Champ is hard to beat in the fun for money factor.

http://youtu.be/tTfrXvmJZ1c

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:47 am

Get a Kobo or Kindle and load up a few books.

Changes in Latitudes · Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:07 am

Make friends with the locals!

esp803 · Post by **esp803** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:26 am

Depends on your definition of northern Canada... YRB... Then yes to the 1TB drive... if It's something like YDA... Best city in canada to spend a summer in, hands down. Just enjoy it!

switchflicker · Post by **switchflicker** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:36 am

Try shaving ONE leg. Then you'll FEEL like you are sleeping with a woman!! Naw, better not go there!!

Enjoy your flying. What will you be flying and at which town/resort?

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Go Juice · Post by **Go Juice** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:00 am

Make sure you bring a zip lock bag to put your tv remote in so you don't actually touch the thing.

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:50 am

BEDBUGS

Put all of your stuff (bags etc..) in the bathtub before you step any further into the room. Then, strip the bed(s) and make a thorough inspection of the frame, boxspring, and mattress. Do the same to the chest of drawers before you use them. You do not want those little buggers getting a ride back to your house...

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/pes ... ex-eng.php

I always take along my own soap and shampoo, as motel stuff is cheap and nasty after a while. (If you're feeling charitable, collect the motel soap/shampoo over the period of your stay, and donate it to your local homeless or women's shelter once you get back to your home...)

KK7 · Post by **KK7** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:24 pm

- lots of movies and TV shows on your hard drive
- Comfort food and snacks
- Stuff to share with others
- e-books
- Exercise equipment (running shoes, running pants, etc.)
- Camera

Cat Driver · Post by **Cat Driver** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:37 pm

A small club to kill the rats.

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