Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration: June 4-7, 2010

[artistic_chic2000]

Hmmm, for the time being....flight-wise, it'll be alone, lol. I'm hoping to hang out with all you guys when I get there though ^.^ Haven't exactly planned who I'd be meeting with upon arrival. I'm sure that'll get sorted the closer the time comes...
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I just meant if you're a bit nervous, maybe you could do the bulk of the travel with fellow goobers. (Having said that, I have no idea of what state is near to what state in America, or if any regulars on here are near to you, or en route even.) I'm just talking rubbish - sorry.

Ohhh, ok, lol. I'm not sure if anybody will take any connecting flights through Chicago or not. [I do know Brannon is about two states east of me.] And I don't know of anybody else that lives in Illinois neither. No biggie though =) If I gotta go to the dr. for drugs a few days prior, I will, lol.

-Angie-

[aussiegoonie]

Hey guys. first off i will be there for sure
Secondly for me when i flew over from Melbourne, Australia it cost me:

The dollar difference is $1 AUD is .70c USD

$2200 - Flight
$200 - Car Hire 3 days
$300 - Hotel
$100 - Food over weekend
$200 - Misc

rough estimate

[GeordieGoonie]

Sorry if you have covered this before... but does Astoria have an airport or do you fly into Portland? If Portland how long is it to Astoria and are there regular coaches to Astoria??

Was also wondering if there are many hotels in Astoria that people can recommend, somewhere half decent where you can get a good Bed & Breakfast deal and maybe evening meal??

I'm still trying to figure out if I can make it but I am going to do everything I can to get over there so would appreciate any help at all. If I can make it over I think I would be looking at staying for at least a week.

I take it this time round more people will be looking at actually staying in Astoria rather than Cannon Beach, then just take a trip to Cannon Beach once there??

I would love to hear where everyone is planning on staying when they get there!

Any help would be great!

Thanks,

Andy

[Faythe_Lily]

The best plan is to fly into Portland and then drive to Astoria. As far as I know Astoria doesn't have an airport. I think there was talk of one at one time, but I don't know if it's happened or not. The drive to Astoria from Portland is about 2 hours, and once you get out of the city it's a great drive! The scenery is just beautiful. You ever see Star Wars: Return of the Jedi? The forest moon of Endor? Yeah...that's what you'll be driving through on your way to Astoria.

As far as I know a large number of people will be staying in Cannon Beach this time. While Astoria does have most of the film locations, the scenery is (in my opinion) quite better in Cannon Beach. Who doesn't like seeing Haystack Rock outside there window every morning? Astoria is only about 30 minutes from Cannon Beach anyway, so the drive to and from is next to nothing.

Goblin_King and I are planning on renting a house in Cannon Beach for the 25th. We'll figure out which house within the next few months. Then probably some of the people from the boards will bunk down with us. And I'm sure other houses will be rented too. It makes the "hang out" factor alot easier when you've got room to chill. :-)

[Red]

Sonja, you might want to get opinions on this if you're booking so early. My personal feeling is that we want to be close to Astoria for this one. The Autumn trips are a bit different because we only go to A-town when we want, but everything will be in the big A this time.
Imagine going into town for the day, then having say the concert in the evening, but you know it's an hour round trip if you want to go back to the house to chill for a bit or get changed.
I was thinking Warrenton. But that's just my opinion. And why I suggested getting a consensus. I think the important thing is to have everyone near each other, wherever that is

[shuckymomo]

I think we should stay fairly close to Astoria. Warrenton and Gearhart are godd, but there is also Long Beach, WA on the other side of the Columbia.

[Faythe_Lily]

I get that alot of people will want to stay in or around Astoria. But I like Cannon Beach. I'm going more to hang out with people than to attend all the events in Astoria. I'm sure I'll go to some stuff, but for the most part I want to just hang out with people and walk on the beach.

I'm not going to book a house until probably December or January. I'll throw out a vote to see how many people want to stay in Astoria vs. Cannon Beach. Then I'll decide for sure.

[Katiefornia]

I am SO excited for this! It's going to be amazing!!!!

[mrsdelano]

My friend(s) and I are planning on driving there and making a road trip out of it. we live in Arizona so its gona be a long drive but its going to be awesome! I'm going to buy a brand new memory card and some amazing lithium batteries to make my camera last longer and take a TON of pictures!

The cost for the rental car and gas will actually cost less than the flight for 2 tickets.

Another way to save money if anyone else is planning on driving (which I doubt) we're going to fill a giant cooler with snack food and sandwiches and stuff. Anything that won't go bad or will last for a few hours that way we aren't stopping somewhere to get som food on the way up and the only time we'll stop to eat is if we see somewhere that just looks amazing but is inexpensive. We're also gona stop at a hotel thru priceline and stay the first night of our trip (leaving at least a day ahead) so we're not driving all night long. Although we will definitely be taking turns driving.

[ascadol]

I'm going to buy a brand new memory card and some amazing lithium batteries to make my camera last longer and take a TON of pictures!

If you are going to be replacing 2 AA style of batteries you best getting a couple of those rechargeable CR-V3 Lithium batteries and a car charger.

CR-V3 Lithium

[mrsdelano]

I'm going to buy a brand new memory card and some amazing lithium batteries to make my camera last longer and take a TON of pictures!

If you are going to be replacing 2 AA style of batteries you best getting a couple of those rechargeable CR-V3 Lithium batteries and a car charger.

CR-V3 Lithium

Ooo. thanks for the idea. Yeah i already planned on getting lithium. lol. i knew they would last a lot longer.

[JCopperpot]

wow..i guess i have to plan NOW. huh? lol.
Time to save up!!!!

[mrsdelano]

wow..i guess i have to plan NOW. huh? lol.
Time to save up!!!!

Thats for sure! My friends and I are making an awesome road trip out of it.

We're also making scrapbooks to document pics and notes of what we do each day! Its gona have copies of the car rental agreement, hotel stay, all kinds of stuff. Shoot we'll prolly put in receipts if we go to any nice place to eat. lol.

[OONegative]

For those of you that haven't been out there yet...its flippin magical, not to mention you will be surrounded by a plethora of 80's movie nerds!!!
Everyone on the boards needs to come, 25 year anniversaries only happen once!!!

[beedlej00z]

So has anything been solidified for the events next year? I just retruned from the Goon Docks about a month ago. LOVE ASTORIA. Its the best. Really wish I could find work out there so I could move there. lol

Anyways, any info on what commitments has been made would be apprecaited... any chance we can get a discount at that nice Holiday Inn if we book multiple rooms??

Goonies Never Die.

[Corey<3]

wowww, anyone know how much it will cost from england roughly?

i'm only 17 but i really wanna gooo !

[OONegative]

JCcopperpot, get your flight stuff in order and maybe we'll leave JFK together or something, its quite the flight, if your stuck next to someone who can talk Goonies its much more enjoyable

I got stuck next to a lady last time that believed her dead uncle was coming out of his portrait every night to give her the winning lottery numbers....what a jip, I get nothing from my deceased relatives

[Regina]

Happy Goonies Day!

October 26 is the day recognized by Goonies fans that the film takes place and many of them make a point to watch the film on this day or do something “Goonieâ€

[OONegative]

Awesome update Regina, thank you!!!

Happy Goonies day!!

[Hooli]

I can't believe there is a band called Troy's Bucket! That's awesome!

Also - I can't wait to take all you Goonies on at Bowling again.

[OONegative]

Hey Hooli....wanna get Goonie related bowling shirts made??? (Raises eyebrows a few times in a Devlish manner)

[Hooli]

HAHAHA

I kind of do, actually.

[shaz]

That's brilliant. Thanks for the update Regina - and *Happy Goonies Day* to you.

The thought of a treasure hunt in Astoria makes me smile a lot xxx

[shaz]

* Who is Troy’s Bucket?
Back from the depths of the unknown comes.........THE RETURN OF TROY'S BUCKET! That's right everyones favorite pop punk band is making it's triumphant return in honor of the Goonies 25th Anniversary. A favorite in Southern California for years, Troy's Bucket has shared the stage with bands such as Yellowcard, The Aquabats, Home Grown, Good Riddance, Guttermouth, Underminded, Slick Shoes, Nerf Herder, Ozma & Rilo Kiley, among many, many, many others. They even had a run on the 2003 Vans Warped Tour. After being away for 5 years the time has come again for the Bucket to rise and bring back their fun energetic live show & catchy songs for a whole new audience to hear.

The name is taken from the Goonies wishing well scene: "That's all over the second we ride up Troy's bucket" http://www.troysbucketmusic.com

I've just activated Troy's Bucket account here. Woop!! Welcome aboard guys!! x

[TroysBucket]

Hey thanks for having us!