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Ride4MS:
When I worked at OTC our customer's had trouble with electronic downloads for their scan tools, with Bellsouth.  This problem had been there since about 2000, that we knew of.  They had a choice, try a different provider or ask Bellsouth to open, I can't remember the port number anymore, and that would usually work, if they did open it.  Many times they could not convince anyone to open the port for downloads.  Bellsouth said it was their Bellsouth security system.  Well customers don't need a security that they cannot control, when needed.  It was very frustrating for everyone.  Some customers would get mad.  Some thought we were giving them the run around, and thinking their Bellsouth is perfect. 
All we could do is send them an email explaining the situation, that our IT Dept got from Bellsouth.
Bellsouth is probably not the only provider with block ports.

HawkGTRider:
Is anyone interested in camping during STAR? I'm giving some thought to pitching a tent 8 1/2 miles from the Radisson at the Goose Island Campground. Fees run about $22/night with a small fee for a shower. Call me a cheapskate if you mustr, but spending less for the entire event as I would for one night at one of the hotels is tempting.


http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/departments/facilities/campgrounds.asp

Ride4MS:
Another nice campground is Pettibone Campground, only 1.3 miles from Hotel, on an island in the river.  Both are very nice campgrounds and accept reservations, where as some of the others do not accept reservations.
We looked at Goose Island a few months ago, as a possible Lunch Stop location.  Would not work for that.  It is also has a big party shelter with beer taps all around the room, with bands on weekends. :trink39:

La Crosse is also home to the Worlds Largest Six Pack of Beer. 
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12028


We have not been to Pettibone for a few years, but plan to check it out before STAR, so that I can let everyone know how it compares.

hhemstreet:
Just did a quick Google search on La Crosse lodging and America's Best Value Inn - a reasonable property, has lodging for 6 nights (June 8-14) for $340.00 (57.00 / night).

Not as cheap as camping, but still pretty cheap for clean sheets and a shower.

Get someone to share that room and cost is 28.00 per night.

Harry

Ride4MS:
June in La Crosse could be humid also.  Not the most enjoyable for sleeping after a long days ride, in a tent.  Both locations are next to river, in valley, with lots of trees, and with very little breeze, if any.  Oh, neither place has crocodiles in the river that I am aware of.  But, you may see a lot of Bald Eagles, and other wild life.

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