Cross Country Road Trip Planning Thread
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Happy the brain transplant was a success!
I thought I got lucky in Vegas -- but I only had room #306 on 28th floor...
Let us know how many times you go to the parking garage to check on your wheels!
City Center is quite the complex. . .eh?
Enjoy the ride!
Kim
I thought I got lucky in Vegas -- but I only had room #306 on 28th floor...
Let us know how many times you go to the parking garage to check on your wheels!
City Center is quite the complex. . .eh?
Enjoy the ride!
Kim
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Glad you made it without further trouble!
Did you get to see much of Death Valley, or was it already getting dark when you crossed through? I hope you had an interesting drive.
That room number is the second trick the 928 gods play on you during that trip. Hope further ones will ge equally funny.
Did you get to see much of Death Valley, or was it already getting dark when you crossed through? I hope you had an interesting drive.
That room number is the second trick the 928 gods play on you during that trip. Hope further ones will ge equally funny.
The people in Lee Vining were as helpful and nice as they could be. By the time we left, everyone in town knew us as the people with the broken down Porsche.
We took the quickest route according to the GPS which took us down 395 - 168 - 266 - 95. Ca. Road #168 was an experience in itself. I thought the roads around the NC mountains were curvy. This road put me to work. Too bad we couldn't see the landscape around us in the dark.
Hwy 95 was the exact opposite with straights that went on forever. The car is smooth as silk up to 120 mph. We'll see how she does at higher speeds in the daytime when I can see what's up ahead. So far the V1 has saved my *** twice.
Now it's off the the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.
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OMG! It lloks like you got away last minute...
Rember my initial surprise that Tioga Pass was still open, and our conversation about monitoring the weather in this area?
PS: I just looked at the map again and could bite myself... There is a 928 owner in Bishop, but I did not realize it is that close to where you got stuck. But then again, I doubt he has an LH brain sitting on his shelf...
Rember my initial surprise that Tioga Pass was still open, and our conversation about monitoring the weather in this area?
PS: I just looked at the map again and could bite myself... There is a 928 owner in Bishop, but I did not realize it is that close to where you got stuck. But then again, I doubt he has an LH brain sitting on his shelf...
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We made it to the Grand Canyon. The car is still running great. We spent a while in Vegas visiting with Gina's aunt that she hasn't seen in twenty years or so. No internet service at the hotel last night but it's working this morning although it's slow as molasses. We're off to check out the canyon and then to the Painted Desert and Gallup, New Mexico.
It just dawned on me last night that we won't be in OKC until Monday thanks to our unscheduled stay in Lee Vinings. Anyone able to meet in OKC on Monday? I'll send a PM to JWise and RKD. Sorry for the multiple schedule changes.
It just dawned on me last night that we won't be in OKC until Monday thanks to our unscheduled stay in Lee Vinings. Anyone able to meet in OKC on Monday? I'll send a PM to JWise and RKD. Sorry for the multiple schedule changes.
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to make OKC on Monday. I have one, possibly two, loan closings scheduled tomorrow (yes, contrary to what you hear in the news, commercial bankers still making new loans do exist )
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We took the quickest route according to the GPS which took us down 395 - 168 - 266 - 95. Ca. Road #168 was an experience in itself. I thought the roads around the NC mountains were curvy. This road put me to work. Too bad we couldn't see the landscape around us in the dark.
Sounds like a great sightseeing trip, Mike. I'm happy to hear the car is running well and you're taking your time to see the sights. Good luck the rest of the way.
Matt
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I know you now have limited time - see the Petrified Forest if you can - I'd rank it over Painted Desert if you have limited time - its very close the the freeway and you can see just a little quickly or spend more time. If the weather isn't great (grey overcast) the Painted Desert looks significantly less painted....
Hope you see this in time...
Alan
Hope you see this in time...
Alan
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We're in Albuquerque. We galluped past Gallup (sorry, couldn't resist) just to put a few more miles behind us. We saw The Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest and Painted Desert all in one day. Amazing stuff!!! I'll post pics in a little while. Gotta get some food.
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I'm envious! Sounds like a trip of a lifetime and some incredible scenery. IMHO you are experiencing one of the best ways to see the US.
Good luck on the rest of your trip and enjoy!
Good luck on the rest of your trip and enjoy!
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Well, I just got home from meeting Mike and Gina this evening for some liquid refreshment. I'm happy to report they made it safely to Tulsa, and Mike reports the car is running great.
Mike/Gina-It was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to see you again sometime in the future. The car looks great, just an incredible purchase! Best wishes for safe travels the rest of your journey. Take care - Jarrod
Mike/Gina-It was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to see you again sometime in the future. The car looks great, just an incredible purchase! Best wishes for safe travels the rest of your journey. Take care - Jarrod
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Ditto and +1 here in OKC. Great meeting Mike and Gina over some Bud & Rita. Now I have a couple more reasons to try to make Sharks in the Mountains.
Did chase with Mike's beauty across OKC to see he safely made it to the Turnpike for Tulsa. Does having 928 headlights quickly pulling up behind remind anyone else of the railroad tracks scene in Close Encounters?
Hope you safely make it home in time to vote!
Did chase with Mike's beauty across OKC to see he safely made it to the Turnpike for Tulsa. Does having 928 headlights quickly pulling up behind remind anyone else of the railroad tracks scene in Close Encounters?
Hope you safely make it home in time to vote!
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We made it home.
We made up for our lost day in Lee Vinings by driving straight thru from Tulsa. It only took 11 hours even with having to weave through half a million 18 wheelers and hitting Nashville at rush hour. The V1 saved my *** more times than I can count. Johnny was out in force in Tennessee.
Time to call it a day. Back to work tomorrow.
I'm glad to be home but a little bummed that it's over. I'm ready to go again.
We made up for our lost day in Lee Vinings by driving straight thru from Tulsa. It only took 11 hours even with having to weave through half a million 18 wheelers and hitting Nashville at rush hour. The V1 saved my *** more times than I can count. Johnny was out in force in Tennessee.
Time to call it a day. Back to work tomorrow.
I'm glad to be home but a little bummed that it's over. I'm ready to go again.