Travelling long distance?
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Well mine is a road trip. 2531 km (1572 mi) one way. Leave Gabriola Island B.C Canada, catch 2 ferries and end up in port Angeles Washington. Point the car east and a little south and drive. On the way we will pass through the Cascade mountains, the Clearwater forest reserve, and Yellowstone National Park. Leave tomorrow morning on the 5:25 Ferry. I don't think this qualifies for the worst though. Really looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Dale, are you driving alone?
I would not dare such a drive, I once drove from Dallas to Destin,Fl which is only 750 miles and it was more than enough, I drove alone too and it was terrible.
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Pete, No my wife is coming along, and since we have four days to get there, we only have to make about 400 miles a day. Were going to poke along. If anybody has any suggestions of things to take in along our route please let me know.
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Ah, cool at least you have company and some Itunes to get you through.
I was watching a documentary the other day on either PBS or Discovery about American Truck stops (a modern marvel series) and they featured one in Montana that was mind-blowing, with some fantastic food options at a great price, the Truck accessory shop was also something worth seeing. If I can find it and it's on your route I'll let you know.
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Cool, we are going to play tourist.
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I'm not traveling all that far, just flying south to go west. I fly from my local airport straight south to Dallas then to Denver. American Airlines the whole way, so you kind of scare me with your comments, Pete. Alternatively if I were to drive straight west for 7 hours I'd be in Denver...and anyone who has driven interstate-70 through Kansas will tell you it is definitely straight.
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Wyatt, I'm sure it will be fine, I just have a habit of getting on the 'not so fit looking' attendants nerves for some reason.
I see you from Manhattan Kansas, Tom (Tomdesk) has recently moved there for what it's worth.
That drive is almost as bad as Dallas to El Paso, uhggg!! what a dreadful boring drive. -
Not as long as Dale's drive but I have to go across Nebraska. The long way!
Leaving this evening about 5:00 pm after a full day of work. Hoping to make Omaha before quitting for the night. My wife and son are coming, too and we're going to spend a few days with some of her distant relatives. She'll dump me at the hotel around 2:00pm on Tuesday.
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To all that are travelling this weekend, be safe, and see ya in da pub on Tuesday.
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Wow. I gotta hand it to you guys. That's a heckuva long way to come. I can just imagine the cost in time and money. I hope for your sakes that the conference will be worth it. I mean. .. what if you get all the way over here and it stinks? I don't think it will but . . .Man oh man!
Its like that last scene in Butch and Sundance. . . allow me to re-create it for you here. . .I got nothin' else going on. . .BUTCH: Australia. . .I figured you secretly wanted to know so I told ya.
SUNDANCE: that's your big idea?
BUTCH: The Latest in a long line. . . .
SUNDANCE: Australia's no better than here!
BUTCH: oh. . that's all you know.More discussion
SUNDANCE: Its long ways off tho' isn't it?
BUTCH: Oh everything's gotta be perfect with you!
SUNDANCE: I just don't want to get all the way down there and find out it stinks. .. .that's all.
Yup. .. it's a good thing I am only comin' over from Salt Lake. . . .
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David, trust me there is no way it can stink, as the whole point of BC is meeting everyone and networking, everything else can be a distraction some times. That's probably why it is UN-conference as a rigid schedule like last time can get boring really quick.
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very true Pete. ..
But admit it. . .you liked the movie reference right?
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Pete, I will have to try and meet Tom and his Desk.
Tom, if you're reading this welcome to Manhappiness!
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I've the same trip as Rich, actually we will be traveling together so it should shorten the trip.
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Well my 10,200 mile trip starts in 11 hours see you on the other side people!
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And mine in 4 hours.
I guess it's time to find my passport and some clean socks. Maybe underwear, too.
Also it's raining here but at least the shuttle minibus comes to my place! -
12hrs to check-in then nearly fifteen hours of travel before arriving in Denver. But I had best going away present, my 14 month old son took his first steps today! I was dreading it happening while away so now I'm chuffed to bits!
Safe journey to all and see you there.
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Bon voyage... you lucky sods!
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I'll post via the iPhone and GREAT EXPENSE but a necessity
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That drive across Nebraska is a killer......bleh.
Good luck to all.
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