Cross Country Feeler

[Turbone]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

Well, summer is nearing its end and I am gearing up for the trek. I sent PM's to those who had expressed interest. Here is what I have thought of so far unless something changes.

Leaving NJ Oct. 28th.

29/30th- first stop, CO. Shelfy's 5mt swap

Second stop, MI

third stop WA

That is if, and only if things go according to plan. Red items are definite, I will update as plans progress.

If anyone else is interested in becomming a stop, let me know

Tom

Let the PNW group know when you get up there, maybe we can get a dinner arranged.

[jeffast]

post your route if i get a chance i'd like to chill for a bit.

[Brian]

Tom,

I've driven between Denver and Pittsburgh at least 9 times, counting each direction (all but once in an SVX). It can be done in about a day and a half, with a short night's sleep in between (if you start out before dawn and drive till late at night). So, considering the extra drive from NJ, and the incredible drive times it's rumored you make, I'm betting you could do it in less than 2 days. Definitely try to get past St. Louis on the first day, which shouldn't be a problem. It's a big trafficy mess to deal with in rush hour. You don't want to deal with that in the morning. Columbia, MO is the midpoint for me. I usually make it at least to Salina, KS by the end of the 1st day. There's only one toll road section on 70 after the PA turnpike, and that's the Kansas turnpike in eastern Kansas. The fare's really cheap though.

[TomsSVX]

I am still unsure of the route being taken...

As for those curious, I make good travel time because I drive mostly at night, when there is no one else on the road to slow me down

As far as I can see it, this is a definite that I will be making the trek. I am very excited to do it and October cannot seem to come soon enough.

I am not sure what the PNW group is Pacific North West??

Jeff, I will be going out to Shelfy's place... Prob be there for 4-7 days depending on how things go.

Tom

[WestCoastSVX]

Originally Posted by Turbone

Let the PNW group know when you get up there, maybe we can get a dinner arranged.

Yeah we will definitely try to schedule some type of meet with all the locals when you get up here.

You got it - PNW = Pacific North West. An acronym that's used around this area, I guess as opposed to the Atlantic North West?

[ensteele]

Tom - I will PM you about a stop at my place. If Troy needs work done, and can't have the work done there, you could use my shop. I will let you know what I would like done to a couple of mine.

[Turbone]

Originally Posted by MacGyver

Yeah we will definitely try to schedule some type of meet with all the locals when you get up here.

You got it - PNW = Pacific North West. An acronym that's used around this area, I guess as opposed to the Atlantic North West?

Or as us locals like to refer to it...... Pacific North Wet

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by Turbone

Or as us locals like to refer to it...... Pacific North Wet

is that an offroad group?? I wish I could take the Dr. SUS on this trip but I couldn't fit my tools in it

Tom

[Tim]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

is that an offroad group?? I wish I could take the Dr. SUS on this trip but I couldn't fit my tools in it

Tom

What vehicle are you taking?

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by Tim

What vehicle are you taking?

99% that I will be loading up the Forester. Needs a good leg stretch.

I will more than likely travel south after I have worn out my welcome in WA. I want to hit San Diego for a couple days and take a mini vacation.

Tom

[jeffast]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I am still unsure of the route being taken...

As for those curious, I make good travel time because I drive mostly at night, when there is no one else on the road to slow me down

As far as I can see it, this is a definite that I will be making the trek. I am very excited to do it and October cannot seem to come soon enough.

I am not sure what the PNW group is Pacific North West??

Jeff, I will be going out to Shelfy's place... Prob be there for 4-7 days depending on how things go.

Tom

cool, i'll have to come down on a week end

[shelfy]

Originally Posted by jeffast

cool, i'll have to come down on a week end

what school are you attending?

[jeffast]

Originally Posted by shelfy

what school are you attending?

wyo-tech
i got off my ass and did somthing finally.

[shelfy]

Originally Posted by jeffast

wyo-tech
i got off my ass and did somthing finally.

good job outta you! your parents will be proud.

[Earthworm]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I will more than likely travel south after I have worn out my welcome in WA.

Somehow I doubt that could ever happen. Earl is too nice a guy and he's always got SVX's for you to work on

You would have to sneak out in the middle of the night to get away.