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| The Great Coffee-Room Cross-Country Road Trip; ...should we? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 1 2006, 10:11 PM (740 Views) | |
| The 89th Key | Apr 1 2006, 10:11 PM Post #1 |
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Aqua's out right now, so I haven't asked him, but I'm thinking this summer, he and I might take a cross-country road trip, just for fun. Take a week off and travel from DC to Pittsburgh, to Ohio, to Chicago, to Seattle, to California, to the Grand Canyon, to Kansas City, to Tennessee, and then back to DC. This path is inspired by a combo of cities and coffee room members. I've never been to any of those places besides Pitts, Ohio, and Chicago...all briefly, and all many years ago. Is this even viable in a week? Should we rent a car? Am I out of my mind? |
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| Cathys | Apr 1 2006, 10:18 PM Post #2 |
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89th - I don't think you could do it in a week. We took 3 weeks last summer and did a loop to the East Coast from Colorado. We had very few stops where we spent more than a couple nights. Coast to Coast will probably take you 4-5 nights just driving it straight through with some pretty full days driving (one way) and I assume you'll probably want to make some stops along the way. Cathy |
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| sue | Apr 1 2006, 10:19 PM Post #3 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Well, this is always a possibility, 89th! But go for it! I have no idea of the geography involved, but do what you can. Road trips are priceless. Especially when you're young. GO! |
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| kenny | Apr 1 2006, 10:22 PM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Just do it. We'd love to meet you! Trains are cool to for covering long distances but still seeing something. Then rent cars in certain places. |
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| The 89th Key | Apr 1 2006, 10:26 PM Post #5 |
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The train idea aint bad!! And we'd love to meet you too! ![]() I think the time factor is a problem though...I wouldn't want to take more than a week off and don't think we could fit it in. ALTHOUGH...(light bulb above head!), we could FLY to the west coast and drive back!
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| kenny | Apr 1 2006, 10:30 PM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Fly Jet Blue Washinton DC Dulles, to Long Beach California. Non-stop, one way $144. I'll pick you up at the airport in the hybrid. But it may take half of your week to drive back to the house a mile away.
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| The 89th Key | Apr 1 2006, 10:47 PM Post #7 |
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:lol: Well, just brainstorming now, but thanks for the offer! |
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| Horace | Apr 2 2006, 12:24 AM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I can vouch for this! |
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| jon-nyc | Apr 2 2006, 03:07 AM Post #9 |
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If you have a week you may onlhy want to do the east-of-the-mississippi tour. I'm assuming you want to spend part of a day and an evening in those places you mentioned. That would be highly doable in a week, and not to strenuous. THen next year fly to the west coast, rent a car, and do it there. |
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| Nina | Apr 2 2006, 08:02 AM Post #10 |
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Do the math. I-40 from NC to Los Angeles is 2,555 miles. A reasonable estimate. If you're driving 75 mph the whole way, it will take you 53 hours, driving non-stop. But you will need to stop a bit, right? So let's say 10 bathroom breaks, 10 minutes each 6 fast food drive-through food breaks, 15 minutes each (because they always take forever and there are always long lines on the ones just off the interstates) 7 stops for gas (assuming 25 mpg, 12 gal tank, I think) It's now about 58 hours. Plus everyone knows that as soon as you hit the Riverside overpass you'll only be able to go about 30 mph from there on. Add another 2 hours, minimum. And somewhere along this 58 hour stretch, you'll catch a few rush hours. Add another 3 hours. OK, 63 hours plus or minus, driving time alone, on I-40. One way. I don't think it's possible. ![]() But in case I'm wrong, let me know and I'll have some Jolt and doughnuts ready to toss in through your car window. We can chat!
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| Rick Zimmer | Apr 2 2006, 08:20 AM Post #11 |
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We could wave as they go by! |
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| The 89th Key | Apr 2 2006, 10:34 AM Post #12 |
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Nina, I liked the math! Thanks
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| big al | Apr 2 2006, 05:44 PM Post #13 |
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Here's my suggestion, 89th. Make a circle trip up through NY, Ontario, and Michigan to Chi-town and then back through Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Much more doable in a week and leaves some time to stop places. Half the fun of a road trip for me is stopping when I see something interesting along the road or on the map. Big Al |
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Location: Western PA "jesu, der simcha fun der man's farlangen." -bachophile | |
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| apple | Apr 2 2006, 05:59 PM Post #14 |
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one of the angels
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just come to kc |
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| Jack Frost | Apr 2 2006, 06:01 PM Post #15 |
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Bull-Carp
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just come to Maine beautiful here and we have lobster too Kenny did it! So did Plays and Improv (although at that time he was really TomK). jf |
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| George K | Apr 2 2006, 06:05 PM Post #16 |
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DON'T come to Chicago! (just tryin' to be contrary! )Of course, come to Chicago. |
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| kenny | Apr 2 2006, 06:06 PM Post #17 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Yes, visit JF and Kathy. Very sweet and genuine people. Their piano is to die for too! |
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| justme | Apr 2 2006, 06:08 PM Post #18 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Florida always makes a good road trip!
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| Jack Frost | Apr 2 2006, 06:13 PM Post #19 |
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Bull-Carp
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Hey, you'd never know it from our posts, would you?! jf |
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| kenny | Apr 2 2006, 06:32 PM Post #20 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Actually you said a mouthful there. I'll bet that EVERYONE here would like me in person. I fact I'm sure of this, if they don't hold against me the crap I write, that is. ![]() This forum is the opportunity to jump on bandwagons or play devil's advocate, push the limits, so to speak. I think I have met more people in person than anyone else here. I haven't gotten a single black eye yet. ![]() Plus meeting people takes trust - on both parts. Trust is a gift we give each other and it means a lot. |
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| Jack Frost | Apr 2 2006, 06:34 PM Post #21 |
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Well, Kenny, I sure liked you in person, in spite of all your inane posts! { joking! } jf |
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| kenny | Apr 2 2006, 06:38 PM Post #22 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Inane Hmmm. . . let me look that up. I'll be right back. . . |
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| kenny | Apr 2 2006, 06:42 PM Post #23 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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inane - One that lacks sense or substance: Hmm Not really an insult. And considering the prestigious school you went to I'm going to bend that into a compliment! Thanks ![]() I'm just glad it's not the same as insane.
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| Larry | Apr 2 2006, 06:45 PM Post #24 |
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
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If anyone come down my way, bring Rockitman with you.........
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| dolmansaxlil | Apr 2 2006, 06:46 PM Post #25 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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That would be a FANTASTIC trip!! And I'd, of course, love to meet Aqua. You can come too, 89th. <_< |
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