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ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 01:53 PM
Well, it's time to start the next road trip. House sitters / In-laws are here so it's time to roll. No dogs on this trip. Can't estimate the mileage as I'm not really sure where I'm going or what days I'll be there. Heading to Havasu the first night. If you see/pass me, give a little honk. Sticker is on the driver side so easily visible as you fly by me!

Let's drive!

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Stainless
02-14-2014, 02:08 PM
Yea, I'm not sure how much of a vacation that was for your wife last year with kids and pets in close quarters. :hmm

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 02:14 PM
Opening view. lol

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Brian
02-14-2014, 02:44 PM
Enjoyed your trip last time. Looking forward to this one.

HB Vic
02-14-2014, 02:46 PM
Lets get that thing wrapped :D

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 02:47 PM
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GotHalos
02-14-2014, 02:47 PM
Nice! Enjoy :thumbup:

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 02:48 PM
Lets get that thing wrapped :D

Let me know if you get into Mission Bay RV resort with yours first!

HB Vic
02-14-2014, 02:50 PM
Let me know if you get into Mission Bay RV resort with yours first!

I'm really worried about a few of the snooty places. I might have to cover up the girls LOL

Eli
02-14-2014, 02:51 PM
Looking forward to seeing how the big guys vacation ;)

You need a wrap!


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Paul65K
02-14-2014, 04:17 PM
Have fun....I'll keep an eye open for you around Havasu :thumb:

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 05:12 PM
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Best Del!

HB Vic
02-14-2014, 05:33 PM
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Best Del!

That's disturbing lol


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Paul65K
02-14-2014, 05:43 PM
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Best Del!Without a doubt the BEST "Del" in the nation. They would OWN the Fast Food business if they all were like this one :thumb:

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 05:45 PM
Have fun....I'll keep an eye open for you around Havasu :thumb:

You'll see me when I pull this thing on your driveway.

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 08:14 PM
Made it to Havasu!

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ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 08:34 PM
Gettin my Valentines Dinner. In N Out.

Somebody eats Del.
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GRADS
02-14-2014, 09:45 PM
So where are you headed? Will you be going through NorCal?

ChumpChange
02-14-2014, 09:50 PM
So where are you headed? Will you be going through NorCal?

Nah. Havasu and East. Pulled in, ate my In N Out Burger and now dwindlin down for the night. Gonna show the kids the town tomorrow and where we used to have a house and then off to the Grand Canyon!

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 07:48 AM
I am here.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/15/a5upy3ar.jpg


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Stainless
02-15-2014, 07:55 AM
Mateo, is this Rods & Relics weekend in Havasu?


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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 08:00 AM
Mateo, is this Rods & Relics weekend in Havasu?

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It's Winterblast and Rock A Belly.

Morning view from bedroom window.

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Stainless
02-15-2014, 08:02 AM
It's Winterblast and Rock A Belly.

Morning view from bedroom window.


Nice, that looks like the sand at Crazy Horse. Got Breakfast? ;)



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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 08:07 AM
Nice, that looks like the sand at Crazy Horse. Got Breakfast? ;)

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Brought the Kuerig along and cinnamon rolls. Gonna put the wheels down and head over to the bridge. Won't be here too long. The Grand Canyon is today's destination.

Music to my Ears
02-15-2014, 08:07 AM
Without a doubt the BEST "Del" in the nation. They would OWN the Fast Food business if they all were like this one :thumb:

Agreed! We stop there every time we head to Havasu.

Stainless
02-15-2014, 08:14 AM
Brought the Kuerig along and cinnamon rolls. Gonna put the wheels down and head over to the bridge. Won't be here too long. The Grand Canyon is today's destination.

Cool, will all your camps be with hookups or are you dry camping? Reason I'm asking is I'll be dry camping next weekend 3 days/2 nights. Other than taking navy showers is there anything else to be concerned with? I have genset on board.


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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 08:25 AM
Last night was dry but most places we go will be hookups. We dry in this thing and it's not an issue. Water is always the only issue and as long as that is under control, all else falls into place. Our ToyHauler had 150 gallons of fresh so with that thing we could even splurge a little. This class A......not so much.......

Being on the island does make me miss the sound of waking up to the sound of morning speed runs. Love the sound of big HP running around!

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 08:26 AM
Agreed! We stop there every time we head to Havasu.

.....and back!

Tishimself
02-15-2014, 09:16 AM
Looks like fun brother.....have a great time..you work hard, you deserve it!!

Eli
02-15-2014, 09:17 AM
Looks like fun brother.....have a great time..you work hard, you deserve it!!

He barely works! Unless he eats for a living :D


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RVRKID
02-15-2014, 09:22 AM
You gonna go spend a night over at Powell after the GC? That campground at Wahweap looks pretty nice!

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 09:29 AM
I'm such a tourist right now.

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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 09:57 AM
Lets put some boats in this thread.

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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 09:58 AM
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More touristy bridge photos.

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 11:12 AM
Yucca.
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Stainless
02-15-2014, 11:16 AM
You gonna stay in Williams or head on to South Rim?


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HB Vic
02-15-2014, 11:48 AM
Dammit that's a good trip. Did that 4-5 yrs ago.


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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 02:30 PM
You gonna stay in Williams or head on to South Rim?

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Take the South Rim road to Cameron where we'll be for the night.


Dammit that's a good trip. Did that 4-5 yrs ago.

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This is just the beginning if it.

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 02:33 PM
GC is free entry this weekend!

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Deer!

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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 03:05 PM
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It's deep.

GotHalos
02-15-2014, 03:07 PM
Cool :thumbup:

ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 03:19 PM
I guess I can't go in.

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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 04:42 PM
I see the Colorado!

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Music to my Ears
02-15-2014, 07:29 PM
Very cool pics! Have a great trip!!

CampbellCarl
02-15-2014, 08:26 PM
What am I missing, big boat, twin engine/drive...two (2) exhaust pipes? Why not four (4)?

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ChumpChange
02-15-2014, 08:55 PM
Rockin the parking lot of the Hampton Inn in Kayenta tonight. Passed the place in Cameron as it was ghetto and this is where we end up. As long as I'm under a light, I'm good to go. Front desk peeps were really nice here. Parking for free. Was just gonna park next to the big rigs next door but this is better. There were no camping places on this part of the trip as it's all Indian land.

GRADS
02-15-2014, 09:14 PM
What am I missing, big boat, twin engine/drive...two (2) exhaust pipes? Why not four (4)?


I was wondering the same thing. I was also curious how the stand off boxes fit flush against the transom above the rub rail?

RVRKID
02-15-2014, 10:33 PM
Rockin the parking lot of the Hampton Inn in Kayenta tonight. Passed the place in Cameron as it was ghetto and this is where we end up. As long as I'm under a light, I'm good to go. Front desk peeps were really nice here. Parking for free. Was just gonna park next to the big rigs next door but this is better. There were no camping places on this part of the trip as it's all Indian land.

Still think I would have hit Wahweap at Powell and just had the extra 2 hrs tomorrow!!:happy:

ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 11:57 AM
Four corners

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 11:58 AM
Bunch of nothing.

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HB Vic
02-16-2014, 12:01 PM
Four corners

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Cool


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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 01:35 PM
7,000' Elevation.

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 02:03 PM
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Self explanatory.

Eli
02-16-2014, 02:07 PM
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Self explanatory.

Where are you?


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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 02:14 PM
I wonder how this road is going to get over that mountain.

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 02:15 PM
Where are you?


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New Mexico. Smells much better than the old Mexico.

ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 02:19 PM
I'm in Cuba.

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 03:39 PM
International!

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 03:48 PM
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HB Vic
02-16-2014, 03:48 PM
Rut roh


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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 03:54 PM
Launch grounds.

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 05:39 PM
Albuquerque Gas. $2.92.

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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 05:41 PM
1000 miles...... So far.

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Stainless
02-16-2014, 06:01 PM
Albuquerque Gas. $2.92.

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Careful, the reg is 85 or 86 octane there. I had an ecoboost when I was working there and it did not run as well as when I used 87 in AZ.


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ChumpChange
02-16-2014, 08:10 PM
Careful, the reg is 85 or 86 octane there. I had an ecoboost when I was working there and it did not run as well as when I used 87 in AZ.

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Yeah. Learned that from the last trip in Utah. It was 86. Had a massive tail wind the entire ride leaving Albuquerque on the 40. Made awesome time and awesome power. Was actually supposed to stay in Albu but kept going as I was feelin good.

First night with hookups since we left. Time to run some water!!!

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 09:44 AM
What a coincidence. More nothing.

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ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 09:48 AM
Well now. 33657

Paul65K
02-17-2014, 10:15 AM
Well now. 33657One thing you learn about driving through Texas........IT'S A BIG STATE!!!!!

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 10:47 AM
I'll take two please!

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ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 10:55 AM
Caddys.

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ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 11:02 AM
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pvhca1
02-17-2014, 11:43 AM
Seems you spent about the same time at the Grand Canyon that Clark Griswald did.

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 01:20 PM
One thing you learn about driving through Texas........IT'S A BIG STATE!!!!!

You mean Country?

Just crossed into Oklahoma.

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 01:47 PM
Seems you spent about the same time at the Grand Canyon that Clark Griswald did.

lol. We drove the southern edge. It's actually pretty spectacular to see in person.

Now here's a site you don't want to see on the highways here.

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ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 01:48 PM
Maybe I'll run into lurker. :D

Stainless
02-17-2014, 03:17 PM
lol. We drove the southern edge. It's actually pretty spectacular to see in person.

Now here's a site you don't want to see on the highways here.

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You don't have any hair either.


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ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 04:47 PM
That's why my hat is so important. Just got back from fishin in the pond. In Sayre, Oklahoma for the night. Time change is throwin me off. I could keep on truckin as tomorrow will be the longest mileage day of the trip.

HB Vic
02-17-2014, 05:40 PM
Good thing its not hot out there :D

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 05:57 PM
Good thing its not hot out there :D

When the sun goes down, it gets really cold, really fast......

hbchgirl
02-17-2014, 06:50 PM
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Wow those are cool!


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Napanutt
02-17-2014, 07:24 PM
Maybe I'll run into lurker. :D

Why's that? All them cows and their pastures?
AAAhhhhhh...it's beautiful thing. LOL

2manymustangs
02-17-2014, 07:28 PM
lol. We drove the southern edge. It's actually pretty spectacular to see in person.

Now here's a site you don't want to see on the highways here.

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Ive hiked the canyon and stayed the night at the Phoenix lodge... Pretty amazing place that canyon, very grand... ;)

ChumpChange
02-17-2014, 07:33 PM
Why's that? All them cows and their pastures?
AAAhhhhhh...it's beautiful thing. LOL

I was hoping to get an invite to his ranch!


Ive hiked the canyon and stayed the night at the Phoenix lodge... Pretty amazing place that canyon, very grand... ;)

People next to me are from St. Louis. Having some trouble with their fifth wheel. Always a helpin hand in a campground.

2manymustangs
02-17-2014, 08:10 PM
I was hoping to get an invite to his ranch!



People next to me are from St. Louis. Having some trouble with their fifth wheel. Always a helpin hand in a campground.

Ask them to make you a "gooey butter cake" in exchange for your help... :)

ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 10:56 AM
White knuckle wind all the way here!

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ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 11:03 AM
Doh!!!
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Stainless
02-18-2014, 11:09 AM
Doh!!!
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Rut roh....it's your Cali plates, they know you CA folks have lots of $$.


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HB Vic
02-18-2014, 11:13 AM
Doh!!!
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That sucks!!


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Stainless
02-18-2014, 11:22 AM
Hopefully he just wants some Hot Boat swag.


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ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 12:28 PM
Back on track here. 24 miles till I'm back in Texas.

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ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 12:29 PM
Hopefully he just wants some Hot Boat swag.

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It wasn't the California license plate, it was the bumper sticker.

Brian
02-18-2014, 12:43 PM
So did you get a ticket??

ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 12:51 PM
I'm back!
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ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 02:22 PM
Even in Albertsons. Cowboys suck!

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Eli
02-18-2014, 02:29 PM
Even in Albertsons. Cowboys suck!

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Save a horse...ride a cowboy...cheerleader :D


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pvhca1
02-18-2014, 04:46 PM
Fuck You Mateo, and don't forget my T-Shirts from some cool spots, XXl and yes you will get repaid!!

ChumpChange
02-18-2014, 05:35 PM
Fuck You Mateo, and don't forget my T-Shirts from some cool spots, XXl and yes you will get repaid!!

You're not asking for me to hook you up? Lol

Just walked some ridiculously priced houses. So much for the money!

GotHalos
02-18-2014, 09:36 PM
How's the weather out there?

ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 07:03 AM
So did you get a ticket??

He just wanted to meet somebody from California And see if we were as polite as everybody says we are.


How's the weather out there?

Good so far. Might rain on Thursday. Hit mid 80s yesterday. We're not driving much the next three days. Dallas/Ft. Worth today, Houston tomorrow, Austin the following and then Fredricksburg, somewhere in NM, Phoenix and home.

ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 12:27 PM
Cowboys suck! Lol

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ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 02:14 PM
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ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 03:12 PM
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Well this state doesn't favor the liberals!

HB Vic
02-19-2014, 03:18 PM
Gotta love Texas. Basically if its dangerous and you kill or harm yourself doing it, you can't sue anyone. What a concept :D



This Texas section provides that any person, including an equine activity sponsor, equine professional, livestock show participant, or livestock show sponsor, is not liable for property damage or damages arising from the personal injury or death of a participant in an equine activity or livestock show if the property damage, injury, or death results from the dangers or conditions that are an inherent risk of an equine activity or the showing of an animal on a competitive basis in a livestock show. Liability is not limited by this statute where the equine professional knowingly provided faulty tack or equipment, failed to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the equine activity, owns or otherwise is in lawful possession of the land or facilities upon which the participant sustained injuries because of a known, dangerous latent condition, or if he or she commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant or intentionally injures the participant. The statute also requires the visible displaying of "clearly readable" warning signs that alert participants to the limitation of liability by law.

ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 03:26 PM
Walking of the Bulls!

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Stainless
02-19-2014, 03:29 PM
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Well this state doesn't favor the liberals!

God bless Texas. ;)


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2manymustangs
02-19-2014, 03:32 PM
Walking of the Bulls!

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Hey, thats Rick King, the REAL K BOAT KING (aka nuts a hangin) on that pony !!!! :)

ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 08:27 PM
You tell them what you want and how much you want it to weigh. Got me some brisket, sirloin, ribs, baked potatoes. Good stuff!

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Paul65K
02-19-2014, 08:44 PM
You tell them what you want and how much you want it to weigh. Got me some brisket, sirloin, ribs, baked potatoes. Good stuff!

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Damn that looks like a good time........Should help with the diet :hilarious:

GotHalos
02-19-2014, 08:45 PM
You tell them what you want and how much you want it to weigh. Got me some brisket, sirloin, ribs, baked potatoes. Good stuff!

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Hahaha that's awesome!

ChumpChange
02-19-2014, 08:51 PM
Damn that looks like a good time........Should help with the diet :hilarious:

It doesn't matter because like GH states, it's awesome!


Hahaha that's awesome!

ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 08:18 AM
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Stainless
02-20-2014, 08:22 AM
You tell them what you want and how much you want it to weigh. Got me some brisket, sirloin, ribs, baked potatoes. Good stuff!

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Damn that looks tasty. ;)


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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 08:37 AM
Texas Motorplex

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Stainless
02-20-2014, 09:01 AM
You coming 10 through Tucson? Wave as you go by the power plant MP 265ish, I'm working there.


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Eli
02-20-2014, 09:02 AM
Texas Motorplex

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Cool!!!!


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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 10:25 AM
2,000 miles so far.

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 11:30 AM
Rain sucks!

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 12:24 PM
What does that sign say?

Running it hard.....where?

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 01:07 PM
Houston, we have a problem.

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 01:43 PM
Where's Major Tom?

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HB Vic
02-20-2014, 01:53 PM
Cool 👍


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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 02:09 PM
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Remember these?:

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HB Vic
02-20-2014, 02:11 PM
Old school


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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 02:42 PM
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Training center.

Stainless
02-20-2014, 04:12 PM
Nicely chronicled trip Mateo.
You really make good time in a MoHo!


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icb1
02-20-2014, 04:41 PM
Looks like a good time, thanks for sharing.

ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 04:52 PM
The actual Saturn V Rocket! Was ready to go then decommissioned due to budget cuts.

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 04:53 PM
Space Shuttle Cockpit.

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GRADS
02-20-2014, 05:36 PM
I dig the space stuff! Which space shuttle is that? It looks a little beat up.

ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 08:12 PM
I dig the space stuff! Which space shuttle is that? It looks a little beat up.

Just a replica. Your avatar screwed Houston out of a shuttle, ;)

ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 08:14 PM
Went to a place called Gringos for dinner. They have a soft serve ice cream machine at the entrance. Take some while you're waiting for a table, after you order, after you eat, when you walk out, it doesn't matter. Kids thought it was the coolest to have ice cream cones a few times during dinner.

GotHalos
02-20-2014, 08:17 PM
Went to a place called Gringos for dinner. They have a soft serve ice cream machine at the entrance. Take some while you're waiting for a table, after you order, after you eat, when you walk out, it doesn't matter. Kids thought it was the coolest to have ice cream cones a few times during dinner.

Sounds like I need to move to Texas. :yes:

ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 09:24 PM
I dig the space stuff! Which space shuttle is that? It looks a little beat up.

You know this is one of your favorite shuttles. :D

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ChumpChange
02-20-2014, 09:25 PM
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Brrrrrr

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02-20-2014, 09:27 PM
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I hope they didn't run me through Interpol.

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02-20-2014, 09:28 PM
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GRADS
02-20-2014, 09:28 PM
You know this is one of your favorite shuttles. :D

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Are you out of your Vulcan mind?

GRADS
02-20-2014, 09:30 PM
Just a replica. Your avatar screwed Houston out of a shuttle, ;)

Sounds like Houston has a problem. ;)

Eli
02-21-2014, 06:24 AM
2,000 miles so far.

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Shoot I put those kinda of miles on my car in one week :D


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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 08:38 AM
The Best!
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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 08:52 AM
Aggies Suck!

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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 09:23 AM
What is this? A tour of the creamery?

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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 09:29 AM
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Every Flavor in one place!

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02-21-2014, 09:30 AM
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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 10:55 AM
Rotfl.
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Eli
02-21-2014, 11:12 AM
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Every Flavor in one place!

You went to Heaven?


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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 12:51 PM
Longhorns Suck!

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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 06:09 PM
Spurs Suck!

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02-21-2014, 06:10 PM
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02-21-2014, 07:08 PM
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You been drinking? That first pic is blurry. :p


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ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 07:34 PM
You coming 10 through Tucson? Wave as you go by the power plant MP 265ish, I'm working there.

CH3NO2

Yes I will be and might even be staying there for the night depending on if I try and turn a three day trip into two!

ChumpChange
02-21-2014, 07:55 PM
Here is the approximate trip I just mapped out. We did a lot of "off path" stuff so it will come in more.


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Paul65K
02-21-2014, 10:29 PM
Here is the approximate trip I just mapped out. We did a lot of "off path" stuff so it will come in more.


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkDude....do you really want to publish your home address on the internet :yikes:

Napanutt
02-21-2014, 11:10 PM
Here is the approximate trip I just mapped out. We did a lot of "off path" stuff so it will come in more.


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Do you do all the driving or do you have help?
Our kid lives in New Hampshire now and I thought it would be cool to drive the motorhome there but it's like 3000 miles each way. My wife doesn't drive so it would take us 4 days or so each way having to stop for me to rest. Also the fuel bill would be over 2000 bucks (probably more like 3000).

ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 06:57 AM
Dude....do you really want to publish your home address on the internet :yikes:

I don't live in Canyon Lake, Texas. ;). That's just a house we went by that's for sale. Although i did think i screened that image harder.

ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 07:05 AM
Do you do all the driving or do you have help?
Our kid lives in New Hampshire now and I thought it would be cool to drive the motorhome there but it's like 3000 miles each way. My wife doesn't drive so it would take us 4 days or so each way having to stop for me to rest. Also the fuel bill would be over 2000 bucks (probably more like 3000).

Yeah it's definitely not the most economical way to travel. It's about the adventure, especially with four kids. Take your time and map out a slower trip if work allows. I do all the driving and my wife handles all the crazies in the cab.

Paul65K
02-22-2014, 07:23 AM
I do all the driving and my wife handles all the crazies in the cab.
Sounds like you got the better part of that deal :D

Stainless
02-22-2014, 08:14 AM
Yeah it's definitely not the most economical way to travel. It's about the adventure, especially with four kids. Take your time and map out a slower trip if work allows. I do all the driving and my wife handles all the crazies in the cab.

I'll second that, I could have stayed in a Hotel and only spend a third of what it costs to camp at the track, but I'm not complaining. It's all about the camping, cooking outside, partying, and not having to worry about getting to Hotel after drinking all day. ;)


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ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 08:22 AM
Sounds like you got the better part of that deal :D

Shhhhhh. I don't want a mutiny on board. There's a reason no firearms are allowed on ships. We definitely pack on our trips and glad we do, especially through the sites in eastern Arizona where it's all Indian land where you camp. More on that with the end-trip summary.


I'll second that, I could have stayed in a Hotel and only spend a third of what it costs to camp at the track, but I'm not complaining. It's all about the camping, cooking outside, partying, and not having to worry about getting to Hotel after drinking all day. ;)

CH3NO2

Definitely!

ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 08:27 AM
Mornin view. Canadians next to us. We were wondering all night what that smell was.

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ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 09:31 AM
Riverwalk

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ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 09:37 AM
Much bigger in pictures.

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Napanutt
02-22-2014, 09:44 AM
I'll second that, I could have stayed in a Hotel and only spend a third of what it costs to camp at the track, but I'm not complaining. It's all about the camping, cooking outside, partying, and not having to worry about getting to Hotel after drinking all day. ;)


CH3NO2

#1 important thing right there. :D

Eli
02-22-2014, 10:00 AM
Much bigger in pictures.

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San Antonio? I though it was way bigger in pics too!

I did find the Tilted Kilt a lot of fun and the food VERY salty! :D


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ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 10:21 AM
Remember the Alamo.

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ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 01:12 PM
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More river walk.

ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 03:56 PM
Not a bad life......

ChumpChange
02-22-2014, 03:57 PM
Oops forgot pic.

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Music to my Ears
02-22-2014, 05:21 PM
Did you go to the Alamo? I played on the soundtrack to the IMAX film they play there (I assume they still play it there) quite a few years ago. I hear it's very cool!

ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 10:48 AM
Mexico.

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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 11:10 AM
Well this is officially my longest road trip.

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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 12:33 PM
Architecture.

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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 12:34 PM
Out of Texas.

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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 01:22 PM
Dust storms.
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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 02:45 PM
I'm back!

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28eliminator
02-23-2014, 03:54 PM
Long ass trip dude... Some cool pics


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Paul65K
02-23-2014, 04:47 PM
Great thread.......you sure did a bunch of stuff in a week!!

Thanks for the good work :thumb:

ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 04:55 PM
Just filled up in Tucson Stainless.

Eli
02-23-2014, 04:57 PM
I feel like I just took a trip through 4 states! Thanks LL Mateo!


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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 05:00 PM
You in there?

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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 05:03 PM
Long ass trip dude... Some cool pics

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Thanks. I try to please.


Great thread.......you sure did a bunch of stuff in a week!!

Thanks for the good work :thumb:

Those are just the pics I shared. There was more to this trip than meets the eye.


I feel like I just took a trip through 4 states! Thanks LL Mateo!

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Only four states? I did four states in one picture! :D

Eli
02-23-2014, 05:03 PM
Thanks. I try to please.



Those are just the pics I shared. There was more to this trip than meets the eye.



Only four states? I did four states in one picture! :D

It's been a long day with a 2 year old...my memory is shot lol


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ChumpChange
02-23-2014, 09:54 PM
It's been a long day with a 2 year old...my memory is shot lol

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I drove over 12 hours today. When I got out of the seat, I realized why Qantas makes you get up and walk around on the flight to Australia. I've driven 3,500 miles and haven't used cruise control once.

GRADS
02-23-2014, 10:43 PM
I have a question. Sorry but I really only looked at the pictures and I didn't pay attention to the driving part How many miles did you average each day?

GotHalos
02-23-2014, 10:59 PM
I drove over 12 hours today. When I got out of the seat, I realized why Qantas makes you get up and walk around on the flight to Australia. I've driven 3,500 miles and haven't used cruise control once.

That's a long day on the road, yikes!

Stainless
02-24-2014, 05:52 AM
You in there?

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Sorry, I missed this yesterday Mateo.
Yea, that's were I'm working but I was in Phoenix yesterday when you went through.


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ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 07:04 AM
I have a question. Sorry but I really only looked at the pictures and I didn't pay attention to the driving part How many miles did you average each day?

I'll tally it up when I get home. Yesterday was just a long day driving 650 or so. That only gives me 350 to go for today as I'm just out of Phoenix. I could've made it last night but decided against the extra six hours.


That's a long day on the road, yikes!

Yeah. Fortunately the only day if that!


Sorry, I missed this yesterday Mateo.
Yea, that's were I'm working but I was in Phoenix yesterday when you went through.

CH3NO2

lol. Wild guess and snapped a pic. Saw all the power wires coming off of it so I guessed it was a power plant.

From Phoenix to home today when everybody wakes up. Much more relaxing then yesterday.

Stainless
02-24-2014, 08:34 AM
I'll tally it up when I get home. Yesterday was just a long day driving 650 or so. That only gives me 350 to go for today as I'm just out of Phoenix. I could've made it last night but decided against the extra six hours.



Yeah. Fortunately the only day if that!



lol. Wild guess and snapped a pic. Saw all the power wires coming off of it so I guessed it was a power plant.

From Phoenix to home today when everybody wakes up. Much more relaxing then yesterday.

I had another night of camping at Wild Horse you could have used last night. You probably saw the track from I-10.


CH3NO2

ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 08:40 AM
I had another night of camping at Wild Horse you could have used last night. You probably saw the track from I-10.

CH3NO2

I did. We came over to the West Side of Phoenix to Buckeye. Didn't want to hit traffic this morning on our way out.

ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 10:51 AM
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Home stretch.

Paul65K
02-24-2014, 11:15 AM
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Home stretch.Back to CA........pull out your checkbook :D

ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 11:33 AM
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ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 11:40 AM
Just got buzzed by a couple of jets. Too fast to snap a pic of course.

ChumpChange
02-24-2014, 02:01 PM
And we're back!

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ChumpChange
02-25-2014, 01:17 PM
Fuel Stats......

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Stainless
02-25-2014, 01:23 PM
You enjoyed good prices on fuel! Did you use an app to locate them?


CH3NO2

ChumpChange
02-25-2014, 01:28 PM
You enjoyed good prices on fuel! Did you use an app to locate them?

CH3NO2

GasBuddy. Best App EVER when it comes to roadtrips!

ChumpChange
02-25-2014, 03:06 PM
All washed and put away.

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Brian
02-25-2014, 03:07 PM
7.8 MPG hurts. Time to throw some exhaust on that bitch and get it closer to 10.

ChumpChange
02-25-2014, 03:11 PM
7.8 MPG hurts. Time to throw some exhaust on that bitch and get it closer to 10.

Yeah. It was 7.3 last time so maybe I'm breaking it in a little. That's just an estimate as I didn't want to start with a full tank in CA, just enough to get me to AZ where it was cheaper.

pvhca1
02-26-2014, 03:15 PM
Your last fill up pisses me off, I always round up, D--K WEED!! LOL

ChumpChange
02-26-2014, 04:40 PM
Your last fill up pisses me off, I always round up, D--K WEED!! LOL

That was a top off in Phoenix for my drive home. Didn't want it to splash out if I kept pulling the trigger.

GRADS
02-26-2014, 04:42 PM
Fuel Stats......

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You could of boat a jet boat for that kind of cha ching.

ChumpChange
01-30-2018, 05:02 PM
This looked like fun! Silly Thread Title though. :D