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Hopefully not until you've finished driving for the day???knightfan2691 said:Joy,
Driving cross-country IS very relaxing. I've found that I seem to get more sleep while I'm on the road ...
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Ram - Now that you mention it, my wife and I had dinner in Chesterfield the Saturday evening we were out there. There was a shop she wanted to visit, in Chesterfield, so we just grabbed dinner while we were there.
Lots of cool places around St. Louis. With family just over on the Illinois side of the river, we get several chances a year to explore.
BTW, If my memory is accurate, that '67 Caddy actually may have had the 462 cu. in. engine -- one of the smoothest engines I've ever worked on, but one of the hungriest of the luxo-car engines. Of course, the competition jobs used more fuel, but that Caddy was just as likely to pass anything on the road except an open gas station. When I had a Fleetwood Brougham, the pump jockies would all joke ". . . You'd better shut that thing down, otherwise the pumps can't catch up. . . "
Lots of cool places around St. Louis. With family just over on the Illinois side of the river, we get several chances a year to explore.
BTW, If my memory is accurate, that '67 Caddy actually may have had the 462 cu. in. engine -- one of the smoothest engines I've ever worked on, but one of the hungriest of the luxo-car engines. Of course, the competition jobs used more fuel, but that Caddy was just as likely to pass anything on the road except an open gas station. When I had a Fleetwood Brougham, the pump jockies would all joke ". . . You'd better shut that thing down, otherwise the pumps can't catch up. . . "
joy
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My husband wanted to add, "don't ever let your wife drive, it'll scare the
s@!t out of you...even if you ARE sleeping! I almost rear ended a mini van and put us into the a divider, and I went into the other lane and almost killed the people next to us. That was how I learned NEVER go 80 when the recommended speed limit is 35! I guess I was a little tired, or just can't drive, I don't know. Just thought I would share that lesson with you all.
s@!t out of you...even if you ARE sleeping! I almost rear ended a mini van and put us into the a divider, and I went into the other lane and almost killed the people next to us. That was how I learned NEVER go 80 when the recommended speed limit is 35! I guess I was a little tired, or just can't drive, I don't know. Just thought I would share that lesson with you all.
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*chuckles*
Yes, Gina ... the sleep comes AFTER the driving is done for the day.
And, Joy, your post reminded me of 3 things about our family trips when I was younger...
1) Mom basically drove from the motel/hotel lobby/office to the room....
2) On one of the rare occassions Mom was driving, a van started weaving back and forth right next to us ... and then moved into our lane before it had cleared the front portion of the car (Mom and Dad's 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ... which is now mine) ... Mom's only choice was to hit the brakes ... which she did...and woke Dad up...he heh.
3) During one of our trips out west, Dad got sick ... so, while he laid down in the hotel, Mom drove us kids (my sis and I) to get some dinner. On the way to the restaurant, we heard this awful flapping noise (windows were down) ... but couldn't figure out where it was coming from ... until, that is, we arrived in the restaurant and got out and surveyed the car (again, the '81 MC...now mine) ... a flat rear tire was the culprit.
Yes, Gina ... the sleep comes AFTER the driving is done for the day
.And, Joy, your post reminded me of 3 things about our family trips when I was younger...
1) Mom basically drove from the motel/hotel lobby/office to the room....
2) On one of the rare occassions Mom was driving, a van started weaving back and forth right next to us ... and then moved into our lane before it had cleared the front portion of the car (Mom and Dad's 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ... which is now mine) ... Mom's only choice was to hit the brakes ... which she did...and woke Dad up...he heh.
3) During one of our trips out west, Dad got sick ... so, while he laid down in the hotel, Mom drove us kids (my sis and I) to get some dinner. On the way to the restaurant, we heard this awful flapping noise (windows were down) ... but couldn't figure out where it was coming from ... until, that is, we arrived in the restaurant and got out and surveyed the car (again, the '81 MC...now mine) ... a flat rear tire was the culprit.
Well, when we were kids, my mom wasn't driving. (She drove for a few years, quit, then picked it back up again when she was 65 and dad passed away. . .) Dad did all the driving on any trips we took.
Fast forward to the present -- my wife and I share the driving, as long as we're driving her SUV (She won't drive my car -- can't see the corners of the fenders.). She has more tickets and warnings from out of state troopers than I have. She also was the one to ask me why the Blazer she was driving always started to miss when she got it going -- turns out she was hitting the rev limiter (speed limiter) that kicked in at 98 MPH! Who in their right mind wants to drive a little truck over 100?
So, I try to do most of the road driving. I get there in about the same length of time, I just keep a more constant but slightly lower average speed.
She wants me to get the next new car, and she would take my "Rocket Barge." Not sure that makes good sense. . .
Fast forward to the present -- my wife and I share the driving, as long as we're driving her SUV (She won't drive my car -- can't see the corners of the fenders.). She has more tickets and warnings from out of state troopers than I have. She also was the one to ask me why the Blazer she was driving always started to miss when she got it going -- turns out she was hitting the rev limiter (speed limiter) that kicked in at 98 MPH! Who in their right mind wants to drive a little truck over 100?
So, I try to do most of the road driving. I get there in about the same length of time, I just keep a more constant but slightly lower average speed.
She wants me to get the next new car, and she would take my "Rocket Barge." Not sure that makes good sense. . .
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*chuckles*
I'm not sure I _could_ share the driving with anyone. Heck, when we take my Monte Carlos to the MC Nationals...and Joy and her now hubby help me drive them down, I become a wee bit jealous that I can't drive all of them to the Nationals myself.
He he he
I'm not sure I _could_ share the driving with anyone. Heck, when we take my Monte Carlos to the MC Nationals...and Joy and her now hubby help me drive them down, I become a wee bit jealous that I can't drive all of them to the Nationals myself
.He he he
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no pictures, maybe he has some, but it was a BIG, BLUE, GAS SUCKIN LIVINGROOM ON WHEELS
467 hmmm sounds right, I think it was printed on the engine somewhere like bragado, today it wold have to come with a yellow warning sign danger--driving this car mat take you to the poor-house,
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knightfan2691 said:*chuckles*
I'm not sure I _could_ share the driving with anyone. Heck, when we take my Monte Carlos to the MC Nationals...and Joy and her now hubby help me drive them down, I become a wee bit jealous that I can't drive all of them to the Nationals myself
He he he
no pictures, maybe he has some, but it was a BIG, BLUE, GAS SUCKIN LIVINGROOM ON WHEELS
467 hmmm sounds right, I think it was printed on the engine somewhere like bragado, today it wold have to come with a yellow warning sign danger--driving this car mat take you to the poor-house,
Marguerite53
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sounds like a great bit of driving!
sounds like a great bit of driving!
Thanks, Cort, for taking us along again! I've been on quite a few of those roads, growing up in the East.....my father worked for the National Park Service for many years and (I've spoken of him to you before ) and he often had long "business trips" to tour parks, sites and collect data (a statistician/economist). I know he chose to drive them because he loved to drive and he loved back roads.
You haven't seen the most beautiful road in America if you haven't driven I-84 East from Portland, Oregon through the Columbia Gorge. And now the governor is working to re-open the old Columbia Highway in its entirety, reblasting tunnels and unearthing covered roadway. Much of it has already been reborn. Not to mention all the hoopla about the 200th anniversary of the coming of Lewis and Clark.
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/columbia/Columbia_River.htm
If you want to view some truly amazing photographs, go to my favorite photo gallery located in downtown Portland. You may purchase online. He is very careful about mailing and quite personable to speak with. (I think his name is Ted)
http://www.williamjosephgallery.com/
What have I learned? Most everything about ?seeing? from my father. Light is of utmost importance. Timing ranks second. Luck ranks third. So whether the light comes from the sun or the moon or a lamp or someone up there in the heavens, you always need to consider it! And above all, when experiencing new things or the everyday ? keep your mind and your heart open! The journey will be so much more enriching.
Thanks again, Cort. And someday, make it over the Rockies to the West!
Marguerite
sounds like a great bit of driving!
Thanks, Cort, for taking us along again! I've been on quite a few of those roads, growing up in the East.....my father worked for the National Park Service for many years and (I've spoken of him to you before
) and he often had long "business trips" to tour parks, sites and collect data (a statistician/economist). I know he chose to drive them because he loved to drive and he loved back roads. You haven't seen the most beautiful road in America if you haven't driven I-84 East from Portland, Oregon through the Columbia Gorge. And now the governor is working to re-open the old Columbia Highway in its entirety, reblasting tunnels and unearthing covered roadway. Much of it has already been reborn. Not to mention all the hoopla about the 200th anniversary of the coming of Lewis and Clark.
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/columbia/Columbia_River.htm
If you want to view some truly amazing photographs, go to my favorite photo gallery located in downtown Portland. You may purchase online. He is very careful about mailing and quite personable to speak with. (I think his name is Ted)
http://www.williamjosephgallery.com/
What have I learned? Most everything about ?seeing? from my father. Light is of utmost importance. Timing ranks second. Luck ranks third. So whether the light comes from the sun or the moon or a lamp or someone up there in the heavens, you always need to consider it! And above all, when experiencing new things or the everyday ? keep your mind and your heart open! The journey will be so much more enriching.
Thanks again, Cort. And someday, make it over the Rockies to the West!
Marguerite
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*sighs*
I read Ross' thread about the healthcare news ... and found myself pissed and depressed. Then, I open this thread, and smile...and feel relieved.... Still very anxious though, because I'm hoping I can work out the sales job that would entail traveling...and thus, would get me west of the Rockies sooner than you might think.
And any rate, Marguerite, thanks for that post...and you are welcome for sharing! Yes, I do remember you talking about your Dad and his travels before....lucky guy to have that type of job!
And, thanks for posting those links!
mamsram,
Love that quote ... "gas sucking living room on wheels"
Course, I'd prefer to be able to share that "living room on wheels" with a very lucky female.
*chuckles*
I read Ross' thread about the healthcare news ... and found myself pissed and depressed. Then, I open this thread, and smile...and feel relieved.... Still very anxious though, because I'm hoping I can work out the sales job that would entail traveling...and thus, would get me west of the Rockies sooner than you might think
.And any rate, Marguerite, thanks for that post...and you are welcome for sharing! Yes, I do remember you talking about your Dad and his travels before....lucky guy to have that type of job!
And, thanks for posting those links!
mamsram,
Love that quote ... "gas sucking living room on wheels"
Course, I'd prefer to be able to share that "living room on wheels" with a very lucky female
.*chuckles*
