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VW Lounge => General Forum => Topic started by: skibumtgm on June 05, 2012, 07:24:29 am
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Well today is the day to put Hooch to the test once more and after so many have contributed in getting him back on his feet running smooth I think we are more prepared now then we ever have been. Thank you all again I could not of done it alone. Since so many were involved to make this trip happen I thought I would start a post to let you join in on some of the fun (warning Howard this could be a deep rabbit hole). For those of you with FiOs I think HDnet will be broadcasting from the event I will post time if I can find the details when I get to work. For those just joining us on this adventure You can see some of what you are in store for at www.bonnaroo.com.
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Captains Log -- Star Date 2K12.6.5.1-- headed in to what is sure to be one of the longest days at work. Hooch is for the most part packed and ready to go.
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I have mixed feelings as we near our departure mostly due to the newly added rocket box. Currently it houses all my chairs, tools, side tent and poles along with other misc. camping gear. This is leaving the bus empty and clear to move around but leaving me with the feeling that I have nothing packed lol. Celly and Michelle stopped by after the meeting last night to drop off a solar panel for hooch and wish us well on our journey.
Currently the plan is to get through 8 hours of hell at work then run home to hopefully find my VIP tickets in the mail, finish packing and hopefully take a "Jack Nap" till rush hour is done. Once the roads have cleared we start our ~800 mile trek to Manchester, TN. for 4 days of music.
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stardate 65893.5
I wish you and your navigator well on your adventurer Captain T.
On your Journey through the twisted space of blacktop and time
I highly recommend you don't use warp speed all the way but to have extended cruises at sub warp of 55mph so your Hyper Drive is not scattered throughout deep space blacktop.
Have a safe flight my friends!
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Check that oil filter for tightness and then
BonnaROOOOOOOOOOO **^bana0 **^bana0 **^bana0 **^bana0
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Have a safe journey, Captain T and First Mate R! Remember, Second star to the right...and straight on 'til morning.
And this tidbit of wisdom from the great Captain Kirk, "Everybody remember where we parked."
(-James Kirk, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, after landing the cloaked Klingon bird of prey in Golden Gate park)
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Have a safe journey, Captain T and First Mate R! Remember, Second star to the right...and straight on 'til morning.
And this tidbit of wisdom from the great Captain Kirk, "Everybody remember where we parked."
(-James Kirk, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, after landing the cloaked Klingon bird of prey in Golden Gate park)
Wasn't that Peter Pan! and Well another Treky!
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Nope first quote was Trekky too! thumpup)-
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Have a great time, Captain T and First Mate R!!
The Road Runner and I are jealous.... what great times lay ahead for you guys!
Enjoy!
~Claire
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Have a safe trip! I will expect to see lots of cool pictures thumpup)-
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Captains Log -- Star Date 2K12.6.6.1 -- Thus far the trip has been slow going. I currently find myself sitting in a small dinner a block away from home.
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We will be enjoying some of the local flavor then shopping for some last min supplies while we wait for the mail to arrive. We were set to leave last night but I was told to wait for my VIP passes which should arrive today. So with any luck we should be on the road passes in hand by 3pm at the latest.
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Just don't drive like a crazy man trying to get there overnight. Or else ?/banghea?/
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Still plenty of time VIP lot opens a day later so nothing to worry about.
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Captains Log -- Star Date 2K12.6.6.2 -- Trip is underway, tickets arrived. Car is packed. Now disembarking from the mother ship and now boldly going where many wookies have gone before.
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Navigator's log, entry #1: just crossed our first state line. Now in the exciting state of Delaware. Only 769 miles and 15 turns left to go. (http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg595/rosewagner/583097b7.jpg)
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Navigator's log, entry #2: didn't spend many miles in Delaware. Maryland has welcomed us with the truckers on the cb are saying is a 7 mile back on 95. Thank you truckers!
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2@@cool
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are you there yet?
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Check your oil level, T. &^rofl
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Navigator's log, entry #3: just hit Virginia! Beltway traffic's not too bad luckily.
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(sorry for the downloaded pic, missed takin the pic myself bc I was busy braiding key chain necklaces for our bus keys)
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Jack, Ty wants me to tell you we've gone about 150 miles, everything's running great and we're down a quart of oil.
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You better not be leaking anything!!! LoL have fun you two!
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Don't sound to bad doing 70mph. (o; Only 7 more qt's to go #@rofl3
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They made it!! Yucel got a text from Tyler around 2:00 today saying they made it safely there. Got in about sunrise and Hooch did great. They have no Internet access, just texting. I'm sure they'll have a great time and we'll hear all about it when they get back (or just out of TN where they can get coverage!)
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Have a safe trip. 2@@cool
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Glad they made it OK.
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Were all pulling for you-buy extra quarts of oil. thumpup)-
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Captains Log -- Star Date 2K12.6.11.1 -- just starting to get back to civilization. Currently we are on RT 81 trucking through VA. Rose is driving and Hooch is running strong. We did have to top off the oil a couple times and there still seems to be a small leak but nothing drastic. Our gas mileage has been between 18 and 22 mpg and it has been a comfortable ride thanks to the added Strage of the rocket box.
In other news the concert was great we pulled into our camp right at sun rise
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As expected our set up was by far the best.
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It was convenient to have a home for the weekend to get a break from the crowd and grab some food and refresh the drinks.
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So many great bands and everyone put on and awesome show. We had a great view everywhere we went and even got to enjoy Phish back stage thanks to the passes my cuz got us. So much to tell and show but for now I just wanted to let you all know Hooch is doing well and we should be back in the area sometime tonight. And as promised here are some pics for your enjoyment.
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More to follow when I get to a real computer.
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Can't wait to see your pictures
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Glad everything went well for you guys, great photos!!
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Looks like you guys had a great time!! SO envious!!
I wonder if the Road Runner would be able to make it down there next year? ;)
Love the pictures.... can't wait to see more!
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I wonder if the Road Runner would be able to make it down there next year? ;)
Only one way to find out...
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We are just getting on RT 95 should be home in two hours. Its been a long day but it's almost over and I'm looking forward to the first shower since Wed. Ah gotta love vacation.
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We are home... That is all... Good night.
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Glad you made it home safely!!
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Hope you're recuperating nicely thumpup)-
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NIce pic.s Tyler, thanks for sharing, .... no showering since Wednes? Whoa, air out that bus buddy!
Glad you are safe!
matt