Across America in a 2005 Mustang GT!
7/28/05, 08:35 PM
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Heads up, everyone! I'm taking "Lucky" on a cross-country road trip. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll see some of you. It would be cool to cross paths with fellow Mustangers along the way! 
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I'm taking I-64 west out of Richmond, Virginia, picking up I-70 in St. Louis, Missouri to Denver, Colorado, heading north on I-25 to Cheyenne, Wyoming and west again on I-80 to Sacramento, California.
My Tenative Itinerary: (Includes estimated driving times and mileage.)
Richmond, Virginia - 0:00 (0 Miles) START Saturday, July 30th a.m.
Lexington, Kentucky - 7:32 (490.6 Miles) Saturday, July 30th p.m.
St. Louis, Missouri - 6:03 (338.7 Miles) Sunday, July 31st p.m.
Salina, Kansas - 6:33 (425.9 Miles) Monday, August 1st p.m.
Denver, Colorado - 6:39 (432.7 Miles) Tuesday, August 2nd p.m.
Salt Lake City, Utah - 8:14 (535.2 Miles) Wednesday, August 3rd p.m.
Reno, Nevada - 7:57 (517.5 Miles) Thursday, August 4th p.m.
Sacramento, California 2:02 (131.7 Miles) END Friday, August 5th p.m.
I'm hoping to capture a few photos of this beautiful country during the course of my trip. Naturally, I'll sneak in a few of my car in the process!
I've wanted to take a trip like this for years. Fortunately, circumstances are finally allowing it. Honestly, I'm going to savor every minute of it! :drive:
eace: I'm taking I-64 west out of Richmond, Virginia, picking up I-70 in St. Louis, Missouri to Denver, Colorado, heading north on I-25 to Cheyenne, Wyoming and west again on I-80 to Sacramento, California.
My Tenative Itinerary: (Includes estimated driving times and mileage.)
Richmond, Virginia - 0:00 (0 Miles) START Saturday, July 30th a.m.
Lexington, Kentucky - 7:32 (490.6 Miles) Saturday, July 30th p.m.
St. Louis, Missouri - 6:03 (338.7 Miles) Sunday, July 31st p.m.
Salina, Kansas - 6:33 (425.9 Miles) Monday, August 1st p.m.
Denver, Colorado - 6:39 (432.7 Miles) Tuesday, August 2nd p.m.
Salt Lake City, Utah - 8:14 (535.2 Miles) Wednesday, August 3rd p.m.
Reno, Nevada - 7:57 (517.5 Miles) Thursday, August 4th p.m.
Sacramento, California 2:02 (131.7 Miles) END Friday, August 5th p.m.
I'm hoping to capture a few photos of this beautiful country during the course of my trip. Naturally, I'll sneak in a few of my car in the process!
I've wanted to take a trip like this for years. Fortunately, circumstances are finally allowing it. Honestly, I'm going to savor every minute of it! :drive:
7/28/05, 08:47 PM
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That sounds awesome!!! Have a safe, fun drive! I drove my car 1200 miles straight from FL to OH... it was the best drive of my life. Hope you enjoy yours!
7/28/05, 09:53 PM
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I plan on driving only during daylight hours so I can enjoy the scenery. I hope that I can post pix of my trip along the way using my laptop.
I just want to get there in one piece, so I'll be driving extra carefully.
I just want to get there in one piece, so I'll be driving extra carefully.
7/28/05, 11:18 PM
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Originally posted by CelticCub@July 28, 2005, 8:38 PM
Heads up, everyone! I'm taking "Lucky" on a cross-country road trip. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll see some of you. It would be cool to cross paths with fellow Mustangers along the way!eace:
I'm taking I-64 west out of Richmond, Virginia, picking up I-70 in St. Louis, Missouri to Denver, Colorado, heading north on I-25 to Cheyenne, Wyoming and west again on I-80 to Sacramento, California.
My Tenative Itinerary: (Includes estimated driving times and mileage.)
Richmond, Virginia - 0:00 (0 Miles) START Saturday, July 30th a.m.
Lexington, Kentucky - 7:32 (490.6 Miles) Saturday, July 30th p.m.
St. Louis, Missouri - 6:03 (338.7 Miles) Sunday, July 31st p.m.
Salina, Kansas - 6:33 (425.9 Miles) Monday, August 1st p.m.
Denver, Colorado - 6:39 (432.7 Miles) Tuesday, August 2nd p.m.
Salt Lake City, Utah - 8:14 (535.2 Miles) Wednesday, August 3rd p.m.
Reno, Nevada - 7:57 (517.5 Miles) Thursday, August 4th p.m.
Sacramento, California 2:02 (131.7 Miles) END Friday, August 5th p.m.
I'm hoping to capture a few photos of this beautiful country during the course of my trip. Naturally, I'll sneak in a few of my car in the process!
I've wanted to take a trip like this for years. Fortunately, circumstances are finally allowing it. Honestly, I'm going to savor every minute of it! :drive:
Heads up, everyone! I'm taking "Lucky" on a cross-country road trip. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll see some of you. It would be cool to cross paths with fellow Mustangers along the way!
eace: I'm taking I-64 west out of Richmond, Virginia, picking up I-70 in St. Louis, Missouri to Denver, Colorado, heading north on I-25 to Cheyenne, Wyoming and west again on I-80 to Sacramento, California.
My Tenative Itinerary: (Includes estimated driving times and mileage.)
Richmond, Virginia - 0:00 (0 Miles) START Saturday, July 30th a.m.
Lexington, Kentucky - 7:32 (490.6 Miles) Saturday, July 30th p.m.
St. Louis, Missouri - 6:03 (338.7 Miles) Sunday, July 31st p.m.
Salina, Kansas - 6:33 (425.9 Miles) Monday, August 1st p.m.
Denver, Colorado - 6:39 (432.7 Miles) Tuesday, August 2nd p.m.
Salt Lake City, Utah - 8:14 (535.2 Miles) Wednesday, August 3rd p.m.
Reno, Nevada - 7:57 (517.5 Miles) Thursday, August 4th p.m.
Sacramento, California 2:02 (131.7 Miles) END Friday, August 5th p.m.
I'm hoping to capture a few photos of this beautiful country during the course of my trip. Naturally, I'll sneak in a few of my car in the process!
I've wanted to take a trip like this for years. Fortunately, circumstances are finally allowing it. Honestly, I'm going to savor every minute of it! :drive:
Stop by at our Arm Force carshow at State Captial in Charleston, WV just off I-64 exit 95 I'll be there with other 05 Mustangers times are 8am-4pm
7/29/05, 04:15 AM
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why stop there? the drive down HWY 1 along the california coast is awesome, and OC and SD are the best, if you do come down let us know we will plan something special to make a meet or something, actually we might be doing a show that month
7/29/05, 06:39 AM
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You guys and gals are the best! Thanks for your support and encouragement. I appreciate it. And thanks for the heads up about the car show, Frank! I just might take you up on that. I hope the weather cooperates for y'all.
Long drives out in the country have a very humbling effect on me. This country is just so huge and beautiful, I can't ever see enough of it. Rich, I drove down the California coast back in 96. You're right, it is breathtaking! I'm really looking forward to my new digs and seeing some old friends again. Jeff: sorry I'm not taking I-40; it would have been cool to hook up. Still, I'll see you in Vegas in September. That road trip should seem like a breeze compared to this!
I chose this route primarily due to the time of year. While I could have taken the northern route (I-80) all the way, I decided to take the most direct. There were compromises, naturally, because there are so many cities I've never seen and wanted to visit. If this goes well, and I get the chance, perhaps I'll return to the east coast using another route.
Gotta get going. I have a lot of packing to do! I'll be in touch...
Long drives out in the country have a very humbling effect on me. This country is just so huge and beautiful, I can't ever see enough of it. Rich, I drove down the California coast back in 96. You're right, it is breathtaking! I'm really looking forward to my new digs and seeing some old friends again. Jeff: sorry I'm not taking I-40; it would have been cool to hook up. Still, I'll see you in Vegas in September. That road trip should seem like a breeze compared to this!
I chose this route primarily due to the time of year. While I could have taken the northern route (I-80) all the way, I decided to take the most direct. There were compromises, naturally, because there are so many cities I've never seen and wanted to visit. If this goes well, and I get the chance, perhaps I'll return to the east coast using another route.
Gotta get going. I have a lot of packing to do! I'll be in touch...
7/29/05, 07:07 AM
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Chris, enjoy your trip! When I was 10 my family and I did a cross-country camping trip, we took 2 months to do it. Although I kicked and moaned everytime my parents dragged me "sightseeing" those are some of the BEST memories and times I ever had. I hope to do the trip myself one day and in my Stang. You're gonna love the trip! Have a great time!
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