Across America in a 2005 Mustang GT!
8/9/05, 08:52 PM
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Chris!!!
I am WAY behind on your pics from your trip - those are AMAZING!
Man I love taking roadtrips and you just gave me the Highway Jones in a BIG way.....
I agree with what John (OCD) said earlier - too often when I am doing long distance trips, I am solely trying to make TIME - and never have enough to stop and look around at the inspiring stuff out htere in this country of ours......
Neal Peart the drummer and lyriscist for RUSH wrote a book called GHOST RIDER that chronicled the 55,000 mile journey he did on his BMW motorcycle - he packed up and hit the road for months after his daughter and wife passed away and just rode trying to find a reason to keep living - and he writes about some amazing places he saw traveling through Canada- down into the US and then into Mexico.....
Geez.... I need some time off from work!
Glad you and Lucky made it safe and sound!!
I am WAY behind on your pics from your trip - those are AMAZING!
Man I love taking roadtrips and you just gave me the Highway Jones in a BIG way.....
I agree with what John (OCD) said earlier - too often when I am doing long distance trips, I am solely trying to make TIME - and never have enough to stop and look around at the inspiring stuff out htere in this country of ours......
Neal Peart the drummer and lyriscist for RUSH wrote a book called GHOST RIDER that chronicled the 55,000 mile journey he did on his BMW motorcycle - he packed up and hit the road for months after his daughter and wife passed away and just rode trying to find a reason to keep living - and he writes about some amazing places he saw traveling through Canada- down into the US and then into Mexico.....
Geez.... I need some time off from work!
Glad you and Lucky made it safe and sound!!
8/9/05, 10:41 PM
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Frank: Thanks, man. I appreciate that. It's difficult to remember which Interstate saw the most ponies per mile. I think it would have to be I-70, west of St. Louis.
However, I only saw ONE GT between St. Louis and Denver (Castle Rock, actually). It was a black GT. I made a point of looking over to give the guy the thumbs up as he passed by, but he didn't look over. Nor did the girl in the passenger seat. I was a little surprised, to be honest. And a little disappointed that they weren't very amicable to another '05 pony owner! What can you do?
As an '05 Mustang owner, I tried to set a good example for y'all; I used my directionals, kept a discreet distance from the cars ahead of me and kept my cool when provoked by inconsiderate drivers. I was the consumate gentleman, which isn't easy because I've got an Irish temper. :ranting:
Dave: It was way cool bumping into you online the other day. I really enjoyed the chat and I didn't think you'd mind me establishing a buddy link.
I've never heard that story about the guy from Rush. That ripped my heart out. "Ghost Rider" must be an interesting read. I'll have to check that out. I posted most of these photos in the span of a half hour; I sorted them out, downsized them and uploaded them six at a time. It wasn't easy because I'm using dialup! :bang:
However, I only saw ONE GT between St. Louis and Denver (Castle Rock, actually). It was a black GT. I made a point of looking over to give the guy the thumbs up as he passed by, but he didn't look over. Nor did the girl in the passenger seat. I was a little surprised, to be honest. And a little disappointed that they weren't very amicable to another '05 pony owner! What can you do?
As an '05 Mustang owner, I tried to set a good example for y'all; I used my directionals, kept a discreet distance from the cars ahead of me and kept my cool when provoked by inconsiderate drivers. I was the consumate gentleman, which isn't easy because I've got an Irish temper. :ranting:
Dave: It was way cool bumping into you online the other day. I really enjoyed the chat and I didn't think you'd mind me establishing a buddy link.
I've never heard that story about the guy from Rush. That ripped my heart out. "Ghost Rider" must be an interesting read. I'll have to check that out. I posted most of these photos in the span of a half hour; I sorted them out, downsized them and uploaded them six at a time. It wasn't easy because I'm using dialup! :bang:
8/10/05, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by CelticCub@August 9, 2005, 7:24 PM
Brian: I dined at the Cheapside Bar & Grille. The service was good and the food was great. I had a Kentucky Ale while I was there. I like to sample local microbrews wherever I go.
Brian: I dined at the Cheapside Bar & Grille. The service was good and the food was great. I had a Kentucky Ale while I was there. I like to sample local microbrews wherever I go.
I actually helped brew a batch of that one time...my friend worked for Alltech, KY Ale's owner. That was fun! He kept me in free cases for about a year.
Did you get a chance to try out an Ale8 soda? Kind of a mix between ginger ale and Sprite, it's good.
Let me know if you're ever coming up to around Indianapolis, there's lots of microbrews around here.
8/13/05, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by GirchyGirchy@August 10, 2005, 11:42 AM
Good choice! I like the stuff myself. It's on my list of brews to get when I head home in a couple of weekends.
I actually helped brew a batch of that one time...my friend worked for Alltech, KY Ale's owner. That was fun! He kept me in free cases for about a year.
Did you get a chance to try out an Ale8 soda? Kind of a mix between ginger ale and Sprite, it's good.
Let me know if you're ever coming up to around Indianapolis, there's lots of microbrews around here.
Good choice! I like the stuff myself. It's on my list of brews to get when I head home in a couple of weekends.
I actually helped brew a batch of that one time...my friend worked for Alltech, KY Ale's owner. That was fun! He kept me in free cases for about a year.
Did you get a chance to try out an Ale8 soda? Kind of a mix between ginger ale and Sprite, it's good.
Let me know if you're ever coming up to around Indianapolis, there's lots of microbrews around here.
Nope, I never tried "Ale8 Soda" but my curiosity is piqued!
I will definitely give y'all the heads up if I decide to head back east, and near Indianapolis in particular. When it comes to microbrews, I trust the locals. I follow their lead!
Beer is good. Ben Franklin said it best: "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
Homer Simpson said it more succinctly: "Beeeeeeer."
8/13/05, 05:06 PM
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Lalo: Thanks! I'm glad you liked the pix. I took so many. So much to see, but had to decide on a few (yeah, 48 is a few!).
Bob: Missed Texas this time around.
I drove from Houston to San Antonio a few years ago. Awesome, BIG state with lots to see. Enjoyed it while I was there, but off my route THIS time. Perhaps, if I head back east I can tour the southern states, including Texas. Just an excuse to visit Nawlins again... love that Cajun cooking!
Can't get enough road behind me. I've got a wanderlust that just won't quit!
Bob: Missed Texas this time around.
I drove from Houston to San Antonio a few years ago. Awesome, BIG state with lots to see. Enjoyed it while I was there, but off my route THIS time. Perhaps, if I head back east I can tour the southern states, including Texas. Just an excuse to visit Nawlins again... love that Cajun cooking! Can't get enough road behind me. I've got a wanderlust that just won't quit!
8/13/05, 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by Ripstang@August 6, 2005, 7:11 PM
You must have quite a big tank there Chris to spend $260.50 on a quarter tank And how did you manage to get a pic of your mustang from the rear going down the highway ??
You must have quite a big tank there Chris to spend $260.50 on a quarter tank
And how did you manage to get a pic of your mustang from the rear going down the highway ??
8/13/05, 08:51 PM
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Ed, you're a hoot! Thanks for the offer. Glad you liked the pix, Manny. You're right, a long drive gives you plenty of opportunities to clear your head. Wish I could do this more often, but I'm afraid another trip of that magnitude will have to wait a couple more years! No regrets, though. It was worth every mile. :drive:
8/15/05, 09:16 AM
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8/15/05, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by fastball25@August 15, 2005, 10:19 AM
I work in the mirrored building on the left in the picture of Downtown St. Louis that was taken in the Arch!
I work in the mirrored building on the left in the picture of Downtown St. Louis that was taken in the Arch!
I loved the arch. I'm a big architecture buff, and I enjoyed learning about this awesome landmark. It rises 630 feet above St. Louis and was constructed in 1963, before I was born! I liked it so much, I purchased a DVD about it's construction!
8/15/05, 04:27 PM
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Those are great pic's Chris :worship: And for the photo of the back of your car I didn't know you had someone rideing shotgun with you in another car ..Great idea ! At least if something happened along the way you had someone there for you
8/15/05, 08:34 PM
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Originally posted by Ripstang@August 15, 2005, 5:30 PM
At least if something happened along the way you had someone there for you
At least if something happened along the way you had someone there for you
I like this one, a la "Bullitt" chase scene...
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