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  1. 10-15-2008, 04:28 PM #1
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    Default Wish me luck (1,129 mile trip tomorrow)

    Ok so if you didnt know my uncle passed away Wednesday. It was unfortunate but after battling cancer for 10 years he lived a long, great life. He made the best of his life and now hes living it up above watching over our family

    Well the funeral is Friday at 10am at :

    St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Hastings, MN

    Ya Hastings MN. 1129 miles away.

    Googlemaps states 18 hours, but my only problem is that I have a midterm tomorrow night. I will be getting out at 9-9:30 pm. So that give me right at or a little under 14 hours to get there.

    My question to you guys is, do you think I can make it? I am hoping I can get out of the midterm a little early, maybe 830 but that would be if I finish it in 45 minutes.

    Wish me luck. Either way I will be prepping the S tonight, oil level, radiator fluid levels, doing a valve adjustment, specing the spark plugs, checking tire pressure, throwing fix-a-flat in the trunk, and finally, blue tape'n the front of the car.

    Wish me luck and let me know if you think I can actually make it in time...I hope so
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    oh wow.
    mad props to you if you can go that long non stop.
    especially in the S too. you'll make it in 14 hours if you drive 80 mph the whole way..
    that being said.. drive safe and smart
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    No. I've driven to Minneapolis straight through and it took me 21 hours.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyFresh
    No. I've driven to Minneapolis straight through and it took me 21 hours.
    minneapolis is about a hour away from hastings..did you stop much? also what speed did you average? I hope to stay at at least 70ish
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    Best of luck man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dtmcnamara
    minneapolis is about a hour away from hastings..did you stop much? also what speed did you average? I hope to stay at at least 70ish

    I did between 70-90 as the speed limit and weather allowed and I only stopped for gas and would only stop to relieve myself during the gas stops.

    I'm not sure that you can make it to be honest. Sorry that I couldn't give you the asnwer you wanted, bro.
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  7. 10-15-2008, 04:42 PM #7
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    damn dude. Anything's possible. My uncle made it from jersey to florida in 12 hours one time.
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  8. 10-15-2008, 04:45 PM #8
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    its cool i want a straight answer. I will try to talk to my teacher if I can change my midterm to an earlier time then it would give me more like 15-17 hours to get there. then I could actually drive and not be in a panic the entire time
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    best of luck buddy! sorry to hear about that man! but it sounds like he lived a great life! prayers and god speed buddy!
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    make sure you take a radar detector cause thats alot of space to cover in 14 hours+

    sorry to hear about your uncle
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    Good luck on the trip man. I'll be prayin' for safe travels for ya.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redGT
    damn dude. Anything's possible. My uncle made it from jersey to florida in 12 hours one time.

    Bullshit..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio
    Bullshit..

    I mean I was gonna say the same thing but I didn't want to be rude.
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    you probably thought of this... but why not just fly standby after your exam?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Julio
    Bullshit..
    LOL. wow i guess i should of put lol or somethin afterwards i was being sarcastic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyFresh
    I mean I was gonna say the same thing but I didn't want to be rude.


    well, not that I think about it..

    is possible... but it depends from what part of Jersey.. If he was coming from South of Jersey, way down close to the line of the state came straight down 95... to the FLORIDA STATE line.. then I think he has a chance
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyFresh
    I mean I was gonna say the same thing but I didn't want to be rude.
    lol thanks...its cool
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    Quote Originally Posted by rizzler
    you probably thought of this... but why not just fly standby after your exam?
    i cannot afford it...i would rather but when its almost $500 for a round flight and only $250 to drive, unfortunately I will have to drive
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    call up your instructor man! I know he;'s gonna have to understand!

    but sorry to hear bro!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homer Simpson
    call up your instructor man! I know he;'s gonna have to understand!

    but sorry to hear bro!
    Yeah, definitely call the instructor. He would certainly understand a death in the family and work with you.
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    thats what I am thinking. I will probably leave right after work tomorrow...then that would give me almost 20 hours to get there...then I could actually sleep....lol in the S at a rest area....lol

    I guess its good to be a heavy sleeper sometimes...

    Well I will be bringing my camera too. I will photograph my entire trip. I may take a scenic route home
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    And if you think about it, there's no reason for the professor to deny you taking it earlier. Later would be more understandable, but you gain nothing by taking it earlier in the day. Good luck.
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    have fun sleeping in your S...upright! Haha!

    I had to do that once, what I did was got into the passenger cause it has more leg room, move the seat as far forward as possible to your comforts so you can recline the seat back a little bit...

    But, I don't know how tall you are man. Goodluck!
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    6'2 and I have a roll bar so take an extra 2-4 inches out of the recline...o well


    Car maintainance has been done. everything is topped off, clothes are packed. and the car is tapped off for tomorrows 1100 miles drive...lol

    WOOOOHOOOO!!!

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    I've gotta ask....what's with the tape?
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    to prevent rock chips etc..
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    yep....blue tape runs FTW

    When your about to do almost 2,500 miles in 3 days its almost a must. I will save my paint at least 20 chips..lol
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    Looks like you have all the bases covered. Smart thinking.
    You need to pack some jumper cables, misc tools in case you need to fix anything along the way, and a reserve gas containe, filled of course. Also, get some road flares if you don't have any.

    If you're driving straight through or for long portions of time, try not to eat heavy foods i.e, junkfood so you don't get drowsy and or have to stop and use the restroom unnecessarily. Also get an extra battery for your cell.
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    thanks. I got a little craftsman tool case with me along with the mornal screw drivers, plyers ect ect....I do have a few road lights that are always with me. Got the fix a flax, spare tire and my GPS unit.

    WIsh me luck I am throwing everything in the car and leaving in 30 minutes.

    I will hit yall back up when I get there. hopefully around 5-6am tomorrow morning...LOL

    DAMN this is going to be fun
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    Have a safe trip!


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    damn good luck man!
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    clean tape job! Did that to mine but it wasn't as neat when I went the south carolina!

    Goodluck dood.
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    lol...ive dont it enough times to know whats what now. its more of an art now....lol

    I just need to start spelling things in the tape
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    i'm pretty sure the instructor would be a little forgiving on the fact that you're going to a funeral. just drive safe.
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