Mz_TAZcoma 10-08-2008, 08:04 AM We left the house at 5:30am and stopped at 7-11 for coffee and ice. Then we hit the local bagel store for breakfast which took more time than it took for me to pack last night. There was only one guy behind the counter and he was slower than 56k and the store was busy. I guess with the Jewish holiday tomorrow, everyone was stocking up.
We finally got on the road at about 6am and we just made our first stop for gas in PA.
Here's some pics we took.
The road as we saw it through our blurry eyes..
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3658.jpg
City at sunrise...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3663.jpg
Friends keeping us company...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3683-1.jpg
Our unofficial convoy..
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3668.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3678-1.jpg
More to come later.....
redrunner 10-08-2008, 08:15 AM lol! great first entry. Looking forward to seeing you guys!
speckdzl4shzl 10-08-2008, 09:24 AM wow you guys must be driving pretty slow to be leaving that early. can't wait, this time friday we'll be cruisin:clapping: :headbang: :drinking:
1 bad tacoma 10-08-2008, 09:30 AM like the cop pic just hope when i'm comming down the road they ain't facing toward me with radar
glassdoc 10-08-2008, 02:04 PM Heads up to everyone.. Hwy 68 especially between Ducktown, Copperhill & McCaysville GA is known for its speed traps.. So, do watch yourself.
tacorunner619 10-08-2008, 02:11 PM looks like you got some good weather!keep the blog comming!
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11 miles and 318 turns it is in my back yard
(http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l221/h2oplaydamian/?action=view¤t=08.flv)
Mz_TAZcoma 10-09-2008, 06:59 PM We've landed. There was no more wi-fi along the road so we couldn't post. Arrived around 8pm last night. Didn't have such great weather driving down after all. Drove in rain through most of Virginia.
Ray, thanks for the heads-up on the speed traps, but thankfully we didn't have to take that road. I don't think we saw double digits since we pulled out of my driveway. :D
Fuel has been plentiful on the stations we've encountered.
Here's some more pics...see ya tomorrow.
Local wildlife
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3687.jpg
The halfway point..
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3689.jpg
Try changing a flat on that thing...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3693.jpg
Trying to find wi-fi on a fly-by..
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3703.jpg
Miles traveled - 948
Cost of Gas - $110
Going to Tacoberfest - priceless
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3707.jpg
The lovely weather we had to drive through in VA...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3720.jpg
Sunset in Tennessee...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3734.jpg
Arrived at my cousin's in Cleveland. Here's a pic of their kids..
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_3755.jpg
makgreens 10-09-2008, 07:19 PM think we can leave at 1?
just in case my shop is late:doah:
Mz_TAZcoma 10-09-2008, 07:24 PM Noooo tell them they better be ready when you get there ! Give them some of our NY attitude.
The earlier we get there, we'll have our pick of cabins...
Mz_TAZcoma 10-12-2008, 07:07 PM We left Tacoberfest around noonish and hit the road, heading to PA before landing in Lawn Guyland (as Jeff would say).
We should get there around midnight but made a pit stop to post a quick pic or two (check out the group photo under "I'm Back" thread.
This is the type of traffic jam we encountered over the weekend...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/ctconvoy.jpg
speckdzl4shzl 10-13-2008, 08:28 AM Mak is going to be pissed that you posted that picture lol
Mz_TAZcoma 10-13-2008, 08:37 AM Mak is going to be pissed that you posted that picture lol
LOL...I didn't even realize it. Sorry, if I was home I'd photoshop it. You have to admit tho...the pic still looks good.
cmcpher 10-13-2008, 08:40 AM But wait, Mak is sporting the new clear grill from MyBossRanIntoMe.com :silly:
synyster 10-13-2008, 09:33 AM :funnyup::funnyup::funnyup::funnyup::funnyup::funn yup:
tennesseetacoma 10-13-2008, 03:41 PM Here is the one of y'all in transit
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h14/tennesseetacoma/this016.jpg
:lol:
Mz_TAZcoma 10-14-2008, 09:48 AM We're still in Mechanicsburg, PA and should be hitting the road in a few minutes, heading back to Lawn Guyland.
Will post pics tonight.
cmcpher 10-14-2008, 12:37 PM But Las Vegas was so close!! Good to hear that you two are making it safely back to your humble abode :)
Mz_TAZcoma 10-14-2008, 10:50 PM As much as I would have loved to make a stop in Vegas, it just wasn't in the cards. ;)
We made it home safe and sound around 4:00pm. Here's the last few pics from the road.
Rush-hour traffic in Virginia
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Now that's a huge load
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/DSC04564.jpg
This is a wide load
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/DSC04572.jpg
Cool Toyota Dealership in Knoxville
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4098.jpg
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http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4100.jpg
Could this be how the Tacober Crasher travels?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4101.jpg
Cool advertisement
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4187.jpg
Me driving the "S". This was only the 2nd time behind the controls.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4102.jpg
Felt right at home doing 80...supercharger and all....until we hit dead-stop traffic on 81. I looked over and saw sheer panic flash across Keith's face. I swore I could hear him say to himself, "this is where the clutch has to get replaced". Just as an FYI...the clutch is fine.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4104.jpg
Our highest elevation
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4120.jpg
Enola is everywhere
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4185.jpg
Home sweet home. It's not our accent. See Jeff, this is how it's really pronounced.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/lawnguyland.jpg
Now this is rush-hour traffic. Obviously, we're back in NY. Keith actually had to use his mirrors and look over his shoulder to change lanes.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4192.jpg
I missed my baby. She's coming with me next year!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4195.jpg
Unloading the truck. Where's Griffin when you need him?
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee259/bigtonkakid/TacOberfest%20trip/IMG_4196.jpg
bigsack 10-14-2008, 10:56 PM glad to hear yall made it back home alright!:waytogo: see you next year!
glassdoc 10-15-2008, 03:06 AM Home sweet Home... Nothing like it, your own showers, your own bed, and the bills stacked up in the mail box.. I sure miss Tennessee.. We had not been back 4 hours and had already heard 2 ambulances, 1 fire "horn" signal call, and 1 police cruiser in "hot pursuit", all from our living room.. Did not hear any of this on the ranch.. Oh well, welcome back Tina & Keith glad you made it safely..
toyota_s_runner 10-20-2008, 08:09 AM We left the house at 5:30am and stopped at 7-11 for coffee and ice. Then we hit the local bagel store for breakfast which took more time than it took for me to pack last night. There was only one guy behind the counter and he was slower than 56k and the store was busy. I guess with the Jewish holiday tomorrow, everyone was stocking up.
This is what's left of the Bagel store I guess he didn't run for the Fire Extinguisher fast enough ....
Saturday October 18, 2008 firefighters from Merrick and several surrounding towns fought a fire that started just before 2:00 am for over 4 hours that destroyed three businesses in a strip mall despite the best efforts of the firefighters. The fire was located at 2101 Merrick Rd. at the Bagel Boss and spread to Robeks fruit smoothie and healthfood store and the Starfish chowder house and oyster bar. At the height of the fire there were 5 tower ladders operating along with multiple handlines to battle the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time there were no reported injuries.
http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2008-10/42966847.jpg
makgreens 10-20-2008, 08:19 AM that looks like a fun fire :evil:
1 bad tacoma 10-20-2008, 11:44 AM most have left the bagels in the oven to long
cmcpher 10-20-2008, 02:02 PM Or someone helped to alleviate the "waiting" issue :evil:
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