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Daedong's (Vin) trek across the US

Erik

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Jim, welcome to the forum!
Vin - did you realize when this started you'd become an ambassador and recruitment officer for the forum? ;)
 

daedong

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Welcome to the forum Jim!
We have been without internet connection for a couple of days while we were in Yosemite. Yosemite is absolutely stunning, an amazing place. It's just a pity that there is so many people there, and I am still getting used to the crowds. We will probably be out of contact again for a few days as we head down to Death Valley and across to Las Vegas. Tonight we have decided not to "rough it", and are staying in a motel in a small town called Bishop, which has a stunning background of the Sierra's.
 

Bobcat

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The Snow Trac may have actually been in Bridgeport, next town up...
 

Snowcat Operations

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Vin! Dont forget to stop in the town of Crystal! Its on your way to Vegas from Death Valley. Also before you get to Crystal there is Amagosa Valley. Stop and get fuel on the North East side of the highway.
 

Bobcat

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...and when you go into the convenience store....DO NOT walk down the red hallway! :pat:
 

Doc

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Yosemite is absolutely stunning, an amazing place. It's just a pity that there is so many people there, and I am still getting used to the crowds. We will probably be out of contact again for a few days as we head down to Death Valley and across to Las Vegas. Tonight we have decided not to "rough it", and are staying in a motel in a small town called Bishop, which has a stunning background of the Sierra's.

Yosemite is stunning. :thumb:

Thanks for the update Vin!!!!!
 

daedong

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Sorry to have missed you Snowcat, we left Bishop Tuesday morning and are now in Las Vegas. It's a shame you weren't a day earlier, or us a day later! We spent last night at Whitney portal. The scenery around there was amazing too. I'll try to sort out some photos when I get time. We have seen some amazing scenery. Coming through Death Valley was another incredible sight. I have never experienced such barren yet hilly terrain. It is raining at the moment in Las Vegas, not sure that that happens very often.
Off to do some dough! I'll show those yankee croupier's :smile:
 

Cityboy

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Sounds like a great trip so far. Less than two weeks till you guys pass through Oklahoma City! :clap:Send us a PM as soon as you know what time you'll likely be here so we can coordinate with Rback & Princess and maybe Erick for the lunch get together on the 29th.
 

rback33

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Sounds like a great trip so far. Less than two weeks till you guys pass through Oklahoma City! :clap:Send us a PM as soon as you know what time you'll likely be here so we can coordinate with Rback & Princess and maybe Erick for the lunch get together on the 29th.

Yeah! What he said! He's got my cell number and there will be two laptops with us anyway. Call or email...
 

Bobcat

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Look at that smile! :mrgreen: There's a man who appreciates a piece of finely engineered machinery! :thumb:

Yup, hooked up with Vin and the Mrs. this morning. The cheap bastaad scammed a couple cups of cappucino off me. :glare: Anyway, he's on his way to Austin, TX. He probably won't make it all the way there tonight, but he should get pretty close.
 

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daedong

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Thanks for the coffee's Bob! And thanks for showing us through the university and explaining about the work you are doing. We have made it to a place called Lamesa. It was a really interesting drive. First through the hills heading east, and then seeing all the oil wells stuck in the middle of sorghum and cotton crops.

BTW you really are quite photogenic Bob!
BobP009.jpg
 

pirate_girl

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Thanks for the coffee's Bob! And thanks for showing us through the university and explaining about the work you are doing. We have made it to a place called Lamesa. It was a really interesting drive. First through the hills heading east, and then seeing all the oil wells stuck in the middle of sorghum and cotton crops.

BTW you really are quite photogenic Bob!
BobP009.jpg
Ohhhhhhhhh..
Thanks for sharing that Vin....:mrgreen:
Aww you all look so lovely:wub:
 

Spiffy1

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Hmmmm, I'm thinking kind of the Ron Rifkin look from that photo. Of course, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :confused2: :thumb:
 

Bobcat

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BTW you really are quite photogenic Bob!

Dammit! :hammer: Well, at least it was low-res and everyone was somewhat spared. :rolleyes:

Hmmmm, I'm thinking kind of the Ron Rifkin look from that photo. Of course, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :confused2: :thumb:

Looking up Ron Rifkin now....I'm not gonna like it, am I? :blink:

Found him. What the heck? :confused:
 

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Jim_In_Sunset

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We have made it to a place called Lamesa. It was a really interesting drive. First through the hills heading east, and then seeing all the oil wells stuck in the middle of sorghum and cotton crops.

Vin, you still have about 350 miles to Austin. It will be interesting to watch as things start greening up while going east. If it weren't for irrigation, Lamesa would be brown year-round.

If you want a unique way to tour Austin, I recommend one of the Segway tours. Kathy and I did it last year and had a great time. The tour is about 3 hours long.

http://www.glidingrevolution.com/
 

Passingtime2

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Sounds like a great trip so far. Less than two weeks till you guys pass through Oklahoma City! :clap:Send us a PM as soon as you know what time you'll likely be here so we can coordinate with Rback & Princess and maybe Erick for the lunch get together on the 29th.


What's the next direction from OKC?
 

NorthernRedneck

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Vin, looks like you guys are having a good trip so far. Keep it up!

Also, don't let Bobcat fool you into believing that his Krusti is what a real snowcat looks like.........
 

Spiffy1

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Dammit! :hammer: Well, at least it was low-res and everyone was somewhat spared. :rolleyes:



Looking up Ron Rifkin now....I'm not gonna like it, am I? :blink:

Found him. What the heck? :confused:

What were you expecting, Bobcat Goldthwait? I was thinking a slightly younger version and no glasses when the picture somehow conjured a resemblence for me, but now think I like this version! :rolf2:
 

pirate_girl

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What were you expecting, Bobcat Goldthwait? I was thinking a slightly younger version and no glasses when the picture somehow conjured a resemblence for me, but now think I like this version! :rolf2:
Akshulayyy.. Bob sorta reminds me of that guy from Law and Order SVU and Whasshisname from The Office.:mrgreen:
 

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