Texas Rovers 2010 SCARR Event April 15 - 18th 2010

michaels

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cutting through bham, eh?

D Chapman said:
Tami and I still have to arm wrestle to see who's truck we're taking. If we take my truck, I can maintain 70-75mph pretty comfortably once I get out of the mountains. If we take Tami's truck, we can actually run the posted speed limit in TX, 80mph.

We may be going a twisted way too, though. There may be a clown in SC who wants to join in the line. If he goes, we'll be taking the southern route to I-20, passing through B'ham, AL, and then cutting west.
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JohnK

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D Chapman said:
Shit. Gas for one truck is going to be enough.
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My estimated fuel cost is pretty high, too. If I ride with someone, I expect to contribute for the expenses.

You know they sell good fireworks in Texas - you don't need to detour through Alabama.

My RRC is set up to bounce off rocks and trees within the 200 mile towing range of my AAA Premiere membership. I don't drive it 3000 miles in a year. It will take a lot to prepare it for a cross country trip at the speed of the stealth LR3.

I'd almost like to fly in and buy a $1000 Rover off CL in Austin. Perhaps, we could have a Top Gear style challenge. Three of us fly in and drive $1000 Rovers from CL or the classifieds. One D1, one RRC, and one FL.
 
chrisvonc

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JohnK said:
You know they sell good fireworks in Texas - you don't need to detour through Alabama.
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Fireworks can only be sold around the 4th of July and the Christmas/New Years week here.

Yeah we can get some good stuff but amazingly despite being able to buy artillery large enough to take down planes, you cant buy bottle rockets of all things here.
 
Drillbit

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JohnK said:
My estimated fuel cost is pretty high, too. If I ride with someone, I expect to contribute for the expenses.

You know they sell good fireworks in Texas - you don't need to detour through Alabama.

My RRC is set up to bounce off rocks and trees within the 200 mile towing range of my AAA Premiere membership. I don't drive it 3000 miles in a year. It will take a lot to prepare it for a cross country trip at the speed of the stealth LR3.

I'd almost like to fly in and buy a $1000 Rover off CL in Austin. Perhaps, we could have a Top Gear style challenge. Three of us fly in and drive $1000 Rovers from CL or the classifieds. One D1, one RRC, and one FL.
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The FL wouldn't make it out of the parking lot.
 
JohnK

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chrisvonc said:
Fireworks can only be sold around the 4th of July and the Christmas/New Years week here.

Yeah we can get some good stuff but amazingly despite being able to buy artillery large enough to take down planes, you cant buy bottle rockets of all things here.
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You can probably thank teenagers shooting bottle rockets under the Congress Avenue Bridge for that ban.

I went ahead and booked a flight and rental car (is a Ford Fusion nuclear powered?) I'll arrive about noon on Wednesday and depart late Sunday afternoon. I'll check in a backpack or suitcase with camping gear. Arriving a day early gives me a safety margin in case I have baggage issues plus I have time to buy supplies locally to replace what the TSA siezes in Baltimore. Plus, I can make a pilgrimage to The Salt Lick. See you in April.
 
WNYDiscoIIErik

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JohnK said:
You can probably thank teenagers shooting bottle rockets under the Congress Avenue Bridge for that ban.

I went ahead and booked a flight and rental car (is a Ford Fusion nuclear powered?) I'll arrive about noon on Wednesday and depart late Sunday afternoon. I'll check in a backpack or suitcase with camping gear. Arriving a day early gives me a safety margin in case I have baggage issues plus I have time to buy supplies locally to replace what the TSA siezes in Baltimore. Plus, I can make a pilgrimage to The Salt Lick. See you in April.
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You forgot to tell us what the inflight movie will be, and what you will be having for lunch that day.
 
JohnK

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WNYDiscoIIErik said:
You forgot to tell us what the inflight movie will be, and what you will be having for lunch that day.
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It is costing me the $10 security fee to fly. I think I'm entitled to a bag of peanuts and a cup of soda during the flight. It's basically a Greyhound bus with wings.
 
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If anyone is passing through or flying into San Antonio, please don't hesitate to call me for assistance. Access to a full garage with lifts, parts and most importantly, beer is easily arranged. Chris von C. can vouch for me but his vouching probably won't mean much. We're looking forward to everyone coming down to Texas. Welcome, y'all.
 
chris snell

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I'm going. Haven't been since--I think--2004, before I had my truck.

I took Thursday and Friday off and I'm hoping to get up there early to secure a good, secluded camping spot for my group.

I've been thinking about possible menus for campfire cooking and some good booze selections. Dan, you better bring some of that moonshine that you brought to the LRNR a few years back.
 
chrisvonc

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Only 42 truck repair days left until SCARR 2010!

Just a reminder that the last day for early registration is coming up next week on Thursday March 11th! After that the price for registration will go up $35.
 
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