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HeliDriver · « **Reply #17960 on:** May 29, 2023, 06:59:16 pm »

Well, cross country trip is a go. But wait… it gets worse!

Wife is spending a month or so back east, but I’ve got to hop on a plane and come back home. Flight is already booked on WestJet: 5 hours in a 737. Shoot me now.

Seafoam · « **Reply #17961 on:** May 29, 2023, 08:50:33 pm »

^^ Is she from out East?

HeliDriver · « **Reply #17962 on:** May 29, 2023, 09:11:51 pm »

Quote from: Seafoam on May 29, 2023, 08:50:33 pm

^^ Is she from out East?

Yes, all her family is in Quebec. Gaspésie, so it’s a real drive from here. I’m only going as far as Quebec City then will fly home.

rrocket · « **Reply #17963 on:** May 29, 2023, 09:43:07 pm »

Quote from: HeliDriver on May 28, 2023, 01:04:00 pm

The Crosstrek is pretty comfortable, but the Yukon is definitely more comfortable. I would probably suck it up and take the Crosstrek, but my wife thinks otherwise. Oh, and she just had back surgery in February, so I’m not going to pressure her on vehicle choice.

Honestly, the whole plan is kinda ridiculous. Even with last minute tickets, we could both fly out and rent a car for about what driving there and back will cost. But so far she’s adamant, so looks like that’s what we’ll do. The good news is the original plan was to pull the trailer there and back. $5,000 in gas for that one!

Would love to meet up if it works out. Would be fun to do a cross country meet and greet with a bunch of folks, but I think we’ll be a bit pressed for time. $:-\$

You taking the American or Canadian way?

HeliDriver · « **Reply #17964 on:** May 29, 2023, 10:10:16 pm »

^^ Was thinking probably stay in Canada, but haven’t really decided. Maybe each way once? (I’ll probably fly out again in July/Aug and help with the drive back.)

And Crosstrek might be back on the table. She’s thinking no dog and no bike now. I’d kinda like to do it in the Crosstrek, but it isn’t as comfortable, so we’d probably only do 6-7 hour days and take an extra day or two to get there.

quadzilla · « **Reply #17965 on:** June 16, 2023, 08:16:33 am »

Speed-cubing world record broken: Max Park takes astonishing 3.13 seconds to solve 3x3x3 cube

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/jun/16/speed-cubing-world-record-broken-max-park-3-13-seconds-rubiks-cube-like-3x3x3-puzzle

There is a great doc about cubers on Netflix called The Speed Cubers (2020).

HeliDriver · « **Reply #17966 on:** June 16, 2023, 07:59:05 pm »

Got back from that x-country trip, and surprisingly, it wasn’t terrible. The secret is not to drive 14-hour days like when I was young and dumb.

Spaced it out to do around 800 km/day over five days, and it was actually quite pleasant. The Yukon is the perfect vehicle for this, IMO - lots of room, and comfortable. Spent the whole time driving between 100-120 km/h, which made for a stress-free drive, not having to worry about cops (like I did when I was young and dumb.) Zero need for some 400 HP autobahn slayer for a trip on this continent (again, IMHO.)

Didn’t really add up all the receipts, but the computer showed 13-14 l/100km pretty consistently. Yeah, that does kinda suck. Huge range was really nice though: well over 1,000 km/tank, so only had to fill up once per day.

Would have been nice to meet up with folks along the way, but it just wasn’t that kind of a trip. Did spend four days in Quebec City though, and that was great. I think Guy lives at/near Mont Ste. Anne? Didn’t realize it was so close to the city. What a fantastic spot.

The Yukon somewhere in Michigan:

tortoise · « **Reply #17967 on:** June 16, 2023, 08:05:07 pm »

I love that you needed the roof box

Glad it went smoothly

Bubba · « **Reply #17968 on:** June 16, 2023, 09:01:26 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on June 16, 2023, 08:05:07 pm

I love that you needed the roof box

Glad it went smoothly

Isn't the roof box where the kids go?

quadzilla · « **Reply #17969 on:** June 16, 2023, 09:02:20 pm »

Great pic and great trip.

Quote from: HeliDriver on June 16, 2023, 07:59:05 pm

Got back from that x-country trip, and surprisingly, it wasn’t terrible. The secret is not to drive 14-hour days like when I was young and dumb.

In April I foolishly drove from Charlotte NC to Tuscon AZ in 2 days which was basically 2 x 15 hours of driving (3200 km) plus fuel and pee stops. I took a nap in the passenger to get some zzzz's'. Full on zombie mode. Coming back I took 3 days from Great Sand Dunes CO to Charlotte NC (2650 km). Much smarter.

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Spaced it out to do around 800 km/day over five days, and it was actually quite pleasant. The Yukon is the perfect vehicle for this, IMO - lots of room, and comfortable. Spent the whole time driving between 100-120 km/h, which made for a stress-free drive, not having to worry about cops (like I did when I was young and dumb.) Zero need for some 400 HP autobahn slayer for a trip on this continent (again, IMHO.)

I found in the USA once west of the Mississippi the speed ramps up and all I saw was Yukons, Suburbans, F250, F350 (plus GM and Dodge equivilants) flying by me at 85-90 mph (137 - 145 kph). They must give away fuel down there.

Bubba · « **Reply #17970 on:** July 13, 2023, 11:36:37 am »

National Nude Day and National Tape Measure Day are both celebrated tomorrow, July 14th. Coincidence? I think not.

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rrocket · « **Reply #17971 on:** July 18, 2023, 12:04:35 am »

Brother got rear ended by some "Bruh" idiot driving a Jeep.

Brother drives a full size Lincoln MKS. Insurance rental agreement says the rental will be "similar" size to what he's currently driving.

Got there and they tried to give him a Chevy Spark! LOL [emoji38]

BWII · « **Reply #17972 on:** July 18, 2023, 10:43:45 am »

Quote from: Bubba on July 13, 2023, 11:36:37 am

National Nude Day and National Tape Measure Day are both celebrated tomorrow, July 14th. Coincidence? I think not.

Uhm...isn't that EVERY day?

Bubba · « **Reply #17973 on:** July 18, 2023, 07:09:26 pm »

Quote from: BWII on July 18, 2023, 10:43:45 am

Quote from: Bubba on July 13, 2023, 11:36:37 am
National Nude Day and National Tape Measure Day are both celebrated tomorrow, July 14th. Coincidence? I think not.

Uhm...isn't that EVERY day?

Remind me to never visit your office.

Seafoam · « **Reply #17974 on:** July 18, 2023, 07:48:09 pm »

^^ His office is probably his house.

blur911 · « **Reply #17975 on:** July 20, 2023, 07:00:54 pm »

Anyone have a Rockauto code? I'm feeling cheap...gotta order Roxie bits, the Rockauto outer tie rod ends are available there, but nothing else I need.

rrocket · « **Reply #17976 on:** July 20, 2023, 08:35:52 pm »

Quote from: blur911 on July 20, 2023, 07:00:54 pm

Anyone have a Rockauto code? I'm feeling cheap...gotta order Roxie bits, the Rockauto outer tie rod ends are available there, but nothing else I need.

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blur911 · « **Reply #17977 on:** July 20, 2023, 08:49:16 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on July 20, 2023, 08:35:52 pm

Quote from: blur911 on July 20, 2023, 07:00:54 pm
Anyone have a Rockauto code? I'm feeling cheap...gotta order Roxie bits, the Rockauto outer tie rod ends are available there, but nothing else I need.
235305395202919715 Expires July 21, 2023

236329520212046360 expires on August 4, 2023

23702635298432178
Expires August 4, 2023

Thank you

BWII · « **Reply #17978 on:** September 24, 2023, 10:55:08 am »

Smurfs have been busy around the yard lately. Like crazy busy...

Bubba · « **Reply #17979 on:** October 03, 2023, 03:50:23 pm »

News Item: All GO trains and UP Express impacted by network-wide CN system outage

Should be a fun commute.