OK, now that I've pissed off 2/3 of the posters here (but only the 2/3 that deserved it), who wants to have a beer with me next month?
I'll be leaving PDX sometime around april 18th-20th, and arriving in Maine no later than April 29th. Still not sure which route I'm taking, as I may or may not have to pick up one of my cooks from Colorado and give him a ride back to Maine also.
Definite tour stops:
Tri-Cities, WA
Omaha, NE
Pontiac, MI
Portland, ME
Likely tour stops:
SLC area
Denver, CO
Anyone on or near I-84, I-15, I-70, I-80, I-90, or I-95 should let me know if they want to get together for beers and potential mischief. I'll be camping in my truck for the most part, so offering crash space is appreciated but not necessary.
19th is my birthday :D
You're welcome as long as you don't talk shit on SLC or I will try as hard as I can to bite your nuts off.
If you don't stop in Providence this time I swear to fucking god...
Columbus has almost nothing to offer... but there can be beer.
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:27:11 PM
OK, now that I've pissed off 2/3 of the posters here (but only the 2/3 that deserved it), who wants to have a beer with me next month?
You mind a 1000 mile detour?
Quote from: BADGE OF HONOR on March 26, 2010, 08:33:58 PM
You're welcome as long as you don't talk shit on SLC or I will try as hard as I can to bite your nuts off.
:lulz: Don't you threaten ME with a good time!
srsly, though, IRL I have no problem with SLC. I just know that provincialism is an easy button to push. SLC is a natural stopping point for me since it's about a 12-hour drive from the Tri Cities. I'll put you down for a beer.
Quote from: Suu on March 26, 2010, 08:34:31 PM
If you don't stop in Providence this time I swear to fucking god...
I intend to stop somewhere in the general vicinity, in the hopes that I can corral you and a handful of your
subjects cohorts into some seedy dive bar with a bad vibe.
Quote from: Ratatosk on March 26, 2010, 08:37:07 PM
Columbus has almost nothing to offer... but there can be beer.
because of time constraints and the fact that Metro Detroit is about a day drive from Omaha, I doubt I can stop in Columbus for an evening, but I might be able to stop for an hour or two for lunch and a session. I'll probably have to play that one by ear, but I promise to try, given that I've felt like an ass for not being able to stop the last 2 times I went through.
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:41:48 PM
Quote from: BADGE OF HONOR on March 26, 2010, 08:33:58 PM
You're welcome as long as you don't talk shit on SLC or I will try as hard as I can to bite your nuts off.
:lulz: Don't you threaten ME with a good time!
srsly, though, IRL I have no problem with SLC. I just know that provincialism is an easy button to push. SLC is a natural stopping point for me since it's about a 12-hour drive from the Tri Cities. I'll put you down for a beer.
Kay. Lemme know what kinda atmosphere you're interested in.
Quote from: Suu on March 26, 2010, 08:34:31 PM
If you don't stop in Providence this time I swear to fucking god...
This. We're right off I-95.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 26, 2010, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:27:11 PM
OK, now that I've pissed off 2/3 of the posters here (but only the 2/3 that deserved it), who wants to have a beer with me next month?
You mind a 1000 mile detour?
unfortunately, I was just informed that opening weekend is earlier than I thought it would be so I can't afford to make the detour this time but I already have plans for the return trip in october that includes a swing through AZ. ECHGF grew up in Flagstaff and has been bugging me for some time to go that way, I told her that the only way I agree to a stop in Flagstaff is if it's accompanied by a stop in Tucson.
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:47:53 PM
Quote from: Doktor Howl on March 26, 2010, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:27:11 PM
OK, now that I've pissed off 2/3 of the posters here (but only the 2/3 that deserved it), who wants to have a beer with me next month?
You mind a 1000 mile detour?
unfortunately, I was just informed that opening weekend is earlier than I thought it would be so I can't afford to make the detour this time but I already have plans for the return trip in october that includes a swing through AZ. ECHGF grew up in Flagstaff and has been bugging me for some time to go that way, I told her that the only way I agree to a stop in Flagstaff is if it's accompanied by a stop in Tucson.
Sweet. Or I can head up to Flagstaff (it is a much nicer place).
On the other hand, you haven't been to AZ until you've been to the Meatrack.
Providence is one big seedy dive bar!
Quote from: Suu on March 26, 2010, 08:50:43 PM
Providence is one big seedy dive bar!
woooooooooo!
Quote from: Suu on March 26, 2010, 08:50:43 PM
Providence is one big seedy dive bar!
I haven't been there in 10 years or so, but that was always my impression of the place, and the biggest reason why my impression is favorable.
Unfortunately prostitution is officially illegal now. As well as underage strippers.
Oh well, I guess I can't have everything.
Well I thought I'd throw that out there, just in case they may be deciding factors.
It's OK, if I decide I need legal prostitution and underage strippers, I'll only be a 4 hour drive from Quebec.
So true...
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:45:15 PM
Quote from: Ratatosk on March 26, 2010, 08:37:07 PM
Columbus has almost nothing to offer... but there can be beer.
because of time constraints and the fact that Metro Detroit is about a day drive from Omaha, I doubt I can stop in Columbus for an evening, but I might be able to stop for an hour or two for lunch and a session. I'll probably have to play that one by ear, but I promise to try, given that I've felt like an ass for not being able to stop the last 2 times I went through.
if thats on a weekend i will go too :lol:
or if you want to tolerate cleveland.... apparently thats in ohio :O and stuff. and i can drive there. i will google how. but its near enough to that school thang
if there's any chance you'll be in southern NY, I'd love to meet you for a beer/bowl, man! I missed ye on the last pass through. That doesn't seem like it's in line with the route though.
Quote from: Cramulus on March 26, 2010, 10:00:19 PM
if there's any chance you'll be in southern NY, I'd love to meet you for a beer/bowl, man! I missed ye on the last pass through. That doesn't seem like it's in line with the route though.
Dunno...the last few times I've taken the southern tier expressway to avoid the thruway, but that still hits I-90 near Albany. I'd be willing to consider a detour, however, if timing permits. I will NOT, under any circumstances, drive into the city, though.
FUCK NYC. No, I'll be living in Sleepy Hollow. The same one from the story.
If that means Christina Ricci lives in your neighborhood, I'm totally there.
ARE YUO GOING TO CLEVELANNNND OR...SOMTHING. UP. THERE ISH.
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:41:48 PM
Quote from: BADGE OF HONOR on March 26, 2010, 08:33:58 PM
You're welcome as long as you don't talk shit on SLC or I will try as hard as I can to bite your nuts off.
:lulz: Don't you threaten ME with a good time!
srsly, though, IRL I have no problem with SLC. I just know that provincialism is an easy button to push. SLC is a natural stopping point for me since it's about a 12-hour drive from the Tri Cities. I'll put you down for a beer.
dito cept the biting your nuts off....ew.....instead ill hook up a car battery to your ear lobes.
Quote from: Fredamir Putin on March 26, 2010, 10:40:03 PM
ARE YUO GOING TO CLEVELANNNND OR...SOMTHING. UP. THERE ISH.
Well, I might try to go through Columbus, but if not I'll still definitely be going through Toledo on the way to Pontiac and Cleveland on the way back.
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 10:23:13 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on March 26, 2010, 10:00:19 PM
if there's any chance you'll be in southern NY, I'd love to meet you for a beer/bowl, man! I missed ye on the last pass through. That doesn't seem like it's in line with the route though.
Dunno...the last few times I've taken the southern tier expressway to avoid the thruway, but that still hits I-90 near Albany. I'd be willing to consider a detour, however, if timing permits. I will NOT, under any circumstances, drive into the city, though.
If you take 80 across PA, you can jump on 287 and cross the Tappan Zee which will take you into Westchester near Cram. Then you can get to 95 and drive right through Providence instead of going up to Albany for 90. :mrgreen:
:sad:
Quote from: Emerald City Hustle on March 26, 2010, 08:45:15 PM
Quote from: Ratatosk on March 26, 2010, 08:37:07 PM
Columbus has almost nothing to offer... but there can be beer.
because of time constraints and the fact that Metro Detroit is about a day drive from Omaha, I doubt I can stop in Columbus for an evening, but I might be able to stop for an hour or two for lunch and a session. I'll probably have to play that one by ear, but I promise to try, given that I've felt like an ass for not being able to stop the last 2 times I went through.
Lunch works! My treat ;-)
Quote from: Suu on March 27, 2010, 02:36:57 PM
Quote from: Turdley Burgleson on March 27, 2010, 07:20:37 AM
:sad:
Aww...You get me when I visit though, Squid!
This is true. It's just a shame that it's in Florida ;)
Squid- fucking hates this god damned horrible place.
OK, so my Exploder isn't in very good shape, so I'm trying to stick to freeways as much as possible and keep the mileage to a minimum to make sure I actually get to Maine. To that end, the only places I know for sure that I'll be stopping in or very near (assuming I make it that far and don't end up stranded in some eastern Oregon desert hellhole) are the SLC area and Omaha. Columbus and/or Cleveland are still fairly likely. NY and Providence/Boston are looking dicey as that's a significant detour in terms of both time and mileage and wear-and-tear on an already-sketchy vehicle. The good news is that since you guys are less than a day's drive from eastern Maine, I can make a trip anytime this summer if I decide I don't feel confident in my vehicle on the way out.
the update is this:.http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=24908.new#new