TheSamba.com :: View topic - Montreal-California-Montreal 7K miles Buggy pics added (BWW)

Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:48 pm

Leaving Montreal in 12 hours to our big cross country trip.

We'll see some of you at Big Bear Bash IF everything works out! You'll recognize us, we'll be the 2 French Canadians in a red berrien buggy.

Trip and hotel planned out - CHECK:

Buggy cleaned and ready - CHECK:

Luggage packed - CHECK:

Cooler, CB, Blackberry, GPS, camera, laptop - CHECK:

Nice Weather - CHECK (not sure about that, might need the top...):

Stay tuned for updates and wish us luck on our 2009 ironbutt!

Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:49 pm

Good luck and may the travel gods be with you.

Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:34 pm

Well the anticipation has been building. You have taking test runs. I think you have it all dialed in for the trip! Talk about good times! Hope weather, traffic, and the buggy all co-operate for the trip of a lifetime!

Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:52 pm

Nice - you are taking the southern I-40 route!

IF everything is going well and IF you are feeling adventurous....

Take the I-15 from Barstow, CA and head on up to Vegas for a night or so... If you have never been there before - no experience will match it!

You can drive the buggy over the Hoover Dam on the way out!

I do have to caution you though - but not worry you - driving through the desert is like driving inside a hairdryer... it is f*cking hot and the temps this time of year can be over 110 degrees (44 deg. for you Canadians).

Safe travels

The further your journey takes you, the more dangers you will encounter. The more you dare, the more you win.

ND

Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:59 pm

Good luck on your trip. Don't forget to take time to enjoy it.
I hope to make a cross country buggy trip in the upcoming years.

Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:18 pm

Keep the wind in your face, the bugs on your windshield and chrome side up. It should be an easy trip, just follow the sun to California.
We’ll see you in Big Bear on the 11th, I'll be the one with Trip Envy written all over my face! 8)

The best part of any trip is the memories you make..... and take with you.

Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:52 pm

Thats one dandy buggy ride!!

Have a safe trip, hopfully you do most of the travelling without the top on. What time you pulling out of Montreal in the morning?

Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:16 pm

You must be way younger than me to do that trip... take lots of pics and be safe! ~Alan

Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:18 pm

Gods speed and have a great safe ride, if you have any illinois troubles im in springfield and would be glad to offer any help i might be.
jeff whitehead
217-836-4105

guys we should post contact numbers for them just incase they need some thing along the way in our areas.

God Bless and keep on buggin
jeff

Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:20 pm

Wish I was meeting you there, have a great time!

Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:52 pm

God Bless and have a great trip.
Keep us posted!
John

Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:42 pm

vincent9993 wrote:

Buggy cleaned and ready - CHECK:

Stay tuned for updates and wish us luck on our 2009 ironbutt!

Have a great trip folks & enjoy the scenery! However, I'd recommend removing the 'top' before traveling; it might make the drive a bit easier!

This is probably why my 'Windshield Bra' idea never took off - too many car wrecks when using the product!

Bryan

Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:57 pm

Best of luck friends.
I thought I had lost my mind about buggies. :shock:
If you run into any trouble when you get here, I am in Orange County, not too far away and am glad to lend a hand.

Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:39 pm

Good luck! Try to enjoy every mile.

Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:19 am

Bonne route et bonne chance.

Poster vos photos sur monwest.com a votre retour!

(Good luck,have a nice trip,and don't forget to post some pictures on monwest.com)

Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:52 am

Have a great trip and be as safe as you can be while still having fun !!!!

Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:00 pm

We know what the buggy looks like..but what do French Canadians look like 'eh?
Enjoy the trip! Have a safe one!

Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:49 pm

Hawaii50 wrote: We know what the buggy looks like..but what do French Canadians look like 'eh?
Enjoy the trip! Have a safe one! vincent9993 wrote:

Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:33 pm

You guys are my heroes!!!! I cannot imagine getting to take the time to do your trip. What a great time with the brains behind the operation.

Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:14 pm

The trip is easy enough. It's showing up smiling at the end that's the challenge! Good luck on the trip and maybe if your updating on the road I'll be able to see you around Santa Cruz Ca.

I want to see a self portrait,(like I posted above),when your about 45 minutes from home. That one will tell the REAL story!

Hoping your "run" is flawless! (and safe).