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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:36 pm Post subject: lucy's BIG adventure |
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this is how we bought Lucy
a few short weeks later she looks like this
we are planning on driving Lucy all the way south to Florida, then all the way west to California
taking in as much of the US as we can, between 3 and 6 months, I'm hoping on 6 months, mrs rubbachicken thinks 3 months
we'll be updating this thread from time to time {when we have interweb access}
we were hoping to leave on the 1st of November, that didn't quite work out then tomorrow, it's now looking like the weekend
our first stop will be new york, then DC ,Virginia and North Carolina for thanksgiving with family.
we've got some fun things to do on the way round, some scuba diving, snorkeling with manatee's in Florida, the Kennedy space center
if there's something cool in your area that you can recommend to a traveler, please feel free to let us know, or if you are on our rout and want to meet up with us or can offer us a shower... that would also be very welcome. _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
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IdahoDoug Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2010 Posts: 10250 Location: N. Idaho
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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I noticed you removed the rubber strip on the driver's side of the bumper. What else??
heh....
Looks fantastic! As someone who's also going through a van, I appreciate all that went into that fast makeover - well done! _________________ 1987 2WD Wolfsburg Vanagon Weekender "Mango", two fully locked 80 Series LandCruisers. 2017 Subaru Outback boxer. 1990 Audi 90 Quattro 20V with rear locking differential, 1990 burgundy parts Vanagon. 1984 Porsche 944, 1988 Toyota Supra 5 speed targa, 2002 BMW 325iX, 1982 Toyota Sunrader |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7922 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: lucy's BIG adventure |
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rubbachicken wrote: |
if there's something cool in your area that you can recommend to a traveler, please feel free to let us know, or if you are on our rout and want to meet up with us or can offer us a shower... that would also be very welcome. |
In Arizona, lots to see: Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater, Grand Canyon, Wupatki Ruins, Lava Tube, Walnut Canyon, Oak Creek/Sedona, Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee, Tombstone... and much more.
If you pass through AZ in January, there's Buses By the Bridge in Lake Havasu.
If you happen to come to Phoenix, you've got a shower, bed, & hot meal at my place... if desired.
Looking forward to the trip reports! _________________ ~Kamz
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"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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IdahoDoug wrote: |
I noticed you removed the rubber strip on the driver's side of the bumper. What else?? |
Sticker at the top of windshield removed
Sticker on Wing Window removed
Sticker on Rear Window removed
Antenna height changed
Uhh, not much else that I noticed...
Seriously Rubba, that's some good work there. Sounds like you've got a fantastic trip planned to break it in. Good luck to you and the wife on your travels. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
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pioneer1 Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2008 Posts: 2069 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:45 am Post subject: trip |
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I highly recommend a day in Charlston and again in Savanna- take the trolley tours-they may seem corny and for the "senior set" but it's a great way to tour such important historical cities. _________________ "Always waiting for tomorrow ruined everything"
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:38 am Post subject: |
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If you can, take the coastal highway from Pensacola east thru Alabama. it is all white shifting sand dunes, they use a snow plow to keep the road clean. It is an amazing surreal and almost an out of body experience.
I'll be travelling with you thru your updates etc... Don't forget libraries are excellent sources for free internet and a lot of major food chains. Sometimes in hotel/motel parking lots you can pick up their wireless. I've just bought a LTE Sierra Wireless 'stick' and when I'm going to the States it will only cost me $10.00 more per mth to connect to AT&T. using my Roger's Account. It's super fast and handles 4G. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5078 Location: denver
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:03 am Post subject: |
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you can, take the coastal highway from Pensacola east thru Alabama. it is all white shifting sand dunes, they use a snow plow to keep the road clean. It is an amazing surreal and almost an out of body experience. |
Highway 98. One of my favorite roads ever.
Safe Travels!!! _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
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Salem7 Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2010 Posts: 207 Location: Washington County, New York
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:49 am Post subject: |
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I met you guys at Transporterfest, You certainly did a lot in a short time. I hope the trips goes well and it is great experience. _________________ 1982 Westfalia 1.6NA diesel. Converted to Turbo 1.6 and sold.
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fredn Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2010 Posts: 332 Location: Vancouver
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:04 am Post subject: |
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The Alligator farm in St. Augustine florida is pretty cool. _________________ 1982 Air Cooled Vanagon Carat Weekender Interior
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Alaric.H Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2009 Posts: 2529 Location: Sandy Springs GA
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: |
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I like taking 17 down to Florida as 95 is so lame. You could take the Blue ridge parkway to NC/SC and then head east to 17. |
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Mrs. rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2011 Posts: 56 Location: traveling cross country
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thank-You for the nice suggestions.
Alaric.H----
Rt 17 is on our way south:) I'm trying to find a way to cut over to the Blue Ridge Hwy, I heard its beautiful, though we may be a bit late for the foliage.
going to be in Charlotte for thanks-giving. so maybe after that, heading south.
DAIZEE---
Rt. 98, from Pensacola to Louisiana is also on our way:) looking forward to hitting that road, sounds beautiful:) probably after the new-year.
pioneer1---
Charleston, and Savannah both in our plans. I have a friend in both places. Been looking forward for a long time to head that way. (glad I'm doing it in winter/fall, couldn't imagine summertime there...) ... so excited about the accents down there;). I LOVE them!
fredn-- Already booked a Group-on for an alligator farm, not sure its the same one though:)
Any Ideas for New years in FL? We are not Big Party people, so if you know of a nice quiet beach away from Drunken mobs... please give us a shout:)
kamzcab86--
Phoenix, AZ, very much in our plan. though not yet planned out! we have family in the area:) but We would love to get together with you. just send us your info:)
Any way, Thanks again for all your help! see you in our posts... |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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If you are not vegans, then you must have some alligator. It is sooooo good. Had it the first time in Indian Town, Fl and discovered I like it very much. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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Larry Davick Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2011 Posts: 75 Location: Fremont, California U.S.A.
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Lucy needs to have her picture taken on Lombard Street in San Francisco! _________________ 1981 Westy Automatic
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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FOR SURE, I suspect downhill would be much more pleasant than uphill
Will you be able to go east to west on Galveston and the barrier island peninsula marking the south end of Bay of Corpus Christi? I camped (tent) on Mustang Island 2 days after H. Andrew. Wish now I had taken the time to see all the way to South Padre. I found along the coast more interesting than my time inland in Texas. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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danfromsyr Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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we stayed at Skidaway SP just outside Savannah one december,
was very nice and just outside of town to offer a good camping experiance and easy access to downtown Savannah.
http://gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland/
down in Florida we really like Fort DeSoto in St Petersburgh
it's a Pinellas county park but it's a spectacular beaches and campground if you can snag a site on the water
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm
it's popular so book early if you can. there's also a VW cmapout down there mid winter. have to search the events forum for the campout. _________________
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Mrs. rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: November 10, 2011 Posts: 56 Location: traveling cross country
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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DAIZEE wrote: |
If you are not vegans, then you must have some alligator. It is sooooo good. Had it the first time in Indian Town, Fl and discovered I like it very much. |
We are most definitely NOT vegans, and are planning on croc for lunch one day:) _________________ lucy our westy
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DAIZEE Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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awww Australia has crocodiles, the south has alligators. Get some alligator first. It's a lonnnnnnnnnggggg trip to aussie land. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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rubbachicken Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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DAIZEE wrote: |
awww Australia has crocodiles, the south has alligators. Get some alligator first. It's a lonnnnnnnnnggggg trip to aussie land. |
been there and done that i drove a '72 tin top bay, around OZ from aug '98 to feb '00
25k miles, i've eaten croc's and alligators, a kangaroo a week for 8 months when i was in OZ
i've yet to find an animal that i wouldn't consider eating
i don't eat veg, just meat, i eat the animal, not it's food _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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DAIZEE Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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horse meat aka cherry meat is supposed to be very very succulent and extremely lean. Not real common in most of North American but some ethnic areas in Toronto do carry it. Never had kangaroo, what's it like. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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rubbachicken Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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DAIZEE wrote: |
horse meat aka cherry meat is supposed to be very very succulent and extremely lean. Not real common in most of North American but some ethnic areas in Toronto do carry it. Never had kangaroo, what's it like. |
horse meat is yummy, kangaroo has it's own distinct flavor, a very game'y taste, lots of people don't like it
i used to catch, kill, hang and butcher them myself in OZ, they consider them vermin, even though it's on their flag
in a nation park in perth WA, i had thoughts about eating koala, unfortunately for me, lucky for the koala, they are toxic, the ucualyptus trees they eat are toxic _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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