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bigtonkakid Samba Member

Joined: April 23, 2007 Posts: 250
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:38 pm Post subject: (C2C)+(MOTB)= John and Keiths Excellent Adventure! |
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This topic sounds like a formula for a fun trip!! we plan on leaving 10/3 very early to beat the traffic over the bridges and get into Cleavland by the afternoon. In preparation for this trip. I picked up a Nikon 5200 with a Tamron 18-270 lens and a WU-A1 wireless adapter. I'll do my best with capturing this journey on FB and TS. we all know France and Vincent have set some high standards and we love them for it, this is our attempt...
Links to our Formula:
http://seatoseasafari.com/ (C2C)
http://www.manxonthebanx.com/ (MTOB)
The route
(10/01) I'm under the dash putting on some finishing touches!
(10/02) John and I wanted to enjoy our last East coast sunrise for awhile and it was amazing!! The Sun waits for no one!
Heading west form this point forward!
John likes the fact that we have to go west to get to our beaches.
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BlastMasterMannyFresh Samba Member

Joined: November 21, 2001 Posts: 6106 Location: #31peach
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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Safe Travels Keith and John, I'm looking forward to the updates. |
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mstevens Samba Member

Joined: January 16, 2008 Posts: 225 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like a great trip!
Looking forward to the updates, as you are cruising in my favorite looking Manx ever! |
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Manx102 Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2010 Posts: 484 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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I hope you guys have an "Excellent Adventure". _________________ "The simplest of outdoor adventures - the most treasured memories." - Bruce Meyers
54 years of "outdoor adventures" and "treasured memories" with our Manx in my gallery. |
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vincent9993 Samba Member

Joined: November 09, 2006 Posts: 2025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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We'll be following with envy! Safe travels! |
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bigtonkakid Samba Member

Joined: April 23, 2007 Posts: 250
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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I just found a show in Las Vegas this weekend... hmmmmm |
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sdrolet Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2010 Posts: 27 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Godspeed John & Keith . . . Looking forward to heading back to Nags Head with you in just eight (very short) days. If It's OK with you, I'd like to post your journal on the Sea-to-Sea Safari site as well.
www.seatoseasafari.com
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nightmanx11 Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2007 Posts: 549 Location: Downstate Illinois
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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John/Keith,
We all look forward to following you on your 6200+ mile journey.
Please try to wear out the camera, and I hope you make every attempt to post about the 'adventure" on a daily basis.
Just worry about 2 things. Drive safely and have fun
We will see you in OBX on the 16th.
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Glenn A Samba Member

Joined: October 09, 2006 Posts: 986 Location: NY
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing. Have a safe trip guys. _________________
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In all my years, I have never given one thought about a blow up doll's feelings, until today......I feel sorry for it. |
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SiggyManx#33 Samba Member

Joined: June 13, 2005 Posts: 881 Location: Southeast PA
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Safe travels......
Beers on me in Nags Head. |
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73SpeedBuggy Samba Member

Joined: July 11, 2006 Posts: 874 Location: Warminster, PA
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frizzardking Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2011 Posts: 575 Location: BUFFALO N.Y
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:59 am Post subject: Sea to Banx |
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Good Luck Guy's , many great adventurers , Be safe!
Marc
See you at the Banx's |
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bigtonkakid Samba Member

Joined: April 23, 2007 Posts: 250
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:54 am Post subject: |
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We hit the road early once John was able to find my house, up he got lost on the way there
Heading west
We're off Long Island and heading for Cleveland!
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member

Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Let me get this correct, you got lost in your own "neck of the woods" and you are just starting out on a trip to CA and back. Yep, I will be watching this thread for sure!
Ha Ha! Hope you guys have a wonderful safe trip. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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tgodber Samba Member

Joined: May 02, 2004 Posts: 410 Location: Okanagan Falls B.C. Canada
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 9:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing. I will be enjoying your updates. Safe travels and sunshine. Greetings from Canada. _________________ My wife said I never listen to her.
Or something like that! |
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RedBaronofRedBud Samba Member

Joined: July 05, 2013 Posts: 505 Location: Southeast Missouri
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Safe travels! Maybe start a pin on pinterest for all the pictures? Hope your journey is excellent! _________________ Or you can call me………Tim
My two pennies…your mileage may vary
I’m not a complete idiot, there are parts missing |
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bigtonkakid Samba Member

Joined: April 23, 2007 Posts: 250
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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well today day was a good start 435 miles later we're at my sisters place in Olmsted Falls Ohio. It started out a little cool and some fog. Keeping an eye out on the weather we knew we might have to install the side windows and we did here is a few pictures.
This was a multi use item it held 2 pairs of sunglasses, GPS, and a phone
Foggy PA
The blue dot = us got lucky with that one!
the we got tangled up in the set of storms in Ohio with 40 miles to go. We knew it was time to to suit the buggy up with all the windows. johns planning work out great!
here we go
We had a wheel out of balanced at about 65mph so we stopped by a local shop and rebalanced it and it feels much better at speed.
And we finished the night night with thumbs up!
John ended up with some kind of beer sampler which made him happy!
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vincent9993 Samba Member

Joined: November 09, 2006 Posts: 2025 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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This is my fav picture! Get some rest, you have a long day ahead of yourselves. You guys did good. Thanks for sharing your adventure! |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member

Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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What is the "609" on the dash written on the tape? _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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bigtonkakid Samba Member

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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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The blue tape was our start mileage we wanted to figure out our MPG and it's better then a post it note. We didn't trust our fuel gauge long story. We figured out we get 23MPG at 70 mph. Now what way do we go because our route is now in a tornado warning! Maybe I'll get some good pictures! |
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