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silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
2031
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Posted - 2013.09.13 15:35:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:baltec1 wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:I wish we had autobahn rules in the US After driving on them I can safely say its the most arseclenching driving I have ever done. You go to overtake a waggon, look in you mirror, see nothing, pull out and suddenly a 130 mph angry german in an audi is behind you. Replace Angry German with 300lb Angry trailer trash lady and Audi with Junkyard quality 80's Camaro and I pretty much have the same thing, except they're breaking the speed limit. I guess I can understand one part of it seeing how much of our highways are still 2 lane after all these years, but at the same time we end up with straight away's that literally go on for as far as the eye can see. Take Nevada for example. If you drive on 93 South, there are parts of it where all you see is desert and the road you are on going off into the horizon. With the exception of a town (by town I mean one road and 5 buildings), the scenery literally doesn't change for like an hours worth of driving. Crossing Utah, at one point I fell asleep and left the highway - at speed. The suddenly heavy bumping woke me up - I was maybe ten yards off the shoulder, and the prairie was flat enough to not upset my truck more than a little jolting. I could've picked any direction of the compass and travelled at almost highway speeds.
Speaking of Nevada, my wife and her friend went blasting out of Laughlin, headed for San Diego... At 120+ MPH. In the middle of the night. They were getting passed. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1614
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Posted - 2013.09.13 16:07:00 -
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That's some monotonous driving out there. At 65 mph, it feels like you're just crawling, because the road is so flat and straight, and the landscape is so featureless it doesn't seem like you're going anywhere. After a couple of hours of that, you've thought through your present situation, been over a good deal of your past, and are working on your future. After a couple of more hours, you're in a hypnotic trance state and about ready to start seeing visions. The country, Top 40, and Mexican music on AM radio helps a little, but not much. |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44167
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Posted - 2013.09.13 16:53:00 -
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silens vesica wrote:
Speaking of Nevada, my wife and her friend went blasting out of Laughlin, headed for San Diego... At 120+ MPH. In the middle of the night. They were getting passed.
Oh God ! Nevada ! Driving across ! One of the worst experiences of my life. The only thing that got us through was Metallica's Black Album over and over again for 8 hours.
But West Texas is worse, especially the 2-lane highways. I had to stop driving and let my travel partner take over the driving. It's so flat, monotonous and hypnotic, the whole road and everything started spinning like a tunnel in an old amusement park ride. I almost wrecked the car.
ed: My driving partner said later: " I ain't never seen anything so flat since my ex-wife's chest."
Little dots on the horizon could turn into a farmhouse.....or a town. Absolutely no way to get any sense of scale. I don't know how they live out there everyday, it's so insane. |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1617
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Posted - 2013.09.13 17:00:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:silens vesica wrote:
Speaking of Nevada, my wife and her friend went blasting out of Laughlin, headed for San Diego... At 120+ MPH. In the middle of the night. They were getting passed.
Oh God ! Nevada ! Driving across ! One of the worst experiences of my life. The only thing that got us through was Metallica's Black Album over and over again for 8 hours. But West Texas is worse, especially the 2-lane highways. I had to stop driving and let my travel partner take over the driving. It's so flat, monotonous and hypnotic, the whole road and everything started spinning like a tunnel in an old amusement park ride. I almost wrecked the car. ed: My driving partner said later: " I ain't never seen anything so flat since my ex-wife's chest." Little dots on the horizon could turn into a farmhouse.....or a town. Absolutely no way to get any sense of scale. I don't know how they live out there everyday, it's so insane. That's exactly the part of the world I was talking about. The wastelands spreading N, S, E and W of Amarillo. (Unless you were talking about the West Texas around El Paso). "Drive farther, see less" is the slogan around there. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2154
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Posted - 2013.09.13 17:14:00 -
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As long as we're discussing roads now, the other one I would like to mention is taking 55 up to McCall. It's like the polar opposite of the flat turf and just as bad. The whole trip up there you have the Payette on one side, often times with no guard rail, and a mountain on the other and it's just turn after turn after turn after turn, and after 2 hours of that **** it's like what Krixtal mention, you start getting that tunnel vision with the dots and whatnot. When we went up to Moscow I spent most of my time trying to focus on the 5th wheels left brake light. Looking at the water made you want to gravitate towards it. Once you get to 95 North though its not as bad and there's a little bit more scenery to look at. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Plastic Psycho
Necro-Economics
450
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Posted - 2013.09.13 17:15:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:silens vesica wrote:
Speaking of Nevada, my wife and her friend went blasting out of Laughlin, headed for San Diego... At 120+ MPH. In the middle of the night. They were getting passed.
Oh God ! Nevada ! Driving across ! One of the worst experiences of my life. The only thing that got us through was Metallica's Black Album over and over again for 8 hours. But West Texas is worse, especially the 2-lane highways. I had to stop driving and let my travel partner take over the driving. It's so flat, monotonous and hypnotic, the whole road and everything started spinning like a tunnel in an old amusement park ride. I almost wrecked the car. ed: My driving partner said later: " I ain't never seen anything so flat since my ex-wife's chest." Little dots on the horizon could turn into a farmhouse.....or a town. Absolutely no way to get any sense of scale. I don't know how they live out there everyday, it's so insane. That's exactly the part of the world I was talking about. The wastelands spreading N, S, E and W of Amarillo. (Unless you were talking about the West Texas around El Paso). "Drive farther, see less" is the slogan around there. Been there, travelled that. Did some 1500 miles across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and up into Arkansas in one day; Picked up a strong tailwind coming into New Mexico, and the miles just flew away. The wind was so strong that I was disbelieving my gas guage... I was getting something like 45mpg in a pickup truck. At one point, I tried to pull over to drain tanks... And I almost couldn't! On a slight upwards incline, truck in neutral, and just coasting, I was doing 40mph. I had to stand on teh brakes to stop - weren't easy, I can tell you.
I started that day west of Tucson, and ended beyond Little Rock.
Edit: (Drove (distantly) past Waco the day before the Branch Davidian Raid) |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44185
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Posted - 2013.09.13 18:32:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:That's exactly the part of the world I was talking about. The wastelands spreading N, S, E and W of Amarillo. (Unless you were talking about the West Texas around El Paso). "Drive farther, see less" is the slogan around there.
I-10 through West Texas and to El Paso is a breeze.....a boring breeze, but a breeze nonetheless.
Yup, it's the further north route through Texas that one wants to avoid. We were only going that way so we could get to Santa Fe. We somehow made it from my parents home on the west side of Houston, up through Dallas, then west to Santa Fe.......in 14 hours.
Mainly because after my friend took over the driving I don't think we went less than 95 mph. He just wanted to get the hell out of there. |
baltec1
Bat Country
7993
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Posted - 2013.09.13 18:55:00 -
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Seems they put corners in those roads only so you have something to do. Some are so long they have to account for curvature of the Earth...
Honestly I would just fly and rent than go through that kind of hell. |
Grimpak
Duty. The Cursed Few
1097
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Posted - 2013.09.13 19:11:00 -
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Jno Aubrey wrote:It's BMW's fault. Their vehicles are possessed or something. I've driven all sorts of cars and motorcycles, and the only time I drove consistently like a jerk is with BMW. The car/bike made me do it.
I'm pushing 60 years of age, and have gotten two speeding tickets in my life. Both for reckless driving. The first on an '88 BMW K75, and the second in a 2001 M5 (drag racing a cop. OK I didn't know he was a cop at the time).
it's the dynamics of their cars tbh. a few trips on my bro-in-law's 123d coup+¬ made me feel that.
it's... something about the engine-car-user synergy that makes you feel.. I dunno.. haughty? feels good to drive tho, even if ride confort is... bleh when you mix up the M pack. wished I drove a L6 instead that perky 2liter L4. [img]http://eve-files.com/sig/grimpak[/img]
[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote] ain't that right |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44189
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Posted - 2013.09.13 19:19:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:Seems they put corners in those roads only so you have something to do. Some are so long they have to account for curvature of the Earth...
Honestly I would just fly and rent than go through that kind of hell.
Nowhere to fly in that area really that avoids it. Lubbock is smack-dab in the middle of it all. Nothing really west of that until Santa Fe really.
The change in landscape as you literally cross the Texas/New Mexico border is amazing and a relief. Sudden greenery...with HILLS !!! |
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Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2156
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Posted - 2013.09.13 19:29:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:Seems they put corners in those roads only so you have something to do. Some are so long they have to account for curvature of the Earth...
Honestly I would just fly and rent than go through that kind of hell.
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44191
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Posted - 2013.09.13 19:39:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward. |
Plastic Psycho
Necro-Economics
452
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Posted - 2013.09.13 19:39:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:baltec1 wrote:Seems they put corners in those roads only so you have something to do. Some are so long they have to account for curvature of the Earth...
Honestly I would just fly and rent than go through that kind of hell. True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere. And it was (and still is) a damn sight cheaper, most ways. Sure, there are gimmick fares, but I can usually drive 1000 miles for about 1/4 what airline flight would cost me. All I have to do is fuel up and go. No body search, no lines, no humiliations, no "show me your papers" bull, either.
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote: Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward.
Try flying out of Philly. I dare you.
They body-searched my 78-year old mother because she has a fake hip. Complete with fully notarized medical documentation. |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1623
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Posted - 2013.09.13 21:24:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward. Medical grade herbage, eh? Ever hear the song "Don't Bogart that *****" by Country Joe and the Fish?
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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44203
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Posted - 2013.09.13 21:34:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward. Medical grade herbage, eh? Ever hear the song "Don't Bogart that *****" by Country Joe and the Fish?
Oh yes. I had heard it off and on for years, and had no idea it was in "Easy Rider" until I saw the film. |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1624
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Posted - 2013.09.13 21:38:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Khergit Deserters wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward. Medical grade herbage, eh? Ever hear the song "Don't Bogart that *****" by Country Joe and the Fish? Oh yes. I had heard it off and on for years, and had no idea it was in "Easy Rider" until I saw the film. Well the lyrics apply to you, Krixtal. Don't bogart that stuff, the party's at your house!. |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
44203
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Posted - 2013.09.13 21:42:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Well the lyrics apply to you, Krixtal. Don't bogart that stuff, the party's at your house!.
meh
What is available in Floriderp is honestly really bad....sub-par. secret networks for medical grade and everything. Everyone here is still too rightfully paranoid to even mention it. The law here brooks no quarter at all. It's like being in absolutely another country compared to Cali. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2157
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Posted - 2013.09.13 22:05:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Khergit Deserters wrote:Well the lyrics apply to you, Krixtal. Don't bogart that stuff, the party's at your house!. meh What is available in Floriderp is honestly really bad....sub-par. secret networks for medical grade and everything. Everyone here is still too rightfully paranoid to even mention it. The law here brooks no quarter at all. It's like being in absolutely another country compared to Cali.
So what you're is road trip? Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2157
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Posted - 2013.09.13 22:06:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Khergit Deserters wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:
True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Strange, that didn't happen to me when I flew from SFO to Floriderp last year. Not even when my medical grade herbage fell out onto the conveyor belt (true !). They literally just chuckled and moved me onward. Medical grade herbage, eh? Ever hear the song "Don't Bogart that *****" by Country Joe and the Fish? Oh yes. I had heard it off and on for years, and had no idea it was in "Easy Rider" until I saw the film. Well the lyrics apply to you, Krixtal. Don't bogart that stuff, the party's at your house!.
By the look of your character I'd say you've had enough buddy. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
baltec1
Bat Country
7997
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Posted - 2013.09.14 05:51:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:baltec1 wrote:Seems they put corners in those roads only so you have something to do. Some are so long they have to account for curvature of the Earth...
Honestly I would just fly and rent than go through that kind of hell. True, but driving doesn't require you to be molested by a stranger before going anywhere.
Worth it tbh.
Its an option of two evils. Spend less, go on the forever roads that have nothing to look at and silly speed restrictions with police equipped with cloaking devices and service station that sell things like sreak cheese and gravy biscuits.
Or spend more on a flight, get felt all over by the fat security fella while you mate gets the hot one, get a hot meal on the flight which may or may not be chicken while the kid behind you kicks your seat and rages about not getting that stale muffin.
The car is cheaper but the flight is over quicker. |
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Emiko P'eng
53
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Posted - 2013.09.14 15:59:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote: BMW - Beat My Wife / Break My Window Fiat - Fix It Again Tony / Firkin Italian After Thought Ford - Found On Roadside Dumped / Fix Or Repair Daily Chrysler - Company Has Recommended You Start Learning Engine Repair Chevrolet - Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trips Lotus - Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious GMC - Generally Moribund Crap
Here is another old one
Citroen - Careful In Turns Ride Often Extremely Nauseous
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Grimpak
Duty. The Cursed Few
1104
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Posted - 2013.09.14 16:46:00 -
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Emiko P'eng wrote:Jonah Gravenstein wrote: BMW - Beat My Wife / Break My Window Fiat - Fix It Again Tony / Firkin Italian After Thought Ford - Found On Roadside Dumped / Fix Or Repair Daily Chrysler - Company Has Recommended You Start Learning Engine Repair Chevrolet - Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trips Lotus - Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious GMC - Generally Moribund Crap
Here is another old one Citroen - Careful In Turns Ride Often Extremely Nauseous indeed, citroens are pretty much road boats, completed with the full ocean undulation experience!
they are quite comfortable in rough roads tho [img]http://eve-files.com/sig/grimpak[/img]
[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote] ain't that right |
baltec1
Bat Country
8000
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Posted - 2013.09.15 04:46:00 -
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Yea my old C3 needed a keel or smething.
The new C3 is much better and is a dream to drive on long trips. |
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