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kirsten · 01-09-2009, 12:52 PM

Long time no chat in here.... Hi to everyone!

I might be heading from Vancouver BC over to Pittsburgh (to pick up another toy, but not a truck... lol)

I'm trying to figure out how to make the trip a little more cost effective in the gas department (make teh husband happy-er) and was wondering if anyone has anything to be moved from west to east? Nothing crazy, of course, but I thought I'd see? You can see my route if you google the directions from vancouver bc to 15122 pa.

As well, I would love to know of any 'must see' things or places to go! I was thinking about taking a different route back, but am unsure as yet.

Hope everyone has a great new year!!

Take care

stllookn · 01-09-2009, 02:44 PM

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to pick up another toy, but not a truck... lol

Tell the "Pool Boy" to take a bus...much cheaper...

I just shipped some HEAVY wheels to MN yesterday...sorry! It could have been perfect. This Saturday I might have a hood that needs to go to Sandpoint, ID or Bonners Ferry, ID. How much room do you have?

MUST SEE Glacier National Park...both sides of the border!

**LockDoc** · 01-09-2009, 03:15 PM

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If you guys are coming across Iowa on Interstate 80 you are more than welcome to stop by our place. Pat and I always enjoy company and you can look at all my junk...

.. We are only 7 miles (11.27 km) south of I-80 on all paved roads and if you are pulling a trailer my drive is easy in, easy out.

LockDoc

Billhilly · 01-09-2009, 05:39 PM

Hey Kirsten,

You tryin to get away from that great Vancouver weather you've been having? If 30" of snow ain't your thing, here, have some rain instead! Hope your trip works out ok.

Bill.

Billhilly · 01-09-2009, 05:50 PM

Just Googled that route you were talking about. Funny thing is that about right on the border between Montana/North Dakota you have already driven the entire lenght of this place, and you are swimming for the South Pole! Gotta love North American road trips!
Have a good one.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2009, 06:03 PM

Check with Andy (longhorn man) he's almost a pro on west to east coast trips by now

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322870

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=road+trip

WOW! 2668 miles... do you have to drive something to pick up the new toy or can you drive the new toy? It seems it would be cheaper to fly and drive it back?

kirsten · 01-10-2009, 07:16 PM

I forgot how much I laugh here!!

The item I want to get is a letterpress... think the very beginning of photocopiers. They're hard to find and the guy who's selling it won't let it be shipped... they get broken a LOT. It's going to cost more to get it, but they're really hard to find on teh west coast (wish i'd found one when i was in NY in Nov.).
I checked out flying- it's be the same price as teh two of us flying, to drive, btu way faster... but still the getting it home issue. it's abotu 130 pounds and there's the additional items, too.

We had 30" at my house at least over the past weeks... then a bunch of rain and it's snowing agaIN!! THE FLAKES ARE ABOTU 1" ACROSS!! oops... (dang laptop keyboard)

thanks for teh tidbits- i did message longhorn man- he has a tendency to ignore me for a while because i'm not here enough HA HA *grin*

Senator350 · 01-10-2009, 09:17 PM

my .02
DO NOT DRIVE! Crossing the Rockies once in the middle of winter is RIDICULOUS, much less twice!

If you're taking 80 all the way across the country, I'd be prepared for at least one trip off the side of the road and at least 3 extra days in each direction because of horrible weather.

I've done the trip, and I know people who have done the trip... It's SO much easier to fly.

P.S. I almost left my long term, live in girlfriend in Reno.

Longhorn Man · 01-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Kirsten... I just replied to your PM. I wasn't ignoring you sweetie... just real buisy and it kinda got away from me.
Lookin forward to your response

kirsten · 01-11-2009, 07:46 PM

I was just teasing! Figured it might speed up your response HA HA

Longhorn Man · 01-11-2009, 07:49 PM

i knew you were messin. You know, if you leave your husbansd at home...

BigSky71 · 01-12-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

MUST SEE Glacier National Park...both sides of the border!

I agree! But keep in mind the road through Glacier is closed with snow until about June 10 or so.

Brad · 01-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Geez Kirsten, you just gonna use us like that and then disappear for another 5 years? I feel like a piece of meat.

Hmmmm, as far as 'must see', you could come see me!

Oh wait-you're married now...and I'm no longer single. Nevermind. Glad to see you back on the board.

01-09-2009, 12:52 PM	#1
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	West to east- possible trip... Long time no chat in here.... Hi to everyone! I might be heading from Vancouver BC over to Pittsburgh (to pick up another toy, but not a truck... lol) I'm trying to figure out how to make the trip a little more cost effective in the gas department (make teh husband happy-er) and was wondering if anyone has anything to be moved from west to east? Nothing crazy, of course, but I thought I'd see? You can see my route if you google the directions from vancouver bc to 15122 pa. As well, I would love to know of any 'must see' things or places to go! I was thinking about taking a different route back, but am unsure as yet. Hope everyone has a great new year!! Take care __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-09-2009, 03:15 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,593	Re: West to east- possible trip... - If you guys are coming across Iowa on Interstate 80 you are more than welcome to stop by our place. Pat and I always enjoy company and you can look at all my junk..... We are only 7 miles (11.27 km) south of I-80 on all paved roads and if you are pulling a trailer my drive is easy in, easy out. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-09-2009 at 03:20 PM.

01-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: West to east- possible trip... Hey Kirsten, You tryin to get away from that great Vancouver weather you've been having? If 30" of snow ain't your thing, here, have some rain instead! Hope your trip works out ok. Bill. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

01-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: West to east- possible trip... Just Googled that route you were talking about. Funny thing is that about right on the border between Montana/North Dakota you have already driven the entire lenght of this place, and you are swimming for the South Pole! Gotta love North American road trips! Have a good one. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

01-09-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: West to east- possible trip... Check with Andy (longhorn man) he's almost a pro on west to east coast trips by now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=322870 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=road+trip WOW! 2668 miles... do you have to drive something to pick up the new toy or can you drive the new toy? It seems it would be cheaper to fly and drive it back? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-09-2009 at 06:06 PM.

01-10-2009, 07:16 PM	#7
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	Re: West to east- possible trip... I forgot how much I laugh here!! The item I want to get is a letterpress... think the very beginning of photocopiers. They're hard to find and the guy who's selling it won't let it be shipped... they get broken a LOT. It's going to cost more to get it, but they're really hard to find on teh west coast (wish i'd found one when i was in NY in Nov.). I checked out flying- it's be the same price as teh two of us flying, to drive, btu way faster... but still the getting it home issue. it's abotu 130 pounds and there's the additional items, too. We had 30" at my house at least over the past weeks... then a bunch of rain and it's snowing agaIN!! THE FLAKES ARE ABOTU 1" ACROSS!! oops... (dang laptop keyboard) thanks for teh tidbits- i did message longhorn man- he has a tendency to ignore me for a while because i'm not here enough HA HA grin __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#8
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: West to east- possible trip... my .02 DO NOT DRIVE! Crossing the Rockies once in the middle of winter is RIDICULOUS, much less twice! If you're taking 80 all the way across the country, I'd be prepared for at least one trip off the side of the road and at least 3 extra days in each direction because of horrible weather. I've done the trip, and I know people who have done the trip... It's SO much easier to fly. P.S. I almost left my long term, live in girlfriend in Reno. __________________ RN U OVR

01-11-2009, 02:32 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: West to east- possible trip... Kirsten... I just replied to your PM. I wasn't ignoring you sweetie... just real buisy and it kinda got away from me. Lookin forward to your response

01-11-2009, 07:46 PM	#10
kirsten need i say more Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC -eh.... Posts: 349	Re: West to east- possible trip... I was just teasing! Figured it might speed up your response HA HA __________________ 1971 3/4 ton GM with a 402 Big Block Sierra Grande Camper Special big block environmentalist-HA seaangel@shaw.ca the creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-11-2009, 07:49 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: West to east- possible trip... i knew you were messin. You know, if you leave your husbansd at home...

01-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: West to east- possible trip... Geez Kirsten, you just gonna use us like that and then disappear for another 5 years? I feel like a piece of meat. Hmmmm, as far as 'must see', you could come see me! Oh wait-you're married now...and I'm no longer single. Nevermind. Glad to see you back on the board. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...



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