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| Trip Report /GMCES Calhoun Rally [message #82318] |
Wed, 28 April 2010 16:47  |
Oldngray
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Nancy and I just returned home from our First real trip. Eight days out and about which included a overnight at Paynes Prairie State Preserve near Gainesville, Fl, four days at West Point Lake, a TVA project maintained by the Corp of Engineers near West Point, Ga and two days at the GMCES Calhoun Rally. Some 1600 miles of absolute enjoyment.
The Rally was just full of great People, conversations, food and information. Placing Faces with names gained here, viewing more Coaches than we have ever seen in one location, having Alex Sirum weigh our Coach made this trip something we will always remember.
Some pictures here; http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5451
West Point Lake is a beautiful Campground. Words do not do it justice, Dense Forests, clear water, really nice sites. Plenty of shade, Quiet, Deer, wild Turkey (the bird), all kinds of other critters which Nancy loves to feed.
The Coach ran beautifully, not a hint of a problem. Did find that cruising fast in these machines is much like any other. Fuel consumption at 50 - 55 is a reasonable 9 to 11 mpg. On one stretch, from West Point to Calhoun we mostly ran with the Traffic which was 70 to 75mph and this resulted in a little over 6 mpg. Don't think we will be doing much of that in the future.
Already planning our next trip. Just need to get agreement on the timing. Wish me luck.
Thanks to everyone at GMCES.
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip Report /GMCES Calhoun Rally [message #82342 is a reply to message #82319] |
Wed, 28 April 2010 19:20  |
Carl S.
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Congrats on the awesome trip! And thanks for the pictures. Like Dan, I love pictures.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip Report /GMCES Calhoun Rally [message #82367 is a reply to message #82318] |
Wed, 28 April 2010 21:21 |
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Good report. Glad you made it. Thanks for sharing the photos. Happy to know
you had a good time.
Now, how about joining? We need a few more members.
Good luck on the timing.
Yep, speed and mileage are inversely related.
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Byron Songer, President and Editor
GMC EASTERN STATES
114 Ambling Way
Louisville, KY
http://www.gmceast.com
c: 502-558-8219
Richard MacDonald wrote:
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> Nancy and I just returned home from our First real trip. Eight days out and
> about which included a overnight at Paynes Prairie State Preserve near
> Gainesville, Fl, four days at West Point Lake, a TVA project maintained by the
> Corp of Engineers near West Point, Ga and two days at the GMCES Calhoun Rally.
> Some 1600 miles of absolute enjoyment.
>
> The Rally was just full of great People, conversations, food and information.
> Placing Faces with names gained here, viewing more Coaches than we have ever
> seen in one location, having Alex Sirum weigh our Coach made this trip
> something we will always remember.
> Some pictures here; http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5451
>
> West Point Lake is a beautiful Campground. Words do not do it justice, Dense
> Forests, clear water, really nice sites. Plenty of shade, Quiet, Deer, wild
> Turkey (the bird), all kinds of other critters which Nancy loves to feed.
>
> The Coach ran beautifully, not a hint of a problem. Did find that cruising
> fast in these machines is much like any other. Fuel consumption at 50 - 55 is
> a reasonable 9 to 11 mpg. On one stretch, from West Point to Calhoun we
> mostly ran with the Traffic which was 70 to 75mph and this resulted in a
> little over 6 mpg. Don't think we will be doing much of that in the future.
>
> Already planning our next trip. Just need to get agreement on the timing.
> Wish me luck.
>
> Thanks to everyone at GMCES.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip Report /GMCES Calhoun Rally [message #82391 is a reply to message #82367] |
Thu, 29 April 2010 06:22 |
Oldngray
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| Byron Songer wrote on Wed, 28 April 2010 22:21 |
Now, how about joining? We need a few more members.
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Byron Songer, President and Editor
GMC EASTERN STATES
114 Ambling Way
Louisville, KY
http://www.gmceast.com
c: 502-558-8219
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Plan on it.
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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