| Trip report [message #241931] |
Sat, 01 March 2014 17:53  |
stick miller
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Location: Americus, Georgia
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Well, everyone else does it, so here's my trip report: 400 miles round trip from Americus to Panama City, Florida and home. Yes, I own 2 condos on the beach in PC, but they are both rented to snowbirds. We had a no-event trip, which is good for us. Stayed at St. Andrews State park which is walking distance to one of our condos. I'm on the board of directors and had to attend a monthly meeting.
I blew a fuse trying to keep the DW happy on her computer. Apparently, my cigarette inverter was too much for the current setup. She had to be contented with the iPad.
One of the reasons we like our GMC is that it allows us to take our very very small dogs along. This trip they fought like two cats in a croaker sack. Not sure why...maybe it is a "small turf" thing.
Used less than 1/2 qt. oil and about 40 gallons of gas. Not towing. Not too shabby.
DW is ready to go to Maine in it to see her mother. Not in this life. Maybe Maine, but "hold the mother-in-law." 
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip report [message #241936 is a reply to message #241931] |
Sat, 01 March 2014 18:20  |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Stick,
Good to hear your trip was a good one, save the dogs.
What happened re the Buick? Weren't you going to take it with you?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Stick Miller
Well, everyone else does it, so here's my trip report: 400 miles round trip from Americus to Panama City, Florida and home. Yes, I
own 2 condos on the beach in PC, but they are both rented to snowbirds. We had a no-event trip, which is good for us. Stayed at St.
Andrews State park which is walking distance to one of our condos. I'm on the board of directors and had to attend a monthly
meeting.
I blew a fuse trying to keep the DW happy on her computer. Apparently, my cigarette inverter was too much for the current setup. She
had to be contented with the iPad.
One of the reasons we like our GMC is that it allows us to take our very very small dogs along. This trip they fought like two cats
in a croaker sack. Not sure why...maybe it is a "small turf" thing.
Used less than 1/2 qt. oil and about 40 gallons of gas. Not towing. Not too shabby.
DW is ready to go to Maine in it to see her mother. Not in this life. Maybe Maine, but "hold the mother-in-law." :)
Stick
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip report [message #241938 is a reply to message #241936] |
Sat, 01 March 2014 18:24 |
stick miller
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As a matter of fact, no. The Buick goes to St. Simons Island (GA Coast) in April. I'm working fast and furious to get it ready for the trip. Probably rent a U-haul box truck and trailer to take it down and, depending on how it behaves during the wedding, might drive it home.
So far - new Coker whitewall tires and new commercial 6 V. Battery. I'm doing some stuff tomorrow.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip report [message #242081 is a reply to message #241938] |
Sun, 02 March 2014 19:39 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| stick miller wrote on Sat, 01 March 2014 17:24 |
As a matter of fact, no. The Buick goes to St. Simons Island (GA Coast) in April. I'm working fast and furious to get it ready for the trip. Probably rent a U-haul box truck and trailer to take it down and, depending on how it behaves during the wedding, might drive it home.
So far - new Coker whitewall tires and new commercial 6 V. Battery. I'm doing some stuff tomorrow.
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Smart man!!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Trip report [message #242126 is a reply to message #242085] |
Mon, 03 March 2014 06:08 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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Sure it has relevance. GM built it. :)
--johnny
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From: Stick Miller <stickmiller@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sunday, March 2, 2014 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Trip report
Had a little help from Ken Henderson this morning. The clutch had rusted and stuck to the flywheel. We pulled out of the garage and headed it down the hill. With a fresh battery it started in low gear and after a long trip around the block the rusted joint finally broke loose. This has no GMC relevance except for my "helper". :)
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Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie"
Americus, Georgia
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I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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