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Fri, 20 November 2009 16:40  |
Neil
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I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the GMC towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harleys. I am thinking about a spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso -Houston, Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a more casual, sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove out, she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand Canyon on the way back.
Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
Thanks in advance.
Neil
76 Eleganza now sold
Los Angeles
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| Re: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65085 is a reply to message #65082] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 16:53  |
powerjon
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Neil,
Your truly a road warrior doing 800 mile, 14 hr days.
J.R. Wright
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> I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the
> GMC towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harley's. I am thinking
> about a spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso
> -Houston, Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a
> more casual, sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
>
> We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove
> out, she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
>
> She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand
> Canyon on the way back.
>
> Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> --
> Neil
> 76 Eleganza
> Los Angeles
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| Re: Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65092 is a reply to message #65082] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 17:40 |
GeorgeRud
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The drive going through Durango is very nice. I haven't been as far east as Wolf Creek Pass (can't tell you how that is to navigate), but I have toured the area from down in Albuquerque and up to Telluride, CO. I don't know how the coach would do on the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray (north of Durango through Silverton), but that area is also very beautifyl if you like mountain driving. The Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are certainly worth the trip, and try following some of old US Rt. 66 while it's still there. A part of Americana that is rapidly disappearing.
Life's too short to not try to see as much of the country as you can, just don't push too hard on a day's driving.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65094 is a reply to message #65082] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 17:56 |
Marcel Bourgon
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Hi there from El Paso. Give us a bit of warning and we will make you
dinner. I also have hook ups at my shop and you are welcome to use it. My
shop is near a casino and race track and they also have hook ups a t 5.00/
day
We have two coaches here myself and my friend Gary
Give us a call when you are on the move 915 474-0988
Marcel in El Paso
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Martin" <nmartin@hfbllp.com>
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Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 3:40 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure
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> I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the GMC
> towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harleys. I am thinking about a
> spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso -Houston,
> Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a more casual,
> sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
>
> We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove out,
> she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
>
> She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand
> Canyon on the way back.
>
> Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> --
> Neil
> 76 Eleganza
> Los Angeles
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| Re: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65108 is a reply to message #65082] |
Fri, 20 November 2009 19:29 |
Jim White[1]
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Neil-
As in Neil Martin, baseball player at Florida State University in the 60's.
Tell me it not you!
Jim "Doc" White, FSU 57, MBA 64
Wintergreen, VA
Neil Martin wrote:
> I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the GMC towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harleys. I am thinking about a spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso -Houston, Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a more casual, sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
>
> We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove out, she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
>
> She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand Canyon on the way back.
>
> Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65151 is a reply to message #65082] |
Sat, 21 November 2009 06:25 |
Steven Ferguson
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Neil,
If you get down to SE AZ, stay a while. This is truly biker country
and the destination of many throughout the state. We have a guest RV
site and a secure place for the toys.
I have been all over those areas you want to travel. There is no way
to do it without some mountains. A couple of months ago we took US 50
(Americas lonliest highway) from Pueblo to Carson City, NV. Whatta
run! Absolutely georgeous and saw lots of folks in their GMCs headed
home that way from the GMCMI convention in Pueblo. Monarch pass is
awsome and very doable in a GMC. I may never travel another
interstate again after that trip.
I remember Sturgis (60's) when people actually rode their motorcycles there:>)
On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Neil Martin <nmartin@hfbllp.com> wrote:
I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the
GMC towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harleys. I am thinking
about a spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso
-Houston, Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a more
casual, sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove
out, she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand
Canyon on the way back.
Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
--
Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65171 is a reply to message #65151] |
Sat, 21 November 2009 08:32 |
Sandra Price
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Neil, we drove Wolf Creek Pass after Pueblo in October--no prob. We avoided
the million dollar highway south from Montrose to Durango and I regret
that. When we headed south from Pagosa Springs (don't miss the hot springs
there--go at night when it's cool, better if it's snowing), I talked Bob
into taking the scenic routes and we really enjoyed seeing Taos and Cimmaron
Canyons out of Taos with the fall changing of the leaves in that scenic
area. As someone said, don't drive those 800-mile/14-hour days. Slow down
and really see this beautiful country. Spring in the south can be pretty
hot, if you haven't experienced it.
Sandra Price
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 6:25 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> Neil,
> If you get down to SE AZ, stay a while. This is truly biker country
> and the destination of many throughout the state. We have a guest RV
> site and a secure place for the toys.
> I have been all over those areas you want to travel. There is no way
> to do it without some mountains. A couple of months ago we took US 50
> (Americas lonliest highway) from Pueblo to Carson City, NV. Whatta
> run! Absolutely georgeous and saw lots of folks in their GMCs headed
> home that way from the GMCMI convention in Pueblo. Monarch pass is
> awsome and very doable in a GMC. I may never travel another
> interstate again after that trip.
> I remember Sturgis (60's) when people actually rode their motorcycles
> there:>)
>
> On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Neil Martin <nmartin@hfbllp.com> wrote:
> I have an itch to visit a good friend in Tallahassee, by driving the
> GMC towing a small enclosed trailer with 2 Harleys. I am thinking
> about a spring time solo drive there in 3 days, (LA-El Paso, El Paso
> -Houston, Houston -Tallahassee) then the wife would fly in, and a more
> casual, sightsee, stop and ride the bikes kind of drive back.
>
> We have enjoyed that sort of thing going to Sturgis, where I drove
> out, she flew in, and we rode Yellowstone, etc, on the way back.
>
> She has expressed a desire to pass through Durango and see the Grand
> Canyon on the way back.
>
> Anyone have good ideas for the drive back?
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65177 is a reply to message #65082] |
Sat, 21 November 2009 09:40 |
Neil
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These are great ideas and wonderful offers.
I have no trouble driving LA - Salt Lake City, about 700 miles. We'll see if El Paso is doable.
The direct route to Florida is a no-brainer. But I have no clue about good routes out of Florida back to, say Colorado, sights to see, places to stop. No doubt part of the fun will be pre-departure evenings at home with a map, planning.
But GMC'er ideas are solicited.
Thanks again
Neil
76 Eleganza now sold
Los Angeles
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| Re: Planning A GMC Adventure [message #65360 is a reply to message #65082] |
Mon, 23 November 2009 03:09 |
Adrien G.
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Neil,
Colorado 160 through Wolfe Creek Pass is a beautiful drive.
I went from East to West with a car, the drive to the summit is a steady clime at about 2-5% and some places has 8+% grade.
From the summit (better have good brakes) it's about (trying to remember) about 10 miles of 10% grade with good turns and I remember of 2 switchbacks, not tight turn.
At the first (I think) left hand switchback there's a vista place,
I don't think that you may be able to turn around in there. You might stop on the shoulder at the entrance. If you can, the view of the valley is worth the stop, and the brakes can stand to cool off.
Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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