Anyone near this route? - Page 2

katoranger · 04-05-2012, 11:26 AM

I plan to make the whole drive in one long day with plenty of stops. With the load I will keep the speeds down too.

SpudRider · 04-05-2012, 01:05 PM

You can do that trip in one day, Allen.

You will be tired, and you might need to take a few naps, but you can make it in one day.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-05-2012, 01:16 PM

That's what I would so. I'd rather have one long hard day and get it over with.

I suggest when you arrive keep Buford indoors for a few days and then let him out for short periods with supervision so he knows where home is and does not get scared and lost.

katoranger · 04-05-2012, 01:37 PM

I was going to keep him in the shop and let him adjust to his new environment.

I have driven 16 hours many times. That is the drive from here to Pella, IA.

Buford I think would rather get it over with also.

FastDoc · 04-05-2012, 02:07 PM

When taking long drives with cats I find it helps to share the driving. That way you can rest and pee in the litterbox and not have to stop so often.

katoranger · 04-05-2012, 03:52 PM

Maybe I should turn on the heated seat.

Weldangrind · 04-06-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Maybe I should turn on the heated seat.

I bet that Buford would love that.

12 hours is about my limit these days. I used to drive ridiculous distances in one stretch, but I start to hallucinate after 12 now.

SpudRider · 04-06-2012, 02:55 PM

Indeed, 12 hours is a long day in the saddle.

However, in certain instances, such as this one, it's nice to complete the trip in one day, if possible.

Spud

MICRider · 04-06-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

When taking long drives with cats I find it helps to share the driving. That way you can rest and pee in the litterbox and not have to stop so often.

Heck, Bufords big enough to almost reach the pedals to boot!

MICRider · 04-06-2012, 07:34 PM

You guys have all got me beat, I'm not much of a long distance driver... I'd make a lousy truck driver!

FastDoc · 04-06-2012, 07:39 PM

When I was in residency I drove solo straight from Connecticut to Orlando, Florida. 20 hours. 8O

Yes a girl was involved. :P

Yes it was worth it. :wink:

I'd never do that again though.

katoranger · 04-06-2012, 08:52 PM

I will have to stop and rest a couple times. If I stop for a night I will feel like I am wasting time. The van is comfortable and doesn't wear me out like other vehicles. 14 hours is very doable on my own.

Also sold my car today.

I liked that car, but it is for the best.

SpudRider · 04-06-2012, 10:05 PM

I'm sure the car sale will work out for the best, Allen.

It's tough to transfer vehicles across the country.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-07-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I will have to stop and rest a couple times. If I stop for a night I will feel like I am wasting time. The van is comfortable and doesn't wear me out like other vehicles. 14 hours is very doable on my own.

Also sold my car today.

I liked that car, but it is for the best.

You sold the Buick crew cab?

katoranger · 04-09-2012, 09:36 AM

Yep. I did make one last run to the scrap pile with it.

The car was sold to a Canadian.

04-05-2012, 11:26 AM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I plan to make the whole drive in one long day with plenty of stops. With the load I will keep the speeds down too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You can do that trip in one day, Allen. You will be tired, and you might need to take a few naps, but you can make it in one day. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-05-2012, 01:16 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's what I would so. I'd rather have one long hard day and get it over with. I suggest when you arrive keep Buford indoors for a few days and then let him out for short periods with supervision so he knows where home is and does not get scared and lost. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-05-2012, 01:37 PM	#19
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I was going to keep him in the shop and let him adjust to his new environment. I have driven 16 hours many times. That is the drive from here to Pella, IA. Buford I think would rather get it over with also. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-05-2012, 02:07 PM	#20
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	When taking long drives with cats I find it helps to share the driving. That way you can rest and pee in the litterbox and not have to stop so often. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-05-2012, 03:52 PM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Maybe I should turn on the heated seat. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-06-2012, 02:55 PM	#23
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Indeed, 12 hours is a long day in the saddle. However, in certain instances, such as this one, it's nice to complete the trip in one day, if possible. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-06-2012, 07:34 PM	#25
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	You guys have all got me beat, I'm not much of a long distance driver... I'd make a lousy truck driver!
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04-06-2012, 07:39 PM	#26
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	When I was in residency I drove solo straight from Connecticut to Orlando, Florida. 20 hours. 8O Yes a girl was involved. :P Yes it was worth it. :wink: I'd never do that again though. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-06-2012, 08:52 PM	#27
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will have to stop and rest a couple times. If I stop for a night I will feel like I am wasting time. The van is comfortable and doesn't wear me out like other vehicles. 14 hours is very doable on my own. Also sold my car today. I liked that car, but it is for the best. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-06-2012, 10:05 PM	#28
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm sure the car sale will work out for the best, Allen. It's tough to transfer vehicles across the country. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-09-2012, 09:36 AM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Yep. I did make one last run to the scrap pile with it. The car was sold to a Canadian. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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