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Moving Across Country VA-CA (driving)

Discussion in 'Travel' started by jlvhrse, Jan 8, 2011.

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  1. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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    ...Thanks? Uh not helping my nerves LARRRYY!! :goingcrazy:

    :laughing: you kids play nice now!

    yeah... map quest is crap... google maps shows it much better.. main post fixed ty

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  2. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    never realized Zion was in Virgin...lol...pretty cool. Arches is in utard also :p

    where ever ur @ is the right decision Jen :D ur gonna have a Blast!
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:45 PM
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    Your right, I did make the decision quickly but everything is falling into place quickly as well... I am sure it will work out plus it's not like I'm committing to staying forever! It's just time for a change, I have lived off the same street my whole life so... time so see somewhere new! :D

    Thanks :) I will post tons of pics for sure
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    hahaha no thats from start (except what i cut off... like all of hampton roads..) to finish... with all planned stops as of right now.. Thanks Joe!

    You should text me to remind me of Nature's Child btw, im sure Ill need the break :eek:
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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    to remind u :confused: show times here in a min :p
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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    Dammnit jen, your missing wichita! thats cool, hope its a safe trip and a great adventure for you.
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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    :goingcrazy: I thought it was tomorrow!!! Damn Im at work :(


    whats that? i dont want to miss anything on the way LOL

    edit: ohhh i get it thats where you live LMAO okkkaayy
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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    Deedeeedeeeeeeeeee
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    ya im we-tod-ed my bad
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    Good luck and be careful on your drive. Make sure you stop when you are tired. I've driven cross-country 3 times. From Miami, Florida to San Diego. My best time was 2 and 1/4 days. 1000 miles the first 2 days and the rest on the third day finishing up by 1100. I dont suggest doing that. Have fun and be safe. Lots of pics.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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    x2 on the CB add to ur whip Jen! Should get that done before you go...great way to pass the time, and can be lots of help.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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    Thanks for the advice!!! I am not going for speed by any means, I plan on taking 5-6 days to get there and being there the weekend before or at least by the 1st... If it takes longer then so be it, I am not going to risk my saftey for an extra day esp. since Im going to be living there... Thats nuts though best I have done is 16hours pretty much straight back from Miami and I caught myself nodding off and had to pull over right after I left because I did not get to sleep the night before I left... Won't be doing that again

    Hmmmmm well see $$$$ is really tight since I decided to do this in 2 days and only have 2 weeks to save... How much is CB and what does it take to install it? I may have to look into this, I am sure Aaron knows since he has one.. Maybe I can borrow his since he has that fancy race radio now hehehehe :p
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    I did CA to MD in 2005 with a friend in 44h. Was planning to take our time but we were trying to beat a storm moving across the country (stuff covered with a tarp in open bed) so we just decided to drive straight. We kept a cooler with redbull and and sodas in the backseat. We made sure to eat well while driving instead of just stopping at fast food joints the entire way. Gives you a good reason to get out and stretch after sitting for so long. Beef jerky is a good snack to keep you awake while driving as well.
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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    :woot: Come visit Nor Cal!
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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    Wow that stinks... Yeah I will have a Uhaul so a storm shouldn't affect us too bad... A bad one would just be a good excuse to sleep :rolleyes:

    I lovveee beef jerkey and will be sure to keep it on hand! :D Thanks!

    :woot: Come visit So Cal! Im not gonna want to drive for a while after all that! Plus im sure Aaron would let you crash on the couch once we get settled :D
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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    Then you're good to go! Best of luck to you.

    My cross country journey was Montana to Alaska...2700 miles in 5 days. I was going solo, well my husband (at the time) was in his Taco and I was in my Subie, and I was talking to myself by the end of day 2. I was sooooo bored!! My recommendations...

    you have a travel buddy so you're already a step ahead of me! I'm sure you two will be sick of each other by the end of the trip but it will make your friendship stronger in the long run. Just think of the memories and great stories you can share years from now!

    Music. Sing along at the top of your lungs. It breaks up the monotony and keeps you awake.

    Patience. Always have a 'plan B'. You may not make as much progress as you hope to each day but don't worry, you will get there eventually.

    Everything falling into place...reminds me of my trip to and from AK. You've heard the phrase 'hindsight is 20/20, right? Going up to AK was a nightmare. I had one week to pack (yikes), my in-laws who drove down to MT and brought all of our belongings to AK got in 2...yes 2...wrecks on the way. Then it was the middle of summer and it was a really bad year for forest fires. My trip up got delayed twice because the road was closed due to the fires so I was married and living with my parents for 2 months, waiting to get to AK. And that was only half of the drama!

    Coming back? Well yes, I was in the process of getting divorced but...I had everything packed in record time, I had a moving company scheduled for my belongings and for my car (I couldn't strand Subie up there :rolleyes:) and I had a job - interviewed over the phone with my current employer and they took me sight unseen! And when I got here I got hte first apartment I looked at and settled into life back in my home state.

    I know I was meant to be in MT because everything worked out so well on my return trip, compared to all of the turmoil that surrounded my journey to AK.

    So if everything is working out and allowing you to make the move...then its meant to be!

    I look forward to hearing about your trip :)
     
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    make sure you arent tired going through texas, longggg straight aways arent fun especially if you are the only on the road...have fun!
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    Jen have a good trip, it was great to meet you at the gtg at linwoods. be safe , my tip for you is watch out for stupid drivers while you are still in hampton roads , they are the worst.!!! later:)
     
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    Around what time will you be coming back the 17th? ill have my phone on me so text me!!!

    Ill take pics when im at rausch if you take pics of your trip across america :D
     
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  20. Jan 18, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    Can't see youtube at work but will check it out later...

    :laughing: hahahahaha for sure but I am sure Aaron will protect me... if not ill just cuss them out in chinese "tao ni ma sha be" (aaron correct me if i spelled that wrong) :rofl:

    :eek::eek::eek::eek: wow im sorry you had so many issues on your trip!!! Good think you and everyone else made it safe though, thats what really matters!

    Thanks for the good advice... we are pretty crazy together so I think it's gonna be a lot of fun.. I know there will be times when we are bored and tired but she has a full ipod and i have a 30lb CD book so we should be ok. LOL

    Still on the hunt for a job but everything else has worked out so far.. speaking of which I need to send out follow up emails! ;)

    eewe. yeah. great advice, thanks! :D

    hey thanks! hopefully ill get to see ya at the meet this sunday! Im sure HR cant have the worst drivers :eek:

    I ended up not going up to NY... the stuff fit in my moms van and there was no room for me! :eek:

    I will take tons of pics and they will all go up here and facebook :D
     
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