Thoughts on Cross Country Trip?
#26
Fontana village has wireless, it can be a little slow if there are a lot of people using it, but has zero cell service. It has been alleged that you *may* be able to catch a signal at the top of the dam, but that's hit or miss (100% "miss" in my experience!).
You are going to have a BLAST.
You are going to have a BLAST.
#27
#28
I love the picture in your signature line - did you take that?
Reminds me, it's time I start working on my signature!
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#29
Fontana village has wireless, it can be a little slow if there are a lot of people using it, but has zero cell service. It has been alleged that you *may* be able to catch a signal at the top of the dam, but that's hit or miss (100% "miss" in my experience!).
You are going to have a BLAST.
You are going to have a BLAST.
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Short of making emergency phone calls and the occasional Late Checkin notification, I'll probably just keep the cell turned off.
I'm sure looking forward to the trip! It's getting hard to keep concentration on work for sure.
Thanks
William
"live every day as though it were your last, one day you'll be RIGHT!"
#30
It has changed even in the three years since I moved away.
About the picture, I took that on the road to the Fontana Campground in 2007. Last Friday I traded that car for a new 08, and I've been driving around trying to get a good, sig-worthy picture of it since!
#31
An update for everyone - my Clubman arrived at MINI of the Hamptons yesterday! Unfortunately, I made my plane reservations almost a month ago and decided it would be better if I added a little time just in case something came up at the VDC or dealer.
I leave on 8/24, pick it up on 8/25 and head back.
I'll be posting a link this weekend to the blog I'll be using each day to post pictures.
William
I leave on 8/24, pick it up on 8/25 and head back.
I'll be posting a link this weekend to the blog I'll be using each day to post pictures.
William
#32
An update on my trip:
My Clubman has been at the dealer in Southampton for over a week now! I'm in the final prep stages for my trip, ready to take a red-eye to JFK this Sunday night.
Also, I have the blog up that I'll use to document the trip and store all the pictures:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
Feel free to post comments as you wish!
Thanks again to everyone here on NAM with wonderful suggestions as well!
William
My Clubman has been at the dealer in Southampton for over a week now! I'm in the final prep stages for my trip, ready to take a red-eye to JFK this Sunday night.
Also, I have the blog up that I'll use to document the trip and store all the pictures:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
Feel free to post comments as you wish!
Thanks again to everyone here on NAM with wonderful suggestions as well!
William
#34
We bought our R56 in St. Louis about 2 months after purchasing the '07 cabrio in FLA. Took a road trip in the cabrio to see if we could stand it, went to the St. Louis dealer and ended up doing 2/3 of "The Italian Job." on the way back to FLA.
Do like the book says and stay below 4000 RPM until 1200 miles or so.
If you're up in the Dragon area, try the Cherohola Skyway westbound to Tenn. That's the way we left the Dragon last spring.....great scenery and not as intense a drive as the Dragon....runs along the ridge tops.
We just got back from MITM at Copper Mt and came back on I-40 thru Tucumcari. Lots of history there with Rte. 66. There are some maps available that give you the routing and stuff to see so you can get off the interstate. Stopped at one of the Rte 66 museums and ran into a bunch from Norway. They flew to Chicago, rented Harley's and were doing Rte 66. Then I guess they fly back to Norway and the company rents the bikes the other way. (Is Norway on the Euro?)
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Do like the book says and stay below 4000 RPM until 1200 miles or so.
If you're up in the Dragon area, try the Cherohola Skyway westbound to Tenn. That's the way we left the Dragon last spring.....great scenery and not as intense a drive as the Dragon....runs along the ridge tops.
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We just got back from MITM at Copper Mt and came back on I-40 thru Tucumcari. Lots of history there with Rte. 66. There are some maps available that give you the routing and stuff to see so you can get off the interstate. Stopped at one of the Rte 66 museums and ran into a bunch from Norway. They flew to Chicago, rented Harley's and were doing Rte 66. Then I guess they fly back to Norway and the company rents the bikes the other way. (Is Norway on the Euro?)
#36
We bought our R56 in St. Louis about 2 months after purchasing the '07 cabrio in FLA. Took a road trip in the cabrio to see if we could stand it, went to the St. Louis dealer and ended up doing 2/3 of "The Italian Job." on the way back to FLA.
Do like the book says and stay below 4000 RPM until 1200 miles or so.
If you're up in the Dragon area, try the Cherohola Skyway westbound to Tenn. That's the way we left the Dragon last spring.....great scenery and not as intense a drive as the Dragon....runs along the ridge tops.
We just got back from MITM at Copper Mt and came back on I-40 thru Tucumcari. Lots of history there with Rte. 66. There are some maps available that give you the routing and stuff to see so you can get off the interstate. Stopped at one of the Rte 66 museums and ran into a bunch from Norway. They flew to Chicago, rented Harley's and were doing Rte 66. Then I guess they fly back to Norway and the company rents the bikes the other way. (Is Norway on the Euro?)
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Do like the book says and stay below 4000 RPM until 1200 miles or so.
If you're up in the Dragon area, try the Cherohola Skyway westbound to Tenn. That's the way we left the Dragon last spring.....great scenery and not as intense a drive as the Dragon....runs along the ridge tops.
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
We just got back from MITM at Copper Mt and came back on I-40 thru Tucumcari. Lots of history there with Rte. 66. There are some maps available that give you the routing and stuff to see so you can get off the interstate. Stopped at one of the Rte 66 museums and ran into a bunch from Norway. They flew to Chicago, rented Harley's and were doing Rte 66. Then I guess they fly back to Norway and the company rents the bikes the other way. (Is Norway on the Euro?)
I'll look into the Cherohola Skyway when I'm near the Dragon.
Yep, Route 66 is another of my future trips. I've been enamored with all of the "history" that's in AZ on that part of the highway as well. Maybe next spring it might be a good week outing?
Thanks again for your info!
William
#37
Thanks so much!
#38
An update on my trip:
My Clubman has been at the dealer in Southampton for over a week now! I'm in the final prep stages for my trip, ready to take a red-eye to JFK this Sunday night.
Also, I have the blog up that I'll use to document the trip and store all the pictures:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
Feel free to post comments as you wish!
Thanks again to everyone here on NAM with wonderful suggestions as well!
William
My Clubman has been at the dealer in Southampton for over a week now! I'm in the final prep stages for my trip, ready to take a red-eye to JFK this Sunday night.
Also, I have the blog up that I'll use to document the trip and store all the pictures:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
Feel free to post comments as you wish!
Thanks again to everyone here on NAM with wonderful suggestions as well!
William
Have a safe, fun trip!
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#39
I spent a few hours with AZMiniMan this afternoon. He was so kind to show me the best way to put on the full front bra I purchased for my Clubman. I now feel confident that the front bumper and a large part of the bonnet (see, I'm learning
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As long as I have internet connectivity, I'll be posting details and pictures each evening. Is going to be FUN!
Thanks again
William
#40
I just got back from a 2.5 month out-and-back trip and had a blast! I made a thread, but it hasn't seen much (any) action
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=151267
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=151267
#41
I just got back from a 2.5 month out-and-back trip and had a blast! I made a thread, but it hasn't seen much (any) action
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=151267
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=151267
#42
edit: I've uploaded a few on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29857232@N04/
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#43
Not yet, but I'll probably put up some albums on facebook. Once I do I'll share them here.
edit: I've uploaded a few on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29857232@N04/
edit: I've uploaded a few on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29857232@N04/
#44
Do it. In 1990 I drove from Vermont, down through southern states, back up to the NW states, to Alaska, and back to the east coast (via a different route). Used only secondary roads. Less than 100 total miles on interstates! It was wonderful, a lifetime experience. Take pictures and share!
#46
Well, I'm back and it was a FANTASTIC trip! In fact, I actually got home on 9/1 and took a friend on a 400 mile trip on 9/6 to Sedona! The Clubman is a wonderful vehicle to drive - didn't regret a single minute for driving cross country (well, except when I saw those windows fly off the truck in front of me on the interstate
).
Before Edgar arrived, I had people tell me about the "personality" of MINIs - wasn't exactly sure what to make of that - but now that I have 3400 miles on the road, let's just say I couldn't agree more!
Here's a link to the blog that I kept daily:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
And a link to my flickr account with many photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607065067499/
If you don't want to look through all 400 of the photos
, here's a link of my favorite shots:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607128804452/
Thanks to everyone for your great suggestions before I left!
William
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Before Edgar arrived, I had people tell me about the "personality" of MINIs - wasn't exactly sure what to make of that - but now that I have 3400 miles on the road, let's just say I couldn't agree more!
Here's a link to the blog that I kept daily:
http://whereinusiswilliamandedgar.blogspot.com/
And a link to my flickr account with many photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607065067499/
If you don't want to look through all 400 of the photos
![LOL](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearlaz...7607128804452/
Thanks to everyone for your great suggestions before I left!
William
#47
Awesome trip! I can't wait to see ALL of your photos and to read your blog. I think I might wait until tomorrow and brew a pot of coffee and kick back and enjoy the trip by proxy. I watched your "Reader's Digest" version and I'm intrigued. It looks like the trip was a hoot, and you've no doubt cataloged a lifetime of memories in the process. I'm glad you documented it so well.
I just took my first "long" drive in my MINI today; I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco, which is only about 90 miles. It was the first time I stretched my car's legs, but it's NOTHING compared to what you've done. It must have been a great bonding experience for you; no doubt you've become acquainted with "Edgar" by now.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sure you've inspired others to do the same.
I just took my first "long" drive in my MINI today; I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco, which is only about 90 miles. It was the first time I stretched my car's legs, but it's NOTHING compared to what you've done. It must have been a great bonding experience for you; no doubt you've become acquainted with "Edgar" by now.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sure you've inspired others to do the same.
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#48
Awesome trip! I can't wait to see ALL of your photos and to read your blog. I think I might wait until tomorrow and brew a pot of coffee and kick back and enjoy the trip by proxy. I watched your "Reader's Digest" version and I'm intrigued. It looks like the trip was a hoot, and you've no doubt cataloged a lifetime of memories in the process. I'm glad you documented it so well.
I just took my first "long" drive in my MINI today; I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco, which is only about 90 miles. It was the first time I stretched my car's legs, but it's NOTHING compared to what you've done. It must have been a great bonding experience for you; no doubt you've become acquainted with "Edgar" by now.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sure you've inspired others to do the same.![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
I just took my first "long" drive in my MINI today; I drove from Sacramento to San Francisco, which is only about 90 miles. It was the first time I stretched my car's legs, but it's NOTHING compared to what you've done. It must have been a great bonding experience for you; no doubt you've become acquainted with "Edgar" by now.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sure you've inspired others to do the same.
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I'm now planning a trip from Phoenix to the Oregon area to visit a friend this winter/spring. Funny thing is, I didn't even think of buying a plane ticket!
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