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Bill and Cec, we hope we didn't wake you at 7:45ish when we pulled out. We had a traffic warning on Garmin so we stopped at Iron Skillet not far down the road. Before we leave, I will check out Rockie's route on a map. We should reach Hutch early afternoon today.

 

We are filthy. Thinking about that truck wash south side of Hutch. The Blue Beacon East of the ECR took a section of clear coat off the back of our trailer. Any advice? Hate to be the only dirty rig there, but don't want to damage paint either. I also have projects I need help with and don't want to spend precious rally time washing by hand.

 

Jim

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Well it's official. We're not going to make the rally. Have the last few items on the forks list being finished today and then off to precision paint for some touch ups that will take until Later next week.

 

Have a great week and see you next year.

 

JC

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JC and Angie, on 02 Oct 2015 - 11:16 AM, said:snapback.png

Well gang.

Got the truck back and made it to Ohio. Going to rock and roll HOF and the football HOF. Then to forks on Monday. Kinda have a long list of small things that need to be done. The most time consuming thing is paint up dates. I had a a couple "new driver " moments. That front end gets lost when backing up..!!

So not sure I'm going to make this major rally. Really was hoping to make it. You all will have a good time with or without us I'm sure.

Weather turned cold and wet. Time to get south ASAP.

JC

 

JC,

 

What day are you planning on being at the Football Hall of Fame ? I live in Canton, Ohio. Could do a meet up if your schedule works out for it.

 

Al

 

JC,

 

I hope you enjoyed your time in Ohio. Maybe some day we can meet up.

 

Be safe on your travels,

Al

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We are sorry you won't make the rally, JC and Angie.

 

Rocky and Bill, our Garmin has us taking I 35 to US 50 in Emporia as the default. GPS says 1:24 pm arrival, but with a wash? And lunch, it will be later. Taking our time and enjoying the ride.

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Fueled up, hitched up, loaded up and ready to hit the road.

 

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Just gotta few more work related things to get done then we should finally hit the road in the next few hours or so.

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Do you have a gathering in the evening? I have driven by a couple of times and it is a ghost town!

 

Steve

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Do you have a gathering in the evening? I have driven by a couple of times and it is a ghost town!

 

Steve

Steve, have you been driving by the rigs during dinner hour, or lunch our? Show yourself. Plenty of people out walking around chatting it up and so forth.

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Rocky,

 

I went by on Wed about 5 PM? Drove by today around 4, I live off 25TH a few blocks west of the fair. I drive a white Mercedes 300CE, the only one here.

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1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta

1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project

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Steve, at 7 am today there were a few folks up walking around to chat with. By 9 am there were quite a few. Since then, there has been a constant circulation of HDTrs through the camp area visiting and helping each other with projects. Try again!

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Howdy All,

 

Just wanted to thank Brad for doing about 98% of the cruise control installation on my Smart Car, it works great. I don't know why I didn't take some photos of the install, I usually take photos of interesting things that happen on my trips maybe tomorrow we can stage a few photos so I can add them to the gallery I'll be making to document this trip.

 

Dave

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Mr. Brad actually installed 2 of the cruise controls today with mine being the 2nd one. Huge thanks for a job well done! It was most certainly going to be a tight fit for me, at the moment to get down there and take care of it. Glad he took care of it.

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You guys are welcome. I think I'm done now because I don't know of any more that need to be installed.

 

Brad

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Well it must be a great rally as always as the number of posts on the forum as severely dropped off! Hope everyone is having a great time. Don't forget to share pics.

Dave

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2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler
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I was thinking the same thing. Not much to read these days.

2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed.

2015 Continental Coach

2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman

2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible

2014 Smartcar convertible

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Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method)

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Feels like high school. All my friends are at the best party of the year and I'm home doing my homework

 

X2. It would be nice to see a picture or too. From what I have seen the weather looks good. :D

2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger "
  Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood "
    2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog "
 

 

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I wondered where you went. Looked out the window and you were gone. Nice meeting you.

I hope we didn't make too much noise on the way out. We were trying to be quiet, but these trucks don't really do quiet.

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