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Author Topic: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet  (Read 55118 times)

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Looks like a great trip!  I will not be making the meet this year  :'(      So, if you have time, swing by.  I am about 25 miles north of I-80.  (Grinnell exit).
if you have car troubles in grinnell i can recommend a cheap hotel out there  :rotfl:
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if you have car troubles in grinnell i can recommend a cheap hotel out there  :rotfl:
I don't plan on having car trouble, I am driving an Eagle!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #32 on: September 01, 2011, 06:35:44 PM »
Change of plans!     Unless something changes, I will NOT be driving to Rhode Island.  I will not be able to meet Ken & Paula because of unforeseen circumstances.  I WILL be driving to the Eagle Nest Meet, so I will have more time to visit 'Nesrers on the way there.   If you are not far of the main highway, I can take time to meet you.  I will still be taking the route that was originally planned.    I will try to post photos and log my daily travels here on this thread......Rich
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #33 on: September 01, 2011, 07:44:28 PM »
I am all packed and ready, and will be leaving as soon as I log off.  The car set up for sleeping in the back:
(vangremlin, your bumpers will be safe sleeping next to me).



Here we go!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #34 on: September 01, 2011, 08:21:39 PM »
have a safe trip dude and do to money problems and the fact that i broke my hand i will not be able to make it up to denver to meet up with you or the rest of the guys so have fun and be safe.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #35 on: September 01, 2011, 09:38:47 PM »
Have a safe trip!  Looks like the bumpers are well cared for.  I'll PM you my number and look for you on your way back!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #36 on: September 02, 2011, 12:11:41 AM »
Good luck, stay safe and have fun!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #37 on: September 02, 2011, 05:47:48 AM »
Bed looks comfy enough. Have a safe trip!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #38 on: September 02, 2011, 11:46:03 AM »
how far east are you coming? Just to the meet?
I can't make it to the meet now, delay in start of new job. Was hoping to meet you as you pass through my area.
have a safe trip!
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #39 on: September 02, 2011, 01:38:01 PM »
how far east are you coming? Just to the meet?
I can't make it to the meet now, delay in start of new job. Was hoping to meet you as you pass through my area.
have a safe trip!
I am not going to Rhode Island, but I am going to North Salem Ohio to visit relatives before the meet. 
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #40 on: September 02, 2011, 01:47:21 PM »
Day two:
I got as far as Kingman Arizona last night and slept in the Wal-Mart parking lot:

I went next door and had breakfast at my favorite restaurant- Cracker Barrel:

I am at McDonald's in Williams AZ.  I got a few photos of the Grand Canyon Railway:


The area around Williams/Flagstaff is very scenic and beautiful:


I am thinking I may make it into Oklahoma, or maybe Texas this evening.  If you would like me to visit you on the trip (as long as you are not too far off the main highway), please call me:   (626) 824-4404.  Thanks, Rich
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1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #41 on: September 02, 2011, 01:53:59 PM »
I love it! Keep the pictures coming.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #42 on: September 02, 2011, 05:29:31 PM »
google maps doesn't give me a N.Salem, just Salem. That's 20 minutes away.
mapquest showed a north salem twp. Off of I-77, at salt fork state park. Is this the one? Not too far of a drive for me...
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #43 on: September 02, 2011, 08:00:32 PM »
I suppose Little Rock is out of your way, but if you get this far south let me know.
Looks like the timing will be off or we could have met up and made part of the trip together.  We'll leave Wednesday.
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Re: Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet
« Reply #44 on: September 03, 2011, 10:36:00 AM »
google maps doesn't give me a N.Salem, just Salem. That's 20 minutes away.
mapquest showed a north salem twp. Off of I-77, at salt fork state park. Is this the one? Not too far of a drive for me...
I will find out and let you know, as I am not exactly sure.
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
1985 Eagle Sport Wagon October 2007 ROTM (SOLD)
4 Biofuel powered Benzs ('98 E300, '82 300 CD, '82 300 TD (wagon), '80 240 D)
1983 GMC Van (6.2 Diesel)
1985 Mitsubishi pickup (2.3 Turbodiesel)

 

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