Eagle Road (Rhode) Trip- Sept 2-16 from So. Cal. to RI & then to Intl. Meet

[83Eagle!]

I am jealous that you are going to the Rambler Ranch.  I want to see it someday.

AMICA (Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association)

I had not heard of the group before.  Sounds like his shop would be something I would like.

There are many collectors in the group that are "car guys" as well.  It seems that cars and antique instruments go together somehow.

Makes sense to me.

[rollguy]

Nice to see you are having a good trip. Stay safe and keep the pics coming!

I have 40+ photos from the Rambler Ranch.  I will start another thread, and put the link here.

[rollguy]

Rich you have two days to beat me home   I made 591 miles today and two days should see me home. Have a safe one

I should be home tomorrow (Wednesday).....Rich

[rollguy]

Day 12 continued:
On my way to visit my friends in Littleton Colorado, I saw this on a railroad track next to the road:

I spent the night at my friends house, and the next morning met Dave (vangremlin) at his work. I followed him to the Rambler Ranch on day 13.  Please view the Rambler Ranch thread:
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=36541.0
Day 13 continued:
Traveling on I70 in Colorado is very scenic.  Photo of tailings from an old mine:

More scenic I70:

Photos of a long tunnel:


Eagle Colorado:

The trip will be done tomorrow, so I will post the final segment then.  I will figure out my total miles driven, and average MPG......Rich

[eaglebeek]

Rich, those aircraft fuselages were within walking distance of my place.

They're not the first ones to have come through...I first noticed them in mid-July sitting there. It's not uncommon for trains to sit there all weekend and then disappear in the middle of the night.

After we parted ways Tuesday I headed down there to that same road on my way home. A bit further south there was another train sitting there with wind turbine blades on board. At ground level those blades are HUGE!. They easily were as long as two railroad flatcars.

[mick]

Great trip documentation.  The Rambler Ranch is great!  Went last year and loved it.  Sounds like your having a great trip and meeting lots of Eagle folk on the way.

[rollguy]

Day 13:  I spent the night at a truck stop in Parowan Utah. I drove to my favorite restaurant (you guessed it!) Cracker Barrel for breakfast:

Entering Arizona:

Traveling south on I15 through the corner of Arizona (only 30 miles) is a very scenic canyon:





It was raining and overcast when I passed Las Vegas:





I got a photo of the world's tallest thermometer in Baker California:



I got home about noon today (Wednesday).    I calculated my total mileage traveled, and MPG.   Total miles is 14 short of 5,600 (5,586) and an average of 21.6 MPG for the trip. Average cost for gas was $3.55 per gallon.
I had a great time meeting 'nest members, and also had a fun time at the AMC Nationals.  The visit at the Rambler Ranch was way cool as well.  Thanks everyone for helping to make this a very enjoyable trip.....Rich

[SleepsUnderCars]

thanks for the fabulous documentation of your trip!
I have to admit that I am jealous, maybe someday I'll have the time/money to do something like this.....

[83Eagle!]

thanks for the fabulous documentation of your trip!
I have to admit that I am jealous, maybe someday I'll have the time/money to do omething like this.....

I'll second that.  Rich, thanks for stopping by it was wonderful to meet you.  Thank you for all your help on the Eagle. 

[vangremlin]

Glad to hear you made it home safe.  It was great to meet you, maybe we'll see you next year at the cruise to the Eagle Motel!

[mudkicker715]

I miss that arizona corner. Its been awhile

[Mavericke]

Very cool trip Rich! Shelly and I are now talking about a similar trip next year... I want to see all the famous "alien" sites like they did in that new alien movie "Paul". I'd get a real kick out of that!

[shaggimo]

I had to do the math there Rich, it seems you used 258 Gallons of gas   Great trip and write up!

[rollguy]

I had to do the math there Rich, it seems you used 258 Gallons of gas   Great trip and write up!

Wow!  I did not even notice that!  Good thing I wasn't running an Iron Duke! (it may have gotten less MPG)

[eaglefreek]

Glad you made it home safe. I bet you'll appreciate your bed a little more after sleeping in the back of the Eagle for a couple weeks.