Marauderman
01-30-2007, 04:55 PM
I want to say that me and Ms M had a nice trip thru Fla during our trip the 22 thru the 29th of Jan.--I really don't see how you folks from Fla. can keep from getting speeding tickets---there is so much of straight roads that go on for ever and ever....that you can go about as fast as you want about anytime you want--it truely is so very tempting...WOW--No wonder there is so many Superchargers in the state---everyone cruises around 80+ --and to play---well, with all the fast cars whcih seems are everyewhere as well, you better have something or forget about it..ok enough of that----
Our trip started out with a big FLAT--yep--right in the garage at 7AM --While checking the tires before leaving , found my right rear 295 with 15# air------
you know how things always seem to come in threes-
well, my second suprise was when I went to pump up the tire , my pump connector broke at the lighter plug ----so I tried to fix it --after 30 minutes---say- did I mentioned we were wanting to leave@ 7am --I decided to drive the car, with trunk loaded, to the gas station about 2 miles away--get air and see where the problem was----seems the logical thing to do--ok --
now comes the third suprise--as soon as I drive in to the gas station, this guy with an old van beats me to the "air" station--He takes about 20 minutes to check all four(4) tires---At this point I was really pixxxed... ok
Finally got air and found the screw in the tire--decided to drive home and take off the tire and put in truck and get a plug for it--after that and returned and put tire on --finally ready to leave--time--10:15 AM--
Had to cancell our appointment in Savanna ,GA at 11:30 AM--so we kept on going to Jax, Fla .. Got there about 4:30Pm--We had called ahead an arranged to meet up later in the evening with Dennis and Shelia for Dinner.
We had a very nice Dinner with Dennis and Shelia --It was great meeting again and enjoying talk about Dennis's new motor build-ups.
Onward to Punta Gorda on Tuesday-Stayed with my brother thru Thursday and left on Friday the 26th--While in Punta, we went to a nice jaming restruant that had people drop in and with their own instruments from slid trombones to saxaphones , play for free and jam away --It was a packed place and fun----we also on Wednesday went to the outer barriers to visit the point and light house at Boca Grande--It was really windy and we did some shell searching along the beach---There is truely NO defence there in a storm---but a pretty place and really nice expensive homes---we rented a golf cart and drove around the whole place on the roads (allowed there) --that made it really enjoyable--I recommend it if you go --Thursday we stayed local in Punta and visited the local arts and stuff---
Friday we left and traveled over to the east coast and went to the Lion Country Safara--off Rt. 80.-along the way we stopped and took some pics with car on top of the levy of Lake Okeechobee--really neat to be able to drive the MM up to the top of that beauty and look out-must look for those pics and post them--oh well--after that we went on over to Ft. Pierce and called up Rick--ya know--the guy with that silver and black MM with some green in the middle--OK, ya'll know him here as "imaginat"--hope I spelled that right--anyway
We had a very nice dinner out with Rick, his girlfriend and daughter--A greta Steak place--I must thank Rick here for offering his bed and place for us to stay over night--where could anyone find such friends--I tell you this car has brought so many peoiple close together--Althought a wonderful gesture, we declined being so late and Ms M really wanting more privacy---Hey--Rich understood and My hand goes out to a find gentleman---now the next time Ms M will feel a bit better since she has now met him and had dinner as well with him....Ms M wants to say thanks for all your help and pointing out where to go for our overnight stay near your home--so thanks again Rich--
I also want to point out that I missed out on meeting some of you folks and am sorry--but its hard to say when I was going to be where----It was nice talking to folks like the rat pack (Eric) and Brian(roylpita) and others--sorry I missed your gatherings at the Tower Shops and the car show at Cape Cora--seems to be going opposite of where you all were --
We spent all day Saturday going up A1A from Ft. Pierce to Flager Bleach-about 6 hrs worth--slowly enjoying the sights and beaches---stopped eventually back in Jax, for another overnight--and yes once again with Dennis and Shelia----They brought along their grandaughter, which we have three of and she was so wonderful and well mannered for a young 3 year old--We again had a wonderful time and a great meal--
We left Sunday and finally made it back home by 4:30PM---
It was fun and as always- wishing we had more time for doing more and seeing ya'll..maybe next time....
Oh yeah--what is the secret for going fast in Fa without getting a ticket-cause it seems every time I wanted to --there popped out a white and green CV --YOU KNOW THE ONES------
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED US ON THIS TRIP--YOU FOLKS ROCK!!
Our trip started out with a big FLAT--yep--right in the garage at 7AM --While checking the tires before leaving , found my right rear 295 with 15# air------
you know how things always seem to come in threes-
well, my second suprise was when I went to pump up the tire , my pump connector broke at the lighter plug ----so I tried to fix it --after 30 minutes---say- did I mentioned we were wanting to leave@ 7am --I decided to drive the car, with trunk loaded, to the gas station about 2 miles away--get air and see where the problem was----seems the logical thing to do--ok --
now comes the third suprise--as soon as I drive in to the gas station, this guy with an old van beats me to the "air" station--He takes about 20 minutes to check all four(4) tires---At this point I was really pixxxed... ok
Finally got air and found the screw in the tire--decided to drive home and take off the tire and put in truck and get a plug for it--after that and returned and put tire on --finally ready to leave--time--10:15 AM--
Had to cancell our appointment in Savanna ,GA at 11:30 AM--so we kept on going to Jax, Fla .. Got there about 4:30Pm--We had called ahead an arranged to meet up later in the evening with Dennis and Shelia for Dinner.
We had a very nice Dinner with Dennis and Shelia --It was great meeting again and enjoying talk about Dennis's new motor build-ups.
Onward to Punta Gorda on Tuesday-Stayed with my brother thru Thursday and left on Friday the 26th--While in Punta, we went to a nice jaming restruant that had people drop in and with their own instruments from slid trombones to saxaphones , play for free and jam away --It was a packed place and fun----we also on Wednesday went to the outer barriers to visit the point and light house at Boca Grande--It was really windy and we did some shell searching along the beach---There is truely NO defence there in a storm---but a pretty place and really nice expensive homes---we rented a golf cart and drove around the whole place on the roads (allowed there) --that made it really enjoyable--I recommend it if you go --Thursday we stayed local in Punta and visited the local arts and stuff---
Friday we left and traveled over to the east coast and went to the Lion Country Safara--off Rt. 80.-along the way we stopped and took some pics with car on top of the levy of Lake Okeechobee--really neat to be able to drive the MM up to the top of that beauty and look out-must look for those pics and post them--oh well--after that we went on over to Ft. Pierce and called up Rick--ya know--the guy with that silver and black MM with some green in the middle--OK, ya'll know him here as "imaginat"--hope I spelled that right--anyway
We had a very nice dinner out with Rick, his girlfriend and daughter--A greta Steak place--I must thank Rick here for offering his bed and place for us to stay over night--where could anyone find such friends--I tell you this car has brought so many peoiple close together--Althought a wonderful gesture, we declined being so late and Ms M really wanting more privacy---Hey--Rich understood and My hand goes out to a find gentleman---now the next time Ms M will feel a bit better since she has now met him and had dinner as well with him....Ms M wants to say thanks for all your help and pointing out where to go for our overnight stay near your home--so thanks again Rich--
I also want to point out that I missed out on meeting some of you folks and am sorry--but its hard to say when I was going to be where----It was nice talking to folks like the rat pack (Eric) and Brian(roylpita) and others--sorry I missed your gatherings at the Tower Shops and the car show at Cape Cora--seems to be going opposite of where you all were --
We spent all day Saturday going up A1A from Ft. Pierce to Flager Bleach-about 6 hrs worth--slowly enjoying the sights and beaches---stopped eventually back in Jax, for another overnight--and yes once again with Dennis and Shelia----They brought along their grandaughter, which we have three of and she was so wonderful and well mannered for a young 3 year old--We again had a wonderful time and a great meal--
We left Sunday and finally made it back home by 4:30PM---
It was fun and as always- wishing we had more time for doing more and seeing ya'll..maybe next time....
Oh yeah--what is the secret for going fast in Fa without getting a ticket-cause it seems every time I wanted to --there popped out a white and green CV --YOU KNOW THE ONES------
THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED US ON THIS TRIP--YOU FOLKS ROCK!!