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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:01 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: microbarn wrote: artm wrote: chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: So i don't get it. Google maps tells me it is a 8 hour drive from here, but a six hour drive from new hampshire, which is 3.5 hrs away. It gave us some weird results for the route from here to St.Anne. It said one way was quiet a bit further, but starting at a different spot it gave a different answer for the time. It ends up being pretty much the same either way we go. I think. Every time I use google or yahoo to map something the time is usually longer than my actual driving time. Perhaps they take into account the posted maximum speed limit and calculate times that way? they use something along the lines of the following. small roads that are only named 25 mph state roads 35 mph highways 55 mph so, they don't take into account places where you have tons of stoplights or where you have good speed limits on small roads. They don't count ferry time either.
Ferry time might be rough. A little note saying there is an estimated time of 3 hours for a ferry would be more useful.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:02 PM
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obsessed wrote: Wonder if the monkeys will be home tomorrow. Big snow coming from Atlantic canada. Right where they are...and heading this way. I didn't plan on feeding Calvin again, so I hope they make it home by the 2nd. Guess I should send them a text
Or post here.
Or show up for your party that we came home early to put a stop to.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:05 PM
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Two in a Row! I'm on Fire!!!
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:05 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: Wonder if the monkeys will be home tomorrow. Big snow coming from Atlantic canada. Right where they are...and heading this way. I didn't plan on feeding Calvin again, so I hope they make it home by the 2nd. Guess I should send them a text Maybe you should just call? Or post here. Or show up for your party that we came home early to put a stop to.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:06 PM
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microbarn wrote: obsessed wrote: Wonder if the monkeys will be home tomorrow. Big snow coming from Atlantic canada. Right where they are...and heading this way. I didn't plan on feeding Calvin again, so I hope they make it home by the 2nd. Guess I should send them a text you kids and your texting....I just don't get it.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:07 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: I'm about done here for tonight and the next few days. Hopefuly we will find some sweet ice to climb. It is right next to the ocean so it will be like a cold version of where Art is going. So very cold. I wish I would have got a picture of the place we wanted to stay. They had a grass topped hut even. Right on the beach. We are back a day early. We needed to head off Partygirl's big party at our place. Is the house still standing?
the cat was out of food though.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:09 PM
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obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: I'm about done here for tonight and the next few days. Hopefuly we will find some sweet ice to climb. It is right next to the ocean so it will be like a cold version of where Art is going. So very cold. I wish I would have got a picture of the place we wanted to stay. They had a grass topped hut even. Right on the beach. We are back a day early. We needed to head off Partygirl's big party at our place. Damn, you took a page out of my parents book. Hated when they used to come home a day early. Probably good you did, you would have been driving in snow tomorrow.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:11 PM
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obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: granite_grrl wrote: You are spoiled. Gah, sounds like a fancy camera, how big is it? I had a nice Cannon SLR with a couple of zoom lenses, but I stopped carrying it 'cause it was too big. I like my Cannon digital, fairly small, decent zoom , I actually bring it when I'm out doing things. Biggest problem is not the zoom, but that it's nor very wide. But what I has is starting to get old. New point and shoot digi cams can be much better for wider images. I'm not an expert by any means, but I know a little about cameras. I'm looking forward to seeing yours. She can be the new photo girl. I'll need someone to take pictures of me for the magazines. *huge eye roll* Oh come on, I'm sure you will do okay with that big fancy camera, if in fact you ever take it out climbing. When you are doing the photo shoots you will be to busy snapping photos to be climbing so it really won't be taking your camera out climbing. As the photog you will get to keep the money you get from the magazines. I get the publicity and sponsorships. I would rather be climbing than taking photos. Nice try though
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:13 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: I'm about done here for tonight and the next few days. Hopefuly we will find some sweet ice to climb. It is right next to the ocean so it will be like a cold version of where Art is going. So very cold. I wish I would have got a picture of the place we wanted to stay. They had a grass topped hut even. Right on the beach. We are back a day early. We needed to head off Partygirl's big party at our place. Is the house still standing? Yes the cat was out of food though.
At least there were no rabbit eaten vegetables.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:13 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: granite_grrl wrote: You are spoiled. Gah, sounds like a fancy camera, how big is it? I had a nice Cannon SLR with a couple of zoom lenses, but I stopped carrying it 'cause it was too big. I like my Cannon digital, fairly small, decent zoom , I actually bring it when I'm out doing things. Biggest problem is not the zoom, but that it's nor very wide. But what I has is starting to get old. New point and shoot digi cams can be much better for wider images. I'm not an expert by any means, but I know a little about cameras. I'm looking forward to seeing yours. She can be the new photo girl. I'll need someone to take pictures of me for the magazines. *huge eye roll* Oh come on, I'm sure you will do okay with that big fancy camera, if in fact you ever take it out climbing. When you are doing the photo shoots you will be to busy snapping photos to be climbing so it really won't be taking your camera out climbing. As the photog you will get to keep the money you get from the magazines. I get the publicity and sponsorships. I would rather be climbing than taking photos. Nice try though Do you think you will be able to climb on the way sick gnar?
Would this be the location as seen in the rytoolday ideovay?
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:15 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: zeke_sf wrote: Pay no attention to the small, befeathered man sitting besides you. Senor BKawwwk is nobody to fear. That's right, close your eyes, relax....And, whatever you do your entire trip, do not say "Takes!" 24 hours is a long trip. I guess I'll get my taste soon enough... It was 28 hours or so to get to AZ from WI. I've drove it straight several times. Doesn't sound like fun. And you are fuckin toasted for a day or two after that.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:17 PM
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Late PTFTW?
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:18 PM
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obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: I picked up my new/used lasportiva ice boots yesterday. They just fit...I wouldn't say perfect cuz they are a tad tight...but they fit! I hope that doesn't make for cold toes Oh noes!!!!11 How tight? How many socks did you have on? One thick pair. They need to fit snug don't they?
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:19 PM
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I'm almost caught up now and I got home less than three hours ago.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:20 PM
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obsessed wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: Time to clean up the house and then go to friends for more food and merriment tonight. Thank god they are walking distance! Hope you fools didn't go out shopping!! I sure hope you can walk home. good call doc. Aren't you going out tonight? Im half way thru my bottle of wine..just about to do fondue! Were was there anything open other than in the States? Oh and I forgot .... all the stores are open here Everything was closed in NS. The one year that X-mas landed on Monday was hell. There is no Sunday shopping so there were three days where you can't really do anything. Even get more beer!!! /never moving to nova scotia.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:22 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: Late PTFTW?
I can't count, and had forgotten that i had just posted by the time i saw we were close.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:22 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: I'm almost caught up now and I got home less than three hours ago.
How is Becca doing on the unpacking?
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:23 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: microbarn wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: When will you be back anyway? When we are goddamn good and ready. Or the 1st. Unless we get caught in bad weather. would bad weather be warm or cold temps?  Heavy snow or freezing rain. It snowed most of the way home. 2/3 of the way it was double track but we were still able to do about 100 for most of it. Driving in the snow is all about keeping distance from the other cars. You spin out and do a 720 without hitting anythin, you high five your passenger and put the car back in gear.
Its also nice to change your undies before continuing.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:23 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: zeke_sf wrote: Pay no attention to the small, befeathered man sitting besides you. Senor BKawwwk is nobody to fear. That's right, close your eyes, relax....And, whatever you do your entire trip, do not say "Takes!" 24 hours is a long trip. I guess I'll get my taste soon enough... It was 28 hours or so to get to AZ from WI. I've drove it straight several times. Doesn't sound like fun. And you are fuckin toasted for a day or two after that. Leave in the evening so you drive the night while you are fresh. Arrive at your destination before dark. Got to bed and sleep in a little and you are good to go the next day.
I hate driving on the highway at night... Makes my little gurly-mahn eyes hurt and tear.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:24 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: microbarn wrote: and why would you remove the duct tape? "I just repaired my gators. Let me undo that work with a quick yank on the tape." It falls off eventually. Patch kits are my friend.
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dr_feelgood
Dec 31, 2007, 11:27 PM
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chossmonkey wrote: dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: microbarn wrote: chossmonkey wrote: obsessed wrote: When will you be back anyway? When we are goddamn good and ready. Or the 1st. Unless we get caught in bad weather. would bad weather be warm or cold temps? Heavy snow or freezing rain. It snowed most of the way home. 2/3 of the way it was double track but we were still able to do about 100 for most of it. Driving in the snow is all about keeping distance from the other cars. You spin out and do a 720 without hitting anythin, you high five your passenger and put the car back in gear. If you stay on the road. Its also nice to change your undies before continuing.
Astronaut underoos come in handy here.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:28 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: so, they don't take into account places where you have tons of stoplights or where you have good speed limits on small roads. They don't count ferry time either.
Ferry time might be rough. A little note saying there is an estimated time of 3 hours for a ferry would be more useful.The directions they gave us for Gaspie told us to take a ferry which they didn't figure in time for. We drove another 20 minutes or so to a bridge then had to drive back but I doubt the ferry would have been much faster. I don't think it would ahve even been open.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:28 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: Two in a Row! I'm on Fire!!!
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:30 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: chossmonkey wrote: the cat was out of food though. At least there were no rabbit eaten vegetables.
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chossmonkey
Dec 31, 2007, 11:30 PM
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dr_feelgood wrote: Would this be the location as seen in the rytoolday ideovay?
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