Oh, and is everyone behind an early departure time? Like 6 or 7? The earlier we get out of the Chicagoland area, the better. By Google Map calculations, it takes about 15 hours to go from Chicago to Milwaukee to Rapid City, SD. So, leaving at 6 a.m. from Chicago puts us in Rapid City by 8 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Google over-calculates and assumes going the speed limit, which we won't do, but I figure that extra time will be taken up with bathroom breaks and filling the tank.)
Oh, and is everyone behind an early departure time? Like 6 or 7? The earlier we get out of the Chicagoland area, the better. By Google Map calculations, it takes about 15 hours to go from Chicago to Milwaukee to Rapid City, SD. So, leaving at 6 a.m. from Chicago puts us in Rapid City by 8 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Google over-calculates and assumes going the speed limit, which we won't do, but I figure that extra time will be taken up with bathroom breaks and filling the tank.)
Oh, and is everyone behind an early departure time? Like 6 or 7? The earlier we get out of the Chicagoland area, the better. By Google Map calculations, it takes about 15 hours to go from Chicago to Milwaukee to Rapid City, SD. So, leaving at 6 a.m. from Chicago puts us in Rapid City by 8 p.m. Mountain Time.
(Google over-calculates and assumes going the speed limit, which we won't do, but I figure that extra time will be taken up with bathroom breaks and filling the tank.)
I'm not a morning person, but I think an early departure is the best plan, so I'll suck it up and be ready for an early morning departure.
if peeps want to leave wed night, i can do that as well....although it would obviously be a slow start.
:think:
Hmm ... so we just stretch out our trip a bit so we're not doing so much in one day? Perhaps drive to Madison or somewhere in western WI to crash for the night, then pick up the rest of the trip to SD on Thursday? Possibly ...
Related: Do we have a room booked for Thursday night? Did Truck do that already, or am I just imaging things? We were just going to crowd up in one room, yes? I think I already established I'm fine sleeping in the tub.
Hey, is there still room for me on this caravan? I'll be figuring out my plans this week, and it's still 50/50 if I'll be driving with you (if still available). Thanks, Chris.
Hey, is there still room for me on this caravan? I'll be figuring out my plans this week, and it's still 50/50 if I'll be driving with you (if still available). Thanks, Chris.
last i checked, we have 6 confirmed people, and 8 car seats availabe....some are more comfy than others.
Hey, is there still room for me on this caravan? I'll be figuring out my plans this week, and it's still 50/50 if I'll be driving with you (if still available). Thanks, Chris.
last i checked, we have 6 confirmed people, and 8 car seats availabe....some are more comfy than others.
"some are more comfy than others"...are you referring to the car seats or the people? :?
I'm honestly not sure which will be more fun: the party in MT or the road trip out there!
both should result in good stories....
i will warn everyone in advance....come monday morning when it's time to head back...leave me the fuck alone. i will not be a happy camper. i will be horse and untalkative. do not take it personal
I'm honestly not sure which will be more fun: the party in MT or the road trip out there!
both should result in good stories....
i will warn everyone in advance....come monday morning when it's time to head back...leave me the fuck alone. i will not be a happy camper. i will be horse and untalkative. do not take it personal
Yeh, I get the feeling many of us will not be in a super energetic mood when we start heading home after this weekend.
I'm honestly not sure which will be more fun: the party in MT or the road trip out there!
both should result in good stories....
i will warn everyone in advance....come monday morning when it's time to head back...leave me the fuck alone. i will not be a happy camper. i will be horse and untalkative. do not take it personal
what? no 'goodbye breakfast?' :(
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I'm honestly not sure which will be more fun: the party in MT or the road trip out there!
both should result in good stories....
i will warn everyone in advance....come monday morning when it's time to head back...leave me the fuck alone. i will not be a happy camper. i will be horse and untalkative. do not take it personal
what? no 'goodbye breakfast?' :(
if by breakfast, you mean a hat pulled low while i sip my coffee...then yes we can do breakfast
if by breakfast, you mean a hat pulled low while i sip my coffee, grunt and fart...then yes we can do breakfast
just like at Alpine! I can't wait!!!!!
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
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6:15 a.m. after your flight into O'Hare.
"Let's check Idaho."
Red eyes are always fun
I'm not a morning person, but I think an early departure is the best plan, so I'll suck it up and be ready for an early morning departure.
you can sleep unless nature lover is driving....if she is driving...you will want to be praying.
"Let's check Idaho."
Neither am I, so I feel your pain. I fully intend on having some strong coffee and sugary donuts for breakfast that morning!
"Let's check Idaho."
if peeps want to leave wed night, i can do that as well....although it would obviously be a slow start.
:think:
Hmm ... so we just stretch out our trip a bit so we're not doing so much in one day? Perhaps drive to Madison or somewhere in western WI to crash for the night, then pick up the rest of the trip to SD on Thursday? Possibly ...
Related: Do we have a room booked for Thursday night? Did Truck do that already, or am I just imaging things? We were just going to crowd up in one room, yes? I think I already established I'm fine sleeping in the tub.
"Let's check Idaho."
last i checked, we have 6 confirmed people, and 8 car seats availabe....some are more comfy than others.
Or in case the car is found "abandoned" in grizzly country...
"some are more comfy than others"...are you referring to the car seats or the people? :?
the car seats, but to be honest, i guess some of the peeps as well. i can't imange kw would be too comfy to be on, but you might be.
:leaving
i have never had any complaints about my comfortability.
sounds like we have the makings of a new road trip game.
:fp:
"Let's check Idaho."
both should result in good stories....
i will warn everyone in advance....come monday morning when it's time to head back...leave me the fuck alone.
Yeh, I get the feeling many of us will not be in a super energetic mood when we start heading home after this weekend.
That being said, I'm glad I'll be in my own car.
"Let's check Idaho."
what? no 'goodbye breakfast?' :(
- Christopher McCandless
if by breakfast, you mean a hat pulled low while i sip my coffee...then yes we can do breakfast
i saw what you did and that's a
#fact
just like at Alpine! I can't wait!!!!!
- Christopher McCandless