Coming to a state near you.... [Archive]

Midnight Lady

09-25-2009, 06:22 PM

We hit the RV trail last Sunday and have so far crossed into the U.S. near Watertown, NY, and have driven across that state, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. We're sitting at the western edge of Nebraska at the moment and will be moving onward tomorrow.

Have so far met three TGP'ers and hope to add to that list as we go on to California.....

Our travels thus far:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/TRAVELS/VisitedStatesMap1.jpg

tennisplayer

09-25-2009, 06:39 PM

Hey ML, that's neat. I wish I would have known, would love to meet you and FB in Columbus. Perhaps on your way back? Dinner on me.

doublee

09-25-2009, 06:41 PM

That sounds like a great trip....

Midnight Lady

09-25-2009, 07:04 PM

Hey ML, that's neat. I wish I would have known, would love to meet you and FB in Columbus. Perhaps on your way back? Dinner on me.*putting you on the list!* And I'll remember about the "dinner on me" too!!

:beer

Frankee

09-25-2009, 07:37 PM

So where in California are you touching down?

Midnight Lady

09-25-2009, 08:05 PM

offbeat

09-25-2009, 08:10 PM

I'm in midwest Ohio, very near I-75. Let me know if you get in my area... I live out in the country, and have room to park an RV.
Free kitten with every visit!

Midnight Lady

09-25-2009, 08:21 PM

I'm in midwest Ohio, very near I-75. Let me know if you get in my area... I live out in the country, and have room to park an RV.
Free kitten with every visit!Thanks! Room to park the RV is always very welcome!!!

It will likely be Spring before we pass back through OH but I will make a note!!!

(And thanks about the kitten but we're both allergic! LOVE little kitties though!)

EightySix

09-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Sounds like fun, have a good time on the road, ML. :aok

BTW...

:worthless

mge80

09-26-2009, 07:32 AM

PinoyBoy

09-26-2009, 07:33 AM

Looks like a fun journey ahead of you! That's something I'd like to try at some point.

Are you planning to hit all states?

Midnight Lady

09-26-2009, 07:34 AM

Good point eighty-six! I will post some for you (I'll have to ask the TGP members if they mind me posting their photos first!!!)

In Indiana, we parked in our own driveway (house empty and for sale) since it was free.... and FB checked the oil in the morning. Ever seen the dipstick on one of these rigs? Wow!

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/TRAVELS/DAY3-CHECKTHATDIPSTICK.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/TRAVELS/DAY3-CHESTERTONIN.jpg

Midnight Lady

09-26-2009, 07:37 AM

Appeared to travel south of here on the way out, and...from what you and FB have mentioned...will probably remain south of here on the way back. But, if you make it anywhere near MSP or Western Wisconsin, let us know. FB knows the Mrs. from much earlier in his flying days and we would both enjoy a visit.

Hope you have lots of fun on the road..see lots of interesting thing and hopefully meet lots of interesting people.

Thanks Gordon. Yes FB knows your Mrs. and it would be fun to catch up..... Thanks for the invite. I'm not sure of our return plans yet!

Looks like a fun journey ahead of you! That's something I'd like to try at some point.

Are you planning to hit all states?

Eventually I hope so! I have a goal to see all of the states. I'm about halfway there - which isn't bad for a Canuck eh? After California, for sure we'll see Nevada and Arizona... but the plan remains very flexible.

Hacksaw

09-26-2009, 10:18 AM

How cool! I am jealous. you guys come anywhere close to Oklahoma I'm going to jump on the top of that cruiser and ride along! :D Please keep us updated!

Greggy

09-26-2009, 10:19 AM

OlAndrew

09-26-2009, 01:02 PM

Let me know if you're coming near Santa Cruz, CA. We have RV space on our property in teh SC mountains, BUT the road is very steep, windy and rough. Our landlord does it in a RV, but he's a tad crazy.

HoboMan

09-26-2009, 02:06 PM

COOL!

Bluedawg

09-26-2009, 02:56 PM

Let me know if you'll be anywhere near Tombstone, AZ.

:wave

gearhound17

09-26-2009, 03:19 PM

Looks like a trip to Oregon/Washington should be added!!
If you havent been here Im sure you would enjoy.

Flyin' Brian

09-26-2009, 05:05 PM

Looks like a trip to Oregon/Washington should be added!!
If you havent been here I'm sure you would enjoy.

Next year we're planning an earlier departure for the Sonoma area and will take the Northern route through Canada and the Northern US.
That will take us through WA, OR and also WI back in MGE80's neighborhood.

rhinocaster

09-26-2009, 05:08 PM

Next year we're planning an earlier departure for the Sonoma area and will take the Northern route through Canada and the Northern US.
That will take us through WA, OR and also WI back in MGE80's neighborhood.

When traveling through Oregon, my home is your home.

Be sure to stop by. :)

Midnight Lady

09-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Very smart of you to bypass Missouri. lol. If in St. Louis, let me know.We spent a week in St. Louis in April of this year and enjoyed it! Spent a couple of days at the zoo - fantastic! And that Bandanas BBQ is great!

Let me know if you're coming near Santa Cruz, CA. We have RV space on our property in teh SC mountains, BUT the road is very steep, windy and rough. Our landlord does it in a RV, but he's a tad crazy.

We're heading for the mountains tomorrow... so we'll see how we do there!

Let me know if you'll be anywhere near Tombstone, AZ.

:waveArizona is on the list! It will likely be January/February when we get there, but I have a friend in Mesa and it is a state I love.

When traveling through Oregon, my home is your home.

Be sure to stop by. :)Thank you! We will!

devilrob1979

09-26-2009, 07:06 PM

Safe travels to you and FB!

LHanson

09-26-2009, 07:10 PM

Going to Texas?

Midnight Lady

09-26-2009, 07:24 PM

Going to Texas?Absolutely! Of all the states that I haven't yet seen - but want to see - Texas is way up at the top of that list!!!

Bluedawg

09-26-2009, 07:50 PM

Arizona is on the list! It will likely be January/February when we get there, but I have a friend in Mesa and it is a state I love.

We're about a three hours drive south of Mesa ...

Tombstone (morning gunfighter shows) and Bisbee (afternoon shopping and evening dining) together can make a nice day trip and just a short drive south from I-10.

Stay at Bisbee's Copper Queen and maybe you'll see a ghost! ;)

:dude

LHanson

09-26-2009, 08:11 PM

Absolutely! Of all the states that I haven't yet seen - but want to see - Texas is way up at the top of that list!!!

Well, you and Brian swing down around Houston, we will get some BBQ or somesuch.

Tonefish

09-26-2009, 08:19 PM

Best Wishes for Safe travels and lots of fun!

trower

09-26-2009, 09:47 PM

What a great time this must be...a pre "Welcome to California" fer ya guys!

GAT

09-26-2009, 10:16 PM

Let me know if you pass through Reno on the way to California.

BobbyFudge

09-26-2009, 10:20 PM

How many amps and guitars do you have in that thing?:rockin

Have a great trip!

jimfog

09-27-2009, 01:07 AM

AH-HA!

I was wondering why my insurance rates skyrocketed, and PA State Police put in so much extra overtime, recently!

Brian D

09-27-2009, 03:06 AM

Just make sure you get to the gig (http://www.bluesbrotherscentral.com/images/cars/goodole2.jpg) early, or you might be replaced.

devilrob1979

09-27-2009, 03:28 AM

Absolutely! Of all the states that I haven't yet seen - but want to see - Texas is way up at the top of that list!!!

Warning: It's full of Texans.

I kid.

Millul

09-27-2009, 03:47 AM

BFML

What a great plate!!!

HEY!YOU!

09-27-2009, 09:05 AM

If Colorado is on your route, give a shout out.
Wildwood is not to far from me......

Although it might start getting cold here soon.

Midnight Lady

09-27-2009, 01:08 PM

Let me know if you pass through Reno on the way to California.We WILL be passing through Reno. We're probably going to stay at the High Desert RV Park in Winnemucca.
How many amps and guitars do you have in that thing?:rockin

Have a great trip!1 + 2

AH-HA!

I was wondering why my insurance rates skyrocketed, and PA State Police put in so much extra overtime, recently!Yep that would be why! Although I don't see why yours would have skyrocketed, I believe we took care of that all by ourselves (yikes!)

Just make sure you get to the gig (http://www.bluesbrotherscentral.com/images/cars/goodole2.jpg) early, or you might be replaced.Very cute!

Warning: It's full of Texans.

I kid.Yeah I know. I actually don't know any Texans personally so it will be a baptism of fire... perhaps LHanson will be the first we meet?

BFML

What a great plate!!!Yeah... but it should have been FBML to be perfect!

If Colorado is on your route, give a shout out.
Wildwood is not to far from me......

Although it might start getting cold here soon.We are in Colorado. We spent last night in Greeley north of Denver, left before dawn, drove through the mountains and are now in Grand Junction for the night. Where are you?

phoenix 7

09-27-2009, 04:17 PM

Let me know when/if you come through Columbus. Maybe we can all get together with some local TGP'ers.:beer

slopeshoulder

09-27-2009, 04:20 PM

Keep going, soon you'll get to place worth being in.

HEY!YOU!

09-27-2009, 04:49 PM

I'm S of Ft. Collins in the town of Erie. Not too far from Greeley.

Oh well........

Enjoy the scenery.

Midnight Lady

09-27-2009, 08:12 PM

Keep going, soon you'll get to place worth being in.They're all worth it!!! Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Nevada will be new for me and I love seeing new places.

I'm S of Ft. Collins in the town of Erie. Not too far from Greeley.

Oh well........

Enjoy the scenery.Thanks! What a shame - I had NO IDEA that you lived in Colorado...... but the scenery was truly amazing.

...if you come to the San Diego area, there are 2 CA state campgrounds that are right on the ocean...South Carlsbad State Beach and Cardiff, CA...

...there is also a state campground north of Camp Pendleton...you'd be right on the ocean...We are checking out the Camp Pendleton one right now - thank you for the tips!!! We need a place that will reduce rates if you stay for a month or so - these places are not cheap!!

GAT

09-27-2009, 08:19 PM

You HAVE to go through Lake Tahoe!!!! 20-30 minutes from Reno on the way (kind of) to Sacramento.

Midnight Lady

09-28-2009, 08:48 AM

Unsure about Lake Tahoe on this pass (we're trying to make it to Santa Rosa, CA by Thursday) but it looks like a good future visit! Hope we get to meet you Gilbert!

NOW -- to all TGP'ers in CA or NV -- these are the two states we will visit before the end of the year -- after the 3rd/4th weekend, we are free to wander at will. If you'd like to meet up with us, please let us know!

slopeshoulder

09-28-2009, 10:26 AM

It's a dream of mine (every day) to load a up an SUV with 3 suitcases, 2 guitars, a 112 amp, and a small board and travel with no aganda and no specific time limit (say 5-6 months total) to Boston (home), NY, DC, Chapel Hill, Ashville, Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Austin, Santa Fe, AZ, Vegas, Palm Springs, LA, Santa Barbara, Mid coast CA, SF, Marin, Mendocino, Portland, Seattle, home through mountains, stop in in Chicago, again at Philly, then home. Playing music, seeing shows and a few sites, reading books, meeting folks, soaking up the spirit of each place, chilling. Staying is some places for a week or two, others a day or two. Staying in hotels. Figure $400/day x 180 = $75K. Yikes.
Then doing the same in Europe, Stockolm to Instanbul.
Then picking a place to live (short list predictions: NY, London, SF, Florence, Amsterdam).
Enjoy!!!

gtrplayer23

09-28-2009, 11:56 AM

sounds like an amazing trip!!! have fun!

tonefinger

09-28-2009, 01:53 PM

That sounds like fun, it's something I've always wanted to do. I am from Nebraska originally, and that drive across I80 is long and boring, but there are some beautiful sights in Nebraska.

jmbstudios

09-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Im in Arizona!

GAT

10-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Just finished hanging out with Midnight Lady and Flyin' Brian here in Reno for the evening, great fun! Glad my family could spend part of their trip with them.

Midnight Lady

10-01-2009, 12:46 AM

It was great! Wonderful dinner, wonderful company. You have a terrific family. It will be one of the more memorable evenings of our journey! Thank you!

michael.e

10-01-2009, 01:11 AM

Anywhere really.... We'll be in Santa Rosa and Sonoma for a few days. Visiting in Monterey, Mission Veijo, San Bernadino, Los Angeles.... etc.

We'll probably be in CA until Thanksgiving, so free to wander at will!

AHH!!! Hey!! If you come to Monterey, perhaps we can meet up for lunch or something!

I am just north of Monterey in Santa Cruz.

Any idea on dates?

Midnight Lady

10-01-2009, 09:35 AM

Hey Michael! Possibly next week. Winery concert this weekend.... another day or two for local (Santa Rosa) visiting, then moving south. Send contact info in a pm and we will definitely call. Another TGP'er in Monterey as well!

guitgator

10-01-2009, 09:51 AM

whatever you don't miss Car Henge and The World's Largest Ball Of Twine.

We hit the RV trail last Sunday and have so far crossed into the U.S. near Watertown, NY, and have driven across that state, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. We're sitting at the western edge of Nebraska at the moment and will be moving onward tomorrow.

Have so far met three TGP'ers and hope to add to that list as we go on to California.....

Our travels thus far:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/marchbirthdays/TRAVELS/VisitedStatesMap1.jpg