[urq] UPG 25 Road Trip

[Michael Hopton]

As usual the bandwidth on this list is a bit over whelming, I guess I
will need 

to check my spam filter again... Anyway I thought I would add my 2 cents
with 

respect to the forth coming activities next week in CO.

 

So.... I guess if I can get all the stuff done on the car, or at least
the top ten

critical issues, like non functional window, blower motors, brake pads
etc

I should be heading off to Glenwood Springs (thanks Brandon) this sort

of time next week.

 

I think my son Matthew is signed up for the trip, I keep trying to
explain the

concept of 24 hours driving, stay for a bit, and then 24 hours driving 

back, he just nods and looks at me like I am speaking another language.
Ah

the joys of a thirteen year old.

 

I might hook up with Nathan E. in Chicago on the way but it sounds like
he

has a few "issues" and I might leave a bit earlier and try for a more
"relaxed"

drive out there. As traveling back with Pajak promises to be anything
but relaxing...

 

Mapquest says take Hwy  80 West for ~800 miles with a wee stretch on

Hwy 280. It looks fairly direct, any comments on the pros and cons? 

 

I would be interested in hearing from the brave folks on the East coast
that

are heading over. It seems like most of the owners here in Canada are a 

bunch of Jessie's and "aren't able to make it".

 

Intelligence reports seem to suggest that a certain pearl white owner
may

be doing a bit of work on his car and it would be great to see that one
in the 

flesh. For those on the fence - get off!, and make all the effort folks
have   

put in organizing this worth-while. It would be great if their hard work
is 

rewarded with a huge turn out.

 

 

Cheers, Mike Hopton 

 

- Made up my mind to make a new start, Going to Colorado with an aching
in my heart