Well the "topless tour #5" is over...I arrived home safe and sound at 8:30 last night. I left Rushville at 8AM in the morning, it was a long drive. The weather was fine, started off cool about 63 degrees, turned warm like 83 in SD. In Marshall, MN I put a sweatshirt on. The total trip was just shy of 4500 miles. lots of fun! I saw many friends, met many more new friends, what a trip.
It felt good to sleep in my bed last night. Now the plan is to get the Buick ready for her trip. It will be only about 3500 miles and 2 weeks. soft seats, AC, windows all the comforts. It will be anyway.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday night
I left Colorado Springs Sunday morning, a nice 350 mile trip to my sister's, had a late lunch with her. I traveled onto my cousins home in Rushville, NE. am spending the night here. I had a nice dinner and caught up on visiting. I had not seen him for several years. It was a warm drive, top down, I got a little burnt. Tomorrow is to be hotter....oh good!
It is 650 miles to home from here, could be a long day. I hope to be at the Copper Lantern for the monthly cruise night tomorrow night. The trip is almost over............we wll be leaving Thursday morning in the Buick for DesMoines.
It is 650 miles to home from here, could be a long day. I hope to be at the Copper Lantern for the monthly cruise night tomorrow night. The trip is almost over............we wll be leaving Thursday morning in the Buick for DesMoines.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday
Got up early and headed for the show. Lots of swap meet vendors. A nice turn out of rods, I saw #1728, this is always a small very laid back show. It was a very nice weather day, sun, clouds, some breeze, a good day. I met the family inn the Springs tonight for dinner, will stay here tonight and return to Pueblo in the morning.
I plan to park in the "Pavement Pounders" section, I think I should qualify for that!!Not much else to report on today.
I plan to park in the "Pavement Pounders" section, I think I should qualify for that!!Not much else to report on today.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday
After 2 days without the Internet I am back in business! I spent the last 2 days with friend Vern in Colorado Springs, we had a great time. He took me to several shops and friends homes to see their cars. Last night we had some great Mexican food.
I drove to Pueblo today with another friend, Lane. We registered at the show and went to the kick off party for a FREE BBQ dinner ! In the morning I will head to the Fair grounds for a few hours and then drive to Colorado Springs to see Elvis and Michelle and Cooper. They are visiting Grandpa H.
Saturday I will return to Pueblo for the show and then plan on driving towards home early Sunday morning.
Its been a great trip, felt good to chill out the last 2 days. The trip from LA to here was long. We drove thru Zion Nat'l Park, Bryce Canyon, Dixie Forest, Vail, Dillon, all real pretty places, but made for some long days.
The show here will be a very easy laid back show, about 2000 cars, not a huge show.
I hope to post a couple of pictures tonight.
I drove to Pueblo today with another friend, Lane. We registered at the show and went to the kick off party for a FREE BBQ dinner ! In the morning I will head to the Fair grounds for a few hours and then drive to Colorado Springs to see Elvis and Michelle and Cooper. They are visiting Grandpa H.
Saturday I will return to Pueblo for the show and then plan on driving towards home early Sunday morning.
Its been a great trip, felt good to chill out the last 2 days. The trip from LA to here was long. We drove thru Zion Nat'l Park, Bryce Canyon, Dixie Forest, Vail, Dillon, all real pretty places, but made for some long days.
The show here will be a very easy laid back show, about 2000 cars, not a huge show.
I hope to post a couple of pictures tonight.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday
We left Vegas at 8AM headed north thru Nevada into Utah. We drove thru Zion Natl park, Bryce Caynon, Dixie Natl Forest, real beautiful country but a real long day. I think it was over 500 miles but on 2 lane roads thru the hills.
We stopped for lunch right before Zion, a guy walked over to me and said" hi Dale", he is from CT, lives about 10 miles from where I lived...but... I just met him 2 weeks ago In Indiana at an antique store. We talked there for an hour or so, he is camping and kayaking here. Its a small world. I was in the 46 Wild Turkey in Indiana, I had showed him a photo of the roadster only !
We are in Utah tonight, did not make it to Moab, we all were tired, found a hotel, had dinner and it was 9:30 PM.
I should be in Colorado Springs tomorrow night. I will stay with friend Vern, he has Wed planned for us, mostly a local speed shop full of old Ford parts. Thursday I will head for Pueblo.
We stopped for lunch right before Zion, a guy walked over to me and said" hi Dale", he is from CT, lives about 10 miles from where I lived...but... I just met him 2 weeks ago In Indiana at an antique store. We talked there for an hour or so, he is camping and kayaking here. Its a small world. I was in the 46 Wild Turkey in Indiana, I had showed him a photo of the roadster only !
We are in Utah tonight, did not make it to Moab, we all were tired, found a hotel, had dinner and it was 9:30 PM.
I should be in Colorado Springs tomorrow night. I will stay with friend Vern, he has Wed planned for us, mostly a local speed shop full of old Ford parts. Thursday I will head for Pueblo.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday and Change of plans
Sunday was a beautiful day at the show, warm and sunny. I walked and walked more. Rodney caught a ride to the airport with a friend of a friend, he should be home by now. We all left as soon as the pewter mugs were passed out, we were moving by 4PM. Tonight we are just north of Vegas.
I am traveling with 3 roadster friends from Colorado springs, I am going with them to the Springs and then onto Pueblo for the weekend...Rocky Mtn Nats. I think I will leave early Sunday (6/28) and be home by Monday night the 29th.
Tomorrow it is Zion Nat'l Park, Bryce Canyon....plan to spend the night in Moab Utah.
It is 10PM, I am tired, going to bed.
I am traveling with 3 roadster friends from Colorado springs, I am going with them to the Springs and then onto Pueblo for the weekend...Rocky Mtn Nats. I think I will leave early Sunday (6/28) and be home by Monday night the 29th.
Tomorrow it is Zion Nat'l Park, Bryce Canyon....plan to spend the night in Moab Utah.
It is 10PM, I am tired, going to bed.
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