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Alsworld
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 9:43 pm: | 
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Hey everyone. I just wanted to drop a note here saying I'll be quite intermittent of the forum for a few weeks. It's time to get ready for my big move from Florida to Washington State. I have the movers coming tomorrow to start packing up my things. I do not know if I'll still have my computer working tomorrow or not. Maybe...I'll be able to briefly check in from work on Thursday and Friday, and possibly early Monday the 16th real early but that's when I start heading West.
I know I get lot's of e-mail from forum members so if I don't get back to you, give me some time. It might be weeks in between checking e-mail. Got to find me a new home 20.
I know Karatebutcher wanted me to post my route looking for skip shooting possibilities when it's running. Also if I end up going through someone's home town, or staying the night in your local area, post an e-mail and I'll see it prior to leaving Texas. Here goes:
Leave NW Florida on 16 June headed West on I-10. Will take it through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana to Houston Texas. Head north on TX 290 to around the Austin area. If I get a early start, I'll do the drive in one day. If not, I'll break it up. Wife in her car, me in my truck with motorcycle and two dogs in the back, towing my boat makes for not a speedy trip.
I'll spend a few days in Texas then head out again. I'll use Texas highways to the NW corner of Texas where I'll hit New Mexico on highway 87. Then onto I-25 headed through Colorado into Wyoming where I'll turn left and ride I-80 all the way through to Utah, where I'll jump on I-15 North. I'll split off on I-84 and traverse through Utah into Oregon, through Oregon and into Washington State. I'll jump onto 82 in Washington and cross the Cascade mountain ranges and join I-5 somewhere around Seattle, and head north.
I'll maintain my numbers, 799, and soon become "799 North West Washington". Maybe with my different positions and altitude around the country, I can talk to a few more of you I never could contact here in Florida. The journey will be over an honest 3000 miles (there is a shorter way that is 2,978 miles but I'm going to see my brother (186 Central Texas) and my folks. It adds a few miles but not an incredible amount.
For those drivers out there, this is probably easy stuff. I don't anticipate problems but dogs, birds, boat and such, we're gonna take our time and enjoy this beautiful country. I hope to talk to some of you along the way.
Karatebutcher, I'm not exactly going past your house this go around but I'll be in a much better position for future visits when the fishing is good. If things change along the way and we edge closer, I'll give you a ring. If not, I'll be tuning into your channel at noon PST. We'll hook up.
Alsworld |
Buck
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:08 pm: |
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Take care and I wish you and your family a safe trip. I hope conditions get better so you can DX on your trip...It will help pass the time.Also you will have to get with Karate and teach him how to fish....Its about time he learns!!! Maybe when the conditions return for me I will be able to talk with you in Wash...I usualy get alot of west coast but it has been dry lately..Drive safe and I will try for that 799 NW Wash next week!!!
Buck |
ryan
| | Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:33 pm: |
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good luck, listen for 336 in CT in your travels. ill be on the upper freeband most likely |
Dx431
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:33 am: |
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Take care and drive safely. I have been hearing alot of Texas and and southeastern states, i.e. La, Georgia, Alabama, Tenn.,Arkansas......so, if coditions permit, maybe I will hear ya. What freq. will you be monitoring so I can listen up for ya?
Take care,
431 |
Crafter
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 1:22 am: |
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Alsworld Im on I84 corridor 150 miles from boise in "oregon" Baker City Usually on 19 but on swing shift right now so work 3-11 off sun mon give a hollar if you go through 38lsb or ch 19...exit 304 |
Simon
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 9:47 am: |
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Alsoworld,
You might be coming thru here Baker City Eastern Oregon. If so look us up. I belive you are also a ham so try me oin 147.060 +ve offset. Call is KD7IEB. If you're not try the phone 523-9173.
Simon |
Bluesman
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 10:58 am: |
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Have a safe trip Alsworld.. |
Kirk
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 4:17 pm: |
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Good luck and God Bless. |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 4:19 pm: |
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Alsworld you guys drive safe and take your time, it is a shame you didn't come this way, I was going to put you up and pay for all your meals while you were in town, I guess I will have to cancel the Hotel reservations I made for you, and if you believe that you can go fishing with Buck, Buck went to dinner the other night with some friends and he excused himself to go to the restroom, he was gone for about thirty minutes, when he came back his wife said , how come you were gone so long, well said Buck, in the bathroom a sign reads Employees will wash your hands, so I waited but no one showed up.
If you need help call. |
Mrsandman
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 10:15 pm: |
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good luck ... have a safe trip
103 mass |
Xlaxx
| | Posted on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 11:26 pm: |
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Alsworld-
Drop that Lincoln on in that mobile and BLOW SMOKE brother!
Have a safe trip,... God's speed.
XLAXX |
CM 3885
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:46 am: |
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Well im thinking about getting out of the radio forums, CB stuff and internet for a while to enjoy a hobby ive revived.. R/C cars and trucks!! Ive been out of it since about 1995 and ive decided to get back into it and give up the CB stuff for a while since it is summer! |
Wolverine
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 5:36 am: |
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Thanks Alsworld, for giving me some nice tips on
my antenna set-up, and amps. Have a safe trip. It's nice to know that you're moving to my side of the continental U.S. |
Tech808
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 9:55 am: |
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Alsworld,
You and yours have a Safe trip and the 1st Sargant and I wish you the best.
Too bad you will not be passing thru Central Il.
Take care my friend and drive safely.
Lon
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Tech833
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 10:45 am: |
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Al,
I wish you a safe journey.
One thing: Be sure and pack the wheel bearings on that boat trailer before you leave.
Tech 833 |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 9:39 am: |
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Thanks everyone. I'll write the numbers down for sure. Those in Oregon we might just hook up on the radio, and if I stay somewhere close, that would be a cool hookup and get together for a beer/soda/cup of coffee....
Movers have taken away my stuff so only the work computer to see the forum until Texas. 11,320 lbs, and man I thought I had scaled down! Too much stuff.
XLAXX, the Lincoln is in the Truck, SWR's are set and we will evaluate how the MFJ Goliath tri-mag mount holds the Monkey Made MM5 for the journey. Of course, i always carry a spare antenna LOL!
Tech833, yep it's done! I've seen too many (and helped quite a few) trailers with that very problem. Inspected and repacked them about 10 days ago. Tires (including the spare) are aired up and good to go. Thanks for the tip.
Alsworld |
Crafter
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 2:34 am: |
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My number is 523-2990 John...crafter, kc5djb Baker oregon exit 304 |
bruce
| | Posted on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 9:37 pm: |
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i have a c-phone number too alsworld and ill email it to you i have free long distance on weekends .... ok im cheep |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2003 - 9:06 am: |
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He sure is cheap Alsworld, when they go to dinner his wife puts down a tip and Bruce very quietly scoops it up. |
bruce
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 7:29 am: |
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Sussssh your telling my dark side.....How do you think i saved the money for my toys? The truth is i dont beleve it tips ...... Only kidding ... When we do go out i tip the sever well its been 20 years since one was so bad i realt didn't want to but did anyway. I have free weekend long distance and if someone needs to talk to me heck im paying for that service why not use it. Anyone needing to get hold of me can email me and leave a phone number to call even you karate .... he he he |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 9:58 am: |
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Ok I will do that when I wake up, no reply on that, I will write thanks Bruce, |
Buck
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 10:04 am: |
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Just be carefull Bruce....Karate will be calling you trying to get free fishing lessons....
Buck |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 11:34 am: |
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Ok Buck I heard your wife told you that the fish she buys in the market have the same USDA tags on them that you catch at the lake, hummmmmm |
bruce
| | Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2003 - 12:14 pm: |
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heck i dont fish ..... I dont even swim! |
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