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Is Friday

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Friday's Trip Across America
« on: March 09, 2021, 12:21:19 PM »
Hey everybody! I'm traveling cross country (I know) from North Carolina back to Washington State as I leave the Marines. If you'd like for me to stop by and catch a beer with you (with masks on?) or maybe we can fade the social interaction - drop your city/state below and I'll see about traversing your way. I'll update the list if I get any bites. My trip will be the first couple weeks of April.

I took the middle USA route last time so I'll probably go through Virginia/upper USA this time on the way back.

Places I'm Definitely Stopping At:
    • Goldsboro, NC (Dan)
    • Nashville, TN (Kismet)
    • Chicago, IL (friend)
    • Bumfuckingville, NE (DesertT)
    • Bond & Denver, CO (Kronibas, Williamson and a bunch of hoodlums)
    • Portland, OR (Ourlalalala, brytta, Max + others?)
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    « Last Edit: April 25, 2021, 07:39:29 PM by Is Friday »
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    Brytta Léofa

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #1 on: March 09, 2021, 12:36:38 PM »
    Quote from: Is Friday on March 09, 2021, 12:21:19 PM
    as I leave the Marines

    whhhh


    Sign me up if you're headed through Portland-area. Though you should probably drive I-90 through MT/ID if you haven't yet.

    Also I assume you've seen the Corn Palace already?
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #2 on: March 09, 2021, 01:03:39 PM »
    ME! ME!

    I wanna see the corn palace.

    I'm also in Portland. As is my bf who plays Arm, but I dunno if he's interested. I'll ask!
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    DesertT

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #3 on: March 09, 2021, 02:21:24 PM »
    Lincoln, NE

    So long as you're the first couple of weeks of April, I'll be around.

    Don't wait until May though, because then I'll be gone!!
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #4 on: March 09, 2021, 02:52:42 PM »
    Swing through Denver. Maybe we can call Kronibas down from the mountains?
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #5 on: March 09, 2021, 06:43:31 PM »
    If you head through the valley, I will drink tequila with you. (Phoenix)
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #6 on: March 23, 2021, 10:48:24 AM »
    Hopefully one day you get down in the Florida area, congrats on getting out man.  Enjoy civ life.
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #7 on: March 23, 2021, 11:33:04 AM »
    Damn, you're barely missing my "I'll be vaccinated by then" window.  I won't be COVID safe until the first week of May and don't want to risk it.  Have a good trip though!
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #8 on: March 23, 2021, 10:46:04 PM »
    Quote from: valeria on March 23, 2021, 11:33:04 AM
    Damn, you're barely missing my "I'll be vaccinated by then" window.  I won't be COVID safe until the first week of May and don't want to risk it.  Have a good trip though!
    Dang that sucks! I'm going to try to get my vaccination this week before I start my trip.
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #9 on: March 24, 2021, 12:50:12 AM »
    Krath is down for beers and whiskey when you come to Portland.
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #10 on: March 24, 2021, 07:09:53 PM »
    Quote from: Krath on March 24, 2021, 12:50:12 AM
    Krath is down for beers and whiskey when you come to Portland.

    Oooh, me too! I finally got a new car after mine was stolen so I can meet up wherever. I bet I could convince Potaje to come too, depending on where/when.
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #11 on: March 24, 2021, 07:35:56 PM »
    I'm there
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #12 on: March 24, 2021, 11:11:07 PM »
    Quote from: Ourla on March 24, 2021, 07:09:53 PM
    Quote from: Krath on March 24, 2021, 12:50:12 AM
    Krath is down for beers and whiskey when you come to Portland.

    Oooh, me too! I finally got a new car after mine was stolen so I can meet up wherever. I bet I could convince Potaje to come too, depending on where/when.
    My brother still lives in that area so I'll definitely be around for a little bit, at least. And visiting semi-regularly. Wanna do something particular? Something special? Some kind of activity and then hangout.

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    Quote from: Fathi on March 08, 2018, 06:40:45 PM
    And then I sat there going "really? that was it? that's so stupid."

    I still think the best closure you get in Armageddon is just moving on to the next character.

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #13 on: March 25, 2021, 04:28:18 AM »
    Neat Idea!
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #14 on: March 29, 2021, 10:54:17 AM »
    More Portland imagery:

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    Quote from: Fathi on March 08, 2018, 06:40:45 PM
    And then I sat there going "really? that was it? that's so stupid."

    I still think the best closure you get in Armageddon is just moving on to the next character.

    Is Friday

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #15 on: March 29, 2021, 12:19:22 PM »
    Quote from: williamson on March 09, 2021, 02:52:42 PM
    Swing through Denver. Maybe we can call Kronibas down from the mountains?
    I've been thinking about this. I'll call it a tentative "yes" if we have something Denver'y to do. I've always wanted to visit CO.
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    And then I sat there going "really? that was it? that's so stupid."

    I still think the best closure you get in Armageddon is just moving on to the next character.

    DesertT

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #16 on: March 29, 2021, 08:37:23 PM »
    Regarding Denver, Casa Bonita is kinda fun. 

    http://casabonitadenver.com/

    One of the largest restaurants and they have a dive show nearly every 15 minutes.

    Plus themed rooms.

    My wife doesn't care for the food, but it's not horrible.  Especially if you've eaten a few MREs.

    If you want quality of food, then you can't go wrong with The Buckhorn Exchange.

    https://www.buckhorn.com/

    It is certainly on the pricey side, but well worth it.
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #17 on: March 30, 2021, 05:20:20 AM »
    +1 about Casa Bonita. It's a fun place!
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #18 on: March 30, 2021, 11:11:07 AM »
    I live in Colorado also and would come out to meet folks, but I won't be vaccinated yet by early April.  maybe next time
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #19 on: March 30, 2021, 02:24:24 PM »
    It looks like I'll be leaving base probably around the 13th or so. I'll be in Raleigh for a couple days after that probs, then onward. So plan is to finish the trip by the 30th. Places to visit in between. I'll update when I get a solid day.

    Quote from: williamson on March 09, 2021, 02:52:42 PM
    Swing through Denver. Maybe we can call Kronibas down from the mountains?
    He just reached out to me!

    We have some options for me + 5 others! He says anyone in CO is welcome. He can meet us over in Bond, CO for rafting/hiking.

    Tentatively April 23-25. Who's down?


    https://maps.roadtrippers.com/?a2=t!32281751&lat=42.69613349243909&lng=-107.6988838286004&utm_campaign=trip&utm_medium=share&utm_source=copy&z=3.935259495732926



    Feel free to pitch in if you'd like me to take a detour or w/e.
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    williamson

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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #20 on: March 31, 2021, 11:34:26 AM »
    Sounds good. I sent you a PM with contact info to work out the details.

    FYI:  Rafting? You realize people still ski in April.
    « Last Edit: March 31, 2021, 11:36:11 AM by williamson »
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #21 on: March 31, 2021, 02:25:57 PM »
    Quote from: williamson on March 31, 2021, 11:34:26 AM
    Sounds good. I sent you a PM with contact info to work out the details.

    FYI:  Rafting? You realize people still ski in April.

    Wetsuit rafting is a thing. :D
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #22 on: March 31, 2021, 02:45:46 PM »
    You're SERIOUSLY not coming through Jersey?!

    I am a GREAT hostess!
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #23 on: March 31, 2021, 07:08:05 PM »
    Passing through Cincinnati? Have plans?
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    Re: Friday's Trip Across America
    « Reply #24 on: April 01, 2021, 12:38:33 AM »
    Quote from: williamson on March 31, 2021, 11:34:26 AM
    Sounds good. I sent you a PM with contact info to work out the details.

    FYI:  Rafting? You realize people still ski in April.
    Haha, idk, figured we were just gonna hike really.

    Quote from: ShaLeah on March 31, 2021, 02:45:46 PM
    You're SERIOUSLY not coming through Jersey?!

    I am a GREAT hostess!

    I'm sure you are but I'm not driving through that state, unfortunately.

    Quote from: Barsook on March 31, 2021, 07:08:05 PM
    Passing through Cincinnati? Have plans?

    I wasn't planning on it since I'm doing Nashville then Chicago. My map I just posted is a little off, now that I've added Nashville.
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    Quote from: Fathi on March 08, 2018, 06:40:45 PM
    And then I sat there going "really? that was it? that's so stupid."

    I still think the best closure you get in Armageddon is just moving on to the next character.
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