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Tue Jul 21 2009 09:21 PM
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All of you collectors, hello, I think I am about to venture out into the yonderous wild blue beauty of this Great Country.... and do something that I have wanted to do my whole life - I "think-thought" I have decided to take the cross-country road trip that I have always dreamed of. I am probably not going to attempt it at the best time of the year, January-February, but that will be part of the challenge. I am going, just me and my dog Vala. Vala is the world's smartest, slickest, prettiest, and most adorably cute dachshund of all time. She will be my side, front, and back kick companion. I am writing this post for several reasons. I want to document my trip and hopefully post many tales and pictures of fellow OldGassers that may lend a yard or garage for a nights stay. I plan to take "mobil" accommodations so as to camp at least half the time either at a camp ground or at an Oldgassers yard or driveway. I will have a long drop-cord for power supply to heat my motor vessel via electric heater, and will shower a few times a week at hotels. But, to see and meet other collectors would be extremely cool, and would make the trip all the more enjoyable. I also feel meeting destination spots along the way, would give regiment and structure to the trip, so that I don't get road ravelled. So basically, from NC to Alaska, and back, in about 7 weeks give or take. I am writing to see if I can rally any support, criticism, input, or feedback. I seriously would like to see if any of you guys would really let me stay on your property..... I ask this for safety reasons as well as to save a little money, and to meet and see some great collections, and also possibly buy a cool piece or two. Some of you guys know me as BBQ Chicken here on the east coast. My name is Dave Hathaway. Any response "weather" it supportive or enlightening would be greatly appreciated. I plan to call this journey "Trippin' On Gas". And I do plan on documenting it fully. Weather does concern me; going that far into BC and Canadian territory is something that I am unfamiliar with. What do you guys think about trying to drive to Alaska that time of year? Crazy? ....or just a challenge? I am ready to hear your thoughts. Dave
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Dave, GO FOR IT ! Of course I'm biased....I was a full time RVer for 5 1/2 years. I love road trips. If you find yourself on Hwy. 1 in northern California you're more than welcome to camp in my driveway for a night or 2. If that doesn't work you can always camp out in our church parking lot. It sits up on a hill overlooking the ocean. It has a million dollar view.
On the downside I think there is only one oldgasser in the whole state of Alaska.
P.S. Say "Hi" to Sarah for me !
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Driving the AL-CAN during the winter doesn't sound like too much fun to me. But if you do make the trip I'm just off I-5, 45 miles up the highway from the OR/WA state border. Stop by and you can "setup shop" in my driveway.
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Driving to Alaska in the dead of winter pulling a camper .... hmm..Not sure about that one.
If you make it through northern Ohio I'm a short drive from the turnpike and you would be quite welcome here.
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Before I start, please remember to bring your camera. Take pictures, and if you need a website to post them on, let me know, you can use mine. Also, please make sure you get a picture of everyone you visit.
This is so great, how about suggestions on what you should call this adventure? Now forget about the Al-can, he needs our help just getting out of N.C. If you are heading this way depending on your directions, I will offer my driveway and a long extension cord here in St. Louis. Sorry, I live in a very small house. I would like you to see the largest collection of gas pump literature. Just a short trip from where I live is the largest Oil Bottle collection.
I just turned 74 and I wish I was the one who was making this trip, remember, pictures, pictures and keep in touch with us.
If you want, email me the pictures, I'll post them on the web and let everyone know where you are.
Good luck,
Jack Sim
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ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THE ROUTE 66 TRIP. BUT POSSIBLY DOING IT BACKWARDS AND STARTING IN L.A. AND HEADING EAST/N.E.
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Dave, The trip sounds great, but not in Winter. I've driven it twice in April, several years apart. It was a challenge then. Remind me at Chip's and I'll fill you in, if you'd like? Paul
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Sounds like a fun idea. The going will be rough that time of year, even through Illinois. Seems like May might be better, especially once you get up into the Rockies and further up into Canada. Whenever you take the trip, feel free to stay in our driveway, just off old US 36 in the center of Illinois.
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i've got a bed & shower here in Mpls. Mn for you however will be gone golfing in Tucson for 10 days in January & gone in February for a week golfing in Florida.... There is also a Gas show in Columbia Mo. that i usually attend & you may want to consider stopping @ this very good show..... I have made many trips east,west,north & south including many on route 66, lincoln highway & many other great routes...My 2004 Van now has 201,000 miles.....I need a rest & now off to the course, lol........
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Ain't no way I would do that in those months. Those mountains are biggies brother and it ain't no super highway. Bring a big snow shovel and some tire chains. The guys in Canada and Alaska can advise you better. It's a great trip but May-June is more to my liking. I'm in northern Wis on hwy 8,stop by.
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sounds like a ball, and looking forward to seeing your travels! always a little extra room in antioch,il!!!!mick
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Dave, i'm in Virginia beach and don't think you'll be too tired just out of your state, but your always welcome! Chuck
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You have to stop by here. When the electricians wired my shop I had them put RV plugs on both sides of the shop for this very purpose. So friends could drive in and plug right into power. There is also a bedroom and bathroom in the house if needed. Completely fenced yard so Vala has a safe place to explore. Exit 55 on I-5. There is the Rogue River for fishing, Crater Lake and the Oregon Caves are nearby. Mike
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If you are in the Sacramento Ca. area I am off U.S. 50 about 25 miles east of Sac. on the way to Lake Tahoe.
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Think you better plan on being gone for 2 years, if your wanting to rest along the way
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