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November 21st, 2007, 03:10 AM
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 Joined: Sep 4th, 2006 Last Online: 05:17 PM Location: Canton / Torrington, CT United States Age: 28 Posts: 1,415
Car: Different every week Rep Power: 19   |  Finalgear US roadtrip lodging list Inspired by this post... http://forums.finalgear.com/showpost...2&postcount=37 Quote:
When I was in college we took several cool roadtrips but by far the coolest was a trip to the Kitchner/Waterlou area for the largest octoberfest in North America. The problem was since we were poor college students we could barely afford the gas money to get there let alone lodging. I went with my two roommates, a guy and a girl, that I had known forever. We drove straight through never stopping and stayed at my roommates's boyfriend's house. That would have been ok except my other roommate was screwing her and it all came out during the week we spent there. Awkward does not begin to describe the situation. Anyway the point of this thread is to organize people who would help fellow finalgear members when they are on road trips or want to visit different parts of the country. For example I live about 45 minutes from Lime Rock raceway. http://www.limerock.com/ I am sure plenty of other members live near other cool race tracks, automotive attractions or just cool places. So what I propose is a list of members who would be willing to have some other member stay a night or two while on a road trip or visiting an attraction. I would suggest that people put any restrictions or caveats in your post about your location. For example if you have your own house with plenty of room list that but if you live in a one bedroom studio apartment it is important to list that. Just reply to this thread and I will edit this post to add your name to the list. British_Rover: Location Northwestern Corner of Conn. in the United States: Torrington, CT Be aware that I am married and although my wife is pretty damn cool she is much less tolerant of rude behavior or too much cocking about then myself. Also since I am married I would have to check with her before I can agree to have anyone crash at my house. I do have a fair amount of room in my house with two spare bedrooms and a large living room/den with a big couch. Lime Rock is about 45 minutes away but that is really the only automotive oriented attraction nearby. Keep in mind that lime rock does not allow an engine to turn over on the track on Sunday. Spectre Tech/Mech support in the Dallas, Texas/North Central Texas area JipJopJones Local Knowledge contact and guide for Vancouver in BC, Canada jayhawk With Wife's permission, isn't that how it always is, possibly lodging 40 miles west of Chicago near I-88. The_Finn Worcester Ma i offer: lodging wireless net connection Xbox 360 local knowledge of pretty much all of MA Last edited by British_Rover; December 1st, 2007 at 11:50 PM.. | |
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November 21st, 2007, 03:27 AM
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 Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 11:12 PM Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 31 Posts: 3,020
Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 52 | I can't provide lodging, but I can provide tech/mech support for anyone passing through on a road trip. I'm in the Dallas, Texas area - North Central Texas.
__________________  1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR (modified) My truck can swim the English Channel; what can yours do? It's just another day / Where people cling to light / To drive away the fear / That comes with every night |
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November 21st, 2007, 04:06 AM
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 Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 06:58 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 942
Car: Civic Si, Lada Niva Rep Power: 15   | This is a great idea!!! Any one in between Vancouver and San Fransisco have room for 8?  Me and some friends are tripping down there in March. As for me helping people. I can't provide lodging... as I am 17 and live with my Parents, and I don't think that would go over well. Although I could be an excelent contact/guide for the City of Vancouver in BC, Canada.
__________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones   Eh? Car History: 1977 Lincoln Continental (sold) 1980 El Camino (sold, but missed  )1998 Civic Si 1997 Lada Niva... project in the works |
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November 21st, 2007, 10:20 PM
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| Cigar Smoking Man  Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 02:27 AM Location: A-Town, Illinois. Age: 33 Posts: 4,998
Car: MY07 G11 WRX-TR WRB. Rep Power: 86 | Depending on my wife's mood, I can lodge a few people. I live in 40 miles west of Chicago, near Interstate 88.
__________________ It is nice to have friends like you on this forum.  ...A fox among the chickens... Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds… |
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November 22nd, 2007, 02:18 AM
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| Joined: Sep 4th, 2006 Last Online: 05:17 PM Location: Canton / Torrington, CT United States Age: 28 Posts: 1,415
Car: Different every week Rep Power: 19 | Ahhh see these are good. I didn't even think about potential technical support while on the road or someone with local knowledge to point out good places to go. |
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November 22nd, 2007, 02:40 AM
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| VIP  Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 08:48 PM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 756
Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 22  | I'm near San Jose, CA. Steve |
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November 22nd, 2007, 06:38 AM
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November 27th, 2007, 03:30 AM
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| Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 06:58 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 18 Posts: 942
Car: Civic Si, Lada Niva Rep Power: 15 | Someone with the power to do so, should sticky this thread
__________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Car History: 1977 Lincoln Continental (sold) 1980 El Camino (sold, but missed )1998 Civic Si 1997 Lada Niva... project in the works |
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November 27th, 2007, 04:08 AM
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 Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: 10:00 PM Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 27 Posts: 2,396
Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 31 | Worcester Ma i offer: lodging wireless net connection Xbox 360 local knowledge of pretty much all of MA
__________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines |
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