[Cialug] San Francisco in November

[David Champion]

I agree with the "it's the journey, not the destination" when it comes to
road trips. If I'm not in a hurry, I love taking Hwy 69 instead of 35 down
to K.C. and stopping in the little towns or parks along the way.

But... sometimes you just want to get somewhere, in which case flying make
a lot more sense.

-dc


On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 9:38 AM, jim kraai <jimgkraai at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brian,
>
> i freakin' love road trips, and one to SF is first-class
>
> i love the sights, the contemplative opportunities (boring stretches), the
> people, the small-time greasy spoons, the wildlife--deer, antelope, bison,
> pheasant, grouse--trying to decide whether what i'm seeing is a bank of
> clouds or a mountain range, coming to a screeching halt to see an
> unanticipated canyon or arch, stopping to put chains on when it's sunny and
> feels just fine
>
> keep your gas tank full, filling stations are farther apart these days
>
> bon voyage!
>
> --jim
>
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 11:27 PM, Don Ellis <don.ellis at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 10:26 PM, Todd Walton <tdwalton at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > On Aug 30, 2014 12:27 PM, "jim kraai" <jimgkraai at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> op: "i want to do x, for my own reasons.  if anyone wants to do x with
> > me,
> > >> let me know."
> > >
> > > I agree,  primarily, with Jim. I figured maybe there were good reasons
> to
> > > drive. Fear of flying, very large body, preference, etc.
> > >
> > > But, without one of those incentives, it doesn't make sense. AAA's fuel
> > > calculator website says it'll cost $500-some for half the gas out there
> > and
> > > back.
> > >
> > > But it's a helluva fun drive. I've done it. "America's Loneliest
> Highway"
> > > is beautiful. It's worth the trip, IMO.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Todd
> >
> > I agree - road trips are fun. And, avoiding summer time in the desert
> > is a distinct incentive.
> >
> > Another alternative might be the train. Could be fun, and possibly not
> > much more than flying. I've heard raves about train trips, and enjoyed
> > the few I've taken. Leisurely, time to see the countryside, and very
> > smooth. And safe.
> >
> > --Don
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