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With Sunday fast approaching, my departure from Orlando looms immiment. Its time to split off the sister threads again, and make my way into the brave new world ahead. For those of you who don't know me, lmao. Buckle up. For those of you that do, unbuckle so you can be thrown clear in event of a roll over. This thread is a road trip thread. My steed? A 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4MT. Code named 'the Brown Note.'  But First off, because they smell funny in there. And secondly im going to be focusing on cool car poo poo i find along the way, and using this thread as a chronicle for route info and contact information. I hope to provide a look at motoring America that would otherwise be missed or ignored after youve been skull hosed into submission across two thousand miles of just getting to your destination. First leg of the trip will be east on 50 to Kennedy. Then south along the coast to Miami. Anyone along this route that would like to meet up, please feel free to mention so and we will try to coordinate. And lastly, never forget. I am immortal. I have in me the blood of Kings. I have no rival. No man can be my equal. I will take you to the center of my world. ---------------- INCHI DICKARI fucked around with this message at 16:44 on Oct 29, 2017 |
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And I looked, and behold a brown horse: and his name that sat on him was Dick, and Smell followed with him.
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Oct 27, 2017 16:38
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Adiabatic posted:And I looked, and behold a brown horse: and his name that sat on him was Dick, and Smell followed with him. 5'd
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Oct 27, 2017 16:39
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This fall, America is going to get familiar with Dick.
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Oct 27, 2017 16:42
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I genuinely never have any real idea what happens in these threads, they read like I'm on drugs...
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Oct 27, 2017 16:45
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You taking hwy 1 down the coast? I ended up over there next st Augustine because of wrecks on I95 when I left you guys, anyway I noted that part of hwy 1 has really nice bike lanes.
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Oct 27, 2017 16:58
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angryrobots posted:You taking hwy 1 down the coast? I ended up over there next st Augustine because of wrecks on I95 when I left you guys, anyway I noted that part of hwy 1 has really nice bike lanes. Yes, thats the route i had planned. Then going exploring/swimming alone at night in the everglades national safety water park and rest stop
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Oct 27, 2017 17:00
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DICK DICER posted:Yes, thats the route i had planned. Then going exploring/swimming alone at night in the everglades national safety water park and rest stop
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Oct 27, 2017 17:03
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SPOTTED ON THE SIDE OF A HAIR SALON: "WE CUT HAIR NOT PEOPLE"
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Oct 27, 2017 17:33
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If you need inspiration, I enjoyed watching Seth (from Seth's Bike Hacks) and Alex (The Singletrack Sampler) do a run down the Florida Keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKSQjXmB0q8 Also, depending where you get to, http://www.twoand.com/ seems like a cool bar-cum-bike-repair-shop. Plus they have a downright daft  advertising video: https://vimeo.com/104628849
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Oct 27, 2017 17:35
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Oct 27, 2017 18:23
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We've gotta Dickman to ride, we've got a Dickman to riii-iii-eee-iiide.
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Oct 27, 2017 18:36
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Im debating starting my ride tomorrow, Sunday for sure but i think ive done all i can assist with here in Orlando
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Oct 28, 2017 03:18
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5'd and subscribed
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Oct 28, 2017 16:16
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Getting a late start today, so tomorrow is the official riding set out. Need to hit the hardware store for rack mounting bits as i left the other ones in the trailer when i washed Nebraska off my bike. Got 40 amp hours worth of portable battery chargers, and warm and cold gear and my biolite. Running low on rolling papers, but tobacco reserves remain high. Also have a surplus of tiny, tiny lizards. Several significant differences noted, but i am amused by the contrast between the goon death march and my experiences so far. Not one person has insisted i will die 
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Oct 28, 2017 16:46
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DICK DICER posted:Not one person has insisted i will die You've already survived the mean streets of Seattle, and the desolation of rural Nebraska. We know you're good.
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Oct 28, 2017 16:50
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Also nobody at REI bats a loving eye if you say youre riding to Denver
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Oct 28, 2017 16:56
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Trip off to a great start, 35 dollar overdraft fed on a $0.09 overdraft because i forgot to cancel the google play subscription a goon paid a month for for me while i was in nebraska
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Oct 28, 2017 17:25
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Jesus Christ. Switch banks man. Or at least turn off courtesy pay.
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Oct 28, 2017 17:35
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Larry fixed it. I no longer feel angry Actually i no longer feel anything except tingling all over my left side Send help
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Oct 28, 2017 18:14
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I got me an Oatsmobile  
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Oct 28, 2017 18:23
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ExplodingSims posted:I got me an Oatsmobile Oh, that's clever. I like that. I want it now.
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Oct 28, 2017 18:49
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Might have to wait until this tropical system goes away, it's moving awfully slow. After that another front comes through then you should be good for awhile.
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Oct 28, 2017 21:01
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How are you going to make it across the country without a cart? Have you done multiple day rides to be sure you can make it? How many charities have you contacted for donations? Do you have light enough clothes?
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StormDrain posted:How are you going to make it across the country without a cart? Have you done multiple day rides to be sure you can make it? How many charities have you contacted for donations? Do you have light enough clothes? Bitch im raising awareness, okay
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Oct 28, 2017 22:25
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Woah wait what the gently caress i was told it never rains in Florida
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Oct 28, 2017 22:30
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Tonight im doing some last minute bike maintenance. God i loving love the feeling of new headset bearings.
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Oct 28, 2017 23:04
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DICK DICER posted:Woah wait what the gently caress i was told it never rains in Florida It is the sunshine state. At least you have unlimited oranges and gators to eat.
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Oct 28, 2017 23:26
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Alright well okay, as long as it doesnt get windy here i guess i can put up with it
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Oct 28, 2017 23:28
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I was sold with the Queen lyrics, but this:Adiabatic posted:And I looked, and behold a brown horse: and his name that sat on him was Dick, and Smell followed with him. Goddrat the thread is firing on all cylinders right out of the gate.
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Oct 28, 2017 23:30
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As Nero Danced posted:Goddrat the thread is firing on all cylinders right out of the gate.
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Oct 28, 2017 23:33
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InitialDave posted:Yes, but it's meant to be a rotary. Component-rich exhaust
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Oct 28, 2017 23:37
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DICK DICER posted:Component-rich exhaust
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InitialDave posted:Yes, but it's meant to be a rotary. Where are the 12 parts threads to support this one?
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Oct 29, 2017 00:34
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Just broke my backpack semi-frame 
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Oct 29, 2017 00:43
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All this, plus my complete camp hammock and biolite stove fit in the panniers. Just ride back and think of England.  Ratchet strapped my 0° bag, down jacket, and spare tire carcasses to the back.  I miss my leather 
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Oct 29, 2017 01:30
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I've never seen anyone bring a deadblow mallet on a bike tour.
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Oct 29, 2017 01:58
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Breakfast Feud posted:I've never seen anyone bring a deadblow mallet on a bike tour. Look i have my reasons okay
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Oct 29, 2017 02:00
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Its actually because the pedals are on an elliptical to set chain tension, and if stuff packs in around it it welds itself into place.
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I wish you luck Dave, this is going to be quite the journey, I look forward to seeing what you find.
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