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[Borys]

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[Mupepe]

We won't be here in 2013.  come before 2012. 

and it depends on how many stops you wanna make. just driving, 5000 is more than enough.

[demi]

The stuff that's between Chicago and LA is nothing but fields and christians. I guess you could fuck your wife on a blanket under the stars. That would be hot.

[Great Rumbler]

The trip will probably take between three and four days, depending on how often you stop along the way. You could always stretch it out even longer, if you wanted.

[BlackMage]

we have airplanes now

[Mupepe]

BlackMage's ass

[BlackMage]

I don't know how my ass got into the convo but.. it's true my ass is pretty nice 

[Bloodwake]

Sometimes I feel Kerouackian and feel like this is a great idea, but in reality there's nothing to do in the midwest. About the only way it would be fun is the latter half, where you are driving past Vegas and/or Phoenix

[Donono]

I thought that highway didn't exist--that it's like some mythical northwest passage-type manifest destiny shit.  You're just going to run into bandits and be killed.

Actually I only remember it from a television commercial that ends with "get your kicks, on route 66."  What that is a television commercial for I can't remember.

[Mupepe]

mojo is being a party pooper.  road trips are fun as long as you have someone to share it with and you actually make stops.  small towns are some of the best places because they have weird stupid shit to get your attention

[bagofeyes]

road trips are sweet

[Beezy]

Borys, do this (except for the end ofcourse):

http://videos.onsmash.com/v/S6Bt95ygPDBIeVGh

[Smooth Groove]

There are many Polish exchange students working at Las Vegas.  I guess you and wifey could work there a couple of weeks if you ran out of cash.  

[Great Rumbler]

Route 66

[Brehvolution]

$5000?  You wouldn't need half that.

[Mupepe]

mojo is being a party pooper.  road trips are fun as long as you have someone to share it with and you actually make stops.  small towns are some of the best places because they have weird stupid shit to get your attention

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youtube is blocked at work so i'm going to assume that's a michael jackson video

I thought that highway didn't exist--that it's like some mythical northwest passage-type manifest destiny shit.  You're just going to run into bandits and be killed.

Actually I only remember it from a television commercial that ends with "get your kicks, on route 66."  What that is a television commercial for I can't remember.

wat

I would like to know if driving thru the States is safe or not. Not gonna bother if some rednecks will kidnap me and rape my wife and then kill us both

you'll be fine dude

[Smooth Groove]

I thought that highway didn't exist--that it's like some mythical northwest passage-type manifest destiny shit.  You're just going to run into bandits and be killed.

Actually I only remember it from a television commercial that ends with "get your kicks, on route 66."  What that is a television commercial for I can't remember.

wat

I would like to know if driving thru the States is safe or not. Not gonna bother if some rednecks will kidnap me and rape my wife and then kill us both

Some small towns are really uncomfortable for outsiders, even Americans.  Real talk.

It's like a cracker walking alone through South Central LA.  

[bagofeyes]

I thought that highway didn't exist--that it's like some mythical northwest passage-type manifest destiny shit.  You're just going to run into bandits and be killed.

Actually I only remember it from a television commercial that ends with "get your kicks, on route 66."  What that is a television commercial for I can't remember.

wat

I would like to know if driving thru the States is safe or not. Not gonna bother if some rednecks will kidnap me and rape my wife and then kill us both

Some small towns are really uncomfortable for outsiders, even Americans.  Real talk.

It's like a cracker walking alone through South Central LA.  

even uncomfortable for law abiding white folk?

[Great Rumbler]

I thought that highway didn't exist--that it's like some mythical northwest passage-type manifest destiny shit.  You're just going to run into bandits and be killed.

Actually I only remember it from a television commercial that ends with "get your kicks, on route 66."  What that is a television commercial for I can't remember.

wat

I would like to know if driving thru the States is safe or not. Not gonna bother if some rednecks will kidnap me and rape my wife and then kill us both

Some small towns are really uncomfortable for outsiders, even Americans.  Real talk.

It's like a cracker walking alone through South Central LA.  

What? I've been going out every summer on a road trip with my family for 23 years and I've never come across anything like that. 

[Eric P]

what a polish idea for vacation

drive through flyover country

[Mupepe]

Eh?

Its a video of Desert bus.

I can't see it so I just threw something out there :p

Small American towns are only uncomfortable for people who aren't used to small towns.  They just have a different culture than big cities and some people think that makes them rude and shit.

protip: most people in big cities are nice to you because they're trying to sell you something.  people in small towns really don't have shit to sell you and don't rely on your business (except tourist attractions like in the pictures above) so they're not going to be overly friendly.

[Positive Touch]

won't cost you anything if you like suckin dick


also small towns suck because the people are all boring inbreds and the food is shit

[Great Rumbler]

$8-$10 per person per meal
$50-$80 per night at a motel, depending on whether you want somewhere nice or not
$30-$50 per day for gas

Plus whatever extra you spend on souvenirs or at various attractions along the way.

That should give you a rough idea of what it'll cost you.

[lordmaji]

They are called "flyover states" for a reason.  This is a terrible idea. 

Driving straight for hundreds of miles through a desert in no-roof car seems fine to me :'(

Hopped up on acid & speed too right? gotta do it right.

[bagofeyes]

small towns are good cause you dont have to be liberal or politically correct  

[Great Rumbler]

small towns are good cause you dont have to be liberal or politically correct  

Yeah, if you end up in some small town and it looks like everybody wants to kill you, just tell some racist joke. You shouldn't have any problems after that.

[Smooth Groove]

Passing through middle of nowhere America instead of sexy tanning on the lovely beaches of Hawaii. 

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[bagofeyes]

just tell them what you think of jews

[Positive Touch]

You mean blacks.

no they really hate jews too

[Great Rumbler]

Define not nice.

Well, if you want:

-Fresh, clean rooms
-Free breakfast
-Nice looking building
-Amenities in the room
-Free internet
-Swimming pool
-And so on

It'll cost you more towards $100 a night.

If you're willing to settle for:

-Dingy rooms that smell of smoke
-Amenities that are limited to a bed and a working bathroom
-A building that's old and shows it
-A pool that has no water in it
-Clientèle that includes druggies

You can probably get away with $40-$50 a night.

It just depends on what you can stand.

[Mupepe]

i've done a fair amount of US driving.  I personally love it.  Every few months I make a 12 hour drive to New Mexico straight through to my house out there and with either my wife or my best friend it's awesome.  We drive to Tennesee too.  Drove to Colorado a while back.  

Don't listen to people.  It will all be new to you and you'll have your wife.  It will be fun, dude.

Stop at local food places for barbecue and other small town food that will simply blow your mind.  And stop at tons of stupid attractions.  It's fun.  the worlds largest fiberglass fish.  The worlds largest milk bottle.  the worlds largest ball of twine.  the building made out of corn (corn palace).  I'm not saying you'll specifically run into those.  But shit like that is littered across US highways.  It's awesome.  Oh and the US tons of small state parks and museums and scenic routes and shit.  Stopping at state welcome centers is cool.  It's usually like a small museum about the state.  Pick up some pamphlets for random facts and cheap souvenirs to take home.  Have fun, dude.

[Great Rumbler]

I'd settle with the 2nd option even. I just wouldn't want to sleep in a motel with crack dealers next room, ugh.

It's a possibility if you settle for the second option, but there are motels that exist in between those two. The best thing to do is have a plan before you start driving, check up on towns along the way and see what they have to offer in terms of motels. Even call a few of them to ask about rooms and rates.

[Mr. Gundam]

I've done portions of Route 66 before, and I guess it's alright, but what about driving up Route 101 instead?

You mean blacks.

no they really hate jews too

American conservatives, They hate Jews, but love Israel

Only because Jews are better than Derka Derkas.

[Smooth Groove]

small towns are good cause you dont have to be liberal or politically correct  

Yeah, if you end up in some small town and it looks like everybody wants to kill you, just tell some racist joke. You shouldn't have any problems after that.

or casually mention that your wife is also your sister. 

[Mupepe]

Hey Borys.

Stay at Best Westerns.  Usually about 80 bucks a night and they have a fucking waffle machine!

[The Fake Shemp]

Borys, if you have your route mapped out, I highly recommend using Hotwire. You can find three star and four star hotels for around $60 (sometimes less) in a lot of places. That's how I kept my accommodations affordable without worrying about roaches, crime, etc.

Great Rumbler's template is not a bad one, but gas is the killer. I would also make sure you have AAA or some kind of road-side assistance (I guess that's included with a car rental?).

This was what I drove the past month, approximately 3,000 miles:



And I spent about $1,000 and most of my expenses were paid for - including all of my gas and hotel up the Northeast.

[Great Rumbler]

Hey Borys.

Stay at Best Westerns.  Usually about 80 bucks a night and they have a fucking waffle machine!

Best Western

[The Fake Shemp]

It was also a lot of fun.

[bagofeyes]

i went to dayton, ohio once

[Mr. Gundam]

Route 66 does not go through Nevada, so you'd have to go off course to visit Vegas.

I'm serious, Route 101 is awesome, and much more scenic as it follows along the Pacific Ocean in California, Oregon and Washington.

[The Fake Shemp]

I want to drive the rest of America one day soon. It was a lot of fun. No joke. You totally forget how beautiful the rest of this country is at times. There were times when I was driving through Tennessee or West Virginia and was simply blown away.

[The Fake Shemp]

Ugh, we stayed at Best Western in Paris and thanks but no thanks. Worst of the Big Name hotels for me. But the price sounds great.

If you book with Hotwire and get a three star or better hotel, it's with one of the chains - like Marriott, Choice, etc. All of 'em are solid.

[Mr. Gundam]

I'd love to do a summer road trip up through Bannf, then down to Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore.

[The Fake Shemp]

i went to dayton, ohio once

I actually stopped off in Springfield, skipped Dayton entirely.

[bagofeyes]

you didn't miss anything

[Mupepe]

I want to drive the rest of America one day soon. It was a lot of fun. No joke. You totally forget how beautiful the rest of this country is at times. There were times when I was driving through Tennessee or West Virginia and was simply blown away.

The mountains in East Tennessee are omg

40E is simply stunning.  So many gorgeous trees.  The weather is incredible.  Everything.  Amazing fucking area

[Mr. Gundam]

I'd love to do a summer road trip up through Bannf, then down to Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore.

I want to do Banff

My parents went to Bannf last summer for their 30th anniversary, and my wife's parents went the summer before. They all loved it.

[Mupepe]

One more thing: better to have cash or Amex? I have a gold one but I read somewhere that you do NOT want to use it in small-town or desert motels

Both.  Some small places still don't take debit or credit card in really small towns.  

[Mr. Gundam]

One more thing: better to have cash or Amex? I have a gold one but I read somewhere that you do NOT want to use it in small-town or desert motels

Amex isn't accepted everywhere due to higher service fees compared to Visa and Mastercard. We try to use ours as much as possible to rack up airline miles, but it's best to have a backup option.

[Propagandhim]

Google bike routes - get a cheap motorcycle off Craigslist and get a backpackers thing.   This guy is WALKING it: http://imjustwalkin.com/

[Mr. Gundam]

How does the Rent-A-Car thing works? If I rent one on east cost can I drop it at west cost? I don't have to go back all the way ?

What if it breaks in the middle of desert? Willco mentioned AAA I gather that is some kind of auto-assistance but how does it work with rented $500 cars

You can pick up a car in one place and drop it off somewhere else. I think it costs a little more, though.

[Madrun Badrun]

It's $5000 for the Polish tax alone dude.

[The Fake Shemp]

How does the Rent-A-Car thing works? If I rent one on east cost can I drop it at west cost? I don't have to go back all the way ?

You might be able to do this depending on the rental agency, but it could cost more.

What if it breaks in the middle of desert? Willco mentioned AAA I gather that is some kind of auto-assistance but how does it work with rented $500 cars

No idea. I would hope that they have something like that built into the rental charges, but if not - get it!

[Bebpo]

Borys, this sounds like a nice idea.  Some parts might be boring, but it will be a memorable experience years later when you think back on it.

[tehjaybo]

So, my question is this.  With everyone making road trips, has anyone thought to set up some sort of Bore pushpin map?  Like, putting pins on peoples' cities so that other members can stop in and say hey?  I for one love to meet people from the internets.  I think it would be cool to have something like this set up, so when making travel plans you could look at it and think "Hey, I could stop in and see so and so".

[Smooth Groove]

So, my question is this.  With everyone making road trips, has anyone thought to set up some sort of Bore pushpin map?  Like, putting pins on peoples' cities so that other members can stop in and say hey?  I for one love to meet people from the internets.  I think it would be cool to have something like this set up, so when making travel plans you could look at it and think "Hey, I could stop in and see so and so".

EB swingers club? 

[Bebpo]

we should just have a borecon in vegas one of these years.  Fri-Sun.  Rent a room that no one actually stays in and is just used as a meet/greet room for bore members to hang out and then go on crazy adventures from there.

[tehjaybo]

I started a map on google maps that can only be shared through link.  If people will give me the city/state they live in, I'll start putting down pins...

As to not derail the thread, please PM them to me.

[Bebpo]

It's going to be super boring. 

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Trip of a lifetime!

That looks stellar to me

[AdmiralViscen]

Why not drive from Boston to NY to Chicago, and then fly to Vegas and drive to San Diego or something.