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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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So far no luck with braces or pads...lets not even talk about putting a heating pad
Makes everything swollen and much more sore. I'll just do what I can and drink a frosty beverage when there's stuff around I can't do.
Makes everything swollen and much more sore. I'll just do what I can and drink a frosty beverage when there's stuff around I can't do.
Thanks for all the great input
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Speaking of traveling....With the limited space available in the vette I was wondering if anyone has any tips on good emergency equipment to bring along that take up very little space. For example a can of fix-a-flat instead of an air compressor, adjustable wrench instead of a wrench set(try and stop me from bringing a tool set).
The list so far consists of a back pack full of clothes, a very small tackle box, a fly spinning rods and the tool set.
On previous trips I took the truck so space was never a problem.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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Dave, is this gunna be a solo trip, or you gunna have comp'ny? If solo, you should have plenty of room to bring yer tools....a many as you can. 
Honestly, in all of the long road trips I've taken in either of the Corvettes, I've loaded my small box with dang near every hand tool in my home box...and I've NEVER needed any of it for my car....but I've used them for other folks' cars!
If you still have the stock distributor, take a spare set of points/condenser(and a coil, if possible). Take spare belts...and a spare tire. Make sure you have a good jack...don't depend on the factory jack...they're kinda flimsy.
Honestly, in all of the long road trips I've taken in either of the Corvettes, I've loaded my small box with dang near every hand tool in my home box...and I've NEVER needed any of it for my car....but I've used them for other folks' cars!
If you still have the stock distributor, take a spare set of points/condenser(and a coil, if possible). Take spare belts...and a spare tire. Make sure you have a good jack...don't depend on the factory jack...they're kinda flimsy.
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AAA card already installed!
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This is probably gonna be solo. If I bring my daughter to the annual gathering then I might bring my youngest son, 20(gawd, I am getting old!) with me. Luckily, he packs lighter than I do.
It's funny you mention the jack. I forgot that I discard the stock jacks in my cars because I just don't trust them. I always used to pack my floor jack when I do any real traveling in the truck. Now I'll just use the AAA card to fix any thing that needs jacking.
I just booked a week at Yellowstone in the Roosevelt cabins from the 6/26-7/3. I probably will book the week before either near the east entrance, at Shashone Lodge, or near Grand Teton national park at a privately owned property.
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Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
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Sounds like a really really great trip! Never been to Yellowstone and always wanted to.
Besides AAA, I love my LED headlamp for anything and everything. That, a pocketknife and a bottle of water will take you far! Leaves lots of room for souvenirs
Besides AAA, I love my LED headlamp for anything and everything. That, a pocketknife and a bottle of water will take you far! Leaves lots of room for souvenirs
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HighDesertDave said: Sounds like a really really great trip! Never been to Yellowstone and always wanted to.
Besides AAA, I love my LED headlamp for anything and everything. That, a pocketknife and a bottle of water will take you far! Leaves lots of room for souvenirs
Besides AAA, I love my LED headlamp for anything and everything. That, a pocketknife and a bottle of water will take you far! Leaves lots of room for souvenirs
I was hoping to find a buffalo or elk head along the way...that would make for an interesting driving companion or hood ornament!
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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Finalized most of the upcoming trip.
Leaving Hamburg, NY on 6/16 onto Lava Mountain Cabins near Dubois, WY with stops in Davenport IA, Grand Island NE, Cheyenne WY or Denver(depends on whether my Aunt is in town). I'll be staying at Lava Mountain for a week exploring the Grand Tetons then heading to the Roosevelt Cabins in Yellowstone. Another week there on the northeast part of the park then heading to Mack's Cabins in Island Park, ID. I'll be in the western side for another week before heading out of Yellowstone. I've decided to head up to Glacier National Park so I can drive the Going to the Sun HWY.
I should start heading back on 7/12 getting back sometime after that. Really depends on how many side trips I plan on making on the way back.
I can't believe the packing list so far. It's a good thing I'm an excellent packer...that sounds a little obscene. Between camera gear, minimal camping gear, fishing gear, COFFEE, some tools, a folding chair and clothes I'll barely have enough room for my AAA card!
As I get closer to this venture I'll post dates so, if I get close to some of you we can meet for dinner or a beverage.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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You are going to have one heck of a grand adventure...!!!
At the end of your stay at the cabin at Dubois I would suggest to back track a little to the east and then go north to Red Lodge, MT. From there go up and over the Beartooth Pass and enter Yellowstone NP through the Northeast Entrance. Not as direct a route but it is a SPECTACULAR DRIVE...!!!
Be sure to take the Going to the Sun Highway from west to east as the "twisties" are much more fun going up hill. The drive from the Logan's Pass at the summit down to St. Marys Lake is a lot easier on the brakes!
After leaving Glacier NP head for Devil's Tower National Monument just east of Gillette, WY. Then head into the Black Hills at Spearfish, SD to check out Crazy Horse Monument and Mount Rushmore (some VERY nice driving). A stop at Wall Drug in Wall, SD ya got to do once (and ONLY once) in your life before driving through the moonscape of the South Dakota Badlands.
If you're running short of time after leaving Glacier NP and don't want to take the southern route through Wyoming and South Dakota take the northern route through Montana and North Dakota. A very nice drive from Glacier NP is east to Great Falls, MT and then MT200 across the midsection of Montana to Glendive, MT. It is all 2 lane but the Montana speed limit makes it fun! I-94 will bring you through the Twin Cities where the "Welcome Weary Vette Traveler" sign will be hanging at "3 Ole Acres" (aka "The Ranch").
Which ever route you take you are going to have a fantastic journey. The northern Rockies is without a doubt one of the most fantastic spots on the planet.
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