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| Gint |
 Feb 4 2004, 11:26 AM
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Mike Ginter  Group: Admin Posts: 16,098 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains   |
Son of a...
This trip back was a constant battle. It may have taken first place in the "white knuckle ride form hell" category. I don't think words can even describe it. Terror springs to mind. I need to take a nap. I'll tell you the story later. Watch this space... 02/06/2004 - Story posted below This post has been edited by Gint: Feb 6 2004, 05:25 PM |
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Feb 7 2004, 10:54 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
It was 2 semis on their sides in the median with tow trucks blocking traffic in both directions that forced me to the back roads. Actually, I was waiting in a rest area when a local came in and looked at a map on the wall and said he knew a way around. I followed him (new 4 wheel drive F 150) on a 30 mile loop on rutted hard pack. I was trying to keep him in site so I wouldn't get lost in the Wyoming wilderness. Quite a ride in a '71 914! I think my fingers are still in a gripping position.
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Gint I made it back - Barely Feb 4 2004, 11:26 AM
ArtechnikA BT, DT, glad yr safe ! Feb 4 2004, 11:29 AM Jenny Glad you made it back safe, Mike. Thanks for maki... Feb 4 2004, 11:34 AM brant VERY... glad you made it.
I was kinda worried abou... Feb 4 2004, 12:06 PM ! Glad you made it back....you still owe me money...... Feb 4 2004, 12:09 PM Dave_Darling Well, it may have been a cast-iron bitch to get ba... Feb 4 2004, 12:44 PM Eric_Shea Glad you made it. I tried calling you again offer... Feb 4 2004, 01:51 PM seanery Glad yer back safe!
I know the white knuckle ... Feb 4 2004, 02:26 PM Gint OK, I got my hour and a half of sleep. TIme to sh... Feb 4 2004, 02:49 PM krk Mike,
It was great to see you and I'm very gl... Feb 4 2004, 05:23 PM Jenny See you in June for the West Coast Classic... spea... Feb 4 2004, 05:36 PM Mike9142.0 Glad you made it home safe.
My trip home was just ... Feb 4 2004, 08:09 PM Qarl Enjoy your nap!
THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITH... Feb 4 2004, 11:07 PM ChrisReale Glad you made it back ok. It was great meeting yo... Feb 4 2004, 11:11 PM Sammy No, I will not sit back patiently and wait for the... Feb 5 2004, 12:03 AM campbellcj It was good to see ya Mike, even if it was only a ... Feb 5 2004, 12:11 AM Mountain914 OK - we're all on the edge of our seats listen... Feb 5 2004, 11:50 AM Gint Sorry for the story being late gang. I left my jo... Feb 6 2004, 05:05 PM Ferg Crap!
Well now you are ready for ice racing on... Feb 6 2004, 05:17 PM Gint I'm not touching a steering wheel, keyboard, m... Feb 6 2004, 05:19 PM ArtechnikA wow. my trip there wasn't quite that hairy/sc... Feb 6 2004, 05:25 PM Aaron Cox WOW! great story gint! i was reading on th... Feb 6 2004, 05:33 PM markb SirAndy glad you made it in one piece buddy ... :trophy: ... Feb 6 2004, 06:21 PM Gint Thanks all! It was a character builder to be ... Feb 6 2004, 07:54 PM seanery next time you do that trip let me know and I'l... Feb 6 2004, 07:59 PM Gint Thanks Sean. I'm familiar with Park City. Na... Feb 6 2004, 08:15 PM rezron Sounds like quite the trip- glad you made it back ... Feb 6 2004, 09:12 PM Porsche Rescue In late Oct. of '02 I drove a 914 from Chicago... Feb 6 2004, 09:27 PM Gint I80 through Wyoming is a PITA in the best of weath... Feb 6 2004, 10:17 PM GWN7 Sounds like the same stuff I went thru to pick up ... Feb 6 2004, 11:18 PM Joseph Mills Great Story. And great story telling. The pics are... Feb 6 2004, 11:30 PM dgw Feb 6 2004, 11:57 PM
Gint I thought about taking 50 down to 70, but on a 2-l... Feb 7 2004, 11:49 AM
Brad Roberts Man that is SCARY. I could tell by your voice that... Feb 7 2004, 11:53 AM
Gint And it only got worse after I talked to you. Feb 7 2004, 12:04 PM
Gint I thought about taking 50 down to 70, but on a 2-l... Feb 7 2004, 11:49 AM Brad Roberts Man that is SCARY. I could tell by your voice that... Feb 7 2004, 11:53 AM Gint And it only got worse after I talked to you. Feb 7 2004, 12:04 PM |
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