As long as I can get Dave talked into it....

The effin' Interstate (15) is CLOSED.

Looks like I'm gonna bail on this one. Only route is to Flagstaff then up to Kayenta then to Moab. 808 miles .... 100 farther than the normal route.

I'll decide by tonight.

Just a Bridge to Far.

Don't give up yet... I-10 was a damn lake yesterday morning and I drove thru it yesterday evening heading to the Cardinals game. Its a desert, water goes away fast. lol

Exactly! What he said!

It may have been a lake, but it didn't wash the asphalt off the dirt.

That's the area of the Virgin River Canyon and it's 2 ft below flood stage.

Check Here:

http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2...s/#.VA8vcsI7uCc

Says Northbound "open". But... looks like a lot of asphalt has been washed away to me.

I leave tomorrow WOOHOO

Jim (stratplayer) also offered to lend me his 914 since he can't make it. I debated but I can't pass up driving a 914 to the event. I've been to a few without & it's still fun. Just nicer when your in a 914. So I hope to be showing in a 914 even. Huge thanks to Jim for trusting me to borrow his ride. I'm a little nervous anytime I drive a fellow 914 owners car. Not that I'll break it but just the possibility someone might run into me. Or some random crazy thing. Anyway I can't wait to get there. See you all soon

I am already here!

I saw him at the bank a few weeks ago- what a beautiful car! I'd take him up on it, maybe see if your insurance would cover it additionally or if there was a temporary binder for sale just in case...

You take care of them like they are your own Jamie! I would let you borrow another one of my 914's again anytime!

You suck. j/k

Just keep me away from his jack plug covers and you'll be fine!

Keep Wills away from aluminium cans as well....

Jesus....I am a menace!

I read locally that there's a detour between Vegas and SLC that adds about 50 miles to the trip- not too bad considering the flood damage done to the freeway. Hope everyone travels safe and we'll see ya there.

II Society.


Oh...y'all better hurry up. I started drinking the booze for the event about an hour ago.

You all have a great time, looks like your in for some great weather. Next year I'll make it.

Strat...we are holding you to it!

That is why you get paid the big bucks to plan these events.

Started heading south late today. Ran into rain so heavy we were over driving our headlights. Only made about 220 miles. Kelly and Kelly are in North Platte NE. I'll have to drive like hell to catch him.

It looks like I can take Hwy 93 to 318/56 and pick up the Interstate in Cedar City.
That would add 2 hours on a good day. I expect it will take twice that long now.
I don't see any better options to drive to Grand Junction on Thursday.

Edit: The local news just had a report on the flooding and said it is a 7 hour drive from Vegas to Cedar City.
I am afraid I am going to have to bail this time.







FUCH!



LMK if anyone wants to take over my hotel reservations.

Well John, I'm going to run to Flagstaff and up to Moab. Adds 100 miles to the trip ... about 2 hrs. Not going to mess with I-15. Andy is doing the same.

3 Hail Marys and my fingers are crossed.

When will you be going through Flagstaff? Maybe we can meet up.

When is the Colorado crew leaving? I am picking up the kids after school tomorrow and hope to be on the road 4ish... Hopefully in time to say Hi at Lowes.

Ferg

JP.. hook up with the LA crew in Kingman! See ya there

Going down and around to Flagstaff adds 4 hours to my drive.

Obviously you need to drive faster.

You guys are going to GJ. I will be in Flag late Thursday nite at my favorite hotel ... Econo Lodge University on Milton St .... remember?

I'm seeing a route that adds about 150 miles going thru Tuba City...

John is wussin' out.

My trip from Riverside is 691 miles up I-15. Going thru Flag to get to Moab is 808 ... about 100 miles extra as I have to find a bottle of TRES GENERACIONES Tequila!!

** corrected initial mileage

Atta boy!

John

Have you ever been to Tuba City?




I knew that was coming.
. . . and you are half right.




I do have a better excuse.
. . . yesterday a fresh car popped up on one of my daily searches.

I am trying to buy a car in Memphis.
(If I time it right, maybe I can get to Okteener Fest)

Yup, been thru there on the bike on my way to Flag... stopped for gas and that was it, another 90 plus miles to Cameron at 90 mph... outta there as fast as possible! I wasn't suggesting you stay the night... eewww...

Hey Slits - we'll be going thru Flagstaff around 9AM Friday morning. Vehicle TBD - I planned to drive the 944 but water pump is leaking (I know, what's that?) and the new one has to arrive overnight from LA. If that works the car will be ready Thursday night; otherwise I drive the 914 and my wife will have to smell gas for 8.5 hours .

I feel sorry for you guys...it seems you have stirred Val's wrath. That isn't going to be fun.

I posted the hotel I will be at. We can meet up ... you lead unless you are a fan of the Exxon Valdez.

Will PM you my cell number ... not that I will answwer, but ......

Travis and I will be there. Does she still like us?

Will I be saved if I promise her a ride in my potential new car?

Cayman R !

Yup.
I have been looking for the right one for almost a year.
CPO 5911 miles.

Does it float?

I have canceled my reservation in GJ.

If somebody wants my room at the Virginian Motel in Moab, you better let me know.

I'll take it if I can cancel my existing room. Be back with you in 5!

unsettled weather in wy, mt, co…down south. could make for an interesting drive for some folks. headers and no heat? not so much.

The room is yours.

Jamie just left my house, he's now in a 914. I guess he's going to caravan with some people from Salt Lake. He's a happy camper now.

We'll miss ya but....COOL!

We caught Kelly and Kelly in Idaho Springs. We were only 7 hours behind them. What's that saying? Drive it like ya stole it?..

We are heading out in the morning and plan to stop in Vail for either a late breakfast or early lunch. Anyone heading this way and want to catch us send me a pm and we'll look for you.

Rick....

I hope to be about 4 hours behind you.
email me at:

brant914@hotmail.com

if you guys need anything or have any problems.
brant