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Old 09-13-2011, 05:56 PM   #1
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Looking forward to your blog and pictures (don't forget the camera and laptop ).

I know I would have a bottle of Ibuprofen...that's a long trip.

Rent the tux when you get to the Cape.

A bottle of Tequila, Grand Marnier, Sweet and Sour, some Nellie & Joe’s...oh and salt. For those evenings you are staying at a small motel and don't want to head back out. Mix up some Margaritas, the GF will be glad you did

How many days will this trip take?
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:16 PM   #2
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Spare bulbs! Good idea, I forgot about those. I will be taking a spare belt. The WP is new as is the motor mount, oil, coolant, etc.

I have no spare being a 987. But I do have both the sealant and tire plugs, compressor and tire gauge.

I will be picking up the tux on the cape so no worries there.

I don't like to drink too much on these trips, but the tequila sounds like a good idea. I am planning on 2 days to Rochester, NY. Which is 2 days of about 21 hours. Camping in Fargo, ND in between. A few days roaming around New England, a few days for the wedding and then 2-3 days booking back across the country.

I have done all of I-90 at one time or another but this will be all in one shot. I don't like to do more than 24 hours in one shot. I have done over 36 but I won't do that again.

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Old 09-13-2011, 07:24 PM   #3
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As the kids say when I leave Walmart with a cart full of stuff..."Where ya gonna fit all that stuff Mr?"

21 hours...phew...ya skip the drinks
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Old 09-13-2011, 07:55 PM   #4
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6500 miles in two weeks!! Wow! Will you have time to take and post pictures? Looking forward to seeing and reading about your adventure. I really enjoyed my road trip last month (5800 miles)... I'm ready to go again!

Enjoy!
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Old 09-13-2011, 08:30 PM   #5
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I only date girls who pack light....

I even bought a point and shoot camera just for the trip. I have a feeling that my passenger will get bored and take lots of photos even if I forget. So I should have plenty of pictures to post!

T-2.5 days!
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Spare battery for the camera and maybe a cigarette lighter charger for said battery(s)...in case your navigator runs the battery down you can switch quickly and we won't miss but a beat of the picture taking.

I may be mostly alone on this one, but I was not aware that 987s did not come with spares...now I'm kinda glad I went with an oldie...how'd Porsche get away with th---nevermind, I should know better than to finsh that question...

BTW, what car is that reflected in your car's paint? I know that's no 944...just curious.
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Old 09-13-2011, 09:58 PM   #7
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No spare? That's the first thing I would have. Then the AAA card.
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