The post whore thread.

[Great-Kazoo]

Tire fiasco continues.

My mom just called from aurora that her tire is flat.
Initially, Discount tire (iliff and havana) would not be able to change her tire because they close at 5.

Found out the tire is undrivable and they were nice enough to take her. 2 hours wait. It will be covered by road side warranty she purchased.

It is worth spending $ on those road side warranty from discount tire*.




*
I am not promoting discount tire.

IMO it's worth spending the $$ on tire / hazard coverage anywhere. The RSA is covered under AAA, your vehicles factory warranty, or possibly your auto ins. I just had 4 Bridgestone run flats covered. The dealer made the call, saved me 50% .
Crazy thing about some mini vans, there's no place for a spare tire, or does the vehicle come with one. I'm thinking about one of those roof racks that can carry 3-4 gas cans, spare tire[s] and some other shit only seen on off road vehicles.

[Great-Kazoo]

Few Wal-Marts in Western Kansas near the rest stops, but completely valid point. My goal today is to get South enough that is either warm enough to sleep better, or close enough that I'll get a hotel. I'm going to try to make it to Birmingham for the night now.

ANY Truck stop fuel station has blankets

[Erni]

IMO it's worth spending the $$ on tire / hazard coverage anywhere. The RSA is covered under AAA, your vehicles factory warranty, or possibly your auto ins. I just had 4 Bridgestone run flats covered. The dealer made the call, saved me 50% .
Crazy thing about some mini vans, there's no place for a spare tire, or does the vehicle come with one. I'm thinking about one of those roof racks that can carry 3-4 gas cans, spare tire[s] and some other shit only seen on off road vehicles.

The no spare and run flats on the Sienna drove me mad. Was glad to trade in that car. Oh and the front brakes that just warp if you look funny at them.
Many people did a regular tire conversion and carried an inflatable doughnut tire in the trunk. Seriously Toyota.

[Irving]

ANY Truck stop fuel station has blankets

Yeah, probably the same blanket I already had.

My wife rented a Dodge Caravan for a road trip and the spare carrier was empty and in place of the Jack was a pump!

Camo for everyday wear is still popular in southern Missouri and Arkansas. US Hwy 63 is like taking Riverdale Rd for 50 miles. Rain-X on the windshield before I left was a great idea as it's been raining for well over 200 miles now and wipers are 100% optional, especially at night. Couldn't buy a lotto ticket in Memphis because it was after 9pm, so I got a T-SHIRT instead and for almost the same price. The armed security guard at the gas station talking shit to the patrons made me feel like I chose a safe place to pull over. Was going to Birmingham, but the only hotel I could find so far is in Pensacola (2.75 hrs away from Panama City) and I can't even get it until Tuesday. Heading south along the MI and AL boarder instead since I'd rather sleep at a rest stop than some parking lot in a big city. It's 60 degrees now so a marked improvement over Kansas weather. Thank God for Pandora.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hang in there, Irving. Stay safe brother.

+1 if you decided to blog your trip/experience.

[Irving]

That's pretty much what these posts are right? Probably be too busy once I get there.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Yeah, and I'm thinking you're going to see some hard things to be part of.

[Irving]

Yeah that's sinking in a little bit.

[Irving]

In the mean time, here are some things my unwashed face smells like:

Coffee
String cheese
Taco Bell
Sunflower seeds (dill pickle and ranch)
Raw spinach
Cured deli meats
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Tuna salad
Cheap cigars
Moderately priced cigar
ETA unheated chicken pot pie soup from a can

[OtterbatHellcat]

It's harder to stay alert when you're weary from driving. Don't get lazy with your s a.

Doesn't matter what your face smells like, as long as it's not that dude from the rest stop stall. lol. Just messin with ya man, keep your eyes out and stay safe the whole time you're down there.