Last year I began this thread 30 days out from the Dragon. Today, I'm beginning this thread at the 30 days out from when *I* leave for the dragon, but the dragon begins in

31 DAYS!!!

Ok, so much like the waiting for the MINI to cross the pond, I begin my final wait for my trip to the Dragon.

Checklist:
Purchase GPS for geocaching --- check
Make Chili
Pack car
Pack Boy
DRIVE to the Dragon

Also, we now have 301 peoples -- YIPPIE!!! Do we think we will hit 350? What about 400? Don't forget to watch the deadlines --- you don't want to miss out on anything.

How will I get any work done in the next 30 days????

Hugs to you all,
PB

 

I dont have my exhaust yet! Or my tires! Wheels! I have stuff stuck in shipping and it wont get here in time! The car's a mess! I need a Nav CD for the area! I need brakes! An ECU! Springs! Swaybars! WASHING!!!! AAIIIIIGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

 

GreatBear- I know what you mean! MOTD is quickly approaching and I dont have my car, wheels, jcw parts (suspension and brakes), stereo, and nav system... or a place to stay... haha i guess i better get busy...

 

You forgot car soap and wool mitt to wash my MINI!

-Paul!

(PS - Might wanna put a star by 'Pack Boy', that's important! )

 

Do you think I should put Boy in a duffle or a rolly bag?? (kidding)

um....you think that *IF* I were to be SO nice as to wash your car, that I'd make sure I had a wool mitt? What you don't like a stiff scrub brush? I wonder what 'bug juice' could do to Cosmo's finish????

Hmmm, what's that I was told once -- if it's broke, hit it with a hammer; if that doesn't work, paint it; if that doesn't work, polish it? Where's my hammer???

Hugs,
PB

 

Hee hee! My countdown is 3 days until roadtrip!

Packing, lists, shopping for roadsnax, etc., has commenced! Heading for Arizona to see sis on Thursday, then......eventually I'll arrive at the Dragon just in the nick of time!

How many pairs of shoes? DON'T ASK!


Clover

 

new brakes & tires
all i got to do is dump the oil & clean the cold air intake

 

Hmmm. well in my case it would be at least 4. Boots for woods, sandals for day, tennys for driving, more sandals for different color outfit. I bet I could think of another pair if I needed to.

 

Yep, it is now officially 30 days until the Dragon.

I know that Clover may pack about 6 pairs of shoes --- but I'm willing to bet that she'll wear 2 pair the whole time she's at the dragon -- a pair of black flipflops and a pair of COOL driving shoes.

I however am in the midst of planning my meals for the drive, what I'm cooking in the cabin (yes, biscuits for breakfast daily), and of course the masterpiece of chili!!!

Hugs to all and I'll see you in a mere 30 days.
PB

 

Some goodies are shipping!

The rest... AAIIIIGHHH!!!!

 

mmmmm. . . i like to sop my biscuits in Golden Eagle Brand syrup, the pride of Alabama!

 

But you have to MIX the golden eagle with soft butter for the exact right flavor combination....YUMMY!!!


Also -- can some one go slap Amazon.com around a bit for me --- I'm, not so patiently, waiting for my NEW GPS to arrive. But despite that it SAYS it ships within 24 hours -- the estimated ship date is 4/10 -- what gives?

Hugs,
PB

 

doesn't amazon say that their items "usually" ship within 24 hours?

"Usually" it never actually happens that way for me!

 

usually doesn't mean 6 days later -- EVER. Plus last night they were offering to get me my GPS by 4/6 if I ordered in the next 18 hours and paid the overnight shipping -- how the heck is that accomplished if it won't ship until the 10th --- bending space and time again -- I see.

Hugs,
PB

 

cancel your order and order from one of the dedicated gps stores.

I have had great luck with www.gpsnow.com and they have a good name since you want it NOW!

what model are you getting?

 

I'm ready Can I leave tonight

Lois

 

Hey, umm, I was just kidding about the car washing stuff. And about spraying your car the other day, uhh, my fingers slipped?

So... what time was breakfast?

-Paul!

(PS - Which GPS?)

 

 

Ok, I did just get a note back from Amazon (frankly I'm shocked at the response) -- while they didn't actually address my REAL question/problem. But they did upgrade my shipping to "standard" from "FREE" and that seems to be cutting a week off my wait.

What did I get? After some searching I found an eTrex Legend for the price of a Venture. So, I'm pretty excited. I wanted an entry model that I wouldn't want to replace after my first few hunts. So here's hoping I did well.

Breakfast? Time? Well, it's early -- we get up and moving with boy by 7:30am. If you think you might be joining us, let me so I can save you some coffee and a biscuit or two.

Hugs,
PB

 

I just left Detroit Tuned from my spring Dragon Tune up with new Royal Purple oil, new hi-temp synthetic brake fluid, new PIAA driving lights, and New Ryephile by pass valve with stiff spring which replaced my stock POS bypass valve that wasn't working worth a crap and lettin most of my boost go bye-bye,,,,now Minzila goes bye-bye with a big smile

Thanks again Chad & Ryan, you the mostest!