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My first Christmas in Texas.....

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by SD Steve, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. SD Steve

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    So after driving over 1000 miles today, My sons and I are here at my parents house in Weatherford TX. Gonna spend Christmas here and head back to South Dakota after that. Boy am I wiped out...goodnight all
     
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  2. B.Brown

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    Glad you made it, and had a safe trip, Merry Christmas!!
     
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  3. The Wood Wolverine

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    Dang, that sounds like a long trip!
     
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  4. Jack Straw

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    I hope you have an awesome Christmas at your parents’ house! Did you actually drive 1000 miles in a day? Holy cow!
     
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    Glad that you made the trip safe and sound.... Enjoy the stay down there.... Merry Christmas to you and your family....
     
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  6. Chazsbetterhalf

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    Glad you had a safe trip down. Merry Xmas. Have a safe drive home.
     
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  7. SD Steve

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    Yep, in one day. From Hecla SD to Weatherford TX is just over 1000 miles. My sons and I woke up at 3:30am, said a quick prayer before pulling out of the driveway at 4am, and drove all day. We arrived last night at almost exactly 7:00pm, 15 hours later. Ha ha do the math on that for average speed.

    Just a side note...... From Oklahoma city south everybody loses their mind and drives at least 80mph. If you're doing 75, you are going to get passed like you're standing still.
     
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    nice you had a good trip.merry xmas.
     
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    Enjoy your visit and be safe on the way home... Just five hours of driving makes me tired now..:)
     
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    Now thats how to drive! My longest solo drive was over 1200 miles straight through. That was in the 70's when the speed limits were 55 nations wide....even on the interstates! (damm politicians!)
     
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    Quite a few years ago, I worked all day, then packed up and drove straight through from NE Ohio, to Sarasota Florida...1110 miles...about 18 hours...o_O have no doubt that I could never do that now! :faint:
    Merry Christmas SD Steve ! :handshake: :santa:
     
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    Yup! Grab a bucker of KFC, some cold mt. dew, and hit the road!

    The Blues Brothers 106 miles to Chicago - YouTube
     
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  13. Semipro

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    Well, you're visiting during the best season, Hunting Season. The others are Almost Summer, Summer, and Still Summer.
    I've never been hotter or colder than I've been in my 20 years in Texas despite living all around the country.
    Enjoy!
     
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    Long trip indeed! Safe trip back.

    You're right about the traffic! I drive from NW Iowa to Austin once a year.

    I time my trip to make sure I don't end up driving back from DFW to Okie City on a work day morning.
     
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    My friend in Texas found a pecan score if you are interested :DMay as well bring a bit of wood home with you.
     
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    SD Steve you’re missing the blizzard in SD. It’s not to bad except for the crazy wind!
     
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  17. SD Steve

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    I wouldn't say I'm "missing " it.....
     
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