tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.comments2011-09-05T21:30:56.502+01:00Mid-life Crisis USA Roadtrip 2011Nigel Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-49579964877588163042011-09-05T21:30:56.502+01:002011-09-05T21:30:56.502+01:00And road trips are going to be a richer experience...And road trips are going to be a richer experience with friends at the helm. You drive and fly together, eat and doze together, see and feel the wonders of the places together. But it can be just as fun hitting th road alone. There will be no drama and you only have to take care of yourself. As Darleene said above, traveling is a medicine. A long trip down the road with your good trusty car is an awesome experience in its own.Ellsworth McIltrothttp://www.westedmontonhyundai.com/service/index.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-4128995815478885182011-08-23T19:46:00.964+01:002011-08-23T19:46:00.964+01:00Why alone?Why alone?Brunohttp://facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-2728295929966071532011-05-09T22:20:34.092+01:002011-05-09T22:20:34.092+01:00Graeme, Thanks for the comments, and you are right...Graeme, Thanks for the comments, and you are right, I'm very lucky to have had the chance to do this trip.Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-2171829333296614792011-05-09T22:16:33.200+01:002011-05-09T22:16:33.200+01:00Hi David, Didn't stop in Heathrow overnight un...Hi David, Didn't stop in Heathrow overnight unfortunately. Next time I'm down overnight we must meet up for a beer or two.<br />Nigel.Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-69535129434693781302011-05-08T23:57:20.370+01:002011-05-08T23:57:20.370+01:00Hi Nigel
Well done Nigel!!!!
Laura only told me...Hi Nigel <br /><br />Well done Nigel!!!!<br /><br />Laura only told me today what you are doing and I quickly have reviewed you blog.<br /><br />Are you going to stop overnight in the heathrow area or shoot back home. Give me a ring if you are trying overnight and we're have a drink.<br /><br />DavidDavid Millsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-49513921844829564222011-05-08T20:15:05.631+01:002011-05-08T20:15:05.631+01:00WOW!!!! Nigel. Fantastic pictures & updates on...WOW!!!! Nigel. Fantastic pictures & updates on a brilliant trip.<br />Many memories to last a lifetime.... have a safe journey home.Gill Hunternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-10716719615684700642011-05-07T23:48:30.007+01:002011-05-07T23:48:30.007+01:00Sounds like you have enjoyed every minute of the t...Sounds like you have enjoyed every minute of the trip,thanks for taking the time to write the blog,<br />enjoyed reading it,and I am sure it will inspire other riders to make the trip and live the dream,will check back for the rest of the pic's<br /><br />J & BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-66463946601204727322011-05-07T12:27:54.306+01:002011-05-07T12:27:54.306+01:00Sounds like it's been a good trip- looking for...Sounds like it's been a good trip- looking forward to seeing the rest of the pics!Malcolm Ramsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-58016259859548307022011-05-07T12:11:49.477+01:002011-05-07T12:11:49.477+01:00Brilliant blog and trip Nigel - totally green with...Brilliant blog and trip Nigel - totally green with envy! Rich OrmerodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-75181062685242165972011-05-07T11:58:32.761+01:002011-05-07T11:58:32.761+01:00Stayed at the very same Inn back in 2003 - didn...Stayed at the very same Inn back in 2003 - didn't get to Rod's though! Rich OrmerodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-21857371881267359172011-05-07T07:53:07.105+01:002011-05-07T07:53:07.105+01:00Fantastic blog Nigel. Feeling all the exhilaration...Fantastic blog Nigel. Feeling all the exhilaration and emotion. Congratulations on living the dream. You are indeed a lucky man, some might even say blessed.Graeme Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-72417795807325070572011-05-04T16:57:53.258+01:002011-05-04T16:57:53.258+01:00Hi Laurel, Yes I'm sorry I missed it too - the...Hi Laurel, Yes I'm sorry I missed it too - there's just so much to see and do that it would take months to visit every thing. If I'm ever back doing the route again I'll be sure to call in.Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-45341227389906146392011-05-04T16:52:53.126+01:002011-05-04T16:52:53.126+01:00Madeline, Yes I'm having a great rip, and have...Madeline, Yes I'm having a great rip, and have now started riding up the coast to San Francisco. The waving has picked up again, so it must just be around Laughlin that they don't do it!<br /><br />NigelNigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-10943219977458664932011-05-04T16:50:57.994+01:002011-05-04T16:50:57.994+01:00B&J, I did consider bringing my bike out, but ...B&J, I did consider bringing my bike out, but would have been as expensive as hiring for 3 weeks, and would have been without it before and after the trip for a while. Who did you use to ship yours?<br /><br />Nigel.Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-76578813142836842762011-05-04T10:29:30.622+01:002011-05-04T10:29:30.622+01:00Nigel, So sorry you missed our Route 66 museum in...Nigel, So sorry you missed our Route 66 museum in Afton, OK. We were open that day, but it looks like you were rushing to get to Tulsa. Next time, please come visit us. www.aftonstation66.com. We would love to have met you.<br /><br />Laurel Kane<br />Afton Station, OKLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664721949113509873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-51662608064785196972011-05-02T17:40:15.260+01:002011-05-02T17:40:15.260+01:00Glad you got to experience some of Laughlin's ...Glad you got to experience some of Laughlin's biker weekend. Thursday I-40 - 66 was packed with bikers heading east, and Sunday, just the opposite. Too bad about the wave thing, sounds like a great thing to do. <br /><br />Sounds like you're having a great trip!<br /><br />Madeline (Newberry Springs)M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-48944574575761536472011-05-02T17:34:42.677+01:002011-05-02T17:34:42.677+01:00Great reading, sounds like you are having a great ...Great reading, sounds like you are having a great time. We have done several road trips on our Harley ( shipped it out from the UK 3 times)<br />so have visited many of the places you have been too. but have never done 66 from start to finish ( yet !!! )<br />Enjoy the rest of your trip !!!<br />B & JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-23734235348119657582011-05-02T16:06:00.087+01:002011-05-02T16:06:00.087+01:00Nigel, Good on ya Mate, looks as if you are having...Nigel, Good on ya Mate, looks as if you are having a blast. I shoulda hooked you up with some of our biker friends from Phoenix who were at the Laughlin River Run. Hope you made a bundle playing poker in " Lost Wages " Nevada. <br /> crocBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019719189466075517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-83850590932756192732011-04-23T04:21:25.260+01:002011-04-23T04:21:25.260+01:00I see the weather's been good back home recent...I see the weather's been good back home recently - starting to warm up here now though, thank goodness!Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-82711659861647482082011-04-22T12:55:07.182+01:002011-04-22T12:55:07.182+01:00Cracking along now, Nige- hope it's everything...Cracking along now, Nige- hope it's everything you were looking forward to. This'd be the wrong time to talk about the weather back in Blighty, I suppose...? ;-)<br /><br />Cheers, Malc RMalcolm Ramsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851537533644999045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-52319770805015252332011-04-14T04:22:45.408+01:002011-04-14T04:22:45.408+01:00You probably can't take the motorhome through ...You probably can't take the motorhome through the freeway undercrossing between Palomas and Montoya, NM west of Tucumcari. It's a low, narrow one lane tunnel. You'll likely have to exit the freeway at Montoya.Parsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038113209560962539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-31784150694607444142011-04-12T23:26:37.264+01:002011-04-12T23:26:37.264+01:00Hi Billy, I'm sure you'll have a great tim...Hi Billy, I'm sure you'll have a great time! When will you get into LA?<br />Yes I've done some research and feel prepared, but hopefully not over prepared!<br /><br />A great resource for the trip is the Historic 66 website, which will give you turn by turn directions if you really want to follow Route 66 as it was, and a very active forum where people who've done the trip will answer pretty much any question you may have!<br /><br />Let me know how you're getting on.<br />Nigel.Nigel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064279984249009669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2585271262087330518.post-62872993782331112162011-04-12T07:05:19.472+01:002011-04-12T07:05:19.472+01:00Hello...I'm actually flying into Chicago this ...Hello...I'm actually flying into Chicago this Thursday to make the trek to LA with friends in an RV...Any suggestions you have from other people as I see you've done a TON more research than we have would be greatly appreciated... billymc215@gmail.comBilly Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844582392167543789noreply@blogger.com