Jolie77

I thought I'd create a thread related to Road Trips. I am aware the gas prices are spiking up at all costs but let's leave the "gas talk" out of this and make this a positive thread.

Here's some ice-breaking questions that we can share about our road trip experiences and what we can look out for.

What's your favorite thing to do during a road trip?

Would you much rather ride the highways or the scenic back roads?

Does anyone have any tips for a female road tripping by herself on safety, etc?

Where would you suggest a road trip to?

If you were to go on a road trip, where would you go to? and why?

Do you play games to pass the time in the car or do you just sit there and ask questions like: Are we there yet?

Discuss.

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JClarke

Enjoying the drive without experiecing the boredom on a plane.

Senic back roads are the best way, because it has been in existence since the highways took over, you rather want to drive on back roads like you have gone back in to the 1950's It is worth than the highways, yet long.

best to go with a group, or a friend. If planning to go yourself, best to have the necesary items in case you get into trouble, such as cellphone, flare gun or whatever that is better to get someone's attention.

Since I live in Australia, I would like to do a road trip to the sunshine state sometime. Better off flying in 2 short hours. In USA, why dont you use Route 66?


As explained above.


Saying 'Are we there yet?' can be annoying but it is so old school, there is DVD systems implemented nowdays, to keep the passengers pre-occuiped. Sometimes, if you don't have a weak stomach, a book to read would statisfy you to pass the time

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VamPyroX

I've been on a couple road trips.

One trip was from New York to Illinois to Texas... then back to New York.

Several trips were from New York to Texas... then back to New York.

One fun trip was from New York to Florida... then back to New York (in a RV).

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deafbajagal

I LOVE road trips, especially with a friend. I like to take the back roads and enjoy the scenic drive whenever possible. I've driven all over the United states- and it was so much fun! My friends and I would talk about everything. The best road trips are the ones are spontaneously planned.

Recently I took a road trip alone - from Arkansas to where I live now. For so many miles I had cried and cried thinking of all of the horrible things that had happened to me within the past two years. As I headed toward my new designation, my spirit literally started healing. By the time I reached my new home, I was finally okay. I made it- literally and metaphorically. It was such a freeing experience, and I'd never forget it.

My car door's open! Who is gonna join me for a good ride?

JClarke

Count me in! Unless you pay for my flight to the USA

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Brian

How about the 46 people in your profile circle join you for that good ride, DeafBajaGal?

Hope you have room for 46 people in your Pacifica (sp?).

NorCal20

Road trips is one of my fondest memories that i have.

There are so many road trips expect ONE is really OUT OF BLUE.

this statement is what i will say: rated xxx. Sorry, people. TMI.

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Seeing more things around during road trip than flying.

Scenic back roads for one way and return back home on highways. Have a bit of both.

Take a cellphone/pager and let a friend or family know where you are.

Can't comment about Australia as I haven't done a road trip here.

Are we there yet? *kidding* No, mostly too busy chatting to a friends and/ or looking at the beautiful scenic places or busy driving.

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Byrdie714

Spontaneous road trips are the best as mentioned above.

The other neat thing about road trips is that one can stop at a gaudy tourist trap--( like Wall Drug, SD--it's worth it!) or continue on driving.

Sometimes driving off the beaten path is worth it and sometimes it's not as it draws unwanted attention to you since you are driving with out-of-state plates especially with local cops.

I have taken so many road trips across the country that I have lost track.

But I can say that every part of the country is beautiful in its own way whether it's the morning fog along the northern California route or the farmer working in the fields of Iowa or the ship sailing into port in Massachusetts or driving along into town to find the street closed because it's their annual Popcorn festival.

As for driving across the country alone--I've done it 4 times and had no issue.

deafbajagal

SURE! I'll use Vampy's credit card, so it won't be a problem!

deafbajagal

I only can fit 7 people (8 including the driver) in my Pacifica - BUT! I have an idea! I'll steal the school bus from my school and use black paint to cross out the name - and yay! We'll have a blast!!!!

deafbajagal

For us with little ones, thank god for the portable DVD players in the car! How did our parents manage without them?!!!

Jolie77

The funny thing is, I've been on various road trips (mostly cross country) and Route 66 is the route that I've never been on. So, that's going to be one of my next-to-do thing to mark up on the list.

I'll join right in I absolutely love going on the road trips, just as much as everyone says the scenic and the back roads are the awesome route to take.

That must've been quite a journey for you to take a road trip by yourself. Did you ever felt that you were transformed after that journey?

Hey, Let's throw in Alex's credit card along with Vampy's and we'll have an AllDeaf Road Trip all together!

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deafbajagal

Hey, Let's throw in Alex's credit card along with Vampy's and we'll have an AllDeaf Road Trip all together! [/QUOTE]

Good idea!

NorCal20

haha, it'll be fun!!

i always wanted drive on historic of Route 66. Then drive with imaginary car- "Lighting McQueen" and "Doc Hudson"

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Liza

I'm gonna go on a two week road trip by myself come late july-early aug. I have my GPS, new car, etc. My main destinations are Tallahassee, Little Rock, Chicago, Rochester, and NYC. I will probably stop in DC for a couple hours to chat with a pal or two before heading back to FL. I have a feeling they might want me to stay overnight, LOL. Seesee.

Pretty much I am visiting old pals from gally and HS and enjoying the changes of scenery. My friend in LR will give me the experience of the southern culture and artist community. Whoo. I'm checking out a couple museums and the possibility of living in Tallahassee, but seesee. My pal suggested a beautiful historic garden on my way after Tallahassee.. sounds good, I will take tons of pic, hehe. And of course, in the big cities.. partying and playing tourist with pals!

Yeah, I wonder about the safety of a lone female on the road.. so I'm gonna hafta buy mace for my keychain. Thankfully I will stay with friends at a few stop points. I'm a bit worried about GPS and my sidekick lx draining power from my car battery, so I'll get a portable car battery charger. Um, know how to change a tire.. check! How to change oil.. check! Replace the blown fuse with spare fuses.. check! Emergency roadside service, check! Little post it notes and pens for communicating with hearies, check! Beef jerky and plain black coffee, check!

Altho I'm a bit concerned about tmobile not covering some areas I am driving through..

I cant read books or stuff like that when I'm driving, but I will probably fiddle with the radio and GPS.. and chat a little on aim or tmail to pass the time. And do some thinking. Enjoy the scenery, too!

By the way, I own a new Kia Rio '07.

Calvin

Been on road trips many times. From California to Texas and California to Michigan and Ohio

Due to rising cost of fuel, I have not taken road trips since 2005

I enjoy road trips for scenery and seeing new places for more memories to come

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Byrdie714

Congrats and have fun!

If you are going to pass through Savannah, GA--check it out!

Neat city!

inochi

Hope to do Route 6 in my 1969 Shelby GT500 mustang, will be a sweet ride!

Jolie77

Heh, That'd be cool if Lightning McQueen and Doc Hudson actually exist. It'd be a speedlight trip for you.

Speaking of Route 66, I was told that they have several Cadillacs that are partially buried in the ground. I thought that was nifty and would love to see it.

Liza - Do be safe on your trip and and most of all, enjoy the trip! I'd love to hear how it went when you return from the trip.

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Jolie, it would be fun to do 48 states trip lol like we did mentioned in other thread ages ago.

Hopefully Alex's and Vampy's credit card won't get declined. LOL

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Jolie77

Ah, Yes I remember we did mention about that in the other thread ages ago. I'd love to go on these 48 states trip and see every landmarks, monuments and other awesome places that has been remain to see.

Well, If both of their credit cards are declined - We'll have to find a way for them to 'cough it up.

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hohDougRN

The BEST, most mysterious, most intreging, most romantic, most beautiful road trip is definately the Al/Can highway from Vancouver up through yellowknife and down into Alaska. Very limited time of year to achive this and research and planning definately needed. Take this roadie spontaneously and you might become permanent resident in the permafrost. This Trip is definately a 10-14 day cruiser and tons of extra gas is needed, and 4x4 if at all possible. Time and space between civilization areas can be significant- hence the neccesity of 300 mile (recommended) surplus worth on board. Doing any driving at night can be unerving and dangerous, but there are a couple wonderful lodges that are worth the stop. The scenery, wildlife, clarity in air, and intimacy of location are extremely attractive assets that definately make this roadie for the hearty worth it.

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deafbajagal

Wow, Doug, that sounds very interesting. So when is the best time of the year to go there? Summer?

hohDougRN

When researching for the trip it was said that last 2 weeks of July was best time......we did it 3 week of August and it still went well without any major problems

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GarnetTigerMom

I would love to take more road trips, but sadly gas prices is going way way up more now then ever before. Now my gas is up to 3.99 to 4.31 I am sure it go up 5 buck or more. I can always create a vacation right here in my own home. :-)

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freckles

whoo roadtrips! nothing more than roadtrip makes me happy. I've went on soo many, countless. in all four seasons. and went from coast to coast five times in two years recently, never get tired of driving! my salvation.. anyway, to answer your questions.

What's your favorite thing to do during a road trip?

-- thinking! thinkings, I'm very much a thinker so thinkings and of course, analyzing scenery, visit new places, hidden roads, alleys, bridges, caves, waterfalls, etc .. amazing spots such as glass muesum, tank full of fishes inside a real (dumped) bus, a house made out of only newspapers, etc.

Would you much rather ride the highways or the scenic back roads?

-- both. highways if you want a faster way, and greet a hello or flick a booger to all drivers. backroads if you'd like to get lost and explore a little more. caves, coves, rocky mountains, wildlife trails, piers and hidden point vistas are fun to find!

Does anyone have any tips for a female road tripping by herself on safety, etc?

-- ah, that's difficult one. all of, well, except for one roadtrips I've went alone (unless you consider with 10+ pets isn't) and never had a problem. not a boo-hoo single! and I'd say - being deaf and female and young - everyone freaks out! come on, chill. like liza did, check! check, check and check! from a city to city and from state to state, no difference really. few things to know though.. always look under your car at all gas stations. never stand by car doing something for more than a minute. do not stop and get out of car if you see a note sticking on back of your rear-window. change lanes thousand times in few minutes to ensure that 'suspicious' vechile is not following you, especially at nighttime. bring a rottweiler... just kidding. if you happen to be alone out there, need help with anything (i.e. shove out snow, getting more gas or making a phone call for you, etc.), please look for female drivers or male drivers with children. never, ever stop until you're sure you got (MARKED) police car's number and memorize it. and yes, bring pepperspray and a whistle in handy! oh and for snowy roadtrip, always -always- have a traveling shovel and flares with you. find tree barks/twigs, pack inside you to keep yourself warm if freezing. unless you'd like to purchase and bring an electricity blanket.. ahh, so much more. let me know if you want to hear more lol.

Where would you suggest a road trip to? If you were to go on a road trip, where would you go to? and why?

-- ohh. phew.. let me get back to you at that later soon ok? (beddy time for me soon!)

Do you play games to pass the time in the car or do you just sit there and ask questions like: Are we there yet?

-- plenty! first, are you looking for games with/for kids or yourself, with your peer friends?

last thing before I go for now, I know you said to keep gas discussion out of this but I want to say I love my little gem! gas is never a problem or an issue for me. at one-time two-week roadtrip (from new york to california visiting zillion of friends), it only costed me $200. ($201 to be exact).

pssst - garnetmom, don't be silly! you always can spilt gas with a friend...friends. care if I (and a few of pets - I has to!) join?? (don't miss out a lot). and that question goes the same for you deafbaja.

alright, off to bed now ... sorry this is so long! hopefully I helped some.

*vroom vroom* ciaociao!