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What a Day
« on: September 17, 2009, 05:21:01 PM »
My post at 2:05 this morning was not insomnia ... It was the start of a long adventure.

My job, that I chose to take, was to take our old coach to the cities, leave it with the dealer, fly to Ohio to pick up a new one, and start the 750 mile drive home.

I left home about 2:15 AM, was at the airport at 5:30 and through TSA by 6:15.  We boarded early and left right on time (7 AM), flew to Philly, then back to Dayton.  Everything was fine when I called from Philly to confirm my ride and the new vehicle ...  Get to the plant, and there are issues.

Brand new caddy wagon is in the caddy dealer tonight for a sensor on one front hub that is causing brake issues.  Glad they found it when they went to fill it up for me, or I'd be at an oasis in nowhere IL at midnight with either no brakes or a lock up.

I get to spend tonight in beautiful Lima, OH, and will be on the road home sometime between 10:00 AM and 1:00PM Friday.  The earlier time means I'm driving a plant car and they will deliver the new coach next week, or the later time means that I'm driving a big shiny wagon.  Just wish it weren't a 13 hour drive starting at that time of day.

Only rush to get home is that #1 child is coming up from Kansas to go to a Twins game on Saturday (one last game in the dome before they move to the new place), so I need to be home and rested to make another 150 mile drive on Saturday morning  :-\

Wish me luck boys and girls!
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 05:25:00 PM »
Good Luck!
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 05:25:36 PM »
Quote from: m58 on September 17, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
My post at 2:05 this morning was not insomnia ... It was the start of a long adventure.

My job, that I chose to take, was to take our old coach to the cities, leave it with the dealer, fly to Ohio to pick up a new one, and start the 750 mile drive home.

I left home about 2:15 AM, was at the airport at 5:30 and through TSA by 6:15.  We boarded early and left right on time (7 AM), flew to Philly, then back to Dayton.  Everything was fine when I called from Philly to confirm my ride and the new vehicle ...  Get to the plant, and there are issues.

Brand new caddy wagon is in the caddy dealer tonight for a sensor on one front hub that is causing brake issues.  Glad they found it when they went to fill it up for me, or I'd be at an oasis in nowhere IL at midnight with either no brakes or a lock up.

I get to spend tonight in beautiful Lima, OH, and will be on the road home sometime between 10:00 AM and 1:00PM Friday.  The earlier time means I'm driving a plant car and they will deliver the new coach next week, or the later time means that I'm driving a big shiny wagon.  Just wish it weren't a 13 hour drive starting at that time of day.

Only rush to get home is that #1 child is coming up from Kansas to go to a Twins game on Saturday (one last game in the dome before they move to the new place), so I need to be home and rested to make another 150 mile drive on Saturday morning  :-\

Wish me luck boys and girls!



So you mean the thing doesn't work as good as it looked in those pics you sent?  ;D

One advantage of driving the coach home............you'll probably avoid hitchhikers.  Especially if you offer them space in the back.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 05:38:17 PM »
Quote from: tt11758 on September 17, 2009, 05:25:36 PM


So you mean the thing doesn't work as good as it looked in those pics you sent?  ;D

I haven't even gotten to see it yet.  It was already at the dealer with the front end all taken out before I arrived.  They had hoped to get it done with parts they had at the plant (they have ten other brand new ones there to tear apart), but the dealer said it was too big a job to canibalize another car.

I'll post some pictures when I get home that are not shrink wrapped for paint and body protection.

By the way ... I just found out that Courtyard's public puter won't bring up anything with the word *orn (*=P), so I can't read most of what is posted on here tonight.

Have fun guys!  I'm gonna take the fancy new Chrysler 300 (with a hemi) they foolishly lent me on a road trip to find some Crown  ;D
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2009, 06:21:32 PM »
Good luck big M. You can do it.
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Re: What a Day
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2009, 06:30:58 PM »
Just take a few deep breaths, grit your teeth and go.  Us "seasoned" fellas can do anything we care to.  And by the way, best of luck to you and God speed.
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2009, 08:10:27 AM »
Quote from: m58 on September 17, 2009, 05:38:17 PM
I haven't even gotten to see it yet.  It was already at the dealer with the front end all taken out before I arrived.  They had hoped to get it done with parts they had at the plant (they have ten other brand new ones there to tear apart), but the dealer said it was too big a job to canibalize another car.

I'll post some pictures when I get home that are not shrink wrapped for paint and body protection.

By the way ... I just found out that Courtyard's public puter won't bring up anything with the word *orn (*=P), so I can't read most of what is posted on here tonight.

Have fun guys!  I'm gonna take the fancy new Chrysler 300 (with a hemi) they foolishly lent me on a road trip to find some Crown  ;D


You shoulda called before you left, I'd have taken a few days off and accompanied you.  I've always wanted to fart on the upholstery of a new Cadillac.   ;D
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2009, 08:33:31 AM »
Quote from: m58 on September 17, 2009, 05:21:01 PM
Only rush to get home is that #1 child is coming up from Kansas to go to a Twins game on Saturday (one last game in the dome before they move to the new place), so I need to be home and rested to make another 150 mile drive on Saturday morning  :-\

Wish me luck boys and girls!
Safe travels to you!  I'll be at the dome, too. 
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2009, 08:38:46 AM »
Be safe...and did you say Crown?
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Re: What a Day
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2009, 09:01:53 AM »
Quote from: CurrieS103 on September 18, 2009, 08:38:46 AM
Be safe...and did you say Crown?

Yes ... Crown ... the bull riders' choice but don't say that out loud when they are collecting endorsements from Jack

Another half hour or so and I should know if it is a caddy or chrysler cruise today  :-\

Sure am glad I'm a patient fella ... is that a new wear pattern in the plush lobby carpet I see developing?
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