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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Rich - I've thought about that before. How much was the cost and does that include a room for you and a passenger on the train as well? Where did you get off in FL? Thanks - Cass
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/Conten...21200&ssid=136
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rich150001
I put my z on the auto train to florida. Then drove down the coast of FL and all the way back up to DC. We pretty much stopped at all the major beaches along the way. Was a blast! For you lowered guys, the autotrain ramps are really low. My z is 4 inches off the ground and didn't have a problem.
Yeah I used that once....driving is more enjoyable for me though.

Gonna hit up the TPC tom.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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Time for a big z field trip! who's down!?
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Old May 10, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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I used to take the Z and the Lotus down that trip quite often when I was working on Lakeland. All I can say is that the trip is best done through the night. I liked leaving DC after rushhour, take it easy through VA and by the time I hit the Southern states running all the radar/laser stuff and usually make it through OK.

Just keep your eyes on the sky... lots of planes there with video and you will never know until they pull you they had you on the markers.

Have a great time and say hello to the FL Z boys for me.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Good story, lol @ the guy in the bathroom!!
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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Robbie,

Great story but one smallll problem you have with your writeup. As i was reading it,

and expecting snaps,



pls do take pics on the way home......tia!

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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Joy_ride
Time for a big z field trip! who's down!?
:waves: me!!

Id be down for a field trip when I get back.

OP how was the weekend??
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Oh how I miss Mee-ami(Miami) and south beach I love the scene more than I do vegas. No need for taking pics robbie just get **** poor drunk off mojitos(sp?) and try and remember what you can. Meet some girls on the topless beach and bring one back for me.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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I'm going to Florida in 3 weeks and I was considering driving......After reading this I was glad I bought plane tickets.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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I made Centreville to ATL in 8 hours in my 3dr honda hatch. Cop pulled me over and said, son...id give you a ticket but Id have to take you to jail. The next guy (cop ahead) already has your plates.... I suggest you be doing the speed limit when you pass him. I was like DOH! so I hit I85 instead of I95....lol

Robbie, I assume youre typing all this on your car PC? Baller you!

LOL good story and the exploding poop FTL and FTW! LOL
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Well....I made it home in one piece. Lots of interesting and fun stuff while I was down there but the drive home was a breeze. I made great time and it only took me 10 1/2 hours (730 miles) with 2 areas of traffic/construction where I actually was in bumper to bumper traffic.

Overall it was an AWESOME trip (minus the drive down).
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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where are the pics?????!?!?!
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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When was the last time you saw me taking pics with a camera lek? Walking aorund with a camera and taking pics like a tourist is just not my thing. I almost NEVER carry one. I'd rather not interrupt the fun by being "that guy" saying..."ok everyone stop...get
together....smile"

And you of all people should know....pics are evidence. lol
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by driven1
when was the last time you saw me taking pics with a camera lek? Walking aorund with a camera and taking pics like a tourist is just not my thing. I almost never carry one. I'd rather not interrupt the fun by being "that guy" saying..."ok everyone stop...get
together....smile"

and you of all people should know....pics are evidence. Lol
hahaha...
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