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Old 10-19-2007, 07:49 PM
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Sitting in Midland, TX tonight...amid the oil wells and traffic.

Did 588 miles today...74mph average at 18.7mpg. Love the 80mph limit in Texas....that means 85-87 for me and not worry about the troopers.

GL is a pleasure to drive long distances...really not tired or stiff.

Update tomorrow.
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Keep safe, Jack and keep us posted. Good to hear all is well so far.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Sitting in Midland, TX tonight...amid the oil wells and traffic.

Did 588 miles today...74mph average at 18.7mpg. Love the 80mph limit in Texas....that means 85-87 for me and not worry about the troopers.

GL is a pleasure to drive long distances...really not tired or stiff.

Update tomorrow.
What a jip! I was hoping for some of your wonderful pics!
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Old 10-19-2007, 08:18 PM
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What a jip! I was hoping for some of your wonderful pics!
Will shoot some somewhere? When I get rolling I find it hard to stop for pictures. Camera is in a camera bag on the back seat...:-)
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To bad there is no distronic option available. That always makes those trips a little easier, for me at least. Cant wait for pics.
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NJ, will your trip bring you close to North MS or Eastern TN this coming week?
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Sitting in Midland, TX tonight...amid the oil wells and traffic.

Did 588 miles today...74mph average at 18.7mpg. Love the 80mph limit in Texas....that means 85-87 for me and not worry about the troopers.

GL is a pleasure to drive long distances...really not tired or stiff.

Update tomorrow.
On my monthly rides to New England I find myself cruising along at 80 frequently ( too frequently!) The car really does seem to "get it's legs" at 80 and above........smooth and very much in control for an SUV. Enjoy your trip!
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Greetings from Shreveport, LA. 560 miles today...70mph average at 19.3 mpg...getting better with the lower average speed. Hit triple digits for a very short stretch...101...had to pass and was following another guy and one behind me. The GL goes up and over a 100 very, very easily...to easily

No pics yet... This is not really a pic trip but will get some in SC and on the way home I hope.

More tomorrow...
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sounds like fun... BUT.. 85-87 will get you a ticket in West Texas, there is a zero tolerance along I-10 in some areas.

And your GL is not a F250, so you're sticking out like a sore thumb. be careful
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sounds like fun... BUT.. 85-87 will get you a ticket in West Texas, there is a zero tolerance along I-10 in some areas.

And your GL is not a F250, so you're sticking out like a sore thumb. be careful
Yeah...those Safety Zones...I put it right on 80 when they are in play. Only saw one tropper all day...:-)
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NJ, will your trip bring you close to North MS or Eastern TN this coming week?
I will be on I-20 box...so no I will be further south. Have a long day tomorrow , about 680 miles or so.
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I will be on I-20 box...so no I will be further south. Have a long day tomorrow , about 680 miles or so.
Too bad. I'll be north of you and travelling further north Wednesday. Have fun and be safe.
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The car really does seem to "get it's legs" at 80 and above........smooth and very much in control for an SUV.
That was my experience as well returning eastbound on I-8 after a trip from San Diego. In Arizona, there aren't a lot of cars or police on I-8, but if you put the hammer down they will catch up with you now and again. Still, it seemed that I was driving a different car, a sedan almost, above 85, something that was both smoother and firmer. Damned Germans, always good with the engineering stuff.

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In Gerogia tonight...about 30 miles east of Atlanta. Should reach destination about noon tomorrow.

680 miles today. 71mph average with 18.3 mpg. A/C all the way.

I am beat tonight...lots of traffic and trucks galore. They should ban the passing lane for them...
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I am beat tonight...lots of traffic and trucks galore. They should ban the passing lane for them.
I know on my long-haul, most uphills in major cities allowed trucks and vehicles like mine only the first one or two lanes (depending on the width of the highway at that point).

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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
In Gerogia tonight...about 30 miles east of Atlanta. Should reach destination about noon tomorrow.

680 miles today. 71mph average with 18.3 mpg. A/C all the way.

I am beat tonight...lots of traffic and trucks galore. They should ban the passing lane for them...

Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, etc. .........welcome to the East Coast NJ!
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I am beat tonight...lots of traffic and trucks galore. They should ban the passing lane for them...
Or MB could have made Distronic for 550
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Arrived in SC about 10:30 AM. Total mileage just about 2500, averaged 68mph at 18.3 mpg. Not bad for a Beast...

Sister is in excellent spirits!

Will try and shoot some pictures this week...:-)
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Sister did fine and is on her way to recovery...doctor very pleased and said it went perfectly. Overnight and then home...

thanks for all the good wishes. Will be starting home on Sunday morning.
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Sister did fine and is on her way to recovery...doctor very pleased and said it went perfectly. Overnight and then home...

thanks for all the good wishes. Will be starting home on Sunday morning.
Glad to hear that all went well. Enjoy your time together and have a safe trip home.
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Glad to hear everything went well with your sister, NJ and that you've had a great trip out there.
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NJ will you make the vegas meet???
Not a snowflakes chance in you know where. The meet ends Saturday and he isn't even starting home until Sunday.
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