"Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015

Larry Hill · 10-22-2015, 09:51 AM

Reading Class Racer for the first time in a while. We got to see some old friends and meet some new people on our way to catch up with the rest of the crew. We would visit most of the day and then drive until bed time.

After seeing the picture of me behind the wheel of the rig, I understand the question a little better "who drives your race car ?" Man do I look experienced. All of this reminds me of a poster I saw. The poster had a 1969 SS Camaro with stripes and a vinyl top with the caption "Did you ever wonder what your mom saw in your dad". It was a cool poster!!!

Joe is having a generator issue and him and Alice are having it fixed today and will catch up with us in Holbrook Az. tonight. I was just informed by Patsy that they may catch up with earlier. Not only did they have gen set troubles but the real issue that required an immediate fix is the coffee pot died. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Being on the road and in the NHRA "circus" for a short time gives new meaning to just how difficult it must be for the pro sportsman drivers. Rampy, Fletcher, and the rest of the pros lead a difficult life that is not for the faint of heart. The cars fall apart in the trailer, the road is always unforgiving and dangerous. The friends, the fun, the competition , and the win lights make it worth it for me!

more later

Larry Hill · 10-22-2015, 11:10 AM

For all of you headed this way, Route 66 Casino is a good place to stay overnight. It is at Exit 140 on I-40. Just follow the signs to RV parking past the casino. Lots of parking behind the hotel. Decent food and a little fun time in the casino! Also diesel fuel is $2.35 at the station next door.

We should have more pics tonight as we are doing a little site-seeing today!

More later

Mark Yacavone · 10-22-2015, 01:56 PM

Larry, That's a good picture of ya. Gotta put it all into perspective.
How about when you talk to old acquaintances..."YOU still race cars?"

Hey, if you have time, take the old section of Rt 66 into Kingman. Az. Exit 139, just past Ash Fork .
Seligman is a hoot.You'll see visitors from all over the world.

Jack Matyas · 10-22-2015, 02:33 PM

[QUOTE=Larry Hill;485777]

After seeing the picture of me behind the wheel of the rig, I understand the question a little better "who drives your race car ?" Man do I look experienced. All of this reminds me of a poster I saw. The poster had a 1969 SS Camaro with stripes and a vinyl top with the caption "Did you ever wonder what your mom saw in your dad". It was a cool poster!!!

Larry - You have proven yourself many times in your racer and are very experienced driving your rig.That said it seems I have the art you describe hanging in my office - neat deal for sure .Didn't know you liked Camaros ..........

4spdJohnny · 10-22-2015, 02:55 PM

Hey Larry and Patsy wave when you go through Flagstaff... I be busy at work dreaming of being you lol

Alicetysinger · 10-22-2015, 04:25 PM

Well all of us gypsies are back on the road. The Marshalls and the Hills both waited on us to have some repairs made to our generator. Our next door neighbor at the casino, came over this morning with a fresh pot of hot coffee (that would be the Saturn racing big guy...Larry) for us before we left to go to a 7:00 am appointment to check out our generator. (Was that first class or what?) But, one fuel filter later and a few hours we were back on I-40 WEST. Friends are so terrific. Our destination today is Holbrook, AZ. Stay tuned. Alice

Jeff Teuton · 10-22-2015, 05:13 PM

Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" I wonder if the gypsies got some of Willie's Special Relaxation stuff?

Mack Reeves · 10-23-2015, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" I wonder if the gypsies got some of Willie's Special Relaxation stuff?

Mr Jeff, if it's the stuff he is known for they might never make the races and probably wouldn't care. But I bet they would have had fun!!!!!

Larry Hill · 10-23-2015, 08:30 AM

Toby Keith's song said it best.

Alicetysinger · 10-22-2015, 05:13 PM

Ok, this is the 1940 Ford I have tried to post for two days.. It was at the Russell's truck stop and museum. just inside of New Mexico... Great place.. Alice

10-22-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,671 Likes: 1,987 Liked 10,918 Times in 2,256 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Reading Class Racer for the first time in a while. We got to see some old friends and meet some new people on our way to catch up with the rest of the crew. We would visit most of the day and then drive until bed time. After seeing the picture of me behind the wheel of the rig, I understand the question a little better "who drives your race car ?" Man do I look experienced. All of this reminds me of a poster I saw. The poster had a 1969 SS Camaro with stripes and a vinyl top with the caption "Did you ever wonder what your mom saw in your dad". It was a cool poster!!! Joe is having a generator issue and him and Alice are having it fixed today and will catch up with us in Holbrook Az. tonight. I was just informed by Patsy that they may catch up with earlier. Not only did they have gen set troubles but the real issue that required an immediate fix is the coffee pot died. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Being on the road and in the NHRA "circus" for a short time gives new meaning to just how difficult it must be for the pro sportsman drivers. Rampy, Fletcher, and the rest of the pros lead a difficult life that is not for the faint of heart. The cars fall apart in the trailer, the road is always unforgiving and dangerous. The friends, the fun, the competition , and the win lights make it worth it for me! more later __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 10-22-2015 at 11:00 AM.

10-22-2015, 11:10 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,671 Likes: 1,987 Liked 10,918 Times in 2,256 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 For all of you headed this way, Route 66 Casino is a good place to stay overnight. It is at Exit 140 on I-40. Just follow the signs to RV parking past the casino. Lots of parking behind the hotel. Decent food and a little fun time in the casino! Also diesel fuel is $2.35 at the station next door. We should have more pics tonight as we are doing a little site-seeing today! More later __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-22-2015, 01:56 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,836 Likes: 2,928 Liked 5,148 Times in 1,965 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Larry, That's a good picture of ya. Gotta put it all into perspective. How about when you talk to old acquaintances..."YOU still race cars?" Hey, if you have time, take the old section of Rt 66 into Kingman. Az. Exit 139, just past Ash Fork . Seligman is a hoot.You'll see visitors from all over the world. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

10-22-2015, 02:33 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,933 Likes: 411 Liked 2,058 Times in 401 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 [QUOTE=Larry Hill;485777] After seeing the picture of me behind the wheel of the rig, I understand the question a little better "who drives your race car ?" Man do I look experienced. All of this reminds me of a poster I saw. The poster had a 1969 SS Camaro with stripes and a vinyl top with the caption "Did you ever wonder what your mom saw in your dad". It was a cool poster!!! Larry - You have proven yourself many times in your racer and are very experienced driving your rig.That said it seems I have the art you describe hanging in my office - neat deal for sure .Didn't know you liked Camaros .......... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-22-2015, 02:55 PM	#5
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Hey Larry and Patsy wave when you go through Flagstaff... I be busy at work dreaming of being you lol __________________ John A. McLaughlin 5757 B/S 440-6 or G/S 383 70 Road Runner, Dad's 5096 K/SA 70 Two Ton Tamater, Taylor's,Alec,Breezy

10-22-2015, 04:25 PM	#6
Alicetysinger Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Well all of us gypsies are back on the road. The Marshalls and the Hills both waited on us to have some repairs made to our generator. Our next door neighbor at the casino, came over this morning with a fresh pot of hot coffee (that would be the Saturn racing big guy...Larry) for us before we left to go to a 7:00 am appointment to check out our generator. (Was that first class or what?) But, one fuel filter later and a few hours we were back on I-40 WEST. Friends are so terrific. Our destination today is Holbrook, AZ. Stay tuned. Alice

10-22-2015, 05:13 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" I wonder if the gypsies got some of Willie's Special Relaxation stuff? __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

10-23-2015, 08:30 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,671 Likes: 1,987 Liked 10,918 Times in 2,256 Posts	Re: "Live" from our sea to shining sea tour 2015 Toby Keith's song said it best. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817