Easty's Wild West/Pacific Coast Adventures. - Page 2

**etyu** · 02-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

if it's a weekend i'll be there!

come one eddy, i don't know about the 'Asian liver'...statment must not include koreans...

Doesn't apply to everyone, just more common in Aians as compared to Caucasians. I've seen Asian guys and gals who handle alcohol better than other regions. Just not my liver I guess,

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Banned · 02-20-2007

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Come on Eddy, tell us the truth

**etyu** · 02-20-2007

Stainless Steel Drunk Handle.

Honestly speaking, it's alcohol dehydrogenase deficiency.

cyberdrakon · 02-20-2007

technically, the term 'oriental' is outdated...probably better to say Asians.

**Ynot** · 02-21-2007

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Originally Posted by mtiede

Different strokes for different folks, but I would skip the LA section. I would head up just a little more up to Grand Junction and see Colorado National monument and then over to Salt Lake and across to San Francisco and up. See the Golden Gate and go to John Muir Woods just across the bridge to the north (and a little west). Then the coast road up through the Redwoods. I think there is a road closer to the cost of Oregon (but it has been a long time since I was over that way). Of course, once you are in Seattle, there is beautiful scenery and driving along the coast from Vancouver north up to Whistler. That Vancouver area is very scenic, but lookout for falling rocks. :-)

Colorado and north of vancouver is probably not a good idea this time of year with an SLK unless you want to test your drifting techniques.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

technically, the term 'oriental' is outdated...probably better to say Asians.

It's not only outdated but offensive to most people, oriental applies to things like rugs, carpets, etc.. not people. It's not PC to call someone oriental although the UK still does it.

**etyu** · 02-21-2007

Went back and edited my posts. I didn't know it was politically incorrect.

*easty* · 02-22-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Went back and edited my posts. I didn't know it was politically incorrect.

Don't worry about it mate, it's generally obvious by the context if people are being insulting. I'm sure most things are Anti-PC as judge by someone somewhere.

Hey,

looks like I'm starting this epic journey tomo. All my things are stored and hopefully I'll be packing the slk with my worldly belongings and racing the sun into the Wild West!! Going to use my dogly powers to rename this thread to something a little more positive.

slktyperice · 02-22-2007

Any of you guys up for a track day when Easty comes around?

cyberdrakon · 02-22-2007

maybe! but defintely get together for a drink! if you come this way easty!

mtiede · 02-22-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

Colorado and north of vancouver is probably not a good idea this time of year with an SLK unless you want to test your drifting techniques.

You're probably exactly right about that. I didn't even THINK about the time of year. I wouldn't be surprised though if the Vancouver road to Whistler is kept open for the skiers. I have only traveled out West during the summer so I don't know.

Still, sliding might be fun

cyberdrakon · 02-23-2007

so uh...i take it easty has already left for his trip? anyone in contact with him?

*easty* · 02-23-2007

Just found so fofo coffee shop in colorado to logon.

I headed off pretty late and had my foot down because the navy said 1:30. and I new lakeside would be freezing at that time to set-up. Anyhow helped by harldy any traffic west of ft worth in texas i made good time. Along I30 onto I20, through albilene and then north west to lubbock then on over the boarder into new mexico. go to the campsite about 9:45 aided by -1 hour time saving the navy doesn't account for. Daym it was so dark and nobody else camping I couldn't see anything. I drove down some dirt road and found the lake. then backed off a little and set-up tent. Was a very peaceful night, just a few duck noises and nothing to think I was part of a horrow flick. Anyhow woke to find it pretty cold and realised I'd left one of the zips fully open on the tent.

wasn't so bad. The whole fly sheet was iced up it was very chilly outside. glad i had all my cold gear while taking the tent down. Then I tried to find the office to find my fee's and everything was closed up. So stuck $10 in the ofice box and on my way. Drove across toward alberqirky thismorning and up a gorgeous mountain called sandia. Awesome, Then west on the 40 and north on Route 666 into a total whiteout of snow. Well what did I expect with that road name? Anyhow in cortex, colarado now. It's snowing really hard so think I'll find a cheapo B&B as the campsite was closed and I don't fancy getting my gear to wet anyhow...

**etyu** · 02-23-2007

Thanks for keeping us posted easty! Sounds like a good adventure.

Tslick · 02-23-2007

Sounds like a blast. It sounds like your hitting the archaeological sites. The only thing near Cortez is the Canyon of the Ancients.

*easty* · 02-23-2007

Daym, after I posted that last thread I had a 15mile journey over a hill to cortez and it dropped a load of snow on the roads. No street lighting and I could hardly see anything. Very sketchy car to drive in the snow.

ANyhow made it to the hotel. Need to post some piccies so far but the advertised free wifi is not so good.

*easty* · 02-24-2007

"Packed to extreme"

SOme images.

with just laptop and camera bag in the spare seat.

"A frozen morning by the lake"

"East New mexico, North of fort sumner"

"described within"

"on the peak of Sandia" North central New mexico"

*easty* · 02-24-2007

"On top of the world" Well thats what the place on the navy said. 7200ft, to the left the snow whitey i was about to drive in. THis is route "666" NW New mexico.

"As is calmed" I got a little confidence to grab the cam and take a shot. Not nice driving in the SLK.

"Freaky Triangle" When I got to the hotel this ice triangle formed on the bonnet. Is this because I'm still on Route 666?

mtiede · 02-24-2007

Easty,

It just occurred to me. Did you change those tires to winter ones? The regular tires aren't supposed to be run in less than 45 degrees. I think they lose grip at lower temps.

Looks like a nice adventure :-) Be careful on those mountain roads...

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Went back and edited my posts. I didn't know it was politically incorrect. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

02-23-2007	#32 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Just found so fofo coffee shop in colorado to logon. I headed off pretty late and had my foot down because the navy said 1:30. and I new lakeside would be freezing at that time to set-up. Anyhow helped by harldy any traffic west of ft worth in texas i made good time. Along I30 onto I20, through albilene and then north west to lubbock then on over the boarder into new mexico. go to the campsite about 9:45 aided by -1 hour time saving the navy doesn't account for. Daym it was so dark and nobody else camping I couldn't see anything. I drove down some dirt road and found the lake. then backed off a little and set-up tent. Was a very peaceful night, just a few duck noises and nothing to think I was part of a horrow flick. Anyhow woke to find it pretty cold and realised I'd left one of the zips fully open on the tent. wasn't so bad. The whole fly sheet was iced up it was very chilly outside. glad i had all my cold gear while taking the tent down. Then I tried to find the office to find my fee's and everything was closed up. So stuck $10 in the ofice box and on my way. Drove across toward alberqirky thismorning and up a gorgeous mountain called sandia. Awesome, Then west on the 40 and north on Route 666 into a total whiteout of snow. Well what did I expect with that road name? Anyhow in cortex, colarado now. It's snowing really hard so think I'll find a cheapo B&B as the campsite was closed and I don't fancy getting my gear to wet anyhow... __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Thanks for keeping us posted easty! Sounds like a good adventure. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

02-23-2007	#35 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Daym, after I posted that last thread I had a 15mile journey over a hill to cortez and it dropped a load of snow on the roads. No street lighting and I could hardly see anything. Very sketchy car to drive in the snow. ANyhow made it to the hotel. Need to post some piccies so far but the advertised free wifi is not so good. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ *Eddy* *2006 SLK 280, debadged, pewter, brown Nappa leather, SL antenna, side luggage nets, cargo tray, OEM Lexan windschott, stainless steel drunk handle, aluminum doorlock pins, Green Air Filters*, Eurolight clear side markers with 5W PIAA Plasma Ion lightbulbs, PIAA 5W Super White parking lamps, Komfort Variodach Modul, Kleyman 3BFM V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works) Come on Eddy, tell us the truth

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	technically, the term 'oriental' is outdated...probably better to say Asians.

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slktyperice Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any of you guys up for a track day when Easty comes around?

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	maybe! but defintely get together for a drink! if you come this way easty!

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	so uh...i take it easty has already left for his trip? anyone in contact with him?

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Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Sounds like a blast. It sounds like your hitting the archaeological sites. The only thing near Cortez is the Canyon of the Ancients.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	"Packed to extreme" SOme images. with just laptop and camera bag in the spare seat. "A frozen morning by the lake" "East New mexico, North of fort sumner" "described within" "on the peak of Sandia" North central New mexico" __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by easty; 05-20-2008 at 12:31 AM.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	"On top of the world" Well thats what the place on the navy said. 7200ft, to the left the snow whitey i was about to drive in. THis is route "666" NW New mexico. "As is calmed" I got a little confidence to grab the cam and take a shot. Not nice driving in the SLK. "Freaky Triangle" When I got to the hotel this ice triangle formed on the bonnet. Is this because I'm still on Route 666? __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Easty, It just occurred to me. Did you change those tires to winter ones? The regular tires aren't supposed to be run in less than 45 degrees. I think they lose grip at lower temps. Looks like a nice adventure :-) Be careful on those mountain roads...

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