Easty's Wild West/Pacific Coast Adventures.

*easty* · 01-22-2007

I'm coming to the end of a working contract soon guys n gals and I know I've been somewhat absent recently. I'll have to apologise for the next few weeks in which I may be on here very little. At the moment I'm uncertain of where in the world I'll be in the near future. I might just be unemployed bumming around for a bit in my car.

I'd like to stay in the states at the moment so the possible locations are Seattle, LA and Georgia but who knows. I'm also looking at Canada, specifically Montreal. Sounds pretty strange but the travel and unplanned future
is something I kinda enjoy. Hopefully I'll be settled and fully reengaged as soon as possible.

Brian

**etyu** · 01-22-2007

Keep us posted Brian and good luck on your next endeavor/assignment.

V8SLK · 01-22-2007

if you find yourself in la, make sure you get ahold of the so cal boys, we'll buy you a beer and show you a good time.....

benz--man · 01-22-2007

No need to apologies.
Your SLK might not like Canada as much as LA or Georgia.
Anyway good luck wherever you'll be.

**-1-** · 01-22-2007

Sounds exciting, I think? I assume you have a choice. I've been doing the same thing, same location, for almost eleven years. It does get somewhat old, but I do like the routine. I'm in my "happy place" and I shouldn't complain. I'm too young to retire and have no desire do so for the next five to ten years. At this point, I would prefer to work less, rather than more. We'll see. Brian, good luck in you next work assignment and location.

**SLKman** · 01-22-2007

Cool life!!! Always one adventure after the next!

Have fun, be safe and come back soon.

SLKman

DansSlk · 01-23-2007

Brian,

Ditto what everybody else has said best of luck mate and keep us posted.

Regards
Dan

N4PWJ · 01-23-2007

your like a wondering man. sounds quite exciting really. good luck!

**FishtailnZ** · 01-24-2007

Montreal is a FUN city easty, just ask Zut! Lots of things to do - excellent restaurants, night life (St. Catherine's Street!

) sightseeing, sports venues (incl annual F1 circus!) etc etc. Best of luck with with it all!

**DesignoSLK** · 01-25-2007

Happy trails, Brian!! Try not be a stranger until you get resituated. Don't be a stranger afterwards either.

*easty* · 02-18-2007

Still in fort worth at the moment here, getting things sorted. Hopefully I'll be setting off tuesday morning. This is my very rough slightly unplanned route. it may change on the path. I'll keep you updated.

If i'm near anyone on my travels be sure to say and maybe we can meet for a brew of some kind.

Brian

FPF422 · 02-19-2007

Have a safe drive.

mtiede · 02-19-2007

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. :-)

Have great trip in any case...

V8SLK · 02-19-2007

as you come up in the area between oceanside and los angeles, you'll be in the area of etyu, tslick, cyberdrakon, ae98, heezy020, myself and a few others. the first round is on me!

**etyu** · 02-19-2007

Keep us posted. I can't handle alcohol well (Asian liver) but don't mind meeting up.

in2dwww · 02-19-2007

I moved away from CA during the summer of '06. I was born and raised near LA and I can only tell you this....

I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!!

The only temptation is Yosemite.

If you skip it, just think about how much time you'll save by not having to wait in pathetic traffic. Also, you will avoid some lung-clogging pollution as well.

*easty* · 02-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by in2dwww

I moved away from CA during the summer of '06. I was born and raised near LA and I can only tell you this....

I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!!

The only temptation is Yosemite.

If you skip it, just think about how much time you'll save by not having to wait in pathetic traffic. Also, you will avoid some lung-clogging pollution as well.

It seems a lot of people have this opinion of LA, I only spent 1 month there in 2000 and I had some good times. I think this was all holiday though and I didn't get caught up in the madness of the 9-5 routine at all. I can see how it could be pretty bad to have to do that everyday. I stayed in santa monica and it seemed quite easy to go north and it wasn't too busy.

Quote:

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. :-)

Have great trip in any case...

Awesome tips mate. I'm really playing by ear, it's how I like to travel and my instinct on the day usually works so I'm planning the trip like this. the more I look into it the more places I tick as must see. overall I'll be generally camping. I don't mind the cold at all, but driving on snowy, icy roads is something I want to avoid. So I kinda tried to keep south. I want to see the indian cliff dwellings at messa verda and then I'll drive over to monument vallet, I've found a little campsite called mitten which seems to be open all year and looks fantastic in the images. then I was thinking of heading for the grand canyon to camp(desert view, east on the canyon). and from there i can visit the crator which is south at winslow(always wanted to see that).

Still unplanned, I want to see joshua tree park via travelling a little of the route 66. then up toward LA, I have so friends of the family live in Norwalk, LA. thats a must see or I'll get shot. then to santa barbara where I can stay at a house my friend just bought, but it's empty.

then i want to do the 101 again and the redwoods again and Oregan is unplanned, need to do more research. it'll be a 3-4 weeks away so I have plenty of time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8SLK

as you come up in the area between oceanside and los angeles, you'll be in the area of etyu, tslick, cyberdrakon, ae98, heezy020, myself and a few others. the first round is on me!

that would be awesome mate, I'll keep posting my location.

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Keep us posted. I can't handle alcohol well (oriental liver) but don't mind meeting up.

"I can't handle alcohol well " same here, not sure why I keep drinking it.

thanks loads for the response guys.

Tslick · 02-19-2007

Brian, If you stop by So Cal, hopefully it will be a week end. As other's that are "negative", the traffic is a joke on week days , but I can say the same for the Bay area (what a disaster for driving)

.

I could spend weeks crawling around northern Arizona at places like you described. Another place you may want to check out is the petrified forest (painted desert). It's before Holbrook (from the east) on interstate 40 (191) in AZ.

*easty* · 02-19-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

Another place you may want to check out is the petrified forest (painted desert). It's before Holbrook (from the east) on interstate 40 (191) in AZ.

Sounds scary..

01-22-2007	#1 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Easty's Wild West/Pacific Coast Adventures. I'm coming to the end of a working contract soon guys n gals and I know I've been somewhat absent recently. I'll have to apologise for the next few weeks in which I may be on here very little. At the moment I'm uncertain of where in the world I'll be in the near future. I might just be unemployed bumming around for a bit in my car. I'd like to stay in the states at the moment so the possible locations are Seattle, LA and Georgia but who knows. I'm also looking at Canada, specifically Montreal. Sounds pretty strange but the travel and unplanned future is something I kinda enjoy. Hopefully I'll be settled and fully reengaged as soon as possible. Brian __________________ "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	Keep us posted Brian and good luck on your next endeavor/assignment. __________________ *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.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Sounds exciting, I think? I assume you have a choice. I've been doing the same thing, same location, for almost eleven years. It does get somewhat old, but I do like the routine. I'm in my "happy place" and I shouldn't complain. I'm too young to retire and have no desire do so for the next five to ten years. At this point, I would prefer to work less, rather than more. We'll see. Brian, good luck in you next work assignment and location. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Cool life!!! Always one adventure after the next! Have fun, be safe and come back soon. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport 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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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Brian, Ditto what everybody else has said best of luck mate and keep us posted. Regards Dan __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-22-2007	#3 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	if you find yourself in la, make sure you get ahold of the so cal boys, we'll buy you a beer and show you a good time.....

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benz--man Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: '06 SLK 350 RED & '01 ML 320 BLACK Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No need to apologies. Your SLK might not like Canada as much as LA or Georgia. Anyway good luck wherever you'll be.

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	your like a wondering man. sounds quite exciting really. good luck!

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Montreal is a FUN city easty, just ask Zut! Lots of things to do - excellent restaurants, night life (St. Catherine's Street! ) sightseeing, sports venues (incl annual F1 circus!) etc etc. Best of luck with with it all! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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DesignoSLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Vehicle: 2000 Designo SLK230 Posts: 1,681 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Happy trails, Brian!! Try not be a stranger until you get resituated. Don't be a stranger afterwards either. __________________ Kevin An American in Germany... 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. '00 SLK230 Designo copper, '06 Saturn Vue, Cessna 172 (pilot)

02-18-2007	#11 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Still in fort worth at the moment here, getting things sorted. Hopefully I'll be setting off tuesday morning. This is my very rough slightly unplanned route. it may change on the path. I'll keep you updated. If i'm near anyone on my travels be sure to say and maybe we can meet for a brew of some kind. Brian __________________ "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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FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have a safe drive.

02-19-2007	#13 (permalink)
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	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. :-) Have great trip in any case...

02-19-2007	#14 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	as you come up in the area between oceanside and los angeles, you'll be in the area of etyu, tslick, cyberdrakon, ae98, heezy020, myself and a few others. the first round is on me!

02-19-2007	#15 (permalink)
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	Keep us posted. I can't handle alcohol well (Asian liver) but don't mind meeting up. __________________ *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. Last edited by etyu; 02-21-2007 at 02:13 PM.*

02-19-2007	#16 (permalink)
in2dwww Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 203 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stay out of CA I moved away from CA during the summer of '06. I was born and raised near LA and I can only tell you this.... I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!! The only temptation is Yosemite. If you skip it, just think about how much time you'll save by not having to wait in pathetic traffic. Also, you will avoid some lung-clogging pollution as well.

02-19-2007	#18 (permalink)
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	Brian, If you stop by So Cal, hopefully it will be a week end. As other's that are "negative", the traffic is a joke on week days , but I can say the same for the Bay area (what a disaster for driving) . I could spend weeks crawling around northern Arizona at places like you described. Another place you may want to check out is the petrified forest (painted desert). It's before Holbrook (from the east) on interstate 40 (191) in AZ.