Shaun_300 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Well after nearly 3,000km round trip we're finally home. Happy to be home, pulled in about an hour ago. Nice young lady at Canada customs so luckily we didn't have to have our car that's packed to the roof searched. Just asked us where we were, how long we were there, any alcohol or tobacco and said have a nice day. Left Hershey, PA at 5:20 this morning, filled up the gas tank and pulled onto the I-81N on ramp, girlfriend's little Optra doesn't have a lot of torque especially loaded like it was, so I have to really get onto it to get up to speed before I merge. Of course this idiot in a half ton was in the slow lane and my merge lane was right about to end, just as he moved over I started moving over, look up and BAM! Ran over a shredded tractor trailer tire. Scared the heck out of both of us. I thought great, that's all I need is a flat at 5 in the morning on an interstate with no numbers for help. Never put a scratch on the car suprisingly, I'll put it up on my hoist tomorrow to make sure and check the alignment, hit it at 65 or so. Couldn't believe the amount of shredded tires are along the interstates down there! Hardly ever see one here. Anyways it started getting light around 6:30am and I got to see your beautiful mountain scenery in PA and southern NY. I'm jealous to say the least! Only complaint about the whole trip is the road conditions and construction in PA. No offence PA but your DOT needs to take some lessons from NY on how to maintain roads. It was quite the battle keeping the car on the road and not collapsing our spines driving this morning over the huge potholes and bumps every 50 yards, then fighting with the hills, tractor trailers and 40mph winds! LOL. Crossed into NY and it was like driving on a runway! Sorry about not being able to stop and see anyone like I wanted to, my girlfriend still isn't feeling 100% plus it was monday so I imagine everyone was working anyways. Anywho here's some pics. View from our 8th floor balcony When we arrived there was a car show, that combined with it being a saturday on spring break, traffic and the amount of people on the streets was INSANE! Lots of cool cars and trucks to look at though. The beach... Beach at low tide, amazing how that works isn't it? Me and my hunny by the ocean Self portrait Our resort is the tallest one Both of us work at a GM dealer so we decided to check Myrtle Beach Chevrolet Cadillac out since I spotted the new Chevy Volt out front and I've never seen one in person before Couple of cool trucks. Wish I could drive one of them home. Anyway there's a few of many, had a great time. Either going there again next year or the TN Smoky Mountains, or both if we can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Glad to hear that you two had a great time Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Glad you guys enjoyed yourselves...and thank you very much for the compliment on our roads . For what NYers pay in tolls and registration fees the roads oughtta be paved in gold. Hope nothing is wrong with her car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great pics! Looks and sounds like you had a great time! If you go to the Smoky Mountains, You'll love it! BEAUTIFUL place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy778 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Glad you had fun good pics... NY roads ahh yes I remember those... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great pics Shaun! The beach and palm trees sure look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice pics Shaun. Gotta laugh about the PA roads, they have been rough every time I have ever been to PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 ....For what NYers pay in tolls and registration fees the roads oughtta be paved in gold..... one would think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deer slayer Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great pics man, glad ya'll had a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackmasta68 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Home sweet home! With pics. That's what I'm talking about mans pursuit of happiness never ends. Love this stuff great pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackmasta68 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Home sweet home! With pics. Hey DB I hear ya bro I know I'm from the Apple and you should be givin gold too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Great shots... I went to PA last year on a business trip and got to see a lot of the historical things. We went to the Smokey Mtns last week. If you decide to go there let me know and I can answer some questions. Beautiful place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Only complaint about the whole trip is the road conditions and construction in PA. No offence PA but your DOT needs to take some lessons from NY on how to maintain roads. It was quite the battle keeping the car on the road and not collapsing our spines driving this morning over the huge potholes and bumps every 50 yards, then fighting with the hills, tractor trailers and 40mph winds! LOL. Gotta agree. PA isn't a very nice place to visit. But I'd hate to live there. Glad you two had a nice trip otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Gotta agree. PA isn't a very nice place to visit. But I'd hate to live there. Glad you two had a nice trip otherwise. PA is a beautiful state! Only complaint is road conditions. Can't say Ontario is much better though lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 We only have two seasons in PA................ winter and construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Great pics Shaun! Your comments about the PA highway made me laugh. I remember as a kid my dad swearing at the gigantic potholes. I see things don't change much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 glad you had fun, shaun. i hope the car is o.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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