Roadtrip!!!! Georgia to California in 2 1/2 days - Page 11 - LotusTalk

Vantage · 08-19-2004, 09:06 AM

Can't wait to hear your stories. Congrats Randy, hope the rest of the week goes well for you and your family as well.

Gromit · 08-19-2004, 09:08 AM

Welcome back Randy

NtflBlueLiz · 08-19-2004, 09:12 AM

Welcome back Randy. Don't worry you shouldn't have much more that 2,000 or 3,000 posts to read at Elisetalk that you missed since you left!

Johnny B · 08-19-2004, 09:16 AM

19 hours.

Damn!

Don't know how you did it.

I once did 23 hours from LA to Houston, but there were two of us taking turns.

LotusLust · 08-19-2004, 09:21 AM

congrats, randy. most i ever drove alone was 22 hours but that was in a 15 passenger van with a 45 minute nap along the way. 15 hours in a spyder leaves one buzzing and vibrating for an hour or more. i bet randy felt that way arriving in san diego

smoseley · 08-19-2004, 09:39 AM

WB Randy. Glad the trip went well

smoseley · 08-19-2004, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by agent.5
Is www.eliseroadtrip.com working? I am unable to access it for the past couple days.

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Originally posted by zOOmz
Anyone ask Transio about it?

News to me. It's running on Randy's server. Not sure what's going on with it.

Randy Chase · 08-19-2004, 09:53 AM

Bad timing with that server. I have no idea what is wrong, looking into it now.

rtking · 08-19-2004, 10:04 AM

Welcome home, Randy!

Wow... that's a serious long-haul! And driving in the desert between El Paso to Palm Springs is pretty boring... especially at night! Glad you're home safe and sound.

Bob

Ancient Wedgie · 08-19-2004, 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by Robert Puertas

Lots of people pointing their camera phones at him.

Hey Randy. That must've been creepy. :shudder:

You must've felt a little like a human who'd been spotted in the remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."

Randy Chase · 08-19-2004, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rtking
Welcome home, Randy! Wow... that's a serious long-haul! And driving in the desert between El Paso to Palm Springs is pretty boring... especially at night! Glad you're home safe and sound.

Bob

Thanks to many Coyotes and 100mph in the Elise and the mental picture of what might happen if I hit one at speed.... and thanks to many thunderstorms... I was kept entertained.

Might also have something to do with the Red Bull and about 10 Starbucks Double Espresso Doubleshots.

Randy

hermanslotus · 08-19-2004, 10:53 AM

Randy,

19 hours!!!!!

God Bless You Randy. I don't know how you did it.

Just one question. How do you feel after a trip like that ??

Best Wishes,
Mitch

Randy Chase · 08-19-2004, 10:56 AM

I feel great. Could use a few more hours of sleep.

The small of my back is irritated because the area with the lumbar support does not breathe at all and when it's hot, you get all sweaty there (I think cloth seats would have been better) and then the shirt sticks to your back and then 19 hours later..

well, probably too much information.

Anyway... I feel fine. No soreness or anything. I felt I could drive longer.. other than just getting tired, which would be the same in any car.

Steve W · 08-19-2004, 11:06 AM

Did I read somewhere that you are going to be at hollywood park this weekend with the car? I'll be there to scope things out this weekend, then at the september 25th event I plan on competing in my first autocross.

hermanslotus · 08-19-2004, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Chase
I feel great. Could use a few more hours of sleep.

The small of my back is irritated because the area with the lumbar support does not breathe at all and when it's hot, you get all sweaty there (I think cloth seats would have been better) and then the shirt sticks to your back and then 19 hours later..

well, probably too much information.

Anyway... I feel fine. No soreness or anything. I felt I could drive longer.. other than just getting tired, which would be the same in any car.

Randy,

Amazing!! The most driving I've ever done was from Jersey to Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI 16.5 hours strait. I only stopped for the rest rooms and to grab some junk food. I was in my pick up truck towing my enclosed trailer with race car. After that trip I felt like crap and slept the rest of the day until the next morning. Then went to the race track , raced all weekend and then had to drive back home.

Needless to say I was dead after this trip. I am still amazed that you feel fine and have strength. You may want to take up endurance racing. You would do very well

Welcome Home,
Mitch

Randy Chase · 08-19-2004, 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by Steve W
Did I read somewhere that you are going to be at hollywood park this weekend with the car? I'll be there to scope things out this weekend, then at the september 25th event I plan on competing in my first autocross.

That is the plan... but it's very tentative now. There is a real possibility after this afternoon, that I might be cancelling it, and my participation at Nationals this year. We shall see.

OneFastLotus · 08-19-2004, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by Randy Chase
That is the plan... but it's very tentative now. There is a real possibility after this afternoon, that I might be cancelling it, and my participation at Nationals this year. We shall see.

May I ask whats up?

Also, congrats on your delivery and trip! Glad to have you back!

Randy Chase · 08-19-2004, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by OneFastMiata
May I ask whats up?

My wife has had a very possible recurrence of breast cancer. She has surgery scheduled in a few hours from now. We will learn more then what the situation is. If it is not good, then that will change my plans.

This autocrossing is just fun and games of course.

Thanks, it is good to be back.

martinm1 · 08-19-2004, 11:32 AM

Our thoughts are with you guys. I have been through this stuff way too much and now spend my days working on treatments--a bit of a grudge that I have with cancer.

Even for car guys, there comes a point that other things become way more important. Let us know how we can help.

Steve W · 08-19-2004, 11:37 AM

I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope the answer your wife gets today is good news for her and you.

It's things lke this that jar your world and remind us what's really important in life.

08-19-2004, 09:08 AM	#202 (permalink)
Gromit Instigator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 758	Welcome back Randy __________________ Our minds must be conflicting because you say plague of snakes and all I hear is Easter bunny, Easter bunny, Easter bunny.

08-19-2004, 09:12 AM	#203 (permalink)
NtflBlueLiz Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,198	Welcome back Randy. Don't worry you shouldn't have much more that 2,000 or 3,000 posts to read at Elisetalk that you missed since you left! __________________ 2005 Nightfall Blue

08-19-2004, 09:16 AM	#204 (permalink)
Johnny B No, it's not a Ford Lotus Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,611	19 hours. Damn! Don't know how you did it. I once did 23 hours from LA to Houston, but there were two of us taking turns. __________________

08-19-2004, 09:21 AM	#205 (permalink)
LotusLust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: da woods of tn Posts: 3,634	congrats, randy. most i ever drove alone was 22 hours but that was in a 15 passenger van with a 45 minute nap along the way. 15 hours in a spyder leaves one buzzing and vibrating for an hour or more. i bet randy felt that way arriving in san diego __________________ Storm Titanium, LSS, touring, hard top. my other car is a ...oh yeah i remember the other car...a spyder club111 member. i tried to buy a lower spot and become member #13 but was spurned! "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" -benjamin franklin

08-19-2004, 09:39 AM	#206 (permalink)
smoseley Who Moved My Cheese? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,016 Images: 8	WB Randy. Glad the trip went well __________________ - Steve Originally Posted by SKYVUE I'm outraged by this "idealism" growing around the world.

08-19-2004, 09:06 AM	#201 (permalink)
Vantage Weekend Warrior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego / Los Angeles Posts: 4,033	Can't wait to hear your stories. Congrats Randy, hope the rest of the week goes well for you and your family as well.

08-19-2004, 09:53 AM	#208 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,806 Images: 761	Bad timing with that server. I have no idea what is wrong, looking into it now. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

08-19-2004, 10:04 AM	#209 (permalink)
rtking Former Elise Owner Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 999	Welcome home, Randy! Wow... that's a serious long-haul! And driving in the desert between El Paso to Palm Springs is pretty boring... especially at night! Glad you're home safe and sound. Bob __________________ Gone: Ardent Red/Biscuit Elise Current: 2004 Nissan Murano SL AWD 2004 Ducati ST3 2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe 1987 Mazda RX-7 1984 Mustang SVO

08-19-2004, 10:53 AM	#212 (permalink)
hermanslotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Randy, 19 hours!!!!! God Bless You Randy. I don't know how you did it. Just one question. How do you feel after a trip like that ?? Best Wishes, Mitch __________________ http://www.raceandprestige.com/

08-19-2004, 10:56 AM	#213 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,806 Images: 761	I feel great. Could use a few more hours of sleep. The small of my back is irritated because the area with the lumbar support does not breathe at all and when it's hot, you get all sweaty there (I think cloth seats would have been better) and then the shirt sticks to your back and then 19 hours later.. well, probably too much information. Anyway... I feel fine. No soreness or anything. I felt I could drive longer.. other than just getting tired, which would be the same in any car. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

08-19-2004, 11:06 AM	#214 (permalink)
Steve W \/ My Car! \/ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,145	Did I read somewhere that you are going to be at hollywood park this weekend with the car? I'll be there to scope things out this weekend, then at the september 25th event I plan on competing in my first autocross. __________________ Team Bacon Racin' driver.

08-19-2004, 11:32 AM	#219 (permalink)
martinm1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 53	Our thoughts are with you guys. I have been through this stuff way too much and now spend my days working on treatments--a bit of a grudge that I have with cancer. Even for car guys, there comes a point that other things become way more important. Let us know how we can help.

08-19-2004, 11:37 AM	#220 (permalink)
Steve W \/ My Car! \/ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,145	I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope the answer your wife gets today is good news for her and you. It's things lke this that jar your world and remind us what's really important in life. __________________ Team Bacon Racin' driver.

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