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Postby mikeschn » Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:04 pm

GPW wrote:Mike , we're ready ... hope everyone else is ... !!!!!!!!!!!!! we'll be leaving early to avoid the horrendous traffic that has plagued us in the past evacs....probably very early Saturday...!!!! Good luck to all!!!!! :worship:


Don't forget to take your EEE PC and your Verizon cell modem so you can keep in touch with the forum! :D

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Postby GPW » Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:10 pm

Got all that ...can't be away from the forum too long... we'd go Crazy!!! :?
sure glad we have a trailer to EVAC in...all due to this forum...With all we've learned from the good folks here, we feel more comfortable about leaving now ... :thumbsup: BIG THANKS !!!!

We'll keep you posted as to the" Adventure"... :roll:
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Postby mikeschn » Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:17 pm

Good luck. Let us know how your journey goes, and continue to update your evacuation list. :D

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P.S. How far north do people go? I can't imagine that states like Ohio, Michigan etc are of any use.. they are too far north.
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Postby tinksdad » Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:13 pm

GPW wrote:Mike , we're ready ... hope everyone else is ... !!!!!!!!!!!!! we'll be leaving early to avoid the horrendous traffic that has plagued us in the past evacs....probably very early Saturday...!!!! Good luck to all!!!!! :worship:


My daughter works for Tulane University and is part of the team assigned to evacuating the dorm residents. Right now the plan is to evacuate sometime Friday afternoon or evening to U of M in Jackson. Her fiance works for TUPD and is assigned to stay on campus through the whole event.
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Postby mikeschn » Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:32 pm

tinksdad wrote:
GPW wrote:Mike , we're ready ... hope everyone else is ... !!!!!!!!!!!!! we'll be leaving early to avoid the horrendous traffic that has plagued us in the past evacs....probably very early Saturday...!!!! Good luck to all!!!!! :worship:


My daughter works for Tulane University and is part of the team assigned to evacuating the dorm residents. Right now the plan is to evacuate sometime Friday afternoon or evening to U of M in Jackson. Her fiance works for TUPD and is assigned to stay on campus through the whole event.


U of M? That sounds like Michigan... Of course, I know it can't be...

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Postby GPW » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:24 am

Just heard that there's not a motel/hotel room to be had in the entire state and surrounding area...except here of course...makes me EXTREMELY HAPPY to have a trailer ,and a place to stay... Might be a good time to be in Michigan ... :thumbsup: :lol:
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Postby tinksdad » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:58 am

mikeschn wrote:
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GPW wrote:Mike , we're ready ... hope everyone else is ... !!!!!!!!!!!!! we'll be leaving early to avoid the horrendous traffic that has plagued us in the past evacs....probably very early Saturday...!!!! Good luck to all!!!!! :worship:


My daughter works for Tulane University and is part of the team assigned to evacuating the dorm residents. Right now the plan is to evacuate sometime Friday afternoon or evening to U of M in Jackson. Her fiance works for TUPD and is assigned to stay on campus through the whole event.


U of M? That sounds like Michigan... Of course, I know it can't be...

Mike...


University of Mississippi!! I should have been more specific; there are lots of U of M's (University of Memphis just across the state line has an all right basketball team.... if you're into that sort of thing.)
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Postby mikeschn » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:30 pm

We took the Generic ET, aka the Giant Teardrop out for a test run this weekend. It's comfortable beyond belief!!! There's a lot of work to do yet, as they say, the devil is in the details. But we are happy with the way the first weekend worked out. Here's a couple pics...

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The dogs liked the arrangement too!

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Oh, that cook table/sink arrangement on the side... I'm thinking about building the stainless steel top into the galley. The only apprehension I have is the hose that attaches underneath, leaks.

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Postby cuyeda » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:52 pm

Mike,

Glad you are having a good time, after all the effort on your new trailer! Looks nice and comfy.

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Postby starleen2 » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:50 pm

mikeschn wrote:
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Mike, what is this sink set up and where can one find one like it??
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Postby satch » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:55 pm

Mike, that's sweet...now you really got me thinking on a second build. I don't know if I love you or hate you :lol:
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Postby mikeschn » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:58 pm

starleen2 wrote:
mikeschn wrote:
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Mike, what is this sink set up and where can one find one like it??


I bought this at Sams Club last summer. I haven't seen it since. The only thing I can suggest is search the web for something similar.

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Postby toypusher » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:01 pm

Mike, it's great to see that you got out with it!! :thumbsup:
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Postby Dark Horse » Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:33 pm

Looks good! :thumbsup:
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Postby GPW » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:19 am

Home Sweet Home !!! Wherever you have to go !!!! :thumbsup: Doggies look comfortable too... :)
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