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#285 of 346 Re: Santa Fe anyone? [gagrice] by steve_ HOST

Nov 07, 2012 (7:39 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Nov 06, 2012 10:20 pm)
My sister's '00 New Beetle seats were quite good. Did a lot of 9 hour trips in it between Virginia and Chattanooga while she owned it, and found the seats very comfortable. Her '05 Forester seats are good too though; cloth unlike my Outback's seats.
 
But the weather report looked good so we are in the van again this week, also with the cloth seats. Only thing I miss about the Outback is the heat; otherwise the leather seats in it aren't all that great for longer trips.
 
Gas surprised me - never saw it more than a dime cheaper than what it is a few blocks from my house. Didn't think to price diesel.
 
And only had three deer jump out in front of us today, all in a row.

#286 of 346 Creative clutter? by steve_ HOST

Dec 19, 2012 (5:25 pm)

A reporter is looking for any drivers out there who can discuss the creative ways they've tried to keep their car clutter-free. There are so many gadgets, toys for kids, stuff for pets and other goods carried along in vehicles today, and he'd like to know how you manage or organize all these things inside your car. If you think you have helpful tips or ideas, please let us know at predmunds.com by Monday December 24th.

#287 of 346 just south of Louisville by steve_ HOST

Dec 29, 2012 (12:41 pm)

Can't remember going north between Nashville and Indy before; some pretty country even if we are hanging close to the Interstate and watching the weather. Plan to stop before dark and take it easy to Port Huron tomorrow and try to hit a few side roads.
 
Anyone else going home from Grandma's house?

#288 of 346 this looks like fun by steve_ HOST

Feb 12, 2013 (3:29 pm)

2012 Jeep Wrangler: The Big Loop
 
Los Angeles, Sacramento, Reno, Virginia City, Bishop, Panamint Springs, Death Valley and back.
 

#289 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [steve_] by berri

Feb 12, 2013 (5:48 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 12, 2013 3:29 pm)
I'd add one thing. Since you're in Reno, if you haven't been there before take a day and check out nearby Lake Tahoe area. Virginia City, Death Valley -sounds like some Cowboy TV shows and movies. I wonder if the old Ponderosa ranch is still open. If you had more time, you could also side trip to Yosemite.

#290 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [berri] by steve_ HOST

Feb 12, 2013 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: berri (Feb 12, 2013 5:48 pm)
The in-laws used to live in Carson City. Why they moved back to the UP I don't know.
 
(Don't ask why we decided to move a couple of blocks from them LOL. But the snow was firm enough this evening to actually get to the Lake Superior beach and enjoy a nice sunset).
 
I miss the high desert country and our occasional Sierra trips.

#291 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [berri] by gagrice

Feb 12, 2013 (6:29 pm)

Replying to: berri (Feb 12, 2013 5:48 pm)
The Ponderosa (Bonanza) ranch is up by lake Tahoe. Tourist trap complete with petting zoo and pony rides.
 
http://ponderosascenery.homestead.com/ponderosab.html

#292 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [steve_] by gagrice

Feb 12, 2013 (6:30 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 12, 2013 6:16 pm)
I could and may move to Carson City or Gardnerville area. Better tax structure and close to Lake Tahoe which I never tire of looking at.

#293 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [gagrice] by berri

Feb 12, 2013 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Feb 12, 2013 6:30 pm)
Let's be honest, you used to be a hard ass up in Alaska, but now after all this time in the San Diego are you are probably too much of a wimp to go back to winters. Nothing to be ashamed of - you just get wiser with age If you want tax savings something like Henderson or Summerlin near Vegas will probably better fit these days.

#294 of 346 Re: this looks like fun [berri] by gagrice

Feb 12, 2013 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: berri (Feb 12, 2013 7:07 pm)
The real buys are in Pahrump. Though you may get lonely out there. I don't need to sell my place here in San Diego. I can keep it as a winter getaway. I mainly need a residence where income taxes are less. Hawaii is still my favorite. And they do not tax pension income.

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