AggieDave 6 #1 August 23, 2008 Pull it up on Google maps. Its pronounced Do-mus. Its in the middle of BFE Texas. Actually, BFE is the big town that you reference to relate the position of Dumas. Here I sit with the first half of my drive to Longmont complete. I'm in a decent Holiday Inn Express that gave me a bitching rate when I asked. Its amazing what you get when you ask (nearly half price). I've got my buddy Jasper Newton keeping me company tonight, although after about 8 hours of driving, I'm not much company. Last year I did the drive dead-head and it was a little much for showing up to a competition, so I decided to break things down. Why does this matter to anyone? It doesn't, its a tired rambling. Well, I just drove eight hours in near straight line from my residence and I'm still in Texas. That is what makes roadtrips really hard. Once you get out side of Texas things rush by because every time you blink you're in a new state. This town is a happening spot! It has a Hastings, a *super* Wal-Mart AND (drum roll) a Braums. Most of you probably have never heard of Braums, but they have the best ice cream for a milk shake you can find. They also have great burgers. All of which is made, produced or "grown" on their farm. The restaurants are only located with in a DOT radius for a single day's drive for an 18-wheeler from the farm. So everything is fresh and tastes great. I grew up eating Braums and took it for granted until I moved to where I live now. Its outside the radius and the central Texas Blue Bell empire wouldn't allow Braums to come in anyways. So any time I head north, I stop at Braums at least once. That Braums dinner probably had about 1800 calories in it, but that's ok, I'm a "top level athlete" in "peak" physical condition and taking part of the Michael Phelps "swooper with a large canopy" diet! (Top level athlete is what a friend of mine said to make fun of my fat ass when I told him how excited I was about Braums. He's not a jumper but he used to play bass for Aaron Watson and Johnny Lee, so that's something). So far things forgotten for the trip: soap (well, the hotel has a handful, so I guess I'll be ok), chairs (there's a Target near the DZ, so that's good), camera (damnit!) and my new swoop pants. Well, they weren't really forgotten, they just didn't arrive to the house via UPS until about the time I was being pulled over this afternoon by a nice Sheriff's Deputy. He was nice enough to give me a warning. Luckily I have two other pair I can wear. The "favorite" probably having one or two jumps (or three farts) left in them before the ass blows out. If you are coming to Longmont, swing my the dirt-poor swooper tent city and enjoy a whiskey drink with me after sunset. If you're nice, you might be able to talk me out of one of the decent cigars I brought in the travel humidor.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #2 August 23, 2008 Ok, sounds like a trip and a half-hope you have fun and have a safe competition. I gotta crack about the warning, though-You're in Texas-when you handed over the license you made sure he saw the wallet badge-as long as you're not dragging a dead body behind the car, you probably ain't gonna get a ticket You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 23, 2008 Dragging a dead body would probably end up with a written warning instead of a verbal warning. I don't have a badge wallet, though. Being respectful goes a long way when talking to people. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 August 23, 2008 Quote Being respectful goes a long way when talking to people. Don't lie, we all know you used the jedi mind trick Either that or you leaned out the window and screamed "DON'T TAZE ME BRO!!" "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 August 23, 2008 Quote Quote Being respectful goes a long way when talking to people. Don't lie, we all know you used the jedi mind trick Either that or you leaned out the window and screamed "DON'T TAZE ME BRO!!" Leaned out the window or hopped on the trunk? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 August 23, 2008 You know what deep west Texas deputies like you to do? Slam on the brakes. I mean SLAM on the brakes right in the middle of the highway. Jump out of the car and start banging your head on the hood while screaming "MR HICKS! YOUR PARACHUTE DIDN'T WORK!" That will get you out of a ticket every single time!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #7 August 23, 2008 I'll be driving through Texas in December. If that doesn't work, can I call you to post bail?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 August 23, 2008 Sure. Where all in TX are you going? Also, that Deputy was working drug intradiction, so it wasn't about just generating a bunch of tickets for him. It was about finding the guy or girl muling large amounts of cocaine or the mara-ja-wanna. I'm dead serious that being respectful and honest goes a very long way.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #9 August 23, 2008 Some pals are having our guy's weekend for the Dallas/Giants game. I don't know how I'll route-probably come over from LA to College Station to ruin Turtle's property values for a day and then head up the Friday before the game.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 August 23, 2008 Looks like I'm not working that weekend. PM me as it gets closer, I live near enough to Turtle's area that we could all meet for dinner, drinks or drinks and dinner or just drinks and drinks.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #11 August 23, 2008 Ain't no way I'd pass up a chance to finally meet you r lovely wife You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #12 August 23, 2008 So you haven't said anything about your drug binge, and you completely fucked up the high speed police chase story, yet you put "Fear and loathing" in the title of the thread. What were you thinking? Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #13 August 23, 2008 You know, there's probably a couple of us around who'd be willing to loan you a chair or two so you don't have to buy them..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 August 23, 2008 Quote Looks like I'm not working that weekend. PM me as it gets closer, I live near enough to Turtle's area that we could all meet for dinner, drinks or drinks and dinner or just drinks and drinks. I'll be there in January and I'm expecting aTEXAS sized steak You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 August 23, 2008 Do you want a steak or do you want tacos from a stand where they don't speak much English and it'll be the best tacos you've ever had?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 August 23, 2008 There are parallels, hence the title and the sub title. Being on the road for many hours does strange things to your mind, especially while you're driving. The high speed chases? Well, I can tell a couple of good stories, so when we meet and have a beer remind me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 August 23, 2008 Quote There are parallels, hence the title and the sub title. Being on the road for many hours does strange things to your mind, especially while you're driving. The high speed chases? Well, I can tell a couple of good stories, so when we meet and have a beer remind me. Well, I hope you are at least wearing aviator shades and puffing on a cigarette through a cigarette-holder."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #18 August 23, 2008 Quote I'm dead serious that being respectful and honest goes a very long way. Yep. Being respectful when telling them that you ARE one of them goes a very long way...lol. Heck, as a small town doc, they won't give me a ticket...or at least for none of the offenses that I've been stopped for so far. I'm sure that if you're a police officer they're gonna cut you some slack too.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 August 23, 2008 QuoteDo you want a steak or do you want tacos from a stand where they don't speak much English and it'll be the best tacos you've ever had? Do both - take him to the taco stand for lunch and J. Codys for dinnerMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug925 0 #20 August 23, 2008 Quote I'm a "top level athlete" in "peak" physical condition Dave, Just like me! Good luck @ nationals! Doug.I have never developed indigestion from eating my words. Winston Churchill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
