HUDSON BAY or BUST Road Trip II 2/18-2/23

[minimidtown]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellowmininy

Woo hoo! Number 13!

Paul, 15" is fine for snows. (Fine for everyday driving too but I realize I'm in the minority here). For me the biggest debate about going (besides 'are you flipping NUTS?') is that I live in an apartment and don't really want to have 4 tires that I don't have space for, to add to the full size spare that I have in the kitchen. I'm not quite crazy enough to consider going without snow tires, either. Almost that crazy, but more practical.

4:54am? Is pondering this insanity cutting down on your sleep?

[DUCTTAPE]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellowmininy

Woo hoo! Number 13!

I live in an apartment and don't really want to have 4 tires that I don't have space for, to add to the full size spare that I have in the kitchen.

That's why G-d invented eBay! Use 'em and flip 'em.

Or, buy them used on eBay and either resell them, or, if the price was right, toss them.

[yellowmininy]

Quote: Originally Posted by minimidtown

4:54am? Is pondering this insanity cutting down on your sleep?

Believe it or not, I'm usually up that early. I have to be at work at 7, and am crazy enough to get up early to take a walk before I go to work. Even when it's -6.

Which reminds me, don't forget the thermal underwear. Perhaps less useful in Georgia after the run (and I bet they don't rent long johns at the border for humans OR cats, though that would be quite a niche market...)

I think Polartec is making microfleece thermal underwear now. Maybe we can get them to sponsor this? Anybody live near Malden Mills & want to go ask?

[ice]

I am laughing at an image of Mr. Toes in a red flannel union suit. I doubt he'd tolerate it very well.

[yellowmininy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ice

I am laughing at an image of Mr. Toes in a red flannel union suit. I doubt he'd tolerate it very well.

I think Mr Toes has enough fashion sense to know that red would clash with his orange fur. Perhaps a sophisticated black, or daring fuschia?

[DUCTTAPE]

Ice, that wood trim is spectacular. Did you make it?

David

[uptick]

In doing some due diligence and ongoing research, I came across a great set of winter-related driving articles at CANADIAN DRIVER, which I think we should all read to prepare for this.

[minimidtown]

Quote: Originally Posted by uptick

In doing some due diligence and ongoing research, I came across a great set of winter-related driving articles at CANADIAN DRIVER, which I think we should all read to prepare for this.

Great info! Looks like fresh batteries would be a good idea among other things...

[jcsinnh]

Sounds like a great trip but I don't know about parking, DR. Could we arrange to have 128 square kilometers for each of us? I mean, what if, say, ice were to brush snow off his car and it hit mine?
Nah, it really does sound super. Just right for studded 15" on steelies. Plus I might even use the seat heaters.
(yup, ice did the woodwork)

[LordWinslow]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

Sounds like a great trip but I don't know about parking, DR. Could we arrange to have 128 square kilometers for each of us? I mean, what if, say, ice were to brush snow off his car and it hit mine?
Nah, it really does sound super. Just right for studded 15" on steelies. Plus I might even use the seat heaters.
(yup, ice did the woodwork)

So John, can we put you down as going?

Winslow

[jcsinnh]

I sure would like to and February is a good month for me to get free. Plus, up that way in Mountie land, there is this beverage called caribou. I think it is a mix of red wine and grain alcohol. Hooah!

[ice]

Quote: Originally Posted by DUCTTAPE

Ice, that wood trim is spectacular. Did you make it?

David

Thank you sir. Yes, I did the oak trim. I have only just begun.

Someone said to me, "Isn't that oak adding alot of weight?"

I just laughed.

Is there a list yet of speculative attendees to this run?

[LordWinslow]

Quote: Originally Posted by ice

Thank you sir. Yes, I did the oak trim. I have only just begun.

Someone said to me, "Isn't that oak adding alot of weight?"

I just laughed.

Is there a list yet of speculative attendees to this run?

Its classy and makes the car look even more cool.

Winslow

[jcsinnh]

and, if need be, you can sand out the claw marks.

[LordWinslow]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcsinnh

I sure would like to and February is a good month for me to get free. Plus, up that way in Mountie land, there is this beverage called caribou. I think it is a mix of red wine and grain alcohol. Hooah!

Caribou sounds interesting, have had a sip or two of grain alcohol before. Once I got up off the ground and caught my breath from the cough storm I swore it off.

Winslow