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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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I am leaving the Marines first part of August and riding my 08 low rider to Houston.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Read all the ideas in other posts in how to dress, when to stop, etc., but I am looking for cool places to stop ot have lunch, that sort of thing.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Any ideas?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Where are you starting from?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Sorry about that, forgot to mention I will be going from San Diego, Ca to Houston
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Ride Safe, Marine. A whole new world awaits you.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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If I was making that run I would try my best to at least run part of on route 66.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Unfortunately, I8 out of Daygo wont get him anywhere near 66. Unless he's planning on making a 4 day trip out of it. It's gonna be hot as the dickens through the desert, so remember your training. You can make it in 2 days if you push yourself.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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As far as chow, eat where the truckers eat and you cant go wrong. Well, you can, but it wont hurt as much.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Thanks for the advice, I will just eat smaller portions than the truckers! [sm=patriot.gif]
 
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You're never alone when you're on a bike....thanks for your service and enjoy the civilian life.....
 
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Thanks Jeff, I plan on it
 
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