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TitleFight · 12-01-2003, 12:43 AM

Phred, whats up man. Not sure which route I would suggest simply because I haven't traveled the Southern route...but ahhh, the I-40 route I do have experience with. I just (month and a half ago) moved out here to the Bay Area from Asheville, NC, carrying all of my earthly belongings much like yourself. However I did have a 20-something foot U-Haul towing my car.

But I loved the I-40 route. I especially liked the fact that it passed through a bunch of the major cities that I had always wanted to see. The only hitch happens in Arkansas where from Ft. Smith all the way to Little Rock its basically one lane. When I was traveling the traffic wasn't so so bad that it made a huge difference. To me New Mexico was the best scenic-wise, only because I hadn't seen terrain like that in my life. OH yea, watch out for the Cow Farm on our side of Amarillo, TX. Seriously, this farm last for miles and my goodness you won't be able to counter the crap smell for at least a half an hour. Tenn was pretty interesting because of the mighty Miss and the Pyramid in Memphis. And then what can you say about the beautiful Apps and the Smokies. Unbelievable. Trust me snow, ice or no snow, no ice, you will be white-knucklin' it for several miles from the western periphery all the way until you get to Haywood County in NC. But its worth it. Maybe if you get some extra time (7 days to drive should afford you plenty of extra) hit up the Blue Ridge Parkway, thats if its even open when you're passing through.

Ahh, enough. Sorry, I know you didn't ask for a dissertation but once I started I couldn't stop. Keep us informed!!

12-01-2003, 12:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
TitleFight Crazy Location: Alexandria, VA	Phred, whats up man. Not sure which route I would suggest simply because I haven't traveled the Southern route...but ahhh, the I-40 route I do have experience with. I just (month and a half ago) moved out here to the Bay Area from Asheville, NC, carrying all of my earthly belongings much like yourself. However I did have a 20-something foot U-Haul towing my car. But I loved the I-40 route. I especially liked the fact that it passed through a bunch of the major cities that I had always wanted to see. The only hitch happens in Arkansas where from Ft. Smith all the way to Little Rock its basically one lane. When I was traveling the traffic wasn't so so bad that it made a huge difference. To me New Mexico was the best scenic-wise, only because I hadn't seen terrain like that in my life. OH yea, watch out for the Cow Farm on our side of Amarillo, TX. Seriously, this farm last for miles and my goodness you won't be able to counter the crap smell for at least a half an hour. Tenn was pretty interesting because of the mighty Miss and the Pyramid in Memphis. And then what can you say about the beautiful Apps and the Smokies. Unbelievable. Trust me snow, ice or no snow, no ice, you will be white-knucklin' it for several miles from the western periphery all the way until you get to Haywood County in NC. But its worth it. Maybe if you get some extra time (7 days to drive should afford you plenty of extra) hit up the Blue Ridge Parkway, thats if its even open when you're passing through. Ahh, enough. Sorry, I know you didn't ask for a dissertation but once I started I couldn't stop. Keep us informed!! __________________ "The radio reminds me of my home far away....."