12 hr solo drive......

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:05 PM

Suggestions on how should I entertain myself?

Divided highway + Canadian prairies = boredom.

wob · 07-02-08, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RockDoc

Suggestions on how should I entertain myself?

Divided + Canadian prairies = boredom.

12 hours ain't so bad. You should be able to knock that out in one day, easily.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:12 PM

Yup, 12 hrs straight through, no way I would waste a second day on it. I've done the round trip ~20 times in the last 7 years, not a big deal, just gets boring.

e rock · 07-02-08, 09:14 PM

I'm not sure about Canada, but down here, "entertaining oneself" while driving is generally frowned upon.

For long drives, I usually stock up on sunflower seeds. It's tough to fall asleep when you're working your way through a cheekful of seeds.

'74 UA FJ · 07-02-08, 09:17 PM

ipod and radio turned up, especially after dark. did a 34 hour drive with two people recently. now that sucked.

T Y L E R · 07-02-08, 09:18 PM

I left Colorado after Slee and his crew wrenched on my 80 .. 27+ hrs and change non-stop till I was home again. Actually I did stop once for about an hour to visit with Poser in MN (4hrs from home). Good company, good rest...then hit the road again.

Whoa ... sounds a 'lil surreal as I type that, but at the time it was pretty simple.

Anyway, the best way to 'entertain' yourself I've found is to work on mensa type puzzle as you fly down the road. If no one is co-piloting then maybe read the good ones during a break in traffic , or a light etc. Once the brain is engaged, time simply vanishes. Find a good mensa word problem puzzle book before you go ... been doing for 10+ yrs now, and I swear byit.

Peace,

TY

PS: 12 hrs is pretty soft core though. Just enjoy the ride if nothing else. The secret is to watch your blood sugar. Consume snacks that keep levels ... level. Ditch the soda, coffee, and danishes. If all else fails keeping you up, then pull over and NAP! Amazing what a 20 minute power nap can do for energy.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by e rock

I'm not sure about Canada, but down here, "entertaining oneself" while driving is generally frowned upon.

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Originally Posted by e rock

For long drives, I usually stock up on sunflower seeds. It's tough to fall asleep when you're working your way through a cheekful of seeds.

I employ carrots in much the same way.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by '74 UA FJ

ipod and radio turned up, especially after dark.

Pink Floyd's "Echos" is great for the last 30 min of a night drive.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by T Y L E R

I left Colorado after Slee and his crew wrenched on my 80 .. 27+ hrs and change non-stop till I was home again. Actually I did stop once for about an hour to visit with Poser in MN (4hrs from home). Good company, good rest...then hit the road again.

Whoa ... sounds a 'lil surreal as I type that, but at the time it was pretty simple.

Anyway, the best way to 'entertain' yourself I've found is to work on mensa type puzzle as you fly down the road. If no one is co-piloting then maybe read the good ones during a break in traffic , or a light etc. Once the brain is engaged, time simply vanishes. Find a good mensa word problem puzzle book before you go ... been doing for 10+ yrs now, and I swear byit.

Peace,

TY

PS: 12 hrs is pretty soft core though. Just enjoy the ride if nothing else. The secret is to watch your blood sugar. Consume snacks that keep levels ... level. Ditch the soda, coffee, and danishes. If all else fails keeping you up, then pull over and NAP! Amazing what a 20 minute power nap can do for energy.

Damn, 27 hours is crazy!!! 12 is just about right, I'm getting loopy by the end of it, but not too out of it. Unfortunately (or fortunately) there is little to slow down for through the prairies. Only 3 cities to go through that will stretch for more than a mile or two.

wob · 07-02-08, 09:35 PM

I did Jackson Hole, WY to Columbia, SC nonstop by myself once. 36 hours without turning the car off. I remember going through St Louis with the sun coming up and feeling good that I was in the home stretch.

I do not recommend that.

Shahram · 07-02-08, 09:36 PM

Get plenty of rest the night before. Bring sugar free, caffeinated beverages. Healthy snacks. Good, uplifting music. Make some cell phone calls. That should do it.

Shahram · 07-02-08, 09:36 PM

Oh shit, I almost forgot...do a bunch of coke.

wob · 07-02-08, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahram

Oh shit, I almost forgot...do a bunch of coke.

lol

I did my trip before ephedrine was so frowned upon and regulated. "Trucker's Friends", my ass. I started hallucinating in Augusta. But, with an hour left, I figured I could tie a bandana over one eye and make it.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahram

Oh shit, I almost forgot...do a bunch of coke.

That's better, I'm trying to broaden my horizons here.

T Y L E R · 07-02-08, 09:46 PM

So whats in Winnipeg?

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T Y L E R

So whats in Winnipeg?

My brother, and that's about it. As far as I'm concerned, it is a total s***hole. My folks are in Brandon, 2 hours west. I can do the drive to Brandon without any trouble, but somehow the trip from there to Winnipeg makes me want to commit farmer suicide. East of Brandon you drop down onto a glacial lake plain, flat as your little sister, and no bush either.

Loading up on podcasts now, I'll see what that's all about.

JJS · 07-02-08, 09:54 PM

Catch some muskie or walleye or whatever in Lake Winnipeg.

Pinion · 07-02-08, 10:35 PM

Dont look at porn the week before you go.
Pack kleenex.

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinion

Dont look at porn the week before you go.
Pack kleenex.

Hmmm, 12 hours dry time and shop towels? Anyone know if there are Penthouse pod-casts?

cruiser88 · 07-02-08, 10:45 PM

The coke idea .......excellent.

optionseeker · 07-02-08, 11:00 PM

I did Ontario (2 Hours from Detroit) to Seattle, through the US solo (and 2 more times with my wife) but not straight through and kept myself busy with audiobooks. Downloaded them to my ipod from audible.com. Listened to a couple of the Patrick O'brian novels and was amazed at how quickly time passed.

IronYuppy · 07-02-08, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RockDoc

Pink Floyd's "Echos" is great for the last 30 min of a night drive.

And you're asking what to do to stay awake? How about "not listening to Echoes during a long drive alone"?

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by IronYuppy

And you're asking what to do to stay awake? How about "not listening to Echoes during a long drive alone"?

It picks up again, about 26 min in

RockDoc · 07-02-08, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by optionseeker

I did Ontario (2 Hours from Detroit) to Seattle, through the US solo (and 2 more times with my wife) but not straight through and kept myself busy with audiobooks. Downloaded them to my ipod from audible.com. Listened to a couple of the Patrick O'brian novels and was amazed at how quickly time passed.

I'll have to check out the site. Thx.

NaterGator · 07-02-08, 11:16 PM

Listen to Margret Thatcher speeches.

atoyot · 07-02-08, 11:19 PM

Sirius

x2 coke

guns

07-02-08, 09:05 PM	#1
RockDoc impervious to subtlety Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta TLCA# 18148 Posts: 1,472	12 hr solo drive...... Suggestions on how should I entertain myself? Divided highway + Canadian prairies = boredom. __________________ [ ][ ]=TOYOTA=[ ][ ] 4 eyes > 2 eyes Member of the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys Creep Coalition Last edited by RockDoc; 07-02-08 at 09:12 PM.

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RockDoc impervious to subtlety Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta TLCA# 18148 Posts: 1,472	Yup, 12 hrs straight through, no way I would waste a second day on it. I've done the round trip ~20 times in the last 7 years, not a big deal, just gets boring. __________________ [ ][ ]=TOYOTA=[ ][ ] 4 eyes > 2 eyes Member of the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys Creep Coalition

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e rock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Monroe, WA TLCA# 6829 Posts: 1,252	I'm not sure about Canada, but down here, "entertaining oneself" while driving is generally frowned upon. For long drives, I usually stock up on sunflower seeds. It's tough to fall asleep when you're working your way through a cheekful of seeds. __________________ -Eric 64 FJ40, slightly modified. 97 LX450, bone stock.

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T Y L E R DUM8HIT Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,384	I left Colorado after Slee and his crew wrenched on my 80 .. 27+ hrs and change non-stop till I was home again. Actually I did stop once for about an hour to visit with Poser in MN (4hrs from home). Good company, good rest...then hit the road again. Whoa ... sounds a 'lil surreal as I type that, but at the time it was pretty simple. Anyway, the best way to 'entertain' yourself I've found is to work on mensa type puzzle as you fly down the road. If no one is co-piloting then maybe read the good ones during a break in traffic , or a light etc. Once the brain is engaged, time simply vanishes. Find a good mensa word problem puzzle book before you go ... been doing for 10+ yrs now, and I swear byit. Peace, TY PS: 12 hrs is pretty soft core though. Just enjoy the ride if nothing else. The secret is to watch your blood sugar. Consume snacks that keep levels ... level. Ditch the soda, coffee, and danishes. If all else fails keeping you up, then pull over and NAP! Amazing what a 20 minute power nap can do for energy. __________________ Hybrid suspension - Slee 4" Front/OME863 Rear, Slee Front control arms, Slee DIY adjustable panhards, Slee sliders, 36X13.5R16 IROK radials on AR Black Trenches, 1.5" Trail-Gear spacers, Toughbook CF74 with GPS etc, sans roofrack, jumpseats, lockers. Clear lenses abound

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wob SUCKERS!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lounging on the Riviera Posts: 1,058	I did Jackson Hole, WY to Columbia, SC nonstop by myself once. 36 hours without turning the car off. I remember going through St Louis with the sun coming up and feeling good that I was in the home stretch. I do not recommend that.

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T Y L E R DUM8HIT Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,384	So whats in Winnipeg? __________________ Hybrid suspension - Slee 4" Front/OME863 Rear, Slee Front control arms, Slee DIY adjustable panhards, Slee sliders, 36X13.5R16 IROK radials on AR Black Trenches, 1.5" Trail-Gear spacers, Toughbook CF74 with GPS etc, sans roofrack, jumpseats, lockers. Clear lenses abound

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optionseeker IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BC, HI Posts: 32	I did Ontario (2 Hours from Detroit) to Seattle, through the US solo (and 2 more times with my wife) but not straight through and kept myself busy with audiobooks. Downloaded them to my ipod from audible.com. Listened to a couple of the Patrick O'brian novels and was amazed at how quickly time passed. __________________ talkin' story '92 HDJ81, OME 2.5, locked x 3

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