Build DMC South America Expedition and ROTW write-up

[Grolar]

however until someone steps up i have no problems continuing my thread if there is interest.
dmc

(this was a display of interest)

 

[dmc]

You've grown a beard!
Nice.

Welcome to the club.....

-o-

yep, even though it doesn't feel like it down here i've grown the annual winter beard. i'd go total hippie for the entire trip but fears of a skullet and unhappy officers of the law with my appearance have prevented it.
dmc

 

[Atticus]

I don't mean to sound paranoid, but I would consider removing the part about the cash stashes. Who knows who is reading this?

 

[LIVERUST]

he already made the mistake of leaving the 35's at home, they're gone now.

 

[latinoguy]

Great Adventure. Do keep us updated on your travels and off road expeditions which you are encountering. You may have a book or a documentary in the making...(if you wanted.)

 

[e9999]

congrats!! what a trip!

tell us a bit more about the formalities and administrative stuff of border crossings, insurance, taxes etc? A nightmare or no big deal?


And what about space? An 80 with roof rack is plenty big to be fully self-sufficient out there in comfort or are you cramped and hurting for more room?

 

[Grolar]

Yep, curious as well - now you're nearly out of Colombia, what was in your opinion the hairiest country you wandered? Did you feel threatened or unpleasantly watched anywhere, especially because of your rig and/or its US licence plates?

 

[Equipt]

Hey Dave,

Just spent over an hour reading the whole thread. Great job. It is a treat to hear about your travels. We all wish you well back home.
Take care, my friend. Be safe.

Cheers,

 

[dmc]

let's just say the ROTW is not what she used to be. i'll post some pics tomorrow. On The Road To Ushuaia

 

[Grolar]

Sorry for you and Ruby Claire, Dave. At least you're OK and she still runs and is going to drive you to your goal. Best wishes from far away.

 

[Skillet]

Beautiful.

Super-duper writeup.

Makes me realize all the stuff I still need to do to my rig.

 

[dmc]

okay here is the damage. at least i'm in a gorgeous locale for taking pics. oh and I soaked in a 114 degree natural spring this morning.

time to head back on the road. grolar i'm about 2 weeks away from Atacama so expect an email in the next week or so for some more info.
dmc

 

[dmc]

Hey Dave,

Just spent over an hour reading the whole thread. Great job. It is a treat to hear about your travels. We all wish you well back home.
Take care, my friend. Be safe.

Cheers,

paul,

look at you actually making a post. the internet is an amazing thing isn't it. i slept wonderfully in the eezi-awn two nights ago. i need to get to the desert so i can use it more frequently.
dmc

 

[NW-sickboy]

Just promise there is a good story with how it happened.... nothing like parking lot damage to really kill the story behind the damage....

 

[Alvaro]

Poor Ruby Claire, take care Dave.

Warm regards,

Alvaro.

 

[e9999]

have fun!

plus now that she's been baptized, you can relax and enjoy things more...!

 

[campoj2]

NICE RIG! Where can I get that roof rack?

Company LOCATION

 

[theferg]

Just promise there is a good story with how it happened.... nothing like parking lot damage to really kill the story behind the damage....

Read his blog you chump!!!!

-Ferg-

 

[latinoguy]

I think you made the right call on walking away from that accident..Hate to add salt to your injury...but--what spray on bedliner did you use to paint your flares? Did you use a spray gun?

 

[LIVERUST]

Dave sorry, can't help but notice the irony.

Isn't this Linda with the piece your missing?

Like father like son.