Driving BACK from Houston to Los Angeles tomorrow (yes already)
EDIT: As with the last thread since I already left, I'll be updating the thread with things I see along the way
I made a detour through Austin to visit Chad at FringeXVO to get my hands on his prototype exhaust tips, and I met up with another member to buy something as well, then drove to Midland to go to a museum.
On the drive before I got to Austin, I was at a set of light, with my windows down, music on and this car's window goes down and this guy said "Nice music dog" (Ice Cube was playing)
Then he proceeded to splice a swisher open and dump the tobacco out. LMAO!!!
I dodged a damn possum, then hit a dead one very shortly thereafter, lol
I dodged Rocky (raccoon) and this redneck with a F350 nailed a deer WITHOUT stopping... Must have clipped it because by the time I got there it was still moving and in the middle of the road, so that scared the SHITE out of me, lol
I did also pass "Jesse James Real Estate", lol
And it's AMAZING to see all these random towns, I've done a LOT of road trips, but TX's are by far and away the weirdest...
Oh, and I got pulled over for doing 82 in a 70... RIGHT when my radar detector went off, the guy flicked his lights on, and I had already pulled over before he turned his red amd blue lights on. LOL!!!
But I asked for a warning and he said "I'll see what I can do"... There was a REALLY stressful 5-7 minute period where I knew he was writing me a ticket... Fortunately he gave me a written warning, lol!!! He then stated, "you see, your radar detector doesn't work as well as you thought, once it got it, I know your speed"
I just woke up, so I'll update pics of the museum soon.
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Well... A few people know why I came...
Back story (no its not as long as my orher story with 60000 spoilers)
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Anyways, my best friend's mom was diagnosed with cancer (multiple myloma) about a year and half ago. She was doing great at first, then terrible, then a lot better, then in the past few months dwindling off... Every few months she has come to Houston for a second opinion, but she didn't want to move just for treatment because she has family back home. Anyways, about 2 and half weeks ago the doctors in LA said, "we cannot help you anymore, you need to go home and die" literally. And as a family they said f this, we're going to Houston (Tuesday, June 18th) they took a flight over and Thursday my friend said hey, I think we're going to stay here in Houston, the hospital and doctors said they can take the case, would you mind driving our car over? And I replied that I could take it right then (it was 10PM) and he said no, take your time.
And I made this thread: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-tomorrow.html
He then told me to wait for him because he had a flight Saturday that wasn't refundable and this way he can pack the car and we can drive together if I want.
So Sunday we left and I knew I NEEDED to make this drive in 24 hours because he needed to spend as much time with his mom as possible. And I decided to stay longer to give him some comfort and a feeling of home that he's got a friend.
Unfortunately, his mom started taking a turn for the worse and I'm glad I stayed with them. And several days ago his mom passed away (RIP Mrs. Rastegar) so they flew back and had a small family burrial.
Anyways... I'm on the way back now. If anyone needs ANYTHING from this way, please give me a shout. I don't think I'll be doing a non-stop drive just because I have a few stops to make
From Houston gotta stop at Buccee's for some Jerky, then Austin to pick up the Fringe XVO tips, then a member in Austin for some car parts, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum, then to get the gf and her family some BBQ, then back to Los Angeles
So I'll be leaving tomorrow or the next day, and if anyone needs ANYTHING feel free to call or text me (31O) eight nine three-42O7
w0rM
07-06-2013 06:04 PM
You're friend is lucky to have you. :)
Have a safe trip home and be careful.
Z-Girl 12
07-06-2013 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0
(Post 2394257)
Well... A few people know why I came...
Back story (no its not as long as my orher story with 60000 spoilers)
( Click to show/hide )
Anyways, my best friend's mom was diagnosed with cancer (multiple myloma) about a year and half ago. She was doing great at first, then terrible, then a lot better, then in the past few months dwindling off... Every few months she has come to Houston for a second opinion, but she didn't want to move just for treatment because she has family back home. Anyways, about 2 and half weeks ago the doctors in LA said, "we cannot help you anymore, you need to go home and die" literally. And as a family they said f this, we're going to Houston (Tuesday, June 18th) they took a flight over and Thursday my friend said hey, I think we're going to stay here in Houston, the hospital and doctors said they can take the case, would you mind driving our car over? And I replied that I could take it right then (it was 10PM) and he said no, take your time.
And I made this thread: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...-tomorrow.html
He then told me to wait for him because he had a flight Saturday that wasn't refundable and this way he can pack the car and we can drive together if I want.
So Sunday we left and I knew I NEEDED to make this drive in 24 hours because he needed to spend as much time with his mom as possible. And I decided to stay longer to give him some comfort and a feeling of home that he's got a friend.
Unfortunately, his mom started taking a turn for the worse and I'm glad I stayed with them. And several days ago his mom passed away (RIP Shahin) so they flew back and had a small family burrial.
Anyways... I'm on the way back now. If anyone needs ANYTHING from this way, please give me a shout. I don't think I'll be doing a non-stop drive just because I have a few stops to make
From Houston gotta stop at Buccee's for some Jerky, then Austin to pick up the Fringe XVO tips, then a member in Austin for some car parts, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum, then to Phoenix to get the gf and her family some BBQ (I'd bring it from TX, but since I guess it's a bigger chain than expected, might as well get it more fresh,) then back to Los Angeles
So I'll be leaving tomorrow or the next day, and if anyone needs ANYTHING feel free to call or text me (31O) eight nine three-42O7
Hook me up with some BBQ babycub!!! Pulled pork sandwich and 1/2 slab:hello:
DEpointfive0
07-06-2013 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by w0rM
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You're friend is lucky to have you. :)
Have a safe trip home and be careful.
Thanks, their family is my family
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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12
(Post 2394262)
Hook me up with some BBQ babycub!!! Pooled pork sandwich and 1/2 slab:hello:
And you're in the wrong direction
Montez
07-06-2013 06:32 PM
Be safe bra, be careful on 290 if you are using it to cut across to get to 10 from Austin. We just got back from Fredicksburg and the TST (Texas State troopers) where out like a Mutha F....r on 290.
Zbrah
07-06-2013 06:32 PM
Hey Andrew, so sorry to hear about your friend's mom passing.
Drive back safely brother.
Pitch
07-06-2013 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0
(Post 2394257)
, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum
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Kill my GF's ex bf that abused her! <3
Wonka2581
07-06-2013 10:07 PM
Stay Safe driving Brother....:driving:
DEpointfive0
07-06-2013 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitch
(Post 2394396)
Kill my GF's ex bf that abused her! <3
Name? I'll make sure to kill him if I see him
cv129
07-06-2013 10:36 PM
^ I guess the DE comes in handy in that situation haha
axmea?
07-06-2013 11:07 PM
You are a good man Andrew. Safe trip to Cali.
DEpointfive0
07-06-2013 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cv129
(Post 2394421)
^ I guess the DE comes in handy in that situation haha
Yes. Yes it does... But I only have my revolver and my carry .40 for this trip
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Originally Posted by Wonka2581
(Post 2394405)
Stay Safe driving Brother....:driving:
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Originally Posted by axmea?
(Post 2394446)
You are a good man Andrew. Safe trip to Cali.
^^Thanks guys!
MJB
07-06-2013 11:32 PM
Sorry to hear Andrew... pretty crazy that my best friend growing up is related to them. Small world. Haven't seen or heard from him in about 10 years.
