Matt's Nationwide Drive Thread

[OdiN]

If you're going to visit any place in Southern CA, I would pick San Diego, and skip LA.

 

[Kaido]

Be sure to check out the airport in St. George, it's crazy - it looks like airplanes are crashing into that mini-mountain when you're driving in

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Be sure to check out the airport in St. George, it's crazy - it looks like airplanes are crashing into that mini-mountain when you're driving in

hmmmm, okay perhaps I'll check it out tomorrow

 

[manlymatt83]

Question for everyone:

Two choices between LA and San Francisco.

Either take the main highway (5 I believe) and go to Sequoia (spelled wrong I think) and Yosemite,
OR
Take 1 all the way up the coast from LA to San Fran and skip Yosemite and Sequoia and go another time.

I could always take 1 North of San Francisco, but not sure how that would work out and if its as "pretty".

Suggestions?

 

[JakwoW]

Originally posted by: OdiN
If you're going to visit any place in Southern CA, I would pick San Diego, and skip LA.

This. Avoid LA. Hope the trip is going well. YGPM (shortly)

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: JakwoW

Originally posted by: OdiN
If you're going to visit any place in Southern CA, I would pick San Diego, and skip LA.

This. Avoid LA. Hope the trip is going well. YGPM (shortly)

I can't skip LA. I'm having dinner with my friend there on Wednesday night. Tomorrow (Tuesday) I'm going to see Zion, and then tomorrow night I'm heading towards CA. I can either go to San Diego and then LA, or just go to LA directly.

 

[manlymatt83]

OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

 

[akshatp]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

Plug into the ceiling?? 'Splain

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: akshatp

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

Plug into the ceiling?? 'Splain

I could just show you, but the picture i took won't transfer quickly enough to my computer. Blah.

The power outlet was in the ceiling.

 

[DomS]

Originally posted by: caspur
Happiness and job do not always go together. Suck it up. Most people around the world have far worse jobs, and work much longer hours doing things they probably don't enjoy.

That being said, the Northeast cities can put a damper on happiness. Its too much noise, traffic and people obsessed with consumption.

I drove through the country last year. Being from the Northeast, its an eye opening experience. In the Midwest, time is slower, there is no traffic outside of the cities, the air quality is better, and if you go further west, the Rocky Mountains are amazing. The east and west coasts are pretty much the same, especially within the large cities. For a real adventure, drive from Boston to Alaska. If the OP is relocating, the city-data forums can give you some ideas that would suit your lifestyle.

Funny...a few years ago I took a trip from MA out to the midwest...it was eye opening, as it was my first trip out of the northeast. It gave me perspective on who I really wanted in my life.


edit: Hope your trip is going well Matt!

 

[Schwan]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

What restaurant was that at? I live in St. George.

Hope you did the Angel's Landing hike when you were in Zion's. That hike and view is awesome.

 

[illusion88]

If you like Hip Hop, De La Soul is playing for free tomorrow night at the Gallivin Center in Salt Lake City.

http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/arts/twilight/lineup.htm#0724

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

They're mostly Mormons, and Mormons are mostly pretty nice. Zion is gorgeous.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

They're mostly Mormons, and Mormons are mostly pretty nice. Zion is gorgeous.

Yeah and a lot of people in this part of the country are pretty friendly overall.

 

[MisterJackson]

Well, I'm back on the east coast in upstate SC. I think what you're doing is cool. I know you've been the ATOT punching bag many times, and I've never envied you.....but on this I do. It takes a good bit of courage to do what you're doing.

If you get out this way let me buy you a beer. Upstate SC is surprisingly nice. Bigger town feel in a smaller town setting.

Edit: I may have some PC repair work for you as well to help you along your journey.

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Well, I'm back on the east coast in upstate SC. I think what you're doing is cool. I know you've been the ATOT punching bag many times, and I've never envied you.....but on this I do. It takes a good bit of courage to do what you're doing.

If you get out this way let me buy you a beer. Upstate SC is surprisingly nice. Bigger town feel in a smaller town setting.

Edit: I may have some PC repair work for you as well to help you along your journey.

MisterJackson,

Sure, that would rock! I would be glad to swing in if I head back to your area. Right now I'm in California.

-Matt

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: DomS

Originally posted by: caspur
Happiness and job do not always go together. Suck it up. Most people around the world have far worse jobs, and work much longer hours doing things they probably don't enjoy.

That being said, the Northeast cities can put a damper on happiness. Its too much noise, traffic and people obsessed with consumption.

I drove through the country last year. Being from the Northeast, its an eye opening experience. In the Midwest, time is slower, there is no traffic outside of the cities, the air quality is better, and if you go further west, the Rocky Mountains are amazing. The east and west coasts are pretty much the same, especially within the large cities. For a real adventure, drive from Boston to Alaska. If the OP is relocating, the city-data forums can give you some ideas that would suit your lifestyle.

Funny...a few years ago I took a trip from MA out to the midwest...it was eye opening, as it was my first trip out of the northeast. It gave me perspective on who I really wanted in my life.


edit: Hope your trip is going well Matt!

Yep! I agree completely. These trips are incredibly eye-opening.

 

[manlymatt83]

Originally posted by: Schwan

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
OK - people in Utah are really nice. Incredibly friendly (friendliest I've seen so far). I'm in a restaurant right now and the guy let me plug into the ceiling (even helped me, and OFFERED), brought me a pitcher of water since I said I was thirsty - seriously, just amazingly nice people. AND THEN, to top it off, they made me a killer avocado omelette with extra avocado without me even asking!

Today, I saw Zion (nice drive)! Did a hike up to the top and saw the valley - it was really pretty. Back in St. George today, off to LA tomorrow!

What restaurant was that at? I live in St. George.

Hope you did the Angel's Landing hike when you were in Zion's. That hike and view is awesome.

It was an IHOP You live in St. George and we didn't meet up? phooey

Yep, did the hikes - awesome.

 

[manlymatt83]

New Update:

I've been chilling in Ventura, CA for a while. Absolutely stunning. I saw Kevin Costner play in his band yesterday - he sucks, but the fiddle player was AWESOME (I'm a very big fan of the fiddle). I'm here enjoying the downtown area, the beach, and the two trees. Surfer's point is amazing.

Before this I was in LA. Didn't like it too much but did one touristy thing - went to Warner Brother's studios and did the tour. Was pretty cool. Got to see studio 24 where Friends & Full House were filmed. The drive to there from St. George last week was nice. So far I'm loving California, especially Ventura.

San Francisco is end of this week and *THIS WEEKEND* for those ATOTers in the Bay Area.

 

[Skunkwourk]

If your're in Santa Barbara early enough, head for Goleta and eat a breakfast burrito from here.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
New Update:

I've been chilling in Ventura, CA for a while. Absolutely stunning. I saw Kevin Costner play in his band yesterday - he sucks, but the fiddle player was AWESOME (I'm a very big fan of the fiddle). I'm here enjoying the downtown area, the beach, and the two trees. Surfer's point is amazing.

Before this I was in LA. Didn't like it too much but did one touristy thing - went to Warner Brother's studios and did the tour. Was pretty cool. Got to see studio 24 where Friends & Full House were filmed. The drive to there from St. George last week was nice. So far I'm loving California, especially Ventura.

San Francisco is end of this week and *THIS WEEKEND* for those ATOTers in the Bay Area.

Check out the palace of fine arts for sure. Downtown is a PITA to get around - there are a lot of one ways and they apparently do not know what a left turn green arrow is in San Fran, so to go left, a lot of times you have to make 3 rights, fighting crowds of people on each turn.

 

[manlymatt83]

I'm in San Francisco! Took a few drives over the golden gate today. I'll be here for a few days (until at least Thursday) if anyone wants to get together!

Past week has been fun. Saw Yosemite, saw Kings Canyon, did lots of hiking, etc. Stayed in Bakersfield a few nights and had a few very interesting experiences. I'll be updating my blog when I can.

 

[OdiN]

Glad you went to Yosemite I bet

Nice view right when you come through that tunnel.

 

[Dirigible]

I'd meet you for a beer, but I'm about to head to Santa Cruz for a while. Too bad.

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
I'm in San Francisco! Took a few drives over the golden gate today. I'll be here for a few days (until at least Thursday) if anyone wants to get together!

Past week has been fun. Saw Yosemite, saw Kings Canyon, did lots of hiking, etc. Stayed in Bakersfield a few nights and had a few very interesting experiences. I'll be updating my blog when I can.

I went to Yosemite at the beginning of my summer break. The giant redwoods are impressive.

Enjoy your stay in the Bay area. Chances are by the time you get to the Portland, OR area I'll already be back on the East Coast.