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What a great Alaska trip blog!

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http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/p...ture/photo.jpg

We made it to Corvettes at Carlise. the trip is complete.

Final talley, 10,026.6 miles, 30 days, 19 states and provinces.

Jim

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Jim, welcome home. I don't remember you posting a single issue with the car. True?

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Absolutely the BEST travel blog Ive had the pleasure of reading on the Net Registry. Thank you for making the commitment and taking the time to write such a quality piece.

Rick

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I agree. My all-time favorite thread. Couldn't wait to sign back on and check for updates. Thank you for sharing it with us, Jim. :cheers:

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There were no issues. I did leave the interior lights on one night and had a dead battery in the morning.

A lot of the 10,000 miles were on regular gas. Premium was just not available in many places. The car ran fine. I wasn't driving hard, but there was no problem with the gas.

Jim

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Next question. You had some beautiful roads. What was top speed on the trip?

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I fully expected to see the car pull into the lot and as you got out the doors, hood, trunk and fenders would all simultaneously pop off the car, a la The Blues Brothers when they arrived at City Hall! --Bob

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Nah that only happens when you own a 1970's Dodge ;)

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Jim, I sent this to my mother, she read it end to end and thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Welcome back Jim! Congratulations on completing the most epic Corvette journey ever. I am in awe that your ZR-1 with over 100k on the odometer made the trip trouble free... What was your average gas mileage?
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every post in your lovingly rendered travel log.
I hope to see you tomorrow at the ZR-1 tent in Carlisle.

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The roads in Canada have limits of 95 km/hr to 110 km/hr ( about 60 mph to 70 mph)

In Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota, a lot of the interstate highways are 75 mph.

I typically drove only a little over the limit.

Jim

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Jim,

The pics were awesome. My wife and I enjoyed morning coffee and looking at pics. It inspires me for my own BHAG(big hairy audacious goal) which is to ship the ZR to England and then drive through Europe,

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Jim -- Again, it was a pleasure for me and my 'better-half', Angela Morsa, to select your ZR-1 for a Celebrity Judge Award for Corvettes at Carlisle 2012 this past weekend.

The story of your "Alaskan Adventure" touched both of us. What a fantastic trip...and so much better that you and your wife traveled together in your ZR-1. We were both glad to meet you on Saturday....and we had a great time in Carlisle....even though I was busy at AllVette, and Angela was swamped with her duties as President of the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. We always enjoy meeting our fellow Corvette and ZR-1 friends.

I am very proud to be a member of "The Brotherhood"..and, of the ZR-1 Net Registry. You are doing a great job as President of the organization. If Angela and I are ever in your neck of the woods, we'll be sure to look you up.

Again, a great story and wonderful photos...!!

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I remember a change oil light lol :)

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Rick, it was nice to get to talk to you and Angela. Thank you for selecting the Yellow ZR-1 for an award. We got a lot of attention in northwest Canada and Alaska. Many people wanted to talk about the Corvette and how our trip was going. I told everyone we were on our way to Corvettes at Carlisle.

The ZR-1 really is a fine touring car. I encourage everyone to take your Z for a road trip. The only challenge is getting disciplined about your luggage. Then just enjoy the trip.

Jim

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Thanks for posting this travel log, it looked like you and your co-pilot had an amazing trip.

peace
Hog

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Seems like a decent trip...






OK, I can't type that with a straight face. This was AWESOME! Loved the photos too. That whale in mid air photo is one for the books. Lots of other very nice ones too!

Thanks for sharing your fabulous adventure with us! :Eagle:

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Jim,

Read the entire travel log last night. Like a great book, I couldn't stop till I finished. I felt like I was in the back seat (?) with you and Lyndi. Thanks for sharing.

Ralph

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Jim:

I was at a club car show this past weekend and ran into a couple, that are also members, and they said they met you in Alaska. Hello from Carl and Carolyn. And thanks for the wonderful trip. =D>

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Hi Joe, I met Carl and Carolyn in Talkeetna, Alaska. Wonderful folks, I enjoyed talking to them.

Since we have been back from our trip, many people here in Westminster have told me how much they enjoyed watching the adventures of the Yellow Corvette. Some even know what a ZR-1 is now.

I am very happy to have been able to share our fun.

We got a nice write up in our local newspaper: (It is nice to live in a small town where a Corvette award makes the paper)

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/up...0de7aea6c.html

Jim

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Great pictures. Looks like it was a great trip. I'd love to do that trip one day.

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What a great travel log! I really enjoyed the pics. Thanks for sharing it! :cheers:

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Jim - I'm VERY late to the congratulatory huddle but want to add Therese and my thanks for the fantastic threads - both prep and travel blog.

The pictures and commentary are first rate and truly convey a "you are there" quality. Hope to meet you at the Gathering next month.

John

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Great story, great pictures. Thank you very much for sharing.:cheers:
Fantastic trip with a great car.
I wished I could do this one day.

Best wishes from Switzerland,

Franz

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Hello Jm,
First time I saw yout photo trip. Did Lindy bring the sign that said: Westminster 3000 and some miles?

Nelosn 007