ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log - Page 18 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

efnfast · 08-24-2012

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

SteelBlueZR1 · 08-25-2012

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.

QB93Z · 08-25-2012

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Originally Posted by efnfast

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

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

XfireZ51 · 08-25-2012

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Originally Posted by QB93Z

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

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,

4CAM LT5 · 08-28-2012

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...!!

GOLDCYLON · 08-28-2012

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Originally Posted by QB93Z

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

I remember a change oil light lol

QB93Z · 08-28-2012

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Originally Posted by CE-LT4

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...!!

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

Hog · 08-28-2012

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

peace
Hog

93RubyZ · 08-29-2012

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!

robrtr · 08-30-2012

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

08-24-2012	#171
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,536	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log Jim, I sent this to my mother, she read it end to end and thoroughly enjoyed it.

08-25-2012	#172
SteelBlueZR1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Evergreen, Co. Posts: 344	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log 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.

08-28-2012	#175
4CAM LT5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blue Bell, PA Posts: 89	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log 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...!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][B][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Red]1991 ZR-1 #318 -- SOLD 3/28/2013[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/B] White / Red Leather / Bone Stock / Two Tops / Goodyear Eagle GS-D3's [I][B]The "Past Collection"... [/B][/I] 2004 [COLOR=DimGray]MSG Coupe [/COLOR][I](Sold)[/I] [I]1996 [COLOR=SlateGray]Collector Edition Convertible / LT4 [/COLOR](Sold) 1989 Triple Black Coupe (Sold) 1991 [COLOR=Blue]Quasar Blue Convertible [/COLOR](Sold)[/I]

08-28-2012	#178
Hog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,275	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log Thanks for posting this travel log, it looked like you and your co-pilot had an amazing trip. peace Hog

08-29-2012	#179
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 309	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log 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!

08-30-2012	#180
robrtr Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 102	Re: ZR-1 Alaskan Adventure Travel Log 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 __________________ robrtr '92 #225 Black/Gray WAZOO Member