America 2.0 - Page 2

Jay666d · 11-09-2018, 20:42

I'm absolutely thrilled to say that we made it to a nighttime launch and saw a Falcon 9 take to the sky! It was worth the wait!

This is a picture from the night... Not my own I will add! I decided not to take any video footage or photos of it, as I've viewed enough of them on screen and just wanted to be in the moment!

I waved goodbye to my Florida home, knowing I will be back there in 34 weeks!

It was time to head back to the airport and drop off the rental Truck. They agreed because of the mess up with the trucks at the start of the holiday, that I could take this one back on an empty tank... So I really did!

You can see that the fuel gauge needle is well below the empty mark and where it says “Low Fuel” is usually a countdown of miles left in the tank... That hit ZERO 8 miles from the Airport!

All in all, it was an awesome holiday, the train horns made it back in one piece and I elegy await a letter from customs about my Compressor & Air Tank!

Unfortunately, it's now back to reality!

Monaro Pete · 11-09-2018, 21:13

Were your bum cheeks clenched for those last 8 miles

Good to see you had a great time

What's the attraction over there anyway. I've always wanted to go, but I've had my fill of Americans in the past.
I'd go if I didn't have to see or hear them

Jay666d · 11-09-2018, 21:51

I've worked with Americans in the past too.. But I still kinda like em!

I dunno, I just love the country, but above and beyond that... There's a girl!

Monaro Pete · 11-09-2018, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Jay666d

I've worked with Americans in the past too.. But I still kinda like em!

I dunno, I just love the country, but above and beyond that... There's a girl!

Oh a girl

Jay666d · 11-09-2018, 22:54

Dunno why I do it to myself!

solarman216 · 12-09-2018, 00:28

Sorry been to the US and thought it total crap, Rick

Jay666d · 12-09-2018, 00:59

Yes, but I've been to Iraq and I liked that... I must be easy pleased!

I can see how it's not everyones cup of tea though!

Mr K · 12-09-2018, 01:00

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Originally Posted by Jay666d

I've worked with Americans in the past too.. But I still kinda like em!

I dunno, I just love the country, but above and beyond that... There's a girl!

It's all coming out now

Wheelie · 12-09-2018, 06:54

Sorry but I found this quite amusing. On tap talk when you said there's a girl this is what I saw. See attached screenshot lol

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Wheelie · 12-09-2018, 07:01

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

Sorry but I found this quite amusing. On tap talk when you said there's a girl this is what I saw. See attached screenshot lol

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Bugger, it won't allow me to add the pic

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Jay666d · 12-09-2018, 07:36

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

Bugger, it won't allow me to add the pic

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Damnit Tap Talk!

solarman216 · 12-09-2018, 10:35

Is that the girl in your last trip Jay? Rick

Jay666d · 12-09-2018, 14:15

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Is that the girl in your last trip Jay? Rick

Yeah, that's her.

solarman216 · 12-09-2018, 19:38

Jade, yea I thought there was a pic of her but could not find it, Rick

Jay666d · 12-09-2018, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Jade, yea I thought there was a pic of her but could not find it, Rick

I've just looked back at the original thread because I was sure I put up a picture of us?

Looking thru the thread, there seems to be a few of the posted pictures missing? How curious!

12-09-2018, 00:28	#21
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Sorry been to the US and thought it total crap, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-09-2018, 10:35	#27
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Is that the girl in your last trip Jay? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

12-09-2018, 19:38	#29
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Jade, yea I thought there was a pic of her but could not find it, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

11-09-2018, 20:42	#16
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I'm absolutely thrilled to say that we made it to a nighttime launch and saw a Falcon 9 take to the sky! It was worth the wait! This is a picture from the night... Not my own I will add! I decided not to take any video footage or photos of it, as I've viewed enough of them on screen and just wanted to be in the moment! I waved goodbye to my Florida home, knowing I will be back there in 34 weeks! It was time to head back to the airport and drop off the rental Truck. They agreed because of the mess up with the trucks at the start of the holiday, that I could take this one back on an empty tank... So I really did! You can see that the fuel gauge needle is well below the empty mark and where it says “Low Fuel” is usually a countdown of miles left in the tank... That hit ZERO 8 miles from the Airport! All in all, it was an awesome holiday, the train horns made it back in one piece and I elegy await a letter from customs about my Compressor & Air Tank! Unfortunately, it's now back to reality!

11-09-2018, 21:13	#17
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	Were your bum cheeks clenched for those last 8 miles Good to see you had a great time What's the attraction over there anyway. I've always wanted to go, but I've had my fill of Americans in the past. I'd go if I didn't have to see or hear them

11-09-2018, 21:51	#18
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I've worked with Americans in the past too.. But I still kinda like em! I dunno, I just love the country, but above and beyond that... There's a girl!

11-09-2018, 22:54	#20
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Dunno why I do it to myself!

12-09-2018, 00:59	#22
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Yes, but I've been to Iraq and I liked that... I must be easy pleased! I can see how it's not everyones cup of tea though!

12-09-2018, 06:54	#24
Wheelie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Portsmouth Hampshire Vehicle: Nissan patrol 3.0 DI Posts: 638	Sorry but I found this quite amusing. On tap talk when you said there's a girl this is what I saw. See attached screenshot lol Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk