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Hi everyone,
Well, at long last, after being here in SoCal for more than 3 years, I am finally going home to Pittsburgh! As some of you know, I've been wanting to go back for about 2 years, but things have never worked out. This time all the pieces have come together. I have obtained a 1-BR apartment for only $400 month, NO security deposit, ALL utilities included! Includes a patio and fireplace in the bedroom. Also many job interviews lined up, and one in particular seems very interested in me already.
I have been getting the mighty DeathEgg ('88 Festy, 209k) ready for the long trip. New tires today (wow, 12" tires are hard to find), changed oil and filter, fixed gas leak, wash and wax, new front speakers, etc. I think she's good to go! I was hoping to have time to make a front air dam for better aerodynamics, but don't think I'll have time. Rear seat and all A/C equipment are gone, which makes the car a little lighter.
I leave Friday morning Oct 9. Will be stopping along the way to see some cool Rt.66 sights along the way, such as Cadillac Ranch in Texas and the Blue Swallow motel in NM.
If anyone is willing, I would like some names and contact info for FF.com members who live near the route home, just in case run into car trouble. Even if I don't have trouble, maybe just getting a chance to meet some members would be great.
Here is my route:
Rts 15 and 40 in CA.
Interstate 40 through AZ, NM, TX, and to Oklahoma City.
Interstate 44 from Oklahoma City to St.Louis
interstate 70 from St.Louis to Pittsburgh
PM me if you want my phone #.
I plan on updating my Facebook page with new pictures every night, so if you're a Facebook member, just search for Mark Scatena, and you can see my pics, etc.
Also will most likely start a new thread just for pictures from the trip.
Can you tell I'm excited?
Wish me luck and say some prayers for a safe trip.
Well, at long last, after being here in SoCal for more than 3 years, I am finally going home to Pittsburgh! As some of you know, I've been wanting to go back for about 2 years, but things have never worked out. This time all the pieces have come together. I have obtained a 1-BR apartment for only $400 month, NO security deposit, ALL utilities included! Includes a patio and fireplace in the bedroom. Also many job interviews lined up, and one in particular seems very interested in me already.
I have been getting the mighty DeathEgg ('88 Festy, 209k) ready for the long trip. New tires today (wow, 12" tires are hard to find), changed oil and filter, fixed gas leak, wash and wax, new front speakers, etc. I think she's good to go! I was hoping to have time to make a front air dam for better aerodynamics, but don't think I'll have time. Rear seat and all A/C equipment are gone, which makes the car a little lighter.
I leave Friday morning Oct 9. Will be stopping along the way to see some cool Rt.66 sights along the way, such as Cadillac Ranch in Texas and the Blue Swallow motel in NM.
If anyone is willing, I would like some names and contact info for FF.com members who live near the route home, just in case run into car trouble. Even if I don't have trouble, maybe just getting a chance to meet some members would be great.
Here is my route:
Rts 15 and 40 in CA.
Interstate 40 through AZ, NM, TX, and to Oklahoma City.
Interstate 44 from Oklahoma City to St.Louis
interstate 70 from St.Louis to Pittsburgh
PM me if you want my phone #.
I plan on updating my Facebook page with new pictures every night, so if you're a Facebook member, just search for Mark Scatena, and you can see my pics, etc.
Also will most likely start a new thread just for pictures from the trip.
Can you tell I'm excited?
Wish me luck and say some prayers for a safe trip.
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