the W/A finale convoy!

[Litmaster]

Oh great! So that means I gotta be that dumbassed Pippin??!?

[tonyhind86]

Oh great! So that means I gotta be that dumbassed Pippin??!?

The part for Smeagol is still vacant, surely Pippin is the lesser of two evils?

Though you have been a wizard with your planning skills - you can be Gandalf :D

[katlero]

Hey guys! Just read all 9 pages of this and I AM SO IN! Already have my parents lined up to watch my kiddo for the weekish we would be gone and my tax refund will be my funds (hooray kiddo exemptions!). I live in Lawrence, KS. Bout a 5 hr drive to St. Louis from here. If you guys want more I am IN!!!

[7oddisdead]

Right on!

w/a musical flash mob!


wait...did I say that out loud?!?!?!

I mean camping! Beer! Adventure!

[katlero]

OH we can make that happen! Drunk dancing zombies are the best.

I do worry I may end up the Pegs of this little group though (choreographer..... and no weapons experience!) Who's writing the overall script for the trip?

Slightly fan-girling right now after reading all of this. :D

[7oddisdead]

Script for the "fictional" convoy is all litmaster, with of course our own input as to our characters, etc.

script for the real convoy is all for one. We plan to document everything possible.

and not to worry, even pegs has her place...and a pretty important one at that. Glad to have ya!

[Litmaster]

Ok, Lurkers and Latecomers! If anyone is still not sure what this 'We're Alive Convoy' is all about, let me direct you to the basic itinerary:

HERE ON PAGE 11 OF THIS THREAD (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/showthread.php?5148-the-W-A-finale-convoy!/page11),
AND HERE ON PAGE 16 OF THIS THREAD (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/showthread.php?5148-the-W-A-finale-convoy!/page16).

Also more details can be found on 7ODD'S BLOG RIGHT HERE (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/entry.php?358-state-of-the-convoy-the-devil-is-in-the-details).

Read all that and that should get you basically up to speed on what we are planning.

[katlero]

Just read through 7odd's blog to make sure I understood it all. Name's Katie by the way. Don't think I actually have my name listed anywhere.

[Witch_Doctor]

don't worry about the flashlight then, pretty sure I have that on lock.

actually that brings up a good point. it might be a good idea to fire out ideas on what all I should have for the camping amenities. im pretty sure I have all the bases covered, but two-ten brains are better than one! everyone fire out ideas, ill start taking notes.

How does one...um.... poop in the woods? Would we need toilet paper? Of course we can pick that up along the way (Not like I was planning to bring some with me on the plane.)

[7oddisdead]

Yea, that's handled. Actually most all campsites have legit bathrooms with showers included. So were not entirely "roughin' it"

[Litmaster]

How does one...um.... poop in the woods? Would we need toilet paper? Of course we can pick that up along the way (Not like I was planning to bring some with me on the plane.)


Never been campin', eh? Well, son, pull up a tree stump and lemme school 'ya in how it's done when we're out roughin' it....

Now, when you git yerself out in Mother Nature and you feel the urge to start crappin', you get three basic choices:

1. You can do it Old School style and just shit yer pants, then amble bow-legged down to the nearest creek, where you can then peel off 'dem brown skivvies and beat 'em onna rock till most'a the stains come out...

2. You can be like 'dem City Slickers and go cop a squat over a badger hole in the ground (make sure he ain't home so he don't come up n' bite yer ass), after which you can scrape yer backside clean with a chunk o' tree bark...

3. Or, you can use one of the many fully-equipped bathroom facilities on site, outfitted with toilets, showers, electricity, hot running water, automated hand dryers, and laundry facilities.

Hope that helps. :D

[Litmaster]

7odd: <br />
<br />
For camping supplies, we won't need a whole hell of a lot. Here's some things we need to consider: <br />
<br />
Tent(s) <br />
Don't forget the poles, like dumbass Lit did once in Wisconsin. Hopefully...

[7oddisdead]

yea, I have all the bases covered, then. but its probly best to spitball those sorts of things before every shows up. I can help the charging items on the road situation as well... power inverter....

[tonyhind86]

I'll be keeping my luggage to a minimum to save space, and because it will be more practical. When we're camping, I'll wash my laundry in a creek and turn my smalls inside out :)

[Gooer]

turn my smalls inside out :)

Lovely.

[tonyhind86]

Lovely.

It's nice to know I've given you a pleasant image to think about :D

[katlero]

Already started my one suitcase only planning. And minimal sized at that! However, can we make sure there's room for my Industrial Strength HOT AIR hair dryer? I can't live without it!!

[tonyhind86]

Already started my one suitcase only planning. And minimal sized at that! However, can we make sure there's room for my Industrial Strength HOT AIR hair dryer? I can't live without it!!

I wouldn't worry too much about that. I'll be talking so much, my hot air will put any dryer to shame :D

[katlero]

I wouldn't worry too much about that. I'll be talking so much, my hot air will put any dryer to shame :D

Wonder if you can talk zombies to death....

[tonyhind86]

Wonder if you can talk zombies to death....

I could talk them back to life :yay:

And dry hair at the same time :yay:

[7oddisdead]

Already started my one suitcase only planning. And minimal sized at that! However, can we make sure there's room for my Industrial Strength HOT AIR hair dryer? I can't live without it!!

cool with me, I might need to borrow it for this megaladon of hair living on my face ;)

[katlero]

cool with me, I might need to borrow it for this megaladon of hair living on my face ;)

You and Redbeard are more than welcome to use the hair dryer. Have to keep you boys looking pretty for this audio drama!

[7oddisdead]

I have a face for audio, and a photogenic beard...i can't win :Nik:

[katlero]

I see an entire photography series with just your beard in various stops along this trip....

[scbubba]

The convoy hasn't even gotten underway and I already miss you guys.... :hsugh:

[tonyhind86]

The more I read - the more excited I'm getting!

[Elisa]

Hey Guys - I saw these fotos today and thought of your convoy...

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[katlero]

Random camping tip! Use dryer lint as a quick and efficient fire starter, plus it smells nice! You think we can gather enough between now and July? :D

[7oddisdead]

I'll have that handled. :nik:

[katlero]

Just submitted my time off request for work! You guys are stuck with me now! I'm with you Tony.... just a tad excited.

[7oddisdead]

cool beans. hopefully within the next week or so I'll have a new blog up with some more information

nothing terribly new, just a bit more streamlined as far as the plans go, supply updates, etc

[tonyhind86]

Just submitted my time off request for work! You guys are stuck with me now! I'm with you Tony.... just a tad excited.

Before you get too excited, just remember, I called shotgun first :)

Good to have you aboard!

[Witch_Doctor]

3. Or, you can use one of the many fully-equipped bathroom facilities on site, outfitted with toilets, showers, electricity, hot running water, automated hand dryers, and laundry facilities.

Hope that helps. :D

That's cheating, but hey. Thanks.

[Witch_Doctor]

Do you know who else wanted to have two vehicles to accommodate passengers and supplies? So, who's gonna be &quot;Albatross&quot; and who's gonna be &quot;Chicken Little?&quot;

[tonyhind86]

Do you know who else wanted to have two vehicles to accommodate passengers and supplies? So, who's gonna be "Albatross" and who's gonna be "Chicken Little?"

I've adopted the callsign "Penguin", because my local team plays in black & white colours.

[Deacon_Tyler]

I would be happy to take some photos of everyone in L.A.!

[tonyhind86]

I would be happy to take some photos of everyone in L.A.!

That would be great! We will be owners of a kick-ass photo album by the end of the trip

[Red Shirt]

I have a bit of an update concerning my attendance in LA... Today I have probably, finally found a unit to drill with local to me. I visited one in person today and it looks promising. I'll be attending drill with them in March as a visitor, pending an interview with the commander, I'll be allowed to join. This unit's Annual Training is in June and this will be a bit of a boost to my finances.

Although my convoy attendance is still on the iffy side, it's looking pretty good for a flight to LA.

[Litmaster]

I have a bit of an update concerning my attendance in LA... Today I have probably, finally found a unit to drill with local to me. I visited one in person today and it looks promising. I'll be attending drill with them in March as a visitor, pending an interview with the commander, I'll be allowed to join. This unit's Annual Training is in June and this will be a bit of a boost to my finances.

Although my convoy attendance is still on the iffy side, it's looking pretty good for a flight to LA.

Don't forget that we're organizing a fan meetup on the Friday evening before the Saturday live event. So even if you can't make the convoy, you can still meet up with everyone in LA.

[tonyhind86]

Don't forget that we're organizing a fan meetup on the Friday evening before the Saturday live event. So even if you can't make the convoy, you can still meet up with everyone in LA.

And there's the Afterparty aswell. It will be one heck of an epic weekend :D

[Kc]

UPDATE! The venue is just a week away from being locked.
Here is the address.
1367 N. St. Andrews Place Los Angeles, CA 90028-8529

The deposit goes in next week hopefully.

EDIT:
Might this be a good place to stay that night?
Super 8 Hollywood La Area1536 N Western Ave
Hollywood, CA 90027

[7oddisdead]

Awesome.

LITMASTER!!!!WE HAVE WORK TO DO!!!

edit: only issue I see is the super8 does not have a conference room or something we could use for a Friday fan meet up. As far as rooms, distance, and other things go its perfect...ill look into this more over the weekend.

[7oddisdead]

Nevermind, I think I've found a couple options for that.(fan meet up thing)

if everyone likes it. That's what we go with...i say

[Kc]

Nevermind, I think I've found a couple options for that. ^

if everyone likes it. That's what we go with...i say

There's a slight chance we might go to the bar next door, so that isn't bad. That's still up in the air, but we'll see.

[7oddisdead]

Exactly. After some searching of the local area..theres a ton of options within walking distance. Well, walking back may be interesting...but nevertheless

[Litmaster]

Okay, thanks. I'm on it. I'll be investigating options over the next couple of days. Todd, text me with anything tangible you came up with so far.

[Deacon_Tyler]

Yet another reason I wish we lived in L.A. instead of Vegas; We have thousands of square feet of room at our photography studio! <br />
<br />
Plus, there would be no charge!

[Litmaster]

Aw..... Sheeeeeit....

[Eviebae]

Awesome.

LITMASTER!!!!WE HAVE WORK TO DO!!!

edit: only issue I see is the super8 does not have a conference room or something we could use for a Friday fan meet up. As far as rooms, distance, and other things go its perfect...ill look into this more over the weekend.

This makes me think of conventions...do you guys ever think there will be a We're Alive convention?

[Red Shirt]

This makes me think of conventions...do you guys ever think there will be a We're Alive convention?

Between the live event, the Friday night fan meetup, the convoy and a WA tour of LA... it sounds like it's already starting to shape up to be one.



EDIT:
Might this be a good place to stay that night?
Super 8 Hollywood La Area1536 N Western Ave
Hollywood, CA 90027

Looks reasonable... I had a peek at Google maps, it looks to be about what? Three blocks from the venue? That's easily doable. Even when a bar next to the venue is taken into consideration. I've walked further than that in Korea during/after a night on the town.

For those that may be flying into the city, what would you recommend for getting to the hotel from the airport? Taxi or public transportation?

[tonyhind86]

I won't have time to sleep, I'll be too busy drinking in the experience. I'm gonna have serious jetlag when I get back to the UK :nik:

[Litmaster]

I won't have time to sleep, I'll be too busy drinking in the experience. I'm gonna have serious jetlag when I get back to the UK :nik:

I'll be too busy drinking. And having an experience. :nik:

[tonyhind86]

I'll be too busy drinking. And having an experience. :nik:

Between us, our drinking would keep a cruise liner afloat :nik:

[Litmaster]

:nik:

[tonyhind86]

:nik:

This smiley will never grow old

[Gooer]

:nik:

This smiley will never grow old

I have to agree.....

:nik:

[tonyhind86]

I have to agree.....

:nik:

:nik: yup

[Litmaster]

hellz yeah :nik:

[Elisa]

Five o clock theatre is in east Hollywood. Be careful y'all but if you are street smart and use common sense you should be fine. How's the parking there KC?

[Elisa]

Taxi or privately owned airport shuttle companies is easiest from lax. The airport is not close to Hollywood. Another cheaper option is to take the flyaway bus to union station and then the red line to Hollywood and western stop then walk to super 8 motel. You need to reserve flyaway or airport shuttles in advance. Ask me anything. I'm a local.

[tonyhind86]

Taxi or privately owned airport shuttle companies is easiest from lax. The airport is not close to Hollywood. Another cheaper option is to take the flyaway bus to union station and then the red line to Hollywood and western stop then walk to super 8 motel. You need to reserve flyaway or airport shuttles in advance. Ask me anything. I'm a local.

In relation to the venue of the finale event, where is the closest place that would be suitable, or recommended, for us all to convene and have a drink/bite to eat?

[Elisa]

Hmmm let me look around

[tonyhind86]

Hmmm let me look around

Thanks! I'll buy you a beer on the day :)

[Elisa]

Okay guys - the Super 8 hotel in East Hollywood is basic, cheap for the area but kinda seedy. The parking is tight with small oriented spaces that is really good for small cars. Don't expect much. Right next store is the Whitehorse Inn Bar and it is a dive but apparently has decent hot dogs, overpriced drinks (typical hollyweird), not too crowded and I think would probably be a good meeting place for us. Parking is tough and I guess alot of people try and park at the hotel lol. The place opens at 6pm. I personally have never been to the Super 8 nor Whitehorse and it is kinda scary especially for non LA people and us women folk.


If this is too scary or seedy, another option is to take the metro/red line and we can all meet at Tin Horn Flats (Highland and Hollywood). Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill

Address: 1724 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. I go there a lot to meetup with my soccer social club (Real Madrid fans). The food is good, happy hour is cheap and the drinks are decent. It is reasonably safe at night.

It is real close to the red line metro/ Hollywood and Highland stop. You can also park on the side on Yucca St and get it validated by Tin Horn for 2 hours free. You can move your car before the 2 hours are up and get it validated again. (Yes we do this a lot.) :D

Thoughts?

[MGM Ray]

Todd and Litmaster,

I went through the thread here and saw a whole lot of great plans and ideas for an amazing adventure with much more yet to come I'm sure. What I did not see, was anyone suggesting an independent documentary film crew to film and release this unfolding event as a potential documentary. This is exactly the type of movie I would click and watch while searching through Netflix, Hulu Plus or any other film database.

I'm a big fan of documentaries and there have got to be quite a few groups and film crews who I think would jump at the chance to do just this sort of thing. Kc Wayland has some documentary background also http://www.darkhollowfilms.com/bootsonground/bootsonground/Boots_on_Ground.html. I'm quite sure Kc has his hands full at the moment, but he may have the connections you need or at least point you in the right direction.

In my mind I see the exposure for the We're Alive audio drama and the travel adventure documentary being a huge win for all involved. I wish I could offer more than just the idea but it came to me in a moment of clarity while browsing this thread.


"ZOMBIE CARAVAN" the movie............................................



Just a thought,

Ray

[Litmaster]

"ZOMBIE CARAVAN" the movie...

Wow. Now there's an intriguing idea...

[Litmaster]

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Hey Kids!

WONDERING what this We're Alive Convoy thing is all about?
MISSED the beginning part of this long thread?
CONFUSED about all the details of the trip?


NEVER FEAR! LITMASTER is here!! All you need to do to get up to speed is to review the itinerary from my posts here on

PAGE 11 OF THIS THREAD (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/showthread.php?5148-the-W-A-finale-convoy!/page11), and

PAGE 16 OF THIS THREAD (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/showthread.php?5148-the-W-A-finale-convoy!/page16).

Also, check out 7ODDISDEAD'S BLOG (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/entry.php?358-state-of-the-convoy-the-devil-is-in-the-details) for more details. Then you'll be up to speed on the basics!

SIGN UP NOW while there's still space available! Time is running out!!



http://www.ronmartin.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/time-ticking.jpg

[Litmaster]

Ok Convoyites, we have some decisions to make. I have been researching the actual time and distance involved in this journey, and must say that it's somewhat daunting. This is just one big-ass hunk of land we have to traverse on the way to LA... even traveling only half of it. I need some input as to what the group is willing to do, given the logistics. Here we go:

Wednesday, 7/16:
So we're gonna have to leave Todd's place by 7am to make good time, which, driving straight without stopping except for bathroom breaks, puts us passing Tulsa around 1pm. But then Tulsa to Amarillo is another 5 hours, which has us pulling in to the Cadillac Ranch around 6pm that evening. Dinner is only 15 min away, however, so we're good for the Big Texan Steak ranch by 7pm that evening, and our campground in Amarillo is only about 10 min from that restaurant. So what I'm saying is that the caverns is probably not do-able given the time and distance involved...

Thursday, 7/17:
Well... it's looking like Roswell, NM is also going to be out. Assuming we leave our Amarillo campground by 7am and drive straight to Albuquerque, that puts our arrival at 10am (a 4 hr trip, minus one hour b/c we switch to mountain time by then). So fine, we do the ABQ Breaking Bad tour for a few hours, and leave ABQ by 1pm. Driving straight to the Grand Canyon from there will take 6 hours, which means we will arrive to our Grand Canyon campground around 7pm that evening (yes, this is a big-ass country!).

Friday, 7/18:
From the Grand Canyon to Fort Irwin is another solid 6 hours (ugh!), putting us there around 1pm on that Friday. Assuming we snap some pictures around there and maybe Yermo for a couple of hours, then we leave around 4pm or so, then it's another 2 1/2 hours to our hotel / fan meetup place somewhere in East Hollywood by 7pm that evening.


So, looking at the reality of time and distance, I would have to say that most of the fun we have will have to be on the road, in the van. It looks like we're not going to have a helluva lot of time to piss around, unless we left an entire day earlier...

[Deacon_Tyler]

I'm joining you on the last leg of the tour.

I would join you in your van for the whole trip, but I tend to aggressively sleep grope the nearest warm bodies (ask my cat about that) and I often speak in backwards Latin in my sleep as well and people have been known to weep when they see me pee blood in the morning. Surely I'm not the only one though, right!

[Deacon_Tyler]

Okay guys - the Super 8 hotel in East Hollywood is basic, cheap for the area but kinda seedy. The parking is tight with small oriented spaces that is really good for small cars. Don't expect much. Right next store is the Whitehorse Inn Bar and it is a dive but apparently has decent hot dogs, overpriced drinks (typical hollyweird), not too crowded and I think would probably be a good meeting place for us. Parking is tough and I guess alot of people try and park at the hotel lol. The place opens at 6pm. I personally have never been to the Super 8 nor Whitehorse and it is kinda scary especially for non LA people and us women folk.


If this is too scary or seedy, another option is to take the metro/red line and we can all meet at Tin Horn Flats (Highland and Hollywood). Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill

Address: 1724 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. I go there a lot to meetup with my soccer social club (Real Madrid fans). The food is good, happy hour is cheap and the drinks are decent. It is reasonably safe at night.

It is real close to the red line metro/ Hollywood and Highland stop. You can also park on the side on Yucca St and get it validated by Tin Horn for 2 hours free. You can move your car before the 2 hours are up and get it validated again. (Yes we do this a lot.) :D

Thoughts?

Don't knock a seedy hotel. If it wasn't for a seedy hotel and ten dollars lying on the ground, I'd have never met my wife! Heck, I probably wouldn't have been conceived!

[MrRedBeard]

Don't knock a seedy hotel. If it wasn't for a seedy hotel and ten dollars lying on the ground, I'd have never met my wife! Heck, I probably wouldn't have been conceived!

Bahaha...... The lack of context here makes a great open ended story.

[MrRedBeard]

I'm trying to make this work but Mick is for sure out. Dang logistics

[katlero]

Please RedBeard!!! I want to see these magic beards and their glorious powers unite!

[Litmaster]

I'm trying to make this work but Mick is for sure out. Dang logistics

What, even with meeting up with us along Interstate 40??

[7oddisdead]

GAAAHH!!

so ive spent the better part of two hours looking at hotel info and im just beyond tired of the whole thing. regardless of the neighborhood the super8 is in. it works best logistically. at this point I say everyone weigh in. put it to a vote. ill get behind the deathmatch winner. THEN ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS THROW MONEY AT IT.

[7oddisdead]

Please RedBeard!!! I want to see these magic beards and their glorious powers unite!

last time this happened, there were explosions, death, rebirth, much weeping and nashing of teeth...and then, everyone got a pony

[Gooer]

Ok Convoyites, we have some decisions to make. I have been researching the actual time and distance involved in this journey, and must say that it's somewhat daunting. This is just one big-ass hunk of land we have to traverse on the way to LA... even traveling only half of it. I need some input as to what the group is willing to do, given the logistics. Here we go:

Wednesday, 7/16:
So we're gonna have to leave Todd's place by 7am to make good time, which, driving straight without stopping except for bathroom breaks, puts us passing Tulsa around 1pm. But then Tulsa to Amarillo is another 5 hours, which has us pulling in to the Cadillac Ranch around 6pm that evening. Dinner is only 15 min away, however, so we're good for the Big Texan Steak ranch by 7pm that evening, and our campground in Amarillo is only about 10 min from that restaurant. So what I'm saying is that the caverns is probably not do-able given the time and distance involved...

Thursday, 7/17:
Well... it's looking like Roswell, NM is also going to be out. Assuming we leave our Amarillo campground by 7am and drive straight to Albuquerque, that puts our arrival at 10am (a 4 hr trip, minus one hour b/c we switch to mountain time by then). So fine, we do the ABQ Breaking Bad tour for a few hours, and leave ABQ by 1pm. Driving straight to the Grand Canyon from there will take 6 hours, which means we will arrive to our Grand Canyon campground around 7pm that evening (yes, this is a big-ass country!).

Friday, 7/18:
From the Grand Canyon to Fort Irwin is another solid 6 hours (ugh!), putting us there around 1pm on that Friday. Assuming we snap some pictures around there and maybe Yermo for a couple of hours, then we leave around 4pm or so, then it's another 2 1/2 hours to our hotel / fan meetup place somewhere in East Hollywood by 7pm that evening.


So, looking at the reality of time and distance, I would have to say that most of the fun we have will have to be on the road, in the van. It looks like we're not going to have a helluva lot of time to piss around, unless we left an entire day earlier...

Hmm..... Personally, I don't mind grinding down a long drive, but it would be fun to leave a day earlier and get to see a few more sites. In the end, I'm happy whatever happens, but it could be a good idea to leave 7/15, just so we have a little extra time, and we don't have to rush there!

[7oddisdead]

my only concern with the whole leaving a day early thing is (well shit, I guess I have two)

one:the 15th was our "fly in, spend an evening mingling" day. by eliminating it, we may end up with some of us already road(or flight) weary...get a few hours sleep, and then jump into a van with a bunch of people we know only from talking on the forum. sure, theres plenty of time for small talk in the van -I'm not overlooking that- its just a concern..perhaps an unwarranted one.

two: we have yet to look at what the additional costs will be of adding an extra day onto the trip. while I certainly see the "relaxation" advantages of leaving a day early, I also know that none of us are made of money -its scientifically impossible-. so while it likely wont change our gas prices, there is the additional cost of food (10-20.00 av per), camping (10-20.00 av per) buying stuff at roswell(speaking for myself here), etc...not trying to bash the idea, im just playing devils advocate. basically if the group wants to move the date up...that's what we'll do.

personally, im not hugely invested in the meramac caverns stop (its local for me) roswell I can take or leave, honestly the breaking bad tour does not really interest me either. for me the important bits are grand canyon and getting out to l.a. but...again. if the group wants an extra day, im on board. I know litmaster sent all of you a pm pertaining to that. weigh in here with your opinions if you'd like.

[Litmaster]

Ok, so the Convoy has spoken. Here's the results of the 'Maybe We Should Leave a Day Earlier' poll:

Main Convoy Participants, so Far
Witch Doctor: Sure, no prob
Katlero: Rather leave on Wed because of logistics, $$, but I'm flexible
Red Shirt: Extra day would be no prob... but I'm still not sure I'll be able to go
Tonyhind86: No prob, my good chap!
Raven: Yeah, leaving Tue would prob be better, more relaxed
Todd: Yeah, but... ^^ (see post above)
Lit: Yeppers

Other People Joining Up for Part of the Trip
Redbeard (hopefully joining us on the road near Amarillo)
AdrianHD (hopefully coming with us from ABQ)
Deacon Tyler (who better drive his ass down from Vegas, at least for the Irwin / local stuff)
Cabbage Patch (who will hook up from Irwin on)

Haven't got response from Kek or Gooer yet, but I think we're going to have to leave on Tuesday. With the Wednesday schedule being so tight, I'm afraid if we hit any snags (i.e., traffic jams, etc), then we're going to screw ourselves out of some key stops--imagine if we hit some LA traffic and don't actually show up to our Friday 'meet up' place until 1am on Saturday morning? And spending 10+ hours on the road is pretty rough.

I'll re-work the schedule to depart from Tuesday and see what that looks like.

[tonyhind86]

Cool. Hopefully we don't hit any major snags along the way, and at least we have a few more months to plan alternate routes etc.

[Litmaster]

So I've gone through another revision of the itinerary, this time carefully mapping out the times involved, and it's looking like this:

Tues 7/15
7am: Leave Todd's place, drive 1.5 hours to Merramac Caverns
9-12pm: Caverns tour, should be back on the road by noon at the latest
12-7pm: Long, 7 hour drive to campsite
7pm: Camp at El Reno, OK (just west of OK city)

Wed 7/16
7am: Leave campsite, drive 3.5 hours to Amarillo, TX
10:30-2pm: Visit Cadillac Ranch & lunch @ Big Texan Steak Ranch

(BTW, I spoke with a lady who works there who told me we don't need reservations.
Also, they have a special "Steak Cam" that live streams anyone trying the steak challenge on their website!
http://bigtexan.com/live-stream/)

I thought that one way to save some money is to take AdrianHD up on his generous offer and crash at his apartment the night of Wed 7/16. EDIT: Adrian got back to me and said it was fine to crash at his place, for free (maybe we can order some of that Breaking Bad pizza for dinner!). Also, he can take us on the BB Tour Thursday morning no problem. then, there's a decision that needs to be made about Roswell:


Option 1: Roswell Hell Yea
2pm-5:30: Travel to Roswell
5:30-7:30: Buy alien shit in Roswell, etc.
7:30-10:30: Travel to Albuquerque, crash at Adrian's for the night

(as you can see, this option puts us in ABQ kinda late, or we could...)

Option 2: Screw Roswell
2pm-6pm: Travel straight from Amarillo to Albuquerque
6pm-ish: Arrive at Adrian's much earlier, but miss out on Roswell

Thur 7/17
8am: Leave Adrian's for Breaking Bad Tour of Albuquerque
8am-11am: Breaking Bad Tour, hitting the road by 11am
11am-5pm: Travel from Albuquerque straight to the Grand Canyon
5pm-ish: Enjoy Grand Canyon, take pictures, camp in area

Fri 7/18
8am: Leave Grand Canyon for California
8am-2pm: Travel to Ft. Irwin area
2pm-5pm: Some kind of sight-seeing of Ft. Irwin / Yermo / Barstow (need to leave by 5 in order to make the next stage...)
5pm-8pm: Travel to hotel in East L.A.
8pm: Fan Meetup at Bar / Hotel / Wherever in East L.A.

Sat 7/19
9am: Leave hotel for local WA Tour of LA
9am-4pm: Lots of time here for local WA tour of LA, lunch, etc.
4pm-6pm: Piss around, travel to Live Event site
6pm-LATE: WA Live Event! and After Party!

Sun 7/20
8am: Leave hotel for WA Colony Tour
8am-12pm: Travel, tour of WA Colony location south of LA
12pm-2pm: Tour of WA Studio
2pm: Goodbyes, Group Photos, Hugs, Tears, etc.

[tonyhind86]

I cannot come to the States without trying the steak challenge! I will live on nothing put pasta and rice between now and July to prepare my stomach :britt:

[Gooer]

I cannot come to the States without trying the steak challenge! I will live on nothing put pasta and rice between now and July to prepare my stomach :britt:

I'm living on rice and pasta at the moment.....not by choice either....

[tonyhind86]

Pasta and rice - breakfast of champions*

*if it's a leftover takeaway from the night before...

[7oddisdead]

Works for me. I was just trying to give the negatives. If the group says yes. I'm in.

and I vote yes to roswell

[katlero]

Plan sounds good to me! Already made the adjustments to my time off for work.

[Elisa]

Remember Litt & Co you guys are driving into LA during Friday rush hour if it is after 4pm so please factor that in as well. UGGGH

[Elisa]

Don't knock a seedy hotel. If it wasn't for a seedy hotel and ten dollars lying on the ground, I'd have never met my wife! Heck, I probably wouldn't have been conceived!

Well I just want you guys to be safe. I used to work in Hollywood so I know. :nik: It's doable just there are better alternatives that's all.

[tonyhind86]

If we find an alien, can we adopt it as a mascot?

[Gooer]

If we find an alien, can we adopt it as a mascot?

Can we call it Paul? I'm somewhat close to looking like Nick Frost....

[tonyhind86]

Can we call it Paul? I'm somewhat close to looking like Nick Frost....

I've got the same colour hair as Simon Pegg. We're both Brits. It makes total sense.

[Gooer]

I've got the same colour hair as Simon Pegg. We're both Brits. It makes total sense.

If i actually get there, lets do this.

[Litmaster]

If we find an alien, can we adopt it as a mascot?

:nik:


Also just updated the itinerary. Adrian gave the thumbs up for letting us sleep at his place, which saves us a few bucks. :yay:

[tonyhind86]

:nik:


Also just updated the itinerary. Adrian gave the thumbs up for letting us sleep at his place, which saves us a few bucks. :yay:

Brilliant! Will he be joining us on the journey?

[Litmaster]

Brilliant! Will he be joining us on the journey?

I don't think so, but he'll be helping us with a place to sleep and a guided tour of the ABQ, which is pretty cool. :nik:

[tonyhind86]

I don't think so, but he'll be helping us with a place to sleep and a guided tour of the ABQ, which is pretty cool. :nik:

My brother is so jealous - he's the one that got me into Breaking Bad, and is a bigger fan of the show than anyone. I can't wait to show him the photos :nik:

[AdrianHD]

I may join, but I'm waiting on my friends to tell me where they are in planning. I hope that's soon. Regardless, excited to see you all around here! It'll be fun!

[kek]

I turn into a good student (damn senioritis) and study and all that crap, and come back to this. I like it! Adrian, this is going to be freaking awesome, I didn't know we were going to stop at your place. I most definitely have to make it to this trip. I may have to sell organs and such, but I know all about kidney transplants now, so it all works out in the end :D
Now, back to the wonderful world of nursing.

PS, according to my studying (critical care class) everyone is going to die of multiple very bad things, like SIRS and MODS and ARDS and shock, and plenty of other alphabet soup (the ICU is an interesting place). Carry on.

[Litmaster]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7bdxwLLCr1qdp6gho1_400.gif

Ok Convoyites,

We're LOCKED IN! I've made camping reservations for us both in Oklahoma and at the Grand Canyon, so we will definitely have a patch of dirt to sleep on each night. Here's the deal:

Tue 7/15: Camping at El Reno West KOA http://koa.com/campgrounds/el-reno/


http://drunkr.co.uk/store/4/2/4256de0c164018b35d965bbe16527aecab474d07.jpg
Oh, look! It's Tonyhind86!

Wed 7/16: Crashing at Adrian HD's pad (and eating up all his food and/or using up all his hot water :nik:)

Thur 7/17: Camping at the Mather Campground at the Grand Canyon's South Rim
http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm#CP_JUMP_153552


http://shappirio.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/img_0859.jpg?w=900

For the campsites, I reserved adjoining tent sites (6 people max per site) that were somewhat out of the main flow of traffic and within stumbling distance to some bathrooms. More good news is that camping is pretty cheap, especially with a group of people all chipping in. With ten people going on the Convoy, the per-person cost for these three nights will be less than 20 bucks! Can't beat that... :nik:

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBW-eC4EvLGnbKnZv3jfOKHeGgtjdUEqe9clTt0FZP3_a8bobI6A

[tonyhind86]

http://drunkr.co.uk/store/4/2/4256de0c164018b35d965bbe16527aecab474d07.jpg
Oh, look! It's Tonyhind86!

My daycare business went out of business the following day :nik:

[Witch_Doctor]

I'm getting my gear ready!!!!!!


http://youtu.be/V7N7EZ79mvM?t=1m18s


Marsh Melons for everybody!!!! :nik:

[Witch_Doctor]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBW-eC4EvLGnbKnZv3jfOKHeGgtjdUEqe9clTt0FZP3_a8bobI6A

Litmaster, Are you guaranteeing that at least one of us will be mauled by a man-eating bear? I think I'm gonna love camping.

[tonyhind86]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBW-eC4EvLGnbKnZv3jfOKHeGgtjdUEqe9clTt0FZP3_a8bobI6A

Litmaster, Are you guaranteeing that at least one of us will be mauled by a man-eating bear? I think I'm gonna love camping.

I'm bringing a +1

3068

[MGM Ray]

I'm bringing a +1

3068

You're Putin me on!

[tonyhind86]

You're Putin me on!

I want to see a fight between Putin and Crocodile Dundee

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

Oh, you guys are so awesome, the whole convoy thing is going to be legendary.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5RI30RJIPk

[YetAnotherBloodyCheek]

I'm getting my gear ready!!!!!!


Marsh Melons for everybody!!!! :nik:

Please keep in mind that some of the things which might happen eventually during the voyage should not be conducted in front of the Klingons. :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0m9E1QY-g4

[katlero]

Reading about all this July camping greatness is making the 7+ inches of snow currently falling physically painful!

[tonyhind86]

Reading about all this July camping greatness is making the 7+ inches of snow currently falling physically painful!

Just think of all the deserts we will be visiting. We'll be begging for a 7/11 after the first day :nik:

[7oddisdead]

Reading about all this July camping greatness is making the 7+ inches of snow currently falling physically painful!

dammit...its heading my way too...thanks for reminding me

#overit.

[tonyhind86]

I really feel for you guys now. Roll on Summer!

[Witch_Doctor]

Please keep in mind that some of the things which might happen eventually during the voyage should not be conducted in front of the Klingons. :D





Do you mean I shouldn't bring my banjo?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myhnAZFR1po

[kek]

dammit...its heading my way too...thanks for reminding me

#overit.

It's hitting me too :p So much ice covering my car I can't get in it. And to think, it was warm (well as warm as 50 degrees is) just yesterday. Damn you Cincinnati weather!

I'm looking forward to this trip more and more every day. Bring on melted snow and actual sunlight!

[MrRedBeard]

It's official I'm in for the road trip. It will be just me. Mick will fly out later if the fundraiser works out.

[tonyhind86]

It's official I'm in for the road trip. It will be just me. Mick will fly out later if the fundraiser works out.

Excellent!

I'm gonna let my beard grow in so we can have triple beard power on the trip :)

[katlero]

More people! YAY! Will be you joining us in St Louis or somewhere along the way?

[katlero]

.............. didn't mean to go partial Yodish there...... long day at work.

[tonyhind86]

.............. didn't mean to go partial Yodish there...... long day at work.

Strong with the force you are :nik:

[MrRedBeard]

More people! YAY! Will be you joining us in St Louis or somewhere along the way?

Oklahoma or Texas just depends. I need to finish reading through the thread to make sense of the details.

[Litmaster]

Oklahoma or Texas just depends. I need to finish reading through the thread to make sense of the details.


Ok Mr. RedBeard, all you have to do is meet up with us in the West Reno KOA Campground on Tuesday, July 15th, at or around 7pm. That's about 5 1/2 hours from Little Rock, by my reckoning, so if you leave by 1:30 or so your time, you should be good. Check out the details IN THIS POST (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/showthread.php?5148-the-W-A-finale-convoy!&p=73493&viewfull=1#post73493).

We certainly are looking forward to you joining us, and to doing an episode of the We're Alive Fancast on the road!!! :nik:

[Enwani]

Hello All,

I just found out about this road trip and I'm interested. I live in Illinois so I can meet up in St. Louis if there's still room. Let me know :)

[Litmaster]

HEY!

Time is running out for signing up for the We're Alive Convoy! APRIL 1st is the deadline, so you better


http://i.imgur.com/FUHhXUG.gif

and sign up!!!


Come on, now! Don't be a


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7TbHTVH5GmJgJ3oGxeBu6oncjBByXM rJCV5ePtdXGAPwoTeaSvA

or a


http://gigieatscelebrities.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Jackass-Donkey.jpg


SIGN UP FOR THE WE'RE ALIVE CONVOY TODAY by responding to this thread!!! :nik: :nik: :nik:

[Enwani]

I would like to sign up for the convoy. I can meet up in St. Louis.

[tonyhind86]

I would like to sign up for the convoy. I can meet up in St. Louis.

Welcome aboard!

[Raven]

Ohhh lookie new people :) Tuesday is fast approaching people!!

[Litmaster]

Ohhh lookie new people :) Tuesday is fast approaching people!!

YEP! :nik:

[turbo]

Plane tickets bought! See y'all in LA ;)

[katlero]

Anybody else wake up with a countdown in their head?

14 weeks and counting!

So close yet so far away!!!

[tonyhind86]

3 months and counting! :yay:

[Litmaster]

Aaaaaaaand plane tix to St. Louis HAVE BEEN BOUGHT!


http://www.blogcdn.com/downloadsquad.switched.com/media/2007/09/airplane-departing.jpg

<strong>I'M LOCKED IN, BABY!</strong>

[Litmaster]

Attention Convoyites:

HOTEL RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE! We are all set for a two night stay at the (not so) fabulous

Super 8 Hollywood La Area
http://www.super8.com/common/images/branded/SE/images/04224_b1.jpg
1536 N Western Ave
Hollywood, CA 90027


This hotel is merely a 6 minute drunken stumble from the WA Live Event site at

Assistance League of Southern California
1367 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028


and is a 6 min drive (or 40 min walk) straight down Hollywood Blvd from our fan meet-up bar:

TinHorn Flats and Saloon
1724 N. Highland Ave. Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90028


Nice and centrally located. :nik:

[tonyhind86]

Looks fairly pleasant. As long as it has a bed or at least a sheltered doorway for me to sleep in, then I'm content :)

[katlero]

Lit, are you going to do a price breakdown for us? Doesn't have to be publically posted. Want to make sure my budget is enough.

Thank you!

[Elisa]

Going with economy...that is fine. It is pretty close to the red line aka subway aka metro and you can take that to Tin Horn Flats with easy and all over Hollywood...even Downtown LA or Universal City. Just be street smart and use common sense. :D Welcome to La La Land everybody!!

[Raven]

Lit, are you going to do a price breakdown for us? Doesn't have to be publically posted. Want to make sure my budget is enough.

Thank you!

Yes yes second this. Private Message head count and ppls too so I can get re-acquainted with my soon to be roomy ladies.

[7oddisdead]

well, after a longer hiatus than I anticipated...im mostly back around here.

im working on getting our transportation locked in within the month. what I need a bit of clarification on from the rest of you is; how many of you will be skipping the return trip and flying back home from l.a. ?

it honestly doesn't matter either way, but it will be nice info to have going forward. it will help us know who to count on for xx.00 amount of the gas moneyz

and some have asked about numbers -money wise-..I still say a budget of 1500 will cover literally everything and have some left over. would 1000 cover it? - im sure it would- but better safe than sorry, right? most likely lit can jump in and tell ya'll what our hotel and camping costs are per person (I don't have all that info on-hand) and once I finalize our vehicle choice, and how many are making the trip (both ways, or one way) ill get a gas price together

right now, im looking at the option of renting a large suv and taking my small suv instead of renting a 12 passenger van. our group is about the perfect size for something like that. and in the long run, it will save us money.

more details as I finalize them
todd-0

[Kc]

I think I'm touring around a bit with you on Sunday, is that still happening? With the colony and the recording stage?

[Witch_Doctor]

Ooo Oooo, lets rent a Hummer. then take a Helicopter tour of L.A.

Or not.

[Kc]

Ooo Oooo, lets rent a Hummer. then take a Helicopter tour of L.A.

Or not.

Hummer? The gas you would spend...

[7oddisdead]

Yea, no hummer. Looking like a new-ish ford SUV. With that we can figure an mpg of about 20-24. My lil SUV is about the same, and most of my gas bill I'll be footing myself with the money I save by not renting a van. (vans mpg is 12-14, and an additional 300 over the rental cost of an SUV).

and yes KC, the plan was a studio tour Sunday morning-ish...is that still do able? And correct me if I'm wrong, but the studio and and colony area are kind of on opposite ends of the city, we may have to cut one or the other.

[Kc]

Yea, no hummer. Looking like a new-ish ford SUV. With that we can figure an mpg of about 20-24. My lil SUV is about the same, and most of my gas bill I'll be footing myself with the money I save by not renting a van. (vans mpg is 12-14, and an additional 300 over the rental cost of an SUV).

and yes KC, the plan was a studio tour Sunday morning-ish...is that still do able? And correct me if I'm wrong, but the studio and and colony area are kind of on opposite ends of the city, we may have to cut one or the other.

Yup, still doable. The colony is about 17 minutes away from the studio, so if you still want to, I'm up for both, but if you have to cut for time, I understand.

[7oddisdead]

Cross that bridge when we get there? Its all well and good to plan for both, but who's to say the condition everyone will be in the morning after. :nik:

[Litmaster]

I think I'm touring around a bit with you on Sunday, is that still happening? With the colony and the recording stage?

Yes! Still happening!

[Anghil]

I want to know if everyone who's involved with the convoy was able to get a ticket. It'd be a shame if you weren't. Reply in comments or PM me if you didn't/couldn't get a ticket.

[timmoon]

Be sure to post a lot of pictures from the convoy.

[7oddisdead]

Slightly over a month away! Anyone else got ants in their pants??

perhaps I should change my pants

[Gooer]

Slightly over a month away! Anyone else got ants in their pants??

perhaps I should change my pants

Wish i was...... I have to watch it in the comfort of my home.... *sigh*

[Litmaster]

Slightly over a month away! Anyone else got ants in their pants??

perhaps I should change my pants

Can't wait! :nik:

[turbo]

Can't wait! Race y'all there ;) we will actually be in Vegas Wednesday night into Thursday morning...figured we would take the drive the minute we land!

[katlero]

HOLY MOLY YA'LL! One month!!! How did that happen!?! Anyone else still piecing together their Zombie Survival Travel Kit? Trying to figure out how to fit a bazooka into a backpack. :)

[Grognaurd]

HOLY MOLY YA'LL! One month!!! How did that happen!?! Anyone else still piecing together their Zombie Survival Travel Kit? Trying to figure out how to fit a bazooka into a backpack. :)

I will be with you in spirit waiting for each and every update. Forget the bazooka, unless it is bubblegum, and opt for a LAW ( Light Anti-tank Weapon ) the tube telescopes inside it self so it is less than one third the length. 8)

[katlero]

I will be with you in spirit waiting for each and every update. Forget the bazooka, unless it is bubblegum, and opt for a LAW ( Light Anti-tank Weapon ) the tube telescopes inside it self so it is less than one third the length. 8)

Compact and deadly! Adding it to my NEED list. Are you on Twitter Grog?

[Grognaurd]

Have not been logged on in a month or so, I think it is gaminggrognaurd.

[katlero]

You should jump on the week before the live event. I know I'll be posting most of my updates there. Follow along!

[turbo]

HOLY MOLY YA'LL! One month!!! How did that happen!?! Anyone else still piecing together their Zombie Survival Travel Kit? Trying to figure out how to fit a bazooka into a backpack. :)

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be allowed on a plane with my zombie pack! :D

[7oddisdead]

@grog

I soooooooo wish you could have made it out. theres a handful of people im seriously bummed wont be there. your one of them.
Kat

super soakers....that is all

[katlero]

@grog

I soooooooo wish you could have made it out. theres a handful of people im seriously bummed wont be there. your one of them.
Kat

super soakers....that is all

High speed water gun chase?! This just got more exciting.

[turbo]

High speed water gun chase?! This just got more exciting.

I'll be seeing y'all on the news, won't I....

[Raven]

Well now that we are offically going in two vehicles the hijynx will probably reach an all time level. As far as packs I am going to Todd's by plane so most survival gear is a no go for me unless I manage to make an ak on the 3d printer.....hmmmmm

[turbo]

Not one big vehicle??

[GamerGirl]

Well now that we are offically going in two vehicles the hijynx will probably reach an all time level. As far as packs I am going to Todd's by plane so most survival gear is a no go for me unless I manage to make an ak on the 3d printer.....hmmmmm

Put the stuff in a flat rate box & ship it to Todd's.... Cheaper than the baggage costs.

[7oddisdead]

GamerGirl

don't give her ideas! :)

turbo

our group is the perfect size to make a 7person vehicle cramped. Total cost for 2 cars will only be about 20 bucks more altogether(per person), and add needed space, for both comfort and storage.

@ raven

:)

[turbo]

@GamerGirl (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/member.php?u=8236)

don't give her ideas! :)

@turbo (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/member.php?u=2311)

our group is the perfect size to make a 7person vehicle cramped. Total cost for 2 cars will only be about 20 bucks more altogether(per person), and add needed space, for both comfort and storage.

@ raven

:)

Not bad at all! Should get a set of CB radios.

[MrRedBeard]

Less than 2 weeks! I'm friggin pumped.

[MrRedBeard]

So are the Super 8 reservations still good to go?

[GamerGirl]

Not bad at all! Should get a set of CB radios.

Oooooooh. If you guys get CBs we better hear stories about bird call names.......

[Witch_Doctor]

So are the Super 8 reservations still good to go?

Oh buddy! My wife was reading the reviews for the Super 8 tonight. Looks like the motel will be an adventure all on its own.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Super+8+Hollywood+La+Area&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs#lrd=lrd

[Litmaster]

So are the Super 8 reservations still good to go?

Yep, still good, Redbeard. :nik:

[Litmaster]

Oh buddy! My wife was reading the reviews for the Super 8 tonight. Looks like the motel will be an adventure all on its own.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Super+8+Hollywood+La+Area&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs#lrd=lrd

Hey, no problem Doc! I reserved the rooms with the LEAST amount of roaches & bedbugs. We may have to fight our way past a few hookers on the way UP to them, but as Angel says, "We should be fine, then!"

[Litmaster]

Besides, Kc was the one who originally recommended the place, so we know who to "thank"-- in person-- if it sucks :nik:

[MrRedBeard]

Do you guys happen to have a total for each person's contribution to gas and lodging?

[MrRedBeard]

Oh buddy! My wife was reading the reviews for the Super 8 tonight. Looks like the motel will be an adventure all on its own.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Super+8+Hollywood+La+Area&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs#lrd=lrd

Oh wow but it wouldn't be a first. I stayed at one in Chicago and well those reviews don't have anything on that one. Lets just say the pubes we're the least of my worries in the room.

[7oddisdead]

Safe number on gas n lodging is 500. Roughly 225 gas, 200 lodging.

[Raven]

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112657583377770665268/112657583377770665268/posts

[Grognaurd]

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112657583377770665268/112657583377770665268/posts

:yay:

[Raven]

:yay:

Between the fancast, the forums, various twitter accounts et et is it just me or there are getting to be way to many venues of communication

[7oddisdead]

Never enough!

yea....your probly right,lol

[GamerGirl]

Dropbox - you should set up a Dropbox for all the pics. (& maybe get someone not on the trip to manage it).

This will keep your devices free for all the pics you will (& better) be taking.

[Witch_Doctor]

So I've gone through another revision of the itinerary, this time carefully mapping out the times involved, and it's looking like this:

Tues 7/15
7am: Leave Todd's place, drive 1.5 hours to Merramac Caverns
9-12pm: Caverns tour, should be back on the road by noon at the latest
12-7pm: Long, 7 hour drive to campsite
7pm: Camp at El Reno, OK (just west of OK city)

Wed 7/16
7am: Leave campsite, drive 3.5 hours to Amarillo, TX
10:30-2pm: Visit Cadillac Ranch & lunch @ Big Texan Steak Ranch

(BTW, I spoke with a lady who works there who told me we don't need reservations.
Also, they have a special "Steak Cam" that live streams anyone trying the steak challenge on their website!
http://bigtexan.com/live-stream/)

I thought that one way to save some money is to take AdrianHD up on his generous offer and crash at his apartment the night of Wed 7/16. EDIT: Adrian got back to me and said it was fine to crash at his place, for free (maybe we can order some of that Breaking Bad pizza for dinner!). Also, he can take us on the BB Tour Thursday morning no problem. then, there's a decision that needs to be made about Roswell:

Option 1: Roswell Hell Yea
2pm-5:30: Travel to Roswell
5:30-7:30: Buy alien shit in Roswell, etc.
7:30-10:30: Travel to Albuquerque, crash at Adrian's for the night

(as you can see, this option puts us in ABQ kinda late, or we could...)

Option 2: Screw Roswell
2pm-6pm: Travel straight from Amarillo to Albuquerque
6pm-ish: Arrive at Adrian's much earlier, but miss out on Roswell

Thur 7/17
8am: Leave Adrian's for Breaking Bad Tour of Albuquerque
8am-11am: Breaking Bad Tour, hitting the road by 11am
11am-5pm: Travel from Albuquerque straight to the Grand Canyon
5pm-ish: Enjoy Grand Canyon, take pictures, camp in area

Fri 7/18
8am: Leave Grand Canyon for California
8am-2pm: Travel to Ft. Irwin area
2pm-5pm: Some kind of sight-seeing of Ft. Irwin / Yermo / Barstow (need to leave by 5 in order to make the next stage...)
5pm-8pm: Travel to hotel in East L.A.
8pm: Fan Meetup at Bar / Hotel / Wherever in East L.A.

Sat 7/19
9am: Leave hotel for local WA Tour of LA
9am-4pm: Lots of time here for local WA tour of LA, lunch, etc.
4pm-6pm: Piss around, travel to Live Event site
6pm-LATE: WA Live Event! and After Party!

Sun 7/20
8am: Leave hotel for WA Colony Tour
8am-12pm: Travel, tour of WA Colony location south of LA
12pm-2pm: Tour of WA Studio
2pm: Goodbyes, Group Photos, Hugs, Tears, etc.

Tents for camping or just sleeping bags?

[Witch_Doctor]

Dropbox - you should set up a Dropbox for all the pics. (& maybe get someone not on the trip to manage it).

This will keep your devices free for all the pics you will (& better) be taking.


Took me minute. Reading and watching too spy and crime dramas.

[Litmaster]

Tents for camping or just sleeping bags?

I think Todd's getting tents, but I'm bringing a sleeping bag, yeah.

[Raven]

Dropbox - you should set up a Dropbox for all the pics. (& maybe get someone not on the trip to manage it).

This will keep your devices free for all the pics you will (& better) be taking.

Already took care of that ;) :nik:

[7oddisdead]

i have two tents (for us gents) and kat has one for the ladies (...something about man-coodies?) everything is handled, or being handled

[Raven]

i have two tents (for us gents) and kat has one for the ladies (...something about man-coodies?) everything is handled, or being handled

..that's what she said? ...

[katlero]

Actually I think we'll need to escape all the epic-Beards!

[MrRedBeard]

Actually I think we'll need to escape all the epic-Beards!
In emergencies they can provide shelter when woven together.

[Raven]

In emergencies they can provide shelter when woven together.


Sounds like an eagle scout project

[7oddisdead]

I never made it past webelo. how do you spell webelo? we-be-low? I dunno..

woven beards sound like a bad idea. that might upset the family of wrens living in mine.

[Litmaster]

Actually I think we'll need to escape all the epic-Beards!

I'm actually starting to grow a little piss-ant beard in honor of the trip! :nik:

[7oddisdead]

Awww, I bet its cute!

(never again will I say "cute".mark the date)

[Litmaster]

Awww, I bet its cute!

(never again will I say "cute".mark the date)


Yep, my beard looks like something your beard shit out after eating a hearty meat breakfast. :nik:

[Litmaster]

Redbeard got some new shades in preparation for the trip:

http://www.youngcreativecouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/huge-beard-man.jpeg

[7oddisdead]

Noooooopoo jack passion!

[Raven]

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/viewer?mid=zbPZpS0rpe2c.kZh7Lf9-mz9U

First go of the route map. I think it would be funny to see how far off we wind up being on our travel estimates. I didn't have exact towns or addresses for people we are gaining along the way ( I.E Cabbage, Deegan )

[Witch_Doctor]

Got my beard a growing too.

[Grognaurd]

Ok, ok!

Get a move on, I gotta live vicariously through you guys, but, I am sure it will be a blast!

[7oddisdead]

Update 1:

litmasters here. Anyone have any ideas how to rent a car at an airport when you don't actually fly in?

[GamerGirl]

Reserve the car & take a taxi / have a friend take you to said airport.

[Gooer]

It has begun.

[turbo]

Yea probably just get a lift to the location from someone. Damn, we'll all be having a drink in 4.5 days!

[7oddisdead]

figured out the rental situation. luckily the agency isn't in the airport proper, freaked so a second there.

carry on.

[Gooer]

Yea probably just get a lift to the location from someone. Damn, we'll all be having a drink in 4.5 days!

Not me.....

*runs into bed and cries all week*

[Gooer]

What social media are you guys posting on?

[Raven]

What social media are you guys posting on?

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112657583377770665268/112657583377770665268/posts is the channel and Todd has Twitter convoy. Sorry about link, I'm at airport on my phone 😁

[7oddisdead]

twitters

@_toddisdead
@convoy_wa

tons of stuff will either be posted here, or linked to from here. but for the up to the minute details once we roll out, follow @convoy_wa

ill be posting and throwing up pictures throughout the trip

UPDATE 2; about to go to the airport for witch_doctor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111ELEVENTY

[Gooer]

twitters

@_toddisdead
@convoy_wa

tons of stuff will either be posted here, or linked to from here. but for the up to the minute details once we roll out, follow @convoy_wa

ill be posting and throwing up pictures throughout the trip

UPDATE 2; about to go to the airport for witch_doctor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111ELEVENTY

following you on the twitters now

[molson]

Catching up on the forum after failing to even lurk successfully. You guys are insane - I'll be following along. See you this weekend, let me know if you need any bail money.

[Elisa]

See you friday!!

[7oddisdead]

So, the days update.

driving to red beards house my SUV bottomed out really badly and busted a Brake line. Managed to MacGyver that shit together to get us on the road. Uneventful drive after that, until we reached the campground.

teaching litmaster how to open a bottle with a lighter, I managed to shoot myself in the eye with a the bottle cap, bad form on my part but no damage, all good(hopefully, we'll 'see' in the morning)

thus trip has so far established that I'm slightly insane.

more tomorrow. For up to the minute updates, get on/join/sell your soul to twitter

@convoy_wa

todd-0

[Gooer]

So, the days update.

driving to red beards house my SUV bottomed out really badly and busted a Brake line. Managed to MacGyver that shit together to get us on the road. Uneventful drive after that, until we reached the campground.

teaching litmaster how to open a bottle with a lighter, I managed to shoot myself in the eye with a the bottle cap, bad form on my part but no damage, all good(hopefully, we'll 'see' in the morning)

So successful so far? Haha, classic.

[MrRedBeard]

thus trip has so far established that I'm slightly insane.

@convoy_wa

todd-0

In the fun way not the padded walls way.

[Grognaurd]

In the fun way not the padded walls way.

Ironic that they won't let me leave my padded room, so I could not go. Interestingly, they gave this other dude named Bill Roberts a week long pass! He said something about LA and rooftops before he left. He is a real 'roid-rag-asaurus and some times I think he loses control on purpose, so watch out for him...

[7oddisdead]

Just reporting in. Eye is fine, not even bloodshot or anything. Just had a hearty breakfast, preparing for another long day on the road.

w00t-0

[MickGinger]

Convoy Check-in 1 is on the WAFancast -

http://werealive.mickred.com/2014/07/16/convoy-check-in-day-1/

[MickGinger]

Convoy Check-in 2 is on the WAFancast -

http://werealive.mickred.com/2014/07/17/convoy-check-in-day-2/

[7oddisdead]

I'd just like to say, my exploits are not nearly as crazy as they sound.

that said. Many more stories to come:nik:

[MGM Ray]

How Y'all doing? Did Todd get a pair of safety glasses? Safe trip, see you all tomorrow!

[Litmaster]

Guys, I have a ton of audio from this trip that I will be posting/linking here later. Much funny shit has occured, and I got much of it captured on audio!

Also, footage for the fan fiction audio drama is being recorded!!!

[Witch_Doctor]

I man can't believe I'm sitting in Holly Wood, reading a script. Litmaster , he's living up to his name. This is awesome script. Pure gold.

[Witch_Doctor]

I'd just like to say, my exploits are not nearly as crazy as they sound.

that said. Many more stories to come:nik:

ptsh! We didn't have coffee at the Grand Canyon, but 7oddisdead turned water into Redbull.

[7oddisdead]

that wasn't redbull....


Morning update:

Had breakfast this morning with turbo, MGM ray, turbo's buddy, Redbeard, and WALDO BUTTERS. Great food at kitchen24. We are sitting back at the hotel for a bit, work on some lines for the fan fic....then a trip to "the last bookstore on earth". Should be an amazing day

[Witch_Doctor]

Guys, I have a ton of audio from this trip that I will be posting/linking here later. Much funny shit has occured, and I got much of it captured on audio!

Also, footage for the fan fiction audio drama is being recorded!!!
Too bad there was a looonngg, tense, 200 mile silence when @katlero (http://www.zombiepodcast.com/forum/member.php?u=4375) 's HYBRID almost ran out of gas in the Mohave FREAKING Desert. If you could have recorded the the funny shit runing through my mind.

[MGM Ray]

It was a blast meeting all of the convoy's Road Warriors and everyone else who made it to the pre-show meet up. What a great bunch of people! The finale and after party were also fantastic! Have a safe trip back everyone.

[Raven]

we made it to Albuquerque sometime around 3am local after powering through since leaving Kc and Co. A few hours of car naps and we will be at it again.

[turbo]

Nice to meet everyone on the Convoy! Y'all are awesome! Drive safe :)

[Witch_Doctor]

we made it to Albuquerque sometime around 3am local after powering through since leaving Kc and Co. A few hours of car naps and we will be at it again.

Y'all will probably make it back to your homes before I do. "Having a good laugh at my plans, eh God?"
The score is now L.A. : 6 Witch Doctor: 2
Wait, we got to record in KC's studio and I got to dance with Tammy Klein. GAME OVER: WITCH DOCTOR WINS!!!

[7oddisdead]

Soooooo. I was bored

It’s been nearly seven years???

Well. Since the finale. Katlero and I dated, moved her to Illinois, bought property, got married. Now have 3kids….lol. Life happens sometimes when you’re not terminally online. Will say if not for this forum I would never have met my wife and not have kids. Which at this point I couldn’t even begin to imagine life without. I really don’t know if anyone that I knew on here back then is even around. Doesn’t actually matter. This is simply a time capsule

Peace and love
Lmaomao
Todd-0

[DemetriusH]

Soooooo. I was bored

It’s been nearly seven years???

Well. Since the finale. Katlero and I dated, moved her to Illinois, bought property, got married. Now have 3kids….lol. Life happens sometimes when you’re not terminally online. Will say if not for this forum I would never have met my wife and not have kids. Which at this point I couldn’t even begin to imagine life without. I really don’t know if anyone that I knew on here back then is even around. Doesn’t actually matter. This is simply a time capsule

Peace and love
Lmaomao
Todd-0

Yeah... it's crazy how much of this site is pretty much a lost relic at this point. I've been trying to do what I can here for the time being but I really wish we could get back to what the site used to be like.