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  • Jack P.
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    • March 19, 2009
    • 1135

    Re: Travels with the Corvette Vagabond Don't drive in Russia

    I thought you might like to see some Finn Cars for a summer show. Reposted from Hara on the Finnshark forum.


    Also, you can see how they drive in Russia. We did not need the cold war, just give them cars to drive.


    Next summer something like this:
    Part 1
    Part 2


    Or maybe an adventurous trip to Russia :leaving:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPkE2hHneP4[/QUOTE]




    No I don't think so, no Russia for me ! Great videos above,


    I just got word , my car has finally left Germany after two weeks delay. It gets in on Dec 6 or 7th. Has any one seen my car on German roads last week?


    Service: Europe - North America Outbound Service Schedule
    Voyage: CA247-TUR
    Vessel: TURANDOT

    Date
    Point Name
    Direction
    Mode


    11/21/12 Bremerhaven Departs Ship

    11/24/12 Zeebrugge Departs Ship
    11/25/12 Southampton Departs Ship
    12/03/12 Halifax Arrives Ship


    12/06/12 New York Arrives Ship

    12/10/12 Brunswick Arrives Ship
    12/11/12 Charleston Arrives Ship

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    • Jack P.
      Expired
      • March 19, 2009
      • 1135

      Re: Travels with the Corvette Vagabond NYC Ground zero

      While waiting for my car to come back to the USA from Europe, I had the chance to spend time with my family in NYC to see the sites and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are a few photos of the day.


      The Twin Towers Site Ground Zero





      The reflecting pool site of north tower, names of victims written on rail





      New Tower and buildings








      The Behind the scenes blowup of balloons the night before parade







      NYC Finest






      Times Square after Midnight




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      • Jack P.
        Expired
        • March 19, 2009
        • 1135

        Re: Travels with the Corvette Vagabond NYC Ground zero

        I thought I would post a picture of my wife with me in NYC on boat to Statue of Liberty with Empire State Building in backround





        Without my son Adam and Patricia's support, my trips would not be possible.


        Jack

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        • Don H.
          Moderator
          • June 16, 2009
          • 2258

          Re: Travels with the Corvette Vagabond NYC Ground zero

          You're a lucky man Jack, but of course you already know that....
          Merry Christmas!

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          • Jack P.
            Expired
            • March 19, 2009
            • 1135

            Re: Travels with the Corvette Vagabond Seasons Greetings

            I wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am working on my project and need your help. I am having trouble reading the handwriting of members who I stayed with or met on my trip. I am also editing the many photos and videos from the trip. I am working on a book and many magazine articles and want to give proper credit


            If I stayed with you or met you at one of the Corvette events, could you please send me the following information. Contact information including ( Name , address, phone, screen name, email) also two to three photos of your car (s). Pick the car you drive or love the most. One photo should have you in car or on side .
            .
            Please send to jack@corvettevagabond.com


            This message is to all on my European trip, and also on my US 48 state trip. Lots of info to organize and it was very hard to record as the trip was taking place.


            Jack

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            • Jack P.
              Expired
              • March 19, 2009
              • 1135

              Car is still in New Jersey

              The car is on a dock in New Jersey. It waits in line to be inspected by Customs. Car arrived on Dec 6th. I had gone to NYC expecting to pick up car on 14th. Did not happen. Back in Maine and will wait until I get call from agent that car is released.


              It is on a dock with hundreds of others , each one gets inspected, so who knows when they with get to my car. I hope it is not filled with water by the time I get to it.


              I hoped to drive it home, the weather was great. Now we have snow on the ground in Maine.


              Should be fun driving home one of these days. Good that I had some practice on snow in Finland. The car left home on June 8. It has been away from home for almost 6 months.


              Jack

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              • Jack P.
                Expired
                • March 19, 2009
                • 1135

                Re: Car is still in New Jersey

                I just got the customs release late this afternoon. I will fly from Portland to JFK, 6 AM Thursday, get a ride to New Jersey docks, pick up car and head back home by 2 pm on Thursday and be back in Maine around 8 pm.


                To bad the release came this weekend and not last when it was sunny and warm.


                I will be glad to get the car home. One more ride to end the year. 331 miles, plus 8,500 on the continent for a total of 8,800 plus miles covered in car from start of trip in Maine to end of trip in Maine.


                Jack

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                • Jack P.
                  Expired
                  • March 19, 2009
                  • 1135

                  The Car is finally home in Maine

                  Final Update of Europe Trip. Thursday, 20th, I flew to NYC at 6 AM , Bus to NYC, Bus to Newark NJ, Cab to Port America, jump start car, and start to look for a gas station.


                  Car ran rough with old gas (couple of gals left in tank) . Once filled with new gas, engine ran like a charm. Averaged 15 mpg on ride home of 331 miles.


                  A big storm was heading up the coast and I wanted to get home before it hit. Left at 11:30 am and was home by 7:30 pm with stops for food and a car wash.


                  Thanks to all for the interest in my trip. I will start to work on the book and posting this coming year.

                  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year


                  Jack
                  Corvette Vagabond


                  Dirty at the docks





                  New Jersey Turnpike and Car wash in Mahopac NY 100 miles north of NYC







                  A moment of reflection and sadness as I drove through Newton CT







                  Home at last

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                  • Jack P.
                    Expired
                    • March 19, 2009
                    • 1135

                    What a difference a day can make

                    Hello to all and I hope Santa was good to you and best wishes for a Happy New Year arty:


                    The weather in Maine is very changeable as you can see.


                    This is Christmas Eve day 2 pm , waiting for Santa





                    Christmas day, 2pm Santa off for a ride in his sleigh !


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                    • Jack P.
                      Expired
                      • March 19, 2009
                      • 1135

                      Re: What a difference a day can make

                      It is a little nasty today in New England. I may have to wait till this afternoon to go for a ride.
                      Attached Files

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                      • Jack P.
                        Expired
                        • March 19, 2009
                        • 1135

                        Photos of European Trip

                        I hope everyone got through the Holidays OK. It is a bit chilly in Maine with temps around 0* at night.

                        I have been uploading photos of the European Trip and you can now view hundreds of them on my web site

                        http://www.corvettevagabond.com/ .

                        Go to the European Trip page and click on the slide show or individual pictures. I will be uploading pictures for days to come , so you can check out the new ones every day.

                        Some samples from Netherlands, Norway and Belgium :





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                        • Jack P.
                          Expired
                          • March 19, 2009
                          • 1135

                          Sunday Ride and Portland Headlight Maine 2013

                          The Sun was out this morning and off to the gym and Portland Headlight, one of the most photographed light houses in the world. Located in Cape Elizabeth , at Fort Williams , Maine








                          Downtown Portland going to World Gym for PT.



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                          • Jack P.
                            Expired
                            • March 19, 2009
                            • 1135

                            Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

                            Hello to all,


                            More photos posted on web site http://www.corvettevagabond.com/ . I have added Switzerland. Finland, France, Germany to follow . I hope you enjoy the photos.


                            Some samples







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                            • Gary R.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • April 1, 1989
                              • 1798

                              Re: Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

                              Hi Jack,
                              Boy that was a heck of a trip, glad you made it safe, sound , and had a great time. You use your car as they were intended to be used, good for you. How was the steering on those tight roads?
                              Gary

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                              • Jack P.
                                Expired
                                • March 19, 2009
                                • 1135

                                Re: Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

                                The weather has been dry and driving has been fun the last few days.
                                I have added more photos to the http://www.corvettevagabond.com/ site. Germany has joined the list with Netherlands additions. France will be added soon along with many more of Germany and Scandinavia, with Finland coming on soon.


                                Samples of a get together in Germany and a Netherlands NCRS red corvette (Rudd).









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