Driving BACK from Houston to Los Angeles tomorrow (yes already)

DEpointfive0 · 07-06-2013, 06:00 PM

EDIT: As with the last thread since I already left, I'll be updating the thread with things I see along the way

I made a detour through Austin to visit Chad at FringeXVO to get my hands on his prototype exhaust tips, and I met up with another member to buy something as well, then drove to Midland to go to a museum.

On the drive before I got to Austin, I was at a set of light, with my windows down, music on and this car's window goes down and this guy said "Nice music dog" (Ice Cube was playing)
Then he proceeded to splice a swisher open and dump the tobacco out. LMAO!!!

I dodged a damn possum, then hit a dead one very shortly thereafter, lol
I dodged Rocky (raccoon) and this redneck with a F350 nailed a deer WITHOUT stopping... Must have clipped it because by the time I got there it was still moving and in the middle of the road, so that scared the SHITE out of me, lol

I did also pass "Jesse James Real Estate", lol

And it's AMAZING to see all these random towns, I've done a LOT of road trips, but TX's are by far and away the weirdest...

Oh, and I got pulled over for doing 82 in a 70... RIGHT when my radar detector went off, the guy flicked his lights on, and I had already pulled over before he turned his red amd blue lights on. LOL!!!
But I asked for a warning and he said "I'll see what I can do"... There was a REALLY stressful 5-7 minute period where I knew he was writing me a ticket... Fortunately he gave me a written warning, lol!!! He then stated, "you see, your radar detector doesn't work as well as you thought, once it got it, I know your speed"

I just woke up, so I'll update pics of the museum soon.

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Well... A few people know why I came...
Back story (no its not as long as my orher story with 60000 spoilers)

( Click to show/hide )

Anyways... I'm on the way back now. If anyone needs ANYTHING from this way, please give me a shout. I don't think I'll be doing a non-stop drive just because I have a few stops to make

From Houston gotta stop at Buccee's for some Jerky, then Austin to pick up the Fringe XVO tips, then a member in Austin for some car parts, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum, then to get the gf and her family some BBQ, then back to Los Angeles

So I'll be leaving tomorrow or the next day, and if anyone needs ANYTHING feel free to call or text me (31O) eight nine three-42O7

w0rM · 07-06-2013, 06:04 PM

You're friend is lucky to have you.

Have a safe trip home and be careful.

Z-Girl 12 · 07-06-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Well... A few people know why I came...
Back story (no its not as long as my orher story with 60000 spoilers)

( Click to show/hide )

Anyways... I'm on the way back now. If anyone needs ANYTHING from this way, please give me a shout. I don't think I'll be doing a non-stop drive just because I have a few stops to make

From Houston gotta stop at Buccee's for some Jerky, then Austin to pick up the Fringe XVO tips, then a member in Austin for some car parts, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum, then to Phoenix to get the gf and her family some BBQ (I'd bring it from TX, but since I guess it's a bigger chain than expected, might as well get it more fresh,) then back to Los Angeles

So I'll be leaving tomorrow or the next day, and if anyone needs ANYTHING feel free to call or text me (31O) eight nine three-42O7

Hook me up with some BBQ babycub!!! Pulled pork sandwich and 1/2 slab

DEpointfive0 · 07-06-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by w0rM

You're friend is lucky to have you.

Have a safe trip home and be careful.

Thanks, their family is my family

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Hook me up with some BBQ babycub!!! Pooled pork sandwich and 1/2 slab

And you're in the wrong direction

Montez · 07-06-2013, 06:32 PM

Be safe bra, be careful on 290 if you are using it to cut across to get to 10 from Austin. We just got back from Fredicksburg and the TST (Texas State troopers) where out like a Mutha F....r on 290.

Zbrah · 07-06-2013, 06:32 PM

Hey Andrew, so sorry to hear about your friend's mom passing.

Drive back safely brother.

Pitch · 07-06-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum
7

Kill my GF's ex bf that abused her! <3

Wonka2581 · 07-06-2013, 10:07 PM

Stay Safe driving Brother....

DEpointfive0 · 07-06-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitch

Kill my GF's ex bf that abused her! <3

Name? I'll make sure to kill him if I see him

cv129 · 07-06-2013, 10:36 PM

^ I guess the DE comes in handy in that situation haha

axmea? · 07-06-2013, 11:07 PM

You are a good man Andrew. Safe trip to Cali.

DEpointfive0 · 07-06-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

^ I guess the DE comes in handy in that situation haha

Yes. Yes it does... But I only have my revolver and my carry .40 for this trip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Stay Safe driving Brother....

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

You are a good man Andrew. Safe trip to Cali.

^^Thanks guys!

MJB · 07-06-2013, 11:32 PM

Sorry to hear Andrew... pretty crazy that my best friend growing up is related to them. Small world. Haven't seen or heard from him in about 10 years.

diddy535 · 07-06-2013, 11:37 PM

Sorry man, you're a good friend.

DEpointfive0 · 07-08-2013, 06:03 PM

Updated OP,
And thanks Diddy

07-06-2013, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Driving BACK from Houston to Los Angeles tomorrow (yes already) EDIT: As with the last thread since I already left, I'll be updating the thread with things I see along the way I made a detour through Austin to visit Chad at FringeXVO to get my hands on his prototype exhaust tips, and I met up with another member to buy something as well, then drove to Midland to go to a museum. On the drive before I got to Austin, I was at a set of light, with my windows down, music on and this car's window goes down and this guy said "Nice music dog" (Ice Cube was playing) Then he proceeded to splice a swisher open and dump the tobacco out. LMAO!!! I dodged a damn possum, then hit a dead one very shortly thereafter, lol I dodged Rocky (raccoon) and this redneck with a F350 nailed a deer WITHOUT stopping... Must have clipped it because by the time I got there it was still moving and in the middle of the road, so that scared the SHITE out of me, lol I did also pass "Jesse James Real Estate", lol And it's AMAZING to see all these random towns, I've done a LOT of road trips, but TX's are by far and away the weirdest... Oh, and I got pulled over for doing 82 in a 70... RIGHT when my radar detector went off, the guy flicked his lights on, and I had already pulled over before he turned his red amd blue lights on. LOL!!! But I asked for a warning and he said "I'll see what I can do"... There was a REALLY stressful 5-7 minute period where I knew he was writing me a ticket... Fortunately he gave me a written warning, lol!!! He then stated, "you see, your radar detector doesn't work as well as you thought, once it got it, I know your speed" I just woke up, so I'll update pics of the museum soon. ( Click to show/hide ) Well... A few people know why I came... Back story (no its not as long as my orher story with 60000 spoilers) ( Click to show/hide ) Anyways, my best friend's mom was diagnosed with cancer (multiple myloma) about a year and half ago. She was doing great at first, then terrible, then a lot better, then in the past few months dwindling off... Every few months she has come to Houston for a second opinion, but she didn't want to move just for treatment because she has family back home. Anyways, about 2 and half weeks ago the doctors in LA said, "we cannot help you anymore, you need to go home and die" literally. And as a family they said f this, we're going to Houston (Tuesday, June 18th) they took a flight over and Thursday my friend said hey, I think we're going to stay here in Houston, the hospital and doctors said they can take the case, would you mind driving our car over? And I replied that I could take it right then (it was 10PM) and he said no, take your time. And I made this thread: Driving from Los Angeles to TX tomorrow He then told me to wait for him because he had a flight Saturday that wasn't refundable and this way he can pack the car and we can drive together if I want. So Sunday we left and I knew I NEEDED to make this drive in 24 hours because he needed to spend as much time with his mom as possible. And I decided to stay longer to give him some comfort and a feeling of home that he's got a friend. Unfortunately, his mom started taking a turn for the worse and I'm glad I stayed with them. And several days ago his mom passed away (RIP Mrs. Rastegar) so they flew back and had a small family burrial. Anyways... I'm on the way back now. If anyone needs ANYTHING from this way, please give me a shout. I don't think I'll be doing a non-stop drive just because I have a few stops to make From Houston gotta stop at Buccee's for some Jerky, then Austin to pick up the Fringe XVO tips, then a member in Austin for some car parts, then Midland, TX to go to a car museum, then to get the gf and her family some BBQ, then back to Los Angeles So I'll be leaving tomorrow or the next day, and if anyone needs ANYTHING feel free to call or text me (31O) eight nine three-42O7 forza370z, 2xtreme1, w0rM and 2 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language: Last edited by DEpointfive0; 07-08-2013 at 12:09 PM.

07-06-2013, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	You're friend is lucky to have you. Have a safe trip home and be careful. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

07-06-2013, 06:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 16	Be safe bra, be careful on 290 if you are using it to cut across to get to 10 from Austin. We just got back from Fredicksburg and the TST (Texas State troopers) where out like a Mutha F....r on 290. DEpointfive0 likes this.

07-06-2013, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Hey Andrew, so sorry to hear about your friend's mom passing. Drive back safely brother. DEpointfive0 likes this.

07-06-2013, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Stay Safe driving Brother.... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

07-06-2013, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,193 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	^ I guess the DE comes in handy in that situation haha DEpointfive0 likes this.

07-06-2013, 11:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,234 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	You are a good man Andrew. Safe trip to Cali. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

07-06-2013, 11:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	Sorry to hear Andrew... pretty crazy that my best friend growing up is related to them. Small world. Haven't seen or heard from him in about 10 years. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

07-06-2013, 11:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Sorry man, you're a good friend. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

07-08-2013, 06:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Updated OP, And thanks Diddy __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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