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Old 06-17-2006, 09:51 PM
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So why don't you, Atlas Croc, Mad Eric and other Texas Cayman owners take a trip out of the Texas heat up to Santa Fe for some coolerlow humidity weather and a bit of exploring of NM scenary and eating establishments?
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So why don't you, Atlas Croc, Mad Eric and other Texas Cayman owners take a trip out of the Texas heat up to Santa Fe for some coolerlow humidity weather and a bit of exploring of NM scenary and eating establishments?

Because that's like an 8 day trip from Houston! You're a whole country over...I probably need a passport.


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That's a great idea! and it's on my list of things to do when the Croc arrives.


Wanted to attend your Fiesta in Albuquerque but was Crocless (how was it?)


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Devo, go north not south --


Summary: 880.1 miles (1 day, 5 hours, 43 minutes driving a Geo)

DAY 1

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9:00 AM
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0.0
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Depart Houston on Bagby St (North-East)
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43 yds
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9:00 AM
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0.1
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Turn LEFT (North-West) onto Walker St
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65 yds
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9:00 AM
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0.1
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Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-45 [US-75]
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237.8 mi
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I-45
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12:58 PM
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237.9
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At exit 284A, road name changes to US-75
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1.4 mi
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1:00 PM
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239.3
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At exit 286A, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-366 [Woodall Rodgers Fwy]
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1.5 mi
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I-35E / Denton
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1:02 PM
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240.8
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Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-35E [US-77]
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39.6 mi
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I-35E / Denton
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1:38 PM
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280.4
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Road name changes to I-35 [Stemmons Fwy]
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0.6 mi
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1:38 PM
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281.1
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At exit 469, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto N I-35 [Stemmons Fwy]
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0.2 mi
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US-380 / Decatur / McKinney
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1:38 PM
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281.3
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Turn LEFT (West) onto US-380 [W University Dr]
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24.9 mi
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2:01 PM
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306.2
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Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-287 [US-81]
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71.9 mi
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US-81 / US-287
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3:01 PM
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378.1
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Merge onto US-281 [US-287]
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2.0 mi
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3:04 PM
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380.1
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3:06 PM
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381.7
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Road name changes to I-44 [US-277]
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0.7 mi
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3:06 PM
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382.3
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Keep LEFT onto US-287
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39.2 mi
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US-287 / Vernon / Amarillo
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3:39 PM
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421.5
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Road name changes to US-183 [US-287]
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3:46 PM
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429.8
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Road name changes to US-287 [US-70]
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82.6 mi
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512.5
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End of day
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Check your departure time; the next stop is in a different time zone.
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9:00 AM
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512.5
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Stay on US-287
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81.9 mi
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10:10 AM
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594.4
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Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-40 [US-287]
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233.3 mi
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I-40 / US-287 / Amarillo / Dumas
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11:30 AM
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672.8
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Entering New Mexico
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1:39 PM
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827.7
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At exit 218, turn RIGHT onto Ramp
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0.4 mi
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US-285 / Vaughn / Santa Fe
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1:40 PM
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828.0
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41.3 mi
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2:30 PM
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869.4
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10 yds
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2:30 PM
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869.4
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6.3 mi
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I-25 / US-285 / US-84
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2:35 PM
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875.7
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At exit 284, turn RIGHT onto Ramp
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142 yds
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NM-466 / Old Pecos TR.
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2:35 PM
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875.8
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Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-466 [Old Pecos Trail]
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1.4 mi
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Old Pecos Trail / Santa Fe
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2:37 PM
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877.1
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Keep RIGHT onto Old Pecos Trail
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1.6 mi
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2:40 PM
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878.7
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Keep STRAIGHT onto Old Santa Fe Trail
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0.3 mi
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2:41 PM
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879.1
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1.0 mi
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2:43 PM
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880.1
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Arrive Santa Fe
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I ride horse with the gov. so a passport is no problem...if they let you out of Texas that is[img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/help.gif[/img]
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OK... folks, this Texas Red went to Santa Fe a few years back and entered the Fiesta del Porsche, and considers it one of the very best PCA events in the country. How about reciprocating? Hill Country Region, PCA, in Austin, Texas is hosting a 2-day event (Oct 7-8) called PORSCHEDILLO, with alimited scope Concours and a Driving Tour. More info on www.hcrpca.org or please holler at Papa in Austin or Texasred for more information
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Tomorrow is the first of several big Porsche Cayman days in Austin over next couple/three months,and many are desired, and expected at the Lunch Bunch at Bear Rock Cafe on Parmer, west of MoPac. There will be a brand new tiptronic red one present, plus yellow, and black, and carmon red... who else? Please make your plans to eat with andgreet other Cayman and 911, and more, owners -- maybe even a Carrera GT.
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Tomorrow is the first of several big Porsche Cayman days in Austin over next couple/three months,and many are desired, and expected at the Lunch Bunch at Bear Rock Cafe on Parmer, west of MoPac. There will be a brand new tiptronic red one present, plus yellow, and black, and carmon red... who else? Please make your plans to eat with andgreet other Cayman and 911, and more, owners -- maybe even a Carrera GT.


Love to come up to Austin from Houston but some of us have to work during the week. Any weekend events?
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