I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: Adam_W on August 23, 2008, 07:00:03 PM
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I live in Indianapolis, right in the centre of the state. I have some friends down in the southern part, and I visit them once every one or two months. Since I got my new, better scooter, I've considered riding it down there instead of taking the bus or relying on someone else to drive me. I've started making my initial plans and figuring the route to take. The distance will be approximately 150 miles, and it will take me between four and six hours depending on how fast I can cruise at. Fortunately, I should be able to make it with only one fuel stop, even though I will have several stops planned in case I need extra. I've been going to a city park that has a ten mile loop of road that I can just ride laps around, and that is helping me figure fuel usage, and determine how long I can stand to be on the bike between rest stops. I'm tentatively planning to go in late Sept, early Oct. I want to be recovered from my hernia surgery, but I don't want to be back on PD yet, because I'm going to have to be able to go two days without dialysis. It's going to be a hell of a ride, but I think I'm going to enjoy it.
Adam
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I think you will enjoy it as well. Sounds like you are planning and practicing. I hope you have a great time.
Ann
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It is always fun to plan. Take pictures and have fun!
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You won't regret it but just remember to dress properly. The weather that time of the year can be very changable. Watch for gravel and have fun. Your nickname from now on is Gravel. :)
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Hi Sluff...and did you knight him and is he now Sir Gravel the Great??? :bow;
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Which route are you taking? I go back and forth to Indy all the time.
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Good luck on your trip. As Sluff said, look out for the gravel!
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Gravel
look to Flip if you need any advice
have fun planning
and be careful
please---- no posting on the bad luck post :clap;
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Which route are you taking? I go back and forth to Indy all the time.
I'm going from Indy to Princeton and back. I'm taking pretty much a direct rout there over several different roads (I'd have to look at my maps 'cause I can't remember all the roads). Since I can't take the interstate, I have to stick to state highways. When we drive, we usually take the highway from Indianapolis to Terre Haute, then US 41 to Princeton. I'm really looking forward to this. Hmm......Sir Gravel the Great, eh? :rofl;
Gravel....uh I mean Adam
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I would probably take 67 down to Worthington and pick up 57 down to Oakland City and then 64 over to Princeton. These are all state highways without too much traffic. I've traveled these roads many times. Make sure to take a cell phone because there's not much between the small towns. I'm less than an hour from Princeton.
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Good luck, Gravel! I am sure the trip will be a great experience.
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Good luck on your trip. As Sluff said, look out for the gravel!
Hmm, Gravel looking out for Gravel, now thats great!!!
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Let us know when you plan on leaving and I'll PM you my cell phone number in case you have trouble.
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OK, yes Sir Gravel the Great, you now have Sir Flip of ??? come on all, Sir Flip of?? has your back so you are good to go.
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Actually it Sir Flip of Wilsonshire
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I dub you (sword on each shoulder) Sir Flip of Wilsonshire. :bow;
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I'm deeply honored.
Once a king, always a king
but once a knight is enough
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get out there and enjoy yourself sir gravel the great.
remember though plenty of stories of your travels and :pics; :pics; :pics;
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That sounds like a blast! :yahoo; Will you arrange to dialize there so you don't have to worry about making the whole trip in two days?
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I can hardly drive a car for more than 3 hours - a scooter could be a challenge. How do they handle in rain?
Sorry, it's the mom in me, always worrying!
:waving;
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There are currently no dialysis centers in that area. Patients have to drive to Evansville (30-40 minutes)
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Adam just be careful
and do not pick up strangers to ride on the back of your scooter
and watch the movie - Easy Rider - and then watch Wild Hogs
and be careful
and can you take your laptop to keep us posted
we are your "family" and we worry
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don't wink at strange women...... :rofl;
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If you have checked into all aspects of this trip, and it looks like everthing will go smoothly, I think you should absolutely go ahead with it.
You will have a lot of fun and adventure. We can't let this disease stop us from living the life we want to have. Just be reasonable in your
expectations of your own physical abilities and be safe and sane about it.