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SnoEclipse · 12-23-2008

Just got back from the thunder run to Aiken and back.

On the road at 0630, 30 mins for breakfast in Milaca at 0830, in Aiken at 1000 for the 1100 funeral. 100/694/94 was moving at 30 mph up to Rodgers. Wasn't able to speed up to 50 until after Elk River on 169.

Back on the road at 1 PM, home at 4 PM. Drove 70+ most of the way home.

Nothing much to report other than the drive back was a lot faster than the way up. There are already loads of ice house on the big lake and plenty of snow for the sleds. The casino parking lots wre full (duh!) and gas appeared to be $1.70 a gallon on average. I did see diesel for $1.99/gallon at three stations.

The Patriot got 24 mpg with full-time AWD locked in on the way up and part-time AWD on the way back. KQ came in loud and clear up to Garrison. Sirius radio worked fine after that.

Boring trip. Sad for my friend (her mom) but still boring.

12-23-2008	#11
SnoEclipse Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minni-snowta Drives: 07 Eclipse GT Posts: 290	Re: fastest/smoothest way to Aiken?? Just got back from the thunder run to Aiken and back. On the road at 0630, 30 mins for breakfast in Milaca at 0830, in Aiken at 1000 for the 1100 funeral. 100/694/94 was moving at 30 mph up to Rodgers. Wasn't able to speed up to 50 until after Elk River on 169. Back on the road at 1 PM, home at 4 PM. Drove 70+ most of the way home. Nothing much to report other than the drive back was a lot faster than the way up. There are already loads of ice house on the big lake and plenty of snow for the sleds. The casino parking lots wre full (duh!) and gas appeared to be $1.70 a gallon on average. I did see diesel for $1.99/gallon at three stations. The Patriot got 24 mpg with full-time AWD locked in on the way up and part-time AWD on the way back. KQ came in loud and clear up to Garrison. Sirius radio worked fine after that. Boring trip. Sad for my friend (her mom) but still boring. __________________ 07 Eclipse GTV6 Deep Red Pearl, cosmetic and weight reduction mods in progress, suspension and brakes come in Spring 2009. I want an LSD for the 5 speed auto!!