Category Archives: Scoot66

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Scoot 66 Day by Day

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Eric

Well, well, well, it looks like this might finally happen. After several long years of planning, it all comes down to this spring. I’m hoping that I can start this in very early May (1st or 2nd). I’m a little … Continue reading →

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How shall I update thee?

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Eric

Hi everybody. I hope you had a merry merry. Mine was fine. Just a day in with the family. Santa was kind, but not over-burdening. The best thing about Christmas is that it’s over. Ok, not quite true. But it … Continue reading →

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Temperatures across the country

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Eric

My Scoot 66 trip is planned from May 4 to June 14 (give or take). I’m a bit worried that temperatures might be too cold. Let’s take some example. On the night of May 4, I should be at Harrison … Continue reading →

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Rerouting Up the One

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Eric

After hanging out with Cole and Josh (from Berkeley) a bit a few days ago – they were in for Christmas – I’ve decided to pay them a bit of a visit in the spring. I’ve changed the routing through … Continue reading →

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What does mapping mean?

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Eric

I guess “mapping” isn’t the right word, but I’m not sure what is. Anyway, I’ve started “mapping” out my trip again. I just finished up Day Five: St. Louis, MO to Lebanon, MO. It’s 170 miles and a ton of … Continue reading →

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The really, really loniest road

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Eric

I’m still mapping and routing. As of yesterday, I’m just entering Nevada on US Route 50. It’s been dubbed “The Loneliest Road” because you’re usually the only car (or in my case, scooter) on it. While mapping, I don’t usually … Continue reading →

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The really, really emptiest tank

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Eric

Maybe, just maybe, I spoke too soon about being elated about the return trip. Maybe. Ned mentioned this yesterday – it’s pretty sobering. Why? Well, after I leave that lovely Austin, NV town, it’s 148 miles to the next gas … Continue reading →

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The Golden Spike and the Spiral Jetty

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Eric

I’m not really sure if anyone is following my little previews of what will be my travels. But if you are, you’re in for a one-two punch of a look-see. After a short stint in Salt Lake City (yeah, I … Continue reading →

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The Land of Oz? Holy CRAP!!

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Eric

Yeah, so while routing and mapping my merry way across the big ass state of Montana and into North Dakota, I figure I’d stay for the night in a quaint little town of Aberdeen, SD. There’s a cheap campground on … Continue reading →

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Two fun motels – Wigwam & Blue Swallow

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Eric

Motels are expensive. That’s why I camp. On my little excursion, I plan on staying in only five motels (out of 45 nights). Three of them are just random cheap motels – no campgrounds around. But the other two are … Continue reading →

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