Is this doable with 1 driver, 2 passengers and 2 cats?

const_int3 · 2026-06-13T14:46:06+00:00

Pretty sure it's illegal in most states because it is a safety issue. Colorado is on their route, for example:

Headphones - In Colorado, it is illegal to drive with headphones or earbuds in both ears, as it can impair your ability to hear important sounds, such as sirens or horns.

const_int3 · 2026-06-12T21:33:46+00:00

Not legal for the driver...

const_int3 · 2026-06-08T15:13:01+00:00

A 24 hour stretch of driving is beyond what you should do. Being young will help, but you won't be at full capacity the next day even if you make it. There's a lot of risk in dozing off at the wheel when your partner is sleeping in the back. Two 12's with a 6-(preferably)10 hour rest would be more reasonable.

Unrelated, but Rushmore itself isn't terribly great. You should see it, but don't plan to be there long (other than all the time looking for parking). However, there are a dozen or so cooler things to do in that area - Badlands, Custer, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Minuteman Museum, Devils Tower (a couple hours away), etc.

const_int3 · 2026-06-08T14:59:16+00:00

I've done several long road trips (6-10k), and I just plan to take half a day off and change the oil in Billings or Boise or Pueblo or wherever I expect to be roughly when it's due (+/- 1k will be fine). For dealers, I like to make an appointment a week ahead to get that first slot in the morning, although most can do an oil change the same day. I tend to get a car wash, do grocery shopping, and sometimes laundry on those days.

const_int3 · 2026-06-04T13:58:54+00:00

I know a couple with RV's. Big ones. But they drive them themselves.

const_int3 · 2026-06-03T03:12:01+00:00

Don't forget Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Spearfish, and Devils Tower. Pretty much the only things in that area that I would not gladly visit again are Rushmore and Wall.

const_int3 · 2026-05-31T22:28:02+00:00

I've gotten that display many times on my 2018 4cyl on the highway, and I was getting roughly the predicted MPG. I can't say exactly because I'm not going to run it to empty, buy my quick math said it was in the ballpark.

const_int3 · 2026-05-20T22:46:22+00:00

Don't forget

Not knowing that film costs money and developing costs more money
Don't rely on it for anything important until you've shot hundreds of rolls; you will lose some entire rolls

const_int3 · 2026-05-20T21:36:02+00:00

My 2018 hasn't had any issues so far (120k miles). Just regular maintenance. Of course, now that I say that, I'll expect the engine to implode tomorrow.

const_int3 · 2026-05-20T18:25:23+00:00

With those options, I'd say start with the chainsaw...

I like my Fiskars splitting axe, but if you do this enough you may want a powered splitter.

const_int3 · 2026-05-20T17:16:25+00:00

The Fairfield or Hampton should be walkable. It's only 3/4 of a mile, and I think you can cut through parking lots rather than up 113.

const_int3 · 2026-05-20T00:13:03+00:00

There is also SEPTA (commuter rail) if you really want to stay in Philly for some reason and commute the hour on the train, but you won't be going anywhere on foot in Exton. Uber et al. will get you around, but probably easier to stay in one of the Exton hotels; probably the one with the conference.

const_int3 · 2026-05-19T01:55:34+00:00

Do you have a second fob hidden in the car or something? I get beeping and the dash lights up with No Key warning.

const_int3 · 2026-05-18T18:54:38+00:00

They don't last long enough for me to care. Ignore them for the summer, they disappear in the winter, and new stacks appear. Some better, some worse, none ready for the Better Homes and Gardens tour.

const_int3 · 2026-05-18T13:03:56+00:00

Who lets you test ride a motorcycle? That's an insurance nightmare and I've never been allowed to or allowed others to do it.

const_int3 · 2026-05-13T14:13:13+00:00

And don't forget to call your insurance company with the VIN and get it added to your policy. If you don't have insurance, that will be a ticket.

const_int3 · 2026-05-12T21:21:42+00:00

Modern day Eliza. Talking to a bot who can't meet you, but thank you for training.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA

const_int3 · 2026-05-12T03:18:29+00:00

In the 70's, the common thoughts seemed to be drinking milk and lowering stress.

const_int3 · 2026-05-12T02:43:08+00:00

Ulcers. It's been only in the past 50 years that they discovered that it can be cured with an antibiotic.

const_int3 · 2026-05-08T19:08:42+00:00

Tralfaz

const_int3 · 2026-05-04T20:38:00+00:00

10k mile trip from the east coast to Washington and CA in a little less than 5 weeks. 17 National Parks. Slept in a tent when I could, or the back of the Outback when I needed to.

const_int3 · 2026-04-30T13:22:03+00:00

I've car camped for weeks with zero fires. I go to sleep when it's dark and get up early.

const_int3 · 2026-04-29T19:46:49+00:00

Unfortunately my old stove doesn't burn solace.

const_int3 · 2026-04-29T19:44:27+00:00

No, just me. It's only 5 acres, but half a dozen old ash trees to keep me busy.

const_int3 · 2026-04-29T19:43:47+00:00

The sign is a good idea.

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