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Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KennethW » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:19 pm

I just found out I can get 2 weeks off work and decided to road trip to Key West and back along the gulf coast any sites to see in between. Leaving Wednesday the 21 in the morning. Help please no time to research. JUst a quick pack and go. :?
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KCStudly » Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:53 pm

How far north are you starting?
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KennethW » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:36 pm

KCStudly wrote:How far north are you starting?

Alexandria MN which is west central MN.
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KCStudly » Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:07 pm

I'm a fan of all things automotive, and other power sports, especially drag racing. I wouldn't pass thru that part of the country without stopping in to see Big Daddy Don Garlits at his drag racing museum. (I'm due for a new Jocco's Porting Service streamliner t-shirt. 8) )

If there is anything scheduled at the strip in Gainesville, http://www.autoplusraceway.com/apcm/templates/schedule.asp?articleid=48770&zoneid=67&navsource=Track%20Schedule, I might spend a day soaking it in.

When I was younger my parents took me to Cape Canaveral to see the Kennedy Space Center. I'd do that again in a heartbeat.
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KennethW » Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:56 am

Thank you, diffidently the Cape (all way wanted to see it)and the race museum sounds like a good stop.
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby KennethW » Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:03 am

Well that was a short trip! One day out 700 miles down the road get a call my father-in-law Is in a bad way.
So turn around and drove right back. (over 14 out,12 back) :x
Got back at 8.30 pm Saw him at the hospital right away.
He passed last night. :worship:
I guess I make the right decision to turn around.
Florida has to wait. :thumbsup:
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby asianflava » Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:12 am

Bummer! Haven't been to Garlits since 1988, but another place you can stop is Daytona and/or Sebring. Hoping the best for your FIL.
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Re: Minnesota to Key West Florida

Postby Sheddie » Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:09 pm

Sad news
Please accept our best wishes for you and your partner.
Nice that you were able to get back in time to see him.
Regards Frank and Dale
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