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EarlG

(21,949 posts) Mon Sep 3, 2012, 03:29 PM Sep 2012

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DU Road Trip! (Updated 7:30pm ET) [View all]

Last edited Mon Sep 3, 2012, 08:39 PM - Edit history (7)

Guess where we're going?

DETOUR!!!!!

Back on the road...

Woohoo!

Too dark to take any more pictures now -- we're not far from Charlotte, more pics coming tomorrow!

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DU Road Trip! (Updated 7:30pm ET) [View all] EarlG Sep 2012 OP

Very cool! nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #1

I was worried that they got lost! CreekDog Sep 2012 #206

I'm jealous! Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #2

Have fun! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #3

I lived in Manassas! Right off Sudley Rd/Rt 234 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #109

The friends I visited when I went to Manassas and Culpeper.... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #147

It is lovely there 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #165

I'm used to Chicago traffic.... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #198

The man for whom the town I once occupied was named was born in Culpepper. classof56 Sep 2012 #117

That's a very cool story. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #148

Thank you for this! classof56 Sep 2012 #231

Thanks. Same here. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #233

Have fun! pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #4

Welcome to North Carolina mnhtnbb Sep 2012 #5

hoping for entertaining off beat posts and some serious scoops cali Sep 2012 #6

Oooh, you lucky guys! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #7

Awesome! mzmolly Sep 2012 #8

Cool. Take lost of post'n pics! lonestarnot Sep 2012 #9

If they don't treat them with respect, Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 #10

Could you pick me up some cigs? cbayer Sep 2012 #11

Some Ginny Slims for me would be so appreciated. n/t monmouth Sep 2012 #15

i'm in NC barbtries Sep 2012 #17

Maybe it's just in Virginia. Hope they haven't crossed the border yet. cbayer Sep 2012 #30

i'm from So CA barbtries Sep 2012 #39

find someone in Missouri justabob Sep 2012 #54

Thanks, justabob! cbayer Sep 2012 #55

yeah, you'd think VA would be cheap, but no justabob Sep 2012 #59

I made a road trip last year and now I can't remember where I got the really cheap sigs. cbayer Sep 2012 #92

yeah, on the price justabob Sep 2012 #105

Oh, yes, I remember. Now you can't smoke in your own home in some areas. cbayer Sep 2012 #110

I know justabob Sep 2012 #112

I used to walk down to the corner grocery and get silvershadow Sep 2012 #205

They are only $47 a carton here in Georgia. n/t RebelOne Sep 2012 #102

Are we there yet? Zorra Sep 2012 #12

Have fun!!! We are all with you in Spirit!!! jillan Sep 2012 #13

Wonderful! Cleita Sep 2012 #14

charlotte, NC? barbtries Sep 2012 #16

That's my guess. calimary Sep 2012 #91

Awesome!! Playinghardball Sep 2012 #18

Well, I sure hope you went before you left, MineralMan Sep 2012 #19

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a HUGE DemocraticUnderground banner pacalo Sep 2012 #20

Woo hoo! Have fun. Can't wait for the reports!!!! Scuba Sep 2012 #21

so that`s where my money is going!! madrchsod Sep 2012 #22

But... But... Who'll Be Resuscitating The Servers When We Go Def-Con 5 This Week ??? WillyT Sep 2012 #23

I hope Taxy makes it ok riding in the trunk. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #24

Must.Have.More.Pics. AtomicKitten Sep 2012 #25

+1. Keep 'em coming, guys! freshwest Sep 2012 #87

Earl, why does it look like you've peed your pants? valerief Sep 2012 #26

happy trails Bluerthanblue Sep 2012 #27

Lucky skunks--I'll be down that way, but not till after the festivities have ended! nt MADem Sep 2012 #28

My guess, you're going to the DNC Convention to run in the marathon Coyotl Sep 2012 #29

If he's Ryan, he's lyin'!!!!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #37

You know what happens when you post pics... pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #31

That is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! Full marks!!!!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #38

You're pretty good at Photoshop flamingdem Sep 2012 #48

Perfect! It had to be done. Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #49

another Coyotl Sep 2012 #104

*SNORT* pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #114

Hilarity ensued!!!! +111~!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #194

Incongruity can be funny! Coyotl Sep 2012 #235

I am green with envy pscot Sep 2012 #32

When you get where ever it is, can you make sure they put MM in the platform? Vincardog Sep 2012 #33

Upload pics and video as you can. Let folks know what DU is, along the way! freshwest Sep 2012 #34

Wear a nice suit. Callmecrazy Sep 2012 #35

George Allen will HURT the US Congress!!!!! Paging Dr. Freud!!!!!! MADem Sep 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #113

YAY!! You guys go down there and *REPRESENT* ! annabanana Sep 2012 #40

Couldn't happen to better guys! elleng Sep 2012 #41

Awesome! blogslut Sep 2012 #42

I see you guys took the pretty way (US 29)... mwooldri Sep 2012 #43

You guys will have a terrific time! blue neen Sep 2012 #44

Have fun guys and gals proud patriot Sep 2012 #45

Woohoo! Have fun! highplainsdem Sep 2012 #46

Be very careful down there in the South flamingdem Sep 2012 #47

Hoboken!? Fire Walk With Me Sep 2012 #50

awesome. have a great time. mopinko Sep 2012 #51

You lucky guys! Watch out, though, you're Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #52

and anti-LGBT. Terra Alta Sep 2012 #58

Yeah, forgot their anti-LGBT stance. It all Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #75

Unfortunately, I live in what is probably the reddest county in the state Terra Alta Sep 2012 #78

My sympathies--but keep the faith...like you say, Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #82

when you get to 77 & 40... ms liberty Sep 2012 #53

so now we know what you are doing hfojvt Sep 2012 #56

(sniff) I wish I could go there. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #57

Wave to ME TOOOOOOO! I'm only 11 miles from 40/77 interchange. TalkingDog Sep 2012 #60

Are we giving Skinner grey hair? LynneSin Sep 2012 #61

Yup. It was pre-Romeo, too. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #93

y'all have fun! Terra Alta Sep 2012 #62

Tell Charlotte I said hi! UrbScotty Sep 2012 #63

Don't get arrested. graywarrior Sep 2012 #64

Salt in the fucking wound grantcart Sep 2012 #65

OMG, you're going to Charlotte? You should totally go by the Dem convention!! Beartracks Sep 2012 #66

lol nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #79

Have a great time there! Ilsa Sep 2012 #67

Great news that you are convention bound!! CherokeeDem Sep 2012 #68

$3.69 for gas??? sufrommich Sep 2012 #69

It's $3.69 here in Fargo, too. Odin2005 Sep 2012 #124

Looking forward to your reports! Tell 'em who you are and that DU is Obama Country! nolabear Sep 2012 #70

Who has 4 thumbs and is about to have an awesome time at the convention? Snarkoleptic Sep 2012 #71

Lookin' good guys siligut Sep 2012 #72

Love the sign above the door. Too true. "When Women Vote Democrats Win" Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #73

Sharp Dressed Men! Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #74

100th rec for DURoadtrip!! n/t NMDemDist2 Sep 2012 #76

Oh no. Wait Wut Sep 2012 #77

Who's minding the store? Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #80

No one! It's anarchy! Get your insults out now! randome Sep 2012 #100

Woo hoo... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2012 #131

Good lord. You haven't aged a day. Robb Sep 2012 #81

Have a great trip! Can't wait for more pics! DesertRat Sep 2012 #83

I can steer you to a good Eritrean place Bossy Monkey Sep 2012 #84

The name was changed from klook Sep 2012 #214

Beer Chang! Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #85

How's that Hops-y, Chang-y thing workin' out for ya? klook Sep 2012 #204

NICE. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #219

have a great trip onethatcares Sep 2012 #86

Who are the hotties in pics? Make sure y'all take pics of POWELL FOR VA signs puhleeeezzzeee! Astazia Sep 2012 #88

those guys look so young I wonder if they still get carded going into bars? WI_DEM Sep 2012 #89

So jealous LittleGirl Sep 2012 #90

Excellent! Glad to see that you two are going to see the show! geckosfeet Sep 2012 #94

Route 29 through Va - nice choice. underpants Sep 2012 #95

Say hello to everyone for us, please!! patrice Sep 2012 #96

Great! How very cool lillypaddle Sep 2012 #97

So jealous!!! Give Michelle, Barack and Joe a big hug from me. You may want to add a dial up warning riderinthestorm Sep 2012 #98

this is really fun. thanks for doing it. cali Sep 2012 #99

Did you guys see anyone breast feeding at Olive Garden? And did they have a pit bull? Autumn Sep 2012 #101

Yes. They were also smoking. Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #138

LOVE the Olive Garden pic! susanr516 Sep 2012 #172

endless breadsticks hibbing Sep 2012 #177

That one made my day. Autumn Sep 2012 #203

You're going to Charlotte? Have a great trip. nt raccoon Sep 2012 #103

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS ARE NOT CAPTIONING THESE!! (Sorry for yelling, but it is cbayer Sep 2012 #106

are we there yet ?!! Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #107

Yay, Dad & Dad are gone! lillypaddle Sep 2012 #108

Detour! bluedigger Sep 2012 #111

Olive Garden Win alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #115

Olive Garden! lol wildeyed Sep 2012 #116

Question EarlG... AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #118

chok dii n/t upi402 Sep 2012 #119

I hope you gave Liberty University a pressed ham as you drove by. SunSeeker Sep 2012 #120

OK guys have fun, but don't get into any big arguments with each other on road NBachers Sep 2012 #121

You guys just HAD to put the Olive Garden pic in there!!! Odin2005 Sep 2012 #122

Ya Just HAD To Put An Olive Garden In The Thread... WillyT Sep 2012 #123

Careful, it's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg to Danville taterguy Sep 2012 #125

awesome !!!!! n/t riverwalker Sep 2012 #126

WooHoo! Welcome to NC! Aeroette Sep 2012 #127

Very cool! lunatica Sep 2012 #128

Welcome to NC!! nc4bo Sep 2012 #129

"Home of the Flames" ???????? NMDemDist2 Sep 2012 #130

I bet there are many more Flames than Ilsa Sep 2012 #139

Irony is entirely lost on that crew, I believe. nt MADem Sep 2012 #195

See, now THAT's Satan's sense of humor... JHB Sep 2012 #224

I GOTTA PEE! Buns_of_Fire Sep 2012 #132

Are we there yet? Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #141

Wait, did you guys go to Olive Garden? sufrommich Sep 2012 #133

Doesn't look all that different from when I left in the late 60s. Warpy Sep 2012 #134

So many DUzy's...love this thread! Safe travels! n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2012 #135

Are we there yet, I'm hungry... one_voice Sep 2012 #136

Yay! n/t cynatnite Sep 2012 #137

Oh, frack, another Olive Garden thread! nt Ilsa Sep 2012 #140

K&R! Updated pictures! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2012 #142

If you keep going like this, you're gonna need breastfeeding photos too. bleever Sep 2012 #143

Bia Chang! Taverner Sep 2012 #144

I'm alerting this thread. progressoid Sep 2012 #145

LOL !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #146

WAY COOL! KoKo Sep 2012 #149

LU LULZ tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #150

...cool. Ellipsis Sep 2012 #151

haha...! Love the detour to... janx Sep 2012 #152

Excellent! Laelth Sep 2012 #153

Love it!... nt Vanje Sep 2012 #154

It appears you're driving a Prius. flvegan Sep 2012 #155

LaHaye all over "Liberty" University, home of the FLAMES = END TIMER$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ + patrice Sep 2012 #156

I work right there in Lynchburg. Falwellville. It's like a cult-ish place, phylny Sep 2012 #199

Kind of concerning. I live in Kansas. patrice Sep 2012 #230

LOL'ed at the Olive Garden pic Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #157

I know! How dare they go there? freshwest Sep 2012 #189

Can we stop at Denny's? Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #158

How fun! :^D GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #159

You guys need to start a band! Gregorian Sep 2012 #160

Hoping for some GREAT updates & pics! ProfessionalLeftist Sep 2012 #161

If you see my mom, say hi! ajk2821 Sep 2012 #162

Looks like a blast tawadi Sep 2012 #163

Liberty University and... Chorophyll Sep 2012 #164

Saw the Olive Garden pic Grateful for Hope Sep 2012 #166

Jerry Falwell Parkway? Snarkoleptic Sep 2012 #167

you guys need a chaperone blondie58 Sep 2012 #168

Wish I had known you were tinymontgomery Sep 2012 #169

Thanks for bringing us along! gateley Sep 2012 #170

Two big thumbsup guys! pinto Sep 2012 #171

Their last update was about three hours ago -- they should be there by now. rocktivity Sep 2012 #173

We made it safely. Skinner Sep 2012 #176

... YvonneCa Sep 2012 #186

Glad we have someone "on the inside" Lifelong Protester Sep 2012 #174

OLIVE GARDEN! LOL! NashvilleLefty Sep 2012 #175

Why, y'all are goin' ta mah 'ol home state, when mah daddy wuz in the service! Kurovski Sep 2012 #178

EPIC!! Generic Other Sep 2012 #179

Way cool! :)) Amonester Sep 2012 #180

I'm surprised you guys didn't spontaneously combust going to Liberty U... ellisonz Sep 2012 #181

Liberty University looks very cheaply built... MADem Sep 2012 #182

Ahhhhhh I'm so proud of you. turtlerescue1 Sep 2012 #183

Bwaa Haa Haa DemoTex Sep 2012 #184

Gasoline under $4/gal brings tears to my eyes! KauaiK Sep 2012 #185

It's about $3.60 down here (Houston) - TBF Sep 2012 #217

I'm guessing either Danville or Staunton. harmonicon Sep 2012 #187

ROAD TRIP - YAAAAAAAY! Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2012 #188

What a thoughtful post. Thanks for all the pics. Very cool. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2012 #190

You guys rock! This will be great fun-thanks!! nt babylonsister Sep 2012 #191

You guys are looking good! GCP Sep 2012 #192

olive garden pic = coffee on my screen slutticus Sep 2012 #193

This message was self-deleted by its author tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #196

Congratulations on the new... tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #197

Looks like a Gulough to m... WCGreen Sep 2012 #200

Hope you didn't breastfeed each other at Olive Garden - Welcome to NC!! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #201

Yesterday I looked for Rachel Maddow in Epicentre, today I'll be looking for you guys! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #202

Just did this same route marions ghost Sep 2012 #207

KICK! turtlerescue1 Sep 2012 #208

Great pics! bigwillq Sep 2012 #209

I already feel like I was there with you. The Doctor. Sep 2012 #210

so great - you are in NC and I am still in Iowa! NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 #211

If you 2 are at Liberty University you should walk around campus holding hands LynneSin Sep 2012 #212

Why did they visit LU...? SkyDaddy7 Sep 2012 #215

You guys are awesome! RiffRandell Sep 2012 #213

I would've stopped in C'ville - TBF Sep 2012 #216

Aaaaaayyy! Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #218

Represent & Show your face!! era veteran Sep 2012 #220

Aw, lurv you guys!! Amaril Sep 2012 #221

Did you pack your throwing nuts? Ian_rd Sep 2012 #222

Surprised those young women walking to the LaHaye Student Union were allowed to wear short shorts GObamaGO Sep 2012 #223

Late K & R. Care Acutely Sep 2012 #225

Remind me. Which one of you is Kumar? (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #226

I'm with you in spirit. Have fun! nt Saturday Sep 2012 #227

My fave is "HURT for Congress" next to all the gun sales signs. aquart Sep 2012 #228

Just returned from OBX (NC) myself... October Sep 2012 #229

Thanks loads! BobbyBoring Sep 2012 #232

Cool Beans! nradisic Sep 2012 #234

I'm goin' SKATING! ThatsMyBarack Sep 2012 #236

LOL!! for the Olive Garden. Lost-in-FL Sep 2012 #237

Keep em' coming! hibbing Sep 2012 #238