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innerSpaceman · 04-09-2009, 03:51 PM

Hmmm, you may have something there Alex. 120 to 49 to 140 is a good deal shorter. I think I selected the route down the 99 to Merced so we could hit more towns with more auto parts stores.

But assuming the Manteca Wal*Mart is the tire chains mecca the internet makes it out to be, or - better yet - the AutoZone in SF referred to above has my brand - I think we'll take the shorter route.

Would I be missing anything if I skip Modesto, Turlock and Merced???

Deebs · 04-09-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Would I be missing anything if I skip Modesto, Turlock and Merced???

No, no and no.

Not Afraid · 04-09-2009, 03:59 PM

You can take whatever road you want. I'm just relaying the information on the way a person who has lived in Oakhurst for 40+years recommends that you go if you come from the North. Latitude means next to nothing when traveling on mountain roads with lower speed limits and more driving hazards. Shorter mileage doesn't mean faster travel times. Nor does it mean better driving conditions, more smll towns and stop signs, more cops and less confusion.

It is akin to getting to Santa Monica from Long Beach on a Friday Night. 110 to the 10 then back across town is MUCH faster than the more direct 405 north.

Disneyphile · 04-09-2009, 04:07 PM

Well, no matter what, this is the road we're taking, because according to Google Maps, it'll save us a whole 10 minutes!

BarTopDancer · 04-09-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Well, no matter what, this is the road we're taking, because according to Google Maps, it'll save us a whole 10 minutes!

Don't forget your snow shoes.

keith - SuPeR K! · 04-09-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Well, no matter what, this is the road we're taking, because according to Google Maps, it'll save us a whole 10 minutes!

iSm- We should look into this route...

Not Afraid · 04-09-2009, 04:13 PM

You know, WB asked for advice. I took the effort to make a phone call to the person who is an expert on driving conditions nd getting around in the Sierras. Personally, I suggest you take 120 from 395.

Disneyphile · 04-09-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Personally, I suggest you take 120 from 395.

Shouldn't be a problem, because we're bringing spiked tire chains that I made myself out of barbed wire that was easier to get, since I had some conveniently left over from my last modern macrame project.

I'm still stressing over where to find a large grill that will double as a plow though. We might have to go the cheap route and have Ken sit on the hood with a shovel.

Kevy Baby · 04-09-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You know, WB asked for advice. I took the effort to make a phone call to the person who is an expert on driving conditions nd getting around in the Sierras. Personally, I suggest you take 120 from 395.

Alex is just sabotaging things since he is jealous.

Not Afraid · 04-09-2009, 05:08 PM

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Alex is just sabotaging things since he is jealous.

He can still come sleep on the front porch.

04-09-2009, 03:51 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Hmmm, you may have something there Alex. 120 to 49 to 140 is a good deal shorter. I think I selected the route down the 99 to Merced so we could hit more towns with more auto parts stores. But assuming the Manteca Wal*Mart is the tire chains mecca the internet makes it out to be, or - better yet - the AutoZone in SF referred to above has my brand - I think we'll take the shorter route. Would I be missing anything if I skip Modesto, Turlock and Merced???
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04-09-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You can take whatever road you want. I'm just relaying the information on the way a person who has lived in Oakhurst for 40+years recommends that you go if you come from the North. Latitude means next to nothing when traveling on mountain roads with lower speed limits and more driving hazards. Shorter mileage doesn't mean faster travel times. Nor does it mean better driving conditions, more smll towns and stop signs, more cops and less confusion. It is akin to getting to Santa Monica from Long Beach on a Friday Night. 110 to the 10 then back across town is MUCH faster than the more direct 405 north.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Well, no matter what, this is the road we're taking, because according to Google Maps, it'll save us a whole 10 minutes!
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04-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	You know, WB asked for advice. I took the effort to make a phone call to the person who is an expert on driving conditions nd getting around in the Sierras. Personally, I suggest you take 120 from 395.
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