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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a planned virtual bus trip organized by members of the Physics Forums community, with participants sharing details about the bus, potential pickup locations, and what to bring. The conversation includes humorous suggestions for alternate modes of transportation and playful banter about the trip's logistics.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares pictures of the bus and lists pickup points across various states, indicating flexibility for additional stops.
  • Another participant expresses interest in joining the trip and inquires about costs and potential stops.
  • Some participants suggest humorous alternatives, such as a "cyber jet" for faster travel or detours to pick up others from distant locations.
  • There is a disagreement about the feasibility of the proposed route from Sacramento to Barstow, with one participant asserting knowledge of back roads while another challenges this claim.
  • Several participants discuss what to bring for the trip, including drinks and food, with specific mentions of green apple vodka and long island iced teas.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the trip could include a detour to the French Alps to pick up another member, adding to the playful tone of the discussion.
  • Concerns about the legality of bringing alcohol are raised, with some participants joking about the implications for the trip.
  • There are playful references to the social atmosphere expected at the destination party, with mentions of "hussies" and the desire for a lively gathering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the route and logistics of the trip, with no consensus reached on the best approach or specific details. Participants express varying degrees of enthusiasm and humor about the trip, but disagreements about the practicality of certain routes remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express differing opinions on the best routes and travel methods, highlighting the informal and playful nature of the discussion. The conversation is characterized by a blend of humor and logistical planning, with no definitive plans established.

  • #31
Ya know, Evo. I just happen to have obtained my pastoral ordination from Rolling Stone Magazine back in the '70's. So, YEAH! I could marry ya! Holy Smoke. This is turning into a little bit more than a birthday/christmas party now isn't it??! :biggrin:

Don't worry about parking, Moonbear. I've never had a problem with that in my Cyber Bus. I can park on the sidewalk if I want. I can drink and drive. There is never any other car on my cyber highway. No policemen or potholes, either. :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
Smurf said:
How come I'm never invited to go on road trips with a bunch of girls :mad:
It's not fair! :cry:

Of course you're invited. Tsu listed the route she's taking, just let her know which stop you're getting on at!
 
  • #33
Smurf said:
How come I'm never invited to go on road trips with a bunch of girls :mad:
It's not fair! :cry:
Have you signed up? What will you be bringing?
 
  • #34
I accually can't go. That was just a random rant. :smile:
 
  • #35
Tsunami said:
Ya know, Evo. I just happen to have obtained my pastoral ordination from Rolling Stone Magazine back in the '70's. So, YEAH! I could marry ya! Holy Smoke. This is turning into a little bit more than a birthday/christmas party now isn't it??! :biggrin:

Ooh, wedding reception too! We'll definitely need more champagne. There's a winery in NJ that's on our route that sells blueberry champagne. Sounds strange, but it's amazingly tasty (my sister had it at her wedding for the head table). It's sort of a reddish color, which is really neat.

Don't worry about parking, Moonbear. I've never had a problem with that in my Cyber Bus. I can park on the sidewalk if I want. I can drink and drive. There is never any other car on my cyber highway. No policemen or potholes, either. :biggrin:

That's a relief, because NJ includes an extra traffic ticket as part of the toll for drivers without of state plates. :smile: Well, they have to see you before they can catch you, right?! At Mach 2, you'll be in NY before they know you were ever in NJ. And if all else fails, we'll go to invisible mode.
 
  • #36
Smurf said:
I accually can't go. That was just a random rant. :smile:

Of course you can go! Everyone gets to go on the cyber bus!
 
  • #37
No I'm accually not going to be available for a week or two.
 
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  • #38
Smurf said:
How come I'm never invited to go on road trips with a bunch of girls :mad:
It's not fair! :cry:


Even i was invited.

Of course this was because of the alcohol, but its all good.
 
  • #39
Smurf said:
No I'm accually not going to be on for a week or two.

Oh, right. You told us that before. We'll still be here if you can't handle the withdrawal!
 
  • #40
Withdrawal? Told you before? What the hell are you on about?
I'm confused.
 
  • #41
Smurf said:
Withdrawal? Told you before? What the hell are you on about?
I'm confused.

i think you're mor drunk than i am, i had no trouble following that. Well, no drunken trouble.
 
  • #42
Not drunk, just shrooms.
 
  • #43
No drunkeness or shroomeness on the bus.
 
  • #44
yeah, those things arn't widely accepted in America are they? *sigh* :frown:

I really wanted to bring a bag of dope.
Edit: Except I'm not going.
 
  • #45
No! WAIT! I can't marry anyone! I'm already married to IVAN!

edit: I've really got to stop running more than one thread at a time... :rolleyes:
 
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  • #46
Ok, now I'm even more confused.
 
  • #47
Tsunami said:
No drunkeness or shroomeness on the bus.
Doesn't this contradict the general idea of the earlier parts of the thread? (the drunkenness part anyway) I got the impression that the point here was experimentation on the effects of the consumption of large quantities of (good!) champagne on travel at supersonic velocities...
I just hope when you get back to Ohio your city isn't GONE!
Well, even if it isn't, at least it will have been 2000 miles.
 
  • #48
To hell with my party, that bus is nicer than my apartment. Just pick me up and we'll keep on swingin' around the country until we run out of gas.
 
  • #49
Sounds like a winner, Tom! This will be our first PF Wedding bus, then! With a New Years Oregon Barbeque Reception! WOOHOOOOOO! :biggrin:
 
  • #50
Oh, and don't follow my directions to Roanoke. Gokul has pointed out to me that I'm confusing 68 and 64 (and a few other missed steps along the way). Just subtract 4 and add 77 to my directions and Gokul and I are in agreement. :biggrin: Then again, when traveling at Mach 2, 70 just might bend down to meet 64. :smile: Then again, Tsu doesn't really drive on the roads, so who cares. We'll make great time just going as the crow flies!
 
  • #51
I know when us Brits arent wanted. :cry: don't miss chopnik too much!
 
  • #52
Hey Tsu !
That is really nice everything you organize here.
I am right now standing at the interstate, waiting for you to pick me up :wink:
It is kind of cold, so I had to open the second bottle of champagne (out of the 24 bottles box :-p )
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/03/Veuve_clicquot_bottle_sizes_thumb.jpg
 
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  • #53
jimmy p said:
I know when us Brits arent wanted. :cry: don't miss chopnik too much!
chopnik, of course you are coming! :biggrin:
 
  • #54
Evo said:
chopnik, of course you are coming! :biggrin:

Yeah, as soon as he figures out how to drive a van across the Atlantic Ocean. :-p
 
  • #55
Tom Mattson said:
Yeah, as soon as he figures out how to drive a van across the Atlantic Ocean. :-p


I'll swim. It can't be that far.
 
  • #56
*hic* It's getting *hic* really cold here.
Where's Tsu
I need to open the third bottle :-p
*pop*
*gloups gloups*
Now I feel better :blushing: :smile:

*"will they notice that the box is not quite full anymore ?"* :rolleyes:
 
  • #57
jimmy p said:
I'll swim. It can't be that far.
We'll pick you up there chopnik, the way Tsu drives, it'll be no problem for the RV to skip over the Atlantic, that's how we're getting humanino. :approve:

humanino, we're not leaving until sometime around Christmas, we'll come by your house in the Jura to get you. But I'll take one of those bottles of champagne now! :-p You'd better not leave the rest here or they will disappear before ever getting on the RV!
 
  • #58
humanino said:
*hic* It's getting *hic* really cold here.
Where's Tsu
I need to open the third bottle :-p
*pop*
*gloups gloups*
Now I feel better :blushing: :smile:

*"will they notice that the box is not quite full anymore ?"* :rolleyes:


Drink one more and spread the bottles around a little bit... that was what I do.
 
  • #59
Can we sing "the wheels on the bus go round and round"?
 
  • #60
*hips*
*difficulties to stand still*
OK it is definitely too cold here :frown:
Evo said:
humanino, we're not leaving until sometime around Christmas, we'll come by your house in the Jura to get you.
So I guess I should not wait you now :cry:
*hips*
Jimmy thanks for the advice :smile:
But I'll take one of those bottles of champagne now! :-p You'd better not leave the rest here or they will disappear before ever getting on the RV!
I guess I will have to bring another box of champagne in that case.
For now I will take one or two bottles for my own :-p and leave the rest here for PF members that would like to have some :approve:
*sending a couple of bottles to Evo*
Some one else interested ?
*sending another couple of bottles, to Jimmy*
Hey, I guess you english people do not always drink tea :-p
That's for you Jimmy :wink: