Anyone done a USA roadtrip ?

Danny1969 · September 2014

Currently at kenedy space centre looked at the space shuttle

Spider · September 2014

Danny1969 said:

Currently at kenedy space centre looked at the space shuttle

Don't light the blue touchpaper, they get a bit upset if one go's off unexpected like 8->

holnrew · September 2014

Isn't there a Saturn V at Kennedy space ventre? Way cooler than a shuittle.

Jalapeno · September 2014

Yep, and a lump of moon rock you can touch. Great day out, only improved on if there's a launch of something. When you're on the buses look for alligators in the drainage ditches - they're everywhere !

hungrymark · September 2014

I love the Saturn V. One of mankind's greatest achievements, the moon landings. I saw it at Kennedy when I was about twelve and almost cacked my pants. Awesome machine.

Danny1969 · September 2014

I spent the whole day at ksc did the bus tour of all the launch pads and even had lunch with an astronaught , Don Thomas
Yes they have a Saturn V I've always wanted to see one for real and the rest of the Apollo missions kit it's just jaw dropping amazing took a lot of pics

Last night went down to cocoa beach it's like being in the Bahamas which isn't surprising as that's only about 250 miles away

Stevepage · September 2014

Yep cocoa beach was my favourite,we were lucky to see a rocket launch while we were sun bathing, absolutely incredible

Jalapeno · September 2014

Couldn't agree more. I saw a satellite launch when I went. Totally unplanned by me, and it had been weather delayed from a day earlier - definitely one off the bucket list. A truly earth-shaking moment. Took 90s for the noise to hit us after launch (We were at the Saturn 5 viewing place)

Danny1969 · September 2014

I'm in Kennesaw now having drove 520 miles today which was surprisingly easy . The speed limit most of the way was 70 but everyone seemed to do about 80mph including all the huge 18 wheeler trucks which don't appear to have any limiters built in like here

Tomorrow it's Nashville time for a few days

Danny1969 · September 2014

Nashville is great the people are so friendly and I love the music

Walking down Broadway every single bar has a live band and when the band is finished another way sets up and starts. The bigger bars have 3 bands on at once in different rooms All the bars have built in PAs and a house kit so change over times are quick

Most of the stuff I've seen is JBl and QSC ....... tops are hung from ceiling subs are built into stage

The standard of the bands is very high. Every single band seems to have at least 3 people capable of a great lead vocal so as you can imagine the harmonies are awesome

I'm leaving now for Memphis which is about a 220 mile drive from here

koneguitarist · September 2014

Be carefull in Memphis, take a taxi everywhere, even if it's 200yds to Beale st. Sun Studios is awesome, and Graceland, even if you are not an Elvis fan is a must.

Then get out quick! Agree with Nashville, so friendly and welcoming, especially in Roberts bar, where the latest hot shot guitarist is playing with Don Kelly band.

Danny1969 · September 2014

We spent all night in Beale street bars watching bands our hotel was right by Beale street opposite the Gibson factory. I took the Gibson factory tour this morn . Was interesting but wasn't allowed to take pics

Danny1969 · September 2014

Now missisippi

Danny1969 · September 2014

Well Mississippi was very hot so we spent a couple of days swimming in the pool and exploring off the beaten track Once you get off the main roads you can see the shacks people ive in which are pretty shed like in some areas

This morning we hit the.road and drove 460 miles to Dallas in Texas This is a big city and I'm glad I had sat nav cos the spidery junctions go all over the place and I would never have found anything !

Not played guitar for nearly 2 weeks I rarely go half a day at home without picking one up

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