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1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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07-19-2012, 11:44 PM
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Hasta Lavista AAA-Vee Von't Be Bach
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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07-19-2012, 11:46 PM
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Hasta Lavista AAA-Vee Von't Be Bach
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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This is atop parrot mountain i figured i would show these pics since that mountain cost me mpgs ha ha
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07-20-2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
Looks like you and yours are having a great time. 
I haven't been in that area in YEARS.
I'm jealous... 
Keep up the good work, we're all depending on you!
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You love it, gettin' the law to do your dirty work...
Well... It do save on gas...
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07-20-2012, 01:02 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
I like the pics. Looks like a fun trip!
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07-20-2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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07-21-2012, 10:33 AM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
You're doing great on the FE. Thanks for sharing the photos. Who/where is the 5th person?
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Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
49.6 mpg avg over 38,000 miles. 177% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Best tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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07-21-2012, 09:02 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
im the fifth person im in
the parrot mountain pic
on the steps
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07-22-2012, 09:08 AM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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Went to Dollywood today, the Pearl is still handling things very well, considering traffic and horrible winds and rain, and mountains although im learning to drive in these hills! I hope this aint too boring a trip for yall, will definately get gas tomorrow so i should have some actual mpgs tomorrow, im having a great time as is my family! Bad traffic and rain
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Keeping the FCD over 40 in spite of poor weather - rain and wind
The squalls and traffic encountered during a trip on Saturday
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07-22-2012, 02:22 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
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Went to Dollywood today, the Pearl is still handling things very well, considering traffic and horrible winds and rain, and mountains although im learning to drive in these hills! I hope this aint too boring a trip for yall, will definately get gas tomorrow so i should have some actual mpgs tomorrow, im having a great time as is my family! Bad traffic and rain
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I know where you are!  My family lives about 2 hours from there!! yeah those hills can be fun if you get to use them to your advantage 
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07-22-2012, 03:01 PM
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Re: 1500 mile vacation to smoky mountains in black pearl
I'll be passing through that area on I-40 tomorrow en route to western Kentucky.
Y'all have a good time and a safe, efficient trip home!
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