Moving 'cross country, looking for comfy sofas to crash on.

DRKWNG · April 28, 2010, 07:37:24 AM

As some of you might know, I will be moving from Hawaii to Washington DC in just about a month's time. I had a hell of a time finding a property in the DC area that would allow me to bring my dog (dreaded, vicious Doberman) but I finally found a decent place. Now I am going through the process of getting the move all planned out. The military will fund my flight from here to there, but I am not ok with the idea of transporting my dog in the cargo hold of the aircraft for that length of time. So with that in mind, I will most likely be flying into Denver, renting a car (on the first of June) and making the drive to Northern Virginia from there. Now comes the fun part: I know a few people through work in the St. Louis area that I will probably try to stay the night with, but was curious if maybe any fellow DMFers would be able to offer a viable plan B on the chance that my friends aren't around. Any help would be HUGELY appreciated and I would be more than happy to fund your

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for the week to pay for your hospitality.

Stella · April 28, 2010, 08:58:00 AM

You and your pooch will always have a place to crash in Denver (and Randimus and I aren't too far from the airport). If your friends in St. Louie can't put you up, I'll tell my brother that he has to help.

Good luck with the transition!

cyrus buelton · April 28, 2010, 09:20:51 AM

I'll have to check with the wifey, but if you come across on 70 through Columbus, Ohio, we could probably accommodate you if you are at a stopping point for the day.

If we had just Greta, I'd be perfectly fine with it, however, now throw puppy in and my wife's sister (who acts 12) living with us, it might be more difficult, but we will do anything possible to help you out.

A month is a while with our pooch, so he should be adjusted by then and we should be able to make it work.

cyrus buelton · April 28, 2010, 10:36:56 AM

Metallimonster also lives in Columbus, but can't vouch for his living situation or if he can accommodate you, but he is a dog lover

If you do decide Columbus will be a stop on your journey, we can also go to our local board (desmohio.com) and I am sure someone will be able to let you crash at their house.

we are a good group, regardless of what they say

ducrider45 · April 28, 2010, 12:02:29 PM

Unless you are looking to go see your friends the drive from Denver to D.C. is a striaght shot. Just take 70 E until Frderick MD then take 270 S to D.C.

cyrus buelton · April 28, 2010, 02:00:47 PM

Quote from: ducrider45 on April 28, 2010, 12:02:29 PM
Unless you are looking to go see your friends the drive from Denver to D.C. is a striaght shot. Just take 70 E until Frderick MD then take 270 S to D.C.

Guess he will be cruising through Columbus.

Not sure how far you drive in a day but St Louis to Indianapolis is 6hrs and Indy to Columbus is 3, so if you are in for a 9hr day or around there.......Columbus is your night stop.

DRKWNG · April 28, 2010, 06:04:10 PM

Well, things became even more complicated today. Due to the way the Air Force transportation office works, it now looks like I will be flying into LA and renting a car from there. Good god that is going to be one hell of a road trip!!

cyrus buelton · April 28, 2010, 06:16:44 PM

Quote from: DRKWNG on April 28, 2010, 06:04:10 PM
Well, things became even more complicated today. Due to the way the Air Force transportation office works, it now looks like I will be flying into LA and renting a car from there. Good god that is going to be one hell of a road trip!!

Wife and I talked.

You and your pooch have a home, food, and beer in Columbus if you stop over for the night.

You'll be in the finished part of our basement on an air mattress with sheets, blankets, pillows, etc.

If you are lucky, you might get turn down service and a mint.

DRKWNG · April 28, 2010, 06:38:27 PM

You rock Judd! Not sure if I am going to take a route that far north now or not, but I will surely let you know. Thanks a million!!

ducpainter · April 28, 2010, 07:00:09 PM

Quote from: DRKWNG on April 28, 2010, 06:04:10 PM
Well, things became even more complicated today. Due to the way the Air Force transportation office works, it now looks like I will be flying into LA and renting a car from there. Good god that is going to be one hell of a road trip!!

Wait...

doesn't the AIR Force have a plane that will make it to DC?

red baron · April 28, 2010, 07:11:43 PM

Put poochie on Petairways in LAX and fly her/him in style.

DRKWNG · April 28, 2010, 07:30:27 PM

Quote from: ducpainter on April 28, 2010, 07:00:09 PM
Wait...

doesn't the AIR Force have a plane that will make it to DC?

They sure do. But moving the dog 'cross country complicates things.

Quote from: trouble on April 28, 2010, 07:11:43 PM
Put poochie on Petairways in LAX and fly her/him in style.

That was my original idea, but PetAirways will not have any available flights leaving the LA area until mid way through July, and there is no way that I will be able to hang around that long...

RAT900 · April 28, 2010, 11:20:40 PM

Good luck on the move...

although Hawaii to DC seems like a dubious geographic trajectory

but then sometimes careers demand hell-tours

zooom · April 29, 2010, 02:11:39 AM

sounds like the perfect time to rent the car and do the Route66 tour!!!

cyrus buelton · April 29, 2010, 04:11:07 AM

Quote from: DRKWNG on April 28, 2010, 06:38:27 PM
You rock Judd! Not sure if I am going to take a route that far north now or not, but I will surely let you know. Thanks a million!!

70 is your quickest route across the country.

or

maybe there is some highway that runs straight across the southern states? I have no idea, no map in front of me and never been to Texas, AZ, NM, etc.

either or, I live 7mi north of 70 off 270.

Just give me a days notice or so.

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