Life has decided to relocate me from Montreal, Quebec to Calgary, Alberta. And on the way - why not plan it so I can pass by the biggest Fiero show around . Here it goes, my longest road trip to date...and waaaaayyyy to many photos
Total Estimated Time: 43.0 hours 43 minutes Total Estimated Distance: 4167.99 kilometers ~ 2589 Miles
Average gas in Canada – $1.27 CAD /Liter Average gas in US – $3.75 US / Gallon (1$ a liter) Total - 470 liter @ Average US/CAN - 1.135 per liter = $533 total gas. probably more like $600. In total i drove 4700km, including side tracks and test drives.
I originally wanted to post my progress as I go, however, in the moment, I'd chose to live it there and then rather then spend time online
...Since pictures speak better then words, I took A LOT...
Start in Montreal, QC - June, 2008
The "border line" Quebec - Ontario.
On the rainy route to Belleville, to visit FIEROFLYER and grab a part - Thanks Dan
Then a long layover in Lindsay, ON - Where we had a chance to do the local cruise evening.
June 13, 08 - I'm off to Calgary (flight) to set the grounds, and the Fiero got parked for a month
...Fast forward to July 24, 08 --> In preparation for the 25th, After a few projects, the Fiero is getting a safety inspection at Canadian Tire.
Here we go to Pontiac, MI
HWY 401
Around 1:00am that night, The host hotel.
And cleaning it until 5:00am
Show day
A visit from the 90 Prototype, driven by Fred
And the # 001
I had the great honor of receiving 1st place in the Custom II category - Thank you.
Time to do some magic, and pack all this in a Fiero.....
Taaa Daaaaa...LOL
Last car in the lot
A mandatory visit to the birth place
On the road again to visit Darth Fiero in Fort Wayne, IN.
Night stopover @ Piere's (Sorry no pics from the bar)
Next to the shop.......... The Darth @ work (More details to follow in a separate thread.)
And now...the long way home begins - 2859 Km and counting...
Grab something to eat for the long haul - An American size Sandwich
After 15 minuets, it's still the size of my steering wheel...
Almost @ The windy city...
Night stopover in Madison, WI - a quick night cap (or two) with the local crowd @ "Brats"
Jazzman's local branch
Downtown Madison
On the road - I 94, some odd encounters...
No helmets
Castle Rock
Things are always bigger here...
All this trip I saw only one Fiero, trailered.
Quick snooze, and a power boost for the night driving...into North Dakota.
After dark, driving in the ND prairies...360* darkness...
I witnessed the most amazing lightning storms from miles away, words can't describe this light show, and taking pictures while driving way impossible...
Suddenly I'd hit the border crossing, and went to sleep next to all the trucks.
Portal, ND - Border crossing
Back in...
The province of living skies - Saskatchewan
And out of nowhere, I found myself zooming by the set of a Canadian TV show - Corner Gas http://www.cornergas.com/
Then arrived @ the city of Moose Jaw
After so many hours on the road, you start seeing things differently LOL...
The lonely cloud
And the "Racing clouds"
And take snazzy shots on the go... Trans Canada - HWY 1 West
And after all, the road must end, with the first sign of the target.
The oil province of Alberta.
Last hour...only 100 km to go...
Calgary on the horizon
Home sweet home...
(Added Aug 28, 08)
After many hours of moving at over 100 Km/h (60 Miles/h) the mind just keeps going at that speed. it takes a good night sleep to reset. What a drive
I would like to thank my friends and the many wonderful Fiero people I've met along the way, who had helped me in one way or another. Thank you
Having the pleasure of being a member of the "Greater Toronto Fiero Club" and "Fieros Montreal" it's time to say good bye and join Calgary Fieros.
Pretty cool pics.Road trips are always a lot of fun and by the way welcome to Calgary.Looks like you will have to cheer for the flames now.There is a Calgary fiero club website if you are interested...
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Fiero2m8 Member
Posts: 1928 From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada Registered: Feb 2006
Good luck out west Mister. No pictures of you on the trip? I saw your car at the 25th - very clean after driving that far - congrats on the trophy too.
Wow, thanks for the photo journal. Great pics. See if you can ever find out what happend to Her86GT's copper fiero....it went to Edmonton and shoot me a pm if its for sale .
Pete
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Tinkrr Member
Posts: 412 From: Whitby,ON, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
Originally posted by PBJ: Wow, thanks for the photo journal. Great pics. See if you can ever find out what happend to Her86GT's copper fiero....it went to Edmonton and shoot me a pm if its for sale .
Pete
...well, I for one have yet to see the car surface here since the sale. The new owner (who ever they may be) has yet to bring it out to any club events or meetings...
Mister >> cool trip report (and welcome to Alberta).
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x-thumpr-x Member
Posts: 1992 From: Toronto, Ontario Registered: Aug 2001
Hey Mister, Glad to see you made it home safe & sound. Not going to be the same around here without you, who going to oragnize the shop now? Just remember to wave anytime you're flying over us Don't be too shy either, whenever you have some time off or need a place for a stop over in Toronto feel free to drop in a stay awhile, you're always welcome at our place.
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MetroMatt Member
Posts: 702 From: Washington, D.C., CAR located in Monroe, Michigan Registered: Jan 2005
Awesome photo journal! I enjoyed this immensely, a few even brought tears to my eyes. Nice to see civilized places, and it looks like you had a complete blast.
Thank you very much for all the kind comments and wishes
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Originally posted by richards diablo: by the way welcome to Calgary. Looks like you will have to cheer for the flames now.There is a Calgary fiero club website if you are interested...
10X, I'm not a big sports fan, but I always cheer for the home team . I've got the website and receive the local e-mailing list.
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Originally posted by Fiero2m8:No pictures of you on the trip? I saw your car at the 25th
I rarely post pics of myself, I've seen your Fiero creation as well but never got a chance to chat, maybe next time.
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Originally posted by PBJ: See if you can ever find out what happend to Her86GT's copper fiero....it went to Edmonton and shoot me a pm if its for sale . Pete
I'll keep my eyes open for it Pete. Seller remorse ? I understand, that was an amazing car.
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Originally posted by x-thumpr-x: you're always welcome at our place.
Thank you my friend, I'll be around.
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SAFASTRO Member
Posts: 604 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Nov 2006
I honestly enjoyed that and thank you. I was the guy with the DGP car at the 25th and you took a picture of me driving the First Fiero built next to yours in your shots. I enjoyed talking with you at the show also. Rick B
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Aug 6th, 2008
Mister Member
Posts: 1975 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
Originally posted by Arns85GT: Congratulations on the move. Nice to see you had a good holiday in the process. Congrats on your trophy, and well deserved IMHO Arn
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Originally posted by fierosound:Congratulations on your win. Looks like you had an enjoyable road trip on you way here.
Thank you
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Originally posted by SuperchargedV6:I enjoyed talking with you at the show also. Rick B
Sure thing Rick, it was a pleasure chatting with you, wish I had more time to learn more about your amazing Fiero.
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Went for a short drive today - Here is something I've learned about my new location. Within 10-15min drive I can be out in the open fields...
Or here...
Better off... (Kinda blurry, I ran out of light waiting for WestJet LOL)
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ah man, i wish i would have known you wqere headed up this way. it woul dhave been great to meet you in the twin cities or something! good luck in calgary!
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Mister Member
Posts: 1975 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
Very nice meeting you at the 25th... I very much enjoyed the beer & cigar in exchange for Taco Bell. It is the people that draw me to the shows, almost as much as the cars.
You have a real eye for cars and photos... those pics made me wish I was anywhere but work. You get down to Texas, look me up... and we'll have another stogie.
Good luck in the new career.
Oh yeah... did you happen to make a thread about any gains from your intake design?
Originally posted by blakeinspace: Very nice meeting you at the 25th... You get down to Texas, look me up... and we'll have another stogie.
Same here, that was a great ending to a good evening I already have a long lost friend to visit in Texas so there is always a chance
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Originally posted by Matthew_Fiero: That was an awesome story
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Originally posted by OHNIKO:Eastern Canada won't be the same, keep in touch! Good to see you again at the 25th! You know you'll be back though right? !
Cheers, good seeing both of you. One can never tell, life just takes us places and once in a while we get to choose LOL
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Mister Member
Posts: 1975 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
man if you get up to red deer definitely give me a heads up...there are a few of us fiero guys kicking around up here...be cool to meet you in person and compare our two cars...both red 86se's....mind you yours is way prettier then mine :P....tim plus i can take you up to troy ritchies place to show you his insane cars....
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Aug 28th, 2008
Mister Member
Posts: 1975 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
Just moved to a high rise in downtown Calgary, and here the Fiero has got it's own concrete bomb shelter It's costing me $$$ but I feel much better now.
We have a huge show here the coming Sunday, last show of the season. If you haven't heard of it, come join us.
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Oct 11th, 2008
Mister Member
Posts: 1975 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Aug 2004
. Here it goes, my longest road trip to date...and waaaaayyyy to many photos 
