Oki Goes Üsa 2008...please All Have A Look At It...

[The Big Oki]

Hi there,

as I said before, I plan my 2008 trip and at the moment

its not for sure how big it will be bc. of the immense costs of about

7000 Dollars when I travel 8000 Miles to visit all the people I

missed this finals. Will be 6.5 weeks of rental car and hotel.

I thank a lot of people so much already what were so kind and

giving me shelter for a couple of nights. I try to be as easy as possible

and pay, if needed, at least for Food.

Also I have send out some mails and PMs but the people didnt respond yet.

Not verybody looks to the messages or mails regularly.

So if your reading here, see your name, please mail me back hehe.

But some dates are fix as you can see then on the single day infos.

Trip will be from Las Vegas January 3rd (I arrive about 3PM non Stop from Frankfurt)

til February 18th when I leave non stop from Chicago where I spend the last days of the

trip with Maxxsonics John. Huge thanks for that ! Also thanks Alma Gates, Dave Downey, George Wu,

Michael Hughes, Bruce Dressel, dB Steve, Jay Thomson... who have already offered me shelter, or at least

the possibility during the trip.

So here are the days plannings, watch out and chime in if your close to the route I am going.

I would be pleased to see as much as you guys as possible and spent some time

with you to talk about this and that to fill in the gap of friendship I missed this year from you US guys.

The result of this trip can be found in pics and language (german and english as well) later !

Oversight:

Part 1:

Part 2:

3.1. Thursday

Day 1

Arrive in Las Vegas 3PM. Get Rental car, go to Golden Coast Motel for one night.

4.1.Friday

Day 2

Leaving early to go LA.

Motel6 Anaheim or George Wus house.

Possible Meeting with the XS SPL guys and whoever

is in the area.

5.1.Saturday

Day 3

Doing something in LA.

Maybe meeting Sepp and go to Disneyworld.

Going to George Wus house for one night.

6.1.Sunday

Day 4

Again, doing something in LA

If possible, another night at George,

if not, taking a hotel.

7.1.Monday First Day of CES

Day 5

Leaving early to Las Vegas (400km-500km)

Arriving in afternoon.

Check in at Wild Wild West Hotel.

Having Hamburger with Cactus hehehe.

(Letz go to Marys Monster Burgers accross Hard Rock Cafe)

Or whatever...

8.1.Tuesday Second Day of CES

Day 6

CES, whole day

Dinner somehwere with somewho

2. Night at the Wild Wild West

9.1.Wednesday Third Day of CES

Day 7

CES, Dinner as usual.

Night 3 at the Wild Wild West

(if its not too shabby)

10.1. Thursday Fourth Day of CES

Day 8

CES last day.Dinner with???

4. Night at the Wild Wild West

11.1.Friday

Day 9

Leaving to Reno (700km)

Got Hotel. MAYBE Dinner with Rusty and Ana.

Depends on how they have time.

12.1.Saturday

Day 10

Little sightseeing in Reno, taking pics,

going to Sacramenteo (250km), meeting Steve Meade, Greg Perchal (If I ever will reach him)

Habing a little Party somewhere Steve decides. Nice place, time to chat and so on...

Taking Hotel in Sacramento.

13.1.Sunday

Day 11

Seeing Steve Meade again after (or for) breakfast

and enjoying some of his projects.

Leaving to San Francsisco (160km)to pic the Golden Gate

hopefully at sunset. Continuing to Modesto (150km)

Take hotel and get some rest...

14.1.Monday

Day 12

Visit at ZAPCO in the morning.

Going to Santa Clarita (460km)

15.1.Tuesday

Day 13

Seeing Vasquez Rocks

leaving to Blythe (410km)

for overnight

16.1.Wednesday

Day 14

Leaving to Phoenix (240km)

Meeting Alma & Scott and some more in the afternoon.

2. Night at the Marriott (THANKS 1000 TIMES Ma for managing that!)

17.1.Thursday

Day 15

2nd Day with Alma, doing something, somebody want to join?

18.1.Friday

Day 16

Leaving Alma and going to Grand Canyon (360km), make pics,

continue to Page (180km) to the Hotel.

19.1.Saturday

Day 17

See Page (+Antelope Canyon) in the morning

and continue to Monument Valley (200km) to see it hopefully

at daylight.Hotel there in Bluff.

20.1.Sunday

Day 18

Monument Valley sightseeing photo trip (200km)

Leaving to Albuquerque and going to 4 corners before.

21.1.Monday

Day 19

Visit Nate Munson (360km) for a short stop,

maybe for lunch. Continuing to Amarillo, Hotel.

22.1.Tuesday

Day 20

Leaving to OKi City after breakfast. (420km)

Arrival late evening at Mike Hughes house.

Dinner together.

1. Night at Mike

23.1.Wednesday

Day 21

Visiting DD or/and Kicker in Stillwater

2. Night Mike.

Dinner with Mike and maybe Tracy

24.1.Thursday

Day 22

Going to meet dB Steve after breakfast (510km)

Arrival LATE at Steves house

Maybe Dinner together

1. Night Steve (not sure yet)

25.1.Friday

Day 23

Doing something with Steve,

whoever wants to come, is in

2nd Night Steve

26.1.Saturday

Day 24

Leaving to Memphis (450km)

for a overnight stay in a hotel.

27.1.Sunday

Day 25

Leaving to Florence to see Steve Cook for Lunch (250km)

Havent contactet him yet, dont know if he is there.

Leaving to Nashville (220km)

Oki is going to White Castle, in Nashville.

The only City where White Castle and Krystals is together...

But late at night. Having Motel in Nashville,

somebody want to join me at White Castle?

28.1.Monday

Day 26

One more day in Nashville

walking on memory lane. I still love this town !

Visiting the folks from the NCC, going to the Mall

Who wants to be with me? Just yell "here".

2nd night in Hotel.

29.1.Tuesday

Day 27

Going to Charleston 900km

non stop! Going to Steak n Shake in Knoxville.

Arrival LATE at Dave Downeys house.

Dave, I still need the exact address !

Let me know soon.

30.1.Wednesday

Day 28

Doing something with Dave, having food, talking trash,

whoever wants to stop by, is welcome !

2nd Night Dave

31.1.Thursday

Day 29

Enjoying the day with whatever...Food, Girls...

Going to the port where I picked up my car in 2003...

3rd night Dave

1.2.Friday

Day 30

Starting early to Fayetteville to see Paul Nelson (350km)

Having Party and great time with some people?

Paul is doing some arrangements. Maybe we fall into golden corrall.

People who may join the meeting :

Border Motorsports, Alan Dante, Sick Bastards,

Jay Lovelace, the Wright Family... (not all know about it yet)

and whoelse is in the area ! Just come and join us!

We can tell details here in the threat when time is by.

2.2.Saturday

Day 31

Leaving to Washington/DC

Maybe a short Stop at Jay Lovelace shop (130km)

And/Or Mike at Xtreme Audio in Mechanicsville (400km from Fayetteville via Jay, 350 without Jay)

Arriving late in Alexandria at the hotel. (160km from Mike)

3.2.Sunday

Day 32

Meeting Terry, and ?

Having lunch at IHOP ?

Doing sightseeing together around Washington.

Want to see Tom Murphy at Du Pont Circle and get

my ass whipped in a short chess match...

2nd night in Hotel

4.2.Monday

Day 33

Early on the way to Cleveland to see Sam (600km !)

Having Hotel already. Will have a nice evening with the horns...

5.2.Tuesday

Day 34

Leaving Cleveland in the morning. Going to St. Clair Shores/MI

to meet Big Noiz and have some nice quiet days at his house.

Between: Meeting Pornstar for a short stop and get a Pizza.

Arrive lete at Bruces house

1. Night Bruce

6.2.Wednesday

Day 35

Doing nothing, togehter with Bruce.

2. Night Bruce

7.2.Thursday

Day 36

Enjoying the life, again.

3. Night Bruce

8.2.Friday

Day 37

Another lazy day in St. Clair Shores

4th Night at Bruces house.

Hopefully his dogs didnt eat me up until then...

9.2.Saturday

Day 38

Leaving (with Bruce?) to the meeting

at Jays "Porn" Pizza. (130km)

Having fun with the Baldmans and so on...

Just come and join us. But let us know before. Night at Jay or hotel.

This will be maybe another "Party" during my trip.

The more people of the area will come, the better.

I thought to meet up at Jays Pizza Place. But we should behave

and try not to destroy the place hehe.

10.2.Sunday

Day 39

Maybe a stop at Chris Norris, (200km) see him short, but have to get in contact with him first.

continue to Michigan City (240km) or go directly to Maxxsonics John (360km)

First night at Johns house. Thanks so much for being so brave to invite me

for such a long time! I appreciate veeery much! I try not to bother you more

than neccessary hahaha !

11.2.Monday

Day 40

Rental car return.

Driving around, visit the Alfaros,Chicago and all the nice places

Whoever is in the area and want to come also, let us know.

I try to write and almost finish the report during these days

also to give John and family a little rest from me hehe.

12.2.Tuesday to 18.2.Monday, Day 41 to 47

Staying with John and do whatever is comfortable for us.

Leaving home from Chicago on Monday.

On Saturday Feb. 16th we will do another "big little meeting".

The big trip final party with all who wants to join !

Hope that a lot of people will be around. We still have to

see where we do it. A good and nice place to stay for a few hours.

THATS IT FOLKS!

For most time I will have internet access. So if you want to contact or meet

me, just let me know then to arrange something in short time.

Still some things are not arranged finally with meeting the people

or staying at their houses. But its still time for that.

But I dont think I can change the dates of arrival.

I am sooo excited about that trip !

You see I am in a hurry for almost the completely time !

Need 1 month more for such a route, but no time and absolutely

not the money for that. And I still have some places in the

US what I didnt visit yet. Must wait til next time.

If O only would find a sponsor who will fully pay a 6 month

trip during the competition season with my car...Never will happen I guess...

So, see you there and looking forward for replies and maybe some offers for shelter

As I said, I pay with food (but not with 6 star french restaurants hahaha)

Thanks and

Üüüühh!!!

Michael

[Ku-sama]

25.1.Friday

Day 23

Doing something with Steve,

whoever wants to come, is in

2nd Night Steve

drink a few with Steve on the 25th, it's my birthday!

[The Big Oki]

aargh, a quote with that long posting...

Just come by and drink it by yourself hehe !

[David]

cant wait to meet ya, when you visit steve I will be there for sure.

[Ku-sama]

aargh, a quote with that long posting...

Just come by and drink it by yourself hehe !

better now???

I would, but I'm on the other coast bro

[The Big Oki]

MUUUUCH better thanks

What coast?

When I go the next trip, it will be along the south coast...

[pstone11]

I live down here in Albuquerque, NM - Let me know if you need anything on your way through man.

[The Big Oki]

Thats nice !

I am there just for getting some sleep.

Im at the Super 8 in the east at the I40.

Will arrive relatively late, but we can have a burger or something

short before I go to bed.

Or just a little talk in the hotel, no problem

[pstone11]

Thats nice !

I am there just for getting some sleep.

Im at the Super 8 in the east at the I40.

Will arrive relatively late, but we can have a burger or something

short before I go to bed.

Or just a little talk in the hotel, no problem

Right on.. I'll be sure to mark it down on the calendar..

[The Big Oki]

DAMNIT !

I got a telephone call from Cactus Sounds and he informed me that the CES

is from Jan 7th - 10th ! Well, nobody, even I, recognized that error !

Now that will make me, the master of desaster planning, MAD !

I am sooo stupid ! Where the heck did I get the dates for the CES???

MAN, I could explode... So wait for my resheduled trip..

SHIAT , Hotel and rental is booked, and the meetings are planned as well...

It looks that I am in Vegas when I planned the meeting in Sacramento !

So I will go before and will be in Sacramento in the middle of the week...

SHIAT...