ACME SPEED SHOP - Road trip to the round up. 2012

This is my favorite trip of the year. Each year we set out on a driving trip to one of our favorite shows....the Lone Star Round Up. The trip plan always begins to form on the drive home from the last year's show. But no matter how much fun was had and how serious everyone was about going things always change. Life happens and we adjust.

This year is no different. Some friends that had planned to join us are not going and some new ones have joined the group. The best part about this year is that my 17 year old son Spencer is going with me. He told me a few months back he wanted to go and I have been holding my breath ever since hoping he would not change his mind. You know how it goes, its his spring break and these days off are like money burnin a hole in his pocket he could spend them however he wants; but he is still choosing to spend them with me. I am feeling pretty grateful.

Here we are on day one in front of our house in southern California ready to make some miles and some memories.

Just like last year I will be posting from the road photos and stories of whatever unfolds in front of us. I am doing the whole thing from my iPhone using the JJ app so after this initial post there will be more photos than words.

Join us, won't you?

 

Cool ! can't wait! Safe travels!

 

Have fun, and be safe!

 

Looking forward to those great road trip pics again, John!

 

John see you at Bob's ?

Have a great trip from Cali !

Neil...

 

Awesome! Always look forward to your road trip pics!! Have a blast!!

You gotta buy that boy some shoes!! Ha Ha!

 

hey john! it's great that your son is coming with you. hope you got somje cool new t shirts to offer. see ya at the san jose. i'll be in the gray caddi.

 

Always a great thread John, have safe travels !
Rob

 

Looking forward to the trip photos. Thanks for the pics in advance. It is great that your son is going with you.
Later,
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See you guys in Wellington

 

Awesome!!! I too am heading out with my son Memphis on Wednesday Morning for the Roundup!!! See you guys soon and be safe!

 

Our first stop at Summit Inn.



Acme Gal hamming it up.

 

iPhone mishap. Acme gal take 2.

 

Subscribed, Drive safe.

 

This should be a fun trip to go on.

 

See ya in Austin bud! safe travels.

 

ouch!!!!

 

Always enjoy your road trip photos thanks for sharing!!

 

Ah, hmm.. I just might have to stop by Bob's. Seems like there's a mini-LSRU at Bob's before the actual LSRU every year.

 

Taking us along on your trips is always enjoyable. Now I'm getting pumped for next weekend.

 

I always look forward to your travel adventures to LSR, John! Thanks for taking the time to post up your photos. Hope you guys have a safe and trouble free trip to and from Austin.

 

Yup.... love following ya.....safe trip....!

 

Good luck Guys, See you in a few!!!!!

 

I managed to catch You along with Norwells truck on your journey last year... Good times and safe travels, see you in Austin.

 

Made it to Vegas. We will set up the Acme general store tomorrow and try to make some gas money for the long drive to Texas.

 

Good luck with your trip! Let me know if you need anything if you happen to p*** through Earth again.

 

A few from today's drive. Tomorrow will be good for a few rockabilly Betty photos.