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Title: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Lotsokids on May 08, 2012, 07:18:11 AM
Whirlwind tour. Hitting Missouri and Mississippi (pronounced, "Mizzzippi." - the middle two s's are optional).

First stop - Taco Bell.
Second stop - Wal-Mart.
Asian buffet soon after the Taco Bell meal is digested. :rofl2:

I've been shopping online and sending a boatload of stuff to the hotel. I can't tell you publicly how I get it all back to Hungary.

One of the biggest challenges will be driving under 100 MPH everywhere I go.

It's been a long time! :hi:
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: fjfanatic on May 08, 2012, 07:53:02 AM
Have a safe trip.
Is it just a visit are are you home for good?
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: FJTillDeath on May 08, 2012, 08:53:28 AM
Just a visit as far as I have been following hes coming for a few things and taking back a bunch of parts to hungary for his FJ...

I wish I could go visiting:(
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: mst3kguy on May 08, 2012, 10:08:26 AM
when?
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Lotsokids on May 08, 2012, 11:39:48 AM
Quote from: mst3kguy on May 08, 2012, 10:08:26 AM
when?

Very soon, just for a few days. For security sake, most of the time I don't announce anything until I'm back home. I'm just really excited.

I just ordered the spin-on oil filter adapter from Randy @ RPM. YAAAAY!!!

Last time I was in the U.S. on business, I brought back my chin fairing. That was challenging. But it's a "little" easier when you're a jet mechanic...
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: pdxfj on May 08, 2012, 12:23:10 PM
Jet mechanic eh?

Just tell the customs folks that all the "parts" you are declaring are components pertaining to the maintenance and repair of the flux capacitor found in every F-14.  :)  Yes, I know the F-14 is *mostly* retired.  Just adds to the fun.
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Lotsokids on May 08, 2012, 03:20:36 PM
Quote from: pdxfj on May 08, 2012, 12:23:10 PM
Jet mechanic eh?

Just tell the customs folks that all the "parts" you are declaring are components pertaining to the maintenance and repair of the flux capacitor found in every F-14.  :)  Yes, I know the F-14 is *mostly* retired.  Just adds to the fun.

Declaring? :mocking:
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Lotsokids on May 10, 2012, 06:31:10 AM
WOW! Last night I got to poop in WATER, not on dry porcelain! :good2:
You Americans think of everything...

U.S. toilet:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Toilet_370x580.jpg/220px-Toilet_370x580.jpg)

Hungarian (Eastern Europe) toilet, pictured with the brush you use every time:

(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss322/Yes-There-is-Such-a-Thing-as-a-Stupid-Question/Toilet/1ShelfToilet2.jpg)
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: 1tinindian on May 10, 2012, 07:59:20 AM
WTF!
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on May 10, 2012, 08:37:37 AM

I remember those. Allows for self-examination of worms and other various parasites.
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Arnie on May 10, 2012, 11:22:56 AM
Lotso -
I can tell you've never been to Japan or any of the other Asian countries :-)

Arnie
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: WestOzXJR on May 10, 2012, 11:31:37 AM
Quote from: Arnie on May 10, 2012, 11:22:56 AM
Lotso -
I can tell you've never been to Japan or any of the other Asian countries :-)

Arnie

Hahhaaa, yeh, I'll get a picture of a Thai toilet tomorrow and post that up for you Lotsa, at least you get toilet paper right?...  :crazy:

I think from lookin' at what you've got there, you probably need to try turning around and facing the other way.
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: fj1289 on May 10, 2012, 12:20:06 PM
I only wish you could also get the smell of an Afghan septic system to go along with the pic!  I don't think they believe in P-traps.  This is one of the nicer ones...it usually has flushing water

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/171_10_05_12_11_17_35.jpeg)

Welcome back!  If even for just a visit - amazing the things you appreciate when you get back  :drinks:
Title: Re: Brace Yourself, U.S. - Here I Come!
Post by: Lotsokids on May 10, 2012, 11:31:30 PM
Quote from: Arnie on May 10, 2012, 11:22:56 AM
Lotso -
I can tell you've never been to Japan or any of the other Asian countries :-)

Arnie

Actually, I have. But I always stayed on the military bases.

Yeah, I've been to the Middle East also and saw the sprayer nozzles hanging on the wall. No toilet paper - you just hose yourself off and knock the big chunks off with your left hand. :bad: