Oppo! ...I'm still on a train.

"cabarne4" (cabarne4) 04/19/2014 at 20:15 • Filed to: Trainlopnik

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I guess this is another update on my ongoing train Journey. Still en route to Kansas City. I've had a Corona and 2 Heinekens before switching to a local beer (recommended by a fellow train-goer). It's from KC. Boulevard Brewing Co. Wheat Beer. Pretty good, already 2 in (though now they've run out and I'll have to switch back to Heineken).

Unfortunately beer is $6.50 / bottle on the train. A fellow Jalop (Gizmo) tried to meet up in St. Louis and pass on some cheap beer, but I had headphones in and totally missed him.

Got another movie going now. Last post, someone correctly identified the movie. Anyone have a guess now?

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Stay tuned in for more! (As I get progressively more wasted through the night!)

UPDATE: Nobody has made an attempt to guess the movie yet, so I'll throw it out there — Perks of Being a Wallflower. It's both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

cabarne4 > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 20:15

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That... Was kind of difficult to type. I don't think there are any typos.

BKRM3 > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 20:21

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Relevant:

cabarne4 > BKRM3 04/19/2014 at 20:23

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Can't stream videos through Amtrak WiFi :( I'll have to watch it later when I get to KC. Spoilers?

ttyymmnn > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 20:25

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Are you on the fucking Orient Express??

cabarne4 > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 20:40

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Missouri River Runner right now. Then Southwest Chief from Kansas City to Flagstaff.

ttyymmnn > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 20:57

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I've never taken an extended train journey. What are your start and end points, and how long will the whole trip take?

cabarne4 > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 21:09

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Started in Little Rock, AR. Ending in Flagstaff, AZ. Boarded in Little Rock at 11:30pm central time, got into St. Louis around 7am. Had a pretty long layover in STL. On a train now from St. Louis to Kansas City. Boarded at 4pm central, gonna get into KC around 9:30pm central. Then I get on the long leg — KC to Flagstaff. I board tonight at around 10:30pm, and get into Flagstaff, AZ at 8:30pm pacific (24 hours later). So, full weekend trip.

The return trip is a little longer, going via LA.

f86sabre > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 21:18

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Sleeper car?

XJDano > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 21:20

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when is return trip?

ttyymmnn > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 21:25

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How does the fare compare to a plane? That's a long time on the rails. Had you considered driving yourself?

cabarne4 > f86sabre 04/19/2014 at 21:51

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HA! I'm 22, I don't mind sleeping in coach seats. Way cheaper than a private car.

cabarne4 > XJDano 04/19/2014 at 21:51

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I leave late Thursday night. Get into LA Friday morning, then leave LA late Friday night. Spend all day Saturday and Sunday on the Texas Eagle, bound for Little Rock.

cabarne4 > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 21:54

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It's about half the cost of a plane, and about equal (maybe a little cheaper) than driving myself. Don't get me wrong, I love driving myself. But it depends on the trip. This trip, I don't need a car at my end destination, I'm not in any sort of hurry, and I'd rather not put the mileage on my car. Instead, I can walk around the train, watch movies, drink heavily (I'm like 9 beers in. Amazing I haven't misspelled word yet)... All while doing 80 mph. Pretty nice compared to driving.

ttyymmnn > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 22:06

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I've forgotten what it's like to "have time." Having kids tends to do that to you. Enjoy the trip.

cabarne4 > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 22:09

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Haha happily single / child free here. It is pretty sweet I guess.

ttyymmnn > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 22:12

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Each situation has its pros and cons.

Jayhawk Jake > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 22:16

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Mutha. Fuckin. Boulevard.

Damn good beer.

f86sabre > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 22:39

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Did that on the Empire Builder when I was about 10 between Minneapolis and Seattle. Even then I thought sleeping in the chair was miserable.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 22:50

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Did you enjoy your short little stay in St. Louis? Also, the movie's Perks of Being a Wallflower I think.

cabarne4 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/19/2014 at 23:20

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yup and yup. I totally updated and gave the movie away though before reading your comment.

cabarne4 > f86sabre 04/19/2014 at 23:21

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I've had to sleep in far, far worse. Coach seats on a train are no problem lol

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 23:23

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That movie is just.... Ugh, no, I shouldn't be laughing then crying 5 minutes later! Great movie though.

cabarne4 > Jayhawk Jake 04/19/2014 at 23:24

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Damn good! So I had about 45 mins in KC. Literally ran to the nearest liquor store, happened to pass right by the boulevard brewery. Wish I had more time in KC, seems like a pretty alright town.

cabarne4 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 04/19/2014 at 23:26

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if i'm honest I don't think I've ever gone all way through it without shedding at least one tear. Great movie though.

About to board in KC, probably going to bed. There will be more updates in the morning.

Jayhawk Jake > cabarne4 04/19/2014 at 23:36

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I've been a handful of times but never given it a proper chance. It's alright from what I've seen. Has some damn good bar-b-que apparently

cabarne4 > Jayhawk Jake 04/19/2014 at 23:49

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I've heard nothing but good things. Definitely gonna have to stop here for a day or two sometime.

BKRM3 > cabarne4 04/20/2014 at 14:19

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Nothing important. Just an old song!