DragonCon was awesome. I met up with Drunk Steve and talked for a while. I helped a female friend with her MFP uniform and loaned out tons of costume items for the parade. The parade itself was awesome. Along with pretty girls riding along, I had two live prisoners tied to the front of the Humungus Machine. The PA system worked fine, and I had a great time revving the engine up and down those city streets. I'm still getting pictures together, and I'll post them as I find them.
Then, the ride home. With about four hours left in the trip, I began hearing a slight grinding noise when I would turn the wheel a little to the right. It gradually got worse. I pulled over and looked underneath... the wheel bearings were WRECKED and falling off! This was about 4pm. Luckily, I was in Cincinnatti and not in the middle of nowhere. I got on the phone and arrainged for a tow. They brought me to a Dodge dealership, but too late to have any work done. I made a bed from the seat cushions from the Machine, and I slept in the back of my truck.
The next morning, they get my truck in the bay. It's not good. They had to order parts, and tt won't be fixed until the next day. I checked into a crappy hotel and spent the day killing time.
At 10:30am the next day, I was back on the road. I made it the rest of the way home without incident. But now my truck, almost at 100,000 miles, is under suspicion for any more long trips.
Not a good feeling at all.As I find more videos and images I'll load them up here. Aside from the mechaincal breakdowns, I had a great time. My costuming group wants to do Road Warriors again for the parade next year. I hope to see some more of you there!
HUMVEE Driver
