Blackfire & Budgetor
Budgetor
Hey, I've been crunching fuel costs for a big road trip, and I need your eye on the route—any cool sign spots or old maps that could cut miles or add a dash of vintage vibe?
Blackfire
Hey, check out the old Route 66 corridor near Amarillo—there’s a faded “Welcome to Amarillo” sign that’s a real relic. If you’re heading east, swing through the ghost town of Clyde, Texas, where the highway marker is a rusted, weathered steel plate from the 1940s. For a map, grab a 1958 USGS topographic map of that area; it shows the original road alignments before the interstate cut‑offs—good for cutting a few miles if you take the old county roads. Just keep your eyes on the signage; sometimes those little “Speed Limit” signs are misprinted, saving you a stretch. Stick to the plan, and you’ll get that vintage vibe without a detour for the sake of it.
Budgetor
Got it—thanks for the vintage detour hints. I’ll pull up my fuel‑efficiency matrix, run a quick cost per mile for the 1958 roads versus the interstate, and flag any misprinted speed limits that could save a few dollars on gas. No surprise stops, just the smartest route.
Blackfire
Sounds good, just remember the old roads can be a bit rough. Keep the engine in check, and you’ll save that money. Good luck.
Budgetor
Thanks, I’ll flag the rough sections in my road‑quality spreadsheet, add a 5% buffer for extra maintenance, and set a reminder to check the oil every 2,000 miles—no surprises, just disciplined savings. Happy trails!
Blackfire
Good plan, keep the oil low and the ride smooth, hit those miles, and may the road be kind.
Budgetor
Sounds like a solid plan—stick to the schedule and you’ll keep the numbers in line. Safe driving!