Supercharger - Fort Stockton, Texas

[BerTX]

October is pretty much out for me due to travelling, but y'all have fun!

 

[BerTX]

I've seen that before, and not just SC. The destination charger at the Embassy Suites in College Station has a 3' tall cone (more a pole, really) that they leave at the entrance to the stall. The rest of the parking lot can be jam packed, including the J-1772 the next stall over, and the Destination stall is open and ready for you park in once to pull traffic marker out of the way.

People seem to get the message that the property owner cares....and maybe enough that they'd call a tow truck.

EDIT: Correction 3.5' 42" Arrow Top Delineator Posts - Delineator Tubes | Traffic Safety Store

Recall that west Texas gets fairly regular 40+ mph winds -- I'd worry about those blowing over. The nicer the cone, the more likely it is to disappear...

Also note that only 4 of the stalls are for exclusive charging use. The others allow general parking for a limited time DEMANDED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. Don't put cones there.

 

[ℬête Noire]

We need to invent a supercharger extension cord.... What could go wrong?

Alternatively we need to invent switchblade boots and do a little tire kicking. What could go wrong?

Recall that west Texas gets fairly regular 40+ mph winds -- I'd worry about those blowing over. The nicer the cone, the more likely it is to disappear...

Also note that only 4 of the stalls are for exclusive charging use. The others allow general parking for a limited time DEMANDED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. Don't put cones there.

Ah right, this is Wind Country.

So sounds like 4 cones, somewhat lower but that you'll still notice, scuff them up a bit , and some fugly looking modification for extra weight on the bottom.

 

[BerTX]

Alternatively we need to invent switchblade boots and do a little tire kicking. What could go wrong?

Ah right, this is Wind Country.

So sounds like 4 cones, somewhat lower but that you'll still notice, scuff them up a bit , and some fugly looking modification for extra weight on the bottom.

I remember we used to make posts for volleyball nets by taking a tire and filling it with concrete and sticking a metal pole in the middle. Maybe a few of those, painted orange? You lean the pole over and roll the tire out of the way...

But seriously, a row of cones blocking parking, or in the normal "flight path" of passing truckers might be more of a target than a deterrent.

 

[charliepmayer]

 

[charliepmayer]

Just kidding!

 

[charliepmayer]

 

[charliepmayer]

Met the manager: Troy
He will speak with his boss about habing something here st the FJ. Perhaps Subway catering. Needs to be short duration: Troy says it is too busy on a Saturday.

On to the Grey Mule!

 

[charliepmayer]

Flying J manager: Troy Sayre:

 

[Chrislv]

Congrats everyone. Where is the crew going next? I’m sure Pecos needs it bad, how about Lubbock after that. I’m in for the Golden Spike depending on which weekend.

 

[charliepmayer]

Grey Mule back yard. This is across the street from the Annie Riggs Museum. Good place to learn local history. i recommend we come here to celebrate after we pound the spike.

 

[charliepmayer]

I think the installation crew moved to Pecos. I think they just mangled a fiber optic cable. Comms in FS are iffy right now.

 

[plumazul]

Congrats everyone. Where is the crew going next? I’m sure Pecos needs it bad, how about Lubbock after that. I’m in for the Golden Spike depending on which weekend.

There is no greater need than in San Antonio. One Supercharger would help to narrow ~200 mile gaps on both I-35 and I-10. Way, way overdue.

 

[Darmie]

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Oh, this picture is so telling. Look at those prices right near the Super Chargers.

 

[Chrislv]

Can’t argue with SA. I hope this crew is assigned to TX for the next 12 months.

Going from central TX to CO or NM Lubbock is a given. SA/Boerne could’ve next since they are permitted.

Now that the I10 route is good build the roadster, I’m ready to sell a more valuable exotic to get that car.

 

[charliepmayer]

plumazul: maybe someone could call Red McCombs and ask for his assistance

 

[tmoz]

Anyone making bets (for fun) on whether or not this thread gets to 100 pages before the SC is open?
If there is the normal typical "time to certify" in the paperwork, I'd say no, despite the flurry of posts here.

 

[GroundForces]

Troy is a great dude.

 

[GroundForces]

Not sure if folks on here are aware but San Angelo is also slated to get a Supercharger location.

 

[thenaimis]

Assuming it's a weekend thing, I'm pretty open and planning to attend an opening ceremony.