cheers fellas
really appreciate the help!
i will make sure i print this thread off and take it with me! who needs 'roughguides' or 'lonely planet' type books when you have fellow pilots eh!?! ha ha!
please keep the suggestions coming, i intend to see as much of the usa as possible so any state welcome!
also anybody who will be out there in feb/mar please feel free to add or pm,
mark