I have finally have got all the photos uploaded and copied over to the NAS so they are backed up.
I got a phone call regarding HDR, I am planning to be out on Wednesday, but since I am going out a little early, I am going to help with camp setup - o well, what ever is needed to make sure the event goes ok. I thing I did get from the phone call was the location of the main camp, so I know where we will be for camp.
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Friday, May 06, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
2011/05/01 - Sunday - LONG LONG DRIVE
The day started early - we got up at 5:30 and we were on the road at 6:00 only after taking a credit card to the windshield to get some of the ice off of it.
I set the cruise control to 10 over the posted speed limit.
The route:
We made it home Sunday Morning a little after 1 in the morning.
Stats:
I set the cruise control to 10 over the posted speed limit.
The route:
- Hwy 97 South
- I84 West
- I205 South
- I5 South
- I405 South
We made it home Sunday Morning a little after 1 in the morning.
Stats:
- Total Distance - 1274 Miles
- Total Time - 19:05:57 Hours
- Moving Time - 17:54:31 Hours
- Average Speed - 66.72 mph
- Average Moving Speed - 71.15 mph
Saturday, April 30, 2011
2011/04/30 - Saturday - Sugarloaf Fun
After our cold night we got ready to go for an off-roading trip. We found a seat for Amanda so she could have fun also.
We got going and started up the road into the mountains. It didn't take long to hit some snow on the road. Our leader hit a section that they had a little problem but got through it, by the time L hit that section we could not get out of the ditch, so he let out more air out of our tires to get better traction. Finally he was able to get going again.
The trail finally had snow on it at all times (as we were getting higher), but the roads had a lot of nogles so it was somewhat slow going.
We where having fun, almost everybody had to winch at one time or another - they would sink into the snow and could not go any further, so winching was required. I had to pull winch lines several times for a few of the guys.
We got within sight of the lookout on Sugarloaf, but only three jeeps in the group made it there, we made it to the last part of the road, but we turned down the very steep bank and headed back down the road.
During the time near the top, two Jeeps had problems. One had some type of clutch problem, and another had some type of electrical problem (but fixed good enough to continue without any problems).
On the way back, we tried to go to another hill top, but the snow was getting to soft. While L was turning around we herd a loud (and felt) bang, after looking outside, I could see a broken peace. After checking we broke the passenger front axle and later we found out we also broke the other axle.
We made it back to the camping location and got ready for dinner.
Dinner was good with fun time around the camp fire.
We also got a full tank of propane so hopefully we will have good warm night sleep - which we did!
We got going and started up the road into the mountains. It didn't take long to hit some snow on the road. Our leader hit a section that they had a little problem but got through it, by the time L hit that section we could not get out of the ditch, so he let out more air out of our tires to get better traction. Finally he was able to get going again.
The trail finally had snow on it at all times (as we were getting higher), but the roads had a lot of nogles so it was somewhat slow going.
We where having fun, almost everybody had to winch at one time or another - they would sink into the snow and could not go any further, so winching was required. I had to pull winch lines several times for a few of the guys.
We got within sight of the lookout on Sugarloaf, but only three jeeps in the group made it there, we made it to the last part of the road, but we turned down the very steep bank and headed back down the road.
During the time near the top, two Jeeps had problems. One had some type of clutch problem, and another had some type of electrical problem (but fixed good enough to continue without any problems).
On the way back, we tried to go to another hill top, but the snow was getting to soft. While L was turning around we herd a loud (and felt) bang, after looking outside, I could see a broken peace. After checking we broke the passenger front axle and later we found out we also broke the other axle.
We made it back to the camping location and got ready for dinner.
Dinner was good with fun time around the camp fire.
We also got a full tank of propane so hopefully we will have good warm night sleep - which we did!
Friday, April 29, 2011
2011/04/29 - Friday - Pass on the Snow
We got up and loaded the van with all of our stuff. L&G also did there last items to get ready for the trip over the mountain.
We left at about 10 and headed on over the mountain to Leavenworth. Before getting there, we stopped for lunch at old time dinner place - it was very good!
We headed to our location for the weekend. After we arrived, the host said there was a 5th wheel that we could use so we did not have to go get a room in town. - THANKS!
We had a good time talking with the group around the camp fire.
We got the heater going, but during the night it ran out of propane and we were very cold by the time to get up...
We left at about 10 and headed on over the mountain to Leavenworth. Before getting there, we stopped for lunch at old time dinner place - it was very good!
We headed to our location for the weekend. After we arrived, the host said there was a 5th wheel that we could use so we did not have to go get a room in town. - THANKS!
We had a good time talking with the group around the camp fire.
We got the heater going, but during the night it ran out of propane and we were very cold by the time to get up...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
2011/04/27 - Wednesday - Maintance
Today was the day to get the Van worked on by L.M. business. I thought I knew where it was, but I had to call him to ask for the address (I did not remember). By the time I called, I was in Everett, so it took me longer then I should, but finally I made it.
We walked over to a place for lunch and had a good meal.
Got all the items taken care of and we were off, but before getting to GG, we stopped for gas, and the lines were long at Costco.
I drove GG and us to a restaurant in Snohomish and the food was good, but GG surprised me and paid the bill - I thought I was taking her our for dinner!
We got back to L.M. place, he of course was working on his Jeep. Now it was ready - tomorrow he will put it into the trailer ready for the weekend.
We walked over to a place for lunch and had a good meal.
Got all the items taken care of and we were off, but before getting to GG, we stopped for gas, and the lines were long at Costco.
I drove GG and us to a restaurant in Snohomish and the food was good, but GG surprised me and paid the bill - I thought I was taking her our for dinner!
We got back to L.M. place, he of course was working on his Jeep. Now it was ready - tomorrow he will put it into the trailer ready for the weekend.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
2011/04/26 - Tuesday - Train Water
We slept in today. When we finally got moving, it was time for lunch, so we stopped in Fall City.
We went ahead and passed the Snoqualmie Falls and headed on up the road, we finally ran out of road past North Bend, so we returned to North Bend and stopped at the train depot (William Henry Taylor Railroad Park), but it was closed.
We stopped in at the Snoqualmie train depot (Northwest Railway Museum) and walked around. It started to rain, so I went and got the van and picked up the kids. We stopped at the falls and checked it out. It was raining very lightly (sprinkling). Amanda did get some pictures but the mist was flying around.
Next stop was for some clothes for Amanda, she need a new pair of jeans and some shirts and we stopped at another place to get some other items.
G.M. made spaghetti dinner. After dinner, we went and worked on L.M. Jeep - getting it ready for this weekends trip.
We went ahead and passed the Snoqualmie Falls and headed on up the road, we finally ran out of road past North Bend, so we returned to North Bend and stopped at the train depot (William Henry Taylor Railroad Park), but it was closed.
We stopped in at the Snoqualmie train depot (Northwest Railway Museum) and walked around. It started to rain, so I went and got the van and picked up the kids. We stopped at the falls and checked it out. It was raining very lightly (sprinkling). Amanda did get some pictures but the mist was flying around.
Next stop was for some clothes for Amanda, she need a new pair of jeans and some shirts and we stopped at another place to get some other items.
G.M. made spaghetti dinner. After dinner, we went and worked on L.M. Jeep - getting it ready for this weekends trip.
Monday, April 25, 2011
2011/04/25 - Monday - Money :(
It was decided that the Adults was going to a casino for the day, so Eric and Amanda stayed back at the house.
GG, L.B, R&B piled in my van and we head out. The casino was not to far, Uncle R gave me directions and of course we found it without any problems.
I spent way to much money - I played at little slot machines and after lunch I played a few hands of poker but of course I lost my money.
On the way home we stopped at the Safeway store to get a few things for dinner.
Dinner today we had the same amount of people, but we changed out two for some of L&G "Boys". Again a good dinner and of course a lot of laughter!
L.M. worked on his Jeep some more and we made it back into the house before 10:30.
GG, L.B, R&B piled in my van and we head out. The casino was not to far, Uncle R gave me directions and of course we found it without any problems.
I spent way to much money - I played at little slot machines and after lunch I played a few hands of poker but of course I lost my money.
On the way home we stopped at the Safeway store to get a few things for dinner.
Dinner today we had the same amount of people, but we changed out two for some of L&G "Boys". Again a good dinner and of course a lot of laughter!
L.M. worked on his Jeep some more and we made it back into the house before 10:30.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
2011/04/24 - Sunday - Family Time
We got up in time for the breakfast that the Lodge offers and had a great conversation with the managers!
We made it to church with plenty of time. Eric was not feeling to well, so he stayed in the back of the church.
After service we went and visited with L.S. at her work place. We then went to Bu.P. place and visited with him, then Br.P. came out and talked.
We left for Woodinville and made it in time for the family dinner. We had 15 people over for a good family dinner! (GG, L.B., D&T, R&B, L&G, J.M & A.M., F.M & ?.?. and of course me and the kids). A good time was had by all. After words we had a big group play a card game called Golf.
L.M. worked on his Jeep for the rest of the night, we did not get back into the house until close to midnight.
We made it to church with plenty of time. Eric was not feeling to well, so he stayed in the back of the church.
After service we went and visited with L.S. at her work place. We then went to Bu.P. place and visited with him, then Br.P. came out and talked.
We left for Woodinville and made it in time for the family dinner. We had 15 people over for a good family dinner! (GG, L.B., D&T, R&B, L&G, J.M & A.M., F.M & ?.?. and of course me and the kids). A good time was had by all. After words we had a big group play a card game called Golf.
L.M. worked on his Jeep for the rest of the night, we did not get back into the house until close to midnight.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
2011/04/23 - Saturday - Drive, Drive, and Drive
All of us did not sleep to well in the van, but hay - it was cheep!!!
We left at 7 and drove the rest the way through California, but before leaving California I got gas at Weed. Next we drove through Oregon, but before leaving, we stopped and got a few items.
Now in Washington, it was time to get some gas, so before heading to Packwood, I got some gas when I got off of I5. Yes I made it all the way through Oregon without doing a fill up.
We made it to the lodge a little before 7, so today was a 12 hour drive and the total time to get here was 18 1/2 hours - not bad!
I called Mom M and we went to dinner at the Blue Spruce. After dinner we went to visit with some friends.
Now back to the lodge to catch up on Facebook and get the blogs done.
We left at 7 and drove the rest the way through California, but before leaving California I got gas at Weed. Next we drove through Oregon, but before leaving, we stopped and got a few items.
Now in Washington, it was time to get some gas, so before heading to Packwood, I got some gas when I got off of I5. Yes I made it all the way through Oregon without doing a fill up.
We made it to the lodge a little before 7, so today was a 12 hour drive and the total time to get here was 18 1/2 hours - not bad!
I called Mom M and we went to dinner at the Blue Spruce. After dinner we went to visit with some friends.
Now back to the lodge to catch up on Facebook and get the blogs done.
Friday, April 22, 2011
2011/04/22 - Friday - Start of Drive
I was able to get off work early so of course when I got home we started go get ready. Also I was lucky that Cheryl also was able to leave work early.
We (Eric, Amanda, and Jesse) was able to leave at 6. Of course the traffic through LA was slow going, but the biggest problem area was before Hwy 14.
We only went through one area that had rain, and that was around the Gorman and Fraiser Park area.
We made it to Woodland, Ca about 12:30am and called it a night. - So I got 6 1/2 hours of the drive done!
We (Eric, Amanda, and Jesse) was able to leave at 6. Of course the traffic through LA was slow going, but the biggest problem area was before Hwy 14.
We only went through one area that had rain, and that was around the Gorman and Fraiser Park area.
We made it to Woodland, Ca about 12:30am and called it a night. - So I got 6 1/2 hours of the drive done!
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