Ever felt like just getting in your truck and bugging out...

[Racey]

Well stay tuned, hes already home and has only shared 1/3 of his trip. hahahaha

You can't blow your wad in the first 3 pumps bro

 

[Howardflat]

You can't blow your wad in the first 3 pumps bro

Maybe thats my problem.

 

[playdeep]

I’m kinda in the same boat. Just waiting for parts to come in to align the motorhome. Not sure where I’m going and don’t care. My best friend is gone, so me and the dog are just going. Time to get my head screwed back on for whatever that is. Safe travels.

If your random travels lead you thru New Mexico...lemme know.
We'll do cocktail's &I can dial you in great food.

 

[Racey]

So HowardFlat's dad has 10 acres and lives up here on the Puget Sound, Trip timing worked out perfectly for me to meet up with them and set up camp for a couple nights.

Chateau Relaxo complete with a Starlink

 

[callbob]

If your random travels lead you thru New Mexico...lemme know.
We'll do cocktail's &I can dial you in great food.

where in NM?

 

[mbrown2]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like an epic trip!

 

[playdeep]

where in NM?

Albuquerque.
Santa fe on the weekends,girlfriend lives there.

 

[callbob]

Just might work. Headed through there in September when I head to Texas and Arkansas. I have a good friend that lives there that we used to go jeeping with out in Rio Puerco west of town.

 

[941Punk]

Every. Fucking. Day.

 

[Racey]

 

[Racey]

Ferry to Seattle

 

[Racey]

Nasty ass gum wall, this was disgusting, it actually smells like saliva in this alley

 

[Racey]

Heading South into Astoria

 

[AZLineman]

Heading South into Astoria

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I love it up there one of my favorite places on earth. It's just amazing!

 

[Runs2rch]

What is the story on the gum wall?

 

[AZLineman]

Nasty ass gum wall, this was disgusting, it actually smells like saliva in this alley
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I was at that market a year ago (been there many times through the decades as it has evolved) and there were a few hot young girls taking selfies licking the gum wall

 

[Racey]

What is the story on the gum wall?

Some asshole put a piece of gum there waiting in line for a concert about 30 years ago, and then another asshole put his gum there, then everyone started adding it to it, now it's like 40 feet long, 10 feet high of chewed gum stuck to the wall. It's so nasty.

 

[AZLineman]

My little Bro is now living in Vancouver WA. If you get down around that way check out the new waterfront in Vancouver, where the old shipyards used to be. They did a fantastic job with it. Also if you get a chance head up the Columbia River Gorge and go to the Bonneville Dam/generating station. It's amazing. I've been there a few times for work and just for the hell of it.

 

[Runs2rch]

Some asshole put a piece of gum there waiting in line for a concert about 30 years ago, and then another asshole put his gum there, then everyone started adding it to it, now it's like 40 feet long, 10 feet high of chewed gum stuck to the wall. It's so nasty.

Fuck that's gross.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

My little Bro is now living in Vancouver WA. If you get down around that way check out the new waterfront in Vancouver, where the old shipyards used to be. They did a fantastic job with it. Also if you get a chance head up the Columbia River Gorge and go to the Bonneville Dam/generating station. It's amazing. I've been there a few times for work and just for the hell of it.

They/We have done a fantastic job down there, and it will continue to get better. We have done a PILE of work down there, with more in design right now! The boat ride to Bonneville is even better than the drive. @Racey came right past in on HWY-14 when he turned west after coming over Bridge Of The Gods. There are some AMAZING views from the roadway as well!

Here is one of my favorite spots on that stretch.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

The mail boat rides on the Rogue river is pretty much 2nd to none kind of experience.

 

[92562]

Love the pics! This was the theme for my bug out 20+ years ago. Still makes my eye leak a bit.

 

[Racey]

Half a dozen raw Kumamotos as an appetizer. BTW this hot sauce is absolutely unreal, I picked it up at Taylor Shellfish in Shelton where i bought the oysters

 

[Racey]

Living @Desert Whaler style with my PK Portable grill.

Grilled oysters with a little BBQ or hot sauce and some cheddar melted on top.

Campo Relaxo 50 yards from the beach

 

[buck35]

I was afraid you'd been eating by the natives in Seattle glad you made it out

 

[sprintcvx]

I know a guy that works for Taylor Shellfish

 

[Desert Whaler]

@Racey . . . that's some 'Top Shelf' living right there !
Dig It !!!!!

 

[Racey]

Killer sunset after dinner then in the morning packed up and worked my way back up north to Seaside to see the places i missed on my way to the campground before dark.

 

[RiverDiva]

I’m so sorry about your friend Shane. Driving alone anywhere is some of my best therapy. Washington is so beautiful and I’ve never done the Oregon coast but it’s on my list. Looking forward to following your trip.

 

[Racey]

I’m so sorry about your friend Shane. Driving alone anywhere is some of my best therapy. Washington is so beautiful and I’ve never done the Oregon coast but it’s on my list. Looking forward to following your trip.

Book out some spots at the State Parks on the coast ahead of time and do the RV next summer, you guys will love it.

 

[BabyRay]

Washington has some nice coastal spots, but overall it pales in comparison to the scenery on the Oregon coast. Just my opinion.

I love the drive down 101, but haven’t driven through Oregon since I retired 11 years ago. I’m tired of flying on vacations anyway, and the recent RV threads really have me thinking of a new approach, though taking a car and staying in hotels ain’t bad either.

 

[Ladsm]

Sorry for the circumstances but awesome road trip. I have been contemplating how to get up to my daughter in Oregon to bring her home from college. Take the motorhome with a tow dolly, drive the truck and plan hotels but after that I am just going to pack some camping gear in the truck and just wing it.

 

[poncho]

Living @Desert Whaler style with my PK Portable grill.

Grilled oysters with a little BBQ or hot sauce and some cheddar melted on top.

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Campo Relaxo 50 yards from the beach

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Ocean Shores?

 

[Racey]

Ocean Shores?

Cape Lookout

 

[poncho]

Cape Lookout

Did you happen by Oceanside or Netarts Bay ?

 

[Racey]

Did you happen by Oceanside or Netarts Bay ?

No i turned at Whiskey Creek rd coming from Tilamook and never went back up into that little area.

 

[Racey]

Seaside Oregon, The end of the trail for Lewis and Clark's expedition of the Louisiana Purchase.

 

[poncho]

No i turned at Whiskey Creek rd coming from Tilamook and never went back up into that little area.

Bit of nostalgia for me, worked in Tillamook and lived out at the beach for a year and a half.
Some beautiful country you saw.

 

[cole_skier]

Google took me down Silver Peak road, which became dirt, right through the middle of the lithium ponds.

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Been down that way once. Silver Peak is real nice town

 

[rivermobster]

The Oregon Coast is an Epic drive.

All the sand dune riding areas are outstanding as well.

Single track trails, through the pine trees, in the sand, is an experience you don't want to miss.

 

[Racey]

Been down that way once. Silver Peak is real nice town

By far that has to be the most dangerous road i have ever driven on, There were so many donkey's and deer on the road. I'm not kidding i saw probably 100 Burros along the side of the road, and 3 or 4 deer, the road is only 40 miles long, it seemed like every 90 seconds there was another pack of them right off the shoulder. The entire time you are dodging burro shit piles on the asphalt.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Again sorry for the loss. But I have to say this is an incredible journey that you are on. I hope that you are doing well.

 

[Racey]

Again sorry for the loss. But I have to say this is an incredible journey that you are on. I hope that you are doing well.

I am doing well, and it's an incredible trip. Around every corner is another amazing vista

 

[cole_skier]

By far that has to be the most dangerous road i have ever driven on, There were so many donkey's and deer on the road. I'm not kidding i saw probably 100 Burros along the side of the road, and 3 or 4 deer, the road is only 40 miles long, it seemed like every 90 seconds there was another pack of them right off the shoulder. The entire time you are dodging burro shit piles on the asphalt.

And the dust is so fine took forever to clean my truck. The Hills Have Eyes kind of vibe out there

 

[Racey]

No nearby camp spots available so i stayed in a Hotel in Newport right on the water. Had an amazing dinner at Clearwater Grille and a couple drinks afterwards.

 

[Racey]

 

[callbob]

Damn, my kind of place. My People!

 

[Hammer]

Amazing thread! Thank you for sharing. Sorry about your loss....

Prior to being married and having kids, I used to hit the road for hours to clear my head..... Now I just stare at my house from the car debating whether or not to go inside every day. LOL J/K!

Adventures with no plans are the best! I lived life that way for a looooong time!

 

[Racey]

Now this is how you do lunch, Halibut Fish n Chips on the side of Hwy 101

 

[CLdrinker]

Work is killing me. I’m about to do this but on a smaller scale.