My Summer road trip is NOW!

Hi Kids!
After a couple of nights in Redding, I pulled into Medford Or. for visit stop. Next a 2 day stop in Cave Junction then back to I-5 North. Then over the mountains to the coast. We'll over-night in Tillamook. There, Kathy and I plan on checkin' out the "Spruce Goose" for sure!
From here on up to British Columbia we should see plenty of rain. Over the winter, I spent plenty of time weather-proofing the "sieve car".
So as far as wind & rain testing goes, this is where the "rubber meets the road".
Cheers, Ernie

Ernie, there is an aviation museum in Tillamook, but the Spruce Goose is in McMinville. They just opened up the new Space Museum also. Not a long way off I-5 if you want to catch it on your way home.
Also, if you have any water issues, I recently learned from Top Gear that a well-aimed 30-06 round through the floor will assure good drainage.

GAHH!!

We live in Medford OR! You should have given a 'heads up' - would love to have visited with you guys!

Also, if I may make as suggestion... Keep going west from Cave Junction. You drive thru the redwoods and to the coast. AWESOME scenery!

angela and steve

Hey,

I live almost in Medford. Medford is a suburb of Eagle Point, LOL. E.P. is 12 miles N of Medford on the road to Crater Lake!

Rich... Thanks for the heads up on the "Goose"!
Angela... Trust me, I thought about ya, but I've been buried by in-laws. I will, however briefly return to Cali from the "Junction", just to take in the Oregon coast rain or shine, top to bottom.
Bruce... Thanks for the McMinnville pictures in your profile. We'll be stopping there for sure!

Ernie---you will be bowled over by the OR coast. We just returned home after a West Coast Driving trip---flew to Seattle for 2 days, then down the coast to Crescent City, CA to see the Redwoods, 2 days in SFO, one day in Napa Valley then to Hurst Castle then on to L.A. for two days. Got home last night. Fabulous trip all the way. Drove a rented Toyota SUV but wished I had been in the Speedster!

A great trip!---Jack

Ernie - I'm envious of your trip! Hope you continue to have fun and a safe return journey. Pics would be cool.

Jack - Sorry I missed your call when you were down in the L.A. area! Ironically, I was in the Speedster cruising through Laguna Beach and by the time I realized I had an incoming call, I couldn't get to my phone fast enough to pick up. I left a message on your voice mail.

I'm glad you had a good trip and that the weather was cooperative. Ginny & I are looking forward to meeting up with you in Colorado.

Peace -Out!

We,re leaving Cave Junction this AM to start north up the coast. The good news is that the weather is finally warming up. Heck it,s JUNE already! I've spent plenty of of Summers in CJ over the last 35 years and have never seen it so cool..... Oh well, coast, here we come!

Ernie,

When are you heading back? If you are going to be out there awhile, remember that the Parts Obsolete Campout (replica friendly) is in McMinnville, OR (south west of Portland) June 27-28-29. AND, the Spruce Goose is only 5 miles away!!!!

When coming up I5, give me a shout in Olympia. I can offer a pit stop in the coolest city in the west (really, per Time mag a few years ago).

Tomm

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Hey Dale!
We're going to be in McMinnville on Friday cause we need to be in the Portland area this weekend to see relatives & friends. After that, it's up the Washington coast, then, BC. And, don't worry, I plan to check out IM for sure, then head east to Nelson (just above Idaho) to see friends. After that, we're turning south to head home down through Montana and Nevada.
Tonight, we're at Salmon Harbor in Winchester Bay, half way up the Oregon coast. It's a beautiful lil' fishing resort village that is (sadly) totally empty because of the currant fishing ban & high fuel prices. Go figure!
JACK.... Yer very right! The Oregon coast IS amazing!
MUSBJIM... Plenty of pictures will be coming soon!

Here's a couple of shots from the Oregon coast and the "Spruce Goose" in Mcminnville Oregon.

Here we are at the Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River gorge.
Next we made an un-expected stop at a car show in Dayton Washington. Who knew?
The locals said: Heck yes, pull 'er right down here on main street!
We saw "Outlaw lawn dragsters" in action. I also got to hang out with "Marilyn"! Eat your heart out Vince!

sounds like you left while we left for the chesapeake bay. looks like a good time, keep mama happy. mail me when you get back and we will have you up for a bbq. if you want me to check on the homestead let me know and i'll cruise by.

Ernie -

By the pics you're posting, it certainly looks like you're having a great time on your trip. NICE! I think the picture of your car in front of the damn is pretty cool!

Hope the rest of your journey is just as fun!!

Peace - Out!

Cool pics, Ernie! Like the CB Performance drum covers. I hope you didn't dump that oil on there!!....

I'm back!..... With pictures!
#1 is my #1 wife Nurse Kathy over-looking Castlegar on our 1st stop in BC.
#2 is me doing the 2000 mile stuff (oil, valves, etc.) in a very nice setting: above Nelson BC at the home of friends.
#3 is on the road approaching the Rockies in north-west Montana.

Glad you had a good trip. Beautiful pics.

Hey Ricardo!
Please don't yell at me about my rear end being too high! I know how you are! (LOL). I intentionally adjusted my spring plates up to save my tires on this long trip.
Anyway, Canada was still pretty chilly, but we're warming up now and we expect to be in Idaho tomorrow.
The car is performing well and the hi-fives come from people of all ages everywhere we go.
BTW... We haven't had a drop of rain (while on the road) yet!

Ernie - Looks like you and Kathy are having a good time. Have fun and drive safe.
W

Ernie -

You are living my road trip dream!!

As Dusty would say - Happy Trails!!

Will, Warren, Jim and all....
After 15 days on the road, Kathy is starting to get serious hallucinations about being in her own bed, sound asleep. After a very long day on the road home today, I can't say that I blame her too much.
We're in Elko Nevada tonight where there seems to be about a million very excited & well rested Harley riders for a week end of party, party, party.
Lucky for us, we got a cheap room down at the end of the strip somewhat away from their action.
Anyway... More pictures later, I'll be checking the inside of my eyelids soon.
Good Nite!

Home at last, where it was 105 degrees as we dropped down into the Sacramento Valley from Reno. It was much hotter here than in the Nevada desert!
The car did 3700 miles with not so much as a hick-up.

Roadtrips ROCK! Nice post - great trip - wish we could have met up with you whilst you went thru Medford...

angela

Glad you're home safe. Sounds like you had a good time. Took mine in for paint today.

Same here; that was a lot of fun!