Jeff.Sloan Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We can't seem to get a reservation anywhere along the path of the eclipse next August. Who is going to watch it and where are you going to be? If the park your staying at still has spaces available, we'll join you and make this an (quasi) impromptu HDT meetup! We are willing to drive anywhere in western US, but was hoping for somewhere in the Eastern Oregon to Yellowstone totality path. Here's more info: http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm http://eclipsewise.com/solar/SEnews/TSE2017/TSE2017.html :-) 2004 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX, Eaton 10 speed (air assist clutch), 3.71 3.07 rear locker, ET jr, 200" WB, GearMaster 2017 Forest River Sierra 372LOK Full time June 2017 DW, 2 kids, and 2 dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Shark Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We are spending August 21st in Stanley, I' watching the eclipse. The next day we start our 6 day Kayak trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Can hardly wait! Tim & Cheryl 2015 Mobile Suites 39 TKSB3 2009 Volvo 670 D13 I-Shift “Walter” Happily Living Somewhere In Nevada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not west but Crossville, TN is in the path and a lot of us know where that is. Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not west but Crossville, TN is in the path and a lot of us know where that is. Guess we will just sit on the front porch and watch since we are right in the path. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We are spending August 21st in Stanley, I' watching the eclipse. The next day we start our 6 day Kayak trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Can hardly wait! That is a beautiful stretch of country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 So Carl, how many smarts will fit in your driveway? KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We can't seem to get a reservation anywhere along the path of the eclipse next August. Who is going to watch it and where are you going to be? If the park your staying at still has spaces available, we'll join you and make this an (quasi) impromptu HDT meetup! We are willing to drive anywhere in western US, but was hoping for somewhere in the Eastern Oregon to Yellowstone totality path. Here's more info: http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm http://eclipsewise.com/solar/SEnews/TSE2017/TSE2017.html :-) We have a hovel in Bend, Oregon (E. Oregon).....looks like we'll need to stock up on flash batteries....... Drive on........(Headlights on ........) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We can't seem to get a reservation anywhere along the path of the eclipse next August. Who is going to watch it and where are you going to be? If the park your staying at still has spaces available, we'll join you and make this an (quasi) impromptu HDT meetup! We are willing to drive anywhere in western US, but was hoping for somewhere in the Eastern Oregon to Yellowstone totality path. Here's more info: http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/path_through_the_US.htm http://eclipsewise.com/solar/SEnews/TSE2017/TSE2017.html :-) Why do you need a RV Park to stay at? Your RV should be self contained. There are probably at least a 100 boondocking spots to stay at starting at the eastern edge of the Cascade mountains in Oregon (i.e. Bend, OR) and along the path of the eclipse across Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming. Just find a spot, arrive a week or so before the eclipse to get set up in the prefect spot. To help you determine if you will fit into or access a spot, use Google Earth or Google Maps or other similar tool to give you a aerial view and sometimes a ground level view of the potential boondocking spot. The Escapees RV Club has a listing of lots of low cost or free camping or boondocking spots at http://daysenddirectory.com/ You do have to be a member to get the listing for the nominal sum of $15. There are several other websites you can find by googling "freecampgounds" or a similar search. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 So Carl, how many smarts will fit in your driveway? Probably 20 if you have good brakes and wheel chocks. It is serpentine and at least 10% grade. Have possible plans for Little League World Series so may miss out on eclipse when series announces the dates. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuneElliot Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm just north of the total eclipse line so will be driving south to see it...if I'm not hiking the Colorado Trail still. If I am still hiking, I have plenty of parking (plus electric and sewer dump) and will likely be looking for a pet sitter for a couple of weeks around that time. 2007 Keystone Springdale 245 FWRLL-S (modified) 2000 F-250 7.3L SRW Cody and Kye, border collie extraordinaires Latest departure date: 10/1/2017 Find us at www.nomadicpawprints.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Wow, The eclipse shadow will score a direct hit on our fair town of Greenville,SC. Maybe we will rent out our home to some of the throngs who come from foreign shores to see this spectacle ?? 4 empty bedrooms while we stay in the camper....maybe we can make enough $ to allow us to stay a little extra time in Florida in the winter. The eclipse should be interesting to experience, anyway. Charlie , Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 .... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.Sloan Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ambassador RV Resort, home of the west coast rally, just opened up their reservations for 2017. It will be a great base to watch the eclipse from, right on the edge of the path of totality. We will be there for two weeks if anyone wants to join us for a mini-HDT meetup :-) 2004 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX, Eaton 10 speed (air assist clutch), 3.71 3.07 rear locker, ET jr, 200" WB, GearMaster 2017 Forest River Sierra 372LOK Full time June 2017 DW, 2 kids, and 2 dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBree Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 We are looking at watching it from the middle of the country near St Joseph, MO. Dan & Bree 2010 Freightliner Cascadia 125, DD15, 455hp, UltraShift (Yetti, For Sale) 2015 Grand Design Reflection 308BHTS Travel Trailer (For Sale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Ambassador RV Resort, home of the west coast rally, just opened up their reservations for 2017. It will be a great base to watch the eclipse from, right on the edge of the path of totality. We will be there for two weeks if anyone wants to join us for a mini-HDT meetup :-) This is more of a possibility as I told the outfit I'm currently with there was a 2 week period in August I wanted to have off to catch the Abbotsford Airshow and the NW Washington Fair in Lynden. I'll check the dates, if they are all in the same timeframe, I'd go for the eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.Sloan Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 We will be at the dead center of path of totality, just north of Lime, OR: 44.412949, -117.306350 Come join us :-) 2004 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX, Eaton 10 speed (air assist clutch), 3.71 3.07 rear locker, ET jr, 200" WB, GearMaster 2017 Forest River Sierra 372LOK Full time June 2017 DW, 2 kids, and 2 dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 We haven't made a final decision yet, but we'll probably be in eastern Oregon since it's the closest place to where we live. We don't plan on being in an RV park...there are several places to boondock in the general area we have in mind. We may also decide on one of several places in Idaho. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I was in Hawaii for the Total Eclipse in 1991 I think. It is quite a strange sensation. I had completed a 12 hour night shift and the eclipse was around 8 to 9 am if I remember correctly. Had the funny glasses to prevent blindness. Not sure where I will be, but will get as close as possible to the path and hope there is a clear sky for the best show. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 FLASH!!!!! REDMOND, OREGON------- 09:48 Local 100% overcast........... Put away your eclipse-googles........ Yes folks the legend that Eastern Oregon has Clear Skies all summer is............BS ............(Black Skies....) Clouds happen here even in paradise........... Over +40 years of piloting and over 10,000 landings in central Oregon I will confirm that I have had to descend through plenty of clouds in August in Central Oregon......... Now Disclaimer: Overcast like we have right now often burns off later in the day ........However the real cloud cover often in August in Central Oregon centers around Thunderstorms and I have often seen +90% sky coverage in huge storm cells...... Welcome to paradise with a view...........or maybe not a view........or heavy hail.......or.......... Drive on............(bring your eclipse googles........and a hard-hat.......) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 FLASH: 100% overcast at: 14:47 Local Drive on........(no sun....so far.....) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Dolly, drive or fly into Tripletreeaerodrome.com. We are having an eclipse party there. 7000 ft x 400 ft grass runway. Look us up. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdixon747 Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hey Charlie, Gail and I may drive down for the day. It's only a little over two hours away. Steve Steve & Gail 2000 Volvo VNL660 Autoshift Detroit 60 12.7 "Semi Crazy" 2016 smart "Lil Crazy" 2018 Space Craft 48' TT "The Nut House" KJ4YGY & KK4CTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 We will be watching in Central, SC at my daughter's house. 16 acres, I am sure we can find a place for more viewers if anyone is interested. We will not be taking the Volvo. We have a bumper pull trailer parked there as a spare bedroom. Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Steve, you could set your 747 down on the grass at Tripletree. You do have spoilers, air brakes, reverse thrusters and good brakes don't you ?? We would love to see you if you can make it down here. I think you would fall in love with the place. We plan on having a good time. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 15 hours ago, sclord2002 said: Dolly, drive or fly into Tripletreeaerodrome.com. We are having an eclipse party there. 7000 ft x 400 ft grass runway. Look us up. Charlie Charlie, Wow.....went to the Trippleee website and that place looks like a real party hearty spot...... You know many pilots just get to be better airplane jocky'$ as they get older but a few like me need 7'000 foot WIDE runways to operate from as we "mature"...... Maybe better to herd the old floatplane in and just do a waterloop ...... Our place on the beach at Waldport has 1,900 x 60 turf with trees all around so you have to limit your nose picking time during takeoffs and landings......now our herd of 14 elk do help to mow the strip so it's best not bump into them...... Seems like your 7,000 foot strip might need about 50 elk to keep it mowed....... As far as the Eclipse is concerned our dog-patch place in bend is just on the edge of the eclipse so I suppose that will be close enough for us geezers in Central Oregon...... I did practice my eclipse viewing the other day by goobering a few welds under the buddies old Mack hay truck.....most of my welds seem to involve some eclipse-like-views....... Maybe later I might relate the adventures of "operating" the old c-206 float plane out of a treed-over-river in South America......almost funny unless you were in the plane....... Enjoy the party and try to not run too far off that short strip..... Drive on......( Don't bump into the elk on the runway....) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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