OLDphoneman

Left Wichita yesterday -- Arrived Williams, Az this morning ....... Just over a day and just under a thousand miles -- Missed my afternoon nap yesterday ..... THAT won't happen today .... Catching the Train for the Grand Canyon in the morning ....... Nap Time ...... Dave

Had a GREAT time at the Hot Rod Nationals .. Lost WiFi though as the place started to fill up.. .. Worst construction to date -- I-84E at Ogden,UT. Now -- That SUCKED .. .. Talking about road construction -- Several places on I-80 .. And I get a tickle with the speed signs .. .. In Black/Orange lettering it says "Slow Down" -- Then underneath is the speed -- 65 Miles Per Hour. Yea -- Right .. Even on my best day - Going downhill I don't go THAT Fast .. .. Pulled into Davenport, IA this morning -- Got a site at Interstate RV Park .. .. Having a hard time coping -- It's HOT and HUMID in these parts. Last night it was 102 when I went to bed - Had both air's on in the Truck and woke up around midnight and all the windows were sweating on the OUTSIDE -- It was so humid out. And - There is NO restaurant within walking distance from this park. With this Heat/Humidity and NO food -- I might loose some weight .. .. FAT Chance .. So much for washing/waxing the Rig before I left -- Got to go find a Truck Wash that hand washes .. .. I'll be here a couple of days - I see that the Nascar Race has been postponed -- Great .. I'll catch it tomorrow -- Maybe I can call out for a Pizza .. .. Played tag with Lonesome Dove -- Only got a chance to introduce myself at Cabella's RV Park -- Lost you today on the road .. Hope all is well and you got your problem fixed. Traveled 2192 miles (ECM) or 2209 miles (GPS) and am averaging 9.86 MPG (ECM) -- Including ideling time -- I won't be without my AC .. .. Gotta GO >>> >> > .. . N 41.60580 W 090.63162 Dick -- I'll call you later this evening .. Dave

Hi Lee -- -- Yes .. I've a house in Florence. I just finished 10 weeks dry camping at Winchester Bay. I'm starting to question my sanity - As to why I left .. Maybe I'll loose some weight on this trip .. .. Naw -- Won't hold my breath on that .. .. 1st time I've camped at a racing event -- Would this make a GREAT spot for a Rally .. .. You just can't imagine all the steaks on the BBQ here tonight -- Man .. What smells .. .. Gotta GO >>> >> > . Dave

Hello Dick -- GREAT -- Do stop by .. No -- They didn't have any room -- So I called and got a reservation at Indian Springs -- Know anything about them ?? I arrive 8/24 -- From 8/27 - 9/4 I'll be at the Auction. And -- If you've any Pull .. I prefer the temps in the Hi 50's -- Any hotter and I'm a bit sluggish .. .. Did I mention it's HOT here .. .. See ya down the road ...... Dave

Left Winchester Bay two days ago -- Arrived at the Woodburn Dragstrip this morning for a total of 206.53 miles .. .. Dry camping at the Finish Line for the Hot Rod Nationals .. .. .. Next stop -- Auburn, Indiana for the Kruse Car Auction over Labor Day -- 1920 miles away .. .. Wish me Luck -- As I'm not used to traveling over 50 miles a day .. .. WiFi -- 19.95 for the 3 day event .. .. Gotta GO >>> >> > N 45.15289 W 122.90881 Dave

I'll arrive later this evening -- At Winchester Bay. Section "C" Space 16 -- For the next 74 Days .. .. Then -- It will be off to the Races -- Literally .. Gotta GO >>> >> > Dave

Hi David -- Most elect to park on the asphalt. This is located just past the Port Office - Extending all the way down to the Boat Ramps on the North end. There are no reservations excepted in this area. First come first served. Cost is 10 dollars a night. Just 200 yards away - Just past the boat ramps is the RV dump and fresh water - So that is close !! I'm trying for the spot at the start of this page - That being section "C" space 16. I like the water and the price is 12 dollars a night. This is just a couple of hundred feet away from the pavement parking. Some elect to reserve a space in the RV Resort. One can either walk or drive to the other side of the Marina - Where most of us will be. As you've found out -- There are also many other camp grounds here. Windy Cove has 2 sections and then there is Discovery Point. There are also several Sand Campgrounds for the more adventerous .. .. Bottom line -- IF you prefer full hookups -- Call Salmon Harbor RV Resort (Best One) and reserve a spot. If you care to dry camp - NO reservations required (Plenty Of Room !!) -- Just head down the road to the RV dump/Boat ramps and select a spot of your choice .. .. Re-Reading last years thread may also help .. . . If I can be of any further HELP .. .. Just drop me a line .. .. See you folks at the Beach .. .. Dave

Pulled into Winchester Bay today .. .. Be here for a week -- Play on the dunes and exploring .. Gotta Go >>> >> > . Dave

Hello Bill and Sharon -- You'll miss our WCR .. .. If it works for you folks ........ Take the Sutherlin cutoff and head over to the Coast - To Winchester Bay for a couple of days on your way up. I'll meet you there .......... I'm draging the trailer there - Leaving this Sunday for a few days as we are getting a break from the RAIN ... .. . If this doesn't work for you - Let me know when you're in the Eugene area and stop at the Truck Stop and I'll buy you guys Lunch .. .. Safe Travels ...... Dave

Done ....... Yes indeed -- You folks sure can catch fish .. Unique way to keep um Kool to ......... See Ya at the Beach ......... Dave Rollerskates ............. Backpack .. ..

Hi Dave (And Sharon) ........ Lets get together -- After the 28th (or so) .. .. And you can drive Loose Change (Aka -- Ol Red) ....... It will be a truly Shiftless experience for you .. .. Oh -- And don't forget -- The WCR .. Let me know and I'll add you both to the "List" .. Happy Hunting ........ Dave

Hi Padraic --

Pulled into Winchester Bay, Oregon today .. .. Life is Good - In the Winter .. On the Oregon Coast .. .. Shot a few more pic's Here .. .. Be here till the next Storm .. .. N 43*40'49.8" W 124*10'57.0" New Solar is workin GREAT !! Good WiFi .. .. Gotta GO >>> >> > Dave

I've spent the last 8 days at Winchester -- Absolutely the GREATEST weather -- -- Sorry Padraic .. It turned this way AFTER you left .. .. I leave in the morning as the RAINS ..... set in next week and I have another Solar system to install for a friend. Talking about Solar -- What a GREAT week it has been for Solar -- Just wished the neighbors had it .. .. Thanks to those who posted pictures of the National Rally -- I've posted a few of my stay here ....... See Ya'll out in the Desert after the 1st of the year ..... Time for another Beer ..... I'm out a here .... Dave

Hello Jim -- -- Thanks for your recommendation -- Thats where I plan to stay for one night .. I'll be at LVMS 4/6-9th for the NHRA event -- Otherwise no set plans !! I look forward to dining with both you and Vallerie - Same routine as last time .. I'm so happy in seeing the Sun -- FINALLY -- But the rig sure is dirty .. Pulling the plug - Till next time ........ Dave

Pulled into Redding ,Ca at noon today and found a nice RV Park for the night -- -- Hit Bakersfield tomorrow night then Calico Ghost Town and dinner at Peggy Sue's !! From there -- Kill a week at the River on my way to Vegas for a month .. .. No internet except for the occasional WiFi .. .. Dave

Arrived yesterday at Winchester Bay,Or. Absolutely Beautiful weather!! The wind has died down today -- I've got the best site at Salmon Harbor -- 119. I'll spend a week here -- Then home to re-load for Bakersfield and the March Meet -- The on to Calico Ghost Town on my way to the River. I'll spend a couple of weeks along the Colorado then off to the Oasis for the month of April and attend the NHRA race at LVMS. Then May I'll head for Colorado and visit my sister for a few days. Then home to re-load for Winchester for the Summer !! Ahhhh ..... Sand Fest -- Kool Coastal Nights ...... It doesn't get any better than this !! Lets ROLL >>> >> > ... .. . Dave

hello Jim -- -- I'll look you guys up at Oasis - I'm not sure where I'll land at the moment for that event. The Country RV Park is one I'm going to contact while I'm in Bakersfield. There is also track dry camping - Have to see when I get there. For the moment - I'm just going with any hot-spot I come across. For the moment - Internet is not as important as a cell phone - Got that covered. I'm keeping you in mind though !! See Ya in the Spring !! Dave Edit: Forgot to comment -- Dave Martin .. I've made a note of your phone number -- I'll give you a call when I'm in your area -- You're welcome to pick my Hauler apart as you wish ..

Padraic -- You've plenty of time -- Show and Shine at Winchester - Hope you make it .. 1st stop will be the March meet at Bakersfield (Good Guys event) March 10-12. Then to Firebird raceway for the NOPI Nationals - and bikni contest .. 2 other events there - Bug-in and AHDRA -- Then head to Vegas for the NHRA 4 day event April 13-16. May go visit my sister in Colorado after this and see if I can find a tractor pull along the way. Got to be back around June 1st - Re load for Winchester till after Labor Day - The back home to re load and who knows !! Drop me a note if your in the area !! Dave oldphoneman@escapees.com (New E-Mail)

Padraic -- Do I detect a bit of shine on the Ol Girl ?? I leave here the 1st of March for the South West ........ Then back here as I got in to Winchester for the Summer - Right on the water .. Dave