To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
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Re: To The Mountains We Go-September Drive 2020
No...that rest stop was at the top of the Coq., this rest stop is at Merritt.
Forest fire smoke is trying to push back South, I hope I get clear skies in some of the scenic spots. Sure thick over the Cascades and the San Juan Islands at the moment, can hardly see either out my window.
This shot is at the Aspen Grove turn, skies look good.
Forest fire smoke is trying to push back South, I hope I get clear skies in some of the scenic spots. Sure thick over the Cascades and the San Juan Islands at the moment, can hardly see either out my window.
This shot is at the Aspen Grove turn, skies look good.
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Wow it's some smoky out.. im not comfortable taking pumpkin but maybe my z..
Mike Gibson
Datsun: 71 dime; 73 Z ; GT3 240
Other: 65 + 67 Mustang ; 03 murcie
Datsun: 71 dime; 73 Z ; GT3 240
Other: 65 + 67 Mustang ; 03 murcie
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
To confirm I will be starting my drive from the Hope Chevron at 7:30 sharp!
I should be there a bit after 7 AM.
On the odd coincidence that anyone else might be driving on Saturday...Have a good one!
The Interior still looks not too bad, as we get further up the Canyon and across to Aspen Grove, slight haze but not like here, this is NUTS!
We have family just outside of Portland and they have been given a Level 2 Alert to be packed and ready to flee one of the fires there. They are very scared!
If anyone cares to read about WHY and how our fires are getting worse, and the impact on our Northern forests and Arctic( let alone fires like down south right now), this book SHOULD make you worried. As I have traveled a LOT through the mountains and North, that have had massive fires, I have seen the change in plants, animals and trees, totally changing the environment and the relationship that they have had pre-fire.
Lots of fluids will be key for this drive, it is to be 30 C. in Merritt.
I should be there a bit after 7 AM.
On the odd coincidence that anyone else might be driving on Saturday...Have a good one!
The Interior still looks not too bad, as we get further up the Canyon and across to Aspen Grove, slight haze but not like here, this is NUTS!
We have family just outside of Portland and they have been given a Level 2 Alert to be packed and ready to flee one of the fires there. They are very scared!
If anyone cares to read about WHY and how our fires are getting worse, and the impact on our Northern forests and Arctic( let alone fires like down south right now), this book SHOULD make you worried. As I have traveled a LOT through the mountains and North, that have had massive fires, I have seen the change in plants, animals and trees, totally changing the environment and the relationship that they have had pre-fire.
Lots of fluids will be key for this drive, it is to be 30 C. in Merritt.
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
So, I think my plan to meet up with my brother in Ashcroft is a go. Likely I will need to fuel up in Hope to get an idea of the mileage I am getting.
A fellow working with me came through Spokane on Monday via I-90. This is the look from his car.
A fellow working with me came through Spokane on Monday via I-90. This is the look from his car.
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
I’m not driving anywhere this weekend, man this smoke is gross, stay safe gents.
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
It takes about 2 hours from Hope to Ashcroft, plus any kidney breaks. So, I should be in Ashcroft in that 9:30 - 10.00 window. I will park across the river in the Safety Mart foods lot, across the street from the firehall.
This is on the main drag right after crossing the bridge on 97c.
https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.7258093, ... 312!8i6656
This is on the main drag right after crossing the bridge on 97c.
https://www.google.ca/maps/@50.7258093, ... 312!8i6656
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Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Well Keith I will not be making it out on my planned drive. The smoke is really causing me some issues with this whole breathing thing that I am pretty attached to so I am going to be staying in the garage for the weekend....and installing some solid mounts for my rear crossmember.
If no one from the future comes back to stop you from doing it then how bad of a decision can it really be?
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
one dimer down. i'm still going to Ashcroft , i need to grab a few things from Safety Mart
ding ding dong dong all night long long.
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
wow that is some nasty smoke in spokane!
Mike Gibson
Datsun: 71 dime; 73 Z ; GT3 240
Other: 65 + 67 Mustang ; 03 murcie
Datsun: 71 dime; 73 Z ; GT3 240
Other: 65 + 67 Mustang ; 03 murcie
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
No worries, I/we have been in this before.
They have thrown out the smoke warning to the Interior now, I do hope it is not too bad. I think we will be fine once up the Canyon.
It will be what it will be...maybe less on the road
I'm loaded, lunch made, car at the door ready to go.
They have thrown out the smoke warning to the Interior now, I do hope it is not too bad. I think we will be fine once up the Canyon.
It will be what it will be...maybe less on the road
I'm loaded, lunch made, car at the door ready to go.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Removed folded front spoiler, oil/filter change, valve adjustment, compression checked both dry & wet, fresh #8 plugs, nut & bolt check, front coilover adjustment.....etc....etc....
At the ready.....
At the ready.....
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
4:30 am....downing 2 cups of coffee...cannot see Blaine....smoke still in....heading to get car at 5:30....
It will be a great day regardless......
Stopped at Specialty yesterday, Andy getting Camaro GT-1 ready for the weekend of 26/27, I hope he makes it out there this time.
It will be a great day regardless......
Stopped at Specialty yesterday, Andy getting Camaro GT-1 ready for the weekend of 26/27, I hope he makes it out there this time.
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty" - Peter Egan
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Keith Law
1973 2 Door Slalom/hill climb/road race / canyon carver /Giant Killer 510
1971 Vintage 13' BOLER trailer
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Departure planned for 5:30 myself as I also need a few things at the Safty Mart. Glad there’s be a couple of dimes on the road, makes me feel better about the drive.
This was the scene only a few hours ago... not what I’d planned, but I didn’t expect to find this.
Full story later what I have time. Gave me a chance the clean under the steering box, I think it was well overdue...
Byron
This was the scene only a few hours ago... not what I’d planned, but I didn’t expect to find this.
Full story later what I have time. Gave me a chance the clean under the steering box, I think it was well overdue...
Byron
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Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Departing about 5:15.
Re: To The Mountains I Go-September Drive 2020
Curious if you guys actually escaped the smoke, just gross in the valley today.