It's with Don "VSP's" patience, and a couple training sessions, I'm attempting to create this blog, Enjoy ....
Day 1, 6/2, Bonney Lake, WA to Bend, OR
No picture taking today as weather was so iffy we didn't stop much with exception at Castle Rock, WA for coffee with Nana & Bompa.
Route taken;
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End Day 1
Day 2, 6/3, Bend, OR to Gerlach, NV
Left Bend just about 09:00 traveled south through La Pine, OR. then headed southeast on OR SR-31 which is called the Oregon Outback Scenic Byway. Not a bad road at all with the exception of long stretches that I didn't find to scenic. Made stop in Lakeview, OR where nice woman struck conversation with us and let us know that our intended route over Fandango Pass (CR-9) was a loose dirt road, ugh! We, or I should say me, was willing to still go for it but fortunately for Debbie we missed the turn off and instead traveled CA SR-299 to Ceaderville, CA, then southward on SR-447 arriving approximately 4:30 in Gerlach, NV for a night stay at "Bruno's". All I can say about Gerlach is I've now been there, and the Burning Man event is hosted out of there.
Again, no pictures taken today but following is a short 3min video along OR Outback Scenic Byway SR-31
Route taken;
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End Day 2
Day 3, 6/4, Gerlach, NV to Topaz Lake, NV
Rolled approximately 09:00 and continued south on SR-447 through Fernley onto US-50 Alt then US-95 Alt on through Yerington to SR-208 west to Topaz Lake
Some pictures;
Don "VSP" #5569, Debbie Mrs Grumpa, Russ "Papa Russ" #26591
Don "Penmaker" #7446 getting prepared for the expected weather front
"Grumpa" #8637 & the Mrs with "Papa Russ"
Bill ""Cranky" #16804 arriving
Jim #26 arriving
Some of the 1st day gang, Phil "Einstein" #9925, "Penmaker", "Papa Russ", Cranky", "VSP", "KC"
Sign
Route taken;
Our one & only "Epibunny" #8079 All the way from Spokane, WA and rolling to KY rally from HSVROC ..... Have a great time Epi
Some of the Gang headed out with Slots
The "Old Guys" conspiring before rolling
Lined up ready to roll 09:00
Our Tour Guide "Slots"
"Penmaker"
"Einstein"
"Papa Russ"
Phil
"Cranky"
Wes #29026
Jim
The famous Wabuska Bar
The favorite bartender at the Wabuska
Shot from last position
Stop just for Grumpa, had never been to a "Body Shop"
Shot obviously through mirror along Hwy 50 maybe
Coming into Virgina City
VROC Gang parked
Debbie's new friend "Festus"
Self explantory
Oldest Saloon in Nevada
Another shot
An inside shot
Grumpa & Mrs relaxing
Just showing the clouds hanging at mountain top just waiting to come our way and dump on us, too bad it doesn't show the wind we were putting up with
Another road shot of the Gang
More wicked cloud shot
BS'ing around parking lot
Here's the proud owner of new Voyager, Howard "NiteLite" with Slots on left, wife Linda & daughter Laura
More BS'ing
Cat & Jim
End Day 4
End of day 5
End of long day
End of day 6
Mt Shasta peaking above motel roof in the morning
These guy's were enjoying morning breakfast without squabbling
Mt Shasta behind us, next destination Reedsport, OR
Another shot of the Umpqua River
Shot of the OR coast which we really enjoy and find amazingly scenic
Day 8, 6/9, Depoe Bay, OR to Home
WA side of Columbia river along WA SR-401
Looking back at OR across Columbia river nearing the end of our run this time around.
Had a great time together with freinds and seeing our great landscape. Hoping that next HSVROC is back and the weather comes around for all.
Day 1, 6/2, Bonney Lake, WA to Bend, OR
No picture taking today as weather was so iffy we didn't stop much with exception at Castle Rock, WA for coffee with Nana & Bompa.
Route taken;
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End Day 1
Day 2, 6/3, Bend, OR to Gerlach, NV
Left Bend just about 09:00 traveled south through La Pine, OR. then headed southeast on OR SR-31 which is called the Oregon Outback Scenic Byway. Not a bad road at all with the exception of long stretches that I didn't find to scenic. Made stop in Lakeview, OR where nice woman struck conversation with us and let us know that our intended route over Fandango Pass (CR-9) was a loose dirt road, ugh! We, or I should say me, was willing to still go for it but fortunately for Debbie we missed the turn off and instead traveled CA SR-299 to Ceaderville, CA, then southward on SR-447 arriving approximately 4:30 in Gerlach, NV for a night stay at "Bruno's". All I can say about Gerlach is I've now been there, and the Burning Man event is hosted out of there.
Again, no pictures taken today but following is a short 3min video along OR Outback Scenic Byway SR-31
Route taken;
View Larger Map
End Day 2
Day 3, 6/4, Gerlach, NV to Topaz Lake, NV
Rolled approximately 09:00 and continued south on SR-447 through Fernley onto US-50 Alt then US-95 Alt on through Yerington to SR-208 west to Topaz Lake
Some pictures;
Don "VSP" #5569, Debbie Mrs Grumpa, Russ "Papa Russ" #26591
Don "Penmaker" #7446 getting prepared for the expected weather front
"Grumpa" #8637 & the Mrs with "Papa Russ"
Bill ""Cranky" #16804 arriving
Jim #26 arriving
Some of the 1st day gang, Phil "Einstein" #9925, "Penmaker", "Papa Russ", Cranky", "VSP", "KC"
SignRoute taken;
Our one & only "Epibunny" #8079 All the way from Spokane, WA and rolling to KY rally from HSVROC ..... Have a great time Epi
Some of the Gang headed out with Slots
The "Old Guys" conspiring before rolling
Lined up ready to roll 09:00
Our Tour Guide "Slots"
"Penmaker"
"Einstein"
"Papa Russ"
Phil
"Cranky"
Wes #29026
Jim
The famous Wabuska Bar
The favorite bartender at the Wabuska
Shot from last position
Stop just for Grumpa, had never been to a "Body Shop"
Shot obviously through mirror along Hwy 50 maybe
Coming into Virgina City
VROC Gang parked
Debbie's new friend "Festus"
Self explantory
Oldest Saloon in Nevada
Another shot
An inside shot
Grumpa & Mrs relaxing
Just showing the clouds hanging at mountain top just waiting to come our way and dump on us, too bad it doesn't show the wind we were putting up with
Another road shot of the Gang
More wicked cloud shot
BS'ing around parking lot
Here's the proud owner of new Voyager, Howard "NiteLite" with Slots on left, wife Linda & daughter Laura
More BS'ing
Cat & JimEnd Day 4
Day 5, 6/6
Spent day hanging around motel, weather was less than desirable and we had a long haul to look forward to on Sunday. No pictures other than a few from our motel room.
End of day 5Day 6, 6/7 Topaz Lake, NV to Mt. Shasta, CA
Woke to clear skies and what looked to be best weather day so far. Traveled SR-89 begining
at Monitor Pass, around So. Lake Tahoe, and eventually to Mt. Shasta. All in all a good day.
at Monitor Pass, around So. Lake Tahoe, and eventually to Mt. Shasta. All in all a good day.
View of Topaz Lake along US-395 just across the CA border
SR-89 along Emerald Bay
A look out to Emerald Bay ... This section of route is one of Debbie's favorites, way up there and very narrow
Shoreline along Lake Tahoe
This guy was "drafting" along with me at about 50mph, he got even closer and Debbie could have reached out and slapped him. Made me nervous, never had a bicycle tailgating me and pushing me along.
Rest stop along SR-89 came across a couple "Wingers" who had a picnic set up. Looked like they were hauling enough stuff to be out a month. Very nice folks, offered us a cool beverage and chatted with us while we rested.
Not sure where this was along route showing mountains in distance.
Stretch of Hwy getting close to Lake Almanor maybe
End of long dayEnd of day 6
Day 7, 6/8 Mt. Shasta, CA to Depoe Bay, OR
Mt Shasta peaking above motel roof in the morningBike ready to roll another day
These guy's were enjoying morning breakfast without squabblingMt Shasta behind us, next destination Reedsport, ORSection of I-5 north through CA
Thought this was neat toy worthy of pic
Not sure of the name for this formation, just found it somewhat out of place for surroundings
OR SR-138 along Umpqua River
Another shot of the Umpqua RiverJust coming into Reedsport, OR. Excellent viewing spot that I've always been able to spot Elk.
Hope this was after Reedsport, think we were getting close to Gardiner, OR?
Shot of the OR coast which we really enjoy and find amazingly scenicEnd of day 7
Day 8, 6/9, Depoe Bay, OR to Home
Trollers Lodge, last overnight of this trip
Little guy who was just outside our rooms door
Morning stop for coffee, looks like Poker Run maybe
One of the many scenic shots that are so plentiful along OR coast
View coming to Astoria bridge, our home state of WA on the other side
There's Washington
WA side of Columbia river along WA SR-401
Looking back at OR across Columbia river nearing the end of our run this time around.Had a great time together with freinds and seeing our great landscape. Hoping that next HSVROC is back and the weather comes around for all.
