Topic: Grandpadoc and Bimbo's Ride to Spokane (Read 9721 times)

grandpadoc · « **on:** July 27, 2012, 11:32:05 PM »

We started out today at the crack of dawn and met up with Russ and Vivian for lunch in Bishop, Ca. The weather is so nice here we decided to take the 395 all the way to Spokane.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:33:46 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:36:34 PM »

Russ and Vivian had to work today so we rode the June Mountain Loop. Tomorrow its off to Lakeview Oregon.

Jock · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2012, 12:11:09 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on July 27, 2012, 11:32:05 PM

We started out today at the crack of dawn and met up with Russ and Vivian for lunch in Bishop, Ca. The weather is so nice here we decided to take the 395 all the way to Spokane.

Atta boy!

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2012, 12:40:25 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on July 27, 2012, 11:32:05 PM

We started out today at the crack of dawn and met up with Russ and Vivian for lunch in Bishop, Ca. The weather is so nice here we decided to take the 395 all the way to Spokane.

Doc, that should be easy. When you get to Ritzville (I-90)(you're about 1 hr away from hotel), hang a right then get off on exit 291-B (Sullivan) and the hotel is right there. Safe trip. Let's Roll

grandpadoc · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2012, 08:45:03 AM »

Thanks Gabe for the instructions. We will be spending Sunday in Pendleton and heading your way from there. I'd like you to meet our new riding mascot RK (road kill)...long story. He will be joining us on the trip the rest of the way and is looking forward to meeting everyone at the GTG.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2012, 11:16:09 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on July 28, 2012, 08:45:03 AM

Thanks Gabe for the instructions. We will be spending Sunday in Pendleton and heading your way from there. I'd like you to meet our new riding mascot RK (road kill)...long story. He will be joining us on the trip the rest of the way and is looking forward to meeting everyone at the GTG.

Doc, We'll, nice to meet RK. We will have plenty time for those long stories, can't wait. You guys have a safe ride. Weather ahead is looking good. Let's Roll

MAT · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2012, 02:55:44 PM »

Have a very safe trip and enjoy yourselves.

Mike

grandpadoc · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:33:05 PM »

Today we rode 395 to Lakeview, OR. What a great way to ride through California !!! You just can't beat the weather and the hundreds of miles of fast well paved two laners. Here we are going through Reno.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:34:22 PM »

...some nice roads on 395

grandpadoc · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:35:07 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:37:02 PM »

We arrived in Lakeview, OR and went out to eat. RK already had his fill of bugs he snagged off the windshield, so he decided to hang out at the motel.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2012, 10:39:37 PM »

...while we went around the corner to have Mexican food. What a perfect day, good friends and a great ride.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:09:42 PM »

Woke up today (Sunday) to find my bike being TP'd. I cought RK before it got too out of hand. I think he was going to do the whole parking lot.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:12:20 PM »

I heard there was going to be a migration of butterflies in some of the passes along 395 today so he wanted to hang out in the winshield vent again.

MAT · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:14:02 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on July 29, 2012, 11:09:42 PM

Woke up today (Sunday) to find my bike being TP'd. I cought RK before it got too out of hand. I think he was going to do the whole parking lot.

RK must have been swimming in that Captain Morgan all night!

grandpadoc · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:14:36 PM »

Highway 395 through CA and OR was amazing with the scenery changing every few minutes.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:15:31 PM »

Quote from: MAT on July 29, 2012, 11:14:02 PM

RK must have been swimming in that Captain Morgan all night!

We both were !!

grandpadoc · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:16:30 PM »

MAT · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:17:05 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on July 29, 2012, 11:15:31 PM

We both were !!

Someone is a bad influence !

grandpadoc · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:17:41 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:19:17 PM »

Last one for tonight. The white things are the butterflies. Tomorrow it's off to Spokane.

MAT · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2012, 11:21:55 PM »

Looks like a great ride, have fun and tell Terrie we say hello!

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2012, 10:09:05 AM »

Awesome pics., Doc. See you later. Fingers crossed. Let's Roll

grandpadoc · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:15:10 PM »

As some of you know, our bike broke down in Spokane and thanks to Gabe and Dave it found a nice place to stay while we continued our trip. I flew home on Tuesday and drove my truck and trailer 22 hours straight to get back for cocktail time on Wednesday. We had a great time at the GTG and have since visited Glacier NP for two days (pics to come) and did this today in Whitefish MT...

MAT · « **Reply #25 on:** August 07, 2012, 08:22:07 AM »

Sorry for the breakdown but glad you made the best of it, the picture says it all.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:22:56 PM »

Here is a view from our balcany at the GTG, great turn out and good to see our CVO friends again.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:23:47 PM »

...staging for a ride.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:24:42 PM »

Sand Creek for lunch.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:25:33 PM »

...girls at the party.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:26:47 PM »

Terry won a thingy to hang keys for the man cave.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:27:45 PM »

...and then it was on to Glacier NP by way of the Going to the Sun Highway.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:30:42 PM »

Glacier NP has to be one of the most beautiful places we have ever been to.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:31:56 PM »

...it's was like Springtime there.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:32:36 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:33:22 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:38:54 PM »

We decided to take a tour bus into Canada. The buses are from the the 30's and were in storage for many years until it was decided to refurbished them. The newer vans were not working out well so long story short, the Ford Motor Company restored them completely and put them on modern motor home chassis. They are open air and a great way to see the park.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:41:08 PM »

We went to Canada on the bus tour and visited the Prince of Wales Hotel for tea and lunch on Waterton Lake.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #38 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:42:06 PM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:45:09 PM »

On our way to Coeur d' Alene we passed through many little towns. This is Wallace, ID where we found a antique store with a Schlitz beer sign that I had to have.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #40 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:46:23 PM »

...I can't wait to get back home and find a place in the man cave for it.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #41 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:49:17 PM »

Our next stop was a B&B in Coeur d' Alene.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:51:44 PM »

...and after looking at rivers and lakes for the past few days I immediately ran down to the river on the property and jumped in.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:54:44 PM »

It's Tuesday morning and we just had breakfast. Terry is out in the woods taking pictures and I'm kicking tires and getting ready for the trip back to the coast with a stopover to visit the Roosters.

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:25:11 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on August 07, 2012, 12:46:23 PM

...I can't wait to get back home and find a place in the man cave for it.

Nice coup on the Schlitz sign!!!

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:26:40 PM »

....the best way to pull a trailer!!

ultrafxr · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2012, 04:11:36 PM »

Looks like you had a good time in spite of troubles. Want to go back to Glacier again - been10 years. Gorgeous place.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2012, 09:27:05 PM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on August 07, 2012, 02:26:40 PM

....the best way to pull a trailer!!

We drove through 105+ temps all day today, and thought this a/c'd truck isn't so bad...but you didn't hear me say that. Doc

SckBstrd · « **Reply #48 on:** August 08, 2012, 12:15:57 AM »

Doc,
A real plaeasure meeting you guys...
Glad you safe travels in spite of the challenges.
I didn't hear anything about A/C - Only something about being alive and well.... and willing to do it all over again.

Peace my friend.

Jeff C - S.B.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #49 on:** August 08, 2012, 10:32:01 AM »

Quote from: SckBstrd on August 08, 2012, 12:15:57 AM

Doc,
A real plaeasure meeting you guys...
Glad you safe travels in spite of the challenges.
I didn't hear anything about A/C - Only something about being alive and well.... and willing to do it all over again.

Peace my friend.

Jeff C - S.B.

...couldn't let a pefectly bitchen GTG go to waist. I'll keep the Schlitz sign on for you when your down our way. Doc

grandpadoc · « **Reply #50 on:** August 08, 2012, 10:49:57 AM »

Russ and Vivian on the road. It was a pleasure riding with you guys. Hope to see you again soon.

Lou and Terry

grandpadoc · « **Reply #51 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:48:18 AM »

We made it to The Dalles, OR last night and stayed at The Cousins Inn and Restaurant. The Roosters recommended this place and it is a great place to stop when your in the area. The rooms are great and the food...oh the food

grandpadoc · « **Reply #52 on:** August 08, 2012, 11:49:25 AM »

...had to do it

SckBstrd · « **Reply #53 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:25:21 AM »

Great Shot in the cut-outs Doc...
Yup... Sometimes you just Gotta... LOL.

Thanks for the report on "Cousin's Inn" - Will keep that in mind for future ref.

JJC

HHP · « **Reply #54 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:40:16 AM »

Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

Ride safe and have fun.

Bubba Love · « **Reply #55 on:** August 09, 2012, 10:56:27 AM »

Great pictures, you guys. Sure looked like you had a great time even with the breakdown. Miss traveling with you two. Hope to do some riding in the near future. Can't wait to see you both in S.C. Later.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #56 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:02:21 AM »

...another pic of Cousins so you don't miss it.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #57 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:04:00 AM »

They had a gift shop there so Terry couldn't resist picking out something to add to the Roosters collection.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #58 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:08:18 AM »

...and after a long winding dirt road up in the hills of some small Oregon town we met up with the Roosters and did a little patio time at their lovely home.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #59 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:09:33 AM »

...then off to a local casino for dinner.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #60 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:10:43 AM »

The Force was strong here for a GTG.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #61 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:11:34 AM »

...great buffet

Rooster · « **Reply #62 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:11:49 AM »

Thank you Lou and Terry for my newest Rooster, it's a beauty and I will display it proudly. Each one makes me smile because I know who gave it to me. Really enjoyed our visit with you guys thanks again.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #63 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:14:54 AM »

The next morning we headed to the coast for lunch at one of the Roosters favorite fish restaurants in Newport, OR. It was a nice sunny day and Terry's (Roosters) birthday.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #64 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:16:24 AM »

This place had the best fish on the coast and very worthy of a stop if you are in the area.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #65 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:19:40 AM »

After saying goodby to the Roosters we headed South along the Oregon coast enjoying all highway 101 had to offer.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #66 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:20:28 AM »

grandpadoc · « **Reply #67 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:21:47 AM »

...picked blackberries

grandpadoc · « **Reply #68 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:23:49 AM »

...and enjoyed a beutiful sunset at our destination near Brookings, OR.

Bubba Love · « **Reply #69 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:39:48 AM »

Another great day "On the road"!!! Enjoy and be safe. See ya'll soon. Bubba Love said that!!!

Jock · « **Reply #70 on:** August 10, 2012, 10:51:10 AM »

Lou and Terry,

I am pleased to read that the journey continued for you and you are enjoying the time! Always a pleasure to visit with you.

All the Best

grandpadoc · « **Reply #71 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:32:58 PM »

Yesterday we headed South again to meet up with our daughter in Miranda along the Avenue of the Giants in the redwoods. We spent the night at Ship Ashore resort where I used to go salmon fishing off the coast every year. It was a little foggy and cool which was typical for this part of NorCal but made for a very enjoyable day.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #72 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:35:56 PM »

It wasn't long before we were in the Redwoods.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #73 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:39:56 PM »

...and you can't pass Eureka without taking a picture of the Carson House.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #74 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:41:11 PM »

...Avenue of the Giants

grandpadoc · « **Reply #75 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:42:25 PM »

... went for a hike with our daughter Jean.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #76 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:45:05 PM »

Jean found this Wormhole and went to another Galaxy for a few hours, but got back in time for wine and cheese at our cabin.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #77 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:46:58 PM »

The cabin was located in Miranda which is on the Avenue of the Giants.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #78 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:48:00 PM »

...more forest time

grandpadoc · « **Reply #79 on:** August 12, 2012, 12:56:09 PM »

Our destination was the Miranda Gardens which is well know to the NorCal bunch. To our surprise they have completly renovated all of the cabins and used as much of the orginal material as they could.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #80 on:** August 12, 2012, 01:02:48 PM »

...the end of a beautiful day, and yes our daughter made it back in time. Today we are at her condo in Oakland enjoying breakfast and resting up for the final leg of our trip back home. I can't wait to see if the Schlitz sign made it back in working order.

SckBstrd · « **Reply #81 on:** August 12, 2012, 01:08:30 PM »

Awesome shots of the Red Woods Doc.
Happy belated Birthday to Terry.

Really need to travel down that Avenue of the Giants... I looks stunning.

Safe Travels friends !!

JJC

MAT · « **Reply #82 on:** August 13, 2012, 12:32:44 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on August 10, 2012, 10:23:49 AM

...and enjoyed a beutiful sunset at our destination near Brookings, OR.

Sandra and I love this Photo, amazing sunset !

Buy early · « **Reply #83 on:** August 13, 2012, 09:15:26 AM »

Great photos! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a fantastic trip. Sorry you had mechanical issues.

Mrs Rooster · « **Reply #84 on:** August 13, 2012, 12:15:37 PM »

We have enjoyed following your trip with all of the pictures. Terry and I enjoyed our visit with you guys and able to share our small piece of heaven with you...we just wish you were able to stay longer.