Pacific Northwest yetti
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Pacific Northwest yetti
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Lets try this again,
It was a windows down, music up kind of day. Once I confirmed it was bow season, (meaning < chance of gunshots) I rolled up both sides of the super top so the dog could also enjoy all the breeze. I have thought about trying to find someone to build zip in net/mesh sides. But have never looked that hard, as its so easy to zip them out, or fold the entire thing flat.
It was starting to get warmer, and I was starting to get hungry. The only solid thing I wanted to see that day I did, and it I was not at the power house long. So the rest of the day, was just slowly point a direction and drive home.
Cruised through Sumpter, and toward Baker as I had never done that section before. Mostly just two lane old highways at this point. Making miles and smiles. The size of the old dredge piles is still mindboggling and they go for miles.
We saw a sign for a narrow gauge railroad Depot and stopped there. It was a good time for Mishka to get a swim in.
* Oddly enough, I am getting that the images are too large for the server to process. Same phone, ( well new phone, same model) that I have been using. And have not gotten that at all the last few months of posting. Go figure.
It was a windows down, music up kind of day. Once I confirmed it was bow season, (meaning < chance of gunshots) I rolled up both sides of the super top so the dog could also enjoy all the breeze. I have thought about trying to find someone to build zip in net/mesh sides. But have never looked that hard, as its so easy to zip them out, or fold the entire thing flat.
It was starting to get warmer, and I was starting to get hungry. The only solid thing I wanted to see that day I did, and it I was not at the power house long. So the rest of the day, was just slowly point a direction and drive home.
Cruised through Sumpter, and toward Baker as I had never done that section before. Mostly just two lane old highways at this point. Making miles and smiles. The size of the old dredge piles is still mindboggling and they go for miles.
We saw a sign for a narrow gauge railroad Depot and stopped there. It was a good time for Mishka to get a swim in.
* Oddly enough, I am getting that the images are too large for the server to process. Same phone, ( well new phone, same model) that I have been using. And have not gotten that at all the last few months of posting. Go figure.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
We had missed the last train until Christmas it seems, which is ok. Im sure I’ll make it back for one. I actually really like exploring in the shoulder seasons, sure it’s all a tradeoff. Some places are closed, but they are way less busy. Here, never saw another soul.
“ The Sumpter Valley Railway, or Sumpter Valley Railroad, is a 3 ft narrow gauge heritage railroad located in Baker County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Built on a right-of-way used by the original railway of the same name, it carries excursion trains on a roughly 5-mile route between McEwen and Sumpter. The railroad has two steam locomotives and several other pieces of rolling stock.[3] Passenger excursion trains operate on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through the end of September.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumpter_Valley_Railway
https://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org/index.html
Are you still there?
I was confident it was safe to walk down the tracks, behind us: The line was dead and empty. And I could see the engines in the barn locked up.
“ The Sumpter Valley Railway, or Sumpter Valley Railroad, is a 3 ft narrow gauge heritage railroad located in Baker County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Built on a right-of-way used by the original railway of the same name, it carries excursion trains on a roughly 5-mile route between McEwen and Sumpter. The railroad has two steam locomotives and several other pieces of rolling stock.[3] Passenger excursion trains operate on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through the end of September.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumpter_Valley_Railway
https://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org/index.html
Are you still there?
I was confident it was safe to walk down the tracks, behind us: The line was dead and empty. And I could see the engines in the barn locked up.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Looks like they do some cool things, train robbery, fall foliage, polar express, etc. Would make a great date day.
The buildings, and site is well taken care of. The site is bigger than you’d think. We did not venture to far though.
The buildings, and site is well taken care of. The site is bigger than you’d think. We did not venture to far though.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
From there, we continued a longway home. Assuming I would find some roadside burger place. Oddly enough I did not. So fast food in the park in Baker City it was. The park was nice though, there a birthday party going on, and everyone was practicing their elk calls. Good ole small towns.
No Idea on the windmill History, lots of old rumors about it.
It was a quick just shy of 2 hour drive on the freeway home. Mishka just stuck her head out the side and snuffed all the things, much to the chagrin of anyone who passed us.
We passed Phillips lake, and like most currently in the west the water lines were very telling. I did not stop and take pictures. So many of these places are 30ft + lower than “Normal” although I suppose this is the new Normal.
No Idea on the windmill History, lots of old rumors about it.
It was a quick just shy of 2 hour drive on the freeway home. Mishka just stuck her head out the side and snuffed all the things, much to the chagrin of anyone who passed us.
We passed Phillips lake, and like most currently in the west the water lines were very telling. I did not stop and take pictures. So many of these places are 30ft + lower than “Normal” although I suppose this is the new Normal.
ITTOG
Well-known member
That narrow track is so weird looking. I used to be responsible for a rail crew operating a little over 26 miles of track so I am used to "normal width" track.
I don't know man, it better be the right girl. If you watch BBT you would know that Sheldon Cooper ruined a date while on a train ride.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
I liked the perspective of the narrow track in the pictures. And part of the fun of posting the pictures, is people have so many life experiences and info you may not get otherwise.That narrow track is so weird looking. I used to be responsible for a rail crew operating a little over 26 miles of track so I am used to "normal width" track.
I don't know man, it better be the right girl. If you watch BBT you would know that Sheldon Cooper ruined a date while on a train ride.
Haha, I will have to look that episode up. I doubt I have to think about dates for a long time at this point in my life. Haha
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Did a coast quickie trip this weekend, left Friday and got back Sunday evening. Will post about it later this week. Its not bat, but still 4-5 hours each way depending on Portland traffic.
Mishka, was quite bored with the beach and took a nap. Twas her first time.
Mishka, was quite bored with the beach and took a nap. Twas her first time.
Luinil Explorations
Adventurer
Yea being at the beach will do that.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
On Friday I left work early, for a quick trip down to Rockaway Beach; the Oregon Coast. A handful of family was meeting at a vrbo down there. Its about a 5 hour drive depending on the traffic in Portland. It was a quick, pack, load the dog and away we went. The dog always excited for any adventure. It was time for miles and smiles after a fuel top off. Queued some podcasts, I will take a minute to say, How mostly awesome wireless android auto is.
I have been really into a Podcast National Park After Dark these days and look forward to the weekly episodes. Different from the normal ones I listen to, like Prolonged Field care, SOCOM,
And the ZR2 just eats the miles, on and off the road. And is fun to drive. I love my HD, and after all I have done to it. It does well, but its not the same.
We stopped at the halfway point for Mishka.
As you saw above, she really did not care about the beach much at all. She normally loves water, and swims every chance she gets. She politely followed me into the cold water on her leash. Took a lick and decided it was not for her. When I unclipped her she just went and layed down next to some cousins.
Dogs, we could learn a lot from them. So I am one of three places on 30 acres, and its all family. The red dog ( Lyra) and White dog saw each other that morning. As they do everymorning, and will go house to house, and say hello to everyone. Yet, when they greeted each other you’d think It had been years. She reared up, and sang. Trying to hug me, and wrestle with Mishka.
Lyra, Not willing to sleep. Had to watch all the things, was very excited for the beach.
Of curse this is the Oregon coast, so its always cold. But im not quite willing to admit its pants season.
I have been really into a Podcast National Park After Dark these days and look forward to the weekly episodes. Different from the normal ones I listen to, like Prolonged Field care, SOCOM,
And the ZR2 just eats the miles, on and off the road. And is fun to drive. I love my HD, and after all I have done to it. It does well, but its not the same.
We stopped at the halfway point for Mishka.
As you saw above, she really did not care about the beach much at all. She normally loves water, and swims every chance she gets. She politely followed me into the cold water on her leash. Took a lick and decided it was not for her. When I unclipped her she just went and layed down next to some cousins.
Dogs, we could learn a lot from them. So I am one of three places on 30 acres, and its all family. The red dog ( Lyra) and White dog saw each other that morning. As they do everymorning, and will go house to house, and say hello to everyone. Yet, when they greeted each other you’d think It had been years. She reared up, and sang. Trying to hug me, and wrestle with Mishka.
Lyra, Not willing to sleep. Had to watch all the things, was very excited for the beach.
Of curse this is the Oregon coast, so its always cold. But im not quite willing to admit its pants season.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Friday night ended up being relatively late, by the time everyone met up, and we all found a place to eat. It’s the shoulder seasons, so a lot of places were closed, or closing earlier. And they were all short staffed. No worries though.
The next morning, brekkie and then off to each do our own things until a B-day Party at 14:00. Poured all weekend long, but found a trail with access to a surf beach and away we went.
None of us surf, but its fun to watch for a bit.
The dogs waiting for their morning walkabout.
The next morning, brekkie and then off to each do our own things until a B-day Party at 14:00. Poured all weekend long, but found a trail with access to a surf beach and away we went.
None of us surf, but its fun to watch for a bit.
The dogs waiting for their morning walkabout.
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Sure enjoyed the heated seats and steering wheel, Always nice when its damp. The kind that soaks into your joints.
The Best top canopy still works great, kept the dogs dry.
Tide pools are always fun to explore, especially for those of us who don’t spend much time around them. My Nephew exploring, and Lyra found a hitchhiker.
My 4yr old niece. Both dogs live kids, and Mishka wearing a hat to celebrate as well. She did not mind at all, and was happy to show everyone there she was wearing a hat, then fell asleep with it on. I did of course take it off of her.
She got a huge kick, out of "helping" me with the online dating apps.
Deciding who I should swipe right on. It was interesting and hilarious. * I sure do not like what dating is these days. But I suppose you have to play the “game” how it is. Since that’s where everyone else is. I would say it has not been to the betterment of humanity.
The Best top canopy still works great, kept the dogs dry.
Tide pools are always fun to explore, especially for those of us who don’t spend much time around them. My Nephew exploring, and Lyra found a hitchhiker.
My 4yr old niece. Both dogs live kids, and Mishka wearing a hat to celebrate as well. She did not mind at all, and was happy to show everyone there she was wearing a hat, then fell asleep with it on. I did of course take it off of her.
She got a huge kick, out of "helping" me with the online dating apps.
Deciding who I should swipe right on. It was interesting and hilarious. * I sure do not like what dating is these days. But I suppose you have to play the “game” how it is. Since that’s where everyone else is. I would say it has not been to the betterment of humanity.
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Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Sunday meant a 5-hour drive back, so we all had some brekkie for one last time and headed our respective ways.
One of the places on my list was the Tillamook Air Museum, this place is massive. And worth the visit. So I took a small detour and checked it out on the way back. I had to just put my phone away, so I could just absorb it all, and enjoy the experience.
"The six-blimp hangar was built by the United States Navy in 1942 during World War II for Naval Air Station Tillamook. It is 1,072 feet (327 m) long and 296 feet (90 m) wide, covering more than 7 acres (2.8 ha). It stands 192 feet (59 m) tall. Each door weighs 30 short tons (27 t) and are 120 feet (37 m) tall"
en.wikipedia.org
I am a child, and thought that sign was hilarious. They did not have any shirts that said that ^^
One of the places on my list was the Tillamook Air Museum, this place is massive. And worth the visit. So I took a small detour and checked it out on the way back. I had to just put my phone away, so I could just absorb it all, and enjoy the experience.
"The six-blimp hangar was built by the United States Navy in 1942 during World War II for Naval Air Station Tillamook. It is 1,072 feet (327 m) long and 296 feet (90 m) wide, covering more than 7 acres (2.8 ha). It stands 192 feet (59 m) tall. Each door weighs 30 short tons (27 t) and are 120 feet (37 m) tall"
Tillamook Air Museum - Wikipedia
I am a child, and thought that sign was hilarious. They did not have any shirts that said that ^^
Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
“In 1942, the U.S. Navy began construction of 17 wooden hangars to house K-class airships that would be used for anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort. Two of these hangars were built at Naval Air Station Tilllamook, which was commissioned in December 1942 to serve the Oregon-Washington-California coastal areas.”
https://www.tillamookair.com/hangar-b
The place is just huge, its interactive. We were here for 2 hours, and could have easily spent 2 more. They have a line of various training cockpits, that you can check out and spend time in.
Most these pics, aren’t great. Large space, complex lighting. And using a Unihertz Titan. So, not bough for its camera.
My Mum, 5 ft nothing.
& my nephew
https://www.tillamookair.com/hangar-b
The place is just huge, its interactive. We were here for 2 hours, and could have easily spent 2 more. They have a line of various training cockpits, that you can check out and spend time in.
Most these pics, aren’t great. Large space, complex lighting. And using a Unihertz Titan. So, not bough for its camera.
My Mum, 5 ft nothing.
& my nephew