a trip to the international in salem oregon....

[2airishuman]

hi forum faithful, friends, foils and fellow air'heads.......

been planning 2 start a thread on my trip 'to' and the trip 'at' the wbcci international for 2006......

since i started in the land of 'ahs' and traveled almost to the emerald city.....

this thread could be called.....
'the wizard of oz meets wally.....' or
'2air climbs down a rivet hole..... or

i'll think of others.....you can too!

anyway
now that i've been here a week and
and almost been arrested/deported from wally world...
and it's 102+ for the 3rd day.....
and the parade of vintages is past,
and the offical show starts in 2 days,

time to get this thread rolling.....

so......
......i fell a sleep in kansas during a big storm,
and awoke driving my truck,
with trailer in tow some where in wyoming....

this is what i saw out the side window squeezing by my silver wagon....

since there was little time to react or swerve over....
i grabbed the camera a snapped a few pics.....

notice how all 3 mirrors on that side suggest......"big stuff is closer than u think!"

they were by me soon enough.....

thank goodness
2air'

please add or post anything which seems fit (or not) as we travel along....

[2airishuman]

ok so i'm awake now,
i've put down the coffee and cheetos bag,

these are some BIG tires.....

perhaps airstream hasn't stopped production of class mohos after all....

or could these tires be for the new larger base camp?

that's a lot o'rubber folks....

cheers
2air'

more 2morrow.....

[2airishuman]

well another days drive and i saw these....
out the passenger window....

not sure why folks are up in arms about them.....
i think they look cool....
and so much better than the oil pumpers
seen along the roads, in my youth.....

cheers
2air'

click on pic for a larger view.......

[2airishuman]

there are some remarkable rock formations
on the run up in wyoming, utah and spud land....

anyone recognize this?

or how about the tunnel?
no, you are not seeing double.....
think i'll try the right one....
no....the other right one.....

see i really did go into the looking glass.....

and saw the light at the end.....

will i make it?
to the oregon wonderland.....

tune in.....
2air'

[2airishuman]

ok, we have passed through the key hole of light.......
and the great divide.....
now if i take a leak on the road side....
it will flow toward the pacific.....
cool

somewhere in idaho....
after decending some long steep grades....
(love the tow command-shift down feature)
there came a rest stop.....

i took the exit....
and snuggled up next to a semi.....
that's me on the right.....

typical postcard scenic site
with towering red rock walls
this view might be part of any travel guide....

but someone is watching.....

look closely at the rock wall just above the airstream....
do ya see the face in the rock? (click on the pic for a larger view)
or is it just me...

someone tell me they see what i see.....
is that wally?

cheers
2air'

[jordandvm]

please put a pointer in the pic to point out Wally........I couldn't see him !

[jordandvm]

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

hi forum faithful, friends, foils and fellow air'heads.......

this thread could be called.....
'the wizard of oz meets wally.....' or
'2air climbs down a rivet hole..... or

i'll think of others.....you can too!

anyway
now that i've been here a week and
and almost been arrested/deported from wally world...
and it's 102+ for the 3rd day.....
and the parade of vintages is past,
and the offical show starts in 2 days,

2air'

please add or post anything which seems fit (or not) as we travel along....

or.........2Air meets hot air!!

Hope you're not in too much trouble stealin hubcaps at the rally.....or was it that "Jolly Roger" flag that got you into trouble??
Remember.....keep the wine glasses concealed.......it already got you into trouble at Moraine View rally!!

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by jordandvm

or.........2Air meets hot air!!

Hope you're not in too much trouble stealin hubcaps at the rally.....or was it that "Jolly Roger" flag that got you into trouble??
Remember.....keep the wine glasses concealed.......it already got you into trouble at Moraine View rally!!

well i like that sub title.....
but some might suggest...
2air is full of hot air.....hummmmmm.

here is wally's face....i'm sure......

cheers
2air'

[jordandvm]

how many glasses of wine do you need to see wally's face??
I hope the heat didn't get to ya in Oregon!

[jordandvm]

I don't see your name on the online users list.......where the H@#$ are you getting online at the rally??

[2airishuman]

hi ya doc.....

here is another view.....
wally has moved to the left of the truck....

it's him i tell ya!!

someone else has gotta see it.....

now as for the wine at moraine view.....
i will gladly tell ya the real story, the truth, the facts.....
what really was said by who, to who, and so on.....
over a nice glass of vino......

and yes i did bring a case of glasses.....

just in case...
you bring the vin'o

more 2morrow....
it is past lights out here...
the patrols are looking for me.....
i must sneak home...
where is that black flag?

cheers
2air'

[wingfoot321]

2airishuman,

Where are you? What section, etc.

This is wingfoot321 in Yellow2 sitting in front of Columbia Hall, WBCCI 1611.

[NorCal Bambi]

On the mountain face. It always nice to hear or "see" from another visual person.
Don

[GreatPumpkin]

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

and almost been arrested/deported from wally world...

please add or post anything which seems fit (or not) as we travel along....

That has story begging to be told all over it!

[jimmickle]

Marianne & I both saw Wally immediately.

Try and keep them straight out there and don't let the "Blue Book Police" get to you.

Looking forward to more stories.

[cooperhawk]

2AIR, I only look at this forum in the Summer to see what you are up to. Keep telling it your way Buddy. I am ready to hear the story of the wine glasses and pirate flag.

P.S. Took a couple drinks but I SEE WALLY!!!YEAH!!

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

That has story begging to be told all over it!

hi greatpumpkin and others......
i will tell this story.....
once i'm off the fairgrounds.....
safely on the road.....
to a forum rally....
with friends....


cheers
2air'

[maxandgeorgia]

Who else has seen the THIRD Wally--higher up the mountainside on the left, looking up and out into the sky, this is our Wally B, the one with the vision, seeing beyond the others! ~G

[GreatPumpkin]

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

hi greatpumpkin and others......
i will tell this story.....
once i'm off the fairgrounds.....
safely on the road.....
to a forum rally....
with friends....


cheers
2air'

See you at Silver Falls....

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by maxandgeorgia

Who else has seen the THIRD Wally--higher up the mountainside on the left, looking up and out into the sky, this is our Wally B, the one with the vision, seeing beyond the others! ~G

4 u maxandgeorgia and other image see'rs.........

here is a broader shot of this wall.....
truth is, i've identified 8-10 faces....
without a lick o'wine in me bones....

feel free to click on the image and enlarge.....
or save the photo to your hard drive.....
i do see the face you noted.......
looking off into the distance.....
a profile.......

anyone else....just 'point out a face!'
in the rock bluff....

now it's time to leave this rest stop.....
on further still.....
and finally into the rally!

cheers
2air'