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06-22-2009, 04:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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2 weeks, 7 States, 3 twice....
Well the ambassador was not complete when we left but I have 4 days here at my folks in Washington state to get the fridge, furnace, and water tank working...
We left Colorado at 3:30 am Sunday morning, With my 3 and 6 year old. The wife flew to Seattle..
We saw 5 other AS on the road and a AS motor home. COOL>>>
We slept in a rest Area just out of Yakima, Wa at midnight sunday night. Then drove to my folks in Spanaway, Wa at 5:30am
Saturday We leave for the Oregon Coast then down 101 and highway 1 to LA. Then I get my new axels put on at ANDYS.....
Then on to Las Vegas for the 4th and then home..
So we hit, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. Then Oregon again, California, Nevada, Then Utah again and colorado...
Drove in the worst weather, Rained so hard I pulled over for because I couldn't see driving 25 mph.. Then the wind blew so hard, that if I took cruse off going down hill I slowed down..
I drove 65-70 mph most of the way and got 9.8 mpg. BAD
I usually get 11-12, But I will drive slower and hope for better weather on the rest of the trip.
and it never got above 65 degrees all the way here. MAN whats up with the weather.....
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-22-2009, 04:48 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,156
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Quite an adventure! Sounds like one of our trips, sans the 3 and 6 year old. We drove the last two days to Jacksonville in 100+ degrees.
Keep us posted on your journey, and be safe
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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06-22-2009, 05:45 PM
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Aluminum in 3-D
1968 28' Ambassador
Seaside
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 580
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We are in Seaside, Oregon and would love to see your Ambassador and compare notes. I would be happy to help you find you a good campground in the area. There is a nice one in Cannon Beach with a indoor swimming pool. I took my grandkids for the weekend and camped there(14 miles away)or if you want to boondock with electricity we have space at our summer campground.
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Teresa
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Wally Byam Airstream Club
Past President Oregon Unit 090
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06-28-2009, 07:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Decided to stay the sunday night at my folks. The Trailer is stocked and ready to go, Pulling out for the Oregon coast first thing in the morning.
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-28-2009, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Aww,come on...
Dude, that Ambassador can do more than 7 states in 2 weeks - we did 7 nights in 7 different states!
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...lls-34996.html
Post us some photos!
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06-28-2009, 10:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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I did 3 states in 24 hours...
But now I want to enjoy the beach...
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-28-2009, 10:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Centralia
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 68
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I've got to second 'Blue Pearl's' recommendation of the Cannon Beach RV Resort. We've been there twice, our last visit just last weekend. Top notch, especially if you request a back in spot towards the back of the facility.
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06-28-2009, 11:13 PM
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Power to the People !
1972 31' Sovereign
SAN DIMAS
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 447
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Purman:
You do know that hwy 1 and 101 can be very narrow, rough and windy in spots, right?
I will be praying for your safe passage.
Mary
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06-29-2009, 12:10 AM
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Aluminum in 3-D
1968 28' Ambassador
Seaside
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 580
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Looks like good weather on the coast this week, ENJOY. If you are staying in the Cannon Beach area, they have a great city park to run some steam off the little ones.
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Teresa
Membership chair
Wally Byam Airstream Club
Past President Oregon Unit 090
Campfires, the original social media!
wbcci#29827
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06-29-2009, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Well, we had a nice drive from Spanaway Wa. down to south of cannon beach.
We Have a camp site a Nehalem Bay State Park, very nice, Trees between sites and just a walk through the dunes to the beach.
The beach is windy but It's the first time the kids have been to a sand beach this big. We have been to the beaches in Washington but not like this.
It's only $20 a night and it has electric and water hook ups. Not bad and not packed in like a RV campground...
Maybe headed for the Redwoods tomorrow..
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-29-2009, 05:07 PM
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Power to the People !
1972 31' Sovereign
SAN DIMAS
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 447
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Let us know how that area is. We've been thinking on going up there, but I'm worried about the roads along the coast being rough, narrow and winding. Specifically south of Crescent City.
Thanks, Mary
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06-29-2009, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Blue Pearl stopped by to say Hi, Thanks for the salt water taffy Teresa,f the kids love it. (me too)
Mary: As far as roads go I drive some pretty narrow and windy passes in colorado so they my not seem bad to me, But I will let you know how they are...
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-29-2009, 10:35 PM
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Commercial Member
2016 27' International
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Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Have a great trip! We just got back from Las Vegas last week.. over one hundred degree's
This week it would have been 116F through Baker Ca. My truck would have croaked!
Stay cool.
Vinnie
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06-30-2009, 08:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Breaking camp and heading for southern Oregon or the Redwoods.
Will post some pics of the trip tonight.
Wish I didn't have to be in LA on thur. Would have been nice to get there Fri and take it a little slower...
Thats life...
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-30-2009, 09:24 AM
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Aluminum in 3-D
1968 28' Ambassador
Seaside
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 580
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Have a safe trip. Nice to meet you and your family. I hope no one got a tummy ache from eating to much taffy. Your trailer layout and what you have done is perfect for your family, I can hardly wait to see the finished product. Everyone, this guy does a great job, it's looking good.
After our visit I went back to the shop and worked on the 68. Put together the frame for the L-shaped sofa, got to keep up with the Purman's
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Teresa
Membership chair
Wally Byam Airstream Club
Past President Oregon Unit 090
Campfires, the original social media!
wbcci#29827
Check out the [URL="https://airstreamclub.org/"and Wally Byam Airstream Club on facebook
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06-30-2009, 10:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Ok, we are just outside Trinidad Ca... Should have stayed at Harris beach state park but the lady there said I could go to alfed loeb sp. I didn't relize it was up a river and wanted to camp on the beach.
Well then You have Ca with no camp sites on the beach Whats up with that... The first one I came to was patricks point and it was full so we are in a really nice Rv site just outside Trinidad. It was 7 pm when we pulled in so it wouldn't have mattered if there wasn't bushes between the sites The kids needed to eat. and they have a small play area..
I think I am going to have to skip highway 1 down the beach to make good time to south of San Francisco. Bummer I wish I didn't have to be in LA on thur. Wish it was friday. Anyway having a good time, and made lots of stops along the way today..
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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06-30-2009, 10:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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I followed at late 60's single axle AS for awhile in southern OR. also past a 50's model in Northern Ca going the other way.
Thats all I've seen since leaving Washington.
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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07-01-2009, 09:51 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Im just 20 minutes North of San Francisco on 101 should something come up. Its always nice to have your angels along the way when far from home...
Vin
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07-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' Safari
Gresham
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 621
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Our 2nd trip & 35th anniversary
Quote:
Originally Posted by 73Overlander
I've got to second 'Blue Pearl's' recommendation of the Cannon Beach RV Resort. We've been there twice, our last visit just last weekend. Top notch, especially if you request a back in spot towards the back of the facility.
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We also went to Cannon Beach RV resort for our 35th anniversary. Good Sam park, well maintained. Went into town for lunch and to inquire about gasoline, the closest gas was as it turned out - was - Cannon beach RV resort. Delightful town, and there is also a shuttle from the park into town. We did no use it so can't report on that.
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07-01-2009, 10:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
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Ok, now I remember why we didn't stay in NYC, Well actually the Bronx.
RUDE DRIVERS... But they didn't realize they were messing with a NYC driver...
Man some drivers in Ca are real A$% holes.. No patience are rude...
We are just south or santa cruse in a state park (forgot the name) next one south of twin lakes.. All the camp grounds are full for the weekend already. MAN..
LUCKLY someone wasn't coming in till the morning so we are out of here early, and Headed for Inland RV to get new axles...
I lost a hub cap on the road in San Fran because it was sooooo smooth. NOT.. I have driven over 3000 miles and not lost one... It was a moon one if someone sees it....
I am taking the kids to the beach and Tar pits while the trailer is being worked on.. Then we are headed out of town towards Las Vegas. I can't take this big city stuff anymore...
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Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
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