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Old 06-22-2009, 04:33 PM   #1
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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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Old 06-22-2009, 04:48 PM   #2
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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

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Old 06-22-2009, 05:45 PM   #3
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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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Old 06-28-2009, 07:41 PM   #4
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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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Old 06-28-2009, 08:07 PM   #5
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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!

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Old 06-28-2009, 10:27 PM   #6
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I did 3 states in 24 hours...

But now I want to enjoy the beach...
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Old 06-28-2009, 10:35 PM   #7
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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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Old 06-28-2009, 11:13 PM   #8
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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.

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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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Old 06-29-2009, 04:35 PM   #10
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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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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.

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Old 06-29-2009, 09:19 PM   #12
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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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Old 06-29-2009, 10:35 PM   #13
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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!

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Old 06-30-2009, 08:44 AM   #14
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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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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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Old 06-30-2009, 10:45 PM   #16
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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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Old 06-30-2009, 10:49 PM   #17
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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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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...

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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.
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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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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