Author Topic: anything between Salt Lake City and Seattle this months? (Read 1422 times)

Jan Stiskala · « **on:** June 06, 2012, 11:54:01 PM »

I am leaving with my wife Olga Salt Lake City 20th of June and heading slowly to Seattle.
I would like to met some friendly members on the way. Is anybody planning anything similar?
I will be traveling slowly to make it to Seattle about 6th of July.

Cheers
Jan

skyking1 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2012, 01:12:59 AM »

We will be in Yakima when you pass by. We go back home on the 8th, you can stop by and camp in the yard then if you want.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=yakima+wa&ll=46.60228,-120.50354&spn=1.175622,2.90863&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hnear=Yakima,+Washington&gl=us&t=h&z=9

Our home is here:

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=graham+wa&hl=en&ll=47.051411,-122.294312&spn=1.165841,2.90863&sll=46.60228,-120.50354&sspn=1.175622,2.90863&t=h&gl=us&hnear=Graham,+Pierce,+Washington&z=9

Jan Stiskala · « **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2012, 12:21:08 PM »

That would be great. I would love to meet with you and have a drink at evening. I think that best would be to let you know when I will be closer to your place. My email is jan@stiskala.id.au

Looks like you like flying, I did bit of flying on microlights in Australia.

Cheers
Jan

skyking4ar2 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:09:22 AM »

If you come up the coast of Oregon, Framily that includes the Kuch's, the Weimarts, the Bertrams, the Delkers, and the Dobrins are all in and around Lincoln City!

You might even see the whales of Depoe Bay!

We, too, are headed towards Seattle, but much slower, probably.

Enjoy your trip!

FYI - it's in the 50's and 60's here on the coast!

SeilerBird · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:19:43 AM »

Quote from: skyking4ar2 on July 03, 2012, 10:09:22 AM

If you come up the coast of Oregon, Framily that includes the Kuch's, the Weimarts, the Bertrams, the Delkers, and the Dobrins are all in and around Lincoln City!

I am also on the coast, but further south in Northern California headed all the way to Seattle. I won't be getting to Seattle until the end of September. I would love to stop by and say hello if we pass.

skyking4ar2 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2012, 11:03:22 AM »

Tom,

That would be great! We are here until July 15, then another month in Woodland, WA, then probably out to Squim, WA. We are coast wanderers this year.

Kim

SeilerBird · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2012, 11:24:26 AM »

Kim - I am also a coast wanderer this year except my trip is more of a straight line from San Diego to Port Angeles and then a stop in Seattle. Seattle was not originally on my list since it is not on the coast, however I discovered there is a Richard Petty Driving Experience near Seattle and for $400 I can drive a real race car on a real race track. And the King Tut exhibit is in Seattle and I am dying to see that.

I won't be going near Woodland but I will be in Port Angeles around the middle of September so hopefully we can hook up then. Please keep this post updated so I know where you are.

skyking4ar2 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2012, 11:55:45 AM »

Tom,

I almost hate to tell my bride about the Richard Petty thing. She drove in Dale Jarrett's school at Talladega and you will never wipe the grin off her face. I tried one of the school's in Memphis, but found I was claustrophic in race gear. Been flying small planes for 32 years, but had to pop right out of that cockpit and dive out the window. Good times.

Kim

SeilerBird · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2012, 12:05:47 PM »

Quote from: skyking4ar2 on July 03, 2012, 11:55:45 AM

I almost hate to tell my bride about the Richard Petty thing. She drove in Dale Jarrett's school at Talladega and you will never wipe the grin off her face. I tried one of the school's in Memphis, but found I was claustrophic in race gear. Been flying small planes for 32 years, but had to pop right out of that cockpit and dive out the window. Good times.

I have been in a submarine to 800 feet, I have skydived (skydove?) out of a plane at 14,000 feet and I am just dying to add a race car experience to my bucket list. The weird thing about that is I dislike NASCAR and you could not pay me to watch a race. However the Imax NASCAR movie is one of my favorite Imax movies and I am dying to drive a NASCAR. Maybe it is because I used to drag race my 69 Cougar Eliminator with a 428 (12.9 sec). Or maybe it is because I am weird.

They also offer a ride along experience where for $100 you can ride with a pro. The difference is the pro won't have a governor and can get up to 200 mph.

skyking1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:33:55 PM »

Since Jan is past this part of his trip ( he and his wife did stay with us ) and we have recycled the thread, I'll leave the 5th wheel at the beach lot in Ocean Shores for the month of August, and come out on a few weekends. I can meet folks out there if so inclined. As always, you are all welcome to stop by the house if we are around. We have room for a pretty decent rally right here.
Next, we have reservations at Cape Disappointment on August 13~15, and then a driving trip to Long Beach WA for the Labor Day weekend.

Wendy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:08:55 PM »

You guys should have test drove (test driven?) an RV at the Phoenix Good Sam rally.....they did the test drives on the race track. And I believe there are places where you can drive your own car on the track.

Tom, Have you ever been to a Nascar race? There's something about the sound and the smells that is indescrible. It should be on your bucket list. Maybe you'll hate it, but maybe not

And to get back to the original post, we'll be passing from SLC to central, altho I suspect no one else will be in the area

Wendy

SeilerBird · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:12:48 PM »

Quote from: Wendy on July 03, 2012, 08:08:55 PM

Tom, Have you ever been to a Nascar race? There's something about the sound and the smells that is indescrible. It should be on your bucket list. Maybe you'll hate it, but maybe not

Nope, I have never been to a Nascar race and I really doubt I ever will. It is the sounds and the smells that keep me away. I can't stand the sound of loud engines. I can't stand the smell of beer. I could start the engine of my RV, douse my head with beer and stick my head next to the exhaust and get the same effect, except for the crashes. The thought of watching cars drive in a circle for four hours makes me ill.

Wendy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:17:08 PM »

It's not the smell of the beer, it's the smell of the engines. But if you don't want to go, then you won't go. But you'll never know what you're missing. You might try a small local track, they're lots of fun.

Wendy

Tom · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:29:11 PM »

Jerry and Ardra had a great experience trackside at an Indy 500 race. I couldn't begin to explain it the way they did. Here's the link:

http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=5398.msg47780;topicseen#msg47780

SeilerBird · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:47:52 PM »

Wendy - You are putting me in a awkward position here. I cannot really explain why I won't go to a Nascar race without upsetting some people on this forum so I will have to keep my mouth shut. (hard to believe, I know, but I have found out I can't "call 'em like I see 'em" like other people do) But just trust me that I wouldn't go to a Nascar race or even a local race under any conditions.

Tom · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:11:19 PM »

Who might get upset? In almost 20 years here, I don't believe I've seen anyone get upset because someone explained why they didn't want to go to a NASCAR race

I sure wouldn't go, but we have kids who go. Personally, I couldn't stand the noise, although I'd have other reasons for not going.

SeilerBird · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:58:00 PM »

Quote from: Tom on July 03, 2012, 10:11:19 PM

Who might get upset? In almost 20 years here, I don't believe I've seen anyone get upset because someone explained why they didn't want to go to a NASCAR race

Because Nascar is very popular and to some people it is like a religion. I just don't want to upset anyone. I have done enough of that already around here. I am trying to be a good boy. I have had my opinions upset people here too often so I am trying not to express opinions that make any more people mad at me.

Marsha/CA · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2012, 11:10:50 PM »

Wendy, I have to agree with Tom S. I detest car races such as Nascar; I can't handle fuel smells and the noise is nearly as bad. My head would explode with a migraine. I've been to the Indy 500 race once and am pretty sure I'll not go again.

However, I would recommend a Dressage Horse Show, it's a bit like watching cement harden.....

Marsha~

Jim Godward · « **Reply #18 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:01:30 AM »

Quote from: Marsha/CA on July 03, 2012, 11:10:50 PM

However, I would recommend a Dressage Horse Show, it's a bit like watching cement harden.....
Marsha~

Surely you joke, even my son and DIL do not indulge themselves in that part of the world of horses. On the other hand they will watch all day the Irish Cob pony's, AKA as gypsy horses,or Vanners, perform. I have to admit they are great to watch as they are like miniature Clydesdale's.

SeilerBird · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2012, 12:30:22 AM »

Back about 20 or 30 years ago when I actually used to watch the Olympics on TV my favorite sport to watch was ice skating figures. My second favorite sport to watch was Curling. These two sports are the polar opposites of racing.

Wendy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:43:15 AM »

And then there are people who enjoy watching golf. My dad used to watch it religiously on Sundays......and inevitably ended up asleep. Talk about watching cement harden.

Isn't it wonderful that there are so many different options for different people?

Wendy

SeilerBird · « **Reply #21 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:03:58 AM »

Sign in my nieces living room:

We interrupt this marriage to bring you golf.

Jan Stiskala · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2012, 10:37:23 PM »

Quote from: skyking1 on July 03, 2012, 02:33:55 PM

Since Jan is past this part of his trip ( he and his wife did stay with us ) and we have recycled the thread, I'll leave the 5th wheel at the beach lot in Ocean Shores for the month of August, and come out on a few weekends. I can meet folks out there if so inclined. As always, you are all welcome to stop by the house if we are around. We have room for a pretty decent rally right here.
Next, we have reservations at Cape Disappointment on August 13~15, and then a driving trip to Long Beach WA for the Labor Day weekend.

I would like to thank Kelly and Mary (Skyking1) for accommodation and taking care of me and my wife. We stayed 2 days at their place (lot of space on beautiful loan) Power supplied and tour to Salt lake city in Kelly's Car. We formed friendship and i hope to return to their place again soon.

Tom · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2012, 10:40:03 PM »

Jan, too bad you skipped by us (we're 80 miles from San Francisco). Maybe next trip.

Marsha/CA · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:16:00 AM »

Jim:

Quote

Surely you joke, even my son and DIL do not indulge themselves in that part of the world of horses.

Ya, I'm jokin'. It is the most boring thing to watch. However, if you are riding "in" the Dressage "test", it's is extremely stressful. That is why, I liked horsecamping. It involves, food, beer, friends and very relaxed riders and horses.

Marsha~

Jan Stiskala · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:55:57 AM »

Quote from: Tom on July 05, 2012, 10:40:03 PM

Jan, too bad you skipped by us (we're 80 miles from San Francisco). Maybe next trip.

Tom I am in Eureka Northern California heading to San Francisco end of next week. Should be there on Saturday.

Jan Stiskala · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:11:34 PM »

I am now in Morro Bay California. My first year 3 months holiday is slowly finishing. Another 10 days to go, see LA and visit Universal Studios. After just prepare my Phoebe for 9 month hibernation. I will miss her badly. Next year again another 3 months. I will book Moab rally now to get spot.

Jim Godward · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2012, 07:11:02 PM »

Jan,

It has been fun riding along with you on your vacation. You bring a new perspective on things and force me to think. G

Glad you have enjoyed the trip and I look forward to your return.

Still have the Kangaroo on the shelf in the living room.

Tom · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:00:53 PM »

Jan, apologies that we couldn't get together. Our prior family commitments and a subsequent turn of events were working against us. Hope we can get together on your next trip, maybe Moab

Jan Stiskala · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2012, 12:00:28 AM »

Jim I hope that your health will be good enough to join Moab rally next year. I would love to spend more time with you. We really did not have much time to talk last time.

Bob, I am sure that we will strike to each other one day. Your forum is really great place for good friendly people to communicate. Thanks to this forum I met many friends this trip. Dave, Sue, Jim, Kelly, Mary and enjoyed they kindness and company. I am sure that I will be able to make many more friends next year.

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Author Topic: anything between Salt Lake City and Seattle this months? (Read 1422 times)