PNW Travels....Again

Magicman · July 21, 2019, 10:53:58 AM

We are presently at redbeard's Sawmill Village.

Redbeard (Jeff) and I.

And we ate a bait of Dungeness Crabs last evening.

AMBoser · July 21, 2019, 02:38:17 PM

Wow. That first photo of Mt. Rainier is spectacular. Did you take it or is it a postcard? If you took it, do you remember where it was? I'd love to stand in that same spot.

Safe travels.

Magicman · July 21, 2019, 09:38:46 PM

Emmons Vista at Sunrise Center.

Magicman · July 22, 2019, 12:29:12 AM

We started the day with a wonderful Crab Omlet breakfast.

Then redbeard Jeff demonstrated sawing on his new Cooks AC36.

The tailgunners were PatD and Kelly.

Then Jeff cranked the Oscar 60.

And sawed a Madrona crotch.

Magicman · July 22, 2019, 10:42:27 AM

We are now at the ferry to take us through the San Juan Islands and to Vancouver Island.

Thank You Jeff & Kelly for your Warm Hospitality.

WV Sawmiller · July 22, 2019, 11:17:04 AM

The pics and scenery are great but I'm most impressed you could get them women to stack your lumber for you. Stay safe and keep those posts coming.

redbeard · July 22, 2019, 12:18:59 PM

It sure was a special weekend meeting and sharing stories. Thank you Pat and Lynn for taking your time too visit us along your journey.

Magicman · July 22, 2019, 08:04:27 PM

We made the very pleasant ~3 hour ferry journey to Vancouver Island this morning but found Victoria much too "busy" for our liking.

After a quick stop at the grocery to pick up a few items and a visit to an ATM to get some "Loonies", we are down for the evening just West of Victoria. We will journey North tomorrow toward Port Alberni. WiFi tonight but I don't anticipate having any for the next several days.

sawguy21 · July 22, 2019, 08:15:36 PM

Welcome to Canada. ;D Downtown Victoria tends to be rather hectic during thw summer months but there is a lot to see in the area.

rubberfish · July 22, 2019, 09:27:47 PM

You'll need to hit another ATM soon. In this country that $100 won't last long.
Sounds and looks like you're having a good trip. ;D

Magicman · July 22, 2019, 11:49:31 PM

I am paying with a CC. That C Note is for tips. ;D

Stephen1 · July 25, 2019, 07:41:28 AM

Welcome to Canada MM . Remember that sign on the highway that says 90 is not MPH. :D

Magicman · July 28, 2019, 03:15:46 PM

I am having some difficulty getting WiFi so I'll have to do my pictures & videos later. We made the 274 ferry trip to Prince Rupert yesterday and are now on our way to Hyder, AK.

Magicman · July 28, 2019, 10:21:11 PM

Maybe I can put up a few pictures, but no videos......It was a good idea, but with this slow WiFi, they will not upload. :-\

Anyway, we will be here in Hyder, AK for the next 3 days. We will leave here on the 31st for our planned rendezvous in Terrace.

Bandmill Bandit · July 28, 2019, 11:50:54 PM

IF you would like I can give you an alternate route from Stewart south to Terrace. It is a bit shorter and has a bit of gravel but is a good road and Has some of the regions most spectacular scenery through an ancient volcanic field. Some good camping in there and hiking too.

The name of the road is the Nisga'a Hiway. Think it is provincial Hiway 113. IF I remember right that is the same road that goes past Percy's place just north of Terrace. It's not a long drive (about 60 Km) so you can take it pretty leisurely drive but weather can be a factor.

My Son said you can use wifi at his place to get some decent speeds. He's got fibre in the house and gets stupid fast upload rates that are 4 or 5 times my Dload rates and I got a good connection.

Stewart is a great place to spend a day as well.

Magicman · August 04, 2019, 10:00:50 PM

We drove across Montana today and are now in Sturgis, SD, and guess what is going on??

Southside · August 04, 2019, 10:16:32 PM

You going to enter into the arm wrestling competition? :D Could be worse, when we lived in Oregon I decided to take a short cut through the Nevada desert one trip and ran right smack into the Burning Man festival...

Magicman · August 05, 2019, 09:08:06 AM

A few pictures:

I met Percy in Terrace.

He showed me his friend's sawmill.

That had a band this big.

Percy with his LT70.

He also showed me his flipping and edging operation.
Thanks Percy for your Hospitality.

Then it was on down the highway to meet another FF member.

BandmillBandit and I coordinated a meeting midway between our travels and spent a much too short of time visiting.

Wall Drugstore and the Mitchell, SD Corn Palace today.

Raider Bill · August 05, 2019, 03:37:36 PM

Quote from: Magicman on August 04, 2019, 10:00:50 PM
We drove across Montana today and are now in Sturgis, SD, and guess what is going on??

79th Rally!

petefrom bearswamp · August 05, 2019, 07:07:51 PM

If you go across SD stop in Chamberlain at the indian museum at St Josephs school.

Magicman · August 08, 2019, 09:45:46 AM

We are now in Branson, MO, for a couple of days. I have been dealing with little/no internet service so maybe I can catch up a bit:

We made a re-visit to the Mitchell, SD, Corn Palace a few days ago. The theme of the displays are changed every few years. All of the displays are made entirely with 12 different colors of ears of corn. These are grown in separate corn fields to maintain the purity of the varieties.