On the second of September, we had an un-eventful drive from McMinnville to Issaquah Washington, once we got rolling that is. We developed a pretty decent leak in the right rear tire of the Ford, while we were out to the Columbia River Gorge. So, I found a Meinikee muffler shop near the McMinnville Safeway and got them to fix the flat and do an oil change on the truck while they were at it. After that was accomplished, I got back to the campsite, hooked up the truck to the trailer and away we went to Issaquah Washington.
On the way to Issaquah, we stopped at the Mount St. Helens visitor's center. It was very interesting to re-live some of that history, which from our own personal history, was so long ago, 28 years to be exact. Later, we arrived at the 'Blue Sky RV Park' in Issaquah, set up camp, and had a Bar B Que'd pork loin for dinner.
On the Third of September, we had a Underground tour scheduled for this day. Once again, this was a very fascinating activity. Shane, our tour guide was very funny, and well informed on the tour. We had been told by a camper at McMinnville that he was a little under-whelmed by the whole underground tour, as he had taken it in the past, but Carol and I enjoyed it thoroughly! What can I say about the guy in McMinnville, he was a Republican, so as usual, they never know what they are talking about! J
Aside from the underground tour today, we went and checked out the 'Pike Street Market'. The longest running permanent open air market. It has been in operation since 1906. Across the street from the Pike street market, we ventured to another 'First' on this trip. As you know, we went to the first Geocache while we were in Oregon. Well, in Seattle, we found the very first 'Starbucks'. This is where the whole thing started for what has now become a 'Mega' corporation.
Seattle is a beautiful town, if you get a chance, you should come check it out sometime.
Two tools on this trip have been absolutely priceless on this trip are the Magellan 1412 Roadmate and the Pressure pro tire monitoring system. With out Maggie, as we call the Magellan, we would have burned far more fuel, hopelessly in search of locations we wanted to go to. And the Pressure-pro monitor saved us from loosing a tire 'cause we normally wouldn't have known it was low.
One of the draw backs to the Blue Sky RV park is that they do not have any Wifi. As a result, this is one of the few updates you may get from us while we are in the Seattle area. I know you got use to your daily updates, but sorry folks, in this town, it just isn't going to happen. L
One thing I may have left out from a previous post about the Evergreen air and space museum, they are working very hard to become the final resting spot for one of the Space Shuttles when they are de-commissioned in 2010. They have a beautiful facility here, so it is very likely they may be able to awarded one of the vehicles 'cause they do such a fine job of protecting their displays.
On the way to Issaquah, we stopped at the Mount St. Helens visitor's center. It was very interesting to re-live some of that history, which from our own personal history, was so long ago, 28 years to be exact. Later, we arrived at the 'Blue Sky RV Park' in Issaquah, set up camp, and had a Bar B Que'd pork loin for dinner.
On the Third of September, we had a Underground tour scheduled for this day. Once again, this was a very fascinating activity. Shane, our tour guide was very funny, and well informed on the tour. We had been told by a camper at McMinnville that he was a little under-whelmed by the whole underground tour, as he had taken it in the past, but Carol and I enjoyed it thoroughly! What can I say about the guy in McMinnville, he was a Republican, so as usual, they never know what they are talking about! J
Aside from the underground tour today, we went and checked out the 'Pike Street Market'. The longest running permanent open air market. It has been in operation since 1906. Across the street from the Pike street market, we ventured to another 'First' on this trip. As you know, we went to the first Geocache while we were in Oregon. Well, in Seattle, we found the very first 'Starbucks'. This is where the whole thing started for what has now become a 'Mega' corporation.
Seattle is a beautiful town, if you get a chance, you should come check it out sometime.
Two tools on this trip have been absolutely priceless on this trip are the Magellan 1412 Roadmate and the Pressure pro tire monitoring system. With out Maggie, as we call the Magellan, we would have burned far more fuel, hopelessly in search of locations we wanted to go to. And the Pressure-pro monitor saved us from loosing a tire 'cause we normally wouldn't have known it was low.
One of the draw backs to the Blue Sky RV park is that they do not have any Wifi. As a result, this is one of the few updates you may get from us while we are in the Seattle area. I know you got use to your daily updates, but sorry folks, in this town, it just isn't going to happen. L
One thing I may have left out from a previous post about the Evergreen air and space museum, they are working very hard to become the final resting spot for one of the Space Shuttles when they are de-commissioned in 2010. They have a beautiful facility here, so it is very likely they may be able to awarded one of the vehicles 'cause they do such a fine job of protecting their displays.
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Hi you two! Glad the trip continues to be fun. How was the dinner up in the needle? We are both fine, keeping real busy, Mike is just making the MoHo look so nice with his stained glass projects. Well off to pull some more weeds. Last push for the summer, then I will just let the suckers be until spring. Love ya both! Hugs k
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