August Willamette Valley Wine Peep Meet Sign Up Thread

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by Uno

That's a great loop. You will see the Rose City (Portland) small towns, rivers, streams, coastline, forests, windy mountain roads, farmland, vineyards, and if your lucky, herds of elk. There is a huge herd of hundreds that frequent the forested hills and pastures in the Tillamook area. I've seen them several times through there. I stopped once to take pictures and it took 3 seperate shots side by side to get the whole herd.

Start early in the morning, as that's a big loop. But you will love it. If either of you are prone to motion sickness get some patches. Most of the routes to and along the coast wind through heavily forested, steep hill sides.

Originally Posted by Uno

Route 6 would give you WAY MORE actual time on the coast. Once it cuts in around Tillamook, you don' t see the water anymore until Pacific City. I have never taken route 6 towards Portland but Roni may have. I think I would spend more time on the coast and cut back on 6.

Roni?

Originally Posted by Uno

Do they sell Tillammk cheese back east? I like stopping at the Tillimook cheese factory for samples and souvineers too. Great cheese, jerky and pepperoni and ice cream. Yum!

See how awesome you are!!!

Thank you

[roni]

Originally Posted by Uno

Route 6 would give you WAY MORE actual time on the coast. Once it cuts in around Tillamook, you don' t see the water anymore until Pacific City. I have never taken route 6 towards Portland but Roni may have. I think I would spend more time on the coast and cut back on 6.

Roni?

I have never taken Route 6

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by Uno

That's a great loop. You will see the Rose City (Portland) small towns, rivers, streams, coastline, forests, windy mountain roads, farmland, vineyards, and if your lucky, herds of elk. There is a huge herd of hundreds that frequent the forested hills and pastures in the Tillamook area. I've seen them several times through there. I stopped once to take pictures and it took 3 seperate shots side by side to get the whole herd.

Start early in the morning, as that's a big loop. But you will love it. If either of you are prone to motion sickness get some patches. Most of the routes to and along the coast wind through heavily forested, steep hill sides.

Yep, I'm not even waiting for the free breakfast at the hotel! We'll find a place near the coast, and BW has free coffee!

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by roni

I have never taken Route 6

Wow, now I want to just because

[roni]

Originally Posted by roni

I have never taken Route 6

Found this report on State Hwy 6

Oregon Motorcyclist - Motorcycle Roads in Oregon

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by roni

I do not think I will need to. I am more moderate in my habits these days, but it has been a while since I have been with my good friend Alicia, so.....

Si

[Uno]

Originally Posted by roni

Found this report on State Hwy 6

Oregon Motorcyclist - Motorcycle Roads in Oregon

That sounds like a great drive!

[Sol]

Originally Posted by LucyE

Sounds delish!! I will start my training on Saturday, will hit it hard for a week, then I will rest for a little bit, then continue with my training on the weekends.

It's kind of like a mock La Pinta.

Originally Posted by Uno

The Asian market, Hispanic market, Costco, Trader Joe's, Safeway and Albertsons are all nearby. Also various organic stores and fish markets. Everything we may need is close by.
I stopped by the Goodwill today for something to do and there are dozens of big fry pan/wok style pans available. I'll grab one if you decide you need it. There was one that caught my eye. Flat bottom, curved sides like a wok, a long fry pan handle on one side and a wok handle on thr other. And it was HUGE. I almost grabbed it but figured we had lots of time.



That sounds good! Then someone can do a Wine report too. Not me of course.

We went to this place and had wine.
Then other places and had more.
There was red, and pink, and white.
Different folks liked different kinds.
I liked the beer Michael, Sol and I had stashed in the party bus.
Thank you for reading my report.

I'll like the beer we have stashed in the party bus, too!

Originally Posted by roni

I do not think I will need to. I am more moderate in my habits these days, but it has been a while since I have been with my good friend Alicia, so.....

I've cut back on my drinking, but I figure as the week of the Peep Meet gets closer, I'll try to get in shape.

[MikeW]

Originally Posted by Uno

Do they sell Tillammk cheese back east? I like stopping at the Tillimook cheese factory for samples and souvineers too. Great cheese, jerky and pepperoni and ice cream. Yum!

I stopped by the factory when I was 4 years old. I don't remember much, except it smelled bad.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by MikeW

I stopped by the factory when I was 4 years old. I don't remember much, except it smelled bad.

Yep. Stinks like cows on the outside, stinks like cheese on the inside. It's great though. Walk down a line sampling all kinds of cheese. Then buy a big ole bag of goodies for home. I love the cheese curds. "Squeaky cheese". Those don't make it home. We eat those on the drive home. There's a deli and an ice cream counter. Tillamook ice cream is good stuff. Good place to get a bite as you start heading inland towards the valley.

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by Sol

It's kind of like a mock La Pinta.





I'll like the beer we have stashed in the party bus, too!




I've cut back on my drinking, but I figure as the week of the Peep Meet gets closer, I'll try to get in shape.

Oh this will be fun Alicia..............

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by Uno

Yep. Stinks like cows on the outside, stinks like cheese on the inside. It's great though. Walk down a line sampling all kinds of cheese. Then buy a big ole bag of goodies for home. I love the cheese curds. "Squeaky cheese". Those don't make it home. We eat those on the drive home. There's a deli and an ice cream counter. Tillamook ice cream is good stuff. Good place to get a bite as you start heading inland towards the valley.

Can't wait, love great cheese. I do understand the ripeness!!

[Ranger]

If anyone want's to join us on that loop, please let me know.

Leaving from Portland between 6-7 AM Breakfast on the coast, unless there is a "have to eat there" place.

Chevy Traverse supposed to be 7 passenger vehical.

[Sol]

Originally Posted by Ranger

Oh this will be fun Alicia..............

[Ranger]

Originally Posted by Sol

What is your schedule coming in?