The Dubs Go North....

BonnyW · 07-29-2012

We are on our way to the PNW Peepmeet....We left yesterday...of course "things" happened before we left which includes catsitters, envelopes, no checks and sprinklers...

However, before stopping at the first place to camp...we HAD to try our favorite fishing spot.

roni · 07-29-2012

See you Thursday!

MikeW · 07-29-2012

Technology. Sitting in the back of the 'Burb in a parking lot in Bishop, while Bonny goes into Vons to get Ice, lettuce and a toothbrush; 4g with my MacAir.

Things to start the trip:
I was extra anal this trip and wrote an itinerary with emergency numbers. Put it in an envelope addressed to staff at Michael's (our disabled son) assisted living program. The plan was to bring it with me to softball and bowling practice Saturday AM before we left to give to him. Of course I left it at home. So went home got it returned and gave it to him. 30 minutes behind schedule.

Got back home, problem with lawn sprinkers they won't turn off, broken valve. That will be expensive. Off to the screw it up all by myself store and bought valve and fittings. Got home, no PVC cement. Send Bonny off to get cement, while I cut off the old. She returns and we finish.

Finally finish loading and off we go. 1.5 hours behind schedule, but still earlier than previous years.

Hit the road.

After 1 mile, did we bring our check book? Stop a few miles down the road, top off the gas tank and I find mine, so we are good.

Hit the road again.

Did you know, when you climb 4,000 feet in 100 miles at 65MPH with the A/C on in your 3/4 ton 8.1L Suburban towing a trailer you only get 6.4 MPG? We found out.

Andiline · 07-29-2012

I will live through you for the days to come.... pls. keep it coming!

Uno · 07-29-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeW

Technology. Sitting in the back of the 'Burb in a parking lot in Bishop, while Bonny goes into Vons to get Ice, lettuce and a toothbrush; 4g with my MacAir.

Things to start the trip:
I was extra anal this trip and wrote an itinerary with emergency numbers. Put it in an envelope addressed to staff at Michael's (our disabled son) assisted living program. The plan was to bring it with me to softball and bowling practice Saturday AM before we left to give to him. Of course I left it at home. So went home got it returned and gave it to him. 30 minutes behind schedule.

Got back home, problem with lawn sprinkers they won't turn off, broken valve. That will be expensive. Off to the screw it up all by myself store and bought valve and fittings. Got home, no PVC cement. Send Bonny off to get cement, while I cut off the old. She returns and we finish.

Finally finish loading and off we go. 1.5 hours behind schedule, but still earlier than previous years.

Hit the road.

After 1 mile, did we bring our check book? Stop a few miles down the road, top off the gas tank and I find mine, so we are good.

Hit the road again.

Did you know, when you climb 4,000 feet in 100 miles at 65MPH with the A/C on in your 3/4 ton 8.1L Suburban towing a trailer you only get 6.4 MPG? We found out.

This has the beginings of a really good story.

BonnyW · 07-30-2012

Just got cell phone coverage...woke up yesterday walked down to the stream. Mike played the part of a black lab and scared the fish upstream and under a wild rose bush. We pulled up. a couple of very large rainbows...

BonnyW · 07-30-2012

We stayed the night at Trumble Lake...Mike has pictures, but can't load them...he is driving right now. We just crossed the border into Nevada...gas is a dollar less than California..%

Uno · 07-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonnyW

We stayed the night at Virginia Lake...Mike has pictures, but can't load them...he is driving right now. We just crossed the border into Nevada...gas is a dollar less than California..%

Fuel up as much as you can before you hit Oregon!!!! We have some of the highest prices in the country.

BonnyW · 07-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uno

Fuel up as much as you can before you hit Oregon!!!! We have some of the highest prices in the country.

Okay, thanks

...We just crossed the border back into California. Gas was fifty cents higher in this area...

roni · 07-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by BonnyW

Okay, thanks

...We just crossed the border back into California. Gas was fifty cents higher in this area...

I am paying $3.57 a gallon now

Mogley · 07-30-2012

So far this trip report reads that you are traveling East and West between California and Nevada at 6 MPG trying to find gas cheap enough to head north...does that sum it up?

MikeW · 07-30-2012

Lone Pine Creek

Fish from Lone Pine Creek

Fish from Tuttle Creek

On the road towards Bishop

Climbing Sherwin Grade outside of Bishop

MikeW · 07-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mogley

So far this trip report reads that you are traveling East and West between California and Nevada at 6 MPG trying to find gas cheap enough to head north...does that sum it up?

10MPG from Mojave to Bishop
6.11 from Bishop to Lee Vining
9.6 from Lee Vining to Reno
Leaving Susanville now, next fill up ???

MikeW · 07-30-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by roni

I am paying $3.57 a gallon now

That is less than where we live or Reno

LucyE · 07-31-2012

Oh wow, what an adventure! I need a drink now!!

Have a safe trip you two. Can't wait to see you again!!

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 13,320	The Dubs Go North.... We are on our way to the PNW Peepmeet....We left yesterday...of course "things" happened before we left which includes catsitters, envelopes, no checks and sprinklers... However, before stopping at the first place to camp...we HAD to try our favorite fishing spot.

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 13,320	We stayed the night at Trumble Lake...Mike has pictures, but can't load them...he is driving right now. We just crossed the border into Nevada...gas is a dollar less than California..% Last edited by BonnyW; 07-31-2012 at 05:09 PM..

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MikeW añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 13,089	Lone Pine Creek Fish from Lone Pine Creek Fish from Tuttle Creek On the road towards Bishop Climbing Sherwin Grade outside of Bishop Last edited by MikeW; 08-02-2012 at 11:56 PM..

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roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,681	See you Thursday!

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MikeW añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 13,089	Technology. Sitting in the back of the 'Burb in a parking lot in Bishop, while Bonny goes into Vons to get Ice, lettuce and a toothbrush; 4g with my MacAir. Things to start the trip: I was extra anal this trip and wrote an itinerary with emergency numbers. Put it in an envelope addressed to staff at Michael's (our disabled son) assisted living program. The plan was to bring it with me to softball and bowling practice Saturday AM before we left to give to him. Of course I left it at home. So went home got it returned and gave it to him. 30 minutes behind schedule. Got back home, problem with lawn sprinkers they won't turn off, broken valve. That will be expensive. Off to the screw it up all by myself store and bought valve and fittings. Got home, no PVC cement. Send Bonny off to get cement, while I cut off the old. She returns and we finish. Finally finish loading and off we go. 1.5 hours behind schedule, but still earlier than previous years. Hit the road. After 1 mile, did we bring our check book? Stop a few miles down the road, top off the gas tank and I find mine, so we are good. Hit the road again. Did you know, when you climb 4,000 feet in 100 miles at 65MPH with the A/C on in your 3/4 ton 8.1L Suburban towing a trailer you only get 6.4 MPG? We found out.

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Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 9,871	I will live through you for the days to come.... pls. keep it coming!

07-30-2012	#6 (permalink)
BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 13,320	Just got cell phone coverage...woke up yesterday walked down to the stream. Mike played the part of a black lab and scared the fish upstream and under a wild rose bush. We pulled up. a couple of very large rainbows...

07-30-2012	#11 (permalink)
Mogley añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9,617	So far this trip report reads that you are traveling East and West between California and Nevada at 6 MPG trying to find gas cheap enough to head north...does that sum it up?

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LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,242	Oh wow, what an adventure! I need a drink now!! Have a safe trip you two. Can't wait to see you again!!

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