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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 7 2008, 09:14 PM

My GF and i are getting ready for the trip up north to the WCR in Seattle this upcoming weekend.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=83108

We'll be driving the scenic route, heading up north Thursday morning on 101 along the coast, through the redwoods in northern California and into Oregon.
We'll be staying at a cozy Inn on the cost in Bandon, Oregon on Thursday night.

Then off to Seattle on Friday morning. We'll most likely miss the ferry trip on Friday morning and arrive at the Hotel in Issaquah sometime in the early afternoon.

I can't wait to see ya'all ...
Andy

PS: My GF just got a new camera, so there will be picture'esque updates as we drive along ...

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 7 2008, 09:21 PM

We'll be looking forward to the pictures sir!

Posted by: greenie Jul 7 2008, 09:26 PM

Hi Andy,

Sounds like a very nice relaxed drive.

Post lots of pictures for us.

If you can swing it continue up the Oregon coast, cross the bridge at Astoria & come in the Washington side. Check out Ilwaco Wa., very beautiful!

I think we got lucky on the weather, suppose to be 80 degrees all through the weekend.

We should be back at the hotel between 7:00 & 8:00 Friday evening so take your time.

Have fun!

Greenie

Posted by: championgt1 Jul 7 2008, 09:41 PM

Have a good trip. Drive careful!

Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 7 2008, 10:39 PM

You folks are in for a great drive up along the Oregon coast. Keep safe and enjoy the drive.

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 7 2008, 10:53 PM

Oakland, CA to Bandon, OR: 467 miles, 8 hours 47 minutes

Bandon, OR to Issaquah, WA: 427 miles , 7 hours 32 minutes

Andy

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 7 2008, 11:09 PM

have fun! you seem to have caught some nice weather for the drive. don't forget to post the road side attractions you come across.

k

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 7 2008, 11:36 PM

That is one of the best drives EVER. Granted I have never covered that much territory in that amount of time but sounds like fun.

At this point I'm not sure how much I am going to be around but I know I'll see you.

Posted by: greenie Jul 8 2008, 10:16 AM

Andy,

Why don't you leave Wednesday night? Get a jump on the distance & make the ferry trip with us .

I think this excursion is going to be a real highlight of the event & I'd be sorry to see you miss it.

Curt

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 8 2008, 11:41 AM

QUOTE(greenie @ Jul 8 2008, 08:16 AM)

Posted by: BKLA Jul 8 2008, 11:47 AM

Do a quick stop in Portland for a beer on your way up!!! (or a potty break...whatever....)

Would love to "formally" meet you!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 8 2008, 11:50 AM

Hmmm... in Seattle this time of year, twilight is until 10PM

Posted by: greenie Jul 8 2008, 11:57 AM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 8 2008, 10:41 AM)

QUOTE(greenie @ Jul 8 2008, 08:16 AM)

Why don't you leave Wednesday night? Get a jump on the distance & make the ferry trip with us.

what good is a "scenic" drive up the coast at night? ever watched a forest full of giant redwoods in the dark?
Andy

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 8 2008, 12:24 PM

QUOTE(greenie @ Jul 8 2008, 09:57 AM)

We're talking beer & ferrys !( wait.. you're from san fran/oakland )

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 8 2008, 12:55 PM

andy, just north of Orick CA there is a great stand of redwoods to walk thru. do a search for Ladybird Johnson Grove. it's really cool. the drive up to it is a nice one too. not far off the 101. well worth the excursion.

k

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 8 2008, 01:07 PM

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Jul 8 2008, 10:55 AM)

Posted by: ericread Jul 8 2008, 01:08 PM

Sorry, but it just had to be said (maps don't count).

Awesome trip. I grew up in Eugene and have bicycled doun the coast a number of times. Absolutely beautiful scenery.

Lots of blind corners, be careful out there.

Eric

NEVER MIND - YOU UPLOADED PICS AS I WAS UPLOADING THIS MESSAGE... You win!!!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 8 2008, 01:16 PM

one other thing to watch out for. north of Orick there is a herd of roosevelt elk that graze on the side of the road at times. the area they frequent is marked with signs. the elk are pretty damn big. they make a deer look like a large dog in comparison. be on the look out. i won't drive that section of road after dark.

k

Posted by: hcdmueller Jul 8 2008, 02:02 PM

The route looks great. Enjoy the trip.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 8 2008, 04:40 PM

If you want redwoods and twisty road, try route 20 between Willits and Fort Bragg. You get to Fort Bragg and its 45 miles up highway 1 till it hooks up with 101 again. One of the prettiest rides and a GREAT road.
See ya there Elliot

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 9 2008, 08:39 PM

spent the day today at McMark's shop to do some last minute "improvements".
like hooking up the damn 911 turn signal and high beam switch as well as the 911 windshield wiper switch and most importantly, the 911 ignition switch!

turned out OK for driving, but will need to be revisited once i get back from the WCR. i just left all the 911 wires on the stalks, even though only about half of them are actually used on the 914. that added a huge "blob" of wires under the dash. oh well, zip-ties here i come ...

getting the car ready for the drive now, we're leaving early tomorrow morning.
Andy

PS: hey McMark, can you post the pics you took?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 10 2008, 11:14 AM

Andy must be on the raod... Safe travels Andy. See you soon

Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 10 2008, 11:20 AM

Drive man! Drive!

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:22 PM

we left oakland o'brightandearly, with roadside support from the good guys at starbucks

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:30 PM

the drive up north on 101 through the bay area was uneventful.

interesting side note: once we left the bay area, we didn't see another porsche for the next 450 miles to Bandon, OR. maybe tomorrow ...

the "valley" was burning hot, even early in the morning. thankfully, the oil temps never got over 210. and once we reached the coast in Eureka, the cool ocean breeze made the oil temps drop down to 180 and they stayed there for the rest of the drive.



before hitting Eureka, we did a quick (40 miles or so) detour to cruise through the "Avenue of the Giants". Bunch of old huge trees and shrubbery and stuff ...

Posted by: SGB Jul 10 2008, 11:32 PM

Car looks good
Girl looks great.
You look scary.

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:35 PM

after Eureka, the road really cleared up. yeah!

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:36 PM

the car is pretty packed with stuff, both trunks and the passenger compartment. thank god the GF is tiny ...




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:40 PM

the coastline is really pretty and once we crossed the border into oregon, traffic got even lighter.

we stoped at a reststop for some much needed relief ...
Andy

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:43 PM

when we got back on 101 after the rest-stop, we got behind a ferrari testarossa and the two of us were playing tag for the next 50 miles or so!

i won't admit to any traffic infractions here, but let's just say i gave the guy a good run for his money ...




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 10 2008, 11:48 PM

finally arrived at Bandon!

the hotel is great, right at the beach. the rooms are *huge*!!!
separate living room and kitchen, two bathrooms, fireplace, balcony etc. ... and the food at the restaurant was outstanding ...

we had Filet Mignon and Jameson's on the rocks for dinner, yummi.

we watched the sunset over the ocean and now i'm ready to get some sleep ...
Andy

PS: we'll be leaving early tomorrow and hopefully make it to Issaquawhatchamacallit in the early afternoon ...

Posted by: championgt1 Jul 11 2008, 12:33 AM

Great trip so far.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 11 2008, 08:02 AM

where the road after trinidad does that climb, it's some swell driving. nice banked sweepers that can be taken at speed. enjoy the rest of your drive.

k

Posted by: tdgray Jul 11 2008, 08:04 AM

Way to rock it Big A... keep on truckin'

Posted by: r_towle Jul 11 2008, 08:22 AM

Looks like a great scenic trip with a few ferraris to break up the day.

Hows it running? Hows the gas mileage? Just curious what your big pig gets on the open road.

You know...they make a place right in the car for a real stereo....its right there in the dashboard right above your Ipod boom box....lol

Drive safe, enjoy the french women.

Rich

Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 11 2008, 09:24 AM

QUOTE(SGB @ Jul 10 2008, 10:32 PM)

Car looks good
Girl looks great.
You look scary.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 12 2008, 12:08 AM

Andy! Where are you guys?

Posted by: Rand Jul 12 2008, 01:45 AM

Andy rolled in hours ago. Question is, Dan, where were YOU??? Missed you there tonight! (Guess you won't be saying you "stayed at a Holiday Inn last night" eh?) Lot's of teeners and great times in Issaquah this afternoon/evening! Some pics will show up in the other thread(s).

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 12 2008, 02:24 AM

Hey Dan... where were you? I was even there... no baby yet

It was fun meeting everyone. I hope to see you all tomorrow night if I can get out there again.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Jul 12 2008, 07:49 AM

QUOTE(SGB @ Jul 10 2008, 10:32 PM)

Car looks good
Girl looks great.
You look scary.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 12 2008, 09:44 AM

Michelle and I have the 914 packed and on our way. Yeah, only being 35 miles out, it's just easier to stay home at night. Plus we had to pick up the kid last night.

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 12 2008, 10:36 AM

we got in at around 5pm yesterday. i'll post some pics later today, i'm getting ready for the Mt. Raindeer run this AM

Andy

Posted by: Gint Jul 12 2008, 11:22 AM

Have fun Andy! Get more pics...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 13 2008, 12:51 AM

i've been sick like a dog all day. took two bites out of that pizza friday night and the rest is history.

went on the drive today, took tons of pics, felt like sh*t ...
Andy

Posted by: porschecb Jul 13 2008, 01:07 AM

Hang in there dude! I can come get you if need be
















Wait!!!!!!!! what!!!!!!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jul 13 2008, 01:52 AM

You were feeling sick? You're good at hiding it. Still great to meet you. Hope you feel better and the rest of your trip is great.

Posted by: dinomium Jul 13 2008, 03:02 AM

sorry I missed you this time, Andy, again. Hope you feel better.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 13 2008, 08:44 AM

andy must be wearing 1000spf sunblock on his head (fresh mowhawk). a few sunburns as a result of a day of clear skies at port gamble on fri boosted by the run yest. not on andy tho.

ps don't wear sandals and forget to lather up your feet.

terry(teri?) morrow, i'll cut some fresh aloe for you when you get here today.

Posted by: KG1500S Jul 13 2008, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 10 2008, 10:35 PM)

Posted by: r_towle Jul 13 2008, 01:52 PM

You know Andy.
I took a three day trip in the teener. First day was all with the roof off.
I felt like crap the next day, I am sure I got to much sun.
I put the roof on for the next two days and it was better.

Just a thought. I also bought a hat (didnt have one the first day)

Rich

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 13 2008, 02:53 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 13 2008, 11:52 AM)

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 14 2008, 11:56 PM

the top was only off twice during the whole trip. for about an hour on the way up driving up the "http://avenueofthegiants.net/" bypass and for another hour on the way back from Mt. Raindeer to the Hotel. both times with two layers of 50 sunscreen.
no burns, no nothing.
and i drank plenty of water. my head feels fine.


i felt much better sunday morning for the trip back home. yeah.


oh, and we finally made it home today (monday) around 8 pm!!!

i've got tons of pictures and video, but i'm too tired now. i'll post all that stuff tomorrow ...

this was a great weekend!
Andy

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 12:11 AM

QUOTE(KG1500S @ Jul 13 2008, 11:35 AM)

Posted by: roadster fan Jul 15 2008, 01:44 AM

Hey Andy,

I checked the mileage on the way home and it was 884

not really, didnt check. Sorry you felt like !@#$% most of the weekend

Jim

Posted by: Todd Enlund Jul 15 2008, 10:57 AM

QUOTE(roadster fan @ Jul 14 2008, 11:44 PM)

Hey Andy,

I checked the mileage on the way home and it was 884

Jim

Posted by: davesclassicvws Jul 15 2008, 11:50 AM

Sir Andy,
I enjoyed chatting with you and your GF at the restaurant on Saturday. Glad to hear you made it home safe. Any Ferraris on the way home?

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 12:18 PM

QUOTE(roadster fan @ Jul 14 2008, 11:44 PM)

Posted by: Matt Meyer Jul 15 2008, 04:21 PM

Saturday

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(Matt Meyer @ Jul 15 2008, 02:21 PM)

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:13 PM

alright, more pix!


the next few are from friday morning. we stayed at a hotel at the beach in Bandon, OR overnight and continued to Seattle on friday morning ...




at the beach in bandon, some tunel along the way, at a reststop on I5, a house on I5 and Olympia "An All-America City" ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:17 PM

the only pic i have from friday after we arrived at the hotel ...

Andy




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:18 PM

Saturday morning, getting ready for the tour. i felt like crap. can you tell?

Andy




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:26 PM

the saturday drive, beautiful scenery going through the backroads up Mt. Rainier ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:33 PM

more pix from the saturday run ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:34 PM

and almost back at the hotel ...




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:38 PM

after dinner, handing out the goodies. and yes, that is in fact a *black* GPR T-Shirt ... (RIP Dave)




and some sort of rolling beer cooker ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:44 PM

we started our trip back on sunday morning. we drove down I5 to Olympia and then cut over to 101 in Aberdeen using 8 and 12. from there, we drove 101 all the way down to Bandon, OR, where we stayed again for the night ...

according to google: 448 mi – about 10 hours 7 mins
Andy


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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:54 PM

the sunday trip to bandon. we met a german couple at one of the restareas at the coast and he asked if he could take a picture of my car. turns out, he used to own a '73 that he bought new back then in germany ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:56 PM

more pix ...

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 06:59 PM

and on monday, the last leg of the trip took us from Bandon, OR back to Oakland, CA, using 101 all the way down into the bay area ...

according to google: 467 mi – about 8 hours 52 mins

Andy




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Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 07:06 PM

amoy being awfully cheerful for a monday morning ...




i on the other hand can't even take a clear picture of my coffee ...




almost back home ...




and here you can clearly see why almost half of CA is currently up in flames ...




this guy was trying to stare us down ...




and lastly, a gasstation owner with a sense of humor!

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 15 2008, 07:21 PM

i've also got a whole bunch of video that i'll compile into a large clip and post later ...


some trip statistics:

days on the road .................................... 5
miles traveled ........................................ 1993.3
gallons of gas used ................................. 83.131
money spent on gas ............................... $390.76
average mpg ......................................... 23.978
best mpg ............................................... 26.215
cheapest gas .......................................... $4.389/G Premium @ FM Fuel Stop, Salem, OR
most expensive gas ................................ $4.999/G Premium @ Bloxham's Shell, Arcata, CA
times stopped for gas .............................. 9
engine oil used ....................................... < 1 Quart
mechanical failures ................................. 0

Andy

Posted by: slow914 Jul 15 2008, 09:19 PM

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 15 2008, 06:21 PM)

i've also got a whole bunch of video that i'll compile into a large clip and post later ...


some trip statistics:

days on the road .................................... 5
miles traveled ........................................ 1993.3
gallons of gas used ................................. 83.131
money spent on gas ............................... $390.76
average mpg ......................................... 23.978
best mpg ............................................... 26.215
cheapest gas .......................................... $4.389/G Premium @ FM Fuel Stop, Salem, OR
most expensive gas ................................ $4.999/G Premium @ Bloxham's Shell, Arcata, CA
times stopped for gas .............................. 9
engine oil used ....................................... < 1 Quart
mechanical failures ................................. 0

Andy

Posted by: porschecb Jul 15 2008, 09:24 PM

So add it all up! So just we all know. Since I am in the area.

Michael

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 16 2008, 04:54 AM

and lastly, the humongously large video compilation ...

DISCLAIMERS:

1. the girlfriend was in charge of the boom-box!
2. the bridge part is a bit boring
3. find the time index for the "Damn Potholes" and "I can't feel my legs anymore" audio snippets and win a sixpack of good german beer!


http://www.914world.com/videos/Events/WCR_2008_Compilation.wmv ~ 200 MB

Andy