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| GWN7 |
 Aug 2 2005, 06:38 PM
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King of Road Trips  Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region  |
It's amazing what quick service you get at some service stations when you come flying down the hill and pull up to their front door when your car is on fire. Everyone runs out with a fire extinguisher to help. ....Ya...I wish that's what happened..... One kid about 17 said "Hey Mister, your cars on fire" ....Like I didn't know that already.........asshole.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)
Picture this... plums of white smoke so thick I could hardly see the road errupting from under the dash. 200' drop into the service station over 1000'. I slam the brakes on and bail out. I should have driven it right into their service bay and then bailed out..........then mabey help........They did let me use the phone to call a tow truck. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Tow truck drivers are like cab drivers, they get payed to wait. After visiting every place that could be thought of in the Dalles that might be able to take a look at what's left. After hearing "Hey, bubba looky at thiss....it's got a chevy (cheby second time) in it" (now spit tobacco juice) twice. A location was found that might be able to do something tomorrow. The shop owner worked for one of those Italian car comanys that people pay way too much for there cars. Anyways.....the bar becons ....did you know Hood River is the Windsurfing Capital of North West. Watress.....more ice in my next glass..... |
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| Howard |
Aug 2 2005, 06:52 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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Which car? What happened? You OK? White smoke? Make mine a double!
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| morph |
Aug 2 2005, 07:03 PM
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quality parts builder Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 25-November 03 From: oregon coast Member No.: 1,389 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Really sorry to hear that, I hope you are okay. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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| boxstr |
Aug 2 2005, 08:01 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Bruce,I got your voicemail and tried to reach you at the Les Schwab in the Dalles and then Precision Auto and then Steves Texaco,you had already left. I thought you might have gotten back on the road.
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| IVGUY |
Aug 2 2005, 08:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Summerland BC Canada Member No.: 3,468 Region Association: Canada |
Bruce
Used to spend all my summers at the Gorge sailing. Head east to Mosier (10-12miles) A club member there has a shop and some great old Porsches to look at while your killing time. I can't remember the name of his place but if your in Mosier everbody will know where the Porsche Place is. If it windy the owner will be out sailing so best time to call is late in the day or early morning. Hope you make it back There are more Canadians in Hood River in the summer then Americans. If your at the Hood River Inn its owned by Canadians!!All the best (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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| IVGUY |
Aug 2 2005, 08:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Summerland BC Canada Member No.: 3,468 Region Association: Canada |
Bruce
Club member in Mosier is "retrotech"( Stephen) . His website is Route30classics.com See if its in the book. Call now before you drink too much merican beer.!!!! Dan |
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| GWN7 |
Aug 2 2005, 08:45 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
The new car. Well new to me. The wiring caught on fire. I stink, but what else is new. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I held my breath as long as I could, plastic is nasty shit to breath. Well more Grey than White smoke....you know the kind when all the electrisity comes out of things .... Just singles....wait a minute...I'm not driving.....I'm going to get like Joe in Neverland tonight. Insurance, $200 deductable, all perils, that and Blue Cross...don't leave home without it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 2 2005, 08:53 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
man bruce....
shit blows uphill on a windy day..... sorry to hear it AA |
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| Hawktel |
Aug 2 2005, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 2-April 03 From: Ogden Utah Member No.: 506 |
Strangely enough I grew up in Hood River, and spent the first 22 years of my life there.
Yep windsurfer captial of the world, the wind blows 16 hours a day in the Gorge. If you want to excape the wind wait till 8:00 at night. Course if you do wait till 8:00 everything in that one horse town is shut down. My sister use to work at the Hood River Inn, and although you don't know what one is it is, you can see the house I grew up in on the hill! Thrilling for you I'm sure. |
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| GWN7 |
Aug 2 2005, 09:02 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Thanks for the info....where the car is now I think it will be ok....The shop is a out of the way place (they have to do good work to get clients) and the owner seems to actually give a shit about repairs. The other guy who works for him is a mile a minuite, no nonsence guy. I feel good about them. I will feel better when I get the bill. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) The tow bill was $235 so I think it will stay here unless they move Mosier closer. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
Aug 2 2005, 09:07 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
It's, "shit runs downhill and payday is every second Friday" ask any plumber..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Get the box? Hawk.....which house? They are all on a hill here! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| Hawktel |
Aug 2 2005, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 2-April 03 From: Ogden Utah Member No.: 506 |
Gawd I Love Google Earth!
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| smooth_eddy |
Aug 2 2005, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
Well you did pick the nicest place in Oregon to break down. Be sure to stop by Brian's Pour House for a micro and good food. There is a club member sailing in HR. Her name is Ann (lil bit). Be sure to say hi if you see her. Good luck, hope you get back on the road soon. Eddy
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| retrotech |
Aug 2 2005, 09:45 PM
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retrotech Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-November 03 From: Mosier, Oregon Member No.: 1,302 |
Bruce,
I am 5 miles away, 541 478 2525, route30classics. Exit 69. If I can be of any help, just give me a call. There are no great mechanics in Hood River, from my experience, but allot of Hot Rod V8 guys in the Dalles. The club visits my place ofter. So there is a V8 connection if you need one. I am not sure what you need, if anything. I would be glad to pick you up in my 914, and bring you out for an espresso, or ice cream, and visit. Let me know. Stephen |
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| IVGUY |
Aug 2 2005, 10:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Summerland BC Canada Member No.: 3,468 Region Association: Canada |
Het Bruce
I blew the engine in a old six cylinder Chevy Van years ago and I had 2 stay in Hood River for a week while the did a rebuild. A couple of good ole boys who let me sleep in my van at night in their yard while I sailed my brains out all day. Thinking nback it was one of the best breaks ever. Dan |
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| rhodyguy |
Aug 2 2005, 10:49 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
nomeorengingkyo. SERENITY NOW!!! it could be yakima. burn up those sick leave days.
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| GWN7 |
Aug 3 2005, 03:03 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I have smoke-in-halation ....that's like the Smoke & Fish Dreby.... and if you need a map, It's not a hat.......
Hope I picked the right emoteacon.....(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smoke.gif) True story tonight....."it's my 37 birthday...smoke a bowl with me.....can you lend me a bowl...something to put in it?....and do you have a match?" |
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| redshift |
Aug 3 2005, 03:13 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Oh man... damnit!
Looks like you crashed your spaceship in paradise.. at least. =\ M |
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| GWN7 |
Aug 3 2005, 03:19 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Cept it was a guy asking those questions.....and his mom wasn't sinle either........ (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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| redshift |
Aug 3 2005, 03:20 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
What about his sister, unless he's... uh.... 'seeing' her?
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) M |
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