Pacific Northwest ExplOregon campout & cruise August 15th-17th

[b4_ford]

edit:

It's decided: August 14th-16th.

Friday 8/14: 6:00 PM BBQ @ my house in Portland
Saturday 8/15: 9:30 meet at North Plains Chevron off of Hwy. 26. Cruise to Astoria.
Sunday 8/16: Cruise down coast and back to Portland

Campgrounds are full so Michael has offered his house/yard in Astoria to crash at Saturday night.


My house:
(http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8356+N+Johnswood+Dr,+Portland,+OR+97203&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=61.065158,135.263672&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A)

We will meet Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. here. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chevron+North+Plains,+OR&sll=45.600961,-122.746914&sspn=0.006703,0.016512&g=8356+N+Johnswood+Dr,+Portland,+OR+97203&ie=UTF8&cd=1&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A) We will depart for Astoria by 9:45.

Head count:

BBQ:
Ethan
Kyle
Harald
Fiend
Jason
Michael
Tom

Cruise:
Ethan
Kyle
Harald
Fiend
Jason

Camping at Ft. Stevens Park near Astoria. Make your reservation here:

http://www.reserveamerica.com/campin...ex=CampingSpot
I'm organizing an overnight trip cruising around Oregon this summer. The tentative plan is as follows:

Friday 8/14 late afternoon:
I'll fire up the grill at my place and provide some meat products to cook. Bring your own drinks and other favorite cookout items. If there is interest, I live close to Portland International Raceway so later in the evening there is always the option of Late Night Drags.

Saturday & Sunday 8/15-8/16:
We will be driving from Portland through the Coast Range to Astoria, then down 101 with some scenic detours, camping somewhere close to the beach. Sunday continuing South through Tillamook, taking a scenic detour through Pacific City, and the back east towards Salem and going home from there.

I will contact several campgrounds and post up reservation information once I pick one. Obviously you will have to make your own reservations but I'll share all the contact info, prices, etc.

[b4_ford]

Coast route:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=8356+N+Johnswood+Dr,+Portland,+OR+97203&daddr=Jewell,+OR+to:Astoria,+OR+to:Tillamook,+OR+t o:Cape+Meares+to:Netarts+Hwy+to:Cape+Lookout,+OR+t o:Cape+Dr%2FCape+Kiwanda+Dr+to:Brooten+Rd+to:45.16 4671,-123.93136+to:Little+Nestucca+River+Rd+to:McMinnvil le+Bypass%2FOR-18+to:45.479392,-122.794189&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFexWtQIdlqyc-A%3B%3BFfTKsQIdem6c-A%3BFc5fsQIdFAud-A%3BFX8osQIdIPWc-A%3BFYY_sAId3B2f-A%3BFfaMsQIdGPen-A%3B&hl=en&mra=mi&mrcr=11&mrsp=12&sz=8&sll=45.209134,-122.629395&sspn=1.803444,3.515625&ie=UTF8&ll=45.544831,-123.321533&spn=1.792771,3.515625&z=8

[klr142]

w00000

[b4_ford]

w00000

What's your opinion on a route: Coast or Cascades?

[klr142]

Don't have an opinion yet, haven't had a chance to read your post or look into anything. I just saw a date had been decided and I'm IN! I'll eventually have some time to look into things. Right now, it's sleep, get the 760Ti registered, work on the car, sleep, driiiiiiiiiiiiiive.

[swedishK]

sounds like fun to me.

[b4_ford]

Fixed the maps, looks like they are both close to the same distance.

[thebornotaku]

i might go to this. camping + tbrickers seems like fun. besides, i want to go to portland some time during the summer (hey, august works too) to check it out.

[danielle]

thanks for the info..

[X8lX8SCR]

The wife and I may be interested will keep in mind. That is a very busy time in our lives though so can not commit.

Cool idea :)

[245GT-Turbo]

Sounds good. I'll talk to Luke and see if he's interested in doing it. Maybe his 242 can finally see some action, other than being moved around in his parents' driveway.

-J

[Tfest]

i am interested, yes.

[b4_ford]

i am interested, yes.

Good good! As soon as the snow melts and the roads open I'll make an exploratory weekend run to see what condition they are in.

[Tfest]

nice.

i have 4 birthdays, including mine and a week in NOLA at the beg of the month. but ill sure as hell try to make it.

[b4_ford]

Decided on Coast trip. Save the date!

Campground information coming soon, I'll edit original post with it.

[Tuskan]

I go to PIR quite often. I just recently bought a 300 dollar 89 240 DL off of craigslist haha. needs a tune up and some replacement parts, but runs and drives!

[F13ND]

Color me interested.

[fige]

VERY INTERESTED! Frank!e might come too!

[b4_ford]

Camping at Ft. Stevens Park near Astoria. Make your reservation here:

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Fort_Stevens/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=2&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

I tried calling the 800 #, can't get a live body. If reservations get full we can cram extra tents into camp sites. I just reserved mine, but I snore loudly so be warned if you plan on sleeping near me. :lol:

$28 including a $6 online reservation fee.

[klr142]

Well, where's your reservation so we can plan to stay away? :lol: Or rather, so we can try and group ourselves together?

[b4_ford]

Well, where's your reservation so we can plan to stay away? :lol: Or rather, so we can try and group ourselves together?

I'm in 170e, I'll try to remember my sinus medication!

[F13ND]

Updates yes!

[b4_ford]

Here's what I have in mind as far as a plan. Friday night BBQ @ my house. Saturday morning meet up in North Plains right off Highway 26 in the Chevron parking lot @ 9:00. By 9:30 we head west. I'll have to contact Michael about meeting up with him and having any shindig in Astoria. There are several stops along the way that we can make. Photo op @ Astoria Column perhaps? Hit the beach in the afternoon for kite flying and whatever else floats your boat. There is a Safeway in Astoria that we can stop at if we want to do dinner cooking @ the campground, probably cheaper than dining out. I'll probably borrow a campstove, if anybody else has one, bring it. Sunday morning head out pretty early down 101 south. The drive that I mapped out will take most of the day when you factor in stops along the way.

[Cassie]

Who's in?

[sbabbs]

I'm staying inside today for sure...

[X8lX8SCR]

I cant make the week end trip but can the wife and I still hit the BBQ?

[Jordan]

I am totally down for this. My 850 will be all hot to trot then as well.

[Tfest]

i can be there on friday for the bbq!

[klr142]

I'm doing the Saturday and Sunday thing for sure, don't have a camp site yet, or anyone else in my bandwagon.

[Cassie]

I am totally down for this. My 850 will be all hot to trot then as well.

hmmm, 850?

[X8lX8SCR]

hmmm, 850?

Oh stop it. Volvo os Volvo and they are all awesome. My 850R is coming to the BBQ so deal with little one.

(all in fun)

[Cassie]

Oh stop it. Volvo os Volvo and they are all awesome. My 850R is coming to the BBQ so deal with little one.

(all in fun)

I was saying that as in "Hey jordan, elaborate" not as in "Hey jordan, you're lame for having an 850"...

I told Kyle i wanted a fwd or awd volvo on the side, and he said I'm ****ing retarded. :)

[Jordan]

850 has air con. 240 has a stuck heater valve lol.

[Cassie]

850 has air con. 240 has a stuck heater valve lol.

sedan or wagon? which color? haha girly questions

[Jordan]

sedan or wagon? which color? haha girly questions

Bright red sedan (getting fresh paint ATM).

[X8lX8SCR]

My R is "Pull Me Over Red" as I like to say. But my 240 has R12 so it is a toss up...but damn those 850s are comfy. Still Are we allowed to come to the bbq if we cant make the trip or what?

[harribert]

hopefully i will have fixed my car by then, should be fun

[klr142]

hmmm, 850?What she said.
I told Kyle i wanted a fwd or awd volvo on the side, and he said I'm ****ing retarded. :)I didn't say it in those words, but something along the same lines, yeah. If you can't afford to fix and modify your current car, an 850 is just going to be another level up of the same thing. Even more so though, your reasoning for wanting one is to go to the mountains as you think your car isn't capable... When yours is almost just as capable as an 850, but like one, it'll need better tires. Then regarding AWD, there isn't one out there that is cheap to maintain, especially with the miles you rack up. They're all pieces of crap until you get to the newer('03+) ones, and even then... Plus, they're not so easy to work on compared to your 1991.
My R is "Pull Me Over Red" as I like to say. But my 240 has R12 so it is a toss up...but damn those 850s are comfy. Still Are we allowed to come to the bbq if we cant make the trip or what?Of course! I don't know if I'll even make the BBQ, but I am going on the trip.

SPEAKING OF THE TRIP:
There are NO more camping spots available. So...

I just talked to Michael(Vonheck) and he says we can camp at his house... :-D Shouldn't be too far away. w00!

He says he has a yard, hammocks, couches, guest rooms... :cool:

[b4_ford]

Still Are we allowed to come to the bbq if we cant make the trip or what?

Yes.

[F13ND]

SPEAKING OF THE TRIP:
There are NO more camping spots available. So...

I just talked to Michael(Vonheck) and he says we can camp at his house... :-D Shouldn't be too far away. w00!

Good to hear, my back has been acting up so I didn't register incase it didn't get sorted in time. I'm hoping I can make it.

[Jordan]

No camping spots?! What the hell!?!?!

[cst805]

sounds good to me! i'll see ya there!

[klr142]

No camping spots?! What the hell!?!?!It's all good! We have Michael's yard!

[Krisverde]

You have no clue how bad I want to cruise on up there...unfortunately I have no money and I need to get the little **** worked out on the meatball first.

[Cassie]

It's all good! We have Michael's yard!

Wait, wheres mikes house?

[b4_ford]

Probably should bleed the brakes on the 164 before the trip. Does anybody want to do a mini work day the Sunday before? Afternoon of the 9th? I've got basic tools and stuff....

[b4_ford]

Let me know if you are coming to the BBQ, cruise, or both...

[swedishK]

i might be able to make it to the bbq. not sure yet though. won't be able to camp in astoria. unless i'm not closing saturday night. hmmmmmmmmmm.

[harribert]

most likely not making it, car is still not driveable

[b4_ford]

most likely not making it, car is still not driveable

You will make it. Even if your car is not drivable you can ride shotgun. Play nice and you can take a turn at the wheel.

[harribert]

Play nice and you can take a turn at the wheel.


you did see the pics of my last suspension mod, didnt you? :rofl: cant say i wull be allowed to drive anyone's car after this!

[b4_ford]

you did see the pics of my last suspension mod, didnt you? :rofl: cant say i wull be allowed to drive anyone's car after this!

Hence the "play nice" part of my statement.:rofl:

[klr142]

I'm in.

[F13ND]

I'm in for the whole shebang.

most likely not making it, car is still not driveable

When Ethan gets sick of you, you're welcome to ride with me.

[b4_ford]

I'm in for the whole shebang.



When Ethan gets sick of you, you're welcome to ride with me.

Harald is our pet furrener, we never get sick of him. He's like our own little Fez.:rofl: Just keep him away from curbs!

[b4_ford]

Bump for what is shaping up to be a nice weekend.

[klr142]

:nod:

[F13ND]

I'm looking forward to it, is there somewhere I can crash Friday night?

[X8lX8SCR]

:(


I am going to Cali this weekend... I am an idiot. Tom will have to represent me at the BBQ. Man if my plans weren't solid I would break them, but I already broke them once and the family will get too mad this time.

Can't you all change your BBQ plans for next weekend darn it. Maybe I should do a BBQ myself so I can feel included.

[NChoy]

Can't commit to Friday on this one... we get out of work pretty late in Salem... can't even get home until around 6pm.

But Saturday sounds like a plan. Not sure if we'll stay overnight... it's my last weekend in PDX before I leave for D.C.

[b4_ford]

There may be a change in plans Saturday night. Due to the death of a friend our Saturday night host will not be in town. I have looked at other campgrounds including KOA but everything seems full Saturday night. I will post up with more details tomorrow.

[96R]

I would like to meet some of you peeps so put me down for the BBQ.

[F13ND]

Tomorrow Bump.

Do we have anywhere to stay Friday & Saturday?

[klr142]

There's nowhere to stay Friday night, unless you want to stay at my place on a couch I guess you could do that... Saturday night though is when we'll be at the beach. Still have to talk to Mike(vonheck) to confirm we can stay there, he said yes, but it'll be kind of odd to do so. We'll see.

[Tfest]

tomorrow i will be in my driveway, if the distributor comes in time, then i have a meeting at 9pm for artwork****

then saturday ill be in salem for a trifecta of bday parties. (me and 2 friends)

so, i wont be there.

[F13ND]

There's nowhere to stay Friday night, unless you want to stay at my place on a couch I guess you could do that... Saturday night though is when we'll be at the beach. Still have to talk to Mike(vonheck) to confirm we can stay there, he said yes, but it'll be kind of odd to do so. We'll see.

If it's alright with you that would be great. I just need somewhere to spend the night, and wanted to make sure I had an idea before I got down there.

[b4_ford]

I just got off the phone with Ft. Stevens State Park. Here's what they told me.

1. They are currently booked for Saturday night. If we show up around noon we can get any spots that might become available due to last minute cancellations.

2. If nothing is available they can assist us in finding camping at one of the 13 private campgrounds in the area.

3. Camping on the beach is technically illegal.

4. We can park our cars in the overflow parking lot and all camp in the one spot that I have reserved. There is at least a 40' paved area as well as grass. I don't think that turnout for the cruise will be too large to fit. They don't have a limit as to how many tents we can set up on the reserved site. If you have an air mattress, bring it.

I think that camping together is the best option. As long as we behave ourselves there shouldn't be any issues. I feel strange about crashing at Mike's place when he isn't there, especially considering the circumstances of his absence. Thoughts on the subject?

[F13ND]

4. We can park our cars in the overflow parking lot and all camp in the one spot that I have reserved. There is at least a 40' paved area as well as grass. I don't think that turnout for the cruise will be too large to fit. They don't have a limit as to how many tents we can set up om the reserved site. If you have an air mattress, bring it.

I think that camping together is the best option.

Camping in a group gets my vote.

[b4_ford]

Bump before the fun starts. Remember kiddos, you're welcome to the BBQ even if you aren't going on the campout. I'll have dead animal products for your consumption, my wife has promised either the world's best chocolate chip cookies or a platter of brownies, so bring your favorite food/drink item to share and stop by! Sounds as though several people are going to the late night drags Friday evening, my house is about 3 miles from PIR.

[klr142]

My car's exhaust is royally bustered, hopefully I can get it fixed to take on the trip, and if really stupidly lucky can still drag race it... We'll see!

Definitely down for the group camp spot.

[Tfest]

My car's exhaust is royally bustered, hopefully I can get it fixed to take on the trip, and if really stupidly lucky can still drag race it... We'll see!


what part is broke?

[X8lX8SCR]

It has got to be the Down pipe Tom I am sure of it. Have this weekend all!!!

[245GT-Turbo]

From what Kyle told me on OVT, it looks to be the cat. The output pipe of the cat broke off at the weld.

-J

[klr142]

Yeah, LAME:
http://www.ovtuners.org/gallery2/d/47470-2/IMG_0951.JPG
http://www.ovtuners.org/gallery2/d/47476-2/IMG_0953.JPG

[harribert]

This is Turbobrickman: Looks like I'll be seeing you guys at Ethan's as my work called me off tonight