The Drive to California
I don't feel like doing any of the countless things I should be doing right now, so instead I'm being lazy and playing at my computer. Not the best example for my children, I know. On the other hand, if I leave this until I get other things done, my posts will be even more outdated and you'll be hearing about our 2008 trip to California sometime during 2010 - or more likely, not at all!
And since I should be making lunch right now, I'll just put some pictures up and leave out most of the commentary. That should save some time at least.
December 24th
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The main road outside our house - 4:30 Wednesday morning.
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Hwy 99 (Interstate 5 north of the Canadian border)
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Washington I5
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Washboard ice through Portland
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Chains for the Sisikyou Pass
Dec 25th
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Finally in California 1:30 AM
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The main road outside our house - 4:30 Wednesday morning.
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Hwy 99 (Interstate 5 north of the Canadian border)
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Washington I5
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Washboard ice through Portland
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Chains for the Sisikyou Pass
Dec 25th
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Finally in California 1:30 AM
In good weather this part of the drive would have taken us 11 or 12 hours. We did it in 21 driving almost non-stop! Now, I really should go make lunch.
Scary roads! Glad you all stayed safe.
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