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Title: 2013 SFO to PDX loop ride report
Post by: MrPepsi on July 15, 2013, 11:28:48 AM: Ok, here we go! We are getting ready for our trip to Oregon and I think I am going to try and post a trip report this year, as it happens.
(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2011Oregon/1.jpg)

We leave Wednesday July 24th at 6am (which means 7:13 since the girlfriend is coming to :finger_fing11: )
Here is our planned route (http://goo.gl/maps/tYCfo).
We have an overnight stay planned in Gold Beach on the 24th, an overnight stay in Cannon Beach on the 25th. We plan to stay most of the day on the 26th in Cannon Beach, so meet us there! Then home to my sister's house the night of the 26th.
(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2011Oregon/2.jpg)

On July 28th I will be at my sister's for a BBQ where I have invited you COGgers (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=14413.0) to stop by and say hi.
Can't wait to leave! Pull up your popcorn and watch it all unfold.
(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2011Oregon/3.jpg)
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Post by: Gumby on July 15, 2013, 11:52:57 AM: :popcorn:
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Post by: Conrad on July 15, 2013, 11:58:58 AM: Have fun Brent!

Who is watching your animals while you're gone?
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Post by: ZG on July 15, 2013, 06:35:17 PM: :popcorn:
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 15, 2013, 10:06:57 PM: Quote from: Conrad on July 15, 2013, 11:58:58 AM

Who is watching your animals while you're gone?

The Chihuahua, Bella goes to our Friends who have an 85 lb plot hound. She absolutely loves it over there.
The we have nice lady who stops by our house to feed the kitties, Rocco, Suki and Nekko every other day.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 17, 2013, 02:37:56 PM: 6 days and counting, not that I'm counting.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 22, 2013, 09:19:12 AM: Two more days peoples!
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Post by: stevewfl on July 22, 2013, 10:36:04 AM: top~
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Post by: Conrad on July 22, 2013, 10:45:32 AM: Quote from: MrPepsi on July 15, 2013, 11:28:48 AM
Ok, here we go! We are getting ready for our trip to Oregon and I think I am going to try and post a trip report this year, as it happens.
(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2011Oregon/1.jpg)

We leave Wednesday July 24th at 6am (which means 7:13 since the girlfriend is coming to :finger_fing11: )

She's been sitting on that bike waiting patiently for a LONG time now... ;)
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 22, 2013, 11:03:42 AM: She's been waiting, but not patiently.
Patience is not one of her best attributes.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:38:30 PM: DAY 1
Made it to Gold Beach. Great ride so far, with temp ranging from 57 to 91. Thought about you Gumby when we passed 36.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:39:38 PM: Gas stop in Garberville.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:40:36 PM: Sorry, forgot the breakfast pic.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:42:07 PM: Starbucks after lunch. We stopped in Eureka for lunch but the pic was not flattering. Well maybe I'll see if I can crop out her non smile.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:44:06 PM: Lunch!
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 24, 2013, 09:44:47 PM: Almost there!
My ugly mug.
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Post by: Gumby on July 24, 2013, 10:21:21 PM: Looks like you are eating well. ::)
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Post by: ZG on July 24, 2013, 10:57:37 PM: Good times bro, I plan on seeing ya Sunday! :chugbeer:

Gumby,
You wanna ride out to Damascas on Sunday with me? Anyone else from the Portland area? :-\
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Post by: Gumby on July 25, 2013, 07:11:58 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 24, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Gumby,
You wanna ride out to Damascas on Sunday with me? Anyone else from the Portland area? :-\
Sounds good.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:34:16 PM: Day 2. we arrived in Cannon Beach.
I paid a seagull to keep an eye on Razzi. Here he is waiting on his reward for his time.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:35:27 PM: Pose before we leave Gold Beach.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:36:41 PM: Bridge shadow shot.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:37:32 PM: I liked this one.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:38:37 PM: Coffee stop in Coos Bay at Kaffe 101.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:39:15 PM: They love us.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:40:06 PM: Aw!
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 25, 2013, 09:41:05 PM: LUNCH in Lincoln City!
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Post by: Conrad on July 26, 2013, 04:25:21 AM: :thumbs:
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 27, 2013, 11:30:01 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 24, 2013, 10:57:37 PM
Gumby,
You wanna ride out to Damascas on Sunday with me? Anyone else from the Portland area? :-\

Either of you guys have a blank key I can have cut to use in my gas tank? I busted mine off and I find it such a hassle to fish out my fob or stove know each time I need gas or to get into my bags.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 27, 2013, 11:32:50 AM: We had a great time in Cannon Beach, even took a stroll from town down to Haystack Rock. We left town around 4pm and headed for Happy Panda in Beaverton for dinner. The ride on 26 was great, good speed, good weather. Had a great dinner in BTown and then off to my sisters. Got there around 7:30, then we left for new seasons in their car for some beer. Had to contribute my share. Now we are up the next day and soon to leave for Saturday Market. No Beer Festival today though. See you guys tomorrow!
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Post by: ZG on July 27, 2013, 12:49:35 PM: Quote from: MrPepsi on July 27, 2013, 11:30:01 AM
Either of you guys have a blank key I can have cut to use in my gas tank? I busted mine off and I find it such a hassle to fish out my fob or stove know each time I need gas or to get into my bags.

Nope no extra's, sorry MP. But you should be able to go to any locksmith or Ace Hardware or something to get one. :-\
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 28, 2013, 11:00:39 AM: What time are you guys thinking of coming?
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Post by: ZG on July 28, 2013, 11:03:32 AM: Quote from: MrPepsi on July 28, 2013, 11:00:39 AM
What time are you guys thinking of coming?

We should be there around noon.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 08:58:53 AM: What a visit so far. Had an amazing BBQ with nearly my entire family, even my brother showed up. Before the BBQ kicked into high gear ZG and Gumby stopped by. It was really great to meet both of them. After the BBQ was over we headed out to Sandy to see my nephews 40 acres with a farmhouse and three barns he picked up last year. It was truly amazing. I of course spotted the quad and said oh I'll be taking that to tour the property. ;D His land is amazing.

Today we are off to Columbia outlet, Mike's drive in and The Hawthorne district for some light shopping.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:18:43 AM: Saturday we went to Saturday Market and even waited 40 minutes in line to buy one Voodoo Donught.
Then we hooked up with the family for the beer runs.

Voodoo Donughts
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:25:54 AM: Fried Oysters at Widmere.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:26:45 AM: Base Camp
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:28:45 AM: Burnside Brewing Company.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:30:12 AM: Hopworks! At this time I was feeling pretty good. This my BMW riding Brother in law.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:43:34 AM: BBQ time, holding my great niece Kate.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:44:56 AM: Kimberley barely set Kate down the entire day.
And no, we are not having any.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:48:19 AM: Cornhole time!
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:49:52 AM: Cows on the Nephews ranch. They were amazing.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:52:02 AM: They were even friendly. They sniff your hand, then they shake their head side to side.
This is in Sandy, Oregon by the way.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:54:03 AM: Only Jerred was ok petting the Bull. All longhorns have horns by the way.
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Post by: Gumby on July 29, 2013, 09:55:14 AM: Quote from: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:48:19 AM
Cornhole time!
Glad I left before the cornholing began. That just sounds wrong. ;D
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:55:22 AM: This is my niece on her husbands new paddle board he scored on CL.
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Post by: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:57:07 AM: The view from the spot where he wants to build his own home.
Zoning won't let him unless he builds it for a family member.
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Post by: ZG on July 29, 2013, 10:12:06 AM: Quote from: Gumby on July 29, 2013, 09:55:14 AM
Glad I left before the cornholing began. That just sounds wrong. ;D

:o :-X

:rotflmao:
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Post by: MrPepsi on August 04, 2013, 12:45:13 PM: We are home safe. Got pretty lazy with posting on our way back. Glad to be back, one day early, Saturday, so we can restock the fridge and relax before going back to work.
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Post by: Gumby on August 04, 2013, 01:41:30 PM: Good to hear y'all made it home safe. Til we meet again.. :chugbeer:
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Post by: gPink on August 04, 2013, 01:57:50 PM: Quote from: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:30:12 AM
Hopworks! At this time I was feeling pretty good. This my BMW riding Brother in law.
Looks like an Airhead t-shirt.

Quote from: MrPepsi on July 29, 2013, 09:57:07 AM
The view from the spot where he wants to build his own home.
Zoning won't let him unless he builds it for a family member.
Say what? !!!!
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Post by: MrPepsi on August 04, 2013, 02:58:00 PM: Quote from: gPink on August 04, 2013, 01:57:50 PM
Looks like an Airhead t-shirt.
Say what? !!!!

Yes they have five airheads.

So zoning in Sandy... He purchased 40 acres which has one home on it. It cannot be subdivided so he can build another home for himself. His only option is to build a home for a family member. Then they allow it. Crazy ain't it?
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Post by: MrPepsi on August 06, 2013, 10:18:25 AM: A few highlights from our trip home through Bend...

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/139.jpg)
Packing for our ride home.

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/140.jpg)
Just a few in the front garage, more elsewhere. Four airheads. Can you identify all four?

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/147.jpg)

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/151.jpg)
Potty stop outside Detroit, Oregon

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/154.jpg)
Almost died here as the fence gave way when I leaned on it.

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/162.jpg)
Artsy shot.

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/167.jpg)
McMenimans St Francis School hotel room.

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/168.jpg)
We loved our stay here. Drank lots of beer in Bend.

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/170.jpg)
Packing

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/172.jpg)
Ready to go

(http://www.mrpepsi.com/razzi/2013RideToOregon/175.jpg)
Off we go!
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Post by: MrPepsi on August 09, 2013, 10:35:25 AM: Woo Hoo! Trip report is up! (http://www.mrpepsi.com\Razzi\2013RideToOregon\2013RideSFOtoPDXLoop.pdf)
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Post by: stevewfl on August 09, 2013, 11:01:21 AM: awesome, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: MrPepsi on August 09, 2013, 11:13:17 AM: Forgot to mention, we averaged 39.4 MPG.
Not bad for 1100 lbs on an '09 with no fuely map.