Northern Americana

[Juniper]

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This Thursday, as in... two days from now? Damn it! I'll be working night shift. I'm off Friday, though.

[Roknrol]

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Well, it looks like things may take a little longer than anticipated - the blog has more info...I'd reproduce it here, but as is I'm only going to get about 6 hours of sleep before finding someplace to get a new battery (no, I did not leave the bike turned on).

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Actually, come to think of it, it shouldn't be a problem at all - my sister has offered me a place to crash for a few days, and she lives in Astoria - not too far away unless I miss my guess, and since I'll have a few days it'll make it easier to find a good time to hook up

I will probably also be spending an extended amount of time in Spokane, just because I have so many friends/family up there - if anyone is in the area, give me a shout!

[ChainLightning]

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I'm off every day.

[B. de Corbin]

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Which Thunder Bay are you going to, Rok? If it's the one in Michigan, near Alpena, you'll be in my backyard, almost.

[Roknrol]

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BDC: Why not go to the site and look at the map? (Just to let everyone know - the only reason I'm pushing the site so much is that I have a few banners there to generate gas money...this trip will not be possible without traffic

In answer to your question, yes - it'll be right up near Michigan. I'll be hitting Thunder Bay and then going south of the Great Lakes to get to Niagara Falls. After that, back into Canada and on to Nova Scotia.

(of course, all of this is provided that I can get (and keep) my bike back on the road)

[Roknrol]

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Juni: Obviously I overestimated my ability - I'm in Astoria right now, so if you'd like to get together sometime this week that'd be easily doable - I expect to be here 2-3 days, so shoot me an email or post a message on my blog if you want to get together. I haven't been able to be diligent about checking PF

[Dez]

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Holy crap, Rok...how the heck did I miss this?!

I took a look, and you're not coming through Idaho, but if for some reason you decide to on the way home, I will be more then happy for a visit! It'll be fun to follow along

[Dumuzi]

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I didn't check your route, but are driving through Cairo by any chance?

[Roknrol]

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Holy crap, Rok...how the heck did I miss this?!

I took a look, and you're not coming through Idaho, but if for some reason you decide to on the way home, I will be more then happy for a visit! It'll be fun to follow along

Well, I'll be in Spokane and heading north from there. How far away are you guys? I might be able to make it happen - esp if you're up on the panhandle.

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I didn't check your route, but are driving through Cairo by any chance?

Sorry D - I've got my ocean-going tires on backorder, but they're damned expensive

[Dez]

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Well, I'll be in Spokane and heading north from there. How far away are you guys? I might be able to make it happen - esp if you're up on the panhandle.

Nope, sorry....we're down in SE Idaho, about an hour from Yellowstone. Maybe some other time

[Roknrol]

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I'll see where the trip takes me...if Canada is too cold, I'll end up having to dip south anyway and maybe I'll be passing through your neck of the woods.

That being said, I may have to cut the trip short. I don't have many details yet and have NOT called things off yet, but I got a callback for a Server Engineer position in Vegas and it pays better than the last job I had. If I were to get this, GG and myself will be back on track with where we should be financially, so I absolutely can not pass it up. As much as it sucks, money makes the world go 'round...

[Amber]

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Palo Duro State Park in Canyon Texas. It's like a mini Grand Canyon. It's Awesome

http://www.palodurocanyon.com/

[Hawkfeathers]

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I'm leaving at 4 a.m. for NY/NJ, back Monday night. I'm excited!!!!

[Roknrol]

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Amber: Thanks for that - if I make it that far I'll put it on my list of "to see"

HawkFeathers: Due to the speed that I'm currently going, I probably won't be able to meet you there I got a job interview that I have to wait to hear back on before leaving Oregon, and I'll probably be in Washington for at least a week or two

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A little help?
Hey folks- just took a peek at my bank account...it's abysmal Not sure if I'll be able to continue the trip much further unless I find work somewhere.

If it's not too much trouble can some of you folks just go to the blog (even if you're not going to read it) and maybe even click on one of the Google ads? In the last week I've made $.01...that won't get me very far, I'm afraid

[Dez]

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Rok, I'm not seeing said ads, when I did yesterday. Not sure if my computer is blocking them, or if it's an issue on your end.