Lashpair Grand USA & Canada Tour 2009 - Page 3

Alex · 06-10-2008, 10:53 PM

Well, the straight line would be through Portland, but if you're looking for more interesting routes I'd head east from Vancouver (on 3), cross into the United States at the border with Idaho (using 21 to connect to US 95), head south through Idaho on 95, cutting over to Spokane then taking 95 south the rest of the way.

The only problem being this puts you on the east side of Yosemite and the roads may not be open enough yet to get over to Yosemite, but there are other routes around.

I've done most of that drive and it is far superior just taking 90 out to Spokane and then 5 down to California. Plus, on the east from Vancouver part you'll go through a little town where they filmed the first Rambo movie and during the summer the local theater plays it every weekend.

wendybeth · 06-11-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Well, the straight line would be through Portland, but if you're looking for more interesting routes I'd head east from Vancouver (on 3), cross into the United States at the border with Idaho (using 21 to connect to US 95), head south through Idaho on 95, cutting over to Spokane then taking 95 south the rest of the way.

The only problem being this puts you on the east side of Yosemite and the roads may not be open enough yet to get over to Yosemite, but there are other routes around.

I've done most of that drive and it is far superior just taking 90 out to Spokane and then 5 down to California. Plus, on the east from Vancouver part you'll go through a little town where they filmed the first Rambo movie and during the summer the local theater plays it every weekend.

We've done the I90- I5 route to SoCal and it wasn't too bad. (We did make a pit stop in Portland, which is a cool city if you want to check it out, LashPair.) Grant's Pass is fun, except when the weather sucks. Hopefully, this year will be the exception and next will be closer to weather norms, which is your typical spring showers/sunshine thing. One thing- Spokane is not like Seattle, except this past week, which has seen copious amounts of rain hit the area. It has four distinct seasons and spring is (usually) springlike. This was just a weird year. It even snowed this morning!

I'm already plotting potential places to show the Lashes- I'll make up a list with links or pics and send them your way, Bear and Stoat. We have another LoT'er in nearby Couer D'Alene ,Idaho, so that will definitely be on the PNW Swanking list. (It's a very hip resort town about 1/2 an hour from here).

Moonliner · 06-11-2008, 03:49 AM

Waikiki? For a week?

Errr, perhaps you should ask the natives about Waikiki.....

Mousey Girl · 06-10-2008, 10:55 PM

Since I can't commit to camping or DLR, I would love to take a tour of Hearst with you!!!

lashbear · 06-10-2008, 11:32 PM

Yay ! We love "The Ranch"

Mousey Girl · 06-11-2008, 05:11 AM

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Yay ! We love "The Ranch"

So do I. The only tour I haven't been on is the night tour. I am hoping to get Boy on the garden tour. I think he would enjoy that. He did really well on tour 1.

Nephythys · 06-11-2008, 05:16 AM

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Yes, we're coming to YOU !!!!

Waikiki for a week,
Vancouver for a week,
Then a couple of quick stays at Spokane & Suisun City
Then aboard a Campervan RV for SWANK CAMP 2009 YOSAMITE
Then to Hearst Castle in the RV
Then to Anaheim for a couple of weeks
Then home !!

Lashpair Swank Camp will be April 13-17
We'll be touring Hearst Castle 17th & 18th April
Our 14 day DLR Hopper tickets are from 19th April to 2nd May so that's when we'll be in LA
We're hoping for a big weekend meet at DLR on 24 / 25 / 26 April

Yay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok- I am planning for this!!! Yeah- I get to see you again!!!!

~MS~ · 06-11-2008, 07:35 AM

The only problem with the driving route suggested is that it would take them very far out of the way from their next stop after Spokane! I didn't think to ask if they were flying or driving from Spokane, not that it matters because for the LP I'd drive to SFO in a nanosecond (or any other airport in the bay area they choose to descend upon)!

Snowflake · 06-11-2008, 07:57 AM

Lashpair, are you planning on spending any time in SF Bay Area? If not, I will have to make the Hearst Castle Tour with you! It's been eons for me and it's on my list of California spots I want to revisit, soon.

Brigitte · 06-11-2008, 09:21 AM

Wow! We rated a LashPair visit!

06-10-2008, 10:53 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, the straight line would be through Portland, but if you're looking for more interesting routes I'd head east from Vancouver (on 3), cross into the United States at the border with Idaho (using 21 to connect to US 95), head south through Idaho on 95, cutting over to Spokane then taking 95 south the rest of the way. The only problem being this puts you on the east side of Yosemite and the roads may not be open enough yet to get over to Yosemite, but there are other routes around. I've done most of that drive and it is far superior just taking 90 out to Spokane and then 5 down to California. Plus, on the east from Vancouver part you'll go through a little town where they filmed the first Rambo movie and during the summer the local theater plays it every weekend.
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	Since I can't commit to camping or DLR, I would love to take a tour of Hearst with you!!!
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~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	The only problem with the driving route suggested is that it would take them very far out of the way from their next stop after Spokane! I didn't think to ask if they were flying or driving from Spokane, not that it matters because for the LP I'd drive to SFO in a nanosecond (or any other airport in the bay area they choose to descend upon)! __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Lashpair, are you planning on spending any time in SF Bay Area? If not, I will have to make the Hearst Castle Tour with you! It's been eons for me and it's on my list of California spots I want to revisit, soon. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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06-11-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
Brigitte Whatcha doin'? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Loungin' with the kids Posts: 418	Wow! We rated a LashPair visit!
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