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Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:26 pm

camping, fuel, sight seeing?

am picking up a plane for a friend in SBA (santa barb,Calif.)

thought I'd take a few days extra to wander as I take it to seattle
before bringing it home......

looking for something new, interesting to see between SBA and SEA.... have no direction in mind other than north...

coast? inland? or even nevada then eastern oregon ?

the coast or nev-east org. I have never done...the I5 north thing have done many times

any ideas...perhaps camping here and there, some hiking?

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:06 am

If it's not to far out of your way, and you are hungry, checkout the Harris Ranch. Great steaks. But they serve all meals, and have lodging. They have their own butcher shop. You can buy fresh steaks, and take them home with you. Not too far from Coalinga.

Haven't been there in probably 20 years or more, but have told friends about it, and they say it is still very good.

They used to have a little strip that parallelled the highway.

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:24 am

I think you could get reservations at the Hilton Hotel on the Owyhee Res. state airport. Plenty of hiking and camping available. The identifier is 28U. It is in eastern Oregon about 35 miles south west of ONO Ontario , OR. Or you could stop and spend the night with me in Vale Or. S49. 35 miles North of 28U. Bob

I have two videos that might help, If you have never been to The Owyhee strip. Just go to www.youtube.com/skybobb and search for videos: Owyhee Res. Hilton Hotel & Sadie and Landing Owyhee Res. (28U). enjoy Bob
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:42 am

Call and make reservations for dinner and lodging at the Cowboy Dinner Tree Restaurant Steakhouse in Silver Lake, Oregon. Cheap place to stay in the middle of nowhere and one of the best meals you will ever have. This time of the year they are only open on Friday and Saturday. You can land at Silver Lake Forest Service Strip and the folks at the restaurant will pick you up, I believe. Reservations are absolutely essential.

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:17 am

Nice Hilton.....

I like your thoughts and direction, in checking out some of the strips
I see such a vast contrast to what I'm use to...question about M45
John... at near 6000 ft. any snow this time of yr. ? second Does that Hilton come with room service SkyBob ? I will plan on going that direction, it's what I wanted to do all along.............

My plan is first of April but have few things that might push it to
5th or 6th. will continue to watch for more input.

Thanks for all your help !
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:41 am

glaciercub, Did you see I edited my first post to give you two videos to give a look ? About the room service, there is a rumor that there is an Owyhee Nymph running around in those parts. If you find her she might serve as Room service. Read the log books if you stop by. Bob
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Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:52 am

saw the videos...

Bob, did the video...good info.Say Hi to Sadie... so how's the fishing there?

Will watch the rest, think I have a question about another area I was checking into, will get back to you later...

Thanks Again

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:06 am

SNOW ?

Thanks John.....will keep in touch, sounds like you not too far away? Gotta run.......



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Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:12 am

[quote="shortfielder"]If it's not to far out of your way, and you are hungry, checkout the Harris Ranch. Great steaks. But they serve all meals, and have lodging. They have their own butcher shop. You can buy fresh steaks, and take them home with you. Not too far from Coalinga.

Haven't been there in probably 20 years or more, but have told friends about it, and they say it is still very good.

They used to have a little strip that parallelled the highway.

Gary[/quote]


Harris ranch is still good, had breakfast there not to long ago and bought a couple of Rib eye's to throw on the bar b q.

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Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:40 am

Re: SNOW ?

jmtgt wrote:I am a 15 minute flight from there. NVwatkins, Superdave, Mr. Scout, Gump and I are all with in 30 min. Could be a party!!!

N6EA you up for an over nighter?


I don't know,,, sounds like there is a possibility of being subjected to a lot of 2nd hand cigar smoke. ;-)

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Re: SNOW ?

jmtgt wrote:
N6EA wrote:
jmtgt wrote:I am a 15 minute flight from there. NVwatkins, Superdave, Mr. Scout, Gump and I are all with in 30 min. Could be a party!!!

N6EA you up for an over nighter?


I don't know,,, sounds like there is a possibility of being subjected to a lot of 2nd hand cigar smoke. ;-)

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100% chance with Dave and I. NVwatkins just uses the second hand smoke.




:shock: And I don't inhale 8)
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Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:46 am

Re: SNOW ?

mr scout wrote:
jmtgt wrote:
N6EA wrote:
jmtgt wrote:I am a 15 minute flight from there. NVwatkins, Superdave, Mr. Scout, Gump and I are all with in 30 min. Could be a party!!!

N6EA you up for an over nighter?


I don't know,,, sounds like there is a possibility of being subjected to a lot of 2nd hand cigar smoke. ;-)

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100% chance with Dave and I. NVwatkins just uses the second hand smoke.


Where have I heard that one before? Bob



:shock: And I don't inhale 8)
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:16 pm

alpine......

am going to meet the guy friday (4th)sometime? alpine is only maybe 3.o away so possible. will just keep touching base as see how things fold out. I'm game, been looking at all the lil. holes along the way, going to send camping gear down airfreight this week. so what kinda fish in lil. lake?

thanks again for all your input.....

paul


you ever get up north ? have private strip on river with lil. cabin for folks dropping by.
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:08 pm

Keep me informed on the dates you maybe heading this way. I have a fellow pilot that is visiting on the 5th or 6th of April and I need to give him a ride someplace. If you would happen to be looking for the Owyhee Nymph about that time we could come visit. Bob
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Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:50 pm

meet and greet and burn some meat ?

that one liner is kinda scary....

am going to try and get the guy to up it a day...make sure everything is good to go? Never had anything to do with this guy before and have not seen bird.


more as time nears.............

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Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:18 pm

hot springs ?

OK somebody tell me about Sierraville Hotsprings and the airstrip..

thanks


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Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:07 pm

hot H2O

ran across an article...will look it up again and get back to you..I just ASSumed everybody (but me) knew all about it?
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Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:29 pm

Hot H20 ??

got the PM....check out "where did you fly today"






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Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:44 am

Have you decided on the Owyhee Res. stop as yet, I would love to fly down and meet you. Let me know so I can make a plan. Did I tell you that there is some fishing tackle in the metal lined box in the corner of the Hilton Hotel? Bob
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Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:12 pm

fishing tackle ?

I have no plans other than take the long and winding road
hopefully enjoy a lil. sun and see something new.

so the Hilton sounds good but will have to see how things pan out.

I shall do my best to keep you in loop as time goes by...

Am most thankful for the invite and info.

same goes my way if you ever go north........

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