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Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:03 am

Flight Following

Morning guys, I trust you more than the FAA. I am headed from SoCal back to NW Oregon KTTD. The SPOT is on, Route KUDD to Tonopah, Nv. gas. Lakeview, Or. gas. Then depending on the wx either Madras, Or. or Troutdale, Or. I'll check in when done for the day.

I have survival gear and a 406plb.

Cheers...Rob
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:24 am

Re: Flight Following

Have a good trip home, Rob. I'll be one of the guys keeping track of you today.

I'll text you here in a minute, too.
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:16 am

Re: Flight Following

Just FYI.....fuel at Bishop is being reported at $4.41 V $4.70 at Tonopah. Going through Bishop and up the valley is a more direct route to Portland (well, save 10 miles). Unless the Wx is crappy up that way.



Just checked the Wx forecast for the route your planning. Doesn't look like a discent day is brewing. But, who knows. If you have to stop for the night, at least there should be some good people to stay with in NV.
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:43 am

Re: Flight Following

And the race is on!!!

Will Rob fight his way out of that alien infested snake pit called SoCal, make his way across the vast high desert wastelands of Nevada and eastern Oregon, and be parked snug and warm in his simple, modest little cabin tonight as the big storm hits?

Or, will the weather beat him down like the Maule driving dog he is, and will he be forced to spend the night curled up with the girls of Mina, Nevada, surviving on Desert Lobster burgers and cold Keystone beer for the next week?

The SPOT will tell the true story...

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:55 am

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GumpAir wrote:And the race is on!!!

Will Rob fight his way out of that alien infested snake pit called SoCal, make his way across the vast high desert wastelands of Nevada and eastern Oregon, and be parked snug and warm in his simple, modest little cabin tonight as the big storm hits?

Or, will the weather beat him down like the Maule driving dog he is, and will he be forced to spend the night curled up with the girls of Mina, Nevada, surviving on Desert Lobster burgers and cold Keystone beer for the next week?

The SPOT will tell the true story...

Gump


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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:14 am

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Tune in the the next episode of ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AS THE PROP TURNS.. :D :^o [-o<
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:19 am

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8:15a: Rob is up and running.

8:20a: But Hmmm, he's going around the east side of R-2501.....Would have saved over 10 miles going around the west side of R-2501. I wonder what he has in mind?? Maybe he wants to get a good view of Amboy Crater?? :D

9:00a: Almost to Baker, CA
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:30 am

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Looks to me like he's headed for a blackjack table. :D

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:36 am

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I knew it...

He's headed straight at the WIld Kat Ranch, and gonna try his luck with Honeysuckle Devine. Retired firemen have issues with impulse control.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:43 am

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58Skylane wrote:8:15a: Rob is up and running.

8:20a: But Hmmm, he's going around the east side of R-2501.....Would have saved over 10 miles going around the west side of R-2501. I wonder what he has in mind?? Maybe he wants to get a good view of Amboy Crater?? :D


I am kinda naive here but... Isn't the Amboy Crater what bubbles and trixie call their "private parts" ? :roll: #-o [-X ?
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:48 am

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GumpAir wrote:And the race is on!!!

Will Rob fight his way out of that alien infested snake pit called SoCal, make his way across the vast high desert wastelands of Nevada and eastern Oregon, and be parked snug and warm in his simple, modest little cabin tonight as the big storm hits?

Or, will the weather beat him down like the Maule driving dog he is, and will he be forced to spend the night curled up with the girls of Mina, Nevada, surviving on Desert Lobster burgers and cold Keystone beer for the next week?

The SPOT will tell the true story...

Gump


Gump, You need to write a book.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:56 am

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Stol wrote:
58Skylane wrote:8:15a: Rob is up and running.

8:20a: But Hmmm, he's going around the east side of R-2501.....Would have saved over 10 miles going around the west side of R-2501. I wonder what he has in mind?? Maybe he wants to get a good view of Amboy Crater?? :D


I am kinda naive here but... Isn't the Amboy Crater what bubbles and trixie call their "private parts" ? :roll: #-o [-X ?



LOL!!! :lol: :lol:

Amboy Crater is a valcano formed thousands of years ago. It's located just west of Amboy, CA along Route 66.
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:11 am

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58Skylane wrote:
GumpAir wrote:And the race is on!!!

Will Rob fight his way out of that alien infested snake pit called SoCal, make his way across the vast high desert wastelands of Nevada and eastern Oregon, and be parked snug and warm in his simple, modest little cabin tonight as the big storm hits?

Or, will the weather beat him down like the Maule driving dog he is, and will he be forced to spend the night curled up with the girls of Mina, Nevada, surviving on Desert Lobster burgers and cold Keystone beer for the next week?

The SPOT will tell the true story...

Gump


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:lol: :lol:


:lol: left with those two choices I know where I would be....IN TROUBLE
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:30 am

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GumpAir wrote:He's headed straight at the WIld Kat Ranch, and gonna try his luck with Honeysuckle Devine. Retired firemen have issues with impulse control.


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Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:42 am

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SixTwoLeemer wrote:
GumpAir wrote:He's headed straight at the WIld Kat Ranch, and gonna try his luck with Honeysuckle Devine. Retired firemen have issues with impulse control.


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Awesome!! Where did you get them smileys?? I was thinking about asking Zane if he can add an asortment of other cool/funny smileys. There's some pretty good ones on some of the other forums that I've seen.
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:44 am

Re: Flight Following

KTPH - Tonopah
Tonopah, NV
Reported at: 9:56am PST
Wind: 160° true at 7 kt
Visibility: 10 sm
Clouds: clear below 12000 ft
Temp: -7° C, Dewpoint: -19° C


Looks pretty cold in Tonapah, Hope the heat is working good in the Maule this morning. I'm sure its alot warmer in Mina :wink:
Go Rob!
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:44 am

Re: Flight Following

Looks like Rob is going to be staying the night or two in NV?? The Wx looks crappy in the northern NV area today. We shall see........
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Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:03 pm

Re: Flight Following

WInter storm warning for Reno, NV.

Hope you find some fun stuff to do in Tonopah for a couple days. :mrgreen:
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