Day Nine of Tater Trotting

Today as we head for Pendleton, OR, our last stop, I get a view I rarely get to see, Vince is ahead of me, our wives have joined us and Linda knows where we are headed,so we can just cruise along on our own.

Of course what would Cruise Oregon be with out an unscheduled "pitstop".

Then on to downtown Pendleton for a tour of the underground.


and finnally our last dinner meeting.

Day Eight of Tater Trotting

Today we start off with Jet Boat rides up the Snake River from Clarkston, WA.

Most of the upper river is quite remote with no services (power, water and sewer) so it is abundant with wildlife.

After five hours on the Jet Boats its back to the hotel and get ready for the banquet.


Nearly everyone shows up for the Itialian Dinner Meeting

After a little Humor, a skit based on the play TONY & TINA's WEDDING, my brother Carl suprised his wife Diane by asking her to renew their wedding vows for their 27th wedding Aniversary.

Day Seven of Tater Trotting

As we leave Missoula, MT and head for home by way of Clarkston, Wa then Pendleton, OR some people experience problems crossing Lolo Pass, This time it was simply a clogged fuel filter.

On the way we have a quick stop at the Dog Bark Park Inn (www.dogbarkparkinn.com a B&B in Cottonwood, ID) for some refreshments and a photo op.

The owners were kind enough to take my camera in hand and snap a photo of me with my car (which does not happen all that often).

Then on to Clarkston where we just relax and chat about the trip so far with other cruisers.

Day Six Of Tater Trotting

Today we go to the Prison Museum in Deer Lodge, Mt. were we are served lunch and have tours of the historic prison.


Some toruists (people not from our group) showed up to take part in our show at the Museum.

We also continue in our Poker walk by having Cruisers draw three more cards in their hands here at the Museum.

Its then back to Missoula for a quick Show Shine at a local hotel and a short drivers meeting in a short rain shower.

Even though at 101 F it wells more like taking a shower with your colthes on .

Day Five Of Tater Trotting

Well today we got off to a good start. After last night having my brothers Edsel's fuel pump fail and my cell phone die, during breakfast we called a parts house and found a part for him and I went to a phone store and got a replacement for my cell phone.
When I got back the car was ready to go, but some of the other officials thought that Carl should have to wear the signs for running out of gas.

Some people can get the most out of the limited space that they have and carry a lot of STUFF.

Any way it's off to Missoula, MT with a stop in Sandpoint, Id for lunch provided by a local car club.

and to show a token of our appreaction for lunch the president of their club is given a commerative plaque.

Then we are off for a long drive to Missoula in 105 F temperatures and dinner on our own and to get ready for our Poker Tournement at the Prision Museum on Wednesday.

Day Four Tater Trotting

Today we go to Silverwood Theme Park for some fun in the sun. Once we all got parked in the special field they had reserved for us it was time to enjoy the rides.



Then back to Post Falls for a lovely evening cruise on the river at sunset.


Of course there were some set backs, Carl's Edsel died and we had to make emergency repairs to get it going again, my cell phone died (second phone of this type to do what its doing) but we are moving on to Missoula, MT for our next stop.

Day Three Tater Trotting

Today we start out from Richland, WA and head to Post Falls, ID.

Yesterday the temp reached 105 F so this morning we are trying for an early start.

Vince & I made a side trip to Ritzville looking for some Sunscreen for Vince.

Our Red Lion in Post Falls, ID is right on the river.



We were hosted to a BBQ at the HOT ROD CAFE which was a nice venue to meet and have dinner and another meeting.


Some people just can't stand the heat.


Our Hosts the Manager of HOT ROD CAFE and his chefs.

There was also a 50's dress-up opertunity for those who chose to do so.

Day Two of TATER TROTTING

Well today started out in Sandy, OR at Surburban Auto Group for registration and first group meeting. We have the same great leaders as last year, even thought the Sheriff won't be joining us till we get to Maryhill Museum.

One of the main charities this year will be Guide Dogs for the Blind which has a large training facility near Sandy, OR.


Our first stop was at the Maryhill Museum for lunch.


Then on to Richland, WA for our first Drivers Meeting.

Test

Friday Night before Cruise OR

Well Friday night some of the cruisers got together at the A&W in Boring, OR for a get together and initial unofficial meeting.
There were a lot of cruisers who had been before and a couple newbies.

Even my Granddaughter showed up to help me take a few movie clips of the activities.more fun to come.

Tater Trotting with Cruise Oregon 2007

Today we start our anual trip with a bunch of old car people (don't want to say "classic" and offend the purists) I mean old cars, well some old people too.
This year we are driving through Idaho, so they are calling the trip "Tater Trotting" so I found "Darth Tater" & "R2 Spud2" to keep me company.

Rosie won't be joining me until later in the trip so we have "MINI-ROSIE" to keep me company.
I am going to try and upload a few pictures every night and some additional comments as well.
You will see as time wears on that my focus is usually on the cars, people and places in that order.