Trailering 53 Bentley to National RROC Meet in Washington State

Truck - 07 Chevy 2500C HD Diesel 365 hp / 660 ft/lb torque w/ 6 sp Allison - 5,500 lbs Trailer - 20 ft long box Featherlite 3,000 lb all aluminium (24 ft overall Model 4926) Load - 1953 R ...

2009-02-10T11:53:25Z

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Truck - 07 Chevy 2500C HD Diesel 365 hp / 660 ft/lb torque w/ 6 sp Allison - 5,500 lbs Trailer - 20 ft long box Featherlite 3,000 lb all aluminium (24 ft overall Model 4926) Load - 1953 R ...

Bentley all tied down and ready to go.

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Bentley all tied down and ready to go.

The hitch set up for 8,000 lb towing

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The hitch set up for 8,000 lb towing

Passing through Kansas has its benefits

2009-02-10T07:19:54Z

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Passing through Kansas has its benefits

1st day's journey August 2. Katy to Salina, KS - 717 miles the first day

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1st day's journey August 2. Katy to Salina, KS - 717 miles the first day

Colorado plains at 4,000 ft driving toward Denver

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Colorado plains at 4,000 ft driving toward Denver

At CO welcome rest stop

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At CO welcome rest stop

Cattle ranch land west of Cheyenne

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Cattle ranch land west of Cheyenne

August 3rd. 2nd day's journey. Salina, KS to Rawlins, WY - 671 miles the 2nd day

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August 3rd. 2nd day's journey. Salina, KS to Rawlins, WY - 671 miles the 2nd day

Interstate tunnels in Wyoming mountains

2009-02-10T07:19:40Z

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Interstate tunnels in Wyoming mountains

Sneed Adams' photo

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Vale, OR. Small town on the back road between Boise and Bend, OR. They celebrate the Oregon Trail with murals painted on buildings in the town. We only salvaged a few pix. We lost 750 of ...

2009-06-24T17:31:49Z

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Vale, OR. Small town on the back road between Boise and Bend, OR. They celebrate the Oregon Trail with murals painted on buildings in the town. We only salvaged a few pix. We lost 750 of ...

One of many murals painted on the walls of the buildings in Vale, OR commutating the journey of the Oregon Trail participants

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One of many murals painted on the walls of the buildings in Vale, OR commutating the journey of the Oregon Trail participants

Early pioneers in Oregon

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Early pioneers in Oregon

The steam train opened the West

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The steam train opened the West

Oregon Trail Mural

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Oregon Trail Mural

You all come back to Vale

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You all come back to Vale

one of many kinds of wild flowers found along the Oregon highway.

2009-02-10T07:21:37Z

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one of many kinds of wild flowers found along the Oregon highway.

A wildflower photo stop. Somewhere in the high desert plains of eastern OR

2009-06-24T19:28:37Z

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A wildflower photo stop. Somewhere in the high desert plains of eastern OR

The intrepid wildflower hunter on the prowl in the high plains of eastern OR

2009-06-24T19:29:17Z

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The intrepid wildflower hunter on the prowl in the high plains of eastern OR

Drake Park on the Deshutes River in Bend, OR. Large pine tree in the downtown park along the river.

2009-02-10T07:21:04Z

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Drake Park on the Deshutes River in Bend, OR. Large pine tree in the downtown park along the river.

Central Oregon wheat fields on the high plateau at 4,000 ft. The light areas are the 2007 wheat crop. The dark areas are either last year's crop or not plantable.

2009-02-10T07:18:19Z

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Central Oregon wheat fields on the high plateau at 4,000 ft. The light areas are the 2007 wheat crop. The dark areas are either last year's crop or not plantable.

Weaving in and out - up and down the wheat fields of the high plateau of central Oregon. 4,000 ft. The light areas are the 2007 wheat crop. The dark plowed areas are last year's crop.

2009-02-10T07:18:04Z

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Weaving in and out - up and down the wheat fields of the high plateau of central Oregon. 4,000 ft. The light areas are the 2007 wheat crop. The dark plowed areas are last year's crop.

Driving I - 84 toward Portland, OR with the Columbia River on your right. The wind in the gorge was stiff. A wind surfer's paradice.

2009-06-24T19:30:27Z

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Driving I - 84 toward Portland, OR with the Columbia River on your right. The wind in the gorge was stiff. A wind surfer's paradice.

Columbia River WA side middle of state near Maryhill.

2009-06-24T19:29:25Z

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Columbia River WA side middle of state near Maryhill.

The roadway on the north side of the Columbia in WA State was a two lane road following the north side of the river. There were trail tracks on both sides of the river and they were very bu ...

2009-06-24T19:29:22Z

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The roadway on the north side of the Columbia in WA State was a two lane road following the north side of the river. There were trail tracks on both sides of the river and they were very bu ...

Hotel near Stevenson, WA which served as the RROC Meet HQ

2009-06-24T19:28:48Z

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Hotel near Stevenson, WA which served as the RROC Meet HQ

The bridge crossing the Columbia River between Cascade Locks, OR and Stevenson, WA. $1.00 each way and we did it a lot. Named for a place where the Columbia River gorge is very narrow and ...

2009-02-10T02:50:54Z

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The bridge crossing the Columbia River between Cascade Locks, OR and Stevenson, WA. $1.00 each way and we did it a lot. Named for a place where the Columbia River gorge is very narrow and ...

Early morning dawn patrol in search of breakfast

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Early morning dawn patrol in search of breakfast

Touring the Washington Columbia Gorge before breakfast. Yes, the 54 Bentley in front of us is identical in colour.

2009-02-10T02:49:40Z

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Touring the Washington Columbia Gorge before breakfast. Yes, the 54 Bentley in front of us is identical in colour.

Winding through the Washington woods looking for breakfast

2009-06-24T15:08:08Z

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Winding through the Washington woods looking for breakfast

The curves were tight and if you missed it was a short drop short cut to the next curve

2009-06-24T15:13:32Z

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The curves were tight and if you missed it was a short drop short cut to the next curve

I hope I am making a left turn. On a curve?

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I hope I am making a left turn. On a curve?

Marque enjoying the Great Northwest. Stopping and viewing point on the Waterfall Tour at Vista House

2009-06-24T19:27:00Z

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Marque enjoying the Great Northwest. Stopping and viewing point on the Waterfall Tour at Vista House

Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door with the top down.

2009-06-24T15:07:41Z

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Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door with the top down.

Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door.

2009-06-24T19:31:53Z

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Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door.

When you can afford a mid 1929 4 1/2 Litre Tourer Bentley you can also afford the best in rain wear and leather bonnets to keep the bees and bugs out of your hair while motoring at excessive ...

2009-06-24T19:28:41Z

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When you can afford a mid 1929 4 1/2 Litre Tourer Bentley you can also afford the best in rain wear and leather bonnets to keep the bees and bugs out of your hair while motoring at excessive ...

Sneed Adams' photo

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Nice grill

2009-06-24T15:09:03Z

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Nice grill

54 R Type from Washington

2009-06-24T15:09:00Z

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54 R Type from Washington

Two seniors on tour

2009-02-09T23:33:33Z

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Two seniors on tour

This is one of many waterfalls along the Columbia River.

2009-02-10T02:51:53Z

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This is one of many waterfalls along the Columbia River.

This is the upper falls of the Multnomah Falls. 542 FT

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This is the upper falls of the Multnomah Falls. 542 FT

Lots of info about one of many waterfalls along the Columbia River.

2009-06-24T19:30:25Z

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Lots of info about one of many waterfalls along the Columbia River.

This is lower falls and combined with the upper falls is the highest continious waterfall in the USA

2009-02-10T02:47:34Z

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This is lower falls and combined with the upper falls is the highest continious waterfall in the USA

Anne with stand in hubby while full time one was in business meetings

2009-02-09T23:30:59Z

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Anne with stand in hubby while full time one was in business meetings

Oops, someone in a Bentley S1 is lost... again in the National Forest of WA and will likely miss breakfast.

2009-06-24T19:29:32Z

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Oops, someone in a Bentley S1 is lost... again in the National Forest of WA and will likely miss breakfast.

This is what happens when you drive down dead end national forest roads. That is a 1924 3 L Vintage Bentley leading the charge. It has no muffler. Wheeeeeee A mountain lion crossed the ...

2009-02-10T02:47:04Z

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This is what happens when you drive down dead end national forest roads. That is a 1924 3 L Vintage Bentley leading the charge. It has no muffler. Wheeeeeee A mountain lion crossed the ...

1924 3 L Vanden Plas Van Bentley. Pure 20s era motering.

2009-02-10T02:48:22Z

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1924 3 L Vanden Plas Van Bentley. Pure 20s era motering.

Driving to the lodge on MT Hood. Elev 11,240

2009-06-24T19:28:16Z

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Driving to the lodge on MT Hood. Elev 11,240

MT Hood. Elev 11,240

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MT Hood. Elev 11,240

Negotiating steep mountain curves at high speed in Michael Coup's Bentley S II.

2009-06-24T19:27:30Z

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Negotiating steep mountain curves at high speed in Michael Coup's Bentley S II.

Mt. Hood. Elev 11,240. Steep incline roadway leading to the lodge at 6,400 ft. The Bentley in front, a SII from Kansas won the race.

2009-06-24T19:29:16Z

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Mt. Hood. Elev 11,240. Steep incline roadway leading to the lodge at 6,400 ft. The Bentley in front, a SII from Kansas won the race.

1929 6 1/2 L Speed Six Martin Walter Bentley Anne's photos of the cars on the judging field on Kodak page http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=yw4igne.4f6kj2ci&U ...

2009-02-10T02:51:39Z

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1929 6 1/2 L Speed Six Martin Walter Bentley Anne's photos of the cars on the judging field on Kodak page http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=yw4igne.4f6kj2ci&U ...

1929 Springfield Phantom I Brewster Riviera

2009-02-10T02:50:49Z

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1929 Springfield Phantom I Brewster Riviera

Yellow 2003 Azure drop head coup Bentley.. wow... takes your breath away..

2009-06-24T19:27:24Z

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Yellow 2003 Azure drop head coup Bentley.. wow... takes your breath away..

1929 4 1/2 Litre Vanden Plas Tourer Bentley

2009-06-24T19:25:58Z

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1929 4 1/2 Litre Vanden Plas Tourer Bentley

Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door.

2009-02-10T02:48:44Z

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Delightful 1939 4 1/4 L Allweather Vanden Plas Derby Bentley 4 door.

1938 4 1/4 L Park Ward Bentley drophead coup

2009-02-10T02:50:10Z

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1938 4 1/4 L Park Ward Bentley drophead coup

20s era Vintage Bentley

2009-02-10T02:51:34Z

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20s era Vintage Bentley

1927 6 1/2 L HJ Mulliner Bentley

2009-02-10T02:51:45Z

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1927 6 1/2 L HJ Mulliner Bentley

The famous Bluetrain Special Bentley. Once upon an enchanted time, a sporty gentleman by the name of Captain Woolf Barnato was guest at a smart 1930's dinner party in Cannes. Captain Ba ...

2009-02-10T02:49:21Z

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The famous Bluetrain Special Bentley. Once upon an enchanted time, a sporty gentleman by the name of Captain Woolf Barnato was guest at a smart 1930's dinner party in Cannes. Captain Ba ...

Blue Train Special

2009-02-10T02:49:11Z

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Blue Train Special

Happiness is your vintage Bentley with a thumping blower coming off the crank shaft. Serious racing form in the late 20s.

2009-02-10T02:46:35Z

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Happiness is your vintage Bentley with a thumping blower coming off the crank shaft. Serious racing form in the late 20s.

Mid 20s vintage Bentley 4 1/2 L

2009-02-10T02:47:16Z

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Mid 20s vintage Bentley 4 1/2 L

1953 R Type Mulliner Continental Coupe

2009-02-10T02:49:53Z

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1953 R Type Mulliner Continental Coupe

Marque out shines them all. 1953 R Type 1st place in class at RROC National Meet 2002

2009-02-10T02:48:14Z

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Marque out shines them all. 1953 R Type 1st place in class at RROC National Meet 2002

1924 Vintage Bentley 3 Liter

2009-02-10T02:50:29Z

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1924 Vintage Bentley 3 Liter

Michael Coup and his 1960 Bentley S II

2009-06-24T19:28:08Z

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Michael Coup and his 1960 Bentley S II

1930 RR Park Ward Phantom II Limousine

2009-02-10T02:51:11Z

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1930 RR Park Ward Phantom II Limousine

1931 RR Barker Phantom II. This is the car which starred in the movie The Yellow Rolls Royce. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yellow_Rolls-Royce

2009-02-10T02:51:46Z

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1931 RR Barker Phantom II. This is the car which starred in the movie The Yellow Rolls Royce. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yellow_Rolls-Royce

1913 RR Silver Ghost Tourer

2009-06-24T19:26:45Z

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1913 RR Silver Ghost Tourer

1911 RR Hooper Silver Ghost Limousine

2009-02-10T02:46:36Z

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1911 RR Hooper Silver Ghost Limousine

John & Evie Grubb

2009-02-10T02:51:40Z

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John & Evie Grubb

Sneed Adams & Bill Pritchard

2009-02-10T02:52:20Z

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Sneed Adams & Bill Pritchard

Bill & Jennifer Pritchard

2009-06-24T19:29:30Z

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Bill & Jennifer Pritchard

Anne & Sneed Adams with Meet Organizers Ann & Dick Tilden

2009-02-10T02:52:10Z

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Anne & Sneed Adams with Meet Organizers Ann & Dick Tilden

Dale & Maria Teresa Clark

2009-02-10T02:51:35Z

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Dale & Maria Teresa Clark

Doug Handel

2009-02-10T02:52:56Z

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Doug Handel

Sneed and Bill. Texas and Louisiana styles

2009-06-24T06:45:56Z

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Sneed and Bill. Texas and Louisiana styles

Sunrise over the Oregon high desert plain

2009-06-24T19:29:51Z

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Sunrise over the Oregon high desert plain

Headed home. More Oregon high plains wheat fields

2009-06-24T19:30:12Z

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Headed home. More Oregon high plains wheat fields

The interstate runs forever in a straight line in places like ID, OR and UT.

2009-06-24T19:30:16Z

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The interstate runs forever in a straight line in places like ID, OR and UT.

Rest stop in AZ on the way home

2009-06-24T19:28:43Z

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Rest stop in AZ on the way home

Headed back to TX through the hills of AZ. Some impressive interstate highway

2009-06-24T19:29:05Z

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Headed back to TX through the hills of AZ. Some impressive interstate highway

Headed back to TX through the hills of AZ

2009-06-24T19:27:13Z

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Headed back to TX through the hills of AZ

August 12th Cascade Locks, OR to Payson, UT - A 782 mile day

2009-06-24T19:27:30Z

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August 12th Cascade Locks, OR to Payson, UT - A 782 mile day

Headed back to TX through the hills of southern UT into NV

2009-02-10T02:49:20Z

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Headed back to TX through the hills of southern UT into NV

Hoover Dam and what is left of Lake Mead after several years of drought. The lake is down almost half way.

2009-02-10T02:50:31Z

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Hoover Dam and what is left of Lake Mead after several years of drought. The lake is down almost half way.

It's 4,000 ft elevation and 109F outside. I am driving 70 MPH. My truck's water temp is 240F and the transmission is 220F. Time to stop and visit an old jail somewhere in the high desert ...

2009-06-24T19:25:31Z

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It's 4,000 ft elevation and 109F outside. I am driving 70 MPH. My truck's water temp is 240F and the transmission is 220F. Time to stop and visit an old jail somewhere in the high desert ...

My favorite high desert cowgirl

2009-06-24T19:26:29Z

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My favorite high desert cowgirl

On the high desert plateau between Houver Dam and Flagstaff, AZ we stopped to pick up a few wild flower pix and give the transmission and engine a brief cooling off. Afterall it was only 10 ...

2009-06-24T19:25:50Z

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On the high desert plateau between Houver Dam and Flagstaff, AZ we stopped to pick up a few wild flower pix and give the transmission and engine a brief cooling off. Afterall it was only 10 ...

Climbing into the mountains approaching Flagstaff, AZ the temperature dropped to 66 F as we passed in and out of brief rain showers. Flagstaff is above 6,500 ft elev

2009-06-24T19:26:16Z

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Climbing into the mountains approaching Flagstaff, AZ the temperature dropped to 66 F as we passed in and out of brief rain showers. Flagstaff is above 6,500 ft elev

Two hours later coming down off the mountain from Flagstaff, AZ and into Phoenix AZ at 1200 elevation the temperature had soared well above 100 F for the second time today.

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Two hours later coming down off the mountain from Flagstaff, AZ and into Phoenix AZ at 1200 elevation the temperature had soared well above 100 F for the second time today.

August 13th Payson, UT to Casa Grande, AZ - A 820 mile day. Ouch...

2009-06-24T19:25:09Z

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August 13th Payson, UT to Casa Grande, AZ - A 820 mile day. Ouch...

August 14th From Casa Grande East of Phoenix, AZ to Ft Stockton, TX

2009-06-24T19:27:17Z

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August 14th From Casa Grande East of Phoenix, AZ to Ft Stockton, TX

Sneed Adams' photo

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Back in Texas. Border crossing at El Paso. 743 miles to go.

2009-06-24T18:37:25Z

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Back in Texas. Border crossing at El Paso. 743 miles to go.

The Final Day, August 15th Ft Stockton, TX to Katy, TX. 5,660 miles total. Average about 11.5 to 12 mpg. Highest price paid for diesel was $3.28 in OR. In other words over $1500 in diesel ...

2009-06-24T19:25:17Z

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The Final Day, August 15th Ft Stockton, TX to Katy, TX. 5,660 miles total. Average about 11.5 to 12 mpg. Highest price paid for diesel was $3.28 in OR. In other words over $1500 in diesel ...

Sneed Adams' photo

2009-06-11T03:12:30Z

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