“back in the northwest”
hello everyone, I hope your week has been good and prosperous. Has you can probably tell I’m back on the road, after my little cold I was suffering with last week. Where do you think I went? Yep thats right into the northwest. You might hear me complain about this part of the world, especially this time of year however it is still my favorite place to travel. The weather can and usually is a challenge no matter what the time of year. If you are a nature lover, you would appreciate I-84. From the state line of Idaho all the way to Portland if you don’t see any wild life, well you are just not paying attention. Just in the 375 miles in the state of Oregon I was fortune enough to see the remains of an elk that just didn’t make it across the road. Herds of deer coming down cabbage. Let’s not forget coming down the Columbia river gorge!! the highlight of this drive for me was the sight of not one but two bald eagles, and two of their nest’s. How do I know it was their nest’s? Only a bald eagle could make a nest of this magnitude, with a chick in it to boot! I did not see to many boats out on the river however. Seeing the cascade locks also amazes me! The thought of holding back that much water and filling the river up stream. Those of you that drive this area I’m sure this is just business as usual, but for drivers like me that don’t do it all the time it is a pleasure. If it weren’t for the openness of the Cascadia, with it’s large windows I would have missed most of these things. What about fuel economy you ask? Well here is the run down, 76,000 lbs from Joplin Mo to Portland Or., with wind and rain and of course snow and lets not forget winter blend fuel my average, was still 6.09 mpg. Over 6 miles to the gal. With speeds of at max. 70 mph and lows of 58 mph. I think that was a money making trip. Until the next truck stop all of you be safe!
Kurt and Spencer
February 18, 2010 at 11:48 am
Hi, Kurt;
Glad to hear the bald eagles are making an appearance.
Wanted to know abou those diesel keeper ASD’s (anti siphon devices) – have you given them a try yet?
See you at MATS 2010,
Sam.
February 21, 2010 at 8:34 am
hello sam, it is good to hear from you. and yes i have tried the antisyphon devises a i must say they did not fit in my fuel tanks. the position of the tanks would not allow me to use the fuel nozzles. at that i have decided to keep them and try them on my new truck. i will give them another try then.
February 22, 2010 at 12:18 pm
this is a awesome site, its so cool seen and reading all this about eagles, the pictures, almost like going with you…who is spenser your truck or ?????.. the lady you are with is that your wife.? Your truck is sharp…I am soooooooooo sorry to hear you was sick ..I will hope and pray for you every day…i didn’t get to read all but i will. this is so cool.