Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
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Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
Traveling in the states is so dam easy, rent a car and head out. Unlike most of my trips, I shot no people.
But the scenery was fantastic
SFO-South Lake Tahoe- Bodie- Mono lake- North lake Tahoe
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A sample
Topaz lake off of 395
1st view of South lake Tahoe
Bodie Ca, the most well preserved ghost town in the states
Tufa Formations at mono lake
for more; https://phuket.zenfolio.com/f439722203
Got to eat;
great Mexican, Thanksgiving dinner, IHOP, Dennys, Arbys, Fresh Salmon, MD crab cakes, Home made apple pie, Chinese take out
America is truly the land of the consumer....
But the scenery was fantastic
SFO-South Lake Tahoe- Bodie- Mono lake- North lake Tahoe
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A sample
Topaz lake off of 395
1st view of South lake Tahoe
Bodie Ca, the most well preserved ghost town in the states
Tufa Formations at mono lake
for more; https://phuket.zenfolio.com/f439722203
Got to eat;
great Mexican, Thanksgiving dinner, IHOP, Dennys, Arbys, Fresh Salmon, MD crab cakes, Home made apple pie, Chinese take out
America is truly the land of the consumer....
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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Re: Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
Did some cross country road trips in my music days, 4 dudes and equipment crammed in an old chevy van, some of the best of times mixed in with some of the bad.phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:40 pm Traveling in the states is so dam easy, rent a car and head out. Unlike most of my trips, I shot no people.
But the scenery was fantastic
Looking to buy an old 2nd gen ford, three on the tree, customize it out, make my way for a Pacific Northwest roadtrip.
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aka Yankee Gringo Gaijin aka Seppy Yank
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Re: Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
Go to the Polly Klaus auto auction. Look on the non-running side. Cars are cheeeeeeep!Seasquatch wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:33 amDid some cross country road trips in my music days, 4 dudes and equipment crammed in an old chevy van, some of the best of times mixed in with some of the bad.phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:40 pm Traveling in the states is so dam easy, rent a car and head out. Unlike most of my trips, I shot no people.
But the scenery was fantastic
Looking to buy an old 2nd gen ford, three on the tree, customize it out, make my way for a Pacific Northwest roadtrip.
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Re: Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
I found the foundation but couldn't find the auction. Doubt they'll have what I'm looking for as these old vans have collectors, and most have rotted/rusted out over the years - 2nd gen(68-74), v8, panel, short wheel base, 3 on the tree(keeps people from stealing it as few know how to drive it).Rogue wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 5:17 amGo to the Polly Klaus auto auction. Look on the non-running side. Cars are cheeeeeeep!Seasquatch wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:33 amDid some cross country road trips in my music days, 4 dudes and equipment crammed in an old chevy van, some of the best of times mixed in with some of the bad.phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:40 pm Traveling in the states is so dam easy, rent a car and head out. Unlike most of my trips, I shot no people.
But the scenery was fantastic
Looking to buy an old 2nd gen ford, three on the tree, customize it out, make my way for a Pacific Northwest roadtrip.
I'll be sure to airbrush mandatory rapey fantasy scene on the side
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aka Yankee Gringo Gaijin aka Seppy Yank
aka Yankee Gringo Gaijin aka Seppy Yank
Re: Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
They used to be in Vallejo but I know they moved to a small town a bit more north. I found this - To donate to the Polly Klaas Foundation, please call them directly at 707 769 1334- on this website - https://www.donatecarusa.com/pkf-notice/ - so, apparently there are many non-profits that take donated cars and sell them at auction. Worth digging.Seasquatch wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:46 pmI found the foundation but couldn't find the auction. Doubt they'll have what I'm looking for as these old vans have collectors, and most have rotted/rusted out over the years - 2nd gen(68-74), v8, panel, short wheel base, 3 on the tree(keeps people from stealing it as few know how to drive it).Rogue wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 5:17 amGo to the Polly Klaus auto auction. Look on the non-running side. Cars are cheeeeeeep!Seasquatch wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:33 amDid some cross country road trips in my music days, 4 dudes and equipment crammed in an old chevy van, some of the best of times mixed in with some of the bad.phuketrichard wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 1:40 pm Traveling in the states is so dam easy, rent a car and head out. Unlike most of my trips, I shot no people.
But the scenery was fantastic
Looking to buy an old 2nd gen ford, three on the tree, customize it out, make my way for a Pacific Northwest roadtrip.
I'll be sure to airbrush mandatory rapey fantasy scene on the side
Edit: This guy's organization handles their donations, and he links back to donatecarusa.com. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_% ... _Palmer_Jr. Best of luck.
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Re: Ca road trip Tahoe to Bodie and back
Been doing road trips in America & Mexico plus across Canada since the mid 60's;
Hitchhiking , Motorcycle, VW bug, VW Westfalia Camper, Old willy's jeep/camper (top speed was 50 miles/hour), train, 1968 327/325 hp chevelle,( that was a Fast 2 day trip lol)
Traveling in America by road is great, there some great books out there;
"travels with Charley"
"Blue highways"
"Lost Continent"
"the Americans" photo book by Robert Frank
Hitchhiking , Motorcycle, VW bug, VW Westfalia Camper, Old willy's jeep/camper (top speed was 50 miles/hour), train, 1968 327/325 hp chevelle,( that was a Fast 2 day trip lol)
Traveling in America by road is great, there some great books out there;
"travels with Charley"
"Blue highways"
"Lost Continent"
"the Americans" photo book by Robert Frank
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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