Day 11 July 31, 2024

Today we had an awesome breakfast at the hotel and we got going by 8 AM heading for Fort McMurray. Got into the fort by 11 AM and went direct to the museum.

Gerry in front of haul truck tire

Anne in front of Haul truck tire

front of haul truck

Anne on first lesson to drive haul truck

Gerry on his first lesson on this 400 ton haul truck

Gerry looking out of 400 ton truck window

Gerry sitting on dump box probably from a 100 ton 

Anne standing in front of drag line bucket

cross over conveyor 

compressor rotor

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After the museum we headed north for Fort McKay.  That is the furthest north on highway 63 you can go. We got gas here.

entrance to Fort McKay Indian Reservation

fuel stop & general store

gas pump ay Fort McKay

Then we got back to McMurray, got gas and checked into the Nomad and we are on the 7th floor. Supper tonight will be at the Key downstairs.

 Day 10 July 30, 2024

Finaly a sleep in morning. Got on the road and went to Rycroft for breakfast at Smitty's and also got fuel.  Headed towards Athabaska to the Day's Inn.  Went downtown to Johnny's Restaurant for an awesome meal. First good meal since Missoula LOL. No pictures taken today but here are some more from yesterday as our Wifi is better tonight.

Tomorrow we head for Ft Mack

 Day 9 July 29,2024

Up early and had breakfast before we took off. Stopped in Chetwynd for fuel & a bowl of chili from Tim Hortons.  Stopped in Dawson Creek pharmacy for supplies.  Into Spirit River by 4:30 and checked into Motel 49.  Had supper at the Penguin drive Inn.

Awesome wood carvings in Chetwynd

 Day 8 July 28, 2024

Up early for an early start as we were planning on going to Barkerville, but when we got to Quesnel we were told that Barkerville was closed due to fires all around it, so we arrived in Prince George 5 hours early.  We got checked in at noon and then we went to the Railroad Museum. 

We went for a ride on their mini train which is a mini version of the 6001

We went to Wendy's for supper and got back to motel before the rain by 10 minutes.

 Day 7 July 27,2024

Up early, packed up, got gas and then went to breakfast place.

Our motel in Tonasket, WA

Breakfast spot this morning

 On road by 8:30 AM and headed north for the border.  Three questions asked and we were out of there. Got onto Highway 3 and headed west thru Keremeos, Prinston & Hope. Stopped in Hope and visited at the Shell station with 11 young crotch rocket riders. They pretty much all have the 360 camera on their bikes or helmets. Talked with one gal and she has the camera with both front & rear lenses.  Something that Gerry & I need to pickup.  So, I guess it will be shopping on Amazon once we get home. Then we headed north on HWY 97 and went thru some pretty smoky area around Cash |Creek & north. Into 100 Mile House at 4 PM to the Travel Lodge

 Day 6 July 26, 2024

Up early and off to the Bakery for breakfast. Then we said our goodbyes with Art and headed north, only to get turned back just north of Orofino so lost about one hour as we had to back track to Kamiah.  We saw no sign that was suppose to be in Kamiah saying that the road on #12 was closed due to fires. Finally got onto the 206 west then north and we skirted Spokane, went thru Grand Coulee Dam before the scenic bi-pass to #97 heading north. Stopped for the night in Tonasket, WA.  Had supper at a steak house.

Talked with Art and he said that the Lolo Pass had lots of trees down and on the highway.  By the time he got home they had their power back on.

 Day 5 July 25, 2024

Everyone up bright & early and after coffee at the hall we headed into Kamiah for breakfast at the Bakery.  Got fuel then headed back to camp to spend the day visiting. We had one heck of a wind storm (thinking that it was maybe a plow wind) Had a soak in the pool as it was hotter than all get out. Art talked with Betty and Missoula was hit pretty hard and lost power. Camp site people cleaned up truck loads of branches & leaves.

outside of our motel

Carole & Charlie at campground

outside the Bakery this morning

Orifino ride yesterday for pit stop

Gerry in pool

Anne in pool

Gerry pumping water in kid's section

 Day 4 July 24, 2024

Up by 7AM. Coffee at the main building. All went into town for breakfast at the bakery. Then back to camp to leave at 10ish for a ride. 8 bikes, 12 people. We went to Weidpe, Pearce, Headquarters, then Orifino or a milk shake break before heading back to camp. 125 miles round trip. Visited with a bunch before heading to a food truck down the road for supper. Got a few rain drops on way back to motel.  Then the wind came up and some rain. Had ice cream and 50/50 draw before turning in for the night.

 Day 2 July 22, 2024

Up bright & early. Had breakfast at motel. On road by just after 8 AM It took us about 4 minutes to cross the border. We headed for Missoula & got to Art & Betty's by 2 PM Had a great visit and went to supper to Applebee's. Betty not feeling good so only the three of us.  Stopped at Walmart for a couple of things (first timer in a Walmart for over 5 years).  Ken called from the hospital in Browning as he went off of a curve.  Will know more tomorrow, but the other three guys from Lethbridge turned back.

Day 3 July 23, 2023

Up early.  Packed up bikes and was at Ruby's Cafe for breakfast before heading west over the Lolo Pass    to Kamiah, Idaho. Got to motel too early for checking in, so we visited with other members for a couple of hours.  Got checked in, visited all afternoon till we went into Kamiah for supper to the hotel.  Back to camp for the ice cream social and visiting.  

 Day 1 July 21, 2024

Was up early and took our time getting ready to leave.  Left at 10:30 and took off on the QE2 south.  Stopped for fuel at Bowden.  Took the stoney SW route for High River. Stopped for fuel at Aldersyde Truck Stop.  Also had A&W burger for lunch before heading west to Black Diamond to go south on then# 22 to the Crowsnest Pass for fuel once again.  Temp high today is +36C (97F). Got checked into our motel and we are going to walk about 100 feet to the Subway for supper. Air conditioner is on full speed ahead.