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Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:19 pm
by Sir Henry
BigAl52 left his home a few hours ago and should arrive here in Wisconsin sometime tomorrow. On Thursday or Friday we will head west to Ephrata, WA so I can pick up my Outback and teardrop. It’s been a long journey to find a new home and I’m anxious to get everything here.

I can’t express how much I appreciate Al and his willingness to drive out of his way to pick me up. Al and Jim have both helped me make my move easier and in some way even possible.

By this time next week I hope to be pulling into my driveway here in the wonderful state of Wisconsin.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:08 am
by cooperhawk
Which way are you heading west. I90, I94?

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:10 am
by fortyshooter
Hope you both have a safe trip!

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:14 am
by Sir Henry
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:08 am
Which way are you heading west. I90, I94?
I-94 to I-90

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:17 am
by Hatchdog
Thankfully you can stay east of the Cascade Mountains. Have a safe trip and what a great guy Al is to help you out. Give a honk and a wave as you pass thur Spokane.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:33 am
by cooperhawk
Sir Henry wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:14 am
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:08 am
Which way are you heading west. I90, I94?
I-94 to I-90
That seems out of the way. From where you are I would think you'd go west it I35 and take it south
to I90. Then you could stop at Exit 70 and we could have coffee and BBQ at the McDonalds Truck Stop.
I live ten minutes away.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:39 am
by cooperhawk
See, you could hit I94 west of Eu Claire, take it west to I494 and south to I35 and then south to I90.
That takes you around the east end of the Twin Cities and avoids most of the bad traffic.
Exit 70 is just south of Lakeville and is a large truck stop with multiple hotels and eating places.
By that time you're already out in the sticks.

I'm buying.😁

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:52 am
by North Country Gal
Hats off to you guys for helping Gene. Thank-you.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:03 am
by daytime dave
Safe travels my friends!

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:18 pm
by markiver54
Have a safe trip guys and a big 👍 to Al.
Have some fun. I think you should meet up with Coop!

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:26 pm
by Cofisher
I'd love to have a recording of the conversations during that trip! Y'all be safe now here?

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:52 pm
by Sir Henry
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:33 am
Sir Henry wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:14 am
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:08 am
Which way are you heading west. I90, I94?
I-94 to I-90
That seems out of the way. From where you are I would think you'd go west it I35 and take it south
to I90. Then you could stop at Exit 70 and we could have coffee and BBQ at the McDonalds Truck Stop.
I live ten minutes away.
I would like to stop however taking I-90 all the way adds 262 miles. We are close enough maybe we could meet some other time. I plan on getting some camping in this summer.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:07 pm
by cooperhawk
That's too bad. My thought was that I was offering a shorter route.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:13 pm
by cooperhawk
Oh, I understand now. You're talking about I94 to Billings and then I90.
I was thinking you'd pick up I90 in southern Minnesota and go west.
Right, that is out of your way.
Another time my friend.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:31 pm
by cooperhawk
Not ready to give up yet. As you come into St. Paul on I94, just prior to the beltway, I494, there is a Cabela's on the left.
Right next door is a Chicago style food place, Portello's, that's just 45 minutes from us and we could meet there for lunch.

https://www.portillos.com/index.html

8450 Hudson Road.
Woodbury MN 55125
612-295-0100

In fact you can park at Cabela's and walk to it.

I'm still buying.😁

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:04 pm
by Sir Henry
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:07 pm
That's too bad. My thought was that I was offering a shorter route.
I thought it was shorter too till I maquested it. I’m not fond of the Twin Cities in rush hour.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:10 pm
by BigAl52
Man Coop you want us to stop at a hot dog stand. I drive all the way to Minnnnesotah for a Hot Dog

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:11 pm
by Sir Henry
cooperhawk wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:31 pm
Not ready to give up yet. As you come into St. Paul on I94, just prior to the beltway, I494, there is a Cabela's on the left.
Right next door is a Chicago style food place, Portello's, that's just 45 minutes from us and we could meet there for lunch.

https://www.portillos.com/index.html

8450 Hudson Road.
Woodbury MN 55125
612-295-0100

In fact you can park at Cabela's and walk to it.

I'm still buying.😁
Yes we can do that. It’s right on our way and I would like to meet you.

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:14 pm
by Sir Henry
BigAl52 wrote:
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:10 pm
Man Coop you want us to stop at a hot dog stand. I drive all the way to Minnnnesotah for a Hot Dog
Hey Coop can I at least get a Coney Dog? :(

Re: Returning to Ephrata

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:16 pm
by Shakey Jake
Take some pics! I'd love to see them.
Jake