Pat Anderson
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I just upload a few more pix from my iPhone to the Lake Powell 2014 in the Cruises and Events folder, including this shot of Chris and Terry.
09/20 - Lake Powell 2014 Gathering
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Pat Anderson
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We got home safely about 1:30 p.m. today. The last four miles from I-5 Exit 270 to Birch Bay this afternoon I was holding my breath. I did not utter anything out loud so as not to jinx us! But we celebrated on our deck over margaritas...FINALLY, a trip to and from Lake Powell with (A) no tow vehicle breakdown, and (2) no trailer issues, no overheated hubs, no wheels flying off, no flat tires, no nothing! This may be "situation normal" for everyone else, but it is a BIG deal to us!
We traveled a total of 2,466.5 miles, and the Silverado 3500 Duramax turned in a consistent 10 - 11 mpg, low of 9.8 (Blue Mountains in Oregon) and high of 11.5 (most of the flat parts of Utah and Idaho) running at about 60 - 65 mph. I don't tow faster than that, this speed seems comfortable and safe.
I checked the hub temps regularly both ways, always under 100 degrees F. I checked the Bearing Buddies only on arriving at Lake Powell on the trip down, but every morning on the way back, and was I surprised at how much grease they took each morning so the plates would flex. I now have a couple of extra tubes of Lucas Red 'n Tacky No. 2 in the truck, and will be careful to check the Bearing Buddies every day from here on out.
The big deal for this trip was no exitement, zero, nada, nothing, which is exactly how we like it!
We traveled a total of 2,466.5 miles, and the Silverado 3500 Duramax turned in a consistent 10 - 11 mpg, low of 9.8 (Blue Mountains in Oregon) and high of 11.5 (most of the flat parts of Utah and Idaho) running at about 60 - 65 mph. I don't tow faster than that, this speed seems comfortable and safe.
I checked the hub temps regularly both ways, always under 100 degrees F. I checked the Bearing Buddies only on arriving at Lake Powell on the trip down, but every morning on the way back, and was I surprised at how much grease they took each morning so the plates would flex. I now have a couple of extra tubes of Lucas Red 'n Tacky No. 2 in the truck, and will be careful to check the Bearing Buddies every day from here on out.
The big deal for this trip was no exitement, zero, nada, nothing, which is exactly how we like it!
Pat Anderson
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Bob, Patty and I want to extend a special thanks to you and Marie for letting us just hang out! It was delightful getting to know you folks and Angel was so entertaining! We were wondering how you fared on the lake as we drove to Price on Saturday afternoon and all night long in Price, as the lightening flashed, the thunder roared, the wind howled and the rain came down. Glad to know you found a good place to ride out the storm!
We pulled out at Antelope Marina Saturday approx noon - just moments before the storm hit. We were in process of hooking boat to our motorhome when the strong winds, lightening and thunder hit and then the down pour/heavy rain. We looked down over the lake and all we could see was a white sheet. Had trouble getting fuel in Page as the lightening had knocked out power to the first station we went too and had to proceed to another than luckily had power to enable us to fuel up and began our homeward journey down south on #89 to Flagstaff in the down fall and strong winds. We stayed at Bumble Bee Rest Stop north of Phoenix for the night.
Got home on Sunday approx. 1 pm in San Diego. The desert was all flooded as Phoenix had a 100+ year rain storm.
Had a wonderful 13 days on the water. Enjoyed meeting everyone at Oak Canyon and hope to see you next year.
John and Grayle Blecker
Hallelujah
Got home on Sunday approx. 1 pm in San Diego. The desert was all flooded as Phoenix had a 100+ year rain storm.
Had a wonderful 13 days on the water. Enjoyed meeting everyone at Oak Canyon and hope to see you next year.
John and Grayle Blecker
Hallelujah
kevin ware
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A 3 day trailer haul down and back from Mount Vernon, Washington got us more than familiar with the menu at Pilot Truck Stops, and location of overnight suitable Walmarts than we ever wanted to be. But, no real problem mechanically, ether way.
The Lake itself was just great. Reminded us of in certain ways of the east side of the Baja peninusula, but with fresh water. We also found the mechanics at Wahweap Marina quite friendly and helpul, as our Honda's needed smaller props. Would readily use their services again. Even the Park service, with their numerous pump out facilities, deserves positive comment. Launching (and pull out) were relaxed and easy with a lot of ramp room and few other boaters.
After a couple of days wandering around the lake by ourselves (for the most part without much clothing), we joined up with the C-Brats group in Oak Canyon. Everytime we go on a C-Brats outing we impressed on how friendly and helpful everyone in the group is. Just great people. Setting aside attributes of the boats themselves, it is worth buying one just to be a member of the group.
Running around the various canyons with members who had been there multiple times was particularly enjoyable. It would have taken us 3 - 4 weeks to gradually expand our exploring to include what locally experienced C-Brat members led us to in just 3 - 4 days.
Dr. Bob, Pat, Chris, thanks for organizing the event. You did well.
Kevin & Kari Ware
El Gato Tomas
The Lake itself was just great. Reminded us of in certain ways of the east side of the Baja peninusula, but with fresh water. We also found the mechanics at Wahweap Marina quite friendly and helpul, as our Honda's needed smaller props. Would readily use their services again. Even the Park service, with their numerous pump out facilities, deserves positive comment. Launching (and pull out) were relaxed and easy with a lot of ramp room and few other boaters.
After a couple of days wandering around the lake by ourselves (for the most part without much clothing), we joined up with the C-Brats group in Oak Canyon. Everytime we go on a C-Brats outing we impressed on how friendly and helpful everyone in the group is. Just great people. Setting aside attributes of the boats themselves, it is worth buying one just to be a member of the group.
Running around the various canyons with members who had been there multiple times was particularly enjoyable. It would have taken us 3 - 4 weeks to gradually expand our exploring to include what locally experienced C-Brat members led us to in just 3 - 4 days.
Dr. Bob, Pat, Chris, thanks for organizing the event. You did well.
Kevin & Kari Ware
El Gato Tomas
I have added some photos of the gathering on Saturday night and Sunday morning. There were the "hanger's on" who were there 4 days before the gathering and for almost a week after. You might say "lazy" folks, who found a piece of paradise and wanted to really enjoy it! I have several sub albums on the "Thataway" album site on both "Thisaways" adventures before the formal gathering, and some of the "hanger's on". I will also be doing a tutorial on anchoring at Powell, as well as some of the pluses and minuses we noted on this year's cruise in separate posts.
For those of you who have always wondered where the "towers" on Navajo mountain are: Here is the answer--and why just seeing the mountain is not enough!
In many instances you can see the mountain, but not be in line of site with these towers!
It was go good to see old friends and make new ones. Here is hoping that there will be many more Lake Powell gatherings for all of us!
For those of you who have always wondered where the "towers" on Navajo mountain are: Here is the answer--and why just seeing the mountain is not enough!
In many instances you can see the mountain, but not be in line of site with these towers!
It was go good to see old friends and make new ones. Here is hoping that there will be many more Lake Powell gatherings for all of us!