Pitcures From Laramie Wyoming

[exploder3211]

I am currently driving across country to portland for a small vacation.. Here are a couple shots from Laramie Wy

 

[exploder3211]

Pic 2

 

[petek]

Reminds me of our place in Alberta with the mtns in the background like that and barely a tree in sight.. LOL

 

[westyslantfront]

Beautiful pictures Chad. Hope you have a nice vacation and get some relaxation.

Ross

 

[~sudsshane]

Isn't Laramie, Wyoming the place where Matthew Shephard was abducted and murdered?..

 

[~sudsshane]

Be safe Chad

You will enjoy the Pacific Northwest. It's a really beautiful part of our country

 

[~sudsshane]

Hey Chad...

If you can please drop into a few grocery store chains along the way and take pictures of the detergent/fabric softener aisles.
I am sure many of us would appreciate it.
I am curious to know if powder is phasing out all over the US or in just certain areas

Have fun!
Shane

 

[westytoploader]

That reminds me a LOT of Northwest Texas, with the flat plains for miles and miles. Great view.

 

[zipdang]

And just what will you be up to when you arrive here in Portland?

 

[frigilux]

What to do while in Portland: There's nothing like the adrenalin buzz of robbing a convenience store, I always say.

 

[zipdang]

robbing a convenience store

I can already imagine the story on the news: A young man visiting from North Carolina was arrested early Tuesday when he attempted to steal 28 bottles of Fresh Start from the Nob Hill Plaid Pantry store....

 

[petek]

Portlands not the same since the O.I. closed years ago.

 

[oxydolfan1]

What's the OI?

 

[retroguy]

Last time I was in Portland....

I remember getting a cup of Black Tiger Blend at Coffee People. Best coffee I remember in a long time. A must have, IMHO. =)

 

[volvoguy87]

Where do you wander?

What's your route? Where are you planning to go on your cross-country excursion? If you happen to be passing by cities/towns where members live, speak up! We are a social bunch, or at the very least, you may be able to stop and wash your laundry.

Clean laundry makes traveling easier,
Dave

 

[exploder3211]

Tehehe-I wonder if the person who lives near this very darkend wal mart could id it? Its located in the neighboring city named after a president

Picture was taken at 4 am

Currently in Salt Lake City UT... My *VERY* stupid credit card company froze my card because of suspicous activity... Even though they where told that i would be travling to Oregon.. Oy Vey

On my way home i will probably be headed back through St. Louis and maybe kansas city

 

[exploder3211]

Hmmm. Here is some snow in Iowa (located on the same road as said wal mart.. 423 (hint hint GANSKI1)

 

[exploder3211]

People in Missouri need an Automatic Hand Washer that even squirts the soap for ya... Also people in nebraska love water fountains that you must stick you're whole dam head it

 

[exploder3211]

Don't Get Plowed in Illinois

 

[exploder3211]

I am sorry but nebraska is the worst state i have ever driven through... It smells awful too... Thankfully that lil red car has an interior air filter... It works well

 

[exploder3211]

I whent I-40 to another road, to another road, to some little road, to 423 to 80. Refuse to drive through Nebraska again unless i must and thats for as little a distance as possible. I thought i would die

 

[zipdang]

Coffee People

Portland is all about coffee. In fact, last I heard we’d finally eclipsed Seattle as the most coffee-obsessed city in North America. I don’t care for coffee, and coupled with my aversion to salmon it makes it dangerous to live here. Telling locals you don’t like coffee and salmon is like saying you like to burn flags and kick puppies. They go all Little Edie on you and tell you it’s the most disgusting and atrocious thing ever to happen in America. Oh, the drama.

Coffee People used to be the coffee lover’s place of choice, but now the local favorite is Stumptown. Apparently it’s where to go for the best cup. Not that I’ll be doing that any time soon.

 

[zipdang]

I forgot something...

Chad, a few suggestions. I'm not sure of your plans while you're here, but if you want to get some great views of the city then head up to the City Grill, which is on the 30th floor of the US Bank tower. One can eat fairly inexpensively in the bar, and the views are fantastic. Also, ride the tram that goes between the South Waterfront and OHSU. Again, some terrific views, and it's only about $4 (and free on Saturdays in February).

http://www.portlandtram.org/

 

[gansky1]

The president you mentioned must be Lincoln. Did you notice our state capital building? Affectionately known locally as "The Penis of the Plains." I can certainly relate to your driving across the barren plains of Nebraska. Unfortunately, you have to cross the plains no matter which way you come home, Western South Dakota is beautiful but run the risk of inclement weather going that route. The good news is, no matter which way you go, there are plenty more truck-stops along the way and you might make some new friends. That would be an interesting location for the forum... Lot Lizard in _______!

 

[retroguy]

Gansky.....

When he mentioned your name, Iowa, and neighboring town named after a president....I was trying to recall a president named Council Bluffs. LOL