2022-06-24 The Big Flush

Kent and Brad at Dog River!
(Thanks Cynthia for the photo)

The forecast for today was decent wind in the morning with a slow die off, and then some decent easterlies on Saturday.

Bernd, Handré, and Gerry had to get back, so left first thing early in the morning.

Most of us had planned to sail today, and Kent and I were talking about sailing Saturday as well and then driving home on Sunday.

When we got up and looked outside, there was no wind.  Temira's forecast confirmed it.

We met at Dog River for coffee.  Big Air Jim, Cam, and Cynthia were all packed up and left right after coffee.  Brad and Blaine were a bit behind, with Andreas following.

Kent and I were now planning to stay the day, but then leave early on Saturday and drive straight through, but around noon we decided that we would hit the road as well and do at least part of the drive today.

It took longer to pack than we expected, but we headed off, leaving Ross by himself.  I think Karen and her sister are coming to visit on Sunday.  

I got to the gas station at the bridge when I got a call from Ross that I had forgotten my jacket and laptop charging cable.  I looped back and the was on the ride by 2:00.

Kent and I drove to Ritzville where we found a hotel.  We would have liked to drive a bit further, but the hotels in Coeur d' Alene, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry were all either booked or very expensive.

We went to a local restaurant for supper.  The service was friendly, but extremely slow.  It was an interesting "local" experience.  The place wasn't full, but the people that were there looked like real characters!  We weren't in a rush, so it wasn't a big deal.

Early to bed, it will still be a 12 hour drive tomorrow.

Ted having a beer at the end of the trip!
(Thanks Kent for the photo!)

It has been a great trip - very different, but possibly on of our best.  9 days sailing in a row!  Already looking forward to fall!

I understand Al will be arriving in Hood River on Sunday for a few days of sailing on his own.

Wishing everyone safe travels and a great summer!

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