Day 1: Where is the massuese?

On the road by about 9:30 after stopping at the Astoria Police/Fire Department to get an official HOG alphabet pose for our trip (A, check). Then we wended our way to Longview for grub a the Indy Diner. On up a blustery I-5 with lots of semis (not Laura’s favorite). Over on state Highway 12 through some tight curves, steep drop-offs and cute towns. Beautiful scenery when I’m not eyeballing the yellow line. Pitstop at Yakima Harley, dinner at the Buzz Inn in Ellensburg. Jacuzzie for Carl and Flip. Done and done. On to Coeur d’Alene tomorrow.

Stopping for breakfast at the Indy Diner in Longview Wash. Flip has his leash around his ankles, but is already enjoying the trip. Montana or bust!Stopping for breakfast at the Indy Diner in Longview Wash. Flip has his leash around his ankles, but is already enjoying the trip. Montana or bust!

Outlook in East Lewis County
Outlook in East Lewis County
Check out the speck above Flip's head. It was rockin' the sound barrier and an awesome sight to see, not one, but two, jet fighters zoom over Rimrock Lake, while we vacay'd on the side of the road.
Check out the speck above Flip’s head. It was rockin’ the sound barrier and an awesome sight to see, not one, but two, jet fighters zoom over Rimrock Lake, while we vacay’d on the side of the road.

 

 

We are at the beautiful Rimrock Lake near Yakima and two jet fighters just blazed above the lake. So, what's Carl doing? Facing away from the lake and trying to see his screen to post photos when there is no service whatsoever.
We are at the beautiful Rimrock Lake near Yakima and two jet fighters just blazed above the lake. So, what’s Carl doing? Facing away from the lake and trying to see his screen to post photos when there is no service whatsoever.
We are at the beautiful Rimrock Lake near Yakima and two jet fighters just blazed above the lake. So, what's Carl doing? Facing away from the lake and trying to see his screen to post photos when there is no service whatsoever.
We are at the beautiful Rimrock Lake near Yakima and two jet fighters just blazed above the lake. So, what’s Carl doing? Facing away from the lake and trying to see his screen to post photos when there is no service whatsoever.
Pitstop!
Pitstop!
Pups in style.
Pups in style.
Flip and Carl look over the day's shots. Flip thinks he needs more pictures on his good side. Um, er, uh. OK.
Flip and Carl look over the day’s shots. Flip thinks he needs more pictures on his good side. Um, er, uh. OK.
Good steaks, loaded potatoes. Nothing wrong with that in Ellensburg.
Good steaks, loaded potatoes. Nothing wrong with that in Ellensburg.
Carl's salad got hit by a tsunami when he put his fork in.
Carl’s salad got hit by a tsunami when he put his fork in.
The Comfort Inn in Ellensburg offers a jacuzzi in its junior suites. Carl and Flip give it a go. Bubble on.
The Comfort Inn in Ellensburg offers a jacuzzi in its junior suites. Carl and Flip give it a go. Bubble on.