Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast

Ally House · 08-13-2006, 01:55 PM

This was kind of a spur of the moment idea. A vast aray of weekend plans fell through last weekend, and on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. we decided to take off for another Sherpa trip. I went down to the garage and loaded all the camping gear in my pick-up, packed and loaded the bike bags, and went to work. My Sherpa buddies, Kelly and Mary, came and got the truck, took it home, and loaded their stuff (including the food, for which I am grateful!).

They took off at about noon on Friday; I had a radiation appointment at 8:30 am, slept and got up at about 2, and we were on the road by about 3. Once again, it was windy on the coast, so much so that the port-a-john is listing severely!
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A photo of the loaded truck, then us arriving on the bikes. Karyn has to wait while I negotiate the parking.

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Two camping things of note: Mary got a cool oven that goes on the Coleman stove. We had cornbread one night and brownies the next. Pretty cool camping treats. She also made a kilt, that I got to model. Interesting.

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Here we are leaving. It looks much colder than it is, and less wind.

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This is in Yachats, just before our departure. Note the return of the hair, gray though it is. I think I rival LawDawg at the moment...minus the 'stache.

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Once again, a great camping trip with the support of the Sherpas. More mototherapy, and keeping me in good health.

Law Dawg · 08-13-2006, 03:05 PM

Ya got me on the hair cut Ally...

Note to self; Get a hair cut (it's almost 1/3 inch long on the top...slacker).

kluts · 08-13-2006, 04:56 PM

Ah, Oregon at its finest. Looks like the campground I stopped at in 1974, it had Rhododendrons everywhere, Did yours?. Good mototherapy, indeed. Keep up the reports!

Papa-Ken · 08-13-2006, 06:11 PM

You know Ally, that Sherpa camping looks pretty good and I can see that things only got better.

Why you ask?

The porto-a-john was in an upright position when you left to go home.

Moto-therapy best medicine around...........Ken

Loki · 08-13-2006, 07:15 PM

Look like you had a wonderful time. That moto-camping seems to be doing wonders for you

Chocoholic · 08-13-2006, 07:32 PM

Ally, I love that kilt. My friend John Brennan, also wears kilt to go anywhere (shopping, movies, cooking). Am glad he does not wear it for riding....

nodaclu · 08-13-2006, 07:53 PM

::Sigh:: Oregon....I"ll be in Brookings during Thanksgiving week with the family. It can't come soon enough. I only wish I could take the bike.

What a wonderful looking camping outing Ally! Hope to see more of them in the future!!

~Mike

Orson · 08-14-2006, 07:44 PM

It's about 120° here in Saudi

that coastal fog looks extreeeemely inviting from here

Backmarker · 08-15-2006, 07:07 AM

Ally, looks like a great trip and that sherpa camping is the way to go. Good to see you're well on your way to full health too.

I've only spent a weeeee amount of time along the OR coast. It's very beautiful. Just where along the coast were you? I don't see Yachats on my big wall map here at work. And a girl's gotta dream.

Oh and quit tipping those outhouses! It's not fun for the person inside.

bikerduck · 08-15-2006, 09:54 AM

Ally only forgot one thing: when you find it on a map, you have to be able to pronounce it! Yaw (rhymes with jaw) Hots.

08-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#1
Ally House Playing the low notes 2 Name: Ally Location: Eugene, OR Motorcycle: Yamaha V-Star 1300T Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,201	Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast This was kind of a spur of the moment idea. A vast aray of weekend plans fell through last weekend, and on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m. we decided to take off for another Sherpa trip. I went down to the garage and loaded all the camping gear in my pick-up, packed and loaded the bike bags, and went to work. My Sherpa buddies, Kelly and Mary, came and got the truck, took it home, and loaded their stuff (including the food, for which I am grateful!). They took off at about noon on Friday; I had a radiation appointment at 8:30 am, slept and got up at about 2, and we were on the road by about 3. Once again, it was windy on the coast, so much so that the port-a-john is listing severely! A photo of the loaded truck, then us arriving on the bikes. Karyn has to wait while I negotiate the parking. Two camping things of note: Mary got a cool oven that goes on the Coleman stove. We had cornbread one night and brownies the next. Pretty cool camping treats. She also made a kilt, that I got to model. Interesting. Here we are leaving. It looks much colder than it is, and less wind. This is in Yachats, just before our departure. Note the return of the hair, gray though it is. I think I rival LawDawg at the moment...minus the 'stache. Once again, a great camping trip with the support of the Sherpas. More mototherapy, and keeping me in good health. __________________ 'Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither' Benj. Franklin

08-13-2006, 03:05 PM	#2
Law Dawg Penitent rider! Name: Mark Location: Bakersfield, Ca Motorcycle: BMW F800GS & Suzuki DR 650 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,159	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Ya got me on the hair cut Ally... Note to self; Get a hair cut (it's almost 1/3 inch long on the top...slacker).

08-13-2006, 04:56 PM	#3
kluts The Lost Tourguide Name: Jim Location: Sector S Motorcycle: a Carney Ride Twin Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,357	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Ah, Oregon at its finest. Looks like the campground I stopped at in 1974, it had Rhododendrons everywhere, Did yours?. Good mototherapy, indeed. Keep up the reports!

08-13-2006, 06:11 PM	#4
Papa-Ken Super Member Name: Kenneth Location: Sacramento, CA. Motorcycle: 89 Honda Goldwing 1500 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,612	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast You know Ally, that Sherpa camping looks pretty good and I can see that things only got better. Why you ask? The porto-a-john was in an upright position when you left to go home. Moto-therapy best medicine around...........Ken

08-13-2006, 07:15 PM	#5
Loki stirring the pot Name: Jim Location: Where the hell is Clovis? Motorcycle: Changes weekly Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,559	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Look like you had a wonderful time. That moto-camping seems to be doing wonders for you __________________ "If you are not getting as much from life as you want to, then examine the state of your enthusiasm". Norman Vincent Peale

08-13-2006, 07:32 PM	#6
Chocoholic Riding = Chocolate Name: Fenny Location: Fremont, CA Motorcycle: 06 650R: 05 CRF230 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,001	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Ally, I love that kilt. My friend John Brennan, also wears kilt to go anywhere (shopping, movies, cooking). Am glad he does not wear it for riding....

08-13-2006, 07:53 PM	#7
nodaclu Wait......what? Name: Mike Location: Fair Oaks, CA Motorcycle: n/a Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,138	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast ::Sigh:: Oregon....I"ll be in Brookings during Thanksgiving week with the family. It can't come soon enough. I only wish I could take the bike. What a wonderful looking camping outing Ally! Hope to see more of them in the future!! ~Mike

08-14-2006, 07:44 PM	#8
Orson Senior Member Name: Will Location: Saudi Arabia Motorcycle: '02 Moto Guzzi Le Ma Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 865	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast It's about 120° here in Saudi that coastal fog looks extreeeemely inviting from here

08-15-2006, 07:07 AM	#9
Backmarker Go ahead and pass me... Name: Renee Location: Gilbert, AZ Motorcycle: Aprilia Mille RSVR, Yamaha TTR-125L Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,588	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Ally, looks like a great trip and that sherpa camping is the way to go. Good to see you're well on your way to full health too. I've only spent a weeeee amount of time along the OR coast. It's very beautiful. Just where along the coast were you? I don't see Yachats on my big wall map here at work. And a girl's gotta dream. Oh and quit tipping those outhouses! It's not fun for the person inside. __________________ Some people just don't know how to drive... I call these people "Everybody But Me."

08-15-2006, 09:54 AM	#10
bikerduck Follow the Duck Name: Martie Location: Stayton, Oregon Motorcycle: 2006 Kawasaki 500LTD, '01 Yamaha Virago 250 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 308	Re: Sherpa Camping to the Oregon Coast Ally only forgot one thing: when you find it on a map, you have to be able to pronounce it! Yaw (rhymes with jaw) Hots. __________________ Duck in Flames

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