NorthWet Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Waldo is leaving the town where the USS Missouri was moored for many years until being moved to Hawaii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Waldo is leaving the town where the USS Missouri was moored for many years until being moved to Hawaii. That's too easy. Being from here, I got to tour her when she was there. Won't give it away for the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 olympia?where is waldo now?is waldo headed toward the largest indian burial ground in the northwest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Bremerton Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisscheese Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 6:00 pm Saturday, Everett, WA. He had not decided whether or not to keep driving or wait until tomorrow to head for "Spokidoki". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I talked to both Pats.Pat the driver is probably going to crash at home tonight and get a fresh start early tomorrow. Who's taking bets on when Waldo reaches the resting place of Tom Thumb and P.T. Barnum? Perhaps a fun little pool for this?Look for my post soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I talked to both Pats.Pat the driver is probably going to crash at home tonight and get a fresh start early tomorrow. Who's taking bets on when Waldo reaches the resting place of Tom Thumb and P.T. Barnum? Perhaps a fun little pool for this?Look for my post soon. Ahhhhh, that explains why your selling posts in the marketplace are reminiscent of a carnival hawker! Could it be something in the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 Waldo is about to catch some zzzz back where he started 250 miles ago. But thanks to qman for excorsizing Waldo's gremlin... much happier towing now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 Waldo is on the move! He was seen digging out of his driveway, and heading south. He will soon be passing over a bridge who's predecessor was immortalized by a cameraman who shot the bridge's demise on B&W film. IWaldoRC, the car seen in the footage is the camermans! He will then be heading north/northeast past a city whose name is also a color similar to the color of Bucky92's hair. The city's "claim to fame" is having the largest (at the time of build) mall this side of MN. It also has a large casino nearby that is owned by a local tribe. Later, if I was "all talk" I would look for a package outside my gate that is just grist for my mill. For my next stop, to load a car in the dark and cold it takes this slang word for grit and determination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Waldo is on the move! He was seen digging out of his driveway, and heading south. He will soon be passing over a bridge who's predecessor was immortalized by a cameraman who shot the bridge's demise on B&W film. IWaldoRC, the car seen in the footage is the camermans! The Tacoma Narrows Bridge He will then be heading north/northeast past a city whose name is also a color similar to the color of Bucky92's hair. The city's "claim to fame" is having the largest (at the time of build) mall this side of MN. It also has a large casino nearby that is owned by a local tribe. Auburn Later, if I was "all talk" I would look for a package outside my gate that is just grist for my mill. For my next stop, to load a car in the dark and cold it takes this slang word for grit and determination. Well, I know the first two anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 waldo was spotted on a back highway plugging along towrds the river cities and on towards the largest indian burial ground in the northwest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Waldo is on the move! He was seen digging out of his driveway, and heading south. He will soon be passing over a bridge who's predecessor was immortalized by a cameraman who shot the bridge's demise on B&W film. IWaldoRC, the car seen in the footage is the camermans! He will then be heading north/northeast past a city whose name is also a color similar to the color of Bucky92's hair. The city's "claim to fame" is having the largest (at the time of build) mall this side of MN. It also has a large casino nearby that is owned by a local tribe. Later, if I was "all talk" I would look for a package outside my gate that is just grist for my mill. Thorpe For my next stop, to load a car in the dark and cold it takes this slang word for grit and determination. Moxee That's the last two and... waldo was spotted on a back highway plugging along towrds the river cities (Tri cities) and on towards the largest indian burial ground in the northwest....(Spokane) I do know some of my state history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 waldo has arrived , but not to be buried......soon on to a college town of non-epic proportions.where is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 10, 2005 Author Share Posted January 10, 2005 Waldo has had a fun day. As some of you may have noticed, Waldo does not type well at 6am. Waldo passed the two largest wooden dome structures in the USA (world? ). He also passed by (but not too close!!!) the place where plutonium was made for the Manhatten project. He thought about taking pictures, but the thought of spending 20-life with a cellmate named Bubba was unappealing... Waldo now has a 32 year old following him wherever he goes. In fact, Waldo and the 32-yr old got hitched. Waldo wears a lot of shorts. Waldo got hitched in shorts, and boy is snow COLD when laying down in it. He then drove 100 miles along a 2-lane "shortcut" that was unplowed and slushy. A tow dolly makes a great toboggan!!! Right wheel hits slush that the left one doesn't, and off to the side we go!!!! Waldo also forgot that he was going to go to the big city and get some fodd and maybe a little GAS. Shortcut was through limbo: No food and definitely no gas. So, get to the town named after a literary character that loved his mother, run out of gas in purgatory, or lose it off of the side of the road. Note to Waldo: Shortcuts and trailers don't mix. Food, 10 zs, definitely a shower, and Waldo is off again. Oh... how high did Waldo get today? And how many miles did he go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Waldo has had a fun day. As some of you may have noticed, Waldo does not type well at 6am. Waldo passed the two largest wooden dome structures in the USA (world? ). He also passed by (but not too close!!!) the place where plutonium was made for the Manhatten project. Hanford He thought about taking pictures, but the thought of spending 20-life with a cellmate named Bubba was unappealing... Wallawalla Waldo now has a 32 year old following him wherever he goes. In fact, Waldo and the 32-yr old got hitched. Waldo wears a lot of shorts. Waldo got hitched in shorts, and boy is snow COLD when laying down in it. He then drove 100 miles along a 2-lane "shortcut" that was unplowed and slushy. A tow dolly makes a great toboggan!!! Right wheel hits slush that the left one doesn't, and off to the side we go!!!! Waldo also forgot that he was going to go to the big city and get some fodd and maybe a little GAS. Shortcut was through limbo: No food and definitely no gas. So, get to the town named after a literary character that loved his mother, run out of gas in purgatory, or lose it off of the side of the road. Note to Waldo: Shortcuts and trailers don't mix. Food, 10 zs, definitely a shower, and Waldo is off again. Oh... how high did Waldo get today? And how many miles did he go? I'll let someone else guess the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Waldo has had a fun day. As some of you may have noticed, Waldo does not type well at 6am. Waldo passed the two largest wooden dome structures in the USA (world? ). He also passed by (but not too close!!!) the place where plutonium was made for the Manhatten project. He thought about taking pictures, but the thought of spending 20-life with a cellmate named Bubba was unappealing... Waldo now has a 32 year old following him wherever he goes. In fact, Waldo and the 32-yr old got hitched. (moosey's 73 coupe) Waldo wears a lot of shorts. Waldo got hitched in shorts, and boy is snow COLD when laying down in it. He then drove 100 miles along a 2-lane "shortcut" that was unplowed and slushy. A tow dolly makes a great toboggan!!! Right wheel hits slush that the left one doesn't, and off to the side we go!!!! Waldo also forgot that he was going to go to the big city and get some fodd and maybe a little GAS. Shortcut was through limbo: No food and definitely no gas. So, get to the town named after a literary character that loved his mother, run out of gas in purgatory, or lose it off of the side of the road. Note to Waldo: Shortcuts and trailers don't mix. Food, 10 zs, definitely a shower, and Waldo is off again. Oh... how high did Waldo get today? And how many miles did he go? I'll let someone else guess the others. There's mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 waldo was exumed this morning only to find that he has more driving to accomplish,alas the waldo has left our great state............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Pat,been trying to call you.I guess you're in a dead zone.....a big dead zone. Riddles aside,everything okie dokie after Spokie? Wears shorts.....hmmmm.....I did a knuckleheaded parting of an XT last night untill about 3:15AM.....got to sleep around 4,got up at 6:30.....so riddles are a little mind boggling right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 any news on location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Big Dead Zone = Montana. Montana = 700 miles wide. The land of the lost when it comes to cell phones. The rest of the country, even S.D. had coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Before Waldo stuff: I am currently at Caboobaroo's in Laramie... just got in. 36 hours from spokane to Cheyenne. Lost 4wd... real trouble between Ceour d'alene and missoula, and again around Casper. Nearly lost it into the ditches a couple times. Lost the trailer light wiring due to snow/ice. Had to go to wally world and get some magnetic tow lights. After leaving Bozeman, I smelled hot ATF... turned around and found a Speedy Lube to check it out. No leaks, no low level, color smell reasonable... they recommended doing nothing. Honest place... I later decided that the smell came from my cargo; either the TC right next to my heater vent, or one of the trannies behind my head. Anyway,the coupe and dolly are sitting in lock-up at Cheyenne Ford, a 4wd control box is on order for morning delivery/install. Hopefully, the control box will fix it; its the only part that they didn't test as *not* bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Waldo is a weary wayfarer. Profound thanks to spokidoki folks for keeping me alive. Waldo learned a lesson: When it comes to safety issues, don't rely on lube shop techs. "36psi all around in the tires" HA! 17psi in left rear, all others wonky. After 4th Of July, had some fireworks as Waldo's two vehicles tried to express their independence, each trying to take the lead while going downhill. 6 seconds of excitement, just 4 seconds short of a Brown Alert. Potatoes were enjoyed for 90 minutes, then off to the 4th largest state in the USA. Waldo was spotted at buying a subway sandwich by a town where the river runs through it... or at least near it. What type of sandwhich?Approached a town with a name unfortunately similar to a part of the anatomy... and no, it has nothing to do with the French-named mountains. Some of the signs announcing the city were intersting: "Stop, see, enjoy..." Passed a major watershed on the trip. Waldo was also seen at the World Museum of Mining. Guess what the highest point on Waldo's adventure has been so far? Waldo has been up since spoki, with a couple catnaps... he is going to dig out a tranny, repack, and zzzzzz Waldo will check in later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted January 12, 2005 Author Share Posted January 12, 2005 Also, if anyone knows what the * or # combo is to tell the local provider that you are in their area (so that Waldo can recieve calls on the road), Waldo would really like to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Glad you made it thru the bumps in the road so far. Also hope you get your 4wd back, youre going to need it. Get some rest, do some meditating I'm not sure I could handle all that stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Guess what the highest point on Waldo's adventure has been so far? Waldo will check in later. If I had to guess, 4th of July Pass is the highest one you've seen. It's been years since I've been there, but I remember 5720 feet. I'll look it up in the atlas. Lookout Pass at 4725 feet. Looks like I was wrong about Fourth of July Pass, just a little over 2700 feet. I wish you the best. I'm not familiar with that part of the country, but I think you're past the worst of the mountains and just have to contend with the flatlands. Too bad you managed to hit the worst of the weather we've had in a few decades. Keep well and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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