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Caravan for PJ Shows: Portland--->Spokane--->Seattle

RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
edited December 2013 in The Porch
Anybody interested?

We can help each other out if need be, some are making the drive for the first time, and I would hate for someone to get stuck and not have anybody around to help them.

I have an app on my phone called Waze (on Apple and Android-yay!), it gives you real time traffic updates and notifications of road hazards reported by other users. It allows you to see other users on the map in your general location, it has a 'map chat' function-so you can chat with other people, and you can create a 'group' and see how far away other people in your group are.

Here is more info on the app: https://www.waze.com/

So far nothing ***official***, just seeing if there is enough interest to organize something. You don't have to be driving the entire route, even if you just want to join in for a part of the trip.

This is what we have so far:

I will be checking this site to see which route I will take: http://www.tripcheck.com
Thinking about leaving PDX around 8 or 9am-ish

IN:
South of Seattle
anotherclone

NEED A RIDE:
SOLAT319: PDX--->Spokane
vedderfan10: Portland--->Spokane--->Seattle (may have an extra GA Spokane)

WILLING TO GIVE A RIDE:
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

- Christopher McCandless
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  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    I'll christen the caravan for you. Can I smash a champagne bottle over your car?
  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    Doing Portland ---> Spokane ---> Portland

    What time on Saturday morning do you plan to hit the road?
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    I'll christen the caravan for you. Can I smash a champagne bottle over your car?
    You should just join.
    #FHP
  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    sweet idea, lisa

    i know there's a few people looking for rides....i'll start directing them this way
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    I probably can't help with the Caravan as far as rides go. But I can download and update Waze. That would be cool.
    NERDS!
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    Fun! We'd be interested in a caravan. We'll have several in a minivan. I also have Waze so score!!

    Jenny
  • SOLAT319SOLAT319 Posts: 4,609
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    sweet idea, lisa

    i know there's a few people looking for rides....i'll start directing them this way

    LOOKING FOR A RIDE PDX TO SPOKANE


    why yes I did shout :P
    I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...

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  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    sweet idea, lisa

    i know there's a few people looking for rides....i'll start directing them this way

    LOOKING FOR A RIDE PDX TO SPOKANE


    why yes I did shout :P

    doooooodd!

    i linked this in the FB group

    don't get mad at me when they play dirty frank tonight
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • Up Here In My TreeUp Here In My Tree Posts: 541
    What a great idea!

    I got a crew in a similar situation but we're a little more disjointed and hitting different shows/events.

    We have Portland on Friday, then one of our crew is heading to Spokane, we all meet up in Seattle for Monday Night Football before we head to the Vancouver show and return for the Seattle show.

    Have a freaking blast, maybe we'll see you along the way!!
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    SOLAT319 wrote:
    YieldToNothing wrote:
    sweet idea, lisa

    i know there's a few people looking for rides....i'll start directing them this way

    LOOKING FOR A RIDE PDX TO SPOKANE


    why yes I did shout :P

    I may be able to squeeze you in our vehicle...deciding on which one to take. 4WD gas guzzler or the 4 cylinder gas sipper. ;)
    Horos wrote:
    Doing Portland ---> Spokane ---> Portland

    What time on Saturday morning do you plan to hit the road?

    not quite sure, depends on how hard I party in Portland on Friday :mrgreen: I guess 8 or 9am-ish. i just read this: http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/20 ... he_ho.html

    Have you driven I-84 in the winter Mr Horos? Please share your experience!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    That drive can be...how you say "the shits".

    My hubby has done that drive multiple times though as he went to WSU and his family was in Vancouver WA. He feels that we're early enough in the season that it shouldn't be too bad. Of course, he's not a weather man, just a guy with an opinion. And he's wrong a lot. :lol:
  • vedderfan10vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    I am also looking for a ride Portland-Spokane-Seattle...might even have a spare GA for Spokane...will pay my share of gas bill...and I'm happy this time around!! Please count me in!
    be philanthropic
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    bump...anybody else interested?

    apparently, someone likes to make plans without telling me, so I won't be going back to Seattle until Monday.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • KathiKathi Posts: 1,828
    we might be up for it pdx - spokane, we'll be going to calgary after that.
    hoping to leave quite early in the morning since we're GA for spokane, we were saying 7 am, but it'll depend on the evening before of course. :lol:

    I'll ask the US people in our car to download the app - I won't have data access unless there's wifi, but I assume they can get the app on their phones. sounds like a good plan. :)
  • EwankEwank Posts: 108
    Hey, Can I join you guys?? I am doing Portland-Spokane and Seattle :) I am a really cool guy and would like to share ride :)
  • peacefrompaulpeacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Horos wrote:
    You should just join.

    Wish I could, man
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    I should be able to help. Driving from PDX to Spokane, then back to PDX the day after Spokane. We're heading to Seattle from PDX in the middle of the following week. Not sure how much room I'll have, but should know soon. Have been talking to both Jenny & Jason abt a caravan.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,489
    anotherclone wrote:
    That drive can be...how you say "the shits".

    My hubby has done that drive multiple times though as he went to WSU and his family was in Vancouver WA. He feels that we're early enough in the season that it shouldn't be too bad. Of course, he's not a weather man, just a guy with an opinion. And he's wrong a lot. :lol:


    Nah, he's never wrong! :D
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    mfc2006 wrote:
    anotherclone wrote:
    That drive can be...how you say "the shits".

    My hubby has done that drive multiple times though as he went to WSU and his family was in Vancouver WA. He feels that we're early enough in the season that it shouldn't be too bad. Of course, he's not a weather man, just a guy with an opinion. And he's wrong a lot. :lol:


    Nah, he's never wrong! :D

    Damn you Matt taking his side. :lol:
  • MK13579MK13579 Posts: 217
    We're doing Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Seattle but don't have any more room in the mini cooper. But maybe we can caravan.
  • jodiemjodiem Posts: 133
    Hi Everyone!

    I am coming from Australia for the shows and would love to get a lift in the caravan/car if there is room?

    I'd need a lift from Portland to Spokane... I have booked the Greyhound from Spokane after the show to head to Seattle, but I am sure the lift option would be much nicer! :)

    Please let me know what you decide as I will book a flight soon if this doesn't work... :)

    Thanks muchly!
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  • paulipauli Seattle Wa Posts: 70
    Any room left? You guys starting this caravan in Seattle or Portland?
    Thank You
    8-)
    Easy Street Queen Anne, I MISS YOU ALREADY! Thanks Matt
  • vedderfan10vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    Still trying to nail down a ride from Portland to Spokane...my extra ticket is spoken for...but being the T'giving long weekend in the US, planes and trains are sooooo expensive....
    be philanthropic
  • EwankEwank Posts: 108
    vedderfan10 wrote:
    Still trying to nail down a ride from Portland to Spokane...my extra ticket is spoken for...but being the T'giving long weekend in the US, planes and trains are sooooo expensive....

    Hey, you got a ride yet'? I was thinking of getting 4 people and just chip in to rent a car and drive there.
  • rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    I'm doing Portland, Spokane, BC and Seattle.
    I'm taking a flight from PDX to Spokane cuz I did not want the weather to phuck me up (I'm sure it will be ok for u guys driving).

    But then I'm in a rental and trukin from Spokane back to Seattle on Sunday around noon for a few days before bouncing to BC.

    If anyone needs a ride let me know. I'll split the gas with ya but you gotta bring the BUDZ. ;)
  • GvntoflyGvntofly Posts: 73
    Ewank wrote:
    vedderfan10 wrote:
    Still trying to nail down a ride from Portland to Spokane...my extra ticket is spoken for...but being the T'giving long weekend in the US, planes and trains are sooooo expensive....

    Hey, you got a ride yet'? I was thinking of getting 4 people and just chip in to rent a car and drive there.

    I am renting a car from Portland to Spokane. Let me know if you are interested in chipping in.
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  • Red LukinRed Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    I may be able to help with a ride from Portland to Spokane. Leaving early in the morning.
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    I just made the Seattle to Spokane drive this weekend. No weird weather. Snoqualmie pass was still pretty grassy, only a tiny bit of snow on the mountain. Also there were no major construction zones being worked on either.
    NERDS!
  • PrlJam27PrlJam27 Colonia, NJ Posts: 346
    Going to the Portland and Seattle shows, and this thread is now tempting me to try to make Spokane too.

    Any chance on hitching a ride from Portland to Spokane and back to Portland? I'm taking an Amtrak from Portland to Seattle later in the week. I could pitch in for gas or perhaps offer a poster from my collection. I'd just be traveling solo.
  • ambrasjesambrasjes Posts: 124
    Finally found this "Caravan of PJ-love" thread.

    Looking forward to my final 5 road trip (Portland - Seattle and everything in-between).

    Anybody looking for a ride and willing to chip in for gas: holler!
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    Seattle

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  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    PrlJam27 wrote:
    Going to the Portland and Seattle shows, and this thread is now tempting me to try to make Spokane too.

    Any chance on hitching a ride from Portland to Spokane and back to Portland? I'm taking an Amtrak from Portland to Seattle later in the week. I could pitch in for gas or perhaps offer a poster from my collection. I'd just be traveling solo.
    I'm driving back to Portland after Spokane.
    #FHP
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