Made it Through Portland Traffic in the Rain

Today's Journey Oakland, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Driving in the Rain It's going to be a rainy drive through Oregon and Washington along Interstate Highway 5 today. Of course, that's not really surprising; it is, after all, the Pacific Northwest. Portland Traffic Also not surprising: Portland traffic is horrible. It's even worse when it's … [Read more...]

Ranting About Panhandlers at Truck Stops

Lodi, California to Oakland, Oregon (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey I want to talk about panhandlers at truck stops, but first a little about today's journey. We're starting out at the Flying J Travel Center near Lodi, California today as we work our way north to Tacoma, Washington to make delvery late tomorrow night. Actually, it'll be during the wee hours of the following … [Read more...]

Can We Make it to Portland by Tomorrow?

Goodyear, Arizona to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Today's Journey We're kicking off the day at the Pilot near Hesperia, California. We're going to head north on US Highway 395 to California Highway 58 where we'll head west to Bakersfield. At Bakersfield, we'll head north on California Highway 99. But Portland? Can we make it to Portland by the end of the day tomorrow? … [Read more...]