Day 208 : “You might find this interesting…..”
Gaberville (Ca) to San Francisco (Ca)
High Point : Driving over the Golden Gate bridge at 5.43pm and witnessing the most perfect sunset over San Francisco.
Low Point : The travel sickness felt by all in the back of the “Rig” after 3 hours of gunning down the wonderfully winding Highway 1. Of course it could of also been the 2 foot club sandwich we ate at lunch.
Rename of the day : Martha is currently holding her own when dwarfed by U.S Fire Engines twice her size but to help her sound more Macho and fitting with her surroundings we have currently renamed her from an engine to a “Rig”. Also she now can be referred to as a “Ride” as in “That’s a sweet ride you’ve got yourself there!”
Statement of the day (And potentially my life) : X-Pod (or Rob if you don’t know his self given nick name) … “ Riding this road is like taking a drug… and I’m Addicted to it……. But sometime in life you have to give up drugs….” Enlightening stuff Rob.
.
Strange Conversation of the day: Ben trying to convince the guard at the entrance to the famous Redwood drive through tree in Leggett to let us in for free…
Ben “ You might find this interesting…We are driving this Fire Engine around the World” proceeded by 5 minutes of intense explanation of what we are doing as the guards face became more Blank.
Ben “So can we see the tree for free?”
Guard “ No…. I`ll lose my Job”
Ben “ Oh…. How about if you just turned your back and we drive in”
Guard “No”
Ben “ Ok….. How about a discount”
Guard “No”
Ben “ Ermm … ok here’s your 5 dollars then” …. Nice try Ben.
Authors comments
Upon Waking up in Gaberville we were greeted by a thick fog that gave the small town a wonderfully mystic “Twin Peaks” feel. After ticking off the “must do in America” list by staying in a small independent motel we arranged to have the all important crew breakfast in a local café where we also hoped to run through the normal movie clichés of having numerous “cwoofee” refills from the waitress while all sitting at the bar and eating eggs cooked over easy. Luckily for us the girls from the Woodrose Café in Gaberville were all so friendly and interested in what we were doing and after easily the most delicious breakfast of stage 7 they told us that breakfast was on the house to help us get ready for the long drive ahead (Thank you so much again Girls!). As always on FTFE it’s the small things that people do to help us that provide some of our best memories.
After leaving Gabberville we drove through the truly humbling Giant Redwood forests of Humboldt National Park on route to Leggett to see the famous original “drive through” chandelier tree. Needless to say Martha didn’t fit through the hole that was carved out in the 30`s but the tree was still massive enough to make her look truly tiny. Amazingly the Chandelier tree is still growing today despite having a tunnel carved through it!
Route 1 was next on our list and for me personally it was a real cracker to drive! Windy enough to be challenging yet gorgeous enough to make it all worthwhile the route began climbing up and down through some high hills before opening up to what must be one of the prettiest coastal drives I`ve ever had the fortune to see. Around each turn bay after bay opened up magnificently for us and with each passing vista the waves crashing into the rocky, wild coastline seemed to get bigger and more powerful! Then all of a sudden a golden stretch of sand would appear and run for as far as your eyes could see and the sea became as still as a mill pond.
We had earlier made the decision as a group that we wanted to try to reach The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco for sunset which meant that we didn’t have the time to stay on winding route 1 all day. Instead we drove down the much more direct road of route 128 through the vineyards of northern California. The difference in the landscape was remarkable as we now sped past farmhouses and small communities that looked like almost deserted but for the occasional smoking chimney or barking Dog waiting at the white picket fence (another fantastic cliché!)
We made good time to the entrance to The Golden Gate Bridge which gave us about 30 minutes to get out of Martha and take in the view of the whole San Francisco Bay area, bridge, city, boats, Alcatraz Island and of course the shimmering blue water of the bay itself. It really is a view that I don’t think you would ever grow tired of seeing and we were treated to its “Golden” best as the sun was setting over the Pacific ocean and Lighting up the Bridge in a magnificent glowing red.
Rob was luckily enough to get the million Dollar drive over the bridge at sunset and Steve chose a great song for the moment (Yes it was James!). All was perfect and not wanting to miss a thing I stuck my head out of the window on the left side of the Cab to do some filming as we past under the massive towers that dominate the bridge and skyline for miles around. Pulling my head back inside and taking a peak to the right you could see the sun balanced perfectly on the Pacific Ocean and shining with a light so pure that it made you think of nothing else but that moment there and then. I’m sure I can speak for the rest of Stage 7 and say it was a moment that I will remember for the rest of my life.
We met Audrey on the South side of the Bridge along with some S.F Firefighters from station 10 where Rob had arranged for us to park Martha while we were in the city. They had turned up in a special commemorative Brown coloured Fire truck that was built in remembrance to the Fire Engines of 1906 when San Francisco had its great Earthquake and fires. It seems even for Steve and Amy following a fire engine never gets tiring and the excitement of being escorted through the city was the perfect end to a another magnificent day on the Road.
Luckily for a very tired crew our accommodation had been sorted out for us by the amazing Ted and Sarah at The Green Tortoise Hostel www.greentortoise.net and again we can’t thank them enough for looking after us and making us feel so welcome!
Is stage 7 really becoming the best stage of them all?
James
[flickr album=72157626042037044 num=30 size=Square]
Read more blogs using”George’s World Blog Map”
12 Responses to “Day 208 : “You might find this interesting…..””
So far we have raised GBP £120,000
Martha’s is looking very sharp in the photos – must be enjoying her US ‘title’ too.
Hope the donations are pouring in.
Looking very sharp considering everything she has been through. Not sure the crew is looking as sharp though !
Hello there, I found your web site by means of Google whilst looking for a similar matter, your web site got here up, it looks great. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hello there, I discovered your web site via Google while searching for a related matter, your website got here up,
it appears to be like good. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hello there, simply became aware of your blog via Google, and found that it is truly informative.
I am going to be careful for brussels. I will be
grateful for those who proceed this in future. Many other
folks will be benefited out of your writing. Cheers!
For hottest information you have to pay a visit internet and on the web I found this website as a finest web
page for newest updates.
Here is my page :: foundations contractors Toronto Ontario
I have been browsing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours.
It is pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if
all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the net will be a lot more useful than ever
before.|
I couldn’t resist commenting. Very well written!|
I will right away take hold of your rss feed as I can not
find your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service.
Do you have any? Please allow me realize in order that I may just subscribe.
Thanks.|
It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s time
to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want
to suggest you some interesting things or advice. Maybe you can write next articles
referring to this article. I wish to read even more things about it!|
It’s the best time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy.
I’ve read this post and if I could I want to counsel you few fascinating things or advice.
Maybe you can write subsequent articles regarding this article.
I want to read even more things approximately it!|
I’ve been surfing online more than 3 hours lately, yet
I by no means found any attention-grabbing article like yours.
It is lovely price sufficient for me. In my opinion, if all site
owners and bloggers made good content material as you did, the internet will probably be a lot more helpful than ever
before.|
Ahaa, its pleasant conversation concerning this
post at this place at this web site, I have read all that, so at this time me also commenting here.|
I am sure this article has touched all the internet users, its really really good article on building up new website.|
Wow, this paragraph is nice, my younger sister is analyzing these things, so I am going to inform her.|
bookmarked!!, I love your blog!|
Way cool! Some extremely valid points! I appreciate you writing this post and also the rest of the site is also very good.|
Hi, I do believe this is a great site. I stumbledupon it 😉 I’m going to revisit yet again since i have saved
as a favorite it. Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be rich
and continue to guide others.|
Woah! I’m really enjoying the template/theme of this website.
It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s hard to
get that “perfect balance” between user friendliness and visual appearance.
I must say you’ve done a very good job with this.
In addition, the blog loads extremely fast for
me on Safari. Excellent Blog!|
These are genuinely enormous ideas in on the
topic of blogging. You have touched some nice factors here.
Any way keep up wrinting.|
I love what you guys are up too. This kind of clever work and reporting!
Keep up the superb works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to blogroll.|
Hey! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to check it out.
I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m book-marking and will
be tweeting this to my followers! Wonderful blog and fantastic design.|
I like what you guys are up too. This kind of clever work and
reporting! Keep up the wonderful works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll.|
Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with?
I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future
but I’m having a hard time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something unique.
P.S Apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!|
Hi would you mind letting me know which web host you’re utilizing?
I’ve loaded your blog in 3 completely different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot
faster then most. Can you recommend a good internet hosting provider at a honest price?
Cheers, I appreciate it!|
I really like it when people get together and share ideas.
Great site, keep it up!|
Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a
amusement account it. Look advanced to more added
agreeable from you! By the way, how could we communicate?|
Hi there just wanted to give you a quick heads up.
The text in your content seem to be running off the screen in Internet explorer.
I’m not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know.
The design look great though! Hope you get the problem resolved soon. Cheers|
This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Best wishes! Where are your contact details though?|
It’s very effortless to find out any matter on net as compared to textbooks, as I found this piece of writing at
this web site.|
Does your site have a contact page? I’m having a tough time locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an email.
I’ve got some creative ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it grow over time.|
Hola! I’ve been reading your weblog for a while now and finally got the courage
to go ahead and give you a shout out from Porter Texas!
Just wanted to tell you keep up the great
job!|
Greetings from Los angeles! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided
to browse your website on my iphone during lunch break.
I love the knowledge you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
I’m surprised at how fast your blog loaded on my cell phone ..
I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, excellent site!|
Its such as you learn my thoughts! You appear to grasp a lot about this, like you wrote the guide
in it or something. I feel that you simply could do with a
few % to drive the message house a little bit, however instead of that, that is excellent blog.
A great read. I’ll certainly be back.|
I visited various web sites but the audio feature for audio songs present at this web page is
in fact fabulous.|
Howdy, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i
was just wondering if you get a lot of spam remarks? If so how do you prevent it, any
plugin or anything you can suggest? I get
so much lately it’s driving me crazy so any help is very much appreciated.|
Greetings! Very useful advice in this particular
post! It is the little changes that make the greatest changes.
Thanks a lot for sharing!|
I absolutely love your blog.. Great colors & theme. Did you build this site yourself?
Please reply back as I’m planning to create my very own site and would love
to know where you got this from or what the theme is named.
Many thanks!|
Hi there! This blog post could not be written much better!
Looking at this article reminds me of my previous roommate!
He always kept preaching about this. I most certainly will send this post to him.
Fairly certain he will have a very good read. Thanks for sharing!|
Incredible! This blog looks exactly like my old one!
It’s on a entirely different subject but it has pretty much
the same layout and design. Great choice of colors!|
There is certainly a lot to learn about this subject.
I really like all the points you have made.|
You have made some really good points there.
I checked on the web to learn more about the issue and found most people will go
along with your views on this site.|
Hi, I check your blogs on a regular basis.
Your humoristic style is awesome, keep it up!|
I just couldn’t go away your web site before suggesting that I really loved the standard info an individual supply on your guests?
Is going to be back continuously to check up on new posts|
I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!!
I definitely loved every little bit of it.
I’ve got you bookmarked to look at new stuff you
post…|
What’s up, just wanted to tell you, I liked this post.
It was practical. Keep on posting!|
I drop a comment each time I like a post on a site or if I have something to
add to the conversation. It’s caused by the passion communicated in the post I looked at.
And on this article Day 208 : “You might find
this interesting…..”
Our trustworthy legal services have always attracted the interest
of numerous clients. Negligence can be a very loosely defined word
in the legal world, but generally includes injury when a company or person fails to operate in a
safe manner and therefore causes injury or damage. However, contrary to popular belief, wills do not avoid probate.
Yesterday, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a 25 foot drop,
just so she can be a youtube sensation. My apple ipad is now destroyed and she has 83 views.
I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!
Walk your dog off dog training techniques the leash. Because of their size.
The new people, and enforcement. However, it’s essential to
your command.
Here is my website puppy training (Wikipedia.org)
E-shishas are designed to concentrate on delivering a
great tasting fruit vapour, much like its traditional counterpart, the
Shisha or Hookah. Billings, Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Education for the ALA, said,
“Using an e-cigarette can begin kids on a lifelong addiction to nicotine and tobacco products. With a hookah it has always been a more sociable event to be enjoyed with a number of people sitting together and taking turns to puff on the same pipe.
There might be many similarities and also differences lying in this particular
kind of a cigarette than the common tobacco cigarette.
There are nevertheless potential dangers to some smoker’s health from an e-cigarette and general societal dangers a result
of this new nicotine delivery system. Click around
the ‘Denver Medical Marijuana Examiner’ link in the top of the page to discover
Kevin’s recommendation page.
You really make it seem so easy along with your presentation however
I in finding this topic to be really one thing that I believe I might never
understand. It seems too complex and very wide for me.
I am having a look forward to your next post, I will try to get the grasp
of it!