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Here's a few pictures of Mt. Shasta I took on my way down to Phoenix:

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Rod,
Congrats to you all for sticking it out. I've announced many a race over the years but the first round matchup that you all had with the Dalrymple's (sp?) will certainly be one of the all time greats! Massachusetts vs Washington in the middle of Oklahoma..... it was too bad someone had to lose! Especially when you both had so traveled so far to accomplish the same thing.

Unk

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Wow, absolutely breath taking Toby, Great Shots

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Well, we are finally here after a way too exciting trip down the scenic route. We arrived this afternoon after a little problem with the brakes on our motorhome. After numerous long 6% grades, the brakes got a little hot. There was so much smoke that 2 volunteer firemen stopped to help. Larry finally got them cooled off with water from the motorhome. Thank goodness we had just filled up this morning. Thanks to Mr. Young and the other gentleman that we didn't get his name. Also thanks to Al Corda who stopped to offer assistance. We ended up following him all the way to the track. By the time we got here, we were ready for a couple of adult beverages and to relax. We just got back from dinner with Mike and Paula Cotten, Al Corda and Mike Mingo. I took lots of pictures coming down the mountains that I will post tomorrow.

There are quite a few rigs here, but we don't get to start parking until noon tomorrow. More tomorrow.

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Great pics, Toby!

Now for a little recap of yesterday's escapades:

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We left Holbrook yesterday morning for a scenic trip down Hwy 377 thru the Sitgreaves National Forest.

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http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...Phoenix004.jpg
I told Larry I couldn't take very good pictures thru a dirty windshield, so we stopped on the side of the road and he cleaned the windows.

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Here we are at 7350'

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Just a nice drive down 2 lane road.

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I've heard the better route for pulling is to continue on to Flagstaff on I-40 and then go south on I-17...sounds like there may be some merit to that. Ever notice steep grade warnings seldom read more than 6% and you just know that's not right when smoke is boiling off the brakes despite your jake brake, downshifting, etc???

X2 on Toby's pics....spent many years in the Pacific Northwest, great memories, including the 195 mile relay race from Mt Hood to Seaside OR....well, the party at the end of the run was fun anyway.

Best of luck Larry and Patsy, if I don't get in at Vegas I'll stop by your shop when I'm in Kentucky this winter and say hello.

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I have not been on a steep grade with my Diesel motorhome. That sounds scary. Thought the Jake Brake would be enough. Think just having an Aluminium 24' tag would make it easier enough on the brakes to avoid that problem?

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We are now in the Tonto National Forest at 7500'. I never did see the Lone Ranger, though.

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We are now starting down one of the many 6% grades.

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More downhill