tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post6745316320758994438..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Shivering cold in Waldport, OregonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-46514066371585893422012-07-30T21:05:55.753-07:002012-07-30T21:05:55.753-07:00Karen:
it was fun, and it will get better when I ...<b>Karen:</b><br /><br />it was fun, and it will get better when I get a Bag rated for a lower temperature. Out West we are not getting the heat wave that you are getting back EAST. We are still quite cool at night.<br /><br />Where were you when I needed you ? I needed a camping tudor on the CoastAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-90793711260431818582012-07-30T21:02:29.437-07:002012-07-30T21:02:29.437-07:00Kathy:
I passed a few flocks of cows, or is that ...<b>Kathy:</b><br /><br />I passed a few flocks of cows, or is that a gaggle of cows ? I was going too fast and didn't want to wear out my brakes. I muttered in my helmet that I had to stop the next time, and I did. I must have travelled miles and miles and I thought that there would be no more cows, just empty pastures, but then I saw them.<br /><br />Kathy, I suppose it wasn't that cold, it's just that my sleeping bag wasn't good enough for the few degrees lower than what it was rated for. Plus the marine air has a chill, and is damp. I am looking another sleeping bag good for below zero, then I should be set. When I woke up I went to the shower buildig, turned on the hot shower and just stood there until I was not chilled anymore. Then all was fine with the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-73823408149630300762012-07-30T18:57:25.813-07:002012-07-30T18:57:25.813-07:00So glad you had fun ... that's what it's a...So glad you had fun ... that's what it's all about, that and a warm sleeping bag. The east coast,usually much warmer.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-30649503814306791812012-07-30T18:52:30.360-07:002012-07-30T18:52:30.360-07:00Yay, a cow pic for me! I'm honored. Notice the...Yay, a cow pic for me! I'm honored. Notice the ones further away heading over to check you out? Oreo cows aren't very common. Maybe that's why I like them so much? You sure have had your share of cold but are doing a great job toughing it out!ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-48140163733485367032012-07-30T10:53:58.525-07:002012-07-30T10:53:58.525-07:00Richard:
I do like Camping, but with some "f...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I do like Camping, but with some "facilities", not those PIT things. I plan to be retiring soon and this was just a "practice" run to see how things go when my income disintegrates. My next trip will involve a new, more capable sleeping bag able to withstand cooler temperatures<br /><br />I love the feeling of being more self sufficient. In Baker City I would have gladly checked out of the Hotel and gone back to the Campground. It was so much more relaxing there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28854764122114085382012-07-30T10:25:27.983-07:002012-07-30T10:25:27.983-07:00That is a beautiful bridge, it almost looks brand ...That is a beautiful bridge, it almost looks brand new. See, camping isn't that bad if you are prepared for whatever temperatures. My sleeping bag is rated for sub zero (F) and I generally just use it like a blanket. I can only remember a handful of times when I actually had to zip it up and those trips usually involved snow.<br /><br />So when is the next trip?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-8550503163358864822012-07-30T09:19:12.154-07:002012-07-30T09:19:12.154-07:00Dar:
Dar, tisk tisk . . . you will LOVE camping. ...<b>Dar:</b><br /><br />Dar, tisk tisk . . . you will LOVE camping. I just didn't have a sleeping bag rated for the cooler temps and I didn't bring sweaters or anything for the cooler Coast, as I was packed for the heat of Eastern Oregon. Other than my sleeping bag the other equipment I bought was of good quality, even my cooking/heating-up pot, which is titanium coated.<br /><br />Oh, BTW: their attack cat liked me. I was able to get close and do some heavy petting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-12147450731137611682012-07-30T09:14:02.270-07:002012-07-30T09:14:02.270-07:00Trobairitz:
A few cars drove past but I was behin...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />A few cars drove past but I was behind the tree and I don't think they really noticed me, or my tent.<br /><br />I didn't want to bother you at work, even though you were just on the other side of the door. You are so lucky to be able to park in the closest space. Lunch would have been good as that's where I went to grab a quick snack before I cruised the downtown area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-59476920186026968522012-07-30T09:09:49.796-07:002012-07-30T09:09:49.796-07:00John:
We have been on the Oregon Coast in Septemb...<b>John:</b><br /><br />We have been on the Oregon Coast in September and the weather is definitely better than during the summer. I find that the weather on the Coast is always opposite what is happening in the Valley <em>(ie: Corvallis, Portland, etc)</em>. If the weather is bad in Portland, then the Coast will have good weatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-16412381178127133942012-07-30T09:00:44.241-07:002012-07-30T09:00:44.241-07:00Troubadour:
It may have been a mistake to ride to...<b>Troubadour:</b><br /><br />It may have been a mistake to ride to the Coast, but I was so close . . . but I had to discover if I like camping or not, and also to TEST my equipment and I now know that my sleeping bag is not rated COLD enough, otherwise all would have been okay. I was only equipped for the heat of Eastern & Central OregonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-44784784371335594012012-07-30T08:54:50.494-07:002012-07-30T08:54:50.494-07:00Sonja:
I may have stumbled on the best covered br...<b>Sonja:</b><br /><br />I may have stumbled on the best covered bridge in Oregon. It looked restored and many are only open for pedestrian traffic. I was lucky to be able to ride through it.<br /><br />You can't buy the best until you know if you like camping, so now I know I need a better sleeping bag. Camping puts you out into the elements, makes you more alert to your surroundings and encourages self sufficiency. It also makes you more resourceful.<br /><br />There was no rush as it takes a few hours for the Marine fog to burn off. Plus the roads were wet so I was aiming to leave by 9am. I had been missing the good breakfast so this day I wanted to start off the day RIGHTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85840816175640058782012-07-30T08:48:42.572-07:002012-07-30T08:48:42.572-07:00Brenda:
I'm behind in my reading too. I had ...<b>Brenda:</b><br /><br />I'm behind in my reading too. I had no or weak internet while I was away and it is too bad as I had lots of time most evenings. As you say it is easier to read everything after everyone had posted.<br /><br />This was sort of a self discovery trip so I could sample riding alone. I find that I ride less, savour more and there is more time to relax. There is no rush if you have no where to rush to. The hardest thing is to find a home for the night<br /><br />I actually like camping. It makes you more independant and self sufficient. My sleeping bag was only sufficient for the hotter temperatures of Eastern and Central Oregon. It was not my intention of riding to the Oregon Coast. It was a last minute, spur of the moment decision as I was so close. A higher rated sleeping bag would have solved the problem but you can't spend lots of money until you know if you like it or notAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28224614616000611462012-07-29T22:42:05.021-07:002012-07-29T22:42:05.021-07:00I am not sure I am going to like this moto camping...I am not sure I am going to like this moto camping gig, freezing, no pillow, I dunno. Hope you warm up soon. Nice camp pot, I hear the people in the yellow house are very hospitable, you just have to wath out or their attack cat. <br /><br />The other night I went riding with the Moto Mama's & we rode out to Sooke, we went from summer to fall to winter to back to summer again on the ride. Matine fog was rolling in and it was freezing, good thing I wore my heavy textile jacket.<br /><br />Can you fit a small fleece sleeping bag liner indie your sleeping bag & then roll it up? Either that get a flat flannel shee, it's thinner, but warm.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-40155422545620704702012-07-29T22:31:37.893-07:002012-07-29T22:31:37.893-07:00Yes, September and October are the nicest months o...Yes, September and October are the nicest months on the Oregon coast.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-57540417431558267372012-07-29T22:02:04.644-07:002012-07-29T22:02:04.644-07:00Funny the neighbors didn't bat an eye. Does t...Funny the neighbors didn't bat an eye. Does that say we are weird enough this seems normal or are they that oblivious.<br /><br />You should have come into the office and I would have treated you to coffee or bought you lunch.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-57421375015303222312012-07-29T21:59:25.617-07:002012-07-29T21:59:25.617-07:00I took I-5 through Oregon up and back last year. ...I took I-5 through Oregon up and back last year. Perfect weather, warm to hot coming back south.<br /><br />I wonder if it gets better along the Oregon coast after Labor Day. That's the first day of summer hereabouts.John Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734011782793779176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-1390980141235524752012-07-29T20:26:46.590-07:002012-07-29T20:26:46.590-07:00I'm not a big fan of the coast and no longer h...I'm not a big fan of the coast and no longer head that way unless I have to, it's just too cold and wet.<br /><br />What can I say about our neighbors, we're known as the motorcycle couple so once they saw a bike in the driveway all was well.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-73269783308204707372012-07-29T19:51:38.211-07:002012-07-29T19:51:38.211-07:00Bob, this covered bridge is a real gem, thanks for...Bob, this covered bridge is a real gem, thanks for stopping there. Beautiful.<br /><br />Sorry to hear you got cold, maybe you should have taken Brad's stuffed tiger after all. Not that it would have kept you warm but you would have had somebody to cuddle.<br /><br />It seemed that your pace has eased up a bit while camping. First a cuppa java, then packing, and then hit the road in quest for good breakfast. Way to go.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-70255482828898898412012-07-29T19:22:54.155-07:002012-07-29T19:22:54.155-07:00I've been out of the scene for a while and mis...I've been out of the scene for a while and missed all your posts as they happened, so I've spent the morning catching up. Great way to do this reading them all at once has made a story of it and I didnt have to wait to see the next day :)<br /><br />Looks like you are really enjoying being on your own Bob. Your photos are all so interesting (even the feet), thanks for sharing!<br /><br />So does this mean you will trying the camping thing again?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.com