Yesterday, Lew took me and 2 of his friends on a walk, and we visited the universe of Ricky B., extraordinary car rebuilder and creator of a miniature ghost town. This is, I believe a ’50 Chevy (how about that green?), one of maybe 50 cars he’s got, in various stages of refurbishing. I’ll put more of Ricky’s alternate universe up on my blog when I get time. In Prineville, Oregon, fine little town. 16 hours to eclipse.

August 21, 2017 at 12:40 am

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Day 3 On the Road

August 19, 2017 at 1:41 am

After getting lost in terrain like this for 3 tense hours yesterday, made it out to Cottage Grove last night.

Hot afternoon, went into McKenzie River here. Brrr! About 53 degrees, but refreshing.

Water tower near Prineville this afternoon. Sculptural.

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Looks worse than it is, but it was making guys at Chevron station (in Sisters, OR) nervous. I believe it’s been somewhat contained now (2 hours later). OK, I have not hit any traffic to speak of and made it to Prineville just now. You eclipsoids: Eugene/Springfield Hwy 126. Stayed on 126, 242 closed, to Sisters (looks like party town), 126 to Redmond, north to Smith Rock Road, alternative to prineville, no traffic at all. Bartender in Prineville said they got traffic straightened out yesterday. So that’s my up-to-date report. It might get crazy tomorrow, but this is just one more example of talking to local people instead of relying on yr. iPhone or yelp.

August 18, 2017 at 10:37 pm

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