Back from Seattle and Mt. Rushmore
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Back from Seattle and Mt. Rushmore
Sue and I just got back from 1-1/2 weeks visiting Seattle (and Victoria, BC), then Spearfish Canyon and Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.
In Seattle, we drove up to Mt. Rainier. The highway going through the park was full of twists and turns; I wish I had the S2000 with me. We took a boat to Victoria and I visited BC Shaver and Hobbies, which claims to have one of the largest selection of diecast cars in Canada. I looked for the S2000 models but they only had one which was $80 (Cdn). The box was very dusty (had to be, at that price). I passed up this "bargain" and settled for a Tamiya S2000 plastic kit (has to be assembled). The whole time we were in the Seattle/Tacoma area, we didn't see a single S2000.
We flew next to Rapid City, then to Spearfish Canyon Lodge in Spearfish. There was an S2000 in the parking lot, but we didn't get to speak with the driver. The rest of the time we saw no S2000's. The scenic route around Spearfish is a designated National Scenic Byway. It was absolutely gorgeous. I'll try to post pictures soon. The drive around Mt. Rushmore would be challenging for our cars...the roads are twisty and very narrow. Some of the tunnels are one lane only (you need to sound your horn as you drive through to warn oncoming drivers). We also visited Wind Cave National Park and encountered a herd of buffalo crossing the road and some wild burros which apparently beg for food from motorists.
I rented a new Mustang in Rapid City and found it to be powerful, noisy, and with very sloppy handling. Many folks wanted to ask me about the car- guess America's love affair with Mustangs continues. My rental car in Seattle was a new Chrysler Sebring which was surprisingly comfortable, quiet, and easy to drive.
Dennis
In Seattle, we drove up to Mt. Rainier. The highway going through the park was full of twists and turns; I wish I had the S2000 with me. We took a boat to Victoria and I visited BC Shaver and Hobbies, which claims to have one of the largest selection of diecast cars in Canada. I looked for the S2000 models but they only had one which was $80 (Cdn). The box was very dusty (had to be, at that price). I passed up this "bargain" and settled for a Tamiya S2000 plastic kit (has to be assembled). The whole time we were in the Seattle/Tacoma area, we didn't see a single S2000.
We flew next to Rapid City, then to Spearfish Canyon Lodge in Spearfish. There was an S2000 in the parking lot, but we didn't get to speak with the driver. The rest of the time we saw no S2000's. The scenic route around Spearfish is a designated National Scenic Byway. It was absolutely gorgeous. I'll try to post pictures soon. The drive around Mt. Rushmore would be challenging for our cars...the roads are twisty and very narrow. Some of the tunnels are one lane only (you need to sound your horn as you drive through to warn oncoming drivers). We also visited Wind Cave National Park and encountered a herd of buffalo crossing the road and some wild burros which apparently beg for food from motorists.
I rented a new Mustang in Rapid City and found it to be powerful, noisy, and with very sloppy handling. Many folks wanted to ask me about the car- guess America's love affair with Mustangs continues. My rental car in Seattle was a new Chrysler Sebring which was surprisingly comfortable, quiet, and easy to drive.
Dennis
Dennis
with Lainey, we want pictures (from the master photographer amoungst us).
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I drove around Pioneer Square, the International district, Pike Market, Boeing Field, Safeco field, Lynwood, I-5, Mt. Rainier National Park, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, and the docks near the cruise ships....and never saw a single S2000 in over a week. Where are all you guys hiding? Renton?
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