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05-21-2017, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
Via 97C is an extra 100 kilometers and will route you through towns that are currently facing floods.
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Hi Glenn , Is there actually flooding on that highway ? ( is it closed ?? ) We need to stop in Kelowna before we get to the rally ...so really the only way for us get to Ososyoos ....unless we ( heaven forbid ) make a huge loop over Merrit to Hope ....yikes !
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05-21-2017, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gabeck
Hi Glenn , Is there actually flooding on that highway ? ( is it closed ?? ) We need to stop in Kelowna before we get to the rally ...so really the only way for us get to Ososyoos ....unless we ( heaven forbid ) make a huge loop over Merrit to Hope ....yikes !
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I donno. Snow is melting and Okanagan Lake is already highest in 20 years, but what gets flooded, I don't know.
Best bet is to Google DriveBC for alerts, construction, accidents etc.
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05-21-2017, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
I donno. Snow is melting and Okanagan Lake is already highest in 20 years, but what gets flooded, I don't know.
Best bet is to Google DriveBC for alerts, construction, accidents etc.
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Oh right ....didn't even think .....will do just that ...thanks ...
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05-21-2017, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
I donno. Snow is melting and Okanagan Lake is already highest in 20 years, but what gets flooded, I don't know.
Best bet is to Google DriveBC for alerts, construction, accidents etc.
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Nothing flooded along our trip from Osoyoos to Chilliwack today via Hwy 3. This Best Western near ETI sure is a nice place. Be sure to ask for the ETI special rate.
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05-21-2017, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gabeck
Hi Glenn , Is there actually flooding on that highway ? ( is it closed ?? ) We need to stop in Kelowna before we get to the rally ...so really the only way for us get to Ososyoos ....unless we ( heaven forbid ) make a huge loop over Merrit to Hope ....yikes !
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You could always take Highway 33 from Kelowna to Rock Creek, which is fairly flat, then Highway 3 into Osoyoos. Going that way, you should stop at the Anarchist summit which has wonderful views at the top, before descending down into Osoyoos.
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05-21-2017, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris & Patricia
You could always take Highway 33 from Kelowna to Rock Creek, which is fairly flat, then Highway 3 into Osoyoos. Going that way, you should stop at the Anarchist summit which has wonderful views at the top, before descending down into Osoyoos.
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I've done that road and thought it would never end. Spent most of it behind a tandem gravel truck, because there were few passing lanes on the winding road. When he finally turned off we were able to get up to speed. That didn't stop a large full size pickup truck ( with Alberta plates ) towing a huge fifth wheel, from passing us and disappearing around the bend. Outside of Rock Creek, we passed the remains of a very large sticky, off in the trees. Don't think it was the same one, but it could have been, given the way he was driving.
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05-21-2017, 08:39 PM
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I've done that road and thought it would never end. Spent most of it behind a tandem gravel truck, because there were few passing lanes on the winding road. When he finally turned off we were able to get up to speed. That didn't stop a large full size pickup truck ( with Alberta plates ) towing a huge fifth wheel, from passing us and disappearing around the bend. Outside of Rock Creek, we passed the remains of a very large sticky, off in the trees. Don't think it was the same one, but it could have been, given the way he was driving.
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Are you sure it wasn't a small or medium full size truck [emoji41]
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05-21-2017, 09:24 PM
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It was an Alberta oil-field pickup truck, over-size. 
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05-21-2017, 09:33 PM
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It was an Alberta oil-field pickup truck, over-size. |
Almost big enough to tow a 17 then? 
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05-21-2017, 09:34 PM
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[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] we'll see you and Leslie later this week.
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05-21-2017, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
I've done that road and thought it would never end. Spent most of it behind a tandem gravel truck, because there were few passing lanes on the winding road. When he finally turned off we were able to get up to speed. That didn't stop a large full size pickup truck ( with Alberta plates ) towing a huge fifth wheel, from passing us and disappearing around the bend. Outside of Rock Creek, we passed the remains of a very large sticky, off in the trees. Don't think it was the same one, but it could have been, given the way he was driving.
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I didn't say Highway 33 was a great road, you are right, its very boring; however, it was an alternative route, which is why I suggested it. However, we love Highway 3 east of Osoyoos, especially in July and August, when wheat is tall.
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05-21-2017, 10:01 PM
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Love the Crowsnest Highway ( #3 ), all the way to Alberta.
When it comes to roads, I'd love to move to Chilliwack, just to never have to drive Highway #1 from North Van to Chilliwack, or back. (AKA Coma Road ).
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05-21-2017, 11:02 PM
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We stayed mostly off of #1 except in Saskatchewan where there was no one even in August.
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05-22-2017, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
Love the Crowsnest Highway ( #3 ), all the way to Alberta.
When it comes to roads, I'd love to move to Chilliwack, just to never have to drive Highway #1 from North Van to Chilliwack, or back. (AKA Coma Road ).
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I can sort of understand that, especially with the upper levels often being like a parking lot. However, as I regularly drive the sea to sky highway to play golf, I would miss the views along #99.
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05-24-2017, 04:50 PM
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This is Calgary right now. Hope it is better in Osoyoos.
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05-24-2017, 04:55 PM
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This is Calgary right now. Hope it is better in Osoyoos.
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Here, I'll help 
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05-24-2017, 05:20 PM
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All hooked up and about to pull the pin. Likely staying in the Real Canadian Superstore parking lot in Vernon tonight.
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05-24-2017, 05:35 PM
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All hooked up and about to pull the pin. Likely staying in the Real Canadian Superstore parking lot in Vernon tonight.
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Drive safe guys.
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05-24-2017, 06:29 PM
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4:25 P.M. on May 24 at the rally: It is 62.6°F/17°C, breezy, gusts to 26 mph; cloudy w/occasional drops of rain. We're watching a parade of Escapes entering the campground, from the rise overlooking the entry/office. This is going to be fun.
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05-24-2017, 07:52 PM
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We are in Princeton grabbing a bite to eat. Late start due to an issue with our Customs doc, but all good now. We'll be there soon!
Chuck & Paula
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