Shakedown

20090515

Mechanic completed work on air injection in fuel system. Finishing that, they noted freon leakage at air conditioner and asked if I wanted that fixed. I declined, then discussed with Patricia and ordered this done. It was later in the day, so compressor and associated parts will be ordered Monday; and should arrive and be installed Tuesday.

Facing another weekend with me, :-) Patricia suggested I take advantage of the beautiful weather that was forecasted and go for a shakedown cruise locally. Great idea! So I'm spending the evening at Potlach State Park, about 1.5 hours from home. The park straddles US101, with the picnic area on the East and with frontage on Hood Canal. The West portion is ~90 campsites, ~30 with hookups. I chose full hookup for initial shakedown.

Moving tomorrow, the park is not all that interesting serving mostly fishermen and shellfish collectors. Fresh and only 25% occupied now, I expect it would be quite shabby later in the season.

Checked wifi, none available. Minimal trails.

Surf Scoter, Song Sparrow, White Crowned Sparrow, American Robin, Crow, Gull. Heard Killdeer, Rufous? Hummingbird.

20090516.

Had breakfast at the Hood Canal frontage, then headed North. Left US101 just South of Brinnon, heading West ~5 miles to Collins Campground in Olympic NF. A beautiful primitive campground on Duckabush River. Somewhat slow going with the Rialta for the last 2 miles due to potholes in gravel road. TODO: return to Collins Campground someday.

Returned to US101, heading North to Sequim Bay State Park. Hookup. Some shorter trails in the park, with good views of Sequim Bay. Phoned Yvonne, Tim, Patt, Stephan to catchup.