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More Pictures & stuff…

Posted on December 22, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

OK, here are some more pics from our trip north. The rocky place is outside of Lone Pine, CA. You may remember it as being the place where literally 100’s of movies have been made. It took me this long … Continue reading →

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Mono Lake Pictures

Posted on December 17, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Thanks to Mush for helping me get these pictures up on the blog site!! Northwest corner of the lake. Notice the big black mound in the middle? That was underwater before LA started stealing the H2O. It was a cinder … Continue reading →

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Down I-5…

Posted on December 17, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

About a week and 2 days ago, I left Gresham, Oregon for points south. I got to the Flying J gas station around 10am and tried to fill up my propane tanks for the fifth time at that station. That … Continue reading →

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GOT THE TAGS…

Posted on December 6, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Finally, I got the license plates, tags and title. But meanwhile, one of my clients ordered two computers, another needed help with a computer disaster and a third had three fans go bad in their computer all at once (I … Continue reading →

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What to do now?

Posted on November 12, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Well, I’ve gotten the license plate mess cleaned up and they are on their way to my drop mail box, but I still don’t physically have them…all I’ve got is the temp tags, good until Dec. 10th. Lately I seem … Continue reading →

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Waiting for my RV plates.

Posted on October 24, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I’m still here in Gresham waiting for my license plates for the RV. Oh, and my title! My temp tags expire in 2 days. Getting a little nervous about getting a ticket. Meanwhile, here in Gresham it’s cool and last … Continue reading →

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A little bit cooler and I’m gone…

Posted on October 12, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I got my Merc sold for $175, after I put almost $200 into it in the previous week, it wouldn’t pass DEQ and I didn’t want to bother anymore. It’s only worth $400-$500 and a friend really wanted it, otherwise … Continue reading →

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Just a little cooler…

Posted on September 30, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

I’m basically waiting for winter so I can go south. I think I’ve got my car sold, I’ll know later today. It’s having problems so I’ve offered it for $175 (down from $400) since it didn’t pass DEQ yesterday. In … Continue reading →

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Hit the Road – Easy

Posted on August 31, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Got every thing sold or given away at the house by the 21st of August and got on the road around noon. Went down to Flying J and filled up the tank, headed east on I-84. Four hours later I’m … Continue reading →

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Nearly Ready

Posted on August 19, 2004 by Jim@HiTek

Today I have lots of people coming over to pick up all the stuff that hasn’t sold at the yard/garage sales. I’m giving some of it to Salvation Army and the rest is listed at ‘Freecycle’. Portland has the nations … Continue reading →

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