Headed up the Gorge

[kings6]

Headed out for a day trip to meet family at a half way point and share a meal and swap packages. I’m definitely getting the better end of the deal with their grandkids getting books and games and I’m bringing home 3 Ruger Blackhawks😄. North up to the Columbus river then east in the Gorge past beautiful Multnomah Falls, skirt the north side of Mt. Hood then lunch in Hood Ruvervwhich is called the wind surfing capitol of the world. The Gifge can be a little dicey driving this time of year but the views snd scenery plus seeing family makes the trip worth it.

[bula]

THAT sounds very nice. 

[kings6]

It turned out to be a perfect day for traveling up the Columbia! Clear skies, high twenties for temperature and all the waterfalls except Multnomah were frozen over and glistening like a fall of diamonds. WE stopped at the Falls on teh way home and walked over to the historic lodge, got a hot cup of coffee then walked up to the first overlook that is at the base of the falls. Some of the most beautiful scenery a person can find. Once we met my brother and his family I was able to pick up the revolvers he was holding for me and to say I was pleased would be a major understatement. Two short barrel old model 41 Blackhawks and an awesome new model 30 Carbine. I truly can not tell if either of the 41s have ever been fired! No marks on the grip frames and no blue wear on the muzzles. It would be tough to find two nicer specimens of any of thee three guns.

[JM]

Dec 17, 2022 21:27:05 GMT -5 kings6 said:

It turned out to be a perfect day for traveling up the Columbia!

Enjoyed many a drive on Hwy 30.

This is a nice place to stop & enjoy a bowl of Salmon Chowder: brighamfish.com

[blacktailslayer]

Good thing you made the trip last weekend and not this coming weekend. The weather folks are predicting that the gorge will be a giant popsicle starting on Friday. It is really pretty drive from Troutdale to Hood River.

Great looking Blackhawks too!



Don D.

[kings6]

Ya, I won't be heading up the Columbia skating rink this weekend! Just stick around here and work in the shop. Those two short barrel guns are as nice a pair of old models as I have ever had. The New model l30 carbine is almost just as nice. I need to get good pictures of the 30 Carbine and get it on the Ruger Forum. No desire to load for another revolver cartridge at this stage of the game.

[dobegrant]

very nice pictures and blackhawks