2011 NW Club Cobra Coastal Cruze (Aug 19-21, 2011)

[DonC]

Day 2 dawned with clear skies much to everyone's relief. We were at the NAPA shop a little after 8 and picked up the new alternator and the correct size battery. Too bad they couldn't take the non-fitting battery back but can't really blame them. So two batteries and one alternator later we were back on the road. All the parts went in without a hitch and Tom didn't even crush a finger getting the serpentine belt back on using a screwdriver to lever up the idler.
The weather stayed in our favor for the entire day. We stopped in Newport for lunch and met up with some of the Cascade Cobras folks who had driven over from the Willamette Valley to meet us. Great lunch by the bay in Newport where we could watch one of the local seals fishing for lunch and some folks throwing crab pots into the harbor.
At this point my camera gremlins put in an appearance in the form of an iffy battery and I was unable to do much by way of stills. Really hate it when that happens because day 2 was over some really great coastal scenery. My video camera continued to work but it'll be several days yet before I get the videos compiled.
Did manage to get a couple of shots but they don't really do the scenery justice.

Coming into Waldport over the bridge.


Just cruising down the coast.




Got into the hotel and everyone had a chance to clean up before we all got together for the buffet. I know Matt got more than his money's worth and I'm sure a couple more folks did as well.