So, we changed plans and headed South on US 97 to La Pine, Oregon and yet another of Ron’s establishments. Being semi-skilled at ordering at a kiosk we did so and dutifully fill in 101 as our table. Knowing your table number, they usually bring your meal to you. Not so in La Pine. Our table sat 7 feet from the take-out counter and that’s where our breakfast was left with a hearty “Table 101” shouted for all to hear. The clerk, who had seen her share of take-out, couldn’t be troubled to walk 7 feet.
Most times we opt for a left turn onto the Fremont Highway just South of La Pine and we did so today. Fewer cars and trucks and much more scenic makes it the best choice.
Near Silver Lake we passed near the Cowboy Dinner Tree, a restaurant we have visited a few times. It was a 2-hour drive for us, so it was only for special occasions. The Cowboy Dinner Tree has two items on its menu, a 30-ounce top sirloin steak and a whole roasted chicken. That’s it. Of course, salad, soup, a baked potato and dessert are included. So, bring an ice chest and take home-fixings for the next few nights.
Most of the drive was uneventful. Did have a deer run across the road ahead of us, but not close enough for concern. Still some snow on the Southern Cascades and to the West around Reno.
Barb’s only complaint today was no lunch. The route today included taking the Standish Cutoff, which meant we missed a Starbucks and lunch in Susanville, California. However, we did score a very good mocha at a little coffee hut in Lakeview.
The bugs along our route in California were not only large, with ample liquid content, but hit the windshield with a stunningly loud bang. So, our first stop in Carson City was to fill the tank and clean the windshield. Tank was easy, bugs not so much.
Next up was Olive Garden, before even checking in. Did I mention Barb was hungry and I wasn’t far behind. Anyway, once fed we checked in and are now wait for the last full day drive tomorrow to Henderson, Nevada.
422 miles today
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