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Old Jan 16, 2022 | 05:51 PM
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Drove from Parkersburg, WV to Salmon, ID to attend a funeral and took my girl Bella with me. She's a large GSD and I removed the front passenger seat and made a bed to make it more comfortable for her on the long trip.
My '97 base model 2-door 5speed manual 4x4 Blazer with now 122k miles in him made it here just fine aside from the blower fan going out and burning up the switch in the cab; luckily I got the where I needed to go so I didn't freeze to death on the way here.

I'm in the process of replacing that before heading back to WV.

Not the best time of year to be traveling cross country given the weather, but I couldn't miss this funeral since this individual meant a lot to me. Luckily I have 4x4 going through the mountains in Wyoming that saved me a couple times from going off the road. I don't even have chains, just decent tires. The attached picture is taken near Mud Lake Idaho on the N Salmon HWY. I love my Blazer!


 
Old Jan 16, 2022 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BlazerDog97S10
Drove from Parkersburg, WV to Salmon, ID to attend a funeral and took my girl Bella with me. She's a large GSD and I removed the front passenger seat and made a bed to make it more comfortable for her on the long trip.
My '97 base model 2-door 5speed manual 4x4 Blazer with now 122k miles in him made it here just fine aside from the blower fan going out and burning up the switch in the cab; luckily I got the where I needed to go so I didn't freeze to death on the way here.

I'm in the process of replacing that before heading back to WV.

Not the best time of year to be traveling cross country given the weather, but I couldn't miss this funeral since this individual meant a lot to me. Luckily I have 4x4 going through the mountains in Wyoming that saved me a couple times from going off the road. I don't even have chains, just decent tires. The attached picture is taken near Mud Lake Idaho on the N Salmon HWY. I love my Blazer!

Sorry for your loss. But I hope you stay in Idaho is comfortable.

Be sure to watch for those pass reports before you head back!
 
Old Jan 16, 2022 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by christine_208
Sorry for your loss. But I hope you stay in Idaho is comfortable.

Be sure to watch for those pass reports before you head back!
Thanks, it's rough but it was expected. Just glad she's not suffering any more.

I'm also no stranger to the NW since I grew up in Idaho and Oregon most my life. I'll be sure to be safe heading back.
 
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