92xj Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) Since I have moved out here to Washington, Orlan and I have been trying to arrange a meeting between the two of us and Friday morning it finally happened. I had friday off of work so I took off in my truck 2.5 hours east to Clarkston Washington. While I was there our plan was to drive around and see the country and animals as well as see what kind of hunting opportunities I might have. For being the summer time and 100 degrees we surprising saw a lot of animals at all times of the day. We went out after the best egg salad sandwich I have ever had that was prepared by his wife for lunch. Within 30 minutes of getting in the truck I looked out the window and looked up a couple hundred feet and there is a Big Horn ram standing at the edge of the rocks looking down at us. As the day progressed we saw white tails and mullies. Around 5 we returned home to eat dinner. Good God if you ever get the chance to eat Orlan or his wife's food DO NOT pass it up. It is simply amazing. Dinner time was some Buffalo Goulash over bread, topped with salsa. It would make you slap your grandma it was so good. After dinner it was time to head back out. We stopped at one of Orlan's friend/old hunting buddy's house to pick him up. While there the friend showed me a picture of a mullie that his father had killed some time ago and it was by far the biggest mullie I have ever seen!!!. Even watching all the shows of the big name hunters hunting the best mullie country in the world their deer had nothing on this one. Anyhow, now we are back in the truck and heading towards the Blue Mountains. We are riding around looking at land and come out of the woods to the fields and start spotting deer everywhere. We had to have seen 30 plus mullies. At one point driving down the gravel road we stopped and looked behind us with the binocs and spot elk grazing. It was a little too dark and the elk were a little to far to get pics. And that brings us to the end of Friday. Saturday morning I wake up and as I am getting out of the shower this smell hits me that makes me think what heaven will smell like. Its the smell of eggs and green peppers being scrambled in the pan and sausage being cooked. Once again, simply amazing. After breakfast we headed out in the 100 degree weather and started seeing deer right away. Unfortunately I had to get back to Richland for a cookout (or a BBQ as the west coasters call it) so the day with Orlan ended after a lunch at Grumpy's bar and food. All in all, this is the best adventure/trip I have made since I have been in Washington. I can not wait to go back and if anybody ever has the chance to go on a tour of the land between Clarkston Wa and the Blue Mountains with Orlan TAKE IT!!!! And also call me so I can ride a long again. I will be going back sometime in the near future and can not wait. Orlan, thanks again for everything!!! it was great meeting you and I have met a truly great friend, well actually two, your wife included. Now on to the pics...... Driving to meet Orlan.... Can you spot the Ram? 10 feet off the road at 1:30pm being 100 degrees (somethings wrong with these west coast deer) Some pics of what the country looks like around here and a mullie doe The Blue Mountains And Finally, the evening sunset and wildlife!!! The rest of the pics can be seen here..... http://s452.photobucket.com/albums/qq243/92xj92yota/ Edited July 5, 2009 by 92xj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 That sounds like a great time Ben! Absolutely AWESOME pictures. That landscape is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Ben, it was a pleasure meeting you and taking you around so you can see there are some "big" holes around here! Too bad you had to go back so soon! I was ready for some BBQ'd buffalo steaks! You will have to make another trip this way and we WILL have a BBQ! LOL!! We had a great time and saw some awesome country! Now this fall, hunting will take a new meaning for you! My wife and I were glad to have you here!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Fantastic pictures and I really enjoyed them. Thanks. Yes Orlan is one member I would alter a trip out west to hook up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Man, I'm jealous!! Beautiful country out there for sure. Been about 15 years since I've been to WA and OR. I bet you'll have some great pics to post this fall Ben. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 -Awsome- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 awesome pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 that's awesome Ben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Awesome pictures. Beautiful countryside for sure. Is this Orlan? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Sounds like you all had a great time. It's fun to put faces with these names once in a while! Good luck this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 great pics ,thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I am an idiot! Why did I not get a picture or me and Orlan:bang:. Orlan, I am blaming that on your memory!!!:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I am an idiot! Why did I not get a picture or me and Orlan:bang:. Orlan, I am blaming that on your memory!!!:yes: haha......... I was wondering where the pic of you and Orlan was lol That is some awesome looking countryside there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 haha......... I was wondering where the pic of you and Orlan was lol That is some awesome looking countryside there That just gives me a reason to go back next month!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I love your modern-day "Head West Young Man" story. And the Realtree Folks are never far away to help make a new place "Home". Such a great adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I am an idiot! Why did I not get a picture or me and Orlan:bang:. Orlan, I am blaming that on your memory!!!:yes: There was a VERY GOOD REASON I didn't say anything! I know what these blowhards on RT do with pictures!:yes::no::no::no: I wouldn't have cared if you had taken some pictures of our entertainment in the backyard! LOL! They put a real good show this morning! :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Awesome pictures. Beautiful countryside for sure. Is this Orlan? :) Too much hair! LMBO!!:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I love your modern-day "Head West Young Man" story. And the Realtree Folks are never far away to help make a new place "Home". Such a great adventure. Its been a lot of fun and I am glad I did it, but then again it has been scarey and I still question everything, but everything seems to be going good and I just pray that it continues. There are times when I get really homesick and miss my friends and family, but with time will come more friends and family out here. I know for sure I have met at least 2 friends/family members here in Washington, just wish I was closer to them than 2.5 hours. There was a VERY GOOD REASON I didn't say anything! I know what these blowhards on RT do with pictures!:yes::no::no::no: I wouldn't have cared if you had taken some pictures of our entertainment in the backyard! LOL! They put a real good show this morning! :D:D Once again, another good reason to come back to take some pics. We should take a section of fence down and charge admission for the fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Sounds like a great time Ben. Always gret to meet fellow forum members. Nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Too much hair! LMBO!!:D:D Sorry .. I thought that was you facing the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog3 Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 very nice pics son sounds like you guys had a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sorry .. I thought that was you facing the other way. Still too much hair!:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Just beautiful country and great shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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