ROADTRIP. \m/

[caithream]

Alright, SO, I didn't want say anything until it was a sure thing, but!! idril_telrunya, flusteredspeech and myself are going on a 8 day roadtrip next month to Missoula, Montana, Seattle, Washington, VANCOUVER, BC, and Glacier National Park. LIKE, !!!!!!!!! HOLY SHIT, OKAY. ROADTRIP. I'VE BEEN WANTING TO DO ONE FOR SO LONG. IN MOUNTAINS AND BEAUTIFUL PLACES. Basically, our tentative plan is this:

- I fly into Salt Lake City (where idril_telrunya lives) on the July 23rd.
- We leave bright and early on the 24th to drive up to Missoula, Montana where flusteredspeech lives. Spend the day there, do amazing Montana things!
- Leave again bright and early the next morning for a 7-10 hour drive to Seattle, Washington. The easiest route would be to take I-90 and get there quicker, but we're gonna take I-2 instead, going the more scenic route. There's this town on the way called Leavenworth that's Bavarian and is apparently AMAZING, so we're gonna stop there too.
- Sometime that night arrive in Bellevue, where the amazing spazzbot lives, and crash at her place for a little.
- Go see Seattle and PIKE'S PLACE and the first STARBUCKS and EVERYTHING on the 26th and die everywhere because OMG.
- Leave for VANCOUVER on the morning of the 27th, TO SEE WHAT WE CAN SEE. So, okay, this is where I need you guys' help. I KNOW there is a community somewhere on LJ where people update with filming locations and where the SPN crew was last spotted. Does anyone remember what it's called? Also, if anyone has any info (or another community) of places where they've filmed past episodes (like the church in Houses of the Holy, or the bridge that Constance Welch haunted in the Pilot) that would be AWESOME. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to check out Burnaby, even though it's a closed studio and they don't let anyone in, heh. ANY and ALL information you could could help us with would be awesome!
- I THINK we'll leave on the night of the 28th, or maybe reeeeaaally early on the 29th. Drive and drive and DRIVE back east to Glacier National Park (half in Montana and half in Alberta) and sight see for a bit. Drive all the way back down south to drop flusteredspeech off, and then back to Salt Lake. I fly out on the 31st.

BUT, there is a slight problem.

Comic Con, and the Supernatural panel, is definitely on July 27th, the day we get into Vancouver. SIIIIIGH. Now, there's no official word yet that they boys are gonna be there, but isn't it just HILARIOUS that it happens to be that exact same day. So if we DO get offical word that they'll both be there, we're gonna have to step it up. Probably leave Missoula after a seven hour drive from Salt Lake a couple hours after we get there instead of hanging around the whole day and getting some rest. Another seven hour drive on that same day (well into night) to arrive in Bellevue, and then do Seattle on the 25th, leave that night to Vancouver. That way we'll have the 26th, 27th, and 28th to hang around Vancouver, and if both boys DO go, I would think they'd want to get in as much filming before they left and they'd be doing something on the 26th. I HOPE. I mean, our whole trip is NOT centered around stalking Jared and Jensen (OR IS IT??), it would just be the icing on the cake. So yeah. That'll most likely be our best bet.

BUT YES, if anyone could spare some helpful info about Vancouver, filming, or just things that we CANNOT miss (or should DEFINITELY miss) along I-2, Seattle, Vancouver, or Glacier, that would be awesome! I'm taking my hardcore huge camera, so there will be a LOT of pictures. And Chrissy is definitely thinking about buying a camcorder to film our lame asses, which might be HILARIOUS. Oh God I'm so excited. SO EXCITED. :D


In other news, if you have not tried Sabra hummus (Supremely Spicey, THANK YOU VERY MUCH) and triscuits, you have not yet reached enlightenment. So good flajsldjasd.

Comments

[redina]

I'm not much of a 'nature' person per se but it sounds like you'll have a wonderful time and I'm excited for you! :-)

http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3074
http://community.livejournal.com/spn_roadtrip/tag/locations
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460681/locations
http://community.livejournal.com/van_locations/
http://community.livejournal.com/spn_bc/50153.html

Are just a small handful of starting points.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

You are so awesome. SO AWESOME. Thank you so much! :D

[lfg1986.livejournal.com]

Eh, Dina beat me on the comms for stalking the set, lol. But I just gotta say, WHY THE HELL COULDN'T I HAVE MET YOU A YEAR AGO?!?! Seriously, you are me, just a year later. I was supposed to go to Vancouver, same damn weekend as ComicCon last year as well, and because the person I went w/ was a bit less rational than you, I ended up NOT going to Vancouver (she didn't want to go anymore cause the boys were supposedly not going to be there at all that weekend, except they TOTALLY WERE) and kinda wasting a trip to ComicCon since Jared didn't even show up (I love Jensen and all, but that panel wasn't that interesting). I actually wanted to see the CITY, not JUST try to stalk the boys. But noooooo. I so need to travel w/ you next time.

Yes, I am still bitter, lol.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

HAHA AWW BABE. What's funny is I know exactly who you're talking about AHAHA. Yeah, I dunno, I'm a little wary about the Comic Con thing, since I think it still says "tentative" where the info is about any guests coming. I'm crossing my fingers! And dude, I plan on moving to Salt Lake sometime within the next year or two, so if ever you want to come visit we'll TOTALLY do a roadtrip together to Vancouver! :D

[mousewings.livejournal.com]

I haven't been to Vancouver in years. The only thing I remember is Victoria (the island) is worth visiting if you have extra time. If it's still there, the salmon hatchery is fascinating. Richmond is lots of fun, from personal experience. Never been there but the museum of anthropology looks good too.

For places to avoid, east Vancouver especially along Hastings. I think a lot of people know this but I'm telling just in case.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

Ooh, museum of anthropology! Awesome! If we have time we might have to check that out.

East Vancouver, got it. Thanks much!

[quidditchkiss.livejournal.com]

I mean, our whole trip is NOT centered around stalking Jared and Jensen (OR IS IT??)
FALSE! YOU LYING LIAR WHO LIES!!!!!!!!!! jk! ...or am I?

Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Why can't I live in awesome parts of the US of A so I can meet awesome people like yourself? UGH! Stupid East Coast. And things. BUT OMG HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \o/

[caithream.livejournal.com]

OKAY SO MAYBE IT'S A LITTLE BIT TRUE. TELL NO ONE OMG.

DUDE, I live in FLORIDA. East coast reprezennnt. I just like to fly a lot, heee.

[unperfectwolf.livejournal.com]

You are coming to see me. And I will take you around BC if you want. Or, like, point you to all the spots they have filmed that I know. And I know alot, since I live 20 miles south of canada.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

Omg yes! That would be amazing! YAY! So, UH, what's the weather like in your neck of the woods during the end of July? Somehow I have a feeling I'll be taking a jacket or two with me anyway, HAHA.

[idril-telrunya.livejournal.com]

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!! And POO on ComicCon. I'm over it. They are lame and NO ONE SHALL GO! *nods* I decided therefor it is true. I am that magical. Heee!

I had something else to say but forgot. Because I am retarded. Yep. *rolls eyes* Maybe I will remember after work? One can only hope.

I'M SO STUPIDLY EXCITED HOLY CRAPOLY! YAAAAAAAAAAAY!


srs about tatts bb! TALK TO KATE ABOUT IT!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

WE'RE SO AWESOME JARED AND JENSEN WILL COME FIND US. TRUFAX.

Haha well then TEXT ME if you do!

PS, you'll never guess what me and my Photoshop are molesting right now, HA HA HAAAAAA.

[flusteredspeech.livejournal.com]

TALK TO ME ABOUT WHAAAAAAT.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited! OH IF ONLY IT WAS OKTOBERFEST.

Ooh, cool! I'll definitely keep that idea too!

[marishna.livejournal.com]

The pilot was filmed in LA so you won't see the bridge there, but I remember there being someone who did a break down of the sets from season 1, I think, and how parts that were in the show were actually NOT from what city.

Um, I'm not making sense in the least. Maybe the super wiki would have links?

[caithream.livejournal.com]

OH, duh, that's right. Yeah, the links that were posted up there pretty much cover nearly every place filmed at during s1 and some of s2. Hopefully people'll have more info as s4 gets started!

[flusteredspeech.livejournal.com]

I'm a fan of this post because I'm all "Oh, hi, THAT'S what we're doing!" I love how planny you guys are, it makes it so much easier for me to just, like, show up in Florida and have you tell me what we're doing! Or, like, sit around at home waiting for you guys to show, and then having you tell me what we're doing! I'M SCATTERBRAINED, it's a good thing I have you around. <333

(p.s. HOMG.)

[caithream.livejournal.com]

HAHA! Well ACTUALLY, Chrissy was all, I HAVE A PLAN, and I was like, GOOD, 'CAUSE I DON'T, and it all sounds pretty fabulous! But dude, if you've got input, let us knoooow! ONE MONTH AND THREE DAYS WTF WTF.

[hansbekhart.livejournal.com]

Roadtrips yay!!

It's too bad you're not going to be there into July - I'm driving up to Portland on the 1st to see my sister, and we're making plans to go into Washington.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

Aw, dude, that would be so amazing! I miss you guys! I'm hoping to move out west within the next year or two, though, so we'll definitely have to work something out then! :D

[whispered-theme.livejournal.com]

EEE! You're coming to my neck of the woods! Yay Pacific Northwest! Too bad I'll be in Walla Walla working and doing summer school or else I would totally meet up with you guys. SOCLOSETOCANADA... I've wanted to road trip out to see the boys for a long while now. For sure go see Victoria if you can- you will die it's so adorable. AND LEVENWORTH... SO WORTH IT. Can't wait to hear all about the adventure!

[caithream.livejournal.com]

OH BABE! I would absolutely love to see you! I just looked on the map, aw man, it's too bad Walla Walla is so far south! Victoria sounds so awesome too, oh MAN I just want to do everything. AW I WISH WE COULD SEE YOU! <3

[essenceofmeanin.livejournal.com]

that sounds like so much fun! if you hit oregon and wanna have some beers -- or need a place to crash, feel free to hit me up :D:D

[caithream.livejournal.com]

EEEP, OREGON. Oh man, if only the roadtrip was longer than a week, haha. Someday I will take you up on that offer. SOMEDAY. <3

[killmotion.livejournal.com]

That sounds amazing, and I hope all your plans turn out well.

I LOVE SABRA HUMMUS. OMG. I get those huge tubs of it and eat it with everything.

[caithream.livejournal.com]

Eee, me too! Thanks!

UNGGG YES. I'm seriously considering getting two at a time every time I go to the store, I EAT THEM THAT QUICKLY.

[spazzbot.livejournal.com]

I am SO SORRY I've been completely flaky on you lately and not replied to your messages, etc, etc about all this road trip business! I don't know what is wrong with me lately. Partly I was waiting to hear from my sister who I have to dogsit for "sometime in July" about the exact dates. I still have no idea when but she did finally confirm to me that it's "in the middle, not the end" so that should work out.

BUT ANYWAY. I am so excited to see you guys, OMG. I actually technically live in a town called Edmonds, but really am sort of sandwiched between Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds, which doesn't really make any difference, just thought I would mention. So I live about 20 min. north of Seattle rather than across the lake to the East. It does mean I'll be easier to get to from highway 2, though!

Which, speaking of, that it so cool you guys are coming that way, as it really is absolutely gorgeous!! :D I've only been to Leavenworth once, but it's pretty neat! You will get to drive through the tiny town my Grandpa grew up in! (It's called Startup) Also, Mountains! :D

What else. I will try my best to take you guys around Seattle, Pike Place and all that. If there's anything specific you want to see, definitely let me know. It's weird because other than PIke Place and the Space Needle I haven't really done any of the usual touristy things in Seattle, I dunno!

I would love to go to Vancouver with you guys as well, I just need to find out if I can work it out (basically, if I can get someone to watch my dog) Even if I have to like, ride up with you for a day and take the train home or something! (and we should let Kwen take us around Vancouver as I haven't been there in years and am more likely just to get lost, LOL.)

Another thing -- this could be me not having a clue, but I thought I remembering hearing that they didn't usually film on weekends, and if they did it was usually just on Saturday because they ran out of time during the week. I could be way off though.

Anyway, I'm going to try and get as much time off then as I can, and yeah, I can't wait to see you guys, OMG! :D

[idril-telrunya.livejournal.com]

HIHI! I am responding because I am NOSY! Hahahah!

ANYWAY! I am the one that said Bellevue because it sounded right and also I am lame. Hahaha! But Edmonds is MUCH better! Totally easier to get to from highway 2! YAAAY!

I have to been to Seattle a couple of times and those are the only touristy stuff I have done (the Space Needle and Pikes). Oh I also went to Experience Music Project and the Science Fiction Museum. That was...very expensive! HAHAHAHA! The only other thing that I really really want to do is go to Iver's. OMNOMNOM! And since it's only like 3 piers away from Pikes I figured we could do that...maybe? Heh! Oh and I want to get a tattoo if possible. HAH! But I don't know if it is...

AND YES! COME TO VANCOUVER WITH US! I still kind of think its a better idea to just drive straight to your house just so we can just get the crazy driving DONE! But who knows. What would be better for you? If we got there on the 24th, that Thursday or waited till Friday? I figured it might be easier to hang out in Seattle on a Friday then on a Sat. Even though both will probably suck. *shrugs* Just let us (YES US! I AM NOSY AND BOSSY...AND ALSO SHORT) know! Heee!

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU TOO HOLY CRAP!

Ok I'll butt out of Sarah's comments now...