Travel Bivouacking in Great Falls, Montana

Bivouacking in Great Falls, Montana · 07:32 PM

We were joined by a group of about 15 historic military vehicles that are on their way to Dawson Creek, British Colombia to join up and form a group of about 200 vehicles that are celebrating the construction of the Alaska Highway. The group called the Military Vehicle Preservation Association will travel the entire 4100 miles of highway in 27 days to commemorate the 70th anniversary of this engineering feat. The military was the backbone for the project with more than 7000 pieces of equipment used during the construction. It was a special treat for us campers to be able to view the equipment up close and converse with the members. Many of the vehicles have been converted to campers, large kitchens and other purpose haulers for the long trip.

daacon · 08-09-2012, 08:29 PM

Man what a convoy now I would pull over if that was behind me.

**Cee Cee** · 08-09-2012, 08:46 PM

interesting and enjoyable series, love the hood ornament.
cheers

**Bob Harris** · 08-09-2012, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Man what a convoy now I would pull over if that was behind me.

Yeah it was pretty cool Dave, they really put some big bucks into restoring these vehicles, these are really Big Boy Toys.

**Bob Harris** · 08-09-2012, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

interesting and enjoyable series, love the hood ornament.
cheers

the couple in the last photo traveled all the way from Perth, Australia to participate.

Rupert · 08-09-2012, 09:46 PM

Bob, so you finally joined the Army to see America!

Those are some sharp and clear shots, loved them all!

Regards!

**Bob Harris** · 08-09-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Bob, so you finally joined the Army to see America!

Those are some sharp and clear shots, loved them all!

Regards!

Funny thing is Rupert, an Army of Squirrels pulled in the next night, they said something about raccoons in Texas.

**RichardS** · 08-10-2012, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

the couple in the last photo traveled all the way from Perth, Australia to participate.

Now that is dedication. That RAAF truck looks like it's from WWII. Not a comfortable ride.

Nicely shot, Bob.

Richard.

tessfully · 08-10-2012, 04:44 AM

The things you get to see are amazing Bob. This is a very cool series I enjoyed a lot! A tv show called "Dawson's Creek" was set in that small town... Katie Holmes who was married to Tom Cruise Starred in it...my mind is rambling this morning.

charliezap · 08-10-2012, 05:31 AM

Some really neat looking old wheels there Bob.Does bring some memories.--charliezap

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slowpez · 08-10-2012, 06:42 AM

It is amazing how quickly those guys built that road too. Could never come close to that time frame today. Lots of the equipment used to build the highway was left up there too. Too expensive to bring back.

**Bob Harris** · 08-10-2012, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

Now that is dedication. That RAAF truck looks like it's from WWII. Not a comfortable ride.

Nicely shot, Bob.

Richard.

It amazed me the amount of money put into these vehicles to restore them to their current state. These are true Big Boy Toys. Thanks Richard for taking a look here.

**Bob Harris** · 08-10-2012, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

Some really neat looking old wheels there Bob.Does bring some memories.--charliezap
MVPA transcontinental Highway convoy 90th anniversary Lincoln highway 1919 . Military truck vehicle - YouTube

thanks for the add to the thread Charlie, they said I could join up, but I had to use camouflage paint on the motorhome and jeep and keep the troops supplied in Merlot,

**Sailor** · 08-10-2012, 04:27 PM

Now that's neat, Bob. A whole new group of vehicles for we car guys to enjoy.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 08-10-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

The things you get to see are amazing Bob. This is a very cool series I enjoyed a lot! A tv show called "Dawson's Creek" was set in that small town... Katie Holmes who was married to Tom Cruise Starred in it...my mind is rambling this morning.

Tess, you're not only a wonderful photographer, you know your Showbiz too. We spend a lot of time lost, so we often get to see more things than the normal travelers. Glad you enjoyed the series. Bob

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Man what a convoy now I would pull over if that was behind me.

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	interesting and enjoyable series, love the hood ornament. cheers

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Man what a convoy now I would pull over if that was behind me. Yeah it was pretty cool Dave, they really put some big bucks into restoring these vehicles, these are really Big Boy Toys.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee interesting and enjoyable series, love the hood ornament. cheers the couple in the last photo traveled all the way from Perth, Australia to participate.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Bob, so you finally joined the Army to see America! Those are some sharp and clear shots, loved them all! Regards!

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Bob, so you finally joined the Army to see America! Those are some sharp and clear shots, loved them all! Regards! Funny thing is Rupert, an Army of Squirrels pulled in the next night, they said something about raccoons in Texas.

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RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by Bob Harris the couple in the last photo traveled all the way from Perth, Australia to participate. Now *that* is dedication. That RAAF truck looks like it's from WWII. Not a comfortable ride. Nicely shot, Bob. Richard.

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	The things you get to see are amazing Bob. This is a very cool series I enjoyed a lot! A tv show called "Dawson's Creek" was set in that small town... Katie Holmes who was married to Tom Cruise Starred in it...my mind is rambling this morning.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	It is amazing how quickly those guys built that road too. Could never come close to that time frame today. Lots of the equipment used to build the highway was left up there too. Too expensive to bring back.

08-10-2012, 08:16 AM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by RichardS Now *that* is dedication. That RAAF truck looks like it's from WWII. Not a comfortable ride. Nicely shot, Bob. Richard. It amazed me the amount of money put into these vehicles to restore them to their current state. These are true Big Boy Toys. Thanks Richard for taking a look here.

08-10-2012, 01:52 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap Some really neat looking old wheels there Bob.Does bring some memories.--charliezap MVPA transcontinental Highway convoy 90th anniversary Lincoln highway 1919 . Military truck vehicle - YouTube thanks for the add to the thread Charlie, they said I could join up, but I had to use camouflage paint on the motorhome and jeep and keep the troops supplied in Merlot,

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Now that's neat, Bob. A whole new group of vehicles for we car guys to enjoy. Jer

08-10-2012, 07:39 PM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully The things you get to see are amazing Bob. This is a very cool series I enjoyed a lot! A tv show called "Dawson's Creek" was set in that small town... Katie Holmes who was married to Tom Cruise Starred in it...my mind is rambling this morning. Tess, you're not only a wonderful photographer, you know your Showbiz too. We spend a lot of time lost, so we often get to see more things than the normal travelers. Glad you enjoyed the series. Bob