En route to Pendleton Oregon, we passed the 49th parallel (midway between the North Pole and the equator.) Shortly thereafter we neared Pendleton and ominous warning signs began announcing a 6% downgrade. Being a “flatlander” I wondered what that really meant… more signs announced weights of semis and their recommended top speeds (20 mph) more signs offered opportunities to turn around, change your mind (and if not, don’t say you haven’t been warned.)I stopped at one last scenic overlook before making what I was convinced might be my final 6% downgrade… knowing I had been warned 🙂
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