[BruceSnyder]

Gay and I were also stuck in the backup around Centrailia and Chehalis. Right after we merged onto I5 from I205 we had to stop at the first rest stop for a quick break. Then back on the road. We exited at Tumwater and took the Yelm Hwy through Yelm, McKenna, and Roy to get home. This was a superb trip. Thanks a lot Jake and Kim for organizing such a great event. I can't wait til next year. Matt--Thanks for the short cuts through Salem. And Thanks Don for showing us Washingtonians a way around the Portland I5 backup. Great time savers to a long drive day.