I Found The Lost Bubbleator From Worlds Fair In Seattle ~ LeMay Museum Tacoma, WA

[@gthornton3]

Omg I rode on the bubbleator at the Seattle 1962 Worlds fair. It was so much fun. I was only 13 years old.

[@HughWoo]

That’s awesome! Hope you’re doing good!

[@godofthunder6137]

Rode it many times over the years I think it wasn’t removed from Seattle center until the 90s

[@gardengenie6300]

Me too~!! I think the science center is still there.. or it was a few years ago!

[@bradhonaker4319]

Thanks!

[@nomadicfanatic]

Thank you, Brad! You rock.

[@lisarichards3853]

That elevator was for many years, at Lake Forest Park shopping center after it was at the fair. So, the shopping center let it go. I rode in it, at the Shopping Center when I was a child, many times. Pretty cool to know it's still around. Thank you.

[@dlhummingbird]

Still watching! I’m the lady with the short bus that met you and Jax at 7Feathers. I am so lucky to have met you both. If you go South this year, I would love to run into you and your babies!

[@virginialemm864]

I think the Route 66 craze was from the late ‘50’s through the ‘70’s…I know, as I was a part of it. Our family drove the famed highway many times while trekking to family and friends. We did a short trip on I-40 (Rte.66) earlier this year and two years ago…loved it. Unfortunately, the TWIN ARROWS are no more…I don’t know why, if it crumbled, was stolen, was a hazard, whatever, but one of the “twins” is gone. So sad…all these historical places and things are going by the wayside now, being allowed to decay and die. I really loved the car museum in Tacoma, Eric! I think I saw our family’s 1964 white Pontiac Bonneville in there too! What a tank, what a car! Thanks for always bringing me along with you!…Virginia

[@Birdbike719]

Tucumcari (Two-come-carry) used to be a great town but once I-40 went in the town began to shrink. Still a lot of great motels with neon displays. Teepee motels were cool as a kid. What a cool museum!

[@StageCam]

Awesome video again! You really struck gold with the Harvest Host and the auto museum, all in one. And it kept getting better with the Route 66 and Nascar sections! Excellent. Thanks for the entertainment. We always look forward to travelling with you and sharing the experiences via our living room screen.

[@seattlejudy5977]

I am lucky enough to ride many times in the Bubbleater……It was fun as well as the fair….Thank you Eric….👍

[@Bendova215]

I heard your rv motorcycle and trailer all got repossessed sorry to hear that hope things improve for you 👍

[@Bendova215]

@@dh3277 yeah it was repossessed along with his motorcycle.

[@jerryavesando8435]

Gee $20 dollars?! How generous are you a friend to James, Eric? You must really love him having as much as you have!

[@roku5071]

I haven't been to the Tacoma Dome since October 1984. It was like a home show type of thing. Electronics, tv and radio station booths and the like on one side and then food, home appliances and other booths like that on the other side. One booth was a guy selling North Dakota beef. It's a long story, but the basic but is he asked if the beef he was selling wasn't the best I had ever had. I said not really. We went back and forth until he found out I was from western Nebraska. He even knew my hometown was known as the Cattle Capital. Fast forward to 1989 and he had his booth at a home and health show in my hometown, the Cattle Capital. He even remembered me 😄

[@BettyBearsNomadicTravels]

Been to the Lamay many times. I love it every time. You always see something new. Stay safe my friend.

[@mississippirob2]

Dude, my wife and I watch all your vids. This was the first vid I ever watched without using my premium account cause we are at an Air B&B watching it on there tv. Man, if I had to sit through that many commercials every video I would have never become a regular viewer. Give these people a break.

[@TheCSRTech]

Looks like Elon got to Eric today..........

[@GNK777]

I'm not a cat person but that Opie is the cutest cat I've ever seen, I love how he lounges on his back.

[@James-ng5bx]

i got a very old cat a momma cat and like 4 kittens

[@subaru4me]

That is so cool that you recognized that piece of history. Thanks!

[@caroljester7970]

Tom, my husband, drove in California up to Napa and would do anything to stay off I-5 there. Strange seeing it that open and fast moving in Tacoma. Loved the museum. When some cats sleep, their bones turn to rubber. We have one like that too. So glad that Opie and Tara can share your adventures. Sometimes we go places where Truxtop can't and when we return, he lets us know how mad by not coming around until treat time. Eric live your life in a way that makes you happy. People on line are sometimes so mean and say things they would never say in person. Stay true to you. Thanks

[@1D10CRACY]

@18:04 I have one! I drive mine to town and back all the time! :)

[@VickyGeagan]

Eric, if you ever make it back to the East Coast in New England check out the Connecticut speedway. They allow camping all season including when they have their yearly NAS Car race. The race track goes around a table land. Camping is available in the middle all season long. Even if their is not a race. Their are also the Jelly Stone camping resorts all around New England. They are for family camping with full hook-ups and tent sites. They are all Yogi Bear themed. The camp hosts are all dressed like Ranger Smith, also you need to be careful with your picnic baskets, because staff dressed as Yogi and Boo Boo with steal them. Their really quirky. I believe their are Jelly Stone family camping resorts memberships available. Another place in New England that is a harvest host is Mystic Seaport in Mystic Connecticut with full boater hook ups. Not sure about their RV parking. I have never been their. I have used the Boating hook-ups. PS their are tent sites also available at the Connecticut, speedway. The camping area in the center of the race track is above the track. Their are pull outs around the track for the pit crews. It is really unusual. Their is a quirky story of why the put the speedway were it is. I need to research it.

[@James-ng5bx]

are u talkin about thompson speedway? my dad went there once

[@donnabonnel1752]

Hahaha That's great!! I was at the Seattle World's Fair!! It was all like the Jetson's like stepping into the future!! It was the best family fun!! Loved the Space Needle (even though I was afraid of heights)!! I remember I hated that see through bubble elevator (height thing)!! What was so amazing was the snack and sandwich vending machines!!

[@WA7HOI]

Hi Eric, I must have driven right by you Friday. I drove down to Centralia to have Low put on a new awning on our RV today at West Coast. You should checkout the Museum of Flight up here in Seattle. Best place to park a RV and toad is across the street behind the open air aircraft display. Cheers, Marty

[@heidim5110]

I don't think I've ever seen I-5 thru Tacoma that wide open - glad you caught that on video 🙂 Love seeing your cats. Opie seems to have some Ragdoll in him. Great video as always Eric, thank you for taking us along!

[@ricksgypsy2512]

I lived south of Tacoma years ago. I worked at the prison on McNeil Island. I enjoyed the Ferry ride to and from work. The Pacific Northwest is absolutely beautiful. I will be visiting the area this fall. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@sueb4368]

Good to see the Bubbleator was rescued. It had been in somebody's back yard neglected. I rode in that during the fair (I was 7) and over the years. They took it out sometime in the 80's. Very sad. I would have put that onto my house too! Thanks for museum tour. That was great. Are you going to go up and take a cruise around Seattle? I googled that today. Looks fun.

[@judyherman1249]

I rode in the Bubblator when I was 7 years old. That was cool what the did with it. Also one of my sons had his graduation ceremony in the Tacoma Dome. We lived in Federal Way at the time. Never knew about that car Museum being there. Will have to stop and check it out sometime when I get over there again. I live on the Washington coast now just off of 101. Love your kitties. Safe travels.

[@lisaatkins5414]

Thanks for the great tour of LeMay Museum. I remember years ago going to their car show when it was at the old convent property and they had cars every where. They even had boarded up the pool to store cars on top of the old indoor swimming pool. I had no idea there was now a museum. I'll have to check it out when I'm in town. Yes I5 Tacoma is becoming easier to travel even in rush hour traffic.

[@RileyAaron90]

I’ve been to over 20 car museums across the country and LeMay is definitely a favorite!

[@barryjohnston8877]

I appreciate and enjoy your channel. My wife and I are also full time RVers for the past six years. I'm sorry that you seem to draw a lot of hate comments. I don't understand why people feel it necessary to be stupid to you when they have a different opinion than you so again I'm sorry you have to read that crap. I wanted to comment on your Starlink video but you turned the comments off. I am a Starlink RV subscriber. I just wanted to say I agree with you that Starlink IS NOT for everyone and those who subscribe to the service should have a backup internet service as you pointed out. Managing data for a full timer is challenging. In addition to Starlink I also have an AT&T plan with approx. 150 GB of data to use when I'm parked where Starlink is obstructed or a metro area where their data speeds let's say "under perform". But I wanted to reach out to you to say in spite of the challenges that I like my Starlink because it's truly unlimited. In our six years on the road I've had just about every third party cell data carrier (including Nomad) and they all operate at the mercy of AT&T, Verizon, and now T-Mobile. I wish you safe travels and prosperity my friend! Keep those entertaining videos coming!

[@lindagolden9892]

Thanks for the awesome car museum tour. Cars back in the day had such classic unique colorful styles. 🚗

[@mariannesvoboda5824]

Really love following you and having you show me the states I will never travel to visit. THANKS ERIC!! and Tara and Opie. JAX BE WITH YOU!

[@treysuniverserv1576]

We will be in that area in about three weeks. Because of your issues we have booked rv parks for our trip. Thank you for the info. Safe travels!

[@crystalhayes5342]

OMG ERIC….yes this was a great day today!! Hubs is sweating at MidOhio raceway and I’m enjoying my own type of classic. I watched Christine …lady with a soul ache. The racing section ❤️this was enjoyable . Yabba dabba doo ! Amazing visit

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

"SOMETHIN' CRAZY!!" 🤪 Take care, Eric Vancouver, WA💕🇺🇲

[@misstim8748]

Thanks for the tour of the car museum! Hope to check that out next summer. Another “left-over” from the 1962 World’s Fair is the monorail. It goes from the Space Needle to about 5 blocks east of Pike Place Market. It’s only a 2 minute ride, but pretty cheap. Fun for the kids and the don’t wanna grow-up adults, too 😜

[@timmurr1672]

Charlotte is always a good race with a big infield for camping.

[@louiswright5811]

Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama is the place for your next Nascar race. You can watch Nascar races from the infield twice per year & it's the nations fastest & largest oval race track at 2.66 miles. I saw my 1st race there in 1970 at age 12 the second year after the track opened. The International Motor Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is something else to see next to the track. But get your tickets early! Fantastic museum there in Tacoma and thanks for the tour!

[@trirycheman]

Bub, just a quick tip. (Not about this video) Taking a video down because you didn't like the comments, then reposting, playing the victim at the beginning then turning off the comments, makes you look really, really, really bad. Long time subscriber here. Just admit you were not fully informed about it, and move on. This was petty.

[@angelmartin9862]

I wholeheartedly agree, Kevin. NF appears to hold everyone/everything else to a high standard, but bristles at being held to account himself. It’s perversely counter-intuitive.

[@racefan8418]

Witch video was that and what was he wrong about

[@JonnyDIY]

Wow awesome Museum! And too cool they let you camp there! Have a good one 👍🤙

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Wow 🤩 what a cool 😎 car museum 👍😀

[@steveseattle140]

Driven past that place so many times, thanks for the peek into the museum!

[@nomadicfanatic]

You bet!

[@insidedianeslife2456]

I loved riding it. I would go to the Seattle Center a lot growing up. I would just ride the Bubbleator up and down. I still have dreams of it decades later. Loved it and was so sad when they got rid of it. The Bubbleator took up a good amount of room, but what a special elevator.

[@karlflink3283]

Wow 😯. What a score you had on that video. A classic car museum and NASCAR. Also you got to stay there for the night. You had a great day 👍👌😎😎

[@GnomadicGnu]

I love it when life works out like that.

[@ejs6010]

What a neat museum, and a Harvest Host on top of it! Great location. Happy travels heading north.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I love car museums like that. Now the solar awing is wild. Hope the price comes down because that’s a great way to really get some power from extra panels without set up. 👍🏼

[@leroyackerson8540]

Not so crazy and not meaning to be crytical, I just love cars. That Isetta you said had one wheel in the back, has two rear wheels. They're closer together in the rear.

[@sherrysullivan3495]

Eric you mentioned growing up in a 50s and 60s I did I loved it I grew up in Indiana I wished everyday my kids had the same kind of life I did

[@jeromep]

Visited Dash Point State park late spring of last year and had to drive thru Tacoma and the construction was terrible. So, yes, that is a very good day in I-5 in Tacoma.

[@ty_dye]

Awesome video and yes they've had electric vehicles ever since they invented the gas car, most people don't realize it though. Safe travels!

[@3269888]

I saw a Baker electric car from the Early 19 hundreds at the Old Westbury Gardens car show a few years back.!! Yes, they've been around for a long time.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

I think Henry ford's wife drove an electric car, if I remember correctly.

[@jongale1957]

I believe it was Mercedes Benz one of there wife drove it to see a relative

[@billh.3522]

I really enjoyed visiting the Lemay Museum with one of my sons a few years back. Good memories, thanks.

[@cheriellis9215]

Have you been to the Lemay Collection at Marymount? Even more cool cars, in various stages of restoration, from not started to complete. We really enjoyed that one!

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU REALLY GO THROUGH A VERY SMOOTH, ENJOYABLE & FUN DAY ERIC! GOD BLESS YOU & THE KITTIES :)

[@lindacrawford5029]

I was 13-14 or so and went to Seattle Worlds fair with the family, loved it, thanks for the reminder!

[@lindahansen9395]

That was a great tour. Would love to see it in person some day. I have my grandfather’s 1930 two door Model A with the original registration, which is very rare. I love the old cars.

[@monumentmom7593]

Glad you had such a good day! Cool museum!!

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

omg, my hubby and i loved this version with the classic cars. so, we watch you on our tv and hit the like there and then i hit the like on my ipad. keep up the great work!

[@JustManda77]

Opie is like, I'm good dad. And now you know he will rat out Tara. 😆

[@sandramcroberts4094]

Eric, I loved, loved, loved the car museum. Great video.

[@marilynrenaud1892]

This was a great video Eric. I love antique and classic cars. I would be in that place for hours upon hours. So glad you were able to stay there. That sure saved you a lot of trouble. Thanks for the great tour. 👍😁

[@lindakrusyna7275]

Thanks for the tour..I always enjoy car museums...along with Harvest Host is even better.

[@lindakrusyna7275]

Thanks for the tour..I always enjoy car museums...along with Harvest Host is even better.

[@mattmartinez1620]

Poconos speedway. They have camping there all season not just during the races.

[@carolmontoya1061]

Its good to see I-5 in Tacoma has finally finished the road construction. It was a nightmare there. Enjoy the sunshine in the PNW. Its beautiful when the sun is out.

[@joanscotto5822]

you find so many interesting places ... thank you.

[@dowd9131955]

Went to the New York's world fair I was 10 in 1965! It's a small world premiered there! I will never forget it!

[@nomadicfanatic]

Nice!

[@lisal.1268]

You packed a lot of great stuff in your video!!!!

[@geripeterson2713]

Great video. And I love your new intro and your ending with Jax's angel. ♡

[@gwenrowe2721]

I have been enjoying all the videos of the north west. Really thought this one was wonderful will be showing my husband in the morning. Yep he loves the old cars too. You and the babies have fun and stay safe. Give the fur babies a hug and scratching for me.

[@sybilyap7949]

Love it ! Thanks ! I remember the theme music (end of this video). Brings back memories of your old days. Love it too.

[@singh5004]

Where is the star link video, did you delete it Eric ?

[@raz2986]

He did yes, I'm still a bit confused myself, not sure what has happened, there was a community post aswell but that has vanished aswell

[@nightowlnight]

This place is cool. I never knew about this. Thank you.

[@jkfisher5752]

"Lucky" LeMay has more cars on display at Marymount in Parkland/Tacoma. Lots of wonderful volunteers keep it looking nice, his wife has a collection of dolls as well. Event happening Aug 27.

[@SweetFLGuy1]

Thanks Eric for showing us a tour of the car museum. I really like car shows as well.

[@justinebuckleywright1302]

Thanks for sharing, Eric!! Loved the Museum tour.

[@deborahhymer9315]

In Wharton, Texas there is a TeePee motel and rv park. Has been there since at least the 1950's

[@maebellaakamaegirl190]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO WITH ME. 💯💯💞💞💜😺💙😺

[@isearcheduwin3132]

Have to admit I was pretty angry with you when you were putting your hometown state down when it was raining! Now I feel better hearing good things about our home state! I love WA and would not bash it! Thank you for coming back to being realistic about rain and our beautiful state!

[@JoelPit]

Eric I find it funny your the only nomadic youtube creator I have wanted to meet and haven't , we have so many mutual friends. I've even helped Ethan repair the car you gave him a few times now after we raced each other. I can't wait to race him again I hope your there.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Oh wow! Small world!

[@davidpeters265]

One of your best yet, stay safe

[@texastwostepper2140]

Check out COTA, in Austin. RV park right at the track.

[@jameshebert5430]

The Lemay does have a Delorean it's probably in their storage facility south of Spanaway, WA. It's nice to see Tacoma again I lived in the area from 1979-2011. Seattle has the Pike Street Market, Tacoma has Freighthouse Square, the home of Brown & Haley and is the city where M&M's were created!

[@jeromep]

I wish you’d come east. Eastern Washington welcomes you with open arms.

[@catherinegreene8091]

Wow! Love the classic antique tour. Thks Eric.

[@papagiles341]

Opie always knows were Tara bara is 😆🌟

[@victormartins3520]

the Metalica cars were my favorite .

[@todd6946]

For a dude that says he hates confrontation, he sure does like to blast any commenter that doesn’t agree with him. What a strange, sad little man. Good luck tiger!

[@pamhutzell8268]

Its great that something nice happened to you!!!!!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I liked Tacoma. I enjoyed seeing the museum. I'm near to Bristol Motor Speedway. They have camping listed under fans, but have campgrounds all around the outside of the track. Not sure about the middle.

[@rmcnasty7319]

Good Video Eric Thank you for sharing. I'm happy , I got to own & drive many of those old mussel cars. Wish I would of saved one in the garage.

[@dieseldave564]

MIS in Michigan does infield camping. And there is also lots of quirky stuff in the Irish Hills area near the track.

[@funzeevanzee]

Thanks for sharing. Cool cars. Good magnet. Cute kitties. Great video. Love your new intro and outro 💜

[@DCA001TUBE]

Great show Eric, what a Fantastic car museum.

[@UncaDave]

Really cool video and a great plug for Harvest Host! That worked out great!

[@nomadicfanatic]

I think so too!

[@UncaDave]

@@nomadicfanatic That Opie sure knows how to reeeelax all streeeched out. What cutie! Terra has her own personality and likes to just hide!

[@sharonwilson2450]

That was a cool car museum!! I had a 64 Chevy Impala just like the one in there, even that turquoise color!!

[@wrblattner69]

Def Michigan and Talladega are awesome tracks with awesome camping!

[@daytonadreamin6736]

Hey Eric "Something KrAzY" 🤪 LeMay Museum was definitely a highlight! I loved checking out those automobiles

[@No1Greyhound]

Totally agree! Traffic is never like that in I-5 through Tacoma. Great Video! Weather was really nice!

[@paulstevensonworldtravelle2863]

Great museum brought back good memories of walking the 66 when u showed this thanks Eric

[@sheilawright4957]

Loved the Stang!!! Awesome place. As always Luv n Hugs to you Eric, Tara and Opie. Heavenly hugs to Jax.

[@danno3497]

A little history, All them cars are just a select few of Lemay's collection, Harold Lemay used to have tours of his home and Marymount property that had garages full of vehicles! One garage had even about 20 vintage firetrucks and a lot of his cars were original and not restored and parked within 2 inches of each other! His family had the Largest Garbage collection business in Washington (Including my house) and 10th in the country! He started with one truck in 1942 serving Lakewood, WA They did sell the co. after his death in 2000 but retained the collection at Marymount and built the museum

[@gpants3633]

I haven’t driven through Tacoma in a while, construction had been going on for years, I just catch the ferry over. I guess it’s time for a cruise through. Thanks Eric.

[@ericd2791]

i been to that museum in 2019, it so cool in there. but love to see they got some new stuff now. thanks for taking us with you.