An Autumn Escapade in the 2025 Hyundai Palisade: A Drive to Remember in Port Gamble

Gather ‘round, I’ve got a tale to spin about a recent jaunt that was simply… remarkable.

The leaves are starting to turn, the air’s got that crisp, apple-cider-like bite, and a good

old-fashioned fall adventure was practically begging to happen. So, what better way to

embrace the season than to borrow a shiny new 2025 Hyundai Palisade from the good

folks at Haselwood Hyundai and point its distinguished grille towards the charming, and

some might say haunted, town of Port Gamble?

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A V8’s Roar and a Town’s Heartbeat: The Jeep Wrangler 392 and Port Orchard’s Cruzin’ Sunday

The sound was what you noticed first. It wasn’t a purr or a simple rumble; it was a deep,

menacing roar that resonated with power and purpose. This was the voice of the 2025

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, a machine that embraces its unbridled strength. “It’s an

‘angry’ sound”, as my friend Josh put it when he picked me up, but in the best possible

way—a symphony of raw, American muscle from its 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 engine and

470 horsepower. You could feel the force of it, even at a standstill.

 
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Trading Asphalt for Singletrack: Tackling Port Gamble with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Evergreen MTB Alliance

The air in Port Gamble was thick with the scent of damp earth and Douglas fir, a world away from the relentless gray of the Seattle sprawl just across the Puget Sound. It felt like stepping into another century, the quiet broken only by the chirping of unseen birds and the distant thrum of something powerful approaching. That something was a 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road, a machine that looked perfectly at home amidst the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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Ionic at Sweeneys Country Style Meats

It's Thursday, and Father's Day is this weekend. I'm currently on a mission to Sweeney's Country Style Meats, and I've got to tell you about my ride. Haselwood Hyundai was kind enough to lend me a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. And, well, let's just say I'm rethinking all my life choices that don't involve owning one of these.

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CRV at Children of the Nations

Stepping into the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid, generously loaned by West Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, I immediately felt a sense of calm wash over me. As I pulled out of the lot, heading towards Children of the Nations, my destination for today, the first thing that struck me was the sheer comfort of the ride. It’s like sinking into a supportive hug, and the quiet hum of the hybrid engine is wonderfully soothing. No engine rumble, no vibration through the steering wheel, just whisper quiet electric propulsion that is making my drive serine.

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Miata at the Drive In

Well, hello there, you beautiful people! It’s your boy. At 6'6", 250 pounds, I'm basically wearing this 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata rather than sitting in it. But here's the thing—I can't stop grinning.

 This tiny roadster is pure driving joy! I’m pretty sure my knees are somewhere in the vicinity of the glove compartment, and my head is practically kissing the soft top, but the grin on my face is wider than a grand canyon. This car corners like it's on rails, and the shifting is  butter-smooth, it's like a warm…

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Armed Vikings with Lightning


Get ready for an unforgettable weekend, folks! It's going to be an adventure like no other. Picture this: quality family time, a smorgasbord of delectable delights, and the tantalizing aroma of... well, let's save the carnival scents for later. The best part? We're doing it in style, cruising around in the sleek and powerful 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning. This electric chariot is so impressive, even Thor might consider trading in his trusty goats for a taste of zero-emission awesomeness. 

 

 

 
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Mother's Day Mission: Golf, Grub, and GMC Glamour!

Well folks, this dutiful son is on a top-secret mission today. Operation:  Par-fect Day with Mom! The target? My wonderful Mom. The weapons? A hearty brunch, a challenging round of golf, and the chariot? A gleaming 2024 GMC Terrain Denali, courtesy of the fine folks at West Hills Autoplex.

Now, you know me, I like a smooth operation, and that started with the ride. Picking up Mom was a breeze. She emerged from the house, looking as radiant as a spring bloom, and even gave the Terrain a little appreciative whistle. "Ooh, fancy!" she exclaimed, already eyeing the panoramic sunroof…

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Cinco De Mayo - Tacos in a Tacoma


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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because today's tasty trek involves tires, tacos, and a terrific truck. Yours truly is behind the wheel of a twenty twenty two Toyota Tacoma TRD, a tenacious titan of the tarmac, fresh off the lot at West Hills Autoplex. My mission? A county-wide quest across Kitsap in pursuit of the perfect tacos for the team back in town. They're waiting, mouths watering, for a taco tsunami, and it's my duty to deliver. 

The Tacoma, let me tell you, it's more than just transportation; it's a trusty taco-transporting chariot. The rumble of…

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kitsap Live Steamers in a 2023 Atlas

Right, listen here, you lot! So, you know me, always on the lookout for a bit of fun that involves minimal effort on my part but maximum enjoyment for my little hooligans. And let me tell you, this weekend, I struck gold! We took the whole gang – Kevin (my 8-year-old train fanatic), Shelby (the 5-year-old who's quickly following suit), and wee Johnny (the 3-year-old who basically breathes choo-choos) – along with a couple of the neighbor's kids, to the Kitsap Live Steamers down at South Kitsap Regional Park.

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