Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: xxSVxx on October 01, 2012, 01:14:21 PM
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Hi :)
My name is Christiaan. My tag on this site is xxSVxx
I will be camping Fri and Sat night for Canvaz II.
I'm starting this thread so we can all get an idea as to who is camping and where abouts you plan on camping. I've commented on a thread over at thenewx.org and stated over there that I'm camping to people looking for others, etc....
I'll be driving up from San Clemente that Friday afternoon and I anticipate getting to BB around 6ish...
Yellow post sounds good to me; as long as I can have a fire and a semi-flat spot to pitch my tent I'll be a very happy camper. Pun completely intended. :P
Post if you're camping; please include when you anticipate getting to BB....a site name/number if possible.
Let's get this thread going!!! Can't freakin wait!!!
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Well being that I'm brining my wife and tator tot, we were looking into the Serrano Campground. They have fire rings, flush toilets and showers. Roughing it I know, but the place is nice and the kids can ride bikes or scooters too. It's close to lake and a short drive to the meet spot. I think its $25 a night. 35 for a double spot, that includes two vehicles and up to 8 people. Plenty of shade too, but we'll all be out during the day so not a big issue. We may get a single spot with room for 2 tents. A second vehicle would then be $5 extra if someone wants to split the costs to keep it cheap. I get off work at 430 on Friday but should be there by 7ish Friday night.
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Well being that I'm brining my wife and tator tot, we were looking into the Serrano Campground. They have fire rings, flush toilets and showers. Roughing it I know, but the place is nice and the kids can ride bikes or scooters too. It's close to lake and a short drive to the meet spot. I think its $25 a night. 35 for a double spot, that includes two vehicles and up to 8 people. Plenty of shade too, but we'll all be out during the day so not a big issue. We may get a single spot with room for 2 tents. A second vehicle would then be $5 extra if someone wants to split the costs to keep it cheap. I get off work at 430 on Friday but should be there by 7ish Friday night.
Linky: Serrano Campgrounds (http://bigbear.us/serranocampgrounds.html)
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I'll be camping and its just me for this run and Im off all day and will be coming up from Fallbrook so I can head up anytime. Im open to any place but the Serrano Campground sounds abit nicer. I've done the wild camp thing and been deployed so some simple things like a flushing tolet sounds nice lol
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I'm down to camp were the majority of the campers are going to be. Drinking alone is a sign that your an alcoholic, so I try to keep it social. I think it would be great to keep all the campers together, can share campsites to save a few bones and would think it would help with the comaraderie of members to include spouses and chitlins if were are all together. Nothing like sharing a meal, beer and conversastion around a campfire to bring people together.
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Serrano works.
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Anybody know the altitude of Serrano? A stayed at Barton Flats at the end of May, and all week the temps stayed in the lower 60's at night all week. First night up there and the weather turned on us and dropped to 28f. That was a cold night. The chihuahua earned his place that night by sleeping in the foot of my sleeping bag, kept the toes from freezing off.
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6900 Ft.
Hopefully it doesn't dip to low, but if it does
I have a this:
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To warm the blood ;D
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I like the way you drink......uh....I mean think
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Well then I'll make sure I bring extra... ;D
I'll call the park today and see if I can't get a few sites reserved for our group. How many vehicles so far?
Give me your totals, vehicle & people so I can get an accurate count. I'll see if I can book them but somebody will have to check in on Friday early in the day and save me a spot, since I won't be up there til 7ish.
I'll try get doubles and singles next to each other to keep the costs as low as possible. Let me know if you already have an idea if you want to share a spot with specific member/family.
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I'll try get doubles and singles next to each other to keep the costs as low as possible. Let me know if you already have an idea if you want to share a spot with specific member/family.
Ok, so let's create a head-count:
-xxSVxx- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Deadpilot- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Lava- 1rig/3peeps/1tent
-s14slide- 1rig/5peeps/1 circus tent lol
-knightrider- 1rig/2peeps/no tent
-zmey- 1rig/1-2peeps/1tent
-one maybe from NewX.org....i'll keep his name anonymous until he confirms...for now let's go with what we have already
(reply w/ your info and I'll add you to this post)
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for me its 1 /1 /1
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Sounds right for me.
I'll get the info and $$ estimate And give it a few more days in case we have any stragglers.
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Sounds right for me.
I'll get the info and $$ estimate And give it a few more days in case we have any stragglers.
Yeah, give it a little....there's a few guys on thenewx.org that were asking about camping, so I'm going to try to get them to post on this thread so we can get a bigger group together....because bigger is always better ;)~
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For me:
- 1 rig
- 5 people (2adults/3children)
- 1 circus tent
I could probably volunteer to be up there early on Friday. I should be getting that day off.
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I was gonna yellow post, but the girl might like flush toilets over my coleman flusher in a shower tent, so count me in. 1 vehicle, 2 people, no tent. We sleep in my X.
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^^^^Just a little polite spell checking.
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I gotta take my shoes off to do them maths....
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I'm down for what ever's cheaper. Leaves more money for mods, gas and food. In that order.
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I'm down for what ever's cheaper. Leaves more money for mods, gas and food. In that order.
^^THIS^^
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Question, why 3 nights? Holiday weekend? Friday night =1 Saturday night =2. Instead of one person having to pay more for the single, why not just split the total amongst all of us. I personally will pay more so no one person has to be singled out.
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why 3 nights?
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SORRY, for some reason I was counting Sunday too, since they charge per day. (Long Day at Work :o) I'm good with splitting the costs up evenly amongst the group as well, if that's the agreement. Or I'll pay for the single and let everyone else save a few $$.
So, its two days. Fri/Sat. Check in at 2pm on Fri and check out by noon, Sunday.
Even better pricing. :)
Double Site #73 & #74 $56 per night, plus $10 for two extra rigs, 4 rigs total. $66 x 2 = $132 / 4 rigs = $33 per rig
Single Site #75 $28 per night, plus $5 for extra rig, 2 rigs total. $33 x 2 = $66 / 2 rigs = $33 per rig (if 6 of us go) otherwise if 5 of us go, and we split the total, its $188 / 5 = $37.60
**As I was writing this one...the site next to 73/74 was reserved. #75 is across the roadway.
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I'm sold. Put me in with the group reservation. Having everyone together seems like the way to go to me. Thanks for taking the lead on this. and if I remember correctly, its pay in cash at the site, correct?
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Yes let's get reservations in
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I love it when a plan comes together. :)
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Okay, ill reserve the sites on Friday. I'll have to do it on online with my CC through the NFS, no problem. I'll register the group under SCCX, and post the sites later this weekend.
All I ask is that someone volunteer and get checked into the spaces at 2pm.
I can collect the $ from everyone once I get up there Friday night and give you all a receipt.
So 1 single space and 1 double space. 5 rigs.
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This plan sounds great! Since Im off all day friday I can run up early for the check in by 2pm part and just hang out till everyone else shows up.
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Excellent. PM me your info and I'll let "Lynn" at the park check in Kiosk know you'll check in for the group. I'll also give you my contact info in case there are any issues. I'll make the Reservations Friday mid morning.
I'll try to get us close to, but not next to the bathrooms/showers so we don't get bothered with any extra foot traffic or smells. I was there last year, and didn't have any issues, but just in case.
We all good with that?
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Sounds like you have it all worked out.
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This plan sounds great! Since Im off all day friday I can run up early for the check in by 2pm part and just hang out till everyone else shows up.
Nice!!! Thanks for helping out bro!
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Ok, so let's create a head-count:
-xxSVxx- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Deadpilot- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Lava- 1rig/3peeps/1tent
-s14slide- 1rig/5peeps/1 circus tent lol
-knightrider- 1rig/2peeps/no tent
(reply w/ your info and I'll add you to this post)
Nicely done. ;D
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It's gonna be me my ride +1-2 people and most likely a tent
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UPDATED:
xxSVxx- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Deadpilot- 1rig/1person/1tent
-Lava- 1rig/3peeps/1tent
-s14slide- 1rig/5peeps/1 circus tent lol
-knightrider- 1rig/2peeps/no tent
-Zmey13- 1rig/1-2peeps/1tent
I will reserve the sites on Friday. Looks like as of now with this group, we will be able to get a single site and a double site, dropping the costs more. ;D
So far Forecast Cost "Per Rig" is $33.00 for the weekend
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Awesome work once again.
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Awesome work once again.
Agreed. With the weather looking the way it is now, maybe I should have camped! ;D
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There is always time to cancel your room. I won't book the sites til later Friday night if you want to join us. ;D
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There is always time to cancel your room. I won't book the sites til later Friday night if you want to join us. ;D
Thanks Justin...don't hold anything for me. I am sticking with my original plan...glad this worked out for all of you. Cool that you found a nice place and are camping together.
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Hey Justin, John is just a big talker, (like me) at the end of the day us old guys are looking for a soft bed in a dry, climate controlled room. ::) Uhmmmm... You understand not the same bed though, or even the same room. I'm speaking in general or metaphorically or phonetically kind of way. Gotta go.
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"Did you see the Bears game last week..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2pu0m9iTo4
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Daaa bears
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I'm rollin right now! :D You enjoy your beds and "pillows" guys. We'll be enjoying some brews with da bears
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I'm rollin right now! :D You enjoy your beds and "pillows" guys. We'll be enjoying some brews with da bears
Da Big Bears... :D :D :D
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Christiaan/Justin/Jason...thanks for helping put this together.
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I got no issues paying the 30 when I get there. It's easy enough. Then I'll hand them out when everyone else gets there.
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That's awesome. Thanks again for your help in getting us squared away. Now I gotta have you save me a spot for a Small tent. Uphill on level ground please ;D
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So who's bringing what? I'll be bringing plenty of wood as i have a cord of wood on the side of the house.
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Not sure yet. Haven't done the meal plan, but most likely the usual. Steak and lobster, umm I mean bratwurst and hamburgers and a bunch of freeze dried stuff that's easier to pack and doesn't require much to prep.
Going to try my hand at the dry ice route again. Last time I froze my stuff. This time I think ill add a barrier from it so it maintains a cold temp for the 2 days without the need to refill ice. Plus we can have cold drinks on the trail without the slosh factor. ;D
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I take the block ice approach, freeze 1 gal jugs of crystal geyser ( they have the toughest bottles) with a 6 day cooler. Everything stays cold and when the ice melts, its drinking water :-)
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I love that idea. ;D
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Possible lows of 27 :o we may not need ice! Everyone bring your sniffle gear, its gonna get chilly. ;D
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That is gonna be super cold... Fire and something to keep you warm will be your best freind lol
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I take the block ice approach, freeze 1 gal jugs of crystal geyser ( they have the toughest bottles) with a 6 day cooler. Everything stays cold and when the ice melts, its drinking water :-)
That's a great idea...thanks for the tip.
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Just don't forget, open the bottles before freezing and remove a little water or else they burst or bulge.
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So who's bringing what? I'll be bringing plenty of wood as i have a cord of wood on the side of the house.
Good to know re: wood....although I'm guessing there will be plenty around us...
As far as food goes I am fuzzy on how much to bring....Fri night I'll get there around 7ish so I'm thinking I'll eat on the way up....
Sat I'm on one trail or another for 90% of the day so I'm thinking I'll bring some breakfast food but lunch and dinner will be stuff I can munch on while on the trail.
Then Sunday we're breaking down camp before we hit the trail....
That sound right?
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Good to know re: wood....although I'm guessing there will be plenty around us...
Not sure if it's legal to burn tree fall in Big Bear.
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It is allowed, but only in designated areas and you have get a permit, $25 per cord.
As far as food goes, I'll be packing light. Cold cuts for lunch, maybe some brats for dinner, warm Julian apple pie for desert. :-)
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Not sure if it's legal to burn tree fall in Big Bear.
When I was in Yosemite a ranger told me that it's bad for the trees if you burn wood that isn't from there....the ranger encouraged me to go scrounge for wood rather than burn the stuff I brought...
Of course, this was the night after I hiked Half Dome....at which point I looked at the guy like he had 3 eyes...
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Hello name is Mark, im from thenewx.org. I will be heading down and arrive very early saturday morning. All I have to do is let them know the hosts name and they will dirrect me to a campsite? will it be $10 or $30?
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I have a bunch of wood I can bring too. It's been sitting out for over a year. I'll bring what I can fit after I load up all the gear.
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Hello name is Mark, im from thenewx.org. I will be heading down and arrive very early saturday morning. All I have to do is let them know the hosts name and they will dirrect me to a campsite? will it be $10 or $30?
Hi Mark!!
Welcome to SCCX!!!
What time is 'early'? We'll be at the meeting spot around 8 and the trailhead at 9, so if you can get there before then, we'll help you find a spot near us, etc. As far as I know, come 9, most if not all of our group will be gone on one of the trails, so please advise as to what time you anticipate arriving so we can find you a spot accordingly.
Be ready to have a blast!!!
-xxSVxx
(Christiaan)
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Lucky I will be bringing a friend so he can drive most of the way down there so I can get rest. If I get off work at 1130pm friday I will most likely show up at 7am. So if I do show up at 7am where should I meet you guys? I just want to be prepared to met up with you guys if I am crunched on time.
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well the vons parking lot is the meeting area so that would probably be your best bet, vons has some pretty good cheap breakfast sandwiches at their deli.
8:00am
Vons Shopping Center, Big Bear Lake
42170 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Hi Mark welcome. A small group of us have already reserved and filled our two spots for the group of 6 rigs.. If you are interested in camping with us, you'll have to register for an account and then reserve a new space in the campground near us if you' d like.
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Lucky I will be bringing a friend so he can drive most of the way down there so I can get rest. If I get off work at 1130pm friday I will most likely show up at 7am. So if I do show up at 7am where should I meet you guys? I just want to be prepared to met up with you guys if I am crunched on time.
7am should be perfect....breakfast will be done and ready to eat by then ;)
Serrano Campgrounds is where we'll be; site #90/92/93 if I remember correctly; feel free to scroll through the previous responses to this thread to get exact info as far as what site and numbers...
Thanks for checking in!!
-Christiaan
**or you can just meet us at Vons and then set up camp after we hit the trails!**
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Sweet I am excited and looking forward to having an awesome day. See you guys soon.
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well the vons parking lot is the meeting area so that would probably be your best bet, vons has some pretty good cheap breakfast sandwiches at their deli.
8:00am
Vons Shopping Center, Big Bear Lake
42170 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
There's also a Starbucks there (shares lot). We may end up there early. We both work late Friday and we'll make our way up in the wee hours.
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This is all good stuff...welcome Mark...and what everyone else said about the campsites etc.
Thanks for figuring out the tree fall stuff Christiaan...I wasn't sure.
Very much looking forward to this.
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Its getting closer!! ;D
I just wanted to put out some info as to where the Campers Stand:
These are the people/groups that are included in the reservations at Serrano:
Christiaan -xxSVxx- 1rig 1person 1tent
Jason -Deadpilot 1rig 1person 1 te
Justin & Maria -Lava- 1rig 3peeps 1tent (Bringing Wood, Gentleman's Jack, 45,000BTU Propane Heater to sleep beside)
Doug & Michelle -s14slide- 1rig 5peeps 1 circus tent (Bringining Wood, Booze and Lantern)
Jordan +1 -knightrider- 1rig 2peeps sleeping in X (Bringing Wood)
Alex +1 -zmey- 1rig 1-2peeps 1tent
Any new members or late joins wanting to camp with the group will have to reserve additional spots at Serrano as we were limited in the number of vehicles and People per campsite and are already paid in full thanks to Lava's Wife.
IF you are on the list above, Please PM me your First Name and Vehicle Color. I will be coordinating this info with Jason (Deadpilot) who was kind enough to drive up to BB early on FRI to check us in at 2pm and pay the extra $30 vehicle fees for the spaces not included in the reservations. Jason will get us checked in and we will all go to him for the vehicle placards we need to hang in the windows of our rigs while in the Campground.
Also, PM me if you plan to bring anything for the good of the group like wood, whiskey, a charcoal BBQ grill, etc. I'll add it to the list above to so we can get an Idea of what we should bring to make our stay more enjoyable.
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And just a follow up on the weather...
Bring a jacket....and a knit cap....it's going to be a wee bit chilly at night...
MOAR FIRE!!!
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That is gonna be super cold... Fire and something to keep you warm will be your best freind lol
Jason, I need to get up with you this week if possible. I have some printed reservation forms that you will need to give to the Gate Keeper at the campground. PM me when you get a chance. 8)
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Jason, I need to get up with you this week if possible. I have some printed reservation forms that you will need to give to the Gate Keeper at the campground. PM me when you get a chance. 8)
Sorry for the delay. I've been swamped at work cause of inspection and some training coming up. And will all that it looks like I am not gonna be able to attend. We have to work yet another weekend and I need to make a run out to camp pendleton for some stuff too. So its a busy week. Im pissed that I cant come. Sorry for any headaches this may cause.
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Sorry for the delay. I've been swamped at work cause of inspection and some training coming up. And will all that it looks like I am not gonna be able to attend. We have to work yet another weekend and I need to make a run out to camp pendleton for some stuff too. So its a busy week. Im pissed that I cant come. Sorry for any headaches this may cause.
That's a bummer man but no big deal at all....thanks for checking in!!
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Sorry for the delay. I've been swamped at work cause of inspection and some training coming up. And will all that it looks like I am not gonna be able to attend. We have to work yet another weekend and I need to make a run out to camp pendleton for some stuff too. So its a busy week. Im pissed that I cant come. Sorry for any headaches this may cause.
I'll pick up your stuff from Pendleton and meet you in big bear. ;-)
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So whos next in line, lava and I should be arriving around 7 pm
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Jason that SUCKS!!
I understand military life and want to thank you on behalf of your selflessness in service.
Its what allows the rest of us to go out and play. Thank You for your service!
And if you need an excuse/alibi/Sick Slip or a phone call to your Command let me know. Its just an inspection....A lot of Hurry Up and wait, stage this here, wash that there, inventory this, yadda yadda yadda.
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UPDATED GROUP CAMPING INFO:
These are the people/groups that are included in the reservations at Serrano:
Christiaan -xxSVxx- 1rig 1person 1tent
Justin & Maria -Lava- 1rig 3peeps 1tent (Bringing Wood, Gentleman's Jack, 45K BTU Heater)
Doug & Michelle -s14slide- 1rig 5peeps 1 circus tent (Bringining Wood, Booze and Lantern)
Jordan +1 -knightrider- 1rig 2peeps sleeping in X (Bringing Wood)
Alex +1 -zmey- 1rig 1-2peeps 1tent
ONE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR 1 RIG AND UP TO FOUR PEOPLE or the group rate will have to go up to $37.60 PER RIG.
Any new members or late joins wanting to camp with the group will have to reserve additional spots at Serrano as we were limited in the number of vehicles and People per campsite and are already paid in full thanks to Lava's Wife.
I may have the opportunity to get up there before 7pm to check us in, but not 100% sure. If I do, its going to be closer to 5pm..
Is anyone in this group planning on being up in the BB area ealier and able to check the group in? If so, Let me know asap.
Thanks,
Lava
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*everyone in unison* Thanks Lava's Wife :)
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She says your welcome :) But won't allow any more non-attendees :o J/K
We are looking forward to the trip. I used to tell her about winter camping trips in Wisconsin...With the forecast in BB this weekend, I told her it would be like springtime camping in Wisconsin. ;D ;D
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I should be up there about mid-day. That's the plan anyways. Am I "the guy" now?
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Mid Day huh??? We can check in at 2pm...Can you be "That Guy" ?? It would be great if you can.
If not, Its cool, Ill just do it when I get there and everyone else can wait in the Vons Parking Lot Until I give the Green Light!
:P haha :P
If so, PM me your PH# NUMBER and Ill call you. Ill also have to send you the paper copies of the reservation info and pre-payment receipts.
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Sorry for the delay. I've been swamped at work cause of inspection and some training coming up. And will all that it looks like I am not gonna be able to attend. We have to work yet another weekend and I need to make a run out to camp pendleton for some stuff too. So its a busy week. Im pissed that I cant come. Sorry for any headaches this may cause.
I feel you on this one. I'm in the middle of an exercise too. Fortunately, I managed to convince these guys that I needed leave. So I got it. I worked 3 weeks straight to make sure we had coverage for the last one, so I made sure that they knew that they owed me. I had to take leave, but I have plenty to spare and I think this trip will be worth it.
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It Looks like I'll be off work between 2-3pm on Friday. ;D That puts me in BB 4-5pm. I think I can handle getting us checked in unless anyone from the group will be there prior to me. If so, let me know.
Friday morning sometime I will PM my number to the group in case you encounter any issues or have ??'s.
Until then....KCCO :P
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PM SENT TO THE GROUP WITH RESERVATION DETAILS. PLEASE CHECK AT YOUR CONVENIENCE :)
SEE YOU ALL IN BIG BEAR
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Should be up there about the same time as you, or a little earlier.
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Running late rta 1704.Ridding ch17 nine five one five three six five nine five three
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Thanks to everyone for making this camping trip memorable one. ;D