Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: FrankB on October 22, 2009, 01:32:23 PM
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Thought we might get the November run posted up early:
Fish Creek and Sandstone Canyon - Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Saturday, November 21st
Meet Time / Spot: 10:00AM at the Anza Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center
200 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Fish Creek is a little over 12 miles of mostly flat sandy wash, with lots of interesting geology along the way. Sandstone Canyon is another 2+ miles, but very narrow and twisty in places, with high rock walls. We'll come back out the same way, total off-road miles should be about 25.
This trail should be stock friendly, but 4WD is recommended due to sandy spots and so you don
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Trixie the Wonderdog (if she makes it to November :'(), Noon, and their driver Paul.
We'll likely camp Friday and Saturday.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Fish%20Creek%2011-2008/GoodMorning.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Fish%20Creek%2011-2008/Lunch.jpg)
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I heard that was a pleasant trip for everyone last year until some yahoo ::) came racing up the canyon ;D
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I heard that was a pleasant trip for everyone last year until some yahoo ::) came racing up the canyon ;D
You should have stayed around longer, it got really nice after he left. ;D
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LOL!!! I've been away for a while but it appears that Frank is now the quip'ster in place of Mitch :-\ Can it be so ???
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LOL!!! I've been away for a while but it appears that Frank is now the quip'ster in place of Mitch :-\ Can it be so ???
Yes he is. Sharp as a tack.
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Yes he is. Sharp as a tack.
You guys have both been away too long, there is no way I could ever even come close to Mitch, and I mean that with truly the utmost admiration. Really, who else could come up with such classics as:
"Just so you know, Dan is a totally different person when you're alone with him and John out in the middle of the Nevada desert huddled in the back of your X under a sleeping bag clutching a Surefire and a Sig and wearing an aluminum foil beanie."
Or, in response to my question of what the hell Randy was talking about when he wrote:
Randy (xtatic): "Really, I've been given one of Sage's new two-handers to test, a 13/6 8wt to test til the end of June. More of a "switch-rod", they call it an "ultralight spey" I've had it for nearly two months and was supposed to use it last w/e outside of Vancouver. I jacked my back up just prior and had to bail on the trip. Maybe I'll try it in the surf. Probably the only chance I'll get. I'm headed away from the E.Sierrs hordes this w/e and will probably hit some spots on the Kern Plateau...maybe Monache Mdws. area..... Guaranteed "Grand Slam". Have fun and take pix."
Me: "What language are these guys (xtatic and EditorX) speaking? Anyone have an English translation?"
Mitch: "It's Neo-Fishmalian, a modern version of Olde-Fishmalian which employs an updated vernacular in order to express oneself more accurately. It
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I wish I could go but my X is still down. Have fun everyone, maybe I'll make the Dec. run.
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I wish I could go but my X is still down. Have fun everyone, maybe I'll make the Dec. run.
Bring your Murano out!
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You guys have both been away too long, there is no way I could ever even come close to Mitch, and I mean that with truly the utmost admiration. Really, who else could come up with such classics as:
"Just so you know, Dan is a totally different person when you're alone with him and John out in the middle of the Nevada desert huddled in the back of your X under a sleeping bag clutching a Surefire and a Sig and wearing an aluminum foil beanie."
Or, in response to my question of what the hell Randy was talking about when he wrote:
Randy (xtatic): "Really, I've been given one of Sage's new two-handers to test, a 13/6 8wt to test til the end of June. More of a "switch-rod", they call it an "ultralight spey" I've had it for nearly two months and was supposed to use it last w/e outside of Vancouver. I jacked my back up just prior and had to bail on the trip. Maybe I'll try it in the surf. Probably the only chance I'll get. I'm headed away from the E.Sierrs hordes this w/e and will probably hit some spots on the Kern Plateau...maybe Monache Mdws. area..... Guaranteed "Grand Slam". Have fun and take pix."
Me: "What language are these guys (xtatic and EditorX) speaking? Anyone have an English translation?"
Mitch: "It's Neo-Fishmalian, a modern version of Olde-Fishmalian which employs an updated vernacular in order to express oneself more accurately. It
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I fail to see the humor.
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Hi everyone. Long time since I've posted anything, been busy being a Dad :). There's a small chance I can make this run on Saturday. I'm really going to try, I got my BFG AT almost a year ago and haven't touched any dirt. LoL. If I do make it I will prob bring my 2 labradors if you guys don't mind. They're very friendly and will be leashed at all times. Edgar
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Dogs are cool for club runs. You just have to be on top of things.
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I just wanted to apologize to many of the rumours I started and perpetuated -here are a few of them.
1. That Mitch and Dan carried yellow spray cans to parks and nation monuments for tagging.
2. That Dan intentionally ran over wildlife and than I put several replicas of pigeons and turtles under his tires and took pictures.
3. That Mitch and Dan liked the all male- clothing not an option bathhouse in Nevada.
4. That Mitch and Dan threw sand on my Xterra on the Area 51 trip than yelled ," lets make John's car yellow like ours" will releiving themselves.
5. While watching the Red Flag Excercise, Dan and Mitch pointed lazers at my car trying to "paint it" in hopes that one of the planes overhead would mistake it for a target and bomb my vehicle.
For the record, some of these things were slightly exaggerated.
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I just wanted to apologize to many of the rumours I started and perpetuated -here are a few of them.
1. That Mitch and Dan carried yellow spray cans to parks and nation monuments for tagging.
2. That Dan intentionally ran over wildlife and than I put several replicas of pigeons and turtles under his tires and took pictures.
3. That Mitch and Dan liked the all male- clothing not an option bathhouse in Nevada.
4. That Mitch and Dan threw sand on my Xterra on the Area 51 trip than yelled ," lets make John's car yellow like ours" will releiving themselves.
5. While watching the Red Flag Excercise, Dan and Mitch pointed lazers at my car trying to "paint it" in hopes that one of the planes overhead would mistake it for a target and bomb my vehicle.
For the record, some of these things were slightly exaggerated.
More clarification...
1. The cans were silver. The paint inside them was yellow.
2. then
3. The bathhouse is in California.
4. I felt no relief.
5. Never happened.
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Dogs are cool for club runs. You just have to be on top of things.
Like not letting them crawl under a hot muffler, catch their fur on fire, and then have to chase them though the burning bush ... ::)
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More clarification...
1. The cans were silver. The paint inside them was yellow.
2. then
3. The bathhouse is in California.
4. I felt no relief.
5. Never happened.
Who is this "wormdog" fellow and why is he obsessed with male nudity and small animals?
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(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/206/user29636pic22112277053.jpg) (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/user29636pic22112277053.jpg/)
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Oh and I forgot about Mitch dropping cats down the mineshaft to see how deep it was........... and sending me into deserted buildings to see if there was Haunta virus present;D
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You guys are funny. ;D We might have to make this trip.
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I hope to attend this event, I'll see how things go from now until the 21st.
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Oh and I forgot about Mitch dropping cats down the mineshaft to see how deep it was........... and sending me into deserted buildings to see if there was Haunta virus present;D
That mine shaft was really deep. I don't think we ever heard one hit bottom.
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Oh and I forgot about Mitch dropping cats down the mineshaft to see how deep it was........... and sending me into deserted buildings to see if there was Haunta virus present;D
I'll back Mitch up on that Haunta virus call. John looks much more virus-resistant than Mitch or I.
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I'll back Mitch up on that Haunta virus call. John looks much more virus-resistant than Mitch or I.
True that. If I was a virus I sure wouldn't want to live in John.
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(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/sturndog/mo0307.jpg?t=1257987637]) At least I never allowed strange monkeys to bite my toes Mitch -and this is my favorite photo which needs no explanation except for that is my gas can brother! ;D (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/sturndog/IMG_1349.jpg?t=1257987871) P.S. Mitch if I thanked you five times for your help I would still be short - peace.
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Sturndog, LiaFriya and Kennedy will be there for Saturday and then a night run to Borrego Springs. Sunday we will be at the military cemetary in Riverside to see her father and brother. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Sturndog, LiaFriya and Kennedy will be there for Saturday and then a night run to Borrego Springs. Sunday we will be at the military cemetary in Riverside to see her father and brother. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
It will be good to see you, it's been a while.
So . . . who else is coming?
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Okay, it looks like I'll be going with my parents.
Frank, is it OK if we meet up at Santa Ysabel and follow you down to the meeting area? What time should we be at the Pie Company by?
As far as purchasing a radio goes, the only requirement is that its an FRS?
Thanks
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Okay, it looks like I'll be going with my parents.
Frank, is it OK if we meet up at Santa Ysabel and follow you down to the meeting area? What time should we be at the Pie Company by?
As far as purchasing a radio goes, the only requirement is that its an FRS?
Thanks
I plan to be at the Julian Pie Company in Santa Ysabel right at about 9:00AM. I'm going to pick up some pies to share at lunch, so I'll probably roll out from there by 9:15AM.
Pretty much any FRS radio should work, I think most of the newer ones have all of the channels and sub-channel (pr privacy codes, or whatever the various makers call them). The differences in range that some of them show may not mean much, as long it has the channels (1 through 12) and the sub-channel 24 you'll be good. Costco had a pretty good price on a 2-pack of Motorola's last time I was there.
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Okay sounds good, we'll be there with a dark green Xterra.
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It will be good to see you, it's been a while.
So . . . who else is coming?
We won't be be making this trip. I'm going to be in Stoddard Valley diggin up some yellow stuff.
You guys have a fun trip.
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i'll probably make this. i just went to anza this weekend and ran coyote canyon and a few other trails.
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Sturndog, LiaFriya and Kennedy will be there for Saturday and then a night run to Borrego Springs. Sunday we will be at the military cemetary in Riverside to see her father and brother. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
too Bad I have an volunteer obligation thats Saturday. It been a while, maybe Santa Barbara
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Been a member of the group since I got my Xterra a few years ago, but have never posted and have never been able to do a trip. BUT, this time I will be there!! I am bringing my 14 year old son along and we will be camping Saturday night. Anyone else bringing any youngsters along?
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As far as purchasing a radio goes, the only requirement is that its an FRS?
Thanks
And that it has sub-channels. We're normally on the month of the run (11 in this case) and sub-channel 24 (for X).
2M amateur radio at 146.520 but you need a easy to get $14 license to do that. ;)
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And that it has sub-channels. We're normally on the month of the run (11 in this case) and sub-channel 23 (for X).
2M amateur radio at 146.520 but you need a easy to get $14 license to do that. ;)
Actually, that would be sub-channel 24.
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Been a member of the group since I got my Xterra a few years ago, but have never posted and have never been able to do a trip. BUT, this time I will be there!! I am bringing my 14 year old son along and we will be camping Saturday night. Anyone else bringing any youngsters along?
My two boys, ages 14 and 11, should be there.
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I am new and would like to join the group for this run. I am going to bring my wife and granddaughter since this is an easy flat run and has a lot of interesting scenery. We should be up at Santa Isabel at 9:00AM and can meet up with you there. I have a black Xterra.
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For those who have not been on this trip before, or have not been to Anza Borrego, here's a bit more info.
- The meet spot is at the Anza Borrego State Park Visitor Center. If you have not been there before you may want to wander into the Center itself and take a quick look around, and pick up the free map/brochure that they have (or buy a guidebook and/or map, the proceeds go to a good cause). There are real rest rooms at the Visitor Center. After that it's the vault toilets at Fish Creek Primitive Camp and then rocks and bushes the rest of the way. I'm hoping we can leave the Visitor Center fairly early this year, because it is a bit of a drive to the trail head. I would like to roll out of there by 10:30AM at the latest.
- The trail head at the end of Split Mountain Road is 28 miles from the Visitor Center, so it does take some time to get out there. We'll stop to air down at the trail head, then head up Fish Creek about 12.5 miles before turning in to Sandstone Canyon. We'll make a few short stops in Fish Creek to check out the geology. There are some very interesting rock formations along the way.
- We know a good lunch spot about 1.5 miles in to Sandstone Canyon, figure we'll hit that around 1:00PM, but it's hard to say for sure. We've done this run several times, and it's always pretty leisurely, with a long stop for lunch.
- At the end of Sandstone Canyon there is a wide (relatively speaking) area where we can park and take a little hike. This past May I hiked up a different canyon than the one we did on last November's club run, it was really nice, I think better than the one we did last year. Sandstone Canyon is a dead-end, so we'll be coming out the same way we came in.
- There is gas available in Borrego Springs, but there could be a line and prices could be high. If you plan to fill up there be sure to allow enough time to do it before getting to the meet spot. If you're coming in via Hwy 79 from I-15 at Temecula it would be best to top off there. If coming from San Diego fill up at Ramona at the latest.
- I plan to stop at the Julian Pie Company main bakery in Santa Ysabel when they open at 9:00AM. This is at the intersection of Hwy 78 and Hwy 79, it is not in the town of Julian. Going through Julian takes you well out of the way if headed towards the Visitor Center. The best way from Santa Ysabel to the Visitor Center is north on Hwy 79 to right on S-2, then left on S-22 through Ranchita and down the Montezuma Grade into Borrego Springs.
- For those of us who are not camping it is quite possible we'll get back to Split Mountain Road after dark, or close to it. A flashlight or headlamp is nice to have when airing back up.
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I am new and would like to join the group for this run. I am going to bring my wife and granddaughter since this is an easy flat run and has a lot of interesting scenery. We should be up at Santa Isabel at 9:00AM and can meet up with you there. I have a black Xterra.
JohnL, welcome to the group, I'll look for you at the bakery. Where are you coming from?
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JohnL, welcome to the group, I'll look for you at the bakery. Where are you coming from?
We are coming from Spring Valley and will be going up the 67.
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Amy and I will be at the Visitor Center at 10. Looking forward to it!
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Make sure to bring bug spray. Last year there were some big bugs :o
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Fish%20Creek%2011-2008/ReallyBigSpidersToo.jpg)
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I saw more tarantulas in the space of 2 days last November than I've seen in all my years in the desert before that.
Paul, that one doesn't look all that big. Besides, you can clearly see Trixie in the window of your X, she doesn't look all that concerned.
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I am new to the site and will be attending on saturday. I will have 2 friends with me and maybe another friend with an H3 (hope you don't mind...haha).
I will be camping saturday night.
Is there anyone camping overnight who has a compressor so we can air-up sunday morning???
I have a propane BBQ grill....should I bring it or is someone already bringing one?
I also have firewood and can get more....does anyone have some sort of fire container like Frank says we need in the park???
Frank, I will be coming from san diego and I am interested in meeting at your place and caravaning to the pie company and then to the park. Let me know details. email me your address, time to meet and whatever else you think i'll need. andyman12688@hotmail.com
Andy
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I am new to the site and will be attending on saturday. I will have 2 friends with me and maybe another friend with an H3 (hope you don't mind...haha).
I will be camping saturday night.
Is there anyone camping overnight who has a compressor so we can air-up sunday morning???
I have a propane BBQ grill....should I bring it or is someone already bringing one?
I also have firewood and can get more....does anyone have some sort of fire container like Frank says we need in the park???
Frank, I will be coming from san diego and I am interested in meeting at your place and caravaning to the pie company and then to the park. Let me know details. email me your address, time to meet and whatever else you think i'll need. andyman12688@hotmail.com
Andy
Andy - I sent you an email.
If anyone else is coming from San Diego and wants to caravan, let me know in advance and meet at the Chevron station on the corner of Scripps Poway Parkway and Pomerado Road at 8:00AM.
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Thanks everyone, we had a great time. 12 Xterras, perfect weather, lots of new people, fresh apple pie, it was all good. And, Paul didn't attract any law enforcement attention this time. He is, however, still out there camping as I write this, so who knows what will have happened after we left.
I've started a picture thread, go ahead and add your photos in there too.
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Back and no handcuffs! ;D
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Had a great time seeing everyone, though we took off early. Ended up Sunday at March Airforce Base and spent day at cemetary. Glad everyone got home safe, alot of fun, I forgot how much scenery was there, thanks for leading Frank.
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It was great meeting you all. Lori and I had a great time and we will be seeing you all again!
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I want to thank everyone for a great trip!! This was my first trip with the club and my son and I were really made to feel welcome. We will definitely be going on more trips.
stan and tyson
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I want to thank everyone for a great trip!! This was my first trip with the club and my son and I were really made to feel welcome. We will definitely be going on more trips.
stan and tyson
The first trip is the hardest! Now come out and have fun and become a regular.
;D
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I want to thank everyone for a great trip!! This was my first trip with the club and my son and I were really made to feel welcome. We will definitely be going on more trips.
stan and tyson
It was great meeting you as well. Glad you could finally join in. I'll try to set up an easy run to Arroyo Salado and 17 Palms soon, that should be a better drive for you, via I-10 to Hwy 86S, then west a bit on S-22.
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I have definitely seen the white X and yellow solid axle frontier in Belmont Shore where I live. But not for quite a while. I remember when it had the bed, why'd ya take it off?
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Don, I'm guessing he saw some pictures from the run we did last year, the one you were on.