HalfDome Hyjinx [Archive] - Pop UP Times Arvee Club

Red neff Barchetta

03-16-2003, 02:41 PM

calstate360Sal & Joan,

Thanks for putting this rally together! I haven t been to Mr. Muir s paradise for at least 15 years. We are excited to say the least!

I just e-mailed you.

Put us down for 3 nights (arrive Thurs., depart Sun.).

If you need some $ for a deposit see my very dear friend CWB next week at Snug Harbor.

We re going to make it work even if my SIL hasn t had the baby by 8/14 (due date is late July/early Aug.).

Do we need our grey water totes? No problem if so, but it would be nice to know before we arrive and all of us are fighting over the 1 bucket for sale in the Yosemite area, lol.

We are in as long as we don t have to sit through a seminar.

LOL Dave! No seminar, but we are required to give 20% of our annual income to the leaders as well as sit up all night awaiting the arrival of the mother ship. They have special identical Nike tennis shoes for us all to wear also. I think they got them dirt cheap from some place in San Diego a few years back.

Nick

03-17-2003, 10:27 AM

TeacherMom

ORIGINAL: TeacherMom

We won t be able to make this one as we will be camping in Washington State.

Hey, that s where will be. Where are you camping at????

Sandi

We will be at Sequim Bay State Park. We wanted something close to Port Angeles so we could take the ferry to B.C.

6Quigs

03-17-2003, 02:34 PM

calstate360Can t believe Cottonwooder missed this one,

Sorry Sal about not e-mailing you,

Done it now.

and we plan on arriving on the Thursday, leaving on the Sunday

TeacherMom

03-18-2003, 02:06 PM

calstate360We will be at Sequim Bay State Park. We wanted something close to Port Angeles so we could take the ferry to B.C.

Oh, that s so beautiful over there - you will have a wonderful time!

Sandi

calstate360

03-18-2003, 02:55 PM

6QuigsI just heard from Yosemite Lakes on payment and we will be responsible for collecting

all the fees and payment to the campground.

Deposit will be one nights fee of $24

You can give us a check at Snug Harbor for the deposit which we will hold

until Yosemite.

Or let us know and I ll send you our address and you can mail it to us.

Red neff Barchetta

03-18-2003, 07:22 PM

6QuigsSal,

I ll give you the deposit on Friday at Snug Harbor.

Thanks for setting this up!

Tow_Rod

03-20-2003, 10:59 PM

6QuigsHello,

We just joined the group after Tania(Ca_Girl_001) told us about Nick-Neff-Cough while were camping at Snug Harbor last weekend. We missed the rally by one week! Previous arrangements won t allow us to attend the June Rally but HalfDome Hyjinx sounds wonderful!

Our trailer " pops up" so I guess we ll fit right in!

Rod & Debbie

1999 Towlite 19TL

2002 Honda Odyssey.

griffsmom

03-20-2003, 11:13 PM

Tow_Rod

ORIGINAL: Tow_Rod

Hello,

We just joined the group after Tania(Ca_Girl_001) told us about Nick-Neff-Cough while were camping at Snug Harbor last weekend. We missed the rally by one week! Previous arrangements won t allow us to attend the June Rally but HalfDome Hyjinx sounds wonderful!

Our trailer " pops up" so I guess we ll fit right in!

Rod & Debbie

1999 Towlite 19TL

2002 Honda Odyssey.

Hi Rod and Debbie,

Let me be the first to welcome you to this mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, mad world! Most of the Neffers (Northern CA members of NNC) are at Snug, while we Snickers (Southern CA members of NNC) are at home wishing we could make the drive to join in on the fun. But I m sure everyone ll chime in with their own words of welcome when they return. I hope Tania(Ca_Girl_001) properly warned you about us! [;)]

oldmoose

03-20-2003, 11:33 PM

6QuigsAs a fellow Snicker I resemble that remark Lori. Our family has a house in Twain Harte about an hour away. When in college, I worked in the Yosemite high country during the summers. Love it up there.

Lori, I talked to Moosette and we just can t make Malibu. Six consecutive weekends of camping is too much.

6Quigs

03-21-2003, 12:25 AM

6QuigsWelcome Rod & Debbie,

Yes we do get a bit crazy at times on the board, but we all love to go camping, and share some food, drink and laughter together.

Pity you are missing out on Snug this weekend,

especially as we have had a few cancellations, and we could easily fit you in.

That would be great if you could join us at HalfDome HyJinx.

Once again,

welcome,

Kevin & Margaret

OC Campers

03-21-2003, 02:06 AM

6QuigsWelcome from another " snicker" . Lori (Griffsmom) said it all

Jacqui

calstate360

03-21-2003, 07:19 AM

calstate360

03-21-2003, 07:26 AM

6QuigsHere is an updated attendance list.

So far the following have sent e-mail and will be attending.

SactoCampers

Champ521

Otter

6Quigs

SammySlave

Red neff Barchetta

SCCS

Tow Rod

The following have expressed interest but no e-mail yet.

GSMx2

The following might stop in to visit.

OC Campers

Please when you e-mail let us know if you want 2 nights or 3.

ckkevin

03-21-2003, 11:18 AM

calstate360

Thanks for organizing a trip in our back yard (as a crow flies). Please sign us up. If you need help planning some activities in Yosemite let me know.

griffsmom

03-21-2003, 11:53 AM

oldmoose

ORIGINAL: oldmoose

Lori, I talked to Moosette and we just can t make Malibu. Six consecutive weekends of camping is too much.

[:(]

calstate360

03-25-2003, 06:36 PM

6QuigsDue to an important request the dates have been changed to:

August 21 through August 24th

Because of the date change we were able to obtain 5 more sites

for a total of 25 sites plus the wagonmaster s site.[:D]

All of those who have signed up will recieve an e-mail on how to

pay the deposit.

So far those attending are:

SactoCampers

Champ521

Otter

6Quigs

SammySlave

SCCS

TowRod

CKKevin

A few people asked at Snug Harbor. I have not recieved e-mail from you yet

and I have a terrible memory.[: (]

otter

03-25-2003, 09:39 PM

calstate360hey nick; we willb e ships passing in the night!! kinda.

We shoudl be heading home from BC that week. We are going to spend some time out on the island with friends.

Have fun!

g-whiz

03-29-2003, 04:48 AM

6QuigsOk, I m going to watch TV and stop this nonsense! Bump!!! [8D][&:][:D]

calstate360

06-27-2003, 03:29 PM

6QuigsHere s a bump back to the top and a new attendance list.

Since we are getting closer to the date interest is heating up.

Please remember there are only 25 sites available. Combine that

with the cost of only $24 per night for Yosemite and you can see the value.

So far those attending are.

SACTOCAMPERS

6QUIGS

SAMMYSLAVE - 3 sites

CHAMP 521

Arnold & Sharron

SCCS

CKKevin

TowRod

Tanya aka Ca girl

Rojana & Ron

That leaves 13 sites free so check your calanders and let us know.

If I missed anyone please let me know, the brain start s to go first

at my age. LOL

I will be sending out an e-mail with payment instructions, If you have

already given us a deposit just ignore it unless you are not on this list.

Thanks all

Sal

Nick

06-27-2003, 04:49 PM

otter

ORIGINAL: otter

hey nick; we willb e ships passing in the night!! kinda.

We shoudl be heading home from BC that week. We are going to spend some time out on the island with friends.

Have fun!

Hey Diane,

I had my dates off a bit. We will be in BC on the 16th. If you are still in the area lets get together.

RTurner

06-28-2003, 08:17 PM

6QuigsHey Fellow Halfdomers,

Dumb question- is the road really bad up 120? TurnerToddler is not a good road warrior yet (tummy troubles) so I just want to get an idea what we are up against.

Also, for those coming from the bay area, what is the best route?

You would think that living here my whole life I would know this already, BUT alas this is one of the best places in CA and I ve NEVER been there!

SCCS

06-29-2003, 08:25 AM

6QuigsRTurner,

Highway 120 is really a smooth ride all the way from manteca to preist grade.Once you hit preist grade you have 2 options (OLD PREIST GRADE or NEW PREIST GRADE)Old preist grade was built many years ago and it has a very narrow road with no turn outs and is almost a straight climb to the top,very steep road.DO NOT TAKE OLDPREIST GRADE ROAD WITH A TRAILER!New preist grade is still a good climb but has alot swithbacks witch make for a gentle climb.Their are alot of turnouts and good size road way with shoulder s.About half way up the hill stop at one of the turnout and take a look at the other road(I can t beleive they still use it but some people are in a hurry)

abbear

06-29-2003, 03:17 PM

6QuigsAfter checking the calendar, put us down for the 15th and 16th. Will just be getting back from scouting the apparent NNC invasion of Canada (we will be up in Port Angeles/Victoria first week of August). And knowing the west slope of the Sierra, I think we should actually rename this the " Hotter than Hades Half Dome Hijinks" . I can remember climbing in Yosemite Valley in the summer and burning hands on the rock! But the coolness of the higher elevations will be close or maybe Surfcal will open a branch of Club NNC.[&:]

Actually, how about an everyone who wants to participate can water gun war? We all had a lot of fun with the water balloons at the Gold Country[8D][8D].

Getting there from the bay area is easy. 580 to 5 to 120. Kepp the warning about Priest grade in mind. Visit the hershey factory in Oakdale(better than the tour in Hershey, PA.

abbear

06-29-2003, 03:33 PM

abbearAAAAAAAAARRRRRGH! Never mind. Didn t realize it had a date change and we will be in Montana then. Oh well. We ll be baking there, too!

champ521

07-10-2003, 10:37 AM

abbearbump[8D]

calstate360

07-11-2003, 10:59 AM

abbearOk folks we have some more info.

They are going to put up 2 shade canopies at the campsites.

They are also going to do 2 more at the large group firepit.

If you look at the map it is show as being south of the restrooms

on the left. It is actually West of the restrooms.

Firewood is $7 a bundle so I would suggest bringing it from home.

There is a place past the campground on the way into Yosemite

that has wood for sale but I have no idea how much they charge.

They also said that if anyone wanted to stay Sunday night

they could make arangements at the campground.

Someone asked about late arrivals. You check in at the Ranger Station.

The Ranger s trailer is right there, or if you have FRS we can give you the gate code.

If you have not sent us your deposit please do so ASAP We need to give them a site total soon.

If anyone knows CKevin have him contact us, He has not returned our

e-mails.

Thanks all

Sal

ckkevin

07-15-2003, 02:49 PM

calstate360If anyone knows CKevin have him contact us, He has not returned our

e-mails.

I know him! Actually I talk to him almost every day. [:o]

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I have been trying to make some changes to my schedule before I contacted you. It looks like I have to be in Phoenix on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I was trying to get a flight back on Friday night and try to join the group on Saturday morning but it doesn t look like it will be possible.

I am afraid I have to " pull a sacto" on this one too!

Can you pull a sacto when you haven t even been to a rally yet?

So far I am 2 for 2 and now the " Get Lucky by the Lake" weekend isn t looking good.

SactoCampers

07-15-2003, 03:01 PM

ckkevinCan you pull a sacto when you haven t even been to a rally yet?

Yes! It s a corollary to " pulling a Sacto" and is called " pulling a CKKevin!" [;)].

Now, as far as the newcomers are concerned, PCMom is kicking your butt! She hasn t attended a rally either, but not only has she not canceled she has:

1.) Tried to come to a rally without her tow vehicle

2.) Hasn t cancelled on a rally (aka Pulled a Sacto)

3.) Is WAGONMASTERING a rally before even attending one! I think that s called pulling a PCMom. [;)]

So, Kevin, you better get your act together. PCMom is making you look REALLY bad. [;)][;)][8D]. I bet she can cook better than you, too! [8D][8D]

The Memory Maker

07-18-2003, 01:43 AM

ckkevin

So far I am 2 for 2 and now the " Get Lucky by the Lake" weekend isn t looking good.

CKKevin

FYI you may cancel up to 7 days in advance of Sept 19th and obtain a refund of your deposit. At that point you would need to contact TVC directly.

Scott (TMM)

ckkevin

07-18-2003, 10:19 AM

The Memory MakerCKKevin

FYI you may cancel up to 7 days in advance of Sept 19th and obtain a refund of your deposit. At that point you would need to contact TVC directly.

Scott (TMM)

Scott,

Thanks for the info. I have to be in Orlando that week for business, but I am trying to come back a couple of days early. When I book my air tickets, I will know for sure and then let you know.

pcmom

07-20-2003, 08:37 PM

SactoCampers

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Now, as far as the newcomers are concerned, PCMom is kicking your butt! She hasn t attended a rally either, but not only has she not canceled she has:

1.) Tried to come to a rally without her tow vehicle

2.) Hasn t cancelled on a rally (aka Pulled a Sacto)

3.) Is WAGONMASTERING a rally before even attending one! I think that s called pulling a PCMom. [;)]

So, Kevin, you better get your act together. PCMom is making you look REALLY bad. [;)][;)][8D]. I bet she can cook better than you, too! [8D][8D]

Hey Sacto,

Thanks for putting this all into perspective[8D] We are looking forward to meeting everyone in Tahoe and then again at Collins Lake. The kids are excited about camping during the school year - we have never done it before!

As for cooking, I cook pretty good but some guys can cook GREAT so how about it Kevin - where do you fall into this? Isn t there someone that is the designated " cook" at the rally.....seem like he was mentioned or shown in a photo somewhere[:D][:D]

RTurner

07-20-2003, 09:43 PM

abbearHi Sal and Joan,

We are going to have to " pull a Sacto" on this trip. There are too many home projects going on in the next month and kids are back in to sports right around that time. Very sorry about that. Let me know if the deadline was up for deposits etc.

[:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(]

ckkevin

07-20-2003, 11:17 PM

pcmomAs for cooking, I cook pretty good but some guys can cook GREAT so how about it Kevin - where do you fall into this? Isn t there someone that is the designated " cook" at the rally.....seem like he was mentioned or shown in a photo somewhere

Sorry pcmom, but cooking isn t one of my talents. However, I enjoy eating good cooking.

calstate360

07-23-2003, 04:05 PM

RTurnerORIGINAL: RTurner

Hi Sal and Joan,

We are going to have to " pull a Sacto" on this trip. There are too many home projects going on in the next month and kids are back in to sports right around that time. Very sorry about that. Let me know if the deadline was up for deposits etc.

[:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(][:(]

No problem. Just let us know if you want the check back

or just want me to run it through the shredder.

Sal

calstate360

07-23-2003, 04:20 PM

abbearHere is an updated list.

Calstate 360/361

SactoCampers

6Quigs

SammySlave 3 sites

Champ521

Arnold & Sharon

SCCS

CA Girl

Tow Rod

When you check in tell them your with the popup group and give them your name

(real not screen).

They will point you in the right direction and give you

some paperwork.

Sal

6Quigs

07-23-2003, 11:25 PM

calstate360Great Sal,

a nice small group is nice.

just like we had at Madonna.

BTW30 days to go

Can t believe I beat SCCS to starting this one[;)]

Calstate361

07-24-2003, 08:28 AM

abbear29 DAYS TO GO

(FOR MOST OF YOU, 27 DAYS FOR US!!!)

Joan

SCCS

07-24-2003, 08:45 PM

abbear30 days to go

Can t believe I beat SCCS to starting this one

You know KEVIN I didn t even think of it.You won the last one easily,so I will bow down to your expertice.NOT!!!!!

Calstate361

07-25-2003, 08:14 AM

abbear28 DAYS TO GO

(26 for us!)

HA, beat you Kevin.... :}

Joan

6Quigs

07-27-2003, 06:33 PM

SCCSYou know KEVIN I didn t even think of it.You won the last one easily,so I will bow down to your expertice.NOT!!!!!

26 days to go

O.K. I ve been busy camping Scott,

and you are already in third place.

Need to pick up the pace there a bit [;)][8D]

Calstate361

07-28-2003, 07:59 AM

abbear25 days to go

(23 days for us, OH BOY, can t wait)

Joan

6Quigs

07-28-2003, 06:39 PM

SCCSO.K. Where is SCCS?

He challenges us on the countdown, and then dissapears.

Maybe he needs a bigger challenge[:)]

Like he was bragging how powerful his Expedition is.

Scott, let s see it tow your popup up Priest s Grade on the way to the Rally[&:]

SCCS

07-28-2003, 10:17 PM

abbearO.K. Where is SCCS?

I m here,[:)] just been really busy at work and don t feel like doing much when I get home(just sit in front of the air conditioner)[:D].Here in a week you won t hear from me at all.We will be working at night on Highway 132 through Modesto[:@].But I wil do my best to keep up with you guys.

BTW 24 Days to go! (thought i would get an early start)

SCCS

07-29-2003, 08:33 PM

SCCSKinda SLOW today I see.

Calstate361

07-30-2003, 12:04 PM

SCCS23 days to go

(21 days for us) [:D]

Yup, been real slow. I waited all day yesterday to give Kevin a shot at announcing the days left and he let me down. [:(]

Joan

SactoCampers

07-30-2003, 12:16 PM

Calstate361Well, we re excited to go. I just got my Yakima bike trays installed on my roof rack, so we ll be bringing the bikes this time and heading to the valley floor to ride around. Or at least ride around the campground facility [;)].

Calstate361

07-30-2003, 02:47 PM

SCCSThere is a lot to do there. Have you checked out the club site for the Half Dome Hyjinx? Sal put a new link that takes you to the Yosemite Lakes Web site. You can click on the different areas of the map and it has a whole list of things to do there and in the area. Also, just going into Yosemite there is a lot to do there also. Touring the sites in Yosemite are too spread out to do it on the bike but you can take them along into the valley and bike around there. The last time we drove around to all the sites it took us 2 days to see almost everything.

We will be there on Thursday so if you want to come in on Thursday also, just let us know. We will need to let the Manager know who is coming and what dates they are staying by next week. The Manager has agreed to let those of you who want to, come in on Thursday and not have to leave until Monday or Tuesday. He just needs to know the dates. So if anyone else wants to change your time there, let us know ASAP. Also, remember to bring swim suits because up by the Family Lodge they have damed up the river and there is an old fashioned swimming hole. The kids usually have a ball. Bring lots of quarters also, there are video games, a pool table, etc. in the Family Lodge.

Joan

SactoCampers

07-30-2003, 03:00 PM

Calstate361Joan,

We are planning to arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday.

I can t remember if you ve covered this, but how spacious are the sites and what is the shade situation? We bought one of those ozark trail canopies so we have " manufactured" shade, but I was just wondering anyway. Just please don t put me next to SCCS. That guy snores like you can t believe! [;)][8D]. Just kidding, Scott.

Also, what is the travel time from Sacramento? Gotta know how many Elmo DVDs to bring.

6Quigs

07-30-2003, 03:03 PM

SactoCampersJoan,

We are planning to arrive on Friday and leave on Sunday.

< Message unedited by 6Quigs -- 7/30/2003 5:03:54 PM >

6Quigs

07-30-2003, 03:07 PM

SactoCampers

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Joan,

I can t remember if you ve covered this, but how spacious are the sites and what is the shade situation? We bought one of those ozark trail canopies so we have " manufactured" shade, but I was just wondering anyway.

This was " covered" on page 1, the very first post.

This area is out in the open so bring your shade canopies.

[;)][;)]

Always glad to help Sacto.

6Quigs

07-30-2003, 03:10 PM

Calstate361Yup, been real slow. I waited all day yesterday to give Kevin a shot at announcing the days left and he let me down.

Sorry Joan,

but SCCS already called out the days left,

even if he was premature again[:D].

I tried to steal his beer at Madonna,

but he had it well hidden,

couldn t find any in his cooler[&:]

SactoCampers

07-30-2003, 03:33 PM

6Quigs

ORIGINAL: 6Quigs

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Joan,

I can t remember if you ve covered this, but how spacious are the sites and what is the shade situation? We bought one of those ozark trail canopies so we have " manufactured" shade, but I was just wondering anyway.

This was " covered" on page 1, the very first post.

This area is out in the open so bring your shade canopies.

[;)][;)]

Always glad to help Sacto.

Smart A-- [;)]

Still doesn t answer my question about site size [8D][8D].

Calstate361

07-30-2003, 04:15 PM

SCCSThey vary and it doesn t give you the size on the campground map either. I think most of them are made to fit a motorhome with slideouts so it should be plenty big enough for a PU or a Hybred. As stated in the first page the " Superhost sites" are in the sun. They are putting up one of those big white shade canopies over where you guys will be and one over by the large fire ring. We will try to get around site 93 or 94 because we will be there for a week and a half and there is shade in that area. The web site map is not very accurate for that end of the campground. As I remember, the restroom is closer to site 96 and the fire ring is behind that, with the fish cleaning station more behind site 93. The Superhost sites are not as far away from the restroom as it looks. We have also purchased a couple of those " easy up" sun shades and we have had a seperate screen room for quite some time and have not used it. Maybe we should see if Larry gets site 148 so he will be in the middle of the group, since that is where all the food is! Anyway, everyone gets to pick their own site (no assignments) and then goes back and tells the ranger which one they took. So you can pick which ever one you like that isn t already taken.

I m so excited because we are usually by ourselves at this campground, unless our friends from the Bay Area happen to show up (which happened one time, unplanned). It will be so much fun having all of you around to visit with.

Closer to the camping date I will post some attractions and fruit stands people might want to stop at along the way. The Hershey s Chocolate Factory is in Oakdale and you drive right through Oakdale. The Factory does have tours. As a matter of fact, you turn left right there to continue on the highway through town.

I NEED TO GO CAMPING NOW!!!

Had to edit it, I can t stand typos in my typing.

Since I m editing, I ll answer Kevin...I just missed seeing which one of us was going to broadcast the next date. BTW, Margaret wanted the name of the dutch oven cook book we have in the trailer. I ll try to remember to get in there this weekend and get the name and have Sal e-mail it directly to you (I don t get on Sal s computers at home) . I know Sal purchased it from Amazon.com so maybe they still have it.

OK enough for now, I need to get back to work.

Joan

Civil_War_Buff

07-30-2003, 05:45 PM

SCCSThe Hershey s Chocolate Factory is in Oakdale and you drive right through Oakdale.

Just a quick FYI, they NO LONGER have factory tours at the Hershey plant. The security guard said they discontinued them a couple of months back for " security" reasons.

calstate360

07-30-2003, 05:46 PM

SactoCampersORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Joan,

We are planning to arrive on Thursday and leave on Sunday.

I can t remember if you ve covered this, but how spacious are the sites and what is the shade situation? We bought one of those ozark trail canopies so we have " manufactured" shade, but I was just wondering anyway. Just please don t put me next to SCCS. That guy snores like you can t believe! [;)][8D]. Just kidding, Scott.

Also, what is the travel time from Sacramento? Gotta know how many Elmo DVDs to bring.

Go here.

http://www.thousandtrails.com/news/yosemite.htm

On the lower right side look for the blue flowers.

That s what the sites look like.

I ll have to ask Joan how long it really takes.

We usually stop in Oakdale for gas and lunch,

and then she has to kill time at the fruit stand..[:@]

Sal

SCCS

07-30-2003, 09:37 PM

SCCSSorry Joan,

but SCCS already called out the days left,

even if he was premature again .

Just please don t put me next to SCCS. That guy snores like you can t beleive!

Let the bashing begin!

6Quigs

07-31-2003, 08:33 AM

SCCS22 Days Left

Calstate361

07-31-2003, 08:52 AM

SCCSYEA KEVIN, glad you are back in the count down battle again...

20 days for us!

Sacto, It usually takes us about 4 hours to get there after stopping for gas and stopping at my favorite fruit stand, so it might only take you 3 hours.

Joan

champ521

08-01-2003, 09:13 AM

SCCS21 You guys are slippin.

calstate360

08-01-2003, 05:47 PM

champ521ORIGINAL: champ521

21 You guys are slippin.

Joan has 3 days off and she won t touch any of my computers.

So have fun and post away. She won t be back online untill Monday

if they have her work computer fixed.

Sal

6Quigs

08-02-2003, 09:38 AM

calstate36020 days to go

Thats Two Zero.

SCCS, you could use your fingers and toes to do the countdown now[8D]

SCCS

08-02-2003, 10:07 PM

SCCSShort and sweet, only 19 Days to go!

griffsmom

08-02-2003, 11:11 PM

SactoCampers

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Still doesn t answer my question about site size [8D][8D].

Don t worry about site size, Sacto. It s not the size of your site that matters, it s how you use it. [;)]

6Quigs

08-02-2003, 11:35 PM

griffsmomKa-BOOM [:D]

Nice one *~Lori~*

and speaking of Male problems.

looks like SCCS has once again gone and called the days left too early.

Scott,

you need to go to your profile, and change your time zone to -3 hours,

and this should take care of your Premature posting problem[8D][;)]

griffsmom

08-02-2003, 11:56 PM

6Quigs

ORIGINAL: 6Quigs

and this should take care of your Premature posting problem[8D][;)]

Millions of men have had success treating their premature posting problem (" PP" )with a little green pill called NIAGARA. NIAGARA is a pill used to treat PP in men. It can help many men, who have PP, keep a track of and accurately count down to a rally when they become excited (stimulated).

Ask your doctor if Niagara is right for you.

[;)][;)]

champ521

08-03-2003, 12:45 AM

6QuigsScott,

you need to go to your profile, and change your time zone to -3 hours,

and this should take care of your Premature posting problem

Kev,

Quit being a hater! Leave your " zone" alone and you will be just as mature as the rest of us.

SCCS

08-03-2003, 07:14 AM

griffsmomScott,

you need to go to your profile, and change your time zone to -3 hours,

and this should take care of your Premature posting problem

No premature posting here.[:D][:D][:D]

That sort of thing doesn t happen in my family.

6Quigs

08-03-2003, 10:13 AM

griffsmom

ORIGINAL: griffsmom

ORIGINAL: 6Quigs

and this should take care of your Premature posting problem[8D][;)]

Millions of men have had success treating their premature posting problem (" PP" )with a little green pill called NIAGARA. NIAGARA is a pill used to treat PP in men. It can help many men, who have PP, keep a track of and accurately count down to a rally when they become excited (stimulated).

Ask your doctor if Niagara is right for you.

[;)][;)]

ROTFLMAO[:D][:D]

But SCCS already has a Niagara[>:]

Maybe he needs to use it more often[;)][;)]

Calstate361

08-04-2003, 08:13 AM

SCCSHey guys, I m back. Still having problems with my computer here at work so don t know if I ll be able to post any more today. ANYWAY....

THURSDAY ARIVALS HAVE 18 DAYS TO GO!

WEDNESDAY ARIVALS (US) HAVE 17 DAYS TO GO!!

Joan

6Quigs

08-05-2003, 01:00 AM

Calstate361

THURSDAY ARIVALS HAVE 16 DAYS TO GO!

WEDNESDAY ARIVALS HAVE 15 DAYS TO GO!!

O.K. Joan

I was hoping someone else would point out your error on the days left, but with SCCS always posting on the wrong date, it gets very confusing[;)]

Good news is, it s one day closer[8D]

Calstate361

08-05-2003, 09:39 AM

griffsmomOK Kevin, I ll count your way. I was including the day of the count (like today) and the day of arrival, which made my count different.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, I would like to know when all of you are arriving on Thursday because I am planning on purchasing a couple of roasts to cook in the Dutch Ovens. If you all plan to be there by 6:00 p.m. I will put the roasts on to cook at 3:00 so dinner will be almost ready for all of you buy 6:00 p.m. All you would have to do is bring something to go with the roast (post it here so everyone can see). Here is how I make the roast: salt and pepper it and brown all sides then place in the dutch oven with 1-2 cans mushroom soup and 1 pkg. of onion soup mix; close the lid and cook for 3 hours. The meat is so tender it falls apart and it also makes a nice gravy. I usually make mashed potatoes with it, but what ever everyone else brings is great.

Also, do we want/need to have a plan for the pot-luck on Saturday night? Also post here what you plan to bring.

We are not planning any activities because we assume most of you will be going to Yosemite (which is a 2 day event), and if you don t, there are lots of things to do right there at the area or outside the area for a day trip. We can plan as we go.

Can t wait, I sooooo need to go camping!

Joan

Ca-girl

08-05-2003, 12:24 PM

Calstate361Hear Ye, Hear Ye, I would like to know when all of you are arriving on Thursday

Assuming it s going to take us three hours to get there, we should be arriving somewhere between six or seven. We may just eat on the road or stop somewhere along the way though if we re going to be there late. I wouldn t want to subject anyone to the wrath of my over-hungry children. [:o][>:] However, I will bring along a salad of some sort to add to the cause if we re going to be there by 6:00 because:

Here is how I make the roast: salt and pepper it and brown all sides then place in the dutch oven with 1-2 cans mushroom soup and 1 pkg. of onion soup mix; close the lid and cook for 3 hours. The meat is so tender it falls apart and it also makes a nice gravy.

sounds REALLY YUMMY! [:D]

Calstate361

08-06-2003, 07:58 AM

griffsmomTHURSDAY ARIVALS HAVE 15 DAYS TO GO!

WEDNESDAY ARIVALS HAVE 14 DAYS TO GO!!

Thanks for the replay, Tania. Most of the time we don t get started on dinner exactly the time we indicate, so if you make it, fine; hope you do. What are your plans, if any, for Saturday night pot-luck?

Joan

calstate360

08-06-2003, 07:23 PM

Ca-girlORIGINAL: Ca-girl

Assuming it s going to take us three hours to get there, we should be arriving somewhere between six or seven. We may just eat on the road or stop somewhere along the way though if we re going to be there late. I wouldn t want to subject anyone to the wrath of my over-hungry children. [:o][>:] However, I will bring along a salad of some sort to add to the cause if we re going to be there by 6:00 because:]

Tania, it is about 150 miles from Madison and I-80 if that helps.

Also it s about impossible to do less than 65 on Highway 99.

Unless you want to get run over or put up with merging traffic.

That should give you a better idea.

Calstate361

08-07-2003, 09:02 AM

griffsmomTHURSDAY ARRIVALS HAVE 14 DAYS TO GO!

WEDNESDAY ARRIVALS HAVE 13 DAYS TO GO!

Hey, is anyone out there that is going to HalfDome Hyjinx? I would like answers to my questions about arrival times so I know how many roasts to purchase for Thursday night dinner; and what we want to do for the Saturday night pot-luck. THANKS

Also, if there are any last minute sign-ups, the cut-off is Monday (8-11-03). I have to send off the attendance list to the Manager by Tuesday (8-12-03).

Joan

SactoCampers

08-07-2003, 09:10 AM

Calstate361

Hey, is anyone out there that is going to HalfDome Hyjinx? I would like answers to my questions about arrival times so I know how many roasts to purchase for Thursday night dinner; and what we want to do for the Saturday night pot-luck. THANKS

Joan

I have no idea what time we ll be arriving because I don t know if we ll have to take a long stop at a park or something and let Sactotoddler play. I would guess mid-afternoon sometime since we re both taking Thursday off.

I also don t know whether we ll be participating in the Thursday dinner. If you don t hear from me, assume we aren t and if we decide to, we ll just bring our own meat.

towrod

08-07-2003, 10:45 AM

griffsmomHi Joan: We ll I guess I m going to need to take the time to figure out how set up my signature sometime soon!

We are planning on arriving in the early afternoon on Thursday-earlier if we can but that just never seems to work out. The roast dinner sounds wonderful. We will be bringing a pie for dessert or do you need an entree?

I think for the potluck on Saturday night, we will bring a salad of some sort.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Debbie, Rod, Nathan and Rachel Tussing

TOWROD

Calstate361

08-07-2003, 11:20 AM

griffsmomThanks for the replies, Sacto & Towrod, as usual we will just wing it. Sacto, hope you plan to have dinner with us on Thursday, you know the more the merrier! There are a lot of places you can stop and exercise Sactoddler in Oakdale. (That s why it takes us 4 hours because we make a couple of stops along the way.) At the light (in Oakdale) where you turn left to continue on the highway you will look almost straight into a landscaped area. Can t remember if it is actually a park or not, but it is an area where they hold the Chocolate Fair every year. Also, there are a lot of fruit & nut stands all along the highway on the way outside Oakdale. My favorite stop is the one on the corner of the highway and Jack Towne Road. We have stopped there for years because they have a nice selection of olives, all kinds of pickled stuff, chutneys, jams/jelleys, dried fruits and nuts besides the fresh fruit. There are other fruit stands that will have signs out on the road so you can stop at any you want. I know the one that we stop at has a little pick-nick area that you can rest and move around in. Just before you get out of Oakdale on the left side of the road is an A&W/Kentucky Fried Chicken (yes, they are both in the same building) place that Sal likes to stop at to get his A&W Root Beer; since Sacramento doesn t have any A&W stands any more.

I guess I will just go ahead and get 2 roasts and what happens, happens.

Joan

calstate360

08-07-2003, 12:56 PM

Calstate361ORIGINAL: Calstate361

There are a lot of places you can stop and exercise Sactoddler in Oakdale. (That s why it takes us 4 hours because we make a couple of stops along the way.) At the light (in Oakdale) where you turn left to continue on the highway you will look almost straight into a landscaped area. Can t remember if it is actually a park or not, but it is an area where they hold the Chocolate Fair every year. Also, there are a lot of fruit & nut stands all along the highway on the way outside Oakdale. My favorite stop is the one on the corner of the highway and Jack Towne Road. We have stopped there for years because they have a nice selection of olives, all kinds of pickled stuff, chutneys, jams/jelleys, dried fruits and nuts besides the fresh fruit. There are other fruit stands that will have signs out on the road so you can stop at any you want. I know the one that we stop at has a little pick-nick area that you can rest and move around in. Just before you get out of Oakdale on the left side of the road is an A&W/Kentucky Fried Chicken (yes, they are both in the same building) place that Sal likes to stop at to get his A&W Root Beer; since Sacramento doesn t have any A&W stands any more.

Joan

The fruit stand is between Manteca and Oakdale. It is on the right hand corner of Jack Tone Rd. and Highway 120. After you get to Oakdale turn left at the main stop light. Four or five blocks down you will see an AM PM and a Burger King on the right, A&W is on the left in the shopping center. This is also the last place to get reasonably priced gas.

Sal

champ521

08-08-2003, 04:38 AM

Calstate361Hear Ye, Hear Ye, I would like to know when all of you are arriving on Thursday

We will be arriving early afternoon on Thursday so we have 13 daze to go. I have not given any thought to the Saturday potlick yet. We ll come up with something.

Red neff Barchetta

08-08-2003, 10:05 PM

griffsmomWell, we leave for our very own Yosemite mini-rally (consisting of 1 PU) in the morning. We really wish we could have made this rally, but the changed dates (from next w/e) just wouldn t work for us.

We do however, thank Sal & Joan for giving us the idea to visit Yosemite this summer! We haven t been there for about 8 years, so we are really looking forward to it.

I ll let you all know gas prices in the area when I return next week.

08-09-2003, 11:29 AM

Red neff BarchettaHave fun Neff,

Just think, this time 2 weeks,

we ll abb be sitting around with full bellies,

from our wonderful breakfast,

contemplating just staying put,

or trecking off to visit Yosemite for the day[:)][;)]

12 daze left for most,

13 for us

6Quigs

08-10-2003, 01:02 AM

Guest11 DAYS LEFTfor thursday arrivals

12 Days left for Friday arrivals

13 Days left for Saturday arrivals, (AKA Surfcal)

calstate360

08-10-2003, 04:30 PM

GuestORIGINAL: Guest

Have fun Neff,

Just think, this time 2 weeks,

we ll abb be sitting around with full bellies,

from our wonderful breakfast,

contemplating just staying put,

or trecking off to visit Yosemite for the day[:)][;)]

12 daze left for most,

13 for us

Ok my list is messed up.

Who is not arriving untill Fri.

Let me know as I have to let the campground

know by this Tues.

Sal

Who keeps crummy records.[:(]

SactoCampers

08-10-2003, 05:12 PM

calstate360

Ok my list is messed up.

Who is not arriving untill Fri.

Let me know as I have to let the campground

know by this Tues.

Sal

Who keeps crummy records.[:(]

This doesn t answer your question, but just for your records we re arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday.

calstate360

08-10-2003, 06:05 PM

SactoCampersORIGINAL: SactoCampers

This doesn t answer your question, but just for your records we re arriving Thursday, leaving Sunday.

I have everyone down as Thurs.

So all I need to know is who is the

one family who was down for Fri.

Thanks Brian

Sal

SCCS

08-10-2003, 06:17 PM

6QuigsSal,

We won t be arriving until friday late afternoon and will be leaving on sunday.Are we doing a saturday potluck or something like that?

6Quigs

08-10-2003, 06:52 PM

SCCSSal,

We are not not arriving till friday,

Should be arriving sometime after High Noon[:)]

Scott,

I would presume that we are doing a potluck on saturday,

though if everyone is intending to head off to visit Yesomite for the day,

it might tie them to time, trying to get back in time to cook?

Calstate361

08-11-2003, 08:25 AM

6Quigs11 DAYS FOR FRIDAY ARRIVALS

10 DAYS FOR THURSDAY ARRIVALS

9 DAYS FOR US!!!

6 Quigs & SCCS, sorry you are not going to make it until Friday. If you are planning on going to Yosemite, it might be difficult for you to see it all in one day. Bring good walking shoes with you because there is a lot of walking/hiking to get to some of the sites from the parking lot. Also, bring a small ice chest for drinks and food because the cost of food and drink inside the Park is expensive. Talk to us first, we can recommend where to go first.

Margaret (6 Quigs), I promise to save you a piece of the roast so you can taste it.

As far as the Saturday Night pot-luck, I posted a page back asking what people wanted to do, and to list what they plan to bring so others would know. So far, all I have gotten is " they will bring something" . SOOOOOO, I guess we will just wing it. Since most of you will be gong to Yosemite on Saturday, do you want to change the pot-luck to Friday night? It really doesn t matter to me. Majority vote wins so post here ASAP so we can make a decision.

Joan

champ521

08-11-2003, 09:26 AM

6QuigsI vote a simple burgers and dogs potluck both nights.

Calstate361

08-12-2003, 01:26 PM

6Quigs10 Days left for Friday arrivals

9 Days left for Thursday arrivals

8 Days for us!

BOY, talk about dead boards. I wait until lunch time to even look at the boards and no one is posting. Kevin, I gave you your chance to update the countdown....

Dave (Champ521), Yes, hot dogs and burgers sounds like a good idea. We won t even schedule a formal Pot Luck at all. We will just get together Friday and/or Saturday night about 6:00ish for whoever is around to bring the food together and join in. We will probably gather around Larry s (Sammyslave) site as usual. BTW, be prepared, I m bringing some more of my home made Kahlua. [;)]

Hey Larry (or Rita), you around? Haven t heard from you in a while.

Kevin (6Quigs), are you really arriving on Friday? Sal has two different notes from you; one said you were coming on Thursday and the most recent note said on Friday. Please confirm. THANKS

Joan

Ab Diver

08-12-2003, 01:38 PM

6QuigsJoan- hypothetical question---

If someone was to finish painting a house just before the rally, and was soooo fed up with looking at the damn thing after spending day after day prepping it for paint, would there be any sites that could be grabbed at a moment s notice?

Like I said... hypothetical question. [;)]

Ab Diver-- who has lost all his fingerprints from sanding[:@], and is therefore considering taking up safecracking [:o]

Calstate361

08-12-2003, 01:48 PM

6QuigsDave (AbDiver), we would love to have you join us and YES there is room. We are allowed 25 sites and we only have 10 booked. If you can swing it, come on Thursday if you want to go to Yosemite because it can take you two days to see it all. The cost is $24 per night with water and elec. Let me know now because I need to Fax in our attendance list, at the latest, tomorrow. OR, I could put you down as tentative so the Manager would, at least, know you might be coming. If you send me your 1 night deposit, it should get to me before we leave next Wednesday. They also have my credit card number so I can cover you if it doesn t reach me by the time we leave. If you don t show up, they will charge me for one night (I know you will pay me back). Let me know NOW!!!

Hope you can make it.

Joan

6Quigs

08-12-2003, 02:28 PM

Calstate361Kevin (6Quigs), are you really arriving on Friday? Sal has two different notes from you; one said you were coming on Thursday and the most recent note said on Friday. Please confirm. THANKS

Sadly Joan, we will not be arriving till Friday.

When you started planning this Rally back in March, I had a job with plenty of vacation time,

Then the company closed down, and I had loads of free time[:D]

Now that I have a new job, vacation time is scarce, until I build up a reserve,

so put us down as Friday arrivals.

Kevin

Calstate361

08-12-2003, 03:48 PM

6QuigsThanks Kevin, sorry you can t make it until Friday. We will be watching for you.

Joan

calstate360

08-13-2003, 07:29 PM

6QuigsJoan faxed the list to the campground today so it is all set to go.

They have the shade covers setup at the campsites & at the group

fire ring. See you all there.

Sal

calstate360

08-13-2003, 07:36 PM

Ab DiverORIGINAL: Ab Diver

Joan- hypothetical question---

If someone was to finish painting a house just before the rally, and was soooo fed up with looking at the damn thing after spending day after day prepping it for paint, would there be any sites that could be grabbed at a moment s notice?

Like I said... hypothetical question. [;)]

Ab Diver-- who has lost all his fingerprints from sanding[:@], and is therefore considering taking up safecracking [:o]

Dave you are setup as tennative for attendance.

If you make it just give them your name and tell them you are with the popup

group.

Although since we will be there well in advance of everyone I just might

tell the gate not to let you in unless you are wearing the wasp killer suit.[:)]

Sal

Ab Diver

08-13-2003, 09:51 PM

6QuigsJoan, check your email.

Sal, you can read it too... don t want you thinkin I was going behind your back, Big Guy. [;)]

Calstate361

08-14-2003, 07:57 AM

6Quigs8 Days to go for Friday arrivals

7 Days to go for Thursday arrivals

6 Days to go for us!

Dave (Ab Diver), I will check my e-mails as soon as I can get into it. We have been having a lot of problems the past 2 weeks with our Outlook Server here at work. They were supposed to have fixed it yesterday, but low and behold, it s not working agian this morning.

I m off tomorrow, so someone (Kevin [:)]), will have to keep the count down going. As I have said before, I do not get on Sal s computers at home. I will be busy loading the trailer this weekend and getting everything (as much as I can) ready to leave first thing Wednesday morning because I will be working Monday and Tuesday.

Can t wait, even the dogs know something is going on. We try not to say the word " camping" because Buddy knows what that means. We usually start teasing him a day or two before we leave...." Buddy, you want to go camping?" He gets all excited. It s a real kick. Then, of course, since Buddy is excited, Killer get excited also. Just like having kids.

Will check in later, I need to go see if our Outlook is up and running now.

Joan

towrod

08-14-2003, 12:38 PM

6QuigsHi Joan: I just want to make sure we made it to the list of attendees. Rod (the husband) tells me he sent the deposit but it hasn t been cashed yet. We will be arriving on Thursday at noon or so and staying through Saturday night. I am very excited about this trip because we haven t been to Yosemite for five years and we have only been to one other rally (Goldrush).

calstate360

08-14-2003, 12:45 PM

towrodORIGINAL: towrod

Hi Joan: I just want to make sure we made it to the list of attendees. Rod (the husband) tells me he sent the deposit but it hasn t been cashed yet. We will be arriving on Thursday at noon or so and staying through Saturday night. I am very excited about this trip because we haven t been to Yosemite for five years and we have only been to one other rally (Goldrush).

No checks have been cashed yet. They have my credit card number instead.

Since we are members of Thousand Trails that is all we needed.

Not to worry you are on the list and have a reservation.

Sal

calstate360

08-15-2003, 08:10 AM

Calstate361ORIGINAL: Calstate361

The cost is $24 per night with water and elec.

Joan

All sites have water, SEWER, and electric. No sense hauling the blue tote if you don t have to.

Sal

Calstate361

08-18-2003, 08:24 AM

6Quigs4 days for Friday arrivals

3 days for Thursday arrivals

2 days for us!!!

Boy this group is really slacking, no one kept up the countdown!

Joan

towrod

08-18-2003, 11:54 AM

calstate360

ORIGINAL: calstate360

Joan faxed the list to the campground today so it is all set to go.

They have the shade covers setup at the campsites & at the group

fire ring. See you all there.

Sal

Hi Sal & Joan,

We re all getting excited about the rally and will start sorting and packing [8D]tomorrow. I noticed you mentioned shade covers being set up -

Does this mean that we don t need to pack our own pop up canopies?

Calstate361

08-18-2003, 01:01 PM

Calstate361Towrod, no, you need to bring what ever shade canopy you have becasue the one that the park is setting up will be on the grassy area. You will still need a canopy for shade on the side of your trailer. They call the area where you all will be " Sun Valley" because there are no trees.

Joan

towrod

08-18-2003, 02:28 PM

Calstate361Thanks Joan [:D]

I imagine most of our days will be spent inside YNP but we ll be sure to pack up a canopy for the campsite.

Ab Diver

08-18-2003, 10:43 PM

Calstate361The house is done! (crowd goes wild)

Sal and Joan, mark us down for arrival Thursday, leaving Sunday. This gives me a couple days to get all the loose ends in order, and rig the trailer for silent running. Mapquest says it ll be 5 hours and 38 minutes to get there. Let s hope traffic keeps that down to less than 6 hours.[:@]

So, are we gunna string misters between all the pop-ups to keep our group cool? I don t have a stand-alone shade canopy, just our pop-up awning (which needs a replacement awning pole tip-- please see Fix It forum). Guess you guys won t need the Buddy this time, eh?[;)]

Ummmm, dunno what s going on with the foodstuffs.... what er y all agin ta be fixin fer vittles? Are you still planning the DO roast, Joan? What holes can we fill in the menu?

Don t you guys just LOVE last minute drop-ins with lots of questions? (ducking, Jim Redelfs style)

Calstate361

08-19-2003, 08:14 AM

Calstate3613 days for Friday arrivals

2 days for Thursday arrivals

1 day for us!!!

(In Ab Diver style....as she skips down the hallway singing " only one more day, only one more day" ) [:D]

Dave (Ab Diver), so glad you have worked your little fingers to the bone, hope they don t hurt much. As far as food, I didn t get anywhere asking folks what they wanted to do. Received one response to do hot dogs and/or hambergers on both Friday and Saturday night. I agreed, since most everyone will be at Yosemite we will just wing it and who and what ever food shows up at the Pot-Luck is what we get. We may even start a little bit later, like 7:00ish, to give people time to get back and join in.

Yes, I am still doing the 2 roasts in the Dutch Ovens on Thursday night. I don t know what the others are bringing, but if you could do the mashed potatoes that would be great. I was planing on doing the potatoes and some corn on the cob, so that would help. Probably need to make it for about 5-6 families. The roasts give off a nice gravy so I will have that also.

No, I don t think we will need your " Buddy" this time. I think it will be real nice. The news has been saying that it has been in the 80 s in Yosemite this last week and we think they get their reading in Yosemite Valley which is warmer than where we will be. My guess is it will be in the middle to high 70 s so we may not need our misters. We are bringing ours anyway, it is already in the trailer. You said one of your poles is broken for your awning. If you don t get it fixed before you come, we have a canopy that you can borrow.

REMEMBER, you won t need to bring your gray water tank. Bring a small ice chest for your trip into Yosemite because the sodas, etc. are pretty expensive and water fountains are not that easily found. Be prepare to do some hiking because you have to make quite a treck to some of the sites (like Half Dome).

And, last but not least, we have instructed the guard not to let you in unless you have your " Hornet Killing Suit" with you because we want a recreation at the fire ring Friday or Saturday night.

Also, don t forget that there are a lot of fruit stands between Modest and Oakdale so if you need fruit, veggies, nuts, etc., these are the places to stop. My favorite stop is the one at the corner of the Hwy. and Jack Tone Road (it is at a stop light on the right side with plenty of room for the TV and PU to park).

Glad you can make it, we will watch for you. We will try to be in space 94 or somewhere close to that area so when you drive by look for us.

Editing because I forgot to mention that they not only have a large fire ring for us to gather around, but have individual fire rings for each campsite so bring wood. You can purchase a bundle (6-7 pieces of wood) there for about $7.

See you there.

Joan

Ab Diver

08-19-2003, 08:51 AM

Calstate361In Ab Diver style....as she skips down the hallway

For the record: I never did anything like that with any part of my body. [;)]

Ok, we ll supply the squashed taters. I have an old family recipe that speeds the process up. It involves laying the spuds in a line and getting the tires on the tow rig aligned just so... you ll see. [:o]

As for the Hornet Diving, it s my duty as an instructor to inform you that, due to the campground s location, any dive re-creation would be considered an " altitude" dive and subject to the laws of physics and reduced dive time-tables. In short... any actual seminar *on location* would be too short. You ll just have to get by with my wife s narrative of the event. Sorry, them s the laws of nature, and you can t break those thar rules. [;)]

(hoping she buys that line of BS so I don t have to show how foolish I looked climbing up a ladder on a two-story house in near-total darkness to kill some itty-bitty-bugs, all the while praying the neighbors didn t see me dressed in black and call the cops thinking I was a cat-burglar [:o] )

We ll bring some wood for the communal fire as well.

(deftly changes subject by offering to assist the group effort, thereby turning their attention to other matters... I hope)

Can t wait to see you all again. Drive safe everybody.

calstate360

08-19-2003, 08:54 AM

Calstate361Ok here is the weather outlook for Groveland where the campground is located.

High /Low (°F) Precip. %

Tue Aug 19 Mostly Sunny 92°/54° 0 %

Wed Aug 20 Sunny 94°/55° 0 %

Thu Aug 21 Isolated T-Storms 93°/53° 30 %

Fri Aug 22 Mostly Sunny 88°/51° 20 %

Sat Aug 23 Mostly Sunny 90°/53° 20 %

Sun Aug 24 Sunny 92°/53° 20 %

Mon Aug 25 Sunny 93°/54° 20 %

Tue Aug 26 Sunny 92°/51° 0 %

Wed Aug 27 Mostly Sunny 89°/51° 0 %

Thu Aug 28 Sunny 88°/50° 0 %

Sal

calstate360

08-19-2003, 08:56 AM

Calstate361Is anyone going to be home on Wed.?

Just incase something comes up at the campground

I can call and have someone post it.

I do not have any dialup access

Sal

Ab Diver

08-19-2003, 09:21 AM

Calstate361We ll be home Sal, although in and out getting last minute stuff done. If you miss us, leave a message and I ll make sure one of us is home when/if you call back. Give us a ring and we ll pass any info along to everybody.

calstate360

08-19-2003, 09:38 AM

Ab DiverORIGINAL: Ab Diver

We ll be home Sal, although in and out getting last minute stuff done. If you miss us, leave a message and I ll make sure one of us is home when/if you call back. Give us a ring and we ll pass any info along to everybody.

Thanks Dave

We won t call unless there are traffic or campground problems.

Sal

calstate360

08-19-2003, 09:44 AM

Calstate361ORIGINAL: Calstate361

Yes, I am still doing the 2 roasts in the Dutch Ovens on Thursday night.

Joan

Hummm

Then how come I spent the 3 days seasoning the ovens again?

How come I have to cook and watch them? Slaving over hot charcoal!

Humm

Sal

Ab Diver

08-19-2003, 10:09 AM

Calstate361Just a thought.... what FRS radio freq do you wanna use to announce our arrival and communicate during the rally? How about a K.I.S.S. method: the year as the channel, and the month as the security code. As in " 3-8" for this rally. Or does that sound too simple and probably used by other groups?

Sacto, can I get an NNC Bylaw ruling from our participating webmaster?

SactoCampers

08-19-2003, 10:37 AM

Ab DiverSacto, can I get an NNC Bylaw ruling from our participating webmaster?

No. Bylaws can t be forced, they must come naturally upon general consensus. You try to play it off like you re into the democratic process and then you go and ask for a dictatorship ruling.

BTW, I have no intention of kissing you. Hugging is as far as I go.

Me, I ll just wave at you on your way in and then yell over to your site if I need anything. Oh, I also need you and 6Quigs to pull out your investigator s magnifying glasses and locate my hot water drain valve. I told Kevin I d remind him to remind me to remind him to remind me.

6Quigs

08-19-2003, 10:42 AM

calstate360Thu Aug 21 Isolated T-Storms 93°/53° 30 %

Yikes, Glad we are not arriving till Friday.

Poped up the camper this weekend, and took out maybe 50 pounds of stuff we had been lugging around, extra sheets, extra towels, tins of soup, extra chairs the kids never use...

Joan Margaret likes the idea of hot dogs & burgers for Saturday potluck, just keep it simple.

Sal, we will also be home Wed and Thur, if you can t get AbDiver, and need something posted on the boards

Ab Diver

08-19-2003, 11:05 AM

SactoCampers

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Sacto, can I get an NNC Bylaw ruling from our participating webmaster?

No. Bylaws can t be forced, they must come naturally upon general consensus. You try to play it off like you re into the democratic process and then you go and ask for a dictatorship ruling.

BTW, I have no intention of kissing you. Hugging is as far as I go.

Me, I ll just wave at you on your way in and then yell over to your site if I need anything. Oh, I also need you and 6Quigs to pull out your investigator s magnifying glasses and locate my hot water drain valve. I told Kevin I d remind him to remind me to remind him to remind me.

I think I just got dissed. And THEN he wants help deschnitzificating his hot water heater. Hmmmm--- he wants a drain for his HWH, I ll give him one....

Adding note to list of " What to Bring" : two-handled Milwaukee Magnum 1/2" Holeshooter high-torque drill, 2" diameter hole-cutting bit, bathtub drain plug, plumber s putty, and some extra duct tape. After all, Sal says we have plenty of lectrical on site to run power tools, but Sacto s prolly gunna need the sewer hookup after he sees his new HTW drain. [;)]

SactoCampers

08-19-2003, 11:18 AM

Ab DiverORIGINAL: Ab Diver

ORIGINAL: SactoCampers

Sacto, can I get an NNC Bylaw ruling from our participating webmaster?

No. Bylaws can t be forced, they must come naturally upon general consensus. You try to play it off like you re into the democratic process and then you go and ask for a dictatorship ruling.

BTW, I have no intention of kissing you. Hugging is as far as I go.

Me, I ll just wave at you on your way in and then yell over to your site if I need anything. Oh, I also need you and 6Quigs to pull out your investigator s magnifying glasses and locate my hot water drain valve. I told Kevin I d remind him to remind me to remind him to remind me.

I think I just got dissed. And THEN he wants help deschnitzificating his hot water heater. Hmmmm--- he wants a drain for his HWH, I ll give him one....

Adding note to list of " What to Bring" : two-handled Milwaukee Magnum 1/2" Holeshooter high-torque drill, 2" diameter hole-cutting bit, bathtub drain plug, plumber s putty, and some extra duct tape. After all, Sal says we have plenty of lectrical on site to run power tools, but Sacto s prolly gunna need the sewer hookup after he sees his new HTW drain. [;)]

Dave,

You re in charge of beer, too. Me with my wimpy little minivan, I have to keep the weight down so I can crawl up Priests grade. Better get me a rough em tough em SUV.

(man I m probably gonna regret saying that. I m looking to get a new transmission on my extended warranty anyway.)

towrod

08-19-2003, 01:29 PM

6Quigs

ORIGINAL: 6Quigs

Thu Aug 21 Isolated T-Storms 93°/53° 30 %

Yikes, Glad we are not arriving till Friday....

Now, now - don t let a chance of isolated storms upset you too much... remember there aren t any trees where we ll be camping - borrow ab diver s suit if you need extra insulation!

BTW we ll be bringing pie for the Thursday potluck.

6Quigs

08-19-2003, 01:42 PM

towrodSo I m having lunch, reading today s San Jose Mercury News, and this is the article on the front page

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/news/6566281.htm

So if I manage to make it up Priest s grade,

survive the 93 degree heat,

don t get hit by lightning,

I just might avoid one of the 300 to 400 black bears in the park[:o]

Jusk kidding,

good news, I had a meeting that someone scheduled for Friday Morning, and they postponed it for a week, so not sure when we might arrive, might even do a Surfcal, and be knocking on someone s door at 3:00am looking for a flashlight and a beer[;)]

08-19-2003, 03:17 PM

6QuigsI ll be sure to set out both the suds and flashlight on Thursday night, just in case.

Calstate361

08-19-2003, 03:57 PM

Calstate361Just a quick note before I leave work in about an hour. I won t be back on the boards until I get back to work from vacation on 9/2 so the rest of you, who are not coming to the rally until Thursday or Friday, will need to keep the count going. Any more notes will be coming from Sal from home. See you there.

(As she runs out the office door singing, only no more days, only no more days!)[:D]

Joan

6Quigs

08-19-2003, 04:45 PM

Calstate361I Think Joan just FLIPPED[;)][:)]

calstate360

08-20-2003, 10:33 AM

6QuigsORIGINAL: 6Quigs

I Think Joan just FLIPPED[;)][:)]

Hum I ll play it safe and not comment.[8D]

Kevin

I ll keep the FRS on Ch 3 Sub 8 as per Zen Master Diver s

orders.[8D] I believe the campground uses CH 7 on the CB

if you have one of those.

Were almost out of here just need gas and ice, then I can come

back and get the trailer. Everyone drive safe and we ll see ya when

ya get there.[:)]

Sal

Ab Diver

08-20-2003, 10:02 PM

Calstate361Ok boys and girls, it s rally time! Everything is locked, loaded, and ready to go. No messages from Sal and Joan, so I guess everything is A-O-K at Yo-Sem-Ite. See y all at the campgound.

Tomorrow!!!

for Thursday arrivals, and

ONE DAY!!!

for Friday arrivals

6Quigs

08-20-2003, 10:17 PM

calstate360Kevin

I ll keep the FRS on Ch 3 Sub 8 as per Zen Master Diver s

orders.

Thursday evening I m helping BIL to put in new baseboard in their bedroom, so we will not be leaving till friday morning.

Hope to make it early, very early friday morning,

See everyone then

SCCS

08-21-2003, 09:25 PM

Calstate361The trailer is ready to go.We will be leaving around 3 pm. I think Kevin and I will be the last ones to arrive and Kevin will beat me by half a day.I hope everyone had,has a safe trip.We got a little rain today but should clear out by tomorrow.See you up their.

otter

08-22-2003, 12:33 PM

Calstate361[:(][:(][:(] sniff snifff sniffffffff

I wannnnnnna gooooooooo.

Enjoy[:D]

Nick

08-22-2003, 01:26 PM

Calstate361Have a good time and safe travels at the rally. I m camping this weekend too, but have to carry all my provisions on my back. First time I ve backpacked in about eight years. Going to hike around Five Lakes Basin near Grouse Ridge in the Sierras. It s near Nevada City.

Red neff Barchetta

08-24-2003, 09:23 PM

Calstate361Mike -

Hope you had a great time in my old neighborhood! Nothing beats backpacking!

Yosemite Cougher s -

Can t wait to hear about your adventures and hope everyone arrive home safely! Also, I want to know how many of you were " offered" Thousand Trails memberships, lol?

SCCS

08-24-2003, 09:46 PM

Calstate361Well what can I say ANOTHER GREAT RALLY.[:)]We made it home about 2 pm and didn t have hardly any traffic.Thanks to SAL & JOAN for the wagonmastering,what a great place.We had a great time talking with everyone,even though saturday night I had an upset stomach. Abdiver we will have to get together and B.S. some more.Here are the picture I took of Halfdome Hyjinks.

Red neff Barchetta

08-24-2003, 10:09 PM

Calstate361Scott -

Thanks for the pic s.! Looks like another succesful rally.

Dave/Champ -

Nice new rig!

champ521

08-24-2003, 10:10 PM

Calstate361We got home about 4 this afternoon. The trip home took a little longer than the trip there. I had to make a couple of extra pit stops because of the over indulgence of food and drink on Saturday night. We had a great time checking out Yosemite and speaking of Saturday night, did we get shut down or what? I missed the conversation but I know that as soon as the " ranger" left, Dave/Ab was hosing down the fire and everyone was going back to their trailers.

Neff-There were no sales pitches to be heard. At least not by me. Mrs 6Quigs was actually inquiring about a membership.

Ab Diver

08-24-2003, 10:43 PM

Calstate361Made it home, all s well. We actually convoyed with Sammyslave and Craig for a while--- funny since we left before they did, and then we saw them pull out in FRONT of us farther down the road. (and I thought *I* knew all the shortcuts [;)] )

Long drive home, plus a stop at Chilie s for dinner. Just now got the popup popped up and unloaded. Will give a much better description of the weekend s event from my humble point of view tomorrow night.

BTW... Jeff---- *I* was offered a membership. I told them I was in a hurry, but would welcome any and ALL information they could send me. They said they would gladly ship me a whole boatload of paperwork ASAP. I gave them all the neccesary info, starting with my name: " R. N. Barchetta...." [;)]

6Quigs

08-24-2003, 11:06 PM

Ab DiverAnother great NNC weekend under our belt.

As we are driving home, one of the kids said

" I love when we go camping with Popup Times. I get to play with all my friends" .

Sums it up from the kids prespective, they all had a blast, and we never lost any of them this weekend[&:]

Food was great, as always, and the company, excellent.

Nice once again to camp with a small group, you get to spend more time with people.

Sal & Joan, the campground was excellent. Plenty to do for the children, and yes Margaret was asking about membership. There are currently 5 being bid on e-bay, with some offers of around $500.

I ll post pictures tomorrow

SactoCampers

08-25-2003, 09:56 AM

Calstate361Sactocampers got home around 4:30 yesterday. I washed both the popup and minivan and they are resting peacefully in the garage. We had a great time, we didn t get offered a membership.....must be because we have a Tracker. We get no respect. [;)]

Dave (AbD), sorry we had to take off without caravaning. Megan fell asleep while Jennifer was getting some drinks at the store so we figured we better get as many miles under our belt while we could. She was a champ on both the ride there and back, considering we hit traffic on the Yolo causeway which delayed us quite a bit.

Let s see, how many NNCers did we see pass by us while we were eating at Quizno s in Oakdale? Champ 521, Ab Diver, Sammyslave, CA-Girl, and the couple with the older Coleman Niagara (I didn t meet them, but then again, I didn t see them the whole weekend. Were they with us?). I also passed TowRod on 99 heading back towards Sacramento. Didn t get to stop at Manteca Trailer Sales on the way home, though, to look at Rockwoods [:(][:D].

When we got out of the minivan at Quiznos I noticed one of my bikes on the roof was leaning over way too much. Turns out one of my so-called " mighty mounts" broke. I was never comfortable with the amount of movement of the bikes on the roof. Now I know why cars were keeping their distance behind me. I need to call Yakima and find out what the he!! is wrong with their equipment. Fortunately, I had enough room to fit the bike in the minivan on top of everything after taking off the front tire. The other bike did fine on the way home.

Took Priest s Grade down in first gear with no problem, pulling aside for others to pass. My transmission held up! And who said DC minivan transmissions were made of dental floss, chewing gum, and elmer s glue?

We go to bed pretty early, so I missed the park rangers telling you all to keep it down. But I did notice it got quiet all of a sudden [:D].

Dave, regarding your late Saturday arrival, Mrs. Sacto caught Mrs. Ab Diver say, " I ll be mad at you later, but right now I m glad you re home." [;)][8D]. Oh man, I bet you re in the doghouse! Worry not, though, because she said I would have been in the doghouse too.

Thanks again, Sal and Joan for wagonmastering this rally. It was a nice weekend to spend our 5th anniversary.

Oh, also wanted to give a big thanks to AbDiver s and SCCS youngest children. They were so great with Megan all weekend and her eyes light up when we ask if she had fun playing with them. It was nice knowing we had little " babysitters" with another set of eyes to look out for her.

towrod

08-25-2003, 01:07 PM

SactoCampersGot home just before 4pm yesterday.

Trip home was uneventful, Rachel fell asleep in the van before we left the campground and didn t wake up until we were on Hwy 99. Nice to get home with clean carseats![: (]

I thought I saw Brian pass us but _knew_ it wasn t Sactocampers when we noticed only one bike on top - glad to hear that it didn t fall off!

Thanks again to Sal and Joan for setting up the rally - and to all for the great fun, food and conversation.

Special thanks to 6Quigs... Nathan talked about getting a Gameboy Advance half way home. It will be on his Christmas list

BTW my " E-Z up" canopy finally cooperated back home with some additional persuassion(wd-40, hammer, pliers, [:@])

SCCS

08-25-2003, 04:00 PM

Calstate361Glad to see that everyone made it home without any kind of trouble (except for Sacto s bike rack).Hope that isn t to difficult to fix.[:(]I guess sammyslave,ca-girl and craig made it home alright too,as they posted in other threads.Chat with you all later.

Ca-girl

08-25-2003, 05:31 PM

SCCSI guess sammyslave,ca-girl and craig made it home alright too

I can t speak for Sammyslave or Craig, but we made it home with no problemo! Since today was the first day of school for the kids, I ve been kind of busy since we got back, and haven t been able to post until now.

Let s see, how many NNCers did we see pass by us while we were eating at Quizno s in Oakdale? Champ 521, Ab Diver, Sammyslave, CA-Girl

We didn t catch you at the Quizno s Sacto, but I could have sworn I saw 6 Quigs hitting a McDonald s drive thru in Oakdale! One of the benefits of the pop-up I guess....I m pretty sure we d cause major damage if we tried that with our Caravan! [8D]

Of course, in our opinion anyway, it was another great NNC rally...just the right size - enough people to always be able to find someone to hang out with, but few enough people to be able to spend time with everyone. As always, there was too much food, too much fun, and not enough time.

Here are my pics - http://community.webshots.com/album/87400599ZmcFEF

Red neff Barchetta

08-25-2003, 05:40 PM

Calstate361Tania -

Thanks for the great photo s.!

I can hear Rita s wonderful giggle too!

So if you had kids in class today then I guess you had to start work last week huh? I don t understand different districts schedules. Amy doesn t have students in class until next Tuesday. Weird.

Ca-girl

08-25-2003, 07:20 PM

Red neff Barchetta

ORIGINAL: Red neff Barchetta

Tania -

Thanks for the great photo s.!

I can hear Rita s wonderful giggle too!

So if you had kids in class today then I guess you had to start work last week huh? I don t understand different districts schedules. Amy doesn t have students in class until next Tuesday. Weird.

Actually, I m on the same schedule as Amy...I don t " officially" start until next Tuesday. Of course, they always find meetings and inservices that have us going back a few days early [:@][&:] The different schedules can cause some conflicts from time to time, but I must admit having my last week of summer vacation with the kids at school and Kevin at work is pretty relaxing! [;)][:D]

Red neff Barchetta

08-25-2003, 07:56 PM

Calstate361Gotcha Tania. You meant YOUR kids were at school today. Our 9 year-old doesn t start until next Tuesday.

Enjoy your peace and quiet.

Amy has to report this Thursday although she s been getting things ready (like her wardrobe (read $$!)) since late last week.

We ve been priming our 4 year-old for his first day of school (ever) next week with some half-days throughout the summer. I went with him 3 days last week and had a blast doing all the works with him. He is fascinated by the " 100 board" although he s still figuring it out. I m really going to miss this age! Not enough to have another though, lol. He ll probably freak out next week when I take him and leave. Not to mention the lovely screaming child that leaves the poor teacher with. Good thing she knows what a calm kid (usually) he really is.

Have a great year! Next summer will be here before you know it.

Red neff Barchetta

08-25-2003, 07:59 PM

Red neff BarchettaCan you tell I m sitting at the desk working this afternoon/evening? Got a little behind with all the camping we did this month. Well worth it though!

Red neff Barchetta

08-25-2003, 08:12 PM

Red neff BarchettaBtw, why haven t this rally s wagonmasters checked in yet?

Joan, Sal, where are you?

Ab Diver

08-25-2003, 08:23 PM

Red neff BarchettaWell, here we are--- another Rally under our belts, another chapter written into the NNC archives, and another collection of memories my family and I will cherish for the rest of our lives.

First and foremost, THANK YOU to Sal and Joan for organizing this rally, and for letting us join at the last moment. To the other members with which my family shared the weekend, many thanks for making it so enjoyable for us. I actually *DID* " adopt a Quig" for a day, and she was the perfect little angel... any parent would be proud. (in fact, all the parents attending should be proud of all their children. What a great group of kids!)

For those of you who have not been to Yosemite, mark it down on your list of places that absolutely must be visited in this lifetime. The sheer size and scope of the individual features of the Valley defy description, and the incredible power needed to create such a wonder is beyond belief. Taken together as a whole, a visit to Yosemite leaves you awe-stricken at it s beauty, and humbled by your own insignificance.

Friday, most of us headed for Yosemite Valley, singly or in groups of a couple families. We convoyed with Ca-girl in the morning, but bumped into Sacto and Towrod during lunch. Towrod joined our group for the afternoon while the Sactos continued their two-wheeled journey to parts less traveled. The Ca-girl s and the Ab Diver s hiked up to Bridalveil Falls, among other activities and viewing pleasures. A personal highlight for me was when Towrod, Ca-girl-DH and myself, along with selected children, made our own attempt at climbing El Capitan. We hiked up to the bottom of the sheer cliff, found a spot where the vertical face of the mountain actually touches flat dirt, and started our assent. We made it all of 7 feet up. [;)] However, a more serious team was starting their climb about 150 feet away from us, and we were able to see for ourselves what a *real* assent looks like at it s beginning. Cool! Then, with stiff necks from looking straight up at the almost never-ending scenery visible from the valley floor, we ended our day back at camp with a traditional NNC Potluck Feast and Brew-Ha-Ha (and not necessarily in that order).

Saturday, myself, DD #1, my adopted Quig-for-a-day DD, and Ca-girl DH and his DD, all piled into the " 21-Six" and convoyed with the Towrod s to The Big Trees at Mariposa Grove. Jumped onto the shuttle for the trip up the hill, and walked the second part down. What can be said about these trees that hasn t been said already? All I can add is that, accustomed as I am to seeing the Coastal Redwoods and their versions of the words *Big Trees*, the Sierra Redwoods are absolutely stunning in their size, height, and age. Then we drove up to Glacier Point for a " View From The Top" . Looking across the Valley at Half Dome from Glacier Point, while seeing the valley floor a couple thousand feet below your feet, is a jaw-dropping, soul-inspiring sight that you will NEVER forget.

Other members of the Rally decided to stay at camp for Saturday, and spent the day kicking back, visiting, and swimming. The Glacier Point group got back a little bit later than expected, none the worse for wear, but hungry as heck. Dinner-- what was left of it-- was delicious. (hey, half of a *huge* feast is *still* a feast!)

Sunday was take-down day, and since the Sammyslave s had wowed us the previous morning with Eggs Benedict for breakfast, they evidentially decided that one killer breakfast wasn t good enough for a single weekend. So they made bacon and blueberry pancakes for everyone. Larry and Rita, I dip my Ab-cooking hat to you!

Sunday was take-down and departure day for everyone, with the exception of Sal and Joan, who will stay for several more days. It felt weird leaving them " alone" at the campground, but I know that even as I was working my tail off today, they were relaxing in that very enjoyable location called Yosemite Lakes.

One thing we all noticed at this rally was our site location relative to each other: we were back-to-back in the loop instead of facing each other across a road, as is usually the case. This gave the rally a much more intimate feel, as if we were all hanging out together in our own back yards instead of visiting from across the street. This particular pattern of site choice may be a good thing to try for in future rallies. Talk was tossed around for a repeat rally next year, to which I heartily agree.

<<<< kicks chair back to the center of room so someone else can take a turn and (finally) get a word in >>>>

Red neff Barchetta

08-25-2003, 08:36 PM

Red neff BarchettaDamn Dave! Well written and said!

You all had a much better Yosemite experience than we did. Although we did enjoy ourselves.

I would have loved to watch the ascent team as they prepared and departed.

I think Sal & Joan are having the last laugh then since they are still " there" and we are all " here" today.

6Quigs

08-25-2003, 11:16 PM

Red neff BarchettaYou all had a much better Yosemite experience than we did.

Sure looks like it Jeff, You have posted here more tiomes than anyone who actually went on the Rally.

Here are a few photos to make you even more jealous of the great time we all had.

http://community.webshots.com/album/87450834JKMvcS

p.s. we did miss you this weekend.

There was definetly a shortage of boys for our eldest boy to play with, so he had to do with hanging out with the girls.[&:]

Red neff Barchetta

08-26-2003, 07:26 AM

Red neff BarchettaKevin -

Thanks for the pic s.! Yeah, we sure wish we could have gone and we missed all of you too.

Well, my one day as office manager is over and I m back out into the big wide world ...

SactoCampers

08-26-2003, 05:49 PM

Red neff BarchettaI was wondering what the climb up priests grade was:

Old Priests grade = 1575 ft rise/10560 (2 miles) run = 15% grade!

Priests grade (hwy-120) = 1575 ft rise/26400 (5 miles) run = 6% grade. Not bad, but slow and winding.

6Quigs

08-26-2003, 09:23 PM

SactoCampersThanks for the numbers Sacto.

I was curious just how steep it was.

and yes Tania, that was us stopping at McDonalds for 4 happy meals with the popup in tow at Oakdale.

SCCS

08-27-2003, 08:11 PM

Red neff BarchettaHey Neff,

To answer your question on where the CALSTATES are they are stil camping until the end of the week.I think thats what Joan said?

calstate360

08-30-2003, 05:25 PM

SCCSORIGINAL: SCCS

Hey Neff,

To answer your question on where the CALSTATES are they are stil camping until the end of the week.I think thats what Joan said?

Hello everyone, we made it back Fri. around 7pm due to the Labor Day traffic.

First we would like to thank everyone who was able to attend.

Second Yosemite Lakes is one boring campground when all your friends leave.

It s one thing to go camping by yourselves and be prepared for it, and completely

different when you are excited because of another rally, and all of a sudden

all of your FRIENDS leave for home. (insert big tear here)

Sammyslave fish and game came by on Tues. and stocked the lake and river.

They were catching 3 pound rainbows up by the lake at the bridge.

6Quigs on Wed. night we were serenaded by 3 violinists playing Irish music.

We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed the campground. For some reason

a lot of people have a preconcieved notion that they will be in a RV parking lot.

I know of only one that is and it is in Las Vegas. I doubt many people go there to camp. All the ones we have been to are like Yosemite.

That said the planing for Halfdome Hijinx 2 are under way.

Due to the fact that the date was changed and caused a conflict with the staggered

school starting dates, people expressed an interest in returning next July.

So if there is enough interest we will start another thred for next year and Joan will start planning it. Yup Neff you may have a second chance!

Once again thanks to all of you, and thank you for your photos.

I took the digi cam and the video cam and only took one pic.[:@]

Sal

Calstate361

09-02-2003, 09:05 AM

Red neff BarchettaHi all, glad everyone made it home safely. Sal was correct when he stated it sure was boring after you all left. I even had to talk to him!!![;)].

I have already discussed another rally for next year with the Yosemite Lakes Superhost Manager (Walt) and he said it is not too early to schedule one for next year. He also said we could do it for 5 days or more if we wish, so with that in mind how about these dates:

July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 1, and 2

OR

August 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

I would prefer these dates because of all the contract work I have to do at work at the end of the Fiscal year. But we can also go with: July 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26th. I believe the price would stay at $24 per night, but will have to confirm when I make the reservatons.

Please let me know what dates you all would prefer and I will schedule it for next year for Half Dome Hijinx II. Neff, maybe you can make this one and I ll try not to change the dates on you this time. [:)]

Also, for future reference, if anyone would like to reserve a site at the Public Area of Yesemite Lakes the phone number is: 800-533-1001 or (209) 962-0121. For those of you who were there, this is the area that was on the hill on the right side of the road before you turned into the Ranger station. They are also " full" hook-ups and have full use of the facilities like the club house, shuffle board, miniture golf, etc. The Superhost (Walt) also said that he didn t expect the price to go up next year so it will stay at $35 per night. AND, they do not bother you about membership either.

So, let me know what weekend you all prefer and I ll get to scheduling the rally for next year.

Joan

SCCS

09-02-2003, 08:42 PM

Red neff BarchettaHi Joan,

Just to let you know we do have something planned for July 24,25 2004, so anytime would be good.

Calstate361

09-03-2003, 07:59 AM

Red neff BarchettaSCCS, thanks, we will wait and see what the others vote for.

Joan

pcmom

09-03-2003, 10:39 PM

Calstate361

July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 1, and 2

OR

August 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Hello Joan,

It looks like either date will work for us; however, the July dates would be better. Thanks for planning HalfDome Hyjinx II [:)] [:)]

pcmom

09-10-2003, 07:12 PM

pcmom

August 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Hello Joan,

I just got a call today announcing my husbands 20 year class reunion is the weekend of July 30 - Aug 1 so that weekend will be out for us now. The weekend of August 5 - 9 will work though[:)]

Boy, does it make me start feeling old to talk about a 20 year reunion [8D]

6Quigs

09-10-2003, 08:10 PM

Calstate361Joan,

at this point, next summer is so far away, any date is fine with us,

though anything just might come up between now and the rally.

Do as Scott said in " circling the Wagon" , and pick a date that suits you,

and those of us that can make it will show up.

Calstate361

09-11-2003, 07:56 AM

Red neff BarchettaKevin (6Quigs), I agree with you, I was just trying to get a feel for when the families with kids would be able to come since that was the reason most of the people couldn t come this time. Since we don t have any school aged kids I don t have any idea when most of the kids start school. So far it looks like the weekend of August 5-9 will work for those that have responded to my note. I guess I will make the executive decision and go ahead and book the 25 sites they will allow us for that weekend. Then that way Jeff (Red-Neff) can plan way ahead of time and won t get mad at us for changing the date. [;)]

Michelle (pcmom), I don t want to hear you complain about being old, if we were having a class reunion, mine would be number 34! [: (] NOW THAT s OLD!

Joan

09-11-2003, 08:12 AM

Red neff BarchettaGood job on the Executive Decision, Joan. Picking dates a year in advance is, for me, impractical. I can t even choose next year s vacation weeks until next March, and even then the weeks are only available on a seniority basis.

" If we can make it, we will camp." [;)]

Ab Diver

09-11-2003, 08:14 AM

Guest

ORIGINAL: Guest

Good job on the Executive Decision, Joan. Picking dates a year in advance is, for me, impractical. I can t even choose next year s vacation weeks until next March, and even then the weeks are only available on a seniority basis.

" If we can make it, we will camp." [;)]

Grrrrrrr....... I hate when that happens. That was me....

Maybe I should change my handle to *Guest Diver* [:o]

Calstate361

09-11-2003, 03:18 PM

Ab Diver

ORIGINAL: Ab Diver

Maybe I should change my handle to *Guest Diver* [:o]

NOPE, we still like " Hornet Diver" . [:D]

I m sure you will be able to come at the last minute again next year. You know we all love seeing you and the family.

Joan

Red neff Barchetta

09-25-2003, 10:29 PM

Calstate361Pardon me. Just passing through.

calstate360

09-28-2003, 05:05 PM

Where: Yosemite Lakes

Web Site

When: Aug.14 to Aug.17,2003

Cost: $24 per night

Cancellations after Aug.1,2003 will be subject to a cancellation fee.

Campground Maps

As some of you know Brian tried to set this up last year and for

various reasons it did not work out.

Since we are members of Thousand Trails, Joan has been working

with the Superhost Coordinator to try again this year.

As some people like to come a day early she set it up for four days.

Those who prefer to go Fri. to Sun. can with no problems. It was just easier

to do it this way. Payment will be made at the campground, They are holding

my credit card hostage in lieu of a deposit.

Since it is so early in the season and the campground is closed they

have no idea of site numbers yet and probably won t until the week before.

The designated Superhost area is circled on the map and we will be there.

This area is out in the open so bring your shade canopies.

If you come from Groveland on 120 west you will hit Priest Grade.

It s winding and steep so make sure your brakes and TV are in good order.

When you see the Exxon station on the right, this is the road into the campground.

I would suggest filling up in Oakedale. The campground fuel was over $2.00

a gallon last May before the price increases.

There was a lot of interest in Yosemite last year. That said we were only able to

obtain a maximum of 20 sites. They will not give us any more than that.

So the first 20 people that e-mail me requesting a site will get one.

When they are gone, their gone. Sorry but it s out of our control and we thought this

would be the fairest way for all that may be interested.