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Post by deb193redux on Oct 9, 2007 14:17:26 GMT -5
...Okay, humor me. How possible is it to fly out, rent a car and that room Jamie posted about, but not being able to have much to bring except what works as luggage? Is it possible to come, pick up small pieces sans much in tools, and easy to buy food and all those kind of things? I need to go through all the posts still to find out where the 'base' is, and if you'll be there the whole time. And how far from the airport! Dee Dee - I had no trouble booking a room at the Wikieup Trading Post Motel. (Had to call the post 928 765-2303 instead of the hotel 928 765-2302 because the hotel manager works up front at the post all day.) Camping would be cheaper, but the hotel is not very expensive. I'm sending Jamie money for food and raffel tickets. Just planning on being there a day and a half. I am renting a car at the airport for the easy pickup/return. I'm flying into Phoenix, but you could also check flights to Las Vegas - Wikieup is half-way between. Even though I'm making a short/quick trip, it should not cost too much. |
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Post by rocklicker on Oct 9, 2007 17:34:49 GMT -5
OK, car rented today. It's an SUV so I can fit 3 others (4 if you want to squeeze) and lots of stuff. Anyone flying into Pheonix on the 1st is welcome to get a ride from me. Also, I'll be going back to the airport on the 5th to pick up Mrs. Rocklicker and can take people back who may be having a short trip.
Steve
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Post by deedolce on Oct 9, 2007 20:47:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm thinking I can catch the end of the trip - and it's *only* about 10 hours of driving, although I've never driven alone over 3. And I'm not sure if my used truck can make it, but surely it can! I'm so very tempted. I don't have much in way of tools and camping things, since I've done neither, but I can pick up a rock and toss it in my almost 30 year old backpack! I have a camper shell, but no tailgate. I could still sleep in it though, or up in the cab since I'm a small kind of gal! I'm thinking, I'm thinking...
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 9, 2007 21:56:49 GMT -5
my pop usta say dont think about it boy doit hahaha --- sooooooo fill up the tank drive safe and seeya there haha --- i got about an 8 or 9 hr drive too ill prob just leave around 4 or 5am
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 10, 2007 0:06:45 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
I finally have a menu figured out I think! I am keeping the breakfast meals very light, a continental type and the lunches are fairly light also then I figured we could have a big dinner every night after hunting.
For Thursday day/evening since we will be busy setting up everything I am going to make a mexican stew, it will be served with grated cheese, tortilla chips and sour cream. I can make this at my house and just bring it with us to the campground and heat it up, that way I will still have plenty of time to help set things up.
Friday Breakfast
Fresh fruit
cereal
rolls and muffins
Juice and milk
Lunch
Chicken Salad sandwiches
chips
cheese
veggies and dip
Dinner
BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Baked beans
corn
Bread or rolls and butter
Saturday Breakfast
Crossiants
muffins
cereal
milk and juice
lunch
Ham and Cheese sandwiches
lettuce and tomatoes
macaroni salad (home made)
fruit
veggies and dip
Dinner
Fajitas served with tortillas
grilled onions and peppers
cheese, salsa and sour cream
Sunday Breakfast
Cinnamon rolls
cereal
fruit
juice and milk
Lunch/Dinner
Tortilla Soup served with tortilla chips
cheese, diced avocados and sour cream
Dessert
If I can find the stuff I need at the store I am going to make
Apple cannonballs
and if not,
carrot cake
Monday Breakfast
Honey buns
cereal
juice and milk
Lunch
This is going to be a free for all
because by now we will have left overs that we will have to eat so....
pork loin and cheese sandwiches or ham sandwiches
macaroni salad
chips
mexican stew and or tortilla soup
Dinner
Chili
served with garlic bread or french bread
fruit salad
Tuesday Breakfast
Cinnamon rolls
Crossiants and muffins
cereal
juice and milk
Lunch
hot dogs & hamburgers
chips
veggies, cheese and dip
Dinner
BBQ chicken
Baked potatoes
green beans
rolls and or bread and butter
Wednesday Breakfast
cereal
honey buns
pop tarts
juice and milk
fruit
Lunch
another free for all on the left overs
fruit salad
chips
veggies and dip
Dinner
Baked Ham
corn or baked potatoes
beans
bread and butter
Thursday Morning
We will undoubtedly have our choice of
muffins
crossiants
honey buns
cinnamon rolls
cereal
juice and milk
I wanted this menu to be as cost efficient as possible, I also wanted to use as much of the food as we possibly can so I hope nobody minds having leftovers on the 2 occasions.
Now, this is what I need from those of you that choose the menu,
$12 per day for all three meals, that also will include paper cups and plates, plastic forks, spoons and knives.
Everyone will be responsible for their own snacks and drinks other than the juice and milk and what I have listed. We will also have to buy all of the ice in Wickenburg on our way to the campsite
I will need the money no later than October 19th, that will give me time to do the shopping, prepare what I can here and get it ready to take with us and also freeze some of the things so they last as long as we need them too.
We will also have to pay for the group campsite upon our arrival, so please bring some cash with you. Its $35 per night and we will split that up accordingly.
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 10, 2007 2:13:58 GMT -5
jamie i just sent food money for the week $84.00 ill send the rest in acouple days for the tickets i splurged on myself and shouldent hav or i woulda had it all in this bank here in nm. but i ran into some real nice cigars at almost half price haha and i need some for the trip seeya sands
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Post by deedolce on Oct 12, 2007 19:42:53 GMT -5
Put me on the list, I'm going!!!
I'm planning on driving my tailgate-less 2-wheel drive pick-up, leaving Saturday morning and driving the 10 hours in 1 or 2 days, depending on how well I hold up. And stay through Tuesday or Wednesday.
Is there some kind of schedule of what kind of rockhunting on what days anywhere?
I'm a COMPLETE rookie, as far as rockhunting and camping. I don't even own a pair of jeans!!! Be kind, folks!!
luv ya,
~Dee aka Diana
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Post by rocklicker on Oct 12, 2007 22:06:02 GMT -5
Great to hear you are coming Diana! That sounds like a long haul but just think of the rocks! I too am a camping rookie. As long as I can get my latte from the campsite starbucks, I'll be fine.
Steve
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 12, 2007 23:52:13 GMT -5
I make the worlds worst coffee so someone else has to be in charge of that. I'm all for having a campsite starbucks though!
This is a campers checklist in case any of you aren't sure about what to bring, I'm sure I have left a few things out but thats no surprise. Luckily we won't be that far from civilization so no worries there.
This is what I have come up with for a checklist
Jeans
shorts
T-shirts
long sleeve shirt
light jacket
heavy jacket
extra socks
a good pair of gloves maybe leather?
Waterproof coat/poncho
wash cloth
Small towel
large towel
hand soap
shampoo and conditioner
Toilet paper
Extra shoes to wear at campsite something you can slip on and off easily
Flashlight or headlamp
Batteries
First aid kit
Knife
Bandana
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Lantern/candles
Sunglasses
Hat
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 12, 2007 23:58:22 GMT -5
Doh, and a few more things if you have them or can bring them
tent
coolers
sleeping bags
pillows
air pads or mattress
lanterns
folding chairs
We have extra chairs and sleeping bags and I know those of you that are flying in cant really bring a lot of camping gear so we will have you covered. If you are driving and can bring any of these things, please do.
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Post by snowdog on Oct 15, 2007 20:04:33 GMT -5
ok, I'm still planning on going ! --- still no riders --------- and may have to cancel at the last minute , but if I do get there I could have three extra small tents , one big tent 12x16 with front porch , and my trailer (12x 7) to sleep in ---- also have 3 new extra sleeping bags and a couple bed rolls --- 3 coolers + couple 6pack coolers for day use , 3500 watt generator , kitchen sink ?? ;D, light for night time ( run off gen) --- scrap towels for drying hands ( while rock hunting) couple water tanks , --- and could throw in the micro-wave if you need the "hilton" soup or coffee warmer ;D-- would have to run the gen for it --- --------- What else would anyone need  ?? --- if your flying in --- just let me know and I can bring it ?? ( if I have it ;D ) also have some two # hammers , pry bars , etc. --- in the way of tools IS the list of people on page 9 still current ? --- how many "flyers" are there ? ( or need a place to sleep ? ) --- if not needed then I prob wouldn't bring every last thing (tents, bags, etc. )------------------- ( more room for rock ! ;D if I don't have to take items home !) |
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Post by deedolce on Oct 15, 2007 21:35:55 GMT -5
Are they any younger people going? I may be able to convince my daughter, 18, to come! Now she has experience camping with her dad! And she drives! (fingers crossed) It would be nice if she had some her age to hang out with.
Dee
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Post by catmandewe on Oct 15, 2007 23:38:09 GMT -5
Hey Snowdog, you could very easily talk Agatemaggot into riding with you, he just thinks he cant make the trip, but we all know that he can.
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Post by rocklicker on Oct 16, 2007 3:11:22 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are still going snowdog! I'm a flyer and what I need more than anything is a shovel. Most everything else I got and can pack in a big suitcase, but a shovel won't fit easily. Preferably a small one I can carry around. BTW, this is coming from someone who up until 6 or so months ago, hasn't been houndin' since I was a kid so maybe I don't need one.
BTW, here's my list so far:
tent
sleeping Bag
pad
tarps
extra blanket
camp chair
flashlights
pocket knife
rock pick, hammer and chisel (Just got them today in the mail! Can't wait to use them!)
bucket
spray bottles
gloves
goggles
FRB's, tape and sharpie
first aid kit
emergency blanket
sunscreen
hats (knit and baseball)
wirewrapping stuff
sudoku
That's what I got ready so far. I still go some getting ready to do as you can see.
Steve
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 16, 2007 4:51:05 GMT -5
Geez Steve, how are you going to get all of that into a suitcase? I'd have to say that you sir, are very prepared. Snowdog, you can leave the sleeping bags at home, we have plenty of those but please bring the coolers and yes, drag agatemaggot with you.....He lives in Waterloo IA, please come with snowdog Harley, you'll have a blast.
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Post by akansan on Oct 16, 2007 12:11:12 GMT -5
Okay, decision is made. I won't be able to make the trip as I'll be driving to Kansas that weekend. My first day will be on that Monday.
*sigh* I wanted to go. I even tried to put them off another week so I could sneak the trip to Arizona in. Sorry, all.
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 16, 2007 20:28:03 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Ronda, thats a bummer! I'll probably see you next spring then at the next wwr trip.
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 16, 2007 20:57:14 GMT -5
thats a bummer maybe next year if we are invited back haha
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Post by deb193redux on Oct 16, 2007 22:09:49 GMT -5
So. I get to AZ and you leave the state. I'm also driving through Kansas a week before you get ther too. Talk about ships in the night.
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Post by desertdweller on Oct 18, 2007 2:31:05 GMT -5
Well, I tried out the fajita recipe on Rodney and my neighbors tonight and everyone loved them so that will be a treat for us all, may have to rearrange the menu so they get cooked on a night when most of the people will be there. They aren't spicy snowdog, unless you add that stuff yourself. Only 13 more days, I'm getting overly excited. We borrowed some very large water containers from our friends so we can fill those up with our well water for drinking. I heard the drinking water at the campground wasn't the greatest so thought we better bring some of our own just in case. If any of you have some very large stock pots or cooking pots, please bring them, also if any of you have a cast iron cooking griddle I could use another one of those as well, if not no big deal.....We will get by just fine.
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?? --- if your flying in --- just let me know and I can bring it ?? ( if I have it ;D )
