desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Aug 6, 2007 18:38:15 GMT -5
[thescript]
Hi Sands, Yes I will have to give them a $10.00 deposit, no big deal. I really don't think tow straps will be needed, at least I hope not. I wish it wasn't still a couple of months away.
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 6, 2007 22:37:58 GMT -5
yea i cant wait im still savin but ill be ready when its time haha -- hey i was just out fishing that day and wound up is a 3 foot rut haha was my own fault but ya never know sand will doit to ya as fast as mud --- i hope they dont get unwrapped but ya never know im thick headed and will almost try anything hahaha
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Post by sbreed on Aug 13, 2007 2:21:27 GMT -5
How about a list of who all is going so far!
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 14, 2007 21:24:28 GMT -5
i know there are a few people that are tryin to work it out still --- im goin for sure and i think jamie and rodney are gonna go haha -- anyone who is going for sure can pm me and ill add your name
jamie
rodney
sands
steve/rocklicker
catmandewe and dad
steveholmes
rallyrocks
freeform/shain
deb193/daniel
deanf/dean
rockds/robert
chinook203/sandy
cina
stoner
Will Cox
beef
baz
snowdog
skipper/jeff
rockhobbit/sheri
puppie96 and MR pup
deedolce/dee and daughter
thats all i could see that said they where going if anyone has changed there plans let me know and ill update the list
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 18, 2007 16:19:24 GMT -5
come on i know some a you guys are sittin there sayin i wanna go but -----haha say hell wit it and sign up ---- i know its gonna be a blast with some of the rock i seen jamie post and at the same time we get to meet other members in person and hang out for a few days
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Post by rocklicker on Aug 19, 2007 1:41:32 GMT -5
Hasn't anyone talked Stoner, Nephrite, or Redwoodrocks into going? I'll be flying out of San Jose, CA so any of them (Hint) are welcome to keep me company on the trip there. BTW, I just cut up some purple burro creek agate tonight and just about lost it at the idea of finding some of that on the trip. Very pretty agate.
Steve
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Post by snowdog on Aug 20, 2007 8:57:21 GMT -5
Hey Sands, --- I'm wanting to go but need to find a couple "riders" ( maybe help with gas , from whereever I pick them up ) --- no serious inquiries yet  -- it's about 1700 miles one way from Illinois --- but I know I couldn't fly out and afford to ship all the "rocks" home! ;D --- got a silverado extended cab and a 12' enclosed timberwolf trailer for supplies/ rock -- if anyone is interested let me know------------------- |
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 20, 2007 12:57:56 GMT -5
hey guys we got some members that are thinkin bout goin but the price seams too high-- here goes the perfect chance if two or three people in the line of fire wanna band together and cut the price of travel way down this is your chance get in touch with snowdog and ride down together hell share the driving and cut the time on the road in half too
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Post by rocklicker on Aug 21, 2007 2:01:39 GMT -5
Snowdog, darnit I hope you get some bites for the trip out. If you get at least two it'll be a lot cheaper than flying. I just did the math in my head. I'm intending fly out and ship all the rocks back in a whole lot of FRB's but that's because we have a voucher. Driving is really the way to go.
Steve
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Post by rocklicker on Aug 21, 2007 2:02:56 GMT -5
Maybe try putting the idea up on the general rocks board so more poeple see it too.
Steve
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Aug 21, 2007 19:04:48 GMT -5
Whew, that was a close one!
I just got excused from Jury Duty which would have taken three weeks and consumed all of my vacation time, but they cut me loose as one of the last pre-emptive dismissals, (I guess the ex-navy pilot plaintiff didn't think he wanted a hippie on his jury)
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 22, 2007 0:05:40 GMT -5
haha dodged that bullit they dont ask me anymore when i tell them about my back and neck disc's they just say dont bother comin we excuse you haha, i prob should try and doit theres alotta bad people out there that need someone thats not afraid to say HANGUM, LIFE, CAN I THROW THE SWITCH --- hahaha
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Aug 23, 2007 15:52:49 GMT -5
HI Sands, I am pretty sure Stoner and Kim are going and I am hoping Kim can bring Morgan so Katelyn will have a buddy. You can also add Will Cox to the list and Beefjello. Snowdog, we will find someone to help with the expenses, you are the reason I had Mark add the maps so anyone that is interested in coming please add your names and addresses. Thanks..
Oh and BAZ said he could probably make it for a day or so.
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 23, 2007 22:51:23 GMT -5
now we got a party started haha wtg guys we might have to take over the whole park with all the people commin now haha
come on who else is gonna make the trip and the adventure
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Aug 30, 2007 2:06:37 GMT -5
I made the reservations with BLM Kingman office on the 22nd of this month, it was a $35 deposit and I reserved it for a week November 1st through the 7th. Our permit number is
3480896
Anyone that is planning on being there should probably write the number down. I would still like to rally at my house but anyone planning on driving, like Mel and his buddy, may just want to meet us at the campsite and if you have this permit number there should be no problems with hanging out or setting up in the group campsite. Well, its only two months away now, I wish it was only two days away instead of two months but oh well times flying!
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Post by sandsman1 on Aug 30, 2007 11:23:48 GMT -5
i used your addy in my gps so ill end up at your place jamie -- i fig if i leave at 5am i should be there between 12 and 1---- is that too late ? -- i could leave alittle earlyer if it is let me know
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Skipper
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Post by Skipper on Aug 31, 2007 10:33:41 GMT -5
I think I can make most of the trip. Looking for feedback...I can fly from Calgary to Phoenix pretty cheap on Nov 1, putting me in there around noon. I've got a car rental lined up for $20/day.
Here's the thing. I have done very little camping. I don't own a tent, sleeping bag or any supplies, so I booked a hotel in North Phoenix which is super cheap (of course, it's a super 8!). The commute to the site isn't that long and I like driving, so was thinking of going back and forth.
See any issues?
If anyone else wants to do the hotel thing, I can transport, and would also be available to get supplies from town in the evenings.
I am open to any suggestions that save money :-)
Jeff
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 2, 2007 3:23:20 GMT -5
Skipper, I am sure you can stay in someone elses tent if you want to save more money and not stay in a hotel room. You can stay in mine if you want but I have to get one first. I have not camped in at least a decade and will be getting supplies pretty soon. I don't know the itenerary and we might be going to other farther places. The drive from Phoenix to Holbrook might be a long one. Otherwise, if you don't mind the driving it should work.
Steve
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Skipper
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Post by Skipper on Sept 3, 2007 22:25:26 GMT -5
I appreciate the offer Steve. Keep me posted. It's got to work right for you first.
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Sept 6, 2007 0:59:12 GMT -5
Holbrook is pretty far out of the way if your talking about Phoenix to Burro Creek.
Wikiup is only about 17 miles north of the campground, although I'm not sure what's there for rooms.
Wickenburg is 60 miles south and I know they have several decent hotels
North part of Phoenix is more like 80 miles, are you sure you want 160 miles per day commute?
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-- it's about 1700 miles one way from Illinois --- but I know I couldn't fly out and afford to ship all the "rocks" home! ;D --- got a silverado extended cab and a 12' enclosed timberwolf trailer for supplies/ rock -- if anyone is interested let me know-------------------
