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Post by catmandewe on Sept 6, 2007 8:27:22 GMT -5
Hey Skipper,
If you want to fly into Salt Lake, I will pick you up on the way, I have lots of camping gear, I will bring some for ya.
Just another option that is available for ya..................Tony
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Skipper
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Skipper on Sept 8, 2007 11:58:24 GMT -5
Dang...still debating. Part of the hitch is that I need to fly back on the Monday (5th). So, I'll need my own vehicle (rental) anyway to get back to the airport. Tony, I checked on flights to Salt Lake and it would cost a lot more. Thanks, though!
You guys gotta picture me as "sheltered city boy". It would be cool to camp with one of ya...was just wondering if I'll be able to shower once in a while? Do I need to bring toilet paper? What food should i bring?
Somebody, just say "it will be OK Jeff. It's not a big deal. Just book the dang flight!"
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 9, 2007 7:54:36 GMT -5
It will be OK Jeff. It's not a big deal. Just book the dang flight!
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Post by snowdog on Sept 11, 2007 11:10:46 GMT -5
if I get to come I'll have and enclosed trailer -- could always put a cot in it -- or I have a 12'x16' tent that sleeps 3-4-5-6-8 depends on how close you want to get ! ;D ;D --- got a couple new tents that are just the small ones too
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desertdweller
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by desertdweller on Sept 11, 2007 17:44:56 GMT -5
Rodney and I have a shower figured out, its going to work good enough that everyone will be able to shower. There is bathrooms there with sinks and toilets, also water taps throughout the campground. As far as driving from Phoenix to Burro Creek every day, I don't think you'll like that too much. Wikieup has a hotel and thats only 16 miles from Burro Creek. We have plenty of extra camping gear, sleeping bags, bedding, chairs, actually, I listed a bunch of what we have in the thread earlier on. If you want to drive to Burro Creek with the rest of us, you can just park your rental at the group site and ride to the hunting spots with all of us. You can leave on Monday if you have too but maybe reconsider driving from Phoenix everyday, thats a heck of a drive. I think as far as the food goes, if everyone wants to rally at my house we can pick up stuff for some continental breakfast's and keep the lunches fairly light, maybe soups salads and sandwiches then eat hardy at night. At the WWR trip, we took turns cooking the dinners and it worked out really well. We do need to get together or figure out a shopping list because we had way too much food at WWR.
If I come up with a menu and plan the dinners, would everyone be willing to pitch in some money for the groceries or would most of you prefer to cook your own meals? I think planning a menu would be the best route, less hassle for everyone and I could do most of the shopping and have things ready to go so we didn't have to worry about it after everyone arrives. Everyone please let me know how you feel about this idea, if you want to know what I have in mind as far as the menu goes before you decide, I can post one and we can go from there.
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 11, 2007 18:58:15 GMT -5
I think the menu is a really good idea, then everyone who wants to can just chip in.
Always seems to work out cheaper, too. Just doesn't seem fair to saddle you with all the shopping, maybe split it up amongst several people.
Tony
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 12, 2007 11:13:32 GMT -5
im in on the chip in for food let me know how much and how to send money ill even go shopin wit ya when i get there to get it done fast-- and i aint fussy i eat whats put in front of me hahaha you will see what i mean when i get there --------still havein prob wit my wireless there gonna put in a new system in the next two weeks so i should be ok after that
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Post by puppie96 on Sept 13, 2007 2:16:41 GMT -5
Hey, I'm really late in the day, I know, but I just noticed this thread. I've got the drift, but it is really hard to pin down exactly what days this is happening and other details...
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 13, 2007 7:09:13 GMT -5
Nov 1-7 at Burro Creek in Arizona.
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Skipper
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Skipper on Sept 15, 2007 21:17:26 GMT -5
OK, flight is booked. I'M In!!!!!
And count me in for food contribution. I'll eat almost anything. I hit phoenix by 10am. Still have to line up a rental so I can get back in to Phoenix on Monday. Once I have that, I could also pick up some grub and transport it if needed.
Personally, during the day, I love just having the kids lunch snackpacks containing cheese, meat and crackers. That and a bottle of water and I'm good to rock hunt for hours and hours.
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 15, 2007 22:09:59 GMT -5
haha skip you sound like me i dont know why i cant lose all this weight i picked up i dont usually eat till dinner sometime a small snack if i get bored durin the day --- but no worries im gonna bring my big cooler i think its a 90 qt or maybe its 70 dont remember but it usta hold enuff food for like 5 - 6 people when i usta spend the weekends at the big boat in barnaget so if i just fill it with food it should be enuff stuff for everybody so if all works out good ill fill that with ice and food so we have stuff for the first nite nuttin hard to make ill try for all grill stuff so its fast and easy so everyone has time to get set up and we fig out what we are gonna do
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Post by stoner on Sept 16, 2007 12:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by sbreed on Sept 16, 2007 20:53:02 GMT -5
I am coming as well! I am planning to arrive in Phoenix the last week of November with a truck load. Will go on the trip before unpacking and settling in!!
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 16, 2007 21:18:19 GMT -5
Wooooooo hooooo! Glad to hear you both are coming! Ed, I'll be flying out of San Jose on the 1st and haven't made the reservations yet so let me know if you want us to try to get on your flight. Let me know soon because I wanted to make them this weeked. I am hoping for 9:00 ish flight in case you were wondering on SW airlines.
Steve
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Post by rocklicker on Sept 16, 2007 23:46:17 GMT -5
Our plane reservations gave been made so this is my official RSPV!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D. Our flight arrives at 10:55. Mrs. Rocklicker needs to get on a shuttle to cottonwood unless I can talk her into going with us. I'll be renting a car too. Rock trip, here we come ;D ;D ;D ;D
Steve
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 17, 2007 2:18:55 GMT -5
thats great you guys im glad you got it all set now just have to keep calm waitin for it to get here haha
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Post by stoner on Sept 17, 2007 2:36:20 GMT -5
I've been booked before! Oh, you mean on a flight! Yep, I got my ticket tonight too, same flight as Steve. Remember, NO Green Burritos!
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Post by rckdgr on Sept 17, 2007 18:20:18 GMT -5
Hey Ed,
The bad news is: The titan is staying at home.
The good news is: I am building a 14 inch gas powered saw and a gas powered cabbing machine.
The cabber is an old star diamond that I am sprucing up a bit. The saw is a combination chop/slider. I am also taking a 7inch trim saw that my little generator will run.
So, don't panic, you will have a complete lapidary shop at your disposal!
Rodney
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 17, 2007 19:11:17 GMT -5
dam rodney i just might stay hahahaha
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Post by stoner on Sept 17, 2007 23:11:44 GMT -5
Awesome Rodney, can't wait to see the gas powered machines! Jamie, if you haven'r used the diamond paste yet, bring that too!
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