Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3

[Kevy Baby]

I just wanted to be at the top of the next page.

[BarTopDancer]

I want Pioneer Chicken :(

[Capt Jack]

theyre gone, arent they?

[MouseWife]

Sorry, BTD.

Yes, Capt Jack is right. Gone for so many years. I used to love to pick up a 'basket' of chicken.

What about those fish places that were made up like pubs? Gone.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

What about those fish places that were made up like pubs? Gone.

H. Salt Fish and Chips? (http://www.hsalt.com/main.htm)

[blueerica]

Hey, Pioneer Chicken IS still around. I passed one in LA... was it off La Brea, or just before it? Off of... Olympic.

[Capt Jack]

H. Salt Fish and Chips? (http://www.hsalt.com/main.htm)

oh wow. I thought these guys gone ages ago. they were one of my faves (but that was from a kids PoV)

I cant find good fish n chips to save my life anymore

[blueerica]

There's an H. Salt Fish & Chips a couple of miles down the road from me. :)

[MouseWife]

Aw. I guess the deal is that there aren't any Pioneer Chickens or H. Salt Fish & Chips in this area. :(

No Sonic Burgers, either. {but I do go when I visit the Character Warehouse up that way....}

And, yes, that is the fish place. There isn't a fast food place like that around here. That other place, whose name escapes me, sucks. Mostly their service which is part of the deal so I don't go there anymore. {Capt Jack? LOL No, Capt Kid?}

[innerSpaceman]

Sorry to switch gears to, um, camping stuff ... but ...


How are we on cars - - re: number of cars vs. number of parking spaces?

[katiesue]

I'm carpooling with Capt. Jack

[Kevy Baby]

Sorry to switch gears to, um, camping stuff ... but ...


How are we on cars - - re: number of cars vs. number of parking spaces?Team 1 (Disneyphile, Frodo Potter, GusGus and myself) will have two vehicles.

[Capt Jack]

I'm carpooling with Capt. Jack

full size PU. I might suggest putting me in an end spot

[Chernabog]

I am bringing the MINI for Goonie and I. Or it might be a PT cruiser, depending on if I ever get my car back one of these weeks.

[Disneyphile]

Oooh, this camping trip is getting expensive. The back of my car is full of new crap already.

[Capt Jack]

Oooh, this camping trip is getting expensive. The back of my car is full of new crap already.

ditto, but still. I can see doing this more often for myself, so Im looking at it as a good investment in my mental health

[innerSpaceman]

We'll just save the stuff for next year's Swank Kamp. Yosemite, perhaps.

[Disneyphile]

ditto, but still. I can see doing this more often for myself, so Im looking at it as a good investment in my mental healthOh, definitely. I'm just happy we already had a tent and some other basics. I've just "enhanced" it now - dishes, organizers, multiple lanterns, better chairs, a new cooler, etc.

The next trip will be quite cheap in comparison. ;)

[Morrigoon]

Sorry, BTD.

Yes, Capt Jack is right. Gone for so many years. I used to love to pick up a 'basket' of chicken.

What about those fish places that were made up like pubs? Gone.

There's one in Westminster.

[Kevy Baby]

Good News - I was able to get Friday off work

[Morrigoon]

Yeah, so getting back to camping. Totally jazzed... I hit Walmart last night, got my stove, cooler, fuel (they're having a deal on 2 packs for propane btw), tarps (two small cheaper than one big, go figure), poncho, etc. Only spent $110.

Somebody had parked in my space, so to be a dick, I parked them in and took my stuff in (had cold food to put away and needed the restroom). I figured they could wait till I was good and done. Then I forgot I'd done it. Remembered around midnight (3 hours later) as I lay down to bed. So I was a bigger dick than I intended to be. But it all worked out.

...And they're lucky... my neighbors would've called a tow truck on them.

[Kevy Baby]

So Team Mini Me (Mark, Cindy and Joe) and Team 4 (Jack, Katie, Steve & the homo); what's for breakfast?

[innerSpaceman]

Hmmm, I have no idea. This was my first intimation that I was on any team. Since the homo is a maybe at this point, I will await to hear from the Captain and Katie Sue regarding anything they'd like me to contribute to breakfast on Saturday.

[Kevy Baby]

Hmmm, I have no idea. This was my first intimation that I was on any team. Since the homo is a maybe at this point, I will await to hear from the Captain and Katie Sue regarding anything they'd like me to contribute to breakfast on Saturday.Oh, sorry Steve. On the Wiki (http://lotcamping.pbwiki.com/Team+Dinners) I saw your name on the "Team 4" list (under "Proposed Teams") and just assumed that was a definite. I added your name in the "Dining Signup" section lower on the same page. If that is incorrect, feel free to change it (or let me know and I will).

[Capt Jack]

Hmmm, I have no idea. ...

sorry katie sue and I didnt cc you. the planning sorta all started like....today via a couple PM's and some quizing the board folk on their tastes as far as huevos rancheros and chorizo. if I remember right, cooking aint your thing?
thats ok, I have a ton of things you can do to help and never set down your coffee :D


sunday breakfast fiesta!
(my thoughts at least. please speak up if you have any suggestions or preferences)
Chorizo con Papas y Huevos (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_3816,00.html?rsrc=search) is what Im aiming for
flour or corn tortillas (your choice)
refried beans (so long as you guys dont mind them not being from scratch)
with a choice of salsas and hot sauces (again, if you dont mind not being scratch, although I can)
some sort of breakfast bread if you dont care for tortillas


(btw, can anyone mix a good bloody mary?)

thoughts welcome (even if its yuck!)

[Not Afraid]

It sounds divine - except for the Bloody Marys. ;)

[Morrigoon]

What, you didn't want to be surprised? Fine, as per requested, le menu:

Eggs Benedict
Asparagus
French Bread with (orange?) Honey Butter
Fresh Fruit

[blueerica]

Since I'm unable to attend :( I doubt you will have to worry about any orange allergies, unless there's someone else allergic.

Your menus sound amazing!

[NirvanaMan]

Holy crap, I was going to see what the deal is by catching up on this thread...only to find out its freaking 21 pages. Fuknutter. What the hell do all of you do during the day?
:evil: :evil:

[NirvanaMan]

And whats with all this fancy food? I used to just whip out my knife, shave down some wood, spear something and roast it over flame. Mmm, flaming food. Wait...why would we eat Kevy? That's just weird.

[Capt Jack]

What, you didn't want to be surprised? Fine, as per requested, le menu:

Eggs Benedict
Asparagus
French Bread with (orange?) Honey Butter
Fresh Fruit

wow....now THATS gourmet:snap:

[Morrigoon]

Ah, THAT'S who had the orange allergy. I wasn't sure if it was maybe Steve or not. So there will probably be orange in the honey butter :)

[NirvanaMan]

Ah I see, I'm "the homo". Very creative Kevy. U'r such a turbo ball licking slut.

Anyway, if I can make it and I am on breakfast duty, I will share a delicacy I learned back in boy scouts. We call them dough boys. Very simple. Very camping-y and quite tasty.

[blueerica]

I bet orange honey butter would be amazing.

*sniffles*

[€uroMeinke]

Can't you just conference call with your classmates?

[blueerica]

Hmmm...

[Morrigoon]

And whats with all this fancy food? I used to just whip out my knife, shave down some wood, spear something and roast it over flame. Mmm, flaming food. Wait...why would we eat Kevy? That's just weird.

I believe the Wiki called for $50 gourmet meal, yes?

[Kevy Baby]

I believe the Wiki called for $50 gourmet meal, yes?The knife probably cost at least that.

[Capt Jack]

*tick tock tick tock tick tock*

omg omg omg I cant wait!
last day of work for the Capt!
loading day morrow

omg omg omg, I sooo wanna leave now!

[Not Afraid]

I have so much to do in the next 2 days!

[cirquelover]

The board will be so quiet with all of you gone:(

Have a wonderful time in the great outdoors! I can't wait to hear the stories.

[madmonkeygirl]

have fun everyone. I do not do camping no matter what or who. Too rustic for me. KOA is bad enough torelable enough.

[NirvanaMan]

I believe the Wiki called for $50 gourmet meal, yes?

Do you believe everything you read on the "internet"?

[Capt Jack]

everything but snopes....yup
:D

[Chernabog]

I have so much to do in the next 2 days!

The movers should be at my house Friday morning. I just hope they'll be able to get that truck up the windy road!!!

[Kevy Baby]

If anybody is running out of room in their vehicle, we have plenty of room in Susan's van. Holler if you need help.

[Disneyphile]

I have so much to do in the next 2 days!Thankfully, we packed up everything but clothes and food last night. :p

Ken's loading all of it into the car tonight, so we only have to tote the cooler down on Friday morning. :snap:

I think we're really well prepared for just about any encounter there, since it makes life so much easier when "roughing it". Like a friend once told me, "You don't camp, you homestead." She's right. ;)

Also, we are supplying basic First Aid to everyone for minor ailments, but please don't forget your own necessities, like regularly-taken drugs, etc., as our supply is reserved for unexpected incidents. :)

[Chernabog]

Also, we are supplying basic First Aid to everyone for minor ailments, but please don't forget your own necessities, like regularly-taken drugs, etc., as our supply is reserved for unexpected incidents. :)

I hear that vicodin cures minor ailments. :D

I'm bringing some stuff too just in case anyone gets the uncontrollable hershey squirts.

If you require any mind-altering substances, just talk to Not Afraid and she'll do her best to boggle your mind.

Thankfully, I have everything packed except for the food, which I am getting most of tonite. And I'm supposed to get Minibog back tonite whee!

[Morrigoon]

I'm bringing some stuff too just in case anyone gets the uncontrollable hershey squirts.

Thanks, but I bring my own medicine.

Anyway, Cherny, don't go packing your cooler just yet... I think we can both use mine.

Aaaah! I'm so excited, I can't wait to get out there!

My big worry is how to get all the camping stuff PLUS two bundles of firewood in that mini. I may end up with logs on my lap or something, LOL.

Is anyone bringing iPod speakers?

[innerSpaceman]

Is anyone bringing iPod speakers?
Alas, mine run on power-grid juice only.

[AllyOops!]

have fun everyone. I do not do camping no matter what or who. Too rustic for me. KOA is bad enough torelable enough.

Heehee! We'll be the only two posting on here.

I totally hear you! My idea of "roughing it" is staying in a motel instead of a hotel. Or when they don't provide enough towels or free lotions. Even worse, no room service.

My boyfriend is a hard core camper who would, like, skin racoons n' sh*t to survive. The only skin I'll peel off is the one that forms on my cup of hot cocoa. Delivered by room service of course. ;) :p

Have lots of fun y'all!! Make sure to post if something cool happens- like if grizzlies steal your marshmallows. Or the Blair Witch shows up. ;) :p

[Ponine]

I'll be around too!

Have fun y'all. Maybe next time you can change my mind about camping!

[MouseWife]

I'm with you gals.

I was thisclose to joining them, my heart is in all of the fun {and food, I almost bought chorizo today...}, but, well....I almost died when I lost my cabin with a bath in Curry! Now upgraded to Yosemite Lodge. Whew.

You gals might be interested in the next years swanking, I've heard Yosemite being whispered about....

If this is indeed a possibility, I would hope that it is decided early enough to get good lodging...er, for those of us who would rather have four solid walls.

Not 4 star but they have upgraded a lot since I started staying there.

Oh, and as for the campsites, I've never checked for them in Yosemite but I did catch something about it going from 5 to 6 months?? Whatever that means. Just a heads up to whomever might be in the planning seat.

[Morrigoon]

Planning? Feh, we don't do any planning! We just spontaneously get up and go!

;)

[Kevy Baby]

My big worry is how to get all the camping stuff PLUS two bundles of firewood in that mini. I may end up with logs on my lap or something, LOL.If you want us to bring it things up for you, just get them to me today or tomorrow. If it is easier, I work in Costa Mesa (back side of the airport). Call me on my cell.

Planning? Feh, we don't do any planning! We just spontaneously get up and go!

;)Which is why this thread is over 1,000 posts long!

[innerSpaceman]

According to this site page (http://www.nps.gov/seki/naturescience/fire-restrictions.htm), there are currently no fire restrictions in the Park. Also according to the information listed, there are no campfire restrictions in Dorst campground even when the fire danger in the Park is rated at SEVERE.

So I think we're cool on the campfire front. We're also good on the parking front, since ... even if NirvanaMan drives up in his own vehicle in the middle of the night ... we will have 9 cars for 10 spaces.

It's a double good thing we kept that "extra" site.


As of today, T-minus 40 hours, all systems are a-go-go!

[Capt Jack]

thats a roger houston.
Dorst shuttles now pre boarding.

[Disneyphile]

Dammit. I can't remember where we put the CamelBak. :(

And, I'm not looking forward to tearing the closet apart...

[Not Afraid]

OK, I am officially done with work until Tuesday. Chris should be on his way home shortly. I have to clean the house, pack, go grocery shopping, clean the car, and let Calliope sit on my for hours.

[Kevy Baby]

I wonder how Susan is doing with the packing?

One of the joys of being married (with wife not having a regular job).

[Kevy Baby]

... clean the car...Clean as in wash? Before you go on a camping trip? Are sure you want to do that?

[innerSpaceman]

I presume she means clean it out from cemetery excurion readiness to prepare for camping excursion readiness.

[MouseWife]

Well...before we go up where there are bears, I clean out my car, really well. I wipe things down, check under seats, take out anything not necessary.

I vacuum and then clean the windows so we can see the beautiful places we are going.

My son asked me why I clean out the car so well after he saw his aunts car full of crap and she frequently visits areas with bears as well as I think she lives by them. But, I've seen the cars with bear damage...don't leave anything in the car that looks like anything.

I was told that smoking a cigarette in the car would remove the smell of any food....no fabreeze, they said.

[lashbear]

Don't worry about bears... I'm not going. :p

Oh, and please remember "Priscilla, queen of the desert"..

.."A camping holiday, let's pack the drag away,
I'll pack the Lunch & Tea, you pack the Ecstacy."

...Have fun, don't think of me, I'll be fine here away from all the gourmet bear-less goodness.

....but have a wine or three by the campfire for me, willya ?

Hugs
Rob.

[innerSpaceman]

Campers,

I've created a poll here (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?p=146112#post146112) to help us decide which fun activities we should do when. Obviously, we want to tackle the most popular stuff when the most people will be in camp.

Please saunter over there and vote. No need to if you intend to lounge in Swank Camp on a permanent basis. But if you'd like to participate in any of the optional adventure excursions, your votes will help the Swank Camp Community.

[Capt Jack]

you dont exactly make it easy to choose the likely one or two we'll have time for. makes me wish I was there for a couple of weeks instead of a couple of days :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Have fun, everybody!

[katiesue]

I'm getting all phyched. I've fired up the campstove. Started getting all my crap nearer the front door. Done most of the shopping. Even whipped up a little Salsa Verde when an unusual domestic moment hit. Woo hoo!

[Not Afraid]

I'm glad we're not going up with anyone else. I think the car will be full.

Of course, I need an entire cooler just for fuzzy water. ;)

[CoasterMatt]

Have fun kids :D

[Not Afraid]

OK.
Does everyone know how to get there?
Does everyone know our campsite numbers?
4 of the reservations are in my name and one is in Chris' name.

[Chernabog]

OK.
Does everyone know how to get there?
Does everyone know our campsite numbers?
4 of the reservations are in my name and one is in Chris' name.

I'm not seeing the campsite numbers on the Key Lot Camping Info page. I know they've been posted somewhere but I am not looking thru hundreds of pages.

[Not Afraid]

I'm not seeing the campsite numbers on the Key Lot Camping Info page. I know they've been posted somewhere but I am not looking thru hundreds of pages.

It is among the first pieces of information on the Wiki. (http://lotcamping.pbwiki.com/Key-Information)

[Not Afraid]

I've packed the Hiking Guides, the Bird and Wildflower field guides and some Ghost Story collections. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

I've packed...

"Honey: what have I packed?"

[Chernabog]

Oh thanks I didn't see it there for some reason NA :)

[€uroMeinke]

I've packed...

"Honey: what have I packed?"

Uh, I'd take some time to verify that you have some pants...

[Not Afraid]

Karma!

[Kevy Baby]

I think it is in EVERYONE'S best interest to make sure I have pants.

[blueerica]

OOOH! Ghost stories are the BEST part of camping!

Feh!

[innerSpaceman]

It's never too late.

[Kevy Baby]

It's never too late.Well, it'll be too late next Tuesday.

[Kevy Baby]

If anybody cares, I have updated the meals page (http://lotcamping.pbwiki.com/Team-Dinners) with all meals now posted.

[innerSpaceman]

All this talk and effort about meals, but where are the team's assignments for the BAR???


This is, after all (fuzzywater-drinkers notwithstanding) ...Swank Camp.

[tracilicious]

I'm soooo jealous! Hey, I looked at the camping site and saw a Traci with an I! Is there another Traci with an I on LoT? I must know!

[Disneyphile]

If anybody cares, I have updated the meals page (http://lotcamping.pbwiki.com/Team-Dinners) with all meals now posted.I just added more details about the Friday night dinner. ;)

All this talk and effort about meals, but where are the team's assignments for the BAR???Did you say bag or bar? :p

I'm bringing those rum-soaked cherries. By the way, they're really nicely "rummed" now. Morrigoon can attest to that - I opened one of the jars this evening for a whiff, and they nearly knocked us over. :evil:

[Capt Jack]

we need a better name. :|

[Disneyphile]

Oh hell. This might be the best batch of cherries yet. Ken "took one for the team" in a taste test just now, and I took a little nibble too. Just one little bite and I'm slightly buzzed. Goooooooood cherries. ;) They are a touch on the tart side though, so I added some sugar, so by Friday, they should be nice and yummy. :)

[innerSpaceman]

Oh Em Gee - do you guys believe all the crap you have to take just for 3 days in the woods!!!?!?









That is all.

[Capt Jack]

well, I see it like this. it takes a ton of effort to build a house, but considerably less so to use said house over and over.

we'll just have to be sure and do this more often

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yes, more camping in July or August when I don't have work. :) I love camping, but this weekend is bad.

[Kevy Baby]

Oh Em Gee - do you guys believe all the crap you have to take just for 3 days in the woods!!!?!?Hence why we are taking the van (which gets sucky mileage and rides like a truck) and not the car (which is comfy cozy for long trips and while doesn't get great milage is much better than the van).

[€uroMeinke]

All this talk and effort about meals, but where are the team's assignments for the BAR???


This is, after all (fuzzywater-drinkers notwithstanding) ...Swank Camp.

I hope to pick up some cognac on my shopping rounds today so we can have Side cars - I already have bourbon an Gin to make Manhattans or Martinis. You're on your own if you want something more fru-fru.

[Capt Jack]

you mean like beer?

[Kevy Baby]

you mean like beer?beer good

[Capt Jack]

Im going to try and track down some Arrogant Bastard Ale. local micro brew (I believe). while Im not usually big on darker beers, this stuff is just unbelieveable.

[Kevy Baby]

Good stuff that Arrogant Bastard!

[Ponine]

OK.
Does everyone know how to get there?
Does everyone know our campsite numbers?
4 of the reservations are in my name and one is in Chris' name.

More to the point, does everyone know yours or Chris' IRL name?

[Kevy Baby]

More to the point, does everyone know yours or Chris' IRL name?I know NA's IRL name, but I don't know Chris's IRL first name.

[Ponine]

I know NA's IRL name, but I don't know Chris's IRL first name.

Ha!

[innerSpaceman]

I don't think my customary camping drink of Whiskey and soda is particularly fru-fru.

Though I'll probably end up drinking wine more often than booze (if we can find a shady bear box that won't alchemy the wine into sludge)

[lashbear]

can find a shady bear box
Well, I know where you can find a shady bear, but I can't vouch for the state of his Box.

[Morrigoon]

I'm bringing strawberry daquiri, which for obvious reasons relating to refrigeration will need to be consumed Friday night ;)

Also bringing a bottle of Mr. Shaw's finest Shiraz.

[Morrigoon]

Well, I know where you can find a shady bear, but I can't vouch for the state of his Box.

Ew, I'm not pulling a wine bottle out of there

[Capt Jack]

crap. no arrogant bastard ale. Im so bummed.

other than ale, what is a self respecting (self disrespecting?) pirate to drink?

:argghh:

[Morrigoon]

Well...before we go up where there are bears, I clean out my car, really well. I wipe things down, check under seats, take out anything not necessary.

I vacuum and then clean the windows so we can see the beautiful places we are going.

My son asked me why I clean out the car so well after he saw his aunts car full of crap and she frequently visits areas with bears as well as I think she lives by them. But, I've seen the cars with bear damage...don't leave anything in the car that looks like anything.

I was told that smoking a cigarette in the car would remove the smell of any food....no fabreeze, they said.

Any suggestions for those of us who emphatically don't smoke? I've got my car sitting in the sun right now with the windows cracked open in an attempt to wear out (and air out!) the scent of vanilla air freshener I got at the car wash last weekend. It's faded pretty well, but all this talk of bear damage has me worried (because, yeah, we're NOT fitting in the mini, we've pretty well established that).

[Morrigoon]

crap. no arrogant bastard ale. Im so bummed.

other than ale, what is a self respecting (self disrespecting?) pirate to drink?

:argghh:

Smirnoff Ice? Oops, sorry, those are for me ;)

[Morrigoon]

All this talk and effort about meals, but where are the team's assignments for the BAR???


This is, after all (fuzzywater-drinkers notwithstanding) ...Swank Camp.

I added a section on the meals page to record contributions to the swank bar.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

crap. no arrogant bastard ale. Im so bummed.

other than ale, what is a self respecting (self disrespecting?) pirate to drink?

:argghh:

rum

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Any suggestions for those of us who emphatically don't smoke? I've got my car sitting in the sun right now with the windows cracked open in an attempt to wear out (and air out!) the scent of vanilla air freshener I got at the car wash last weekend. It's faded pretty well, but all this talk of bear damage has me worried (because, yeah, we're NOT fitting in the mini, we've pretty well established that).

Can you drive up there with the windows down for a while?

[Capt Jack]

rum

oh duh

http://www.bigblockdart.com/Smileys/classic/finger020.gif



:blush:

[Not Afraid]

I'm practicing not showering.

:eek:

[innerSpaceman]

Um, I'm showering bright and before dawn tomorrow. And then on Saturday Night (unless I can git me a bath!)

[Capt Jack]

Ive decided to use these (http://www.brillo.com/products/scrubntoss.asp) :D

[Kevy Baby]

Ive decided to use these (http://www.brillo.com/products/scrubntoss.asp) :DThat's an interesting choice for toilet paper.

[innerSpaceman]

Ok, just got back from the market. Cleaned out my car in prep for stuffing it full.

Nothing is really packed, but it's all laid out all over my entire condo.




I am officially overwhelmed.



Bite to eat, start packing, finish, put half in the car, sleep for 3 hours, shower, put the other half in the car, try to hit the road at 6ish.

In about 20 minutes, I intend to start moving ... and I don't expect I'll stop much before I get back home in 4 days.


Camping is glorious fun, but christ! it's a lotta work.




Next Swank Camp should be in a Chalet or Rustic Hunting Lodge.

[Kevy Baby]

I'm still at work and I am not sure when I will be able to leave. Susan won't be home until about 10:00 tonight. I believe we will be at least a couple of hours behind you ;)

[NirvanaMan]

so whats the deal with this camping trip thing

[innerSpaceman]

You can ignore the first 119 posts.




Just read the other nine hundred ninety nine.









by morning

[katiesue]

Finished shopping, halfway done packing. Have a horrible feeling I'm forgetting something really really important.

[blueerica]

Knowing this group, you'll be fine. Someone will have an extra or will be able to lend it to you.

[Not Afraid]

Erica - pack and drive to Steve's immediately!


We're back from grocery shopping. I need to chop meat and make the marinade.

[Kevy Baby]

I'm still at work

[blueerica]

KB - :(

[Disneyphile]

Asparagus is bacon-wrapped, skewered, and in the freezer.

All supplies are in the car, except the cooler.

Car is gassed up and cash has been withdrawn.

All that's left is to pack the cooler, put it and ourselves in the car, and pick up the ice.

Now, I don't feel so bad about getting up at the ass-crack of dawn tomorrow. I was hoping for some relaxation, and we won't have a mad morning panic. I so need this.

:D

[innerSpaceman]

I'd like to give a hearty fvck-you to blueerica's professor, who - as I understand it - cancelled the class that was keeping her from camping ... but not far enough in advance for her to avoid obligations due Monday regardless.


:(

[blueerica]

I'm pretty bitter, too. I just want to hear about how much fun everyone had. Because I should be jealous. I should be totally jealous.

[Kevy Baby]

I'm still at work

KB - :(Still at work. I'm really paying right now for taking tomorrow off!

[wendybeth]

At least if everyone gets eaten by bears, Erica and I can keep things going here.



(I agree that your prof needs an ass-kickin', Erica).

[NirvanaMan]

Ok...I'm packing. Ugh I hate packing. I know I'll forget shizz. Not definitely in yet, that will depend on my workday tomorrow. But, I'm at like 67.9%

I've got beer, run, and a spot of whiskey. Oh and a change of clothes.

[Disneyphile]

I'm pretty bitter, too. I just want to hear about how much fun everyone had. Because I should be jealous. I should be totally jealous.OMG. Can I smack him? :(

Still at work. I'm really paying right now for taking tomorrow off!Sleep in the van tomorrow. Remember that we have to serve dinner, preferably early in the evening! ;)

[Kevy Baby]

OK, I'm heading home now. 15-1/2 hours today. That is tiring!

[katiesue]

I'm up and ready to go!

[Snowflake]

Have fun everyone!

[innerSpaceman]

Later start than I'd hoped. 7:30 am.


Ha! I'm usually waking up just now.



See y'all up there!



Everyone else (what are you doing in this thread?) .... hold down the LoT. :iSm:

[€uroMeinke]

Heh - just got up - need coffee - will head out in a bit - must wake Lisa

[Not Afraid]

Awake. Out the door by 9 (we hope).

[wendybeth]

Everyone have a great time! :cheers:

[NirvanaMan]

At work. :(

[~MS~]

Have a wonderful swanking weekend all!

[BarTopDancer]

At work. :(

But for how long?

Have a great time everyone!

[Betty]

Guess this is the perfect time to run amock (sp?) on the board and type all sorts of rumors about camping swankers! ;)

(it's just jealousy.)

[Brigitte]

If I left now, abandoning the dc kids and not bothering to pack, I could be there by, oh, early tomorrow morning around 5-6. It's about an 18 hour drive according to Yahoo maps. Sadly I'm more responsible than that...no camping crashing for me.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Another few hours before I head out! Waiting on NirvanaMan - as ususal! ;)

[Ponine]

Give much love to everyone already there.
They are already missed!

[BarTopDancer]

Another few hours before I head out! Waiting on NirvanaMan - as ususal! ;)

Heh. Had I known that people were going to be leaving this late I totally could have gone.

Oh well.

Have fun everyone!

[Gemini Cricket]

I wonder if there's wireless all the way up there.

[NirvanaMan]

Hey, someof us have like jobs and stuff. :)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Have fun guys - take lots of pictures. :)

[Betty]

Through the magic of the internet, we see into the future of the camping trip... the air is clearing and yes... here they are enjoying enjoying the evening: ;)

http://www.plan59.com/images/JPGs/beer55lake.jpg

[madmonkeygirl]

ya i've got a life work and animals ha...plus i like having a roof over my head and wireless internet and a hot shower in my own bathroom and to sleep on a bed not on the ground...so have fun for me...

[lashbear]

Isn't it quiet around here with the Kiddies at Camp ?? :D

[blueerica]

Feh, it's usually pretty quiet on weekends... was just a little slower during the day.

[lashbear]

Hehehe I can say "NA is a Poo-hed" and she can't retaliate !!!! Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe.

[CrazyLegs]

Hope everyone is having fun :)

[Capt Jack]

we sure as 773H did

:snap:

[Snowflake]

we sure as 773H did

:snap:

Yeah and I will be jealous for a really really l0-o-n0-g time too! ;)

Welcome back Capt. Jack

[Capt Jack]

thanks Snowy. it truly was a trip I couldnt forget if I live to be a thousand years old.
there are some folk still out there for another day or so.
part of me wishes I was still there, although theres also a good part of me glad to be home.
I'll save the adventure stories for a wee bit longer although a good bit of it cant adequately be put into words.

there should however be truckload pics coming down the pipe in the next few days


one note:
very special thanks to iSm for his superhuman efforts on putting this all together. this was a monumental effort that couldnt have resulted in a more swanktacular payoff.


bravo. bravisimo
:snap:

[Snowflake]

Thanks Capt Jack for the update.

I'm sure that I'm not the only swanker wanting to see fun pics and hear stories.

Just glad you had a great time!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I was thinking this weekend how much fun it would be to be with the camping group. :: sigh ::

[katiesue]

I wonder if there's wireless all the way up there.


Nope :p

[Capt Jack]

omg. we drove...what...an hour? hour and a half out before even encountering the slightest intermittent cell signal.

it was freakin awesome!

[Snowflake]

omg. we drove...what...an hour? hour and a half out before even encountering the slightest intermittent cell signal.

it was freakin awesome!

OMG, NA without a cell phone? I cannot fathom it.

[blueerica]

Last time I went up there, we actually had some nice Walkie Talkies to keep in contact the way up. I rather enjoyed the convoy jokes and nicknames we gave one another. Good stuff.

[Morrigoon]

Oh hell, I lost my cell signal at Three Rivers, or whatever that podunk town BEFORE you get near entering the park region is called!

Hoo boy, do I ever have pictures. Question is, where the heck am I going to upload 512 mb of photos to? Photobucket takes too long...

[katiesue]

I have a bajillion photos to upload as well. If anyone knows a good site let me know.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Photobucket has been quicker/easier in recent days - if you haven't checked it out lately, it's worth a look.

[Kevy Baby]

I may never be able to show my face around here again.

[wendybeth]

I may never be able to show my face around here again.
Might I take that to mean there are some incriminating photos afoot?

[katiesue]

I may never be able to show my face around here again.


Or other body parts :eek:

[wendybeth]

I knew it!

[Kevy Baby]

Might I take that to mean there are some incriminating photos afoot?Oh lordy, I hope not.

[Morrigoon]

Nope, we were all too surprised at the time. No photos.

[wendybeth]

You're a creative bunch- let's see some artist's renderings.:D

[Morrigoon]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/LoT%20images/thescream.jpg

[blueerica]

Teases!

Stop alluding to stuff we can't see! It's not nice.

[Capt Jack]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/LoT%20images/thescream.jpg

yeah, that looks about right

[Ghoulish Delight]

I may never be able to show my face around here again.Something tells me it's not your face we have to worry about.

[Morrigoon]

Poor Kevy... it's not like he was the only one showing off... just the first ;)

[blueerica]

What in the world happened?....

[Kevy Baby]

Poor Kevy... it's not like he was the only one showing off... just the first ;)Well, in my case, I don't know if "showing off" is the proper term.

[Kevy Baby]

What in the world happened?....Due to an excess of Arrogant Bastard Ale combined with the altitude, I dropped trou by the campfire. Twice from what I understand.

[BarTopDancer]

Due to an excess of Arrogant Bastard Ale combined with the altitude, I dropped trou by the campfire. Twice from what I understand.

And we should be surprised why?

[Kevy Baby]

Teases!

Stop alluding to stuff we can't see! It's not nice.Here's a picture of what you missed:
http://www.wallsofthewild.com/rooster.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

one note:
very special thanks to iSm for his superhuman efforts on putting this all together. This was a monumental effort that couldn't have resulted in a more swanktacular payoff.I too would like to express my thanks to iSM and NA (and anyone else who worked on the planning) for all that they did. I enjoyed myself tremendously (besides Saturday night ;) ) and I appreciate all that you did to make this a success.

And while all of the meals were most excellent, I put a personal shout-out to Captain Jack and Katiesue for a most yummy huevos rancheros. I ended up eating WAY too much of their breakfast!

[Kevy Baby]

And some quick highlights:

Lisa has an inner lesbian that came out on Saturday. Not by action, but by dress (c'mon: Lisa in jeans, a flannel shirt, an orange vest and a baseball cap).
We have a new word to add to the Lexicon of Swank: Lodgepole (http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/lpvc.htm).
If €uromeinke ever wants a sure thing, just take NA to the circle of Sequoia's.

[wendybeth]

Lisa's new avatar:

http://kol.coldfront.net/thekolwiki/images/c/ca/Lumberjill.gif*






*LumberJill

[Ghoulish Delight]

Kevin, I don't believe for a second that the Ale had anything to do with it.

[Capt Jack]

things I learned at Camp Swank: (short list)

I'm horribly out of shape and must correct this.

smoking doesnt help. I must try harder to correct this.

I'd forgotten how much I love and miss the outdoors. this too must be corrected

a day or two between showers doesn't kill a person, they just smell dead (speaking only of myself). ;)

Cabela's (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/home/ghome.jsp;jsessionid=LPZ42QZZYDRFOCWQNWSSCNYK0BW0M IWE?rid=0180101070502&cmCat=perf&cm_ven=performics&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=brand_brand_general2&cm_ite=site%3Awww.cabelas.com%20cabela's&_requestid=75695) has some cool high quality sh!t (albeit pricey)

some rangers are too cute and perky for their own good

some rangers are too cute and perky for MY own good

dont ask what the buckets are for

even a small bucket gets heavy after a mile or so

some rangers are cool

some arent

snoring can be heard over great distances in the outdoors

so too can hiccups

deer like feet

a pine cone can reach an astounding velocity

some signs lie

a little determination can go a long way

Im a lightweight (ok, I already knew this)

chorizo can be gourmet

you can live incredibly well with a lot less than you thought

I overpack

quiet has an immense amount of power running through it

trees sing to each other

you can learn to love people you barely know

sometimes being totally lost is awesome

[Kevy Baby]

things I learned at Camp Swank: (short list)
don't ask what the buckets are for
even a small bucket gets heavy after a mile or soHee hee

things I learned at Camp Swank: (short list)
snoring can be heard over great distances in the outdoorsSorry

things I learned at Camp Swank: (short list)
so too can hiccupsWell, to be fair, Susan's Pterodactyl hiccups are atomic - they can often be heard through sound barriers. However, whenever you hear one, it means the party has started.

[Kevy Baby]

Sigh. I still can't get ahold of Susan (who stayed through today and is riding back with Disneyphile). I miss my honey :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

Contrary to every instinct, I'm going to hang on to the image of a sloshed Kevy with his pants around his ankles...just so I can pretend to not be jealous of those who went.

[Kevy Baby]

Sigh. I still can't get ahold of Susan (who stayed through today and is riding back with Disneyphile). I miss my honey :(Finally heard from her around 9:00. They were just going through Visalia. I put them here around 1:00 a.m.

Sigh... another night trying to fall asleep alone.

[Capt Jack]

one of the best things Ive found lately to help me fall asleep is to try and stay awake.

works almost every time

[Morrigoon]

It's taking me *forever* to load photos because I took hundreds of pictures and about 2/3 of them are freaking amazing. But for the impatient among us, you can check the progress under "camping" in my photobucket:

http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/

[Capt Jack]

those are great! you have a good eye

things I learned at Swank Camp(continued)
#26 - A cell phone is a poor excuse for a camera

[wendybeth]

Wow- gorgeous pictures, Morri! What a beautiful place, and it looks like all were having a great time. :)

[cirquelover]

I love the cave pictures! You did an amazing job!

[Morrigoon]

Thanks! Oh, and I had an idea: since I'm *still* posting photos to the photobucket, if you guys see a pic you like, feel free to img it here in the thread for others, it'll save me time and allow folks who can't necessarily be bothered to pull up the photobucket to see some pics.

[Capt Jack]

cool. I know just the one

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040837.jpg

[wendybeth]

I like this one:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040974.jpg

[Morrigoon]

That was awesome... we all just lay down in the middle of that stand of sequoias and looked up at them for like, 5 minutes.

[Morrigoon]

They tried to keep me out

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040817.jpg

...Didn't work ;)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Well, the return to civilization was delayed by an accident on the freeway back.

There are about 1000 moments of this weekend that can't even be put into words. It was a great time and a huge thanks to everyone who went and especially ISM and NA for making all this happen.

More reflections soon!

[innerSpaceman]

Well, the return to civilization was delayed by an accident on the freeway back.

The 99 was completely shut down! - causing delays of an hour or more in everyone's already overlong and overdue drive back. Ugh, I didn't make it in till 1:30 a.m., and I live closer than most.

I hope everyone is home or very close by now, but a retroactive God Speed to everyone who left Camp Swank near sunset tonight, and had to deal with some pretty bad road conditions on top of a very late departure.

A special God Speed to Not Afraid's special guest campers, Kara and Traci, who were already heading back to southern California with automotive difficulties that will not be helped by tonight's outrageous road conditions.

[lashbear]

Yor All Poo-Poo Heds for not getting that pic of Kevy.

[Mousey Girl]

Bad accident. A truck carrying what they think was pesticide, overturned and then caught fire. It happened shortly after 8 (according to the news) and at 11 it was still burning. Because they couldn't identify the substance Hazmat was all over the place.

[Kevy Baby]

I hope everyone is home or very close by now, but a retroactive God Speed to everyone who left Camp Swank near sunset tonight, and had to deal with some pretty bad road conditions on top of a very late departure.Susan got in around 3:30 :eek:

Yor All Poo-Poo Heds for not getting that pic of Kevy.Nobody brought a microscope

[Ghoulish Delight]

Nobody brought a microscope
I guess you haven't been using the patch.

[Kevy Baby]

I guess you haven't been using the patch.Something tells me I missed a thread somewhere.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Something tells me I missed a thread somewhere.Dude, it's in your sig line.

[Morrigoon]

Yor All Poo-Poo Heds for not getting that pic of Kevy.

But I got a picture of this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040948.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

Dude, it's in your sig line.Color me embarrassed.

I'm such an idiot :blush:

[Capt Jack]

A special God Speed to Not Afraid's special guest campers, Kara and Traci, who were already heading back to southern California with automotive difficulties that will not be helped by tonight's outrageous road conditions.


good folks. was a pleasure to meet them. their determination was impressive and inspiring....


...uh....how were they getting home?

[Chernabog]

OMG did anyone take a picture of NA's "This is what happens when you don't swallow" lesson? :evil:

[Morrigoon]

OMG that was funny

[Not Afraid]

I'm so tired! Home at 2-ISH, sleep at 3-ISH. It's hot!

I'll have to do an update in a bit. I have 537 posts to read.:eek:

[€uroMeinke]

Random thing I learned:

Cabernet makes an excellent breakfast juice

[Chernabog]

Cabernet makes an excellent breakfast juice

LOL oh my. And having a breakfast beer is just as delicious going up as it is coming down ;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm so jealous of all you folks that got to go play in the woods. ::sigh::

I'm off to look at Goonie's photos and pretend I could go.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Oh, and Kevy, I'm with you about falling asleep alone. I'll be doing that a couple nights this week and it's going to suck.

[Kevy Baby]

I understand that NA had a bear incident on Sunday night (and not the kind you might have in the Boom Boom Room in Laguna). I am looking forward to more details on that.




Oh, and Kevy, I'm with you about falling asleep alone. I'll be doing that a couple nights this week and it's going to suck.We snuggled when she got to bed at 3:00 and I was happy. I was able to have a brief lunch with her today as well.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

My POV.

"BEAR!"

Me, RAC and NirvanaMan were at the campfire when we see flashlights from NA & Euro's area. We all looked back to the medow behind Tent Bornieo where we see a mid-size black bear lumbering off. It was hard to see but damn cool. Later on in the night, I heard some noise from the same area, but when I flashed my light it was 3-4 Deer. I skreeched "It's back!" :)

[Disneyphile]

Ken and I left Garden Grove about 6:30am, and got to Sequoia's southern entrance about 11am. Shortly after, we unfortunately got stuck in a 50-minute wait for a construction zone escort:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Drive3.jpg

After that mess, we began our trek through the gorgeous scenery:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Drive1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Drive2.jpg

And, we even saw some of the local residents:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/DriveDeer.jpg

Here's a close-up of the scenery:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/DriveDeerClose.jpg

[Disneyphile]

People arrived at camp at all hours throughout Friday. We ended the evening with a mellow fireside chat:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Campfire1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Campfire2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Campfire3.jpg

[Disneyphile]

Saturday morning, we explored the wonders of Crystal Cave:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/CaveGroup.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave3.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave4.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave5.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave6.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave7.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave8.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Cave9.jpg


Even our tallest swanker braved the tight openings:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/CaveBorneio.jpg

The strenuous return hike offered some breathtaking scenery:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/CaveHike1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/CaveHike2.jpg

Blue buckets were provided at the cave entrance for volunteers to hike back with a load of rubble from an old structural demolition that had been polluting the cave. Here are a few of our bold men who carried that weight:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/CaveHike3.jpg

[Disneyphile]

Ken and I took a moment on Sunday to check out a couple highlights at Grants Grove:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/GrantsGrove1.jpg

This was taken while standing inside Fallen Monarch, which was once a beautiful giant:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/GrantsGrove2.jpg

[Disneyphile]

On Sunday, everyone went to Kings Canyon. Morrigoon and Chernabog were right ahead of us:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/KCDrive1.jpg

Here is some of the beautiful scenery we experienced at Zumwalt Meadows:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt3.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/ZumwaltCindy.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt4.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt5.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt6.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt7.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt8.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/Zumwalt9.jpg

The graves of the Agnew pioneers:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/ZumwaltGrave.jpg

[Disneyphile]

After the meadow trek, we basked in the splendor of Muir's Pulpit:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit3.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit4.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit5.jpg

GusGus survived the "treacherous" trail:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpit6.jpg

TheRAC lost her sunglasses, resulting in a fun fishing excursion:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpitSunglasses1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpitSunglasses2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpitSunglasses3.jpg

Success!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/Disneyphile/Sequoia/MuirsPulpitSunglasses4.jpg

Overall, it was an awesome trip. Ken and I can't wait to go back. :D

[Capt Jack]

just say when. I havent been able to stop thinking about how glorious this all was and how badly I want to repeat the experience

[alphabassettgrrl]

Fantastic pictures!

[blueerica]

It needs to be repeated, so that I get a second crack at going!!

[Morrigoon]

Okay, so some photos:

Visiting the General Sherman:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040781.jpg

Cherny straddles some truly big wood:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040784.jpg

More big wood:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040787.jpg

They aren't kidding, btw... the walk back up from the Sherman tree is hard. Harder, even, than the walk up from Crystal Cave, IMHO, because it's at 7000 feet.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040788.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040793.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Campsite:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040804.jpg

Gathering around the firepit:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040811.jpg

Crystal Cave:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040831.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040840.jpg

Photo doesn't do justice... this is white and sparkly - amazing:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040848.jpg

Dude, what can you say?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040858.jpg

[Morrigoon]

This waterfall was down near the cave. I was the last one to "head up" after taking this picture:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040865.jpg

Roz aka "The RAC":
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040869.jpg

Hiking to the Muir Grove begins:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040871.jpg

So do the shenanigans:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040872.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040889.jpg

Taking a rest break:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040893.jpg

Euro was particularly photogenic at that moment:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040895.jpg

Felt like we'd stepped into Lord of the Rings:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040899.jpg

Frodo Potter has his own LOTR moment:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040903.jpg

Chernabog contemplates man's insignificance in the universe:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040907.jpg

So does everyone else:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040910.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040926.jpg

Yup... it's a tree:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040944.jpg

Oooooh... ahhh....
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040953.jpg

Yes, the giant sequoias are *big*
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040957.jpg

And Kevy knows big
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040959.jpg

I just like this:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040961.jpg

Something magical about big trees, I swear
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040963.jpg

So magical, it floored us
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040965.jpg

This is why we did that:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040970.jpg

"There are giants in the sky...." - Into the Woods
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1040994.jpg

Tree gynecology
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050005.jpg

Told you they were big:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050013.jpg

I *really* like this pic, for various artistic reasons:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050108.jpg

Returning to a very zen Euro and Bornieo
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050124.jpg

It was about this point when I decided it might not be a good idea to continue lagging 100 feet behind the group, so I started hustling to catch up:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050199.jpg

Amazing sunset:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/camping/P1050237.jpg

[Disneykat]

I am so loving all of these pics. thank you all fo sharing them. I told Mr. Disneykat that I want to take him to see botht the Sequoia's and the Redwoods.

I just want to say this: Cherny you are one sexy beast...I love my alterna-husband. Smootches baby. i love you!!!!!

[katiesue]

I'm still uploading pix. Hopfully I'll be organized shortly.

[Gemini Cricket]

Wow! Those are some amazing photos!
:)

Looks like y'all had a fun time!

[katiesue]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/Euroontree.jpg

[katiesue]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/MoreLotCampig036.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/MoreLotCampig059.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/MoreLotCampig192.jpg

[katiesue]

photo link (http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=vsdbg2r.6jhilraz&Uy=-ooaji2&Ux=0)

Let me know if anyone needs me to e-mail copies of anything. Someday I'll get around to labeling them.

[€uroMeinke]

You can find some of my photo's here (http://photos.xenarchy.com/displayimage.php?album=57&pos=0)

But here are my favorites:

Not Afraid to go camping:


http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7826.JPG


Swank Camping:
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7833.JPG

Swankers on the Rocks:
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7903.JPG

The Beginning of the Motor Trail:
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7921.JPG

Enjoying the Sun Roof:
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7927.JPG

No Bears Allowed:
http://photos.xenarchy.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG_7940.JPG

[Cadaverous Pallor]

It's kind of funny seeing you guys at these familiar spots. From about 10 years ago (which explains the awful scan quality - these used to be on my circa 1998 website):

Man, were we cute:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/codexjen/jgrock.jpg

If we ever had a band, this would be the album cover:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/codexjen/lake.jpg

I believe GD is third from the left, and I'm fourth:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/codexjen/bigtree.jpg

Only I can defend against Stumpboy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/codexjen/stumpboy.jpg

Perhaps next time we'll accompany Camp Swank to our old haunts.

[JWBear]

The pink hair is just so wrong....

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The pink hair is just so wrong....Heehee, and here I thought I'd get ripped apart for how I looked ;)

[lashbear]

Heehee, and here I thought I'd get ripped apart for how I looked ;)

Ummmmmmmmmmmm.

[lashbear]

I believe GD is third from the left
Yes, I recognised him immediately. :evil:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Holy hell, can those jeans BE any tighter? If it ever turns out I'm sterile I think we've just pinpointed the cause.

[Ponine]

Holy hell, can those jeans BE any tighter? If it ever turns out I'm sterile I think we've just pinpointed the cause.
Take my word for this... YES, they could be. From some of the guys I used to hang out with, those are Relaxed Fit.


To derail the current topic.....
Having looked at most all the pictures....
Where , oh my fellow lovers of squirrel, are the SQUIRREL photos?!?!?!

[Chernabog]

Holy hell, can those jeans BE any tighter?

Duly noted. You are, however, the only one complaining. :evil: