OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[katiesue]

I've got vermouth soaked olives.

[innerSpaceman]

I have to admit to feeling pretty despondent about this. First Mark, now Chris.

:(






If this ends up being just me and Gemini Cricket, I'm gonna be pretty upset I cancelled those Yosemite reservations. :p

[blueerica]

:(

[Disneyphile]

No Chris? Bah. :(

I'm willing to help make martinis and coffee. We should also have cardboard standees of him and Mark present.

I think I'll bring rum soaked cherries again this year.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Pfft. Who's going to make martinis????
Would you settle for sidecars?

[Kevy Baby]

Can we Skype him in?

[Capt Jack]

I think I'll bring rum soaked cherries again this year.

oh wow. Id forgotten about those.

yes, please do!

[Gemini Cricket]

Maybe when the camping trip gets closer Chris will be able to go. You never know. It's early yet. Bosses change their minds.
:)

[innerSpaceman]

Can you get your alien friends to kidnap him?

[Gemini Cricket]

He's already been assimilated. We sent agent Pug to do it.

[€uroMeinke]

Pfft. Who's going to make martinis????

I fully endores the mixology skills of NirvanaMan

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

I fully endores the mixology skills of NirvanaMan

I second that endorsement. Killer martinis, delicious Manhattans. Etc., etc., etc.

[innerSpaceman]

He's not as good at philosophizing, though.





How's his "heh?"

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

So, I have never gone camping by myself. I won't be alone and Thurston will be with me, but can I handle it?

And, who's going to make coffee?

I just read backwards. This SUCKS. But I will make you coffee. C should definitely come up for weekend fun, at least, though the drive is long. :( And my coffee really won't be as good.

[innerSpaceman]

Only half as long as my drive will be if I have to go down to Long Beach and get him.

[Not Afraid]

What a funk!

[Disneyphile]

No posts in almost a week?

Slackers! :p

[€uroMeinke]

I'm still not going

[Kevy Baby]

I'm still not planning anything right now

[innerSpaceman]

I'm a maybe from this point until late May.

[NirvanaMan]

I fully endores the mixology skills of NirvanaMan

Why thank you good sir. And I have a swanky new portable martini kit in a black leather case to boot.

[Disneyphile]

I'm a maybe from this point until late May.I need to know before that, because if not, I need time to make the cardboard standee to guard the firewood. :p

[Kevy Baby]

So.....what if we have an earthquake while we're up there?We ride it and talk about it for hours on end

What if it snows?We'll probably be cold

What if a bunch of snow melts and the river floods the whole canyon and we're trapped?Then we're cold AND screwed

What if the Scientologists decide that June 4th-10th is the dates for the Annual Scientology Camping Trip to Kings Canyon?I checked with Tom and he assured me it won't happen.

What if I decide to start drinking?I'll stop you

What if Cindy starts her period and we don't have any tampons and the store is closed?We'll hand her a roll of toilet paper and tell her to improvise

What if someone "falls" into the rushing river?We won't let you push Cindy into the river if her period starts and we don't have any tampons and the store is closed.

What if we forget to pack clothes?Then it will be "Naked Camp Swank"

What if I don't bring poop bags with me?You will have a rough time cleaning up after Thurston (or Chris, depending on who the bags were intended for)

What if the squirrels band together and attack?We're screwed

What if someone get bubonic plague from a squirrel bite?They're screwed

What if Al Qaeda flies a plane into Muir's Pulpit?Muir's Pulpit will probably be screwed

What if there's an Alien Abduction? Who would they take?Probably not Cindy if her period starts and we don't have any tampons and the store is closed.

What if the country is placed in a state of marshal law?We probably won't go

What if we only have white wine and we're serving red meat?We have white wine with red meat

What if our cell phones won't work (they won't).We won't make (or receive) cell phone calls

What if there's a power failure and all of the ice cream in the general store melts?There won't be any ice cream at the general store

What if we don't have exact change for the shower?We'll stink

What if Chris finds himself aroused by Kevy's Black Dick?I would probably invite him back to out tent

What if it turns out that Kevy's black dick isn't really black but a darn purple?It's actually more of a dark brown

What if NirvanaMan stays sober the entire weekend?Yeah, that won't happen

What if we get crabs?We get some bread crumbs, Creole seasonings, mayonnaise, and an egg and make crab cakes

What if there's no toilet paper?Then Cindy is screwed if her period starts and we don't have any tampons and the store is closed.

What if there's an accident on the 5 and none of us can get there?It will be a pretty crappy weekend. And some people might be injured (or even killed) in the accident

What if the campsite has been turned into a development of luxury condos?Some people will have very nice condos

What if a bear sh!ts in the communal kitchen?We clean it up

What if a tree falls in the forest and there's no one there to hear it?We clean it up




(Thanks to Chris to his input and inspiration.)(Hopefully he said "You're Welcome")

[BarTopDancer]

I am laughing so hard I am crying!

PUBLIC MOJO!

[Disneyphile]

No kidding.

Kevy is a god.

[innerSpaceman]

A black-dicked God.

[Kevy Baby]

A black-dicked God.Dark Browned Dick God

[Kevy Baby]

I am laughing so hard I am crying!

PUBLIC MOJO!

No kidding.

Kevy is a god.

A black-dicked God.And NA's (and symbol guy that I am too lazy to look up how to post his symbol) original post was MUCH funnier than mine.

[Not Afraid]

It only took 2 weeks, but all of our questions have been answered.

[Kevy Baby]

It only took 2 weeks, but all of our questions have been answered.Sorry, I had to check a couple of facts.

And Tom took FOREVER to call me back.

[Gemini Cricket]

I wonder who's d!ck is bigger and blacker? Kevy's or Lisa's?

:D

[Kevy Baby]

I wonder who's d!ck is bigger and blacker? Kevy's or Lisa's?

:DLesbians don't have real dicks - just strap ons.

And it really wouldn't take much to surpass my (lack of) size. The myth far exceeds the reality.

[innerSpaceman]

Hmmm, just like certain other Rulers of the LoT. :p

[Not Afraid]

Or course, and my dick IS bigger and blacker!

[Capt Jack]

let me make sure I have this right



We'll probably be cold
We're screwed
Then we're cold AND screwed
They're screwed
We'll stink
Some people will have very nice condos


right?

cool :cool:

[Disneyphile]

Sounds like there will be lots of screwing! ;)

[Not Afraid]

Don't forget the big black dick.

(Which of course I HAVE to bring with me since Chris isn't going.)

[Disneyphile]

I think we should all buy big black strap-ons so Kevy Baby blends in more. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

My list of supplies is getting longer...

[Disneyphile]

I wonder if I can find a large inflatable black dick? Now, that would be funny.

[€uroMeinke]

It only took 2 weeks, but all of our questions have been answered.

I don't know - I need an authoritative source

[innerSpaceman]

My list of supplies is getting longer...
And Girthier!

[Disneyphile]

My camping supplies definitely got girthier. ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

My list of supplies is getting longer...
And Leon is getting laaarrrrggeeeer!

[NirvanaMan]

Why is it that the only item outright ruled as a total impossibility relates to my inevitable inebriation?

[Disneyphile]

GusGus and I just acquired carabiner shotglasses. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

GusGus and I just acquired carabiner shotglasses. ;):rolleyes:

[Disneyphile]

:rolleyes:Hey, they were her idea. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

Hey, they were her idea. ;)Figures

As evidenced by her choice in husband, she obviously has questionable taste.

[Kevy Baby]

Why is it that the only item outright ruled as a total impossibility relates to my inevitable inebriation?What item is that?

[Not Afraid]

Why is it that the only item outright ruled as a total impossibility relates to my inevitable inebriation?


DUH!

[MouseWife]

Okay, I have a question. About camping in general, not this trip persay.

In planning for our housekeeping camp trip, the hubster offered to bring a bottle of wine. I don't like wine but my mind wandered to other drinks.

But then I thought of me, a lightweight, after drinking and sleeping in a tent that has a shower curtain as a door....how do you guys feel about that and the bears?

I have a problem with bears. Problem as in fear. I was happy to get a riverside tent but then I thought that the bear probably like to go to the river for water??????

I'll probably sleep quite lightly...

Anyone have any ideas/help/stories?

Or is this subject taboo?

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, this subject is taboo. Black Dicks on White Men is perfectly fine though.

[MouseWife]

Well, I dunno. I think that people are more curious about the BD on WM and willing to talk it up.

Bears I think make people soooo nervous!!

[Capt Jack]

follow the rules they give you when you arrive and you shouldnt have a problem. no food in the tents, use the bear boxes, no trash left around etc.

in all the years Ive been camping Ive seen one, ever. I saw their tracks and could hear them off and on, but never eye to eye. and even it was miles from camp and ran when it spotted us.

worry more about running out of something you need (tp, water etc), as its far more likely. :)

[Morrigoon]

Everything scented in the bear box (this includes soap, cosmetics, etc.)

[Not Afraid]

EVERYTHING scented in the bair box - even thing you think smell bad. Sun tan lotion, food or drink, toothpaste, lip stick or chapstick - all of it needs to go into the bear box.

You may see a bear but I've seen more bears in the day time than in the night time. However, don't leave a bag of Dorritos next to your camp table or you'll be SURE to see a bear in the night. We did at Sequoia.

If you feel unsafe about bears, carry some sort of noise maker with you at all times. Banging pots and pans together is a good way to scare them off. Also, don't run and make yourself as large as possible.

[Morrigoon]

Yeah, if you can stand with others in a group that's good too.

[MouseWife]

Thank you, all of you, for your tips!!

It is that eye to eye, Capt Jack, that has me shaking! But, I will follow those rules and thanks NA, I will find something noisy to keep by me at all times!!

We will only be two people, so no group!!

I thought of bringing my sis and her two kids but those kids are snack eating machines and I don't think they would understand the rules.

I tell ya, going with kids, going without kids, I think it will be a bit more relaxed, no? I always worried about the kids falling behind and the fear of mountain lions.

Again, thanks you guys!

As for the food, on this trip I think we are not going to take too much. Being mothers day, I am expecting a nice dinner at the Mountain Room....

{not that I deserve it for abandoning my kids on mothers day!! I feel sooo bad about that...}

[DreadPirateRoberts]

MouseWife, as long as you can run faster than the slowest member of your family, you should be fine. ;)

[Capt Jack]

right...so be sure and bring a big stick to hobble one of them in an emergency

[Kevy Baby]

Lions and tigers and bears

[katiesue]

Oh my!

[MouseWife]

MouseWife, as long as you can run faster than the slowest member of your family, you should be fine. ;)

ROTFLMAO!!! The Hubster always says this to me. He is way faster and it being only the two of us....

But, I can carry a walking stick and whack him with it, if need be. ;)

A question about smells. I have an inflatable bed but I wonder if it will smell too whatever {plastic-y, I don't know}, any thoughts about that? It is brand spankin' new.

And, along this thread, if we do join, it would be for only two nights. I checked the lists on the wiki and it says we need a stove. Does everyone need a stove or would we be joining up on a team and thus not need one? I know the Hubster would LOVE to go and buy everything but I'd rather not buy things we don't absolutely need.

Oh, and, we would be sharing a spot with someone else at this point, right? I am soooo sorry because I know y'all have been through all of this but...

Do two tents fit on one spot and two cars also?

If anyone remembers about housekeeping camp, because I can't, are we able to park outside our unit???? I was hoping that for once we won't have to lug our crap a long way to our lodging.

Thanks you guys and sorry for all of the late questions.....

[Morrigoon]

Huh? Are we still talking just about housekeeping camp, or is the stove question about Swankamping?

At this point lots of people have stoves, but to be fair, you can get a 2-burner one for $20 at Walmart (Ozark Trail brand... the Coleman one is $40)

[Not Afraid]

I think we have plenty of stoves if you're just going to join us for a few days.

2 cars per site, mo more than 6 people per site. Them's the rules of the campground. However, I don't think we will have any issues.

[MouseWife]

Hey Morri! Mostly talking about Kings Canyon but curious if anyone knows that about Housekeeping camp {I think a few here have stayed there}.

Eh, that isn't bad, and, that sounds like pretty much all we'd need, right?

NA, oh, true, we would only be there a couple of nights, if he can swing it. Contributing would have to be worked out, so, I hope he finds out for sure soon.

It sounds like we could fit in somewhere, we would have one car, and, I highly doubt anyone would join us.

It all sounds really interesting and I hopefully can let you guys know soon.

I'll remind him to check his calendar today.......

Thanks you guys!

[Kevy Baby]

A question about smells. I have an inflatable bed but I wonder if it will smell too whatever {plastic-y, I don't know}, any thoughts about that? It is brand spankin' new.

Oh, and, we would be sharing a spot with someone else at this point, right? I am soooo sorry because I know y'all have been through all of this but...We've slept on brand new air mattresses and have had no problems with them smell wise. But my wife always brings linens to put on the air mattress (bottom sheet, top sheet) and we use two sleeping bags: one right on top of the air mattress under the fitted sheet and one on top as a blanket.

And as far as joining the Camp Swank 2008 excursion, since we are using the "First Come, First Served" plan, there should be no problem joining at this point. I suspect there will probably be some who are currently planning on going who will drop out (no one in particular: just the law of averages).

[Capt Jack]

and if youre really worried about the smell from the matress, just soap and water it down real good and air it before coming. shouldnt be an issue.

as far as joining, please do. the more the merrier


stoves: KS and I both have good two burner ones and I think KS just picked up a new one, so we'd be well set for cooking devices.

[Morrigoon]

Speaking of which, and of Walmart, they have a full-size camp bed (frame with air mattress top) for $83 right now.

[MouseWife]

Thanks for all of the info and making me feel welcome to jump on at this late date!! I am waiting for an e from the Hubster if his schedule can fit this in, he is in a camping mode...is it his visits to REI or what? LOL He used to do this all of the time before we met....

Bedding!! Thanks for that reminder!!! :snap:

Great idea about cleaning the mattress prior, would eliminate that fear!!

Are any kids coming? I doubt if my son would come, but, I will offer it up to him.

Well, I am off to a internet free zone~work. I'll come back after and hopefully know.

This is really exciting because we have never been to Kings Canyon. :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

Are any kids coming? I doubt if my son would come, but, I will offer it up to him.I don't know if we ever officially declared it, but I know that last year's Camp Swank was adults only (as in that is how it ended up, not a beforehand declaration). Based on some of the proclivities (not just the appearance of the mythical BBD [which will NOT be happening this year]), it might be safer to keep it that way.

Personally, I wouldn't object to kiddies being around, but I will defer to others' opinions.

[innerSpaceman]

I suspect there will probably be some who are currently planning on going who will drop out (no one in particular: just the law of averages).

If I can't find a camping buddy replacement for Gemini Cricket, I will likely be dropping out.

[Kevy Baby]

If I can't find a camping buddy replacement for Gemini Cricket, I will likely be dropping out.Maybe the RAC would be interested. :evil:

[Morrigoon]

If I can't find a camping buddy replacement for Gemini Cricket, I will likely be dropping out.

Booo! You just gotta come... who's going to find all the best hikes?

[Morrigoon]

I don't know if we ever officially declared it, but I know that last year's Camp Swank was adults only (as in that is how it ended up, not a beforehand declaration). Based on some of the proclivities (not just the appearance of the mythical BBD [which will NOT be happening this year]), it might be safer to keep it that way.

Personally, I wouldn't object to kiddies being around, but I will defer to others' opinions.
I was thinking of responding in a similar fashion.

I mean, I'm no one to forbid it as it was never officially declared adults only, but I'm not sure what you'd want to expose your child to. The martinis are only the beginning :cheers: :evil:

But the RAC was what, 17? 18? I guess it depends on what you think your kid can handle and what you want him to handle.

[Disneyphile]

(not just the appearance of the mythical BBD [which will NOT be happening this year])Damn. And I was going to make sure I had my camera handy too. ;)

[Capt Jack]

Im sure there are no guarentees, for or against. :p

I would recommend keeping the camera at the ready. might consider something with a wide angle lens though.

[Disneyphile]

might consider something with a wide angle lens though.
And night vision. ;)

[Kevy Baby]

But the RAC was what, 17? 18?She was 18 and very much (some might say too much) getting in touch with her"adult" side.

Did you know she is pierced "downstairs"?

I would recommend keeping the camera at the ready. might consider something with a wide angle lens though.Or in my case, a close-up lens.

[katiesue]

Did you know she is pierced "downstairs"?

Yup - I belive we saw that as well.

[Kevy Baby]

Yup - I believe we saw that as well.I don't think she showed it, but she certainly TALKED about it incessantly!

[katiesue]

Nope there were visuals.

[Capt Jack]

ayup.....of a great many more things than I was ready for at that particular moment.

however anymore...in hindsight (yes, I saw those too) seems just another swanky moment among many

:snap:

[Kevy Baby]

I was not aware there were visuals.

We spoke with her during the course of the weekend.

[Morrigoon]

She was 18 and very much (some might say too much) getting in touch with her"adult" side.

Did you know she is pierced "downstairs"?

Aw, she's just spreading her wings (hopefully that's all) and becoming comfortable as a sexual being. Takes time to learn that it needn't be flaunted. Anyway, best she get that out of her system early, right?

[Not Afraid]

"Spreading her wings" eh?

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, I believe she has matured a bit. I think she is learning limits

"Spreading her wings" eh?Is that what the kids are calling it these days?

[lashbear]

But then I thought of me, a lightweight, after drinking and sleeping in a tent that has a shower curtain as a door....how do you guys feel about that and the bears??
The more you drink, the less the bears are going to bother you.

Or in my case, a close-up lens.
...and some Black & White film. ;)

[MouseWife]

Yeah, but then, Lashdear, won't I be seeing pink elephants?

iSm, do you mean team members or someone to stay in your tent? The Hubster said that he can clear a couple of days, I would like to just do two nights as I will be fine with leaving the boy at home. I think he would do fine, but, I wouldn't want to cramp anyones style, either.

I mentioned it to him on the way to school but he really wasn't interested. I think I'll do something with him seperately when he is on break.

I'll be on and off, Hubster wants to run to the store to look at camping gear. :rolleyes:

[Morrigoon]

So we're what, 6 weeks or so out from this?

[innerSpaceman]

Nope, need a tentmate. Must be a boy. Gay boy preferred. Must be someone I really get along with (but, no, sex with me is not required, heheh).

[Kevy Baby]

So we're what, 6 weeks or so out from this?From today (April 30, 2008) - all numbers are approximate:
36 days
5.14286 weeks
1.16129 months (based on 31 day month)
0.00273 year (based on Leap Year)
0.00985 decade
0.00098 century
0.00001 millennium

864 hours
51,840 minutes
3,110,400 seconds

Does that help?

[Disneyphile]

From today (April 30, 2008) - all numbers are approximate:
36 days
5.14286 weeks
1.16129 months (based on 31 day month)
0.00273 year (based on Leap Year)
0.00985 decade
0.00098 century
0.00001 millennium

864 hours
51,840 minutes
3,110,400 seconds

Does that help?Geesh. Some people have to be so anal retentive on the planning, calculating everything down to the microseconds. :rolleyes:

;)

[Kevy Baby]

Geesh. Some people have to be so anal retentive on the planning, calculating everything down to the microseconds. :rolleyes:

;)I didn't got to microseconds. It would be 3,110,400,000,000 of those (approximately).

[Alex]

You forgot to subtract 1,320,000,000 to account for the 22 minutes that had passed since your initial post.

[Kevy Baby]

I was trying to keep it in the original context - using a fixed point in time and assuming that one would arrive at the exact same time of the day on June 5th as when I posted.

[Capt Jack]

From today (April 30, 2008) -
0.00001 millennium


feh, we have plenty of time

[swanie]

Nope, need a tentmate. Must be a boy. Gay boy preferred. Must be someone I really get along with (but, no, sex with me is not required, heheh).

Damn...I was going to offer to be your tent buddy if you'd go on the cruise with me. :evil:

swanie

[katiesue]

REI's big sale starts Saturday. I got a few really good deals there last year.

[Morrigoon]

Just got something interesting - Walmart has a fleece sleeping bag, but it's not the big thick stuffed sleeping bag like you're used to seeing. It's a fleece blanket with a zipper, basically, so it rolls up really small. I'm thinking it might make a good internal sleeping bag to go under a blanket. $10.

[lashbear]

but, no, sex with me is not required, heheh.
Count me out, then. :p

[Kevy Baby]

Count me out, then. :pHe said "not required", not "not allowed".

[Morrigoon]

Awww, Lashie! We'd LOVE to have you come to Swank Camp some time!

[Disneyphile]

Since there's going to be a dramatic reading party soon, I propose that we have a "Silent Picture" shadow party one night at Camp Swank.

I can so bring a white sheet with some spot lights, and some paper to make shadow cut-outs and props (besides what we can already make by just using our own bodies). :D

[Kevy Baby]

(besides what we can already make by just using our own bodies). :DWould make for an interesting retelling of Pinocchio.

[Disneyphile]

Pinocchio - Pimpin' in the High Sierras!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hooray for REI!

http://media.rei.com/media/699861_532Prd.JPG

Absurdly comfortable and they don't make me feel like I've time warped to 1996.

[Capt Jack]

and now...the important part.....


how much?

[Ghoulish Delight]

On sale for $80 (or maybe it was $85).

[Capt Jack]

oooooooh.

ok...Im there.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Does this mean we're going to show up to sequoia in matching shoes? How gauche.

[Capt Jack]

oh....yeah. eh, I'll spraypaint em

:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Eh, whatever. If we do things right, they'll both end up mud-colored by the end anyway.

[Morrigoon]

Ooh fun: http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1228092&langId=-1&categoryId=11910

Now if only someone had a battery-powered digital video projector.

[Not Afraid]

Does this mean we're going to show up to sequoia in matching shoes? How gauche.

however, we're not going to sequoia.

if i didn't have to find the guest bed, i'd be at rei.

[katiesue]

You can shop REI online. ;)

[Morrigoon]

find the guest bed?

[innerSpaceman]

We can make a side trip from Kings Canyon to Sequoia, just as we made a side trip from Sequioa to Kings Canyon!

[Not Afraid]

yes, it must be here somewhere under all of these summer clothes i pulled out of the garage before coachella. now, if only i could locate it. i even have fresh sheets to tempt it out of hiding. here bedie bedie bedie.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Fine, nitpickers. They're attached and when we got to King's Canyon we always end up spending part of the time in Sequoia. So, contrary to my usually nitpicky nature, I use the two names interchangeably. Deal.

[Not Afraid]

no deal

[innerSpaceman]

Wait ... are the Cadaverous Delights going to SwankCamp??

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes. We're on the wiki.

[Kevy Baby]

We can make a side trip from Kings Canyon to Sequoia, just as we made a side trip from Sequioa to Kings Canyon!I'm not driving that road any more than I have to.

[Kevy Baby]

Ooh fun: http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1228092&langId=-1&categoryId=11910

Now if only someone had a battery-powered digital video projector.I'll bring a generator if someone wants to pick up one of these (http://nikkoamerica.com/nhe/dvd_projector_video.html) (from a post by Alex elsewhere).

[innerSpaceman]

Waaaa, i want a tent buddy.


i don't bite (hard) and i have the swankiest tent in the west.

[Kevy Baby]

... and I have the swankiest tent in the west.Swankier than this?

http://homepage.mac.com/kelder/.Pictures/Potrero%20War/DSC00612.jpg

[Morrigoon]

You gonna use that this time around? Okay then. Pbbbbt!

(actually I'm just dying to see the thing in person ;))

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, put (it) up or shut up. :D

[Disneyphile]

Ken and I will help pitch if you want to haul it. :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

i don't bite (hard) and i have the swankiest tent in the west.

Swankier than disneyphile's? She sets the bar pretty high for swanky. :)

[katiesue]

I just got these at the REI sale-

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/kathyteater/0de21167-67cf-4356-bcda-a0ec34210c7.jpg

Super comfy

[Not Afraid]

i should go to the rei sale, but it would be dangerous.

[Morrigoon]

C'mon NA, the Greek islander in you is dying to come out!

[Not Afraid]

oh, i have enough greek island attire to last the trip.

[Capt Jack]

I'll bring a generator if someone wants to pick up one of these (http://nikkoamerica.com/nhe/dvd_projector_video.html) (from a post by Alex elsewhere).

dunno bout camp but sure woulda been nice in PS, we could rig it to serve drinks poolside



neat. $$$$ no doubt, but still

[NirvanaMan]

Picked up an air mattress and camelback at Costco. God I love Costco.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Got a tent at REI. We could have just borrowed one of CP's parents' ancient ones, but figured it was time we owned our own. We also figured a 4 person would be nice for the extra room if we're alone or to allow us to camp with others who don't have their own. Plus, the one we got is 6` tall so we can actually stand up in it!

http://www.bentgear.com/images/KEL0030.jpg

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Went to the REI sale. No shoes for me. More proof that I'm the pickiest person on earth.

[Kevy Baby]

You gonna use that this time around? Okay then. Pbbbbt!

(actually I'm just dying to see the thing in person ;))

Ken and I will help pitch if you want to haul it. :)
Yeah, put (it) up or shut up. :D I have toyed with the idea, but I know it would not have fit in any of the sites we had last year - not even one of the rounds. I don't know how big the sites are at KC, but I don't want to chance it.

[Capt Jack]

a pity really. looks awesome and fun

[MouseWife]

.....you can get a 2-burner one for $20 at Walmart (Ozark Trail brand... the Coleman one is $40)


We did pick the Ozark one up at Wal-Mart. Thanks! I think it is pretty cool and actually, probably a very good thing to have in case of an emergency.

We also saw those fleece like sleeping bags, but, couldn't figure if they could be joined so we are just bringing our bedding.

Wonderful finds at REI!! I think I am going to hold off on a tent until I am sure I really want to 'camp'. I'll also know better if I can handle leaving my son as I've never left him for two nights and never quite a distance. We usually just go up to L.A. or the mountains for a night.

There are some issues going on so now I am concerned about overdoing the fun stuff Hubster and I have planned.

But I refuse to give up....it sounds like too much fun to not try to go.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Well, we attempted to do a test-pitch of our new tent in our living room. It quickly became apparent that a 9'x9' tent in a 16'x16' room with furniture is not an option. We started to move out front, but clouds were looking ominous so we aborted the whole operation.

At least we got practice packing it back up.

[Capt Jack]

the packing it back up is the hard part anyway.

[Kevy Baby]

At least we got practice packing it back up.You learned a lot then: that often is a challenge.

[Morrigoon]

Gas prices being what they are, I'm starting to wish we'd picked something closer to home. But hey, at least we know the scenery will be fabulous :)

[Capt Jack]

Ive been factoring that in best I can as far as the funds needed for the trip. yeah, its gonna be pricey, but much like last year its well worth it.

[Morrigoon]

Oh, totally. And I seriously need the vacation, too.

[Capt Jack]

omg yes. Im actually starting to count days

[Ghoulish Delight]

And compared to a traditional vacation with hotels and dining out, camping is still a pittance, gas prices not withstanding.

[lashbear]

C'mon NA, the Greek islander in you is dying to come out!
...would that be the Lesbian ?

...sorry, being topical.....

[BarTopDancer]

I'm out. Besides the time off of work and juggling school, gas is just to expensive for me right now. It sucks missing so many fun events, but there will be more when things get better :)

Have a great time, and I look forward to reading all about it!

[Kevy Baby]

I'm out. Besides the time off of work and juggling school, gas is just to expensive for me right now. It sucks missing so many fun events, but there will be more when things get better :)What about carpooling?

And if that is not possible, I will pay for your gas. Just get up there damnit!

[BarTopDancer]

What about carpooling?

And if that is not possible, I will pay for your gas. Just get up there damnit!

I appreciate the offer, but I really can't this year.

Besides getting the time off work, being away that long from homework isn't conducive to my GPA. I do plan on attending more local events this summer though. :D

[Kevy Baby]

Fine... just snub us :p

[BarTopDancer]

Fine... just snub us :p

Fine. I will. :p

[Ghoulish Delight]

Is it close enough to the date to start thinking about planning again?

So, for some reason I thought the plan was to arrive Thursday (except for those that are arriving later) and leave Monday (except for those that are leaving earlier). Those were the days I put in for time off. But now that I look closer at the wiki, it looks like leaving on Sunday is the plan.

Well, we planned to stay until Monday, so we may just do that either way. If anyone else sticks around, we'll welcome the company. If not, maybe we'll take off late Sunday and have Monday to recover or maybe we'll just hang out, just the two of us.

Either way, I'm getting excited. Bought a lantern today (decided to stick with propane instead of L.E.D. Just easier to deal with a single fuel source than worry about stocking gas AND batteries). Still deciding whether to buy a stove or just bum time on someone else's (being there alone on Sunday night might force our hand, unless we just want to do a campfire dinner/breakfast).

Got the tent set up for practice over the weekend. The thing's HUGE, should be awesome.

Yup, I'm at the point where I'm going to be constantly making mental lists and browsing camping sections at stores. I think we're pretty well stocked, but ya' never know...

[katiesue]

Speaking only for myself on the Wiki - the X on Sunday means staying Sunday night.

I may have an extra campstove if you guys need one.

Now I need to get back to trying out sample recipes.

[Capt Jack]

yeah, I'd planned on staying sunday night as well and rolling back home monday. Ive snagged a couple extra days on both ends, so its all good

as far as the stove, I'll be bringing my two burner along in any case (along with various cookwares, pots pans etc) and youre more than welcome (as is anyone in attendance that needs it) to use it to your hearts content. Ive also extra cans of fuel as we never even went through a single one during our stay (thats with one full-on breakfast and coffee every morning), so theres plenty as far as that goes.

firewood however, did tend to burn down rather quickly, so might want to bring a spare load of that...although Im considering the fake logs for just doing the campfire thing. easy light and long burn + lighter load. not sure on any regs or concerns as far as those go.

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, it means staying Sunday night.

Last Year, we paid for the last (extra) night's camping just so we wouldn't have to bug out by noon. Hahaha, we barely beat the sun in finally leaving camp. But we had an activity planned that day which we won't on Monday.

HOWEVER: And not to seek lightning striking twice ... one of the best meals and best times of last year's Swank Camp was Garbage Eggs Breakfast and Gluttonous Bacon Fest ... where we threw almost every leftover foodstuff into omelettes and cooked up 90% of the literally pounds of bacon that were brought to the Sierras by the swankers.


We could eat the bacon at any time, but Garbage Eggs and the relaxed feeling of nothing particular to do was inimitable and fantastic, and can only be done on the last morning.

You won't get that feeling if you have to bug out by noon. I'd like to bug out by 2 or 3, and I wouldn't mind paying the extra night for that luxury.

[Kevy Baby]

Still deciding whether to buy a stove or just bum time on someone else's (being there alone on Sunday night might force our hand, unless we just want to do a campfire dinner/breakfast).There should be plenty of stoves to go around, so if you want to borrow and save the bucks, you should be fine.

So, for some reason I thought the plan was to arrive Thursday (except for those that are arriving later) and leave Monday (except for those that are leaving earlier). Those were the days I put in for time off. But now that I look closer at the wiki, it looks like leaving on Sunday is the plan.
Yes, it means staying Sunday night.Susan and I are going up Wednesday in some form I believe and coming back on Monday.

Last Year, we paid for the last (extra) night's camping just so we wouldn't have to bug out by noon. Hahaha, we barely beat the sun in finally leaving camp. But we had an activity planned that day which we won't on Monday.

You won't get that feeling if you have to bug out by noon. I'd like to bug out by 2 or 3, and I wouldn't mind paying the extra night for that luxury.How strict are they on the timing thing? Especially for a Monday, I wonder if one could stretch it until 2 or 3 without having to sweat paying for the extra day? What is the demand for a Monday entry?

[innerSpaceman]

Well, since you apparently leave your money in a box, I wonder if there is any Adult Supervision at all.



I guess we'll find out Sunday morning, after our usual Saturday Night party keeps everyone else in camp awake till dawn.

[Ghoulish Delight]

They've got lists of when each license plates are supposed to be gone and drive through a couple times a day. But if we hang out and they happen upon us, I imagine the worst they'll do is make us pay the $18.

[GusGus]

I just bought a six and a half pound package of bacon.

[Kevy Baby]

I just bought a six and a half pound package of bacon.Cool, so we have breakfast covered for you and I; what about everyone else?

[GusGus]

they're on their own.

[Alex]

I'm feeling generally antsy and will probably be looking for an excuse to get away after a likely stressful first week in my new position. If I were to drop in for a stealth visit, would there be any objections?

No promises (I might very well leave the house intending to go down there and then get distracted by an attractive random left turn), just curious. I wouldn't be part of any team or anything.

[GusGus]

come one, come all!

[Kevy Baby]

come one, come all!Except the Irish. WE DON'T WANT THE IRISH. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/quotes)

[GusGus]

Except the Irish. WE DON'T WANT THE IRISH. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/quotes)

LOL!

Just can't get away from that movie, can you?

[Kevy Baby]

LOL!

Just can't get away from that movie, can you?Did you have to click the link to know what movie it was?

[GusGus]

Pleeeasse......

[Kevy Baby]

Then my work here is done.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Then my work here is done.
Crowd: [in unison] BULL****!

[Morrigoon]

Barring my suddenly becoming employed (which looked possible a couple hours ago, but for a job I have some serious misgivings about and have decided I won't take if offered), I'm probably in for most of this trip now.

Going camping with my bros and their kids the week leading into this :)

Oh, if you have a campfire fork and/or long skewers, you might wanna bring 'em for the big girthy weenie roast. I have some large skewers to share, but you'll probably want your own.

I started pricing food today :)

[Not Afraid]

Alex, join us please!

[Morrigoon]

Yes, do!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Well shoot.

Jen's got a 2nd round interview to replace her retiring boss on the Thursday that can't be rescheduled. So it looks like we'll be arriving late in the day on Thursday.

[Morrigoon]

That's a great problem to have, though :)

[Ghoulish Delight]

The good news: We will be able to make it up early on Thursday afterall

The bad news: It's because CP's interview has been indefinitely postponed until city council decides they actually want to fund the position she's applying for (nevermind that if they decide not to, she'll be doing a large chunk of the work without the title or pay).

[BarTopDancer]

The good news: We will be able to make it up early on Thursday afterall

The bad news: It's because CP's interview has been indefinitely postponed until city council decides they actually want to fund the position she's applying for (nevermind that if they decide not to, she'll be doing a large chunk of the work without the title or pay).

Sorry to hear about the postponement. At least it wasn't because they filled the position!

[Capt Jack]

but, you will get early choices for campsites. a plus to be sure.

translation: Yay!

[katiesue]

GD, CP - do you guys still need a campstove? I've got an extra.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes, an extra stove would be much appreciated.

[katiesue]

Done

[innerSpaceman]

It snowed in the Sierras yesterday.

[Not Afraid]

Thurston will either be wearing his cool coat or a sweater.

I think we have our meal plan in place - or just about. I'm hungry NOW!

[Ponine]

Thurston is going camping?!?!?!

[Not Afraid]

Yes. Baby's first campout. And, I'm doing it sans Dad. I still think I'm out of my mind.

[innerSpaceman]

I've gone from excessive planning to zero planning.

[Not Afraid]

Moderation, my dear man,.

[Mousey Girl]

All I can ask is for you all to wave in the direction of my house as you head up. Somewhere between the White Ln and Ming Ave exits, look to the west and wave. Even though I am not in the neighborhoods closet to the freeways I will still wave back.

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought of a cool name for a band:

Thurston and the Cats.

:D

[MouseWife]

Cool, GC. :snap: {and their first video will be 'Cool For Cats'}

Asking my son if he knew who the band was I was playing he says
'The Stone Temple Pirates'?

I laughed. Perhaps it was my hearing but I thought it was pretty funny.

Umm....I have realized that I am not a happy camper. After my last trip I am dreaming of a 'vacation'. Complete with jacuzzi time, wearing of nice vacation clothes, that sort of thing.

I want pampering. Life is hard.

But, I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about the fun you guys have. I will be jealous but what can I say.

[Stan4dSteph]

Umm....I have realized that I am not a happy camper. After my last trip I am dreaming of a 'vacation'. Complete with jacuzzi time, wearing of nice vacation clothes, that sort of thing.

I want pampering. Life is hard.Well if you can convince anyone to splash out some cash, here are a few places you could try (http://www.sunset.com/sunset/travel/article/0,20633,1726038,00.html).

[MouseWife]

Wow, those are some awesome places, Steph!! I am definitely going to add those to my travel favorites!! The Hubster wants to camp along the coast...perhaps the first one {I forget the name} would do? That looks soooo cool! {probably what Kevy & Gus Gus' tent is like?}

Thanks!

[Disneyphile]

After spending 15 nights on a boat with my dad, I think we'll be doing this trip without him this time around. ;) Ken and I need some time to reconnect.

[Not Afraid]

NM and EH may need one of those extra tents then.

And, can you keep the noise down while you're reconnecting? ;)

[katiesue]

NM and EH may need one of those extra tents then.

And, can you keep the noise down while you're reconnecting? ;)

And don't leave your lights on - not like I'd know or anything :rolleyes:

[Disneyphile]

NM and EH may need one of those extra tents then.
We'll have space to haul 'em both up with us. :)

[Betty]

Your thread inspired us to go camping over the Memorial Day weekend. We stayed at Buck Rock campground - pretty primitive.

The short story - it snowed! Lot's. With extra fog.

while we had a great time - I hope you all don't have to deal with that mess! Brrrrr.... and more brrrrrrr.

[Kevy Baby]

Yes, an extra stove would be much appreciated.We will be bringing two stoves: a large Coleman (three burner, 15K BTU) as well as our Road Warrior (or whatever it is called). between us and others, there should be no need to worry about stoves.

Yes. Baby's first campout. And, I'm doing it sans Dad. I still think I'm out of my mind.Regardless of whether Thurston and/or € go, you ARE out of your mind.

{probably what Kevy & Gus Gus' tent is like?}Panther Primitives is where we will eventually buy our own pavilion, probably something close to this one:

http://www.pantherprimitives.com/products/tent5.jpg

Although we will probably get a square one so that there is no ridge pole (makes for easier set up).

...one of those extra tents then.If anyone needs a tent, we may have an extra. After just spending one night in our lawn pimple this past weekend, she is insisting we get a larger tent for this trip. If we can find and secure one before KC, our current tent will be available.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

NM and EH may need one of those extra tents then.

And, can you keep the noise down while you're reconnecting? ;)

If we don't purchase a tent over the weekend, we very well might. I'll let you know. :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

If I do drive up early saturday morning - is there anyone who would like a ride? Also, if there is no job waiting for me on Monday, I thought about staying an extra day past the "norm."

Any thoughts?

[katiesue]

If I do drive up early saturday morning - is there anyone who would like a ride? Also, if there is no job waiting for me on Monday, I thought about staying an extra day past the "norm."

Any thoughts?

Yes - please come!

[€uroMeinke]

If I do drive up early saturday morning - is there anyone who would like a ride? Also, if there is no job waiting for me on Monday, I thought about staying an extra day past the "norm."

Any thoughts?

At this point, my option is to leave anytime after Friday after work (probably around 5PM), but I will have to leave Sunday in time to get to work on Monday.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

At this point, my option is to leave anytime after Friday after work (probably around 5PM), but I will have to leave Sunday in time to get to work on Monday.

My thought - If there is someway of getting back with someone who leaves Sunday and I wonder if somehow getting near me (Metro? Universal?) because I'im in South East Ventura County.

Idea - Meet at Metro Universal in early AM saturday - go from there.

Hmmmm

[Gemini Cricket]

So it looks like I will be going for all four days.
Can I catch a ride with anyone on Thursday?
I can chip in for gas.
:)

[Kevy Baby]

So it looks like I will be going for all four days.
Can I catch a ride with anyone on Thursday?
I can chip in for gas.
:)If no one else is available, we can do you it.
__________________

Question: was the plan to go up late Wednesday to be there Thursday early? I took Wednesday,Thursday and Friday (and the following Monday) off from work.

[innerSpaceman]

I thought you were driving up with me, G.C.?



Gas would be free. I'm driving up whether you ride with me or not, so I don't see the need to make a passenger chip in.



That's the upside. The downside is that we'd be leaving at 4am Thursday morning!!

[Alex]

I'll definitely be doing a solo road trip that weekend. It will begin with your place as the penciled in destination but no guarantees that I'll make it (on solo road trips -- and even some with Lani -- I have a habit of saying "ooh, I wonder where that 1-lane road goes"). If I do it will likely be later on Saturday and I'll play it by ear how much time I spend though I'll definitely be moving out late morning Sunday.

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought you were driving up with me, G.C.?



Gas would be free. I'm driving up whether you ride with me or not, so I don't see the need to make a passenger chip in.



That's the upside. The downside is that we'd be leaving at 4am Thursday morning!!
There really is such a thing as a 4am?
Oy.
Yes, I forgot we made plans already.
It's been a funky couple of days for me.
:D

[Matterhorn Fan]

I just learned that sticky threads aren't sticky when you're viewing "new posts."

Oh, and have fun camping, everyone!

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, Virginia, there is a Four A.M.

[Not Afraid]

Well, if you would like to leave a bit later than 4 am and have a lively little dog to entertain you on the way up, you can come with me. I see absolutely no reason to get up at 4 am.

[innerSpaceman]

Oh, I'm not getting up at four a.m. I'm leaving at four a.m., after getting up at three.


But that's been my plan since I had to adapt to going solo ... which took the winds out of my Overnight-in-Fresno sails. That's an option if I have a ride buddy.

Either way, my goal is to get to Kings Canyon around noonish. I want the best shot at cool campsites. I believe the Cadaverous Delights are shooting for a noon arrival, too. That's good. Not everyone needs to get there early ... but it's nice to have a few pioneers to hunt for good sites.

[Not Afraid]

Well, you'd better ge the sites I like or I'm camping over yonder.

[Ghoulish Delight]

We too will be beginning our journey in the wee hours, it's kinda tradition. On our first King's Canyon trip together we got antsy so we just got in the car at around 3AM after staying up way too late watching terrible movies. Turned out to be a great decision as it meant getting out of SoCal before any traffic and getting through the central valley and even making camp before the worst heat of the day, leaving us a long full day.

I'm going to guess our passenger space will be taken by stuff, otherwise we'd offer a ride as well.

[Morrigoon]

I'll be heading down for the weekend following the conclusion of the family camping trip. Not sure how it's going to work because I think we'll be having lunch with my dad on Friday, and then I'll be heading down. I haven't sorted out this whole arriving at night thing, but I'm sure I'll survive :)

I don't really have a team any more (Sohrshah is not able to make it) so I took us off the meal thing. However, if people like the weenie roast idea (and presuming nobody else grabs that Saturday night spot), I could still bring stuff (albeit a less elaborate meal than I was planning when there were team mates).

Bring your skewers/campfire forks!

[Capt Jack]

I'll gladly be a stand in/go-fer/assistant on your team for that meal if you like. I'd hate to abandon ship on the full-on weenie roast due to a missing comrade.

anyone else like sauerkraut? :D

[Capt Jack]

Kings Canyon 10 day forecast (http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/tenday/CANPSKC:13)

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

[Morrigoon]

Jack: cool, thanks!

[innerSpaceman]

Um, I guess that leaves our team with Friday Breakfast.



Hope everyone likes cereal and milk.









(Only vaguely kidding. My "team" has barely reconstituted, and we have not even remotely discussed preparing a group meal.)

[Not Afraid]

The main reason I won't leave at 4 am is that I would fall asleep while driving. I get mesmerized and sleepy by the road VERY easily when alone. Thurston can't drive, I don't want to kill us both.

[Morrigoon]

Steve: you two wanna join up with Jack and I? I think we'd discussed that possibility at one point anyway, and 4 can do a better spread than two...

[Kevy Baby]

There really is such a thing as a 4am?
Oy.Yes, it is what I sometimes call the end of a great night.

Either way, my goal is to get to Kings Canyon around noonish. I want the best shot at cool campsites. I believe the Cadaverous Delights are shooting for a noon arrival, too. That's good. Not everyone needs to get there early ... but it's nice to have a few pioneers to hunt for good sites.Good probability of us being there at noon as well, except we WILL do the Fresno sleep over as waking at 3:00 for anything besides nookie is just not an option.

anyone else like sauerkraut? :DNo

...and 4 can do a better spread than two...I didn't know we were discussing legs :D

[Morrigoon]

Dude, Kevy, keep your fetish for conjoined twins to yourself man. ;)

[Ghoulish Delight]

anyone else like sauerkraut? :D


No
Good, more for me and the capt'n

[Disneyphile]

...and 4 can do a better spread than two...
Yes, yes they can. :evil:

[innerSpaceman]

Oi. Don't know about the cojoining. I mean, it would make it easier for us (especially since Giant Weinie Roast was Gemini Cricket's idea for a meal before he knew you were doing it). I'll have to ask him. But that would leave Friday Breakfast unaccounted for. (Though we could still do cereal and milk!)

[katiesue]

ISM - I'd be happy to help you guys with breakfast if you'd like.

[Capt Jack]

Good, more for me and the capt'n

awesome. any particular brand you like vs another?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Nope, not picky on that count.

[Kevy Baby]

Okay, so who is actually going at this point? Checking the Wiki (after making one small adjustment), I see the following teams:

Church of the Black Junk: Disneyphile, Frodo Potter, GusGus, Kevy Baby
Team Discovery Channel: innerSpaceman, Gemini Cricket
Nearly Naked Hedonists: €uromeinke, Not Afraid, katiesue, Captain Jack
Camp Sausages and Muffins: Ghoulish Delight, Cadaverous Pallor, NirvanaMan, EH1812I am not sure which team Morrigoon is on, but it would appear that Team Discovery Channel would work.

I remember more people: who has dropped out (or are not reporting)?

[Morrigoon]

Sohrshah could not make it, she's working.

I'm coming in sometime Friday I think, but I still need to get in touch with my brother about the plans for the family camping trip to figure that out. Since I'm a single, I'm pretty flexible as to where I end up.

[BarTopDancer]

I dropped out.

[innerSpaceman]

I wish Gemini Cricket would check this thread. I hate having to discuss things here, then PM him, then relay his input here, blah, blah, blah. So I'm not doing it.


I'm making unilateral decisions of absolutely no importance. Team Discovery Channel will gladly join forces with the lone survivor of Team Where the Rum Has Gone for the Giant Weinie Roast of Big Black Dicks and Other Sausages ... AND will accept katiesue's kind offer of assistance for Friday Breakfast.

I have no idea what to do for Friday Breakfast, but Borneio had planned to steal an idea from Alex (both of whom will likely be showing up in some limited fashion) for a customize-your-own omelette bar. That sounds logistically daunting, but fun.

I defer, however, to katiesue ... Mistress of Amazing Breakfasts, for concepts that will both work and be delicious!

[Gemini Cricket]

I check this thread. It's just so boring!
:D

I'm kidding.

I have no problem with your latest unilateral decision.

[katiesue]

Yay breakfast!!

[Kevy Baby]

Well, as long as she can find it, this is the tent (http://www.eurekatent.com/p-77-copper-canyon-1312.aspx) we shall be picking up:
http://www.eurekatent.com/images/product/large/77_1_.jpg

It has a 13' x 12' footprint with fairly vertical walls. Sport Chalet has it for $220 (http://www.sportchalet.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2861422&cp=713364.713392.712481&pageDisplay=family%2Ccompare&pageType=family&int_nextBucket=0&totalProductsCount=23&doVSearch=no&doVSearch=no&pageCount=2&pageBucket=0&pageNum=2&int_prevBucket=0&page=1&page_bucket=0&showSizeSearch=false&hasPagination=false&parentPage=family).

[Kevy Baby]

Why does the countdown timer at the bottom of the Wiki say that the trip is three month away?

http://www.mousehousemagic.com/ticker/user_tickers/080307004410i.gif

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, I was wondering that myself. It's stuck. Stuck on me. Like so many hot boys.

[Morrigoon]

Need to get my butt to Wally World for a sleeping bag.

[innerSpaceman]

What's that crazy Gun Store in Costa Mesa that sells all the rad camping supplies???

[Morrigoon]

Are you thinking of Grant's Guns? That one with the old-style wooden front? It's on Newport Blvd, not far from Triangle Square. They have camping stuff? Cool.

[€uroMeinke]

Are you thinking of Grant's Guns? That one with the old-style wooden front? It's on Newport Blvd, not far from Triangle Square. They have camping stuff? Cool.

That's the one - we got our cool folding chairs with attached side tables there.

[innerSpaceman]

Please tell me they didn't really name someplace "Triangle Square." :rolleyes:

[€uroMeinke]

Please tell me they didn't really name someplace "Triangle Square." :rolleyes:


the best part is their tag line, "Shaping the Future"

[Capt Jack]

could you folks maybe update your planned meals on the wiki? (http://lotcamping.pbwiki.com/FrontPage) we're starting to work on meal planning, but we want to be sure we dont botch up someone elses ideas in the process

thanks y'all