OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread - Page 104

Kevy Baby · 06-11-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

Kevy the bbq tongs are mine.

The weird thing about this item is that I have a memory of someone claiming those at the end as theirs - I was surprised to find them loose.

Since I don't have any plans to be in the San Diego area any time soon, are you planning on being up here (OC) in the near future?

katiesue · 06-11-2008, 04:34 PM

It's no rush - I've got two sets.

I can pick them up at the Chino Park Swank Camp right

innerSpaceman · 06-11-2008, 04:49 PM

I cannot overstress how vital it was to my bliss (and I expect the bliss of others) that we snagged the coveted and perfect camp sites, likely among the best sites on earth.

Though some had no doubt we'd get them, relying on what I call the Bonita Effect (which works like a magic charm), I think that obsessive planning and, naturally, crafty execution were key to obtaining the sites (hey, if only to provide the absolute confidence needed for the proper Bonita Effect).

A competitor for the sites showed up within the hour of Kevy & Gus Gus arriving from Fresno, Not Afraid and Gemini Cricket arriving from Oakhurst, and Ghoulish Delight & Cadaverous Pallor arriving from Orange County by leaving at 2:30 in the morning.

I daresay that if these precautions were not taken, the sites would have been.

And let me tell you, camping by the banks of a wild and roaring river was simply amazing and inimitable. And because riverside sites can't be subdivided so easily, the acreage of our combined campsites was nothing short of huge. (In fact, we lived on only 3 of the 5 campsites we took over ... using the others only for parking and bear boxes.)

The location of Camp Swank was, in fact, an attraction in and of itself ... and you did not have to leave camp to experience the grandeur and majesty, harmony and peace, beauty and loveliness of King's Canyon in all its glory.

And so, the King's Canyon experience was with us 24/7 for the entire length of Swank Camp. It was fantastic!

Thanks to N.A. and €uro for turning us on to one of their favorite places. Kudos to the three duos mentioned above for arriving early enough to claim those campsites in the name of Swank Camp!!

Not Afraid · 06-11-2008, 06:52 PM

The thing is, there are more beautiful site just like the ones we had just down (or up) the river. So, no need to wax so poetic. It wasn't is make or break deal and we know that going in (or, at least I tried to convey that.)

innerSpaceman · 06-11-2008, 07:29 PM

I didn't think of it at the time those old timers claimed there were riverside sites at Sentinel ... but a bunch of us walked back to camp along the river all the way from the Ranger Station thru Sentinel Campground, and I didn't see any campsites along the river.

10, 11 and 12 are the only ones on earth.

lashbear · 06-11-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

and you did not have to leave camp to experience the grandeur and majesty, harmony and peace, beauty and loveliness

AHA !!!!!!!!

So - Hiking ISN'T necessary to enjoying Swank Camp !

Gotcha !

Ghoulish Delight · 06-12-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I didn't think of it at the time those old timers claimed there were riverside sites at Sentinel ... but a bunch of us walked back to camp along the river all the way from the Ranger Station thru Sentinel Campground, and I didn't see any campsites along the river.

10, 11 and 12 are the only ones on earth.

Other direction.

Not Afraid · 06-11-2008, 09:10 PM

Lashbear. How do I LOVE thee? Let me count the WAYS!

Morrigoon · 06-12-2008, 01:25 AM

Nope, it is, in fact, perfectly acceptable to lounge at Camp Swank (although the waterfalls are worth the occasional 1/4 mile hike)

Speaking of which, I stopped by Grizzly Falls on the way home. What a delight. You can almost see the falls from the parking lot, they're so close. And spectacular.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-12-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Nope, it is, in fact, perfectly acceptable to lounge at Camp Swank (although the waterfalls are worth the occasional 1/4 mile hike)

Speaking of which, I stopped by Grizzly Falls on the way home. What a delight. You can almost see the falls from the parking lot, they're so close. And spectacular.

Links don't work. I want to see this - I visited Grizzly Falls many years ago and remembered it when we passed.

06-11-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
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06-11-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I cannot overstress how vital it was to my bliss (and I expect the bliss of others) that we snagged the coveted and perfect camp sites, likely among the best sites on earth. Though some had no doubt we'd get them, relying on what I call the Bonita Effect (which works like a magic charm), I think that obsessive planning and, naturally, crafty execution were key to obtaining the sites (hey, if only to provide the absolute confidence needed for the proper Bonita Effect). A competitor for the sites showed up within the hour of Kevy & Gus Gus arriving from Fresno, Not Afraid and Gemini Cricket arriving from Oakhurst, and Ghoulish Delight & Cadaverous Pallor arriving from Orange County by leaving at 2:30 in the morning. I daresay that if these precautions were not taken, the sites would have been. And let me tell you, camping by the banks of a wild and roaring river was simply amazing and inimitable. And because riverside sites can't be subdivided so easily, the acreage of our combined campsites was nothing short of huge. (In fact, we lived on only 3 of the 5 campsites we took over ... using the others only for parking and bear boxes.) The location of Camp Swank was, in fact, an attraction in and of itself ... and you did not have to leave camp to experience the grandeur and majesty, harmony and peace, beauty and loveliness of King's Canyon in all its glory. And so, the King's Canyon experience was with us 24/7 for the entire length of Swank Camp. It was fantastic! Thanks to N.A. and €uro for turning us on to one of their favorite places. Kudos to the three duos mentioned above for arriving early enough to claim those campsites in the name of Swank Camp!!
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06-11-2008, 06:52 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The thing is, there are more beautiful site just like the ones we had just down (or up) the river. So, no need to wax so poetic. It wasn't is make or break deal and we know that going in (or, at least I tried to convey that.)
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06-11-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I didn't think of it at the time those old timers claimed there were riverside sites at Sentinel ... but a bunch of us walked back to camp along the river all the way from the Ranger Station thru Sentinel Campground, and I didn't see any campsites along the river. 10, 11 and 12 are the only ones on earth.
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06-11-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Lashbear. How do I LOVE thee? Let me count the WAYS!
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Nope, it is, in fact, perfectly acceptable to lounge at Camp Swank (although the waterfalls are worth the occasional 1/4 mile hike) Speaking of which, I stopped by Grizzly Falls on the way home. What a delight. You can almost see the falls from the parking lot, they're so close. And spectacular. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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