2008 Camp Swank - Page 25

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 10:19 PM

Maybe they're find a portion of my left elbow. (Sorry, obscure Lovely Bones reference.)

Kevy Baby · 03-05-2008, 11:25 AM

In an effort to start narrowing it down, I think we have tentatively decided on the first full weekend in June. I may be guilty of confusing things a bit as I have used both the two days worth of weekend (which is June 7-8) AND the "extended" version (Wed., June 4 - Tuesday, June 10).

Are we in agreement on the date? (If not, no biggy: I am just try to get this narrowed down.)

And as of right now, I think the leaning is towards Sheep Creek?
Is that a group or individuals site?
Is there another site that is still in contention?

And I like Alex's idea of planning NOW for 2009. It sounds like we can push it towards a lodge or something similar in Yosemite.

Capt Jack · 03-05-2008, 11:30 AM

I agree on the extended dates. my personal plan is to try and stay for the whole time.

the site I'll defer to those in the know as Im not familiar enough with them to yay or nay.

Im also in agreement with a lodge stay for Yoze next year and planning for it now.

innerSpaceman · 03-05-2008, 11:52 AM

Weekend of June 7 and 8, and days surrounding ... going once, going twice .... hearing no objection by the end of the day, I think we should declare those the dates.

Whether to shoot for a Thursday arrival for those who can, or a safer Wednesday arrival, can be decided later. We need as many "early arrivers" as we want campsites. Once those are claimed, others can arrive at will, and depart when they want. BUT ... to make things easier, everyone participating will pay their equal pro-rata share of the entire campsite costs. Heheh, we don't need the money to be any more difficult than it was last time (i.e., someone please bring a laptop to camp!)

There's no harm in seeing if a group camp reservation could be made for those dates (if we have a reservation, the dates could even start on Friday). But I'm leaning heavily toward Sheep Creek, with no reservations, and we should put that to a vote.

* * * * *

We would have to plan a Yosemite Lodge Trip 13 months in advance. Bookings are available either one year or 13 months prior to arrival.

If we are lodging it, I wonder if we all need to stay at the same lodge. Of the three, only one has any kind of common area where we might hang out before retiring to our separate sleeping places. That lodge is the, ahem, Ahwanee. And I'm thinking not everyone would want to spring for that.

I am, however, thinking of springing for a bungalow at the Ahwanee. I've always wanted to stay there, and I'm not getting any younger. It's quite a wad of cash though, so I'm on the fence about it.

The other two facilities are: Curry Village, which has rustic cabins; and Yosemite Lodge, which has modern motel rooms.

This would be early June 2009. It would not be cheap like camping. Camping may not be as cheap as simply figuring the inexpensive costs of campsites, but it is a lot cheaper than lodging. Of course, if time and effort are money, then simply shelling out dollars for rooms and meals can be viewed as a big savings over camping.

BUT: The big elephant in the room is the April 2009 Japan Swanking, which is going to break the bank and the vacation time for many of us. Would a Yosemite Lodge trip two months later be remotely possible?

I have my doubts.

Morrigoon · 03-05-2008, 12:05 PM

ooh, good point. But I must say "rustic cabins" is appealing. As long as they're more "rustic" and less "refugee camp"

Alex · 03-05-2008, 12:32 PM

They are (in my opinion) very refugee camp. Crammed in tight. But a lot of people like them.

And if you aren't all trying to be in one spot then anybody who wants to, and gets lucky, can still camp as well.

innerSpaceman · 03-05-2008, 01:00 PM

^ That's all true.

Um, there's a variety of lodging types available at Curry Village. Top of the line are the rustic cabins with bath. They are close together, but they are charming and lend you the feeling of National Parkness without being ...well, like the other offerings at Curry Village ... namely, rustic cabins with no bath (closer together, also) and -shudder- tents with cots that are one on top of the other and, imo, not a reasonable option.

BUT ... the more I think about it, the more I realize a Lodging Trip to Yosemite two months after a Japan trip is likely not feasable.

BarTopDancer · 03-05-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

and -shudder- tents with cots that are one on top of the other and, imo, not a reasonable option.

We stayed in those during Outdoor-Ed in the 8th grade. Much fun in the 8th grade. Probably not as much fun now. But this has promted me to go find the pictures from then.

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BUT ... the more I think about it, the more I realize a Lodging Trip to Yosemite two months after a Japan trip is likely not feasable.

I would agree with this statement.

Yosemite Lodging in 2010

Kevy Baby · 03-05-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Weekend of June 7 and 8, and days surrounding ... going once, going twice .... hearing no objection by the end of the day, I think we should declare those the dates.

I'm in for those dates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Heheh, we don't need the money to be any more difficult than it was last time (i.e., someone please bring a laptop to camp!)

I am willing to handle the money. I'm a numbers guy, so it is a breeze for me (and I don't no stinkin' laptop - I have my abacus).

Morrigoon · 03-05-2008, 03:38 PM

Just for the record, since we're back (somewhat) to talking about this year's Camp Swank... I have a ginormous tent. Thus far it's Sohrshah and myself in there, but there'd be room for a third comfortably if anyone needs to.

And I probably wanna be on a dinner team, if we can lay claim to that this early.

Hey, why don't we start using the Wiki again?

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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	In an effort to start narrowing it down, I think we have tentatively decided on the first full weekend in June. I may be guilty of confusing things a bit as I have used both the two days worth of weekend (which is June 7-8) AND the "extended" version (Wed., June 4 - Tuesday, June 10). Are we in agreement on the date? (If not, no biggy: I am just try to get this narrowed down.) And as of right now, I think the leaning is towards Sheep Creek? Is that a group or individuals site? Is there another site that is still in contention? And I like Alex's idea of planning NOW for 2009. It sounds like we can push it towards a lodge or something similar in Yosemite. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-05-2008, 11:30 AM	#243
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	I agree on the extended dates. my personal plan is to try and stay for the whole time. the site I'll defer to those in the know as Im not familiar enough with them to yay or nay. Im also in agreement with a lodge stay for Yoze next year and planning for it now. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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03-05-2008, 11:52 AM	#244
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Weekend of June 7 and 8, and days surrounding ... going once, going twice .... hearing no objection by the end of the day, I think we should declare those the dates. Whether to shoot for a Thursday arrival for those who can, or a safer Wednesday arrival, can be decided later. We need as many "early arrivers" as we want campsites. Once those are claimed, others can arrive at will, and depart when they want. BUT ... to make things easier, everyone participating will pay their equal pro-rata share of the entire campsite costs. Heheh, we don't need the money to be any more difficult than it was last time (i.e., someone please bring a laptop to camp!) There's no harm in seeing if a group camp reservation could be made for those dates (if we have a reservation, the dates could even start on Friday). But I'm leaning heavily toward Sheep Creek, with no reservations, and we should put that to a vote. * * * * * We would have to plan a Yosemite Lodge Trip 13 months in advance. Bookings are available either one year or 13 months prior to arrival. If we are lodging it, I wonder if we all need to stay at the same lodge. Of the three, only one has any kind of common area where we might hang out before retiring to our separate sleeping places. That lodge is the, ahem, Ahwanee. And I'm thinking not everyone would want to spring for that. I am, however, thinking of springing for a bungalow at the Ahwanee. I've always wanted to stay there, and I'm not getting any younger. It's quite a wad of cash though, so I'm on the fence about it. The other two facilities are: Curry Village, which has rustic cabins; and Yosemite Lodge, which has modern motel rooms. This would be early June 2009. It would not be cheap like camping. Camping may not be as cheap as simply figuring the inexpensive costs of campsites, but it is a lot cheaper than lodging. Of course, if time and effort are money, then simply shelling out dollars for rooms and meals can be viewed as a big savings over camping. BUT: The big elephant in the room is the April 2009 Japan Swanking, which is going to break the bank and the vacation time for many of us. Would a Yosemite Lodge trip two months later be remotely possible? I have my doubts.
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03-05-2008, 12:05 PM	#245
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	ooh, good point. But I must say "rustic cabins" is appealing. As long as they're more "rustic" and less "refugee camp" __________________ 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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03-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#246
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	They are (in my opinion) very refugee camp. Crammed in tight. But a lot of people like them. And if you aren't all trying to be in one spot then anybody who wants to, and gets lucky, can still camp as well.
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03-05-2008, 01:00 PM	#247
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	^ That's all true. Um, there's a variety of lodging types available at Curry Village. Top of the line are the rustic cabins with bath. They are close together, but they are charming and lend you the feeling of National Parkness without being ...well, like the other offerings at Curry Village ... namely, rustic cabins with no bath (closer together, also) and -shudder- tents with cots that are one on top of the other and, imo, not a reasonable option. BUT ... the more I think about it, the more I realize a Lodging Trip to Yosemite two months after a Japan trip is likely not feasable.
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03-05-2008, 03:38 PM	#250
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Just for the record, since we're back (somewhat) to talking about this year's Camp Swank... I have a ginormous tent. Thus far it's Sohrshah and myself in there, but there'd be room for a third comfortably if anyone needs to. And I probably wanna be on a dinner team, if we can lay claim to that this early. Hey, why don't we start using the Wiki again? __________________ 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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