OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Join us.

Besides, I don't camp. I homestead.

She does too - it is impressive.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

She does too - it is impressive.

Yeah, but I can't rival the fact that you two seriously bring the kitchen sink.

[Deebs]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

you might learn to love it on one of these trips

truly

That's what I was thinking. Good company could make all the difference. The last time I camped, wow, like 14 years ago? I was with my then future in-laws and because I had to work late on the day we left, we had to choose a campground late at night in the dark. Of course, when we woke up we found ourselves right next to the outhouses. Awesome. As the day warmed up... you know.

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Join us.

Besides, I don't camp. I homestead.

And your dad is going? I like your dad!

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Yeah, but I can't rival the fact that you two seriously bring the kitchen sink.

This just keeps sounding bettah and bettah.

[Gemini Cricket]

While standing in line for GRR, I came up with a list of things I should bring to camp. That list contains 413 items.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

While standing in line for GRR, I came up with a list of things I should bring to camp. That list contains 413 items.

It can easily be pared down to 410: you don't need to bring an entire year's worth of condoms.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

It can easily be pared down to 410: you don't need to bring an entire year's worth of condoms.

Actually, he needs bring none. According to G.C., I will be doing the raping.

And the rape of Gemini Cricket has been moved to Kings Canyon from Yosemite. We've cancelled the extension for lack of interest ... and we'd both rather go there with more peeps if and when there's ever a peeps a'going.




SO .... that brings me to my questions about snagging campsites (which are indeed the ones indicated on Disneyphile's map up above).


How is it done? What is the CURRENT procedure? The procedure changed so often at Yosemite that we sometimes got screwed out of great sites when we camped soon after the procedure changed.

Is there really no ranger/entry station at Sheep Creek? You leave your money in a slot somewhere that's not manned? How would you get the car tag that rangers then supposedly cruise around and check for?

More important, are we sure that turnover of campsites is made privately by the previous occupant directly to the new occupant? Or are sites assigned officially at a certain location?

This is a vital distinction. We need to know whether we are proceeding directly to the desired sites and inquiring of campers whether they're leaving that day ... or if we're lining up at some Ranger station somewhere for assignments of sites that become available that day.

We need to know this, and it's not wise to simply assume it's going to currently be the way it used to be.




In any event, it seems to me ... with a noon check-out time, a team of early LoT arrivers should be on the scene by 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning. So instead of a Yosemite extension, I propose a glorious FRESNO ADD-ON ... because unless you're really ready to leave L.A. with your car all packed for camping at 4am, you're not going to make it in time.


So, a few of us should probably leave just after L.A. rush hour on Wednesday night head out for a thrifty lodging place in beautiful downtown Fresno, and meet up for a late night snack. Have an early breakfast togther and try to beat it out of town by 7:30 a.m.



To make up for my rash impertinence in trying to lure people away from the first day of Swank Camp, I hereby volunteer to be among the early arrivers to leave at 7:30 am from Fresno "base camp." We'll need at least two others, I think. Any volunteers? If you insist on lagging behind, and all that.

[Not Afraid]

Freak show camp!

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Freak show camp!

And perfect inspiration for my upcoming animated feature, "Curse of the WereDick!"

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I tried...

[Ghoulish Delight]

C'mon people settle down. You've already gone and got the thread sticky.