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Well if the forest burns down we know who's a suspect. 🤣

Quick reminder that campfire permits expired on December 31. They're legally required, free, and take 5 minutes to renew/get one. There's a 2 minute video and 10 question easy quiz. I always print it out and throw it in my rig's glove box. https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/

I'll probably get there around 5. I bet she will.

I'm assuming it was posted behind that firewall b/c the annual is a member's only event. I'm posting the link here b/c I assume it will still be accessible to members only (but if that's not the case I can edit this and remove the link -- just let me know if that's the case Miles/Eric/Greg....)

I just found the registration link for this even in the members only section. I plan to come down Friday evening and will stay in camp. Looking fwd to it!

I hope to be able to make this work!

Well, what I did today was kicked myself for being a D2 owner. I'm now shopping for a short block. As luck would have it, the 2018 Western National Land Rover Rally rig is in need of a new engine. Why is that you might ask -- wasn't it a rebuilt engine? Very good questions for which I have no answers. What I do know is that I've got a lot of shop time into a bad engine block (so that's going to be a few grand), have machined heads, and am in need of a short block. Please let me know if you have any leads. . . .

Agreed, very nice write up Eric. Glad your diff didn't go out while you were packing down the snow for everyone to go around the D5, etc.....

I'm planning to go for the day. Because I'm a day tripper, I'd like to roll with the first group (because history suggests we'll be waiting at the 76 for some straggler). By the way, I believe Mike is planning to meet us right before we turn down the short road into the town of washington (because he's coming in on 20 from i80 westbound). The overlook is right before we turn left and go down the hill into the town.

I'm 50/50 for a trip to Bowman. I'd need to be back on the pavement by about 5:30 in the evening so that I can make an obligatory appearance at an xmas party I can't ditch. I'll follow along to see what the plans are so I can assess what time folks will likely hit the trailhead and what time folks will probably make it back to pavement. Sunset is around 4:45 nowadays, so I'm assuming folks will want to be well on the way back out of Bowman by then. By the way, Jaimy and I drove to Loon Lake today. About 2' of snow (maybe 3') at that elevation (6400') at about 3 p.m., with another 3 feet likely on the way. Forecasts suggested Bowman (5500' at lake level) could get a pretty good dump of snow before this system is done.

I've given thought to buying a hot tent one of these days, but the set ups I've looked at are pretty expensive for how often I'd likely use it (over $1k). Did you find something you think was a reasonably priced less than that??

I would like to go -- but am not committing just yet. So if I understand correctly, unlike the WNLRR event there's no event-based group camping such that folks go their separate ways in the evening unless they're linked up like folks are contemplating here? The GARR website currently says: Currently, we are trying to coordinate camping for event participants on the Old Spanish Trail Arena property. We will update the event website as this develops with details. Seems that they've had a couple of years to plan this event so I'm wondering if that's still the case or if they've just thrown in the towel. Whatever this group ends up doing please make room for me -- I need to clear a few things before I 100% commit, but I'd like to join.

I'm pretty sure they're waiting you out -- to either challenge the charge or give up. Google them, check out the BBB, etc., they simply don't do customer service and IMHO you're wasting your time thinking they will begin to care at some point. Just my two cents.

After getting a refund from my credit card company on the first purchased NavTool unit, I gambled and purchased another. The second one worked no problem. Robert pointed out your problem is different from mine.

Don’t waste your time. Challenge it through your credit card company — including their extended warranty coverage. Do not send them more money for a faster exchange. And good luck getting them to allow you to return through and RMA.

That company is horrible. I bought one on November 28, 2020, and could not get it to work after wiring it with Robert. The vehicle was wired correctly, but the unit does not work. They told me I could return it, but then refused to give me an RMA, and their customer/tech support was horrible/terse. I challenged it through my credit card company and they reversed the charge b/c navtool just ignored them. I'd recommend posting your story on the L322 Facebook forums as well. They may actually see the complaint and have more concerns if it's on FB.

My daytrip probability just increased to 99.99%. Overnight probability is at 25.72% (partly because I'd need to be on a paved road by 0800).

I think the proposed route is up through Grass Valley and then head over to Washington. From there the route is to drop down to lake bowman from the northwest side -- as opposed to coming in from below heading upward toward the dam.

Watching Merlin realize oh crap he's gonna make it, and run up the hill at the 1 minute mark always brings a smile to my face.

Just realized this trip is happening and am trying to make things work. 75% likelihood for me to go up for a day trip. I'd like to camp, but not sure I can really swing that. Just so folks know, it's at least 35 to 45 mins to convoy up to Washington where you hit the trail head. There's nothing in Washington that you'll want to stop and see -- folks in that town are a bit skeery, with no services.

Here's a link to the free online Campfire Permit. Takes 5 minutes and lasts through 12/31 -- nice to have one in the glovebox. https://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/

@lutz Regrettably I have to work (recently changed jobs) and need to bow out.

Great meeting you as well! We definitely need a link to share all the photos and videos. I definitely want to grab the video from Ryan's drone -- @enderwiggin187 will need to coordinate with him. I'm not sure, but looked like the club might have had a photographer out with us on Sunday as well -- should be some cool pics.

In exchange for decent whisky, but not cheap beer, I will be happy to direct you to someone who can educate you about ham radios — or at a minimum I’ll tell you our secret frequency. See you up there.

Sounds good.