sasquatch Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Catch up w/you later Alan; maybe one of next year's trip. Ok, plans are still to go ahead Occupy the Lost Coast. Will pitch our tents in the forest and profess (not protest) how great the outdoors despite the impending rain. There is a 1% chance of sunshine this weekend despite what the 99% said. Also last night we occupied our living room (see picture); my boys and I camped, stayed late and played first day release of Modern Warfare 3 (MW3); most importantly, checking for leaks in the tent and our air mattress. Found a small leak in the air mattress; repaired it, but to be safe bought a back-up mattress just in case. Picked up a queen size Coleman air mattress on sale for about $28 last night (camping gear clearance) by the way if anyone interested; go to Target! C yah Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Unfortunately I'll have to bow out as a bit of work just came up that needs to get done for a meeting early next week... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Where's the 99%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 We're still in! Meet ya all up there in camp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm still in- leaving from the South Bay if anyone wants to caravan, but I'll be real honest: I'm a tad slow in the mornings, we won't be rolling out of San Jose until at least 8am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 So, it's just me, this time. :-(. At least I have you guys. :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm still in- leaving from the South Bay if anyone wants to caravan, but I'll be real honest: I'm a tad slow in the mornings, we won't be rolling out of San Jose until at least 8am. Hey, can I meet up with you in Santa Rosa?? I would prefer to follow somebody, so I don't get "lost.". *chuckle*. It'll be just me, Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hey, can I meet up with you in Santa Rosa?? I would prefer to follow somebody, so I don't get "lost.". *chuckle*. It'll be just me, Jen. Sure, PM me with your cell and I'll call you when I am through the Sunol Grade on 680. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco97 Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Does anyone know if there are fuel station issues on this trip? Should I fuel up at a certain spot? Or are we going to be within a fuel station at many points along the trip? Jerry cans recommended? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Does anyone know if there are fuel station issues on this trip? Should I fuel up at a certain spot? Or are we going to be within a fuel station at many points along the trip? Jerry cans recommended? Thanks! Hey Josh, all of us need to refuel @ Garberville, CA before heading to the Lost Coast. From Garberville to Wailaki camp is est 22-25 miles (paved), from camp via Kings Peak Rd and where Kings Peak Rd turns into Wilder all the way to Honeydew is about 20 miles, and then head East to Avenue of the Giants (back near Hwy 101) is another 22-25 miles. So total 70 miles till next gas station near the Avenue of the Giants. Have 23 gallon tank (I will be driving the 2004 DII) so I am good (est mpg 10 mpg) and probably only use a lil 1/3 of the tank. However, I don't know the road conditions on Kings Peak Rd; it's a dirt road and dry season, easy driving. If muddy/slippery and put our truck to work; mpg might drop to 5 mpg. Still should still have gasoline left to get to Avenue of the Giants near 101 Hwy where I can refuel. Also if we decide to explore off the path of Kings Peak Rd and head to the Ocean, will use more fuel. I am going to bring one Jerry can w/fuel to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco97 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Just got back in. Had a great trip Weather cooperated it was amost warm Saturday and gorgeous today. No real rain to speak of either!It was really cool to finally put faces to the Names. I can't wait to get back out on another trip. What's next? Here's a couple of pics.%5Bimg%5Dhttp%3A//i95.photobucket.com/albums/l136/jfischer160/LostCoast2011014.jpg[/img]http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l136/jfischer160/LostCoast2011011.jpghttp://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l136/jfischer160/LostCoast2011003.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 I finally got a shower (20min!!!). And settled in for the night. This trip was a blast...next time, I'm only bringing wine...something next month?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 We also got home safe/sound around 6pm last night. Enjoyed our wnkd adventure along the upper part of the Lost Coast trail (King Range National Conservation Park). First great surprise was the weather; was expecting rain and partly cloudy wknd - instead we were greeted w/beautiful sun shiny weather both Saturday and Sunday! 2nd was the ocean view, and 3rd was seeing giant redwood trees on our way home. Great to see Dave/Jette in their LR3, Crystal in her D90, Jen and her son Eric in their LR3, Josh and his brother Mat in a Disco I. We're in the 04 DII. Here are random photos - more to upload later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Ok now...2 years running and there hasn't been a single drop of legitimate rain! We still had a great time. Maybe going up to Mendo has some weird ju-ju about feeling extra gritty. My shower was AWESOME! Slept like a rock. Today is a day of laundry! We had a good time with all of you guys. Friday night was definitely the Blow-Out for me. The 101 hit pretty hard in the cocktail dept! The weather was blue skies and low-ish temps. Nice to roll with some new peeps (Josh/Matt/Crystal) and hang with the regs! 'Til next year!!! I tried to upload some pictures but I keep getting File size too large prompts - I quit?? Let me go through the pictures and edit the list. I'll post the Photobucket link later. http://s697.photobucket.com/albums/vv334/d3rover/Lost%20Coast%202011/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 We had a great time. Thanks all for putting up with us! Here are my photos. (though I'm getting the YOU MUST UPGRADE error from this site, so let me know if you can't see them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 We had a great time. Thanks all for putting up with us! Here are my photos. (though I'm getting the YOU MUST UPGRADE error from this site, so let me know if you can't see them). No putting up at all. My sons Max and Jake enjoyed hanging out with your son Eric. Also our family pet Shakespeare (10 years old) enjoyed bugging your puppy dog Duke as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Friday night was definitely the Blow-Out for me. The 101 hit pretty hard in the cocktail dept! I think everyone definitely had a blow-out party in their own ways Friday. Ha! Ha! Ha! My wife Roz recalls (what memory was left) said between trying Wild Turkey, 15 yr old Glen (Scotch) and that vodka cocktail concoction you made, she was a happy camper; remember we only drink wine and beery only - stopped drinking any hard liq for some time now. KO - took her 30 sec to sleep faster than i can zip up the tent. Lol. And Crystal, we found her tent cot tip over while she was in it. Funny! The ladies: Roz, Jen, Crystal, Yette all took care of ea other; and everyone made it safe/sound to sleep. All good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Also want to thank Michael Beave for volunteering to be a SPOT contact; didn't have any emergencies but good to know another willing members to keep an eye on SPOT messages for trouble. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Also want to thank Michael Beave for volunteering to be a SPOT contact; didn't have any emergencies but good to know another willing members to keep an eye on SPOT messages for trouble. Thanks! I forgot to post it, but I was using my SPOT device the whole trip. I can't exactly recall who my contacts are, but I know my hubby is one and it posts to my FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 And Crystal, we found her tent cot tip over while she was in it. Funny! I honestly just spit a mouthful of pretzels!!!!!! That's hilarious!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 And Crystal, we found her tent cot tip over while she was in it. Funny! The ladies: Roz, Jen, Crystal, Yette all took care of ea other; and everyone made it safe/sound to sleep. All good! yeah...don't remember...ROFL!! Damn rum and coke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelBeaver Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sounds like the SuttleShuttle at death valley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco97 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 And Crystal, we found her tent cot tip over while she was in it. Funny! The ladies: Roz, Jen, Crystal, Yette all took care of ea other; and everyone made it safe/sound to sleep. Yeah, That Crystal knows how to party! Even in her sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNelson Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I have pics posted on my Facebook page. You can find me via email: crystalmnelson@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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