Desertcrawler Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 10-4 -- keep an eye out for Will who will be arriving at the Springs on Monday as well. Just make sure you cover up your man-parts before we arrive.....we need to take some NCLR pictures that we can post on the website... FYI - For those who haven't been to the Hot Springs they are CLOTHING OPTIONAL. And most people there lean towards the OPTIONAL versus the CLOTHED. Some "bare" sightings, inadvertent or not, will be inevitable, especially if you go for a soak in the hot tub.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I will be arriving Saturday night and Cyndy (my better half)will be coming with me so there will be a total of two. We rented one of his cabins there for Saturday and Sunday night and paid for dinner and breakfast on both days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hey Chuck, assume my truck won't be ready for Baja, but done by 1st week of April....I'm thinking I'd take the truck on this trip instead. Still got room for 1 more truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Sure - you are on the list. Let me know your arrival plans - we are heading to Gold Point (leaving early Friday) and will get in most likely late on Friday night. We booked a room with Sheriff Stone at http://www.goldpointghosttown.com/ for Friday night, switching to tent camping on Saturday. Anyone else wanting a room should make their reservation soon so he can hold the room for you - I am going to call and cancel our original Saturday and Sunday rooms if anyone wants em they will be available (the Senators house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I think I'll stay with the tent. Heck, it's almost as big as a cabin anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Cool! I'll be tenting for this trip. Any caravan plans the Friday morning, or cannonball run to Gold Point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 I am leaning toward heading out with the main group on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Yes, I am assuming we will most likely set up a convoy on Friday morning. We are planning on taking the Tahoe route over the mountains - anyone know a good rally point/gas station along that route? Maybe a breakfast spot near Vallejo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 OK we are getting closer to the date so here are details for those of you staying at gold point Ghost Town. 1. http://www.goldpointghosttown.com/ is the website -- if you want to make CABIN reservations, do it here. 2. Bring $$$$ -- in cold hard cash. He doesn't take credit cards. 3. One way you will spend it is on DINNER and BREAKFAST - available for $18 pp and $12pp. Pork Tenderloin for Friday night, Steak on Saturday, and spiral cut Ham on Easter Sunday. 4. Another way is drinks. He has probably the best stocked bar in Nevada - but doesn't officially "sell" drinks. He only asks that you leave a "contribution" for a friend -- about what you'd pay if you were out at a bar. Ie $20 will get you 4 drinks. 5. If you camp, they want $5 for one night, $7 for 2 nights, and $10 for 3 nights. Showers are up and running and included in the camping fee. 6. We will be touring Hard Luck Castle on Sunday - there is a fee there that is also cash (I think $10 per person). 7. He will also sell us gas (last time it was $5 per gallon) and I think he may have ice (I am checking). Please bounce back to me with how many dinners and lunches you will be having - that way I can give him an estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Count me in on Friday and Saturday dinner with Sunday breakfast Also I will be passing on the cabin accommodations, need to recoup my RTT investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Do you think we will make it in early enough for Friday dinner? I don't. It is a long drive. I'd suggest passing on Friday dinner - instead invest in a Monday breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Understood, let's not box ourselves in on a set arrival time on Friday. Monday breakfast for me as well. Oh, and only me, no other passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 No easter ham on Sunday? Or do you want him to change up menu and serve steaks instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 No easter ham on Sunday? Or do you want him to change up menu and serve steaks instead? I'm for what ever our fearless leader recommends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Put me down as a 'yes' on dinner(s); whatever is on the menu. I believe that would be (3) - Fri, Sat, Sun dinner, correct? I can manage on breakfast so I'll pass on that for now. I'm assuming this is a pay as you go sort of thing and not pay in advance since he doesn't take plastic. I'll be with the convoy on Friday. If you know your basic route/time I'll probably meet you along the way. It sounds like you're thinking of coming up 80 to Vallejo then on to Sac and maybe 50 over to Tahoe? Not sure if the passes are open, but 88, 108 or 4 would be more scenic and further south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Just checked - 88 is open but 108 and 4 are still closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hi Chuck! I'm in for steak on Saturday -- that will be my arrival day. And spiral ham on Sunday. Driving solo, just Chelsea (my RRC) and me. Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 BTW -- I will have to bail out Friday mid-morning to make it back to Atascadero by 7 pm -- a party with some Aussie friends. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Chuck, sign me up for Saturday & Sunday dinners. No dinner Friday since arrival time still up in air. I'm OK getting food on the road. I'll be making my breakfast. I plan to join the caravan on Friday... guess I'll be heading to Jefferson very early Friday morning! And all this assumes my truck is done and ready by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Chuck -- What are doing for comm's...? I'm not a HAM yet, so I usually bring my FRS and a CB. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDavis Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 If there's still a spot let me know. I'd like to bring the 110 and my dad. Likely arrival either friday or saturday, depending on work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 If there's still a spot let me know. I'd like to bring the 110 and my dad. Likely arrival either friday or saturday, depending on work. Yes, there is one spot left and I may have more depending on status of a couple of the participants. Post up what you would want for dinners and breakfasts (ie Breakfast Sat, Sun, Mon -- Dinner, Sat, Sun) - how many and likelihood you will be there. Sounds like you might miss Saturday morning breakfast. The Friday morning convoy will be leaving early it is a long drive to Esmerelda County and Gold Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertcrawler Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Chuck -- What are doing for comm's...? I'm not a HAM yet, so I usually bring my FRS and a CB. --PaulPaul; Thanks for the reminder on Comms. I'll update the main page, but here it is: -We will primarily rely on Ham and monitor 146.460. Repeater coverage is very limited in the Death Valley area - and we should be close enough together to communicate on Ham during trip. I am unaware of any Ham Repeater accessible from Saline Hot Springs. -As a backup to ham, we will monitor CB Channel 7. But as most know, that coverage is more limited. Because of this, once folks join up with the group, we may share some Ham handhelds for your usage to monitor traffic and communicate under one of our licenses if needed. -We be dropping in and out of cell coverage - I will gather everyone's cell numbers and set up a "group text" we can use if needed to communicate. That will most likely be the best way to send and receive messages with outsiders in the event of an emergency. They could also contact Death Valley National Park at (760) 786-3200 they have a Park repeater system that they are able to contactthe Springs with, for example. If they try to reach you before Sunday, they can also use the Gold Point number which is 775-482-4653. - I do not personally have a SPOT device - and am not sure what ever happened to the two devices owned by the Club back in the day. Please post up if anyone attending will be bringing a SatPhone or a Spot device equivalent along this year. -I will also, prior to departure, set up a thread to capture pictures, etc. of the trip - since we will have opportunity to update at some of our gas stops that sometimes have WiFi. Let me know if you've got any questions! Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Wow Chuck, you're going all-in on coms. As for HAM, I'll bring an extra hand-held or two. Always handy to have them around if just for spotting or somebody going off on their own a bit and staying in touch with the group. I don't recall the club having a SPOT device. Maybe Brenton would remember from 'back in the day'? I know a few members have them and have taken them on trips. I've never messed with them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDavis Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yes, there is one spot left and I may have more depending on status of a couple of the participants. Post up what you would want for dinners and breakfasts (ie Breakfast Sat, Sun, Mon -- Dinner, Sat, Sun) - how many and likelihood you will be there. Sounds like you might miss Saturday morning breakfast. The Friday morning convoy will be leaving early it is a long drive to Esmerelda County and Gold Point. Chuck, right on. Lets say we will miss Sat breakfast (likely leave Saturday morning to meet the group), should be there in the afternoon. I need to actually pick up a radio in the meantime and I'll quickly poke through the meal info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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