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| Quartzsite January 2011 [message #108844] |
Sat, 18 December 2010 13:13  |
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WD0AFQ
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Just wanted to revisit this subject with GMCers. Wondering who might be able to show up. I have several emails from some who are coming. Generators are fine to run except when folks might be sleeping and close by. Some folks bring smaller "honda" type generators that use much less fuel. I ran our Kipor the first year, off and on for 2 weeks. One tank of fuel. Last year we did not run it. I still carry it with us though just in case the sun goes away for a few days, unlikly in Quartzsite.
I was nervous going out there for the first time. Bert and Fay, among others, were there and made it much easier. So, if you don't enjoy heading to the "unknown", like me, don't worry. Come on. I promise in less than one day you will feel like a veteran of Quartzsite. There may even be some RV spots for rent with electric. Don't know if they are full or not. Sounds like that could be a good possibility as the crowd this year is expected to be larger than the last few years. For 40 bux you have water and a dumpsite for 2 weeks. If you join the PC group, for another 10 bux, there will be lots of good times and only a short walk to the big tent and other attractions. They camp as close as they can get to town. I am hoping to get there by or before the 15th of January. We may be down 95 at mm 99 but may move back to the Pacific Cruiser's area later when folks arrive. I never know. Last year we stayed down the road with the ham radio folks and just visited up north with others. I like not moving once I get set up. Bring collapsable water jugs. Walmart now sells them for 5 bux, in the camping area, 5 gallons. Also, if you have a maserator you can bring 6 gallon gas jugs, or something similar, and you will not have to move your coach at all.
So, Teri and I hope to see lots of GMCs, but more, we hope to see lots of friends.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #108969 is a reply to message #108892] |
Sun, 19 December 2010 11:19  |
Carl S.
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| Gary Berry wrote on Sat, 18 December 2010 18:29 |
We (yep, Diana says she wants to go) will be there around the 16th I
think. Maybe earlier if we don't go to the FMCA Indio rally. I think
we will go to NM after that for a week. When will you guys be showing
up at Quartzsite?
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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Gary,
If you're bringing the "Tourista", you might consider a side trip to here:
http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_isdra_buttercup.htm
Just go down 95 to Yuma, head west on I-8 and go to "Buttercup". There is a paved area to park at there, but you'll need a BLM permit ($25.00 in advance). You would have a blast there with that buggy!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Quartzsite January 2011 [message #108972 is a reply to message #108844] |
Sun, 19 December 2010 11:22 |
armandminnie
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Location: Marana, AZ
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Dan,
We will be going to Indio from the 12th to the 16th with some other GMCers and then stopping by Quartzsite for a "little while". Carol is a little hesitant about it but I think it sounds like fun. Will probably want to be with the Pacific Cruisers but I haven't looked at what that involves besides the $10.
Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #108974 is a reply to message #108969] |
Sun, 19 December 2010 11:59 |
Gary Berry
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Hey Carl;
Thanks for the info. Never been in that area, so it sounds
interesting. Not sure if we're taking the Turista or the Scion-xB. If
we take the Turista, I have a buggy friend in Tuscan that takes me out
into the desert for some wild rides. We are leaving around the 1st, so
will need to make a decision pretty soon.
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Gary,
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> If you're bringing the "Tourista", you might consider a side trip to here:
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> http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_isdra_buttercup.htm
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> Just go down 95 to Yuma, head west on I-8 and go to "Buttercup". There is a paved area to park at there, but you'll need a BLM permit ($25.00 in advance). You would have a blast there with that buggy!
>
> Carl S.
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Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #109040 is a reply to message #109003] |
Sun, 19 December 2010 19:52 |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
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Gary,
Here's a picture of my Jeep (towed there with my GMC) and my son's Jeepster at the area I referenced in the other post:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37222&title=jeeps-at-the-sand-dunes&cat=5523
A great area for duning!
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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