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Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106209]

Fri, 19 November 2010 12:50

WD0AFQ

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January is creeping up on us. As everyone knows, Quartzsite, Az. is the place to be in January. I see that the Pacific Cruisers will be drycamping again just south of Rice Ranch from the 16th - 25th. This is a great place and an easy walk to all of the activities. Beginning Jan. 23 the ham radio folks will be gathered, for a week long hamfest, just down hiway 95, about 5 miles.
For 2 weeks of water and dumping privaleges the cost is 40.00. If you dont need that you can park on some of the outer areas for free. The hamfest area is free parking.
The Big Tent will host the RV Show from the 22nd - 30th. This is a lot of fun to participate in. Sometimes there is a bargain or two but mostly they are showing their new stuff. John Ruff is normally there selling led lights, inside the tent. He is quite the carnie hauker and worth your visit just to listen to him. Very Happy

We were nervous about attending the first year as we knew nothing about the area. I would sit up late in the evenings just trying to study the google maps of the area and reading all kind of forums on the subject. When we arrived Bert and Fay took us under their wings, along with others, and within a day or two we felt like veterans. So, should this be your first time to involve yourself in these activities, do not worry, you will have a great time.
Teri and I hope that lots of GMCers will attend this year. LAst year we had a couple of days of bad weather but everyone was able to ride it out. Normally the days are warm and the nights are cool. Your lp tank will keep your refer running for a long time. We do not use the furnace but do cary a Wave 6, purchased in Quartzsite, that is plenty to keep us warm at night. We do not always need heat at night. If you have solar, great. If you don't, do not worry. The Onan will keep you going or you might hook onto one of the other GMCer's small portable generators to charge those batteries.
LAst year we had some one day visitors. That was great and I tried to hang around when they were with us. We had some great visits.
So, bottom line, come on out and enjoy some time with your friends. We travel 1800 miles out there but last year Ken Burton came a lot farther. I think he will be back this year also. Great inexpensive fun with GMC folks, unless you blow an engine. Laughing

Anyone sitting on the fence about this, just email me. I will help you over that fence. Teri and I do a lot of geocaching out there. Last year we had Doug and Irene Norton helping us.
Hope to see you there. Life is always good in Quartzsite during January.
Dan

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Re: Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106212 is a reply to message #106209]

Fri, 19 November 2010 13:33

WD0AFQ

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For the "emailers" I made the correction. Should read Pacific Cruisers.
Dan

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Re: Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106233 is a reply to message #106209]

Fri, 19 November 2010 17:00

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I think Chris Choffat posted an idea about getting a bunch of GMCers together at the weekly Cruise Night at Scottsdale Pavillions at the 101 and Indian Bend Rd 4-8 pm for those on their way to Quartzite from points east.

Sat Jan 15th would work well and a couple of miles south is a WalMart for those staying the night and continuing on to QZ in the morning.

I don't have my January work schedule yet so I don't know if I'll be home but Chris sounds like he'll make it.

I'd like to see this get pulled together and get some exposure, expecially with the Barrett Jackson starting the following week.

Randy
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Re: Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106369 is a reply to message #106209]

Sun, 21 November 2010 15:02

WD0AFQ

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Not much traffic on the net lately. I assume folks are either winterizing the GMC or are planning to get out of the cold country and head south or to the Southwest. I have had several emails asking about Quartzsite. Looks like there may be a good crowd of GMCs there again this year. There are some hookups out there for those who need them. This is my favorite time of year. Teri and I get to live in the GMC for 4 months. Sometimes plugged in and sometimes not. As I have told others, we dont know when we are plugged in or not except I don't run my icemaker when unplugged. Teri is trying to talk me out of taking the little Kipor saying "we never use it". She has a point but I like having it just in case and saves gas not running the Onan.
I realize that most of yall are still working and can't come. I will have pictures on the blog so you can get an idea of whether you want to come when you retire. I also know that many of you want to come try out Quartzsite but won't. You will just sit home this winter and later wish you had come. I have been down that road before. I try to keep our machine rolling now because someday all I will have is the memory of where I have been. Teri and I are making some great memories for our old age.
When we get there if you need me to check something out for you just let me know. We hope to be there for at least two weeks. The ham radio gathering is 7 days so we will take that in for sure. They have a great flea market. Last year I picked up a second cell phone amp for 5 bux. Identical to the one I already had. I recall 2 Harleys selling for 1/2 the going price down in the main flea market area. They may have been hot, I don't know but they sold first day I saw them rolled out. There are still a few bargains to be had @ Quartzsite. LED running lights for our GMCs were going for little of nothing. I already had mine so did not buy any. I think Doug bought a couple. I was tempted to buy the entire box but I had a new engine to buy.
Hope to see you there.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106370 is a reply to message #106369]

Sun, 21 November 2010 15:05

Mr ERFisher

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here is some GMCWS info on their QZ which is back on

http://gmc49ers.com/feb07/next.pdf

gene

On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Not much traffic on the net lately. I assume folks are either winterizing
> the GMC or are planning to get out of the cold country and head south or to
> the Southwest. I have had several emails asking about Quartzsite. Looks like
> there may be a good crowd of GMCs there again this year. There are some
> hookups out there for those who need them. This is my favorite time of year.
> Teri and I get to live in the GMC for 4 months. Sometimes plugged in and
> sometimes not. As I have told others, we dont know when we are plugged in or
> not except I don't run my icemaker when unplugged. Teri is trying to talk me
> out of taking the little Kipor saying "we never use it". She has a point but
> I like having it just in case and saves gas not running the Onan.
> I realize that most of yall are still working and can't come. I will have
> pictures on the blog so you can get an idea of whether you want to come when
> you retire. I also know that many of you want to come try out Quartzsite but
> won't. You will just sit home this winter and later wish you had come. I
> have been down that road before. I try to keep our machine rolling now
> because someday all I will have is the memory of where I have been. Teri and
> I are making some great memories for our old age.
> When we get there if you need me to check something out for you just let me
> know. We hope to be there for at least two weeks. The ham radio gathering is
> 7 days so we will take that in for sure. They have a great flea market. Last
> year I picked up a second cell phone amp for 5 bux. Identical to the one I
> already had. I recall 2 Harleys selling for 1/2 the going price down in the
> main flea market area. They may have been hot, I don't know but they sold
> first day I saw them rolled out. There are still a few bargains to be had @
> Quartzsite. LED running lights for our GMCs were going for little of
> nothing. I already had mine so did not buy any. I think Doug bought a
> couple. I was tempted to buy the entire box but I had a new engine to buy.
> Hope to see you there.
> Dan
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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106502 is a reply to message #106370]

Mon, 22 November 2010 21:30

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Have gotten several private emails. Looks like a good sized crowd will show up again this year. For the hams, remember the hamfest starts on the 23rd and runs the entire week, right along with the RV show in the big tent. If you don't have led lights, they will be available at Quartzsite. 2 years ago everyone sold out but last year there were plenty. Hope to see yall there. This is just one of those things that you must experience once in your life.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106508 is a reply to message #106502]

Tue, 23 November 2010 00:13

Douglas Norton

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Clarification

I got the initial impression that the rally was hosted by GMCWS or GMC 49ers.� However, let the credit go to the PC cruisers who are sponsoring the rally at La Posta.� It is dry camping.� Several of 49ers will be there, the PCCruisers registration was posted on the 49er web page and linked by a posting here.

I will go for the third year in a row because it is every bit as good as advertised.�

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #106515 is a reply to message #106508]

Tue, 23 November 2010 05:56

Steven Ferguson

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Pacific Cruisers, Ken and Judy Booth jumped in when Chuck and Doris were
having their GMC nightmare. It is good to have Ken back with us.

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Douglas Norton <nortocd@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Clarification
>
> I got the initial impression that the rally was hosted by GMCWS or GMC
> 49ers. However, let the credit go to the PC cruisers who are sponsoring the
> rally at La Posta. It is dry camping. Several of 49ers will be there, the
> PCCruisers registration was posted on the 49er web page and linked by a
> posting here.
>
> I will go for the third year in a row because it is every bit as good as
> advertised.
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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #107028 is a reply to message #106209]

Mon, 29 November 2010 10:01

Steven Ferguson

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On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:50 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:

> January is creeping up on us. As everyone knows, Quartzsite, Az. is the
> place to be in January. --
>

Dan,
The locals are seeing a large increase in the number of street vendo
permits and visitor permits, a big positive sign. This is a reversal over
the past few years. They are expecting over 400,000 visitors to the town
and at least one million folks to pass through to shop at the dozens of swap
meets in the area. The town is actually a bit nervous because of the
increase in interest. It should be fun, to say the least.

Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #107031 is a reply to message #107028]

Mon, 29 November 2010 11:13

WD0AFQ

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Oh wow, I am not surprized. Thanks for the report Steve. Folks are turning loose of some cash this year that they have been holding onto. That seems obvious by what happened with our retailers over this past weekend. I never held on to any. I mean, we were the ones paying 4.75 a gallon for gasoline back in 08. So, I am still a broke GMCer trying to take everything in while I can. Making those precious memories for later when I have to hobble around the living room and just dream about good old times in the GMC.
For those who just can't be in Quartzsite, I will be taking lots of pictures. Should you need a photo specific to some product just email me. I know John Ruff will be in the big tent with the latest on leds. Those things sell really good in Quartzsite, especially after many first timers wake up to a dead house battery. The absolute best thing you can do, cheap, when drycamping is put in a few leds and use them only. Incadessant and fluoressants will kill a house battery quick.
Got to go, Teri is calling. Trying to eliminate anything we don't need this winter in the GMC.
Hope to see you in Quartzsite.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #107040 is a reply to message #107031]

Mon, 29 November 2010 12:34

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I didn't see many GMC's at QZ last Jan. I had hoped to take the very 1st
this year to our annual RV Forum rally the last two weeks in Jan esp for the
wide open potluck. Looks like it will be next year. . .but I still may get a
motel room close and drive in!

Bob Maxwell�

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you Jesus ...what a ride!"

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartzsite January 2011 [message #107048 is a reply to message #107040]

Mon, 29 November 2010 13:14

WD0AFQ

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Bob, you were certainly looking in the wrong place. Come on out this January. Let us know in advance so you can know exactly where we are.
Dan

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Re: [GMCnet] Quartz site January 2011 [message #107069 is a reply to message #107048]

Mon, 29 November 2010 17:42

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I plan on having my GMC out there in January and February but it will be at the county park camp ground in Blythe. I'll come by the Rice Ranch & kick a few tumbleweeds in mid January and see if I can find you guys.
Roy

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