Winter camping in the high desert?

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:55 pm

I am using our OR state park pass so I am only paying 6 bucks for the weekend...they allow a second vehicle for a nominal charge so you are welcome to park in our area.

Yeah,
Step one: Drink pint...at least it wasn't just me!
At least the one with Navan will be in the middle....nar nar nar nar nar.

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:32 pm

deschutestrout wrote:
Elwood wrote: Not to interrupe a private party but as I told you before to visit people from Sisters in the Forest Service I met down here.
Midnight at the Oasis send my camel to bed. Alls good Barb
Interrupt a private party...no, no no. This 'aint no private party, this is a fun fellowship of VW enthusiasts that encourages all fun, easy-going folk to attend! Barb!!! Put it on your calendar...hope you can make it. We're a hop, skip and a 1/3 tank of gas from Sisters....PM me with your email address if you want more info! Mark

Hay Mark, big thanks for that. In the middle of new 'puter and things to do and learn ie; dig camera and scanner. And new email

I will send to you soon. Barb

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:50 pm

It's gonna be a thriving event this summer! Looking forward to it. It seems that the IAC forum has really helped to get the word out too.

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:51 pm

the CoPilot reminded me that we have 2 OR parks passes.......hmmmm......

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:58 am

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/264718068.html

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:27 am

Wow KYP shocks, never heard of those

2k, she needs some body lovin' but that's a pretty good deal!

(did you need a parking spot at Nehalem Hambone?)

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:44 pm

Yes! But I thought it would be more fun for you to drive 2 buses out there. (thanks for the offer too. I'll be needin' electricity I'm sure)

tristessa · Post by **tristessa** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:04 pm

er .. lemmie chime in here, even tho I can't make Nehalem

There were problems with the rangers at Nehalem 2-3 years ago with the "second vehicle" thing. Apparently, while a 40-foot motorhome and a 20-foot long Suburban in one campsite is perfectly okay by them, two 19-foot Westies (or Rivieras or whatever) isn't allowed. Yes, even if there's plenty of room in the slot. The rangers consider our rigs to be "RVs", and require each RV to have it's own campsite.

that said, since Hambone's Westy isn't a poptop, you might be able to slide under the radar with a bit of "this is just a Bus parked here" stealth camping.

Silly, I know.

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:14 pm

That's right!! Dang I forgot about that!

Do you think our two disabled vet passes will help? We'll just bring Hammie some crutches for when the ranger walks by.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:28 pm

Ah hell I could just pay and get myself a spot. Ain't THAT much!
State Parks can be a drag sometimes, all the regulations and pavement and stupid motor homes...

CoPilot · Post by **CoPilot** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:32 pm

you no pop, you no rv, eh?
two passes between the two vehicles in our spot should be good.
we will work it out!

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:39 pm

Except I DO have RV plates. The plot thickens!

Gypsie · Post by **Gypsie** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:18 pm

I gotta keep up on my reading in the forums. I just sent Hambone a PM about the second vehicle thing. ":sleeping unit" she says, I'll throw out a tent if it'll mak'em happy. Spose you gotta have rules but, sheeesh, some of em's ridiculous.

I will be tooling in tomorrow in the mid afternoon. (I will be following the '78 Westy of Westy78 I'm sure. I am half expecting to see flames shoot out the backend ala Batman.)
The B and C loop are open too. I am hoping to get a primo spot in the hinterlands. Ocean view? Maybe raise a ruckus til the late hours. (Not really a ruckus per se, more like a mild hootenanny).
Bringing poker chips and a deck of cards if anyone is interested in a friendly game. I like to play a $5.oo gift/white elephant buy in. find a cool $5 gift (new or used), everyone gets same chips at start, as you are knocked out that is your standing. Time limit or all the marbles? First place=first pick and so on. It's not gambling, really....

Stunt kites, bike, beer, and (per HAl), goggles. Boy-Howdie! Looking to be a good time.

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:33 pm

Yeah buddy!!

Glad to see that I am not the only one that is rearin' ta go.

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:35 pm

Korean Shopkeep voice: "YOU POST IN RIGHT THREAD NOW! YOU!"
(Nehalem)

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Winter camping in the high desert?