PDX to Trinity Alps/NorCal, any interest?

[tristessa]

Just throwing the idea out to see if anyone might be interested in a trip thataway at some point. My folks have a summerish place on 10 acres just outside Weaverville, and it's about 8 hours drive from Portland. Plus Barry is landing in Grants Pass, could stop and torture .. er, visit with him on the way.

[sailorkh]

I would definitely be interested in meeting you guys there.

[hambone]

Depends on when and how and how long.

[airkooledchris]

Yes, id make the trek as well. Ive been up into the Marble Mountain wilderness area a few times this year but haven't been in the neighboring Trinity Alps yet, and would jump at the chance to do so with some VW folks.

[tristessa]

"When", "how" and "how long" are questions I was hoping we could figure out in this thread. I know school's starting for those of y'all with chillunz, plus we're heading towards fall & winter which cuts into accessibility later in the year...

[hambone]

Alas, I cannot afford the gas solo. I would have to share the ride. If it's too far for a few days, maybe we could meet in the middle somewhere.
It is difficult getting these trips going anymore via the IAC. Everyone seems distracted by an all too short summertime.

[sailorkh]

Fall is a beautiful time of the year, but I'm sure a lot of folks are tied up with schedules, school and such. My work schedule is very flexible and all I would need would be a couple of weeks notice, and I'm there. A Thursday thru Monday trip would be great, and I'll bring a keg of Racer 5...

[tristessa]

K, been looking at work calendars & figgering things out. First chance I've got for this kind of trip is 9/29 (Thurs) through 10/3 (Monday), after that nothing until the weekend of Halloween followed by the weekend of Veteran's Day. After *that* it really starts getting weather dependent .. plus the holiday season.

Anyone think the 9/29-10/3 weekend could work? It's 8 hours drive from PDX, about 6 from Santa Rosa, CA (via Calistoga/Middletown to Williams on I-5) .. not sure of driving time from the east/south bay (I-80 to I-505 to I-5) but roughly the same ballpark...

Keg of Racer5 is probably overkill but a few sixers wouldn't be a bad idea .. and if you could bring a few 22's of Big Bear Black Stout that would rock .. haven't been able to find it around Portland lately.

[airkooledchris]

that would work for me, mostly. it's right after I get back from Laguna Seca and I might not be able to leave home until Friday after work, but it's only a two hour drive from here so it's no big deal either.

[sailorkh]

Any of those dates would work for me, as long as I give at least a weeks notice for time off at work. It would be nice if this works out, would be a great way to end the summer.

Keg of Racer5 is probably overkill but a few sixers wouldn't be a bad idea .. and if you could bring a few 22's of Big Bear Black Stout that would rock .. haven't been able to find it around Portland lately.

Okay, A keg would be a bit overkill I suppose, I'll just bring a good selection...and the sourdough too!!

Hey, maybe Colin could come along too when he picks up the Duck...or whateveritsnameis..

[tristessa]

...Hammy?

[hambone]

I gotta see. Things are of course less than harmonious around here. Bleh.

[Ritter]

I'd love to come and bring the Racer5 direct from Healdsburg. Unfortunately, vacation is allllll used up. Working stiff.

[airkooledchris]

anyone camping in nor-cal this coming weekend? - or soon?

we've been having some of the nicest weather we've had all year just these past few weeks up here along the coast.

if nobody is gathering as a group, specifically, im sure ill be getting the bus loaded up here in Eureka and heading either north or south.

while it's pricey because it's a federal site, ill probably hit up Patrick's Point, just because I haven't yet this year and it's freakin beautiful there.
or just north of there to this place called kamp klamath, which we randomly stumbled upon a few years back (they do this amazing salmon BBQ on Saturday nights, along with a local band)

[sailorkh]

anyone camping in nor-cal this coming weekend? - or soon?

we've been having some of the nicest weather we've had all year just these past few weeks up here along the coast.

if nobody is gathering as a group, specifically, im sure ill be getting the bus loaded up here in Eureka and heading either north or south.

while it's pricey because it's a federal site, ill probably hit up Patrick's Point, just because I haven't yet this year and it's freakin beautiful there.
or just north of there to this place called kamp klamath, which we randomly stumbled upon a few years back (they do this amazing salmon BBQ on Saturday nights, along with a local band)

Man, I would love to head up there, I could really use a camp out right now.
I live on a boat and one of my dock neighbors, we call ourselves "sailor park trash", passed away on Sept 11th. 59 years of age and had a heart attack. I took off last Friday so I could help out his boys with the service that was on Saturday, so I won't be able to get another one off until possibly next week. If your still planning then I would hit up Patrick's Point for sure. I have never been there, and it would really do me some good.