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jordandvm · 11-04-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

Dave and I will just be dropping by during the day. We'll have a car on a trailer behind the van, instead of an Airstream, so we'll just visit for a bit and then head on home. Too cold to sleep in the van!

Steph and David,
You guys are welcome to stay the night in my trailer, since Cheryl isn't coming.........I have a couch up front that converts easily into a bed. Just need to bring some bedding and some toiletries. Then you can head out in the morning..........and maybe we can coerce Janet to give us another guitar lesson (1st for me) sometime during the weekend.

**Stefrobrts** · 11-04-2005, 09:41 AM

We're watching the weather on Satus to decide what we'll do exactly. We have had bad luck in the snow in the past, and I would just kick myself if, after 12 years of looking for this car, I wreck it in the snow bringing it home! We might have a friend in Yakima do the deal for us and have a transporter bring it to Portland instead. We'll see how the weather looks as we get closer.

Thanks for the offer Jim, we'll see how it goes.

**Janet H** · 11-04-2005, 09:43 AM

Let's do some burgers on saturday night - I'll bring the small grill, burgers, buns and toppings - keep it really simple. we'll also bring a canopy that has some add on side "walls". Sounds like Jims CCD is gonna be a happening place. Michelle may come down for friday night as well.

Kintscher · 11-04-2005, 08:39 PM

We're planning on coming too, as long as the weather is favorable to drive along the Gorge.

Are there any high passes between Portland and Maryhill?

Brad & Kacey

campcollector · 11-04-2005, 09:45 PM

Man it's going to be cold. I will confer with the wife about a possible venture to biggs junction.

Maybe I will call Wa STate parks for info on the group camp.

jordandvm · 11-04-2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kintscher

We're planning on coming too, as long as the weather is favorable to drive along the Gorge.

Are there any high passes between Portland and Maryhill?

Brad & Kacey

Brad & Kacey,
Not if you go I5 and I84 east along the Gorge. The problem is black ice on the Gorge Hwy when it's near freezing with the winds. Otherwise you'd have to take the Santiam pass on 126 to Redmond....then north on 97 to Biggs and cross the river to Maryhill CG. There's been snow over the Santiam pass already!

C Johnson · 11-04-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kintscher

Are there any high passes between Portland and Maryhill?

Brad & Kacey

Hi Brad and Kacey, Unless you go over the Cascades there are no passes to Maryhill State Park. Take I-5 N to I-84 E. That route takes you up the Columbia River Gorge from Eugene.

Chris

tin can luv · 11-05-2005, 01:07 AM

I can't find this place on the map. My buddy is coming up from St.Louis next weekend, but he loves airstreams too, so maybe it's a possibility, if not just a quick drive down to say hello, and see more of my new State.

Ron

jordandvm · 11-05-2005, 01:19 AM

Ron,
It's 12 miles South of Goldendale, WA on the Columbia River. Also just across the Biggs bridge from Oregon (about 40 miles east of Hood River). The Maryhill Museum of Art and Stonehenge replicas are nearby.
How old are your maps?

Janets Husband · 11-05-2005, 04:55 PM

Please Sign into the Rally Schedule.
We need to get an idea of who's going to be there.

Thanks All

Gary

wascobob · 11-06-2005, 09:53 AM

Here is the SCOOP for Maryhill:
1. Campsite per night--$22.00; Includes elect. and sewer only.
2. NO WATER AT CAMPSITES. They turn OFF the domestic water on Monday, Nov. 7th.

, bummer! Winter water is available at a stand pipe across from the pay station.
3. A dump station goes with the rather high camp fees.

But remember, no water for 22 bucks a night.
4. Firewood is available by the bundle, for a fee.
5. Saving a campsite for a friend--PROHIBITED

!!!
6. Group campsite-- CLOSED FOR THE WINTER

!!!
7. Campsites are gravel and nice and include both back in and pull thru.
8. NO SHELTERS of any kind!!!
9. WIND EXPOSURE--Very open along the river but the wind protection from the trees should be pretty good on the north side of the park

.

Now for the DESCHUTES: Paved back in sites only/ no water or sewer/ elect.is available at each site/ you can save a site for a friend/ no shelters/ well treed with reasonably good wind protection/ firewood available/ great hiking and bikeing trail up the Deschutes River that starts at the campground/ COST--12 BUCKS ($12.00) per night!!!!!!!!!!

THINK ABOUT IT!

Thanks--Bob of Bob and Molly

jordandvm · 11-06-2005, 11:14 AM

Thanks Bob for checking that out.......the website for the Deschutes State CG is http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_37.php .
It looks quite promising (plus the price is right)......and I for one would think there would be more protection from the wind. Maybe Jonathan could chime in if he has any further knowledge on this park. We could always drive over the bridge to Maryhill to check out the group site for a later rally during the summer.

Uberlanders · 11-06-2005, 11:55 AM

The other great thing about Deschutes would be a great place to run the dogs. If the horses are allowed on the trail, then chances are the dogs could go off leash on the trail as long as they are under voice control. At least that is usually the rule in WA.

And we are still only a few miles from Maryhill Merlot and Stonehenge, or some sort of henge.

Kathleen

safari57 · 11-06-2005, 12:08 PM

Looks like I'm working the Friday and Saturday. Drat! Would have enjoyed the adventure. Have a great time, post pics, and all important, stay warm!
Barry

Janets Husband · 11-06-2005, 12:50 PM

Sounds Good To Us, we're flexible.
What do you all say about the change?
I will try and PM everyone who has signed up already.
Janet will change the Rally calender if we get a majority for the shift.
Please chime in.

wascobob · 11-06-2005, 01:40 PM

Just a little follow-up!
Janet pm'd me to see if the bathroom was going to be open at Maryhill; don't know, I forgot to ask. I tried to call (509-773-5007) today but just got the recorder. Janet you may want to call them on Monday unless the Deschutes is the new happening. The bathroom at the Deschutes is closed for the winter but they did put one of those nice plastic out-houses up! We could maybe hang an AIRSTREAM sign on it.

I can go whatever direction everybody wants to go since I will be only 10 miles from home either way!!!

Bob of Bob and Molly

C Johnson · 11-06-2005, 02:49 PM

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I can go whatever direction everybody wants to go

Bob of Bob and Molly

I am with BOB. The Descutes is nice too ! I am in either way.

Chris

FYI - The last time I was there it was full which was in late September this year, on Sunday.

Janets Husband · 11-06-2005, 10:24 PM

It's Official.
Not to sound pushy.
Let's move the meet to Deschutes.
First one there, pick a loop with spare sites.

C Johnson · 11-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Okey Dokey !

Hey I noticed they call this one Chris ! -->

lol.

Chris

jordandvm · 11-07-2005, 12:33 AM

I see on the schedule of events on the rally calendar there's football game viewing...... So who's got a satellite TV to watch football???? I don't think an antenna will get much out there (not that I care that much)

!
I see that Jonathan and Stephanie are coming.......Did Jonathan give his blessing on this CG??