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02-13-2014, 10:51 PM
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#161
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Originally Posted by ASwifey
You know, I think we may just head on up there on Wednesday....
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Ha Ha! Vacation creep is setting in! It happens to us all the time!
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02-13-2014, 11:26 PM
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#162
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ASwifey
You know, I think we may just head on up there on Wednesday....
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That sounds like fun! I'm running a meeting Thursday night, or I'd be there with you.
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02-14-2014, 11:11 AM
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Road Geezer
2011 27' FB Flying Cloud
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 290
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Good comment re getting gas in Hollister ... I seem to recall that there's a camp store that has typical camping food provisions, so if you left the peanut butter or milk home, you'll probably be able to get some here.
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02-16-2014, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
Roseville
, California
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 679
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ASwifey
You know, I think we may just head on up there on Wednesday....
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We are headed there on Wednesday, as well!
Btw.... If you have the need for Internet/cell phone coverage, you will likely need to drive about 10-15 miles outside the park. Sometimes it's nice to be disconnected, but Hollister is a good place to make that one last contact! :P
On another subject....the electrical was not reliable when we were there last spring....with just a few of us in the RV loop, our breakers were getting tripped constantly on the 100-degree days! We shouldn't need AC, so maybe the system will be okay on this trip.
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02-16-2014, 01:52 PM
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#165
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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I just spoke with the Park Office and fire restrictions are still in effect. They said they haven't received any rain. If you have a propane fire pit, you may want to bring it as those are OK to use.
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02-17-2014, 09:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' Classic
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 150
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I just checked with the National Weather Service and the forecast is dry with sunny afternoons in the middle 60s and overnights upper 30s. Great weather for my first rally. See you all soon.
Doug & Lori
Fresno
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02-17-2014, 09:53 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Hey Doug,
Being from Fresno myself and looking at your profile, I figured you out and know you have the inside scoop on the weather conditions. What's your 7-day forecast looking like?
The campground has very limited contact hours during the week. Anyone know if a tent is allowed in RV sites? My dad is a tent camper and interested in coming along. He and his wife are newly retired and are considering building/purchasing a teardrop trailer. I think this is the right group to introduce them to the RV lifestyle.
We're super excited for this trip! The TT come home tomorrow night and Wednesday is 'get ready' day.
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2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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02-17-2014, 11:31 AM
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#168
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.Mod
Hey Doug,
Being from Fresno myself and looking at your profile, I figured you out and know you have the inside scoop on the weather conditions. What's your 7-day forecast looking like?
The campground has very limited contact hours during the week. Anyone know if a tent is allowed in RV sites? My dad is a tent camper and interested in coming along. He and his wife are newly retired and are considering building/purchasing a teardrop trailer. I think this is the right group to introduce them to the RV lifestyle.
We're super excited for this trip! The TT come home tomorrow night and Wednesday is 'get ready' day.
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I've had good luck calling the Visitor Center a couple of times at 831-389-4485.
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02-17-2014, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs.Mod
Anyone know if a tent is allowed in RV sites? My dad is a tent camper and interested in coming along. He and his wife are newly retired and are considering building/purchasing a teardrop trailer. I think this is the right group to introduce them to the RV lifestyle.
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The rules are pretty basic and don't say anything about tents in RV sites, either with an RV (yours) or in a site of their own. There are rules about not plugging your RV into restroom outlets (sigh, who would do that?) but tents seem to be welcome everywhere. If they are coming in a different car and planning to camp with you, they might need to park their car in the parking lot, since D loop sites don't have space for two vehicles. There are several walk-up sites in the loop if they want a site to themselves.
Try to call if you want to be sure. But I for one would love to have them with us.
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02-17-2014, 11:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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I just got thru. Tents are allowed in RV sites.
Barbie, I told my dad all about you! He is a retired school principal and his wife was an English teacher. She is also into fiber arts and recently purchased a loom.
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Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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02-17-2014, 12:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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Should I bring my wheel?
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02-17-2014, 01:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 434
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Quote:
Originally Posted by webspinner
Should I bring my wheel?
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I thought you didn't leave home without it. Standard Airstream equipment, right?
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Jet, Our silver stow-a-way
1977 31' Sovereign "The Mod Pod"
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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02-18-2014, 12:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 916
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Looks like the Balconies cave is open and it's a fairly straight forward hike from the end of the road. Would love to try my hand at spelunking.
We'll arrive mid-day Thursday. Looks like the weather will be amazing.
Old Pinnacles Trail to Balconies Cave, Pinnacles NM — The Last Adventurer
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02-19-2014, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 666
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We are getting on the I-5 now, be there in a few hours.
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02-19-2014, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
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Wonderful! I'll be down midday Friday. Check in is at 1 pm, so I'll be pulling in right about then.
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02-19-2014, 07:28 PM
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#177
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by webspinner
Wonderful! I'll be down midday Friday. Check in is at 1 pm, so I'll be pulling in right about then.
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Were thinking of heading down early, you think they will check us in before 1?
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02-19-2014, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
Menlo Park
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Probably. I hardly think the sites will be full and checkout is at noon, so the sites should be empty by late morning anyway.
I'll be heading out between 10 and 11, trying to sneak our the gap between the morning commute and the lunch rush, so 1 pm is about when I'll be landing there. The Peninsula is a lovely place to live, but it takes a minimum of an hour to escape the Bay Area, in any direction except the ones where you run out of land.
Bart has to go to work, so he'll be coming down on his motorcycle and arriving after dinner. I'll have some finger food edibles that I'd be happy to share in the evening. I'll set up our extra table near our trailer in site 91 and see who stops by for a nibble and a glass of wine.
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02-19-2014, 07:42 PM
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#179
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Coastalview
Were thinking of heading down early, you think they will check us in before 1?
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Jeff, the last time I went in October I got there early and it was no problem. I never even had to check in. The ranger just told me to go to my site. If there is someone in your site when you show up, there are plenty of places to park and hang out until it's available. We should be getting there late morning or early afternoon depending on Jan's work situation.
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02-19-2014, 07:57 PM
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#180
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Rivet Master
2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
, California
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,388
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Thanks Barbie & Steve, we'll show up early
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