New Years Rally Picacho Peak SP 12-31-08 to 1-4-09

[Jim in Pima]

Merry Christmas all..Question, debating if I should fill with water here?? If really cold might be a big problem, is the water fill there a hose that will provide 30 gallons or so?? Sometimes just a faucet and gotta lug it.
Karen is going to do a southern gumbo, less peppers that I am allergic to. We got a ton of Ochra this summer.
Generators, concern over how good my battery will hold up as this is first dry camping with it, got my little 500W Honda, and comments. I have a top of the line type 27 deep cycle in it.
Furnace pulls 5amps, so battery is 55 amp hours..gonna need to charge.
Looking forward to meeting you all..weather looks GREAT.
Jim & Karen in Pima

[azflycaster]

I am going to pick up a wagon full of fire wood from my wood dealer this weekend. That amount lasted us one night in Quartzsite.

I am bringing my Honda EU1000, if you need to borrow it, no problem.

[azflycaster]

One of my Christmas gifts has white elephant written all over it. Someone is going to luck out with this one.

[Jimandrod]

OK - as long as everyone is bringing wood, we'll bring a 45 cup coffee maker and 3 lbs (or so) of coffee. Does anyone know how the water is there - or do we need to bring some jugs of bottled water????

[ScrapIrony-2]

Originally Posted by Jimandrod

OK - as long as everyone is bringing wood, we'll bring a 45 cup coffee maker and 3 lbs (or so) of coffee. Does anyone know how the water is there - or do we need to bring some jugs of bottled water????

The water is ok, but you may want to filter it...don't know how fussy you are, but we pretty much routinely filter AZ water...twice...a habit started at Q...we'll bring a bit of coffee, too. Currently, Tucson is getting quite the showers...my pallets are wet...

[LHall]

Originally Posted by Jim in Pima

Merry Christmas all..Question, debating if I should fill with water here?? If really cold might be a big problem, is the water fill there a hose that will provide 30 gallons or so?? Sometimes just a faucet and gotta lug it.
Karen is going to do a southern gumbo, less peppers that I am allergic to. We got a ton of Ochra this summer.
Generators, concern over how good my battery will hold up as this is first dry camping with it, got my little 500W Honda, and comments. I have a top of the line type 27 deep cycle in it.
Furnace pulls 5amps, so battery is 55 amp hours..gonna need to charge.
Looking forward to meeting you all..weather looks GREAT.
Jim & Karen in Pima

We are going to fill our tank at home, but there is a water fill station in the park near the dump station. I am sure the water is fine. We have never had any issues with potable water at the AZ State Parks.

[azflycaster]

There is also a water fill when you turn into the group site.

[Howard E]

Originally Posted by LHall

We are going to fill our tank at home, but there is a water fill station in the park near the dump station. I am sure the water is fine. We have never had any issues with potable water at the AZ State Parks.

Last year there was a warning sign on the potable water tap near the dump station that the water did not meet quality standards due to agricultural run-off - - I don't remember what it was - nitrate or metals. Probably a legally required boogy-man sign.

Howard

[CanyonCrazy]

Hi folks,

Our holiday schedule just unexpectedly opened up, so we now have time to join the Picacho Peak rally, if there is space available, that is.

We are new members (< 1 year) of the 4CU and WBCCI, so we have looking forward to the opportunity to experience a rally. I read through most of the posts on this thread and the info on the sign up link, and didn't notice a cut-off date for signing up, so I thought I'd better ask.

Thanks!

Mark and Carolyn

[jimmini]

Originally Posted by CanyonCrazy

Hi folks,

Our holiday schedule just unexpectedly opened up, so we now have time to join the Picacho Peak rally, if there is space available, that is.

We are new members (< 1 year) of the 4CU and WBCCI, so we have looking forward to the opportunity to experience a rally. I read through most of the posts on this thread and the info on the sign up link, and didn't notice a cut-off date for signing up, so I thought I'd better ask.

Thanks!

Mark and Carolyn

Welcome.There is LOTS of room .No cut off date.Will be glad to meet you
Get on the road.
The long range weather forcast looks good.

Tue.Dec.30th sunny 70/40
Wen. sunny 70/40
Thu. sunny 68/41
Fri. sunny 69/41
Sat mostly cloudy 69/42
Sun partly cloudy 68/42

[Jimandrod]

Originally Posted by Howard E

Last year there was a warning sign on the potable water tap near the dump station that the water did not meet quality standards due to agricultural run-off - - I don't remember what it was - nitrate or metals. Probably a legally required boogy-man sign.

Howard

Well - just to be sure I'm bringing 4 extra gallons of spring water just for the group coffee.

[azflycaster]

Originally Posted by Jimandrod

Well - just to be sure I'm bringing 4 extra gallons of spring water just for the group coffee.

We'll bring some Baileys, just to make sure...

We are also bringing the M-Ball (loaded). If someone else could bring a seconf 1.75ltr of 2killya, we will have a refill...

Picked up enough wood for 1 good night of burning today.

[jimmini]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

We'll bring some Baileys, just to make sure...

We are also bringing the M-Ball (loaded). If someone else could bring a seconf 1.75ltr of 2killya, we will have a refill...

Picked up enough wood for 1 good night of burning today.

I have a authentic premium Jose Cuervo NON alcoholic STRAWBERRY Margarita mix that has been ageing on the self here for years.Will that help
We will bring 2killya also.

[Motoman]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

We'll bring some Baileys, just to make sure...

We are also bringing the M-Ball (loaded). If someone else could bring a seconf 1.75ltr of 2killya, we will have a refill...

Picked up enough wood for 1 good night of burning today.

Gail and I will bring the second half gallon (1.75 l.).

[Howard E]

Firewood and generator is in the truck. The 'stream is just about packed with all of the necessities. Load water in the AM. The four legged critters are suspicious, and we are about ready to hit the road tomorrow. See everybody on Tuesday.

Howard, Carolyn, and Cassidy the Jack Russell

[JulianneJ]

I am bringing M-Ball refills as well! We will not run dry!
Will be making a big pan of lasagna as well as the chicken n dumplins. Thought some hot chocolate with optional peppermint schnapps might be nice for chilly nights, have that packed.
Filled my water tank yesterday, just about ready to roll. My Honda EU3000 generator is in the truck and has enough power for anyone who may run low.
The four legged beasts haven't seen the trailer in the driveway yet so all still calm here but that won't last long as we are going out for our morning stroll soon.
Taking off Tuesday after the I-10 traffic threw downtown PHX has subsided. Look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new A/S friends.

[Jimandrod]

Another reminder for those interested - I'll have 4CU shirts available at the rally. Pics can be seen at ....
http://www.airforums.com/forums/show...1&postcount=67

[flyfshr]

We're just not able to bring the trailer this trip but am seriously giving consideration to coming down on Thursday, the 1st, in the car just to see everyone. What festivities are planned so us day folks can attend?

Brad
FF

[LHall]

Originally Posted by flyfshr

We're just not able to bring the trailer this trip but am seriously giving consideration to coming down on Thursday, the 1st, in the car just to see everyone. What festivities are planned so us day folks can attend?

Brad
FF

We are sorry that you won't be joining us for the entire time. But it would be great to see you on Thursday. The only things planned for that day are Happy Hour at 4 followed by a potuluck at 5.

We look forward to seeing you and Julie,

[jimmini]

Can wait to see you all Tuesday AM at PP
Trailer is almost packed.
Giving the trailer one last polish job today.
Dog is ready to go.
2killa is on board.
Bloody mary mix stuff is loaded.
Shrimp is in the freezer.
Fire wood loaded
White elephant loaded,it some place but cant find him now.
Oh yes cant forget to bring Min .