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FreshAir · 07-30-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1953 Flying

Booooo Hoooo Hooooo.... We can't make the trip after all. My better half is 5 months pregnant and has canceled all of the remaining trips. I keep telling her I will do every thing (like normal), she can even have the bed to her self. But she still says it's to hard on her. I say what ever...lol. I hope you all have a great time and enjoy the great weather your going to have.

Congratulations

on the expected new 'Streamer'. We'll wait and see him/her at the first gathering after her/his arrival. We took our first born, Tiffany, camping (tent) 6 weeks after her arrival. Tiffany, just had her 38th birthday.
Neil and Lynn.

Big Dee · 07-30-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by warbler5

Well....we are still planning to meet the group at Gurnsey Creek! The plan now is to try and head up there on Aug 4th (a day early), so we can assist Neil, Lynn, and Lizzy with the responsibility of "greeting."

Just curious...what route are most folks using to get there? I was just thinking of heading to Chico via Hwy 65/70, then taking Hwy 32 up to Hwy 44.

hi dee,

that's great you are going to assist neil with the greeting duties. cam and i will be rolling in on wednesday around noon or so. i use to live in chico and hwy 32 is the way in went to gurnsey. its an easy drive with the trailer. see you soon!

FreshAir · 07-30-2009, 12:42 AM

We (I) am experiencing some trip preparation frustrations

. Our vintage (classic) tow vehicle lacks the proper temp and pressure gauges. Since the Buick is 95% original (even the engine is original...never 'worked' on) I never wanted to 'violate' it with after market accessories. Although the car has never really had problems I begining to feel the need for the gauges. Water temp and oil pres. gauges are in but the transmission temp gauge installation has hit a snag for the lack of a fitting. I have the car jacked up, trans oil drained and pan off to mount the temp sending in it. I took the sending unit and pan to several places to have a fitting welded into it but haven't found one yet. Placerville isn't such a small town that such a small item isn't available. Gonna make the rounds again tomorrow. I changed the oil while the car is 'up in the air'. Our plan is to take off Sunday to.....
Neil.

Airslide · 07-30-2009, 07:54 AM

Neil,

The installation of those guages is a very good idea. I recently installed an exhaust temp guage on the diesel truck and I was surprised when I saw how easily the temp got up to 1200*F. Without the guage I would have flown up the mountains without a care in the world at 1400*F risking a melted piston...

Hopefully you can find a shop to simply weld in that temp fitting. There might even be a threaded fitting to install on the line just exiting the transmission. Good luck and have a great trip!

Vinnie

FreshAir · 07-30-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vlamica

Neil,

The installation of those guages is a very good idea. I recently installed an exhaust temp guage on the diesel truck and I was surprised when I saw how easily the temp got up to 1200*F. Without the guage I would have flown up the mountains without a care in the world at 1400*F risking a melted piston...

Hopefully you can find a shop to simply weld in that temp fitting. There might even be a threaded fitting to install on the line just exiting the transmission. Good luck and have a great trip!

Vinnie

Did that this morning. I'm torquing the pan bolts next. Had to stop...it's hot outside still. Boy there sure are BIG thunderheads over the eastern hills/mountains. That's making it a bit humid here. Looks like next weeks Cararally will have some cooler weather.

Neil

FreshAir · 08-01-2009, 09:34 AM

Hey, Dan, I noticed on a map of 32 from Chico to Gurnsey that the road has some squiggly road lines. Kinda like maybe some road switchbacks. Switchbacks I can handle. I just need a heads-up. If you say the road is ok I won't worry. Also I noticed on the Gurnsey website that Golden Passports aren't honored for group campsites. If that's the case and we are 3 - 4 days early we may stay in a 'normal' campsite and move to Trout when you guys arrive. Warbler 5 if you come early and we aren't in Trout that's why. Hey....half price is a difference. I wonder why the GPs aren't good for group sites? Strange, but with the cutbacks I will roll with it my way.
Neil.

Big Dee · 08-01-2009, 10:11 AM

hey neil,

the days when i traveled hwy 32 were before i was towing but as i remember, the road is pretty easy. it's a little twisty but so are all the roads getting up the mountains. don't know why the GP isn't honored at the group site.

anyway, glad you got the gauges working and your ready to go. i am leaving soon so this is my last post till red bluff. cam is waiting for me. here is a pic he sent me from durango rv park. the heat is gone so perfect timing for a stay in red bluff.

safe travels everyone and see you at gurnsey in the trout loop!

FreshAir · 08-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Lynn, Lizzy and I are set up in site 16 at Gurnsey Creek. Weather is pleasant in the 80s. The camp host wouldn't let us into Trout Loop because another group is in there now. We probably will put the top down and tour Lassen while we await you all. Very few campers in here so anyone coming early should have a spot until Trout is available.
Neil

Luminati · 08-02-2009, 06:25 PM

Lynn and Neil- What a great spot!

Mark and I have not taken the Aluminati out since Casini Ranch and would love to be where you are. Next year, I'm promising myself that we'll take some road trips. We had to pass on a stay with Doorgunner and Linda Lu at Sugar Pine Point this week. Can't have fun when there's work, so...

we'll have to wait.

Please say, "Hi" to everyone at the Lava Beds. Throw a virgin into Mt Lassen for us! Kidding!!!-Karin

warbler5 · 08-02-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

Lynn, Lizzy and I are set up in site 16 at Gurnsey Creek. Weather is pleasant in the 80s. The camp host wouldn't let us into Trout Loop because another group is in there now. We probably will put the top down and tour Lassen while we await you all. Very few campers in here so anyone coming early should have a spot until Trout is available.
Neil

I am eating my heart out, Neil! It looks gorgeous there.... See you on Tuesday!

LeapingTrout · 08-03-2009, 12:08 AM

It looks like Char and I will miss you at Gurnsey. Saturday we had a thunder storm with over 200 dry ligtning strikes. I spent last night and today fighting fires instead of working on the Airstream. We reassemble tomorrow morning to try to stop the Brown Fire from crossing route 89. I would recommend you don't count on going through Hat Creek, Old Station or Cassel. I think the roads east of Bogart are OK. If we can ,we will try to catch up at the Lava Beds. Still looking forward to picking your brains. Thanks Bob

coastal me · 08-03-2009, 10:52 AM

I just read about the Brown fire. Wish you the best, Char and Bob. That seems like a good population in the Cassel area. So many lightning strikes doesn't sound good.
It seems to me the only way to get to Lava Beds is via hwy 139 out of Susanville? I found it 4 miles less from Susanville to Pittville on hwy 139, versus hwy 44. Assuming hwy 139 doesn't have fire closures. Those fires seem to be further up off of hwy 395.
Sure wish I could join you all.
Anita

warbler5 · 08-03-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

Lynn, Lizzy and I are set up in site 16 at Gurnsey Creek....
Neil

So, Neil, what route did you take to get there? After talking to my CSU Chico son, Michael, who will be joining us, he thought Hwy 32 was somewhat narrow and suggested Hwy 36 out of Redding. I would guess that Dan and Cam will be heading in via that route on Wednesday. I would prefer NOT to be the one reporting on a route that should not be used by someone towing an Airstream. However, it's hard for me to believe that it could be worse than Hwy 1 north of Jenner!

Temps in Sac are in the low 80's today, as well....

FreshAir · 08-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Take 36. 32 is steep and winding in places. The road is very good, however. Lynn, Lizzy and I spent the day in Lassen. Very enjoyable except when I put the top down this morning. The rear window shattered! Hope we don't have rain in the next 2 weeks. After Lava Beds we go to Carmel. See you soon. It's nice here.Neil

warbler5 · 08-03-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

Take 36. 32 is steep and winding in places. The road is very good, however. Lynn, Lizzy and I spent the day in Lassen. Very enjoyable except when I put the top down this morning. The rear window shattered! Hope we don't have rain in the next 2 weeks. After Lava Beds we go to Carmel. See you soon. It's nice here.Neil

Thanks for confirming my route!

Lassen is a gorgeous park! We go there every year, usually for 10 days or so, and almost always in August. Back in the mid-1970's, I used to tent camp at Lavabeds....October was my month of choice....partly because the kids are all back in school by then ;-)

Sorry to hear about your window....I think we are clear for no rain in the mountains, but Carmel's fog may be another story!

See you tomorrow!

Dee, Paul, and Bailey

FreshAir · 08-07-2009, 10:47 PM

We have arrived at Eagles Nest RV Park near Lava Beds. I now have a windshield as well as a rear convertible window to replace. A truck traveling in the opposite direction flicked up a boulder....sure sounded like it was....and it as a direct hit at the top of our windshield. Got a large starburst that is running gradually down in front of the steering wheel. The good thing is that if this 'boulder' was 2" higher it would have hit the Airstream. I can have a windshield replaced easier.
Neil

Airslide · 08-07-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

We have arrived at Eagles Nest RV Park near Lava Beds. I now have a windshield as well as a rear convertible window to replace. A truck traveling in the opposite direction flicked up a boulder....sure sounded like it was....and it as a direct hit at the top of our windshield. Got a large starburst that is running gradually down in front of the steering wheel. The good thing is that if this 'boulder' was 2" higher it would have hit the Airstream. I can have a windshield replaced easier.
Neil

Oh Neil.. that sucks.

This has been a tough trip for the convertible... Have a good time otherwise.. glass can be replaced.

Say hello for us..

Vinnie

warbler5 · 08-08-2009, 06:25 PM

Weather is gorgeous at Eagle's Nest RV Park....mid-70's. We have a total of 5 Airstreamers that caravaned from Gurnsey Creek campground, near Lassen's south entrance, to Eagle's Nest....it was sure great to travel Hwy 395 with aluminum in front of me and aluminum as far as I could see behind me!!! It has been fun renewing friendships and making new friends, as well.

FreshAir · 08-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Sunday already and as Dee reported the weather is geat. Here are photos...mostly at the Eagles Nest RV Park. Obviously if you have been following this thread you know that I broke the rear convertible window to which Lizzy has taken advantage of. The remaining photos are of the usual rally type.
Neil.