NorCal : NorCal Rally, April 27-29, Casini Ranch

[codybear]

Hi Dan,

Looking forward to meeting you!..come join in the festivities!

[Kevbo10]

Originally Posted by BamCamper

There are always plenty of beverage opportunities. So far there is Thursday wine tasting, Friday cocktail hour, Saturday Margi-ball and potluck, Sunday champagne brunch, a relaxing beer or two as needed...hey I even bring bottled water.

People never seem to get too thirsty at rallies.

ms. bam et al;

i'm bringing one of my legal eagles....

so she can dispense highly dubious legal thingies for free... (in writing it's EXTRA...)

so there we were...

i'm all about small airstream conventions...

does anyone else feel the way i do about consuming (or ah....) in an aluminum dwelling?

don't forget i'm bringing my exterior "green" 1,100 watt solar stereo (bring ur iPods, we play both kinds 'o music)

and

i'm packing that corn 'thingie game...

'n

snacks...

lot's of...

please invite all known friends...

were non judgemental... so cal; bi cal, nor cal; all states... even ill states... or not...

we wrap tents 'n SOB's in foil 4 free... well unless ur big, then we send a bill... or a brenda...

kevin

[pinkflamingoes]

We'd be honored to be wrapped in foil. I once had that done to my cubicle at work. Plus, aliens won't be able to read our thoughts.

Otters, bless your heart...but if you saw the interior of our rig you'd know how far we are from being done. In fact you'd all shoo us back home to get back to work on it! I wonder who the Alamedan with the vintage was? Hmmmm...

Kevbo: heads up. You are "That tall funny guy with the lightsticks". Pack the lightsticks or answer to a very disappointed 8 year old. And to her mother who will have to explain to her why he didn't bring them this time. You've been warned...

[doorgunner]

Well folks I'm sad to say that MR. Gallo passed away late yesterday afternoon here in the central valley. 93 years young an icon in the wine business, started poor ended up with millions.
DandB== welcome, yes you will be close to some fine wineries near Casini.
Buttercup== I'm curious as to your special Lodi fave, care to fill me in?
Kevbo== whats with the powered milk, and I have no problem drinking from aluminum while in aluminum or anywhere else on the planet, or above the planet for that matter.
Ingrid== nice chatting with you last nite, I'm looking forward to the RED TENT, how's that look with the nite light on?Some kind of glowing orb I guess.

Look at them ohderves, ain't they sweet, little piece of cheese, little piece of meat.

BTW Big Dee== Linda Lu is wondering why she has not been added to the "list" yet. Something to do with the WPP? You would be remissed-

Any other watercraft?

one rally one thread, ONE RALLY ONE THREAD DG

[str8strm]

Originally Posted by BamCamper

There are always plenty of beverage opportunities. So far there is Thursday wine tasting, Friday cocktail hour, Saturday Margi-ball and potluck, Sunday champagne brunch, a relaxing beer or two as needed...hey I even bring bottled water.

People never seem to get too thirsty at rallies.

What's the water for?

[Condoluminum]

DandB:

Welcome! The closest major winery (sort of..) is the Headquarters and main cellars for Krobel Champagne, east of Guerneville on Russian River Rd... Before 3PM, you get tour of champagne making, plus tastings of interesting varieties of "sparkling wines".. Also nearby is Kendall Jackson (just off Hwy 101 at River Road). Beyond these, there are dozens of smaller wineries.. Try looking up Sonoma County Russian River area or Healdsburg area wineries, and you'll see a lot of choices...

And a moment of virtual silence for Ernest Gallo, whose skills in distributing drinkable wine in economical gallon containers helped many of us through college back in the day... Had a Biz School Prof help me decode the date codes on Gallo labels, so we could know whether a particular Burgundy was from a "good Month..." Also explained that there was only 1 winery in Modesto, so ANY wine from Modesto, CA was made by Gallo, under more than 35 brand labels back then.. He worked on Marketing Project at Gallo when their bottle plant was producing 1 million glass bottles/day in Modesto in 1972, and shipping a 15 car freight train of wine daily, in addition to truckloads.. That was before wine really became popular... Still family owned...

And for St8strm, I assume the water is to put out campfires...

[str8strm]

Mr Str8strm forgot to ask the missus, the water is for the Ed's morning after margy ball experience!

[BamCamper]

Originally Posted by str8strm

What's the water for?

The dog.

The Missus knows.

[Kevbo10]

[quote=doorgunner] Kevbo== whats with the powered milk, and I have no problem drinking from aluminum while in aluminum or anywhere else on the planet, or above the planet for that matter. ONE RALLY ONE THREAD DG[/quote

mr gunner,

if you click on the photo @ post 982, it's get's bigger, and you can view it with great clearity.

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"and proud we are of all of them"

k.

[DandB^2]

Originally Posted by Condoluminum

DandB:

Welcome! The closest major winery (sort of..) is the Headquarters and main cellars for Krobel Champagne, east of Guerneville on Russian River Rd... Before 3PM, you get tour of champagne making, plus tastings of interesting varieties of "sparkling wines".. Also nearby is Kendall Jackson (just off Hwy 101 at River Road). Beyond these, there are dozens of smaller wineries.. Try looking up Sonoma County Russian River area or Healdsburg area wineries, and you'll see a lot of choices...

And a moment of virtual silence for Ernest Gallo, whose skills in distributing drinkable wine in economical gallon containers helped many of us through college back in the day...

Pause for Mr. Gallo.....

Thanks for the suggestions. We are big fans of Lodi Zin, Paso Robes Rhones and Oregon Pinots but when it comes to wine its all good.

Anyone ever had Japanese ShoChu? The closest way to describe it is to call it Japanese Vodka. Its made from either rice, barely or sweet potato the later being the best IMO. Stronger than Sake but not as strong as Whiskey - and I can personally atest to the fact that it improves your Karaoke skills . I will bring a bottle to share but I am not responsible for any random acts of Karaoke.
Cheers
D & B^2

[Luminati]

I'm sensing a "heli-chop-ter" theme brewing! First Doorgunner and now....Reno-D! Is that a Search n' Rescue unit? At least we'll have the rescue on standby. Oh, and welcome to NorCal!

[pinkflamingoes]

I like this Dan & B ^ 2 guy already!

Anyone ever had Japanese ShoChu?

[BamCamper]

Apparently the only hard part of this rally will be the morning(s) after.
Doorgunner better bring extra coffee...


(Hey this is my 1000th post and I'm still waiting for my 500 post rivet master check. It's in the mail, right? Now does this mean I need to bring 2 rubber chickens, 2 hula hoops, and 2 hats to the next rally? Just wondering...)

BamMaster

[codybear]

let's raise the a/s roof and party on for Bam!!!!! hip hip hooray!!!

[sequoiacoast]

Bam congrats! Welcome DandB, glad you'll make the convention. Gunner, I'm slow, do you own a winery? Pink, foil. Kevbo, dude, I speak your language.

[Big Dee]

Doug and Bin Bin (DandB^2) have a brand new 16' Bambi. So they will be the star attraction since those are so cute. They will have lots of questions so they will be in the right place to get answers. And being wine drinkers, they fit right in with this group. Welcome Doug and Bin Bin!

Tim, I have Lucy on the list now.

RIP Ernest Gallo.

Did you know we are about 7 weeks away from our rally? Wow!

Casini Rally List
121.......Permanent Resident
122.......bkmoore (unconfirmed)
123.......SOB
124.......airheads (Thur) - Mike, Shelley, and Zoe
125.......Buttercup (Thur) - Kimber and Tim
126.......babeebloos (Wed or Thur) - Debra
127.......Condoluminun (Fri) - John and Dianne
128.......sequoiacoast (Fri) - Tanya, Mark, Sean, Taylor, and Aiden
129.......Roscinante (Fri) - Jerry and Avis
130.......Luminati (Fri) - Karin and Mark
131.......coastalview (Fri) - Jeff, Kathy, and Collin
132.......Big Dee (Fri) - Dan
133.......Permanent Resident
134.......codybear (Friday) - Steve and Paula
135.......1953 Flying (Fri) - Robert and Angela
136.......silverbear (Fri) - Paul
137.......Otters (Thur) - Ron and Linda
138.......phxfox (Thur) - Kim
139.......BamCamper (Thur) - Laurel
140.......kevbo (Thur) - Kevin and Anna
141.......Janetb (Thur) - Janet and Terry
142.......doorgunner (Thur) - Tim and Linda
143.......Permanent Resident
144.......Sue Tipp (Fri) - Sue
145.......finncrew (Thur) - Jim and Leslie
146.......Hit'the'road (Fri) - Cam
147.......TIMEMACHINE (Fri) - John and Cat
148.......str8strm (Fri) - Ron and Debbie

F4.........DandB^2 (Thur) Doug and Bin Bin
52A.......anholman (Thur) - Neil and Lynn
52B.......ROBERTSUNRUS (Fri) - Bob and Lee
54.........myoung (Thur) Mike
102A......Marian99 (Fri) Marian and Guy

Day.......pinkflamingoes (Sat) Ingrid and Jeff

Rally Schedule looks to be:
Thursday Night Mini-Potluck Dinner featuring Kip's Ribs
Friday Evening Happy Hour with wine and cheese and whatever
Saturday "Open House"
Saturday Night Grand Potluck Dinner
Saturday Night Campfire and "Drive-In" Movie
Sunday Morning Coffee and Goodbye
Sunday Night "Left Overs with the Hold Overs" Dinner

Saturday Potluck List
Big Dee...................BBQ Chicken
kevbo10..................Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Hit'the'road..............Cam's Famous Patato Casserole
Excella3287..............Smoked Babyback Ribs
Condoluminun...........Big Green Salad
anholman.................Cornish Pasty Pie
janetb......................Russian Cream with Strawberries, and Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
coastalview..............Razz-Ma-Tazz Bars
1953 Flying...............Hungarian Chicken Paprikas
Marian99..................Pecan Encrusted Salmon
codybear..................Lemon Meringue or Lemon Cream Pie
finncrew...................Sweet Potato Casserole w/toasted pecans
Otters......................Texas BBQ Brisket
babeebloos...............Kevbo's Vegan Coleslaw
sequoiacoast.............Sausage, apple, and prune stuffing with mashed potatoes and madiera cream sauce.
Buttercup/WALLY 54...Zucchini Casserole Maybe some bbq asparagus, too, if I can find some real fresh.

[BamCamper]

Ahem Big Dee. Once and for all, please put me down for a Surprise Dessert.

Welcome Doug & Bin Bin. My 16 footer will be so glad to have company!

[doorgunner]

It's Linda Lu ,

[sequoiacoast]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

It's Linda Lu ,

Lucy

[doorgunner]

Please note my new name to be Rickie. I'll have to get it approved with WPP, that may present a problem as I've not been the "model" relocatee. And no I do not own a winery, I just protect one,
I'm the VCE on 17 acres, mostly vinyard with a few pastures for the dozen or so horses boarded here. When the mares drop the little ones the coyotes smell the milk and try to interfere with the mom and child thing. Thats when I get the call. boring I know but so it goes, It's difficult to find real work without a real identity. DG