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

[BamCamper]

Originally Posted by Kevbo10

consider this...
ART,
it's whatever you say it is,
or,
whatever you think it is...
ART...
k.

So are you saying the back end of the llama is art???

*insert confused/eye rolling smilie here*

[BamCamper]

Originally Posted by doorgunner

I long for a wine, from the ripest of vines,
My need is the greed, I cannot confine.
I burn with desire, a passionate fire
My urge is the purge that will not expire.
I covet and crave, ensnarled as a slave,
My yearn is the burn, unlocking the cage.
I hunger for trust, my craving a must,
My sin is the ZIN, enslaving my lust!

I'll have what he's having...
-Bamfindel

[ajanib]

We're happy to report that (so far as we can tell at this point) we'll be there, and we'll actually be in a camper this time. We have a new axle, new wheels - and are relatively certain that, unlike last time, nothing essential will fall off enroute.

[str8strm]

Originally Posted by ajanib

We're happy to report that (so far as we can tell at this point) we'll be there, and we'll actually be in a camper this time. We have a new axle, new wheels - and are relatively certain that, unlike last time, nothing essential will fall off enroute.

That's great news. I seem to remember some body damage too. Is that all taken care of?

[Coastalview]

Originally Posted by ajanib

We're happy to report that (so far as we can tell at this point) we'll be there, and we'll actually be in a camper this time. We have a new axle, new wheels - and are relatively certain that, unlike last time, nothing essential will fall off enroute.

Yahoo Steven!
Lets get you and the family to Casini. Your Argosy has been sitting in the shop for to long.
Call Casini directly at 1 (800) 451-8400 and let them know your with the aluminum convention. If you only need water and power, pick a space number begining with F-1 through 20. I think we have a few already in row F. If you want full hookups, 1A,1B, or 1C
This time out we will caravan to the rally. Jeff

[Coastalview]

Originally Posted by str8strm

That's great news. I seem to remember some body damage too. Is that all taken care of?

Nothing that a band-aid can't take care of Ron!

[codybear]

Looking forward to seeing you Jeff again!

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

Also Gals and Guys and Kids: Remember to bring your favorite games like Scrabble and card games, horseshoes, badmnton to share!..we'll have time in between to play!

[str8strm]

Are there any enroute from SLO? We will need to restock at least once since we are leaving the Saturday before.

[Coastalview]

There are 5 of them north of SF right off 101. I considered the size of the the Tiki Lounge with Thing, and figured this one would be the easiest to pull into:

2100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 535-0788

[str8strm]

thanks Jeff. The MoHo has a suprising good turning radius but we can't back up with the thing in tow

[asherkobin]

Anyone coming from the north? I'll be driving from Seattle to Long Beach, WA, then all the way down 101. I'll be talking 2 days from Long Beach.

--
Asher

[Luminati]

Originally Posted by str8strm

Are there any enroute from SLO? We will need to restock at least once since we are leaving the Saturday before.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We have a Trader Joe's in Petaluma, which is off of Hwy 101 BEFORE Santa Rosa.
Click on:trader joes loc: Petaluma, CA - Google Maps

Note: the Washington exit is hard and fast so slow down and stay right. After the stoplight turn right and merge into the farthest left lane (if you can). You'll turn left after that, preferably before the next light. The light has a huge dip, so careful.

The shopping center also has a Long's Drugs, K-Mart and Big Five and Petco.

From that spot, you should exit left ( don't go backwards, it's too difficult to negotiate) and proceed North on McDowell Blvd.. for a few miles and then go left at the light (Penngrove). Stay in the R. of the left turning lanes. (OSH & Burger King are on the right-hand corner). Stay in the right lane and merge onto the 101 freeway. It's less than an hour from there to Casini.

If you go the other way (left) on Washington there's A Whole Foods, just in case you're interested.

There's also a Costco off of the Rhonert Park Expressway exit (between Petaluma and Santa Rosa) and the Hearn Blvd exit, which I don't recommend when youre pulling a trailer. Too much traffic.

There are also a ton of stores in Guerneville, so don't panic.
Karin

[doorgunner]

Gee it sure was nice today here in the Lodi Appellation area. The cherry trees are in full bloom and the vines are getting their buds going. It's all good!

[Coastalview]

Looking forward to seeing you Jeff again!

Likewise Paula!

[TinShack]

Originally Posted by str8strm

Are there any enroute from SLO? We will need to restock at least once since we are leaving the Saturday before.

There is one in SLO and a new one in Templeton...on 101- 20 miles north of SLO...right down the road from us

[Goin camping]

Why? because I'm ready to go and its over a month away.

After a long drive we'll be circled by Kevbo, Doorgunner and Str8stream. Epicenter of insanity central. Perfect.

In closing let me say this. Whine, wimper snivle. Thank you.

[Goin camping]

Why? Cause I'm ready to go and it's over a month away.

After Caravaning up with John , CAt and TT we will be surrounded by Kevin, Tim & Ron and Debbie. The epicenter of insanity. Perfect.

In closing let me say this about that: Whine, Wimper, Snivle. Thank you.

[Kevbo10]

Originally Posted by Goin camping

Why? Cause I'm ready to go and it's over a month away.

After Caravaning up with John , CAt and TT we will be surrounded by Kevin, Tim & Ron and Debbie. The epicenter of insanity. Perfect.

In closing let me say this about that: Whine, Wimper, Snivle. Thank you.

well....

the good thing is...

the sites are all pull thru...

unless you want to back in....

k.

[Big Dee]

Great that our rally friends from way up north, Don and Claudia (NorCal Bambi), have confirmed and will be there Friday. They were great neighbors at LSA and I look forward to seeing them again.

Thanks Bam for keeping the pet list.

We are still growing. The list gets longer by 1 or 2 everytime I repost it. What will the final count be? One thing for sure, this is one big rally!

I just ordered a smoker that will be added to the Airstream extra equipment list. So i am anxious to smoke whatever for the rally. So I will be changing my potluck dish. Hmmmmm...


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 (Dog-Shadow)
129.......Roscinante (Fri) - Jerry and Avis
130.......Luminati (Fri) - Karin and Mark
131.......coastalview (Fri) - Jeff, Kathy, and Collin (Dog-Ted)
132.......Big Dee (Fri) - Dan (Dogs-Addie & Deakin)
133.......Permanent Resident
134.......codybear (Friday) - Steve and Paula (Dog-Cody)
135.......1953 Flying (Fri) - Robert and Angela (Dog-Roger)
136.......silverbear (Fri) - Paul
137.......Otters (Thur) - Ron and Linda
138.......phxfox (Thur) - Kim
139.......BamCamper (Thur) - Laurel (Dog-Eddie)
140.......kevbo (Thur) - Kevin and Anna
141.......GoinCamping - Karen & Milo (no dog)
142.......doorgunner (Thur) - Tim and Linda Lu
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 (Cat-TT)
148.......str8strm (Fri) - Ron and Debbie (Dogs-Milo & Lucy and Cat-*Mickey*)

B1.........Janetb (Thur) - Janet and Terry (Dogs-Annie, Sam, & Lucy)
F3.........asherkobin (Thur) Asher & Tiemann (Dog-Mason)
F4.........DandB^2 (Thur) Doug and Bin Bin
52A.......anholman (Thur) - Neil and Lynn
52B.......ROBERTSUNRUS (Fri) - Bob and Lee
54.........myoung (Thur) Mike (Dog-Marley)
98.........NorCal Bambi (Fri) - Don and Claudia
99.........pinkflamingoes (Sat) Ingrid and Jeff
102A......Marian99 (Fri) Marian and Guy (Dog-Jacques)


Rally Schedule
Thursday Night Mini-Potluck Dinner featuring Kip's Ribs
Friday Evening Happy Hour with wine and cheese and whatever
Saturday "Open House"
Saturday Evening 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...................Smoked Pork Shoulder
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..............Chocolate Surprise

[NorCal Bambi]

Thanks Big Dee for the positive comments. It looks like we will meet sequoiacoast part way down 101 and drive the final distance to Cassini Ranch. They are going to be the first ones to join our Coast to Coast "Snow ball-Convoy Rally across the U.S. We had our first discussion on the VAP with Tim, Rob, and Collin last Thursday. It was great fun. Maybe some of the Cassini group would be willing to start out together with us as we leave and head south after the rally. We will be heading south then east as we work on the next leg of our trip. I'd like to share as much as possible with all present. So on the next VAP Claudia and I can share Cassine ranch with the VAP audience.
I think we did a better job of explaining the purpose of this trip on the VAP interview.
If you have time take a listen.
theVAP - The Vintage Airstream Podcast - Home

Come, On Back, Good Buddy
Don