Planning: BIG BEAR Trip (was western sierra trip)
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For glamping, I've got space.....
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I could probably get Thursday off too and head up with either...
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Will just be setting up camp Thursday, and testing out a few beer varieties. You could come early Friday AM and stay on the payroll for Thursday night. It's only about three hours drive.
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The Roadie wrote:Will just be setting up camp Thursday, and testing out a few beer varieties. You could come early Friday AM and stay on the payroll for Thursday night. It's only about three hours drive.
We will see what happens. I would rather show up Thursday as I will be calling this a vacation. And last time I went on a vacation was the last trip we went on.
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I've got Paul, my college and expedition buddy with me this time and he uses the equipment I think I loaned you last time. Got a spare tent/sleeping bag, etc? You know I've got everything else in the way of cooking stuff, and Greg's trailer just EXPLODES into a full-up base camp.
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The Roadie wrote:I've got Paul, my college and expedition buddy with me this time and he uses the equipment I think I loaned you last time. Got a spare tent/sleeping bag, etc? You know I've got everything else in the way of cooking stuff, and Greg's trailer just EXPLODES into a full-up base camp.
Ya I have spare everything but will more than likely be sleeping in the tb again. I just need to let the parental people know. More than likely I will bring a ton of firewood. Let me know what else I can help out with
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I could always meet you guys at the 330 or the 38, depending on which way you're going. Just let me know 805 seventy-seven 6, 3 one 2 1 what time you plan on being there. Finally got my CB fixed, so I'll definitely have legit comms!
I'll have my big ol' tent and other stuff again this time, along with my spare sleeping bag, so we can always share if needed.
I'll be up there Thursday, with a nice bottle of scotch, and some gin/tonic to try out over the weekend.
I'll have my big ol' tent and other stuff again this time, along with my spare sleeping bag, so we can always share if needed.
I'll be up there Thursday, with a nice bottle of scotch, and some gin/tonic to try out over the weekend.
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And if Nick is going to bring a ton of firewood, I'll just load up on food and gear n stuff. I also have to get that tire mounted to the wheel that you gave me back in Borrego ,Greg, haha.
So excited!
So excited!
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Philberto wrote:I could always meet you guys at the 330 or the 38, depending on which way you're going. Just let me know 805 seventy-seven 6, 3 one 2 1 what time you plan on being there. Finally got my CB fixed, so I'll definitely have legit comms!
I'll have my big ol' tent and other stuff again this time, along with my spare sleeping bag, so we can always share if needed.
I'll be up there Thursday, with a nice bottle of scotch, and some gin/tonic to try out over the weekend.
Hmm sounds like I need to take one of my coworkers up on his offer. I lent him some money and he said he would give me a case of beer. If you guys want ill bring it up for ya.
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Given your history and horrible luck, I would recommend against transporting alcohol. 
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The Roadie wrote:Given your history and horrible luck, I would recommend against transporting alcohol.
Haha ouch. Defintely though. Just figured I would throw it out there
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The Roadie wrote:Given your history and horrible luck, I would recommend against transporting alcohol.
We'll have plenty of stuff up there. If you want, have him pay you back, and there's a wonderful liquor section in the grocery store up in Big Bear, trust me 
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Philberto wrote:I could always meet you guys at the 330 or the 38, depending on which way you're going. Just let me know 805 seventy-seven 6, 3 one 2 1 what time you plan on being there. Finally got my CB fixed, so I'll definitely have legit comms!
I'll have my big ol' tent and other stuff again this time, along with my spare sleeping bag, so we can always share if needed.
I'll be up there Thursday, with a nice bottle of scotch, and some gin/tonic to try out over the weekend.
Hmm, that reminds me... Cigars. I forgot them on the last trip, but I'm going to a work function this Friday that is right next door to a nice little cigar bar in Old Town. Post up if anyone has any favorites. It's been a while since I've had a nice cigar and guiness. Hmmm
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NickNorie wrote:Haha ouch. Defintely though. Just figured I would throw it out there
We're just looking out for ya. Don't want this trip getting too expensive for ya.
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teebes wrote:Philberto wrote:I could always meet you guys at the 330 or the 38, depending on which way you're going. Just let me know 805 seventy-seven 6, 3 one 2 1 what time you plan on being there. Finally got my CB fixed, so I'll definitely have legit comms!
I'll have my big ol' tent and other stuff again this time, along with my spare sleeping bag, so we can always share if needed.
I'll be up there Thursday, with a nice bottle of scotch, and some gin/tonic to try out over the weekend.
Hmm, that reminds me... Cigars. I forgot them on the last trip, but I'm going to a work function this Friday that is right next door to a nice little cigar bar in Old Town. Post up if anyone has any favorites. It's been a while since I've had a nice cigar and guiness. Hmmm
Not a connoisseur per se, so just surprise me with something almondy/light.
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Philberto wrote:NickNorie wrote:Haha ouch. Defintely though. Just figured I would throw it out there
We're just looking out for ya. Don't want this trip getting too expensive for ya.
Hahaha I know
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teebes wrote:Hmm, that reminds me... Cigars. I forgot them on the last trip, but I'm going to a work function this Friday that is right next door to a nice little cigar bar in Old Town. Post up if anyone has any favorites. It's been a while since I've had a nice cigar and guiness. Hmmm
Just as a recommendation, look out for an Onyx Reserve. They run in the $6-$10 range, and are a very nice rich and full flavored maduro cigar.
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=151
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Brought it up with my mom. I am 95% in. Greg what time do you plan on passing closest to the Oceanside/Vista area?
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Cool! Probably around 10ish (Thursday), heading up the 15 and can meet uo along the way 
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Hot damn we got a bunch of rain tonight! Not sure yet if this is translating as snow out there.
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