RE: HalfDome Hyjinx

[calstate360]

 6Quigs
Here is an updated attendance list.
 
 So far the following have sent e-mail and will be attending.
 SactoCampers
 Champ521
 Otter
 6Quigs
 SammySlave
 Red neff Barchetta
 SCCS
 Tow Rod
 
 The following have expressed interest but no e-mail yet.
 GSMx2
 
 The following might stop in to visit.
 OC Campers
 Please when you e-mail let us know if you want 2 nights or 3.

[ckkevin]

 calstate360

 Thanks for organizing a trip in our back yard (as a crow flies).  Please sign us up.  If you need help planning some activities in Yosemite let me know.

[griffsmom]

 oldmoose

 

ORIGINAL:  oldmoose
 Lori, I talked to Moosette and we just can t make Malibu. Six consecutive weekends of camping is too much.
 

 []
 

[calstate360]

 6Quigs
Due to an important request the dates have been changed to:
 August 21 through August 24th
 Because of the date change we were able to obtain 5 more sites
 for a total of 25 sites plus the wagonmaster s site.[]
 All of those who have signed up will recieve an e-mail on how to
 pay the deposit.
 
 So far those attending are:
 SactoCampers
 Champ521
 Otter
 6Quigs
 SammySlave
 SCCS
 TowRod
 CKKevin
 
 A few people asked at Snug Harbor. I have not recieved e-mail from you yet
 and I have a terrible memory.[: (]
 

[otter]

 calstate360
hey nick;  we willb e ships passing in the night!! kinda.  
 We shoudl be heading home from BC that week.  We are going to spend some time out on the island with friends.  
 Have fun!
 

[g-whiz]

 6Quigs
Ok, I m going to watch TV and stop this nonsense!  Bump!!!  [8D][&:][]

[calstate360]

 6Quigs
Here s a bump back to the top and a new attendance list.
 Since we are getting closer to the date interest is heating up.
 Please remember there are only 25 sites available. Combine that
 with the cost of only $24 per night for Yosemite and you can see the value.
 
 So far those attending are.
 SACTOCAMPERS
 6QUIGS
 SAMMYSLAVE - 3 sites
 CHAMP 521
 Arnold & Sharron
 SCCS
 CKKevin
 TowRod
 Tanya aka Ca girl
 Rojana & Ron
 
 That leaves 13 sites free so check your calanders and let us know.
 If I missed anyone please let me know, the brain start s to go first
 at my age. LOL
 I will be sending out an e-mail with payment instructions, If you have
  already given us a deposit just ignore it unless you are not on this list.
 
 Thanks all
 Sal
 

[Nick]

 otter

 

ORIGINAL:  otter
 
 hey nick;  we willb e ships passing in the night!! kinda.  
 We shoudl be heading home from BC that week.  We are going to spend some time out on the island with friends.  
 Have fun!
 
 

 Hey Diane,
 I had my dates off a bit.  We will be in BC on the 16th.  If you are still in the area lets get together.

[RTurner]

 6Quigs
Hey Fellow Halfdomers,
 
 Dumb question- is the road really bad up 120?  TurnerToddler is not a good road warrior yet (tummy troubles) so I just want to get an idea what we are up against.
 
 Also, for those coming from the bay area, what is the best route?
 You would think that living here my whole life I would know this already, BUT alas this is one of the best places in CA and I ve NEVER been there!

[SCCS]

 6Quigs
RTurner,
 
 Highway 120 is really a smooth ride all the way from manteca to preist grade.Once you hit preist grade you have 2 options (OLD PREIST GRADE or NEW PREIST GRADE)Old preist grade was built many years ago and it has a very narrow road with no turn outs and is almost a straight climb to the top,very steep road.DO NOT TAKE OLDPREIST GRADE ROAD WITH A TRAILER!New preist grade is still a good climb but has alot swithbacks witch make for a gentle climb.Their are alot of turnouts and good size road way with shoulder s.About half way up the hill stop at one of the turnout and take a look at the other road(I can t beleive they still use it but some people are in a hurry)
 
 

[abbear]

 6Quigs
After checking the calendar, put us down for the 15th and 16th.  Will just be getting back from scouting the apparent NNC invasion of Canada (we will be up in Port Angeles/Victoria first week of August).  And knowing the west slope of the Sierra, I think we should actually rename this the " Hotter than Hades Half Dome Hijinks" .  I can remember climbing in Yosemite Valley in the summer and burning hands on the rock!  But the coolness of the higher elevations will be close or maybe Surfcal will open a branch of Club NNC.[&:]
 
 Actually, how about an everyone who wants to participate can water gun war?  We all had a lot of fun with the water balloons at the Gold Country[8D][8D].
 
 Getting there from the bay area is easy.  580 to 5 to 120.  Kepp the warning about Priest grade in mind.  Visit the hershey factory in Oakdale(better than the tour in Hershey, PA.

[abbear]

 abbear
AAAAAAAAARRRRRGH!  Never mind.  Didn t realize it had a date change and we will be in Montana then.  Oh well.  We ll be baking there, too!

[champ521]

 abbear
bump[8D]

[calstate360]

 abbear
Ok folks we have some more info.
 They are going to put up 2 shade canopies at the campsites.
 They are also going to do 2 more at the large group firepit.
 If you look at the map it is show as being south of the restrooms
 on the left. It is actually West of the restrooms.
 Firewood is $7 a bundle so I would suggest bringing it from home.
 There is a place past the campground on the way into Yosemite
 that has wood for sale but I have no idea how much they charge.
 They also said that if anyone wanted to stay Sunday night
 they could make arangements at the campground.
 Someone asked about late arrivals. You check in at the Ranger Station.
 The Ranger s trailer is right there, or if you have FRS we can give you the gate code.
 
 If you have not sent us your deposit please do so ASAP We need to give them a site total soon.
 If anyone knows CKevin have him contact us, He has not returned our
 e-mails.
 Thanks all
 Sal

[ckkevin]

 calstate360

If anyone knows CKevin have him contact us, He has not returned our
 e-mails.

 I know him!  Actually I talk to him almost every day.  []
 
 Sorry for not getting back to you sooner.  I have been trying to make some changes to my schedule before I contacted you.  It looks like I have to be in Phoenix on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  I was trying to get a flight back on Friday night and try to join the group on Saturday morning but it doesn t look like it will be possible.
 
 I am afraid I have to " pull a sacto"  on this one too!  
 
 Can you pull a sacto when you haven t even been to a rally yet?  
 
 So far I am 2 for 2 and now the " Get Lucky by the Lake"  weekend isn t looking good.