Forum Rally

[jage]

I think we need to have a mini-Rally for the forum members (and non-members).

Would anyone be interested in a little informal gathering of the SMBs?

How far out would we need to plan it to make it work for folks?

 

[kenkillsr]

:c3:

Jage;
If it is going to be done in Your neighborhood, we'll be out there [Apache Junction] for up to 6 weeks in January.
Could be a fun time.

 

[jage]

In theory in January I'll no longer live here, but I also want to think about where most people could make an informal event. I don't mind driving myself if it means more SMBs can attend. Heck I don't even want to organize it- :a4:

 

[danamrak-SMB]

Guess it would depend where and when.

 

[kenkillsr]

Guess it would depend where and when.

:c3:

All;
When & Where IS the question.
We're heading South for a week in Ky. after New Years day, arriving in {Phoenix} AZ {Jan. 15th} remaining in the Phoenix area until {Feb 10}.
Route includes I75 South and [weather permitting] I40 West.
Weather may require a route change to I10 West but dates remain the same.
Next I10 East to Corpus Christi for a week or two, then Ocean Springs Miss. for a couple weeks.
Next East on I10 to Fla. then North through Ga. Tn. for another week in Ky. [somerset-Russell Springs] before returning to Ohio.
All inclusive {100} days.
Anywhere along this route would be fine allowing for our SMB's configuration, [2WD].

 

[scatter-SMB]

Well, summer is filling up, at least for us, but how about this winter? Ken mentioned January and that works for us. We'll be at our place in Baja, but should be able to head north. Actually, how about doing a Baja rally?

We're willing to use our place for a meet up spot if anyone is interested. Gas, diesel and water ten miles away. 4x4 not needed to get there, just decent ground clearance and GOOD tires. Lots of places to camp along the way and in the area if you don't like our beach. We're about 200 miles south of the border on the Sea of Cortez side.

Just tossing it out as an option....

 

[Buji]

Count me in any time after the end of august as interested. I'm taking the week-old van up to SalemKroger today for the 4x4 conversion, and it'll be away for the next few weeks at least.

Phoenix / AZ works well for me as well, but I profess I don't know much about the area. I'm currently planning on camping there for labor day (just going to pick somewhere out in the desert for my inaugural camping trip. I have family in Phoenix who I'll be visiting part time...

 

[jage]

I like the idea of a Baja trip in January, although I'm planning to move so it might be a bit sketchy for me this year. Who else would go to this? Who would go to a January Baja thing in 2009 or '10? (Assuming it could be an annual event, mr. scatter :b1: )

Where in baja exactly?

Also Buji you need to PM me... I'd like to get together for a day or night... I have yet to visit "somewhere in the desert" despite moving out here for exactly that purpose.

 

[kenkillsr]

Somewhere in the desert

:c3:

Jage & Buji;
In 1973 we spent two weeks with 4 adults an 4 kids, [2-6 yo] dry camped beside the Salt River in the Tonto National forest.
Just pulled up and set up the TT for Grma & Grpa and the tent for the rest of us.
I don't know if it could be done today but they will allow rigs under 22' down there.
This coming winter while we're in Apache Junction AZ. I plan to leave the TT at my brothers house and take my "Trophy Bride" up there for a day or two in our SMB.
I doubt we'll be doing Baja as we don't have passpotrs and don't want them.

 

[EMrider]

Well, summer is filling up, at least for us, but how about this winter? Ken mentioned January and that works for us. We'll be at our place in Baja, but should be able to head north. Actually, how about doing a Baja rally?

We're willing to use our place for a meet up spot if anyone is interested. Gas, diesel and water ten miles away. 4x4 not needed to get there, just decent ground clearance and GOOD tires. Lots of places to camp along the way and in the area if you don't like our beach. We're about 200 miles south of the border on the Sea of Cortez side.

Just tossing it out as an option....

Hmmmm, I like the Baja idea.

:b5:

Schedule is in flux as always, but I would lobby to get the family on board for a Baja rally.

R

 

[Buji]

Also Buji you need to PM me... I'd like to get together for a day or night... I have yet to visit "somewhere in the desert" despite moving out here for exactly that purpose.

Roger that, I'll feel like planning something for real when I get the van back from S&K at the end of August. I'm tentatively thinking that labor day weekend I'll be in the area...

 

[jage]

That would be cool I'm free over labor day weekend- my wife will be in Indiana and I've got nothing going on here.

 

[scatter-SMB]

Our place is at Punta Bufeo which is about 90 miles south of San Felipe. 120 miles of good paved road to S.F. and then it's another 55 miles of good pavement to Puerticitos. From there the road goes to hell and it's 43 miles of bounch and jounce to our place. We make it in six hours from the border, but I tell folks to plan on eight. No need to do it all in one day either. Lots of places to camp along the way depending on your wants and needs. The way back out is either the way you came in or continue on south and hit the main highway. From there either head back north along the Pacific side or go south to see as much of the pennisula as you want.

There's lots of room on our beach, in the dunes, up the canyons, etc. to hold any number of rigs. We're not hung up on January, and are in the area most of the time from November thru May. The invite is open for everyone for a rally or as individuals on a vacation. If it's a rally everyone wants, we'll need to coordinate due to the remote location and lack of supplies. If ya want, we can head south from our place and "see the sights" for as far and as long as ya want.

Anyway, food for thot. I'm going to be traveling, so will be back on line this coming Sunday to Tuesday and then heading up to Canada for a month. Not taking a computer, as that's not our thing when camping.

 

[jage]

Eight hours from the border, youch!

Otherwise it sounds fantastic. I'm thinking meetup and caravan from the border maybe?

 

[jason_leaf_indymac]

My friend leads a group on this trail two times per year. http://www.thedesertoutlaw.20megsfree.com/catalog.html
I will be doing this once I have my SMB.
Days away from placing the order.

 

[BroncoHauler-SMB]

FWIW, in talking with Alan last Friday, the official SMB rally might be in Baja next year.


Herb

 

[scatter-SMB]

I've been wanting to do that Pole Line road for years. Don't really want to do it alone and can't find anyone else willing to give it a go. I'm not a big caravan kind of guy, but if one or two want to try, let me know! Always willing to try something new.

 

[jason_leaf_indymac]

I will try to get the GPS track from him.