California C.Com Mega-Herf

Hays

I've had the chance to get together with a couple different BOTL from the forum here, and we've tossed around an idea or two. Us fellas in NorCal noticed that you fellas in SoCal have a pretty regular little group going on (centered around Temecula, I think?), so we gots to thinkin how great it might be to have a real full-scale California Herf. On that note, I had an idea:

How about a camp herf? Going off the assumption that you guys are centered around Temecula (and knowing basically nothing about SoCal geography), I found a campground that's almost exactly in the middle between you guys and us (Sacramento roughly being "us"). It's in the Sequoia National Forest, and has sites accommodating groups from 12-50 people. Rates are all of $27 or so/night, so even for a weekend it wouldn't be more than a few bucks per person - move in Friday, leave Sunday is what I have in mind. I'm thinking some time this summer, of course - just want to sound it out now, and start planning if necessary. Also, though this is described, and inspired, as a CCom herf, brothers/friends/sons etc would all be welcome.

So guys, whaddya think? Campfires, beer and junk food, good fellowship and great cigars in a beautiful forest?

j0z3r

I'd be up for that. And assuming the stars align, I'd even offer to drive 4 others with me to save on gas. Nice idea, a weekend is way more feasible, given the travel involved, than meeting up for a few hours.

Hays

Well rock on then. I figured the same - driving a few hundred miles just isn't feasible for an afternoon get-together, but a weekend would give us plenty of time to relax and unwind.

Garen B

Even though it kills me to say it but I have to pass on this. I'm gonna be in Kansas this summer and depending on what happens, maybe the next year. I actually do a trip like this with my buddies from high school every summer, last year we chilled at the river for three days smoking cigars, fishing and swimming.

Jdorais

I'd be down for this! So long as we wont be rafting down a canyon river and there'll be no squeelin' lika pig....hahah!

j0z3r

Jdorais:

I'd be down for this! So long as we wont be rafting down a canyon river and there'll be no squeelin' lika pig....hahah!

I'll bring my banjo along.

Jdorais

j0z3r:

Jdorais:

I'd be down for this! So long as we wont be rafting down a canyon river and there'll be no squeelin' lika pig....hahah!

I'll bring my banjo along.

I'll bring mine and we can duel.

badge54fd

Its only 4700 km for me. I might be able to swing it for a weekend.. lol.. I WISH

bibby

I might even make it down from glorious "Vegas" if the timing is right... Who know's well see

Hays

bibby:

I might even make it down from glorious "Vegas" if the timing is right... Who know's well see

Well that'd be awesome!

angryman

I'm down... providing I'm not out to sea. I love camping, I'll bring my guitar... somone wil have to teach me how to play it.

Hays

Hmm.. Not quite the response I was hoping for. I'd thought to get a little more response from the NorCal guys! Brian? Marty? Oz?

bass8844

Alright....here's my response: I'm in!

The only that might hold me back is the fact that I'm working on buying a house in the near future. If everything goes as planned, I should be good to go.

brotheradam

Sound like fun, I live in Visalia/Tulare I'd be up for it.

Hays

Groovy! So what would be best for everyone - early, mid, late summer? Camp spots go fast, especially group ones because there's such a limited supply, so I'm just lookin to hash out details.

brotheradam

Early, Mid, Late it's all good for me. Thanks for the invite.

Redtailhawkoz

DEPENDING ON THE WEEKEND I WOULD DEFINATLEY BE INTERESTED, My wie and I camp all summer in various places, i SPEND THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF JULY AND THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST IN SOUTH DAKOTA,,,,,,,,,,, ill stay on this one!

Redtailhawkoz

i thought i responded! LOL must not have i said something to my wife ......LOL the whole month of july and first week of August is out for me.. Ill be in South Dakota and In Ohio with my son. I am a Camper.... I dont drink anymore...... but I wouldnt mind burni g a few with some BOTL and making some new friends! Hey I have a BB Storm i would be in on that Instant message thing. I have BBmessnger but have no ideawhat my pin is. Get back with m when you can Ozzie

Garen B

You got yourself a PM Ozzie!

brotheradam

Hays,

Is this something you are still planning on doing ?

Jetmech_63

Yeah, cause i'm in too!

Hays

Well right on! I'm definitely down for organizing something still...what kind of availability does everyone have?

Jdorais

count me brother! Any time after the 18th of May would work for me since I'll be in Maui getting married and enjoying some well deserved RnR and....... BOOBS!

Hays

Sounds good...I'll see what I can put together, and then I'll post back here to get some feedback. Do we still have interest from SoCal area brethren?