January 2010 CA Caverns Camping (formerly Mar 2010) - VW Camper Family2024-03-29T08:47:19Zhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A2016&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSi, senor.
Regis said:You ha…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-22:4450389:Comment:20162009-12-22T04:20:11.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
Si, senor.<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A2015&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment2015"><div>You have the San Andreas map?</div>
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Si, senor.<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A2015&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment2015"><div>You have the San Andreas map?</div>
</blockquote> We still have a few months to…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-22:4450389:Comment:20142009-12-22T03:08:06.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
We still have a few months to go before we can do anything. So, Jan is the best and BLM camping would be great. I'm cracking the map, so to speak, later this eve. Didn't you see some BLM (or NFS) that looked promising, which was near the caverns?<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A2013&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment2013"><div>So,,, you're buying land, a ponderosa if ya will, for…</div>
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We still have a few months to go before we can do anything. So, Jan is the best and BLM camping would be great. I'm cracking the map, so to speak, later this eve. Didn't you see some BLM (or NFS) that looked promising, which was near the caverns?<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A2013&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment2013"><div>So,,, you're buying land, a ponderosa if ya will, for the first official vwcamperfamily headquarters?<br/> <br/>
Right on!</div>
</blockquote> No, No, we're on topic! It's…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-22:4450389:Comment:20112009-12-22T02:43:48.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
No, No, we're on topic! It's the reason we need to go in January . . . I swear, it's pertinent! :-)<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?id=4450389%3ATopic%3A1050&page=7#4450389Comment2005"><div>No hi-jacking. New thread pleez. Brett. Brett. Where's Brett. Brett!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Joe Ehrlich said:…</cite></div>
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No, No, we're on topic! It's the reason we need to go in January . . . I swear, it's pertinent! :-)<br />
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<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?id=4450389%3ATopic%3A1050&page=7#4450389Comment2005"><div>No hi-jacking. New thread pleez. Brett. Brett. Where's Brett. Brett!<br/> <br/>
<cite>Joe Ehrlich said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?id=4450389%3ATopic%3A1050&page=7#4450389Comment1994"><div>"our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you"<br/> <br/> <br/>
WHAT???!??</div>
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</blockquote> Jan works great for us, and R…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-21:4450389:Comment:19992009-12-21T17:52:41.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
Jan works great for us, and Regis is looking at BLM land near CA caverns; I haven't looked at my BLM maps yet. We could go plug-in camping if needed, I'm flexible. I'm with you, I really like the BLM idea, too.<br />
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BTW: With the VW Camper Fam in mind, when we move, we will be right on the hub of the North State (approximately Marysville, CA) and we will, at least, have a driveway to park in with electricity, water, tools and a hot shower if needed :-)<br />
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Jan works great for us, and Regis is looking at BLM land near CA caverns; I haven't looked at my BLM maps yet. We could go plug-in camping if needed, I'm flexible. I'm with you, I really like the BLM idea, too.<br />
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BTW: With the VW Camper Fam in mind, when we move, we will be right on the hub of the North State (approximately Marysville, CA) and we will, at least, have a driveway to park in with electricity, water, tools and a hot shower if needed :-)<br />
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<cite>Romy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1994&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment1998"><div>Jenn and I would like to go, but it can be Jan or March; either is fine. I'm pretty excited about the BLM camping (with a group for once...we do it often, but it gets lonely) as well as seeing the Gold Country in January.<br/> When you guys move up there, maybe you could hold a campout on your newfound expanse of land...*wink*wink* :-)</div>
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Jenn and I would like to go, but it can be Jan or March; either is fine. I'm pretty excited about the BLM camping (with a group for once...we do it often, but it gets lonely) as well as seeing the Gold Country in January.<br />
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When you guys move up there, maybe you could hold a campout on your newfound expanse of land...*wink*wink* :-)
Jenn and I would like to go, but it can be Jan or March; either is fine. I'm pretty excited about the BLM camping (with a group for once...we do it often, but it gets lonely) as well as seeing the Gold Country in January.<br />
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When you guys move up there, maybe you could hold a campout on your newfound expanse of land...*wink*wink* :-) N. of westywoman's locale; it…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-21:4450389:Comment:19962009-12-21T17:19:28.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
N. of westywoman's locale; it's all up in the air right now. That's why we'd really like to go camping in the Gold Country in Jan.<br />
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<cite>Joe Ehrlich said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1994&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment1994"><div>"our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you"<br/> <br/>
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WHAT???!??</div>
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N. of westywoman's locale; it's all up in the air right now. That's why we'd really like to go camping in the Gold Country in Jan.<br />
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<cite>Joe Ehrlich said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1994&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment1994"><div>"our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you"<br/> <br/>
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WHAT???!??</div>
</blockquote> "our frenzy of looking for an…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-21:4450389:Comment:19942009-12-21T15:29:01.000ZJoehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/JosephJEhrlich
"our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you"<br />
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WHAT???!??
"our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you"<br />
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WHAT???!?? I think Romy and Jenn are in…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-21:4450389:Comment:19902009-12-21T04:17:51.000ZShari G-Ehttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/ShariGoforthEby
I think Romy and Jenn are in because of their finals the week before, as well as Regis. March begins our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you--it'll be a crazy for us, we're holding our breath and trying to act normal until then. The camping helps (with the waiting, that is; what is normal?).<br />
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I saw 49er park in an RV magazine. I'm all for plugging in, too, since we'll have had a wonderful Death Valley adventure two weeks before. Maybe BLM in March? I…
I think Romy and Jenn are in because of their finals the week before, as well as Regis. March begins our frenzy of looking for and moving to a neighborhood about an hour north of you--it'll be a crazy for us, we're holding our breath and trying to act normal until then. The camping helps (with the waiting, that is; what is normal?).<br />
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I saw 49er park in an RV magazine. I'm all for plugging in, too, since we'll have had a wonderful Death Valley adventure two weeks before. Maybe BLM in March? I was just getting your number--is it too late to call? Not to be a party-pooper, but…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-21:4450389:Comment:19892009-12-21T03:56:29.000Zwestywoman (Melissa)http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/MelissaMourkas
Not to be a party-pooper, but since there are so many competing events in January, perhaps we could re-frame this for March? After all, we don't have a No Cal GTG in March. And now some of us have our BLM maps...oh, BTW, nice write up of an RV park at Columbia, CA at Roadhouse.com. Sounds like it might be nicer than Marble Quarry RV park.<br />
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Description follows:<br />
49er RV Ranch<br />
23223 Italian Bar Rd<br />
Columbia, CA 95310<br />
Campground Type: Private Park<br />
Phone: 209-532-49RV (4<br />
Website: Click…
Not to be a party-pooper, but since there are so many competing events in January, perhaps we could re-frame this for March? After all, we don't have a No Cal GTG in March. And now some of us have our BLM maps...oh, BTW, nice write up of an RV park at Columbia, CA at Roadhouse.com. Sounds like it might be nicer than Marble Quarry RV park.<br />
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Description follows:<br />
49er RV Ranch<br />
23223 Italian Bar Rd<br />
Columbia, CA 95310<br />
Campground Type: Private Park<br />
Phone: 209-532-49RV (4<br />
Website: Click Here<br />
Reservations: Yes<br />
Reservation Method: <a href="http://www.49rv.com/reservations.html" target="_blank">http://www.49rv.com/reservations.html</a> I haven't looked at the map y…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2009-12-18:4450389:Comment:19602009-12-18T03:13:36.000Zwestywoman (Melissa)http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/MelissaMourkas
I haven't looked at the map yet, but I recall it was a pretty steep descent to the caverns from the main road, in some places a single lane, a little touchy. So, the terrain on backroads in those parts could also be difficult. Just thinking out loud.<br />
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<cite>Shari Goforth-Eby said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?page=6&commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1957&x=1#4450389Comment1928"><div>I'll have to try it on the other computer, but…</div>
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I haven't looked at the map yet, but I recall it was a pretty steep descent to the caverns from the main road, in some places a single lane, a little touchy. So, the terrain on backroads in those parts could also be difficult. Just thinking out loud.<br />
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<cite>Shari Goforth-Eby said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?page=6&commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1957&x=1#4450389Comment1928"><div>I'll have to try it on the other computer, but it sounds good to me!<br/> <br/>
<cite>Regis said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/january-2010-ca-caverns?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A1927&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4450389Comment1927"><div>So I'm looking at a map from the BLM peoples. Go on this link and get onto the Calaveritas map <a href="http://www.klofas.com/topo/7.5/" target="_blank">http://www.klofas.com/topo/7.5/</a> and get onto block 18. It's pretty much center. Block seven is right above it. Clicking the map will blow it up. The dotted line road that goes up over and back down is pretty much open land. In block seven, there is a mine , Lucky Jim mine, then the road heads east/west for a bit along the ridge then goes south back down to the main road. This area could be user friendly. It is along the way to the Cavern from San Andreas. A phone call to the BLM people about camping near Lucky Jim mine would let us know if there are any road restrictions. Might be cool to camp near the mine itself at least for a photo op and maybe see if 'ol Jim is still digging around.</div>
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