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Senior Lifetime Pass rates going up
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For all the geezers and incipient geezers out there, you should know that the once-only charge for the Senior Lifetime Pass to US National Parks and Federal recreation land goes up from $10 to $80 on…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gene Burris Aug 10, 2017.

Live Oak Riverfront Park, California
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Hi, folks! I just came back from looking at a campground on the Feather River, 55 miles north of Sacramento. It's very much like the Sandy Beach Campground at Rio Vista except for the lack of flush…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Big Blue's Driver Mar 8, 2011.

Westie interior light
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A little while ago, I was talking to somebody (Blake? Doug?) who needed a switch assembly for the Westie interior light (the three-bulb one). I found one at the Bug-o-rama swap meet for $10.00 and…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by John LaTorre Jun 10, 2010.

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John LaTorre is attending Laura May's event

Bus City XVII at Guerneville, CA

May 15, 2025 at 12pm to May 18, 2025 at 11am
We are back for year XVII!The weekend starts Thursday, May 15th (who doesn’t love an extra night of camping?!)There is no such thing as reservations for this event! Drive in and pick your spot or join another camper and make new friends. If we have a larger than normal turnout, we do encourage sharing your space. The sites are large and there is plenty of room for everyone. The campground is closed to the general public until Memorial Day weekend. Ranger Chris is once again opening the weekend…See More
May 5
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Wendie Wu commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Sad I missed it but it was good I cancelled.  My fever didn't break until the day the campout started.  See y'all at Bus City.  "
Feb 17
regis101 commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Welp.  That was fun.  It was enough fun that my weekend spilled over into the week. Today is Monday and I'm home now.  We has a nice break in the weekend weather.  Sunny warm days and cold starry nights.  A few of us…"
Feb 10
Wendie Wu liked John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
Feb 9
eva commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"I will arrive around 14:00 Is anything special needed for the feast? I could get on my way"
Feb 8
KampnKing commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Hi. Sorry I didn’t get this out sooner. My van is in the shop. I’ll probably stop by tonight and tomorrow for the big feed. I may set my tent up, we’ll see. I can share the site #20 with someone if they need a…"
Feb 7
Wendie Wu liked John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
Feb 3
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"And if anybody wants to borrow an electric heater, let me know. The juice is free at all campsites. You'll need an adapter, though, as explained in the description of the event. All you need otherwise is an extension cord.  I guess…"
Feb 3
regis101 commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Half of site #18 will be available for fri and sat night(s).  It appears to be a chilly weekend is upon us.  Bundle up buttercup.  Bring wood, bring beverages."
Feb 2
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Sorry to miss you, Wendy. It seems that half the people I know have had that virus. It hangs on a long time."
Feb 2
John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"It depends on whether Lev is able to procure a campsite of his own. If he can, half of mine is yours.  Or maybe somebody else could share their site?"
Feb 2
eva commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"I would be able to join you Saturday afternoon till Sunday, is anyone able to share the campsite with me for that night?"
Feb 2
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Annual Soup or Bowl Campout at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA

February 7, 2025 at 2pm to February 9, 2025 at 11am
Our annual escape from Superbowl Madness. It will be our usual set-up .... wine, food, companionship (bring the wine and bring or buy the wood). Also, musical instruments are welcome, and maybe we can jam a little.Friday night is pizza night ... bring your little Coleman camp ovens or use ours, and make and bake an 8" pizza. (You provide ingredients, of course.)We used to hold: the legendary 'Soup or Bowl' competition, featuring any dish that can be served in a bowl (soup, chili, or whatever). …See More
Feb 2
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John LaTorre commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"I'm not sure if they know that you are a "Returning Camper" if you have never applied for the Senior discount before. But I wouldn't worry about it. The rangers have always been cooperative."
Jan 29
Levente Martelyi commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Thank you for the replies, I will call the office to find out the issue.  I am a "Returning Camper" and I am too old to start a conversation on my age. Be happy!"
Jan 29
Wendie Wu commented on John LaTorre's event Annual Soup or Bowl Campout
"Levente Martelyi - if it's your first time there as a senior they charge you full price and you show your ID to the ranger when you arrive.  Then they refund the senior discount and it's on your record going forward.   If…"
Jan 25

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it's about eight days before I'm to head out on my great Steinbeck trip, in which I'll be tracing the route that John Steinbeck took for Travels with Charley almost exactly a half a century ago. Wish…

it's about eight days before I'm to head out on my great Steinbeck trip, in which I'll be tracing the route that John Steinbeck took for Travels with Charley almost exactly a half a century ago. Wish me luck.



There will be three fundamental differences between Steinbeck's journey and mine:



  1. I'll have no dog with me. However, I'll be carrying an Opus doll -- you know, the penguin from Bloom…
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Posted on September 13, 2010 at 10:44pm — 17 Comments

Comment Wall (9 comments)

At 10:50am on November 12, 2009, Big Blue's Driver said…
John - welcome to the forum test. It seems to be working pretty well but let people know what you think by replying to the forum about feedback on the main page.

-Brett
At 11:47pm on February 19, 2011, Mike Fernandez said…

John, If you want to double up I have a reservation already at Sugarloaf   Ridge. I made the reservation online.  The site is paid for already I don't know how much the second car is but I am sure it's much cheaper. Let me know so I can try to change the reservation online or we can just add you when we get there.

Mike Fernandez

At 2:11pm on February 20, 2011, Mike Fernandez said…

I added you to the reservation. I will send you a copy of the reservation to your inbox. They did not charge me for the second vehicle. They will charge when we get there. 

Mike

At 8:39pm on May 24, 2011, Big Blue's Driver said…
Thanks for the CD! Funny that I ejected the CD in the player and it was the mix you did for us last year. Dig the train theme!
At 12:50pm on September 28, 2011, Mike Fernandez said…
John, Thank you for another great camping trip!!
At 9:06am on November 14, 2014, John LaTorre said…

It would probably be easier if you took the"front' spot so I wouldn't have to back up into the space. I'll have my little trailer, so be sure to leave enough (it adds four feet to the length of the bus).

I expect to be there around one p.m., if not sooner.

At 12:19pm on September 28, 2018, KampnKing said…

Hi John.

It's almost time for me to set up another SturmWagon debacle event!

I'm looking at some possible sites - you know me always on the lookout for a new place to try out.

Can't make the November campout, but I'll see you for the Soup-Or-Bowl.

Cya,

Ralph

At 8:24am on November 5, 2022, Levente Martelyi said…

Does anybody have a space to share?  The sign-up site was not working right earlier.

I would like to visit with you guys but I "fell asleep at the wheel", it is too late to register now. (Posted 11/5/22)

Please let me know.  Thanks, Lev

At 11:42am on November 5, 2022, John LaTorre said…

Well, Kris Hansen has pulled out, so I think that half of his space is free. You might want to check with him and with Jane, who is taking the other half.

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