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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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"Who's dat guy photo bombin the delicious plate of food and tasty beverage ?"
"Hey, @Regis: "We'll need pics or it didn't happen. Themz da rules."
It happened..
Happy Thanksgiving, VW Camper Family"
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
"Thanks for keepin hope alive. Yo gobble gobble"
"Well, it turned out to be just the three of us: KampnKing, Richard, and myself, but we had a hunk of turkey, gravy, excellent spuds and dressing and cranberry sauce and Caesar salad, and a pleasant time afterwards around the fire. The weather was…"
"Sorry, I guess I should have done this a couple days ago. The weekend kinda snuck up on me."
"I have some Caesar salad 🥗. May not be the best thing to go with the turkey 🦃 but it’s green. I’m also bringing some rolls. Anyone bringing stuffing? Side dishes? Pies?
Just checking so we don’t have five of the same thing 😀"
"So I’m trying to decide what I should bring. Sounds like have gobbler and gravy. Mashed tutors, then not sure if anyone’s bringing anything else. Suggestions?
Just an FYI, THE RIO VISTA BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND.
Cya around…"
"Just signed up for site 9. See you there. "
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
"So sorry to miss you all. "
"You got it! See you there."
"Lev, you've already got a spot with me at #4. Richard will be handling the mashed potatoes, and I'll be bringing the gravy, but cranberry sauce would be nice. Or maybe a dressed salad."
"OK, I will be coming on Saturday (1 night). Has been too much confusing information including on the CELL phone on this Camping! Make it easy, if you (Joh is coordinating this) need any food for the dinner, I can bring:
1. Mash…"
15th Annual Thanksgiving Warmup and Food Fest at Sandy Beach Park, Rio Vista CA
November 15, 2024 at 1pm to November 17, 2024 at 1pm
We are going back to Sandy Beach in Rio Vista, CA. This is our annual practice run and food fest before Thanksgiving. It's a pot-luck, and I'll be roasting a turkey on-site. Electrical outlets will be available for people with hot pots and such,A few more things: last year, the reservation section of the park's web site was a bit dodgy, and senior discounts weren't on the menu there. (Note that the URL is different from last year. Now it's…See More
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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:
There will be three fundamental differences between Steinbeck's journey and mine:
- I'll have no dog with me. However, I'll be carrying an Opus doll -- you know, the penguin from Bloom…
Posted on September 13, 2010 at 10:44pm — 17 Comments
Comment Wall (10 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,
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,
- 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,
- 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,
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.
- At 2:45am on December 18, 2024,
Ronald Morris said…
Good day,
I am RonaId Morris, I saw your profile and I decided to contact you immediately. Can you get back to me on my email (ronmorri01@gmail.com) for full details.
Regards.
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