Quartzsite AZ. 2012 - who is going?

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Re: Quartzsite AZ. 2012 - who is going?

Reply #25 – January 12, 2012, 02:31:17 pm

Quote from: Gravy1159 – January 12, 2012, 11:44:59 am

Kent where in Yuma are you? We are sitting west of Yuma at the sand dunes right off hwy 8. (Buttercup) We will be here for a few more weeks. Had to order a new converter and will not get here until next Thursday. Then we might head up to Quartzsite. not for sure yet. Met lots of great friends here in the dunes.
Dave & Cris

We are at the Quechan Casino in the parking lot right next to Jeff and Carol Savournin's 2002 U320. We had planned to head north but with this wind we will be here a day or two more. Stop by if you have a chance. There are two more Foretravels boondocking near the Shell Station west of us. We met them the other day. Nice folks.

Sorry to hear about the converter.

Re: Quartzsite AZ. 2012 - who is going?

Reply #26 – January 12, 2012, 05:25:55 pm

Quote from: Peter & Beth – January 12, 2012, 10:59:45 am

I'm envious, Dave. That's the Jeep Unlimited I asked Santa for Xmas...I guess I was not all that good last year.

Rig looks great!

Thanks Peter,

I had been driving the same almost 15 year old SUV for the last 10 years. Santa said that if I could sell the ski boat and the old SUV/Chevy Blazer, I could get a new car. For the first time ever I got the car/Jeep I wanted, as opposed to what I needed. Life is good.

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Reply #27 – January 13, 2012, 09:35:50 pm

Rolled out of the shop here at FOT , new awning motor installed , works properly and smiling . So in the AM this machine will head to Quartzsite . I am looking forward to this event and being a part of it .

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Reply #28 – January 13, 2012, 10:41:33 pm

Can't make the rally with the coach. It is currently without HWH leveling system. Sent controller to HWH today for repair.

Considering (dreaming) of riding the Goldwing out and meeting folk for a couple of days. So many of you people have helped me and I really want to meet you in person. I probably won't make it this year, but I'm still thinking about it.

It looks like Blythe may be the closest place for hotels/motels. Have you any recommendations? Also considering flying Southwest Airlines to Phoenix. That's probably the fastest/cheapest way to get there, but every time I fly, I think, "Gee, in only two (three, four) more days I could have driven and it would have been so much more fun."

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Reply #29 – January 14, 2012, 08:40:35 am

THE LEMON "GATHERING IN THE DESERT" IS FAST APPROACHING!!!

We are really looking forward to seeing all of you again. Following is our tentative schedule - CHANGE IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE.

Sat. 1/21 3:30 PM Reacquainted Party - Bring Hors d' oeuvres

Sun. 1/22 8:30 AM Biscuits & Gravy - by Kenney & Ann Lemon and Pablo & Mary Montano
4:00 PM A real Italian Dinner - by Darlene & Barry Brideau

Mon. 1/23 8:30 AM Pancakes - by Kenney & Ann
4:00 PM Hot Dogs & Brats - by Dennis & Donna McGrail and Kenney & Ann

Tues. 1/24 8:30 AM Oatmeal (surprise) - by Kenney & Ann
4:00 PM Baked Potato Bar - by Marv & Gertie Permann

Wed. 1/25 8:30 AM Eggs in a Bag - Kenney & Ann
4:00 PM Probably Beef Stroganoff - by Laurel & Wayne McCauley

Thurs. 1/26 8:30 AM French Toast - by Kenney & Ann
4:00 PM "Desert Stew" - by Kenney & Ann and Jerry & Joanne Galliart

Fri. 1/27 8:30 AM Pancakes - by Kenney & Ann
3:45 PM Gather to go out for Dinner at Black Rock Cafe - Brenda, AZ

Sat. 1/28 8:30 AM Eggs in a Bag - by Kenney and Ann
4:00 PM Pot Luck hosted by Kenney & Ann

Sun. 1/29 "So Long" - see you around. Travel SAFELY!!!

**Bring your own dishes and flatware - napkins will be provided.

Kenney and Ann will be in Quartzsite on January 19th. Some of our friends will be there early, so look for them. We will be in the same location as always. 7 Miles South of Quartzsite on Hwy. 95 (at Mile Marker
99) and look for LasPaz (black topped road - going West). Look for the "Lemon signs" and go West about 1/2 mile. We will be on the Northside of the road.

We will be leaving Denver by January 16th (or sooner if our old house inspection has been done) and can be reached on our Cell Phones:

Kenney - 303.921.3843 Ann - 720.626.4046

See you in Quartzsite!

Kenney & Ann Lemon

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Reply #30 – January 15, 2012, 01:10:05 pm

Quote from: Barry Beam – January 14, 2012, 08:40:35 am

THE LEMON "GATHERING IN THE DESERT" IS FAST APPROACHING!!!

Hey You'all, WERE HERE.

We and Jeff and Carol Savournin arrived at 33.596334N - 114.342443W (or N33 34.950 - W114 13.737 depending upon whether you believe my iPhone or my Gramin respectively), MM 99 on US Highway 95 at about noon yesterday. I trust we are in the right place but so far no other Foretravels are in sight. There is an FMCA group in this general vicinity but no other FT's. If there is anyone already here, please let us know. Cell Phone is 405-six four one- 2034.

We are looking forward to meeting our Forum Friends in person. See Ya Soon!!!

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Reply #31 – January 15, 2012, 03:05:49 pm

Quote from: Kent Speers – January 15, 2012, 01:10:05 pm

Hey You'all, WERE HERE. We and Jeff and Carol Savournin arrived at 33.596334N - 114.342443W (or N33 34.950 - W114 13.737 depending upon whether you believe my iPhone or my Gramin respectively), MM 99 on US Highway 95 at about noon yesterday.

Hey, Kent... Google Maps/Earth says your Garmin nailed it... your iPhone has it almost 8 miles west of your Garmin.

FYI, Kenney's directions note about 0.5 miles west of US95 on La Paz Valley Road - from memory (ie, a brief 2-hour visit two years ago), I attempted to find it on Google Maps/Earth (together with Kenney's directions). Interestingly, your Garmin lat/lon shows it to be within 200 feet of my guesstimate! Call me Columbus!

We'll see you all on Wednesday - we're caravaning from Tucson with the Brennemans.

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Reply #32 – January 15, 2012, 05:56:07 pm

It's kind of interesting. I have the iPhone MotionX GPS, a Garmin Nuvi 225W car GPS, a very old Garmin GPS12 for hiking and a Rand McNally RVND 5510. The only two of the four that gave me the same Lat/Lon were the iPhone and the Garmin GPS12. These two were identical. The Rand McNally RVND 5510 and the Nuvi 225W were somewhat close to each other but not the same.

The bottom line is Mile Marker 99 then 1/2 mile west on La Paz Rd and about 1/4 mile north you will find us hiding behind the bushes.

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Reply #33 – January 15, 2012, 07:02:42 pm

We're over in LaPosa South - just got in - hanging with an Escapees group @N 33.61622 W114.20216 (Garmin), or maybe N33.61618 W114.20219 (iPhone). Will be heading over to the Lemon Rally Thurs or Fri. We might try earlier to find the bushes that the Speers and Savournins are hiding behind...

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Reply #34 – January 15, 2012, 07:46:39 pm

C'mon over!!! There is a group of Escapees from Oregon that are adjacent to us (closer to the road) but they are winding down and pulling out soon. We are really pretty much all by our lonesome. Come off the La Paz road where the Cuatro Estados sign is and follow your nose.

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Reply #35 – January 15, 2012, 08:02:34 pm

Dave, I think you can find us. Those bushes we are hiding in are just like the rest of the desert. Its hard to hide real good behind bushes that are only 4 feet tall.

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Reply #36 – January 15, 2012, 08:41:26 pm

Sharon and I will be there tues afternoon....in Lake Havasu now,,,,Dr appt Monday...

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Reply #37 – January 16, 2012, 01:29:52 pm

A testimonial email from a CC Owner.

We have been trying to figure out a way to get to Quartzsite on the 21st. You may remember Carol and me as the County Coacher's two years ago. We met you all while Roger Berke was fixing our Hydro-Hot.

The Lemon camp is one of the more amazing experiences we've had while motorhoming. You welcomed up with open arms and included us in all your activities. Before that, we had wondered why anyone would ever want to dry-camp in the desert. Now, we wonder why anyone would not want to dry-camp in the desert.

We still chuckle about this story. You'll remember the 60+ mph wind and rain storm that blew in. We quickly pulled the slides in. I hadn't caught the fact the Hydro-Hot bay door was open. The slide ripped it off and, after the blowing stopped, we found the bay door on the ground, next to the motorhome. Several of the guys in the group stopped by and offered advice on how to fix it. Everyone had the same general ideas. Then one person brought some tools over, and then two more guys did the same. We had more tools than any well-stocked repair shop. The crew started reattaching the bay door. Long story short, I've never needed to have another thing done to the door. It fits and works perfectly. If you didn't know this story, you'd never know the door had been damaged. Now, how can you not like a group of people like this, not-with-standing the great hospitality we were shown?

Please give our best to the Lemons, and all the rest of the group. If you like, please feel free to share this e-mail. We look forward to joining you next year.

With kind regards,

Paul Onerheim

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Reply #38 – January 17, 2012, 05:37:50 pm

I count 29 out of 54 rigs that I know about that are coming to Quartzsite are foreforum members.
Who said we could not get a Foreforum rally started

This may be a good start.

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Reply #39 – January 17, 2012, 05:42:25 pm

Quote from: Barry Beam – January 17, 2012, 05:37:50 pm

I count 29 out of 54 rigs that I know about that are coming to Quartzsite are foreforum members.

We'll need a recount afterwards to see how many of the 25 current non-FoFums are successfully assimilated

Michelle

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Reply #40 – January 17, 2012, 06:03:28 pm

Quote from: Steve & Michelle – January 17, 2012, 05:42:25 pm

We'll need a recount afterwards to see how many of the 25 current non-FoFums are successfully assimilated

Michelle

As I found out in a previous rally, computer literacy is a terrible thing (to waste)

But we keep selling one at a time

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Reply #41 – January 17, 2012, 06:11:16 pm

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> We'll need a recount afterwards to see how many of the 25 current non-FoFums are successfully assimilated

Your words suggest "Resistance is not futile...." ;o

But we are packing up and Kathleen and I will be there tomorrow.

best, paul

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Reply #42 – January 17, 2012, 06:23:22 pm

Quote from: Steve & Michelle – January 17, 2012, 05:42:25 pm

We'll need a recount afterwards to see how many of the 25 current non-FoFums are successfully assimilated

Might be fun to have small signs available to put in front window (or behind windshield wipers - if exterior sunshades are in place) with FoFums handle/name and FoFums logo... we did this at Airstream rallies - was nice to match face/forum name! Just something simple. Perhaps Michelle could create a quick Word template (8.5x11) and Barry could supply FoFums names. I've got sheet protectors and a laser printer in the coach... just saying...

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Reply #43 – January 17, 2012, 06:49:59 pm

Quote from: Patricia – January 17, 2012, 06:23:22 pm

Might be fun to have small signs available to put in front window (or behind windshield wipers - if exterior sunshades are in place) with FoFums handle/name and FoFums logo... we did this at Airstream rallies - was nice to match face/forum name! Just something simple. Perhaps Michelle could create a quick Word template (8.5x11) and Barry could supply FoFums names. I've got sheet protectors and a laser printer in the coach... just saying...

Pat,
I had already printed up the logo sheets for the front dash and will be bringing them with me.
Like minds.

I printed my name on mine but the others will have to use Felt pens.

Anyone wanting one, just come by the coach and pick one up.

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Reply #44 – January 17, 2012, 06:57:41 pm

Quote from: Barry Beam – January 17, 2012, 06:49:59 pm

I had already printed up the logo sheets for the front dash and will be bringing them with me. Like minds. I printed my name on mine but the others will have to use Felt pens. Anyone wanting one, just come by the coach and pick one up.

Cool! Thanks, Barry - karma to you!