Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering

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Reply #225 – January 19, 2017, 10:46:41 am

Cloudy , hard pack as long as you don't park in a wash no rain yet.

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Reply #226 – January 19, 2017, 11:19:51 am

Quote from: prevostart – January 19, 2017, 10:42:27 am

How does it look out there any rain yet is ground hard pack...

Art,

50 degrees, partly cloudy, breezy, a few showers in the area but not raining at the Gathering site. The ground is dry - no worries. Possible chance of rain tomorrow and Saturday, so the sooner you get here and settled in, the better. Plenty of prime parking spots left!

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Reply #227 – January 19, 2017, 11:29:02 am

Heading there in a few hours from Bonelli Park/Puddingstone Lake. 4 bundles of firewood in the toad. Will pick up more as the opportunity arises.

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Reply #228 – January 19, 2017, 12:11:07 pm

Hi Art
Where are you in Indio? We're in Shadow Hills Rv. Will be heading to Q today or tomorrow.
See you there. Ric

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Reply #229 – January 19, 2017, 01:10:43 pm

NWS - National Mosaic Enhanced Radar Image: Full Resolution Loop

It could be coming your way, scroll down to AZ & click on Yuma area. Once that comes up, click to enhance Q. It's not sharp, but is accurate in the loop mode.

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Reply #230 – January 19, 2017, 09:55:32 pm

Had hell of a time getting away from my live-in project trailer, but after getting away from our home base after a day of wire management in the coache's engine compartment (some zip ties had failed and the exhaust manifold was barbecuing wires running to connector on the dash a/c compressor) we got away from our home base well after midnight and arrived at Palm Springs at 3am this morning. We are going to recuperate and sit out the rain and head to the UnRally on Saturday. The rain has been kicking my butt on my trailer reroof project, but I discovered that I can reliably create rain just by working on the roof. At any rate we are looking forward to meeting new people and reconnecting with those who have crossed our path.
Don & Tys

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Reply #231 – January 19, 2017, 10:10:03 pm

Quote from: Don & Tys (AKA acousticart) – January 19, 2017, 09:55:32 pm

...I discovered that I can reliably create rain just by working on the roof...

Interesting! Roland discovered today that he can make the rain STOP by climbing up on his roof and un-tilting his solar panels!

If you have any questions, he will explain his technique to you when you get here.

And please, DON"T bring any rain with you!

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Reply #232 – January 20, 2017, 10:19:26 am

What's the best route from Bakersfield to quartzsite? Planning on leaving tomorrow. Thanks!

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Reply #233 – January 20, 2017, 10:25:46 am

If it were me, 58 to 395 to 15 to 10 to Quartzite. Others might suggest 58 to 14 to 138 to 15 to 10. I don't like 138 myself

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Reply #234 – January 20, 2017, 11:00:01 am

Coming from N. Cal we take 58 to Barstow and then to avoid the S. Cal scene altogether, we usually take 40 across, drop down to get supplies in Lake Havasu and then to Q. This has the least traffic. Faster would be from Barstow to Yucca valley and then 62 across with a faster still route going down to 10 and direct to Q.

If you are really in a hurry, turn down 395 at Kramer Junction to 15 to 10. Lots of choices from Bakersfield.

Google Maps

Pierce

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Reply #235 – January 20, 2017, 03:33:10 pm

Wind and rain here, hard to tell if it's coming towards Q.

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Reply #236 – January 20, 2017, 03:42:28 pm

Windy and a bit cold here not a lot of rain just a couple weak showers.

Roland

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Reply #237 – January 20, 2017, 06:06:56 pm

Who knows about Kenny and Ann Lemon?

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Reply #238 – January 20, 2017, 06:44:37 pm

arrived at Nogalas and got the insurance for Mexico. Weather was windy and some rain.
Nice meeting all the folks at Q and sorry to miss others but plans are plans.
Have fun and Twig- hope you have some Martini's left for the fire pit tonight.
JohnH

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Reply #239 – January 20, 2017, 07:16:35 pm

Glad you guys made it safe, windy and a little rain here and three more coaches arrived and your spot is already taken, Safe travels to you both and have fun.

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Reply #240 – January 20, 2017, 07:59:51 pm

Did Don arrive yet?

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johnH

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Reply #241 – January 20, 2017, 08:02:37 pm

Not that I have seen. Poring down rain

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Reply #242 – January 20, 2017, 08:24:25 pm

prevostart
ann lemon passed away almost 2 years ago. kenny was in yuma last year
and drove his car up to the rally. he has dropped by my place in yuma
for the last few years, but haven't heard anything yet this season.
we are going to Q in a day or two for a few days. hope the rain hold off.
Q is not pretty in the rain.
wayne

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Reply #243 – January 20, 2017, 08:43:04 pm

Meanwhile at the secret spot at Q it's still raining ☔️

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Reply #244 – January 20, 2017, 09:59:31 pm

Nope... missed you guys at Q, but glad you got to visit for awhile at Jojoba Hills... safe travels! We plan on arriving tomorrow if the weather forecast is accurate.
Don & Tys

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Reply #245 – January 20, 2017, 11:00:20 pm

You Calif' people have been spoilt to let a few drops of water slow you down!!
We Canadains fight rain and 15" snow to get to where we want to go.

High winds and rain now here at Border and I think the banging outside I hear is some hotel owner building a wall or something

JohnH

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Reply #246 – January 21, 2017, 09:35:31 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgiQD56eWDk

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Reply #247 – January 21, 2017, 09:49:03 am

Nice video Chuck, is that what it looks like now at Q ? Sure changed since we left.

Well last night was one for the books as the wind and rain hit us good. looked at the radar and Tuscon and Nogales right in the the heart of storm. Woke up at 3 am and got dressed as I figured we were going to be battered. 2 hrs later I managed to get asleep on couch as wind had dropped. Felt sorry for the poor Mexicans in their "homes" as many at Border on south side are just bits and pieces. Will see soon as we go over Border, but all is quieter now and hope it stays that way.
JohnH

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Reply #248 – January 21, 2017, 10:06:26 am

Quote from: John Haygarth – January 21, 2017, 09:49:03 am

Nice video Chuck, is that what it looks like now at Q ?

YES! WE are enjoying (finally) a clear blue sky and a blinding sunrise. A bit windy, but I'm sure not gonna complain - I'll take it!

Last night we had intermittent rain of variable intensity, but nothing scary. I.e. I did not think it necessary to jack the coach up on the air bags.

Not sure how long this clearing will last, so we will enjoy it while we can.

Hey Don & Tys - you better haul your ..... selves over here NOW!

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Reply #249 – January 21, 2017, 11:00:17 am

Quote from: John Haygarth – January 20, 2017, 11:00:20 pm

We Canadains fight rain and 15" snow to get to where we want to go.
JohnH

Forgot to add but bark at the moon when we get there.

You might not be able to get back without a 35% penalty!

P

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