Quartzsite 2018 (split from Re: Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering)

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Re: Quartzsite 2018 (split from Re: Quartzsite January 2017 Foretravel "Lemon" Gathering)

Reply #25 – August 11, 2017, 12:16:43 pm

Other than the RV show, what is the reason for Q being in January? It's only a matter of time until some really bad weather plagues the get together. March would be so much nicer with longer days with more solar, warmer temps, less chance of bad weather and a safer drive for those coming from winter states.

We go to Mexico right afterwards and while the weather is passable, the water is still cold. December/January are the coldest months for both Q and Mexico.

Attached is the historical weather for Quartzsite. March would be about 10 degrees warmer for the low and high temps. Less chance of rain. As we have seen, global climate change brings more uncertainty to any date.

Pierce

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Reply #26 – August 11, 2017, 12:34:19 pm

Weather is only part of it.

Snowbirds start flocking there in November but the mass migration starts after Christmas. They fly north or elsewhere in March.

That is also the timespan for shows and swap meets. The Pow Wow rock show put Q on the map, and runs the last weekend of the RV show. And there are a number of other shows, spanning various time frames.

And finally, this is the time originally chosen by the Lemons for their rally, and our FT get together is an offshoot or continuation of that.

But in actual fact, this FT get together is not organized. We come and go. But if you choose to join us in the time of the RV show, you will fine more of us there than at other times.

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Reply #27 – August 13, 2017, 03:56:23 pm

We plan to go to Quartzite this year. Hope to meet you there.

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Reply #28 – August 14, 2017, 03:37:23 pm

It's going to be difficult for me this year but not out of the question, as I unretired and went back to work as a factory rep. If I do make it I will catch the tail end because I will be working the Tampa Super Show, and will have to beat feet it for Q on the 21st or 22nd.

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Reply #29 – August 14, 2017, 03:48:12 pm

There's a chance we might make it. What's cell service like there?

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Reply #30 – August 14, 2017, 04:46:20 pm

Cell service is good. If you don't want to talk to someone, tell them your so far out in the desert that service is bad.

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Reply #31 – August 14, 2017, 05:19:17 pm

Quote from: barndog – August 14, 2017, 03:37:23 pm

It's going to be difficult for me this year but not out of the question, as I unretired and went back to work as a factory rep. If I do make it I will catch the tail end because I will be working the Tampa Super Show, and will have to beat feet it for Q on the 21st or 22nd.

Don't stress over missing the RV show sweet spot. Many will stay on.

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Reply #32 – August 14, 2017, 06:22:11 pm

Jean and I plan to make it this January, but are confused about something. Most of the time, everyone is talking about dry-camping at the secret location. I find it hard to believe that that many DWs want to dry camp for 2-4 weeks. Where are they staying and how to they mingle with you dry-campers, especially at potty time?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks,

Trent

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Reply #33 – August 14, 2017, 06:26:15 pm

We stay at Quail Run RV Park just north of town the month of January.

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Reply #34 – August 14, 2017, 06:47:27 pm

Our coaches have large tanks, and most of us cal go a week before finding a dump and fill station. And they do exist in Q, along with honey wagons.

I would expect Quail Run to be full for January, but there are other parks in town.

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Reply #35 – August 14, 2017, 06:49:58 pm

We hope you can make it Rick Barna see you, Barry & Cindy

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Reply #36 – August 14, 2017, 10:30:39 pm

We where in Q last year for almost 6 weeks last year in Jan-Feb. We are planing on making it again next year.

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Reply #37 – September 09, 2017, 11:55:20 am

Leslie and I are planning on being in Q again in 2018, probably around show time. Had fun meeting folks last year. We're making a run to Louisiana for some Zydeco dancing over Christmas, Q will be on the way back. I see a trip to Nac in my future.
Roland we might try to join you to Port Pen.
See you all on the road. Cheers Ric

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Reply #38 – September 09, 2017, 11:38:08 pm

Margie and I plan to make it again this year ... should be there for about 2 weeks around RV show time.

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Reply #39 – September 10, 2017, 12:18:49 am

Don & Tys will make it this year around the time of the show... We will probably stay at least a week, maybe more depending on weather etc. Looking forward to renewing friendships and meeting new people!
Don & Tys

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Reply #40 – September 10, 2017, 12:25:03 am

Jan and I are planning to be there in 2018. Really looking forward to it.

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Reply #41 – September 10, 2017, 01:58:24 pm

I'll be there for this year as well. Looking forward to MUCH better weather than last year! Look forward to seeing everyone from last year and more. Roland had some great bonfires! As a bonus, I'll be heading to Puerto Penasco afterward! Loved the place last year. I'll also be sporting my new paint (I don't look so much like a vagabond)!

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Reply #42 – September 10, 2017, 02:33:02 pm

Just as a side thought, I would like to see some organized activities this year. I have a couple ideas:
Best Lemonade contest (to honor Kenny Lemon

)
Pot Luck night (or a couple nights)
A clinic or two (solar, maintenance, air systems, etc

)
Open House (tours of some rigs - show off your coachbuck investments

)
Karaoke night (I have a full karaoke setup

)

Just want to build a little on the our gathering of like-minded well-intended fun-loving Foretravelers.

Thoughts?

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Reply #43 – September 10, 2017, 03:10:58 pm

Is there a dunce corner for us that have to use the generator to charge the batteries?

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Reply #44 – September 10, 2017, 03:22:31 pm

Many run gen. We have lots of solar, but we run our gen every evening from about 5-9pm and in morning until about 9am.

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Reply #45 – September 10, 2017, 03:37:51 pm

Well Chuck, it's an open forum so plan away and if anyone wants to join in just have to pass the word around. I think it the last few years it's been great. I was approached this year from Paul and he would like to do a work shop on his APR system.

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Reply #46 – September 10, 2017, 05:14:27 pm

Quote from: craneman – September 10, 2017, 03:10:58 pm

Is there a dunce corner for us that have to use the generator to charge the batteries?

It's a big desert some run generators some don't. We have solar but I run my generator, 3000 Honda, when I need.

Roland

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Reply #47 – September 10, 2017, 05:52:08 pm

Quote from: Balcanthez – September 10, 2017, 01:58:24 pm

I'll also be sporting my new paint...

Looks great! People are gonna think you traded your old coach for a 2003 model GV!

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Reply #48 – September 10, 2017, 06:57:00 pm

Current plans for us are to arrive on the 19th, stay about a week, hit lostbagofdonuts for some drugs, maybe Organ Pipe NP then over to Tuscon for Feb, Mar.

We've done spur of the moment pot-luck dinners, Karaoke, concerts, and 4-wheel drives in the desert. Tom Lang brought Japanese lanterns to release around the fire and Roland had his way cool drone year before last (in for repair last year I think). Somebody always has a project going that we pitch in on (or at least give opinions on). Everyone hits the Big Tent at least once. Open house happens right after you say Hi I'm so and so to your neighbor or new arrival.

This will be my 5th time at Q. Last year was the worst weather out of the 4 times we've been there and it was still a blast. The weather did cause us to bail out a day or 2 early though. Hoping for better weather 2018.

Q is what you make it.

see ya
ken

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Reply #49 – September 10, 2017, 07:52:00 pm

I will be there as well during the big tent days

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