Official Thread - Lexington, KY Get Together

[Brown Bear]

Updated 2012-01-01 11:28am

This discussion page is now defunct. I am starting a new one for the current get together recently discussed http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?p=1386190#post1386190

This will be the official thread for the Lexington Get Together. All information will be correlated here as it becomes available. Either post here or PM me and I will add the information in an organized fashion.

Date
October 14-16, 2011

Meet Up Time
To be determined

Meet Up Place
Retro93's House

Roll
Hoot
Retro93
Brown Bear
Mars
78J-10
OutrageGIS
Addicted
WHSII

Campsite Partners
Brown Bear, Retro93

Location
Twin Knobs Campground
Daniel Boon National Forest

Website
Campground Information
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Twin_Knobs_Campground_Ky/r/campsiteSearch.do?site=all&type=9&minimal=no&search=site&criteria=new&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73643&search=site

Park Information
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/cumberland/twinknobs.pdf

Directions
To Retro93's House
I64 to Exit 137
From East, turn left
From West, turn right
1 mile past HWY158, house will be on left, up hill, property lined with trees

To Twin Knobs
From Retro93's House, turn right onto HWY32
HWY32 to 60W, turn right
60W to 801 South, turn left
Final destination 5195 Kentucky 801
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Morehead,+KY&daddr=5195+KY+HWY+801+SOUTH+Morehead+KY+40351&hl=en&ll=38.142657,-83.490601&spn=0.136897,0.338173&sll=38.18397,-83.432684&sspn=0.13682,0.338173&geocode=FSKkRgIdFOsG-ykhj8RodA1EiDHgkCn4qj139A%3BFepgRQIds_8F-ymXPH_vcHNEiDE-GL6XtytRcw&vpsrc=0&gl=us&mra=ls&z=12

General Information
Coming soon, when we decide on a common camping loop

[HOOT]

:mad: :mad: :mad: Can't believe I missed the meet already...:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
I got to get a faster internet connection,,,:confused: :p :rolleyes:


This will be the official thread for the Lexington Get Together. All information will be correlated here as it becomes available. Either post here or PM me and I will add the information in an organized fashion.

Date
October 15-16, 2001

[78J-10]

Beat me too it!! lol

[Brown Bear]

Sorry guys,

I was ready for bed when I wrote that!

[Brown Bear]

We were thinking about meeting up at Retro93's house. Everybody cool with that?

[Mars]

sure!

I'll go ahead and get the time off request in

[Retro93]

We were thinking about meeting up at Retro93's house. Everybody cool with that?
It makes sense to meet at my house. We can convoy to the park and check in at the same time raising the chance of getting campsites near each other. I don't have much hardtop parking but I do have about 7 acres of grass we can use. That should drive the neighbors nuts. :)

[OutrageGIS]

Sounds like a plan...

[78J-10]

Works for me i just need a time and address and ill be good to go.

[Brown Bear]

Looks like it's going to be a good show! 6 confirmed so far and we're still 6-7 weeks out. Make sure to contact anyone else who might like to come.

Directions and rollcall have been posted in the leading thread. If you want to join in on the fun, post here that you're going or PM me or Retro93.

Does everyone need/want electricity in the campground? This will narrow down our choice of loops and make decisions easier. Me personally, I'll be in a tent with a nice fire going outside.

[Brown Bear]

Reservable loops with electric:
C, H

Non-reservable loops with electric:
A, B, J

I assume some people will bring campers or some such... J loop is all the way in the back, and closest to the lake.

[HOOT]

Since we have a nice base to work from now can you post a link in the Event Section and General FSJ and direct the traffic to here.

I'm fine for meeting up at Kim's place.

Annie wants electric for her blanket. I have a bunch of wood I need gone so I'll probably have a load of fire wood also.

No section preferred but over looking the lake sounds sweet if we can get in there. This may change as I spend some time mapping it out.

[Brown Bear]

Do we want to reserve spaces, or take our chances at the gate?

[Retro93]

Reserve.

[HOOT]

reserve is fine by me.

We trying to stay in one loop? I can't seem to pull up how many sites are available in either loop. I want 2 days 10/14 and 15.

[WHSII]

Hello all,

I will not be camping, but I do hope to make it either Saturday afternoon or Sunday Morning to meet all.

When it gets closer, I hope we can exchange cell phone numbers so we can track each other down.

Hoot, are you bringing a trailer? Mars might want the bed off of my parts truck, which would be ready to ship out at that time. Just a thought...

I am looking forward to meeting you all!

Take care,

[Brown Bear]

Come on down, the more the merrier!

[Mars]

A trailer would be awesome. But if not we can figure something else out Bill.
Good thinkin though
:thumbsup:

[HOOT]

A trailer would be awesome. But if not we can figure something else out Bill.
Good thinkin though
:thumbsup:

We can work out something I'm sure. Hopefully I'll have the smaller 5x10 trailer unloaded. Right now it has my utility bed and 8' Jeep topper on it as well as my leather buckets and other goodies crammed into the bed.

[Brown Bear]

I think we should shoot for Loop H. It's bigger than C so we might have a better shot of getting spots close to one another. I can't seem to reserve a spot on the internet, so I'm going to try calling them next week.

[Mars]

Oh hey Bear if you want that 360 it's complete top to bottom minus air cleaner. If you want it let me know and I;ll hold off pulling it so I can just pluck it and drop it in your hauling solution of choice. Also gives you the chance to look it over without it laying in the weeds.

[Retro93]

Oh hey Bear if you want that 360 it's complete top to bottom minus air cleaner. If you want it let me know and I;ll hold off pulling it so I can just pluck it and drop it in your hauling solution of choice. Also gives you the chance to look it over without it laying in the weeds.
ROFLMAO....hauling solution of choice. I like that one. :thumbsup:

[Mars]

ROFLMAO....hauling solution of choice. I like that one. :thumbsup:

hehe Never know what people bring, be it trailer, pickup, shopping cart. I'll drop that engine in your front seat if you want, just buckle it in. Don't want that rolling over to say hi on the way home.

In fact I can always drop it at Bill's and you can collect it there if that's cool with him. I need to see him about some cab bits and a bed anyhow.

[Retro93]

I think we should shoot for Loop H. It's bigger than C so we might have a better shot of getting spots close to one another. I can't seem to reserve a spot on the internet, so I'm going to try calling them next week.
I'm gonna drive out there to scope the place out. Maybe I can shed some light on the best spots.

[Brown Bear]

Thanks!

[Brown Bear]

Reserve.

Bad news. Twin Knobs is no longer taking reservations on their campsites for any dates past Sept 27. This means that if we want to camp, we will have to walk up and get our spots there.

[Retro93]

Bad news. Twin Knobs is no longer taking reservations on their campsites for any dates past Sept 27. This means that if we want to camp, we will have to walk up and get our spots there.

Well....that means I need to drive out to see how many sites I can rent at one time. Exactly how many are we going to need? Anyone sharing a site etc.... I'll need that information.

[Brown Bear]

Talk amongst yourselves: post here, PM, email.... and we'll choose up camp site partners. I think two tents per site is comfortable. PM me when you know who you're camping with and I'll post it on the main thread.

[Mars]

I'll honestly only need a parking spot and a seat next to the fire if there is one. I might have a lady friend along as well.

[Brown Bear]

I'll honestly only need a parking spot and a seat next to the fire if there is one. I might have a lady friend along as well.

ooh la la ;)

[78J-10]

Well to make it easier my fiance and I will just bring down our tent instead of our pop up. That way if people want to stay out of the electric area for ease of reservation we can.




-Mike

[WHSII]

Hoot,

I just heard that there is a possible problem bringing firewood across state lines.

I believe it relates to Ash. but Please check it out...

What about Sid??? I have not seen anything from him.

Since I am only going for a day, he could meet up with me, and ride over if he would like...

Looking forward to this!

WH

[Retro93]

There are warning signs around here reminding folks not to move firewood from place to place. Tom...throw a tarp {KY Garage} over the bed of your truck...good to go. :thumbsup:

[HOOT]

I have a topper on the back. The interior bed/couch has a huge hidden storage compartment. I won't be bringing any of my ash. All I'll have is oak and spruce if I bring it and some 4x6 lumber cut offs.

[Brown Bear]

Well to make it easier my fiance and I will just bring down our tent instead of our pop up. That way if people want to stay out of the electric area for ease of reservation we can.




-Mike

There's a good chance that we'll get an electric site. The 15th is towards the end of the season there, plus it should be a little cooler by then...most people don't like getting out in that, but then again, we're not most people!

:fsj:

[sld]

Haven't chimed in due to not knowing what I will be doing that weekend as we are waiting on our passports. Four of 'em cost us $480 :eek: and my wife wants to go to Cancun during the school fall break.

[Brown Bear]

Come on down! The more the merrier!

[sld]

As I was leaving work today, I noticed that a guy who lives in Georgetown, KY got his J-10 on the road. I'll tell him about it. Also, there was a 70's WT that was a guy's DD at work too. Got a photo of it to see if he was on here once on my cell phone, but washed my phone:rolleyes: . We work at the Toyota plant.

[OutrageGIS]

Couldn't resist snapping a pic as I passed Cave Run on the way home last night. This is the view from Lakeview Vista "scenic area". About 1/4 mile from Twin Knobs campground.

[Brown Bear]

This thread's been dead for awhile, how's everything coming with ya'lls preps? I have some breaklight issues and backfire issues to resolve post haste!

[HOOT]

My Jeep won't be there.

I still plan on being there with the F350.

[78J-10]

My jeep will be there. Baring a new exhaust here in the next week or two. oh and the peskey brake booster..


Who is all sharing a site with who?

[Brown Bear]

So far, just me and Retro are sharing. If you guys want to go ahead and team up with someone sor someones else, just post or shoot me a pm.

[Mars]

If the jeep won't go I'll use the S-10. I could sure use a hand swapping out a leaf spring tonight.

Also I don't have a tent or anything so a place to park will be fine. Sharing a campsite would be fine too

[Brown Bear]

I've got a tent you can borrow, if you want. I might just bringg my tarp!

[78J-10]

If i can get an electric site. ill have an open end in my pop-up


Ps- Mars empty your inbox

[Mars]

If i can get an electric site. ill have an open end in my pop-up


Ps- Mars empty your inbox

It's empty, amazing how stuff piles up. :rolleyes:

[Brown Bear]

Who's bringing a tent, or needs one? I will probably use my tarp, so I'll have a two man tent available if need be.

[Brown Bear]

OK, we need a rough meet up time. How about 11 o'clock EST at Retro's house? That should give us some time to meet up, chat, scratch, whatev and get to Twin Knobs to check in at a reasonable hour.

Sound good?

[HOOT]

I'll most likely be there on Friday afternoon and spend the night FRI and Sat.
I'll be sleeping in the back of my truck.
I might meet you guys at Kim's ( maybe I can get a breakfast out of him;) )

[78J-10]

I can be down friday after noon. But were meeting up sat i can come down then as well.

[HOOT]

I'll most likely be at Kim's Sat am also. Unless I am still sleeping. My life runs on a different schedule than most. I am going to try and switch that around some for this weekend meet, but no promises. I'll be at work until thur at 5 am.
I'll get packed up and head out on friday afternoon and hope to be there by early evening.
I've got a few cases of Molson's "Canadian" Beer. Anyone interested? It's NOT for sale, but if you want to partake then let me know so I'll know how much to bring. I also have a 12 pack of Swiss beer. Can't pronounce the name and never seen it till we built their machine last month. Guys who have tried it says it is more like a Heineken Beer. Dark and heavy brew. :alc: I'm sure all the Degiorno Pizzas will be gone by Oct 15th.. Sorry..

Anyone interested in some FSJ parts?
I have some th400's to get out of here and a 727 0r 2.
Lots of small stuff interior and exterior.
Black headliner,dash and seats from a 78 Chero. Full carpet set as well bought from BJ's for the 78 Chero I used to own.
Stock J20 rims with nice BFG's AT's on 3 of them, one rim bare.
4 slightly rusting faded chrome spoke wheels 16.5 x 8.
Set of 4 aluminum slots from my 88 Dodge van. 5 lug 15" rims 2 of them 7" 2 of them 8".
NOS tail light assemblies for a J truck, Chero and early Waggy's.
I also have used sets of the above as well as the vertical wagon styles.
A few NOS lens for the Chero and older Waggy.
Razor grilles and I believe I still have some muscle grille parts. All grilles are used and have small blemishes on them some may have a down right wrinkle or 2. All excellent for driver quality, except one muscle surround that seen a harder hit to one side of it.
Not sure if it will be ready by then but there might be an 8ft. bed and a set of J20 axles available from either the 80 or 81 J20.
Depending on how things go here before the 15th there may be a whole J20 worth of parts available.
There are a few wide track fenders laying around as well. New aftermarket repops and some used originals.
Need a cap for a 8' jeep bed?
How about some center hubs for your old steel wheels. NOS chrome and a set of black. Lots of used ones also.
J truck tailgate? Used in very good shape or new take off in about as NOS shape as possible.
Steering box from a 86 waggy. Very nice shape, come from what looked like a sweet well taken care of waggy.
NP228 transfer case.
How about a set of baseboard heaters for your garage or shed? Bunch of different sizes a couple hardly used others are about 15 years old I think.

[78J-10]

Hoot. I hear ya on the different schedule I work 3rds as well.


You have pics of said tailgate??

[Mars]

Always interested in parts Hoot.
you got my number shoot me a time and date when we can get together on some things. Or just PM me here, I'm going out of town this week, going after that fiberglass tailgate. Wish me luck :)

[Retro93]

I plan to go out Friday night to camp. No use loading all the camping gear up for a one night stay.

[Mars]

Jeep is coming right along.. jumped a HUGE hurtle tonight :D

Have a look!
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?p=1348630#post1348630

[HOOT]

Hoot. I hear ya on the different schedule I work 3rds as well.


You have pics of said tailgate??

I'll get some pics here in a day or so. They are at the storage place.

If you are coming down Friday afternoon maybe we could convoy from Northern KY to the campground together. I live just a few miles south of the border.

[Mars]

I'll get some pics here in a day or so. They are at the storage place.

If you are coming down Friday afternoon maybe we could convoy from Northern KY to the campground together. I live just a few miles south of the border.

I also plan on coming down Friday afternoon. I get off work at 1pm and will be heading out as soon as I fill my cooler! :)

[78J-10]

I would be down for that. I get off at 7am so by the time i shower and check everything i should be on the road by 8am or so. Looks like a 5 hour drive to the campground from my place.

[HOOT]

<Merle Haggard voice> Looks like we got ourselves a convoy. Come on.

I was planning on leaving the house at around 1pm or so myself.

[Brown Bear]

Barring anything blowing up at work (which is entirely possible, I'll probably be up Friday as well!

[Brown Bear]

Updated dates and roll call, we got us a new guy!

[addicted]

we got us a new guy!

:thumbsup:

I've been dyin' to go camping this year. A new baby didn't really make it possible. So I decided that this was as good a reason as any to get it out of my system. Plus fall camping is way better than the heat of summer.

[WHSII]

Well is this still on?

Have not heard anything for a while...

Let us know.

[Brown Bear]

You need to head over to #FSJ, we talk about it often! It's still on, you coming down fri or sat?

[Mars]

according to my boss at work, since we lost a couple guys I'm no longer off that weekend.. I'm feeling pretty deflated. He says theres a couple guys in the process of being hired with pending background checks.. so it may pan out but as it sits right now. I'm out.
:mad:

[HOOT]

I'm still in.. I am officially on vacation as of 3am Sat.

Our leaves are changing over up here already. I hope it is still greener down there. We may be battling leaf viewers for camping spots.

[Brown Bear]

I'm definitely in. I'll be heading up Friday, maybe early enough for Retro93 to fix me some breakfast :D

[addicted]

So what are the plans for Fri evening and Saturday?

I should be there Friday afternoon. Leaving Sunday morning.

[Retro93]

I'm definitely in. I'll be heading up Friday, maybe early enough for Retro93 to fix me some breakfast :D

Breakfast??? Of what do you speak?? :confused: Remember I only eat once a day, usually around 11PM. :)

We can go ahead and check in at the campground and get some fishing in.
Sound like a plan:?

[Brown Bear]

If all goes well, I expect to be in Richmond around 12:00 EST. Keep your phone on in case my tranny explodes :D :/

[Retro93]

My Jeep won't be there.

I still plan on being there with the F350.

Hey Tom...what's up with the Jeep???

[Mars]

Well it seems I will be able to get sunday off.
I'm going to try and swap schedules around and see if at the very least I can get out of closing Saturday night. Still working the problem.
:thumbsup:

[Brown Bear]

You better do it son, don't want to disappoint us ya know!

[grimjeeper73]

i wish my trans was fixed i would love to go:(

[Brown Bear]

Don't need a jeep to come, just a case of beer and a sense of humor.

[HOOT]

Hey Tom...what's up with the Jeep???

Not going to fix it. Just sent a PM to Mars to buy it. I need to get going on the 1980 J20. City Zoning is busting my acorns again.
No one is interested in the beer:confused: My neighbor laid claim to 15 cases today. He also got me $2000 worth of fuel/air/oil filters for my Kubota and F350 as well. Got to love connections.


Anyone interested in convoying down from Cincinnati area? Looks as though I'll be trying to leave around 10 am or so. That time is very flexible but will let me be at the lake by around noon.
Maybe you need a number in case something happens and you need a tow or help.... PM me for that.

I have a F350 and a 20' car hauler and I'm not afraid to use it ;). All I ask is you cover any actual cost, My time and labor are free.

[Brown Bear]

Welp, my jeep is drivable now. We'll see how long that lasts. I've got to take it on a small trip to Russellville to see how it holds up, and to test out the mpg!

[78J-10]

Guys I'm gonna have to bow out on this trip. I'm in the process of buying a house and i have my final meeting with my home inspector this Sat(he is going on vac for 3 weeks on Monday) I have to make this meeting so i can finally close on this house.

Sorry guys I hate having to bow out at the last min. Hope you guys have a great time. Hopefully ill make the next one if we do this again!


-Mike

[Brown Bear]

Guys I'm gonna have to bow out on this trip. I'm in the process of buying a house and i have my final meeting with my home inspector this Sat(he is going on vac for 3 weeks on Monday) I have to make this meeting so i can finally close on this house.

Sorry guys I hate having to bow out at the last min. Hope you guys have a great time. Hopefully ill make the next one if we do this again!


-Mike

I think we can let it slide....this time :D

Congratulations! And who takes 3 weeks of vacation????

[78J-10]

That's what I said! He owns his own business so im sure hes got the time and money.

[addicted]

Hey Retro, did you get a chance to scope out the campground? Have you figured out how many you can rent at one time? I'll need a site, electric preferred for Friday and Saturday. I know Hoot said he was gonna try and bring some of his wood down, but i'm assuming there will be plenty of places on the side of the road to get it or even at the park? Will we need temp permits to fish at the park?

[OutrageGIS]

Truck had me worried, thought I'd be FSJless this weekend / jeep finally succumed to filthy rusty tank syndrome on monday. Had to drive it home 15 miles on idle. It would die if I tried to give it any gas. 15 miles at walking pace! Thank god for low end torque. 45 minutes later rolled in front of house. Later than night dropped the tank and found about 3 cups of red sand burying the remains of the pickup tube. Rinse, roll, repeat / rigged the pickup & re installed. All better! Looks like I will be up Saturday morning around 10.
Weather looking promising...

[Brown Bear]

Who's ready!!!!!??????!!!!!!!

[HOOT]

I've got the innerds to my topper all in place and after fueling up will be good to go.
I should be there early afternoon.

[addicted]

On the road again................

[HOOT]

Over sleep?!?!?!?!?!?!? never... well.. maybe a little.
1:20 pm here and hitting the road.
CYA soon.

[Mars]

Just got home from work.
Managed to get tomorrow and sunday off.
I'll leave out in the morning. in no shape to drive very far.

[Brown Bear]

Cool, we're in loop d, site 14. Girls at the front are expecting you.

[Ristow]

Ristow lets out a lonely sigh in the Mirc room.....

[addicted]

Ristow lets out a lonely sigh in the Mirc room.....

It will be ok Ristow, we'll be back on Sunday night. Go eat a hostess cupcake it will make you feel better.

[Mars]

Made it home safe and sound. Cant wait till spring. :thumbsup:

[Retro93]

Made it home safe and sound. Cant wait till spring. :thumbsup:
I can't wait either. What a great time we had! :thumbsup:

[OutrageGIS]

Excellent time and company! Thanks to all who came-

[WHSII]

Glad to her everything continued well, and that everyone is getting home safely.

I thought about you guys all day while I was sanding, and sanding, and doing more sanding.

At least while you are sanding, you have plenty of time to think...

Great to meet you all,

Take care,

[addicted]

I got here after a few traffic jams and a stop for a rear Dana 44 for the '89. What a long arse day.

[Brown Bear]

Finally got home, had to make a trip to the hospital to see my granddad.

WHSII - Sorry bud, I remembered that heater core box about 40 miles from Louisville :D We'll have to talk later.

I had a blast at the get together. We should definitely do this again.

[HOOT]

Must remember to turn "left" at Rt.519 when leaving...:o
Oh well what a beautiful day for a drive... Went by highway to get to the meet at 160 miles from home. Took the scenic drive on the backroads home and it was 120 miles and about 30 minutes quicker.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/HOOTfromIFSJA/Ky%20Area%20Meets/P1010006.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/HOOTfromIFSJA/4%20Sale%20-Used/Random%20Clutter/P1010012.jpg
Next time I'll take some pics of the meet itself.:o Camera was MIA until right before I left the campgrounds.
Had an excellent time.. Funny how fast 3 days will fly by. Got to add 2 more new faces from this site. Really looking forward to the next meet.
Thanks for the steak dinners and trimmings for both nights Kim and Natalie, a very pleasant surprise.
Still can't believe Amber played me like that all weekend:( Oh well ...Annie would get jealous anyway. Thanks for putting up with Miss Thing also, she is such a social butterfly, and occasional horn dog:o .
Kim gets the award for "Best Jeep", "Iron Butt Drive" "Best Paint Job" "Coolest Interior" "Who needs a Cat in the intake" "Best modifications"....and the list goes on.. Next time maybe one of us can give you some competition. ;)
Nathaniel my Oak trees are calling you. It sounds like someone throwing marbles on my back patio everytime the wind blows..

[Retro93]

A few more pictures.

https://picasaweb.google.com/103956535943816132717/JeepMeetFall2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNTsvpLOo_fv9gE&feat=directlink

[Brown Bear]

A few more pictures.

https://picasaweb.google.com/103956535943816132717/JeepMeetFall2011?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNTsvpLOo_fv9gE&feat=directlink

Did you realize there are no pictures of you from the front....only from the back, or slightly to the side....I think you planned it that way :D

[Retro93]

Did you realize there are no pictures of you from the front....only from the back, or slightly to the side....I think you planned it that way :D
I did it on purpose. Hiding out from the U.S. marshals is a pain. :thumbsup:

[Dustinlib]

dang, looks like i missed out on this.

[HOOT]

No worries Dustin .. there will be more.

Possibly a winter get together down at Mamouth Cave.

[Retro93]

No worries Dustin .. there will be more.

Possibly a winter get together down at Mamouth Cave.
I'm up for a meet there during the winter.

[Brown Bear]

Feb 4th and 5th?


I've got my zero degree sleeping bag, how bout you?

[Retro93]

Feb 4th and 5th?


I've got my zero degree sleeping bag, how bout you?
Mine is also rated for 0 degrees....one thing we will need is a ton of firewood.... Tom...you bringing that?

[addicted]

Southerners! :rolleyes2: Talk about northerners having "Frozen Brain Syndrome". I won't go camping in a tent in February and I like the cold.

[HOOT]

You would pick what is usually the coldest week of the year. :mad:
Maybe one of us should get a hotel room, you know for medical reasons..:o

If I do come and I do bring the fire wood it will be enough to warm the Earth itself by a few degrees at least.
I'm not sure Annie will approve of a Feb. camp out.:rolleyes: yeah that's it. Although she may agree to a southern campout down by the Gulf of Mexico.:D

[Mars]

You would pick what is usually the coldest week of the year. :mad:
Maybe one of us should get a hotel room, you know for medical reasons..:o

If I do come and I do bring the fire wood it will be enough to warm the Earth itself by a few degrees at least.
I'm not sure Annie will approve of a Feb. camp out.:rolleyes: yeah that's it. Although she may agree to a southern campout down by the Gulf of Mexico.:D

Hmm do they allow "white man fire" on the beach or will someone try and rescue us? I'm up for something, gonna need a break by then for sure. Or we could do something after the holidays.. will need a break then for sure. :D

Mike

[Brown Bear]

You would pick what is usually the coldest week of the year. :mad:
Maybe one of us should get a hotel room, you know for medical reasons..:o

If I do come and I do bring the fire wood it will be enough to warm the Earth itself by a few degrees at least.
I'm not sure Annie will approve of a Feb. camp out.:rolleyes: yeah that's it. Although she may agree to a southern campout down by the Gulf of Mexico.:D

Come on then, let's here some dates! Has to be after New Years for me though.

[addicted]

End of April.

That's after New Years right?

[Retro93]

End of April.

That's after New Years right?
How about January 2nd? Everyone will probably still be on holiday??

We need to come up with a place too. In my backyard won't work this time. Hopefully it will be within 100 miles of my house so I can use my AAA towing service. :thumbsup:

[JeepBountyHunter]

The things I miss :rolleyes: Drove by that park back in June. Looks like it was fun. About a five hour drive from where I live.

[Brown Bear]

The things I miss :rolleyes: Drove by that park back in June. Looks like it was fun. About a five hour drive from where I live.

Keep an eye on this thread....we should be able to come up with a new date and place for the next go round.

[Ristow]

how 'bout a non-winter one?

[HOOT]

I do like the idea of a winter camp out,just not sure of the dead of winter. The reason I like Mamouth Cave area is the caves are always warm. Problem is I am so out of the cave loop I have no idea what it is like down there anymore. I'm not into long walking tours anymore either. I also have the dog to contend with.
While I thought the last meet was excellent just hanging at the campground I'm not so sure of it if it is 10 degrees out. Although we could have dual fires or maybe three of them and set up in the middle. If we had daytime cave tours or vette museum tours that may work.

I believe I'm going to blow off work from just before Christmas till Jan 3rd or maybe longer. I'd be up for something around that time frame. Although I was somewhat serious when I mentioned a Gulf Coast campout as I may wind up down south for some heat and R&R.

[addicted]

how 'bout a non-winter one?

X2

[Mars]

Non winter works for me but so does winter. The 3rd of January is my birthday and I'm taking it off this year dangit!

[Retro93]

The Houchins Ferry campground at Mammoth Caves stays open year round. It has 12 campsites that are available on a first come first served basis. I doubt if there will be too much competition for getting a site in January. :) All the other campsites close 12/1/11 and don't reopen until 2/28/12.

Heck, the caves are right in BB's backyard. One of us can tow his rig over to the park.

http://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=107671

[Brown Bear]

Heck, the caves are right in BB's backyard. One of us can tow his rig over to the park.

Now that's just rude! :D

[OutrageGIS]

Wow. January camping in KY. Not so bad with a truck and white man fire. At least the campground is on the civilization side of the river - seem to remember that ferry as either seasonal or unreliable... love that park though. If we can pull it together, I'll give it a shot!

[Retro93]

Hey BB....if we get too cold can we sleep in your garage???

And what the heck is this 'white man's fire' mentioned in some of the posts??? Napalm? White Phosphorus? Gasoline???

[addicted]

And what the heck is this 'white man's fire' mentioned in some of the posts??? Napalm? White Phosphorus? Gasoline???

Big hot ridiculous fire.

[OutrageGIS]

If someone has any white phosporus or napalm that would be pretty interesting. A fire you could see from space would take the white man fire to a whole new level! Hope BB has some friends in the local law!

[Brown Bear]

I'll make sure to put up my "Vote for Peanut Gaines" sign before I leave....he's running for like his 10th tern as Sheriff....

[Brown Bear]

No more movement on this?

[Retro93]

No more movement on this?
I'm up for it. Come on guys.....it won't be that cold.
We're thinking of going to Mammoth Caves...there is a year round campground there.:drivin:

[HOOT]

I'm definitely on the fence for this... Just curious on daytime activities. I got the pooch to deal with so caving is out for me. Hanging at the camp ground like last time may be a really chilly idea..
So just what is up your sleeve with this ice box over nighter. I've camped in the winter before but we always went hiking during the daytime. I can no longer hike like that.

[Brown Bear]

I'm a little perverse, so winter camping is right up my ally. When I'm by myself, I usually hike in, spend the rest of the day setting up camp, cooking a good steak, reading a good book, drink a good bourbon, then head off to bed. I could see this going much the same way. If you're really into action, there's an offroad park in BG just 45 minutes away. Depending on the weather, it's sure to be muddy as all get out this time of year. Me, I'm into just chilling....figuratively and literally.

[OutrageGIS]

I'm up for it! If anyone feels like going in style, there is always the wigwam village in Cave City - truly historic cottages shaped like teepees. Talk about a photo shoot if we could round up a couple of FSJ's...

[OutrageGIS]

about 15 min from park.
http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd432/outragegis/wigwam/?action=view¤t=wigwam.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd432/outragegis/wigwam/?action=view&current=wigwam.jpg)

[Brown Bear]

about 15 min from park.
http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd432/outragegis/wigwam/?action=view¤t=wigwam.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd432/outragegis/wigwam/?action=view&current=wigwam.jpg)

I couldn't remember if the WigWams were still open or not....too bad the dutch windmill is gone....now that's some sight seeing!

[OutrageGIS]

I'll be in Cave City this weekend, I'll check if open & pet policy (and tolerance for BIG fires - LOL!) Who knows, maybe winter group rates!

[Retro93]

This sure sounds better than sleeping out in the open. A fire is a must....

[WHSII]

Hello Gents!

I will try to make a day trip out of it, if the plan goes through.

Camping in cold weather and Arthritis do not go well together...

I do wish I could.

Talked with a Doctor the Friday before Christmas, after ex-rays, he told me that within four or five years, I would have both hips and knees replaced...

Again, I will try to make an appearance.

Keep me informed.

[HOOT]

I checked into some info for the wigwams. NO pets. NO fire pit. NO HOOT. The wigwams themselves look killer inside and out. There are some good videos of them on Youtube. One video is of a vintage photo shoot using a 56 Chevy and a very nice model. Video shows alot of the insides of the wigwams as well as outside stuff. The opening bit where she comments on the tire swing is great.

I could probably find a doggy sitter if need be but still NO fire at the wigwams.

I did however found a kick butt deal on a room in Peru a block from the coast for $60 bucks a night. It is south of Lima and about 75 miles from the Nazca Lines. I don't think we would need a fire.:eek: Not sure how I wound up in Peru last night but it is neat that you can view some of the lines from Google Maps.

[HOOT]

http://www.rockcabincamping.com/Location.html
I sent them an email about the fire.
This might be a good option.. Pets are allowed and I'm sure there is some sort of fire pit. Still looking for that part. They have tent camping there as well is why I say there must be fire provisions.
Here is an aerial shot of this place. Out in front of the cabins you can see the big circular concrete tables and near them looks to be a fire pit. I thought maybe it would show the close up of this place. Zoom in on the intersection of route 70 and 255 on Mamonth Cave RD. Right where it makes the 90 degree turn, they sit in that turn..
http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHNY_enUS377US378&q=cave+city,ky&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x886618c9863cb7c1:0xbe31376171cab3fc,Cave+C ity,+KY&gl=us&ei=eE79Tvf3LILetgejl73QBg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=8&ved=0CIwBEPIBMAc

[Brown Bear]

Hmmm, very interesting.

[HOOT]

Good morning Tom.

Thank you for contacting Rock Cabin Camping. Yes that is a fire pit in the courtyard near the picnic table. Overall there are 7 fire pits on the cabin side of the property. Cabins 1.2 8 & 9 have their own. Cabins 3 through 7 share three in the courtyard.
If you have any other questions just give us a call. 270 773-4740

Ralph
Rock Cabin Camping


Shall I start cutting more wood?
So when do you want to do this anyway? Feb or Jan,? I'd be up for a Fri and Sat night thing. Any weekend should work for me , I think. I'll know more when I go back to work Tues.

[OutrageGIS]

Just found out about no fire or pets at the Wigwams - non starter for sure! I think I camped in front of the stone cabins several years ago. I was by myself and it was summer so I didn't have a fire but I seem to remember they sold wood so it must be OK. Nice bath house though (at least not nasty.)
Maybe just a pic or two of a waggy in front of the teepees.
If its warm we should just go with the national park campgrounds, but I'm fine with the rock cabins too.

[OutrageGIS]

Of course Peru would be nice too, isn't it still summer in the southern hemisphere? Plus we can get raw coca leaves to chew and drool...
Mmm... drooly coca leaves

[HOOT]

Of course Peru would be nice too, isn't it still summer in the southern hemisphere? Plus we can get raw coca leaves to chew and drool...
Mmm... drooly coca leaves

Why am I picturing Homer Simpson when I read this above.

[Mars]

I'm still alive!

Pick a date and a place and I'll see if i can make it.

Mike

[OutrageGIS]

Stopped by and snapped some pics at the rock cabins by Mammoth Cave. I think the "Tent sites" are the front yard (thats where I camped years ago anyway) and you can see the fire rings in the pics. Not terrible but kinda exposed by the road. Anyway, take a look...
http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd432/outragegis/rock%20cabins/

[Brown Bear]

Was the neighborhood so bad you didn't want to roll down the windows??? :D

[OutrageGIS]

Was the neighborhood so bad you didn't want to roll down the windows??? :D

Its my ZJ - the wiring harness to the control switches is toast at the driver door / body junction. Windows no longer operate, but are at least in the up position. Too lazy to fix just yet - just glad to have a closing door after a hinge rebuild last week!

[HOOT]

Thanks for the pics.
Looks like there is a dead stump tree there for Mike(Mars) to brutalize or is that the other way around;) .

I don't know about you guys but I can smell the steaks cooking already.

[Brown Bear]

I don't know about you guys but I can smell the steaks cooking already.
I'm unemployed this year, you guys will have to bring your own!

[Brown Bear]

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