07 KOA reservations

[fulsizjeep]

I got a message from Dave over the weekend...


Hi Flint, about that time to check on things. I still have sites 46 and 46A and also one of the hookup sites in the circle you asked me to hold also. do you still want these 3 sites or should i let them go? Just let me know, I just don't know if everyone has called in who is planning on comeing or not. Let me know, thanks, Dave


FLATBACKDRAGON - the hookup site is for you Brother. You gonna get it? Same one as last year. OF1

Anyone that wants a tent site in the back with the rest of the FSJers better get off their arses and call Dave or you will be getting whatever they have available. Please report back here if you want 46 or 46A. So, who got site 50???

http://frontier.net/~mystkblu/07ouray/koamap.jpg

[bigun]

those 2 aren't bad closer to the bathrooms

[HOOT]

Please report back here if you want 46 or 46A. So, who got site 50???

Maybe it is that screaming crying baby again:eek: :rolleyes:

[bigun]

Maybe it is that screaming crying baby again:eek: :rolleyes:
No way not two years in a row!!!!

[Jeepstress]

We're surrounded by breeders, Charlie. There is ALWAYS another one. :rolleyes:

[Ralph Rogers]

I'm sorry, but there can't be any screaming babies. There is a noise poicy after 10:00 PM until 8:00AM.
Oh, and no food in your tents!
Yours truly
Joe.

[Jeepstress]

And no laughing!!! Becuase laughing leads to dancing which leads to screaming babnies!:p

[bigun]

And no laughing!!! Becuase laughing leads to dancing which leads to screaming babnies!:p
THAT explains everything I can't dance so no screaming babies :cool::dancingbanana::dancingbanana: Thank you for explaining that to me Krista:D:D

[flatbackdragon]

appears Dave will let us in on Monday 9th thru 15th Sun at OF1, same as last yr that will give us elec to recharge all those batteries that need charging overnight etc.

may be camping up at Ironton area Sat/Sun before then

[waggy401]

Hello everybody. My wife and I officially plan to be there from California! I tried calling to reserve a spot, probably 46A if still available, but only got the answering machine. Our Jeep is in pieces right now, but should be ready in time for the trip. I'm rebuilding the 360 with a custom-ground cam, Howell TBI, and a few other mods. I'm very excited and hope to see you all there.

Wayne Price
Livingston, CA

[bigun]

Wayne your best bet would be to email him

[Ralph Rogers]

I thought the tequila lead to the babies?
Ralph

[flatbackdragon]

Wayne-
Definitely email Dave at koaouray1@mindspring.com

don't forget the "1" after koaouray or it wont go thru,
had my place Sun after emailing him on Sat,
do it now!!

[waggy401]

It looks like we'll be pulling a small travel trailer, so I think I have reserved OF1. I'm not sure - they called and talked to my wife before I got home so she didn't know which way to go. Hopefully they will get back to us soon.

[fulsizjeep]

Phil & Flatbackdragon have OF1 though right?

Wayne - You must be headed for OF2 right next door.

Somebody emailed me last week about going after 46A or 50. Who was that? I have not been grounded for a few weeks and trying to get a handle on this again.

Thanks...

[fulsizjeep]

Wayne-
Definitely email Dave at koaouray1@mindspring.com

don't forget the "1" after koaouray or it wont go thru,
had my place Sun after emailing him on Sat,
do it now!!

YES! Please do because I need to tell Dave that he can have the sites back that have not been reserved yet.

[flatbackdragon]

had emailed Dave about OF1 and discussed when was available and received reservation confirmation but no definate site mentioned on confirmation.
OF1 wasn't available until MKonday the 9th, we had planned to get there the 7-8th, so told him 9th was ok, SO assuming we have OF1, maybe not.
OF2 was taken by huge RV last yr and she was planning to be there again this yr while visiting her bro that lives in the area

[fulsizjeep]

Sounds good Phil. I will get map updated when we have confirmation on recent reservations. I really like the way we are more on the UN side of unorganized with this fine gathering of FSJers in the mountains every summer. :D Oh, and I have some personal business up at Yankee Boy basin again this year. :cool: That may happen before July though.

[waggy401]

Ok, well, we wanted an RV space because the trip will take several days for us and we wanted to stop at some National Parks on the way and having a trailer will hopefully make it easier. So, I just sent in our reservation for space 60. It's not with the group, but it's not that far either.

Wayne

[BRUTUS]

Wayne... your 229 has low range right? :D

Just checkin...

[waggy401]

You better believe it does. :p I'm now confirmed for space 60.

[chr1s]

Somebody emailed me last week about going after 46A or 51. Who was that?

Thanks...
That were me :D

[flatbackdragon]

Oh, and I have some personal business up at Yankee Boy basin again this year. :cool: That may happen before July though.


MUST quit doing that Flint.

[bigun]

Ok, well, we wanted an RV space because the trip will take several days for us and we wanted to stop at some National Parks on the way and having a trailer will hopefully make it easier. So, I just sent in our reservation for space 60. It's not with the group, but it's not that far either.

Wayne
It is within stumbling distance!!:whistle::whistle:

[flatbackdragon]

lest ya can always take a nap before going back to camper.........
if'n I recall right, I had a splittin headache when I got up off the ground and then again when I got up out of bed a couple hours later! That was a rough days ride after that.............NEVER AGAIN! (famous last words)


confirmed OF1 by Dave just now

[bigun]

lest ya can always take a nap before going back to camper.........
if'n I recall right, I had a splittin headache when I got up off the ground and then again when I got up out of bed a couple hours later! That was a rough days ride after that.............NEVER AGAIN! (famous last words)


confirmed OF1 by Dave just now
I was supprised to find out any of you made it back to your camp sites!!! Dang the booze was flowing that night LOL

[motox-010]

Are there any more tent sites open? Also, will there be a place to put a car trailer and long box ext. cab pickup after I take the Jeep off of it? As in a parking lot or space at our site.

[bigun]

Most of the spaces has enough space for parking

[fulsizjeep]

Are there any more tent sites open? Also, will there be a place to put a car trailer and long box ext. cab pickup after I take the Jeep off of it? As in a parking lot or space at our site.

Sorry, but we no longer have any sites on hold for the group. You will have to find out what sites are available from Dave at KOA. Tell him you are with the FSJ group. Most of us camp back in the Aspen area between site 45 and 50. Also mention your concern for parking a tow vehicle and trailer. We may be able to park it over by 47D if he does not have a spot for it, but I think he would be the one to ask first.

[BRUTUS]

Are there any more tent sites open? Also, will there be a place to put a car trailer and long box ext. cab pickup after I take the Jeep off of it? As in a parking lot or space at our site.

If you hit it off with the baby Jeep girl... are you bring'n her with you to Ouray? That would be sweet!

[motox-010]

I think that it may be just something for us guys to do. I will probally ask if she is interested though. If my parents would let me, it would just be us two down there.

[HOOT]

I think that it may be just something for us guys to do. .

If I'm remembering right there were 11 female types camping with us and another 3 or 4 that were staying offsite.

Us bachelor type had the back corner on lock down though...:thumbsup:

[BRUTUS]

I think that it may be just something for us guys to do. I will probally ask if she is interested though. If my parents would let me, it would just be us two down there.

I think you need to worry about HER parents giving permission before YOUR parents giving permission. If you are old enough/responsible enough to travel in an old Jeep from South Dakota to southwest Colorado... your parent's won't mind, trust me.

Just remember, get in good with her parents, tell them in the course of conversation what your goals are and what you are doing to attain those goals and you WON'T have to worry about them anymore. :angel: But you must be prepared for the "Our daughter helped you when you broke down... what are you going to do if you break down on the way to the other end of Colorado?" speech. <hint><hint><hint>

I don't know if HOOT's figures are right on the number of women... IIRC we had 8 at the KOA. Am I right AGAVE SISTERS? So she won't be ALONE with the guys if you catch our drift.

Still waiting for pictures... :D

[motox-010]

If I break down in Colorado I will have one of my FSJ buds come help me out :thumbsup:

[BRUTUS]

If I break down in Colorado I will have one of my FSJ buds come help me out :thumbsup:

Now you are thinking! Don't forget to mention that you will have a jerry can full of gas at all times. That won't hurt your cause either way.

Speaking of Colorado buds... Not sure when you are coming down but if you want to caravan you are welcome to caravan with Kennyh and myself. PM me your phone number and I will give you mine just in case you have a problem within range of northern Colorado.

[fulsizjeep]

Got another reservation confirmed and updated on the KOA map. Site 46 is still open. Don't waste time getting reserved at the KOA if you are coming.

Still trying to figure who Shane Oliver is. If you contacted me about reserving site #50, I can not find the correspondance. Please speak up. Thanks! :o

http://frontier.net/~mystkblu/07ouray/koamap.jpg

[flatbackdragon]

wondering if its this guy.....

http://www.mugshots.com/Favorites/Shane+Oliver.htm

[fulsizjeep]

That site is blocked by DOI, so I dunno... ;)

[bigun]

I kinda doubt it that goober is down under!!

[motox-010]

I tried to email Dave at KOA yesterday after noon, still havent got a response it is koaouray1@mindspring.com right?

[bigun]

It takes a day or so you did meantion you wanted to be part of the group?

[motox-010]

Yes, I told him that if possible, I would like to get a spot near the FSJ group.

[grand_wag_85]

Still waiting to hear from Dave as the card hasn't been charged yet...But it looks like I'm in 46

[jdubya]

It's really official now....I'm on the map!

Finally, my life has meaning :drivin:

I'm looking forward to meating everyone. I'm very psyched.

[will e]

I just talked to dave and reserved two water/electric spots. It's not right with the jeep group but we can wander over. I'll bring some cheese crisps, los dos salsa, spicy asian ribs.....

[motox-010]

I have still not got a response from Dave at the KOA. Sent an email Thursday.

[Jeepstress]

They winter in Florida. Sometimes it take a few days to get in touch with him. You might just drop him another email to make sure he got the first one.

[motox-010]

Then I would feel like I am pestering him.

[Jeepstress]

Just give him another couple of days. Send a note saying you wanted to make sure your first email got through. You can pester without being obnoxious. ;)

[flatbackdragon]

Dave is real good about getting back to those that email him, usually within a day or two, give him a bit of time none the less. It's hectic in Florida right now with big race and all, gee whiz. May try to go to the 50th running of Daytona next year myself, that'd be cool.

[will e]

the 'direct' KOA number is 970 216 4009
I left a VM for Dave, he called back pretty quick and left me a VM, I then called him back today and finalized our reservations with a credit card.

If you are not hearing back from an email, call him, there might be something up (spam blocker thinks you are spam or something)

He seemed pretty happy to talk to me. Probably LIKES have people call and make reservations. :)

[fulsizjeep]

I just talked to dave and reserved two water/electric spots. It's not right with the jeep group but we can wander over. I'll bring some cheese crisps, los dos salsa, spicy asian ribs.....

Yummy Mike! :thumbsup: Let me know what sites you got and will update the KOA map here...

[will e]

Derek and I in 56, Jerry in 57. You can put down 'WILL E' and 'STILLRUNZ' for derek and I. I don't know what Jerry's handle is.

I am getting pretty psyched about this trip. While the wheel'n isn't too challenging it is absoultly some of the most beautiful scenery I have every been in.

[Ralph Rogers]

Great Mikie and Derek. Now I can bring over the Ipods, portable DVD players, camera's and cello-phones to charge up at your's and Dereks places.
Is Jerry bringing his FSJ camper?
Ralph

[will e]

Great Mikie and Derek. Now I can bring over the Ipods, portable DVD players, camera's and cello-phones to charge up at your's and Dereks places.
Is Jerry bringing his FSJ camper?
Ralph

$1 for each hour. Not responsible if Dinky eats them. :)

[jsinajeep]

Oh, you bet I am planning on bringing the camper Ralph. I have put in alot of time this year working on it so I can bring it to the events. Jerry

[Ralph Rogers]

Cool Jerry. Bet it ways less than the one Mikie has to pull:drivin:
Ralph

[will e]

Should be a little better this year for me pulling Derek's trailer. Derek is bringing his truck which means I don't have to carry as much weight in my truck (derek and Dinky) and we don't have to load up his trailer with all of our extra stuff (he can put that in his truck). Since we will have water at the site we don't have to fill up the water tank either. I bet when it is all said and done I will be 1000 pounds lighter. That should really help with the wag sag....

[Ralph Rogers]

That's good. You were saggin quite a bit last year, not to mention the strain of going over the mountains. Since Derek is driving the truck you will get more rest from stopping for gas more often too.
Ralph

[jsinajeep]

Oh, like weight is a facture for a FSJ. LOL. You got to learn to back the Jeep and trailer up the mountain in case it die, that way you can alway roll start it on the way back down and try again.

[will e]

Truth is, Derek might be pulling his truck, not driving it.

Plans are still being formed.

Oh well, last year I was able to pass a Hummer that was pulling a trailer uphill too. Made me feel good.

[Ralph Rogers]

That's good. It would be a long drive.
Ralph

[uglyjeepling]

I am giving up my nice site to share w/ RiverRat and SVO42. I am in 48, if anyone wants to move in PM me. Then I will call KOA to get your name on it. This way we keep FSJ's together. Then once done Flint can update. FLINT, I am for sure moving to site 47c though. :thumbsup: Thanks.

[Mark Wilde]

I am giving up my nice site to share w/ RiverRat and SVO42. I am in 48, if anyone wants to move in PM me. Then I will call KOA to get your name on it. This way we keep FSJ's together. Then once done Flint can update. FLINT, I am for sure moving to site 47c though. :thumbsup: Thanks.

Sent you a PM. I'll take it if no one else has!:thumbsup:

[uglyjeepling]

Sent you a PM. I'll take it if no one else has!:thumbsup:

You got it. PM sent. :cool:

[fulsizjeep]

Sweet, Mark - good choice. :thumbsup:

[Gambler68]

if anyone wants to split a site for a night or two, lemme know, still showing up as a floater. Will pay half. Going to spend one night backcountry camping, I swear! :D

[grand_wag_85]

if anyone wants to split a site for a night or two, lemme know, still showing up as a floater. Will pay half. Going to spend one night backcountry camping, I swear! :D

Welcome to split my site if you're interested, should only have 1 tent and 1 Jeep.

So you're already anticipating the Jeep leaving you stranded on the mountain? :p

[Gambler68]

Welcome to split my site if you're interested, should only have 1 tent and 1 Jeep.

So you're already anticipating the Jeep leaving you stranded on the mountain? :p
sounds good to me man. same here, 1 jeep, one tent, one small bear dog.

Naw, I'll be happy to tow you down, my jeep is set up already NOT to vapor lock ;)

[Ralph Rogers]

yeah, they all are set up that way, huh.
Ralph

[Gambler68]

yeah, they all are set up that way, huh.
Ralph

:P

Actually it's pretty nice, big fat good fuel line runs up the center of the firewall and is all routed up high, even the return line. Holley red top. Big ole spacer under the carb.

[bigun]

:P

Actually it's pretty nice, big fat good fuel line runs up the center of the firewall and is all routed up high, even the return line. Holley red top. Big ole spacer under the carb.
You should have just gone with propane and let the heat work for you. LOL

[will e]

You should have just gone with propane and let the heat work for you. LOL

Fuel Injection and two electric pumps. "we don't need no stinkin' vapor lock". :)