Southern California - nov 11 - joshua tree national park ride

Hehe. Edible vestibule.

can you buy it in a can? (must be some american innovation...:p )

so... uhm... why aren't you going mister??? You're gonna miss out on the edible vestibules :p

I'm too innocent for JT!

I'm too innocent for JT!


but we can fix that ;) ... but really, why aren't you going?

but we can fix that ;) ... but really, why aren't you going?

I don't know? :lol:

I don't know? :lol:


so does that mean you changed your mind?????? :p

I don't know? :lol:


Because there is a sale at Performance.:p Actually starts today.

(must be some american innovation...:p )

No...it's pretty universal. I'm sure that you can find it over there in Oz, but I've heard that the American made version is far superior.

No...it's pretty universal. I'm sure that you can find it over there in Oz, but I've heard that the American made version is far superior.

How do you know? Have you ever used an Aussie vestibule?

No...it's pretty universal. I'm sure that you can find it over there in Oz, but I've heard that the American made version is far superior.

I have no way to compare but in this area, it is hard to go against the people down under.

I don't know? :lol:


Come on VM...this is going to be a blast!!

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

You guys don't even need me anymore to "smuttart" and "smudge" it all the way down the drain! I love it. :D

vestibule? what the hell is that? is it eatable? i will bring my swag and camp by a billabong. lol

:lol: :roflmao: :lol:

*sigh*...................i want to come :(

You'll need to plan a trip here and join in on one of the group rides, Dan! :D

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

You guys don't even need me anymore to "smuttart" and "smudge" it all the way down the drain! I love it. :D

Who...me? :p

You'll need to plan a trip here and join in on one of the group rides, Dan! :D

+1! :D

The JT trip in smilies...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/camping.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/195.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/drink.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/thcamerasmilie.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/Drunk.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/laughcover.gif

The JT trip in smilies...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/camping.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/195.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/drink.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/thcamerasmilie.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/Drunk.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/laughcover.gif

Shouldn't there be at least one bicycle?

Shouldn't there be at least one bicycle?
Are we riding? :rolleyes:

LMAO :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Shouldn't there be at least one bicycle?

If you can find me a bicycle smilie...I would be thrilled! The closest thing that I have is http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/314.gif but he doesn't seem to be getting anywhere! :roflmao: :roflmao:

Are we riding? :rolleyes:

I guess that depends on which tent you end up sleeping in m.e. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I guess that depends on which tent you end up sleeping in m.e. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
I'm sleeping with YOU, Brandy. And I'm going to go ahead and apologize for mistaking your carpal tunnel as my pillows. :D

The JT trip in smilies...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/camping.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/195.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/drink.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/thcamerasmilie.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/Drunk.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/laughcover.gif

:D

I'm sleeping with YOU, Brandy. And I'm going to go ahead and apologize for mistaking your carpal tunnel as my pillows. :D

Well...I was going to pretend that I was shocked :eek: :eek: :eek: but suddenly I'm feeling like http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/emoticons/woohoonaner2gy.gif would be a more appropriate response. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/rotfl.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/emoticons/woohoonaner2gy.gif would be a more appropriate response.
+1 :D Ah...the torture of the male campers begins...I can't wait to have our "pillow" fight!:p

Madmike is out, so my MTB is being strapped onto the rack!
WOO HOO! Sunday MTB ride!


Sorry to bail on everyone, but... One of my dogs, (I have beagles), is really sick she has inflammation/blockage/growth around or in her intestines. Monday the vet thought it was lymphoma but the results came back negative on that. That was the only good news I've heard all week. So friday she is going to have surgery to see what's going on inside her.

Well I'm really bummed I can't make it this weekend. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.

I'm going to just spend the weekend at home with the pups... I may get out to a hockey game Saturday night!

Have fun and ride safe out there!!!!

BTW: she's the one on the left of the picture!

Sorry to bail on everyone, but... One of my dogs, (I have beagles), is really sick she has inflammation/blockage/growth around or in her intestines. Monday the vet thought it was lymphoma but the results came back negative on that. That was the only good news I've heard all week. So friday she is going to have surgery to see what's going on inside her.

Well I'm really bummed I can't make it this weekend. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.

I'm going to just spend the weekend at home with the pups... I may get out to a hockey game Saturday night!

Have fun and ride safe out there!!!!

BTW: she's the one on the left of the picture!


I'm so sorry about your poor puppy (I know, she's a dog... but they are all puppies to me!) I hope they are able to figure out what is causing the problem.

Trac'

I think maybe 3 sites for Friday night (5-6 cars):

1. extort/m.e.
2. fixer
3. chimivee
4. Tiff/Brandy/PBryant1
5. jsigone
6. bitingduck (?)


And 2 sites for Saturday night (1-4 cars):

1. extort
2. chimivee (maybe)
3. jsigone (maybe)
4. Tiff/Brandy/PBranyt1 (not actually spending night)


Sheesh, that took a long time to figure out.

OK...slight change on my part. I decided to sleep in my vehicle instead of erecting my tiny solo tent. I'll still be occupying one campsite parking space though....

Depending on how Friday morning goes for me work-wise, I can leave as early as 10am. But on the other hand I might leave as late as 2pm. I'm shooting for before noon departure to beat traffic heading out of LA. I like to get to JT as early as possile so I can settle down, enjoy some hot beverages, take a nap, and be ready for the evening. :)

I keep waffling on whether to go, but it's a really nice time of year to go to JT, so save a spot for me-- I have a tent and car, and will be coming out after work (and facing the traffic out of LA...ick).

So is there anything I should bring food/supportwise?

Sorry to bail on everyone, but... One of my dogs, (I have beagles), is really sick she has inflammation/blockage/growth around or in her intestines. Monday the vet thought it was lymphoma but the results came back negative on that. That was the only good news I've heard all week. So friday she is going to have surgery to see what's going on inside her.

Well I'm really bummed I can't make it this weekend. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.

I'm going to just spend the weekend at home with the pups... I may get out to a hockey game Saturday night!

Have fun and ride safe out there!!!!

BTW: she's the one on the left of the picture!


Sorry to hear about the dog, I know Im pretty attached to my dog. Ive paid over the years for her and never once regretted it. Seen below was last weekend during a mt bike ride.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p259/BigSean_02/DSC00397.jpg

M.E.: S'mores, Potato balls from Porto's Bakery, Crumb Cake from Porto's, Olives, Assorted veggies and dip

extort: brautwursts, hotdogs and buns, condiments

Tiffanie: breakfast burritos, coffee, firewood

tprevost: plates, napkins, forks.

herbm: chips and salsa...some dip...a few bottles of wine....

jsigone: beer, ham and cheese sammys

fixer: pie, diet coke, lite beer

chimivee: plastic cups , coffee, extra water/gatorade for rest stop, firewood

Bitingduck: ???

Hey Phil, I'm bringing bagels, cream cheese, fruit and juice for the morning. :D

M.E.: S'mores, Potato balls from Porto's Bakery, Crumb Cake from Porto's, Olives, Assorted veggies and dip

extort: brautwursts, hotdogs and buns, condiments

Tiffanie: breakfast burritos, coffee, firewood

tprevost: plates, napkins, forks.

herbm: chips and salsa...some dip...a few bottles of wine....

jsigone: beer, ham and cheese sammys

fixer: pie, diet coke, lite beer

chimivee: plastic cups , coffee, extra water/gatorade for rest stop, firewood

Bitingduck: ???

Liquids plus bananas for the ride? I could also bring pasta or garlic bread, but I'll be arriving on the relatively late side and you all may be thinking dessert at that point.

M.E.: S'mores, Potato balls from Porto's Bakery, Crumb Cake from Porto's, Olives, Assorted veggies and dip

extort: brautwursts, hotdogs and buns, condiments

Tiffanie: breakfast burritos, coffee, firewood, orange juice, cantaloupe, tangerines

tprevost: plates, napkins, forks.

herbm: chips and salsa...some dip...a few bottles of wine....

jsigone: beer, ham and cheese sammys

fixer: pie, diet coke, lite beer

chimivee: plastic cups , coffee, extra water/gatorade for rest stop, firewood

Bitingduck: ???

Updated!

Are we covered as far as large family sized stoves and lanterns go? All I have are tiny solo sets.

Are we covered as far as large family sized stoves and lanterns go? All I have are tiny solo sets.

I'm bringing two lanterns and a 2-burner stove...

I am stopping tonight to buy a lantern... I am also bringing sticks for the brauts and hotdogs so that they can be roasted over the campfire.

The brauts were cooked last night, they just need to be reheated by the fire to be tasty.

I have a propane latern, with 2 tanks and 1 propane single burner w/ it's own lil propane tank.

Who is bringing the firewood?????

Make sure everyone brings their own chairs, I will bring one extra just in case.

Sorry to bail on everyone,
Cute girl. Sorry she's sick and sorry you can't make it. :( Another time! :)

I have a scary little bleuet stove that I'll bring-- it's good for heating water for coffee and things. It also has at least one good story...

I have a propane latern, with 2 tanks and 1 propane single burner w/ it's own lil propane tank.

Who is bringing the firewood?????

Make sure everyone brings their own chairs, I will bring one extra just in case.
chair??? Oh...I think I have a ground pad like chair. Otherwise, I got nothing. :o

Sorry to bail on everyone, but... One of my dogs, (I have beagles), is really sick she has inflammation/blockage/growth around or in her intestines. Monday the vet thought it was lymphoma but the results came back negative on that. That was the only good news I've heard all week. So friday she is going to have surgery to see what's going on inside her.

Well I'm really bummed I can't make it this weekend. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.

I'm going to just spend the weekend at home with the pups... I may get out to a hockey game Saturday night!

Have fun and ride safe out there!!!!

BTW: she's the one on the left of the picture!

Sorry to hear about your dog. :( Hope you're able to find out what's going on and get her back on the road to health!

Sorry to hear about your dog. :( Hope you're able to find out what's going on and get her back on the road to health!

+1 Sorry Mike. :(

Hey Phil, I'm bringing bagels, cream cheese, fruit and juice for the morning. :D

Are you delivering breakfast to my hotel also??:D

Mike......hope your dog pulls through this. I'll see you on the next ride.

Sorry to bail on everyone, but... One of my dogs, (I have beagles), is really sick she has inflammation/blockage/growth around or in her intestines. Monday the vet thought it was lymphoma but the results came back negative on that. That was the only good news I've heard all week. So friday she is going to have surgery to see what's going on inside her.

Well I'm really bummed I can't make it this weekend. I've been looking forward to it for weeks.

I'm going to just spend the weekend at home with the pups... I may get out to a hockey game Saturday night!

Have fun and ride safe out there!!!!

BTW: she's the one on the left of the picture!


So sorry to hear that...she will be fine...but she is the most important thing for you to deal with right now..there will be other rides!! Take good care of her!

chair??? Oh...I think I have a ground pad like chair. Otherwise, I got nothing. :o

I got a chair for ya then:D

I got a chair for ya then:D
Awesome! Thank you, Jeff. :D

fixed:

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M.E.: S'mores, Salad of some type, Potato balls from Porto's Bakery, Crumb Cake from Porto's, Olives

extort: bratwursts, turkey sausauges, hot dogs, buns, condiments

Tiffanie: breakfast burritos, coffee, firewood, orange juice, cantaloupe, tangerines

tprevost: plates, napkins, forks.

herbm: chips and salsa...some dip...a few bottles of wine....

jsigone: propane stove thingy, pots and pans, stuff for grilled ham n cheese sammys

fixer: pie, diet coke, lite beer

chimivee: hot/cold cups, bananas, coffee, extra water/gatorade for rest stop, firewood

Brandy: bagels, cream cheese, juice, fruit

Bitingduck: Liquids plus bananas for the ride?

Just a suggestion:

Instead of having our post ride lunch at a restaurant, perhaps with all the left over camp food we'll most likely end up with, why not have lunch at a park or back at the campsite?...whatever....:)