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oskar
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| G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Hi folks,
after talking privately to some folks, here is a proposal for a G Wagen Treffen and yes I know that I am asking for a lot of work:
Date: Early in September 2009
Where: In and around Ely, Nevada Costs: as low as possible - basically cover costs for meals that we provide
Some ideas for a program: Dirt roads in the Humbold/Schell Range - there is plenty, more or less challenging
drive up close to Mount Moriah, camp out - we can even hike the mountain drive a trial course workshop hours at my place dinner with authentic German Brats and Sauerkraut ( we have someone in town who is making the best German Brats - Frankonian Style - for special events ) other Bavarian meals possible more ideas of course welcome
Can I get your input ? How long should that treffen be? Just a weekend - a full week ? Interested at all ?
Edited by oskar 2/5/2009 4:50 PM
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
I'll be there the early part of the weekend after labor day before retiring to other nearby climes. Friday the 11th, early satruday at worst, maybe through early sunday the 13th. I wouldn't be able to stay all week unless it started earlier in that week, like the 8th or 9th.
Notice the first three words though, oskar, I'll be looking for you, treffen or not so you've been warned you'd better change the locks, stop the mail, and leave no forwarding address if you want to dodge sharing a beer or two.
-Dave G. |
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shochu
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| Re: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
oskar..
i don't think it's wise to publicly post your address in any forum.
you never know who's lurking and use it for any reason other than bringing you free beer  |
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DesertStar
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Sounds fun. I will mark my calender and plan to attend. Look forward to talking details as the dates get closer. I think it is time we met. Mike
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oskar
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
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| Re: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
shochu - 2/6/2009 1:12 AM
oskar..
i don't think it's wise to publicly post your address in any forum.
you never know who's lurking and use it for any reason other than bringing you free beer :)
in general you are right, however in my case it does not do any damage .... my address is pretty well published anyways.
We are fighting a proposed 'clean' coal power plant to be build ( 3 miles from my house ) and as one of the vocal opponents, I am well known :-) |
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DUTCH
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| Re: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
oskar - 2/6/2009 10:05 AM
shochu - 2/6/2009 1:12 AM
oskar..
i don't think it's wise to publicly post your address in any forum.
you never know who's lurking and use it for any reason other than bringing you free beer :)
in general you are right, however in my case it does not do any damage .... my address is pretty well published anyways.
We are fighting a proposed 'clean' coal power plant to be build ( 3 miles from my house ) and as one of the vocal opponents, I am well known :- )
That's OK. I removed the message with the address anyway. mIf you want to challenge folks with coordinates, have them contact you by PM; and give them the address that way. Better safe than sorry. |
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AlanMcR
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Is this idea still alive?
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oskar
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Alan,
yes. However a little smaller than first intended.
A few of us will meet 9/18 at Great Basin National Park campground have a German Bratwurst barbecue dinner.
Stay the night there. Sat visit Lehman caves. Maybe hike Mt Wheeler - which is a 4-5 h easy roundtrip.
Coming to join us ?
Oskar
Edited by oskar 8/20/2009 1:08 PM
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
oskar - 8/20/2009 10:52 AM
..A few of us will meet 9/18 at Great Basin National Park...
Richard (kashi123) and I will be there, God willing and the creek don't rise.
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AlanMcR
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Reality is setting in. I don't think I will be able to make this, and some of the other trips I've committed to. Have a great time gents! ...Alan
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Since I'll probably arrive first and pick a campsite I thought I'd check in with you guys to see which camp you'd prefer. There are a few down around 7500 ft, and then there's the Wheeler Peak camp at about 10,000. I ususally stay at wheeler because it gets less pressure, is at the trailhead for the best hiking, and has the best views. However, it can be cold there, and some may have issues with the altitude. Another thing to consider is that we'll be doing a cave tour which leaves from the ranger's station which is down nearer to the lower camps and would involve a 40 minute drive down the mountain and back up if we stay at Wheeler. We also do have other hiking options other than those leaving from Wheeler camp. If folks haven't been out to Lexington Arch, that's a nice walk as well, but requires a little drive to another part of the park.
So long story short, any preference on whether whether we stay down low (I prefer Upper Lehman Creek camp in this case) or up at the wheeler peak camp? I'm undecided and could go any way the group perfers.
Also meals - I was thinking I might make some fried cabbage and bacon to compliment Oskar's brats for dinner on Friday night. What about Saturday night? Will everyone be staying Saturday night too? Any ideas for dinner that night? I have a recipe for a nice chicken tortilla soup that is pretty darned good and easy to make up in a group-sized batch. Or we can each prepare our own for Saturday, or whatever, I'm open to anyone's suggestions.
I just thought I'd better touch base as I'll be unavailable after this Saturday morning.
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oskar
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Date registered: Sep 2006
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
hipine - 9/9/2009 8:05 PM
Also meals - I was thinking I might make some fried cabbage and bacon to compliment Oskar's brats for dinner on Friday night.
-Dave G.
don't worry about fried cabbage - I will bring Sauerkraut ... :-) and either Weckle or Bauernbrot, as well as good mustard
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DesertStar
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Dave, I have never been past Eureka...so anyplace is fine. Looks like we will be leaving Reno around 1100-1200 which will put us in town around 1600-1700. I have been more consumed dialing in the DV trip, so I will leave the planning to you seasoned veterans of that area. Oskar, let me know if you need me to pick anything up from Bavarian World as far as imported food goes. Mike
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
Any preference for which campground to use, Oskar?
-Dave G. |
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oskar
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
DesertStar - 9/10/2009 1:51 AM
Oskar, let me know if you need me to pick anything up from Bavarian World as far as imported food goes. Mike
Thanks, in the moment I am fully stocked :-)
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oskar
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
We would prefer the upper one, Wheeler
Edited by oskar 9/10/2009 10:27 AM
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
That's the plan then, follow the signs up to Wheeler Peak Campground. Richard and Mike, try not to drive off the twisty road due to the great views all around!
I won't have too far to go to get there. I'm only coming from Escalante, UT, with a stop for a shower at the deluxe accommodations of the Minersville state park campground. So I'll probably be there some time around mid-day.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 18th.
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
DesertStar - 9/10/2009 2:51 AM
... Looks like we will be leaving Reno around 1100-1200 which will put us in town around 1600-1700. ....
Make sure you figure in time to take Richard's picture by the shoe tree.
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DesertStar
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
hipine - 9/10/2009 12:53 PM DesertStar - 9/10/2009 2:51 AM ... Looks like we will be leaving Reno around 1100-1200 which will put us in town around 1600-1700. .... Make sure you figure in time to take Richard's picture by the shoe tree. -Dave G. Dude...it is the only tree we will pass and my favorite place to write my name in the dirt.  See you there....also, any last minute items needed do not hesitate to ask as we will pass 2 Walmarts,2 Autozones and plenty of grocery markets. Mike
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oskar
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Location: Lyons, CO
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| RE: G Wagen Treffen Proposal
DesertStar - 9/10/2009 1:18 PM
See you there....also, any last minute items needed do not hesitate to ask as we will pass 2 Walmarts,2 Autozones and plenty of grocery markets. Mike
Yep, you better think ahead and bring everything, gas up fill spare canisters or you end up shopping at Rippoff's in Ely
Oskar
Edited by oskar 9/10/2009 7:20 PM
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