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| Glenn F Campbell (Gfcgfc1)
Registered Member Username: Gfcgfc1 Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2008 Posted From: 63.214.229.43  Rating: N/A |
Hello a group in a prior thread have been thinking August for a bus get together near the GrandCanyon.Any and all input is invited and welcome.After july4th befor back to school.Please speak up now.Thank you , Glenn | ||
| Peter River (Whitebus)
Registered Member Username: Whitebus Post Number: 59 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 208.54.14.110  Rating: N/A |
yes, count me in! I will be happy to come meet other people with buses! keep in mind july 4th weekend is also the Rainbow Gathering this year in Taos NM. might be a good idea to not have it that week, as some people may be interested in that gathering as well (or is that too young/hippie for this crowd?) | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 720 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.210.170.231 Rating: N/A |
Huh???....what x actly is that? ..."Rainbow Gathering this year in Taos NM." Thanx  RCB | ||
| Glenn F Campbell (Gfcgfc1)
Registered Member Username: Gfcgfc1 Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2008 Posted From: 63.214.229.43 Rating: N/A |
Hey if you haven't heard of it it probably isn't your type of scene. But youcan do asearch online , might be an education. I was in the Great Smokey Mts in Tennesee and they had an elephant there WOW !! | ||
| Peter River (Whitebus)
Registered Member Username: Whitebus Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 204.62.111.51 Rating: N/A |
rcb, it's a hippie peace love thing, they gather every july 4th and welcome each other home. I have never been, but I am dying to go... http://welcomehome.org | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 729 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.201.236 Rating: N/A |
U R both correct....not my scene....(whew)...and Thanx....I think.... Too bad; Taos is my ole' stomppin' ground. BTDT...many times. And guess what...in the 60's..70's...80's ...come to think of it, 90's as well. Not my thing now. Too, uh, ..what shall we say...far out!! Santa Fe as well  RCB | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 730 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.201.236 Rating: N/A |
Now, re Grand canyon....???/ what's the latest? Thanx, RCB | ||
| Glenn F Campbell (Gfcgfc1)
Registered Member Username: Gfcgfc1 Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2008 Posted From: 63.214.229.48 Rating: N/A |
Hello, I am looking at ,drumroll,Friday July 31st Sat August 1st and Sunday August 2nd.I found GrandCanyonCaverns which looks good but want to look a lil more before we nail it down.Comments ?suggestions are welcome? JackConrad OrangeBlossomSpecial has been a BIG help Thanks Jack Sooo....whatdoyathink?? Thaks , Glenn | ||
| Jaime Martinez (Jaime)
Registered Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 68.225.216.226  Rating: N/A |
I am in work permitting. I live in Phoenix and would look forward to spending sometime with some fellow enthusiast out of the heat. | ||
| Peter River (Whitebus)
Registered Member Username: Whitebus Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 208.54.14.4 Rating: N/A |
the dates you suggest are pretty much at the top of the temperature range for this area. Lake Mead, which grand canyon drain down to, often reach 115F in those months. getting there would pose some hesitation, given the route you would take (I-15 from california, kingman-laughlin run) both has a mighty tall grades, which a fully loaded bus might has problem climbing in hot weather. might be better to attack them hills early morning or late night ... once there, it would be a good idea to find somewhere with some altitude to get away from the heat. I think north rim can be cooler, but I can find out next time I drop by the arizona visitor center, they are pretty knowledgeable about the surrouding area climates... --- oops, just google earthed grand canyon caverns, it's way out near seligman. not exactly on the rim, but it's at 5000' so would be a little cooler... --- I just realized that it's near inside Hualapai Indian nation. I am familiar with Peach Springs nearby and of course the grand canyon skywalk. I highly recommend against having a stay nearby. Lot of ripoffs, not just by bored teenagers, but also the tribal establishment. if you read up on the experience re: skywalk, you would know what I mean. (Message edited by WhiteBus on May 19, 2009) (Message edited by WhiteBus on May 19, 2009) | ||
| Steve Krane (Steve_krane)
Registered Member Username: Steve_krane Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 76.176.101.192 Rating: N/A |
We can't make it, but Ft. Tuthill County Fairgrounds just south of Flagstaff is a good spot | ||
| Jaime Martinez (Jaime)
Registered Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2009 Posted From: 68.225.216.226 Rating: N/A |
I did make it up to the Ft Tuthill coconino Fair Grounds looks resonable, but would be tight for some of the bigger coaches.Cost looks resonable | ||
| Larry Higuera (Larryh)
Registered Member Username: Larryh Post Number: 48 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 148.78.52.146 Rating: N/A |
I called the Caverns and never did receive a amount for the daily camp fees but she thought it was around 30.00 a night too much for a dry camp for me. so count me out at the caverns. Larry H think we will leave Eugene around the 25th of July and head south East. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 846 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.209.116.46 Rating: N/A |
Thanx, Larry.....I'm with you! RCB | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 928 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.20  Rating: N/A |
In case this is not well-known here, the Grand Canyon Caverns are co-owned (last I checked) by fellow bus-nut Mike Kadletz, former owner of Bus Conversions Magazine (BCM) and the BCM BBS. After he acquired his interest in that property, he moved the long-standing (but now defunct) annual BCM rally to that venue. It probably would not hurt to give Mike a call (562 972 2158) and ask if he would be interested in giving y'all a break on rates to have your rally there. He might be interested in that from the standpoint of promoting the parts of the business I think he still owns -- Moose Creek MotorCabins, and MAK bus sales. Just a thought. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 849 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.101.19 Rating: N/A |
Good thought, Sean...perceptive We aren't going to make it but perhaps others will. RCB | ||
| Larry Higuera (Larryh)
Registered Member Username: Larryh Post Number: 49 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 148.78.52.145 Rating: N/A |
Any news yet if it's going to happen were only 10-12 days from Leaving here in Eugene and heading to Northern AZ for the next month or so before heading on South to Quartzsite for the winter Larry H | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 734 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.54.207 Rating: N/A |
Larry, were are you going stay in northern az we will be in that area for a while weather reports are talking about 115 to 120 here for the next 2 weeks. I am out of here till last of Aug. We will proably be at the Pondarosea at Parks not a 5 star resort but good rates and cool with good water. | ||
| Larry Higuera (Larryh)
Registered Member Username: Larryh Post Number: 50 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 148.78.52.146 Rating: N/A |
Luverbus, Haven't decided where were going yet waiting to find information if this gathering was going to happen or not. Probably find a park around Flagstaff or Williams if we will be on our own. But am open to anyplace in that area that is under 100. Larry | ||
| Tom Caffrey (Pvcces)
Registered Member Username: Pvcces Post Number: 1296 Registered: 5-2001 Posted From: 74.47.99.20 Rating: N/A |
Cliff, I guess that means that we ought to put off changing those motor mounts for now. How soon are you going? Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576 Suncatcher Ketchikan, Alaska | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 736 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.54.207 Rating: N/A |
Tom, we not going till next week so maybe you can do it this weekend. Larry check the rv park at Parks AZ lot cheaper than the ones in Williams or Flag and not that far from either place. Plenty of trees with a small store and station on the hi way out front very nice people own it. good luck | ||
| Larry Higuera (Larryh)
Registered Member Username: Larryh Post Number: 51 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 148.78.52.145 Rating: N/A |
Cliff Luverbus, Thanks for the heads up about Parks RV will check it out if no place picked for the bus nuts to rally.Hope to see you there or around somewhere as 114 in Q town today it's out for now LOL. Will attach a picture of bus with GoldWing on Dolly Larry  | ||
| Larry Higuera (Larryh)
Registered Member Username: Larryh Post Number: 53 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 148.78.52.146 Rating: N/A |
OK folks since nobody wants to meet in Grand Canyon we will be going strait on to Quartzsite AZ and home maybe another time. LarryH |