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Ken Zittrer has offered to service Mike Simmon's webasto onsite, replacing his nozzle, and adjusting electrodes. Onlookers are welcome to that.
If anyone would like to coordinate something, please feel free to jump in.
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Uh Um, Ray, that's sounding a little risque! :eek:
Jim, come-on now, it's time to get a life!! Or better yet, get a bus!!! :eek::rolleyes:Quote:
Uh Um, Ray, that's sounding a little risque!
Well, we're getting close. I have received emails from a few more of Steve Bennett's guests. Just to keep everyone informed I sent the following email to the non-POG people in our little mini rally:
So, it looks like it's shaping up to be a fun weekend. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.Quote:
Hello All,
Just a quick note to remind you about the min-rally at ORA Rancho next week. Although we've set the dates as 1/25-1/27, several of us will be arriving earlier in the week. Please feel free to come out as early as you'd like. The only formal planned event (at this point) is a potluck dinner on Saturday evening. We have rented the clubhouse for Saturday evening ($20 per family). This will provide us a nice place to have the pot luck, and a possible wine tasting before the dinner (still working on this).
Please plan on bringing something for the potluck. I am expecting between 40 and 50 people (approx 5-10 kids). Please bring something to share that feeds approximately 8-10 people. If you'd like to bring more, or multiple items, I've never seen any of us turn down food!
For those who like the technical stuff, Ken Zittrer has volunteered to have a 30-45 minute seminar in Webasto tune-ups. Many of us have had trouble with these units recently, and a tune-up is pretty darn easy to accomplish. Ken will be replacing the nozzle and adjusting electrodes on Mike Simmon's coach (probably on Saturday morning), and you are invited to join in.
Since a lot of people will be arriving on Friday after work hours, we elected to not have any formal meal on Friday. We are going to put together a "do-it-youself" ice cream sundae bar on Friday night. Place is yet to be determined, but will most likely be in one of the "slots" we're using.
I have now been told that everyone in our little mini-rally group will get the 50% rental rate at ORA, and you will not need to use your coupon if you happened to receive one earlier. Basic rates there are $65/night, with a 15% discount for FMCA members. We should get 50% off of the $65 rate.
Thanks!
Ray
I spoke with Steve Bennett last night, and he happened to mention the weather for next week out at Rancho. If you're coming early in the week, be prepared for some cold weather, and possible showers.
High temps will be down in the mid 40's during mid week, moving up to mid 50's on Friday and Saturday. Evening temps are below freezing, so make sure your heaters are working!
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recre...t10DayLink_ski is a link to the 10 day forecast out at Rancho.
We'll see you next week!
Thanks,
Ray
Well, the week is finally here. I'm pushing out in a couple of hours, and I believe Ken Z will be leaving the Q shortly.
We look forward to seeing everyone out at Rancho. Please drive safely. Looks like we may be in for a little wet weather.
Ray
Sea Ray, you don't need a class B, you need a Captains license! :p
Yeah, I like the sound of that Captain Ray!
Oh well. We made it out to ORA. I arrived around 230PM and Ken and Janet arrived about 4PM. Just enough rain enroute to make things really dirty!
So far it's nice and quiet out here, but a bit chilly. At least for us southern CA boys, low 40's is chilly!
Ken has some pictures from Q he wants to post, but Verizon coverage is non-existent in the park. I guess I'll let him use the satellite! :eek:
Since we're not sure how many people would be here by Friday night dinner time, we decided instead to host a ice-cream social that evening. BUT, it's really cold out here at night, and the thought of ice cream outside in the cold is a bit daunting.
We just spoke with the owner of the restaurant on site here at ORA. They have been closed some nights for dinner, due to lack of attendance. We asked them if we brought a group of people for dinner on Friday would they (1) stay open, and (2) would they allow us to serve our ice-cream social at the restaurant.
They thought that was a wonderful idea.
So, dinner for those who are interested will be Friday night at the restaurant. Time to be determined, but I'd assume 530-600P would be a good time. They have a nice restaurant, a reasonable menu, fireplace. It looks like a great way for starting our weekend.
So please join us Friday night at the restaurant!
A little update, currently there are 5 coaches here, with several more expected today. Weather shows a potential for rain, maybe even snow this evening!! :eek:
Temps have been high 40's, low 50's in the daytime, and down to about 31 at night!
Ray
Ray, here is what our weather outlook is....We would love to join you guys!
ps..read the line at the bottom of the photo.
Dale, do you live there on purpose?? :confused:
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Originally Posted by dalej
Ray, the restaurant is a good idea, we have eaten there before. See you Friday, I hope around 3:30, 4:00.
Kevin
Ray, it was 44 degrees as I went home at 4:00 today. It's been raining hard all day in Santa Barbara, lightning & thunderstorms,:eek: and there is a fresh foot of snow in the mountains surrounding our town tonight.
HI Guys!
Dale, let's just say I'm glad not to be where you are!
Well, we've now got about 8 coaches and more expected today. I rained pretty hard last night, and we awoke to snow in the local mountains! Actually little warmer due to the snow.
NOTE: just spoke to the restaurant again. I didn't realize they normally close at 7PM. They have agreed to stay late for us, but let's try to make it over to the restaurant starting at 5PM tomorrow.
Ice-cream social after dinner.
Thanks,
Ray
ps: we'll try to post some pictures soon.
Misc. happenings out west..
Kevin E's kids are the life of the party! Kudos to Kevin on polite well mannered and fun kids! (ahhh Americans)
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Local mafioso look alikes are creeping about ORA Rancho, with other local dignitaries..
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How many SENIOR Poggers does it take to plug in one simple cord??
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We have some cool vintage Marathons here, including Norm's Marathon coach number 12 !!
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Also present was a friend of Ray's (didn't know he had any), I think his name is Marshall. He works for MCI, and picked up an MCI coach, Marathon number 6!!
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Pretty interesting story here, as Marshall was on his way here, but had to stop for a business meeting at a hotel. He left his dog inside the bus, and went into the meeting. At some point, someone came in and said "hey, someone is driving your bus"! He said it couldn't be, as the door was locked etc.
He went outside to find his dog, standing up in the driver's seat.. had stepped on the brake release and his bus had rolled backwards 100' or so and crashed into a tree, then back forward coming to a rest in the middle of the lot.
The resulting crash smashed in the back bumper to the point that it was against the crank on the engine, he had to use a broken piece of wood to pry things away from it so he could fire up again!!
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By jello_jeep, shot with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II at 2008-01-27
Later, the brain trust went to work on Norm's Webasto!!
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Some of ths shots sho Ken Z wearing blue rubber gloves, kind of makes you wonder what is going on in this shot!
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Norm's 8V ready for hard charging action!
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Ken Z doing that voo-doo, that he does oh so well... The blue gloves look slightly soiled... run for your lives!!
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Later in the day, arrangements had been made to rent the club house, and it was a great idea on Ray's part. It was raining outside but we had it nice and tosaty inside!!
Here Ray & Steve make short work of a stray cat that was hanging out around Gary D's grilling operation.... hmm...
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By jello_jeep, shot with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II at 2008-01-27
More folk getting their party on!!
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Everybody was having a hoot at this shin dig.... We easily could have fed 150 people!
Janet was very hungry for some reson, and demanded to be first in line.. Who were we to argue?? She really loves salad!
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By jello_jeep, shot with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II at 2008-01-27
Gary D's youngn's getting into the swing of things. Great kids here too! Poggers seem to be good parents.... Gary's tri tip was super too!!
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Chestnuts roasting on the open fire.............
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Erion gives Mike & Peter a talkin to..
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Why squabble, when you can have a cocktail!!!
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Chow time!!!
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By jello_jeep, shot with Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II at 2008-01-27
Jello_Jeep,
Thanks so much for the photos and stories, it's just like being there.
What a pleasant weekend we had, meeting all of you POGers at Rancho ORA. Thanks for welcoming Sharon and I into this entertaining group.
It was sad to see everyone roll out this morning. It stayed sunny most all afternoon, but very windy.
Safe travels to each and everyone. We'll begin making plans to meet again in Pahrump, NV in May.
Jello Man,
Nice job on the pictorial. I thought I was reading LIFE magazine.
I had to laugh at the story of MCI bus driving dog. That even tops the one of Mango Maxine hitting the dump switch as I was hookin' up.
M
I guess this makes the case for having the PITA plastic cover over the brake release.
Good job with the pics Jeep. It would be nice if those old timers out east with their Brownie could keep up.
Thanks for the kudos..
You are right Jdub, about the lack of photos from the right coast, but hey, those tin types are very hard to scan!! :)
And as a side note, the driving dog gave up on driving after they pulled his license yesterday, but he was making up for it by standing on the horn button last night and this morning! LOL..
That darg really wants to drive... and before someone asks, no,, it was not a Greyhound :)
Well then Jeep, was it a Dalmatian? :D
I wanted to Thank Sharon and Randy for Lunch and movies on Saturday, the Girls had a Great time! Warren for the gas and Ray and Kathy for doing a wonder job of getting the group together. The first trip out for the bunk coach and I learned a few things, the girls ended up in the back with Dad, thats OK!
I didn't know that the Cruise Airs shut off at about 40 degrees when set on heat. The Webasco worked great, sure glad we got that all tuned up thanks to the help of Ray and Ken a few weeks ago, sure came in handy. It was nice to see some of the West Coast group get together for a casual weekend of fun.
Thanks again to all!
Shirley and I are very sorry we could not be with you this time. It sounds like we missed a good time. We have too many balls in the air at this time. Were are getting them sorted out. I heard from Darl Wilson today, he met with Jim Skiff at Seibt in Pharump, NV and finalized the details for the upcoming May POG rally. He was very impressed with the the resort and indicated it was first class in every way. Please plan on attending the rally and we know we can count on you for help when the time comes cause you are a great group.
Ray you will not have any problems parking your bus there. They took many pictures and will be posting them soon.
What a great weekend! It rained all the way down to So. Cal on thursday night, and rained most of the way home but in between we had 3 days of fun. Lise , Torie & Conner took a side trip to the San Diego Wild Animal Park ( they had the Lions locked up!) , while dad washed the Coach after a muddy and wet Thursday night. We had a wonderful time with Warren, Kelly, Ray and Kathy at the Pechanga Indian Casino (can you say Buffet), and meeting up with Steve Bennet and his wife (the only guy to wait up until 10:00 PM and help me back in to my site). It got down to 37 at night so everyone had the opportunity to use their Heating systems (Namely Webasto & Cruiseaire). Ray's friend ,Dave ,showed up with his Red 45 foot converted entertainer bus, with the long wheel base. Marshall shared stories about his MCI (Coach #6, Marathon) and stories about the founders of Marathon. I got a tour of Kevins Coach and it is sweet. After it comes back from Marathon in the Spring, I'm sure it will be better than new. Peter and his wife were here from Washington enjoying some time in So. California. A nice weekend , I wish we had a few more days
[QUOTE=jello_jeep;23348]Chestnuts roasting on the open fire.............
Looks like a fun time had by all! Thanks for the pics JJ! I envy all you POGGERS having such a good time:D
We had a great weekend in Rancho. Despite the not so perfect weather, we had good times and good people. Thanks to Ray and Kathy Davis for putting this together, Warren and Kelly for the pulled pork, Gary D and Lise for the tri tips.
I've posted some pix on my website if you would like to see them
http://web.mac.com/kenzittrer
Keep in mind that my site is directed to non-POGgers for the most part. Click on any of the headings, but the rally is jounal jan 26, rally photos jan 26, journal jan 27, and photos jan 27
See ya,
Ken