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Jdub and Mango we will truly miss your sorry a--es's at our very exclusive gathering. When sending sheep, please send only young and pretty ones. All their offsprings will be barbqued by the Jeep man. Enjoy the right coasters bash. (they deserve you). Above all have fun.
Jay, if you already made a reservation through the office as noted earlier in the thread, let us know so we can add you to the OFFICIAL list :)
Make sure they know you are with the Prevost group so you get put in the same area.
Looking forward to meeting ya'll.
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Originally Posted by Jay Becker
Thanks, and yes I have made a reservation and they DO know I am with you guys, so I'm not sure how much "official" involvement I want :eek:... don't they have laws about sheep in Arizona? Then again, do I get a badge or something to go with the assorted hardware? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jello_jeep
Holm
Esler
Casson
Zittrer
Beer
Erion
Davis
Deinhard
Hoffman
Queen
Hoppe
Bennett
Juranek
Tuls
Hicks
Clark
Williams
van Schoonhoven
John (fly u)
Becker
The Krakman is sending his dog as well.........
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Hey Jerry, sorry you won't be with us! I just got back from New Zealand and have lots of pictures.....
Easy Jer, they're in another Country!:o
Jay - You will fit in nicely!
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Originally Posted by jello_jeep
We made very early reservations with resort, with special request(by Sharon) to park next to the Holms, with the Clarks on the otherside. We are planning on a Tues 10th arrival, leaving on Mon 16th.
Randy & Sharon Hoyum
Holm
Esler
Casson
Zittrer
Beer
Erion
Davis
Deinhard
Hoffman
Queen
Hoppe
Bennett
Juranek
Tuls
Hicks
Clark
Williams
van Schoonhoven
John (fly u)
Becker
Hoyum
Well folks, this is growing to quite a number over what Brian E and I first conjured up! I am sure we will have a blast, but the logistics will be a bit more of a task.
Michelle at the resort has pushed the limits of how many freebies she can do at once (about twice her limit) so if you are not yet on the list, you will need to do the 1/2 price deal through the normal reservation office as was previously laid out. (Still a smokin deal)!
Norm Casson has generously offered to provide the services of an entertainer for the evening, a Mr. Harris if my memory is working correctly. Norm assures us that if you close your eyes you will think you are listening to "The Chairman Of The Board" (Sinatra). So a big thanks to Norm for donating the entertainment.
We will also be holding the usual Charity Auction! If you care to donate items to the auction, please call or email me so I have some idea how much scrounging I need to do as well. You have seen the goodies from the past, ranging from rubber chickens, large bottles of wine/booze, engine service gift certificates, tee shirts, hats, POG goodies etc. Anything you can donate or get someone else to donate will be a big help.
I have already put the arm on Marathon Beaumont, so king's X on Roger, he has already agreed to step up.
The likely recipient will be a local charity, I have made some calls and will firm it up and let everyone know.
I would take a guess at the number of people for dinner on Saturday at somewhere around fifty with POG members and some invited guests.
I am going to smoke up a Top Sirloin on my Weber bbq, can only fit one on there so that will be around 16lbs. Recognizing everyone doesn't just eat beef (beyond me as to why :) ) We could use someone to do chickens. There is a bbq at the clubhouse, but I have never used it and wouldn't know its oddities. There is a grocery store down the road, maybe we could just buy a half dozen roasted chickens or something? Brian E expressed interest in maybe doing something like that. So maybe that will work.
The rest was kind of planned as pot-luck, and I have had some people call me and ask what they can bring...
What I am going to do is just go down the list assign people to a general food category, and you can pick what you are making.
This is not set in stone, its just a guideline and a starting point to get things rolling. If you want to do something else, or want to bring meat of some sort and have a means to cook it, let me know! We will have a blast no matter what as usual.
Drinks: Bring your own!
Crudites, appetizers, chips, dips: Zittrer, Beer, Erion, Davis
Salad & dressing, rolls & butter: Deinhard, Hoffman, Queen, Hoppe
Vegetables: Bennett, Juranek, Tuls
Starchy stuff (taters, rice, beans): Hicks, Clark, Williams
Desert: VanSchoonhoven, John(flyU), Becker, Hoyum
Beef/chicken, BBQ sauce: Holm/Esler
Entertainment: Casson
The clubhouse has a standard kitchen/fridge freezer setup, and a nice counter to set everything else up on so it should be great!
Remember this isn't cast in stone, just a starting point. If you are unwilling/able to bring stuff it won't be then end of the world!
I am sure as usual there will by way too much chow & booze in good POG style. We always have a good time.
More to follow!
PS, anyone wanting to take over ram-rodding this deal, Brian and I have already agreed to let you take it, just let us know ;)
Hi Warren. Your doing great! Let me know if you want me to BBQ some Ribs or Tri Tip. I'd be happy to do that. Regarding Paper Plates , Utensils, Napkins ,etc. Do you need someone to take care of those? How about a set-up group and a clean up group?
We want you, Brian and your wives to enjoy the Rally as well.
Warren, Beer and snacks? How did you know!
Gary, ribs sound great if you are up for it!
Hadn't thought of the plates etc, usually folks bring their own, but being as we will have guests it might be easy to just have on person bring them.
A KP batallion is always helpful.
Thanks for the offers... I am sure it will be a hoot!
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Originally Posted by garyde
"Beer" is actually someone's name who signed up at the resort. I am not sure who it is ?
But of course BEER is always welcome!
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Originally Posted by Kevin Erion
Folks are asking for a "schedule".
The only things set in stone are,,
Saturday 2/14 (Valentines day) 5PM POG BBQ, potluck, charity auction, and music. This will be held in the phase 1 club house (nearest the entrance).
Sunday 2/15 mid to late afternoon, head out to Sara Park for fireworks show that will commence @ dusk. We need to be out there early, as hwy 95 will get closed, and the entrance to Sara Park will get closed as soon as the park gets full. You have to get tickets to get in to the park, I will try to look into how to get them and post it. We also have a connection to the gun club property that is adjacent to the park to watch for free, but you wouldn't get to see the ground stuff. It is also not yet clear if we can get permission for as many people as are now signed up to go out there.
These are not set in stone..
Interest has also been expressed in going out for breakfast on Saturday morning 2/14. Sounds good to me, and working on a sponsor for that.
Maybe some desert shooting for those interested on Sunday. We can work out a time.
Also the honorable Harry Hoppe pointed out that there are several new folks that probably think this is a "real" rally, and to that end we should have a round table on Bus issues, maintenance etc. This is a good idea too and we could use some "volunteers" to present something.. Harry is officially in charge of this, contact him with your ideas before we volunteer for you! :)
The only other thing I can think of is Maybe cocktail hour on Friday, like a meet & greet. Possibly we can get Master Zittrer to due a Margarita Boy Dog & Pony show! Hows about it Ken? Maybe 4 or so on Friday? We can pick a site to have it on, or if the weather is cold or nasty we can sneak into one of the club houses and take shelter & make merry.
As always these are just ideas... tweak as necessary!
DON'T FORGET ARIZONA DOES NOT OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, THEY ARE ON MTN TIME NOW, (1 hour ahead of PST). All times listed will be AZ time.
Also the honorable Harry Hoppe pointed out that there are several new folks that probably think this is a "real" rally, and to that end we should have a round table on Bus issues, maintenance etc. This is a good idea too and we could use some "volunteers" to present something.. Harry is officially in charge of this, contact him with your ideas before we volunteer for you!_Warren
When I talked to Harry he implied that he wanted to do a complete polish of my bus as a technical seminar. Is this going to be a great get together or what! :)
That sounds outstanding. As I remember that cafe you tool us too last time we were out there (Black Bear Cafe??), was MOST execellent!Quote:
Interest has also been expressed in going out for breakfast on Saturday morning 2/14. Sounds good to me, and working on a sponsor for that
Ray
The Black bear is great for supper too, the cobbler is to die for, so don't eat the chicken fried steak or you won't have room. :)
Ray, I think the chow there is good stuff obviously, I was wondering if they could handle a crowd our size, somewhere between 42-50 I am thinking, especially if we get it sponsored by someone I would project near 100% attendance.
Called BB Cafe, manager told me their total seating capacity is 100, and on saturday morning on top of it, impossible.
The only place I could think of in LHC that I thought might take us as a group, and give us a private room as well is the Golden Corral, a recently built large buffet type joint.
The food is good, place is clean and its popular (maybe not as good as BB cafe but we can always hit that joint up on another morning in a small group)! The major draw is we don't have to cook it, clean it up, and we get to be together for further mutual harassment!
I called Golden Corral and they said they had a room big enough, and it wouldn't be a problem, and asked I call back tomorrow and speak to the GM to firm it up.
Unless there are objections, it seems the only choice I know of, and I will handle it.
If anyone has any suggestions other than that, don't be shy! Speak up!
It is LarryB & Teddy from Walla Walla Washington!
Welcome to the both of you!
Look forward to seeing you in LHC.
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Originally Posted by jello_jeep
Wow! Beverly and I can't disappear for 2 days and you guys have this gathering completely organized. We're impressed. :)
Gary, will call you re the rib thing, great idea and offer. Harry and Dale, was thinking the same about a round table discussion. Looks like Saturday morning might be the right time. Ken Z was the first to brainstorm a tech discussion. Ken, will call you to eat some crow and coordinate for the visitor you suggested. Jeep, you're the man.
We're headed down I-5, destination points south, warm weather, and Havysue.
Brian, where are you on I-5? We are leaving Red Bluff in the AM, Bakersfield tommorow night. If your near by wave.
Since our daughter was born on the 13th of February, we have made plans to have dinner with her and her husband in Phoenix.
We are planning on getting to the park around noon on Saturday. I had talked to Harry and said I would help him anyway he wanted but that we won't be there until noon.
DaleJ I had planned on polishing your bus on the 12th. Since the bus won't be there per my schedule you'll have to polish it yourself, sorry. My schedule will be tight the remainder of the time in Havasu doing all the dumb things you and Jeep have thought up for me to do.
I did hope to find time for a little tech discussion to have any questions by the new members answered by some of our estute bus officinado's.
Brian will provide some interesting theory's, Peter will shoot holes in Brians therory's, Steve Bennet will provide the only real true substance. Erion will provide an update on Hondas' entry into the bus market. Deinhard will get into your shorts with his all things electrical. Jurnek Mr. I done it myself will provide provide "how to post pictures on the POG web page. Clark will lecture us on how we should have unloaded our business before the crash. Zitter will move to adjourn to Margurita Hour. To all of the new POG members, please note nothing of substance will evolve at this fun meeting that would replace the real POG rally to be held in the Fall in Oaklahoma. Skiffer will be providing Converter Technicians and full discussions of our Bus operational needs. Send your topics you want discussed to him.
Harry has captured the spirit of the entire gathering and once again proven that all old guys haven't lost "it". We may however, have something of slight value to those of you who would listen very carefully. Harry, while I am usually a target for Peter, it's only because I'm convenient. All comers can expect to be derided and insulted equally in his presence. Dale, we will obviously need to conduct the techy thing on Saturday afternoon in order not to miss your midwestern "fix it with bailing wire" advice.
Larry, will miss you on the "5". We are currently in Napa/Sonoma visiting with friends and family. Will continue via 101 to Morro Bay and LA. Am scheduling for a normal service at Prevost Mira Loma around the 6th (estimated). PM or e-mail your cell or ours is listed on Dale's map.
Wayne Mullis, owner of Desert West Coach AZ, spoke to the Skiffer and wants to attend our little shin-dig, not in an official capacity, but to rub elbows and meet & talk and hang out.
Welcome Wayne.
Holm
Esler
Casson
Zittrer
Beer
Erion
Davis
Deinhard
Hoffman
Queen
Hoppe
Bennett
Juranek
Tuls
Hicks
Clark
Williams
van Schoonhoven
John (fly u)
Becker
Hoyum
Mullis (Desert West Coach)
Warren,just catching up on the up coming rally and also wanting to know if I can bring any steaks or tri-tip since I'am in the beef business. Just let me know or e-mail me or give me a call @ 559-901-6426 or 806-258-7261 the last # is the office my verison sometimes is a little out of range. Did you also mention that some guys wanting to golf? Look forward to the rally.
Hi Sid. Brian and I were talking about Beef Ribs. I'll call.
I emailed one of the board members for the Western Pyro Association asking about tickets and seating, here is his reply...
Warren,
To answer your question in regards to Tickets. We do not sell tickets for the Public Display.
Since you have been in the past it is still the same first come first seat. This year there will
be two public displays. One on Sat and one on Sunday. Also Thursday night and Friday are
going to also have some big things going on put on by the club members. This is our 20th
Anniversary so it is going to be one you will not want to miss.
I would say, you really need to get there early. The Lion's club will be charging for parking in the
lot and once that lot is full there is no getting in. They are looking at it being full by 5 PM
You may want to check with the Tourism Bureau
in regards to parking. There is going to be alot of changes this year.
In regards to all of you seating in the same spot..I say get there really early and stake your claim.
Hope your group enjoys the event. This is going to be one for the History Books.
Mike
So apparently the seating is free, we might need some "volunteers" to go in real early and "stake our claim" ... Last I saw it done, this involved laying out blankets or whatever on the bleachers, but usually need to leave a person or two there to eyeball it.
We might need volunteers for that.
His estimate of parking full at five is very conservative. We should all be there by three at the latest, and I have asked him what time is the earliest the grounds are open to "stake claims".
I guess is worse comes to worse, if you are within half a mile, its still going to be a great show!
*****NOTE, we are planning on going Sunday night********
We are heading out now! :) :)
See everyone in Lake Havasu.
Travel safely Dale. We'll see you out there in just over two weeks!
Ray
Hey Dale, Have a safe trip & look forward to meeting the both of you as well as all the others.
Hey Sid,
I'm looking forward to meeting you. We've spoken on the phone, and I've met your bus in person. But we've never met!! :D
Ray
Brent,did they get the part in?? You did tell them you have an appointment with your client in two weeks that you can't get out of. Were still up in Amarillo the weather turn real nice it got up to 58 today yesterday the high was 18 go figure. (like the pun?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Brent
Hey Sid:
The coach should be finished by Friday and Steve will show me how to start the coach on Saturday.:) We will spend the next week at East Shore just learning everything. We will be see you in Havasu so bring lots of pictures of your new grandson!!!
Brent
We made it to Val Vista Village RV park yesterday, It is located in Mesa AZ. We will be here until the morning of the 14th and then drive over to Lake Havasu.
Looking forward to the get together with you all.
Dale, did your body tempature from -degrees to the + degrees yet? It has to feel great to feel the warm sunshine!! See ya on the 14th.
Be careful around the Phx area, they have a bunch of photo radar machines that automatically write speeding tickets :(
See u in LHC!
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Originally Posted by dalej
I did run a couple of stop lights, they turned yellow about the time you commit to the light. You know how it is in a bus when your up to speed and you see the yellow and you think I would have the coffee pot in my back if I stop now. :)