State Forest weekend trip

[galen211]

I've talked to a few of you in the past about this.

Any interest in a weekend up here in the State Forest? We could get a group campsite at a place like R.B. Winter State Park or a group site in the state forest.

Both have their advantages. The state park has bathrooms, a beach, showers, etc...

State forest sites are secluded on back roads and free.

The trails are pretty basic. Most are dirt roads, but there are "driveable trails" in the area that off a little more.

I'm thinking late May or early June?

Anybody else have thoughts on it?

[billcooper]

We would be interested, depending on the date.

[galen211]

We would be interested, depending on the date.

Are there dates that work better than others?

I try to avoid early May since it's my wedding anniversary on the 11th.

[Disco96JSWB]

Jake and I would like to attend but the weekends of May 9th and 23rd are not good for us.
I've always been interested in exploring that area.
Jake knows a guy with a D2 who lives out that way who would plan to be there too.

[billcooper]

We are free the weekends of 5/9, 5/23 and 5/30

[LC Rover]

Early June would be better for me

[mlp141]

May is no good for me. June works - the later the better.

[rvrsrvc]

I know a guy out that way who knows Jake....

[rvrsrvc]

We're interested. No idea of available dates with baseball, tae kwon do and a trip to Australia through June....

[jakeb44]

I know a guy out that way who knows Jake....

I know a guy who knows a guy who knows the guy that lives out there.
He said it's running great!

[galen211]

I knew a guy that knew a guy once, but I don't know him anymore.

So, I'm hearing early to mid-June?

[billcooper]

Anything early June and unfortunately we are out, we will be at the Dunsfold open house.

[galen211]

Late June? That works for Michael and Bill, anyone else?

[Disco96JSWB]

We will be at the Dunsfold open house.

Maybe we should all go with Bill to Dunsfold instead?

Otherwise late June looks good for us.

[rvrsrvc]

We'll be in Australia.

[billcooper]

Yup, I think we should all just go to Dunsfold...

But here is another idea, what if we just do one trip in May and one in late June?

[galen211]

I can't really do two trips, but of course you are all welcome to go on your own and I can advise where to go.

[billcooper]

I understand. It will probably be next to impossible to pick a weekend where everyone is free, so lets just pick a weekend and go from there.

[galen211]

We could always wait till August and combine with the Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival?

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/139263-MAOF-Mid-Atlantic-Overland-Festival-2015-Official-Thread

[kun109]

I like that idea! Kinda want to check that out too.

[galen211]

Anybody interested in September?

[mlp141]

I would be. Trevor is going to do some work on my truck and once that's done I would love to.

[Disco96JSWB]

Anybody interested in September?

Absolutely interested. The only weekend that doesn't work for us is the one after Labor Day (12th/13th).
Jake and I would also visit his brother who moves in up there next month.

[galen211]

That same weekend doesn't work for me either.

How about the 26th and 27th?

[billcooper]

Sadly, most of September is bad for us (I'm in the UK from the 10th to the 27th), but have fun and post some pictures!

[Disco96JSWB]

How about the 26th and 27th?

Looks good for Jake and me.

[galen211]

Talked to Michael and he is good for this weekend too. I will start looking for a spot to camp. I will be aiming for R.B. Winter State Park. It is close to the best trails and would be nice to have bathroom/showers, etc. Second choice will be a spot in the state forest itself.

[galen211]

RB Winter does not have a group camping site, we would have to reserve several adjacent campsites. Each campsite is about $31/night, but you can have 5 people at each site.

[kun109]

Hey G,
So should we call and reserve a site? Or, are you asking everyone to pitch in once there if you use club money to reserve them. Thanks.

[galen211]

I'm curious what others want to do.

Find a free spot in the state forest or reserve sites where there are toilets, showers, etc.

Personally I plan to bring Charlotte and Jess so amenities would be nice to have.

[galen211]

As a follow up. I can reserve spaces using club funds to ensure we get spots together, then people can just pay me that weekend. I just need to know what people want to do.

[mlp141]

As a follow up. I can reserve spaces using club funds to ensure we get spots together, then people can just pay me that weekend. I just need to know what people want to do.

If you don't mind the leg work I would appreciate your handling the reservations and logistics.

[mlp141]

There is a chance that I can wheel Saturday but have to head home that night.

[Disco96JSWB]

As a follow up. I can reserve spaces using club funds to ensure we get spots together, then people can just pay me that weekend. I just need to know what people want to do.

Sounds like amenities might be best, but Jake and I will go along with any option that you recommend. We moved Jake's brother into his dorm on Saturday so we are looking forward to the trip back to Happy Valley.

[LC Rover]

Count me in ...I am only little over an hour away....Friday and Sat. nite or just Sat. nite

[galen211]

Great to hear Larry!

I reserved 3 sites, 2 next to each other and another across from those 2. #'s 48, 49 and 50.

Here's a map: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003182.pdf

All have electric and are close to water. 48 and 49 are also pet sites in case anyone wants to bring a dog. Each site can have 5 people, but only one car so extras will have to park in a nearby lot.

So far we have:

Larry C
Matt K
Jeremy B
Jake B
Michael P
Galen and family
Sven
Stuart

[galen211]

Everyone has been pretty quiet. Are we still good for next weekend?

[mlp141]

My truck is still at Trevor's. Not sure where things stand. I might have some logistical issues too so I might need some help getting the truck from his place to up there.

[LC Rover]

Planning on it...

[kun109]

Still working on my girls schedules, but I plan on being there.

[Disco96JSWB]

We are working on some mechanical problems (LR3 starter and D2 driveshafts).

[sven]

Max and I will attend Fri night and Sat day. Just replaced my D1 starter yesterday.

[galen211]

We are working on some mechanical problems (LR3 starter and D2 driveshafts).

Sounds like a road trip in the 90 is in order?

[galen211]

My truck is still at Trevor's. Not sure where things stand. I might have some logistical issues too so I might need some help getting the truck from his place to up there.

This makes me think Trevor needs to attend and deliver via LR3 and a trailer.

[mlp141]

This makes me think Trevor needs to attend and deliver via LR3 and a trailer. Probably the only way for me. I have a soccer match and can't head west until 6:30 Friday night.

[Disco96JSWB]

Sounds like a road trip in the 90 is in order?

I sold the 90 the other day . . .

[galen211]

I had a weird feeling you were going to say that...

[rvrsrvc]

I'm not going to make it as 2 of 3 of my Rovers aren't ready to go, and the one that is, wont go fast enough to make it just a day trip!
The 2A on the other hand, is likely to be running and driving today, and I'm considering just re-arching the left rear spring to level the Rover out for now.....

[mlp141]

It looks like I'm out. The logistics are nearly impossible. I wouldn't be able to leave NJ until 5:30-6:00. It's about 3 hours to Trevor's and then maybe 2 1/2 or 3 to get to camp. I don't think I could make that happen. Which sucks.

[Disco96JSWB]

It looks like I'm out. The logistics are nearly impossible. I wouldn't be able to leave NJ until 5:30-6:00. It's about 3 hours to Trevor's and then maybe 2 1/2 or 3 to get to camp. I don't think I could make that happen. Which sucks.

Then Jake and I are also out. We can't get everything together in time.

[galen211]

At this point I can't cancel the reservation without losing the money. I can try to change the dates or the couple of people that haven't spoken up can still go?

[galen211]

I doubt it helps Michael but I could set up a tent for you to be ready when you arrive Friday night so you don't have to worry about all that. I even have a cot I could set up to be ready and we could get a slow start on Saturday.

[LC Rover]

The only weekend that I have open is next weekend 3rd and 4th....Michael...you can ride with me

[sven]

I still plan on going. Most likely arrive 7pm with my son Max. Plan on running some trails the next day until noon or so.

[galen211]

I heard from Stuart and Matt and they both need to cancel as well. I say we cancel the whole trip at this point.

[LC Rover]

So be it...see you all at Robsonsia

[sven]

Booo!

[scottsdalerrc]

had this been next weekend...

hoping to be able to attend the fall trials.

[mlp141]

I'm sorry this all fell apart. I hate being so far away from the heart of the club and from the outdoor playgrounds of Pa.

[galen211]

It's tough getting old, our toys aren't always our biggest priority. It happens. Hope we can all come together at Robesonia and hang.

You could always move back to State College. :D

[mlp141]

Find me an AD job and Alicia a music position and we're there. Would love to live back in Pa.

[galen211]

Athletic director?

[mlp141]

Yep. I have my masters in academic administration. I need 2 more classes to wrap up my admin cert in NJ. I'm nearly at the end of my teaching rope. Unless I could find a photo class job. But our lousy HS doesn't offer anything fun.