Smuggler's Cave (San Diego Area) date TBA
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If you guys would like to come over Sat AM to do the tuning, hit me up with a PM. I am busy later in the day, but i am free in the AM. Sat around 8-11am or so
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Hey Guys
David and i are having a SWR Party @ My place in Clairemont this Saturday @ 1pm. Hit me with an email for directions if your interested!
speicher@san.rr.com
Thanks
Kevin
David and i are having a SWR Party @ My place in Clairemont this Saturday @ 1pm. Hit me with an email for directions if your interested!
speicher@san.rr.com
Thanks
Kevin
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Scenic WonderRunner
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Boston Mangler said:
So Kevin.............
How did the SWR party go? Sorry "SWR" didn't make it to the SWR party. I think I'm pretty dialed in though.
How about somebody pick out and post a CB channel for the Smugglers Cave trip? That way if anybody shows up late, or can't meet in Alpine, they can still find the group.
Yesterday, just for the heck of it.....I took a 170 mile tour of the SD County backcountry. I explored the area that got hit by the Cedar Fire. I took the back trail that takes you from Pine Hills all the way to Descanso. Then I headed out east on the I-8 and did more exploring around Table Mountain. Fun day.....not as clear as last weekend, but nice to get out.
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Scenic WonderRunner said:
Eh, SWR party went ok. We got Davids down to 1.5 which is pretty good (but it can still get better)! I have never even seen or adjusted an antenna by "Cutting" it, so that was new to me!
My Wilson adjustable wasnt cutting the Mustard so i went down to Mud Shack per Davids recommendation and got a new antenna and stud mount (which is what the old timer there said was my problem) then the old timer proceded to hook up my junk to his fancy smancy digital tools, rip apart my antenna, pull something out of it hook everything back up and got it down to 0.5. All this cost me $35 (including parts and labor)! I highly recommend this guy!
How about CHANNEL 4 for the smugglers trip? Seems to be a common channel for offroad trips!
calamaridog
Expedition Leader
Channel 4 it is!
Still at work
Looking forward to some :sunny: next weekend:campfire:
Still at work
Looking forward to some :sunny: next weekend:campfire:
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Cool
Did the "Boss" ok camping?
Did the "Boss" ok camping?
calamaridog
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Boston Mangler said:Cool
Did the "Boss" ok camping?
I haven't finialized that yet:elkgrin:
Shouldn't be an issue
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Cool
Let me know when its finallyized!
It looks like if we are going to camp and want a fire (which we will since it will be cold out) that we need a permit
Thanks
Let me know when its finallyized!
It looks like if we are going to camp and want a fire (which we will since it will be cold out) that we need a permit
Thanks
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Scenic WonderRunner
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Boston Mangler said:
Kevin,
Doing a fire would be questionable. When I was there on Sat. there were constant 35+ mph winds (I would not do a fire in these kind of winds...when I got home, my ears were wind burned for hours!) Unless it's an extremely calm day.....the wind is either racing toward the desert or racing toward the ocean. You will also need to bring your own wood. It's not like a forest up there.....nothing but scrub (I'm sure you know that already).
I guess what I am saying is.........have other options available to keep you warm just in case.
I have a campfire permit.
I'm considering camping also. I have a friend who is going to either meet me out there on Sunday afternoon or meet me at my house if I drive home Sat. night. Playing it by ear for now.....waiting to see what my son decides too.
We plan on camping Sunday night at Table Mtn. then Monday night in Anza~Borrego. I still need to decide if I need 3 nights of camping in a row so close to home!
~Mark
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calamaridog
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Ok, I'm officially camping.
I will have my dog with me, she is friendly and gets along with other dogs too.
Sorry for the long delay in answering that final question but there were some family things going on this weekend and I'm officially NOT involved in any of them.
I will bring my DVD player and propane heater so worst case scenario we can retreat to a large tent! Or sit in the Cruiser and enjoy the heated seats:shakin:
If the wind is going to be a problem, maybe we can find a nice canyon to camp in?
Does anyone have a small propane bbq? Mine moved to Utah with my brother last summer (along with the cooler I lent him )
I will have my dog with me, she is friendly and gets along with other dogs too.
Sorry for the long delay in answering that final question but there were some family things going on this weekend and I'm officially NOT involved in any of them.
I will bring my DVD player and propane heater so worst case scenario we can retreat to a large tent! Or sit in the Cruiser and enjoy the heated seats:shakin:
If the wind is going to be a problem, maybe we can find a nice canyon to camp in?
Does anyone have a small propane bbq? Mine moved to Utah with my brother last summer (along with the cooler I lent him
)
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Scenic WonderRunner
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Brian,
Yes there are lower canyon type areas farther out north then west at the Table Mtn. area (out past the radio/microwave towers ). At Least I think Tbl. Mtn. is where you guys mentioned ending the day and camping. One trail down (heading west/right near the 2nd radio tower area, bear left at that tower) is extremely steep, and since I have no lockers, I didn't want to try it last Sat. when I was out there again alone. There are a couple other easier trails to get down lower though. The views are just awesome! I am really surprised that I am hardly seeing any tire tracks on the trails out there.....for having such great views. I think it's kind of a little undiscovered gem!
I continued pretty far on the north bound trail (with the desert to my right) until I got to an off camber part with no tire marks on the trail......this trail continues north farther than I could see and drops down on the east side of the mtn. putting the top of mtn overhead at your west side. This area would shoot an eastbound wind over your head and still give you desert views.
Hope that helped some.
~Mark
............By the way...........I AM a Definate for Sat. I will bring my camping gear and can decide later Sat. if I want to camp.
Yes there are lower canyon type areas farther out north then west at the Table Mtn. area (out past the radio/microwave towers
). At Least I think Tbl. Mtn. is where you guys mentioned ending the day and camping. One trail down (heading west/right near the 2nd radio tower area, bear left at that tower) is extremely steep, and since I have no lockers, I didn't want to try it last Sat. when I was out there again alone. There are a couple other easier trails to get down lower though. The views are just awesome! I am really surprised that I am hardly seeing any tire tracks on the trails out there.....for having such great views. I think it's kind of a little undiscovered gem!I continued pretty far on the north bound trail (with the desert to my right) until I got to an off camber part with no tire marks on the trail......this trail continues north farther than I could see and drops down on the east side of the mtn. putting the top of mtn overhead at your west side. This area would shoot an eastbound wind over your head and still give you desert views.
Hope that helped some.
~Mark
............By the way...........I AM a Definate for Sat. I will bring my camping gear and can decide later Sat. if I want to camp.
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calamaridog
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Mark,
Since I'm not familiar with the area I figured to play it as it comes, unless someone chimes in with the "I know a perfect spot" line
Since I'm not familiar with the area I figured to play it as it comes, unless someone chimes in with the "I know a perfect spot" line