SoCal GTG July 25th in Idyllwild Mountian (with pictures)

[RisingPhoenix]

Time to pull out your sleeveless and flannel shirts and re string your banjos    The SoCal Avalanches will be headin' to the local mountains

WHEN: SATURDAY JULY 25TH

TIME: LAST MEET UP POINT AT 10AM (IN HEMET)

WHERE: IDYLLWILD http://www.idyllwildchamber.com/index.php

WHO: RisingPhoenix, Brian, Ginger (dog)
         
         1Fastrider

         cdsmorron32 + Sister (Melisa)

         ernie57







Here are directions to Idyllwild. I think we should have meeting points so we can all go up the hill from Hemet to Idyllwild together. We can work this out once we know from what direction people will be coming.

 

From Los Angeles (about 100 miles)
     Take Freeway 60 or Interstate 10 to Banning.
Exit Highway 243 to Idyllwild.

From Orange County (about 93 miles)
     Take Freeway 91 to Freeway 60, and then Interstate 10
to Banning.  Exit Highway 243 to Idyllwild.

From Palm Springs (about 47 miles)
     Take Interstate 10 to Banning.
Exit 243 to Idyllwild.

From Palm Desert (about 47 miles)
     Take Highway 111 to Highway 74, and then
Highway 243 to Idyllwild.

From San Diego (about 114 miles)
     Take Interstate 15 to Hwy 79 South, then take Highway 371
to Highway 74, and then take Highway 243 to Idyllwild.

There is a lot of fun driving to be had!!! Make sure you have a full tank of gas and sign up for bringing food and supplies!!!  I love this place and I am sure everyone will have a fun time  Sign up!!

[1Fastrider]

Oooh ooh. I'm in! 

bringin the woman w/ me too I think

Edit: still in even after date change.

[RisingPhoenix]

Oooh ooh. I'm in!

Good!!! I gotcha on the list 

Check out this food thread and let me know what you want to bring:

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,112454.0.html

Can't wait to meet ya 

[cdsmorron32]

I am bringing my sister again!

[ernie57]

I would love to come but won't know until it gets closer I have to work some sundays, Saturday is the only day I have off for sure.

[RisingPhoenix]

I would love to come but won't know until it gets closer I have to work some sundays, Saturday is the only day I have off for sure.

I know that Saturday is the only day a couple of you could come. After a couple of PM's the SoCal gang would like to change the day to Saturday   

So, now that we went completely out of our way for you ya'll  I guess you will confirming 

[AVYinSoCal]

Wow, that leaves me out, I can't make Saturday.  Have fun everyone. 

[RisingPhoenix]

Wow, that leaves me out, I can't make Saturday.  Have fun everyone. 

Crap    Damed if you do Damed if you don't. I didn't know you were interested   

[AVYinSoCal]

Crap    Damed if you do Damed if you don't. I didn't know you were interested   

That's okay, there are probably more that can make Saturday than Sunday anyway.

[ernie57]

Me and my wife Patti are in Saturday the only day I have off for sure.

[RisingPhoenix]

Ok my friends, who else???


BTW...we need you who are coming to sign up on the food thread 

[ava327]

might be able to go still to far for me to say .

[cdsmorron32]

What will the weather be like?

[AVYinSoCal]

What will the weather be like?

According to weather.com

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

[RisingPhoenix]

might be able to go still to far for me to say .

We sure hope so, that would be awesome.

The weather should be decent, usually a nice breeze will blow.

[Inder]

Sounds like fun, but I won't be able to make it Saturday.

Just curious - are you guys planning on camping out there, or just hanging out for the day?

[RisingPhoenix]

Sounds like fun, but I won't be able to make it Saturday.

Just curious - are you guys planning on camping out there, or just hanging out for the day?

Just hanging out for the day. Although I have toyed with the idea of camping out myself. But may not since Hubby told me today he wont be coming with me 

[1Fastrider]

Is there an exact location in Idyllwild that we meet up like at a gast station or something like that?  I haven't been up there before.  Also should we have a couple people's cell phone's in case we don't see ya or will it be obvious who's in the group (I've got So cal Avy sticker on my back window).

[RisingPhoenix]

Is there an exact location in Idyllwild that we meet up like at a gast station or something like that?  I haven't been up there before.  Also should we have a couple people's cell phone's in case we don't see ya or will it be obvious who's in the group (I've got So cal Avy sticker on my back window).

I was thinking we would all meet up in Hemet at a gas station (will be more specific soon) then we would all drive up the hill together. I will pm you with my cell # so you can have that. I put 10am as our time to meet up so I hope that gives everyone enough time.

[RisingPhoenix]

Ok friends    Tomorrow is the day  My husband will be lowering a truck on Saturday so he wont be joining us, but my good friend Jodie will be taking his place.

 I tried last night to post this but my Internet was freaking out on me. This is where we should all meet up at 10 am on Saturday.

The "Jack in the Box" on South Sanderson Ave and West Florida (79) 


Patty, I got your email and will give you a call as well.

Also, if you have two-way radios, bring them. I just have two and we will need two more.

I am looking forward to this 

[1Fastrider]

Unfortunately I don't have radios.  I do have a CB so I'll see if I can mount it up in time.
Edit:
can't find my dang antenna

[RisingPhoenix]

This is the address of the Jack in the Box

3111 W Florida Ave
Hemet, CA 92545

[ernie57]

Thanks for the details Rising. We have an extra radio someone can borrow. See you guys tomorrow! Safe journey!

Patti

[ava327]

hey rising i will let you know 2 night if i will be able to make it  a bit broke but maybe not for a gtg 

[RisingPhoenix]

hey rising i will let you know 2 night if i will be able to make it  a bit broke but maybe not for a gtg 

It would be great if you can make it. Scrounge up some gas money and there should be plenty of grub to enjoy 

[SoCalCindy]

Hey... I'm gonna try to catch you guys while you are at Jack in the Box and say a quick hello...
I 'm playing hookey to go to my daughters softball tournament in Fallbrook... so I'll actually be passing right by there on my way out in the morning.

[ava327]

scrape up some cash for gas so i think i might be able to make it see you at the jack in the box by the way do you have to pay to get in to idyllwild ?if so how much ?

[RisingPhoenix]

Hey... I'm gonna try to catch you guys while you are at Jack in the Box and say a quick hello...
I 'm playing hookey to go to my daughters softball tournament in Fallbrook... so I'll actually be passing right by there on my way out in the morning.

This makes me very happy 

[RisingPhoenix]

scrape up some cash for gas so i think i might be able to make it see you at the jack in the box by the way do you have to pay to get in to idyllwild ?if so how much ?

There is no cost to drive around, which we plan on doing. However, if people want to have lunch in a park with restrooms, then usually it is a $5 charge per vehicle. Otherwise we will find a yellow postsite, which is free, to kick back and eat 

[ernie57]

Got together at Jack in the box.

[1Fastrider]

darnit.  can't see how clean my truck Was.  Poor dirty truck 

Good meeting everyone and see ya at the next one. 

[RisingPhoenix]

Got together at Jack in the box.

  Yup there was the meet, had fun in that parking lot 

I will be getting picts up soon also. I had a blast!!!! Dirt, water, thunder, food.....so good 

[ernie57]

On the way to Idylwild.

[RisingPhoenix]

Thank you Ernie and Patti for the pictures    I have been searching for my caera cord and just realized it is at work  I will go fetch it tomorrow.

So nice meeting you two    Ernie thanks for being so awesome 

[ava327]

son wife and me had a blast , good times good times and was good to meet all of you guys .

[I CHNGE]

Looking forward to more pictures...keep them coming 

[ava327]

 

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[AVYinSoCal]

Nice pics. Makes me feel like I was there. Well sort of. 

[ava327]

 

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[ava327]

i would of been great if you went it was a blast there will be onther offroad adventure with trails and their will be dirt toys involved  just spilling some beans for now 

[RisingPhoenix]

I can't seem to download the pictures 

[ava327]

sorry hehehe lucky for me i post them in the album regionv gtg , need to get member ship,  files are too large couldnt take many pics ran out of memory   

[ava327]

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=63

[ernie57]

Thanks to RisingPheonix and everyone that went we had a great time and met a lot of great people can't wait for the next one, Here's one where we got a little dirty.

[ernie57]

Getting cool by the water and ready for lunch.

[D-Loc]

  Im sad I couldnt go... looked like a chill time. Next time ill hopefully get to it

[rangercliff]

Looks like a great place. Wish we could've come! Maybe you'll invite us next time! LOL!

[1Fastrider]

Couple pics:

[I CHNGE]

 1Fastrider
Those pics are freaking awesome...

[D-Loc]

I wish I could go to one!!!!! The only way would for it to be pretty close to where I live so I didnt have to burn too much gas to get it it 

Looks fun though... that would be awsome if we could go somewhere you could fish...... nothing close though I dont think...??

[RisingPhoenix]

Couple pics:

Thank You for posting these!!!!  I am laging on getting mine up. Thanks again 

[1Fastrider]

The little woman  (Nancy ) took them.  I'll let her know they went over well.
Last ones...we got a little dusty on the way

[RisingPhoenix]

Also tell Nancy, that I enjoyed meeting her, she has a great sense of humor!

[ava327]

I wish I could go to one!!!!! The only way would for it to be pretty close to where I live so I didnt have to burn too much gas to get it it 

Looks fun though... that would be awsome if we could go somewhere you could fish...... nothing close though I dont think...??

i only used about a alittle bit over a quater of a tank wasnt to far 

[ava327]

nice pics 

[RoarinRow]

ohh i don't know if I could have gone.  too dusty     great pics all!   

[ava327]

man was it dusty but natures car wash made evrything even worse 

[RisingPhoenix]

man was it dusty but natures car wash made evrything even worse 

Ya, like this 

[RisingPhoenix]

 

[ava327]

nice

[RisingPhoenix]

nice

Ya, but posted blurry 

[ava327]

yeah but i was there to remember it 

[1Fastrider]

ju member?  I member.  Crazy weathers

[I CHNGE]

nice pics RP

even the fuzzy one   

[ava327]

ju member?  I member.  Crazy weathers

u member  , hehehe

[ernie57]

More pics of Idyllwild.