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Wild West 2008 Friday Cruise Information and Sign Up (FREE LUNCH OFFER EXPIRING)

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Wild West 2008
Friday June 27, 2008 Activity & Cruise
carAVan to the Lava Beds National Monument

Itinerary:

Depart Red Lion Inn Friday morning at 8:00am

Arrive Lava Beds National Monument
Visitor Center at The Cave Loop at 9:05am

Tour the Caves on Cave Loop, this will be a Self Guided Tour
at your Own Pace

Meet up at the Visitor Center at 11:30pm
Lunch and Stage for departure for Part 2 of carAVan
A BOX LUNCH will be provided at no charge

Depart the Visitor Center at 12:30pm
Arrive Red Lion Inn Friday afternoon at 2:10pm

Trip milage = 97.2 miles start to finish (approximately)

Information about the park:

Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!


Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Entrance Fee: $10.00 per vehicle/good for 7 days
If you already have a National Parks Annual Pass, this may be an eligible park for you



? NO RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED to visit the dozens of self-guided caves found on Cave Loop and elsewhere in the park. Have fun exploring on your own, but be sure to come prepared.

? Fern Cave and Crystal Ice Cave tours.  Access to both caves is limited and neither is available on our Friday day visit

Pets
Pets are not allowed on any trail, in caves, in buildings, or in backcountry or wilderness areas. They may be secured in a registered campsite while their owners are enjoying the park, and must be on a leash at all times. They can be walked in developed areas, such as in the campground or along any park road. This really limits where you can take your pet, so your best bet is finding someone to look after them at home while you visit us. These rules are in place to protect our native wildlife, sensitive cave environments, and the experience of other visitors.

Accessibility
The Visitor Center, restrooms, and one campsite are handicapped accessible. Unfortunately, by their very nature, caves are inaccessible to anyone unable to navigate steep stairs, rocky trails, and in some cases, very low ceilings.

Goods & Services
The bookstore in the Visitor Center provides snack food, ice, flashlights both for loan and purchase, caving helmets, film, batteries, books, and an assortment of souvenirs. No gas, firewood, restaurants, or showers are available in the park.


There are some very important things you can do to stay safe during your visit:
? Caving: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes or boots are a must for all caves. Temperatures in the caves average 55 degrees Farenheit all year. Three flashlights per group is a bare minimum, in case of dead bulbs or batteries, and everyone in your group needs their own. Flashlights can be borrowed from the Visitor Center, but must be returned each afternoon.
Always let someone know where you are going and when you will return when caving. We highly recommend a helmet to protect your head; bicycle helmets work fine, and we sell inexpensive "bumphats" in the Visitor Center. We also recommend sturdy gloves and kneepads if you plan to visit more difficult caves, as you can expect to crawl on jagged lava. Maps of the inside of the developed caves are also available for sale in the Visitor Center, and are highly recommended for the more difficult, more complicated caves.
? Summer Weather: Intense sunlight and warm temperatures require plenty of sunscreen, brimmed hats, and a lot of water to drink. In fact, we recommend consuming up to a gallon of water per person, per day! And remember, sweet sports drinks and sodas can do more harm than good in hot weather, they can actually cause cramping and serious medical problems. It's safer to drink water, or water mixed with a small amount of a sports drink for flavor.                                           
? Rattlesnakes: One poisonous snake, the western diamondback rattlesnake, finds valuable habitat in the park. While exploring the lava beds, never place a hand where you can't see it. If you do encounter a rattler, heed it's warning buzz and back away calmly.
? Mountain Lions: Stealthy and elusive, this is mountain lion territory. Always accompany small children and avoid traveling alone in the backcountry, especially if you are of small stature. Be especially wary at dawn and dusk, when lions are most active. If you do encounter a lion that seems curious about you, shout, throw rocks, and make yourself look as big and mean as possible. Do not run away, and contact help if the lion is not scared off.     



THE PHOTO GALLERY IS COPYRIGHTED BUT HERE IS A LINK TO THE NATIONAL PARK WEBSITE PHOTO GALLERY PAGE

More information to follow
 
PLEASE SIGN UP BEFORE TOMORROW 6/24/08 at Midnight
Pacific Time if you wish to be included in the free lunch offer


As noted above the entrance fee is $10.00 per vehicle

There are limited "snack foods" available at the Visitor Center

It is not practical to stop at a restaurant for lunch and reenter the park and complete the days
event in a timely fashion...

Therefore:
A "box lunch" is being provided at no charge
Sandwich
Chips
Potato or Macaroni Salad
Cookie
Soft Drinks
Cold bottled water will also be provided (about 2 bottles per person will be provided)

Amy and I want to "cater" to the needs and appetites of the attendees so we need your input on the following:

Please respond and let us know if you are going to attend this Friday activity...we realize it is going to be a small group since most of the GTG attendees will be arriving Friday afternoon and won't be in a position to attend this activity.

Please let us know how many are going to be in your ride
Please let us know what type of sandwich you would like (choice will be Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Vegitarian)
Please let us know what type of salad you would like (potato or macaroni).  We plan on a using a Deli type salad so the "dressings" used will be "basic" and Mayo based...
Potato chips will also be provided, both BBQ and "regular"
A large desert cookie will also be provided
Utinsels and napkins provided
A tray of different cheeses and packets of mayo/mustard etc will be provided to "finish out" your sandwich

Please let us know what type of soda you would like (Pepsi-Diet Pepsi-Coke-Diet Coke-Mt Dew-Diet Mt Dew-Dr Pepper-Root Beer-Orange Soda)  We will be providing Two 20 oz sodas per person.



So let us know how many and what type of each sandwich, salad and soda you need for your Avalanche

Example:
I CHNGE avalanche (2 people)
1 ham with potato salad
1 roast beef with macaroni salad
1 root beer, 1 diet pepsi, 1 diet mt dew, 1 coke

Please let us know by June 21, 2008

Thanks CHAVEY for letting us help out
 
List of Attendees and Lunch Order

:B: I CHNGE Avalanche (2 people)
1 turkey with potato salad
1 roast beef with macaroni salad
2 Diet Pepsi 2 Diet Mt Dew

:B: NvBigDogs Avalanche (2 people)
1 roast beef with potatoe salad
1 Turkey with macaroni salad
No drinks

:B: Z66Modder  Avalanche (4 people)
1 ham with potato salad
1 ham with no salad
1 turkey with macaroni salad
1 turkey with no salad
2 Coke Zero and 2 root beer

:B: Aussie Red (2 people)
1 turkey with macaroni salad
1 roast beast (lol) with potato salad
2 coke and 2 dr pepper

:B: WILDFIRE (one person)
1 Turkey with potato salad
2 pepsi

:B: Hybrid Avalanche (2 people)
roast beef/ macaroni salad
ham/ potato salad
4 pepsi's

:B: Your next
 
NvBigDogs (2 people)
1 roast beef with potatoe salad
1 Turkey with macaroni salad
No drinks thank you will provide our own.

I CHNGE  thank you for putting this together.
 
I CHNGE -

Thanks for helping this out!  I really appreciate it.

BTW, I'll take care of the soda/water since I'm already picking up some for Friday night dinner.  No need to buy extra.
 
chAVey said:
I CHNGE -

Thanks for helping this out!  I really appreciate it.

BTW, I'll take care of the soda/water since I'm already picking up some for Friday night dinner.  No need to buy extra.

No worries Chris...

But uhhh...you take care of the dinner thingy (thanks so much) and we will take care of the lunch thingy...you have enough on your plate to deal with already... :eek:

:laugh: BTW...you haven't posted what y'all want...not coming with us?  >:D   :kidding:
 
Ok I got a family of 4 to go.

2 ham and 2 turkey sandwiches please. No condiments if possible ( kids are picky, sorry) Will apply my own.

everything else standard.

COOl!! :cool:
 
ossco97 said:
Ok I got a family of 4 to go.

2 ham and 2 turkey sandwiches please. No condiments if possible ( kids are picky, sorry) Will apply my own.

everything else standard.

COOl!! :cool:

No problem  (y)

Condiments will be on the side tray...what about potato or macaroni salad...and drinks?
 
I CHNGE said:
No problem  (y)

Condiments will be on the side tray...what about potato or macaroni salad...and drinks?

Oh yes, kids won't eat salad, so one mac & one potato please.  2 Coke Zero's if possible (will take Diet Pepsi) and 2 Rootbeers also.

Thanks
 
ossco97 said:
Oh yes, kids won't eat salad, so one mac & one potato please.  2 Coke Zero's if possible (will take Diet Pepsi) and 2 Rootbeers also.

Thanks

Ok, got it...if the salads are reversed...
:laugh:
you cannot swap !!!


:kidding:
 
I CHNGE said:
No worries Chris...

But uhhh...you take care of the dinner thingy (thanks so much) and we will take care of the lunch thingy...you have enough on your plate to deal with already... :eek:

:laugh: BTW...you haven't posted what y'all want...not coming with us?  >:D   :kidding:

Seriously, I'm buying cases of soda and water anyways for Friday Dinner - 1 more case here or there won't make a difference.

And I'm not actually sure that I'll be able to do the cruise on Friday - too much going on.  I want to go, just not sure I'll have the time.  So much to do.
 
chAVey said:
Seriously, I'm buying cases of soda and water anyways for Friday Dinner - 1 more case here or there won't make a difference.

And I'm not actually sure that I'll be able to do the cruise on Friday - too much going on.  I want to go, just not sure I'll have the time.  So much to do.

You are the man Chris...as I said in my last email...let us know what else we can do/help with...anything
It's no fun (for you) if you do it all...I have seen it happen before...SPREAD the duties around...

Anyway if you want something to eat even if not coming with the group...having sandwichs 'n stuff on hand / already made can make it easier by not having to make an extra stop for lunch...lemme know  (y)

And if you don't...you may find a "care package" with your name on it anyway... :p
 
Haven't heard from Heine12oz on the one. He is driving down on Thursday with me.  Maybe 8:00 am is too early for Matt.  :laugh:
 
Either 8am is too early...or...it's only March and he doesn't even want to think about what to
have for lunch in June... :laugh:
 
Oh I just remembered, he wants to go fishing and Friday morning is probably his best shot at it.  We will get some others to join by then I'm sure.
 
Hmmm we are leaving Vegas around 4 pm Thursday so really don't know if we will be there in time so I guess if we are and in the shape to take this in we will just bring something along to snack on and drink. Depending on the time we arrive and how tired we are we will have to play this one by feel lol.
 
Aussie Red said:
Hmmm we are leaving Vegas around 4 pm Thursday so really don't know if we will be there in time so I guess if we are and in the shape to take this in we will just bring something along to snack on and drink. Depending on the time we arrive and how tired we are we will have to play this one by feel lol.

No worries mate...post up what you would like...if you don't make it, we'll leave it with Chavey so you don't have to drag all over the next day...and if you do make it...we'll have it for ya... (y) (y)
 
That is very kind ok
1 turkey with mac salad 2 dr peppers
1 roast beast (lol) potato salad 2 cokes
I hope we are there early enough and not too beat from driving all night
 
Aussie Red said:
That is very kind ok
1 turkey with mac salad 2 dr peppers
1 roast beast (lol) potato salad 2 cokes
I hope we are there early enough and not too beat from driving all night

Ok got it...added to the list  (y)

just one question though...on the (lol) for the roast beef...

Is that...lots of lettuce or "laughing out loud"  :help:
 
Aussie Red said:
that would be lots of love . I hate a sandwich not made with love  :laugh:

Ahhh well... "lots of love" is standard for all of them... (y) (y)
 
Will you trim the crust, cut it diagonal and place a pickle on the side with a little garnish.   :laugh:


:kidding:  :kidding:  :kidding:
 
ossco97 said:
Will you trim the crust, cut it diagonal and place a pickle on the side with a little garnish. 

Sure...Dill or Sweet?  ???
 
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