Wanderin

You were always good at chasing cowgirls!! It's nice to have something to fall back on. Isn't it? Don't drive too fast. You don't want to get there before the rush. We're thinking we just might show up about the 29th. Maybe, we'll beat you.

You know how much I like to keep a calendar up to date. I know the rest of you feel about the same. So, I thought I'd throw a real tough question at those who plan on being in "Q" in January. I know the real reunion isn't until the 15th but knowing this group most will be there way before that so what is the question? Well, when do you plan on getting there? I need to mark it in ink along with our schedule on the calendar.

We're currently in Gold Canyon right now. Not sure how long we'll be here but we've been riding in the desert most days. Probably half the folks in this park have quads and instead of loading up and transporting the quads, the back gate opens to BLM land and ATV trails. Where do you go around here? What do you have?

320 miles? Now if you went via Brawley and around, you could cut that 320 to 130 miles one week and 130 miles two weeks later. However, I have no clue what that road is like. Two dead bodies? You better worry about making someone at the slabs mad and not me! I'd begin to wonder what was going on if they started using crime tape. You know it's not just a heart attack from staying in there too long. Vol Fans -- We're still kind of in Gold Canyon except that where we are is about 7 miles east of town -- not much of a town though. AJ is the closest and that's about 17 miles or so. Gold Canyon is SO FAR from every place. I think we're still searching for the ideal winter hangout. Don't know where that is.

Yippee!!

We bought a pirate flag today. They have a bunch of them at "Q" so you'll be in luck.

Yes! Get out your leis and put them on your mirror, add tons of balloons and other stuff you've picked up. We definintely want to be the best trailer trash group there! So far from our group this is what we have planning on attending. However, you know how our plans go. We're not real good at it. Dave and Millie Jeri & Terry Sandie & Jim Toni & Doug Steve & Carol Paul & Sue Mike & Deb Paul & Marti (honorary) IYQ -- maybe (what??) John & Judy -- (new to group) Paul Joe & Bandit Freddy & Delcie Who am I missing? There are also several 2010'ers and quite a few 2007'ers. This is going to be the biggest get together ever! fun, fun, fun

Well, we certainly intend on turning this into an interesting class gathering! There's nothing ordinary about this group!! We'll be flying our colors so we can't be missed.

Well, since that will be our own class reunion for the year, he better watch how he answers that pointed question you just threw at him. :D

Meow!

Here is the information for the "all class get together" and we can merge our class into it. More people to meet and more to eat! --------------------------- The Date: Sunday 1/15/2012 thru Friday 1/20/2012 (come early if you want and certainly stay longer if it suits you.) The Place Quartzsite Arizona in the LaPosa South Area. ( The actual spot will be chosen and posted the first week of January when the Fleegers and a few others arrive to scout it out. There will be signs and GPS co- ordinates posted at that time. ) Most have indicated that they are interested in a laid back atmosphere to relax and visit. In light of this we are planning only a few social things. Food: Since none of us have ever gone hungry (even Ron Fleeger & Bob Pinner) when this class gathers and someone always enjoys coming up with an idea of their own, we are at this point planning 3 food events. If anyone has an idea and wishes to add to this please feel free to do so. Just give me a shout so I can add it in. Just remember to bring some extra food stuffs with you for those impromtu meal gatherings. As always bring your chair and your beverage of choice. Sunday evening 1/15:. Bring a heavy Hor d'oeuvre to share. Meet around the campfire early to reunite with friends of old and meet a few new ones. Tuesday 1/17: Potluck...we never organize it and all the right stuff shows up anyway. ( Don't worry about having to much Ron will be hungry again before the camp fire goes out!!!) Friday 1/20. Chili Supper : Would be fun to do dutch ovens but if not then we will do it in pots... either way there will be one vegan and one regular. Let me know if you will want Vegan so that we have enough of it made. Volunteers to make cornbread will be welcomed. FEE: TBA soon. There will be a fee per person to cover the cost of firewood and other incidentals. Any left over funds will be included in the donation to CARE from the auction proceeds. . Auction for Care: I would like to have an auction for our donation to CARE. The proceeds from the auction will be sent to CARE from the "class of 2007" If you would be interested in donating an item let me know. ( Maybe you have a relationship with a merchant who would be willing to donate an item) ------------------------------------------------------------

I have read little smidgens (is that a word?) of information about a big reunion this year planned at Quartzsite. The reunion is supposed to be for five days beginning on January 15 and for the classes of 2007 - 2011. I think it would be fun for a big group event if others from our group also attended. However, that's all the info I know and I can't seem to find anything else out there. Anyone else know anything?

Jim and Sandie getting ready to ride into the desert! Boy, that Jim is sure one competitive fella!

HAHA .. You are so right! My helmet is red. I tried to get my son-in-law to overnight me his lime green helmet but he won't do it. Guess I'm going to have to look for the green one here. Darn! When you coming down! We miss you!!!! I've already lined up tennis partners for Carol.

I certainly understand gift giving early. I got an early birthday present today too. I figure if the kids can throw a party for me a month early, Terry can buy me a present a month early (or did I buy it for myself?). Anyway, Happy early Birthday to me!!!

Oh, oh.... maybe I should put out flyers to warn the cowgirls you're coming!! We met A LOT of people tonight at the park's clubhouse. I think we're going to like it here just fine!! I just wish it would cool down a bit. We've met several who are here for the first time. I think that's always nice too. We also talked to the fella who organizes quad rides. Before we replace that one we sold, I wanted to be sure we got the right one this time. Steve --- tell Carol they organize tennis matches here several times a week. Yep .. things are really good for now.

The Eagle has landed!!

Joe -- The Salem Elks was on our "maybe stop" list. The write-up on it was great but we just went right on by. We do that way too much. Steve -- It was a stress crack we're sure because it cracked at the top when a bump in the road set everything else jumping. IYQ & Sailbad --Since you won't even be leaving New Mexico for a few days, you'll be coming through the Phoenix area when we're already there. We'll be flying through "Q" on Sunday. I don't think you'll be there then ... will you? Let us know when you get close. I was sure glad to get Tehachapi behind us today. I WAS SURE GLAD!! I thought we'd never stop going up and besides that was just after we got a "vapor lock" (we think) going up hill on a curve out of Bakersfield and everything died on me! Not fun!! Not fun at all. For now I'm really pooped. The 170 miles turned into 306 and over an hour was sitting still on Hwy 58 waiting for the flaggers to flag us through.