AZ | 2014, Feb 7-9: Quartzsite Gathering

[Earl Arrants]

It's almost time to get ready for the trip to Quartzsite, AZ, and the BIG LadderBall Tournament. It's only a few weeks away now. All of our interested fiberglassers can start looking for partners for the double elimination tournament. Can't find a partner? Not to worry, we'll tell you how to join. I also understand some prizes are forthcoming. It's easy, and fun, to join in. There will be one set of ladders set up early in the week for those who want to practice and get the hang of throwing the bolos (At the ladders please, not at the husbands!). The tournament itself will have 4 ladder sets to speed things along. The tournament will take place Saturday afternoon, right after the Soup Thing. See you in Quartzsite. - - Earl A.

[Earl Arrants]

Originally Posted by rgrugg

Someone mentioned a can of soup? Is there any kind of pot luck Saturday? The other rallies I've attended, one in Indiana and two in Michigan, all had a pot luck.

Soup Thing: If everyone would bring a can of soup (Not cream style) they are poured into a couple of large pots and shared with everyone on Saturday afternoon. Snacks are welcome.

[M_C]

What is LadderBall?

[gage]

Originally Posted by M_C

What is LadderBall?

Here you go.

[Earl Arrants]

Originally Posted by M_C

What is LadderBall?

Gage, in the post right above this one, has an excellent picture of a ladder.
Scoring: The top rung is worth 3 points. The middle rung is worth 2 points. The bottom rung is worth 1 point. Players alternate each throwing the bolo, one at a time. Bonus points are also available.

We will be playing as two teams, two on each team. One player from Team 1 goes first, then one player from Team 2, until all six bolos have been thrown. Score is awarded for each team.

Play resumes from other ladder with second members of teams 1 and 2. Players need to remember to alternate who goes first each round. A game is whichever team reaches 21+ first.

It's legal to knock other teams bolos off the ladder. Only bolos remaining on the rungs count for points.

[theresa p]

ahhhh...known also as "testicle toss".

[dpete4000]

Pete and Jackie and the 16 foot Scamp will be coming again, this year we get to stay for the Saturday festivities. Last year our Gospel Jam was on Sunday so had to leave early to get back, Looking forward to great gathering be in on Wednesday afternoon. The guitars will be with us as usual.

[George Campbell]

Pete and Jackie
So glad you two can make it again. We still talk about your wonderful music.
George and Betty

[rgrugg]

This will be my first time here although I've attended one rally in Indiana and the first two ever in Michigan. EggCamper but I want to see some Escapes.

[KamperBob]

This year's gathering doesn't fit my plans. Everyone have a GREAT time!!

[Frederick L. Simson]

Be sure to see the new 22’ Oliver Trailers in the Desert Gardens area on Kuehn Street at Q Mountain Road, near the footbridge over I-10. Tell the salesman Larry Harmon that I sent you.

[Bob Radenbaugh]

We have been there every year but the first. Wouldn't want to stop the streak now!

[George Campbell]

Bob & Jackie
Looking forward to seeing you two again.

George and Betty

[SRD]

Brrr.... Forecast for the weekend doesn't show it warming up much.

[Steve Hammel]

Really enjoyed last year but left my Scamp 5er up in Washington this winter. Now I regret it. I might come down for a day prior to check out the RV show.

[SRD]

Originally Posted by Steve Hammel

Really enjoyed last year but left my Scamp 5er up in Washington this winter. Now I regret it. I might come down for a day prior to check out the RV show.

I think the RV Show was over last week.

[bbuehler]

Steve Hammel: Would be fun to actually meet the man behind the voice , who sold me his favorite spot at the Bandon, OR meet. I had a ball!

Pete: TELL ME when and where the Gospel JAM will be!! It was the best'est thing I did/attended while in Quartsite, 2 years ago. It was in a huge community hall, at a teeny, tiny 'gated community'...with about 50 SENIORS playing and singing. I thought I'd gone to heaven and videoed much of it. I would love to hit it, on my way home from Algodones/Yuma, back to cold, rainy Oregon.

Frederick Simpson: Pass it along, please...my Stephen just loved his gigantic coffee cup, that Robert hand-crafted. Look forward to seeing the two of you again, in Bandon.
Barbara

[Bob Starr]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

Be sure to see the new 22’ Oliver Trailers in the Desert Gardens area on Kuehn Street at Q Mountain Road, near the footbridge over I-10. Tell the salesman Larry Harmon that I sent you.

Stopped and talked to Larry when I was there last week; nice guy. I liked the bigger version trailer, but waaaaaaaaay to pricey for my taste

[Steve Hammel]

Originally Posted by SRD

I think the RV Show was over last week.

Darn it!!!

[Wallo]

Although the show is over, there are still many vendors selling various things. The RV show this year did not seem to have much of interest for me, although I did get 3 LED light bulbs for Scamp, a Ultimate Beverage holder and LED Strobe lighted stick for my recumbent trike, and a USB cord for iPAD.