Mountain Ranch Rally , So. Cal

[Linda R002]

We look forward to meeting up with you Bobbi, 10AM Friday morning in the rest area south of Valinsia unless we hear different from you. I have your number with us in case something comes up. We leave tomorrow morning. Bringing two dutch ovens, my new "old" sourdough starter, and our little grill. And of course Dallas. See you all soon.

[John Perry]

Yay!

We officially welcome Bobbie now, and John Perry has requested a space as well!

It is hell to get old and forgetful. I received an email today from my youngest grandson reminding me that his birthday party is this Saturday.
I have to go north instead of coming south.
I was looking froward to meeting you all, but the grand kids take priority now that I live a couple of hundred a miles from them.
I was going to bring my tools and fix the turn signal on Bobbi's trailer, maybe one of you handy guys or gals can help her out.

John

[Bobbie Mayer]

I was going to bring my tools and fix the turn signal on Bobbi's trailer, maybe one of you handy guys or gals can help her out.

John

You missed my post, John, I fixed the left turn signal! When I started following wires back I found out it was not connected right after the plug on the trailer (under all the gooey tape). But thanks for the willingness to help. I'll miss meeting you but next time!

Bobbie

[Bobbie Mayer]

We look forward to meeting up with you Bobbi, 10AM Friday morning in the rest area south of Valinsia unless we hear different from you. I have your number with us in case something comes up. We leave tomorrow morning. Bringing two dutch ovens, my new "old" sourdough starter, and our little grill. And of course Dallas. See you all soon.

Hmm.. maybe I'll confirm before Friday just so Linda and Dale aren't in Valencie instead of Visalia....

Having company in the desert will be nice- those long, empty stretches scare me.

Bobbie

[Gina D.]

Now I am worried about Linda. She is coming to Fresno from Arizona, then meeting a Fresnonian in a rest stop in Tennessee.

Better let Dallas drive.

The rest stop is south of Tulare a smidge.

Only a couple more days.. I had better get to cleaning the big rig!

[Linda R002]

Okay, so you all know my dirt little secret, I am terrible with names. Kingman, Kingsburg, Valencie, Visalia.

[Bobbie Mayer]

That's okay, Linda, I'll find you. If you are a few minutes later than 10, don't worry, I'll probably want to walk the dogs at that rest area, anyway. 10:15 would probably be the earliest I'd be ready to leave the rest area.

Bobbie

[Linda R002]

Thanks Bobbie. We are heading out the door and out the driveway on our adventure now. Now did she say to turn north at I-5? See everyone soon.

[Bobbie Mayer]

Okay, Gina, before I lead Linda and Dale astray...

once I go through Tehachapi there are two routes, Mapquest has them as 2 minutes different in total time.

One goes through Boron, the other through Palmdale.

Which is better?


Bobbie

[Frederick L. Simson]

However, the earliest we can get there on Friday would probably be about 11pm. Would this late of an arrival be a problem and would it disturb others?

I have a 12 volt spot light to help you set up in the dark.

[Gina D.]

Go through Boron to the 395 and go south to the 15.

the 14 to Palmdale will lead you to the 138 on the west, and there is tons of construction and detours that way. Unfortunately for Carol and Jim, thats the way THEY have to go.

[Bobbie Mayer]

Go through Boron to the 395 and go south to the 15.

the 14 to Palmdale will lead you to the 138 on the west, and there is tons of construction and detours that way. Unfortunately for Carol and Jim, thats the way THEY have to go.

Will do.

I've got the car almost packed, and am almost ready to go.

Of course, the last minute things I have to pack tomorrow are the worst to forget. Ice, food, dogs...

Bobbie

[Gina D.]

don't forget the furballs!

I am bringing mine, but we will have to see how well they behave. They may get banned to the barn..

or I'll make my sister (It's her property) watch em!

[Linda R002]

We're down here in Kingsburg and ready to go. I have printed all of Gina's directions so hopefully we won't get lost Bobbie. I don't think there is too many ways to get lost. And Dallas is enjoying the trip so far.

[Bobbie Mayer]

We're down here in Kingsburg and ready to go. I have printed all of Gina's directions so hopefully we won't get lost Bobbie. I don't think there is too many ways to get lost. And Dallas is enjoying the trip so far.

Wait until Dallas sees the corgis...

Merlin likes cats.

Janine, Teddy, and Jack like to chase cats.

They will probably also want to bark at beagles. I am bringing the spray bottle to put a "damper" on that.

I'm looking forward to it, even the drive!

See you tomorrow morning!

Bobbie

[Gina D.]

Dallas is an "indoor" cat. He is very sensitive... you'll see...

[CarolnJim]

Hi Gina

Jim plans on going on the 14 freeway to the 210... All the way on the 210 to (I believe) 30 and from there following your directions. The 210 is now opoen all the way. So I don't believe we will get into that mess, unless you think that the way Jim is planning on going is not good.

Hurray ... we leave in the morning and boy, are we ever ready for this rally.

See you all tomorrow.

[Gina D.]

210 is just fine!

Drive careful up the hill!

[Bobbie Mayer]

I forgot, I'm bringing a turtle, too...

Bobbie

[Bob Starr]

Luck of the draw, doesn't look like we will make it Seems like everyone wants a piece of me and I gotta work Guess that's the way it goes in the service industry. I might try and break away from the job and come visit. It's only a hop skip and jump from my house
Bob