CA | Oct 25-29 2012: Lake Casitas 11th Rally

[alan H]

If this outstanding service is available we would love to have our 1984 perris pacer weighed....We will be camping in Egret site E21

Thanks in advance
Alan & Cindy

[CarolnJim]

We SOLD the Sherline Tongue Weight Scale...

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

• E15 - Eric & Martha / 17' Casita FD
• B26 - Bob & Myra / Hunter Compact-II
• E02 - Sue, Dana & Otis / 13' Burro
• B06 - Karen, Matt and Hannah / 17' Casita LD
• B49 - Jim & Jodi / Casita
• E21 - Alan & Cindy / 13' Perris Pacer (new)
• E30 - Mark / 13' Trails West Campster (new)

Thank you Alan, Cindy, and Mark for participating with us

[alan H]

Not sure if this is the proper way to ask ? I was wondering if anyone will be attending this rally that has a 13 footer with a front dinette. I will be there with a pwerris pacer and i'm looking for ideas on how to do this conversion/ table size etc?

Thanks in advance

Hoping to hear from someone that is willing to let me check out their trailer...we will be in site E21

Cindy & Alan

[CarolnJim]

Hi Cindy and Alan

Both Friday and Saturday mornings there will be time for you to check out trailers. We have Open Trailers and most will happily show you their pride and joys.

We do have 5 trailers coming that are 13', however I don't know if they have a front dinette... a 13' Burro will be in the Egret campground.

Come to the BASS campground for all the activities. Bring your chairs, small table if you want and anything else you might need for the day and evening activities. Egret campground is close to go back to, if you need something.

Carol and Jim

[Sue and Henry]

I'm the 13 foot burro in egret 2. I have a front bench - no table. Sorry. But I am excited about another 13 in the neighborhood!

[Jack Allen]

Nancy and I and Chico the dog will be there on the 25th to 29th with our Escape 19 at F-9. There must have been a cancellation or the site has snakes, as it was open today.
Jack and Nancy Allen

[nancyrwolfing]

A quick word of warning - and a request for your tolerance of diversity: Al and I (and my mother, Helen, and Tai the JRT) will be in site B-4 Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in ... gasp! ... a big honking stickie with a pop out. When we originally planned this trip we didn't yet own a trailer and our thought was to go and meet you all and have a look at your trailers and then make a decision about what we wanted to buy, and buy it next year.

Well, as it's wont to do, life got in the way of our plans and we ended up buying a used 17' SD Casita last month, which we then thought we'd bring to the rally BUT my mom (in her 80s and ornery as all get out!) really wanted to come, and she was very resistant to sleeping in a tent or stacked like cordwood with Al and me and the dog, so ... back to plan A. Lake Casitas staff is going to drag one of their rental trailers onto B4 for us, and we are going to stick out like the proverbial sore thumb. But we're going to have fun!!

[Jane SC]

How far is Casitas from Myers Flat? Or from Sacramento?

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Jane SC

How far is Casitas from Myers Flat? Or from Sacramento?

It looks like it is down Highway 101 by Ventura, Ca, maybe 6 hours south from Sacramento, Ca. It really looks like a neat place.

[Bob Miller]

Per Mapquest.com

Meyers Flats to Lake Casitas = 461.72 miles
Sacramento to Lake Casitas = 405.60 miles

[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

It looks like it is down Highway 101 by Ventura, Ca.

Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Park, Ventura, CA - Google Maps

Half-way between Santa Barbara and Malibu, inland near Ojai. From the 101 at Ventura, take the 33 north toward Ojai. In the town of Oak View turn Left onto Santa Ana Boulevard and take it to the end. Turn Right onto Santa Ana Road and the main entrance will be on your Left.

After you check in at the booth, you'll see this sign in front of you. Turn Left.
Bass Campground backs up along the fence you just passed on Santa Ana Road.

[CarolnJim]

ATTENDEES UPDATE LIST as of October 22, 2012
Here's the sign up list. Great Turnout.
(Last year 53 trailers)

PLEASE - Let me know if I've missed adding anyone to this list.

BASS CAMPGROUND

01-Rosemary & Steve
02-Barbara & Frank
03-Alan & Jeannie (Thursday)
03-Helen & Dick
04-Nancy and Al
05-Wolf & Martha
06-Karen, Ava, Matt, Michaela and Hannah
07-Liz & Eric
08-Frederick & Robert
09-Bill & Gisela
10-Dave & Elizabeth
11-Les & Carole
12-Sally & Jim
13-RoseMarie & Richard
14-Carol & Jim
15-Philip & Helen
16-John & Nancy
17-Sam, Yi, Kent
18-Ann & Greg
19-Alice
20-Lynn (F,S)
20-Joyce (S,M)
21-Roger & Sudy
22-Bob & Cleette
23-Elvin & Sally
24-Gary & Joyce
26-Bob & Myra
27-Alan & Jeannie
29-Mike & Kimberly & boys
30-Mark
35-Lee & Nyla
37-John & Anita
38-Mike and Shari
41-Paula
42-Bob & Karen
43-Doug and Mary
44-Bonnie & Tao
45-Bill & Martha
46-Austin & Anna & Corbin
47-Joe & Joni
48-Bill & Marianne
49-Jim & Jodi
50-Marilyn & Ken
51-David & Pat
52-Steve & Sharon (Wed, Thurs)
52-Paul & Jeanne
53-Jim & Carolyn
54-Ken & Cheryl


EGRET CAMPGROUND

02-Sue, Dana & Otis
05-Dave & Nancy
13-Sandy
15-Eric & Martha
21- Alan & Cindy

FOX CAMPGROUND

06-Jack & Nancy

[CarolnJim]

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE:
NO WINE TASTING... WE ARE HAVING A HAPPY HOUR ... SEE NOTE BELOW.

LAKE CASITAS 11th ANNUAL RALLY October 25 - Oct 29, 2012
The gate is locked at night – Arriving late?
Check with Lake Casitas for time. (805) 649 1122..

Name tags will be in Space 14.. Jim and Carol . Please wear your name tags.

Please bring Wood to Bonnie and Tao's B44. Approx 5:30 Campfire.. For our cold evenings, we need lots of wood -Please help keep the campfire going.
Trailer Weighing Saturday - Times will Vary
Please sign up with Fred in space - B8 .. Trailer will be weighed in your space, you will need to hitch up to your tow vehicle, release stabilizers and chocks, Fred will direct you from there.

The store is open in FOX campground for needed items.
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** PLEASE NOTE: Because of our fantastic turnout for the rally, we have 110 people, plus several visitors. This is becoming a real chore hauling heavy tables from campsites to seat everyone. This year only a few tables will be set up - they will be for serving food, ice cream, games, round table discussions etc. Please plan on bringing your chairs and a small table, to set up while you eat, and enjoy the campfire. Please do not plan on sitting at the tables to eat during potlucks etc. Thank you all, for your understanding.
We can do it - we're camping.
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FRIDAY
10:30 to 11:30 Walk Thru Trailers

2:00 Barbara and Frank will lead a discussion on
"Trailer Gadgets, Tricks & Tips" (Grass area).

3:00 For Sale/For Free/For Trade Grass area
Stay with items -Remove when you leave- Items left will be dumped.

(Camping items, CD's, DVD's, books etc).

5:30 Weiner Roast/Talking Stick (Site B44) Roast hot dogs over the fire.. Bring hot dogs, buns, chips, plates, utensils - maybe something to share.

SATURDAY
10:15 to 11:30 - Walk thru trailers

11:00 Rosemary - Round Table Discussion . "Travels to Interesting Places" ..(Grass Area). Join in and share your favorite places. You are welcome to Bring your lunch and/or a drink..


1:30 Ice Cream Social ..Bring toppings to tables by 1:15.
Bring Ice cream at 1:30.
Volunteers needed to serve and cleanup.
We need ice cream - toppings, cutup fruit in bowls; strawberries, bananas, pineapple, etc. Cookies, cupcakes are always welcome. Jim and I will bring bowls, napkins, and spoons. Afterwards, please take plates, etc. back to your trailer. Anything left will be dumped.

2:45 Halloween pet parade. Meet at Space 14 - Upton's.
Dress your pet, (yourself if you want) for a parade through the campground.
It's a fun time and a chance to walk our pets together.
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3:45 HAPPY HOUR .- Tables by space 44 . We have changed from Wine Tasting with judging to a Happy Hour where everyone can join in. Bring whatever you drink to the tables and enjoy an hour of chatting , maybe sharing, before dinner at 5:00. Take drinks etc off tables by 4:45 - tables need to be cleared for dinner.. ________________________________________

5:00 Pot Luck Bring dishes to tables at 5:00 ... Please be on time.

SUNDAY

11:00 Leftover Luncheon - Grass Area. Some are leaving..
Time to say goodbye. Bring leftovers to share.

2:00 Let's Chat about the rally .. Suggestions etc. (Grass Area)

4:30 SOUP/SALAD/DESSERT POT LUCK.
Bring your own dishes, utensils, etc. 

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[Robin G]

Just ran across this costume idea and thought of all of you who will be needing to get your costumes ideas on. Great idea so I thought I would share........... Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons: Our 2012 Homemade Halloween Costumes...Let's Go Camping!




Have a wonderful time at Lake Casitas. Grew up in Ojai and believe me it's worth checking out. Enjoy!

[Sue and Henry]

So incredibly cute!

[Lizbeth]

Getting things gathered up to go! Can't wait till Thurs. morning!

[CarolnJim]

Hi everyone,

Like Liz says, we too are getting ready to roll and will be at the rally campground Thursday morning.

Come to site 14 for badges and a map showing where everyone is. Remember jackets - nights do get cool.

Weather looks great. Please drive safe. A fun time is waiting for you.

See you soon
Carol and Jim

[Mark Godfrey]

For anyone driving south on Highway 101 be alert to the road work at Carpinteria. The lanes are narrow just past the Lake Casitas / Highway 150 exit. Do stay on 101 for another 20 miles to Ventura, and use Highway 33 toward Ojai..

Highway 150 from Carpinteria to Lake Casitas is a great sports car road, but not RV friendly.

Mark
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[Frederick L. Simson]

Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson

I was not able to bring my scales to the 2012 Oregon Gathering because the company I work for had a customer with a rental contract during that time period. The same applies to this time period; unfortunately I won't know if they're available or not until the very last minute.

I just packed the Wheel Weighers, and will bring them with me tomorrow.