CA | 2024, Oct 3-6 Bay Area Rally (B.A.R.)

[JansDream]

Greetings!

Just a quick reminder that our annual B.A.R. will be a week later this year, 3-6 Oct. I'm in contact with the County Parks Department who will let me know the exact day to make your reservations (they emphatically stressed six months to the day ... ). Last year we had a great turnout and we hope this year proves to be just as popular. Who knows, maybe we can fill up the entire campground with fiberglass trailers!

Anyway, we'll be back with more updates soon.

Jan and Birdie

[JansDream]

We are now in the "window" to make reservations for the 2024 Bay Area Rally at Mt. Madonna County Park. There are still some RV sites available at the Valley View 1 area (electric and water) and just about all of the no-hookup sites at the Valley View 2&3 and the Tan Oak campgrounds. There is potable water and a dump station within the park and all sites may be occupied by a trailer as long as it fits (see Campsite Photos below). After touring some of the "non-electric" sites last year, we discovered that a number of sites get direct sun during the day which is great for solar. To see photos of the campsites, go to https://www.campsitephotos.com/campg...a-county-park/ (take a look at the photo of Campsite 101 to see the size of trailers that utilize the Tan Oak area). Reservations can be made at: https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/

Like last year, because of the limitations on the number of people allowed in any one campsite at any time, we have reserved the covered Azalea Knoll picnic area for some of our activities on Friday and Saturday.

If you are planning on attending, please PM me or Birdie (Bea) with your name, arrival/departure dates, site number and email. Hope you’re able to join us!
Jan & Birdie (Bea)

[JansDream]

Just an FYI ... as of right now, there are five RV sites left at Mt. Madonna (Valley View 1) but there are plenty of non-electric sites in Tan Oak, Valley View 2 and 3. Also, if you've made reservations and haven't let us know your dates and site, please drop us a quick note. Thanks
Jan & Birdie

[David Hi]

Hi Jan and Birdie,
My wife Toni and are enjoyed last year’s gathering very much and look forward to getting together with the friendly group again this year! We have reserved site 108 arriving 10/3 and departing 10/6. Thank you for your efforts once again in organizing this great gathering and let me know how we can contribute to reimburse you for expenses, or we can set up a contribution jar at the event. I will need to spend some time improving my cornhole skills.
Cheers,
David

[JenPB]

It looks like some of the loops are quite far from each other. Which are you reserved for, Oh Fearless Leaders? And which do you think most people might gather in?

[JenPB]

Looks like there's not much left available in the sites closest to the group site, so I went ahead and booked up at the Tan Oak loop (site 418). I sure hope someone joins me in the loop!
I work in SLO County on 10/3 so plan for a late arrival (unless I get scheduled further that weekend). I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for organizing something (kinda) in our neighborhood!


Jen
'72 Compact Junior

[JansDream]

Hi Jen - Sorry I didn't answer sooner but we suffered a major computer 'crash' earlier this week and we're just now getting back up to speed.

Most people are in the Valley View 1 area; however, Tan Oak really isn't that far. Right now, there is one RV site in Valley View (Site 103RV) and a number of sites in Tan Oak (non-electric). If a site opens up, maybe you can move but, otherwise, there will probably be others joining you in Tan Oak. In either case, I'm glad you'll be joining us and we'll be back to everyone with more information in the coming months.

Jan

[JansDream]

Hi All -

Hard to believe that Summer is in our rearview mirror and Fall is just around the corner.* Where does the time go?* Just wanted to post a quick note that everything is on track for the Bay Area Rally (B.A.R.) 3-6 October and that we're anxious to see everyone. When you arrive on Thursday (or Friday), please check in with either Birdie or myself as we will have information for you regarding the agenda, name badges, etc. We're still working on the agenda but, for now, plan on:
1. An appetizer to share one night (probably Friday)
2. Your own drinks for dinners
3. Hot dog or ?? for our Saturday night "roast"
4. A small dessert to share for Saturday evening

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Birdie or Jan through the forum or email (we'll be sending out an email message with contact information).* If I don't have your email, through the forum is fine.

See you soon!
Birdie and Jan