US West East Bay Monthly Meet Up - Pleasanton Ridge regional park CA - AUGUST MEET up moved to Aug 20- OLD THREAD

[ProtonDecay]

I ended up not going anywhere.
There are few trails you can do there, like the one to Usal beach etc

Janet and I took the road north from Usal Beach to Ferndale. Lots of pretty spots to view and camp along the way. None as nice as Usal Beach, but up toward Ferndale there are roadside spots right along the beach. The road gets a bit tight in spots, but we made it through with our Ford effn Ranger and trailer. There are a couple of good videos that hit the highpoints, but loads more, and nicer, "unofficial" spots along the way. We logged a couple into iOverlander.

 

[OutbackInTheWild]

Right on!

 

[Kent R]

Janet and I took the road north from Usal Beach to Ferndale. Lots of pretty spots to view and camp along the way. None as nice as Usal Beach, but up toward Ferndale there are roadside spots right along the beach. The road gets a bit tight in spots, but we made it through with our Ford effn Ranger and trailer. There are a couple of good videos that hit the highpoints, but loads more, and nicer, "unofficial" spots along the way. We logged a couple into iOverlander.

It would be great if you could put those POI's onto the OB1 app as you are driving also. ;-)

 

[ProtonDecay]

It would be great if you could put those POI's onto the OB1 app as you are driving also. ;-)

I will learn how to do that. OB has shared so much with us we'd like to give back.

 

[Kent R]

I will learn how to do that. OB has shared so much with us we'd like to give back.

Thanks, one thing we pride ourselves with is the accuracy of the tracks and POI's on the app. Unlike other apps all submittals are verified for accuracy.

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

Repost from Elizabeth (@Advtres) :

- https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/ham-cram-and-test-san-benito-county-hollister.44814/

Hi All,

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Link here

Sat 11/12 – 0800 – In Person (Hollister, CA) Cram & Test Only

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Open

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See you all (or most of you) on this upcomming Sunday - For @PapaDave farewell potluck

Armin
@TrailHawkGuy
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Next EastBay Meetups

- Oct 9th - 12:00 (noon) - @PapaDave send-off potluck - https://www.overlandbound.com/event/east-bay-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca/
- Nov 13th - 1pm - topic TBD
- Dec 11th - 1pm - topic TBD


Upcoming trips

- Oct 14th - Mojave trail guardian - @Kent R - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
- Nov 3rd - DeathValley - @JReichert11 - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/west-death-valley-cerro-gordo.44705/

 

[OutbackInTheWild]

I know it’s probably not the best place for this but I will still try.
Anybody out here with a 1gen xterra?
I have NGK spark plugs and NGK wire set brand new looking for a new owner.

If anyone knows anybody with 1st gen pass along I really need to find a new home for it, they been in my closet for way too long

 

[BCMoto]

Anyone know how the trail into leavitt lake is currently? Think about heading up this fri

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

Anyone know how the trail into leavitt lake is currently? Think about heading up this fri

8 days ago it was a little washed out but passable with some clearance / 4wd and careful navigation.
We did however advise a brandnew sprinter van to turn around due to offcamper / tree branches as he had small tires and high center of gravity.

Have fun

Armin
@TrailHawkGuy
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Next EastBay Meetups

- Oct 9th - 12:00 (noon) - @PapaDave send-off potluck - https://www.overlandbound.com/event/east-bay-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca/
- Nov 13th - 1pm - topic TBD
- Dec 11th - 1pm - topic TBD


Upcoming trips

- Oct 14th - Mojave trail guardian - @Kent R - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
- Nov 3rd - DeathValley - @JReichert11 - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/west-death-valley-cerro-gordo.44705/j

 

[BCMoto]

Thanks for the info Armin! Much appreciated

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

@Kent R just send out a participant message for the upcoming Mojave trail guardian event - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
If you haven't received it and plan on going, please sign up on the rally point and contact @Kent R to be included in the comms.

See you all (or most of you) on Sunday

Cheers
Armin
@TrailHawkGuy
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Next EastBay Meetups

- Oct 9th - 12:00 (noon) - @PapaDave send-off potluck - https://www.overlandbound.com/event/east-bay-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca/
- Nov 13th - 1pm - topic TBD
- Dec 11th - 1pm - topic TBD


Upcoming trips

- Oct 14th - Mojave trail guardian - @Kent R - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
- Nov 3rd - DeathValley - @JReichert11 - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/west-death-valley-cerro-gordo.44705/

 

[Roger 2486]

For the Pot-Luck on Sunday, Karen and I are planning on bringing Hot-Dogs, Brats, Buns and condiments for Dave's last hurrah! See you all on Sunday!

 

[PapaDave]

Hi Everyone!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the potluck this Sunday, and I gotta say I feel honored people would be willing to come! Kelly has her last Sunday working at our church so we will be to the meeting a little late around 1pm or so.

Random question, I need to tow Kelly’s car behind my truck to Coeur D’Alene on October 15th, U-Haul let us know they aren’t sure they will have a dolly available. Anybody have a lead on one? One that’s very affordable? Haha

 

[walkabout_ca]

@PapaDave Unfortunately we won't be able to make it this Sunday. Thanks for encouraging us to join the Leavitt Lake trip, we had a great time! Wishing you and Kelly safe travels and an awesome new chapter in Idaho.

 

[ProtonDecay]

@PapaDave Unfortunately we won't be able to make it this Sunday. Thanks for encouraging us to join the Leavitt Lake trip, we had a great time! Wishing you and Kelly safe travels and an awesome new chapter in Idaho.

Janet and I must also send our regrets. We are "up north" for a couple of weeks. Thanks again for all your leadership. It was a pleasure meeting you and Kelly. Happy Trails Until We Meet Again.

 

[PapaDave]

@PapaDave Unfortunately we won't be able to make it this Sunday. Thanks for encouraging us to join the Leavitt Lake trip, we had a great time! Wishing you and Kelly safe travels and an awesome new chapter in Idaho.

It was my pleasure to meet you both and witness that kitchen set up in person! I hope you have many years of adventurous travel!!

 

[PapaDave]

@PapaDave Unfortunately we won't be able to make it this Sunday. Thanks for encouraging us to join the Leavitt Lake trip, we had a great time! Wishing you and Kelly safe travels and an awesome new chapter in Idaho.

Janet and I must also send our regrets. We are "up north" for a couple of weeks. Thanks again for all your leadership. It was a pleasure meeting you and Kelly. Happy Trails Until We Meet Again.

I am so glad you both starting lugging that trailer around with us! I’ll never forget watching you tackle that Eel river crossing on the Usal trip! That definitely showed me you weren’t playing around but going for it!

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

Quick Reminder to everybody our OCT meetup is this upcoming Sunday. We will start at NOON ( 1 hr earlier than normal ). The plan agenda is

NOON - QUICK BIZ
- we'll start with a few quick "Biz Items" so they are covered - @Kent R will be there for anybody that has questions about the Mojave TG event the weekend after

12:15 - COOK
- We'll set up and cook with the target to be ready to eat by approx 1pm. (I hear that someone is considering Mexican Deer and Taco Beef - HMMM)
- As this is a potluck and in the spirit of leaving no trace, please remember to bring some silverware/plate for yourself so we don't have to deal with paper and excessive cleanup.

1PM - POTLUCK & ROAST
- the guests of honor hopefully arrive
- we'll sample the food
- well and THEN the festivities shall start "thanking" @PapaDave and reflecting on the great time he brought to all of us.

Now I know a few of you will not be able to make it - if you have a special story to share please DM me with the details and I'll make sure it will be shared.

Looking forward to see you all

Armin
@TrailHawkGuy
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Next EastBay Meetups

- Oct 9th - 12:00 (noon) - @PapaDave send-off potluck - https://www.overlandbound.com/event/east-bay-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca/
- Nov 13th - 1pm - topic TBD
- Dec 11th - 1pm - topic TBD


Upcoming trips

- Oct 14th - Mojave trail guardian - @Kent R - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
- Nov 3rd - DeathValley - @JReichert11 - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/west-death-valley-cerro-gordo.44705/

 

[Michael]

We will see you there!

 

[TrailHawkGuy]

Meetup Today NOON


Armin
@TrailHawkGuy
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Next EastBay Meetups

- Oct 9th - 12:00 (noon) - @PapaDave send-off potluck - https://www.overlandbound.com/event/east-bay-monthly-meet-up-pleasanton-ca/
- Nov 13th - 1pm - topic TBD
- Dec 11th - 1pm - topic TBD


Upcoming trips

- Oct 14th - Mojave trail guardian - @Kent R - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/mojave-preserve-trail-guardian-event.44512/
- Nov 3rd - DeathValley - @JReichert11 - https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/west-death-valley-cerro-gordo.44705/