Traveler III
I have one of the mini Base Camp flags actually in route to me right now. It was free the other day when I ordered some things in the Store. Not sure if that’ll be sufficient or not. [emoji16]
Overland Expo East 2018 Discussion Thread (Not region specific)
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Expedition Master I
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This is the picture I should have shared with you @sabjku. Mini on my CB antenna 11’ in the air in the foreground and a full size approximately at the same height 4 vehicles away.
It’s a new venue this year but I’m sure it’ll be similar to the previous one when it comes to camping. Vehicles are parked close by volunteers similar to a sporting event. The only assured way to camp together is to ride in together or if people collectively set up camp further away from where they’re parking at the moment. This is why I hope to meet anybody coming from the north, east, and west at ‘Papa’s and Beer Mexican’ just south of Asheville on Thursday.
It’s a new venue this year but I’m sure it’ll be similar to the previous one when it comes to camping. Vehicles are parked close by volunteers similar to a sporting event. The only assured way to camp together is to ride in together or if people collectively set up camp further away from where they’re parking at the moment. This is why I hope to meet anybody coming from the north, east, and west at ‘Papa’s and Beer Mexican’ just south of Asheville on Thursday.
Traveler III
Thanks for sharing the pic! Yep, definitely confirms the need for a bigger flag!
Your intel on the parking is good to know as well. Sounds like if you get there early enough and are willing to park further out then they’re receptive to groups parking together, or just do what you said-make sure you roll in together.
Explorer I
I think rolling in together is the key.
Here's the deal. Some OB folks are meeting at a place called Papas and Beer. I'm down with that. The issue is that we are allowed to camp starting Thursday night. SO.....
We need to set a firm meeting time on Thursday? And post an address where we're meeting up so we can all convoy in together. Right?
I don't want to step on anyone's toes because I'm not sure who is organizing the Papas and Beer meetup location, but if anyone knows who that is, maybe we can tag them and get a firm time and address for the meetup on Thursday so we can stake our camping site?
Eric AKA Jeepsies
Here's the deal. Some OB folks are meeting at a place called Papas and Beer. I'm down with that. The issue is that we are allowed to camp starting Thursday night. SO.....
We need to set a firm meeting time on Thursday? And post an address where we're meeting up so we can all convoy in together. Right?
I don't want to step on anyone's toes because I'm not sure who is organizing the Papas and Beer meetup location, but if anyone knows who that is, maybe we can tag them and get a firm time and address for the meetup on Thursday so we can stake our camping site?
Eric AKA Jeepsies
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Explorer I
Are you planning on meeting somewhere on Thursday in ASHEVILLE @NovaBound with @sabjku and @JRElaxED prior to rolling in? If so where and what time on Thursday?
Traveler III
I'll try and reach out to the event organizers and see if they have any commentary on this. We're going to need to leave early on Thursday! I'm not a morning person!!
Member III
If need be, I can swing by and honk my horn at 0600. ;)I'll try and reach out to the event organizers and see if they have any commentary on this. We're going to need to leave early on Thursday! I'm not a morning person!!
Member III
We were most likely convoying down from the DMV area, possible with a couple others... maybe just us. We could meet somewhere outside Ashveille with you, if you want?
Traveler III
I wasn't sure whether to "Like" this post or not...hahah!
Explorer I
Ideally y'all could roll in to Asheville for lunch or dinner. Pick a place and a time and let the rest of know who are coming from all over the country so we could just plan to meet you there prior to rolling into the camping area?
Let me know if that would work. I think as soon as we have a window of time and an address where we can meet up things will be locked down and we'll get our spot together on the campground.
Traveler III
Out of curiosity, has anyone glanced at what the weather is generally like in that area at that time of November? Pack accordingly:)
**Edited...originally said "End" of November....I'll be in Mexico then!
**Edited...originally said "End" of November....I'll be in Mexico then!
Member III
Sounds reasonable.
We have to check in by 1800 at the event, as that's when registration/check-in closes. My goal was to be there by 4:30/5, so I had plenty of time to setup camp before dark.
Explorer I
It's going to be overlanding weather. With a slight chance of tomfoolery going on into the night. Just my guess.
Member III
I'm counting on cool at best ... more than likely cold!!!!
I've got to come prepared. Keep the Mrs. happy and toasty.
I have one. We used last year.
Explorer I
So maybe plan to meet somewhere in Asheville for a late lunch/early dinner ? Say 2:30-3:30 window. Depart the eating location at 3:30 heading into camp?
@NovaBound just pick a spot and a time. Let's lock this down!
