Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

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Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:48 pm

6 weeks away

Come camp Colorado...

Royal Gorge Campground, Canon City, CO

September 25-29, 2014

Questions??? email me for the flyer with all the specifics!!!

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come camp with me!!!

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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby enigmak » Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:06 am

Count us in!! Can't wait!
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby AZ_Desert_Rat » Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:55 pm

Pam Wright wrote:6 weeks away

Come camp Colorado...

Royal Gorge Campground, Canon City, CO

September 25-29, 2014

Questions??? email me for the flyer with all the specifics!!!

[email protected]

come camp with me!!!

pam


I am sorry Pam, I somehow missed your post and thought there were no postings since '08 ... my apologies to you and the others that have posted more recently :oops:
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby CAJUN LADY » Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:34 pm

Wish I could camp with you! Please share your pictures and have a great time! ;)
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:14 am

Someday Becca!!! :)

ONLY 26 days away!!!!

Come camp with me!!!

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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby George T. » Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:07 am

When:
September 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th, 2014

Where:
Eastridge Campground Canon City, CO

For those that have GPS units, the coordinates for the campground are
N 38° 27.916 W 105° 17.510

This campground is City owned and NOT marked, therefore, no cost, it is PRIMITIVE! But incredibly beautiful!
There are 2 vault toilets and no water. This is a “true” camping experience in our tears… There is plenty of room for everyone, with or without teardrops. We will have to bring in firewood; there are fire pits and hopefully, depending on the weather, NO fire ban. There are 2 pavilions with concrete tables in each. However, we have found that the upper pavilion is very windy! So… Look for the signs on ‘our’ pavilion!

It will be cool to cold at night, bring extra blankets, heaters or what you may need to have a comfortable night!
Stores are few and far between and prices a little higher than in town. That being said, Canon City is just a few miles down the road with unlimited options!

Map to Royal Gorge:
http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/Directions.aspx

Follow the signs from Highway 50 towards The Royal Gorge Bridge. Once past what was Buckskin Joes, the road will climb through some tight curves. You will encounter a tight hairpin curve that climbs to the left. After the curve, at the top of the hill, you will see a picnic area to your left, THIS IS NOT IT!

The “Last Gasp of Summer” 2014
A little further on your left will be a dirt road. Take it and follow the red/white/blue streamers to help you find your way to the campground. The road is passable for two-wheel drive, however, it has some ruts, so go slowly. Watch for the ribbons and be prepared for an awesome “Colorado style” camping experience!
We’ll do a pot luck supper Saturday night and I know a few of you are already packing up your dutch ovens… Bring your chairs so we can circle the fire!

Come camp with me, let’s have some fun!

There are some amazing things to see and do in the area, The Royal Gorge Bridge, the Arkansas River, hiking, biking, white water rafting and for more info: http://www.canoncitychamber.com

For a satellite view of the site: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=royal+gorge+bridge&ie=UTF8&sll=37.062500%2C-95.677068&sspn=23.875000%2C57.630033&cid=37062500%2C-95677068%2C16315786063756104049&li=lmd&t=h&z=16&ll=38.464762%2C-105.292572&spn=0.007073%2C0.013111&om=1
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:50 pm

COUNT DOWN.... TWO WEEKS!!!!

Highlights this year...

Mary Vandusen is joining us... and bringing her teardrop/trailer pottery, mugs, cups etc!!!

ML 'Lynn' Donovan... is bringing her books, many written in the area we camp in!!! And a new fireside story!!!

Pamela Hollis of Pebbles at my Feet Natural Stone Adornments is bringing her jewelry!!!

And we will have Kate's teardrop to be seen and sold!!! If you are wanting a teardrop.... this is a beautiful with a terrific price!!!

Adventure awaits!!!

Come camp with me!!!

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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby AZ_Desert_Rat » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:11 pm

Hi Pam,
I heard the news tonight saying that there may be an early winter storm hitting Colorado; it might be a good idea to take your long handles along. Even if no snow, it could be be a bit nippy :snow

What does the weather report say on your end?
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:04 am

John and Lucy,

Canon City is in a banana belt... usually their weather Isn't as bad as elsewhere in the state... it is predicting 74-76° in the daytime all four days getting down to 43-44° at night... I will post as accurate as they give me when we get within 10 days!!!

We have had a day of wind or rain on occasion but it is rare and this is #NINE! :) WOW!!! # NINE!!! LOL!!!

You guys coming out??? Come camp with me!!!

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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby AZ_Desert_Rat » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:31 am

It sounds like great camping weather ... I will not be able to make the trip, but I wish all a great and relaxing time :picnic:
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Wed Sep 17, 2014 6:20 pm

ONE WEEK!!!

Closing in on time to hit the road!!!

Some of our members/dear friends George and Kate scoped out our campground last weekend... Yes, it is still there and YES, I have reserved out pavilion...

Because of the rain we have had this season, a few of the roads are rutted deeply! Please proceed slowly and carefully, however, they are 2 wheel drive passable. The lower road running parallel to the pavilion has a couple deep ruts that may cause bottom dragging on low clearance vehicles. The alternative is to take the road through the middle of the meadow. The streamers will show you the way.

Also, because the Royal Gorge Bridge was closed part of the summer, the traffic flow in our campground has been much less and the weeds have grown abundantly. George and Alan have volunteered to go out Wednesday with weed whackers and cut down some growth. Anyone else that would like to come up and help would be greatly appreciated!!! If interested please bring weed whackers.

The weather report shows high 70's, low 80's in the day time and low 50's at night!!! Great Last Gasp weather!!!

Looks like a fantastic time, can't wait to see you there!!!

Come camp with me!!!

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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Pam Wright » Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:33 pm

WOW!!! What a great gathering!!!23 camping units, 20 teardrops, a beautiful '66 Serro Scotty, a brand new Retro travel trailer and a behemoth!!! 53 attendees from 4 different states and 13 very special dogs! Fantastic weather, great food and an awesome original short story written by our member Lynn ML Donovan, read by Art Evans including many of us!!! Totally INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you all for coming!!!
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Gerdo » Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:03 pm

Two more and one slightly larger than a TTT TT.
We hope to roll in around 6 or 7 on Friday thru mid day Sunday.
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby Gerdo » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:42 pm

Eleven days
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Re: Last Gasp of Summer 2014 - Colorado

Postby RPH » Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:56 pm

Gerdo,
I believe you are in the wrong year.
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