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11-11-2008, 08:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Doug,
We had such a great time at the Lake Siskiyou rally. We kept hearing how much fun it was at Quartzsite that we promised ourselves to try to make it there. We’re shooting for arrival time on January 15 and stay till around the end of the month. Somewhere in there if we can find the time I’d like to visit family in Ajo. I read that the honey wagon will come to empty the holding tanks but I haven’t seen how fresh water is brought in. Is there a water truck that delivers or do we haul in water individually? Just trying to determine if I need to get some kind of bladder system or plastic barrel to bring in fresh water. Any advice here? See Ya’ll there.
John & Roxanne Shepphird
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11-11-2008, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Deming
Posts: 679
M.O.C. #3189
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John, there are fresh water trucks that roam the area or you can call one. However, several of the good MOC folks have big bladders that they can pump right into your fresh water tank. Water is not a problem.
See ya there.
Dick
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11-11-2008, 09:48 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Thanks for the info Dick. That makes preparation 1 step easier. The big challenge for us is to get off the mountain in one piece. We are about a mile and 1/2 from the highway. In that distance we climb from 4100 feet to 4700 feet in elevation. January temperatures in Milford, CA are anywhere from single digits to the middle teens. If we have snow along with the cold things could get a little tricky. Were trying to decide if it's better to leave the Monty with family that live about 11 miles away but right near the highway. The downside is we would have to make many trips to load up and stock the Monty. What ever solution we decide on we will see you there.
John & Roxanne Shepphird
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11-11-2008, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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John & Roxanne Shepphird,
If you should need water while there, I have a bladder and would be happy to lend it to you, or when I'm going to town, will just bring back water for you, or for anyone else who might need it.
Sure glad you are coming to Quartzsite!! Hope you can get off the hill! Looking forward to meeting you.
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11-12-2008, 01:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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I also have a bladder and a 12V pump that everyone is welcome to use if they need water.
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11-12-2008, 03:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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WorkerB,
Relax about coming to Q and what you need or what you need to know. We arrived at Q this past January as fulltimers for only 3 weeks and had never boondocked. My wife reluctantly agreed to come to Quartzsite for two days.
The old hands at Quartzsite: Doug, Robbie, Carl, Dick, Ray, Dave, and so many more took us under their collective wing and showed us the ropes. We ended up staying in Quartzsite for two weeks and had a wonderful time. We are coming to Quartzsite this year planning on staying two weeks. The group did such a good job teaching us how to boondock that we were very comfortable boondocking a couple of times in Alaska this past summer.
The MOC Circle at Quartzsite is out on the desert but, not miles from civilization. Should you forget or need anything if someone doesn't have one to loan you; you can get it in the town of Quarztsite.
Trust me, if you open a bay pull out a tool chest you will be surounded by people offering advise. 
Looking forward to seeing you at Q.
Grant
PS. Robbie how many more days until Quartzsite?
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11-12-2008, 04:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Oh Grant, now you did it!
You reminded me that, the Quartzsite Rally is only 66 days, 2 hours, and 51 minutes away.
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11-12-2008, 04:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Milford
Posts: 434
M.O.C. #8202
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Hey Grant,
Thanks for the encouragement. Friends tease me and sometimes call me Mr. Gadget. Usually the first hundred miles of a trip is filled with Damn……… Then Roxanne responds with what now? I forgot something. I finally got a spiral notebook that I keep notes in so next time I can remember it……. Or Not. After retiring in June we decided to take a trip to visit family in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Because fuel was $4.99 a gallon we decided to take the camper instead of the Monte. We left August 12 and returned October 26. I’m amazed we’re still married. Cramped is an understatement. See the blog we did so the rest of the family could follow us along the way. http://www.the3happycampers.blogspot.com The Siskiyou Rally was our first trip in the Monte last May. This trip to Quartzsite will be the second time we’ve had the Monte out. It will also be our longest trip with the Monte to date. I’m really looking forward to “R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G” in the Arizona desert. First I need to buy Tires and do a bunch of reading on solar panels. We’ll see you in Q.
John & Roxanne Shepphird
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11-12-2008, 05:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Anthem and Munds Park
Posts: 212
M.O.C. #6687
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Hi all,
We will be there. Add us to the list. We will probably be there about a week. We had a great time last year. We look forward to seeing all of you again.
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11-12-2008, 05:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,012
M.O.C. #4831
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Well John and Roxanne, Quartzsite is your kind of place! Besides the normal things you forget to bring, Quartzsite will expose you to things you never before realized that you absolutely need to have! There are hundreds of vendors in the various flea markets in addition to the numerous opportunities in the big tent during the RV show. And if you are interested in solar, one of the premier solar supplier/installer is right there.
Grant said earlier he came for two days and stayed two weeks. That is because he had so many vendors coming to his rig installing the various "finds" he couldn't live without.
While the civilization (such as it is) of Quartzsite is a short distance away, the quietness of the desert out on Plamosa Road enables one to fully relax and enjoy life. Add in the terrific neighbors and the minimal agenda (Doug is a big believer in "free time") and you will know why so many of us return year after year.
As others have pointed out, water isn't a problem as many of us have water bladders and pumps. There is a wealth of talent and help immediately available should any question/problem arise. Some folks even bring upgrade projects with them just because of the help available. And if you are interested in stained glass replacement windows for the entry door, this is the place to learn!
We are looking forward to seeing you in Quartzsite
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-13-2008, 02:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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It just seemed that way. 
However after a year on the road there are one or two things I am hoping to pick up while at Q this year. 
As Robbie would say "only 65 more days until Quartzsite"
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11-13-2008, 03:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Doug,
Speaking of free time, will there be any? Last years schedule was a little hectic (lol)
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11-13-2008, 04:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Charlie,
If we have the time, I'm looking forward to your GSAK presentation. 
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11-13-2008, 04:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Deming
Posts: 679
M.O.C. #3189
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Now I have to ask what GSAK stands for. I am not as smart as Robbie.
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11-13-2008, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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GSAK: Geocaching Swiss Army Knife
I'm not kidding! It is actually an add-on for a GPS that allows you to better manage geocaches.
....and Dick, thanks for the compliment, but everyone knows you are the wisest one.
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11-17-2008, 06:05 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: CHEWELAH
Posts: 318
M.O.C. #1654
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This is getting EXCITING !! so many of our montana friends are returning, IF you have roomin your truck, put in a few pieces of firewood,Remember, campfires are a MUST!!! and besides, thats the only place to hear great stories and bawdy jokes......................Dave
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11-18-2008, 02:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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Charlie,
I am still working on the agenda for this year. I am trying my best to not make it as hectic as last year, we should have a couple of more free days. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :-)
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11-18-2008, 08:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 980
M.O.C. #6171
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Well bring some firewood. Is anybody else bring dirt bikes/quads?
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11-18-2008, 04:14 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,012
M.O.C. #4831
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DHenry
.... we should have a couple of more free days. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :-)
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Monday and Thursday for starters
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-20-2008, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Doug,
Last years' agenda was a killer! Think you can mellow it out a little this coming year?
Dennis
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