7th Annual Circling of the Montana's Schedule, Activities and Directions - 2012
Good news....we are in the same spot as last year


The center of the universe is located at:
N33*45.861'
W114*10.516'
The circle is scribed and ready to be occupied. We will have room for 51 rigs in the circle this year. There are two of us here so far and five more showing up today
Below are the pictures of the signs to look for:
First sign you will see where you need to turn off the pavement to the circle:
Second sign you will see directing you to the circle:
Directions:
Plomosa Road is about 6 miles NORTH of the intersection of Main Street and AZ-95 in downtown Quartzsite.
From Quartzsite drive NORTH on AZ-95 past mile marker 114, turn RIGHT (EAST) onto Plomosa Road.
Drive 2.8 miles, turn LEFT at Montana Sign onto BLM land.
Turn LEFT again (there will be a 2nd sign).....look for lots of Montana's and flags....about 1/4 mile WEST.
The GPS coordinates are:
N33*45.861'
W114*10.510'
Once you arrive at the site we will direct you to your parking spot. We only have room for 51 rigs in the circle. If you do not want to be in the circle let us know. Once the circle is full, you will be directed to an area outside of the circle but still very close to the group.
If at all possible, please bring firewood!!!
*IN CONSIDERATION OF HAVING A FALL BACK DAY OR TWO IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER AND TO RESOLVE OTHER SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, THE DATE FOR THE POTLUCK & JANUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 21st AT 1:00 P.M.*
**Please note: This announcement will change as events are scheduled, so, please check back often for changes.**
***If your birthday is in January, please let us know the date and your "to be" age by PM and we will post it here.***
****If you have a presentation or activity you would like to schedule, let us know and we will post it here.****
Friday, 6 January
Mike McCague's Birthday (68)
Ellis Kumpula's Birthday (64)
Thursday, 12 January
Dave Anderson’s Birthday (39)


Friday, 13 January
Mariana McCamy's Birthday (62)
Monday, 16 January
Michael Brown’s Birthday (60)
Tuesday, 17 January
Arrival of our MOC Family to the gathering site on Plomosa Road (look for the MOC sign posted on the road at mile marker 2.8) A picture of the sign will be posted here once it is in place.
4:00 p.m. - Wagon Master Announcements (Welcome and Rules) meeting at campfire circle.
Attendance by all is strongly advised.
Campfire to follow
Wednesday, 18 January
Ray Lustick's Birthday (66)
10:00 a.m. - Bead shopping for lanyard making materials (See Susan Youngren (Susan not Carl) for details)).
1:00 p.m. - Montana RV Show at center circle. James Files and Jorge D'Abramo of
"Paul Evert's RV Country" will be bringing three to four 2012 Montana's plus 1 Big Sky to our circle this afternoon. Brochures and other information will be provided. Come over to see what's new and improved!
Leisure day, enjoy Quartzsite and surrounding area
*****Check with Assistant Wagon Master's for today's additional events.
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Thursday, 19 January
9:00 a.m. - Golf at Emerald Canyon (See Rich Beavers (PapaBeav) for details)).
10:00 a.m. - Lanyard making and instruction (See Susan Youngren (Susan not Carl) for details)).
2:00 p.m. - Workcamping Presentation center circle (See Suzanne Warner & Brad Abernathy (subra1228) for more information)).
Leisure day, enjoy Quartzsite and surrounding area
*****Check with Assistant Wagon Master's for today's additional events.
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Friday, 20 January
9:00 a.m. - Depart from center circle for Algadones, Mexico (passports required for re-entry to the U.S.)
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Saturday, 21 January through Sunday, 29 January
9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. daily - RV Show and Flea Market in Quartzsite, AZ. Here is a link to the show:
Quartzsite Shows
Saturday, 21 January
1:00 p.m. - Potluck Social & January Birthday Celebrations!!!!
Campfire at dusk
Sunday, 22 January
10:30 a.m. - Trip to the Desert Bar (See your Wagon Masters for more information). For those who have not been, it is a worthwhile trip and a "must do at least once" in our opinion. Here is a link to their website:
Desert Bar.
Leisure day, enjoy Quartzsite and surrounding area
*****Check with Assistant Wagon Master's for today's additional events.
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Monday, 23 January
Leisure day, enjoy Quartzsite and surrounding area
*****Check with Assistant Wagon Master's for today's additional events.
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Tuesday, 24 January
Last "Official" day of the 2012 Quartzsite Rally
Leisure day, enjoy Quartzsite and surrounding area
*****Check with Assistant Wagon Master's for today's additional events.
4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Hors D' Oeuvres
Campfire at dusk
Wednesday, 25 January
Day of departure and time to say goodbye to all of our MOC Family

Saturday, 29 January
Pam Howard's Birthday (50)
*****Today's additional events may include whatever is deemed by the Assistant Wagon Masters. Please watch this list, it may change depending on what Assistant Wagon Masters decide.
Those may include, but are not limited to the following:
Swap Meet
Beading
Lanyard Making
Working on Montana's and Tow Vehicles
Geocaching
Brake Adjustments
Landing gear maintenance
Slide-out circuit breaker fix
Discussions about safety, U-bolts etc.
Computer Time
Games
Horseshoes
Vinyl Floor Installation
Batteries and Inverters
Solar Power
Flag and Kite Flying
Golf
Show and Tell
Margarita Happy Hour
No Won Ton making
Cigar Smoking with Dave
Lizard Leaping
Snake Stomping
Dragon Slaying
Wind Chasing
Rock Throwing
Group Standing
Group Sitting
Musical Campfire Chairs
Story telling
Most important - relaxing
Thanks and we really look forward to seeing all of you!
Jack Lyons and David Ribeiro
2012 Quartzsite Wagon Masters