when I said “raffle” what I really meant was “white elephant drawing/gift exchange”… besides, you know if Ray and the boys are there, it turns into one big “trade you this for that” anyway.
I thought the campground guy was bent out of shape because someone had put price tags on a bunch of boards, making the whole “event” seem “commercial” which anyone who goes knows it is not.
I’m all in favor of a good nights sleep and have had many a camping trip ruined by loud/drunk neighbors - but be that as it may, I’m still bringing my (acoustic) guitar, as I’m sure others will. I don’t recall anybody being too rowdy last year…
By the way October 3 is a full moon according to my calendar. Night surfing anybody?
I would hope the raffle could happen to raise some $$ for Senor Paler as in the past - because I have a couple of things to donate - maybe a fin or 2 ++ again.
It’s my vicarious way of enjoying the festivities…otherwise, I just sit around and drink some beer and stare at boards…
Y’all want to kick in some dinero? Just hit the “KEEP SWAYLOCKS ALIVE” button at the bottom of the page and do it. Makes it nice and easy now don’t it?
In spite of my best efforts the past couple of years didn’t even break even so the group camps didn’t generate a dime to support Mike’s efforts.
The camp host had his panties in a wad about a bunch of stuff I won’t go in to here. I think they’ve had group site problems before and the new guy was hired to clean the place up - I.E. run the place ‘by the book.’ Monterey County Sheriff is but a phone call away and they wouldn’t be happy to be called to Plaskett Creek to break it up between the camp host and bunch of low-life good for nothing surfers. Trust me on that one. Campers have recently been given the boot first thing in the AM when they pissed off the host. Trust me on that too.
Bongo parties and naked dancing by Patchouli scented, furry-pitted hippy chicks still happens… right down the road. (Thank God) You just gotta know where to be!
yup, and having done them myself, raffles can be a pain in the butt, especially the mail in variety – it’s not so bad if all the participants are there, but to drag blanks and other big stuff up there and then have to deliver it or mail it somewhere else because somebody chipped in a dollar? aarrgh…
I'll be there from Thursday the 1st through Monday the 5th in site 42. If you decide to drop in, wake my sorry ass up if I'm still asleep! I'm not sure where the rest of the people will be... it's on an individual site basis this year.
We have reserved spot #28 from Thursday thru Sunday. Unfortunately, we can’t make it there until Friday. If anyone needs a place, let me know. It’d be great if you could check in for us on Thursday. I’d be happy to share it for the weekend. PM me and we’ll work out the details.
Bernie,
Unfortunately, we won’t be there until noon on Friday but will see you the week before in HI.
You bet, this is it! We’re allowed two vehicles per spot and since we’ll be camping in the Westy, it’ll leave plenty of room for another car and tents. It’s yours if you want to claim it. Will you be arriving on Thursday by any chance? Nick will be stoked to have other kids to play with!