2nd Annual Kingsburg Gathering

[avnomad]

Looking forward to the Kingsburg Car Show again. Made our reservations at the Swedish Inn.......Made a quick run (420 miles round trip) to Kingsburg last Monday to have lunch with my sisters, brother and other related individuals. Good food at Katie's Kitchen. See you in April. AVnomad

[kwhopper89]

I had a couple questions last year about fishing, and this caught my eye from the local paper a few days ago. The spot on the river that is discussed here is about 20-25 miles away...

A new Department of Fish and Game program to attract anglers.

PIEDRA — The California Department of Fish and Game began stocking the lower Kings below Pine Flat Dam with jumbo-sized rainbow trout as part of a new program designed to lure anglers.

"We're trying to see if we can create a really spectacular fishery," said Dale Mitchell, DFG Region 4 aquatics program manager. "There are not very many rivers in the United States where people can go and dependably catch 6-pound fish."

[w. Spencer]

Originally Posted by kwhopper89

I stopped in at the Swedish Inn - there are still lots of rooms available. I blocked off a dozen rooms - and they will keep increasing the number - when needed. I saw a couple familar names, and look forward to seeing you all!

Kingsburg's Swedish Inn
401 Sierra St Kingsburg, CA 93631-1709
Phone: (559) 897-1022

Mention SSR-Club or SSRfanatic...

Keith count me in. I'll call tomorrow & make a reservation.
Bill (w.Spencer)
03 red SSR

[SSR-Club.com]

HERE IS THE CARAVAN TO KINGSBURG, CA SIGNUP MAP PAGE.
SSR's going to Kingsburg in April should sign-in so I can setup Gathering points along Hiway#99..........

http://ssrclub.homestead.com/KingsburgMapPage.html

[Mrs STEP]

Originally Posted by kwhopper89

I've started a list of this years attendees - let me know of changes....

Thanks...

Hi Keith -
We're in the planning stages of being there . . .
Lori and Joe Davis

[RodNut]

I'll be coming from Gridley -- down 99. I could just wait along the highway for the people queing up in Chico.

[StrokerMcGurk]

Hope to make the Kingsburg run if BlueStreak is delivered by then. I can always hope! Is there any listing of event activities & times. Especially times for the General's Highway cruise. How late does this end?

StrokerMcGurk

[mi mztrz]

Wife and i would love to be there
Nancy & Andy Erwin
'03 Slingshot yellow # 390
Fresno Ca.

[Mike in AZ]

Has there been any interest from Arizona yet?

There may be time to get a group together to caravan over.

My mapping software has it at 585 miles and 8 hrs 30 min.

What is the planned arrival time in Kingsburg?

Mike

[artsmart]

Mike, I mentioned this to Rob a few days ago, but haven't heard if they are coming. I think Paul (fourhounds) said something about a NASCAR committment that weekend...are you and Deb coming?

[kwhopper89]

I've updated the first post this thread with weekend information. There is also a .pdf in a post that has local information...

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Mike, I mentioned this to Rob a few days ago, but haven't heard if they are coming. I think Paul (fourhounds) said something about a NASCAR committment that weekend...are you and Deb coming?

Randi,
I have not presented it to the better half yet. If we did come, it would probably be a Friday (early AM) departure from here to tie in with the So. Cal caravan and an extra nite on the road Sunday in Corona or something before coming home.

I'll see what my honey has to say about it in the next week or so.

Regards,

Mike

[Ross]

Keith - Put me on the list.. Reservations are made - will be their around noon friday and looking for the car wash. Thanks, Ross

[artsmart]

Keith, add Randi (artsmart) and Tim...reservations made. Will be looking for someone to caravan with out of Bakersfield Friday morning. We will be coming via 395 to 58 to 99.

[lloger]

We'll be coming thru Bakersfield on the way up. No times set yet. Going to try to set up a place to meet with Crazyrtr53, hdflstf and anyone else coming from the south. When we get a little closer we will set up some places and times.

[QWKSSR]

Keith,


You can add my wife and i to your list again for this year (Ed & Pat) . Going to get reservations tomorrow. We will be there mid day Friday. This year should be even better than last, already have more signed up.

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by lloger

We'll be coming thru Bakersfield on the way up. No times set yet. Going to try to set up a place to meet with Crazyrtr53, hdflstf and anyone else coming from the south. When we get a little closer we will set up some places and times.

[crazyrtr53]

Hey Keith

Think the National Park might give us a discount this time, if not will have to get one of the old guys to buy our tickets at a senior rate.

[lloger]

I need first names for Rodnut and StrokerMcGurk so I can make name badges. If any one else signs up that doesn't have a name badge please include your first name and the first name of your passenger (if you are bringing one) and their relationship to you- wife,daughter,son,friend, etc. Thanks

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by crazyrtr53

Hey Keith

Think the National Park might give us a discount this time, if not will have to get one of the old guys to buy are tickets at a senior rate.

Good idea. Maybe we can get Lloyd to spring for the whole gang. Well maybe at least the So Cal ones.

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by hdflstf

Good idea. Maybe we can get Lloyd to spring for the whole gang. Well maybe at least the So Cal ones.

Hey Art

We can have Lloyd bring up the rear and just tell the ranger that the last guy pays

[lloger]

Hey, I'm on a fixed income, and I never said anything about Red or Silver!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by crazyrtr53

Hey Keith

Think the National Park might give us a discount this time, if not will have to get one of the old guys to buy are tickets at a senior rate.

We really need some diversity training here.

You younger guys need to pay for the experienced supporters...... Right Eric???

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by lloger

Hey, I'm on a fixed income, and I never said anything about Red or Silver!!!!!!!!!!

Love ya man

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

We really need some diversity training here.

You younger guys need to pay for the experienced supporters...... Right Eric???

Hell I'am only two years away from getting that senior discount myself

[JOHN317]

Add Art & Gloria Johnston (John317) to your list of attendees. Coming down from Redding. Need to know about rendezvous points.

[RodNut]

I am Stan & my passenger is my lovely wife of 37 years, Linda. Print the name tags upside down so we can remember who we are!

[lloger]

Hey Keith. You didn't put Marc (abadssr) and Connie on the list. Counting you,and you do count, that makes 24.

[kwhopper89]

Originally Posted by lloger

Hey Keith. You didn't put Marc (abadssr) and Connie on the list. Counting you,and you do count, that makes 24.

Thanks Lloger - good to see that were are nearly double the # of SSR's this year.

FYI: I do have a inquiry in with the Nat. Park Service to see if there is such a thing as GROUP rates - will let you all know.

There was a suggestion last year that we collect the money BEFORE we get to the park - then the lead SSR can pay for the group!

Lunch up the hill is limited - so unless there are other suggestions - we'll be eating at the Wuksachi Village... http://www.visitsequoia.com/html/wuksachi.html

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by lloger

Hey, I'm on a fixed income, and I never said anything about Red or Silver!!!!!!!!!!

True statement but your other half sure did.
Since my taxes are paying at least some portion of that fixed income I thought you could return the favor.

On another note - Keith, I remeber we had a good time at the steakhouse last year (too bad it was prom night...). Any plans for that this year? Is it prom night again?