Icrontic Camping: Round Two
so Jimmy and I were throwing ideas back and forth on our way to ICSP on doing another camping weekend this summer.
we talked about either doing it in May or August, and mentioned having it close to an airport so fellow Icrontians could fly in to join us if they wished.
so, I open the discussion to all of you. Last year we went camping at Lake Rathbun in Iowa, which was decent, but not great. What I would like is to get some feedback on who would like to go, so we can plan a location best for those going.
it would most likely be in the states of either Iowa, Missouri or Illinois since getting the supplies to the campground (tents, food, etc) would require driving, and Myrmidon, Cannonfodder, Jimmy and I live in that area.
we talked about either doing it in May or August, and mentioned having it close to an airport so fellow Icrontians could fly in to join us if they wished.
so, I open the discussion to all of you. Last year we went camping at Lake Rathbun in Iowa, which was decent, but not great. What I would like is to get some feedback on who would like to go, so we can plan a location best for those going.
it would most likely be in the states of either Iowa, Missouri or Illinois since getting the supplies to the campground (tents, food, etc) would require driving, and Myrmidon, Cannonfodder, Jimmy and I live in that area.
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Of course, hard to commit at the moment. Not sure of my employment/financial situation by then. Need to make sure I can afford it.
Also, what was wrong with lake rathbun? it was halfway between us, modestly secluded, has a LAKE, and had just the right amount of amenities without making you feel like it was too EASY.
...And you can always simply NOT USE the amenities, if you want to be more of a hardass. :P
Besides, the camp rangers didn't come bust my ass for making noise at 2 am.
pretty much because it was not close to an airport, unless you want to make 3 hour airport runs to pick up fellow Icrontians
Jimmy and I both agreed we had no issue driving a little farther to a campground near and airport so people could join us camping by flying in.
and YOU KNOW I'm all about getting my man funk on with no showers while camping
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Des+Moines+International+Airport,+Des+Moines,+Polk,+Iowa+50321&daddr=elk+rock+campground&hl=en&geocode=FZ68eQIdeQpr-inlWcOU-qHuhzGGVbahyWuCyA%3BFYS6dwIdHaVz-iEBUX2aYAgmNyl1fl6PeCjvhzGZmQPUfdILQg&gl=us&mra=pe&mrcr=0&sll=41.472059,-93.388596&sspn=0.414162,0.628967&ie=UTF8&ll=41.459195,-93.366623&spn=0.414244,0.628967&z=11
and this campground
http://www.roadcamping.com/rv/Iowa/Knoxville/property_2425/rv_parks_campgrounds.html
thoughts?
Myrmidon
Cannonfodder
Tiberius
Alidra
fatcat
the rest of you. talk to me on dates. May is fast approaching if we are going to try and shoot for then. June is Expo, July is 4th and possibility, August rolls into Summer Shindig
May 1st I'm quitting my job. May 23rd I'm moving to California. So I'll have the time off in May, but I've got a lot of little trips planned and such. I'd have to know more details on dates.
And I really have to crunch and figure out my finances before I commit. I have a good deal of money in my California fund, I need to be as shrewd as possible with it, since I'm moving without having a job lined up. Plane fare can be painful.
We haven't decided on a spot yet Nick. How far from Kansas City are ya?
hmm, ok
Cannon and Myrm, how far you guys from Kansas City?
I'm just trying to stay near a major airport for those who might fly in
as you can see, we got a LOT of options folks for campgrounds
doing this also means we can let the KC locals, like Caffran, Idiot Slayer and Koreish know about camping and see if they wanna join us.
Not to mention AuthorityAction, Park7677, RiversCuomo, etc.
yea, it will be a Friday - Sunday deal. Like noon or later Friday till checkout time Sunday.
and Canti and Mr. Bill and all the other Missouri Icrontians I'm forgetting :bigggrin:
What's this about KC? JackStack? Who? Where?
What's this about KC? JackStack? Who? Where?
I would personally avoid Illinois for camping. It is pretty bare and we have always gone to MI or WI for camping.
Post some weekends you can do this so we can get the ball rolling