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[craig333]

I'm planning on three dinners not counting Saturday. No work next week so no need to take off on Sunday. Have a few things in mind for the pre potluck portion. So far I've not fed the dog leftovers. Probably pointless to think I'll be able to keep that up this trip. Btw, how many dogs do we have coming? I know Bob and Riley for sure. 

[marty]

One dog here. She only gets her food or carrots.

[camelracer]

I'll probably be heading out in the late morning tomorrow and maybe camp at Green Creek. That will get me to Meadow Lake thursday afternoon unless I get sucked in by Cabelas. Looking forward to this.

[marty]

Hard to pass a Cabelas.

[Smokecreek1]

Now that the Giants have won I  can start planning  . Pick up something for the rabbit brush if you stop by Cabelas, the allergies  are real bad u p here this year-my nose, eyes and head are a mess from the dang yellow stuff doing it's thing.  It's taking me for ever to clean out and pack up the camper because I'm moving in slow motion. "Bob" and me  plan to get out of here by noon or so, so should be up there by 2/3 at the latest. Still trying to figure out what to bring. Sure am disappointed that the twins aren't coming Bob, just may have to console myself in my vodka bottle, As I found out when I was up there last time, drinking my vodka at 7400' hit me a little harder than it does at my usual 4500'-couldn't be getting old could I ?  

 

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[MarkBC]

I plan to arrive midday Friday -- by noon if I get an early start....from the ole family homestead outside Redding, via Susanville.

[craig333]

Hopefully those fires along 80 are out by the time I get up there. Still hoping for about 6:00 arrival. All depends on how fast I can get moving after work. I wanted to bathe the dog first but thats probably pointless. Between the water and the dust he'll get plenty dirty plenty quick. 

[Smokecreek1]

You could always take one of  the scenic routes Craig, lot's of ways to get there; Reno news seemed to think the fires would be contained shortly.  Bob is looking forward to doing some running, ball chasing and swimming with Riley so why give him a bath-that's what the lake is for !-Mark you can always try the real scenic short cut and take Janesville Grade up to Antelope Lake and over to Beckworth-lot's of roads-some even paved -to get lost on and it's not that short-pretty though. but we need your pies so maybe don't take it after all ! 

 

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[Ted]

Craig, we are also watching the fires closely. May have to take 49 to Nevada City then go up 20. Waiting until the morning to make the call. That would only add maybe an hour.

[craig333]

Leaving as late as I am (loaded most of the gear already) I'd prefer to take the short route but if I need to backroad it in I can. I came in off highway 49 one year. Not a fast route. I expect even if the fire is still going they'll have the highway open. 80 isn't a route they want to keep closed.

 

I'd advise against going by Antelope Lake. The paved road is getting so bad its almost worse than the dirt sections.