So who is headed for Quartzsite this year??>>>Dan ( January 19-22 2017)
So far as I know, me and about 50 other conversions are heading to the Western GM rally. Don't forget the Eagles who will host 30 or more units ---- other than that I have no idea.
Where and when? Quartzite is huge-exactly where?
highway 95 at I 10 south east corner in walking distance of the big tent it was Rice Ranch but the name has changed and I forgot the name but you cannot miss it
No exit at AZ95 & I-10, you have to go before or after, better to go east of the 95 and come back to it, then go thru the slow traffic around the tents, lvmci...
I think it's called "the Market Place". The enterence is directly across the street from"gamblers".
If your southbound on AZ95 its simple,,just cross over I10 overpass and turn left at the bottom of that hill at the light,,then left again at the first entrance (100 feet).>>>Dan
hopefully, I'll be there, with Nicky, and a young couple and child, future bus nuts, 26/29jan, lvmci...
Hi all;
Hopefully I too will be there. (MC-7)
Merle.
This rally is hosted by the Western GM coach chapter of FMCA,,, ALL ARE WELCOME,,,Please contact Red Rider AKA Mike O'Rourke to pre-register and allow us to be prepared with advance numbers of attendee's for feeding and parking info..>>>Dan
Tortoise and crew will be there - making a semi-mad dash from the Arcadia Rally in FL to do so.
I've already mailed in my registration, hope Mike's received it.
RJ
Pat
Lucy
& Curly
We are hoping to make it this year. We will probably head South after New Years.
JC
Mikey knows Doreen and Dave Walker will be there. We will be in AZ all month of January. See ya'll there. ;D ;D
Dave5cs
Donna and I will be there again. Bringing some newbies, too!
We will be there.
Robert & Marie
Bus Conversion Magazine will be there in booth VW9 at Tyson Wells, across the street from the BIG tent on the north side of Kuehn St, next to the Fire Department Booth. Everyone that stops by will be allowed to choose any single back issue of a Bus Conversion magazine of their choice way back to issues from 20 years ago. If we run out of magazines, we will be handing out Steak and Lobster dinners (while supplies last). ;)
Anyone that brings us an article suitable for BCM will get to choose any 12 issues we have in stock, or we will either sign you up for a free 12 month subscription or extend your current subscription. We want to see your bus on the cover of BCM but we are also interested in any articles about bus conversions, especially any technical articles.
Hope to see you there.
RJ: Received your registration. Travel safe and bring back some of that Florida winter weather for us.
Remember,,,,Parking as usual will be "first come first served/choice"...Dan,(parking cop)
Well hell with Dan in charge there goes my parking space Mikey ;D
NO PROBLEM CLIFFORD!! We have PLENTY of room in the north 40 for you, with the Eagle guy's.>>>D (As close as you are you can get there early,,overhaul a couple of Detroits,,bless an Allison,,ask someone how to hook up a battery,, and have your parking pick to) ;D
LOL Eagles are good too
Cliff,
Where will all of the Trek's be parking this year? I want to get an Arial video of all of them together. ;D Will you be bringing "Lil Pony" this year?
Quote from: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on December 09, 2016, 09:19:19 AM
Cliff,
Where will all of the Trek's be parking this year? I want to get an Arial video of all of them together. ;D Will you be bringing "Lil Pony" this year?
They usually park south of town Gary at the first campground on the left 50 or 60 are there every year,I will find out for you,there are 2 groups the Northwest and the Southwest
Two different groups Cliff? Can't the North and the South just get along? What's up with that? Do they play baseball and football and tug-o-war and play against each other or what?
Quote from: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on December 09, 2016, 01:43:07 PM
Two different groups Cliff? Can't the North and the South just get along? What's up with that? Do they play baseball and football and tug-o-war and play against each other or what?
LOL no 1 is a FMCA Chapter and the other is not
Still looking for attendee's ,,this year as last, we will have available one catered dinner,,one potluck dinner,, and one night of entertainment..>>>Dan BUMP BUMP
Bump also ;D
FYI to all those in the neighborhood....after dinner at 6:30 on Sat night bring your chairs and snacks for the big screen movie. We have a 12' inflatable screen, projector and a functioning sound system (This year for sure!!) and we'll be show a "To Be Determined" family friendly movie. Last year we did 3:10 to Yuma. We're still deciding on this years movie so post your suggestions.
The Big Bus movie, 1976. Coyote Bus Lines "Cyclops".
JC
Get a larger screen so we can set in the bus and watch the movie, it gets cold at night in Quartzsite ;D
Quote from: luvrbus on December 12, 2016, 07:46:57 AM
Get a larger screen so we can set in the bus and watch the movie, it gets cold at night in Quartzsite ;D
;D Yoda I figured they'd give you front row parking! (well there is always mountain spring water for anti-freeze :o )
;D BK ;D
Quote from: B_K on December 12, 2016, 11:03:33 AM
;D Yoda I figured they'd give you front row parking! (well there is always mountain spring water for anti-freeze :o )
;D BK ;D
I never get a front row seat ;D and we don't have access to spring water but Cindy makes a wicked Apple Pie Moonshine with the 190 proof everclear that stuff will get you in a hurry
the long, long trailer, staring Lucy and Desi...
Quote from: lvmci on December 12, 2016, 10:30:43 PM
the long, long trailer, staring Lucy and Desi...
This is one of my favorite movies. I have watched it many times. I learned long travel trailers do not do well taking Back roads. I heard Lucy started her rock collection in Quartzsite, AZ. :-)
"I never get a front row seat:
We reserve the front row seats for the PAYING guests.>>>D ;D
Hum I wondered why you were always in back ;)
Take heed Cliff,, Im in the back to keep an eye on the riff-raff that try to sneak into the front row.>>>D
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on December 13, 2016, 06:23:56 PM
"I never get a front row seat:
We reserve the front row seats for the PAYING guests.>>>D ;D
Hmm I thought with all the knowledge, free advice, parts and even labor Clifford has extended to ALL of us younger busnuts he'd have a GOLD PASS by now. ::)
Speaking of Golden Passes how did Gary Hatt get one so quick? :o
;D BK ;D
We don't go to many rallies B-K I don't really care for them especially at Quartzsite in all the dirt we just drop in and say hello to some friends we may stay the night sometimes or just make it a day trip
Quote from: luvrbus on December 14, 2016, 05:37:57 AM
We don't go to many rallies B-K I don't really care for them especially at Quartzsite in all the dirt we just drop in and say hello to some friends we may stay the night sometimes or just make it a day trip
OH OK I see I good point they like royalty to stick around and draw a crowd. And here I thought Gary got his pass by owning a magazine or something! ;D
;D BK ;D
Quote from: B_K on December 13, 2016, 09:24:33 PM
Speaking of Golden Passes how did Gary Hatt get one so quick? :o
;D BK ;D
I think it is his Dynamic Personality. ;D
Quote from: luvrbus on December 14, 2016, 05:37:57 AM
We don't go to many rallies B-K I don't really care for them especially at Quartzsite in all the dirt we just drop in and say hello to some friends we may stay the night sometimes or just make it a day trip
Who are you calling "dirt" Cliff? I resemble that. ;D
Our other group will not be in the Q till Sunday so Janet and I will be there Friday and stay on the outskirts but if possible we would like tickets for the catered dinner.
I am presently in Q and the place is empty,,Gamblers is open as is "bad boys" (world class biscuits and gravy),,streets are quiet ,,weather is warm..>>>Dan
Thanks Dan now my mouth is watering. I love that place with an egg on top Please......LOL ;D
Dave5Cs
You better hurry Dave,,,I'm doing my best to make him run out of all the good stuff!>>>Dan
NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!.........Your brutle Dan :o
Dave5Cs
Is "Sweet Darlene's" still there? Best "Sticky Buns" around.
Sweet darlenes is still going strong,,ate there two days ago,,and was dissapointed..>>>Dan
and was dissapointed..
Whoa, what happened. I'll admit I haven't been there for several years. Has it changed?
Quote from: usbusin on December 21, 2016, 04:14:20 PM
and was dissapointed..
Whoa, what happened. I'll admit I haven't been there for several years. Has it changed?
I stopped eating there a couple years ago because the service was sub par, the food bland, and the attitude of the staff left a lot to be desired. The last time i was at times three i wasn't impressed either. Things have changed greatly in this town the last few years. Just a shadow of what it used to be.
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QS has gone down because of the local government now sellers need permits,licenses inspections and charge a outrageous sales tax.
They write tickets if you park to close to road,if you have a flip up tow bar in place while driving and issue tickets for hitches in the carrier.
I had a cop try to write me a ticket because the bus had AZ plates and my car hauler had permanent OK plates lol I had a few choice words for that idiot and drove off
No question "it's not like it used to be" but I ask --- what is? Q ,still the best game around this time of year. My snow blower is ready to go come Jan 15th and with the aid of my block heater I'll be on the road again.
I don't get thrilled about Quartzsite much now living close but it was a welcome sight coming from Idaho for 15 years
We haven't been there for 4 or 5 years now and we won't make it this year. Next year for sure. It sounds more like revenue generation than regulatory enforcement. We better all get used to it because all our governments are spending like drunken sailors.
Wow From Biscuits to out of control Governments. You ain't seen nothin yet..... :o
I love Biscuits and Gravy, with a couple of eggs on top and Dan said he's going to eat it all up before we all get there......... ::)
Quartszite could get real crazy this year..... :o
Dave5Cs
Never worry Dave maybe Dan will leave the biscuits and gravy alone and will eat up all the fried Twinkies lol the Twinkies are the worst thing I ever tried to eat >:(
Rain all nite and fogggg this morning,, the "wash" behind me is now a "river" 5 inches deep.. ..Still beats the north country..>>>Dan
Dan,
Might as well throw a line in the "river" behind you and try to catch some dinner. Maybe you can put them on ice until we get there and we will all have a fish fry the first night :-)
That sounds "fishy" to me Gary,,,still raining softly, with no end in sight.. at 10am and still fog,but warm. Visited the local (and only) bakery,and found it under new management,, the place was mobbed by 9am with cars parked all around the place and jammed inside,,very nice upgrade compared to previous years.....OFF TO BAD BOYS FOR A FIX.>>>D
I hope the rain doesn't wipe the place out like it did 5 years ago that was a mess
What are you saying Cliff, should Dan be gathering wood to build an ark? :D
I checked it out this morning Mike,, east of the road/bridge was about 5-6 inches of water the west side was empty..Dave has the joint cleaner than I have ever seen it and more room than ever,,he has flattened most of the grade and it is ready for the mob..>>>Dan
Walking the dog last night and came face to face with a coyote that matched the size of my dog ( 62 lbs.)..We were 30 yards away and the two animals were stareing at each other for about 20 seconds,,if it were not for the leash I would have had a war on my hands.>>>Dan
Dan, what I want to know is how you got the Coyote to step on the scales long enuf for you to weigh him? Also, how did you get a leash on the coyote? ;D
You just have to be FAST Gary.>>>D
'Grubstake' used to be our favourite restaurant at Q. The fish was fantastic. Last year, under new management/ownership, we were terribly disappointed, and I think a lot of others were too. It certainly was not a busy place, compared to the other restaurants.
We will try it once this year....maybe it has improved?
Mark
Gary, I am trying to figure out what Dan wearing a leash has to do with keeping the Coyote's at bey and why he doesn't let his dog carry the scale... ::)
Quote from: Stormcloud on December 23, 2016, 07:32:41 AM
'Grubstake' used to be our favourite restaurant at Q. The fish was fantastic. Last year, under new management/ownership, we were terribly disappointed, and I think a lot of others were too. It certainly was not a busy place, compared to the other restaurants.
We will try it once this year....maybe it has improved?
Mark
B
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on December 22, 2016, 05:13:57 PM
You just have to be FAST Gary.>>>D
Altho I have a fireplace in my coach,,Santa was bitchin about my lack of a chimney,,we made an agreement,,,He won't bitch about the chimney and,,,I won't tell him how to load his sleigh or which injectors to use in his 671.>>>D
So did everyone that's already at Quartzsite keep their feet dry. I saw some video and it looked kind of ugly. I hope it's not a preview of later in the month
There's a couple of my landing pads floating around down there somewhere from a flood about 6 years ago. Keep and eye out for them - I'd like them back.
High humidity in the 80% range with a high in 50's today something we are not a custom too here in AZ this time of the year ???
Quote from: luvrbus on January 02, 2017, 10:13:23 AM
High humidity in the 80% range with a high in 50's today something we are not a custom too here in AZ this time of the year ???
Yes it has been aweful wet here so far this season. Got a tremendous amount of rain over the holiday weekend and Tyson wash was flowing pretty good for several hours.
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First arrive and set up,, Rex Holcome..got in about 3pm,,let the fun begin..>>>Dan
We are up in Silver View rv resort and will be coming down from Bullhead City on the 17th to the Q.
Dave ;D
We still can't get away :'( I wish you all a good time in Quartzsite. Now we are talking about leaving early Feb. So I am thinking we can make the BCI rally in Pahrump in March. Hope to see you all there.
JC
Three early birds just sitten around in the 70 degree Quartzsite sunshine and solving most the worlds problems while waiting for the mob >>>Dan
Good morning! Mike (R.Rider) please let me know how to get in touch. Not surprisingly for me, I've lost all your contact information. My spousal unit & I would like to attend this year & so want to reserve a spot for the Moose Bus. Had such a good time last year we don't want to miss it this year. ;D
Kind Regards, Phil
For anyone who would like to attend the Quartzsite rallies which run from Jan 19 - 22 (or longer if you wish) contact these folks.
If you wish to stay with the Western GM Coach Invitational
Contact Mike: mikeorourke07@gmail.com or call (702) 355-2601
To see Drone Video Footage for last year's rally click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAvXETy2xuU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAvXETy2xuU)
www.WesternGmCoach.com (http://www.westerngmcoach.com)
If you wish to stay with Eagle International Bus Rally
Contact Eddie: debrab3333@att.net
To see Drone Video Footage for last year's rally
click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8DhYxq-k0Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8DhYxq-k0Y)
It doesn't matter what type of bus you have, either group will welcome you with open arms.
Quote from: plyonsMC9 on January 11, 2017, 07:50:53 AM
Good morning! Mike (R.Rider) please let me know how to get in touch. Not surprisingly for me, I've lost all your contact information. My spousal unit & I would like to attend this year & so want to reserve a spot for the Moose Bus. Had such a good time last year we don't want to miss it this year. ;D
Kind Regards, Phil
Bring your own for sale sign Phil as Gary is on a roll and may sell your Moose Cabin from underneath you
The reason the venue has been all spruced up was the fact that it was under three feet of water 6 weeks ago,,,a lot of grooming and moving dirt to get it back in usable shape.>>>Dan
Quote from: luvrbus on January 11, 2017, 01:04:14 PM
Bring your own for sale sign Phil as Gary is on a roll and may sell your Moose Cabin from underneath you
HaHa! You have an excellent memory Clifford. Yes, Gary was (again) completely out of control last year. I couldn't take down the for sale signs fast enough to keep the bus free from For Sale advertising. Ah the happy memories.
The Grand Poobaah, ( AKA Gary Hatt) arrived last evening and made his presents known,,,,,there MUST BE some reason he snuck in during the night....Story to follow.>>>Dan
There goes the neighbor hood
So what I want to know is ... if we show up next winter bus-less, will there be some spot way in the back next the interstate where non-bus-dwellers can park? We do have a diesel puller but it doesn't leak much so we won't really fit in anywhere.
Quote from: bobofthenorth on January 16, 2017, 08:26:46 AM
So what I want to know is ... if we show up next winter bus-less, will there be some spot way in the back next the interstate where non-bus-dwellers can park? We do have a diesel puller but it doesn't leak much so we won't really fit in anywhere.
LOL Bob I think they have a hole to hide the SOB's in ! (some other brand)
BTW I like the "doesn't leak much so we don't really fit in" remark. Maybe you could get one of those drip trays that is like 2 feet by 4 feet an a 1/2 inch deep put it under the engine area, fill it with sand to cover it up and then pour used motor oil in it to make it look like it belongs there.
;D BK ;D
Detroit's don't leak they just mark their spot.
ED