2016 SoCal Desert Rendezvous: Official Thread

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Hi Dave, unfortunately we're going to have to bow out of the DR. Lori is putting on a Women's training day with AEV up in Oregon and we're not going to be able to make it back in time. Thanks and have a blast out there.
Andy, Lori and BlueDog.
 
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Hi Dave, unfortunately we're going to have to bow out of the DR. Lori is putting on a Women's training day with AEV up in Oregon and we're not going to be able to make it back in time. Thanks and have a blast out there.
Andy, Lori and BlueDog.
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Understood, updating the list.
 
cowboy4x4 said:
Ya.... I'm not liking the cap on the event either, this isn't a trip where you don't want alot of people in the group it's a stationary event. Everyone else would be more than happy to have as many people as they can show up. And the answer given "pay more attention " I'm sorry but there are alot of venues to keep track of.... not just this one...... it's a BIG desert.
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@cowboy4x4

I see you have 4 posts on this Forum and you're telling us we're doing it all wrong. Your complaints are noted, but rooted in ignorance of the facts. I have rules and regulations I must abide by, and we have a long history of successful events partly because we play by the rules even if we don't like them.

That said, this is not just a Forum, it's a Community. We have members nationwide and many of these members know each other in real life, not just online. This is by design.

Your comment about there being a lot of venues (groups) to keep track of is true. I too am a member of many, many groups both personally and professionally.

I and most of the people on the RSVP list make American Adventurist our home Forum. People who stay engaged with this Community year after year know who we are and what we do, and it's not that hard to keep track of if someone is really a part of this Community.

120 trucks is a LOT to wrangle. Like @bob91yj said above, it's a circus. And like you mentioned, it is a BIG desert.

But, we don't just do whatever the hell we want to do out there either. That's not what this Community is all about. Quite honestly, groups that go rogue and disregard BLM rules for events are part of the problem and their reputation has made the word "Jeepers" a bad word with the BLM. It's taken us time to prove to the BLM that we're not the Bro Dezert or Burning Man or Billy Bob crowd. We aim to keep it that way by playing by the rules.

So, if you'd like to join us at an event the Mountain Rendezvous dates are announced, we usually open up RSVP about 60 days out :clang
 
bob91yj - you hit the nail right on the head. Nothing but kudos for anyone setting up any of these events!
 
Well said Dave, we do play by the rules and that is why this group is respected, and why Dave keeps getting permits for what we do, because of our actions.
 
Yep - same goes for the Rising Sun Landcruiser club out of Colorado that puts on CruiseMoab every May. There's a huge respect for the BLM, it's rules, where we go, how we treat the land and what we do to preserve it!
This group display's the same character traits!

Now, on to the carnage of folks dropping as we lead up to this! First has dropped. Do we need a pool as to how many will ultimately drop before Dave says enough about a week prior? o_O
 
Dave usually says enough about a week to 3 days prior because he has a life and has to get his damn self ready... ;)

I'm usually out of gas by the time the damn event day gets here! :lol
 
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Dave usually says enough about a week to 3 days prior because he has a life and has to get his damn self ready... ;)

I'm usually out of gas by the time the damn event day gets here! [emoji38]
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Brian thinks that when Dave speaks of himself in the 3rd person, that it is time to start worrying [emoji33]

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Dave said:
American Adventurist is proud to announce the 6th Annual SoCal Desert Rendezvous

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DATE: This free event is scheduled for February 26-28 2016.

LOCATION: TBD

***BE ADVISED, 4WD IS NOT MANDATORY TO GET THERE!***

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Check out a great blog post by our friends John and Autumn at Graham Crackers from the 2013 Desert Rendezvous HERE

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NOTE: NEW for this year, limited edition commemorative Rendezvous morale patches and decals will be handed out during check in. Only RSVP's will receive this. Quantities are limited. First come, first served.

*ONE RSVP/vehicle per member. Groups must register and RSVP individually.

ROUGH TIMELINE OF EVENTS:

FRI:
1200 Arrivals

1800 Happy Hour sponsored by Mojoe Outfitters followed by Campfire

SAT:
0900 Desert Cleanup, muster at dumpster

1200 Desert Cleanup Trash Photo back at dumpster/Group Photo. Lunch.

1600 Fire up the BBQ's/Dutch Ovens

1700 Rendezvous Potluck/Dutch Oven Competition sponsored by TemboTusk

1800 Main Group Photo followed by Desert Cleanup Raffle

1900 Campfire

SUN:
0900 Steel Shoot sponsored by: TBD

PLEASE do not abandon your trash bag/s in camp for "someone else" to remove, unfortunately it has happened in the past and that was not cool... please help me on this important logistical portion of the cleanup and pack out more than you pack in.

BLM is providing a dumpster for us to fill, but we still need to be 100% self sufficient and uphold our good name with the BLM!

SIX YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CLEANING UP TRAILS ON PUBLIC LANDS!

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Comm Plan:

Ham: 146.520 simplex calling
147.585 simplex for chit chat

CB: Ch 38 for calling

FRS for short range Ch 3 tone 8

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The Vision:

1. No Fees: Come as you are!
2. Laid Back: No hard schedule other than the date.
3. Mountain Man Rendezvous and Adventurist Meet and Greet.
4. Swap Meet: Bring things to trade or sell or barter (this is NOT a commercial event!).
5. Meet People: Network, maybe teach each other a few things and check out cool rigs.
6. Real Bonfire Chat: With a real fire. Share food and beverages of your choice.
7. Desert Rendezvous Cleanup: We aim to pack out more than we pack in!

The Ground Rules:

1. Common Sense.
2. Respect for Others.
3. Self Sufficiency.
4. Tread Lightly.
5. Leave it better than the way we found it!
6. Speed limit in camp is 5 mph, strictly enforced for safety (kids, dogs). Make no dust.
7. Quiet time in camp is midnight.

- The intent is to be inclusive and promote max participation - this means family friendly, dog friendly (supervised/common sense).

- Please note that all trash collected during the Cleanup is the responsibility of the individual to remove; this is not a commercial event so dumpsters will NOT be provided. All trash collected must be packed out by the individual attendees and the area left spotless!

- Please note that there will be no potable water and no restrooms i.e. porta johns in the Desert. Bring your own!

DISCLAIMER:
A. COME PREPARED - SELF SUFFICIENCY (VEHICLE AND SELF) AND THE CAPABILITY TO TREAD LIGHTLY WILL BE THE ONLY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND.
B. YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY FOR YOURSELF. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK ON PUBLIC LANDS.
C. WE REPRESENT THIS COMMUNITY AND WILL ADHERE TO OUR COMMUNITY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
D. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FUN OR ELSE!

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A NOTE ABOUT VENDORS:
While this is not a commercial event, in keeping with the tradition which began at the first SoCal Desert Rendezvous back in 2011, vendors are encouraged to attend and if they happen to sell a few things to friends out of the back of their rig that's their beeswax. Just no tables, Ezy-ups etc. Again, this is not a commercial event this is just for fun.

Vendors are people too and I know they look forward to events where they can unwind and just be themselves vice SEMA, Overland Expo, Outdoor Retailer etc. That's what the Rendezvous events are all about so if you work in this industry, but don't want to work, come on out!

If you are a vendor and are interested in getting in on sponsorship or the raffle please contact me via PM... thanks.

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BASIC RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST FOR THIS OR ANY DESERT TRIP:
Paper Maps, Compass and/or GPS.
Full fuel tank when you leave!
Basic Personal Essentials (water, food, hygiene, tent, sleeping bags)
Spare Tire, Full Size
Jack and tire iron to change your tire
Shovel
Tow strap/Recovery Kit
Real, solid vehicle recovery points
Basic Tool Kit
Gloves
Hat
Boots
Sunblock
Spare Key for vehicle
Trash bags
TP/Wag bags
First Aid Kit
Firewood

DRV2016

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Dave said:
RSVP list will go live at 1800 PST, 18 December 2015 :lawyer
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Dave if there is an opening please add me to the list
Thx rawdawg
 
Event shirts are now available!

Celebrate this years Desert Rendezvous with the Official Tee
Printed on a premium American Apparel Short Sleeve (SS) Cream Shirt or Long Sleeve (LS) Brown Shirt

4.3 oz.
Fine jersey
100% Ring-spun combed cotton

Made in the USA

http://grilledtees.bigcartel.com/product/desert-rendezvous-2016-t-shirt

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Digging the long sleeve option, and color. Assuming from the lack of sponsors, event shirts are no longer free, day of? No complaint at all, just surmising.
 
Cool. Free shirts are nice but had to be tough logistically. Your events are enough on their own but all the extra benefits really make them stand out above the rest. Please tell me we'll have bacon sandwiches again though.

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The wife likes the long sleeve option. Order has been made.

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