2016 SoCal Desert Rendezvous: Official Thread

jismay · Dec 31, 2015

dr1665 said:
If you learn any new magic words to facilitate says auto-install, please share with the group. I've got OME coils collecting dust, myself.

Unfortunately, most of the magic words I'll probably end up using tend to turn the air blue around me.

Gear · Dec 31, 2015

Please add me to the wait list. Thanks

Dave · Dec 31, 2015

Gear said:
Please add me to the wait list. Thanks

Done

Graybeard · Dec 31, 2015

Graybeard

Please add me to the wait list. Gear just reminded me to sign up ASAP

Dave · Dec 31, 2015

Wait list updated

TD64 · Jan 1, 2016

If a spot opens up, I'm in. Thanks, Tony.

Szymon Karl · Jan 1, 2016

Dave said:
Check In Hours
Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm (1200-1900)
Saturday 8:00am to 1:00pm (0800-1300)

You MUST be on the RSVP list for check in (Wait List is not the RSVP list).

When you check in, you will receive a limited edition DRV16 decal and DRV16 morale patch (first come, first served, 1 per RSVP).

How do you get a raffle ticket? Participate in the Cleanup! 1 Bag of trash per person = 1 raffle ticket.

*Raffle Tickets will be given out at the Desert Cleanup Trash Photo at dumpster/Group Photo on Saturday at 1200. Raffle tickets disbursed to Cleanup participants only!

RSVP INSTRUCTIONS:

RSVP LIST IS FULL!

-YOU MUST POST IN THIS THREAD TO GET A SLOT ON THE RSVP LIST FOR DRV 2016!!!

1. Dave.
2. BlkWgn
3. Stuart
4. Mike
5. Chazz Layne
6. Ironworks Tactical
7. Goose Gear
8. Matrix
9. Tembo Tusk
10. Paul_fj40
11. Camadile
12. KTMRIDER
13. Herbie
14. jismay
15. steve c
16. SSSSTFIRE
17. SoCal_80
18. JohnGalt
19. ventura911
20. hidesertwheelin
21. PhxTaco
22. Andy
23. brentbba
24. richard310
25. Tugs
26. briansocal
27. chickadee
28. TACMEDIC
29. Raul B
30. Tim R.
31. Upland80
32. Og 91 LC
33. Nathan
34. yodaTEQ
35. wc6glen
36. bob91yj
37. jmp511
38. JackCovers
39. Vankong
40. bonards29
41. JKOperator
42. sbright
43. Jon Nelson
44. Tj1996/Team Balls Out
45. Finn
46. Scott
47. Brent Haywood Photography
48. jjstahl3
49. redearthandsage
50. RoverDoctor
51. grfbiz
52. eugenethejeeper
53. Harley3WheelGuy
54. Matt
55. Gabex35
56. Shakotankei
57. Amaesing
58. TacoDan
59. Mig79
60. Twelve1
61. CSpolsky
62. Jmiller110
63. FJC8871
64. Woody
65. yayo
66. Gooseberry
67. mickeyjself
68. dr1665 - Adventurist Life
69. suntinez
70. RoamingRobertsons
71. Tienckb
72. Grizzley
73. 1020Outfitters
74. thatsalexus?
75. sdnative
76. Tomjones
77. Yumafolks
78. BorregoWrangler
79. Camperlifer
80. Mike Arellano
81. FBinSD
82. Ruston Smith
83. DragonX
84. BAJA95
85. USAF04
86. BWidget
87. Tank80
88. Marla
89. 1FZJ80
90. Buckwilk
91. Borrego60
92. knightrider
93. cytocycle
94. 73IHC
95. Jayrat
96. N6RFB
97. jfanaselle
98. Chris Van Loan Photography
99. TheJeepCalledYeti
100. Ylloh
101. Cannonball55
102. The Adventure Portal
103. Chris85xlt
104. Sr5trd99
105. Guri
106. Ty Brookhary
107. Billet_JKU
108. Leitner Designs
109. Trunk
110. Empires Servant
111. Blupaddler
112. sdcaX
113. jimness
114. boydmick
115. brubar79
116. random4983
117. Chris Wharton
118. chevurai
119. dirtdustand4x4
120. LandCruiserPhil

120 is the Capacity for this event.

Wait List

1. QUAD
2. SoCalDesertCruiser
3. Big Dave
4. Gear
5. Graybeard

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

LIKE AMERICAN ADVENTURIST ON FACEBOOK!

Dave could you please put me on the waiting list just moved out here my neighbor told me about this would love to be a part of it.

Dave · Jan 1, 2016

Done and welcome to American Adventurist!

Please stop by and introduce yourself HERE

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Goose Gear · Jan 1, 2016

Looking forward to seeing you out there Szymon.

Szymon Karl said:
Dave could you please put me on the waiting list just moved out here my neighbor told me about this would love to be a part of it.

dflesher65 · Jan 3, 2016

Can you place us on the wait list please.

Thanks!!

Dave · Jan 3, 2016

dflesher65 said:
Can you place us on the wait list please.

Thanks!!

Done!

Jason Shaw · Jan 4, 2016

I heard about this from a guy at work and would like to be put on the wait list for the rendezvous.

jmallon · Jan 4, 2016

Can you put me on the wait list please?
Thank you

Hackattack · Jan 4, 2016

I would like to be added to wait list. 2 people 1 Truck.

fj80toyman · Jan 4, 2016

I'd like to be added to the wait list, por favor...

EwokPoacher · Jan 4, 2016

please add me to the wait list. thank you.

David Croyle · Jan 5, 2016

Sigh. Waitlist, please. 2 or 3 of us in one vehicle. Thanks.

wesel123 · Jan 5, 2016

Sunny Beaches!!!!!!! I knew I should have put this in my phone calendar.

Dave please put the wife and I on the waiting list porfavor.

barlowrs · Jan 6, 2016

Throw me on wait list

Dave · Jan 6, 2016

barlowrs said:
Throw me on wait list

I'll throw you alright stranger... :underthebus