Cali Rally?

[GARTHXS]

I guess

we need a head count, I am not afraid to cook , but you will have to do the dishes, I have been in the restaurant bizz for over 20 years and prepare food for an army but I wont be able to pack alot of stuff on my bike, maybe a skillet . but it all comes down to how many people we have to feed , fri dinner, sat breakfast and dinner and sunday breakfast

[DiverRay]

I still plan on making it. I know motorman will be there, and as I posted maybe he has the ability to pack an extra pan or two to help with cooking. I agree we can all take turns washing, and use the paper plates and plastic forks to keep that down to the pans, for the most part.
The other big issue for me isCOFFEE!
I don't do well without a cup or three in the morning! I can bring a single cup drip maker, or someone may be able to bring a pot. This will depend on the number of caffeine addicts in the group.

[motoman]

Got ya covered Ray on all the above,.......including the red wine from one of our many fine wineries here,Colo. Cellars being oldest one and my favorite wineries. Garth, if you have any specific types of cooking hardware you prefer, say the word. My better half says she'll gladly help with any of the preps. As stated, an approximate head count would be appreciated as rally date gets closer. Ray, will a 12cup brew station get you jump started? Cantafordya here we come!

[GARTHXS]

specifics

well from what I hear , the cooking facilities are a bbq and a fire pit, we can grill steaks and veggies but that wont work for eggs and bacon so we need some kind of a griddle and maybe a two burner stove and a big pot for pasta maybe , a big cooler for keeping things at a safe temp, until we eat it and ditto on what Ray said about disposable, we can cook and serve a lot of stuff in a turkey pan with tinfoil, as well as plates silverware and cups. a sharp knife and a cutting board for prep

[psycoreefer]

I can bring a big cooler, its not super big, I think its about 3ft long and 18" wide and deep, but maybe if someone else brings one too. I'll also bring paper plates for everyone. Think we'll need bowls, if so I'll bring those too, I'll bring the cups too, all that should fit in the cooler for the ride out.

Should we maybe start a thead to keep who's bring what organized?

Another question, how many are bringing their significant others? Mine is thinking about coming, however she won't be able to ride because our 3yr old is still to small for long (more then up and down the drive way) rides. She's wondering if there will be any of the "group" staying at camp during the day, or maybe other kids.

[GARTHXS]

bowls

the cups can serve as bowls

[motoman]

Garth, reverse that bowl cup thing, then we all can just tell lies and not worry bout having to straddle a scoot.....JAT.

[soccer4m]

Keep it simple

How about breakfast at the local Pancake house? Its only two mornings,,,lunch is usually on the road during the ride, dinner could be early and the end of the rides and theres plenty of stuff to snack on from the campground store, or bought on the way back to camp. After someone brews the morning crew their coffee, maybe some donuts, fruit, granola bars, etc. simple stuff to bring, b.s. a bit then take off for the day's ride. This would eliminate a lot of the cooking, burners, stoves, cleanup, worrying etc. As long as there is a cooler and ice, we can all bring our fav beverage and chill them up for group consumption. So, chime in if we can keep it simple and enjoy hangin' and ridin' for the weekend, and ideas for easy food prep. Mike in Charger Land

[GARTHXS]

a fine idea

k.i.s.s I agree with mike, we can do breakfast and lunch out and burn some steaks at the campsite, one of my favorites is a giant can of chili on the bbq

[REFFI]

I posted this message elsewhere. SWMBO and I will be there. We'll be staying at the Motel 6 in Paso Robles again. I still have the maps from the "RoadRunner Magazine" Shamrock Tour that they based in Paso. Multiple different road rides, restaurant recommendations. I think we should go the simplest route, rather than trying to coordinate bringing utensils, stoves, coolers, etc. Cooking and cleanup take time that could otherwise be spent riding, sleeping or drinking. I can scan and e-mail the maps if anyone is interested in those particular rides.

Ralph

[3Phase]

Ralph, I may still have the maps and scans you sent last year. I'll take a look through the computer and see what I can find.

Like everyone else I don't have a whole lot of money this year. If I can get the 'new' saddle bags fixed in time for the rally (anyone know where I can score a lid?!) I'm bringing some cooking stuff so I can have cheep chow with hot bever-a-jees 'n' s'mores.


Regards,

Scott

[Pat Kelly]

See my "lid" reply. I may have one. I could bring it to the rally.

[3Phase]

I could bring it to the rally.

Pat, that'd be great if it's the lid!

The bags are staying on the bike for now. I have to see if I can figure out some way to wrap a tarp or something over the left side so nothing flies out on the road; should be fun!


Regards,

Scott

[motoman]

Hope you can get'r fixed Scott. Hate to see a grown man cry over lost s'mores!

[Special Ed]

"(anyone know where I can score a lid?!)"

I don't think this is a conversation we should be having on line, Scott! Can't you score a lid down there?
Special Ed