Manchester Beach KOA - Camp AND Ride

Brodie · Apr 12, 2009

Tyler,

You got me stoked with this little Kamping trip.

I dug out my riding pack and am beginning to gather the supplies for a night out under the stars. As I'm typing right now, I have my tent set up in my front yard. I plan to go on a trip this summer to visit my friend in New Jersey and I'm going to treat this as a first dry run to test out my set up.
Pictured is how I had the bike configured last summer when My brother and I went on our trip to Indiana...

We had a blast, camped 7 nights out of 3 weeks and traveled 7800 miles. 4 of the campgrounds were KOA.

FarWestFastEddie I can't say enough good things about KOA
[SIZE=24pt][/SIZE]☞
They Have Hot Showers!!!

I'm looking forward to this! :thumbsup:

Brodie

That Means Something...

FarWestFastEddie · Apr 13, 2009

Brodie, I fully agree about hot showers! it can turn a rotten hangover

into an unbeliveable beautiful morning, I am not a human being w/o

my shower and coffee.

KOA is a nice kampground, too may "K"s in their name, in 1980 took

my XS750e to Alberta, and stayed at KOA's in BC and Alberta,

skirted Mt St. Helens's ash, chased Grizzelies and phished Lake Louise.

I gotta do another run to Canada, they just have the best BEER!!!!

So, not am looking at new dome tents at Big 5, nice quality, and cheap!

and twin air matteress w/elec inflators! technology is a wonderful thing!

Planning on being there! :yahoo:

FWFE

FJRONAMISSION · Apr 17, 2009

That Means Something...

= Like.... close encounter ..... ET phone home.......

B.

-patrick · Apr 17, 2009

If anyone is looking for a Kabin, the KOA reservation page is showing the availability of a one room Kabin.

https://www.manchesterbeachkoa.com/Reservations.htm

"Squeaky clean and cozy, our one room kabins can sleep up to 4, have heaters,porch swings, fire rings and picnic tables. Kamper Kitchen available and beautiful gardens throughout camp."

FJRONAMISSION · Apr 18, 2009

One week and counting............... its gonna be fun.....

B.

-patrick · Apr 18, 2009

FJRONAMISSION said:
One week and counting............... its gonna be fun.....

And a good turnout as well. By my count - it should be around 50 people or so.

.

FJRONAMISSION · Apr 19, 2009

Hey Tyler.....

Are we ...as in the riders from southbay area.. riding a special route to the Koa ???

Inquiring minds want to know.......

B.

Tyler · Apr 19, 2009

FJRONAMISSION said:
Hey Tyler.....
Are we ...as in the riders from southbay area.. riding a special route to the Koa ???

Inquiring minds want to know......

B.

I'm heading up Friday, leaving work (Mtn. View) around noon, and hooking up with a few folks at the north/Sausalito GGB vista point, KSU about 2 p.m. - heading up 1 to Manchester (putting together a plan for a day ride in the area on Saturday...

).

Wanna join us? B)

-patrick · Apr 20, 2009

Hello Happy Campers,

More information then you wanted to know.

The swimming pool and hot tub at the KOA are now open and heated.

If you are tent camping, there will be a sign-in sheet at the KOA check-in counter. Please sign in, pay your camping fee, and collect your wrist band. You will then be directed to the camp sites we have reserved. The KOA has asked me to ask you to please check in with them before setting up camp.

There is a grocery store about a mile south of the campground on the west side of Hwy 1. It is much better then anything I'm aware of in Point Arena. If you have any questions about what they carry, just give them a call.

S & B Market and Supply Inc

19400 S. Highway 1

Manchester, CA 95459

1-707-882-2805

We will be providing firewood for a group campfire, charcoal if you want to BBQ Saturday night, and Sunday morning coffee. Don't forget to bring your own coffee cup! The nearest restaurant is back south in Point Arena. If you are driving up, please bring BBQ tools.

If you are driving and you have extra outdoor folding chairs - please bring them.

We will light the BBQ Saturday night about 6:00pm.

Thanks to everyone that advance purchased Sunday breakfast. We needed to commit to 40 people and you made it happen. If you didn't advance purchase Sunday breakfast, the KOA will likely still be selling tickets. If you did advance purchase breakfast, come see me for your breakfast ticket. You will need to provide three forms of government issued photo ID and a major credit card. It would also be a good idea to bring your PayPal receipt.

Breakfast Sunday morning will be served from 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM at the Rec Hall.

If you have been on the fence, it still isn't too late to just show up with your tent and sleeping bag. Always room for one more tent. There may still be cabins open. Check online and see:

https://www.manchesterbeachkoa.com/Reservations.htm

See you there!

-patrick

FarWestFastEddie · Apr 20, 2009

Yo Patrick,

Did I miss something along the way? Advance purchase of Breakfast?

I thought, maybe I did miss something, that I could purchase the

breakfast there? If you hear a loud pop, that would be my head

exiting,,,,, a crainal-anal issue....

So, I am headed down Sat morning, gonna hit Hwy 1 at Legget, its a nice

ride south to Fort Bragg, which is a Cozy Drinking town with a fishing problem.

and play dodgeball with the Bay Area tourists trying to drive a scenic highway

at bay area speeds, you know, 85mpg on any slight straight away and

15 mph on any hint of a curve..

Looking forward to meeting ya'all

FWFE

-patrick · Apr 21, 2009

FarWestFastEddie said:
Did I miss something along the way? Advance purchase of Breakfast?I thought, maybe I did miss something, that I could purchase the

breakfast there? If you hear a loud pop, that would be my head

exiting,,,,, a crainal-anal issue....

Hello Eddie,

No - you didn't miss anything. The trip was first posted via evite to folks I know, and then Tyler suggested posting it here and there....

I felt kinda strange having my first post or two saying "Hi - I'm new here - send me money!" Since we already had the 40 people needed to make breakfast happen, I didn't worry much about it. So short story shorter, you can pay for breakfast when you get there. Don't worry about it.

Looking forward to meeting you too!

-patrick

FJRONAMISSION · Apr 21, 2009

FarWestFastEddie said:
Yo Patrick,Did I miss something along the way? Advance purchase of Breakfast?

I thought, maybe I did miss something, that I could purchase the

breakfast there? If you hear a loud pop, that would be my head

exiting,,,,, a crainal-anal issue....

So, I am headed down Sat morning, gonna hit Hwy 1 at Legget, its a nice

ride south to Fort Bragg, which is a Cozy Drinking town with a fishing problem.

and play dodgeball with the Bay Area tourists trying to drive a scenic highway

at bay area speeds, you know, 85mpg on any slight straight away and

15 mph on any hint of a curve..

Looking forward to meeting ya'all

FWFE

===============

Does this mean you have a severe case of ... Cranialrectitus..............

B.

FarWestFastEddie · Apr 22, 2009

FJRONAMISSION said:
FarWestFastEddie said:

Yo Patrick,Did I miss something along the way? Advance purchase of Breakfast?

I thought, maybe I did miss something, that I could purchase the

breakfast there? If you hear a loud pop, that would be my head

exiting,,,,, a crainal-anal issue....

So, I am headed down Sat morning, gonna hit Hwy 1 at Legget, its a nice

ride south to Fort Bragg, which is a Cozy Drinking town with a fishing problem.

and play dodgeball with the Bay Area tourists trying to drive a scenic highway

at bay area speeds, you know, 85mpg on any slight straight away and

15 mph on any hint of a curve..

Looking forward to meeting ya'all

FWFE

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===============

Does this mean you have a severe case of ... Cranialrectitus..............

Brian, its a LEO term, HUA, Head up ***, can be heard on most police scanners,

and yes, it did catch me buried there for a second!

FWFE, no longer HUA! :dribble:

B.

FJRONAMISSION · Apr 26, 2009

Great time by all.............. :good: :blum:

Thanks guys................

oh.......... and there is an .AE moment......... :jerry: :headbonk:

B.

-patrick · Apr 26, 2009

FJRONAMISSION said:
Great time by all.............. :good: :blum:

Thanks guys................

You are more then welcome. Nice to see you and the other FJR Forum members there. :drinks:

Tyler · Apr 26, 2009

FJRONAMISSION said:
oh.......... and there is an .AE moment......... :jerry: :headbonk:
B.

No pics. Didn't happen.

Brodie · Apr 27, 2009

Tyler said:
FJRONAMISSION said:

oh.......... and there is an .AE moment......... :jerry: :headbonk:
B.

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No pics. Didn't happen.

Matthew 18:16

But if (s)he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

[SIZE=12pt]It Happened![/SIZE] :blushing:

Tyler · Apr 27, 2009

Brodie said:
But if (s)he will not hear thee

I'm sorry, do I know you? :lol:

Brodie · Apr 27, 2009

Tyler said:
Brodie said:

But if (s)he will not hear thee

Click to expand...

I'm sorry, do I know you? :lol:

Well...

:taunt:

not biblically...

But...

:blush2:

ahem...

:blush:

You did have a firm grasp on my joy handle and gave it a good solid tweak! :shok:

It launched me a good 3 - 4 feet!!! :yahoo:

:drag:

I had a great time this weekend! Thanks for the invite.

Brodie

[SIZE=8pt]I just hope my wife doesn't find out about it[/SIZE]

FarWestFastEddie · Apr 27, 2009

I too, am here as witness to the AE moment, Brodie truely did

get a rise, Tyler got a surprise, it showed in both their eyes!

Tyler, your monniker seems lacking, and henceforth, to wit,

you shall be refered by me and any others bearing witness,

"Tylerbabe", I truely hope you feel giddy in the sexist remark.

Oh, Damn! I had a good time, when is Brodie gonna wire in a

12v blender on his Silver Light show...

got to meet Old Michael, Dine with FJRONAMISSION, watched

Dylan eat squid, and Brodie do wonderful ORAGAMI.

FWFE

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