TPF Con 2005! Joshua Tree National Park

[photogoddess]

I am little less that 50/50 on making this trip out west, but if I do so, it would likely be longer that just the weekend, more like a week and a haft. Think about flying in to San Francisco and out of LA. Also would like to go to Yosemite, Sequoia and Mono Lake. Unfortunately a lot of Yosemite and Sequoia does not reopen till after mid May.

Does any one know that the driving time in heavy traffic from Joshua Tree to LAX might be?

Traffic from Joshua Tree to LAX varies depending on the day and time. It would help if us So. Cal. locals answer this question if we knew what date/time you were talking about.

Jeff, there is so much to do here and most things are 2 hours or so from Long Beach. Just about 2 hours in any direction will take you somewhere interesting. San Diego and Mexico are about 2 hours, so is Joshua Tree. Santa Barbara is about the same. If you don't take the scenic route, San Francisco is about 6 hours from here.

 

[Chase]

I have a guitar I'll bring.

 

[photogoddess]

I'm going to try and bring one but I'm not sure yet.

do it.

md

Great :roll: We'll have a tent, all our camera gear and a guitar. Guess who's gonna end up schleping that through the airport We'll need a recorder too for all this music.

I have my guitar and 2 of my kids have them - all acoustic. I can bring all 3 of them all if needed. I also have 2 or 3 two person tents, sleeping bags and air mattresses that I can loan out since I'm bringing the RV. First PMs to me can borrow them which should save a few of you from having to shlep them through the airport. I may have more stuff but since we've been RVing it for a while, I need to take inventory. :mrgreen:

 

[photogoddess]

I have a guitar I'll bring.

Any chance you could show me how to play mine before the trip? :roll:

 

[Corry]

Ok, a little more info on this trip. Is someone planning to pick us up from the airport or something? Or will I have to rent a car. Cuz that's a big one for me. If my boyfriend doesn't end up being able to make it, I'm screwed, cuz if I drive I'll end up in like, Las Vegas or somewhere. I'll get so lost. I plan on having my Digital Rebel by then. But knowing me, I'll fill up a couple of memory cards, REALLY fast! What can I do about that???? Any ideas???

 

[photogoddess]

Ok, a little more info on this trip. Is someone planning to pick us up from the airport or something? Or will I have to rent a car. Cuz that's a big one for me. If my boyfriend doesn't end up being able to make it, I'm screwed, cuz if I drive I'll end up in like, Las Vegas or somewhere. I'll get so lost. I plan on having my Digital Rebel by then. But knowing me, I'll fill up a couple of memory cards, REALLY fast! What can I do about that???? Any ideas???

We're picking up MD around 1pm on Thursday 3/17 at the Ontario CA airport. It would make things MUCH easier if Chase and I could get the "out of towners" on the same date.

 

[Corry]

Thanks, that helps a lot! Gotta plan things! I'm just a smidgen from saying "I don't care how I get there, but I'M GOING!!!!" Give me a day or two and you'll probably have a definate from me!

 

[Alison]

I'm going to try and bring one but I'm not sure yet.

do it.

md

Great :roll: We'll have a tent, all our camera gear and a guitar. Guess who's gonna end up schleping that through the airport We'll need a recorder too for all this music.

I have my guitar and 2 of my kids have them - all acoustic. I can bring all 3 of them all if needed. I also have 2 or 3 two person tents, sleeping bags and air mattresses that I can loan out since I'm bringing the RV. First PMs to me can borrow them which should save a few of you from having to shlep them through the airport. I may have more stuff but since we've been RVing it for a while, I need to take inventory. :mrgreen:

See your PM, hope we are on the chosen list

 

[photogoddess]

Corry and Alison have dibs on the 2 tents, sleeping bags and mattresses. If I have or can borrow any additional stuff, I'll keep you all posted.

 

[Chase]

If we can arrange to get people arriving as close together as possible, I'll be happy to play taxi as much as possible

 

[photogoddess]

If we can arrange to get people arriving as close together as possible, I'll be happy to play taxi as much as possible

Me too if we need a 2nd vehicle.

 

[Corry]

You guys are great!

 

[Scott WRG Editor]

Where is Joshua Tree? I would like to go but can't commit to anything yet.

 

[Corry]

It's in Southern California. Um...here:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=M7tNO.p_0TqT&csz=joshua+tree+CA&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

 

[photogoddess]

Where is Joshua Tree? I would like to go but can't commit to anything yet.

Southern California desert. Somewhat close to Palm Springs.