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NABX Attendees

waltweb - 2-12-2011 at 12:37 PM

Now is it just me ...or has the Attendees list got sort of stuck?

I haven't seen anyone added to it for weeks???:puzzled:

Mind you why should I worry......we'll have the place to ourselves:wee:

greasehopper - 2-12-2011 at 01:13 PM

Not to worry, I though much the same thing last year. Then, in the eleventh hour, the attendee list blew up in the last few weeks prior to the event. There were over 200 of the nicest people I've even had the pleasure to meet milling about and playin' on the wind. Patience, my good man, and keep the faith,"they" will come.

markite - 2-12-2011 at 02:12 PM

you'll normally see movement in the new year. I've got flight booked but won't be doing the room booking and event registration until the new year. I think a few others also have flights booked but haven't registered yet. the list will grow the two months leading up to the event.
I can guarantee there will be at least 20 people there :smilegrin:

pyro22487 - 2-12-2011 at 07:41 PM

21 people lol. what attemdees list are we talking about.

markite - 2-12-2011 at 10:25 PM

if you log in on the NABX (nabx.net) site then one of the options available after login is to view the attendees list of those registered already.

dirtslide - 3-12-2011 at 09:35 AM

i added one more to the list last night yeee hawww.first canadain on the list.

pyro22487 - 3-12-2011 at 11:54 AM

Ill Have to wait a couple of weeks to register.

waltweb - 5-12-2011 at 03:29 PM

I can understand what has been said about registration, but it,s the fact that there are only 24 folks on the list, and my number is 300-something???? :):)
Weird or .......

markite - 5-12-2011 at 03:56 PM

a few years ago registration numbers started to stay with pilots so all previous numbers have been pre-assigned if the same person registers again. I had a lower number in some years and higher in others but now it's the same no matter when I register.
Sounds like you have a good number - there is a formula where you can convert your registration number to the max speed you'll get on the dry lake.

waltweb - 6-12-2011 at 08:47 AM

Heck! my numbers 359!!!!!!:shocked2:

I think I need more body armour.:bisou:
I've hit the Playa once before at 40,ish mph and I,ve still got the scars:embarrased:

:wee:

kiteplace - 6-12-2011 at 02:55 PM

I'm in !

doddg - 22-12-2011 at 10:53 AM

I'm in! Just need to buy my Airline ticket now! See you soon on the Playa!

BigMikesKites - 8-1-2012 at 08:15 AM

I'm registered/air fare booked/ hotel reserved.

BeamerBob - 12-1-2012 at 11:48 AM

I'm official now. Come on guys, its easy to get signed up. Get the money in early so they don't have to worry about whether people need to get a second mortgage to fund "our" event. Attendee list is still scary small. I know it will grow over the next 81 days but sooner is better.

markite - 12-1-2012 at 12:06 PM

My name and Fiona's went up on it last night - so that's 3 names in the last few hours ..... slowly getting up there

deanaoxo - 13-1-2012 at 09:00 AM

Thanks Bob.

It's really more about the shirts and deposits. We'll probably be okay $ wise(fingers crossed) but we have to order the shirts as far out as possible. Last minute shirt orders lowers their quality, and makes us guess at sizes.

We think this years art will blow everyone away.

Of course it helps everyone if you know you are coming and register, so what Mr. Muse says is the gospel. YMMV

aoxo~soon~come


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Originally posted by BeamerBob
I'm official now. Come on guys, its easy to get signed up. Get the money in early so they don't have to worry about whether people need to get a second mortgage to fund "our" event. Attendee list is still scary small. I know it will grow over the next 81 days but sooner is better.

pyro22487 - 19-1-2012 at 12:15 AM

Well I registered so there is one more to list. Still debating on the to camp or not to camp question. I mean the rooms are decent prices throughout the week weekend is when the prices skyrocket. But Its not much more. So if I do camp and lets say the winds blast into the 30s my tent wont survive so would I be able to get a room in the middle of the week at even pricing or would rooms be normal price or worse all filled up?

deanaoxo - 19-1-2012 at 09:17 AM

Getting a room on the weekend, without a res is often difficult. Primm Valley is trying to come back up and often they have events which pack out the hotel. This is why the rates go up on the weekend, though saying $52.00 is skyrocketing these days is not really a fair assessment.

That said, why not make a res for the weekend, plan to camp out, and cancel it the day before if you find living on the lake bed to suit you. It's a lot of fun and a great community out there.

Best of luck!

See you on the playa~!~



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Originally posted by pyro22487
Well I registered so there is one more to list. Still debating on the to camp or not to camp question. I mean the rooms are decent prices throughout the week weekend is when the prices skyrocket. But Its not much more. So if I do camp and lets say the winds blast into the 30s my tent wont survive so would I be able to get a room in the middle of the week at even pricing or would rooms be normal price or worse all filled up?

pyro22487 - 19-1-2012 at 10:23 AM

Ok I will do that that Thanks. Just double the price for a weekend night may not be skyrocketing but man thats a tank of gas and considering its going to take like 5 tanks to get there I need all the money saving I can get.

MDK - 20-1-2012 at 04:57 PM

I just reserved a hotel room in Pheonix for work....$255.00/night! That's nuts. I'm happy to hear the more than fare rates for the NABX! Fantastic!

BeamerBob - 20-1-2012 at 05:49 PM

Registered for 3 of us now. Me and my 2 mini-me's.

Coolbreeze - 20-1-2012 at 10:58 PM

Done, done and done......... I'm registered, and I booked my room at Buffalo Bills from April 1st to the 8th. Now I just have to figure out how I'm getting there.

2 months 11 days 8 hours 2 minutes.

CB

sunset-Jim - 21-1-2012 at 10:20 AM

The Sunset Beach Buggy Truck will be making the journey and will have room for others toys... :thumbup:

arkay - 21-1-2012 at 01:47 PM

I was 4th on the list last year and then could go due to illness, and I've got nothing to show for it.. so I'm taking the other approach.. I'll sign up this week ;)

Coolbreeze - 21-1-2012 at 06:46 PM

Sorry Jim, I dont have the truck any more and I'm hoping to fly down this year, just have to figure out how to get my gear there.

Good to hear that you managed to get out buggying .

CB

sunset-Jim - 21-1-2012 at 07:31 PM

I know it probably doesn't help any Grant, but if any of ya can get your stuff to me I would be more than happy to haul it down for ya.

Coolbreeze - 22-1-2012 at 10:10 AM

Wow........ Really? What are your dates? Need to figure out if it's cost effective for me to drive my stuff to Sunset, pay for an air fare, rental car and then drive back down to see Side to pick it up or if just driving down to Primm would be cheaper in the end. Let me know what your dates are and let ya know. Thanks again for the offer.
CB

arkay - 22-1-2012 at 11:51 AM

I hear a day trip to Portland next month ;) I've got my little trailer, it will be packed to the brim on the way down, but I can use it to get your stuff from PDX to Jim. You might even be able to convince me to meet up further north :o

FGKELL - 22-1-2012 at 12:02 PM

April 3rd can't come fast enough!!!! :Ange09:

bigkid - 22-1-2012 at 12:20 PM

Not to take away from sunset jim and CB, but I have room in my 7x14 enclosed trailer for anyone in or around Seattle.
think we leave around the 30th/31st and be back the 15th.

sunset-Jim - 22-1-2012 at 08:46 PM

I don't have my dates nailed down yet. Will keep ya posted.

MDK - 26-1-2012 at 07:17 PM

I am registered, I may have a guest or two register later, have to see. also staying @ BB

Morrie Williams - 30-1-2012 at 08:37 PM

Kelci and I just registered and made our reservations for BB's. I didn't think we'd make it this year due to Kelci's work, but we just got the okay and we'll be there 4/1-4/6.

See everyone on the playa!

Morrie and Kelci

barnes - 31-1-2012 at 09:13 PM

Good god. I didn't realize I was leaving Boise for Philadelphia the weekend before this...I can miss the first week of classes, can't I? I'm so close, yet so far from the playa...time to start scheming to make it out. :thumbup:

pyro22487 - 31-1-2012 at 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by barnes
Good god. I didn't realize I was leaving Boise for Philadelphia the weekend before this...I can miss the first week of classes, can't I? I'm so close, yet so far from the playa...time to start scheming to make it out. :thumbup:


Boise Idaho?? I have so much family up there. I use to live in Mtn. Home. I miss the snow and frozen lakes up there.

doddg - 3-2-2012 at 06:54 AM

Hey Guys, I'm very excited to be going back to the playa to buggy. It has to be 8 to 10 years ago since I have been there last. I am registered, got my plane ticket yesterday and Dean tells me not to worry about the room so I won't! LOL
Anyone going to the pre-event? We will be arriving on Wed for pre event.....I look forward to buggying and hangin out with you....Dodd

pyro22487 - 3-2-2012 at 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by doddg
Hey Guys, I'm very excited to be going back to the playa to buggy. It has to be 8 to 10 years ago since I have been there last. I am registered, got my plane ticket yesterday and Dean tells me not to worry about the room so I won't! LOL
Anyone going to the pre-event? We will be arriving on Wed for pre event.....I look forward to buggying and hangin out with you....Dodd


Count me in for the pre event. Not sure if you saw pre-even is suppose to new at Harper lake bed.

Bambi - 4-2-2012 at 03:22 AM

We are all coming to the Pre-event too, every thing is booked , tickets , hotel rooms , buggies , kites, mood , and we put a side some $ for beer.

see you all there .

gilligan - 5-2-2012 at 03:13 PM

I should be at the pre-event Thursday, Friday a.m. at the latest. Looking forward to it!

DAKITEZ - 5-2-2012 at 03:53 PM

room and registration are done ... see you all soon!

SlasherQuan - 15-2-2012 at 01:28 PM

Will be at the pre-event for sure.....as for the main event I only have enought time off for the first couple of days....because of this I must weight the cost

waltweb - 16-2-2012 at 06:53 AM

I intend to arrive at the pre-event on Sunday, and then on to the main event.

Looking forward to seeing old faces and new:)

Walt

g00fba11 - 20-2-2012 at 10:37 AM

Reg, car, room, flight all set..... heading out with thanson2001ok..... see you there......

deanaoxo - 21-2-2012 at 09:57 AM

Many of Team NABX will have to leave on sunday to head to Ivanpah. Will depend on conditions as to when. We like to wake up there on Monday and get to work!

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Originally posted by waltweb
I intend to arrive at the pre-event on Sunday, and then on to the main event.

Looking forward to seeing old faces and new:)

Walt

BeamerBob - 21-2-2012 at 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by g00fba11
Reg, car, room, flight all set..... heading out with thanson2001ok..... see you there......


Excellent news! Glad you're on board G00f! Hoping to add Thursday into our plans so fingers crossed.

waltweb - 22-2-2012 at 11:02 AM

"Many of Team NABX will have to leave on sunday to head to Ivanpah. Will depend on conditions as to when. We like to wake up there on Monday and get to work!"

Aaah! Then I might not race over to Harper Lake then....I might just hang around...and see you all Monday.:wee:

Walt

thanson2001ok - 22-2-2012 at 04:54 PM

Air, hotel and NABX registration... all check.

thanson2001ok - 22-2-2012 at 04:59 PM

BTW, Buffalo Bills says they are full. Anyone have word to the contrary? Have a room at Primm for now.

EDIT - some nice reservation agent find a way to get us in. Persistence pays off.

pyro22487 - 23-2-2012 at 04:24 PM

i was going to say i got in at buffalo bills. it was 4 days ago. now i did have to call 3 or 4 times to get the promo code right for some reason the reception people couldn't find it.

PHREERIDER - 23-2-2012 at 05:43 PM

air booked

Cerebite - 23-2-2012 at 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by thanson2001ok
BTW, Buffalo Bills says they are full. Anyone have word to the contrary? Have a room at Primm for now.

EDIT - some nice reservation agent find a way to get us in. Persistence pays off.


hmm, I had no trouble at all when I booked there c.1230 MST on the 22nd. She offered either Buffy Bill or Primm Valley.

geokite - 23-2-2012 at 08:20 PM

Me too, booked around 12:30 PST on the 23rd. Offered either BB or PV.

PHREERIDER - 24-2-2012 at 08:38 AM

booked buffalo bills with the code with no problems

deanaoxo - 24-2-2012 at 10:17 AM

So, i'm not clear. This is using our code? SEN0401 ?

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Originally posted by thanson2001ok
BTW, Buffalo Bills says they are full. Anyone have word to the contrary? Have a room at Primm for now.

EDIT - some nice reservation agent find a way to get us in. Persistence pays off.


This is what worries me, a reservation agent with the hotel?

thanks

Bladerunner - 24-2-2012 at 12:22 PM

I just booked my room with no issues . :Ange09:

RonH - 24-2-2012 at 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
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Originally posted by g00fba11
Reg, car, room, flight all set..... heading out with thanson2001ok..... see you there......


Excellent news! Glad you're on board G00f! Hoping to add Thursday into our plans so fingers crossed.


You are cutting down the days on the playa so the boys don't top your speed....:tumble:

Can't wait now

BeamerBob - 24-2-2012 at 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by RonH
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Originally posted by BeamerBob
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Originally posted by g00fba11
Reg, car, room, flight all set..... heading out with thanson2001ok..... see you there......


Excellent news! Glad you're on board G00f! Hoping to add Thursday into our plans so fingers crossed.


You are cutting down the days on the playa so the boys don't top your speed....:tumble:

Can't wait now


That is a legitimate fear. Wexler hit an even 50 mph last time out, and I'm only at 51.8. I'm taking them for the weekend tomorrow though. How proud would I be for one of my boys to make it to page 1 before me?

thanson2001ok - 25-2-2012 at 05:43 AM

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Originally posted by deanaoxo
So, i'm not clear. This is using our code? SEN0401 ?

Quote:
Originally posted by thanson2001ok
BTW, Buffalo Bills says they are full. Anyone have word to the contrary? Have a room at Primm for now.

EDIT - some nice reservation agent find a way to get us in. Persistence pays off.


This is what worries me, a reservation agent with the hotel?

thanks


Yes, I used the code and the agent at Primm said she found the group code and the group rate. She was adamant that there were no rooms left at BB. When I called a few days later, the agent had a hard time finding the group code, finally did, and seemed to have to finagle things to get us into BB. Hope that helps.

gbrown - 25-2-2012 at 01:10 PM

I just reserved rooms at Primm but she said there were rooms at Buffalo Bills.
No sleeping in my camper on the playa this year but Chip and I will be there.
I can feel the Axom.... building.

arkay - 26-2-2012 at 09:58 AM

I finally registered... just got an RV so I might just be staying on the playa!
Now of course, a day after I registered, I think I might have a hernia from hockey :/ Guess I have a few weeks to work on that. At least I have a libre that I can lean back in

robvree - 26-2-2012 at 02:04 PM

Room booked at Big Bills. I'll be getting in to the pre-event late afternoon on Saturday. I'll probably be heading out to Ivanpah on Monday.

I'll be looking around for people who can lend me electricity for charging up the SkyCam. I need 12-24V 20-40amp.

arkay - 26-2-2012 at 03:55 PM

how bout a generator?

robvree - 26-2-2012 at 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by arkay
how bout a generator?


Yeah a generator would work too. I'll be bringing a regulated power supply that will convert from AC to 12V DC.

dman - 26-2-2012 at 08:24 PM

That's great news Rob. I will have my trailer down there if you need to store anything on the Playa. i hit you on FB a while ago before I saw your post here.

Looking_Up - 12-3-2012 at 12:17 PM

finally got all the ducks in a row
Room at the BB casino flights are scheduled
Incidently if someone is willing to pitch in on the room i have a non somoking two queen room from the 3 checking out the 8
I have been known to snore quite a storm but i will carry ear plugs for anyone interested
Had some trouble registering on the nabx site i got all the way to the completed page and then it wouldn't let me log in and acted like i didn't exist at all

pokitetrash - 12-3-2012 at 05:43 PM

Flight BOOKED - Rental Car BOOKED - Buffalo Bill's - BOOKED - NABX REGISTERED!!

Coming in on Wed afternoon. Leaving Sun early am.

Now, to get my crap there.....

pbc - 12-3-2012 at 08:57 PM

Hey wafflers, get those NABX registrations in as soon as you can. I was talking to our Fearless Leader tonight and he says the T-shirt order needs to go in tomorrow. If you want the right size T-shirt you might want to register.

There's nothing flattering about a middle-aged dude wearing a shirt that's two sizes too small.

Philip

BeamerBob - 12-3-2012 at 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by pokitetrash
Flight BOOKED - Rental Car BOOKED - Buffalo Bill's - BOOKED - NABX REGISTERED!!

Coming in on Wed afternoon. Leaving Sun early am.

Now, to get my crap there.....


This is awesome. Large SOFKA contingency this year for sure. Fitting since this is an AJ tribute all the way around. He would have loved to be with us and a few hundred of his other friends as well.

Bladerunner - 13-3-2012 at 05:26 AM

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Originally posted by arkay
I finally registered... just got an RV so I might just be staying on the playa!
Now of course, a day after I registered, I think I might have a hernia from hockey :/ Guess I have a few weeks to work on that. At least I have a libre that I can lean back in


Hope you have it under control. I'm still hoping to share a Coyote run with you out there ! I'm bringing mine.

I arrive Sunday and leave on Sat..

PHREERIDER - 13-3-2012 at 06:55 AM

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Originally posted by pokitetrash
Flight BOOKED - Rental Car BOOKED - Buffalo Bill's - BOOKED - NABX REGISTERED!!

Coming in on Wed afternoon. Leaving Sun early am.

Now, to get my crap there.....


nice !

PHREERIDER - 13-3-2012 at 07:00 AM

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Originally posted by Bladerunner
Quote:
Originally posted by arkay
I finally registered... just got an RV so I might just be staying on the playa!
Now of course, a day after I registered, I think I might have a hernia from hockey :/ Guess I have a few weeks to work on that. At least I have a libre that I can lean back in


Hope you have it under control. I'm still hoping to share a Coyote run with you out there ! I'm bringing mine.

I arrive Sunday and leave on Sat..


pumping mine up today if they hold air i;ll drag them.

deanaoxo - 13-3-2012 at 12:51 PM

Easy on the 'M' bombs Bladerunner!


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I'm bringing mine.

Craig Sparkes - 14-3-2012 at 01:28 AM

RobV! We have power bro so feel free! We will need to charge laptops!

I have one MASSIVE favour, and happy to chip towards, but does anyone have a WIFI dongle they could bring to Pre?

May need a little bit of interent access and this would be great if can get :)

Cheers!!