OK Sailors,
It's nearly 5pm on Wednesday and a local buggier just called in from Harper's Dry Lake.
Yes. It is DRY!!!
He reported a small amount of liquid on the far edge of the playa surface, but not the part we'd be on.
I expect more arrivals to be calling in reports.
Check back here for up-to-the-minute updates.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama Mayor of Buggytown

any updates?????????????

Hey Sailors,

As of noon on Thursday, word trickles back that there is a nice group already at Harper's.
The lake bed is dry.

However, reports are that The Skinners have stuck their scout vehicle.
Not the Alpha motor home, probably their Pathfinder - Kite Bag.

Also, an e-mail from Miki and Tsune in Tokyo tells me they are going to be able to make it this year. Looking forward to seeing them too.

I head out tomorrow.
Looking for some quality buggy time.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama - Mayor of Buggytown

Yes we are on the lake bed. Make sure you turn off Harper lake road on the unmarked dirt road under the power lines. Skinners made a wrong turn. I brought my truck and 5th wheel trailer so you can make

Any pics of Skinners stuck?
Might be good fodder for playa lessons. I have yet to see the playa fall apart after a short rain, but have heard stories.

I live 2-3 hours away and was thinking of visiting the pre-event tomorrow. Just to watch, learn and say hello. Would I be welcome or best to wait for NABX?

Thanks!
John

C'mon out, man. Friendly people. I'll have a kite or two you can try out. I'm the Volvo and pointy trailer.

Bob

WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T GET ONTO THE LAKE BED FROM THE NONE CORRECT WAY, the Lord that is dean jordan will smite your bollocks should you do this ;-)

PLEASE TAKE THE CORRECT WAY!! haha

Now to serious part,

When it says turn right at the power line road it means turn directly under the high tension power lines, proceed to the 3 tyres and turn left and you will see us on the left. Do not use ure GPS it will steer you wrong.

Thats from DJ,

Laters!

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Originally posted by fluke242 I live 2-3 hours away and was thinking of visiting the pre-event tomorrow. Just to watch, learn and say hello. Would I be welcome or best to wait for NABX? Thanks! John

I'm sure you would be welcome if you bring everything you need to take care of you. It's wild and unforgiving out there. Take food, water, warm clothes, sunscreen, and anything else you wouldn't want to do without for 24 hours (just in case). Everyone is welcoming and has a smile on their face. And we love to talk about or show how our kites and buggies work.

Thank you! I will bring my own supplies and look forward to meeting everyone.

BOB - I noticed you have a Volvo, will a Volvo Sedan make the trip OK? It camps fine for a night provided the roads are ok for a car.

ALL - Let me know if you need anything, supplies, etc. I will be leaving Santa Monica at 8ish in the morning to arrive before lunch.