figured we keep the kiters that wonder or wont make it to nabx updated on whats going on.

I just drove by the playa and it looks 40% dry 60% of it about half an inch standing water, hopefully we wont get any more rain untill then, and for you speed freaks the surface is looking like glass.

What me worry?

Won't it turn to the cobblestone pattern when it dries though?

I am sure if enough buggiers pee on the cobblestones they will flatten out completely.:tumble::tumble:

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Originally posted by jellis I am sure if enough buggiers pee on the cobblestones they will flatten out completely.:tumble::tumble:

Doesn't work out in the crystal field though, already tried that....

Mayor (Sunset beach), it would work if it is a 5 #@%$#!er day.

sweeeeet, cant wait

hold your bladder until NABX

And we'll be in skirts so we won't even have to get out of the buggies! Just chuck a big kite in my hands and I'll lay a strip you could bring a Boeing down on

If on the off chance Ivanpah is still closed what is the " plan B " as far as locations go?

I am not trying to negative but am sitting here listening to the problems with weather we are having here at the Olympics. It can happen.

:dunno:

Plan B will be a huge party believe me!

The show must go on, and if we can't buggy, we will still be together and do what we can to entertain each other.

We can't do anything about the weather, but we can do something with ourselves.

While i can't say to much on this very public forum, if there is dry dirt near by, we will be on it.

Naturally we won't be on Ivanpah if it is wet, but it's being monitored, i get constant updates, plus will be out there a week before the event, posting right up to the end what is going on.

So, stay tuned, think dry thoughts, and don't worry!

aoxo~coming~your~way~oxoa

if it warms up how its looking right now ... and we see water, Dean has a week to shovel water around so it dries quicker.

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Originally posted by deanaoxo Plan B will be a huge party believe me! l be out there a week before the event, posting right up to the end what is going on. So, stay tuned, think dry thoughts, and don't worry! aoxo~coming~your~way~oxoa

So We can count on plenty of hot air arriving a week ahead !:smug:
No need to worry. !:wee:

I tell you what, if you think it's all hot air after the event, come see me, okay?

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So We can count on plenty of hot air arriving a week ahead !:smug: No need to worry. !:wee:

I look for aoxomoxoa~!

Any Updates on the playa conditions?

Hey Sailors,
I was out to Ivanpah yesterday, Sunday, 28 Feb.
There is still a sheen of wetness on maybe a third of the lakebed.
Small pool of standing water about .5 inch deep next to the hiway at the southwest corner.
The west side has a larger pool down at that end.

Temps this week are forecast into the 60's plus.
Small chance of precip come Thursday, but it isn't looking serious.

Typically, springtime in the desert lasts maybe a week.
Then it's summer.

Remember: Love bad weather just before an event - Bad weather never lasts.
Hate good weather just before an event - Good weather never lasts.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama
Mayor of Buggytown

From the land sailors: Terry has been checking on the lake and reports that there is a little bit of water along the edge of I -15 and that there are a few puddles at the entrance road near the kiosk. He predicts that all will be dry in a couple of days. The west side was sailable yesterday. Despite what you may have seen on the TV this AM there was little or no precip yesterday and none at the lake last night. The forward forecast looks great with sun and wind.

Meanwhile there is a misconception about asking or discussing conditions. Please ask as often as you need to feel comfortable. This is the thread to do it in. There was a thread started with what a couple of us consider alarmist headlines. This was concerning El Mirage Dry Lake Recreation Area, which, is officially open, with the lake bed closed(currently).

Please know that we are as concerned as anyone about the condition of the two lakes we are planning on using. We are in constant touch with people there, but more importantly, know also that we are the ones who have the most experience with them.

The rangers at El Mirage are new. They have not been through the years of cycle that we have(almost 20 years and our combined experience is more than that, i myself have had two domiciles in Adelanto having spent more than a year of days on the lake itself). When we tell you we are not worried it's not a government plot to get your name on the census. Honest Engine!

While it could be true that El Mirage the lake might be closed when we get there, some of the best times we ever had, were the years that we were forced to not use the lake. The off roading there is amazing. There is almost 24,000 acres out there, much of it buggy-able! Really.

There are so many motorcycle tracks out there, that finding one with the right wind line is assured, and tours of the surrounding hills amazing fun.

In addition, we will continue to update here, what the conditions are. If you have questions, ask, there are plenty of folks here that have experience with the lakes, and are going there. In fact, Corey i understand is going to visit Elmers this weekend.

So, look forward to your aoxomoxoa, it is coming, and coming soon!

if you look at the weekly weather for this week on your Iphones, its warming up fast.

low of 6 and a high of 23, if there is water its going to dry out SUPER FAST. not to mention its sunny for the rest of the week

It's going to freeze again????

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites if you look at the weekly weather for this week on your Iphones, its warming up fast. low of 6 and a high of 23, if there is water its going to dry out SUPER FAST. not to mention its sunny for the rest of the week

Remember Rip is in BC those temps are in Celsius 6-23C is 42.8-73.4F.

But you knew that right;-).

Well heres straight from your fav loud mouth red head right out of Vegas itself....right now conditions are windy with the sun shine putting all its wonderful hot goodness on the Playa and temp is suppose to keep going up for the next week
.....suggestion though always bring clothes for all seasons....cuz even if you are hardcore straight out of the worst snow conditions known to man.....Playa is whole other beast..... but lets all have nothing but high hopes that everything will be ok smooth and ready to play!!!


I Have Faith!!

Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

sorry adding the Canadian Flavor. hoping for 90.0F so I can come home with a tan.

Rip does this with speed too !

That is why he likes to say " I went ONE HUNDRED and EIGHT " !!!!



Canadian forcasts for Jean are looking warm + dry through next week ! :wee:

Hey Sailors,
What a difference a week makes!!!!
Ivanpah is dry.
More than 75% of the surface has turned a light tan (drier than the slightly darker khaki-color out near the freeway)
Some soft spots remain along the access road and at the north end.
A ribbon barrier at the gate will hopefully keep the anxious ones off for a few more days.

The real news is Elmers.
Remember that prediction for a wet dry lake until May?
That lasted a week.
Virtually all of Elmers has dried up and should be fine by the time we get there.

Weather predictions for the coming week include temps into the 80's F by Thursday!


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama
Mayor of Buggytown

Just got off the phone with Charlotte at Elmer's, the lake is just damp she says! No standing water!!!!

Well, we know what that means, let's hope they keep it closed until the morning of the 24th! It will be smooth sailing then for sure!

Thanks to all who phoned, email, wrote, sent that carrier pigeon, and worried about the weather.

As Freeman always says: Sometimes you just have to say f**k it and, go buggy!

lookingforaoxointhehighdesertwho'swithmeoxoa

I just checked with Ivanpah BLM website and BOTH sides of the lakebed are open as of today! West side Wiskey Petes, and now the east, Lotto/ Buffalo Bill's side is open. Yeah!! See you all real soon!

Saturday the 20th, winds 10-15, temp 68, the surface smooth with small size cobble stones, dust was minimal, overall its frikking awsome!!!!

Hey Sailors,
The English Invasion has begun.
The first of the Flexi riders have arrived.
Mark, Andy, Will & Stoopid Dave are coming in later today but Craig came Saturday.
Had to take him out that afternoon, just to show him how we do it here.
Took Craig out on Sunday too.
Nice and warm - no wind - until about 3:30pm.
Then a nice 12 mph breeze set in and we played until sunset.

Most of the lake bed is quite smooth.
The landsailers are knocking down any lumps.

Forecast temps for the week continue climbing through the 70's.
Nice breezes are expected over the next couple day so the landsailers will be happy.
Temps near 80 by this weekend with a front expected to come onshore Friday/Saturday.
Yippee!!


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama
Mayor of Buggytown

anyone following the wind report on their iphones???

its shaping up SUPER GOOD!!!

march 27 onward:
SAT - 10 Knots
SUN - 9 Knots
MON - lite day
TUE - 9 to 15 Knots
WED - 12 to 15 Knots
THU - 12 to 30 Knots (says from 2400 to 1200)

woooohooooo

Have been following on WindGuru. You must be looking at the Nevada side of Ivanpah. The CA side shows 10 to 30 knots for WED between 2400 and 1500. Either way your right. Shaping up nicely.

That means ?? enough wind expected ?.......pfff, can't wait, stil one day to work,...
Or should we setup our 16.1 Vapors on long lines ?

Cya'll @ the playa,....