Oct 25/26 Bass Harbor MDI Meet and Greet

[TOZOVR]

Tent sites will be free, Cabins at a discounted rate ($50 a night for up to 4 people...make your reservations ASAP...only 4 cabins, 2 cabins that sleep 4 and one with a queen size bed and 3 sets of bunk beds. that last one will be $70.00 for up to 6 people .

call and tell them you're a Jeep Geek:D

http://www.bassharbor.com
1-800-327-5857

[Grizzley]

All signed up. Funny thing, at first your Dad was going to put us near you, then he had a change of heart and found a better place. Said something about we really shouldn't camp near you RJ, hahahahaha.

[TOZOVR]

that's my dad...real joker that guy....:D

[sidriptide]

count me in.. i got my cabin reserved already. see you all there.
mike

[Grizzley]

Oh no! The wife and daughter overruled me and we now have a cabin reservation. :rolleyes: Something about wild animals and comfort. . . Geezzz. . . .

HEY! Where's everyone else on this? This should be a lot of fun and a relaxing fall weekend to boot.

[TOZOVR]

The cabins are cool...you get a nifty gas grill too ;)


ps...I reserved the potting shed...quite possibly the coolest cabin...evah!!! :)

[Grizzley]

Ya, but I like camping more on the line of your "Locked" pics. Those sunsets were awesome. I'd have been awake for sunrise too. Your Dad said that you'd gotten that one. Looks neat in the pics.

Wondering what meals to plan for. Know Eagle was talking about going out for lobster one meal, probably Saturday night? I'm thinking 2 mornings for sure but unsure of the lunches. We eating out on the trail Saturday, picnic style or . . .? What's your plan RJ?

[Eagle]

I keep seeing references to "trail" -- but unless RJ can get some infor from some of the locals, we're not really going to be doing a trail ride 'cause thar ain't none in the area that I know of -- certainly not on Mount Desert Island itself. At this point I think what we have going is more along the lines of a meet-n-greet type of weekend. RJ and I are trying to find at least some mild trails, but if we can't find any I don't want anyone to think we lured you there under false pretenses.

I am seeking a location for a lobster dinner "in the rough" (which is the traditional way to eat 'em. The place on the dock in Southwest Harbor closes for the season the weekend of Oct 10-13, so that's not available. My spies are at work checking out some of the alternates. Saturday afternoon/evening is probably the best date/time for that.

[Grizzley]

OK, strike the word trail and insert backroad, hahaha. What ever happens happens. NBD

[cherokeekid95]

sorry guys was all set to go but then.... ( i work in tv) the halloween parade for york is scheduled for sunday the 26th. gggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. I was fired up for this always wanted to go to maine and now i had a reason. Lets do it next year as well!! for all us sorry saps that gotta work

[RNMedic]

hey your folks have Newfs???

[TOZOVR]

yep they sure do!!

Cricket just had a litter about 6 months ago.

They Have 3 goldens and Cricket the newfy.

You can swing a dead cat around up there and get Lobster fresh off the boat...and my parents have a huge steamer (do like 10 lobsters at once) aso we'll be pretty set!

[Eagle]

Originally posted by TOZOVR
...and my parents have a huge steamer (do like 10 lobsters at once) aso we'll be pretty set!

So we could just buy a bunch of lobsters at one of the pounds and cook 'em ourselves at the campground? That sounds interesting -- what about weather protection in case of rain, is there some kind of a picnic shelter? That was one of the reasons I was looking at the commercial lobster pound restaurants -- no muss, no fuss, and a roof over us if it rains.

[TOZOVR]

Heck yeah!!! The pool house is often used for lobster bakes and such...easily hold 20 folks plus....

[Eagle]

What do we do about claw crackers, etc? Or do we just give each claw a whack with a BFH when we pull 'em out of the cooker?

[TOZOVR]

They have all the hardware we'll require ;) :D







...except maybe a bib....

[sidriptide]

been a while since any new info on this... i assume the decision is made to do our own "down east lobster bake" ? that sounds cool.... whos picking up the bill? split equally? i'm cool whatever we do.. but it wasnt spelled out in plain english what the plan is... eagle's leaving soon and the "other" october events are going to take alot of our attention away from this event until its practically on us.... i'm looking forward to this and i'd hate to see it fall apart.... i'm sure RJ and Eagle are on top of it but it's been quiet lately...
as a side note.. Earle from RI is planning to attend as well....
mike

[Eagle]

Actually, "Sid," it hasn't been decided yet, and the issue of payment is one of the reasons. The other is the simple logistics of getting all the stuff to the camp ground, cooking it, and cleaning it up. If someone who didn't want a plate of steamers suddenly sees how good they look -- too bad.

If we go to a commercial lobster-in-the-rough place, anyone can order more, change their mind, or go back for seconds or thirds with no problems. The places that are likely to be open late in October, unfortunately, are a few miles away from the camp ground, but overall I think it would be a lot cleaner (both literally and figuratively) to head out as a group.

I hope RJ is setting the local spies to work finding out if any of thosde places will still be operating the last weekend in October.

[CheapXJ]

I'm definitely up for it.

I'll probably grab a tent site, and sleep in the bed of the MJ.

BTW, Eagle.... it made it without a hitch, and I've got some parts for ya ;)

[TOZOVR]

I'm having Dear ol' dad check the Pound that is just off island...

Sorry I've been incommunicado as of late, just been insanely busy with all of this Surf!

[Jalbaum]

Hey guys, just wanted to update ya, i have some friends in the lobster business which means i can get lobster at boat price. that means no market up so we save money!! Ill need about a weeks notice as to how many lobsters we need and ill get prices from there. i hope this helps everyone out. By the way im brand new here to naxja so treat me nice LOL.

Jalbaum

[sidriptide]

welcome to the NAC Jalbaum.. its good to have a contact in the loop when you need something.. we'll be seing you there..
mike

[cherokeekid95]

Originally posted by Jalbaum
Hey guys, just wanted to update ya, i have some friends in the lobster business which means i can get lobster at boat price. that means no market up so we save money!! Ill need about a weeks notice as to how many lobsters we need and ill get prices from there. i hope this helps everyone out. By the way im brand new here to naxja so treat me nice LOL.

Jalbaum

GAWD! I wish i could make it! Had my hopes set sooooo HIGH! but noooo got to work:mad: :mad:

[sidriptide]

hey Eagle and RJ!!! any new developments behind the scenes?? gettin ready to turn the page on the calendar... i've commited my time to be there.. is there a game plan yet??
mike

[Eagle]

RJ --

What are your spies reporting about lobster pounds still operating at the end of the month? I found some phone numbers and made a few calls, but so far every place I called said they won't be open after Columbus Day weekend.

We may do our own clambake/lobster boil after all.

I'd like to get some idea how many people we should be expecting. Who's planning to attend, and how many people in your party?

Eagle -- 1 person

[sidriptide]

myself and 2 kids.... possibly another adult but that's not a definate yet...
mike

[Grizzley]

3 for me. Holding my breath about that training in Arkansaw though.

[Moto]

Thats 2 for me

[TOZOVR]

Gang, went up to see the "rents last weekend and did some scouting...same results as Eagle, but no worries, the campground is well equipped to handle us with lobster steamers and the like!


Also my have a line on some wheeling for sat!


Originally posted by Eagle
RJ --

What are your spies reporting about lobster pounds still operating at the end of the month? I found some phone numbers and made a few calls, but so far every place I called said they won't be open after Columbus Day weekend.

We may do our own clambake/lobster boil after all.

I'd like to get some idea how many people we should be expecting. Who's planning to attend, and how many people in your party?

Eagle -- 1 person

[Jalbaum]

hey guys, as i have also looked around and found that everything closes on columbus day weekend i am still available to get lobster at boat price, but i will only get the lobster if i have the money first. sorry to be like that but im a poor college kid and couldnt afford it any other way. So if the consensus is that we cook ourselves then let me know. oh yeah 2 for me

[broncobrett]

I have talked with RJ about showing you guys some local trails if you want. Let me know how difficult and we can find what you want. Brett

[Eagle]

Originally posted by broncobrett
I have talked with RJ about showing you guys some local trails if you want. Let me know how difficult and we can find what you want. Brett

Great -- I think everyone would like to do a bit of wheeling. I'll be in a stock and high-mileage XJ, plus it's 400 miles from home so I CANNOT afford to break anything. I think there will be some other stockers as well, and I know some other folks will have a long drive, so I'd suggest trails that are easy to lower-moderate. Unless there are enough guides to split into two groups, one for easy/moderate and one for moderate/hard-core.

[Grizzley]

Any charcol going to be needed up there? Stores cleaning out summer stuff and the bags are real cheap. If we need some I'll pick some up tomorrow if theres any left.

[TOZOVR]

We should have a variety of stuff as well as some of my pals from the area (ie a few folks can hitch rides).


This will be great!! Brett is Very excited to show us around sat!

RJ

[CheapXJ]

unless my rent goes up, I'll be there for sure!

I might be bringin someone, not 100% sure though.