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October 2016
THE ROOSTER A monthly update from the Inland Empire Offroad Association
Whats New There haven’t been any recent dune trips, but that is about to change very soon with trips to Dumont, Anza, and Glamis planned this month.
Dumont September 30 - October 3
IEOA in Florida By Paul Kastle We spent much of the last month getting ready for and spending 10 days at Walt Disney World in Florida. This year our traveling party consisted of 8 people: Me, Melissa, Allie, Marshall, Jim, Nancy, and we were joined by Brandy Tidball and John. Despite our best efforts, we were not thrown out of the park and we all survived 10 days without driving! That is not a typical off roading vacation. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Disney World, it
We are going to get the season off to an early (and FAST) start with our Fall dumont trip the weekend of September 30 - October 3rd.
Anza Spook Run Mike Bacon will once again be hosting the Mona Bacon Memorial Spook Run and Wheenie Roast. Read more on page 3.
is massive. You could put all of Disneyland in one part of one parking lot there. Disney has over 48 square miles of land in Florida, and it is really impressive to see what they can do without
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October 2016 the strict space limitations they have in Anaheim. There are many different Disney resorts on property, and we stayed at Wilderness Lodge which is similar in style to the Grand Californian, but is a much bigger resort and is situated on the shores of a natural lake with boat access to the Magic Kingdom. The lobby is quite impressive, as shown here:
Upcoming Events • September 30-October 2: Fall Weekend at Dumont. • October 22: Mona Bacon Memorial Poker Run at Anza • October 24-31: Halloween at Glamis, Wash 6. • November 18-28: Thanksgiving at Glamis, Wash 6.
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We had a great time exploring the four theme parks for 10 days and eating VERY well. We had such a great time that Brandy, John, and us booked a return trip for next August, so you all will be hearing about Disney stuff for long to come.
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Friday : Night ride through the canyons Saturday: Poker Run, Closest To The Pin Contest, Hot Dog Roast
Come out and tour the wonders of Ocotillo Wells! It will be fun and challenging! Get your swings ready! Closest To the Pin Contest on Saturday afternoon! Prizes will be awarded to the best, and worst poker hands, as well as many others! We have many unique, interesting prizes! We are going back to awarded prizes, however prize donations are very welcome! Saturday night will be a pot-luck Hot Dog Wheenie Roast. Hot Dogs and Buns will be supplied. Please bring your favorite side dishes to share!
Salton City Golf Course is located approximately 1 mile west of Hwy 86 off the Borrego Salton Seaway/ Hwy S-22. From Hwy 86 turn west on to Borrego Salton Seaway/S-22 at the AM-PM Truck Stop. Go approximately 1 mile to Sunrise Drive and turn Left. Follow Sunrise Drive 1/2 mile to the end and turn right on Saundra St. Follow Saundra St. 1/4 mile to Desiree St and turn Right. Go 100 yards on Desiree St to Laura St and turn Left. Follow Laura St down the hill about 1/4 mile to the end. At the turn continue going straight up on to the dirt. Camp will be straight ahead about 50 yards, next to the trees. For you GPS freaks, the coordinates are: 33 15.942’ N—115 59.371’ W. People will start arriving on Friday morning. Hope to see you there! Any questions please call Mike Bacon at 951-315-7351.
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Come Play at Dumont We will be heading out to Dumont early this year, over the weekend of September 30 (or 29th if you’re lucky and retired) to October 2nd (for the working folks, some may stay longer.) We will be camping near the main road at the top of the plateau, so you don’t have to worry about soft sand near the dune fingers. Look for Jim’s familiar trailer and Blue over Amber strobe, as well as P.J. and Melissa’s new 38ft Weekend Warrior.
This month we’d like to thank Mike Bacon for contributing a flyer and organizing the spook run. If you have more to share, please write it up and send it in for use in the coming months. The sand season is almost here, so we’d love to hear what you have been doing. Please feel free to write up whatever summer fun or off season preparation you have been up to. We can’t wait to see everybody in the dunes. -Paul, Melissa, Allie, and Marshall.
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