Topic: 6th Annual Pismo 4runner Jamboree: Oct. 10-12, 2008

[slosurfer]

Ladies and gents,

It's time for the 6th Annual Pismo 4RJ!  Last year's Jambo was a huge hit, and we plan on making this year's even better.  Come out for some sun, sand, food, wheeling, prizes, and good times. This is a family friendly event, so bring the whole family! For those that didn't get to attend last year, or for those who just need a refresher to get the blood pumping, Last year's Pismo 4RJ



Dates of event:  October 10th-12th, 2008
Location:  Oceano Dunes SVRA, CA

(Reservations)
http://www.reserveamerica.com/ca/Oceano_Dunes_Svra/Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&agency=CA&parkId=120065

Price to camp is $10.00 per night and it covers one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle.
Day use is $5.00 or you can buy a year pass for $50.00 that is good for all California SVRAs.  Day use passes are good till 11pm.

Camp Area Info:

Once you are in the park, head South down the beach.  The camp area will be right at pole #6.
The camp will be between the high tide line and the restrooms which are a couple hundred yards in towards the dunes.  We should be the biggest group out there that weekend so we should be pretty easy to spot.
For those that have GPS here are the coordinates:
N35 03.790  W120 37.671

Communication:
CB channel- 16
FMRS (little motorolas) channnel: 14 privacy code 0
 

Links
http://oceanodunes.org/index.php
http://www.luv2camp.com/index.html
http://www.classiccalifornia.com/
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207
http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_oceano_dunes.htm
http://www.slostateparks.com/oceano_dunes/default.asp
http://www.classic-california.com/tides.htm Tide info: depending on how much water is flowing in the creek, this may be very useful for knowing when to arrive and cross the creek.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21949 Explanation of why tide info is important

VERY Tentative Schedule:
Friday:
 Arrive and set up camp.  Meet and greet as people and rigs arrive.  Play around the dunes at your leisure.  Fun nighttime dune driving.

Saturday:
8:00 am - 10:00 am   Registration / Vehicle Inspection
8:00 am      Early dune run for those that want a quick tour of the dunes
9:30 am        Group Photo
10:00 am      Group Event TBA
10:00 am      Optional Garcia Ridge Trail Run
12:30 pm       Lunch
6:00 pm      Clam Chowder Bread Bowls from Splash Café!
7:00 pm      Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, and “Can You Believe I Own This Shirt” Contest

Sunday:
 Pack up
 Trail run for those that are interested.  We will hit the Chevron Station to air up and fuel for those that need it.  Hi Mtn. Rd. up to Hi Mtn. Lookout (2WD friendly), from there we will have a few options.  For those with 4wd and not too concerned about brush scratches, they can do some of Garcia Ridge Trail, others can continue on Hi Mtn Rd. to Pozo (and then out to Hwy 101), or others could backtrack on Hi Mtn. Rd. to Hwy 101. (I will provide directions and I will post them here with GPS coord. so you can copy them yourself also).

*Jenn of JnJ has been nice enough to volunteer to come up with some activities for the kids.  If you are bringing kids, please post up their ages so that Jenn can have a decent idea of the age groups and how many.  Also, if you have any ideas let either me or Jenn know.  Jenn, thanks again!*

Some suggested items to bring for dune running and camping:

Spare set of keys (sand can have a funny way of swallowing up important things)
Water for drinking, cleaning, etc... especially if you are camping
If tent camping, some kind of sand stakes or at least heavy items to leave in the corners of your tent.
Toilet Paper  :poke:
Warm clothes (it can really cool off at night)
Wet weather gear (we'll keep an eye on the weather as it gets closer)
Small broom and dustpan for those tent camping (it won't take you long to figure out why you need it)
Shovel (helpfull for many things in the sand, in the camp and while out on the dunes)
Snatch strap (no metal hooks!)
CB or at least some of those little handheld family radios (we will run both)
Piece of plywood or other wood to put your jack on to keep it from sinking in the sand in the event you need to use it.
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid kit (we will have some out there, but it is always a great idea to have a small stocked one in your vehicle)
....more to come as I think of other things


List of those planning on attending:

Slosurfer +3 (wife, 4 yr. old son, and baby girl) '93 4runner and '07 Taco Dcab (or '89 Toyota Van)
JnJ +2 (3yr. old daughter) '86 4runner
Seansorz +1 '98 4runner
Seansorz guest '96 4runner
Iceman601 +1 '97 4runner
Expatoz '04 4runner
4x4Mike '98 4runner
Bob98SR5 +1 '98 4runner
Goodtimes
Net4n6 +2 kids (son 9 yrs old and son 7 yrs old)
2ndgen
Cooldry +1 FJZ 80
xonetruthcrewx +2 (3yr. old daughter) Toureg
TRACKER +2 (2yr. son and 12yr. daughter) '86 4runner
MO +2 (kids 4 and 11yrs.) '86 4runner
Mystic4r +1 '05 4runner 2WD
Amy + John '05 4runner
BruceTS '99 4runner
chrisyota65 '86 4runner
Yotafun
MaK92-4Rnr  '92 4runner
MaK92-4Rnr Guest '98 Tacoma
MaK92-4Rnr Guest '03 Tundra
Havik +1 '85 4runner
Bigarms23 '88 4runner
UKMyers  +1 '93 4runner
stormtaco +1 89 4runner
Terracoma '04 Tacoma
4runnerkid '93 4runner
norcalsvx '94 Truck
superyota '85 Truck
Toyworx  FJ Cruiser
Joey0712 '91 Truck
scuba '91 Truck
NorCrawler '89 Truck
studentwheeler '85 4runner
toyspider81  '81 Truck
cabbage +1 '01 Tacoma
JOSHH '96 Tacoma
L33T35T 4Runner +1 '85 4runner
cplvc '96 4runner
J-man '00 4runner Turbo
JohnD+Lily +2 '05 4runner
Makelo '88 Toyota Van LE 2WD
DHC6twinotter
bulldog
CentralCoastTaco99  '99 Tacoma
BrandonH  '07 Tacoma
picklestein  '87 4wd Toyota Van
nairb1 '89 Truck
future_spiegel  Toyota Van
tacobrumz +1 '08 Tacoma
blackrunner
moorparkcruiser  FJ Cruiser
jdholder  Ford Excursion
papa_smurf +4 FJ Cruiser
papa_smurf jr. +1 Geo Tracker
Scooter25 '99 4runner
NicCan'tDecide '93 4runner
AllSet
Joey0712 guest  Sand Buggy
BMC '86 4runner
BMC guest '97 LandCruiser
BMC guest '02 Tacoma

 
 





*Jenn of JnJ has been nice enough to volunteer to come up with some activities for the kids.  If you are bringing kids, please post up their ages so that Jenn can have a decent idea of the age groups and how many.  Also, if you have any ideas let either me or Jenn know.  Jenn, thanks again!*

Please support the businesses that are donating for this event
See next post for the raffle prize list.



Post up here and let us know if you can make it! Be sure to include vehicles, # of people in your party, and the dates you plan on attending.

Thanks,
Chris Stover

[slosurfer [OP]]

Clam Chowder!!!!!!!

The clam chowder will be from Splash Cafe and you will have your choice of a bowl of clam chowder or clam chowder in a toasted sourdough bread bowl.

I am asking that you prepay for your clam chowder, so I know for sure how much to get. Also, that's one less thing you need to worry about once you are there.  There is a slight chance that there will be extra available for those that don't prepay and want to buy it there, but don't count on it.

The regular bowl will be $5.00

The sourdough bread bowl will be $7.00

I must have your order and $$ by Oct. 7th, 2008

You can paypal me at  stovertileanddesign@charter.net   Make sure to include your name/username and what you are paying for.   If you don't have paypal, pm me for other options.

For those that haven't had it before and are wondering, the bowl on its own makes a decent size meal and the sourdough bread bowl is a huge meal.  Don't miss out on this tradition!

We will be serving it in camp from 4-6pm on Sat. Oct. 11th.

[slosurfer [OP]]

------Raffle List------

1. In-Cab Winch Panel -Donated by 2ndGen that he won at last year's jambo.

2. SeansOrz - 3rd Gen. 4runner Custom CB Antenna Bracket

3.  San Diego Offroad Innovations LLC  - www.sdori.com - 2 sets of Ball Joint Spacers and 2 sets
                                                                86-95 Front Shackle Hangers

4.  WabFab Off-road - GC for Hi-Lift Slider Adapter

5. 12voltguy.com - $50 Gift Certificate

6. YotaWorks - Voucher for either diff armor or u-bolt flip kit

7. Monster Energy Drinks - 2 shirts and stickers

8. Icon Vehicle Dynamics - Hats, Shirts, Stickers, Drinks, and Coupons

9. Poly Performance - Special Coupon and Event Bags

10. Total Chaos Fabrication - TBD

11. Demello Offroad - TBD

12. stormtaco - Shift knobs

13. Stubbs Welding - A set of HD-SKO rocksliders

14. Sway-A-Way - $50 Gift Certificate

15. Splash Cafe - www.splashcafe.com

16. Northridge Toyota Performance - Giveaway Bags

17. Warn Industries - Recovery strap, winching gloves, and stickers

18. All-Pro Off Road - 25% Off Gift Certificate, T-Shirt, DVD, Koozie
Cup, and Stickers.

19. Sierra Expeditions - no loss valve caps, quick fist, nozzle quick fist, and an ARB tire deflator

20. Lightforce - Providing camp site flags, stickers and Keith the Kangaroo stuffed aniamls for the kids

21. Sand Addiction Magazine - Shirts, Hats, and Magazines


Please Support the Business' That Support Our Event and Our Sport!

Thank you to all the business' and individuals who have donated!

[havik]

cool
first one to say i will see you there.
i had a blast last year and have been waiting for this years.
cool group of people

[bigarms23]

ill make it this year

[slosurfer [OP]]

cool
first one to say i will see you there.
i had a blast last year and have been waiting for this years.
cool group of people

Can't wait.

ill make it this year

Sounds good,  I seem to remember last year you tried to drag the whole extended family down here.  I'll get more info posted up here soon.

[UKMyers]

Wife says that was the funnest run of the year last year for her so looks like I'll be there again! Hopefully it's a bit warmer this time around.

[bigarms23]

i am only bringing me and 2 people this time

[TrackVino]

Looks like a lot of fun. I was out at Pismo for a photo shoot this last Sunday, and was mentioning to my wife, I would love to come out in my 4Runner and camp out. Ive actually never camped out at Pismo, we usually stay in a hotel.

Maybe we will attend. 

[havik]

vino you got to come out. out of all the trucks on this board yours is one i have to see in person. aside from that it would just be cool to hang out with ya. its a good time with a good bunch of people. its a small group so you can get a chance to meet and  talk to every one. about camping in pismo. i would never want to sleep in a tent there. to much sand for me. i sleep in the back of my runner with my wife and big ass dog.

see ya there

[superyota]

i'm sure i'll be there again this year.  hopefully we can go run garcia ridge this time.  should be a good time.

[slosurfer [OP]]

i'm sure i'll be there again this year.  hopefully we can go run garcia ridge this time.  should be a good time.

Nice, I was hopeing you guys were still around.  Do you think you could score us some firewood again this year?   Last year, didn't you go run Garcia Ridge at night in the rain?   

Looks like a lot of fun. I was out at Pismo for a photo shoot this last Sunday, and was mentioning to my wife, I would love to come out in my 4Runner and camp out. Ive actually never camped out at Pismo, we usually stay in a hotel.

Maybe we will attend. 

If you haven't camped there before, this is the perfect time to go.  Just enough crazies around to make it fun, without being annoying like it is in the summer out there.  Plus we're haveing Splash Cafe clam chowder delivered out there.  I'll see you guys there.

[superyota]

no problem, i'll bring you guys some fire wood again.  yea, we went to garcia ridge and played around that night, but it was only two of us.  it would be more fun if we got a group to go. 

[slosurfer [OP]]

no problem, i'll bring you guys some fire wood again.  yea, we went to garcia ridge and played around that night, but it was only two of us.  it would be more fun if we got a group to go. 

Thanks, that will be sweet.  I'm going to see if I can get my friend to bring us a trailer load again as well, like last year.

If you want to plan on running garcia ridge, do you want to do it Friday or Saturday night after clam chowder and the raffle?  You might get more takers on Sat. night, since many people arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. If you want to do it, I'll throw it on the list of things to do in the schedule.

I'm still planning on running it Sunday morning for those that want to run it on their way out of town.

[bigarms23]

i would like to run garcia saturday morning cause i will probably leave early sunday morning

[superyota]

whatever works best for people.  it really doesn't matter to me.

[slosurfer [OP]]

whatever works best for people.  it really doesn't matter to me.

Sounds good, we'll play it by ear for now, until we get closer and see where the interest lies.  When was the last time you ran it?  It's definately getting tougher to do without lockers, but I was able to get my '89 toy 4wd van up there a couple months ago. lol

[slosurfer [OP]]

updated 1st post with info and attendance list and started the raffle list on post 3

[UKMyers]

I would be alot more apt to go to Garcia Sat evening than Sunday morning. I have a 4 hour drive on Sunday and when it's time to pack up and leave it's time to pack up and leave.

[slosurfer [OP]]

Joey, that could work also.  We're planning on getting the clam chowder feast and raffle done earlier this year, so there will be more time to play Sat. evening.

[joey0712]

So is it ok if i run my 91 TRUCK with u guys?

[slosurfer [OP]]

So is it ok if i run my 91 TRUCK with u guys?

  All makes and models are welcome.  My wife will be out there in her grocery getter tacoma.  The more the merrier. 8)

[joey0712]

ok sweet cuz im from Atascadero (20 mins away from Pismo) im at the dunes almost every weekend as of now i think im goin for sure

[slosurfer [OP]]

Sweet!  It will be cool to have another local there.

I'm in Los Osos, what motor do you have in that thing that you can make it there in 20mins. lol?

[joey0712]

Ha ha she gets pulled by a Duramax to the beach.. haha

[havik]

20 min from A town to pismo. he got a duramax in his Chinook chopper.
i am going to try my best to make it. it is looking like i wont make it home till late sep.
cutting it kinda close but as long as every thing is good with the runner i will be there.

[slosurfer [OP]]

Hopefully you can make it.

[studentwheeler]

Just picked up an 85 runner...Ill be there for sure with one guest...cant wait!

[slosurfer [OP]]

Just picked up an 85 runner...Ill be there for sure with one guest...cant wait!

  Nice, I'll see ya there.  I'm getting jealous of all the 1st gen 4runners, lol.

[superyota]

so do we have a day that would work out best for running garcia ridge?