Moderator: Seareach
The only CostCo I know of is far enough away to not make it worth spending extra money to drive there. But maybe on the way in it wouldn't be too bad. It's essentially at I-70 and Wadsworth (unless I'm confused about what store it is). To be honest, the cheapest gas I know of nearby is at King Soopers not too far from my house, but only if you have a card. You either get a 3 cent or 10 cent discount depending on how much you have spent at their stores. King Soopers is also known as Kroger or Dillons, and, I might be wrong, but I think those cards would work as well. Oh, just checked my card and Fry's and City Market is also listed. Not all King Soopers sells gas though. And while I've never been to CostCo, it is news to me that they sell gas.danlo wrote:I just booked that site for Thursday. I have a gas lamp, two coolers, a gas stove and tent. I have the air matress pump but will have to dig through my shed to find the attachments. I'll also bring frying pan, coffee pot and 3 mugs. I'll need to buy a new air matress and sleeping bag-both of which are cheap at K-mart. I'll also bring plastic plates and cups and buy a bag of charcoal. And flashights of course.
I just wanted some alone time, but if Cag wants to get together or anyone else arrives Thursday-I'll PM you my # if you don't already have it-we can do something...ally is someone else picking you up or are you renting a car straight from the RR station?
Oh, and Cag, if you could find me the closest CostCo (for cheaper gas) I'd appreciate it.
You are my new best friend.danlo wrote:I just booked that site for Thursday. I have a gas lamp, two coolers, a gas stove and tent. I have the air matress pump but will have to dig through my shed to find the attachments. I'll also bring frying pan, coffee pot and 3 mugs. I'll need to buy a new air matress and sleeping bag-both of which are cheap at K-mart. I'll also bring plastic plates and cups and buy a bag of charcoal. And flashights of course.
I was gonna haul the whole camp kitchen (okay, I'm whining here -- it all fits into a small duffel bag -- but still) but with your gear list, now I can pick and choose. I'll definitely bring the Lexan picnic set for 4 (plate/bowl/cup/utensils), the backpacking teapot (it's adorable...), a backpacking stove (nothing wrong with having two stoves 
), the pot/pan set and the Bakepacker. Oh! and the Lexan wine glasses. Thelma and Louise were planning to pick me up. But yeah, I'm anticipating getting the car almost immediately. The rental place is not right at the train station but I think it's pretty close.danlo wrote:ally is someone else picking you up or are you renting a car straight from the RR station?
well, why don't you do that for us? and save everyone else the trouble?aliantha wrote:Dear gods, we may need a spreadsheet for all the comings and goings...
note:aliantha wrote:Hmm, I wonder if my old King Soopers discount card still works.... I wonder if I can *find* my old King Soopers discount card....
I thought you had a Kroger card? I do if you don't. So, danlo, if they work, you're welcome to borrow it.Cagliostro wrote:King Soopers is also known as Kroger or Dillons
I tend to stick to one-pot meals on the stove rather than digging a pit, etc., for the dutch oven.
aliantha wrote:Menolly, if you want to haul a dutch oven and a solar oven along with you on the plane, feel free.
I *may* try some stuff out of this cookbook, which I bought a couple of years ago and haven't really used yet.
I have, however, used this little gem with some success. I am told the Dutch Baby pancake (the recipe comes with, but it's also on the website) is really, really yummy.
And I'm starting to think we should move this part of the discussion to the Galley....
oh.Seareach wrote:Just to clarify that: leaving SF on the Monday but leaving Denver early on Sunday morning.Lucimay wrote:just so everybody knows...not that it matters one hoot in hell to anybody but me and Thelma, but we're leaving both San Francisco and Denver on the mondays.
heh. 
Gawd!Lucimay wrote:EARLY sunday morning?? how early?
Not THAT early!I think we're going to have to play certain things by ear (unfortunately). Things like that I'd assume won't be decided upon until we're there.Menolly wrote:Any plans for Saturday morning in Denver, like getting together for breakfast again? If so, what time? Or does everyone plan on sleeping in after a late night Friday?
If there is a possibility of everyone getting together Sunday morning for breakfast before y'all hit the road, I would be OK with maybe missing out on a Saturday breakfast. But if anything were to be planned say at noon that need transportation out there, I would hate not being able to catch up with everyone.Seareach wrote:Gawd!Lucimay wrote:EARLY sunday morning?? how early?
I usually operate best that way myself.Seareach wrote:I think we're going to have to play certain things by ear (unfortunately). Things like that I'd assume won't be decided upon until we're there.
oh!! so sorry ames...i thought you were too YOUNG for your verymagickmaker17 wrote:and me. You don't have my number either....do you not want me to come?
ooh, just remember that I'm seeing you in 3 weeks...and I will remember this that far into the future. I'll steal your coffee. all of it. and refuse to let you have more.Lucimay wrote:oh!! so sorry ames...i thought you were too YOUNG for your verymagickmaker17 wrote:
own cellphone like the grownups have!!!! muahh hahah hahaha!!!
*runs*
