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SoCal Meet May 7 2016 @ Castaic

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Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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Folks, we are having a truck meet on May 7. Please join us. Food will be potluck. I'm on the hook for some southern BBQ. We would like to see your trucks & cars.

 

The discussion thread is here http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/183889-censocal-area-meet-castaic-lake/page-6?do=findComment&comment=1795377

 

Please RSVP here http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/calendar/event/42-site-meet/

 

Come on folks, I guarantee you'll have some of the best bbq you've tasted and some good truck talk to boot. Bring the family.

Debra in Cali Enthusiast

Debra in Cali

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I would love to come but that is a 4 hour drive one way. So 8 hour round trip for a pot luck. How about a camping trip somewhere in the mountains or on the coast for a weekend? There are hundreds of campsites from the Yosemite area down to the Bakersfield area. If we get enough that want to come we could get a group campsite. Any takers???

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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I would love to come but that is a 4 hour drive one way. So 8 hour round trip for a pot luck. How about a camping trip somewhere in the mountains or on the coast for a weekend? There are hundreds of campsites from the Yosemite area down to the Bakersfield area. If we get enough that want to come we could get a group campsite. Any takers???

 

There are campsites on the other side of the lake.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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There are campsites on the other side of the lake.

I live in Bakersfield, so lets camp in Bakersfield. We had a guy at the last one drive his Silverado SS from Paso Robles. I am open to more throughout the year and getting other events going. But this one is a regular annual event we do. If we can get a large turnout for the main annual one, I will be good with trying to expand.
Debra in Cali Enthusiast

Debra in Cali

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I am going to have to pass on this one. We are leaving a week or two after the BBQ for a much needed vacation that has been planned for month now. But next year if I get enough advance notice I should be able to clear my work schedule to attend. But like I said if others are interested in a campout, perhaps even a 4WD excursion in July or August.

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Phong Vudu Vu Enthusiast

Phong Vudu Vu

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It would be cool if you guys could do something like them boys at Tundratalk. Real 4x4 desert expedition. If the "garbage" Tundra can hit trails, this is nothing for the GM twin.

 

 

Debra in Cali Enthusiast

Debra in Cali

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There is a 4X4 mountain trail that is not too far from really great campsites that hubby and I frequent. I am chomping at the bit to take mine up there and try it out. It is right outside of Yosemite's southern entrance.

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