Camping 2009
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We went camping in 2009.
Note: this actually happened.
Photos from Mike Burns and Richard Herold.
Lauren is pleased with the photos but is upset that nobody got her any souvenirs.
Everything must revolve around lauren
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When
Arrive SFO Thursday, October 8; depart Monday, October 12.
Spend Thursday night in SFO, drive to Yosemite Friday morning.
Drive from Yosemite to SFO Monday morning.
Who
- Richard Herold
- Mike Burns
- Matt Horan
Where
We need to pick a camp site. Matt recommends Crane Camp, since it is one of the only sites still accepting reservations.
There are a few sites which do not require a reservation.
Transportation
We will be transported to SFO in big metal birds. Once in SFO, we will need to rent a car. Since those of us with licenses (thanks, Burns) are under 25, there will most likely be an age differential applied to our rental.
Matt Horan
Virgin America Flight 353 departs BOS 10/8 @ 6:40p, arrives SFO @ 10:35p
Virgin America Flight 356 departs SFO 10/12 @ 2:10p, arrives BOS @ 10:55p.
Mike Burns
Virgin America Flight 353 departs BOS 10/8 @ 6:40p, arrives SFO @ 10:35p
Virgin America Flight 356 departs SFO 10/12 @ 2:10p, arrives BOS @ 10:55p.
Richard Herold
United Airlines Flight departs JFK 10/8 @ 8:10a, arrives SFO @ 11:something
United Airlines Flight departs SFO 10/13 @ 3:57 arrives JFK at some point (extra day to visit friends)
Hotel
We are staying at the opal san francisco
- theres a map for that
- check in time is after 3:00pm (richard will do that)
- its paid for on richards credit card
Equipment
Richard Has Rope
as well as
- Rain fly (i'll probably sleep under this)
- large pot
- tea kettle
- stove (pick up at rei)
- kitchen clean up gear (gloves, SOS pad, soap)
- fire starting kit (matches, foil, candle, flint)
- 2 knifes
- water purifier (might need extra filter)
- map
- compass
- dinner for 3 days
- bacon
Burns
- has a tent for two?
what we need to pick up in sanfrancisco
- lunch supplies
- camping stove
- pancake mix
- syrup
- egg substitute
Money
There is an entrance fee of $20 for each car entering the park.
There is also a fee for the camp site. Most sites are $20/night.
Car
- Avis Rent a car
- $181.48
Hotel
- Opal San Francisco
- $84.31 cents
Food
There will be a billshare to handle this. The password is Richardiscool.
Matt
- $53.74
Turn of events
On the last evening of camping, Burns, Matt, and Richard were forced to stay warm by collectively sharing their body heat. Unfortunately, this increased body heat acted as a bright beacon for a pack of nocturnal fishercats. While none of the men sustained any terminal injuries, some of the more rambunctious mustelid's made off with the maps, food, clothing, and Matt's lunch money.
Starving and lost, they tried surviving off of mushrooms and berries until they ran into a pair of Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep. Burns and Matt quickly called 'dibs' on the lactating female for nourishment while Richard was stuck to get his milky sustenance from the Ram. Consequently, the friendship Richard and the ram forged was strong and the two woolen mammals offered their sheers for warmth. Once discovered by rangers, Burns attempted to flee from rescue while being heard shouting "TECHNOLOGY'S GAY TECHNOLOGY'S GAY".
