Yes, confirmed for the first week + of July, staying after Rubithon which is my typical stint. It works out well, by the time my ice is gone and I need a shower, I slip into the caretaker cabin where I have a frig and some hot water. Mark and Maria really like our event as it is very casual compared to other large events in the Springs. Then they slip out for 10 to 14 days and enjoy the 4th at home with family while I do vacation relief.
You see the look of disappointment on the many faces that show up looking for Maria... and out walks Tony...
Also, the 4th of July has been incredibly quiet the last couple years, a perfect time to visit the Rubicon in my opinion. Unfortunately, all my TLCA friends have just spent a week and left... occasionally some folks from the Minden/Gardnerville area will come up for a day and bring me frosty beverages... It also amazes me how many people I see every summer. One guy told me I was the only caretaker he has ever met in the Springs.
I will be doing a large chunk mid August, hope to see AgentOrange and that contingent; and a large chunk mid to late September.
If Dreamin gets his 40 to the point of being capable (it already runs), and manages to drive himself in, I should have a bunch of extra space for frosty beverages and gold mining gear... I tell folks all the time I usually do 2 weeks as backup caretaker... Limited only by my ability to carry so much frosty beverages.
Rubithon - dropping in Wednesday from Tehoma, waving good bye to everyone Sunday. I expect some pretty raucous Left Right Center games in the PMC camp and winning a bunch of $$ in horseshoes... I might even be able to beat Mark in cribbage but he is dang good!
