Bob Buchanan
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Arrived in Quartzsite around noon today (Sunday, the 13th). I began my trek from NCal on Thursday - but didn't get very far with the rain and fog. On Friday the story was the same with fog and misty rain that lasted until I reached the Tahachapi summit on the 58. However, was pleased to find clear skies and no wind during the drive from Mojave to Needles on Saturday. Was not able to make QZ that day because of the Kentucky/Vandy game -- so it was important for me to spent time in a rest area on the 40 cheering on the cats.
Am set up at the site -- and here is what I have to report so far:
o Gas in QZ is running $2.95 at Loves and Pilot. Diesel is $3.25 and propane at the Pit Stop is $2.75. I filled up in Parker and found a station just Easst of the Arco for $2.89 -- with propane $2.59. I did stop at the Pit Stop to fill my water tank ($3.00) and the have the valve changed in my older 4.5 gal extra tank. They charged me $22 plus then the $2.75/gal to fill the tank.
o The weather is Great -- especially for someone coming from NCal. Not a cloud in the ski today -- tho a bit windy this afternoon. However, coming down the CA side 95, ran into pretty heavy wind. That sure added to the fun of driving that rolly coaster road. BTW, gas in Needles was around $4.00 and $3.63 in Vidal Junction -- the over the river into Parker it was only $2.89. Needles seems to be one of the biggest gas gouging areas in CA.
o They have improved the "main" road into our camp site!. Right away I noticed about a 10 inch layer of a finer gravel road bed over the pot hole and larger rock road bed it now covers. The new road goes from the entrance on th 95, includes the ranger station parking area, and extends all the way to the North/South road into town. There is still dust, but even that appears lessened.
Had dinner tonight at Sweet Darlene's (baked chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes -- with a piece of home made pie for a buck more). In the AM I plan to visit the QZ bakery and have one of those warm from the oven apple fritters. It's nice to be back in Quartzsite.
Will keep you posted as members and guests arrive -- so keep checking this thread for the latest . . .
Am set up at the site -- and here is what I have to report so far:
o Gas in QZ is running $2.95 at Loves and Pilot. Diesel is $3.25 and propane at the Pit Stop is $2.75. I filled up in Parker and found a station just Easst of the Arco for $2.89 -- with propane $2.59. I did stop at the Pit Stop to fill my water tank ($3.00) and the have the valve changed in my older 4.5 gal extra tank. They charged me $22 plus then the $2.75/gal to fill the tank.
o The weather is Great -- especially for someone coming from NCal. Not a cloud in the ski today -- tho a bit windy this afternoon. However, coming down the CA side 95, ran into pretty heavy wind. That sure added to the fun of driving that rolly coaster road. BTW, gas in Needles was around $4.00 and $3.63 in Vidal Junction -- the over the river into Parker it was only $2.89. Needles seems to be one of the biggest gas gouging areas in CA.
o They have improved the "main" road into our camp site!. Right away I noticed about a 10 inch layer of a finer gravel road bed over the pot hole and larger rock road bed it now covers. The new road goes from the entrance on th 95, includes the ranger station parking area, and extends all the way to the North/South road into town. There is still dust, but even that appears lessened.
Had dinner tonight at Sweet Darlene's (baked chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes -- with a piece of home made pie for a buck more). In the AM I plan to visit the QZ bakery and have one of those warm from the oven apple fritters. It's nice to be back in Quartzsite.
Will keep you posted as members and guests arrive -- so keep checking this thread for the latest . . .