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Courtesy rules. Try not to start to early (for us non morning persons) and turn off around 10pm +. We will run generator for coffee and lunch but turn off once task done unless we must charge something now. We run generator in evening to watch TV and charge stiff. You have the whole day so if you need it - so use it.

Jennifer
 
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Last time we were there there was a discount mart nears kens market that we really liked. They didnt have everything but what they had was cheap. Cant remember the name but it was on 95 in town
If it was in a tent it was run by Ken who had a stroke earlier this summer and announced his retirement. Shortly afterwards he gave away the entire remaining inventory of his stores, just placed it all outside and invited people to come by and load up. It's unlikely either of his stores will reopen.
 
As for generators, the BLM actually has rules saying generator hours are over at 10:00 pm. I can’t remember the start time, but if you start before 7:00 somebody is bound to not be happy. They are pretty generous, and unless your neighbors complain mightily nobody is going around giving tickets for generator use. I doubt they have the time for it even if your neighbor complains. After all, we have wheels! But I try to keep my generator between 8:00 am - 9:00 pm. Then again, I don’t need the generator to make coffee 🤣
 
I don’t need the generator to make coffee 🤣
A little birdie told me you get up before the sun but takes a min. of 2 hours for you to motivate. We all thank Kevin because outside your rig is totally quite and dark so we are unaware you are up if not functional! :sleep:

The lack of rule enforcement is why I said courtesy rules. ;)
 
As for generators, the BLM actually has rules saying generator hours are over at 10:00 pm. I can’t remember the start time, but if you start before 7:00 somebody is bound to not be happy.
I seem to recall 6 AM to start gennys. But I always waited until at least 7 AM, perhaps a little later, depending in part on how close I was to other folks (usually not far though). The Genturi helped to quiet it a little.
 
When you put thousands of RV's of all flavors in a given area, somebody somewhere will be running a generator. If you go with the expectation this will be tranquil, then maybe keep going out until you stop seeing tire tracks and camp there. Otherwise it is what it is, but generally I didn't find it objectionable.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
 
A little birdie told me you get up before the sun but takes a min. of 2 hours for you to motivate. We all thank Kevin because outside your rig is totally quite and dark so we are unaware you are up if not functional! :sleep:

The lack of rule enforcement is why I said courtesy rules. ;)
Yeah, those black out shades are very effective! For many, many years we just used the propane stove to heat water for pour over coffee. Super easy, quiet, and makes a great cup of coffee. Now, of course, I am totally and utterly spoiled with a full latte/espresso maker. 🤣 Luckily our batteries and inverter manage the task well. But I still don’t really get moving until a couple of hours after waking.
 
Told my girlfriend about all the happenings at the Quartzsite RV Rally and why I wanted to go there. Finally, she said, "oh, so it's like a Burning Man Festival for old people."

Please tell me there won't be nude old people riding around on bicycles!!! My heart couldn't take it.
 
What struck me is the dichotomy of some of the people and equipment out in a very desolate place. You wouldn't think anyone would take a million dollar motorhome out into the shlt, but they're there. And doddering geriatrics shuffling around pushing walkers around saguaros in the dirt. Gotta wonder what their backup plan is, your life alert isn't going to be much good out there if you've fallen and can't get up. I guess it's a calculated risk in terms of medical emergencies, and no doubt towing/recovery outfits make their money getting people out of trouble but it is remarkable to see the number and kinds of RV's and people over such a vast area.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
 
Well, there is the “Magic Circle,” a designated clothing optional area in La Posa South. They have a long-term agreement with the BLM, and they even have a big building there (it does get a bit cold for nudity sometimes!). You have to work to find them though, and the area is well-signed. It isn’t quite like Burning Man, though I must admit I haven’t ever been to a Burning Man! More like just a widely assorted group of people who seem to all find their tribe. There are New-Age, artists, prospectors, Jeepers, UTVers, old time music aficionados, even those who edge “their spot” in the desert with rocks to keep others away (kind of illegal though). The rigs range from million dollar Prevosts to cars to tents and pretty much anything in-between. I always enjoy looking at the home built rigs. They range from a few semi-trailers to tiny homes to tear drops. Some people live off the local food banks, and others supply the food banks. I think one of the main reasons I enjoy it is the variety.
 
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I dont think its like burning man at all, its just a huge area with free and very cheap camping. If you want to be around thousands of people, stick to the LTVA's, I think Laposa south is the busiest, if you dont want that there are many options. I just use the 14 days areas, stay for 3-4 days and then move somewhere else.
 

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