Bogley Family Fest - Zion - May 2010

[Randi]

Yeah, doing the daily check on the flow rates! Can't wait for this trip! We'll arrive on Thursday afternoon some time (depends how many stops I make on the way from Vegas - buying groceries, cooler, beer, wine, beer, beer, wine, groceries, jetboil canisters, new cell phone, beer...) but we'll almost certainly be in time for dinner. Location?

Did I mention Behunin permits? Got some for Sunday, so I don't know about the Kanarra Creek hike... If flows are down, we'll do Mystery. If not, we'll do Behunin. I'd just like to get at least one other adult to join us for those...

Here's what I have in mind (right now). Friday - Keyhole and Birch Hollow. Stick to the east side? Saturday - Angels Landing and Yankee Doodle? Sunday - Mystery or Behunin, and Kanarra Creek for others?

Dinner out on Thursday. Dinner thoughts for Friday? Potluck on Saturday.

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I'd like to have a few more folks along for Keyhole on Sat. There will be 3 - 4 of us (depending on whether my daughter's boyfriend comes along). I have a permit for 12 but will change it down depending on interest.

Anyone wanna think about joining us of that?

I think a potluck sounds great for sat.
I already thought about bringin a Chinese Chicken Salad to share.

Bummer Alison that your friend can't make it - she's gonna be missing out on a good time - it'll be super fun to hang out again, and hopefully do a canyon or hike together.

Hope you & your family can make it too Justin!

[ststephen]

Friday, if Subway is more back to normal I'll do that with Robin and Aaron (I snagged the last 3 slots they had for preservation for it). But if it is still in high flow conditions I'll offer that permit up to other more experienced folks and gladly join the Keyhole/Birch trip. I'd love to hit Mystery if that pans out, but I'm good for whatever. Kinda will want to see how Robin's feeling and what other options might be available for hiking if she's had her fill of canyons.

Meet at the campground on Thursday? Or at a food & drink place? What time?

[Don]

You still have openings for Keyhole? I haven't done that one but it sounds easy. Think I could get E through there without hampering your fun...?

[Randi]

You still have openings for Keyhole? I haven't done that one but it sounds easy. Think I could get E through there without hampering your fun...?

If you're talking to me Don about Sat. - yeah, totally open. It's only me and the kids so far. Maybe Hank too if he's able and willing (by able I mean if he's not working).
It's an easy canyon - and pretty darn short but the water is cold so a wet suit is definitely needed! And neo socks! And neo gloves for the little guy would be good too!

We're gonna be getting in pretty late on Fri. and might sleep in a bit on Sat. Like we won't be popping out of bed at 6AM raring to go..it'll probably be more like stirring at 7 - up by 8 - know what I mean?
I figure a leisurely not-too rushed agenda will work well for our group.

I hope to do a keyhole descent and then maybe a hike up to Hidden Canyon or some other half day thing...

but - if for some reason they don't wanna do Keyhole I might bail on it and do Taylor Creek of of Kolob Terrace - a nice hike I've heard...or some other thing we decide spur-o-the-moment.

So I guess I'm just saying that even though I'm making a plan - we will be pretty spontaneous and just kinda go with the flow of the kids mood. This trip is for them, & my main goal is ensure they have a really good time.

So plan on joining us please, and hopefully it WILL happen!

[Don]

If you're talking to me Don about Sat. - yeah, totally open. It's only me and the kids so far. Maybe Hank too if he's able and willing (by able I mean if he's not working).
It's an easy canyon - and pretty darn short but the water is cold so a wet suit is definitely needed! And neo socks! And neo gloves for the little guy would be good too!

We're gonna be getting in pretty late on Fri. and might sleep in a bit on Sat. Like we won't be popping out of bed at 6AM raring to go..it'll probably be more like stirring at 7 - up by 8 - know what I mean?
I figure a leisurely not-too rushed agenda will work well for our group.

I hope to do a keyhole descent and then maybe a hike up to Hidden Canyon or some other half day thing...

but - if for some reason they don't wanna do Keyhole I might bail on it and do Taylor Creek of of Kolob Terrace - a nice hike I've heard...or some other thing we decide spur-o-the-moment.

So I guess I'm just saying that even though I'm making a plan - we will be pretty spontaneous and just kinda go with the flow of the kids mood. This trip is for them, & my main goal is ensure they have a really good time.

So plan on joining us please, and hopefully it WILL happen!

Yeah, I was unclear, I was talking to whoever is going I guess. I'll have to talk to him about it. Can I rent a kids wetsuit & stuff somewhere?

[abirken]

I plan on leaving at 5 am-ish on Thursday, putting me into Zion early afternoon. It may be just me and my little dude. My friends will either be following along or meeting there at some point that day. The husband is very likely to not get out of work-don't get me started. And my oldest son may have to work that weekend as well because he just got his first job. If they don't schedule him, then he will be with me.

I'm down for anything. Spontaneity always works well in my book.

[blueeyes]

Sarah and I will have our mountain bikes and are coming down Wed night. So see ya all when you get there. And we are up for anything... ya know where ever the wind blows us. I just want to chill and relax and roast some hot dogs and marshmellows.

I will bring lemon cookies to the potluck and probably something else as well.

[Ryebrye]

We were thinking of going as a family down to Bryce next weekend, but maybe would change our plans to go to Zion instead.

Anyone planning stuff for really young kids? I've got an 18-month-old and a 4-year-old. The 4-year-old probably would be happy just riding the shuttle the entire time and then getting out and running around like a crazy person.

I was thinking Icebox, but I don't know if my 18-month old could handle the hanging belay station on the first rap ;)

I'd do Angels Landing, but I'm 100% positive that my 4-year old would get himself killed on that trek. Any other ideas?

[abirken]

I will bring lemon cookies

PS- Maybe we should find out what THE BIRTHDAY BOYS FAVORITE DESERT IS??????? SATURDAY IS SOMEONE SPECIALS BIRTHDAY!!

[Cirrus2000]

Don and Randi - I have Keyhole permits for Saturday, too. Willing to do it more than once a day.

I gotta know: Pine Creek - who's in?!? It's looking good for walk-ins!

[Cirrus2000]

Oh, hang on, I missed a few posts while refilling my wine glass... Fave dessert? Anything goes! Lemon cookies rock! Oh, but I did enjoy the choco banana-y things in Moab last year...

Ryebrye, it would be cool to meet you! Not sure that my 13 and 11 year olds would be into the same activities as your kids, though!

[abirken]

I'd be interested in both canyons Kev. Will bring my gear just in case but would have to rent a wetsuit.

How cool that it's your bday evening on Saturday!!!

[blueeyes]

Oh, hang on, I missed a few posts while refilling my wine glass... Fave dessert? Anything goes! Lemon cookies rock! Oh, but I did enjoy the choco banana-y things in Moab last year...

Ryebrye, it would be cool to meet you! Not sure that my 13 and 11 year olds would be into the same activities as your kids, though!

Bannanna Boats coming your way.

[ststephen]

I wonder if Felicia threw back her camping res for #33 and if some poor unsuspecting person/family is going to find themselves surrounded by all of us...

Still pondering what to bring/make for the pot luck. It's hard when flying. I have a burner that fits on a propane tank I'll bring and I can use the grills in camp. Maybe a dry-rub on a tri-tip and cook up some onions and peppers for a fajitas? Can someone local bring lighter fluid? Either that or take what I don't use off my hands. If local folks throw in an extra camp chair that would be cool too.

[Felicia]

No, the kid will be using my campsite. :-)

[Cirrus2000]

No, the kid will be using my campsite. :-)

Cool! I wondered what became of it. My new neighbour!

I'm glad there will be lots of folks around. My eleven year old daughter says that if I drink too much on Saturday, she doesn't want to sleep in our tent, just in case I throw up... I guess she knows I'm out of practice.

[anghasch]

Ok so if you can add my friends Angela/Eric, campsite 8 and then my friend Deb and her son (8years old), camp site 15. This is going to be so fun!

Little late signing up and saying hello, but hey, I have site 8 and am ready to go! Thanks for the invite abirkin!

I also have two friends coming, one with a 3 year old that LOVES to hike. They will be in site 15.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[Cirrus2000]

Welcome Angela! See you next week!

[blueeyes]

Little late signing up and saying hello, but hey, I have site 8 and am ready to go! Thanks for the invite abirkin!

I also have two friends coming, one with a 3 year old that LOVES to hike. They will be in site 15.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Welcome!

Jake will have his boy and he is 3.

Kev just tell your girl she can sleep with Sarah in her tent. Then if you puke it just goes all over you and not her.

I am going to do pulled pork for the potluck with rice and lemon cookies. If you guys want bananna boats bring a bananna. I will bring chocolate and marshemellows and will make them for you! or at least show ya how. There are nummy!!!! Kev I will bring bananna for you as b-day present.

[abirken]

Watch out for that girl Ang.......she's trouble. Glad she introduced herself!!!! See ya'll next week, with banana in hand.