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Okay, there's an outside chance I can move heaven and earth and get my flight back to America bumped up a few days...so I can make the event!

However, I might not have a way to get down to the border.

Now, I'm not sure I can even do it on the flights side, but if I could...is there anyone who I could carpool with to get down there? I would arrive in LA the night of the 9th and could be picked up anywhere within 30-45 minutes of Torrance any time on the 10th.

PM me if that's a possibility.
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If you need a place to stay, you (and yours) are welcome to stay at deep creek as long as you like...(well-appointed mobile home to yourselves)
4/10 is me and Josh's 'birthday herping gig' we do every year, and will almost certainly be heading down to the meet, along with probably other carpooling opportunities, from the Hi-D. DC's a little out of the wy, i know... but hey...arroyos will be active... :thumb: jim
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Thanks Jim! You are indeed coming from a bit more out of the way. I got another offer over PM, but I'll let you know if something falls through and I need to take you up on yours!
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Consider it a standing offer... throughout the year(s) :thumb: jim
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Looks like I will be having some trouble making it down to the event this year.

My band is playing a pretty big show on April 10 at 924 Gilman in Berkeley.

If I flew down after the show, late night, or very early the next morning, would I be able to meet up with the group?
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Zach,

I just checked Southwest Airlines for you and they don't have any flights after 9:30 pm Friday night, probably too early for you.

But you could fly out of SF or Oakland at or around 7 am on Saturday morning and be in SD at around 8:30 am.

The campground is about 70 miles east of SD airport, so maybe a 90-minute drive by rental car. You should make it by about 10:30-11:00 am.

I have no idea what we'll do Saturday morning, but presumably groups are going to form and fan out in various directions (low desert, mountains, etc.). You'd probably have to be in touch by cell to meet up with one or the other group on the road.

Your drive would take you close to "those mountains", for example, so that may be a good place for you to meet up with a group looking for your favorite serpents. We may well part of that group. In fact, I think that'll be our number one priority that weekend, weather permitting.

I hope this gives you an idea of what to expect and will sway you to come down. :thumb:

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This is going to be fun, are we ready?

Can we get some rain, please?

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March will be wet. Just watch.
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Yeah, we sure could use some more rain at this point. But Jonathan may prove right. There is still a 50-60% chance for a weak El Nino event in late winter/early spring.

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Mike and I will not be able to make it, after all. :( The area is on our short list of places to visit, however, so maybe I'll see some of you in the near future.
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March will be wet. Just watch.
We are watching, but at least so far see nothing but more dry heat on the horizon.
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Mike and I will not be able to make it, after all. :( The area is on our short list of places to visit, however, so maybe I'll see some of you in the near future.
No way? Really?

Major Bummer, I was looking forward to seeing both of you. :(

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Hi Everyone,

If you have not made reservations at the campground for a trailer or cabin now would be the time to do it. Please say that you are with the NAFHA group and you should receive as discount.

This is one month away and I hope we post a bit of our schedule soon.

I am getting pumped how bout everyone else?

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Fundad wrote:
Mike and I will not be able to make it, after all. :( The area is on our short list of places to visit, however, so maybe I'll see some of you in the near future.
No way? Really?

Major Bummer, I was looking forward to seeing both of you. :(

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Hopefully you will have some time to see us when we DO get out there, and that, if you ever are in the Boston area for any reason at all you keep us in mind!
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RobertH wrote:
March will be wet. Just watch.
We are watching, but at least so far see nothing but more dry heat on the horizon.
Dang it. I was hoping that overconfident hope would be rewarded.


As far as camping goes, do I need reservations if I'm just setting up a little two-man tent? Or can I sneak onto someone else's spot?
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Jonathan - You won't be needing to make reservations. The tent camping area is huge, and is already reserved for the group.

Looking forward to seeing you two :thumb:

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Good News

Dr Robert Fisher from the USGS and Laura Patterson from the CDFW are planning on attending this event. It is an honor to have them with us.

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Fundad wrote:Good News

Dr Robert Fisher from the USGS and Laura Patterson from the CDFW are planning on attending this event. It is an honor to have them with us.

Fundad
An honor, indeed! That's great news!

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Is there going to be a dinner or a meetup for drinks or anything at this thing? I'm not much of a group herping person so pretty much would like to meet up for more of a social thing to meet some new (and old) faces......... :beer:

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MarcLinsalata wrote:Is there going to be a dinner or a meetup for drinks or anything at this thing? I'm not much of a group herping person so pretty much would like to meet up for more of a social thing to meet some new (and old) faces......... :beer:

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I'm down for dinner and drinks. Just shoot me a text, I'll be there!
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Yes we will have social events, including some talks..

Stay tuned for specifics..

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Roll Call who is attending for sure.

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I'll be there if I have to hitch hike (or walk... who in their right mind would pick me up :lol: )
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For sure, if Robert Hess is still getting me there.
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Yes, we (Nicholas and I) will be there, and pick up Jonathan along the way.

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I will be there for sure.
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Jacumba got .02 inches today!!!!
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Jacumba got .02 inches today!!!!
I'm not sure that wasn't just someone sneezing...

I really wish I could be there, but I'm going to be in Minneapolis that weekend. I hope everyone has a great time.

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Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is getting excited about attending the event.

Thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland (Thanks Jeff :thumb: )

A Tentative schedule is posted..

Thank You
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Here is the updated Schedule, with a huge thanks to the CA Board Members and Jeff Nordland for putting this together for us. Please note, some times and details may change due to weather or guest schedules.

Schedule of Events for the 2015 NAFHA National Meeting – Updated March 26th
April 10-12 San Diego County, California

Thurs. April 9th
12 noon – 4 PM Pre-Meeting hike at near coast with Jeff N. and his boys Trevor (age 9) and Brady (age 7). The herping isn’t great, but TPSR has lots of shorebirds and some marine mammals. This is for anyone who’s in town early and wants to spend some time in a unique habitat type with great scenery.

Board Members arrive in San Diego

Friday April 10th
11 AM - 4 PM Participants to check-in to The Oaks at Sacred Rocks campground;
*after checking-in at the entrance with the The Oaks staff, please go straight to site 81 to check-in with NAFHA and get your Welcome Package
4 - 6 PM Meet & Greet Barbecue hosted by CA Chapter at The Oaks
Hosts to list their guided Herp Trips on whiteboard; interested participants should sign-up
6 PM Welcome, Board Member and Member Introductions, and Review of Rules, Safety, and Herping Ethics by Brian Hinds
6:30 – 8:30 PM Guest Speakers 1 & 2
9 - 10 PM NAFHA Acoustic Jam Session 1 & Campfire
10 - 11 PM campfire and Fireside Chats


Saturday April 11th
8-11 AM “GPS for Field Herpers” presented by Lawrence Erickson. Begins with a review of how to use handheld GPS units; then followed by practice in the field.
8 AM Meet at The Oaks for morning guided Herp Trips:
Example: Jeff N. will lead a group to a local area at 10 am and return around 1:30
8:30 AM Kid’s Lizard Noosing Contest hosted by John Lauermann. ?Meet at the Bunkhouse next to the tent camping area? Kids will be given a small noose and try to catch the largest lizard.
2 PM Meet at The Oaks for afternoon guided Herp Trips:
Example: Jeff N. will lead a group to l eave camp at 2:30 PM, return around 6:30 PM.
9-10 PM - NAFHA Acoustic Jam Session 2
9-11 PM – campfire and Fireside Chats
Participants are encouraged to add their finds to the Species Count board

Sunday April 12th
7AM – meet at The Oaks for guided herp trips:
Example: Jeff N. may lead a group into the southern part of ABDSP for in-situ photography of desert lizards. This will be a kid-friendly adventure. Off-road vehicle required. Leave camp at 8:15 AM, return around 2:30 PM.
Also: Brian Hinds may organize a BioBlitz-type large group herping trip. Current plan is to go to the windblown sand area to search for lizards.
All participants should add their finds to the Species Count board
4-5 PM – Meeting Culmination
- Highlights reviewed
- Slideshow?
- ‘Thank You and Farewell Speech’ by Brian Hinds

Monday April 13th
?Post-Meeting herping trips?
(Jeff N. will possibly lead a group to)

Tuesday April 14th
?Post-Meeting herping trips?
(Jeff N. will possibly lead a group to check boardlines near his home in SD.
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Here's a tentative menu for the Meet & Greet BBQ on Friday:

burgundy tri-tip
pollo asado
hot dogs
fruit salad
chips and salsa
veggies and ranch dressing
cold drinks

We're planning to charge $8 per adult and maybe $4 for kids.


Don't miss out on the tasty grub we'll be cookin' up!
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Sounds like a great menu to me! You are spoiling us :thumb:

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Bump, is anyone getting pumped for the event?

Are you ready.

I might have a surpise herp trip Bio Bliz planned on property that hasn't been surveyed since Klauber did it.

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I'm showing up sometime on Saturday - just not sure when, where, or what time.............. :beer:
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It looks like I'm going to miss an awesome event :cry:

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After you check into the campground at the main office, please go to Site#81 to check into the NAFHA event.

For those of you that are camping expect the night time lows to be in the high 30's. Therefore bring warm sleeping bags and heavy jackets, a cold and wind cold front is expected. Hypothermia can set in if not prepared for the long cold night.

Anyone experiencing extreme cold can visit one of the board members or event leaders and let us know, even if it's in the middle of the night, and we will see to it that we get you warm.

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I'm Pumped, I'll herp in the snow , sleet,hail, rain,whatever. Let's do this!
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Anyone experiencing extreme cold can visit my tent site at anytime in the middle of the night, and we
will see to it that we get you warm.
Yowza!!!! Bow chicka bow wow.
Sounds like an event for the books.

Good luck y'all
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I'm excited for the acoustic jam! Is anyone else bringing their instruments?
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Yowza!!!! Bow chicka bow wow.
Sounds like an event for the books.
Oh Crap, no no NOT like that.. :? :lol: :oops:
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Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway...
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Yes, Drive safe guys... See you soon.. :thumb: :beer:

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I am pumped for this event. Nick Barrientos and I will be heading up Friday afternoon. Looking forward to putting faces to names.

Cheers :beer: :beer:
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I'm here it's 37 right now :(
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Fundad wrote:
Yowza!!!! Bow chicka bow wow.
Sounds like an event for the books.
Oh Crap, no no NOT like that.. :? :lol: :oops:
I feel a little less bad about missing out now... ;)
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I just got in late last night, the place looks great for herping and the grounds guy reported seeing snakes out on the crawl.
See you guys tomorrow.

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mattg wrote:I'm here it's 37 right now :(
However it was 46 this morning at 4 am !
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Today should be warmer than yesterday, tomorrow will be warmer than today, and Sunday will be the warmest.
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