P-rot Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I know there is still some time before, but we've never been out for New Years before and are wondering what the happenings are. Is it still more of a family event or is it all party all the time? I am taking my new 9 year old daughter out for her first trip and I don't want it be filled with constant worry over her because of stupid people riding all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 New Years are typically fairly quit. We have been out the past 4-5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raspadoo Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It is usually pretty mellow, it can get COLD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Agnew Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Pretty calm, we always park a ways down from the main camping area and it's quiet. Like raspadoo said, it does get cold. Last year the heater ran enough at night to kill the batteries in the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 So up-date for the fam. We are going Dec 29-Jan 6 (possibly later if I can get the 9-11 off). The family we are going with is planning on leaving the 3rd. That leaves 3 days with no "back-up". Of that I am not a huge fan, so I figure it might be a good change to meet some other DDR's. Who's going? Is anyone going to be there those days? We've got quads for the 3 of us and a 2 seater rail, so we are game for just about anything. If any one is going to be there with a Rzr, please tell my wife that they are horrible and you wish you'd never bought it! hahahahaha!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsZX72 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We are thinking about going out over New Years too. I'll have the 30-4th off, so maybe we'll be out there too. Just need the wife to take off a few more days! She only has the 31-3 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 We'll be there but it'll be a quick trip. Friday morning the 1st -Sunday the 3rd. But hey, 2 and a half days in the dunes is better than none. Sent from the dune in front of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKracker Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 The McFlurry group is planning a trip out from the 30th(ish) and returning on the 3rd. What better way to ring in the new year. We just got back from the buggy round-up and we are gear to get back out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hey Rees, we may end up being out there solo, mind if we join the camp? Got the clutch all squared away..little late but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKracker Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hey Rees, we may end up being out there solo, mind if we join the camp? Got the clutch all squared away..little late but oh well. Would love to have ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Its in our plan, but we will be coming off 5 days out there for our traditional Christmas, be out there Tues night 12/22 - 12/27. New Years is usually so quiet we don't even bother vending, just not enough people. A lot of vendors don't go out that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuNe~Rydher Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Then come out for some fun and riding! Sent from the dune in front of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 That's awesome!!! We have made our plans a little more solid! Headed out on Christmas day, won't be there until late sorry if I wake anyone up, and are now leaving on the 3rd. I have a work class I have to go to on the 4th. If you guys see beat up looking 2 seater VW rail dead somewhere in the middle of the dunes, come up, introduce yourself and have a laugh at me, but don't judge the rail, this is the last testing trip before paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higheroctane69 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Planning to leave Wednesday night 30th from Cali side this year . How is the traffic headed towards dumont from ca ? Does it get crazy from people headed to Vegas for New Years ? This is the first year headed out for New Years from ca side as we used to be coming from Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Any idea on what vendors will be out there? I was hoping to buy my daughter a flag and some poles for my rail but need someone to buy from!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Any idea on what vendors will be out there? I was hoping to buy my daughter a flag and some poles for my rail but need someone to buy from!! Pretty sure that Don with Dune Mart will be there. He was there last year, along with a couple of the shirt people and Beefy Boys. I stopped by last year to visit and see how sales were in case we made a mistake not being there and the general consensus was, good choice, most vendors barely made enough to cover the cost of being out there. So not sure how many will be there. But I have seen Don with Dune Mart out there on MLK when there is no one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepynewguy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Me and a few guys are headed out Thursday - Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Cashman Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Car is getting fixed to rip. New sway bar & New header. Can't wait for the first ride. Watch out for the Silver Bullet!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave silverman Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I will be headed out on the 28-1st. Usually camp in the little Dunes but thinking about going over to the other side (big Dunes) this time. Going to be there with my wife and 12yr old son. Coming out solo so I would like to meet up with some people if possible for rides or camping. If your willing to let a new person into your dune family. We have a 28ft fifth wheel hauling a rzr1000 and a raptor 125 that my son rides. Looks like the weather is going to be great 50s during the day and a brisk 30 at night with wind 7-9mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Well we made it last night!!!! Got everything set up and checked out, put the girls to bed and I left for work. I got Monday off so I will be returning sooner than planned. Our friends showed up today around 3, so they've got some company and are hoping to wind dies down a little tomorrow (should based on the weather channel). We are on the dune side of Bathroom 8, I should be there Monday early evening and will be headed out to ride Tuesday as soon as I get up. If anyone is in the area and sees a blue raptor missing the grill headed out wave me down or come along for the ride!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatblondetess Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Out here since yesterday. Our group has really diminished over the years... So I need new people to ride with. If you see a girl in hot pink riding pants on a black&orange raptor or driving a green&black RZR say hi and let's ride! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLT33k Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 see you guys all out there. heading out friday morning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Sadly getting ready to leave tomorrow Had a great time, and of course as days progressed things broke as things got used, UGH!!!! My daughter jumped from her cheap Chinese 110 quad to a Honda 250 AND found the throttle!!! I'm so proud of her!! Our ride today more than made the trip worth it!! But now I've got to find a 250 before Presidents' Day (if you got one for sale hit me up!!!). The dune mart came in clutch this trip when my wife's quad sprung a brake leak and my daughters quad dropped a chain, big thank you to him!!! We put the kid in the atv safety course, not sure if it worked for the kid but hey it filled the majority of the day with sitting and watching for the wife and I. See you guys Presidents' Day!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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