The FULL Experience - camp vs motel

[GETMETOCA]

Timr mentioned something in one of the other threads about how you'll miss out if you don't camp/RV at Cooperland vs rent a motel and I could not agree more. If I had opted to motel it, I shudder to think of missing out on these life-enhancing experiences:

• Lou and the dead kittens
• Riding the woods loop at night with Mick and Bratt
• Still bartending at 2 am
• Night Vision Goggles
• Trying to walk the Step Up in the dark
• Numerous fireside chats, varying topics ;)
• Nothing like taking a Spode Wash when you really need it most
• Commraderie of sharing camping supplies, food, beverage, and gear with your Cooperland neighbors

The list goes on, and for those experiences you just can't recall, I can say it was all fun. I would not want to have to say at midnight "Well, I gotta head to the motel now" and leave all that good fun behind.

Natty

 

[XRpredator]

Don't forget watching Cam back out of his tent and having Carlo yell "It looks like it's giving birth!"

 

[ChopperDave]

I was thinking a group of folks could get together and rent a room for showering purposes. :cool:

 

[Patman]

I was thinking a group of folks could get together and rent a room for showering purposes. :cool:

Spodewash. It's cheaper and on site. :cool:

 

[ChopperDave]

I keep envisioning long lines of drunk people waiting to get under a bucket. Or maybe Okie will be on a step ladder w/bucket waiting to pour at the showeree's command! :laugh: Ever seen the movie MASH? You gotta love that shower seen, where the tent is pulled down!

 

[Chili]

The Spodewash was perfect! I used it a few times when I didn't feel like having a shower with both of my shoulders touching a wall like they do in our RV shower.

 

[GETMETOCA]

Forgot about "Neighborhood Watch" with Officer Elk

 

[scar tissue]

I would never have made a riders meeting if I was curled up in a hotel. Not that I made many while I was there but at least I had a shot. :cool:

The spode wash was great. But if you don't like it, you could always jump in the red mud creek across the grass field. I took a dip with my WR in and it was, well, interesteing to say the least.

I highly recomend camping out.

 

[squeaky]

Camping at DW is most DEFINITELY the way to go. You miss SO much if you don't camp out...The first year I went to Dirt Week I camped, but went to bed early and missed a ton. This year, I was always one of the last to leave the campfire, and although I may have been tired, slightly hungover, and dreading getting up early for riders meetings, it was so worth it!

 

[BSWIFT]

The Spodewash, started with sun-warmed water only in 2002. 2003 and 2004 brought substantial upgrades including HOT and COLD water, towel hooks, and a bench. As primitive as it looked, ugly, unstable, half-ARsed, the Spodewash is the icing on the cake after a hard day at Dirtweek.

 

[MXSparx]

Some of us still enjoy indoor plumbing and cable tv :aj:
Doesn't matter how you go, just go. The week would make the ultimate credit card commercial.....PRICELESS

 

[evenslower]

Do not fear the spodewash. Embrace it.

DW 02- Camped. Showed up solo, never met a soul from DRN prior to DW. Wife thought I was nuts. Great weather, plenty warm. Cold water was no big deal.Had a blast and made a bunch of new friends.
DW 03- Camped. Brought a small TX contingent. Cold and rainy. Warm water was a welcome addition as was the propane space heater b/w the stalls. Good thinking there Swift.Had a blast, met some old friends and made a bunch of new ones .
DW 04- Camped. TX contingent part two. Hot and dusty. The spodewash got a real workout. As did Teeds keeping it running. Had a blast, met some old friends and made a bunch of new ones.
DW 05- Live even closer now. Camping.............

 

[Treejumper]

The spodewash is great. Where else can you see a semi naked white stick figure walking around in a towel. Yes, that was me in 2003. :laugh:

 

[BSWIFT]

The spodewash is great. Where else can you see a semi naked white stick figure walking around in a towel. Yes, that was me in 2003. :laugh:

I resemble that remark as well.:laugh:

 

[squeaky]

The spodewash is great. Where else can you see a semi naked white stick figure walking around in a towel. Yes, that was me in 2003. :laugh:

And this was everyone that saw it: :yikes:

;)

I used the Spodewash in 2003, and well being the girly that I am, didn't really enjoy it too much. I think if the weather was better I probably would have enjoyed the Spodewash more.

In 2004 Rooster and I rented a room at Motel 6 for shower purposes, it was worth the money to use a real shower! And if you rent a room for a full week you get a good deal, they even let us bring our dog in the room! So she could enjoy the a/c while we showered!

 

[Mully]

Camping, there's no other way.

Because, how else would you find out that a certain someone wears a bikini under her riding gear. :nod: :aj: :p

Mully

 

[Patman]

Camping, there's no other way.

Because, how else would you find out that a certain someone wears a bikini under her riding gear. :nod: :aj: :p

Mully

That was supposed to be our little secrete Mully!

 

[ellandoh]

Camping, there's no other way.

Because, how else would you find out that a certain someone wears a bikini under her riding gear. :nod: :aj: :p

Mully

and who doesnt........ :yikes:

 

[ChopperDave]

Ya gotta love a good bikini! :)

 

[ellandoh]

Ya gotta love a good bikini! :)

bikinis arent the best thing on earth.................................
.......................theyre next to the best thing on earth though


:aj:

 

[ChopperDave]

Whats best?

 

[ellandoh]

Whats best?

 

[ChopperDave]

Aaaahhhhh... I see... ^5!

 

[High Lord Gomer]

I disagree!






I don't think Kawasakis are the best thing on earth!

 

[ellandoh]

Whats best?

bikinis are next to the best thing is a play on words :think: