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Best Motels

Can anyone suggest a good (cheap) hotel close to Cambria. Obviously I dont plan on spending much time at the hotel but a good bar would be nice. Thanks and cant wait.

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GOOD and CHEAP being subjective terms I suggest you have a look here.

There are also some reasonably priced motels in San Simeon, about 7 mi north.

See you in Cambria!
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Available camping or bunks? CA Meeting

Apparently the Registration for the Cambria meeting is closed. Is it possible to ride in register and get a camp spot or bunk?

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Thanks Grant,

I'm looking forward to it.

Pete

PS - After many solo tours of our western states, It would be great to meet and learn from other experienced riders!
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Awesome!! Pack up today, change the oil, make sure the bike is ready to go...and only gotta put up with 3 more days of work. See you all there!!
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If I show up on thursday, will I be able to get a camp spot or bunk if I'm not registered?

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If I show up on thursday, will I be able to get a camp spot or bunk if I'm not registered?

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Pete
Pete-
We don't actually have "possession" of the Camp until Friday. So the answer to your question is Thursday, no; Friday, YES!

There is both camping and bunk space available. You can choose when you arrive.

See you in Cambria,
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Thanks Mike,

See you Friday!

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A fantastic weekend at HU Cambria .. many thanks to Grant, Sue and all who helped to orgainse, volunteer and present .. HU members , traders and site staff .. see you all on the road ... thanks a million .. Geoff
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A huge thanks to Grant and Susan, the volunteers and everyone I got a chance to visit with for making this an incredible weekend! Looking forward to seeing you again next year, if not sooner.

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Had a great time at the meeting again this year. Love the new location, hope we can have it again next year.
Many thanks to the hosts and volenteers who organized the event and also to all the vendors.
Grant and Susan of course, and the stellar presenters.

Road kill cookout next year!!!

The old rat of a sidecar made it back to LA without breaking down. New clutch and tires before the next meet.

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Had a great meeting at Cambria. Thanks too all who organized all. Great location ok camping still pricey, but otherwise no complaints. 3 day dawdle home zig-zaging up N-Cal to stay off the highways. See ya all next year.
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A few thing we saw in Cambria

Great meeting!
Thanks to EVERYONE who attended and especially to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS.

Here are a few memories...


Saturday morning - Camp is filling up. Over 200 travelers.


Sherri-Joe Wilkins took a break during her RTW trip.


Peter and Kay Forwood came on their legendary Harley.


The Coach2Ride dual sport group headed out early.


Tents of all shapes...


...and sizes spread across the Camp.


Shhhhhh! Someone's sleeping in there!

Old friends reunited and new friends being made...

Nicole Espinoza and Dr. Greg Fraizer


Ted Simon and Susan catching up.


Grant and Chris Sidah discussing the fine points of......something.

- - -to be continued - - -
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Picture of the "For women only" get together posted on behalf of my better half

We had a great time meeting "ya all". It was well worth the time driving down from Canada. If we are not in Africa as anticipated in 2012 we will definately come down again for next year.

Dirtpig and Mrs Dirtpig
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