Anybody know dates, Im trying to sort out 2019 travel here.....lol

Wow.
Such pro-activate planning!
Tradition would suggest May 25 to June 2 but
that's just speculation.
I'm ready now . . . . .

Yes Gang, the dates are May 25-Jun 02.

Be there or be square!

Hey, some of us have busy travel lives...lol
Thanks Morrie

Not a problem Dieter, see you in the spring

Not a problem Dieter, see you in the spring

booked

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

Yes Gang, the dates are May 25-Jun 02. Be there or be square!

Don't want to be a square! I flew a trial balloon past my bride a few days ago about Spring SOBB and she didn't blink. Whupp!

Thinking of driving up Saturday, May 25th maybe as far as Hood River and then roll into camp Sunday Morning. Could buggy Sunday - Tuesday.

Thinking of a couple things. First and foremost, thinking about looking where I'm driving in camp, and second, thinking about pitching a tent in camp a couple of nights compared to pussing out in a motel again. I will need to actually earn a living in Portland Wednesday so maybe I'll grab a room somewhere Tuesday night to rinse camp and beach off of me that next morning.

Morrie - how do you work camp? I figure there is only so much room so I wanted to plant my kite stake. Excited! Love hanging with my Northwestern (and Canadian!) brothers and sisters!

Camp is pretty much first come first serve, but I'm sure there will be plenty of tent space available by Sunday. If it looks like it's filling up Sunday morning we'll try to reserve you a spot!

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

Camp is pretty much first come first serve, but I'm sure there will be plenty of tent space available by Sunday. If it looks like it's filling up Sunday morning we'll try to reserve you a spot!

Thanks Morrie!

It sounds as if it may be better to move up my trip a day and arrive at Buggy Camp Saturday morning. It would be great to be there when the most people are around.

Saturday is usually the biggest day. People start heading out late Sunday and Early Monday.

Saturday night is also the spaghetti feed, so we have quite a few at camp.

See you at Ivanpah!

I was happy yesterday when my daughter asked "when are we going to go back to that Oregon buggy camp".

I'm always looking forward to the next kiting get together. Im glad my daughter is also.

I heard a lot about this forum and wanted to know more about the annual events and what to expect during these events so I can plan for it accordingly. I live in Seattle and traveled to kite festivals at times.

SOBB is a biannual get together around the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day.
(9 days total possible for each) Some people only come for one of the weekends. Some people do long (3-4 day weekends), some people stay the entire time.

It's a low-key hang together of generally common minded people who mainly power kite with kite buggies, land boards, rollerblades (oversized). People also do fly rev quads and other kites at times.

People come from many parties parts of Canada, Washington, oregon, Idaho and Utah. it happens at in Northwestern Oregon at Sunset Beach south of Astoria during the days. In the evenings we go to an inland property which has "dry camping" and a port a potty, (2) Costco car covers to hang out under if it starts to rain. People either bring trailers or tents and many people also stay in the town at hotels. On the weekends people sometimes bring wives and families. The midweek crowd is usually just the hardcore and retirees (that are lucky enough not to work.)

In the morning generally we hang around camp having coffee and sometimes cook breakfast waiting for the winds to come up (nursing hangovers). Then head down to the beach hang out there for most of the day flying kites, riding buggies or if the wind is low we just hang out (and tell each other lies about how fast we went when nobody was around). Eventually come back to "buggy camp" and cook some dinner and a campfire.


People generally give some money for "buggy camp donations" which cover the bathroom rental and other expenditures for the owner's property that it occurs on. And people also chip on food for meals.

Buggy camp is definitely more populated with people on the weekends more of a party atmosphere and whatever people hanging out and having fun bonfires. The weekdays definitely quiet down a lot. (5-10 midweek vs 40+ on the weekends.

It's a blast. I look forward to it each and every time. It's always good to have new people come.

I probably said too much.... "what happens at buggy camp stays at buggy camp".

Quote: Originally posted by eric67m

SOBB is a biannual get together around the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day. (9 days total possible for each) Some people only come for one of the weekends. Some people do long (3-4 day weekends), some people stay the entire time. It's a low-key hang together of generally common minded people who mainly power kite with kite buggies, land boards, rollerblades (oversized). People also do fly rev quads and other kites at times. People come from many parties parts of Canada, Washington, oregon, Idaho and Utah. it happens at in Northwestern Oregon at Sunset Beach south of Astoria during the days. In the evenings we go to an inland property which has "dry camping" and a port a potty, (2) Costco car covers to hang out under if it starts to rain. People either bring trailers or tents and many people also stay in the town at hotels. On the weekends people sometimes bring wives and families. The midweek crowd is usually just the hardcore and retirees (that are lucky enough not to work.) In the morning generally we hang around camp having coffee and sometimes cook breakfast waiting for the winds to come up (nursing hangovers). Then head down to the beach hang out there for most of the day flying kites, riding buggies or if the wind is low we just hang out (and tell each other lies about how fast we went when nobody was around). Eventually come back to "buggy camp" and cook some dinner and a campfire. People generally give some money for "buggy camp donations" which cover the bathroom rental and other expenditures for the owner's property that it occurs on. And people also chip on food for meals. Buggy camp is definitely more populated with people on the weekends more of a party atmosphere and whatever people hanging out and having fun bonfires. The weekdays definitely quiet down a lot. (5-10 midweek vs 40+ on the weekends. It's a blast. I look forward to it each and every time. It's always good to have new people come. I probably said too much.... "what happens at buggy camp stays at buggy camp".

Cool! Thanks for the detailed info. Looking forward to it :-)

Just do it, I make the 2 day drive from central Alberta every May......I think its a bout time i do a caeser night again!
You will meet beginners, experts, grouchy locals, old guys, young guys etc. All good fun, everyone willing to help or advise on skills etc.
One of the best gatherings ever, great people, great beach!

What ingredients do we need? Clamato, vodka and ???

What night? Saturday?

Few things better in the world than a long day of riding and coming back to buggy camp and having one of Dieter's ice cold Caesers!!!
Love it!

This is one of the things I love about SOBB, always something new and the tried and true favourites. I cannot wait to hang out with everyone again.

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

What ingredients do we need? Clamato, vodka and ?? What night? Saturday?

Saturday through Friday should work.

Quote: Originally posted by kiteboyza

You will meet beginners, experts, grouchy locals, old guys, young guys etc.

Is anyone else wondering what category they fit into.

Quote: Originally posted by eric67m

Quote: Originally posted by kiteboyza   You will meet beginners, experts, grouchy locals, old guys, young guys etc. Is anyone else wondering what category they fit into.

I'm at least two of them right off the bat. :evil:

Well...I think I'm an Expert. I probably look like a beginner. And I'm definitely grumpy!

Well . . .
I'm old,
I'm grouchy, (at least before beer:thirty)
I will always be a beginner,
BUT,
I definitely have more fun than anyone!

SOBB is the best!

I think I'll go with beginner and I still think I'm young (although my daughter says I'm really old). I'll just show up to have some fun and hopefully learn something.

bahahhahaha, you guys crack me up

Canadian Clamato, driven in from central Alberta, vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, horse radish, pickled bean, pickle, olive and some pickle juice oh and celery salt rimmer, lemon or lime

Quote: Originally posted by eric67m

Quote: Originally posted by kiteboyza   You will meet beginners, experts, grouchy locals, old guys, young guys etc. Is anyone else wondering what category they fit into.

I don't fit any of those categories but hope to get there Saturday until about the time the Ceasers run out!

By then I WILL fit the OG category if 60 qualifies?

You don't qualify yet, but you're getting there!

Morrie wins old, but a young old with great hair and beard :D

Thanks Dieter!