+Shop99er Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Alright... I've been wooed to the wilds of the Champoeg Camp Out next year. Not only that but we are new campers as well!! So, being new to the silliness that is Champoeg... and having not camped since I was about 8.... clue me in. What can I expect? What should I bring? We are experts at overpacking so what have you taken and never used? What would you not leave home without? Quote
+Prying Pandora Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. Champoeg 2007 Website Quote
+Prying Pandora Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 All of the campsites are already full??? Dang! I had no idea we could get reservations yet. Quote
+Shop99er Posted December 11, 2006 Author Posted December 11, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. Champoeg 2007 Website Funny you mention the website. I kept my eyes on it daily! That's how I knew to get in early for a camp site! Glad I did too. Quote
+Shop99er Posted December 11, 2006 Author Posted December 11, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. Champoeg 2007 Website Mr. Shop99er here. It's been the Mrs that has been posting so far. Are you implying that there will be lotsa drinking? Quote
+Suziq Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. Champoeg 2007 Website You might try Milo Mciver it looks like the closest place to camp. Also if you want to come you might post to the forum on the website. The sites can hold up to 8 people and you might be able to double up with somone that is already going. Quote
+WATreasureHunters Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 My gosh! Full already!!!! I swore it didn't sell out until early spring last year... Ah well, looks like another day trip for me. Quote
+MissJenn Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. What would you not leave home without? Bring drinking water. Quote
+Team Jac'd Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Bring aspirin for your hangover. Champoeg 2007 Website You might try Milo Mciver it looks like the closest place to camp. Also if you want to come you might post to the forum on the website. The sites can hold up to 8 people and you might be able to double up with somone that is already going. Sheesh... if a group of people want to find a nearby site to camp, let me know as we are interested in this as well. cheers, Poppa J Quote
+Shop99er Posted December 12, 2006 Author Posted December 12, 2006 I'd love to help but our camp site as well as MicroBusGeeks next door is full. You might try emailing the campers directly and ask if you can squat on their plot. The forums at the Champoeg web site has the map with cachers names on it. Never hurts to ask. The worst they can say is 'NO'. Quote
soup Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 As its been mentioned before, you can ask attendees if they have extra room. We are friendly folks. And to further fuel the fire.. this years activities will be ...epic.. Sorry, I cant tell you what they are.. but I am sure you wont be dissappointed Muahahaha.. Quote
Team Misguided Posted December 13, 2006 Posted December 13, 2006 As its been mentioned before, you can ask attendees if they have extra room. We are friendly folks. And to further fuel the fire.. this years activities will be ...epic.. Sorry, I cant tell you what they are.. but I am sure you wont be dissappointed Muahahaha.. Be afraid, be very afraid. Seriously, post over in the Champoeg forum that you are interested in a spot or sharing with someone. We offered up a spot in our site last year to some people we hadn't met before. This year we don't have extra room yet. But if we do, we'll check the forums to see who's looking for a spot. Quote
+Shop99er Posted December 14, 2006 Author Posted December 14, 2006 And to further fuel the fire.. this years activities will be ...epic.. Sorry, I cant tell you what they are.. but I am sure you wont be dissappointed Muahahaha.. I shall bring extra undies!!! Quote
+Team Shydog Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 This looks like it will be fun place to be. I will be in the area enjoying a week long geocaching vacation. Would it be a problem if an out of state cacher like myself stopped in to visit? Chris-Team Shydog Quote
+Pepper Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 This looks like it will be fun place to be. I will be in the area enjoying a week long geocaching vacation. Would it be a problem if an out of state cacher like myself stopped in to visit? Chris-Team Shydog Oh my gosh Chris you gotta try and make it to that event! We attended in 2004...what a hoot, off the hook fun for sure. The folks that put that event on are top notch awesome folks and so are the cachers in OR (that I've meet in person). It is a must attend event in my book. Pepper Quote
+klossner Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Would it be a problem if an out of state cacher like myself stopped in to visit?Only if you don't bring enough aspirin. Not to scare off the non-imbibers. I live in the neighborhood and "day camp" at Champoeg, attending in the day ($3 park admission per vehicle) and going home at night. I enjoy the organized events, the potluck lunch, and the CITO projects and skip the adult beverages. Great fun, good people. Quote
+Suziq Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Would it be a problem if an out of state cacher like myself stopped in to visit?Only if you don't bring enough aspirin. Not to scare off the non-imbibers. I live in the neighborhood and "day camp" at Champoeg, attending in the day ($3 park admission per vehicle) and going home at night. I enjoy the organized events, the potluck lunch, and the CITO projects and skip the adult beverages. Great fun, good people. I have to agree plenty to do without having to worry about the morning after. I have camped every year since 2003 and have enjoyed it. There are great events that all can participate in, kids included. Lots of cacher interaction. And if your into disk golf the campground has a great course. Quote
+pdxmarathonman Posted December 15, 2006 Posted December 15, 2006 Just in case you were all wondering. Just because Klossner doesn't imbibe doesn't mean we don't like him. In fact we count on him to do any of the puzzle solving that may be necessary! Quote
egli Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 You might try Milo Mciver it looks like the closest place to camp. Also if you want to come you might post to the forum on the website. The sites can hold up to 8 people and you might be able to double up with somone that is already going. Silver Falls State Park is another alternative which actually might be more convenient than Milo Mc Iver. Cheers! egli Quote
Team Misguided Posted July 4, 2007 Posted July 4, 2007 9 Days until Champoeg!!!! ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not ready yet!!!!! But I can't wait either!!! Quote
+coreynjoey Posted July 4, 2007 Posted July 4, 2007 9 Days until Champoeg!!!! ARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not ready yet!!!!! But I can't wait either!!! We just managed to get a spot! Yay! Quote
+ArmandoM Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 So, how fun was it?? We had a blast!! we got to meet soo many cool people. I always feel like going caching after this events!! Quote
Team Misguided Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 So, how fun was it?? We had a blast!! we got to meet soo many cool people. I always feel like going caching after this events!! I know I saw more of you than I have before. Quote
+fractal Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 (edited) Turnout was a little low this year for a few reasons, but we'll be doing what we can to fix that for next year We are already planning it... I haven't had a day off from Champoeg yet! heheh Thanks to all who came! Please share your pictures and videos over at the forums on champoeg.com. We have a topic for just such a thing... If I want more people at Champoeg next year, I think I better start hanging out here again -fractal Edited July 18, 2007 by fractal Quote
+WATreasureHunters Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 Well, I went last year and loved it! We had so much fun. This year just didn't work out because of other family commitments, but I am already looking forward to next time! Quote
+Shop99er Posted July 23, 2007 Author Posted July 23, 2007 OMG!!! They're right... you can't understand it until you experience it. It is a riot! Even as Champoeg newbies and out of staters we were welcomed in with open arms by everyone. I don't know when we've had so much fun or met so many great people. Not a bad apple in the bunch. If you miss this...you miss THE event of the year in the area. Quote
+Shop99er Posted August 14, 2007 Author Posted August 14, 2007 Here is a small batch of photographs from Champoeg. This is JUST around our camp and it's just a teensy weensy idea of what sort of silliness went on there. Click HERE to see our pictures. More picture links from other people are at the champoeg.com forums. You simply MUST click the link to the YouTube photo booth pictures. Quote
+coreynjoey Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 Here is a small batch of photographs from Champoeg. This is JUST around our camp and it's just a teensy weensy idea of what sort of silliness went on there. Click HERE to see our pictures. More picture links from other people are at the champoeg.com forums. You simply MUST click the link to the YouTube photo booth pictures. Still bummed we missed the fun Quote
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