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Bruce and Kathy were often at the races to show their carefully restored Cesna. We still wait to find out what happened to them while trying to land at Auburn on the weekend of our Eagle Lake rally. They and many others had vintage airplanes on the ramp to view and inspect along with the race planes. Wheels has helped keep the air races page updated at SierraNevadaAirstreams.org.

This is from the 2012 gallery.

Scroll through the Reno Championship Air Races pictoral history. Zephyrs photographers have been watching the show for thirty of the fifty years that the Races have existed.

The SNU is looking to add a new place to the rally destinations collection. Green Creek is being evaluated. What do you think?

See the photo gallery!

SNU Folks,

*The June 2013 Newsletter has been posted*

http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu/2013/13-news/index.html

Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

_Topics in the May newsletter_

Prez Meanderings -|- Tragic Loss -|- June Rally at Green Creek -|- Rocky Point Rally Review -|- Crab Feed Rally -|- Region 12 2013 Rally

*June Rally at Green Creek*
The June SNU rally will be Green Creek near Bridgeport. The dates are Thursday June 27 – Sunday 30, 2013. This is a new location for us. It is a dispersed NFS site near a creek. The elevation is around 7900ft.  The rally site coordinates are (38° 06.977’ N, 119° 15.41’ W) . Wheels and Doris plan on arriving early so look for their Airstream.  Unless there are fire restrictions in place, bring wood for campfires.

For more information on Green Creek

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The weather was interesting but the gathering of friends north of Susanville made for a great weekend at Rocky Point on Buck’s Bay at Eagle Lake

See the rally photo gallery!

SNU Folks,

*The May 2013 Newsletter has been posted*

http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu/2013/13-news/index.html
Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

_Topics in the May newsletter_

Prez Notes -|- May Rally at Rocky Point -|- Ft Sage Rally Review -|- Welcome New Members -|- SNU members in the Blue Beret -|- News from Randy, Shelly & Steve -|- Vintage Bowlus trailers

*May Rally at Rocky Point*
Rocky Point East at Eagle Lake is the site of the May Rally. The dates are Thursday May 16 to Sunday 19, 2013. To get to the rally site from Susanville travel north on Highway 139 for 30 miles. Turn west (left) on County Road A-1 and travel approximately 5 miles. Turn south (left) on Lakeside drive in the Bucks Bay subdivision. Drive past some houses. There are various camping and other BLM signs including a BLM sign saying Rocky Point Fishing Access. Follow the road around Bucks Bay to the rally site. Be sure you are heading to Rocky Point East. Bring wood for campfires.

*News Flash*
Don Williams just completed a gun safety training. Check out his photos at this link
http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/memories/travelogues/dwilliams/13ap-gun.html

For more information: http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu/2013/13-events/13mr-lahonton.html

_SNU 2013 rally schedule – Mark your calendar now! _
http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu/2013/13-events/docs/13-rallyschedule.html

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http://www.sierranevadaairstreams.org/snuze/index.php?cat=14

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It was a nice weekend, except perhaps a bit blustery at times, at the Fort Sage Mountains BLM trailhead.

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Bruce got this shot from a nearby hill. The BLM is making improvements to this site. The vault toilet was moved and now has a solar night light. It still smelled of fresh paint. Additional parking is being prepared, new fire rings, and new trails and markings. The kiosk also had information about two other nearby trailheads.

SNU Folks,

*The April 2013 Newsletter has been posted*

Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

_Topics in the April newsletter_

Lahontan Rally Review -|- April at Ft Sage -|- Prez Meanderings -|- Leveling -|- Welcome New Members -|- Cantaloupe Festival Rally -|- Rallies & Other Events -|- News from Region 12 -|- No Vacancies -|- Big Red Numbers

*April Rally at Ft Sage*
Dates for the April rally at Ft Sage are Thursday April 18 to Sunday 21, 2013. This is a BLM campground and off road trail head near Doyle, CA, with panoramic view of the valley below. It’s about 45 miles north of Reno off Hwy 395. A word of caution, follow the directions on the SNU website and go past Doyle to Laver Crossing about 2 miles from the north end of the Doyle loop. Following your GPS may lead you to a road through Doyle that goes over a narrow bridge that is not rated for trucks and trailers. Be sure to bring wood for campfires.

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The spring breakout was at Lahontan this year. Rally prep was a windy day as a storm rolled in to provide blustery and cool weather for the SNU rally.

See the photo gallery!
Spring break out is a matter of making sure everything in the rig is working as designed. Flush the antifreeze from the water system and sanitize. Check the batteries for full charge and water levels. Make sure the hitch is sound, the lights work, and all systems are ready for use.

Then enjoy a weekend out seeing the country!

SNU Folks,

The March 2013 Newsletter has been posted — Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

_Topics in the March newsletter_

Gardnerville Overland in February -|- Hobo rally report from the Prez -|- First Rally of 2013 -|- Time to hit the road -|- SNU Directories -|- Pink Flamingos

March Rally at Lahonton

The first SNU rally for 2013 will be at Lahonton beach 7 near Silver Springs, NV. The dates are Thursday March 21 to Sunday 24, 2013. This year we will hold the rally in the structured campground at beach 7. This means paved roads and paved parking pads. Directions to the campground are the same as to our usual spot but at the end of the paved road, turn right on the paved drive into the campground instead of continuing on the dirt road.

For more information

SNU 2013 rally schedule – Mark your calendar now!

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SNU Folks,

The February 2013 Newsletter has been posted! Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

_Topics in the Februay newsletter_

Prez Meanderings -|- February at the Overland -|- Bavarian World Brunch -|- Bylaws Issues -|- SNU at Death Valley -|- Rally updates -|- Holiday Travels -|- Welcome New Members

February luncheon in Gardnerville
Saturday February 16, 2013 11:30am, the SNU lunch will be at the Overland in Gardnerville. on the corner of US 395 and Gillman near Sharkey’s Casino.

Please rsvp to the SNU at hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011 no later than February 11, 2013.

SNU 2013 rally schedule – Mark your calendar now!

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SNU Folks,

The January 2013 Newsletter has been posted
Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too.

Topics in the January newsletter

December lunch -|- Prez Meanderings -|- January at Bavarian World -|- New Year Resolution -|- SNU 2012 Highlights -|- Family tradition -|- What’s in a name

January luncheon at Bavarian World
Note the change of time. Due to popular request, this brunch will be at 10:30 am so that we can enjoy the breakfast menu. The date is Saturday January 19, 2013 Bavarian World is on the corner of 4th and Valley Rd.

Please rsvp to the SNU at hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011 no later than January 14, 2013.

SNU 2013 rally schedule – Mark your calendar now!

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SNU Folks,

The December Newsletter has been posted — Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

Topics in the December newsletter

December luncheon at Louis’ -|- Notes from the Prez -|- Report of the Region 12 Rally & Meeting -|- Aborted Airstream trip.-|- Review of the October lunch at El Charro

December luncheon at Louis’ Basque Corner — Saturday December 15, 2012 at 11:30 am the SNU lunch will be at Louis Basque Corner in Reno. The restaurant is located on the corner of Evans and East 4th Street. Please rsvp to the SNU at hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011 no later than December 10, 2012.

For the latest on the Sierra Nevada Unit, check the website homepage

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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

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SNU Folks,

The November Newsletter has been posted! Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too.

Topics in the November newsletter

Lahontan rally review -|- Notes from the Prez -|- November lunch at El Charro -|- Death Valley Rally -|- Oops (Airstream issues) -|- Taming the Airstream -|- Memories (Dale and Marge Grosch) -|- Airstreams at the Air Races

November Lunch at El Charro

The SNU November lunch will be Saturday November 17th at El Charro Avita in Carson City at 11:30 am. El Charro is south of downtown Carson City off US 395 on the East side of the Highway. Please rsvp to the SNU at hq@sierranevadaairstreams.org or call 775 972 5011 no later than November 12.

For the latest on the Sierra Nevada Unit, check the website homepage.

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A front, the first of the season, timed itself for the rally planned in central Nevada. There were restrictions on highways early in the week so the rally was moved to a lower elevation that didn’t require travelling high mountain passes for most folks. The Lahontan State Recreation Area was nearly empty except for one full-timer who had moved in from BLM lands so as to avoid getting his rig stuck in the mud that might result from the results of the front moving through. The reservoir was nearly drained dry after a long growing season irrigation needs.

See the photo gallery!

SNU Folks,

*The October Newsletter has been posted* Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too.

_Topics in the October newsletter_

Notes from the Prez -|- Cantaloupe Festival rally review -|- Petroglyphs and pine trees -|- This and That (2013 dues, last snail mail newsletter, Obsidian Rally photos) -|- 2012 Death Valley Rally -|- Email communications

There is also a link to an update on Don and Gail’s Really Retired Holiday

*October rally at Hickison*

Thursday October 25 to Sunday October 28 2012 is the last SNU rally in the North for 2012. It will be at Hickison Petroglyphs, a BLM campground 20 miles east of Austin just off US 50 at Hickison Summit . The turnoff is well marked and easily spotted just around a curve in the road coming down from the summit. SNU will hold it’s annual meeting and election of 2013 officers at this rally. If there are no fire restrictions, bring wood for campfires.
For more information –

*Articles wanted*
We have heard that several SNU members plan to attend the Region 12 Rally October 17 to October 22 in Bakersfield, CA and also that some plan to attend the Rose Parade Rally December 28 to January 1, 2013. If you plan to attend one of these events or have attended other rallies or events this year, please write up a short article for the newsletter. We’d all love to hear about your adventures. If you want more information on these rallies, check the Region 12 website http://region12.wbcci.net/

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The Churchill County Fairgrounds has a nice campground right on US 95 just south of Fallon Nevada. There was a lot going on there during the Labor Day weekend besides the SNU rally. The Lions Club Junior Rodeo raised the dust, the Cantaloupe Festival had the goods, and the concerts entertained. Then there was the mud volleyball …

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The campground has electricity and water at the RV sites. The dump station and water station near the entrance have robots to collect fees if you need to use their services. A lot of the horse trailers parked in the no services area at a reduced overnight fee. Good shade and a whole lot of goathead (aka puncture vine, Tribulus terrestris, see also sexual effects at nih.gov) and other stickers for the dogs and any bare feet. Jerry’s lawn carpets were a real help under the awning!

There were a lot of pictures taken at this year’s Obsidian Dome SNU rally!

See the gallery index page and dig in

Bears, scenery, sheep and grades on the way to Obsidian Dome, food, flamingos, …. and some excitement, too.

SNU Folks,

The September Newsletter has been posted

Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there too

Topics in the September newsletter

Obsidian Rally review -|- September Cantaloupe Festival Rally -|- Notes from the Prez -|- SNU newsletter update -|- Time to renew membership -|- 2013 proposed rally schedule -|- Belonging to a Unit -|- Don Williams, Region 12 Membership Chair -|- Don and Gail’s travels

September Cantaloupe Festival rally

Thursday August 30 to Monday September 3 2012 the SNU rally will be in Fallon at the annual Cantaloupe Festival. This is our first time at this event and we hope that many SNU members have called in their reservations for this event. In addition to nice shade trees and a grassy parking area, the campground sites have water and electric and there is a dump station nearby. We’ll have our usual coffee and goodies in the morning but shared dinners may depend on what’s going on at the Festival.

For the latest on the Sierra Nevada Unit, check the website homepage

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SNU Folks,

The August Newsletter has been posted

Links to photo galleries and additional information mentioned in articles in this newsletter can also be found there, too

Topics in the August newsletter

Obsidian Dome information -|- Weed Heights rally photo gallery -|- Cantaloupe Festival and Rally information -|- Photo gallery Escapee’s Care Center -|- 2013 membership Renewal form and new payments page -|- Draft of 2013 SNU Rally Schedule

August rally at Obsidian Dome

The August rally will be held at one of the SNU’s favorite spots – Obsidian Dome. The dates are Thursday August 9 to Sunday 12 2012. Obsidian Dome is a dispersed area just south of June Lakes. See the link in this newsletter for maps, gps guidance and other details. Special treats at this rally include Randy’s waffles for Saturday breakfast.
For directions and more information –

Canteloupe Festival Rally

We need your RSVP for the Labor Day Cantaloupe Festival Rally ASAP. Call Dyann 775 867 2797 or email president@sierranevadaairstreams.org. You will also need to call the City campground directly at 775-423-7733 no later than July 30, 2012. Tell them you are part of the the Airstream Group

For more information –

For the latest on the Sierra Nevada Unit, check the website homepage:

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SNU rally photo gallery is up!

The trees had leaves, evenings with a cool breeze, … see the photo gallery!