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Re: SWAG Trip to Markleeville

To: "Rick & Carolyn" <wrongwayricky@mac.com>, <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: SWAG Trip to Markleeville
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2005 12:42:06 -0700 reply-type=original
References: <238535.1120404684028.JavaMail.wrongwayricky@mac.com>
Hi WWR

Sandi and I will try to make it. Let me know time and place of lift off...

----- Original Message ----- 
> Hi all,
>
> It has been so hot in the valley of N. CA, that I thought a trip to the 
> high country should be justified.  Next Saturday the 9th I was thinking of 
> traveling to Markleeville on the back side of the Sierras.  It is a nice 
> little town tucked back between Hwy. 4 and Hwy. 88.  Real pretty country. 
> The passes are open, still snow at the top.  Lots of snow, so dress warm 
> and in layers because it will be a tad hot on the way home.  We will cross 
> two passes at above 8,000'.  I hear the flowers are in bloom still in the 
> lower meadows.
>
> We can drive it in one day, and even have time for lunch and dinner at the 
> end of the day.  Sac valley club used to call this there trans. Sierra 
> drive.  It a lot of fun and Tahoe is just a skip away.  There is a hot 
> spring, mud baths, even a town museum and some small eating places too. 
> So if you are inclined to go for a drive with the family drop me line and 
> I will send you the rally point.
>
> Great Spridget roads with lots of twisties.  As with all SWAG runs a 
> Spridget is not required, but a lot more fun.  Bring the family in the ol' 
> truck if you want.
>
> Wrongway Ricky
>
> Don't worry about the name. There are only two turn offs on the w 





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