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--- In gobagroup@yahoogroups.com, Pat Miller <pat.e.miller@...> wrote:
>
> The piles of lugguge on a GOBA make those of OKHT or TOSRV seem small. A
> combination of more people and each person with a much bigger bag or two
> bags.
>
> I've always just dealt with the luggage trucks but have certainly seen a few
> hardy soles pulling all their gear with them on each of the four GOBA's I've
> done. Some folks just don't like the truck hassle (esp as the hike from
> luggage truck to a camping spot can also be WAY longer at some GOBA camps).
> While others of the turtles (?? just made that up -- as they carry their
> house everywhere they go) are doing so to prepare for a long cross-country
> trip.
>
> -Pat M

Luggage trucks are half the fun of GOBA. Get done with your day, find your
truck, take your bike and "mark" your campsite. Remember what part of the truck
you threw your bag(s) in. This will tell you where it is in the line on the
ground. And the last part, dig into your change, and let one of the kids haul it
for you. (the girls hustle more than the boys)




Thu Mar 5, 2009 12:28 pm

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I'm seriously considering pulling my Burley Nomad cargo trailer in GOBA this year. One reason is that my girlfriend is riding with me and it will help equalize...
topkick362nd
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Mar 3, 2009
7:15 pm

The piles of lugguge on a GOBA make those of OKHT or TOSRV seem small. A combination of more people and each person with a much bigger bag or two bags. I've...
Pat Miller
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Mar 4, 2009
11:02 pm

... Luggage trucks are half the fun of GOBA. Get done with your day, find your truck, take your bike and "mark" your campsite. Remember what part of the truck...
gotnoxorkids
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Mar 5, 2009
12:28 pm

Here's a little trick if you decide to put your bags in the truck. Tie a bright colored piece of cloth or put a large piece of tape (fluorescent pink, orange...
vaidehi531
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Mar 6, 2009
9:10 pm

While I will not be using it on GOBA, I recently purchased a trailer and am considering a ride from Xenia to Marietta utilyzing the cycling maps put out by...
william lee
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Mar 8, 2009
4:43 am

I used a COP map a few years back on a ride.  I think the map I had was Portsmouth to Toledo. I lived in Marysville at the time and picked the route up about...
john k
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Mar 8, 2009
11:48 am

Bill, where in Xenia are you? Please contact me direct. Thanks ... -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Nigel A. Gunn....
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
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