2025 - 21st Annual Dutch Rendezvous Info

[sgtfda]

Sigh......... One: You have never eaten the chili. Two: You will never eat the chili because it has beans in it. Three: Zero fatalities from Chili, we pulled the jalapenos because people have allergies to them. Four: Answer your phone! Check your text messages!
There is Chili, hot dogs and for those who enjoy fine cuisine you may have a hotdog with chili and cheese on it! We serve at big ramada for anyone and everyone who needs a meal around 4-5 PM Saturday evening. Frank may have a plain bun if he is nice. If he continues on his disparaging remarks concerning our dinner service he will be served a plate of dirt.

If I look at it and it turns my stomach I pass.

 

[AZGoldHunter]

There is a reason the speakers moved from the Ramada to the large (open air) Amphitheater other than space

 

[SPARTANOC]

There is a reason the speakers moved from the Ramada to the large (open air) Amphitheater other than space

What, is this stuff powered by methane gas? 🤣

 

[Zach4264]

I will be there for the first time this year. Looking forward to trying Wayne's chili and hearing some stories from real dutch hunters.

 

[AZGoldHunter]

I will be there for the first time this year. Looking forward to trying Wayne's chili and hearing some stories from real dutch hunters.

Glad to hear you are coming. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me or post here. You will hear plenty of stories that you won't hear elsewhere.

 

[sgtfda]

Some photos from previous years.

 

[sgtfda]

A few more

 

[AZGoldHunter]

Awesome Frank! I was just asking Wayne his thoughts on running a slide show of previous Rendezvous gatherings. Wish I could have been there in those early days.

Update: I was looking at these and didn't notice that you captured a rare photo. One of Tree and myself in the main Ramada. Thank you again!

 

[Steve Bowser]

Great idea posting your photos, thanks Frank, brings back memories.
Here are some of my photos.

 

[AZGoldHunter]

Thank you, Steve! Great photos

 

[Cubfan64]

Thanks Frank and Steve for all the photos. It's tough seeing so many who are no longer with us but it does bring back good memories.

 

[Sentinel]

Do you have to be actively looking for the LDM to attend? I spend a lot of time hiking in the 'supes, in fact I'm an ATV ride from Don's. To think I joined TN 19 years ago. Damn I'm old. 19 years ago I was living in upstate NY, never did I imagine living at the base of the Superstations. I have a big commitment to the Ironman Comp that weekend, but I would love to find a few hours and swing down Peralta. When the weather breaks, it's almost a daily thing.

BF

Come on out join us at the campfires or just spend the day with us, everyone is welcome.

 

[deducer]

Some photos from previous years. View attachment 2224187

Guy wearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers shirt claims he will pull the Jalapenos...

 

[SPARTANOC]

Guy wearing the Red Hot Chili Peppers shirt claims he will pull the Jalapenos...

Where's the fun in that?

 

[Bassfish]

Supe's got hit pretty bad the last couple weeks with rain. I haven't been down to Don's yet, to see the results. I have seen photos of water pouring down the mountainsides in multiple spots. I was stuck at home.

 

[sgtfda]

Supe's got hit pretty bad the last couple weeks with rain. I haven't been down to Don's yet, to see the results. I have seen photos of water pouring down the mountainsides in multiple spots. I was stuck at home.

Peralta road river. I stay off the roads and trails with those conditions. The mud covers your vehicle then drys into adobe and is a bastard to get off.

 

[AZGoldHunter]

Supe's got hit pretty bad the last couple weeks with rain. I haven't been down to Don's yet, to see the results. I have seen photos of water pouring down the mountainsides in multiple spots. I was stuck at home.

Pretty sure the camp is in good shape still. We were out recently for a few minutes to double check the camp and things looked ready to go.

 

[Cubfan64]

Off topic, but does anyone know if the Apache Trail (88) was damaged anywhere - specifically from Tortilla Flat to the Roosevelt Dam?

 

[sgtfda]

Off topic, but does anyone know if the Apache Trail (88) was damaged anywhere - specifically from Tortilla Flat to the Roosevelt Dam?

Call the saloon at the flat they would know. If it rained there like it did here you can count on it. Rained so hard over my house in Mesa it knocked birds out of the sky. Gave Globe a reverse flush three times. Nailed me three times in a row over a week.

 

[AZGoldHunter]

Call the saloon at the flat they would know. If it rained there like it did here you can count on it. Rained so hard over my house in Mesa it knocked birds out of the sky. Gave Globe a reverse flush three times. Nailed me three times in a row over a week.

Same up by me. I live up off McDowell & Ellsworth, and it got bad. My pool water level raised at least 5 inches which is nuts.

See you soon Sgt.