TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 I have seen the what to bring list, but I'm more interested in what the cabins come with, specifically the kitchen. Do they really have a fully equipped kitchen or should we bring paper plates to supplement? I always bring my own chefs knife just because I hate dull knives. Is there usually enough room in the fridge and cabinets for everyone's stuff or should we bring some coolers? I noticed that linens are included, that's great! Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 The kitchen has a full size fridge, so you should have plenty of room. I usually bring a small cooler. There are plates and stuff, but I don't really use the kitchen.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 15, 2011 Author Report Posted January 15, 2011 I love cooking, and I usually like to make something when we do these kinds of trips. I think I'll make a vat of chili with cornbread one night, I'm thinking Thurs or maybe Fri night. Another question, I remember that the village store had very few supplies, so if I want to cook. Where is the closest grocery store? I remember they had a decent one in Robbinsville. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted January 16, 2011 Report Posted January 16, 2011 Robbinsville is definitely the closest "civilization". "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
MMatarella Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Anyone staying in the older dogwood cabins and such might want to consider binging some tupperware type stuff if you're going to have food in your cabin. I experienced an ant invasion of truly epic preportions in a matter of hours my first time in one of the older cabins.
cmcveay Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 Now THAT is "news you can use"! Thank you Mark, I'll be packing the tupperware! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Posted February 16, 2011 I think our Magnolia cabin may be one of the older ones, I know it doesn't have a phone. Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
cmcveay Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 No phone! Oh, I may have to reconsider this then! How can we be without a phone for the entire week! Oh my! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Posted February 16, 2011 You can borrow my Droid, Verizon gets reception, they added cell areas this year. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted February 16, 2011 Report Posted February 16, 2011 You can borrow my Droid, Verizon gets reception, they added cell areas this year.Fontana added Verizon microcells, to be exact. Only 2 or 3 phones at a time can make a call. Something like that. It's certainly better than no reception at all, but it's still a far cry from a real cell tower. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
GreenCactus Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 The ants are a problem in all the cabins. I forgot about that. I'm too busy worrying about BEARS!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 Do you wear bear bells? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
cmcveay Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Laura - I'll order some Bear Pepper spray for you and Ali will find you some bear bells. We'll take care of you! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
GreenCactus Posted February 17, 2011 Report Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks, but I've got it covered. I have a lion for the cabin, too.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 What about whistles, bells and bright flash lights :questionmark: That will keep you safe Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
kgdblu Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 bring ant traps...LOTS of them. Even if you keep your kitchen antiseptically clean, the ants still come out. Wish there was a way to turn the ants against the bear threat... The way they stock the kitchens is if it's a 2 person cabin, then there's at least enough service for 2. Paper plates are always a good idea. So are garbage bags. The crows there are garbage hounds and will tear open any exposed bags and spread garbage everywhere. So, if you can double bag all garbage and make sure garbage can lids are on tightly (this keeps bears away, too). I can't tell you how many times I've had to clean up around the garbage cans the day after the Spaghetti Dinner because of those damned birds. So, add to your list: LOTS of ant traps extra garbage bags paper plates Anti-bear devices of any kind, cuz ya know Laura...they're coming for YOU!
MMatarella Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I'm too busy worrying about BEARS! Hairy bears that live in the woods, or, Scarey bears that patrol the Dragon?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Posted February 21, 2011 What about cute Smokey Bears that warn of forest fires or Yogi Bears that want to steal picnic baskets? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
IndiCooper Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 do the cabins have grills:questionmark:
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Posted February 24, 2011 Good question I'm hoping someone knows Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Brian0758 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 From what I recall the cabin I was in did not have a grill and neither did the one that Bill was in. 2012 Jeep Rubicon
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Posted February 24, 2011 I checked the website and they don't say anything about grills. I wonder if they have a shared picnic area with them. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
kgdblu Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 no grills, to my knowledge. bring a disposable, i.e. cheap, one. no shared picnic grills either. I actually have a cheapie buried somewhere in my garage. let me know if you want it. I believe the favorite "grill" to use at the Dragon, is a hibachi. I know at least a few people who've used them in past years. The general store does have charcoal, but like everything else there, it's very expensive.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Posted February 24, 2011 Katy thanks so much for all of the helpful information. If we get a few grills together we could do a club cook out Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
kgdblu Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 Katy thanks so much for all of the helpful information. If we get a few grills together we could do a club cook out yer welcome..anything I can do to help.
