Q: Internet at Cabin

WiFi is YNBCabin. Speed 25Mbps+ with good reliability. Password: 4088345795

Question 1

Emergency Medical Services

Accepted Answer

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.  There are fire & ambulance services in the area.
 
Medical facilities:
Minor cuts, fractures, rashes, infections, etc.
Adventist Health - Rapid Care(39 minutes from cabin)
23 N Main St
Angels Camp, CA  
209 736-9130
8am - 6pm, 7 days a week
 
Full service hospital w/emergency room.  Schedule your visit online.
 (51 min from cabin)
768 Mountain Ranch Rd
San Andreas, CA
209 754-3521
Open 24 hrs

Question 2

Bram and Thuy Contact Information

Accepted Answer

Bram 408 834 5795, bbritcher@gmail.com
Thuy 408 821 6758, thuy_ngo_rr@yahoo.com

Question 3

Campfires at the Cabin

Accepted Answer

AS OF JULY 2, 2021 - DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER, NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
 
As you know, wildfires are a major threat in California.  To legally have a campfire at the cabin, you need both the owner's written permission (this is your permission) and a California Campfire Permit.  The permit is very easy to get at http://permit.preventwildfiresca.org/.  You will enter your information, watch a quick 2.5 minute video, and take a quiz.  Once issued, your permit is good until the end of the calendar year.
 
Please follow these rules to keep you and our neighbors safe.
Only burn in the firepit below the garage.  You will see it surrounded by rocks.
Make sure it's not too windy
Clear a 10-foot diameter area around the pit down to the dirt, removing anything that could catch on fire.
After lighting, throw the match into the fire.
Never leave a campfire unattended; an adult should supervise the campfire at all times.
Keep a garden hose and shovel nearby.  Both are under the deck at the main entry side.
Never put anything but wood into the fire.
Do not pull sticks out of the fire.
When it's time to put the fire out, use the garden hose to thoroughly soak it.  Stir it with a shovel, and dump more water on it. Make sure it is COLD before leaving it unsupervised.
 
Building a fire:
 
Place a small pile of dried pine needles at the center of the fire pit
Collect sticks from around the property and place on top of the pine needles
Place larger sticks on top and
Finally large logs if desired
Light the pine needles
Huge sugar pine cones are great burners, but please  only burn one at a time or the flames will grow too tall.

Question 4

Catholic Mass - Location and Times

Accepted Answer

Mass is at Our Lady of the Sierra in Arnold.  Mass times are Saturday 4pm and Sunday 10am.
 
Church is located at 1301 Linebaugh Road, Arnold, CA.
Entering Arnold from the east, you will turn right on Dunbar Rd (at the Chevron Station).  Follow it right for a couple hundred yards and at the fork, go left on Linebaugh Rd.  Church is half a mile on the left.

Question 5

Cell Phone Coverage in Area

Accepted Answer

Sprint and Verizon provide some coverage.  AT&T has no coverage from just east of Murphys to near Bear Valley.  AT&T has a tower in Bear Valley to serve the ski community.

Question 6

Checklist, Departure"

Accepted Answer

Basement lights off and locked
Loft windows closed
Ground floor windows closed
Ceiling fan off
Bedroom wall heater off (turn knob CCW until it stops)
Bathroom wall heater off (turn knob CCW until it stops)
Furnace set to 40F in Winter.  System off all other times of the year.
Firewood shed closed
Garage heater off
Garage lights off and locked
Cabin lights off

Question 7

Coffee Maker

Accepted Answer

Cabin has a 12 cup drip coffee maker.  Coffee supplies are in the cabinet to the right of the microwave.

Question 8

Doors/Keys

Accepted Answer

Cabin entry door is keyless entry.  Code will be provided to you prior to your visit.  If you need the code again, contact Bram at 408 834 5795.
 
Garage and basement keys are hanging on coat rack by front door.  They are marked G and B respectively.

Question 9

First Aid Kit

Accepted Answer

First aid kits are in the cabinet to the left of the refrigerator.

Question 10

Floor Plan, Cabin"

Question 11

Internet at Cabin

Accepted Answer

WiFi​ is YNBCabin.  Speed 25Mbps+ with good reliability.
Password:  4088345795

Question 12

Kitchen

Accepted Answer

Cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, toaster oven, coffee maker, and rice maker.

Question 13

Pest Control

Accepted Answer

Tri-County Pest Control visits every odd month.  209-795-6040.

Question 14

Residential Burn Piles

Accepted Answer

Burn Information Line: (209) 754-6600.  Current Permit.
 
As of Friday, May 1, CalFire requires every person, business, or other entity to have a CalFire burn permit for burns of any size. CalFire burn permits are free and valid for 2 years.  You can get them online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/  Call CalFire at (209) 754-3831 for questions regarding a CalFire permit.

Question 15

Snow, First Snow and Holidays"

Accepted Answer

Since we've owned the cabin,
First Snows
2018 - 24 November
2019 - 23 November
2020 - 7 November
 
White Christmas
No - 2018
Yes - 2019

Question 16

Television

Accepted Answer

A smart television is in the main room by the fireplace and has various streaming apps including YouTube TV with all local stations and major national networks.

Question 17

Trash

Accepted Answer

Trash bags are under the sink.  As you fill trash bags, remove from the kitchen and store in the garage, ensuring the garage doors are closed at night.
 
On your way out of town, take all trash to the Avery Transfer Station at 4541 Segale Rd, Avery, CA 95224.

The transfer station is open Friday through Tuesday, 8am-4:30pm.  Phone (209) 754-6403.

Question 18

Winter Driving

Accepted Answer

Du
 
ring snowstorms, Caltrans sets chain control requirements.  Find out about Hwy 4 conditions @ Caltrans or at this Interactive Map.

Question 19

Paint Colors

Accepted Answer

Ok, this is not important for visitors but it's recorded here for future use.
 
Cabin:
Full bath - Behr Silver Shadow N510-1
 
Front room and hallway - Behr Yucca White YL-W08
 
Garage - Behr White Metal N520-1

San Jose House:
Exterior - Dunn Edward   Body - Baby Seal DE 6361,  Trim - Swiss Coffee,  Front door - Passionate Plum DEA144
Finish is low sheen throughout.

Question 20

Service providers in area

Accepted Answer

HVAC:
Comphel Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
16020 Via Este Rd, Sonora, CA  95370
209-532-0387   comphelheating@gmail.com
 
Tree clearing:
Chad Morotti Construction  209-662-5748  Camp Connell, CA

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