JANUARY 18 2014 - N. GEORGIA FS RIDE AND DINNER OPEN DISCUSSION

[ranier1315]

Hey everybody. I am a paramedic so being a member would be tough with my schedule, but I was invited to ride with an Atlanta Jeep group last year and had a very good time. We done Flatlands, I think, in Suches. I would like to meet up to do this ride with y'all if everyone is ok with it. Im pretty familiar with the area, I fly fish it often, so I should be able to find the meeting spot. I bring my own tools and can fix my own junk for the most part so I won't show up needing my tail lights wired or puking oil. I also have no problem patiently telling the noobs they are in neutral not 4 Lo.  //LMAO//

BTW i talk kind of slow so it is probably a good thing I don't have a CB yet.  //SLAMIN//


Edit: I removed one of the two places that I was taken to last year. I was not told it was illegal my one time being there.

Don't let you schedule get in the way. I'm a Firefighter paramedic and I find time to go on at least three big rides a year. You just have to plan it.

BTW you really need a CB even if you don't talk on it. It is the most effective way of communication between vehicles on a ride. Ride leaders can relay information about oncoming traffic and obstacles.

[Trail Duty]

I don't know about everyone else, but I can't wait for this ride even if it is easier stuff. I haven't been out since the Black Moose holiday ride, and I feeling the need!

[DOUG]

We are not meeting in Helen.

[Oscar_Mike 2013]

Clark, what time are you rolling out?  Are you gonna go up 400?  If so, I wanna meet you guys on the highway.

[clark123456]

Clark, what time are you rolling out?  Are you gonna go up 400?  If so, I wanna meet you guys on the highway.

It depends on where we start.  If it is in Blue Ridge, then I'll be going up via I575...if it is 'near' Helen, then I'll be doing 400.  Let's find out the meeting location and then decide the path.  Cool on meeting on the way, if it is up 400.

[Trail Duty]

If you guys decide to meet up on 400 just let me know. I always end up eating at the Waffle House in Dawsonville by the outlets on 400 before N. GA rides anyways and wouldn't mind joining up either.

[Oscar_Mike 2013]

If you guys decide to meet up on 400 just let me know. I always end up eating at the Waffle House in Dawsonville by the outlets on 400 before N. GA rides anyways and wouldn't mind joining up either.

Wouldn't mind eating up there with ya.

[Trail Duty]

If you guys decide to meet up on 400 just let me know. I always end up eating at the Waffle House in Dawsonville by the outlets on 400 before N. GA rides anyways and wouldn't mind joining up either.

Wouldn't mind eating up there with ya.

You are more than welcome to. We can figure out the time once we know where we are meeting for the ride. We will start around 9-ish as usual I suppose.

[slowbox]

I know its been mentioned this is a really laid back ride, but I keep looking at these rigs you guys got and worried that come a river or rocky crossing i may stupidly rip up my truck.  Just picked up a new tacoma trd/offroad about a month ago, but with no lift yet think this will be alright to run?   I dont mind a few nature scratches, but would hate to tear something up at this point.

On plus side got new CB today, now waiting on this insane cold to let up this weekend so i can install.

With that said, stay warm dudes

-tom


   

[bear991]

I don't think you would have any problems with this ride. Our Thanksgiving ride in 2012 had a bone stock Grand Cherokee on it and he had no problems and we crossed a decent size river

[slowbox]

Alrighty, good to hear.  I'll +in for sure once i get this CB installed.  I want some nice forest/mountain views with wife and kid, eat some PBJs and jerky, and see what this is all about since I'm new.  If wife/daughter enjoy, hoping it opens opportunities for more...wife doesn't know it, but going to try and get her driving some too.  If I a green light, lift here we come.

-tom

[Trail Duty]

You should be fine Slowbox. The Tacoma is a very capable vehicle and these January rides are generally very mellow. Some great scenery with great people. Hope to see you on the trail.