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OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: Matt on January 15, 2009, 12:59:28 PM
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After January's ride we are going to try and hit a park closer to home, little easier and a little cheaper! (We will all be broke after V-Day).
This will be my first time here but I have been looking at there site and looks like they have developed quite a bit of trail.
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i'm game. not even an hour drive for me and I work like 20 minutes from there (greensboro).
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In it to win it! Shoot I think it is less than anhour from me in Winder. Hope the trails are more than dirt. But I just want to fratinize anyway. {toast}
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Ben you just want to see my JK again dont lie... {toast}
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Somebody has to wear the dirt away.
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Yeah, is there any water out there to "push" Mike into?
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I plan on going. it's less than an hour from me also
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I will most likely be at this one as well. Hopefully I'll be regeared/locked in front by then, and my bumper will be on. Either way, most likely, I'll be in for it. I, too, have been following the development of this place, but have yet to make it out.
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Possible for me. TO far out to tell. Never know how the weekends and money looks till I am a week or 2 away.
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Count me in, It's about an hour or so away for me.
This will be the first ride I've gone on with you guys, can't wait to meet you all and have some fun.
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Count me in, It's about an hour or so away for me.
This will be the first ride I've gone on with you guys, can't wait to meet you all and have some fun.
Oh, if you're going then I HAVE to be there. Gotta get the Rangers rockin' it!
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Count me in, It's about an hour or so away for me.
This will be the first ride I've gone on with you guys, can't wait to meet you all and have some fun.
BOUT TIME!
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I think all I really have to do now is mount some tow hooks & get a strap.. (so you guys can pull me out ;D) I got everything else
So I might try to make this one..
{toast}
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Im about 99% sure I will make this one. The fords will rule this ride.
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Im about 99% sure I will make this one. The fords will rule this ride.
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn176/Georgiagamefowl/s1.gif)..lol
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Count me in, It's about an hour or so away for me.
This will be the first ride I've gone on with you guys, can't wait to meet you all and have some fun.
Oh, if you're going then I HAVE to be there. Gotta get the Rangers rockin' it!
Thats what I'm talking about, Rangers FTW!
Maybe we can show those Jeepers a thing or two. {toast}
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Count me in, It's about an hour or so away for me.
This will be the first ride I've gone on with you guys, can't wait to meet you all and have some fun.
BOUT TIME!
I know, I know.
I work shift work and with the family, it's just everytime there's a ride I either have to work or the wife has other plans.
I won't miss this one though even if I have to call in sick ;)
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Is this a one day ride or more?
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They have camping so if you want to stay more you can. But the main riding will be saturday.
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so I found the rules.... Can we seriously not ride after 5 p.m.???? Sounds like we also need to find out about the night ride thing for those camping...
RIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS
*NO OPERATION OF VEHICLES AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL*
1. Ride on marked trails ONLY. Anyone caught riding off marked trails may be suspended immediately.
2. One-Way trails will be strictly enforced. ATV trails (marked by GREEN arrows) will be strictly enforced.
3. NO coolers will be allowed to be carried on ATV's while being used on marked trails.
4. NO trash will be deposited on any trails.
5. POSTED speed limit or "Idle Speed Only" MUST be followed in designated areas.
6. Absolutely NO riding on closed trails. (Trails marked by rope, equipment, ribbons or signs.)
7. NO riding on paved roads or road shoulders that are not a part of a trail or marked crossing. Fines may apply.
8. NO riding on trails / tracks prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. unless noted in the Lodge.
9. NO Bike or ATV engine is to be started prior to 8:00 a.m. or after dark unless you are participating in a posted night ride.
10. Anybody riding in an unsafe manner (spinning wheels unnecessarily, 'popping wheelies') or creating any damage to property or risking the safety of other riders may be suspended immediately.
11. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES while operating or riding as a passenger on ANY motorized bike or ATV ANYWHERE for ANY REASON on the D. P. compound.
12. Any rules/regulations not included above, implemented at a later date, as well as all directives given by D.P. Staff must be adhered to.
ALL VIOLATORS OF THE ABOVE MAY BE SUSPENDED IMMEDIATELY !!! THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OF RIDE FEES OR CAMPING / CABIN FEES !!
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We'll just leave them a note in the Lodge to let them know we will be riding after 5pm. thats what it says :D
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We'll just leave them a note in the Lodge to let them know we will be riding after 5pm. thats what it says :D
What are you talking about? You're usually loaded on the trailer by 3pm...
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We'll just leave them a note in the Lodge to let them know we will be riding after 5pm. thats what it says :D
What are you talking about? You're usually loaded on the trailer by 3pm...
I don't remember that happening. I do remember some guy in a white XJ taking all the bypasses at Gulches
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Not sure if I'll bring the XJ or not, I want to chill out, save some money, and figure out what I want to do with it. Its only an hour from home, so I am sure I will ride down there with Richard if I don't bring the Jeep.
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We'll just leave them a note in the Lodge to let them know we will be riding after 5pm. thats what it says :D
What are you talking about? You're usually loaded on the trailer by 3pm...
I don't remember that happening. I do remember some guy in a white XJ taking all the bypasses at Gulches
Oh, you mean that guy, who had 31's with no lift and no trim? The same guy, who spent most of the day working on his Jeep and then ended up having to replace a fuel pump in an O'reily's parking lot that night? Yeah I think I know that guy. Actually, speaking of all that, remind me to tell you that whole story when we're at River Rock this weekend.
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Jimmy, I am with you I think. I might just ride over and bum a seat with somebody. I am a tire short now so until I get some rubber I am out for ridin. Matt, can I still get my badge?? ;D
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can I still get my badge?? ;D
LOL!!
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Oh, you mean that guy, who had 31's with no lift and no trim? The same guy, who spent most of the day working on his Jeep and then ended up having to replace a fuel pump in an O'reily's parking lot that night? Yeah I think I know that guy. Actually, speaking of all that, remind me to tell you that whole story when we're at River Rock this weekend.
Yeah thats the guy. That guy bought me and my son lunch that day so he cant be all that bad ;)
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Jimmy, I am with you I think. I might just ride over and bum a seat with somebody. I am a tire short now so until I get some rubber I am out for ridin. Matt, can I still get my badge?? ;D
Well if I make it I will have a seat or 2 (or 3) open and if Livingston makes it I am sure he will have a seat or 2 open.
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Jimmy, I am with you I think. I might just ride over and bum a seat with somebody. I am a tire short now so until I get some rubber I am out for ridin. Matt, can I still get my badge?? ;D
No prob. Let me borrow those street rubbers for the Sat and I might even be able to spare a seat. ;D
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Can I do this ride with 31s and 2.5" lift? I am not locked.
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Can I do this ride with 31s and 2.5" lift? I am not locked.
I've never rode there, but this group will see ya through to the end. Come on out and run it.
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Can I do this ride with 31s and 2.5" lift? I am not locked.
i'm on 31s with no lift and unlocked...i wheel the piss out of mine. come on out!
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I wheel 32's, no lift, lockers but a long belly on the Jk that drags over things. No damage here from lack of height. Come on out, I normally lead the small rig group when we split up
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My assistant is going to work for me the Saturday of this ride so for now I'm in. I just have to do something about my tie rod before then, I'm going to try to find one from a V8 ZJ to swap in. I also lost all the wheel weights on my back left tire at MM so I've got to get them balanced but I've got a lifetime balance/rotation deal so that's no issue.
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My assistant is going to work for me the Saturday of this ride so for now I'm in. I just have to do something about my tie rod before then, I'm going to try to find one from a V8 ZJ to swap in. I also lost all the wheel weights on my back left tire at MM so I've got to get them balanced but I've got a lifetime balance/rotation deal so that's no issue.
Let me know if you dont find something. I have a stock one i keep in the jeep. We could sleeve it and do a quick alignment.
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Man, I'm already getting pretty excited about this ride.
Jeremy, I'm right there with ya on draggin crap all day. 'Cept I'm draggin torsion bar skids. I need a coilover conversion. Or a solid axle... either way. ;D
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Or a Jeep. ()() {nln}
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Or a Jeep. ()() {nln}
Nah, if I were gonna do that, I would've just bought one of those cliche things instead. Where's the fun? They're basically all the same 'cept for tires.
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I just cant wait to get to Durhamtown. My forecast is, in a few years this will be one of the best parks around. He originally said he had 3000 acres devoted to the 4x4 area
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Havent been there yet, but from what I hear he needs to do alot of work to make it good. But with that much land, how could it not have potential. Does this area have many hills, rocks, etc?
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hopefully I can get out for this ride. Several of my buddies ride quads out there and have rode most of the 4x4 park on them and said it looks fun for a stock to slightly modified vehicle
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The ATV and 4x4 trails are completely separate. Mostly dirt trails/roads.
Unfortunately, there's no natural mountain ridge like the Alabama parks, just rolling hills.
There aren't very many natural rocks, unless they are still uncovered. ;) Maybe we can help wear the dirt away.
I think they have the resources to make it a great place, but it will require finding some hiding rock and uncovering it like they did at Mountainside.
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There are natural rocks there on the surface fortunately
Check their pictures out
http://durhamtown.com/pages/4x4_gal.htm
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Yeah they do have a little rock. There should be more of that under there somewhere.
Hey that's ChuckieB in the red TJ!
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Hi, I just joined your site and was wondering if I could come on this trailride?
I meet all of your vehical requirements.
I have been to durhamtown three times but always on a atv.
Is anyone else bringing atvs to ride, If I come I am bringing my 450r to ride on sunday.
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Definitely come on out. All you got to do is check in.
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I also just joined i have every thing except a cb. And where do i sign up Thanks.
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Next thread down ;)
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=3015.0
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Next thread down ;)
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=3015.0
you got about a month! A CB is a must for the trails. We use the heck out of our CB's when we ride.
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Matt/Jeremy/Adam or any other mod, I'm out for this ride. Looks like we're going on an anniversary trip the next weekend. Please remove me from the check in thread if you don't mind. Thanks, y'all have fun out there.
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Matt/Jeremy/Adam or any other mod, I'm out for this ride. Looks like we're going on an anniversary trip the next weekend. Please remove me from the check in thread if you don't mind. Thanks, y'all have fun out there.
8==D
you got about a month! A CB is a must for the trails. We use the heck out of our CB's when we ride.
It isn't "required" but it will greatly improve your experience on the trails and you/we wont have to yell to communicate. makes life easier. plus you'll get to listen in to all the mindless banter.
this is what I have...you can't beat the price, trust me I looked into it:
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/jeep-offroad-cb-radio-106/jeep-off-road-cb-kit-uniden-pro-510xl-418.html (http://www.rightchannelradios.com/jeep-offroad-cb-radio-106/jeep-off-road-cb-kit-uniden-pro-510xl-418.html)
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remember if you order from right channel to tell them your with GATR... ;D
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im new to the site too i meet all the reqirements for this ride im just waiting for my parents to say i can go... >: do you have to be 18 to ride at durmtown? im going to be 17 by the ride in february. by the way do any of you guys live near marietta?
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remember if you order from right channel to tell them your with GATR... ;D
why, do we get a discount? if we do I'm gonna be pissed.
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im new to the site too i meet all the reqirements for this ride im just waiting for my parents to say i can go... >: do you have to be 18 to ride at durmtown? im going to be 17 by the ride in february. by the way do any of you guys live near marietta?
I would think they require a waiver to be signed and since you are under 18 your parents would need to sign it. I think you can print it out off the net but someone can check for you or I will at lunch.
I live near, really I live in Smyrna so right down the street from you.
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well if you tell them that your with GATR and Andy helps you you will get a discount.... told you to tell them when you bought yours....
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dangit. {;-(}
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Durhamtown requires a waiver to ride atvs if under 18, but I am not sure about full size rigs.
I live in Kennesaw
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Yeah I see the waiver on there but it doesn't say. When all else fails, call them or send them an email. It would suck to drive out there and find out you can't drive. I don't think they would require your parents to sign the waiver infront of them since there is no notary required.
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Matt/Jeremy/Adam or any other mod, I'm out for this ride. Looks like we're going on an anniversary trip the next weekend. Please remove me from the check in thread if you don't mind. Thanks, y'all have fun out there.
Well that blows. You were half of my fun at MM Sam. Then Jeremy and I had to go roarin' through the hills. Trying to catch back up with all you short-wheel based characters.
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I will be there With my short bed single cab dodge Dragging some ground to
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any pics?
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I can get some this weekend. It a a 3 inch rancho it holds its own.... :hlp
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im almost positive i am going to go with yall the 21st. i feel dumb because i just realized durmtown is only about 10 miles away from my farm in Crawfordville and never knew that. ive never been before either. :'( is anyone going to be leaving from atlanta that friday and want to convoy down that direction i wont be camping at durmtown friday. i will be staying at my farm and wil be meeting with yall early saturday morning.
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I would like to remind everyone who is new to please meet our ride requirements before the ride. They are all pretty simple things and most parks require most of what we do. Trust me, having everything listed makes the riding experience much better for all involved
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15. Will
(not leading)
HEY, WILL
I NOTICED YOUR POST ON RIDE#2 CHECK-IN
I AM NOT SURE IF THE PROBLEM IN THE MUD HOLE WAS CAUSED BY YOU LEADING OR BY US DUMMIES THAT FOLLOWED.
IT TAKES INITATIVE TO BE A LEADER....
IT IS TRUE YOU WENT FIRST BUT WE DID NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW.
DON'T TAKE ALL THE BLAME...
HAHAHA... {hihi} {hardlaugh}
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^ yelling at him wont make him any less gay.
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15. Will
(not leading)
HEY, WILL
I NOTICED YOUR POST ON RIDE#2 CHECK-IN
I AM NOT SURE IF THE PROBLEM IN THE MUD HOLE WAS CAUSED BY YOU LEADING OR BY US DUMMIES THAT FOLLOWED.
IT TAKES INITATIVE TO BE A LEADER....
IT IS TRUE YOU WENT FIRST BUT WE DID NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW.
DON'T TAKE ALL THE BLAME...
HAHAHA... {hihi} {hardlaugh}
haha, I like to think that nobody could have expected all that mess. And really it was the guy in the K5 that caused all the hold up. Once he was out of the way, most of us went right on through.
Don't follow me at Durhamtown cause I've never been there! {nln}
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Oh, thanks Krawler! :bs)
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y do I not get any credit for getting that k5 out of the way?
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Cause your 8==D
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And on that note... Adam, why did it take 30 minutes to winch that dude out????????? :bs)
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it didn't I just had to get around it since nobodyelse had the balls to do it
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{no}
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it didn't I just had to get around it since nobodyelse had the balls to do it
We had the balls, we couldn't get to him because you were stuck, trying to get to him to get him out of the way.
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{hihi}
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Cause your 8==D
Hahaha!! Oh man... sometimes I miss this place too much.
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Who is going up Friday and camping out? Want to make sure someone is before I take off Friday.
Thanks..
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Who is going up Friday and camping out? Want to make sure someone is before I take off Friday.
Thanks..
I'm planning on heading up Friday.
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if it is not freezin-ass cold or raining then I will probably camp out. i make no promises after the morris mountain fiasco...haha
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if it is not freezin-ass cold or raining then I will probably camp out. i make no promises after the morris mountain fiasco...haha
Yeah, that was quite fun. But no, I probably won't be camping.
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Suprised you remember. You were asleep half the time we were out at the fire pit. :P
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Yeah, I was. But I had been up since 5 that morning... I was a little tired.
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I plan on making it out for this ride. I just signed in on the, "sign in thread." Look forward to meeting the ones I don't know and catching up with the ones I do know.
I need to put my Cb in my Rubicon before the trip. Don't know why I have never done it.
I am not sure about what time I will leave out yet, but I am heading out of Cherokee County on Friday and staying till Sunday. At least that is the plan right now. If anybody wants to meet up in Cobb County around the interstate that should work for me.
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Is it Feb. 20th. yet, it's been almost 5 days since I've been in the Jeep, and yet it seems like forever.
OK thanks guys: My name is Mark, and now I too am an addict.
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Is it Feb. 20th. yet, it's been almost 5 days since I've been in the Jeep, and yet it seems like forever.
OK thanks guys: My name is Mark, and now I too am an addict.
I dont have that problem...I drive mine every day
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Kyle and I got our fix today. We changed a couple of U-joints and epoxied some bumpstops. {bruce}
My Jeep and I need some rocks... :hlp
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Are they going to stay on now? Or is that Matt who lost one at MM? ;D and I WISH i HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE EVERYDAY OTHER THAN MY jEEP.
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That was Matt's that were falling out at MM, but I lost one this last weekend at RR, and I went to put a new one in and found it sitting between my axle tube and track bar. ;D It managed to stay in there while I was driving it all week. Good thing to cause those things are like 97 cents {woohoo}
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I wonder how they boune going 60 on the road? ;D
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I wonder how they boune going 60 on the road? ;D
{ehm}
bounce is the only thing that seems like it would work... I'm going to go with that.
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haha. yeah, i think that is what he meant.
Will was standing there saying, "man, i lost a puck at rr this weekend." and I look under his jeep and say, "well, there is a puck right here..." (and pulled the puck out from btwn his axle tube, track bar and upper control arm mount. pretty cool that it just sat there and didnt bounce out. wasnt even hard to pull out or anything.
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Will, you got the bump stop thing all wrong. Its all about throwing as much random junk in there as you can until you get the right about of bumpstop.
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Will, you got the bump stop thing all wrong. Its all about throwing as much random junk in there as you can until you get the right about of bumpstop.
Please get a picture of that before you take that axle out. It's hilarious :D
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Please get a picture of that before you take that axle out. It's hilarious :D
LOL I'll try to remember.
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Please get a picture of that before you take that axle out. It's hilarious :D
LOL I'll try to remember.
I'm guessing it's got some Macongo Rigging on it?
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Oh yes.
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Oh yes.
There are a couple of hockey pucks in one of them, but some are horizontal and some vertical :D
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jimmy's "bumpstops" are more of a spare-parts-bin.
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I plan on making it out for this ride. I just signed in on the, "sign in thread." Look forward to meeting the ones I don't know and catching up with the ones I do know.
I need to put my Cb in my Rubicon before the trip. Don't know why I have never done it.
I am not sure about what time I will leave out yet, but I am heading out of Cherokee County on Friday and staying till Sunday. At least that is the plan right now. If anybody wants to meet up in Cobb County around the interstate that should work for me.
Let me know and we can meet up. I am in Kennesaw.
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i live in cobb county in east cobb and going if you would like to meet and leave friday afternoon we will just have to play it by ear though
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What are the zones at durhamtown?
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What are the zones at durhamtown?
Eastern Standard Time, I doubt that is what your asking though, what do you mean by zones?
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The park is divided into 6 numbered areas. I think that is what he's asking about. Asking about difficulty maybe?
What are the zones at durhamtown?
Eastern Standard Time, I doubt that is what your asking though, what do you mean by zones?
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since there is no official off road difficulty zone rating system there is no real answer. Most parks will give an idea like "To ride these trails it is suggested to have X size tires" Then some will say 1 locker or 2 lockers, winch, body protection, ect. I dont see any info like that on D-towns park but I linked the map and enlarged in Adobe and looks like zone1 is easy, zone5 is hard just by the obstacle names. Zone1 list 1 obstacle called Jaw Breaker which looks like small rocks yet zone5 has names like Ballbuster, Cougar Canyon and Nut Cracker. But I am not sure on that so we will have to ask once there.
One thing I did notice is it looks like the trails are directional. There are arrows on the map and one trail says 2 way traffic next to it. Can someone who has been confirm this? Not a bad idea to keep traffic down.
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since there is no official off road difficulty zone rating system there is no real answer. Most parks will give an idea like "To ride these trails it is suggested to have X size tires" Then some will say 1 locker or 2 lockers, winch, body protection, ect. I dont see any info like that on D-towns park but I linked the map and enlarged in Adobe and looks like zone1 is easy, zone5 is hard just by the obstacle names. Zone1 list 1 obstacle called Jaw Breaker which looks like small rocks yet zone5 has names like Ballbuster, Cougar Canyon and Nut Cracker. But I am not sure on that so we will have to ask once there.
One thing I did notice is it looks like the trails are directional. There are arrows on the map and one trail says 2 way traffic next to it. Can someone who has been confirm this? Not a bad idea to keep traffic down.
I was under the impression that the majority of the trails at DP were 20' wide and one way.
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since there is no official off road difficulty zone rating system there is no real answer. Most parks will give an idea like "To ride these trails it is suggested to have X size tires" Then some will say 1 locker or 2 lockers, winch, body protection, ect. I dont see any info like that on D-towns park but I linked the map and enlarged in Adobe and looks like zone1 is easy, zone5 is hard just by the obstacle names. Zone1 list 1 obstacle called Jaw Breaker which looks like small rocks yet zone5 has names like Ballbuster, Cougar Canyon and Nut Cracker. But I am not sure on that so we will have to ask once there.
One thing I did notice is it looks like the trails are directional. There are arrows on the map and one trail says 2 way traffic next to it. Can someone who has been confirm this? Not a bad idea to keep traffic down.
Anybody else think, Ricky Bobby? ;D
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Anybody else think, Ricky Bobby? ;D
if you aint first, you last!
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(http://www.cinecultist.com/archives/cougar.jpg)
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;D
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Don't snort the lucky charms! :D
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(http://www.cinecultist.com/archives/cougar.jpg)
"theres a damn couger in the car."
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WHOA!! GO RICKY BOBBY! GO!!!
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn176/Georgiagamefowl/thatfunny.gif)
;D
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;D {agree}
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What's the capital of North Carolina?
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{btt}
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{btt}
Keep it up and I will jump on you like a spider monkey.
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{btt}
Keep it up and I will jump on you like a spider monkey.
dude that sounds really.. 8==D and (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/mrs_mrd/homoswitch.gif)
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You the one that said {btt} Ricky Bobbie
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yea cause you ask what is the cap of NC.. where did that come from...
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yea cause you ask what is the cap of NC.. where did that come from...
It didn't come from "Broke Back Mountain" I still can't believe that you wanted to watch that over at "G"'s house. And to think that we almost rode over there.
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ok once again i didnt watch that movie... nor did i ask G to watch it... G and traci watched it before i got there... G was quoting the movie all night,.. i was like dude what are you talking about... he was like oh its from the movie.. he calls it BBM or as he said BB is his fav movie now...
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ok once again i didnt watch that movie... nor did i ask G to watch it... G and traci watched it before i got there... G was quoting the movie all night,.. i was like dude what are you talking about... he was like oh its from the movie.. he calls it BBM or as he said BB is his fav movie now...
I thought he gave you a ride home from MM?
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that isn not the time i am talking about
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Hey Matt, we really need a chat room, I think Mike is fixing to confess.
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confess what??? that your gay
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confess what??? that your gay
I drank to much to come out tonight, let's try another night.
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What's the capital of North Carolina?
I said "Washington DC". She said "no, you're wrong," and I said, " you got a lumpy butt."
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:-X {ehm} {no}
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haha so what have i missed so far? mark is about to come out of the closet? {hihi}
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Matt, Big Jerm, or who ever I need to tell. I went back in the check in thread and edited my post. I had some things come up and can't make the ride anymore.
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No prob ;)
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I cant wait any longer for this ride!!!!
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I cant wait any longer for this ride!!!!
X2 been doing maintenance on the HEEP, let's go ride already.
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where that place is,
and what are the requirements for the trip.
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Its in union point ga and there is an equirement thread somewhere i think at the top of trail rides.
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1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap (minimum 2"/20,000lbs, can be bought for +/- $20)
3. Jack (tall enough to change your own tires)
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible; mandatory for certain ORV parks)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception (***See note below)
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear. (Cheap Idea: http://www.stu-offroad.com/guards/gas/tj_hooks.htm)
8. Battery hold-down (OEM or after-market, bungy cords are not acceptable)
9. Emergency Contact Form (***See attachment)
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My dad was asking me last night if I had ever heard of Durhamtown. I was like, yea we are going next weekend. He said that he has been hearing radio commericals for this place on some athens stations. I thought that was neat, but I am a nerd.
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haha my dad live like 15 miles from there and some how i have never been :'(
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Well, I am still down for the ride.... just not in my Jeep. New gears won't be broke in by then >:( I will hitch a ride, be the camera jockey for us. {toast}
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I have never been, will everyone be camping in one place? I plan to drive up Friday night and stay through Sunday.
{toast} Do we need any supplies? Firewood, extra beverages???? You know the esentials.
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Well fellas looks like I won't be on this ride. Funds are just not there this month. Have fun and lots of pictures!
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Well fellas looks like I won't be on this ride. Funds are just not there this month. Have fun and lots of pictures!
Jeremy you pud! It's alright. I'm getting pretty excited here and there. It comes in waves.
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Where: Durhamtown ORP - Union Point, GA
When: February 21th
Who: Anyone with a 4x4
^quoted from the check in thread. anyone notice anything wrong with that, mainly the date...
matt, when is the twenty-oneth of february?
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OWNED by Ctrl + C & the Ctrl + V :D
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Well, I am still down for the ride.... just not in my Jeep. New gears won't be broke in by then >:( I will hitch a ride, be the camera jockey for us. {toast}
Ben Donna might not be coming, she has to see if she is babysitting the Grandboy, if she aint, her seat is open. I'd offer you the backseat but I have riddin in the back of XJ's a good bit carpooling, aint much leg room, that said you could always have it though.
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For the people not camping ar we going to meat somewhere saturday morning, time?
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david we are just meeting at the front of durhamtown orv... haha
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Mark, {toast}
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I told Danny over at Allsouth about the ride. He says he is in. So I will be talking to him this coming week anyway about my Jeep so I will make sure he knows about the cost etc. {toast}
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I told Danny over at Allsouth about the ride. He says he is in. So I will be talking to him this coming week anyway about my Jeep so I will make sure he knows about the cost etc. {toast}
Donna is 99% she is setting this ride out. So I should have a open seat.
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When does the check-in for this ride close? I'm still on the fence since I still don't know if I'm flying down to the keys yet.
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When does the check-in for this ride close? I'm still on the fence since I still don't know if I'm flying down to the keys yet.
Keys? {nln}
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What is up Ben, you going to ride?
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i think i might be in for this ride.. for Sat only... almost have the wife talked into it... she isnt big about going wheelin when its our big 3yr thing...
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I need a seat for the ride too!
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If I go, I'll have my back seat open. or shotty depending on what Steph wants :P
Sooo what's the deadline for me to check-in? I'm trying to put it off as long as I can without missing out.
D-town is pretty tame right? Something came up so I'll be holding off on sliders for a bit.
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I am trying to put together a 3 Jeep caravan to drive up from Savannah, we can't get there until around 9am or 10am is that too late to meet up with you guys?
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nah i may not be there till then
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I am trying to put together a 3 Jeep caravan to drive up from Savannah, we can't get there until around 9am or 10am is that too late to meet up with you guys?
If this goes anything like our average rides... we'll try and put together some sort of plan and then when we get there everything goes differently and everyone goes off to do their own thing. I'm not sure what time everyone is planning on getting there but since apparently Mike isn't planning on arriving 'til then I know it isn't gonna be a problem. So no worries.
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I think I read on their site you can't start riding until 9 am anyways so you should be good.
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I think I am sitting out on this one. :(
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I will post up in the roll call thread if I can get these other guys to commit to the drive. Thanks. {toast}
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I won't be making it this weekend. I've got obligations for my school's homecoming this weekend and I'm a broke college kid >:(
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Shouldn't have spent all your moneys at the panty raid.
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Shouldn't have spent all your moneys at the panty raid.
I had a blast, but $40 bar tabs make me never want to drink again :D
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I had a blast, but $40 bar tabs make me never want to drink again :D
you seen those tabs I still have from chops stuck to my wall in my room? haha.
yeah, shut up about $40.
oh, and get a job you broke ass bum. at least sell some services to the local sorostitues.
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I had a blast, but $40 bar tabs make me never want to drink again :D
LOL!!! I dream of ONLY having a $40 bar tab!!! Definitely a reason to have your own bottle at the house, and the ladies there too!
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I plan on making it out for this ride. I just signed in on the, "sign in thread." Look forward to meeting the ones I don't know and catching up with the ones I do know.
I need to put my Cb in my Rubicon before the trip. Don't know why I have never done it.
I am not sure about what time I will leave out yet, but I am heading out of Cherokee County on Friday and staying till Sunday. At least that is the plan right now. If anybody wants to meet up in Cobb County around the interstate that should work for me.
Let me know and we can meet up. I am in Kennesaw.
I am still not sure what time I am leaving out, but still plan on camping Friday and Saturday nights. I am waiting to see what time my buddies have to work till. A couple of them are riding down with me and plan to ride quads and dirt bikes.
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What time is everyone meeting?
I say we rollout no later than 10:00AM est.
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What time is everyone meeting?
I say we rollout no later than 10:00AM est.
From, your house?
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I was gonna try and be there between 9-10am...depending on how hungover I am.
i was going to camp, but I dont feel like camping in the cold again.
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i was going to camp, but I dont feel like camping in the cold again.
Yeah, once maybe twice is a year is the limit but never back to back.
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10 in the front sounds good
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Will, I had a bar tab over $300 on a work trip. We drank the bar out of Baileys that night!! :D
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i was going to camp, but I dont feel like camping in the cold again.
Yeah, once maybe twice is a year is the limit but never back to back.
May have to bail. I have something that has came up. Call me and I fill you in.
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Will, I had a bar tab over $300 on a work trip. We drank the bar out of Baileys that night!! :D
I have a $125 bar tab that I stuck to my wall above my desk to remind me not to drink irish car bombs all night at chops in milledgeville. that was an unpleasant end to an otherwise great night.
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i was going to camp, but I dont feel like camping in the cold again.
Yeah, once maybe twice is a year is the limit but never back to back.
May have to bail. I have something that has came up. Call me and I fill you in.
Still want me to give Daniel a spare for you?
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I have a $125 bar tab that I stuck to my wall above my desk to remind me not to drink irish car bombs all night at chops in milledgeville. that was an unpleasant end to an otherwise great night.
Been there.. Megan's dad and I closed a tab one night around $120 for the both of just drinking beer and irish car bombs
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I have a $125 bar tab that I stuck to my wall above my desk to remind me not to drink irish car bombs all night at chops in milledgeville. that was an unpleasant end to an otherwise great night.
Been there.. Megan's dad and I closed a tab one night around $120 for the both of just drinking beer and irish car bombs
that was my tab. i was slightly inebriated. it was the night i was celebrating my freedom from my x. good times.
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i was going to camp, but I dont feel like camping in the cold again.
Yeah, once maybe twice is a year is the limit but never back to back.
May have to bail. I have something that has came up. Call me and I fill you in.
Still want me to give Daniel a spare for you?
Yea. I will pm you if anything changes.
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May have to bail. I have something that has came up. Call me and I fill you in.
You're it. Gotta love phone tag.
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Who is going up Friday to camp out? I am leaving from Kennesaw so whoever wants to meet up let me know. I wanted to find out what we needed (firewood, etc). Also does anyone know if alcohol is allowed at the campsite?
Thanks
Shannon
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I'm 99% sure alcohol is allowed at camp area, after riding is done, you can always bring a plastic cup for insurance.
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IRISH CARBOMBS... {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool}
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Who is going up Friday to camp out? I am leaving from Kennesaw so whoever wants to meet up let me know. I wanted to find out what we needed (firewood, etc). Also does anyone know if alcohol is allowed at the campsite?
Thanks
Shannon
will be leaving friday as well around 5 or 6 and i will probably be staying down the the road at my dads in crawfordville or at a buddy's lake house on sinclair
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IRISH CARBOMBS... {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool}
You guys have fun with that. :o I got a dolla for the first guy who tries to drink Kyle under the table. ;D But I'm gonna need a write-up and some pics.
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man I sure hope the park didnt catch all the rain we did in Smyrna today... all that Mud and you wont have Will there to lead you through it!
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man I sure hope the park didnt catch all the rain we did in Smyrna today... all that Mud and you wont have Will there to lead you through it!
{hardlaugh}
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Anybody coming down from around Dallas and can fit some 37's? There are some worn out 37" MTRs for $50 I want to pick up for rollers/mock up until I find a good a deal on some good tires.
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Anybody coming down from around Dallas and can fit some 37's? There are some worn out 37" MTRs for $50 I want to pick up for rollers/mock up until I find a good a deal on some good tires.
Jimmy.. WHERE DO U FIND THESE DEALS?!
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WWW.CRAIGSLIST.ORG
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IRISH CARBOMBS... {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool} {drool}
You guys have fun with that. :o I got a dolla for the first guy who tries to drink Kyle under the table. ;D But I'm gonna need a write-up and some pics.
I'll give it a shot, if I ever make a ride, where we are camping.
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I won't be making it this weekend. I've got obligations for my school's homecoming this weekend and I'm a broke college kid >:(
You s*ck, there will be plenty of mud, and you know you love it. {hihi}
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Yeah, I got to thinkin' about that myself. I hope it isn't real muddy down there or else I'm not gonna have too much fun. But, who knows.
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Just don't hit any trees!
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Hopefully it'll dry off. I want to run this place without the doors or top and I can't do that if it's muddy. I don't mind getting the interior dirty...but I HATE cleaning mud out of carpet.
Oh yeah, I have this clicking type sound coming from the rear-axle area. Kind of high pitched, in rhythm with the speed, not very loud. I can't find anything loose, and it just started this morning and I'm already going insane trying to find it.
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Hopefully it'll dry off. I want to run this place without the doors or top and I can't do that if it's muddy. I don't mind getting the interior dirty...but I HATE cleaning mud out of carpet.
Oh yeah, I have this clicking type sound coming from the rear-axle area. Kind of high pitched, in rhythm with the speed, not very loud. I can't find anything loose, and it just started this morning and I'm already going insane trying to find it.
you should just rip out the carpet and herculine it then you could just hose it out. ;D. i want it to dry up too cause i want to take the top off too... is there alot of mud cause my tires will sling it every where cause i have no fender flares ::) its a PIA to clean the cab out
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I'm looking like I'm a maybe for Saturday. I'd need to jet early, because I'm driving down to Valdosta Saturday evening for a race on Sunday, but I might have to spend a half day on the trails.
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Just don't hit any trees!
Yeah, no joke! I'll let you know if I do though.
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I am leaving Friday around 2pm from Kennesaw. Let me know if anyone wants to meet up. I posted my cell phone in the cell phone thread.
Shannon
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Did I miss what time the festivities get started on Saturday? Is there a place at the park where we're meeting?
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Did I miss what time the festivities get started on Saturday? Is there a place at the park where we're meeting?
the park opens at 9am and i think we are just meeting at the gate then. if not just hit us up on ch 7 on the cb and you'll find us.
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We finalized our plans, leaving out of Kennesaw at 2:30 today. flagators, I sent you my cell number, as well as I have yours, if you want to convoy.
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almost time... im stuck in school right now but once i get out im on my way... ;D
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What school?
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anyone leaving the north atlanta area tomorrow morning? maybe around 6:30-7?
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anyone leaving the north atlanta area tomorrow morning? maybe around 6:30-7?
I'm planning on leaving Tech around 7:00-7:15ish if you're taking 75/85S to 20E, or the 20E/285 interchange. Where are you located? I'm always for driving with other people. Spread the embarrassment around when we take a wrong turn.
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There really is no gate there is just a lodge so are we going to meet infront of the lodge at 9 or 10 because i read somewhere matt said 10.
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Jimmy's Mobile Tire Sales in loaded and ready to go.
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There really is no gate there is just a lodge so are we going to meet infront of the lodge at 9 or 10 because i read somewhere matt said 10.
Don't listen to Matt on this one, he already bailed. Trying to meet 9:00 to 9:30, ready to hit the trails by 10:00. As Fish stated earlier, hit us on channel 7 if your not there when we take off.
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I know this is late notice but I am totally confused on how to get to this place.
I use my GPS and Google and it tells me to take I 16W to Route 1 North to I 20w.
But their website tells everyone not to follow online directions and use the ones they list instead.
Problem is, my GPS and google's route say about 3 hours 45 minutes, going the way listed on Durhamtowns website is close to 6 hours! {ehm}
Can someone who is familiar with this place please post up as to which way we should come from Savannah? Thanks.
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I'd probably go up 16 to Dublin, then get on 441 and ride 441 until you get to 44.
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How long is the drive from Augusta?
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How long is the drive from Augusta?
Its right down the road. Off of exit 154 on I-20.
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How long is the drive from Augusta?
Its right down the road. Off of exit 154 on I-20.
I agree with Jimmy on both accounts.
Jimmy change your signature to at least 5%, you have a 60 in hand.
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There ya go...
I plan on taking a bunch of pictures tomorrow since I won't be driving.
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There ya go...
I plan on taking a bunch of pictures tomorrow since I won't be driving.
I'm going to give you our camera also. No reason not to have some pictures.
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x3 on jimmys directions
x2 on giving you a camera.
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I know this is late notice but I am totally confused on how to get to this place.
I use my GPS and Google and it tells me to take I 16W to Route 1 North to I 20w.
But their website tells everyone not to follow online directions and use the ones they list instead.
Problem is, my GPS and google's route say about 3 hours 45 minutes, going the way listed on Durhamtowns website is close to 6 hours! {ehm}
Can someone who is familiar with this place please post up as to which way we should come from Savannah? Thanks.
I remember what happened the last time you used a GPS to get to an offroad park :hlp ;D
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I know this is late notice but I am totally confused on how to get to this place.
I use my GPS and Google and it tells me to take I 16W to Route 1 North to I 20w.
But their website tells everyone not to follow online directions and use the ones they list instead.
Problem is, my GPS and google's route say about 3 hours 45 minutes, going the way listed on Durhamtowns website is close to 6 hours! {ehm}
Can someone who is familiar with this place please post up as to which way we should come from Savannah? Thanks.
Take 16 up to exit 71 and follow Hwy 15 all the way to Union Point. When you leave it's just as easy to get back, follow Hwy 15 all the way back to I16
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Or if you go up Hwy 1 like you said, thats a really good road also
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I know this is late notice but I am totally confused on how to get to this place.
I use my GPS and Google and it tells me to take I 16W to Route 1 North to I 20w.
But their website tells everyone not to follow online directions and use the ones they list instead.
Problem is, my GPS and google's route say about 3 hours 45 minutes, going the way listed on Durhamtowns website is close to 6 hours! {ehm}
Can someone who is familiar with this place please post up as to which way we should come from Savannah? Thanks.
I remember what happened the last time you used a GPS to get to an offroad park :hlp ;D
Me too, it led us all to a prison and a huge river we couldn't cross! lol :hlp
Guy's, this trip fell through late last night when we couldn't get decent directions. I wasn't going to follow GPS directions or mapquest because they said not to, and their directions put us on Hwy 15 N that is a two lane road or whatever and the travel time jumped from 3 3/4 hours to almost 6 hours. WTF over? {ehm}
We will figure it out for next time, hope everyone has a good time. {toast}
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I just noticed it says Hilton Head under your name, if that's where you are coming from neither of those directions are right. You could have followed Hwy 278 to 125 to Augusta and jumped on I520 to I20
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man, ended up being a really nice afternoon, I'm sure y'all are having a good time out there.
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Just got back......it was pretty boring. I think the general consensus was this was our first and last trip there until they do some serious work. The place looks like the mecca of awesomeness for ATV and dirt bike riders, but the 4x4 trails were just not happenin. The only carnage I think was Mark ripping his steering box off the frame when we tried to knock over a "rotten" stump.
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This place blows. I did like 90% of this place in 2WD. It was basically forest trails... with random "one-way" trails that just went off and looped back. I think of all the trails we went on, we did 80% of them backwards, meaning not the "one-way" direction. Not unless I really just want to drive 2 hours and ride forest trails will I ever go back there. So those of you who bailed or didn't show up, it was probably for the best. It saved you gas money and $20 for the fee. Oh well... live and learn.
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and the k-5's door that lost a battle with a tree.
but yeah, i dont plan on ever goin back there. it was pretty effing lame. dirt roads and lots of mud.
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Man I really thought this place was going to be more... Guess I am glad I didn't make the trip out there today.
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Pictures? I am surprised to hear this, I thought that place was supposed to be pretty good.
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Sory I didn't make just cause I enjoy you guys. Sorry to hear about the carnage mark, but sounds like fun!.
I have only heard it's a cool place for wheeling from stockers that have been, and have never seen the likes of River Rock, Morris Mountain, or Tellico. I didn't want to miss a GATR ride this year. Oh well. I do think it's a worthy 2nd ride some month for our more stock members that love to camp, and might even tow the 4-wheeler behind the 4x4.
Had the 44 finished last night and went to install the drive shaft and found a broken yoke ear. WTF?
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Indeed pretty fun for the stockers. A little too much mud for my liking tough (There goes another $15 at the car wash), and part of the fun for me is watching the big guys go over the stuff I can't (which doesn't exist that much there). And to give a rough estimate of the difficulty, I was in second gear without pressing the gas over most of the obstacles. Just a few mud holes that took a little extra go.
Scratched my door right after I put it on towards the end of the day >:(
forgot: there were some hill climbs that would test any vehicle out there.
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The fellowship was great. Carnage not to bad, it can be summed up as a "Nut Loose between steering wheel and seat" but I did make a mental note that rotten stumps aren't always as they appear. I must give thanks Alex and his Dad for jumping in and getting a trail fix that got me back to the trailer. I think the only other carnage that wasn't listed was the K5 blew a locking hup on his axle also. Will would have rode all day with a stiffy because of the mud (LOL). I think I took like 3 pictures, there just wasn't anything worth shooting. I did enjoy playing in the rock garden at the spot I parked my truck. I should have let you out Jimmy to shoot some pictures there.
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I still want to make a trip there to check it out so let me know if anyone goes up there again.
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I must give thanks Alex and his Dad for jumping in and getting a trail fix that got me back to the trailer.
Gald to hear it all worked out. {toast} to Alex and Pop!
I still want to make a trip there to check it out so let me know if anyone goes up there again.
You will want to make the River Rock ride. It's a little closer to you too @ Milledgeville. I'd be happy to draw ya a Google map. ;)
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It was good meeting everyone. It was a little cold camping out Friday night especially in a hammock. Can't wait for the next ride.
Shannon
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I must give thanks Alex and his Dad for jumping in and getting a trail fix that got me back to the trailer.
Gald to hear it all worked out. {toast} to Alex and Pop!
I still want to make a trip there to check it out so let me know if anyone goes up there again.
You will want to make the River Rock ride. It's a little closer to you too @ Milledgeville. I'd be happy to draw ya a Google map. ;)
I have already been to river rock but thanks for the navigation offer lol
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I must give thanks Alex and his Dad for jumping in and getting a trail fix that got me back to the trailer.
Gald to hear it all worked out. {toast} to Alex and Pop!
I still want to make a trip there to check it out so let me know if anyone goes up there again.
You will want to make the River Rock ride. It's a little closer to you too @ Milledgeville. I'd be happy to draw ya a Google map. ;)
I have already been to river rock but thanks for the navigation offer lol
Awesome. Hope to see you there in March. Sounds like everything I'd heard ws true about Durhamtown, and it's sorta like the dirt road entrance at River Rock. :D
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I am with everyone else, will not be going back. After most people left we ran out 5 (i think) and it was a little more fun. nice to meet everyone
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It was great meeting all the new guys, in my first post I thanked Alex and his Dad, I should have thanked everyone, Sorry Everybody seemed to play a part in getting my Jeep back to where I could get the trailer to it. Thanks to all of you. Whoever shot the pictures of my carnage please post it up, I didn't take any.
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I think Kyle got some shots. Order the double ended hydro ram yet? ;D
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I think Kyle got some shots. Order the double ended hydro ram yet? ;D
I had actually printed info out a few weeks ago, showed it to Donna last night. Trying to figure out what I really want to do with it all. So the answer is not yet.
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i took a picture but it isnt very good and i havent uploaded my 4 pictures from the ride yet...i want to see that pic of me burried in the creek tho.
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Who took the pic of all of us together?
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Hey Mark did you have your frame plated or anything? I know the Xj's have always been bad about ripping the steering box off but want to know if mine is plated enough
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I have some pictures of all of the rides together, haven't uploaded the pictures yet though.
Steven, he has a winch bumper which all the steering box bolts tie into.
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I have some pictures of all of the rides together, haven't uploaded the pictures yet though.
Steven, he has a winch bumper which all the steering box bolts tie into.
It's like Jimmy said, plated using the bumper mount. It actually just sheared all 3 bolts, someone picked up one of the bolts but I never took a look at it to see if it was a Grade 5 or 8.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
That would also be 1630 on a 24 hour clock.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
I'm glad we finally got that straightened out.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
That would also be 1630 on a 24 hour clock.
that would be 1:30 specific time.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
I'm glad we finally got that straightened out.
I think it's burned in to my memory. I was hearing that in my sleep last night. LOL {toast}
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Sorry I had to bail at the last minute guys. A tornado came through at my grandma's house down in Thomasville, and I went down there to help with the clean up--it was pretty bad. From the comments, it seems like I didn't miss anything good on the trails, but I do hate that we had to miss out on the trip with you guys--hope to see ya'll next time.
...and Lizzy wanted me to say that she was sad that she missed it too.
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
I'm glad we finally got that straightened out.
I think it's burned in to my memory. I was hearing that in my sleep last night. LOL {toast}
Well good. That way, if'n we find ourselves down there again for whatever reason, we'll definitely know what time the trails close so we're not stuck there... on the dirt roads. But Mark you made a good point, for those military fellas, trails do close at 16:30... and Kyle, thanks for covering the Specific time zone region in case anyone here had their mind in that time zone. But I suppose that about covered it. Trails close at 4:30 Eastern, 16:30 Military/24 Hour, and 1:30 Specific. Hell let's go ahead and go 3:30 Central and 2:30 Mountain time zones.. in case they were wondering.
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Welp... glad I bailed. ;D
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Oh and in case anyone forgot to mention: trails close at 4:30. Keep that in mind.
I'm glad we finally got that straightened out.
I think it's burned in to my memory. I was hearing that in my sleep last night. LOL {toast}
Well good. That way, if'n we find ourselves down there again for whatever reason, we'll definitely know what time the trails close so we're not stuck there... on the dirt roads. But Mark you made a good point, for those military fellas, trails do close at 16:30... and Kyle, thanks for covering the Specific time zone region in case anyone here had their mind in that time zone. But I suppose that about covered it. Trails close at 4:30 Eastern, 16:30 Military/24 Hour, and 1:30 Specific. Hell let's go ahead and go 3:30 Central and 2:30 Mountain time zones.. in case they were wondering.
You missed one, Zulu......
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Well good. That way, if'n we find ourselves down there again for whatever reason, we'll definitely know what time the trails close so we're not stuck there... on the dirt roads. But Mark you made a good point, for those military fellas, trails do close at 16:30... and Kyle, thanks for covering the Specific time zone region in case anyone here had their mind in that time zone. But I suppose that about covered it. Trails close at 4:30 Eastern, 16:30 Military/24 Hour, and 1:30 Specific. Hell let's go ahead and go 3:30 Central and 2:30 Mountain time zones.. in case they were wondering.
just incase you happen to be wheeling (if you can call it that) at durhamtown and, at the same time, be in the central time zone. never know...anything is possible these days.
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ok whats the back story here? And I thought I read on their site the trails were 9-5 anyways...
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ok whats the back story here? And I thought I read on their site the trails were 9-5 anyways...
No no, trails close at 4:30!!
Back story is we had to stop every 5 minutes and everytime we did I'd remind everyone that the trails close at 4:30.
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ok whats the back story here? And I thought I read on their site the trails were 9-5 anyways...
No no, trails close at 4:30!!
Back story is we had to stop every 5 minutes and everytime we did I'd remind everyone that the trails close at 4:30.
...and it wasn't even the little guys holding up the show. ;D
stopping every 5 minutes...not an exaggeration. ::)
Oddly enough, I didn't get off the trails until 4:40ish because zone 5 ended up being longer then I guestimated, and the Yotas were just starting a new trail as I was heading back in.
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Ok, where are the pics? Or was it so bad, nobody took any? Post up! {popcorn}
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Mine will be up tomorrow probably. The only interesting pics/video that I have is of 'cougar canyon' over in zone 5.
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Ok, where are the pics? Or was it so bad, nobody took any? Post up! {popcorn}
That about sums it up there. I think all day there might've been 6 pics taken. 5 were when everyone was pulled up on "monster mountain" which was a 5' high dirt pile. :P
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Wow! I will pass on that one! LAME!!! >:(
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Wow! I will pass on that one! LAME!!! >:(
You're telling me... I think the worst part is that this has been the most expensive place to wheel. $20 for A day.... for nothin'!! Not like it cost an arm and a leg, but for $20 I want something more.
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Yeah, I can wheel tellico 2 days on that! If it went to $30 a day I would still gladly pay it!!!!! I love Tellico!! Sorry to all those who wasted $20. I would be upset fo sho!
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i took a picture but it isnt very good and i havent uploaded my 4 pictures from the ride yet...i want to see that pic of me burried in the creek tho.
I'll post it as soon as I can transfer the pics to my computer.
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havent transfered pics from my camera but this is the one i took on my phone on gigantor mountain or w/e it was called:
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procgtaserv/47b9dc05b3127cce98548875707600000046100Aas2jVo4Ys2Sg)
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Wow! what a "mountain" ::)
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Wow! what a "mountain" ::)
according to the trail map, yes.
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Oh yeah, the "map"... don't get me started.
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HA HA! Well, I will cross that one off the list! I actually made a "kill" sticker for the ride. Garbage now.
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You gotta be kidding! My Craftsman riding mower could crawl that mountain!
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You gotta be kidding! My Craftsman riding mower could crawl that mountain!
And would have probably been fun doing it.
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Here are the couple I shot.
http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/mdo817gatrailrider/DTown/
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LOL Mark, "it wasn't even Will's fault"
My whopping three pictures.
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fast64stang/DSCN6461.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fast64stang/DSCN6462.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fast64stang/DSCN6463.jpg)
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LOL Mark, "it wasn't even Will's fault"
But wait, he is a Trail Ride Organizer, so I guess it could still be linked to him.
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Oh yea, Matt don't forget our Trail Badges, we earned them. {letseat}
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Oh yea, Matt don't forget our Trail Badges, we earned them. {letseat}
I think I earned one. Drove all the way there without even bringing the Jeep!
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Oh yea, Matt don't forget our Trail Badges, we earned them. {letseat}
aughta get something for that $20
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Oh yea, Matt don't forget our Trail Badges, we earned them. {letseat}
I think I earned one. Drove all the way there without even bringing the Jeep!
Yep I thought I had my personal spotter/photographer, but nothing to spot or take pictures of.
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I guess I could have said "sure you wanna hit that stump?" lol
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Daniel, got enough spare tires? :D
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I guess I could have said "sure you wanna hit that stump?" lol
So I can lay blame on you! It looked rotten to me, but sure didn't feel rotten. Drilled all my bolts today and didn't even have ez outs in the shop. I'll have some in the morning. Going to go back stock for RR and figure exactly what I want to do, full hydro or assist. I really want to take a good look at Steves TJ and shoot some pictures.
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Mark, nice "homo" pic!!! {hardlaugh}
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Daniel, got enough spare tires? :D
Nah, you can never have enough spare tires.
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Mark, nice "homo" pic!!! {hardlaugh}
I took it for Will !
Anyway, fixed the XJ today, drilled out 3 sheared bolts, replaced them with Grade 8 bolts, and put 3 spares in the toolbox. It's now unloaded and back in the shop.
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{toast}
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hey jimmy, what was the speed limit on that road thru durhamtown...i think it was posted for those miniors that the waiver was talking about.
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25 miles hour per I think?
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thats right, it was 25 mhp.
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One time I received a chicken ass ticket for 115 Miles Hour Per
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wow I was surfing the net since I am bored and putting off school work and I found some pictures of Durahmtown and wow... I mean with the mud it sure looked like hard work but without the mud it would not be a hard ride. At least from the pictures I saw.
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Well I finally finished washing off the mud tonight, and apparently my ABS still doesn't work.
I was a little disappointed with Saturday but playing in the mud was something I'm not used to so that was fun. It got better once we split up into a smaller group. And I was very pleased with the KM2's, so if anyone is looking for new tires, these are definitely recommended. Also, I did bend a little sheet metal on the inside lip of my fender but nothing a hammer won't fix.
I want to talk my wife into this River Rock trip next month. Maybe that will be better and worth the cash.
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i just washed all the mud off my jeep from durhamtown too.
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Maybe that will be better and worth the cash.
You can bet the bank on it. See ya there! {letseat}
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i just washed all the mud off my jeep from durhamtown too.
I'm lettin' Earth Mama do that for me right now... at least a little bit.
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I guess no one tried Boulder Ridge?
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/mellis123/Jeep/IMG_1405.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/mellis123/Jeep/IMG_1387.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/mellis123/Jeep/IMG_1390.jpg)
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Well, atleast they have a good 30 ft rock run. :D
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Is that the one that is right on the main road? We saw that and I was wanting to go up there but I broke my Jeep before we made it. If that's the one on the main road it looks a lot better in the pictures than it does from the road. I would like to give that a run. Maybe I will go back.
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Where the eff was that trail? lol
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Where the eff was that trail? lol
I'm thinkin' that was that little patch of rocks right off the side of the main road. The pics do look better than the actual thing. When you're standing in front of it, it looks nothing like that. Someone has been doing some photoshop... :D
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I know you guys slammed Durhamtown but we are going to be putting together a group to go up there and have some fun on the trails, maybe even this Saturday.
If anyone changes their mind and wants to join us let me know and we can meet up.
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For a change of pavement, it's ok. But for rock climbing, hill climbing.. that kinda stuff it's disappointed very well. And for $20...
If you go, have fun though. Watch out for "Monster Mountain"
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Where the eff was that trail? lol
I'm thinkin' that was that little patch of rocks right off the side of the main road. The pics do look better than the actual thing. When you're standing in front of it, it looks nothing like that. Someone has been doing some photoshop... :D
I would gladly pick 5 or more lines on that "little patch of rock" that you would not get up.
There are also some hill climbs that I would love to see you try (wet or dry). Sounds like the group that went did not make it to see some of the better obstacles. I'm not saying that it's a Tellico but there are things there for every type of rig. Remember this is a new park with an owner that is willing to work with the 4x4 groups to make it better.
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I am realizing that while I like you guys a lot, I do not have the same interests as many of you here. I am not looking to rock climb and do boulder bashing, after racing motorcycle for a while I want to do something less stressful now and more based on fun with friends.
I am thinking camping out, trail riding and having fun.... I don't need crazy obstacles or huge rock gardens. Other people I have met love Durhamtown, they spoke highly of the owner etc. I'm looking forward to going there, maybe even this Saturday.
I guess it's just all about what you like.
I guess I have it easy in that sense as I will be pleased visiting most places with my friends.
To each his own, and while I like you guys and still want to ride with you guys and BS on here, I'm going in a totally different direction than most of you as far as wheeling interests but it's all good. {toast}
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The hill climbs were good there,no one stoped to do them i thought it was fun and would love to do it again....
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Let me know when you guys want to go again. I will go. I enjoyed it.
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I am realizing that while I like you guys a lot, I do not have the same interests as many of you here. I am not looking to rock climb and do boulder bashing, after racing motorcycle for a while I want to do something less stressful now and more based on fun with friends.
I am thinking camping out, trail riding and having fun.... I don't need crazy obstacles or huge rock gardens. Other people I have met love Durhamtown, they spoke highly of the owner etc. I'm looking forward to going there, maybe even this Saturday.
I guess it's just all about what you like.
I guess I have it easy in that sense as I will be pleased visiting most places with my friends.
To each his own, and while I like you guys and still want to ride with you guys and BS on here, I'm going in a totally different direction than most of you as far as wheeling interests but it's all good. {toast}
Hey, please don't feel like you don't belong here, because there are a lot of guys just like you here. Heck, I started that way too, and progressed with the challenges, and the mod's, and what I really like to do. But.... I also like to hang out with the off-road/ out doors crowd, ride forest roads, camp (when it's warm) and drink Crown Royal by the fire. There are some "heavy duty outdoorsmen" here. (Not me ;) )
We always plan our rides with stock to mod in mind. I think some of the guys were expecting just a little more at Durhamtown, and in time, maybe it will be the premier place in middle GA.
Durhamtown just isn't worth the fee to me right now, as I can go to another park where you and I can BOTH have exactly what we want, on the same trail with bypasses, so please come to some of the other ORV parks with us. I'm glad you're here, and look forward to riding with you.
{toast}
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Yeah normally we break into groups and the smaller vehicles go one way and the big guys go another way. Sometimes I lead the small group ;D
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I'm not going anywhere, I'm sticking around. There are a good group of people here. {salute}
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If you all go back with hb_hound you will think differently about the park as he tends to make his own trails out there. But also don't be confused, it's not RR, at least not yet!!!!!
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where you and I can BOTH have exactly what we want, on the same trail with bypasses,
And you can watch us break stuff! :hlp
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If you all go back with hb_hound you will think differently about the park as he tends to make his own trails out there. But also don't be confused, it's not RR, at least not yet!!!!!
;D but only with permission.
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snap crackle pop ;D
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How is the plantation in a Jeep? We go on the dirtbikes and its great. I haven't gotten a chance to check it out in a 4x4
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How is the plantation in a Jeep? We go on the dirtbikes and its great. I haven't gotten a chance to check it out in a 4x4
LAME.
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I would gladly pick 5 or more lines on that "little patch of rock" that you would not get up.There are also some hill climbs that I would love to see you try (wet or dry). Sounds like the group that went did not make it to see some of the better obstacles. I'm not saying that it's a Tellico but there are things there for every type of rig. Remember this is a new park with an owner that is willing to work with the 4x4 groups to make it better.
I don't remember saying that I could climb any line on those rocks either. I didn't say I was a rock hopper. So pick all the lines you want, but I'm not one to fold under peer pressure meaning that I'm not going to risk my truck for the sake of your enjoyment. And as for the hill climbs..... where were they?? We rode a pretty good bit of that place (I thought) and there was nothing there that would make me want to return to that place. I'm not bashing the owner, I think it's great that there's some place that we can wheel with these off-road parks getting fewer and more scarce, I welcome them. But there's other places I'd rather spend $20.
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I haven't posted here in a while. (been lurking)
I was up there the same weekend as you guys. I go quite a bit. and I just wanted to give you guys some inside info on the place. Mike, the owner opend the 4x4 trails a little while ago and really didn't know what people wanted. We have had quite a few talks about what to do to improve it. he is willing to do whatever people want to improve the place. I've given him ALOT of info and he's been visiting other parks to see what he can add. if you give it about 1 year, he will have MUCH more extreme stuff.
It will never compare to Tellico, but he is trying to make it better.
If you have any suggestions, just let him know!
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check this out... Tellico is lame compared to the Rubi Trail... the Rubi Trail is lame cmpared to the Andes trail... give it time guys.. damn look how long it took Jerm to get a lift.. he jeep was lame.. and still kinda lame.. ;D I havent been to either tellico or d-town but i am not going to bash it just cause it didnt have 500miles of nothing but rocks to climb.. i know if i was the owner of d-town and heard that such and such club was bashing me i wont let them come back ever.. even after i spent tons of money to make it the best place in north america to ride.. that club wouldnt be allowed to come back..
I for one would like to say sorry to Mike and all the rest of the people of D-town for what this club has said about your park. I understand that Rome was not built in a day and would like to come out and see your park one weekend soon.. and if by chance you ask me what could be done to the park I would tell you that I may not be the right person to ask cause I am not a hard core rock climber.. But again Mike and to all those of D-town I am sorry for the comments made by this club.. we should have said it a different way other then " Lame, a waste of time, etc" should have said something like it is a work in progress and cant wait to see it when he is finished..
Mike
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mike d/leereed:
i know we have been bashing d-town alot since the ride...but if you look back in this thread it has been said several times that we all think that this place has ALOT of potential.
I cant wait to see what this place grows into...I know it will be an awesome offroad park one day, it just isnt there yet.
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wtf does this mean?? mike d/leereed: ???
that is like me saying that your such the fukin nerd but i think i might llike you better sometime in the future... please...
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SSG, shut the F**k up! Jeez. There is 22 pages of meaningless crap on this place. Bottomline, not on your high priority list of return. Period. If the guy who owns the place than contact him and leave your suggestions with him. I have never been but I have a buddy that speaks highly of it. Why, because he rides 4 wheelers there. The webpage should have clarified this for you guys. Dewild, get some lockers and go to Tellico. But to compare the places in question with the other, is BS!! With that being said, how do you improve D-town? I know MikeL has had a talk with the owner. How open is the owner to suggestion? How long to see plans for change and progress? I see a bunch of talk and not 1 person has shown effort in making this a place they would like to comeback and ride. So, we have 22 pages of BS and bashing? F**k, put it behind you! I need a beer! {popcorn}
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Glen and to the rest... I made that comment cause it isnt the best thing to do when burin bridges.. but you all do what the hell you want...
yeah i have never been to Tellico and if it is nothing but a bunch of rocks to climb then maybe I wont ever go.. all i am saying is just cause it is not your cup of tea dont bash it here...
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I was wrong SSG. Kyle, don't read into our rants either. We both like all of you, well, almost all of you!LOL!!! But yeah, I have never been and if a year is what it takes for this place to come up to speed, than I am cool with it. Just start hammering the guy(owner) with suggestions. While your sitting there playing X-Box or whatever you do during the course of a day, call the dude. See what his plans are. Don't burn any bridges. Dewild, you will go to Tellico! So suck it up and press on with it!!! {salute}
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Kyle dont take me calling you a nerd to heart... i was sayin that to drive home my point.. i dont think your a nerd.. i think you have been hangin out too much with will though.. ;D
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mike: mike d/leereed was to say that my comments were geared towards you (mike d) and leereed (who also posted saying that we shouldnt bash it just b/c we didnt enjoy the park). so shut your face and go cook something. {nln} i knew you were just trying to make an anology. with the nerd thing. a better one would have been: "its like me saying i dont like will because he is gay, but if he stops cornholing dudes i would probably hang out with him again."
glen: i never take anything you and mike say seriously. haha.
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Honestly, If you make a product or business be prepared to hear some criticism. Opinions are always going to be out there. To the Owner, the best advise I can give is listen to the customers. If you take the complaint, work on fixing the issue behind it, it will then become a non complaint. Complaints are always a way to figure out what needs work.
Mike its not whether or not the members that went on this last ride are burning bridges or the owner should ban the club. It is, does this park want this group of people to continue to spend money at the park? Banning a group for having an opinion is pretty stupid. The way business works... Provide a products that customers want or need. If they like it they continue to purchase and the company stays in business. If they dont like it or need it, you better change the product or the way you do business.
As far as this year Durhamtown is not on the schedule again. Hopefully next year there will be alot more there to offer.
Just my .02. I would rather hear honesty than a bunch of fluff. :-\
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I'm not going anywhere, I'm sticking around. There are a good group of people here. {salute}
Definitely dont take alittle whining the wrong way. Almost everywhere we go has plenty for everyone. Enough to peak anyones interest, whether its camping, cruising downs some soft trails, or all out rock climbing. This is a very diverse club as far as iterested and wheeling directions, go. January, we had stock jeeps following a W.E. Rock buggy. Where else can you get that. Everyone was happy, we dont encourage anyone to do or try anything. Its up to the driver what they want. You will find 0 peer pressure on any of our rides.
We are not a hard core bunch by no means.
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damn look how long it took Jerm to get a lift.. he jeep was lame.. and still kinda lame.. ;D
{nln}
Anyways, I still would like to ride this place one day just to have an opinion of it. I tend to be on the lighter side of wheeling these days with near stock Jeep so maybe i will like it, maybe not, but at my current 1 ride per month fund who knows when I will get to make it out there {boohoo}
And Mike D, I like my steak medium rare, get on it! {salute}
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By the way, I have met Lee in person and he is a great guy for those of you that haven't met him. He even offered to install my lift for me. {toast}
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By the way, I have met Lee in person and he is a great guy for those of you that haven't met him. He even offered to install my lift for me. {toast}
who is this "lee" you speak of?
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By the way, I have met Lee in person and he is a great guy for those of you that haven't met him. He even offered to install my lift for me. {toast}
who is this "lee" you speak of?
Check reply # 319
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who is this "lee" you speak of?
Check reply # 319
{;-(}
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By the way, I have met Lee in person and he is a great guy for those of you that haven't met him. He even offered to install my lift for me. {toast}
Why thank you Tony! {toast}
That's awful nice of you to say!
But, Just wait until you know me better..... You'll learn to hate me eventually! (JUST ASK MY WIFE!) ;D