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Title: Aetna 4/26 * CANCELED *
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 15, 2008, 03:56:26 PM
This ride has been canceled due to weather,
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 15, 2008, 04:02:14 PM
possibly. What time? Megan will be home, we got a concert the night before. I wont ride in May so hopefully I can swing this one.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 15, 2008, 04:03:04 PM
Ehh, probably around 9am-10am-11am, just whatever.  No big hurry.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DILYSI Dave on April 15, 2008, 05:53:31 PM
Maybe.  We've got a Novice School for the cone dodgers, but I can probably get out of that.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 20, 2008, 09:50:02 AM
chris you still plan to go? I  am talking with my brother to see if he wants to go. I figure if he can go Ill go saturday, if not I probably wont go. If you end up not wanting to go to Aetna and he does want to go we might make a trip up to beasley.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 20, 2008, 06:17:34 PM
Yep, we are still going.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: RotorHead on April 20, 2008, 08:32:19 PM
Put me down for maybe. If I only go to Talledega on Sunday. I might be able to swing it.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 20, 2008, 08:32:58 PM
We are gonna run the loop.  It's gonna be FUN!
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 20, 2008, 08:57:41 PM
We are gonna run the loop.  It's gonna be FUN!

I heard some talk of the loop last time. If its dry or just a little wet how will I do? This is assuming I actually air down this time around. Got me a new air gauge today that does to 0 where my old one stopped at 20 so I had no clue after that.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 20, 2008, 09:01:08 PM
You would do more than fine.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 20, 2008, 09:16:17 PM
sounds good. I should know by Wednesday, Thursday night at the latest.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DOUG on April 20, 2008, 09:17:41 PM
We are gonna run the loop.  It's gonna be FUN!

The Loop?
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: RotorHead on April 20, 2008, 10:35:00 PM
I do like the loop. It's my favorite at Aetna.

As the name implies, you drive a loop around the area. You follow a bunch of power lines with various climbs and descents along the way. Lot's of fun stuff to play on and your covering a lot of ground at the same time.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Will on April 20, 2008, 10:38:37 PM
Dang, I need to make it up there. That sounds fun.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DOUG on April 21, 2008, 07:30:50 PM
Every photo I've seen of Aetna so far looks SLIPPERY.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Will on April 21, 2008, 07:57:47 PM
Every photo I've seen of Aetna so far looks SLIPPERY.
You should be at home there  :). But seriously, every planned GATR ride this year has been rained on  :bs) 
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 21, 2008, 09:33:35 PM
It looks like they may be projecting hit or miss showers, but unless it is pouring, Aetna is not bad with the new way we go.  No more huge mud holes.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Xterra on April 22, 2008, 12:30:35 AM
i thought it was pretty fun actually with a hurricane right on top of us  ;D

it was a very "interesting" ride
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 22, 2008, 12:51:19 PM
...and it hasn't rained all week.  Can you say "traction"?  Say it with me now.

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Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 22, 2008, 01:15:05 PM
...and it hasn't rained all week.  Can you say "traction"?  Say it with me now.

I dont know if I can ride without rain... I have forgot what it is like to ride when the ground is dry.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 22, 2008, 01:30:46 PM
LOL!  So are you saying you are coming up?
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 22, 2008, 01:46:34 PM
not sure if I am or not just yet. Probably though either with my brother or Megan. When you want to meet? I was thinking maybe 9 a.m.? I can leave my house a little after 7 and be at that McDonalds by 9. Figure this will be my last ride till the June Tellico ride. Got to save me some money for gas and to get that Aussie by Tellico!
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 22, 2008, 01:49:57 PM
Since this is not an organized GATR ride, we can get going just whenever you want.  If 9am at McDonalds works for you, then that sounds good to me. Right now, it is only me and possibly one other XJ from NAXJA.  Rotorhead mentioned going, but I haven't heard back from him whether or not he is sure.  I know one thing.  It's gonna be a fun ride.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 22, 2008, 02:10:54 PM
o well in that case how bout we meet at 9:30 at Mcdonals and be at the trail head by 10 to air down? I got a concert the night before I am going to so dont want to be to early in the morning but I want to get a good day of riding in.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 22, 2008, 02:11:58 PM
Sounds like a plan.  I am bringing my 2 boys with me.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DOUG on April 22, 2008, 02:46:35 PM
We're considering the trip to see the Aetna.  If we are late, should we just look for the dust cloud?
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 22, 2008, 03:18:22 PM
We're considering the trip to see the Aetna.  If we are late, should we just look for the dust cloud?


From what I saw if you don’t know the way you would be doing damn good to find people on the trail.

Just talk to Megan, she is down to ride if my brother isn’t Saturday so Chris you will have company unless something unexpected happens. I won’t be getting extreme this trip so ill bring limited tools.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: RotorHead on April 22, 2008, 03:19:38 PM
I'm still a maybe. I am going to the race Sunday, but I'm only going for the day. I'm leaning more towards the yes, than no. Weather will probably sway me a little.

If I go, do you want to ride up together Jeremy?
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 22, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
If I go, do you want to ride up together Jeremy?

we can caravan. I figure ill be leaving my neck of the woods at 7:30 to get there at 9:30. 2 hours might be a little much but last time we ran into two accidents on 75 North so got to give time for that stuff.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Ben H. on April 22, 2008, 03:46:01 PM
How long do ya'll plan on riding. I really have the itch to go wheeling even with Beasley coming up. I have some going on late that night before so I would be done there until 10 or 11 at the earliest and I don't want to make the drive down to Chattanooga just for 3 hours or so.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 22, 2008, 04:33:46 PM
Ben, honestly, it's one of those deals where you ride until you are ready to get out.  I can't really answer the "how long" question.   :-[
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Ben H. on April 22, 2008, 05:18:54 PM
Ben, honestly, it's one of those deals where you ride until you are ready to get out.  I can't really answer the "how long" question.   :-[

Gotcha. I just know sometimes we ride til night and other times we're done by 3 or 4. I guess I will just have to make a game day decision.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DOUG on April 24, 2008, 10:07:16 PM
If I go, do you want to ride up together Jeremy?

we can caravan. I figure ill be leaving my neck of the woods at 7:30 to get there at 9:30. 2 hours might be a little much but last time we ran into two accidents on 75 North so got to give time for that stuff.

I'd like to join yused guys.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 24, 2008, 10:30:47 PM
well Doug i see you want to go, Mike you going? My brother is all game for Saturday so I am ready. I told him to be at my house at 7:30 so if yall want we can all plan to hit a part of the interstate about the same time. I figure to be there by 9:30 I need to be on the road at 7:30... i think. If we want to meet somewhere close by I can tell him to be here a few minutes earlier. Suggestions?
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 24, 2008, 10:39:28 PM
Mike is not going.  He was scared of a banged up XJ showing him wussup.



























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Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 24, 2008, 10:54:41 PM
Mike is not going.  He was scared of a banged up XJ showing him wussup.

Mike! O well, one less rig to make mine look so small. Anyways, so we still good on 9:30 at the McDonalds Chris? and is that other XJ coming?

Doug, if you want to meet we can, I live off Beaver Ruin Rd but there isnt anywhere to really meet up there that is decent to get in and out off by the interstate. If you wanna just "time" it we can do that. If you go to the GATR map you can find directions to Aetna. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=108554824603445950266.00044816414ffaff05de5&z=7

-OR-

Here are Chris's directions from the last Aetna ride

Take I-75 North across the GA/TN state line and proceed to the I-75/I-24 split.  Take I-24 West towards Nashville.  Once you wind around the river on your right, you will get off at Browns Ferry Rd. Turn left and you will see the McDonalds and gas station on your left.

If you don't want to meet at McDonalds, just keep past McDonalds about a mile and you will come to a traffic light.  At the light, you will stay straight, which will put you onto Wauhatchie Pike.  You will go about a mile and turn right onto Cummings Rd.  Follow Cummings Rd. about 3/10 mile past the I-24 bridge and you will turn left into (what looks like) a new subdivision with no houses.  You will follow that drive up and around a small "round about" and come to the top of the hill and turn left onto the gravel road.  About 500 yds up is where most people unload and it is obvious when you get there. 

http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=1277.0
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: DOUG on April 24, 2008, 11:01:45 PM
Mike is not going.  He was scared of a banged up XJ showing him wussup.

Damn, the mud has started slingin and it's not even raining..... yet.
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 24, 2008, 11:06:05 PM
Anyways, so we still good on 9:30 at the McDonalds Chris? and is that other XJ coming?
Yep for 9:30.  Yep for the other XJ or 2 or 3.  ;D
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Will on April 24, 2008, 11:32:17 PM
Mike is not going.  He was scared of a banged up XJ showing him wussup.


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Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 25, 2008, 07:29:01 AM
man o man O I am ready! When I first called my brother lastnight his wife answered and said "no, he wont be going off road this weekend, I am going to shower (not sure if baby or wedding) and he needs to come to help me with the kids."

-15 minutes later-

I get a phone call from my brother, "Man, I'm not going to some shower. If she wants to go she can deal with both kids, ill be there."

Lets show him a good time. He has two kids and never gets out and has been wanting to go with me ever since I got the Jeep but never had a chance.  {toast}
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: RotorHead on April 25, 2008, 09:38:30 AM
Chris is right. Sorry I can't make it fellas. It ain't casue I'm scared though, or is it?  8)

Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 25, 2008, 05:32:51 PM
Well fellas looks like I am out. My brother called, something about his little boy had a rough night and he is afraid he might have another and JT has training all next week and he needs to be well rested.

Normally I would go anyways but it was gonna be tight with money to do it and I was only going to go for him. Sorry fellas, have fun and dont break to much.  {toast}
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 25, 2008, 07:44:07 PM
It's understandable.  I am canceleing this ride due to weather.
Title: Re: Aetna 4/26 * CANCELED *
Post by: DOUG on April 25, 2008, 09:37:19 PM
It's understandable.  I am canceleing this ride due to weather.
Smart move based on the forecast, but you neve know.

It doesn't look look I would have made it as the rear locker tisn't done yet,  need some more time.....
Title: Re: Aetna on April 26th
Post by: BigJerm on April 26, 2008, 02:24:41 AM
It's understandable.  I am canceleing this ride due to weather.

yeah I would have been dead tired. I just now got home from the concert and I am worn out.
Title: Re: Aetna 4/26 * CANCELED *
Post by: R_jeep on April 27, 2008, 06:53:06 PM
lots of fun today. thanks chris.
Title: Re: Aetna 4/26 * CANCELED *
Post by: Chris Hyde on April 27, 2008, 07:42:07 PM
Had a total blast.  Thanks for coming.