Georgia Trail Riders Forum
OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: mdo817 on February 22, 2011, 05:54:07 AM
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GA Trail Riders March ride will be held at Gulches ORV Park
Note: After this ride all up coming rides will be posted in the C.O.R.E. section.
Saturday March 19,2011. Note: This ride could change at the last minute due to rain, Skip does post weather and trail updates on the website. He also states that if rain happens it gets nasty.
This is the discussion thread, lets here everyones plans!.
Check In Thread: http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=7333.0
Price: There is a one time membership fee of $5.00 and it's $25 a day, plus $5 a passenger.
Gulches Trail Map: http://www.gulchesorvpark.com/Map_of_Gulches.pdf
Website: http://www.gulchesorvpark.com
Park Rules:
Is alcohol allowed?
No.
Can I bring my pets?
On a leash and attended at all times, yes.
What are the rules?
All must be good stewards of the hobby. Watch-out for your fellow off-roader and assist when applicable.
No littering and pack out what you pack in.
Stay on the trails and obey all signs on the trails.
Must exit at designated time.
Tree savers must be used when you use one of our trees to winch.
Directions: Web site says GPS and Map Quest won't get you there.
From Greenville: I 385 exit onto Rt # 221 south. To Laurens continue to Crenshaw’s Bait Shop (100 cow skulls on its roof) Make right onto Indian Mound Road. Go 7 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Spartanburg: I 26 south take Rt # 49 to Laurens. Take Rt # 221 south. At Crenshaw’s Bait Shop (100 cow skulls on its roof) Make right onto Indian Mound Rd. Go 7 mi. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Greenville: Hwy # 25 South to Rt # 252 make left, 100 yards make right onto Indian Mound Road. Go 8 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Columbia: I 26 north to I 385 to Laurens (exit 9). Take Rt #221 south. Make right (at Crenshaw’s Bait Shop) onto Indian Mound Road. Go 7 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Simpsonville: Fairview Road toward Hickory Tavern through Hickory Tavern and Fairview will turn into Neely Ferry Road and cross 252 then Ekom Beach thru to next stop. This is Indian Mound Go right 1 1/2 miles to little old white house with red tin roof
Camping is Available:
Camping must be reserved in advance. Email or phone us. We need full name – length - of stay - time of arrival – Contact phone number and number in your party
Parking lot campsite $10.00 per tent - $25.00 per R/V per night
Riverside campsite $10.00 per night per tent
Deposit $20.00 given back upon sight inspection
There is a hot shower and full bathroom facilities a kitchen area with micro, coffee maker and double sink. This area is available 24 hrs in the back of the office. There is a portapoty available and fire rings and fresh water. There is only one electrical outlet. You will need at least 100 feet of cord. We have no dump site for dark or gray water. River side primitive camp sites are a 3 minute ride from the office. You need 4 wheel drive to reach these campsites
If you can not meet the following requirements, unfortunately, you will not be allowed to ride with GATR until your vehicle is in compliance.
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)
*** The properly tuned CB radio is how we communicate on the trail systems. From time to time, we can not see or hear each other and this is where our CB's come in handy.
Since we are growing and our members are from all over the place, please take a moment to fill out the following Emergency Contact form and keep it in your glove box while attending GATR trail rides. It would not be good if you were to get severely hurt and we could notify immediate family or friends.
Again guys, thanks for continuing to make each GATR ride a success.
Thanks,
GATR Staff
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Mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 9:00 AM, riding will start at 9:30 AM. Please be there in time to unload, air down, and be ready for the drivers meeting. I have never been to this park but it looks like a good mix of trails.
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I am excited about Gulches. I hope the weather holds out for us. If not I will be cleaning the jeep again. ;D
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I should be able to make this one and looking forward to it as it is a NEW park!!!!
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I'm pretty sure I'm in for this one. I hope I can finish the tow pig by then.
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I'm pretty sure I'm in for this one. I hope I can finish the tow pig by then.
You better get started. It looks like you had alot of work to do. {popcorn}
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But Mike "works" from home. ;D
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I want to see if some of you guys can make it up this one nasty looking
hill with some undercut ledge I remember seeing back in June, not sure
what the name was...
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We will give it a shot. {letseat}
Good vid for guys who have questions about their capabilities and trails offered.
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Here was one rock I did take a picture of....might have to try it this trip
(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/tjsahara00/Gulches%206-19-10/007.jpg)
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Yeah, you will. Now we need to work on the finesse part of it ;D
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I'm DEFF gonna try and make this one. LOL I need to find me a Dang Trailer or a good friend with a huge one lol
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Yeah I need to learn from you.....I heard you take your time and work on the line
I saw that at Beasley and at Dtown..I would apperciate some tips next time
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Anytime man. I enjoy it. The clutch is your friend. ;D
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Anytime man. I enjoy it. The clutch is your friend. ;D
I actually have an automatic
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We will give it a shot. {letseat}
Good vid for guys who have questions about their capabilities and trails offered.
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One thing to keep in mind though, is that in the past, if there was a heavy rain, Skip will not let rigs without atleast one locker ride. Trail 1 becomes a mess in the rain, to the point that an open/open rig would have extreme difficulty making it back up or even down safely in the first place.
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Did ya'll hear about their big event last weekend?
I read on Jeep forum or Wrangler forum.
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Anytime man. I enjoy it. The clutch is your friend. ;D
I actually have an automatic
If a clutch is your friend an auto is your BFF
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Did ya'll hear about their big event last weekend?
I read on Jeep forum or Wrangler forum.
YA!!! That freakin' 2 door JK is BADD A$$$!!
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I've been looking forward to this one for a while now. Can't wait to get on some of that rock as shown in the picture.
Question... does no alcohol mean not even at camp?
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I've been looking forward to this one for a while now. Can't wait to get on some of that rock as shown in the picture.
Question... does no alcohol mean not even at camp?
Not sure Calvin, I took that off the web site. Anyone know about a drink by the fire?
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I can't imagine them telling you no drinky in camp. That's just :bs) ;D
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I can't imagine them telling you no drinky in camp. That's just :bs) ;D
I use a cup for my drink of choice anyway.
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well, can't make this ride. Brigg's soccer games are all on saturdays >:( I am bummed as I wanted to see this park. I want a detailed report.
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I am out as usual for work. Looking forward to the May ride... It is on a weekend I am off.
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Gulches Degree of Difficulty
(posted at start of every trail)
Red Square -- Easy trail; Blue Square -- Intermediate trail; Black Square -- Advanced trail; Double Black Square -- More difficult advanced trail Triple Black Square -- Most difficult advanced trailGulches Legend of Trails
1. Red Easy trail. 2 way traffic down hill to other trails. Very greasy when wet. 5 MPH
2&2A. Red Easy twisty trail. 2 way traffic leads to other trails. Difficult when wet. Mud holes: look for bypass
3. II Black Difficult hill climb - Rear lockers and winch recommended.
3D III Black You won’t need 3D glasses while you roll down this one. Very similar to Trail 4
4. III Black Testosteroad. The longer you look at it the tougher it seems. Most Difficult hill climb! Lockers winch and lots of horse power. Climb it …or Don’t Climb it. You make the call. Most difficult hill climb!
MUST HAVE FULL ROLL CAGE!!!
5. Red Easy hill climb, some rough terrain; a Blue run in wet weather.
56. Black J-Gee’s Hill the Gee’s part is cause as you are going up someone could be right around the corner going down. Geeees !! Our only two way narrow hill climb. Go up one side and down the other. This may get tougher as time and traffic goes on.
6. Red TnT This is the Tricks-n-Traction 4x4 Club Trail. They built this to be an easy hill climb
like Trail 5 with a nasty little rock garden we call trail 7.
7. IIIBlack TnT Rock Garden TnT’s side rock garden trail off trail 6. If you don’t have traction this one will trick you. This garden seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes it lets you in and out easy and sometimes it eats your axles. TnT is out of Greenville for the most part - info- tnt4wd.org
8. Red B and B Hill An easy steep hill climb discovered by two of Gulches’ avid explorers: known as the Brian and Brian Expedition.
9. III Black Hunters -Uh Oh! We named this after Hunter on a day when he was rolling along the park looking for the work site we were on. He came upon this newly finished unmarked hill climb from the wrong way and, well, all we could say was uh oohh! Ride up the hill, not down. This is also the site of our first roll over (backwards -- Cameron Kerby’s TJ) This is by far our second toughest hill-climb
10. Red Easy little run back off B&B hill to Trail 12 which is 2 way traffic back to Trail 1.
11. III Black Twisted Intentions This is the Twisted Intentions 4x4 Club Trail which is our longest hill climb - Lockers and 32’s at least on the Right and no weenies on the Left only hot dogs because it is a smash and tumble large rock face which intends to twist you up. This club
is mostly out of the Greenville area check their web site at twistedintentions.com
12. Red The Toilet Easy 2 way called the toilet trail. Now has Suspension Junction [an
articulation trail], Concrete Pipe garden to see how well you twist your frame and North Carolina Jeepsters’ Monster Tires.
13. Red Easy 2 way. Up hill traffic gets right of way. This can be greasy when wet.
14. Red Easy 2 way down to other trails Yield to up hill traffic.
15. Blue Oak’s Detour Created by Oak McCurdy, it is easy-intermediate, scary off camber, with one tough small gully at the end. This trail also has a Black little round about. Trail 15 is
also home to a III Black trail, Baby Gulch.
16. Blue The Clemson Trail The Clemson 4x4 club finished this trail for us. Good off camber
switchback trail, real pretty. Can be easy… can be difficult. If you’re not careful, you’ll get
detention!
17. Blue Palmetto Krawler Toughest Blue trail in the park. Wet, it’s at least a II Black or closed
to traffic . Some serious off-camber. Good viewing of trail 18 which is the Palmetto Spill Your Guts Crossing. First group through 18, Clemson 4wd club.
18. III Black Palmetto Crossing The Palmetto Krawlers 4x4 club developed this rock garden. Good chance of body damage at the first entrance as a large jagged rock is hungry for quarter panels. But then the Krawlers know no pain. Second entrance is just as insane but compared to the first …well you’ll see. The Krawlers are mostly out of Greenwood and can be reached at Palmettokrawlers.com or Dale at 864-993-9044
19.& 20 Red Water Cooler This is an easy little set of sand trails when the water hole in each is low. However after heavy rain it could have 30 or 40 inches of water in the holes. Bad things can happen, Bad Things! Between these two trails is an 8 Foot deep water hole Stay out! The Water Cooler has eaten several u-joints, axles and buried more than one truck to the headers in dry sand.
21. Blue Little trail back to trail 26 and 21A. Don’t let it fool you, it can be greasy as lard.
21A III Black Rockerknocker Just a nasty entrance to the Palmetto Crossing (Trail 18)
22 III Black Side Winder Just when you thought it couldn’t get any tougher!! This nightmare was created by Cam and David, two Presbyterian College students. And this trail will make a believer out of you.
23 II Black Renegade Alley Another trail by the Renegade 4x4 Club. If you are not familiar with their work just check out Radical Ravine. This is the longest trail in the park and it is not one of our “short little, well that was fun, now where should we go” trails. Renegade Alley has exciting terrain around every corner. [My personal favorite.] 31” mudders, a winch and at least one locker and a good bit of skill is all you need .
24 III Black Heartbreaker Created by the Renegade 4x4 Club. This is much like Renegade Alley but maybe a tad more difficult going down way more difficult going up. This is a long trail. YOU NEED A WINCH, GOOD TIRES AND AT LEAST ONE LOCKER.
25 Blue Lone rock this is a short very narrow trail for small vehicles with 34” tires or less.
26 Red Tornado Alley A very narrow trail that leads from 17 near 14. to trail 2. This is the site of a tornado that touched down several years ago.
The Twister A blue trail. See how many times you 3 point turn on this short trail.
Lil’ Devil Black Straight up and it never seems to end. You may need some big Mo’ on this one
27 III Black Mutiny Ridge If you don’t do the ship in Shipwreck then you Mutiny to the ridge
And then there’s ……. SHIPWRECK , Death Valley, Radical Ravine and Cup-Cake
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well, can't make this ride. Brigg's soccer games are all on saturdays >:( I am bummed as I wanted to see this park. I want a detailed report.
So are Madi's, and I'm coaching. {peek}
I'll just ask for a detailed report of the game.
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Hope to make it. Looking forward to another fun park.
Hopefully the weather will hold out. I'm open/open.
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Sorry Calvin. Man, who makes games on saturdays anyway? :D
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For real! The coordinator asked about schedule conflicts and I was like "umm, March 19, 26, and probably the 3rd weekend in April." To which she replied "I'll see what we can do." Oh well.
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Damn, I wish this place was closer. I really have wanted to check it out. But I'll be in VA for this one >:(
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I am going to try and come to this one if someone has a spare seat for me ;D
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damnit... just got my jeep back running and the first and last big ride before core takeover falls on my workshed closing date...
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think im going to save my fuel $$$ for shamroc run,
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Whats the deal with a beer by the fire?
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Anyone else planning to attend this thing. Three weeks out and we've only got 4 of us signed up. With our average drop-out rate, that leaves 2 people max for actual attendance haha.
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I am planning to attend this one. Hope the weather is nice. I should be able to get my Aussies installed between now and then.
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think im going to save my fuel $$$ for shamroc run,
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All of March is family and or church activity...April looks like the next chance for the old guy! {boohoo}
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Hoping to Calvin.
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I am going rain or shine. Ive wanted to see this park for a while.
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I am going rain or shine. Ive wanted to see this park for a while.
Same here.
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I'm planning on being there.
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Any chance a buggy can come. :( :( :( I know.. 4 wheel drive only...
I am looking to change my buggy into a 4x4 but it will take several months to finish..
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Any chance a buggy can come. :( :( :( I know.. 4 wheel drive only...
I am looking to change my buggy into a 4x4 but it will take several months to finish..
Sorry, the park doesn't allow it, from their website, even if we made an exception:
What kind of vehicles can ride on the park?
We allow any 4x4, ATV, or trail bike.(No 3 wheelers)
Bring the RUBI!
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Anybody know if there are any good hotels nearby? I plan to bring the little one, so no tent for me.
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Anybody know if there are any good hotels nearby? I plan to bring the little one, so no tent for me.
Greenwood or Laurens. 10+ miles.
Anderson is the best bet that is on the way, sorta. This place is geographically challenged. :D
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When I passed through there on my way home from NC it seems like it was a pretty good ways from town to the park. The park is off a two lane road that cuts between two larger roads.
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I am going try to make this ride also. Hoping to have new tires by then, but if not I will check out the park and do what the 'street tires' allow.
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Wow!
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Anybody know if there are any good hotels nearby? I plan to bring the little one, so no tent for me.
Greenwood or Laurens. 10+ miles.
Anderson is the best bet that is on the way, sorta. This place is geographically challenged. :D
Maybe it was the part of Laurens my Jeep broke down in, but I wouldn't recommend staying there. There are in fact hotels in the area though.
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Anybody know if there are any good hotels nearby? I plan to bring the little one, so no tent for me.
Greenwood or Laurens. 10+ miles.
Anderson is the best bet that is on the way, sorta. This place is geographically challenged. :D
Yeah the one time I went...didn't think I was ever going to get there :o
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Anybody know if there are any good hotels nearby? I plan to bring the little one, so no tent for me.
Greenwood or Laurens. 10+ miles.
Anderson is the best bet that is on the way, sorta. This place is geographically challenged. :D
Maybe it was the part of Laurens my Jeep broke down in, but I wouldn't recommend staying there. There are in fact hotels in the area though.
I have been reading hotel reviews and hear the same thing. I might just drive up early saturday instead of staying in one.
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Question for the ride organizers. My son hopes to join up soon. He would like to take his truck to the Gulches. However, he does not have a high lift jack yet. If we stay grouped together, is it permissable to share my jack if needed? He has all other required equipment. :hlp
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Yeah that would be fine. I leave mine on the trailer most of the time anyways most of the parks we go to are small enough for someone to make a quick trip back to camp for parts or tools. {toast}
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Some good recent videos from Gulches. {letseat}
http://hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php?topic=11189.0
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When is everyone planning on heading out/ arriving for gulches? We're leaving Friday morning, hope to pull in around lunch.
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When is everyone planning on heading out/ arriving for gulches? We're leaving Friday morning, hope to pull in around lunch.
Calvin, I'll let you know, I still have to work out some details and see if the old pig is up for a tow, if not I may have to borrow a tow pig or just drive up in the YJ and ride shotgun with someone. Not sure on Friday or Saturday AM.
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I am new to the site, but I am thinking of coming up. If anyone wants to leave with me Saturday morning early that might be the best bet from my end. I have work Friday night and if I can't get it changed then I will have to come up early. I was also thinking about leaving late Friday and staying in a hotel, but that doesn't seem to be the best idea from what I have read.
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I am new to the site, but I am thinking of coming up. If anyone wants to leave with me Saturday morning early that might be the best bet from my end. I have work Friday night and if I can't get it changed then I will have to come up early. I was also thinking about leaving late Friday and staying in a hotel, but that doesn't seem to be the best idea from what I have read.
Its just a sketchy area. If my wife and daughter do not come, I dont mind staying in a bad area. Come on out and meet the guys. I will probably be there early saturday morning.
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I'm hoping to make this ride. It will be my first with you all, I look forward to meeting those that show up.
If everything works out, my son and I will be coming up Friday evening and staying in a hotel Friday night.
Tony
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Tony,
If you do find a hotel let me know and we can ride up Friday night.
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This may have been posted already but it looks like there are two hotels in Laurens:
America's Best Inn
102 Bolt Dr, Laurens, SC 29360 United States
34.505192, -82.015866
(864) 681-1153|from $0
Travel Inn
621 N Harper St, Laurens, SC 29360 United States
(864) 984-0558|from $0
Also, there is a Hampton Inn off I-85 in Anderson. It would be 45 miles to Laurens from there.
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Hey everyone. I'm 50/50. Trying to get the time off. Hope to see ya'll.
--Ruskin (Bryan)
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So who all is still in?
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I'm still in
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Weather forecast looks good... Rain to clear out tomorrow night, highs in upper 70's Friday and Saturday.
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I am still in. Planning to leave Hamilton Mill around 8 AM Friday with a buddy.
Is anyone besides Calvin leaving Friday?
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Calvin, I thought you had soccer games on saturday! Lucky dog!!
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This should be a great weekend. Looks like a wet park though. Hopefully they only receive light rain tomorrow.
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Calvin, I thought you had soccer games on saturday! Lucky dog!!
I do, but I also have an awesome assistant coach named Kelly. I am lucky ;D
Seth, we should arrive about the same time-- we'll be leaving between 7:30 and 8 am.
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I'm still up in the air on Friday or just come up Sat.
I think maybe just maybe the tow pig Gremlins have been bottled up, I should know in the next few days, 75 miles so far so good, fingers crossed.
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I'm still in. staying in edgefield about an hour away.
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I'm still up in the air on Friday or just come up Sat. I think maybe just maybe the tow pig Gremlins have been bottled up, I should know in the next few days, 75 miles so far so good, fingers crossed.
SON OF A BEWITCHED!
{popcorn}
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I'm still up in the air on Friday or just come up Sat. I think maybe just maybe the tow pig Gremlins have been bottled up, I should know in the next few days, 75 miles so far so good, fingers crossed.
SON OF A BEWITCHED!
{popcorn}
Yep
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Tharon's still in. My son Ethan may bring his truck. We will be there Saturday morning for the meeting.
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I am in as a passenger with matt! {letseat}
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I am in as a passenger with matt! {letseat}
Bring some of that jerky. I am about out ;D
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So who all is still in?
I am still in.
Tony
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I am still in. Planning to leave Hamilton Mill around 8 AM Friday with a buddy.
Is anyone besides Calvin leaving Friday?
I'm leaving Friday afternoon/early evening after my son gets home from school...he's coming with me. We probably won't get there until 9:30 or 10.
Tony
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Sorry guys, I'm out. I have family coming in from out of town.
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Is anyone going to be camping at the park? Sounds like the riverside camping would be pretty nice.
4hrs each way for me, supposed to be a really nice sunny weekend with temps 70-80*f. It'll just be me so I'll pack up some camping gear for the weekend.
It has the reservation number to call - but it'll be my first time. Is there anything else I should know beforehand? Sounds pretty exciting!
The Jeep has been down for over 2 weeks, getting an overall refresh on a lot of things. I cleaned/painted the entire frame/axles so I'll get to scrape them up again! Also replaced the badly damaged oil pan and now have an engine/trans skid plate so that won't happen again. I still don't have rocker protection - which is the last main thing really on my mind when playing on the rocks.
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I've been once back in June last year. They have a pretty good set up. They showed us around and took us on some of the trails then he cut us loose. One thing I liked was they have a air compressor for airing back up so you dobn't have to drive 10 miles to find a place. There was only 2 of us so I didn't try any of the good stuff...
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This place looks great. I have been watching lots of Youtube this week. I cant wait to go. Kevin, I am sure you will be ready to get back there and get some use out of that locker.
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You mean the jeep and guy that growed a third testical..... {toast}
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Does anyone have a SWR they can bring this weekend so I can tune my CB? My transmit was really bad at D-town, and I think it was because of a poor ground to the antenna. I've run a new ground to the frame. But I'd like to put a SWR on it and do it right.
Jared
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Is anyone going to be camping at the park? Sounds like the riverside camping would be pretty nice.
We plan to camp Friday night.
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We're going to camp Friday night as well.
Calvin, looks like it might just be Red XJ day at the park on Friday.
When will Mark be there?
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Supposing his electrical gremlins are cast out, he said he'd be there Friday. So another Red XJ ;D
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Supposing his electrical gremlins are cast out, he said he'd be there Friday. So another Red XJ ;D
I never said I was coming Friday, I said I'm up in the air. My little Gremlin's got out of the bottle {ehm} they keep on and I too will have a truck note >:( I haven't had one of those in about 6 years. I will let you guys know what the plan is in the next few days. If I come up on Friday I will probably just sleep in the truck. Probably will be Sat. AM though.
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I'm interested in going. Is anyone planning on hitting any of the harder trails. I would be heading up Friday morning and leaving Saturday night.
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I'm interested in going. Is anyone planning on hitting any of the harder trails. I would be heading up Friday morning and leaving Saturday night.
Harder or Buggy Stuff? :o
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Harder. Don't want to kill it just see if it will stay together.
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Does anyone have a SWR they can bring this weekend so I can tune my CB? My transmit was really bad at D-town, and I think it was because of a poor ground to the antenna. I've run a new ground to the frame. But I'd like to put a SWR on it and do it right.
Jared
Jared, I can bring my meter.
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Supposing his electrical gremlins are cast out, he said he'd be there Friday. So another Red XJ ;D
I never said I was coming Friday, I said I'm up in the air. My little Gremlin's got out of the bottle {ehm} they keep on and I too will have a truck note >:( I haven't had one of those in about 6 years. I will let you guys know what the plan is in the next few days. If I come up on Friday I will probably just sleep in the truck. Probably will be Sat. AM though.
My apologies for the misquote. Hope they all work out so you can make it and not have a truck note.
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Brian, I would like to see alot of the park, from what I have seen all trails run close to the buggy trails, I will do what ever 2 lockers and 35s are capable of, and winch the rest.
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Does anyone have a SWR they can bring this weekend so I can tune my CB? My transmit was really bad at D-town, and I think it was because of a poor ground to the antenna. I've run a new ground to the frame. But I'd like to put a SWR on it and do it right.
Jared
I've got one I'll bring along!
Looking forward to going - doing a lot of work on the Jeep and still lots more to do, I don't like cutting it this close.
For those camping, are we each getting our own camp site or is there a reserved section/multiple tents per site?
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I'll try some of the harder stuff. It'll be a while after this one before I get out for another one, so I'll play on the hard stuff.
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Is everyone going to be pounding on the rocks or will there be some folks on the easier stuff for beginners like me?
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1. Mark - Locked F/R
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin - Locked F
3. Matt / Adam - M-Locked F/R / A-Thumb Locked In Up Position
4. Calvin - Locked F/R
5. Seth - Open/Open
6. Doug - Locked F/R
7. Reb336 - Open/Open
8. jc79 - Locked F/R
9. dstilli1 - Open/Open
10. Wazmo - Open/Open
11. tcdawg/Tony - Locked F/R
12. Nightwolf/Rick - Open/Open
13.jpratj/John - Locked F/R
Almost 1/2 and 1/2 Locked, might be 2 nice sized small groups.
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Is everyone going to be pounding on the rocks or will there be some folks on the easier stuff for beginners like me?
There will be some folks on the easier stuff. The good thing about most of the parks is that if you run into something you are not comfortable with trying, you can usually turn around and/or find an alternate way around the obstacle and easily meet back up with the group. Tellico is the only place I have been where that wasn't really the case (RIP Tellico). Beasley is kind of like that too. I haven't been to Gulches though so I can't say for sure.
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You will be fine. There is alot of trails to have fun on for beginners.
These are from when I went last year. There was alot that I didn't
take pictures. Some small little sandy mounds(hills) by the river
and more trails like I did take pictures of. Pretty good bit of room
to navigate if we do have 2 groups.
http://s898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/tjsahara00/Gulches%206-19-10/
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Jared, I can bring my meter.
I've got one I'll bring along!
Appreciate it, guys!
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Harder. Don't want to kill it just see if it will stay together.
Brian, I will try some stuff, I will be shaking down my 60, but I still haven't put an antiwrap and removed the stupid blocks on the rear so to much rear axle wrap always turns into a broken pinion yoke for me. But providing the front end feels good and isn't making awful noises, I will ride some of the more harder stuff. I will be glad to shoot pictures for ya, and won't even try to get you to put it on the lid this time. {toast}
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I got the new tires today, so if it's cool I would like to get out, meet everyone, & go Wheelin!
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The beginner stuf isn't going to be so easy its boring is it?
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I don't think you will be bored
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I am locked in the front. :) I'm pumped!
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Coil spacers are on, cb left to install, burning the midnight oil tonight, almost ready!
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Coil spacers are on, cb left to install, burning the midnight oil tonight, almost ready!
{toast}
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
It's how we roll Calvin, you know that. I still have to change a fuel pump and filter in the XJ. Not to mention the normal pre ride stuff.
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
It's how we roll Calvin, you know that. I still have to change a fuel pump and filter in the XJ. Not to mention the normal pre ride stuff.
So happy I'm not having to do that this time. I'm hitching a ride this go round with Jpratj. {letseat}
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
It's how we roll Calvin, you know that. I still have to change a fuel pump and filter in the XJ. Not to mention the normal pre ride stuff.
So happy I'm not having to do that this time. I'm hitching a ride this go round with Jpratj. {letseat}
John becarefull with Logan as an in Jeep spotter, all I'm going to say. {no} ;D {hihi}
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I have been at it all week. I have one last trip to the store and the CB will be done. I have everything else ready though. I will need a hand trying to tune it in though. I'm using a whole new set up.
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
It's how we roll Calvin, you know that. I still have to change a fuel pump and filter in the XJ. Not to mention the normal pre ride stuff.
So happy I'm not having to do that this time. I'm hitching a ride this go round with Jpratj. {letseat}
John becarefull with Logan as an in Jeep spotter, all I'm going to say. {no} ;D {hihi}
Hey now, my rig has been drivable after like 80% of my trips. Now a days it takes running over a Honda Civic to break it. {ehm}
I don't feel like walking back to Cartersville though, so I won't be encouraging my personal driving style. :D
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I'll be burning that oil tomorrow night. Why do I always wait till the last minute to do these things?
It's how we roll Calvin, you know that. I still have to change a fuel pump and filter in the XJ. Not to mention the normal pre ride stuff.
So happy I'm not having to do that this time. I'm hitching a ride this go round with Jpratj. {letseat}
John becarefull with Logan as an in Jeep spotter, all I'm going to say. {no} ;D {hihi}
x2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_RA9aYyRUY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_RA9aYyRUY) Hammer it! LOL!
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Not to point fingers, but an xj on 33's, JK on 33's, and a ZJ on 31's with only a rear locker all made it up using a similar method. {nln} ()()
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;D I want to go back there with my XJ!
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I can't locate the contact info sheet on the website. Can someone point me to it?
Thanks
TC
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I can't locate the contact info sheet on the website. Can someone point me to it?
Thanks
TC
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=7483.0
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I can't locate the contact info sheet on the website. Can someone point me to it?
Thanks
TC
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=7483.0
I should have been more clear. I'm looking for the Emergency Contact Information form to print out and keep in my glove box.
TC
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http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2396.0;attach=2910
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Thanks, I guess I forgot to attach it, I'm a little rusty.
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Tharon and Ethan are out. Family member unexpectedly in the hospital having surgery in the morning. I have to stay local. Ya'll have fun and take lots of pics and video. :'(
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Sorry to hear that, our prayers are with you.
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Hope everything goes ok.....
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http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2396.0;attach=2910
Thats it. Thanks!
TC
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I had a lot to do on the Jeep, was hoping to be done with it so today would pack the camping gear and head out, but I still have a few odds and end to do on it today and no gear packed.
I think I'll stay home today and leave early - 4AM or so. Since it is a 4hr trip each way not counting wheelin all day, I may end up staying at a motel tomorrow night.
Is anyone riding Sunday as well, or just Saturday? If I stick around Saturday night, anyone know the area well - as in cool things to do or check out Sunday?
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I had a lot to do on the Jeep, was hoping to be done with it so today would pack the camping gear and head out, but I still have a few odds and end to do on it today and no gear packed.
I think I'll stay home today and leave early - 4AM or so. Since it is a 4hr trip each way not counting wheelin all day, I may end up staying at a motel tomorrow night.
Is anyone riding Sunday as well, or just Saturday? If I stick around Saturday night, anyone know the area well - as in cool things to do or check out Sunday?
I think you are a long way from anything exciting when you're at The Gulches.
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I had a lot to do on the Jeep, was hoping to be done with it so today would pack the camping gear and head out, but I still have a few odds and end to do on it today and no gear packed.
I think I'll stay home today and leave early - 4AM or so. Since it is a 4hr trip each way not counting wheelin all day, I may end up staying at a motel tomorrow night.
Is anyone riding Sunday as well, or just Saturday? If I stick around Saturday night, anyone know the area well - as in cool things to do or check out Sunday?
I think you are a long way from anything exciting when you're at The Gulches.
Well walking around downtown Laurens can be exciting, but not the good kind of exciting. {bruce}
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I'm doing some last minute wrenching this morning, readjusting kingpins and bearings, fixing hydraulic leak... I plan on getting out of Atl. before rush hour this afternoon. I'm going to sleep in my truck in the parking lot at Gulches. My cell is 678-201-6111
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I'm doing some last minute wrenching this morning, readjusting kingpins and bearings, fixing hydraulic leak... I plan on getting out of Atl. before rush hour this afternoon. I'm going to sleep in my truck in the parking lot at Gulches. My cell is 678-201-6111
Going up 85? Best before 3...
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I'm doing some last minute wrenching this morning, readjusting kingpins and bearings, fixing hydraulic leak... I plan on getting out of Atl. before rush hour this afternoon. I'm going to sleep in my truck in the parking lot at Gulches. My cell is 678-201-6111
Going up 85? Best before 3...
Leaving now.
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Mark just called and asked me to post up for any of you that are carrying...
South Carolina does NOT have a reciprocal firearms carry agreement with GA,
so unload and separate before you cross the line. {salute}
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yes yes 1 of the few in the SE. So glad I dont have to deal with that when I travel
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yes yes 1 of the few in the SE. So glad I dont have to deal with that when I travel
...stay off the radio Farvah.... ;D
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Mark just called and asked me to post up for any of you that are carrying...
South Carolina does NOT have a reciprocal firearms carry agreement with GA,
so unload and separate before you cross the line. {salute}
Definitely accurate that GA and SC do not recognize each others CWP's. Without going into WHY SC and GA do not recognize each others permits, one way around it, but not the only way around it, for anyone who cares is once you have your GA CWP ( or SC CWP ) apply for and obtain a Florida non resident permit. That will give you reciprocity in both states.
As for just traveling with your weapon in your vehicle, not carrying concealed, SC allows for a loaded firearm to be in your glove compartment or center console, no need to seperate the gun from ammo / magazines. {salute}
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Just got off the phone with the owner. He said if you aren't in Friday night by his closing time, you cannot register until 10 am Saturday. I plan on still being at the driver meeting at 9am but be advised that anyone coming Saturday cannot ride until after registration at 10am. This may help ya'll decide different groups at different times. Just wanted to give a heads up.
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...stay off the radio Farvah.... ;D
shenanigans
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We're here, I broke a ujoint on my 3rd rock climb and got it buttoned up again this evening.
UPDATE: Driver meeting moved to 0930. After the meeting, Skip will get you paid/registered at 1000. So be here at 0930. Those of you on the fence: there's something for everyone here.
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Did any body bring any windshield banners? I would like to buy one
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Tharon and Ethan are back in. Your prayers and well wishes worked wonders. The surgery went very well. We are able to play afterall.
Plus Emily, Addie and Amber. {letseat}
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I will be there in the morning...
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ahhhh just finished working on the jeep trying to get it ready... thanks to logan i got my rear bumper back on, got my fog lights fixed and relocated, fixed my cb, took off my side steps, got new bulbs for said fog lights, and got the doors and top back on... whewwwwww i hope everything pays off cant wait to get there in the morning
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1:15am and I'm finished with the Jeep after a 3-week repair, refresh and upgrade. Looks around 200-miles/4hrs one way for me. I'll be heading out 4:30am from the Macon/Warner Robins area. Looking forward to seeing the group again and trying out a new park. I'm still wanting to push the lift and 33s so hopefully there will be some neat things to do.
Is anyone in, or know of a nearby(ish) motel/hotel? I'm bringing an overnight bag just in case I don't want to make the trip back home after driving there and wheelin all day.
*** Edit - had to fiddle with a few more things on the Jeep this morning, getting a much later start than intended, leaving here around 7am. I added my phone number to the phone list thread, can get calls and txt. I'll check back in this thread if I have service and key up the mic when I arrive.
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Had a blast! Hope everyone made it home safe, the weather was getting pretty nasty when I left, the tornado sirens in waterloo where going off. Can't wait tell next month! {toast}
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Great ride!!!! thanks everyone for the good time {toast}
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Thank you everyone for such a great first major ride with the Runner. Hope to see everyone soon.
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Got home at 9:30. Had another great time. Just got the top up when the bottom fell out. It got nasty for about 30 minutes. Too tired to post pics tonite. Will start with them tomorrow. In waterloo, the ground was completely covered with hail. Looked like a winter wonderland. And talk about the dry ice fog. WTF
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Had a great time. Thanks to all especially the spotters. Sorry I was being all soft about my check engine lights going off. Luckily y'all shamed the sissy out of me. Aside from a bent up rocker rail, everything turned out great. My buddy has a boatload of pictures that I should be able to get out by Monday or Tuesday. That monsoon was awesome though. Did not see that coming at all. Thanks again to a bunch of great folk and I'll have those photos up soon.
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This topic is locked, please post all photo's and ride discussion in the Gulches Post Ride Photo's and Video thread.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=7503.0