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OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: urdaddyjeep on August 18, 2011, 12:11:27 PM
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Over labor day weekend Durhamtown is having a poker run for Jeeps. It will go all over the place.. plus you can get bonus cards for the rifle/pistol shoot and at the ring toss and corn hole games.. for more info on this event email Mike at mikemc@durhamtown.com or call them and ask for Mike... .. Cost is around 5 bucks per rig... I am waiting on Mike to email me the info and once I get it I will post it... also this would be a great time to come out and see the new park... this weekend Hardline crawlers and a group from FL will be there adding their imput on the new park, I would like to see some of you out there so you can put your imput on it as well.... Last weekend I was there and walked through it and for those that like MOAB's sink there will be something like that there as well... I will tell ya that the pucker factor on that one will be up there...
so come on out and have a good time ..... {letseat} {toast} {toast} {letseat}
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I wish i could make it but i'll b at the ATL races. Has anyone ever came up with a better mapa of the new park and old park yet? plus...
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sounds fun keep us posted.
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we have hosted poker runs for the bikes/atv/utv for 7 year now and has turned into one of our favorite events every memorial day and labor day weekends
this year we want to include the jeeps in the fun
this is how it works here
everyone pays for the regular park ride fee plus a $5 poker run entry fee 100 % of the money is given back usually around $1000
you will ride all over the trails looking for the BOXES with cards we will give you a map and hints as to where they are 5 locations in the jeep park and 5 location in the atv park this year
you will also have a chance to win some additional bonus cards
1- pistol range/ rifle range hit the targets win extra card
2- corn hole / washers game ring the hole and win extra cards
3- Pool Table knock the 8 BALL in the hole and win extra card
everyone comes to the lodge after you have completed the course and game to redeem for your poker hands
top 7 winner win the $$$$$$$
every entry gets a name in the raffle for free prizes drawn as well
this is a fun event for all ages
drawings will be at the NEW RED ROOSTER BAR 5:00 sharp
BAR-B-QUE buffet at the resturant
live band following the event at the BAR
hope to see you here
thanks mike
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I MAY be able to make this one and finally meet some of the other GATR members. What day is the poker run going to be on?
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Is this something that would be fun to bring a kid to? Like my 6 year old duaghter?
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yes you can bring your daughter ..... this is a family event.... if you want your daughter to shoot the pistol or rifle that is on you.. I will be there making sure that everyone is safe... its a one shot per system... and this is not a race... most people that come out make a whole day out of it... it is alot of fun... so come on out..
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What day is the poker run? SAT SUN or MON?
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I posted this question up on FaceBook since working nights I don't have much time to call, here was there response.
"95% of the time they are on sunday's starting at 10:00 I am not entirely sure though, so Let me get back to you, or feel free to call the lodge at 706 486 4603."
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your question was answered by one of the girls at the lodge. if you go to the website I think it has all the info there... I have been really busy and forgot what day the poker run was... yes it has been on Sundays in the past but I think this time it MIGHT be on Sat. but I will call Mike and see... you can also email him at mikemc@durhamtown.com
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Bring your own gun?
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Anyone going this weekend and if so what day or days?
Poker run is Sunday but had thought about maybe going up Saturday, would be fun to watch the lawnmower races that night.
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Im going sunday to mess around in the new area. Probably wont do the poker thing...
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A couple of us rode last weekend at Dtown, update is...
Big Mike is working on the trails, he has a track hoe on site and he cleaned up some trees on the natural rock garden on the new side, he cut into the banks looking for more rock (he found clay) :( one of the banks he cut in they made a couple of ledges, he is planning on taking a bunch of the big rocks laying around and putting them on the ledge cuts. There is another ditch not to far from Slippery Nipple that was looked to be full of rock, we didn't walk it because we were with a group, he said he was going to look in to cleaning the trees from it. He has had a lot of concrete culverts and rock dropped at the top of the parking area where is is going to build a 4X4 playground. He said they would be starting that this week and be ready to open it this weekend. If anyone does go out, do as he as asked, if you see something that has potential let him know. He really is wanting to get the trails like we like them. {toast}
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Quote: "There is another ditch not to far from Slippery Nipple that was looked to be full of rock..."
If this is the same one I am thinking of, me and my son drove up it last time we were out there, been about a month or so. It wasn't too far from Slippery Nipple, it was a tight fit in the TJ and I think I may have added a little pin stripping, but it was fun.
Not as big of rocks on Slippery Nipple, but was something fun to play on. If it is the same I am thinking about it would be nice cleaned out some. There was enough off camber amongst the rocks in the culvert to have a tire up in the air, but nothing too hardcore.
Looks like there may be several of us heading out Saturday now as some have other plans for Sunday and cannot make it.
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Nope, not the same one, but I would like to know where the one you are talking about is. The one I'm talking about would be hard to even get a 4 wheeler up right now.
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I know where the other one is. We looked at it when we cut slippery nipple. I will show you next time we g
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I know where the other one is. We looked at it when we cut slippery nipple. I will show you next time we g
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Can someone post up here if any GATR guys are going to meet up & ride at d-town this weekend?...I might be up for it...was thinking Sunday at the moment, but would rather ride with a group. Feel free to PM me.
Thanks, Jason
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Red Dragon I sent you a pm
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Red Dragon I sent you a pm
I don't see it. Slow electrons today, I guess.
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Hey there is a new website from durhamtown
Go here... www.durhamtownoffroad.com
See the pics of the new park... u will have to show me what ur talking about Mark...i will be there starting tonight thru Monday... check out the new site and see the new prices for multiday pass...
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Hey there is a new website from durhamtown
Go here... www.durhamtownoffroad.com
See the pics of the new park... u will have to show me what ur talking about Mark...i will be there starting tonight thru Monday... check out the new site and see the new prices for multiday pass...
Hey Mike,
Ask Big Mike if he will donate a few trail passes for the raffle at GATRFEST...or something even better.
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Good lord Mike! Some of those rocks are house sized! {toast}
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Never been but I am looking forward to it now!
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I may try to get out there Sunday.
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I can't go cause my Jeep will still be at Allsouth.
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HOLY GIANT ROCKS! {letseat}
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I'll be heading that way sometime tomorrow, probably around noon or so when I get there. Right now I will be in my TJ, my oldest son is going to take his ranger (maiden voyage for him), buddy of mine will be in the XJ that he bought from Seth (Metro) on here, and 2 other families in JK's, maybe a couple more before we make it there. If any of you are there then maybe I will see you there.
None of them could make the Sunday trip, I am still not sure if I will come back for the Poker run on Sunday or not as I have to get my littlest ones back to there mom sometime Sunday.
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Now Doug why would we donate ride passes to durhamtown when you guys are having GATRFEST at another park.. just sounds silly...
Now that MATANZAS Jeep club has put out the dates for the Wounded Warrior Ride.. OCT 14-16th here at Durhamtown..
check out their website... www.matanzasjeepclub.com for more info
Mike D
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Now Doug why would we donate ride passes to durhamtown when you guys are having GATRFEST at another park.. just sounds silly...
Now that MATANZAS Jeep club has put out the dates for the Wounded Warrior Ride.. OCT 14-16th here at Durhamtown..
check out their website... www.matanzasjeepclub.com for more info
Mike D
We do allow you and mike to post up and promote durahmtown with no sponsorship. Along with mantanza's jeep club on someone elses club website.
Maybe that is silly of us.
Sounds a bit ungrateful to me.
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Now Doug why would we donate ride passes to durhamtown when you guys are having GATRFEST at another park.. just sounds silly...
Now that MATANZAS Jeep club has put out the dates for the Wounded Warrior Ride.. OCT 14-16th here at Durhamtown..
check out their website... www.matanzasjeepclub.com for more info
Mike D
We do allow you and mike to post up and promote durahmtown with no sponsorship. Along with mantanza's jeep club on someone elses club website.
Maybe that is silly of us.
Sounds a bit ungrateful to me.
Sent from a smart phone, duh!
~>} bit$h..... {hihi}
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It is alot better than it was 6 months ago. Huuuge rocks in the new man made obstacle course.
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Now Doug why would we donate ride passes to durhamtown when you guys are having GATRFEST at another park.. just sounds silly...
Now that MATANZAS Jeep club has put out the dates for the Wounded Warrior Ride.. OCT 14-16th here at Durhamtown..
check out their website... www.matanzasjeepclub.com for more info
Mike D
We do allow you and mike to post up and promote durahmtown with no sponsorship. Along with mantanza's jeep club on someone elses club website.
Maybe that is silly of us.
Sounds a bit ungrateful to me.
Sent from a smart phone, duh!
GATR Fest. Was decided on by a club vote, not by Staff. I thought a couple of donated passes sounded like a good idea.
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Let me think about it
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I always take my camera, and then only take a few pics...but, here they are! Thanks, Durhamtown staff for a great day! Sorry for my buddy leaving some parts on your pile 'o pipe!
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Now Doug why would we donate ride passes to durhamtown when you guys are having GATRFEST at another park.. just sounds silly...
Now that MATANZAS Jeep club has put out the dates for the Wounded Warrior Ride.. OCT 14-16th here at Durhamtown..
check out their website... www.matanzasjeepclub.com for more info
Mike D
We do allow you and mike to post up and promote durahmtown with no sponsorship. Along with mantanza's jeep club on someone elses club website.
Maybe that is silly of us.
Sounds a bit ungrateful to me.
Sent from a smart phone, duh!
Well Matt it isnt like I havent tried to get you guys up there so we could talk about it.. i mean its 150 for a yr for this site.. but since you didnt make it up there this weekend so we could work out the details... oh and i have only just started to ad for dtown.. and most of the time I am trying to get GATR behind a Wounded Warrior hunt or ride at dtown... Matt you and Adam have my number.. call me...
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I am not begging for a sponsor.
I am just backing up Dougs comment after your reply. If you think he is silly for his question, I think that your reply was just as silly, given the circumstances.
I know you guys are putting alot of effort into the park and GATR will always back a wounded warrior ride. However, I doubt alot of members can make it out for a large ride the weekend before GATRFEST, most people are lucky these days to make it out to one ride a month.
A couple free passes would only promote D-Town, its not like it would cost them anything. May just give someone that may be on the fence, an opportunity to come check the new park out. Then report to all his buddies what he experienced. Its no sweat off my back either way. {toast}
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I can see your point Matt... guess calling me was out of the question huh...
a couple of free passes do cost the park... building a 4x4 park cost alot of money... some way shape or form that money needs to be brought back into the park so that up keep and more trails can be made.
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Mike, I don't think a few passes will put the place out of business. That place makes a killing every weekend! {no}
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I can see your point Matt... guess calling me was out of the question huh...
a couple of free passes do cost the park... building a 4x4 park cost alot of money... some way shape or form that money needs to be brought back into the park so that up keep and more trails can be made.
Not much of a business man are you, Mike? Even wonder why stores do promotional offers? They don't do them, because it doesn't cost them anything up front, It draws people in that often might have not been there in the first place. Say he donated a weekend pass to the raffle, that covered the entry fee to the park, So you lose the entry fee on one person... Not many people wheel alone, so that person talks a friend or two into going, now that's extra people coming and paying... Theoretically those people even decide to split the cost of a cabin (that's even more money)... Now if the park is really worth it, not only do they make plans to come back, but they also tell all of their friends, potentially bringing even more business in.
Keep in mind, there are many wheelers watching Dtown, still on the fence about if it's worth visiting or not. Lots of things could make those peoples minds up, whether it be a review from another wheeler, or even the appearance of an altruistic park owner...
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Nicely put Logan
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Jeepers have been known to spend up to 10$ or more in the pressure washers alone ;D
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Jeepers have been known to spend up to 10$ or more in the pressure washers alone ;D
I know any time I hook to the trailer, I'm spending at least $200, usually more.
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Y do i even bother....never said i was a business man just a dumb army guy... i am done with this...i try to help both the club and the park and all ii get is crap for it...
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Jeepers have been known to spend up to 10$ or more in the pressure washers alone ;D
I know any time I hook to the trailer, I'm spending at least $200, usually more.
im with you Logan, i know $200 -300 is gone as soon as i crank up the diesel - i ve been looking a D-town a watching the progression closly - im one of those on the fence in driving almost 2 hours there when i can drive 30 mins further the other direction and end up at one of three awsome parks in AL .
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Imagine how tough the call is being an hour from Mountainside and choccolocco, and less than 2hrs from MM... {popcorn}
I'm waiting for guys on 40's to say there is enough to keep them interested all day, so Ryan... Go check it out. {letseat}
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as soon as my junk is finished i acually plan checking it out --seriously - i cant wait just to drive my turd up and down the driveway...
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Theres not enough to keep 40s busy all day but it is a fun place to ride in Ga and there's not many places you can ride and shoot a gun in the same day and it be legal.
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Theres not enough to keep 40s busy all day but it is a fun place to ride in Ga and there's not many places you can ride and shoot a gun in the same day and it be legal.
Then after a day of that, go to the big red barn bar, have a few drinks, loose your ass on a pool table, head back to camp, get up in the morning and have a hot breakfast in the lodge and decide to go break your stuff or maybe rent a dirt bike or a 4 wheeler and go hit some other trails. The place is fun and huge, is it MOAB nope but it's fun.
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I agree but I dont loose on a pool table.
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I don't know about that. The chick that works there Kat is quite the pool shark!
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Richard have you been this the newest edition with the hube pipe and rock pipes with trenches? it looks fun as hell! {ehm}
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No I haven't. I plan to go soon though. I like dt just hate the long ride.
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im going to head over there for the day as soon as i get my junk back.... hopfully in a couple of weeks.
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Yeah right.
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Kat doesnt work there anymore
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Theres not enough to keep 40s busy all day but it is a fun place to ride in Ga and there's not many places you can ride and shoot a gun in the same day and it be legal.
Then after a day of that, go to the big red barn bar, have a few drinks, loose your ass on a pool table, head back to camp, get up in the morning and have a hot breakfast in the lodge and decide to go break your stuff or maybe rent a dirt bike or a 4 wheeler and go hit some other trails. The place is fun and huge, is it MOAB nope but it's fun.
With all this being said I will try and make it down the next time a big group of GATR folks goes down to D-town.
3hr 45min ride for me, :'(
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the new part with the pipes and all is pretty serious...swallowed some 38's this past weekend. Apparently only one guy has done the whole thing. Rubi with 38's wouldnt do it sunday when I was there. I did the first 20 feet then pulled off of it and continued at the end. The middle part is BIG
The part where slip nipple is has alot of man made hills with rock similiar to the man made climbs at river rock.