Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.
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Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.yea, that sucks. its a new park for me, so im looking foward to new trials ... like Jimbo said. we can always setup a non-scheduled trip to this park , not like the only time u can wheel is when the club wheels.
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I mean, I went to her first wedding....... is this one really that important ?Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.
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Dude, you seriously need to look at the Ride Calendar and orient your family to it.
....Oh and don't forget, friends are the family you get to choose. So by not riding your still letting down family....sort of.
Lemme know when you have a weekend free and we'll schedule a day trip or somethin'... if your wife will let you go.
Yea, we might have to do that. Maybe I'll use this time of not wheeling to work on a locking solution for my front axle..........Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.yea, that sucks. its a new park for me, so im looking foward to new trials ... like Jimbo said. we can always setup a non-scheduled trip to this park , not like the only time u can wheel is when the club wheels.
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Yea, we might have to do that. Maybe I'll use this time of not wheeling to work on a locking solution for my front axle..........Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.yea, that sucks. its a new park for me, so im looking foward to new trials ... like Jimbo said. we can always setup a non-scheduled trip to this park , not like the only time u can wheel is when the club wheels.
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I'll use this time of not wheeling to work on a locking solution for my front axle..........Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.yea, that sucks. its a new park for me, so im looking foward to new trials ... like Jimbo said. we can always setup a non-scheduled trip to this park , not like the only time u can wheel is when the club wheels.
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OMG. . this is 2nd. blah... send a card or txt. anything past the 1st is . no attendance necessary unless ur getting free logging/food/drink. imo. but thats me and ... i got no friends and my siblings dont like me.. well. most ppl dont like me.. blah.. i would send ur wife as your proxy.I mean, I went to her first wedding....... is this one really that important ?Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.
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Dude, you seriously need to look at the Ride Calendar and orient your family to it.
....Oh and don't forget, friends are the family you get to choose. So by not riding your still letting down family....sort of.
Lemme know when you have a weekend free and we'll schedule a day trip or somethin'... if your wife will let you go.
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This is a great reason. dang! nice Pat. see we r looking out for u.Yea, we might have to do that. Maybe I'll use this time of not wheeling to work on a locking solution for my front axle..........Damnit!!! I wish I could make this ride. My sister is getting married that weekend.yea, that sucks. its a new park for me, so im looking foward to new trials ... like Jimbo said. we can always setup a non-scheduled trip to this park , not like the only time u can wheel is when the club wheels.
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The money saved by not going pays for an auto-locker...
Damn, I really want to check this place out.
I have to be in Nashville June 4 - 7 for sales training. The location in Brentwood where we will be doing the training is a really congested office park setting and I won't have anyplace to park my chit. Hmmm...if I can find a secure place to park my truck and trailer for the week maybe I drive my crap to Nashville on Monday and then haul to Hawk Pride on Fri morning... Research underway. Need to check with my local colleagues to see options.
Damn, I really want to check this place out.
I have to be in Nashville June 4 - 7 for sales training. The location in Brentwood where we will be doing the training is a really congested office park setting and I won't have anyplace to park my chit. Hmmm...if I can find a secure place to park my truck and trailer for the week maybe I drive my crap to Nashville on Monday and then haul to Hawk Pride on Fri morning... Research underway. Need to check with my local colleagues to see options.
It looks like I may be able to pull this off. I called 9 storage locations in and around the area and found a CubeSmart in Murfreesboro, TN (I can go visit WOD while I'm there) with a 40ft outside parking spot. All gated and secure. The shortest time period they will rent for is 1 month. But they are running a special for the first month, which is half off and then another promo means I can pay $73.05 for a secure parking location that is right off 24 on my way to Brentwood. I confirmed that there are no hidden fees or issues to cancel on that Friday when I leave. I can drop the trailer/jeep there on Monday and pick it up Fri morning to head to the park. By driving to/from the meeting I will get about $285 in mileage reimbursement and even with a net of roughly $211 I think I will more than pay for my fuel expense for most of the entire trip.awesome! And a lot cheaper than buying a double trailer.
It looks like I may be able to pull this off. I called 9 storage locations in and around the area and found a CubeSmart in Murfreesboro, TN (I can go visit WOD while I'm there) with a 40ft outside parking spot. All gated and secure. The shortest time period they will rent for is 1 month. But they are running a special for the first month, which is half off and then another promo means I can pay $73.05 for a secure parking location that is right off 24 on my way to Brentwood. I confirmed that there are no hidden fees or issues to cancel on that Friday when I leave. I can drop the trailer/jeep there on Monday and pick it up Fri morning to head to the park. By driving to/from the meeting I will get about $285 in mileage reimbursement and even with a net of roughly $211 I think I will more than pay for my fuel expense for most of the entire trip.
Damn, I really want to check this place out.
I have to be in Nashville June 4 - 7 for sales training. The location in Brentwood where we will be doing the training is a really congested office park setting and I won't have anyplace to park my chit. Hmmm...if I can find a secure place to park my truck and trailer for the week maybe I drive my crap to Nashville on Monday and then haul to Hawk Pride on Fri morning... Research underway. Need to check with my local colleagues to see options.
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That’s very kind of you, thanks for the offer. I don’t like putting anyone out and I think I have a plan with the CubeSmart I found.Damn, I really want to check this place out.
I have to be in Nashville June 4 - 7 for sales training. The location in Brentwood where we will be doing the training is a really congested office park setting and I won't have anyplace to park my chit. Hmmm...if I can find a secure place to park my truck and trailer for the week maybe I drive my crap to Nashville on Monday and then haul to Hawk Pride on Fri morning... Research underway. Need to check with my local colleagues to see options.
I can ask my buddy out Off River Road in Cheatham Co if you can park the rig / trailer at his farm . I wouldn’t suggest it if it wasn’t a place I’d leave mine . He is super trustworthy and the farm is secured and approx 20 min from what sounds like one of those god forsaken Brentwood office parks I know all too well. You could straight-shot from there North on old hickory to reach his place. I’m halfway between the two in Pegram ( I used to work in Cool Springs / Brentwood / Franklin area & grew up around there...)
let me know and I’ll be glad to ask him & put you in touch.
.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/1c2d66222e70158977420f4576293b10.jpg)Eh... utv's won't really be on our trails, and the race crowd shouldn't bother us either. May even be fun to watch while eating some nice JW steaks
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I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
1/10th of the cost of his rig is a lot.I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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That’s a little generous. I was thinking 1/2.1/10th of the cost of his rig is a lot.I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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That’s a little generous. I was thinking 1/2.1/10th of the cost of his rig is a lot.I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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Not steering us further off subject but I use an app I used free first then paid i think $12 for called Backwoods Navigator ( pro) and it uses all formats of USG Topo and GPSD , those cartomap PDF format , etc...and you can download the area you select while on WiFi then access without any service later. initially used free but was so good I bought it. Just an option. Tons of maps and types. Even has all the BLM and USFS used maps. High res Topo w live, GPS overlay.
I think chocco was the only free map that I have, but the others weren’t much. $5-$10.....Some maps are free but most you have to pay for.Just download it. It’s a free app. I use it at hale, chocco, and golden MTN. Much more convenient than a paper map.NP. It works well and does not require a cell signal or wifi. Once you have the map on your phone, it simply uses GPS from your phone/device to show you as a blue dot on the map.I just downloaded the Cartotracks map into Avenza PDF on my phone. ;-)
https://www.cartotracks.com/hawk_pride_offroad_map
I want to check out this app on your phone when we get there. I've always debated it, guess I just need to see it in action
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Free to download, but dont you pay for each map?
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Not steering us further off subject but I use an app I used free first then paid i think $12 for called Backwoods Navigator ( pro) and it uses all formats of USG Topo and GPSD , those cartomap PDF format , etc...and you can download the area you select while on WiFi then access without any service later. initially used free but was so good I bought it. Just an option. Tons of maps and types. Even has all the BLM and USFS used maps. High res Topo w live, GPS overlay.
Does it have actual trail maps of the parks we visit?
The weather forecast is looking good for next weekend. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
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Went to replace 2 broken bolts holding the driver side hub in last night, and surprised to find ALL 6 OF THOSE ASSHOLES are broke off.Damn...that stinks! At least you caught it with a lot of days left to fix it before the next ride.
Bought 6 more drill bits and a propane torch this afternoon to try to speed this up before I have to go through drastic measures to fix this mess. Axle swap cant get here soon enough
I can bring some. I've got a bunch, we'll see how adventurous I get when it comes time to load the trailer.I have tomorrow off...I'm willing to come down and load a bunch on the bed of the truck in the afternoon, I just don't have any wood at my place. What's your schedule tomorrow?
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Usual work schedule, til around 5. My boys will be here, though & I might be able to get them to help you. I have a wheelbarrow, too. Or come later & I can help, too. Let me know. I'm in cumming, near 141.I always think you live in Atlanta. I will not be coming to Cumming to grab your wood. Thanks for offering it up, including forced child labor, but that's a bit far.
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Did anyone commit to bringing firewood? If not, hopefully they have a service line at AOP. I'll chip in.
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Did not realize all that was going on this weekend...hmmm... I guess I'll suss it out when we get there tomorrow.
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Got buggy back from Tim's ready to load and found winch wouldn't work. Issue traced to dual battery system where the battery dedicated to winching was dead. Currently charging in the driveway, but in a pinch I can hook jumper cables to the starter battery if I need to winch.
Hoping to leave around 6 tomorrow morning putting me at HP around 10 local.
I am doing safety checks on the beer tonight...just to make sure they're not going to explode or do any damage on the trip. So far, no problems...more testing required.Six sigma level quality control underway.
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Yep...no chance of failure when needed the most. #prioritiesI am doing safety checks on the beer tonight...just to make sure they're not going to explode or do any damage on the trip. So far, no problems...more testing required.Six sigma level quality control underway.
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I am. I’m in douglasville now. 60mph.Just hit Mike marker 13. You on GATR 02?
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I left from the Gainesville area & on the ride up my GPS took me to the AOP exit & then west.
On the way back home the GPS took me to Birmingham then to Atlanta & up 400.
Both were pretty much a straight shot & only 3 or 4 turns but the way from AOP seemed flatter.
I try to avoid the ATL as much as possible. Always some sort of delay especially at the interstate 20 exit. The AOP route will be my choice.
John was our loader most of the time...thanks for doing that, John...you did a great job. @jd30005
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At some point Saturday, @Big Dave pawned off his son to Scott to ride around. I'm not sure the negotiations, but Scott either won or lost the bet and ended up with a passenger.I gave @Big Dave a ride to his rig while i think, @clark123456 was bringing his battery down the mtn. just for the brief time i was in the jeep with him, I felt like a better person. Grats to @Big Dave i agree with @patman Big parenting win, we need more young men and even us old lazy farts to be taking his son's example.
Sometime around mid-day Saturday, a few of us stopped at the pole barn to wait for the rest of the group. While waiting, Little Dave took it upon himself to start picking up trash and cleaned up the area (trashcans were present, but I guess some people would rather just throw shit on the ground). I joined in, but afterward felt sort of bad that it took a kid to remind me to do a better job.
So, good job, Little Dave's dad, on a parenting win
I concur w @kent10sne1 about the park. No, it has it's fair share of decent rock but it's tough to get there until you've been a few times , I'd say.
Of course, I got to not feeling too well midday Saturday but I was glad to have gone. I think the place would be much more fun and interesting in the Fall or Winter , but that's just me. I like cooler weather wheeling. You woykd NOT wanna hit the place after a rain , for sure.
Good trails for all level of wheelers.
Above average facility
Good location
Plenty of space
Easy drive for me / not horrible from Georgia ( it sounds like )
Boatloads of barely trimmed back access trails .
Blues can be blacks or greens.
horseflies the size of bluejays.
rather pricey but might have been the race weekend .
I will go back , absolutely.
(SideXsides now are everyplace, just accept them )
Thanks for Kent leading our group. He was also cool for letting my daughter ride w him and Marie as I was down a few hours. [slammin]
Overall a good time ; made better by having fellow GaTR members around, as usual.
Those are very nice things to hear. I always wonder how he really acts when we aren't around.At some point Saturday, @Big Dave pawned off his son to Scott to ride around. I'm not sure the negotiations, but Scott either won or lost the bet and ended up with a passenger.I gave @Big Dave a ride to his rig while i think, @clark123456 was bringing his battery down the mtn. just for the brief time i was in the jeep with him, I felt like a better person. Grats to @Big Dave i agree with @patman Big parenting win, we need more young men and even us old lazy farts to be taking his son's example.
Sometime around mid-day Saturday, a few of us stopped at the pole barn to wait for the rest of the group. While waiting, Little Dave took it upon himself to start picking up trash and cleaned up the area (trashcans were present, but I guess some people would rather just throw shit on the ground). I joined in, but afterward felt sort of bad that it took a kid to remind me to do a better job.
So, good job, Little Dave's dad, on a parenting win