Georgia Trail Riders Forum
OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: DOUG on December 15, 2009, 09:09:27 PM
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Andy, RabunJeeper, has again agreed to lead us through some great mountain Forestry Roads on Sunday, December 27th. Hopefully the same creek crossings as last time.
Pack a lunch. Bring the family or friends.
We'll probably meet in the same place as last time at 9AM, at the North end of Lake Rabun.
Post up if you would like to join us.
In so far:
Doug
Ben
Andy
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careful, some roads have winter closures.
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careful, some roads have winter closures.
Pretty sure RabunJeeper would be all over it since he lives there. ;D
You still need to fix your signature witha bag of rice or something Jerm. {hihi}
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Is this an official GATR ride? Because I kinda forget to grab my spare tire before I left to come back home.
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Is this an official GATR ride? Because I kinda forget to grab my spare tire before I left to come back home.
what size? I have an old 31x10.50 r15 tire you can have, if you have a spare rim laying around.
Also have a 15x8 or 7(need to measure) Black AR Rockcrawler I will let go of cheap.
Doug, What's the address of the meeting place? I may be able to make this trip.
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I have a spare, just not with me. Thanks for the offer though.
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Is this an official GATR ride? Because I kinda forget to grab my spare tire before I left to come back home.
No, just a group going on a ride.
We'll get details on the meeting place from Andy. Same as last time probably.
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In so far:
Doug
Ben
Andy
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Maybe
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Maybe
{ehm}
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There's no road closures up here. They don't close our f/s roads for bad weather. The meeting place will be at the lake burton overlook/picnic area, on hwy 76 west of Clayton, east of Hiawassee. If you are looking it up on a map its at the intersection of hwy 76 and Vickers road. Also its at the end of a bridge that crosses Lake Burton and there is a sign there that says, Georgia Power Jones Bridge Overlook. All are welcome to join.
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I'll be there!
We will be up there some time Christmas night, and stay until at least Jan 2nd. Looking forward to getting the new Hummer out on some real trails.
See you then
Jason
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Maybe
{ehm}
I may join the ride!
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Damn, I will be in macon with the family.
Lots of good trails up here and the drive down the creek trail is still open and the hill hasn't been graded or graveled yet.
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yeah i think i might be able to make this one. {toast}
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Maybe
{ehm}
I may join the ride!
You gonna have D30 with ya ;D
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Maybe
{ehm}
I may join the ride!
You gonna have D30 with ya ;D
I will baby it - trust me! Are you ready for it yet? There's a real good chance I will have it out by the end of January.
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End of Jan. will be perfect.
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So if we're meeting at 9, around when would the ride be over? Still trying to decide if I can make this or not. ::)
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Should be over between 1 and 3, it depends on how many roads we do.
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Looking forward to this "cruise". Have not driven the Jeep in awhile and forgot what it's like to be on the dirt! :D
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Almost definately here!!! Its not far fron the house and it will be great to find somewhere to wheel closeby.
How difficult are the trails???
I dont want to jack up my JK.
Thanks
Jim
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You will have no problems on this ride. it is a easy ride with some great guys and gals. A little mud and water.. just because of the rain lately. Perfect for the newbies to get to meet GATR and to break in their new ride while filling up your parts wish bucket. hahaha
If I did not live so far away I would be there.
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How far is this place from Suwanee? I don't have a clue where it is!
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www.mapquest.com {popcorn}
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Almost definately here!!! Its not far fron the house and it will be great to find somewhere to wheel closeby.
How difficult are the trails??? I dont want to jack up my JK.
Thanks
Jim
You'll be fine on these trails. And have fun too. Mostly gravel roads, with some dirt roads, mud, ruts, hill climbs, creeks, and running water. ;D
How far is this place from Suwanee? I don't have a clue where it is!
You can meet Ben and I somewhere, but here is from Suwanee:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Suwanee,+GA&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKVBwIdfCz9-imfFycpeZP1iDHtkRFpM-nd0A%3BFUYNFAIdlkAF-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.863961,-83.507423&sspn=0.210712,0.346756&ie=UTF8&ll=34.469203,-83.693848&spn=0.846869,1.387024&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Suwanee,+GA&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKVBwIdfCz9-imfFycpeZP1iDHtkRFpM-nd0A%3BFUYNFAIdlkAF-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.863961,-83.507423&sspn=0.210712,0.346756&ie=UTF8&ll=34.469203,-83.693848&spn=0.846869,1.387024&z=10)
If you're traveling, and away from you computer, it's west of Clayton GA, just over the bridge at Lake Burton.
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Well heck, that's just a hop skip and jump away!
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Lake Burton, not Lake Rabun. We have several lakes here, Rabun, Seed, Burton, Tallulah Falls, Tugalo, Yonah, and Hartwell.
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Lake Burton, not Lake Rabun. We have several lakes here, Rabun, Seed, Burton, Tallulah Falls, Tugalo, Yonah, and Hartwell.
Oops, sorry, I'll fix that. Thanks.
They all look like {bling} to me! :D
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No problem, it happens. So whats the head count as of now?
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I just saw where its over 2 and half hours for me, so I don't think I'm going to go.
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3 as of now. If Chuck comes, 4.
No problem, it happens. So whats the head count as of now?
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3 as of now. If Chuck comes, 4.No problem, it happens. So whats the head count as of now?
I'm a 50/50 as of now. :)
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3 as of now. If Chuck comes, 4.No problem, it happens. So whats the head count as of now?
Me and Sherry are in!
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although i would really like to get out there again, i am leaving the next day for Texas to visit so i cant make this. but for inspiration here are some pictures from the other day in NC. enjoy!
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I am in! I just hope I my winch and CB get here before then...
Jim T
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This is the same place as the Ad-Hoc ride, right?
Either way, I'm in! My friend from Hawaii is visiting, so it'll be the two of us in my Jeep.
Will there be snow/snowing up there?!? That would be really cool.
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This is the same place as the Ad-Hoc ride, right?
Either way, I'm in! My friend from Hawaii is visiting, so it'll be the two of us in my Jeep.
Will there be snow/snowing up there?!? That would be really cool.
Doubt to see any real snow. I hiked yesterday up near dahlonega and only the north sides of the mountains had about an inch on them. But rain is forecasted thu. Maybe we'll get lucky!
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Heading up there tomorrow afternoon. Cant wait! It owuld be cool to see some snow.
I am in town until Saturday 1/2, if anyone want to do any offroading during the week. The only day I am not available is Monday 12/28.
See you all soon!
Jason
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Looks like:
RabunJeep
Doug
Ben
Chuckie
Mark?
TrailWhale?
Everyone from Gwinnett/Winder want to meet on 985 somewhere? Let's meet at exit 16/17 - Hwy 53. Googlemap says that's where you should come to Ben.
I'm headed up to Robbinsville NC to ride Tatum Gap/ Trail of tears, and scout Little Buffalo. Anyone is welcome to join that wishes.
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Hey Dont forget about me!!! The only way I will miss this is if the weather is really, really crappy or worse of course...
Jim
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Hey Dont forget about me!!! The only way I will miss this is if the weather is really, really crappy or worse of course...
Jim
Sorry bout that! Glad you are coming Jim! Weather looks great after this rains blows through tonight. meet you at the bridge at the lake unless you want to join us when we come through on this route:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=winder&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKvBgIdFYgC-ynNEUYveef1iDE-MvmhODylWw%3BFZ8MFAIdET0F-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.877763,-83.511887&sspn=0.168147,0.363579&ie=UTF8&ll=34.581214,-83.651276&spn=0.674998,1.454315&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=winder&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKvBgIdFYgC-ynNEUYveef1iDE-MvmhODylWw%3BFZ8MFAIdET0F-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.877763,-83.511887&sspn=0.168147,0.363579&ie=UTF8&ll=34.581214,-83.651276&spn=0.674998,1.454315&z=10)
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No question mark for me, I'm definately in.
See you all on Sunday
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would like to bring the family on this but the only 4x4 we have is the wifes ASPEN and something tells me she isnt going to take it out muddin....
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would like to bring the family on this but the only 4x4 we have is the wifes ASPEN and something tells me she isnt going to take it out muddin....
MikeD, you should be fine on the forestry roads! C'mon......
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The wife and I may join in if you don't mind this senior citizen crusty old fart and his bride tagging along. {boohoo}
I will be just in my DD....92 XJ....no extra whistles and bells, other than 4x4, budget lift on 31 ATs.
Will need an exact destination to punch in please.
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co-ordinates are 34.868763,-83.541005 , just copy and paste it in your map search.
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Awesome guys, you will be passing right by my place, I will be laying in wait just beyond the underpass of the historical 441/105 exit in Cornelia at about 7:45 AM. I have a 09 Red Rock JK.
Unfortunately my CB didn't come in so I will have to keep a watch out for you guys, it shouldn't be too hard I will just look for a small convoy of 4x4s.
This is my cell just in case.
478-804-2655
Merry Christmas
Jim
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talked to the wife about it and she was like NO WAY are we going muddin in the Aspen...
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Looks like:
RabunJeep
Doug
Ben
Chuckie
TrailWhale
BchBoy1206 )Jim)
Mark?
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I'm workin' on the Mrs for this one... :hlp
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I will be laying in wait just beyond the underpass of the historical 441/105 exit in Cornelia at about 7:45 AM.
Sounds great. Anywhere to pull in there?
Here's a summary:
Riding at 9AM from the parking lot just west of Lake Burton on Hwy 76, west of Clayton GA. Map below. Coordinates are 34.868763,-83.541005.
Gwinnett crew departing from Exit 16/17 at 7:30AM.
Pack warm, and pack a lunch. Looks like a low of 30 and a high of 49.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mundy+Mill+Rd&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&geocode=FWg1CgIdjlYA-w%3BFSgNFAIdSkcF-w&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=34.222945,-83.861046&sspn=0.042369,0.090895&ie=UTF8&ll=34.55068,-83.61557&spn=0.675246,1.454315&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Mundy+Mill+Rd&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&geocode=FWg1CgIdjlYA-w%3BFSgNFAIdSkcF-w&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=34.222945,-83.861046&sspn=0.042369,0.090895&ie=UTF8&ll=34.55068,-83.61557&spn=0.675246,1.454315&z=10)
Bring it Hill Dweller!
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AARGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:(
Got my days mixed up...in laws will be here Sunday NOT Saturday!
$%^&&&*.........&^^%$##@#..............$%^&***............yeah..so there! {no}
Ahhh.......I feel MOOOOOOOCHO BETTER NOW! {toast}
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I'm in. {btt}
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I'm going, my friend from Hawaii will be with me.
Last time I talked to a local friend Ted, he said he was going to go, he's got a TJ.
We will be coming up from the Macon/Warner Robins area. I'm not sure about Ted, but the two of us in my Jeep will be heading towards Chattanooga afterword... well, not really sure, but we'll be spending a day or two there. Definitly want to get as much wheelin in as we can!
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We are in! {toast}
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Great news! Looks like at least 9.
I'll be at the Mrs. Winners at Exit 16/ Hwy 53/ Mundy Mill Road, departing at 7:30.
RabunJeep/Andy
Doug
Ben
Chuckie
TrailWhale
BchBoy1206 )Jim)
Livingston
Mark
NightWolf
Hill Dweller? You in?
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Just booked a room in Clayton at the Days Inn for tonight. Heading out now.
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Just booked a room in Clayton at the Days Inn for tonight. Heading out now.
Careful there. I checked in there with my parents 2 years ago and my credit card was buying mail order electronics 30 minutes later without my knowledge!
See ya tomorrow.
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Hill Dweller? You in?
Looks like it. {toast}
RabunJeep/Andy
Doug
Ben
Chuckie
TrailWhale
BchBoy1206 )Jim)
Livingston
Mark
NightWolf
Hilldweller
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Hill Dweller? You in?
Looks like it. {toast}
RabunJeep/Andy
Doug
Ben
Chuckie
TrailWhale
BchBoy1206 )Jim)
Livingston
Mark
NightWolf
Hilldweller
Great. See you there.
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Hey Dont forget about me!!! The only way I will miss this is if the weather is really, really crappy or worse of course...
Jim
Sorry bout that! Glad you are coming Jim! Weather looks great after this rains blows through tonight. meet you at the bridge at the lake unless you want to join us when we come through on this route:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=winder&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKvBgIdFYgC-ynNEUYveef1iDE-MvmhODylWw%3BFZ8MFAIdET0F-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.877763,-83.511887&sspn=0.168147,0.363579&ie=UTF8&ll=34.581214,-83.651276&spn=0.674998,1.454315&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=winder&daddr=GA-2+E%2FLookout+Mountain+Scenic+Hwy%2FUS-76+E&hl=en&geocode=FaKvBgIdFYgC-ynNEUYveef1iDE-MvmhODylWw%3BFZ8MFAIdET0F-w&gl=us&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=12&sll=34.877763,-83.511887&sspn=0.168147,0.363579&ie=UTF8&ll=34.581214,-83.651276&spn=0.674998,1.454315&z=10)
Doug when u get to Clarkesville take 197 n it is quicker
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Doug when u get to Clarkesville take 197 n it is quicker
I'll try. When I don't listen to Miss Garmin she tends to throw me into a state of LOST! lol we'll see.
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Doug when u get to Clarkesville take 197 n it is quicker
I'll try. When I don't listen to Miss Garmin she tends to throw me into a state of LOST! lol we'll see.
See it now, yeah, we'll go that way for sure.
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headed out....
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Have fun everybody. Hope ya'll have a great day on the trails..
Take some photos.
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Yeah...X2.. hope all will enjoy the ride as much as me having my inlaws over for dinner! {btt}
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HOW WAS IT???????????????? PICS PICS PICS????????????? Had ALL the kids (5) total with their Siginifcant others also and grandkids.... today,,,1/2 of them have left to go home,,,the rest will head out in the morning.... So we could not attend.. But would DIC seein ya;lls pics!!!!! Hope everyone had fun and had minimal Carnage LOLOLO
{toast} {toast}
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It was a great ride. There were about 18 rigs, down the road, in the woods, cross the creeks, down the river, and up the BIG HILL.
Here are the pictures I took.
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We had a great time. Thanks for leading us around Andy. I brought a camera, but forgot the memory card so I didn't get any pictures.
I did end up reserving a puppy though. {toast}
I think it's the one on the right. They were 3 days old here and will be two weeks old tomorrow. They already look a lot different.
(http://wallsfarmlabs.webs.com/photos/Yellow-Females/yellowgirls.jpg)
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Had a great time. Now in Robbinsville NC. Snow forcast tonight. Girls very happy. :)
Is the puppy for you or Scout?
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Had a great time. Now in Robbinsville NC. Snow forcast tonight. Girls very happy. :)
Is the puppy for you or Scout?
Both, but Emily claims it's for her. Hard to win that argument.
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Doug, hoping the girls get the snow they want. Get some snow pics!
Mike, cute little pup. I'd love to get a yellow male pup to keep these two female cockers in line.
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Mike, cute little pup. I'd love to get a yellow male pup to keep these two female cockers in line.
They had plenty of yellow males left. There are 11 puppies. Both parents looked great. The sire is 120 lbs. Scout only weighs about 85. If you aren't in a hurry and can wait a couple of years, Scout and Wrangler should be pumping out a couple of litters.
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That was an great run and really good to meet everybody... Cant hardly wait for the next one...
Jim T
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great trip guys looks like alot of fun.....
Mike ya know I have to find a backup to you now... cause LuLu is getting closer and closer to finding a new home... the wife is about done.. if she eats one more roll of TP or papertowls.. i think my wife will kill her....
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great trip guys looks like alot of fun.....
Mike ya know I have to find a backup to you now... cause LuLu is getting closer and closer to finding a new home... the wife is about done.. if she eats one more roll of TP or papertowls.. i think my wife will kill her....
We has a great time also, we flew home right until we entered Henry County, then the brakes came on. I will try and get pictures posted tomorrow. Thanks Andy and Jimmy for the tour. Still some great country up there.
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OKOKOK........so!
I had my inlaws over for dinner!!!!!!!!!!!............... {letseat}
I "WILL"be on the next one!
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Had a great time today, thanks Andy for leading us!
I think the only carnage today was me. Bent, and broke my crappy low hanging side steps. Definately sealed the decision to take them off.
Heres some of the pics I got, not too many since I was driving.
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My co-riders got some better pics, when I get a chance to upload them I'll post em as well.
Jason
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Nice pics. Who's ZJ was there?
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Pilotjimmy was in the white zj.
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Guys and gals, i enjoyed getting to meet all of you, some for the first time. You couldn't ask for a better group of people, everyone is nice. I had a great time today and dont mind leading us around on any rides up here. Here are some videos of the hillclimb and one of the gang.
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Thanks for posting those vids, you did a great job!!! I think I need to get either lockers or a D44 front axle. ;D
Jim
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STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yur killin me here.....!
Where was this hill climb?......I didn't think this was a forrest road somewhere so where were these filme taken?
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It sure was good meeting everyone. Hope to make a lot more runs with y'all next year.
Can't wait to see the videos (we can't get to YouTube at work).
And thanks for everyone for the coaching to get me up that hill. Needed to be in 3rd gear to get up it. 8th time was a charm ;D
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Had a great time seeing the old friends and meeting new ones!
Here's the link to our pic's!
http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv17/trailabite/Mountain%20Ride/
Oh, and wideload, this hill was on the forest roads ;D
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Looks like fun again. Cant wait to get the jeep back to trail ready.
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Here is a link to our pictures, not many though.
http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq9/mdo817gatrailrider/Holiday%20Ride/
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Great pictures Chuck, I hope you and Sherry don't mind but I'm going to steal a few since the my YJ never gets out.
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Great pictures guys, and thanks for the videos.
LOL at whoever said don't be behind my jeep on the hill climb...
Seriously, whats there to be afraid of? its just a stock four cyl jeep with no lockers on highway tires....
with the check engine light on.
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Outstanding job Mazda Ted..
You proved ,
"It is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog"
Congratulations..
{salute}
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Outstanding job Mazda Ted..
You proved ,
"It is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog"
Congratulations..
{salute}
LOL thanks. I forgot to mention I didn't even bother to air down.
And in the video there was some questions about what gear I was in. I was in 4lo in 3rd gear.
Oh and something I noticed in the video... My front wheels bounch up and down off the ground in the climb.
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Guys and gals, i enjoyed getting to meet all of you, some for the first time. You couldn't ask for a better group of people, everyone is nice. I had a great time today and dont mind leading us around on any rides up here. Here are some videos of the hillclimb and one of the gang. />
Great pics guys, keep em coming I know there's more.
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Great videos. Can't believe it took me 8 times to get up that hill. Of course, that is my first time wheeling the JK. The last 2 runs I used 3rd gear which turned out to be the right one.
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http://sharing.theflip.com/session/706a925132d3338e2d73e7dc8dab7e94/video/8541750 (http://sharing.theflip.com/session/706a925132d3338e2d73e7dc8dab7e94/video/8541750)
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My wife Amy, My Son Jet,MY Dog Ranger and I had a GREAT ride. Thanks to Everyone that came. Thanks to Everyone for being so nice. Yall come back Anytime.
Heres my ZJ on the Hill.
/>Thanks Again, Jimmy(pilotjimmy).
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Go jimmy! Get-r-done! Some great videos guys.
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{toast}
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Despite my hill failure, it was a great day.
Thanks to the locals for leading us around; the scenery was great.
And a big thanks to the dogs for coming; Jessi (the Wonder Mutt) slept all day yesterday...
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Hey guys, This is Brandon who was riding along with Rick, Just wanted to come on here and share some of the photos. i took over 800 during the ride but here's a couple for now. I'll post up a ton more when i get home next week and am able to go through them all and process them on my desktop and can upload them. Its agonizingly slow on my old laptop.
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6021.jpg)
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(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6078.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6180.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6242.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6322.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6431.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6570.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/IMG_6820.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/Haoleb/GATR%20ride/rivergrouppano.jpg)
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Nice pic's {toast}
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ok guys after watching the vids I have to ask the ones with the JKs what happened.... are you guys running AT or MT tires... man i am wishing that mine wasnt in the shop cause that looks like alot of fun...
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Sounds like I missed a hell of a ride. I can't view the pics from my blackberry so I can't wait to get home to check them out. Hopefully I will get my tube fenders installed this weekend and then I will be planning a ride for Currahee Jeeps and anyone else who wants to come along.
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MikeD,
This was the 1st time off road for many of these jk guys.
I think they had a blast.
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ok guys after watching the vids I have to ask the ones with the JKs what happened.... are you guys running AT or MT tires... man i am wishing that mine wasnt in the shop cause that looks like alot of fun...
I'm running racing slicks. :'(
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really i didnt know you had 60's on the rear and 40s on the front.... or is that 60s in the front 40s on the rear... oh nevermind
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ok guys after watching the vids I have to ask the ones with the JKs what happened.... are you guys running AT or MT tires... man i am wishing that mine wasnt in the shop cause that looks like alot of fun...
You would have had a blast, with the exception of the hill climb, it was all like bypasses. ;D It was a nice relaxing, fun day in the woods. {toast}
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ya know make your jokes now.. cause soon very soon the jokes will stop
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ya know make your jokes now.. cause soon very soon the jokes will stop
Yeah? Howzat?
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just have to wait and see....
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just have to wait and see....
{salute} {popcorn}
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just have to wait and see....
How long will we have to wait?
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just have to wait and see....
How long will we have to wait?
4-ever!
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Glen my let him drive his jeep up powerline hill :D
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Thats the only way this A$$hole would ever come close to having lockers! Did you pick up "7"? {ehm}
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didnt need lockers to get up powerline thou did i.... so shut yo mouth
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didnt need lockers to get up powerline thou did i.... so shut yo mouth
I dont know how I managed to forget that :D
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After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill. The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual. It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill. I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed. Below are the 2wHi gear ratios for both trannys. The ratios stay constant in 4wLo but are reduced 4:1.
It was a ton of fun out there. First time taking the JK offroad (ought it 10/1709) Can't wait to get out there again with this crew. Great bunch of people.
JK Rubicon:
6 speed
Gear Ratios
1st ................ 4.46
2nd ............... 2.61
3rd ................ 1.72
4th ................ 1.25
5th ................ 1.00
6th ................ 0.84
Automatic
Gear Ratios
1st ................ 2.84
2nd ............... 1.57
3rd .................1.0
4th ............... 0.69
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I do it 2nd gear with a 5 speed, six cylinder, with a non rubi t-case, with 3.07 axles. You just gotta get your momentum up before getting on the hill. I tried to crawl it once in 1st gear 4lo and it wasnt happening, so i tried it aagin in 2nd with speed and went right to the top. But then again, ive been up that hill 30-40 times. Practice my friend, practice, you'll get it.
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Just aim towards it rolling slow and right when your front tires hit the base of the hill floor it ;D
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After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill. The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual. It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill. I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed.
My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st. ;D
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After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill. The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual. It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill. I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed.
My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st. ;D
Yea and you are only almost stock ;)
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1st gear for me too, but I only have 4.10 gears with 37's. I would say maybe second otherwise. Oh yah, it's an auto.
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After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill. The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual. It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill. I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed.
My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st. ;D
Yea and you are only almost stock ;)
My mods didn't really make the difference other than the tires. They are almost new and big tread depth and lugs. Not very wide though, and I am very heavy at 5500 #'s +. 5.38 gears.
There was a spot about 2/3 up that would stop you if you didn't have big tread and lockers or a lot of speed.
So good tread and lockers, or hit it hard!
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I have 4.56's, auto, and open diffs; I was in 4-low and my wheels just spun.
I think I would've gone right up if I aired-down. I was running full street pressure though.
Anybody want to get out and play on Saturday (the 2nd)?
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If anybody wants to come up to Rabun Co. I'm game.
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If anybody wants to come up to Rabun Co. I'm game.
Are you on ExPo at all?
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36528
We're getting a ride going on Saturday and most of the Atlanta gang hasn't been up there. Stumpxj is a member on here but rarely posts; you'll like his rig...
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I didn't get to make the Holiday Run, but I was just on YouTube and searched GATR and found this video someone posted of the River Crossing...maybe this has already been shared, if not...enjoy!
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Bryan