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Title: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: DOUG on December 19, 2014, 09:19:39 AM
It's time for our biggest ride of the year!

Our annual Forest Service Ride thru North Georgia.

Last year we had 60+ rigs, and a great time. 

TIME/PLACE:             8:35am DEPARTURE from Dahlonega Walmart.  There is only one.

Itinerary:                  Saturday – 8:30AM Short Drivers Meeting, Ride all day, Lunch on trail, Dinner 

- Arrive prepared for a full day on the trail with fuel, beverages, food, and whatever else you may need.
- Camping, Cabins, and Hotels close by
- Trail Types - Fun for all - Forest Service Roads with River and Creek Crossings.

This is an open ride, and our Rig Requirements are not mandatory, but are preferred.  Please do try to comply in every way possible. 

Discussion here:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13920.0 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=13920.0)

GATR Ride Rules and Rig Requirements:

http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules)

http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=required_trail_equipment)

Emergency Contact Form:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=10220.0 (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=10220.0)
Title: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: tcdawg on December 19, 2014, 09:36:08 AM
1.  Doug +3
2.  Tony (tcdawg) +1
3.  Bobby (Cru9) +1
4.  Kevin (cannonballkev) +1
5.  John (jd3005) +1
6.  Mike (BigMike) +1
7.  Zack (tj05world) +1
8.  Brent (brentdavis)
9.  Rob (Griffin928 ) +2
10. Jorge (CaneJeep)
11.  Dale
12.  Chris (cosimpson) +1
13.  Conner (Jango) +1
14.  Will (OscarMike2.0)
15.  David (TrailDuty)
16.  Marc (Ranier1315) +1
17.  Anvilsam +2
18.  Mark (jeepjunky68 )
19.  Kevin (Allblk13) +2/3
20.  AJ (gint2) +1
21.  Christa (Moab) +2
22.  Shane (FJ Offroad)
23.  Rusty (Got4x4)
24.  Don (BigPrince)
25.  Lee (wejeep) +1
26.  Lee Whetstone +1
27.  John/Lisa (jjnichols3)
28.  Chris (Chris.F)
29.  (jvc74b)
30.  Mackenzie (MakQ)
31.  Matt (PyratM
32.  (Spackle86)+3
33.  Chris (Voit5540)
34.  Kent (kent10sne1)
35.  Matt (Hazmat) +3
36.  Chris (jeepn4)
37.  Ryan jeepn4 friend
38.  Cody jeepn4 friend 2
39.  Charles (cardoin)
40.  Linda (cardoin wife)
41.  Shaun and Sheila (zrxmopar)
42.  Michellestemper (MichelleStemper)
43.  Adam (Camel430) +1
44.  Jason (RedDragonATL)
45.  CJ CJ?
46.  Aeroabarge
47.  Bridgeman
48.  Twaldo+2
49.  DeedoP
50.  Ken W (detailwax)  +1
51.  Mark H (Mark Harrison) +1
52.  Perry (prjohnson)
53.  Rob (outlawoffroad)
54.  Dwayne (Bear) +1
55.  Chris (Jeep1dawg)
56.  Craig and Heather (Shilo)
57.  Jimbo (Blue J)
58.  Frank (Frank Maines)
59.  Pwoodruff (pwodruff)
60.  John and Tristan (jag2888 )  #1
61.  John and Tristan (jag2888 )  #2
62.  John and Tristan (jag2888 )  #3
63.  Danny, Morgan, Ashton (Lytles_fjc)
64.  Thomas (ThomasFJ)
65.  JM Rousseau (JM)
66.  Dons Friend (BigPrince) rig2
67.  Tom Ticia Joanna (slowbox)
68.  Joel Becky Luke (Jrowe)
69.  (AGMidha)
70.  Christian (CJsparky)
71.  Justin (Jeeptrk)
72. Brandon W Frank Maines +1
73.  Scott (NewtsRubi) +fam
74.  JustLearning +fam
75.  IronPatriot
76.  Dewey (DAMC15JK) + 2
77.  Jason and Denise (Keebler)
78.  Max (LJ)
79.  Kevin (TJSahara)
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FS RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: DOUG on December 20, 2014, 02:15:05 PM
Thanks.

If anyone is bringing a friend with a rig please note it. 
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: jd30005 on January 16, 2015, 05:01:39 PM
I got a text from a new member saying his forum request is pending.  Handle "LJ".  His name is Max and he plans to join us tomorrow.  Please add him to the list.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: tjsahara00 on January 16, 2015, 07:47:37 PM
I will be there in my little Jeep Patriot....have to leave after lunch. ....
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: RedDragonATL on January 16, 2015, 08:16:35 PM
Updated!  Do I hear 80??
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 16, 2015, 08:36:38 PM
I have a friend that is supposed to be there tommorrow.  He drives a Hummer. Daniel is his name, not positive he is coming
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: jeepjunky68 on January 16, 2015, 11:15:06 PM
I am out. Got to take my son car shopping.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: slowbox on January 17, 2015, 04:20:47 PM
What a blast!  We had a great time, thanks again for putting this all together.  Thanks for the PBJ lunch action too.  Blue taco definitely has some lift kit needs after dragging it through some of those ruts, but she pulled through.  Cheers

Tom
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: cardoin on January 17, 2015, 07:14:47 PM
I would like to thank everyone who helped to put this ride together. I have to say that I thought it was gonna be a fiasco with that many 4x4s going down the highways and trails.  This ride was well organized and everyone made me and my wife feel welcomed even though we had some issues on the trail. I look forward to attending future rides.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: kent10sne1 on January 17, 2015, 07:20:32 PM
Yup was fun thanks to all the staff and core members that helped
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: cosimpson on January 17, 2015, 07:39:22 PM
Duck tape and tie strap got me off the trail.
Got home safe and sound.. Stop by Home Depot and got nut and washer. And repaired in Dahlonega..

Thanks all that helped and the person with the keen eye and found the bolt.

I hope all made it home safe

Chris


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Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: tj05world on January 17, 2015, 07:40:05 PM
Thank u to all who made this trip possible,we had blast as we usually do.


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Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: jd30005 on January 17, 2015, 08:28:24 PM

Duck tape and tie strap got me off the trail.
Got home safe and sound.. Stop by Home Depot and got nut and washer. And repaired in Dahlonega..

Thanks all that helped and the person with the keen eye and found the bolt.

I hope all made it home safe

Chris


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Glad the duct tape held it in place. We just got off the last trail around 8pm.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: tcdawg on January 17, 2015, 08:54:01 PM

Duck tape and tie strap got me off the trail.
Got home safe and sound.. Stop by Home Depot and got nut and washer. And repaired in Dahlonega..

Thanks all that helped and the person with the keen eye and found the bolt.

I hope all made it home safe

Chris


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Glad you were able to fix it and get home Chris!
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: Lytles_fjc on January 17, 2015, 10:48:12 PM
We had a great time. Thanks !
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: PyratM on January 18, 2015, 08:12:20 AM
Thanks to everyone who organized this. We had a great time!
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: Griffin928 on January 18, 2015, 08:43:52 AM
Duck tape and tie strap got me off the trail.
Got home safe and sound.. Stop by Home Depot and got nut and washer. And repaired in Dahlonega..

Thanks all that helped and the person with the keen eye and found the bolt.

I hope all made it home safe

Chris


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This post should find it's way to on the GATR literature.... Kind of sums up what this club is all about--- trail riding, the fact that stuff happens, team work, fun, safety, and respect.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: pwoodruff on January 18, 2015, 01:18:52 PM
Had a great time yesterday. Thanks for letting us tag along. Special thanks to the folks that organize it all.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: spackle86 on January 19, 2015, 12:07:18 PM
This past Saturday was our first ride with GATR.  We had a great time.  I have posted pictures on a shared website that I have, itsmystory.shutterfly.com the album is titled Jeeping.  Thanks again for a great day.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: DOUG on January 19, 2015, 12:12:04 PM
This past Saturday was our first ride with GATR.  We had a great time.  I have posted pictures on a shared website that I have, itsmystory.shutterfly.com the album is titled Jeeping.  Thanks again for a great day.

Some AWESOME shots!  Thanks

it won't let me link or copy.... :-(

https://itsmystory.shutterfly.com/pictures/139
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: spackle86 on January 19, 2015, 07:04:51 PM
I can email copies of any pictures if it won't let you copy them.  Just let me know.  //;D//  you can email me at lawpdw@comcast.net also.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: DOUG on January 19, 2015, 07:22:15 PM
I can email copies of any pictures if it won't let you copy them.  Just let me know.  //;D//  you can email me at lawpdw@comcast.net also.

Thanks again.

Email coming...
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: slowbox on January 19, 2015, 08:07:35 PM
Big respect to Doug and the captains.  I'm fencing with myself the idea of trading my taco in for a jeep.  I'm torn between my love of toyota and the kickass of jeep.  As Wayne and Garth once said, "We're not worthy."    /cheers

tom

Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: DOUG on January 19, 2015, 08:18:22 PM
Big respect to Doug and the captains.  I'm fencing with myself the idea of trading my taco in for a jeep.  I'm torn between my love of toyota and the kickass of jeep.  As Wayne and Garth once said, "We're not worthy."    /cheers

tom
Before you do,  start a thread here asking for advice!
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: Lytles_fjc on January 19, 2015, 08:21:20 PM
Big respect to Doug and the captains.  I'm fencing with myself the idea of trading my taco in for a jeep.  I'm torn between my love of toyota and the kickass of jeep.  As Wayne and Garth once said, "We're not worthy."    /cheers

tom



There is always the FJ
Danny
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: slowbox on January 22, 2015, 07:25:53 PM
I've realized I have a romance with my tacoma (Tacomance?)... I can't give her up on trade for a proper Jeep.  Irrationally perhaps this little truck has been a vehicle I've wanted since they appeared when i was a kid some 20 years ago, and just able to afford past year.  My previous '96 dodge was also in many respects a part of my family for a long time, rode til the wheels were worth more than the vehicle itself before I sold it.  Figure I'll do the same again.

I'm going to stretch my DD for now.  Weld/repair/tire shop on hwy 124 is going to hook me up with some bigger (lightly used) trail tires for a hundred bucks on part trade this weekend, that'l be nice. 

The old man emu kits look like a great objective for my 2015 upgrade.  Just had to drop about 10k in hospital bills for wife's emergency birth so..... yeah, stuff!

Link to suspension kit i've been eyeballing for a year now... Friggin Aussies have done some homework:
http://www.oldmanemu.com.au/old-man-emu-suspension-selector/ (http://www.oldmanemu.com.au/old-man-emu-suspension-selector/)

Thanks again for ride, since I can't crawl or anything I've been missing the awesome of GATR since last Jan's ride.  But I do greatly appreciate the planning, company I met, and support.   I'll stop rambling now.

Cheers
Tom
Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: clark123456 on January 22, 2015, 10:56:18 PM
I get it...once you have a truck it is hard to go without one.  I'd put a couple of grand into an XJ beater before dumping a bunch of money into a dd truck, if I wanted to go where GATR normally goes.

- Torg

Title: Re: JANUARY 17 2015 - N. GEORGIA FOREST SERVICE RIDE AND DINNER CHECK - IN
Post by: slowbox on January 23, 2015, 05:51:43 PM
I get it...once you have a truck it is hard to go without one.  I'd put a couple of grand into an XJ beater before dumping a bunch of money into a dd truck, if I wanted to go where GATR normally goes.

- Torg



Roger that, and it echo's what everyone who knows says.  With 0 space for an extra vehicle (maybe a dirtbike, christ my wife would throttle my neck still tho) I got no place to park another vehicle.  I do get a bit of offroad junkie fix drooling over half the threads on the forum and seeing who comes to the forest service rides..... and drool is cheap.

Tom