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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: cru9 on June 22, 2013, 01:21:31 PM
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We had our first meeting today. We will get all the notes typed up and posted. Our club will have a GATR tent set up and we will be running the Extreme trail and will have to do the trail prep to get it ready. This will be a NEW trail! I need to know who is planning on going and if you are going to be able to help with the trail rides. I also want to know who will be able to help with trail maintenance. This weekend can be very big for our club. They are expecting around 1000 Jeeps this year. We can have banners hanging in trees on the trail. We talked today about getting some kind of discount package for everybody that will be helping. This is the big reason we need to get a head count on who will helping with what.
1) Cru9 (Bobby) all 3 day plus work weekends
2) TcDawg (Tony) all 3 days plus work weekends
3) Doug all 3 days will work tent
4) Skandalous (Thomas) All weekend and willing to help anywhere
5) ranier1315 (Marc) All weekend Can help with maintenance
6) Poptop (Kevin) All 3 days will help with Maintenance and during event
7) Scott.F (Scott) Maintenance and work tent
8) Matt - will be there at his own tent - Will help will trail prep
9) jc79 going to event will help work tent / trail
10) Jeepsson33s - all 3 days / will help on trail prep
11) RD Slyter - all 3 days - will help with trail prep
12) Ranryn - All 3 days will help with anything
13) kent10snel - all 3 days and will help with trail prep
14) Phantom (Danny) - Trail Prep - Work event Sunday
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Sorry for the delay in adding my notes but it looks like we have a great start to the volunteer list.
Like last year, there will be the Obstacle Course at the JeepFest Home Base site as well as off site trails. The Sheriff has plans to add more obstacles to the course and add 1 more trail to the Sandy Bottoms area(which is where all the trails were last year) and also 2 more trails at another location called Moto Mountain.
The Sheriff's office and their volunteers will handle the Obstacle Course...we asked that they get some experience by coming out and seeing the guys that would pre-run the courses so they could see what the needed to know for spotting. He agreed with that comment.
Each trail will have a club handling it's management. Of the clubs that showed up, they all pointed to GaTR to handle the new extreme trail, to located at the Sandy Bottom property, and we accepted it. It will be our job to develop the trail and then staff it for the times it will be open. The Sheriff has one more meeting with the landowner of the Sandy Bottoms property, once that is done he will let us know that we can come out and review the trail area. Mike with JeepHut knows the general area of this potential trail and will meet us to point us in the right direction. After that meeting we will know how much work it will take to develop the trail and then staff it during JeepFest. This will be OUR trail and we can put up banners if we like to show GaTR's support.
Staffing for our trail will be necessary on Saturday(9/7) from 9am to 6pm and Sunday(9/8) from 10am to 3pm. Based on the length and real world difficulty of the trail(they want a harder trail than last year's "hard" trail so they called it "extreme", we'll see how extreme it really is) we would need volunteers for trail leader and a tail gunner for probably 2/3 hour time slots. The good news is that with enough volunteers, everyone will only have to do one slot and then have the rest of the time to enjoy the Fest! The Sheriff offered his deputies and other employees to help stage and keep the waiting area organized and in shape and to ensure that the jeep folks are following the rules(seatbelts, everyone in a real seat, no drinking, proper equipment, etc).
For our efforts they will give us a "club" tent location on Club Row for free. We also asked them to consider a reduction in price for the volunteers. The seemed very open to the discount idea, much more so that in the past. I told the Sheriff that last year we had about 5 or 6 club members come out, two that volunteered...all paid full price. This year we could easily have 20 to 30 members come out with half of those volunteering...I told him that a 50% discount for the volunteers would still net more to the Charity than last year. He agreed and asked that we get him a rough number of volunteers as soon as possible and he would get back to us on a discount. I think 50% off would be reasonable and fair to both us and them, this would be for those actually working on the trail and volunteering on the trail.
We also need to send them a GaTR logo, the Sheriff plans to put all the volunteer clubs on the JeepFest website.
More to come as we find out when we can get on the property and scout the trail and begin trial prep!
One more thing. The Sheriff said that this time last year they had about 60 pre-registered, as of last Saturday they had 140 already pre-registered!
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Just remember guy this is a charity and will also make our club stand out and look good.
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I cant wait for this event. I met Blue and white wes there for the first time before even joining the club. We were at the same camp site . I knew then Gatr was something special and we have a great opportunity to prove that here. Will the "extreme" trail be at sandy bottom or Moto Mountain?
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In - trail prep / work Sunday
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Just remember guy this is a charity and will also make our club stand out and look good.
No doubt a great cause and they were great to work with last year. As they grow, I would like to see them donate at least a portion of the proceeds to support the offroad community that supports Jeepfest.
Jeep Beach does both. the Boys and Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties ($14,000) and the BlueRibbon Coalition ($7,000).
Maybe the sheriff can get the county to open an offroad park like Harlan County.... {letseat}
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Definitely a great event last year. I look forward to its improvements last year and what this can bring for the club. We really need to show up strong, help where need and show people what is great about organized offroading.
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I cant wait for this event. I met Blue and white wes there for the first time before even joining the club. We were at the same camp site . I knew then Gatr was something special and we have a great opportunity to prove that here. Will the "extreme" trail be at sandy bottom or Moto Mountain?
Sandy Bottom
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Just remember guy this is a charity and will also make our club stand out and look good.
No doubt a great cause and they were great to work with last year. As they grow, I would like to see them donate at least a portion of the proceeds to support the offroad community that supports Jeepfest.
Jeep Beach does both. the Boys and Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties ($14,000) and the BlueRibbon Coalition ($7,000).
Maybe the sheriff can get the county to open an offroad park like Harlan County.... {letseat}
This year there are 3 charities being supported
Ga Sheriffs youth Home
Sheriffs Foundation of Pickens County
The Joy House
They talked a little about Moto Mountain might start opening Jeep Offroad trails after the turn out from last year and the main reason he is letting Jeeps come play on his property this year. He was real impressed from last years event.
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all 3 days ... will help with trail prep/maintenance/tent
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Post up! we need to get a count turned in so they know how many of us are coming in. Then they will be able to tell us about any kind of discount they will offer
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Me and dad are going to be there. All three days
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Me and dad are going to be there. All three days
David are ya'll helping on event weekend and helping on trail prep or just going to the event
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I will be helping as much as I can and as far as trail prep if its on a weekend I can do it. But I can also help with the booth and whatever y'all need me to do.
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In all 3 days and can possibly trail prep depending on the dates
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In for Saturday and Sunday. I'll help out wherever I'm needed. Thinking about getting a hotel room for the one night, any suggestions? Oh, and I'm willing too help with trail prep too, depending on the dates. Can't wait for Jeepfest //letseat//
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In for Sat def, Sun maybe if things work out. Wendy and I can help with manning the GATR booth.
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I hear hotel rooms are scarce nearby so you should book ASAP.
We are at the Super 8 in Jasper.
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Do we have work dates set? I'd love to help out if I'm free. I'll be there all 3 days and can do whatever.
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Do we have work dates set? I'd love to help out if I'm free. I'll be there all 3 days and can do whatever.
Not yet. We will post up as soon as they release the dates.
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Is camping allowed on site
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Is camping allowed on site
no but they do have an offsite camping area
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Booked Saturday night at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Jasper, they still have plenty of rooms.
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Just a heads up stayed at the microtel down in jasper last weekend had to move rooms three times due to fleas in our room just FYI
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Just a heads up stayed at the microtel down in jasper last weekend had to move rooms three times due to fleas in our room just FYI
Fark Fark Fark
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Fark?? Ha ha just letting y'all know
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Fark?? Ha ha just letting y'all know
a nicer way to say another word that begins with F....
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fawk
That's what shows if u actually type it.
I think Fark is better lol
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Did you check the SUPER 8?
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Tony and myself are going to the property Saturday morning and finding the trails. We will post all the work dates and create a check in thread for those dates and give meeting location and what tools we need.
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Super 8 is full, Microtel was filling last week.
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Been keeping up with this seen some pictures of scouting trips for other clubs looks like we will be searching for the missing Linx on how thick that stuff was
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There will be no discount offered for us as volunteers. Jeepfest is offering this
Key Volunteer Club Benefits:
o Pre event trail rides on assigned trail
o Pre event trail ride on other event trails (date to be determined) Pre event rides on obstacle courses (dates to be determined)
JeepFest T-shirt
o 10 raffle tickets
o Lunch for Volunteers both days
o Water during the entire event
o Club space at event on Club Row
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These have a lot of value!
T-Shirt!
Raffle Tickets!
2 Lunches!
Water!
Club Space!
Pre-event rides!
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We just need to know if everybody is still in. This still a charity event and is still very good for GATR
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We just need to know if everybody is still in. This still a charity event and is still very good for GATR
Better yet, who has paid:
Doug Paid - NO Hotel - Yes
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I am still in. I will pay this weekend
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I haven't yet buy will. Tony and myself are meeting one of the head Jeepfest guys to go walk the woods and flag where the trail will go. Wish us luck.
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Ok I am in as well
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Good luck.
I plan on camping again at the park just up the street. It was 10 or 15 bucks a night I think.
Randy
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We are in, will register this weekend. Would be fine with volunteering on some stuff Saturday.
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I will be there Saturday and Sunday for sure, I will be in the AlphaVinyl tent most the weekend.
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I'm still in. Will register this weekend.
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Yeah I am in for helping with trial build stuck at the Atlanta jeep parts tent
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Glad all you guys will be there.
We need to know who is coming for GATR and will be working the tent and trails for GATR so check in only if that applies.
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Are we still planning on having GATR logo'd tent?
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Glad all you guys will be there.
We need to know who is coming for GATR and will be working the tent and trails for GATR so check in only if that applies.
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We can work as you guys need either for a shift on the trail or in the booth.
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Registered
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We should sell GA Trail Riders.com shirts too
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For you guys with families that didnt come last year, it is a great event for rhe kids too.
A lot going on, a lot of food, a great hill to watch all of the obstacle courses from, music, concert, and a bonfire.
Vendor row should be awesome this year.
Bring chairs and a pop up for some shade.
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That hill has lots of fire ants too lol
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I think we found a trail that will represent GATR pretty well
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Awesome! Doable with the right line for most rigs?
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Awesome! Doable with the right line for most rigs?
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It should be but key right line.
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Perfect! Teach folks to listen to the spotter.
How wet is it on the mountain?
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The low spots are holding water but everything else was dry
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Awesome! Doable with the right line for most rigs?
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yep, a V ditch hill climb that should give some nice off camber stuff. Not too steep but it will be in some places based on your line in the ditch. It is probably about 200 to 300 yards long. It will take some clearing but I think it could really be cool. Finding it did not come easy...super humid and buggy. But I had a PB&J to keep me going, //LMAO//
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Count me in for Saturday at least and possibly Sunday. I'll do whatever is needed.
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I am in all weekend. Can work where ever needed. Will try my best to get out and help with trail prep
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So now that the trail has be scouted out, are there any dates in mind for trail prep?
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Please CHECK-IN in this thread only if your going to JeepFest and will be helping GATR
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=11119.0
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So now that the trail has be scouted out, are there any dates in mind for trail prep?
Yes. The dates are in the work check in thread too.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=11123.0
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Nice shirt!
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Nice
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Me and Tony doing some Jeepfest Scouting
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Since this doesn't belong in the check in thread, what are the plans for the trail? Is this something that is different from the center O course they had in the video's. I was getting married last year on the exact Saturday it happened so I have no idea how it's set up.
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They of several different level trails rides off site and several obstacle coarse runs at the main event property
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They of several different level trails rides off site and several obstacle coarse runs at the main event property
What are the plans for the GATR trail?
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They of several different level trails rides off site and several obstacle coarse runs at the main event property
What are the plans for the GATR trail?
We are responsible for the EXTREME trail. We found a nice up hill , off camber V ditch that we want to clear and have the trail make switch backs going up it. We have to clear and be the ride leaders and make sure that everybody that goes in comes out of it for the event days
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Tony and I are going to meet another property owner in some more trails. If anything looks good I will get done pictures this afternoon.
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I assume you don't need a Jeep for this? Seems more like money for a good cause. I got a yota buggy/truggy/thing so maybe I will still show up
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I assume you don't need a Jeep for this? Seems more like money for a good cause. I got a yota buggy/truggy/thing so maybe I will still show up
http://www.sheriffsjeepfest.com/registration.html
"JeepFest is a Jeep® only event. In order to participate in the trail rides, obstacle course or any other JeepFest sanctioned event, you must be operating a Jeep®."
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Well alright. I thought brian showed up last yr with his we rock buggy. Guess I am out then
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Well alright. I thought brian showed up last yr with his we rock buggy. Guess I am out then
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He may have. i don't remember seeing his buggy. Just don't want you to come all that way and be turned away.
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//SLAMIN//
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Maybe LEO's get a pass...
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Well alright. I thought brian showed up last yr with his we rock buggy. Guess I am out then
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There was a buggy, and video of it slinging up the loose unpacked dirt. Show up, if it's truly about a cause they will not care.
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Brian was there last year (Maybe the LEO pass). I dont see why they would turn down money for the kids. I can understand they want it to appeal to a certain group as it probably gets a larger crowd to show.
Jerm, its a jeep thing, you no longer understand //LMAO//
Just tell them the new buggy is a jeep buggy //cheers2//
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Brian was there last year (Maybe the LEO pass). I dont see why they would turn down money for the kids. I can understand they want it to appeal to a certain group as it probably gets a larger crowd to show.
Jerm, its a jeep thing, you no longer understand //LMAO//
Just tell them the new buggy is a jeep buggy //cheers2//
hey I think it has a jeep axle in the front! close enough right?
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Put a jeep sticker on the front for the weekend
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Just come by my booth and I will cut you a jeep decal for it.
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Pickens hammered again today!
Floods slides rescues
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Anyone in roswell/johns creek/alpharetta area want to roll together up there? Im headin up friday
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Pickens hammered again today!
Floods slides rescues
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Hopefully it stays nice and dry the rest of the week! Otherwise, I can see a lot of recoveries in the near future, especially on El Presidente //;D//
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Heading out of Cumming Saturday AM around 7ish, anyone want to join up?
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Heading out of Cumming Saturday AM around 7ish, anyone want to join up?
I will have a mini convoy heading up there around that time if you want to join up. Message me on facebook and we can workout the details
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Heading out of Cumming Saturday AM around 7ish, anyone want to join up?
I will have a mini convoy heading up there around that time if you want to join up. Message me on facebook and we can workout the details
I will be heading up around then too and wouldn't mind joining up with you guys. Any details on where you are planning meeting up?
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We can meet at the Marketplace Blvd Starbucks / ATL Bread Company parking lot, which is right on GA20 Exit 14, roll out around 7 to get to registration a little before 8AM? I took 20 to 372 to 53 previously and it was fast.
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We can meet at the Marketplace Blvd Starbucks / ATL Bread Company parking lot, which is right on GA20 Exit 14, roll out around 7 to get to registration a little before 8AM? I took 20 to 372 to 50 previously and it was fast.
That works for me.
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Asked in other forum vut figured id post in here too...
What channel is everyone tuning in to on your CB?
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GATR is usually 7
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We are running 7 just for the extreme trail. If your on another level trail you will have to ask the trail leader. I think North Ga Jeepers trail will be Channel 9
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Who all is going to Roco's tonight?
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I plan on it. Was the gatr shirt required tonight or tomorrow?
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Not required but if you have them wear them. Lets see how many gatr shirts we can get at Roco's
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I never did get a core shirt, if anyone can bring an xxl I will wear it tonight
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I never did get a core shirt either. XXL if someone can bring it.
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We can meet at the Marketplace Blvd Starbucks / ATL Bread Company parking lot, which is right on GA20 Exit 14, roll out around 7 to get to registration a little before 8AM? I took 20 to 372 to 53 previously and it was fast.
I'm interested in caravaning as well Saturday morning. Let me know when and where!
Thanks
I also would like a core shirt... XL
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Danny has the shirts and I am 99% sure he is not coming tonight. If anyone is near Allsouth today they could grab them from Danny or Adam.
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I never did get a core shirt, if anyone can bring an xxl I will wear it tonight
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drive the mini
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En route.
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En route.
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For those coming up mid day today...the GaTR tent wont be up until about 4:30 or so today. Just in case you are looking for it and don't see it.
See you all then.
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I never did get a core shirt either. XXL if someone can bring it.
You're not that big unless you pigged out since Moab. //;D//
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I will be at allsouth shortly. I will see what Danny has available.
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I will be at allsouth shortly. I will see what Danny has available.
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Danny had a list for the green core shirts
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I never did get a core shirt either. XXL if someone can bring it.
You're not that big unless you pigged out since Moab. //;D//
Thanks, I hide my weight well.
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I never did get a core shirt either. XXL if someone can bring it.
You're not that big unless you pigged out since Moab. //;D//
Its all them muscles from checking in at the gym 3 times a day //RUNNIN//
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Ok, I'm here and have our spot reserved for the tent. It's along club row directly across from the axeloffroad tent. If anyone shows before the tent and everything gets established, just park next to me.
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I never did get a core shirt either. XXL if someone can bring it.
You're not that big unless you pigged out since Moab. //;D//
Its all them muscles from checking in at the gym 3 times a day //RUNNIN//
It's those ju jitsu ninja muscles
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We are running 7 just for the extreme trail. If your on another level trail you will have to ask the trail leader. I think North Ga Jeepers trail will be Channel 9
Channel 9? That's the emergency channel...they'll figure that out real quick I hope.
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We are running 7 just for the extreme trail. If your on another level trail you will have to ask the trail leader. I think North Ga Jeepers trail will be Channel 9
That's their call but will remind them. Lol
Channel 9? That's the emergency channel...they'll figure that out real quick I hope.
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Just joined on here, and will be at the JeepFest Saturday.. any chance of paying and accepting CORE memberships at the Fest?
Rusty
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had a blast!! great meeting some of you!! :D I tapped out for today, tcase shifter giving issues... plus sun burns on a ginger never good HAHAHA...
thanks again!! hope to wheel with yall again real soon! time to mod more
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Still waiting on official numbers
Over 1000 jeeps
Over 1350 trail riders were signed up for
Will update as soon as numbers are posted.
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Had a blast, great hanging out at the tent (thanks Bear for holding down the fort), meeting people around town. The obstacle course and Sandy Bottoms rides were great. The TNT guys, Rugged Ridge, Spiderwebshade, Georgia Carry, and 4x4 Nation crews were great to talk to! The concert and the sunday tent service were great as well. After riding with GATR when we drop in on a trail I know how to stay safe for my level and what to do about things, that can't be said of many who were out in the trails with nice rigs but don't understand their basic gear.