Wyldman
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Post by Wyldman on Apr 22, 2009 20:54:47 GMT -8
I'm heading up to Brown's Camp for the day of reconnaissance (which means: Where the hell am I ... according to the map) and a lot of wheeling! How many times have you pulled over to take the map out and still not know where your at? That make me angry!!!!! Well this trip should, I hope, fix that. I'm going to plot out key points on the trails and map, so I know where I'm at. Maybe Let me know who wants to scratch their head for hours on end and get their rig dirty. ;D Up Date: We're leaving the Clark Co. area at 7:00am and meeting at Roger's Camp at 8:30am. We'll be covering a lot of trails and other real estate.
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Post by fivendime on Apr 23, 2009 16:19:37 GMT -8
Count me in! Looks like I can make it, the wife says nothing is going on that weekend. I will be taking my CJ as long as the weather is nice enough, but if its not then I will be keeping that extra seat warm for ya ;D
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Post by fivendime on Apr 28, 2009 17:55:57 GMT -8
I guess I will make the call now to ride with ya since I cant trust the weather. I have invited 2 other rigs to go with us. I am really looking forward to hanging out for the day on the trails.
I guess we need a time and meeting place. I suppose we can meet at some place like Albertsons parking lot in Battle Ground? Everyone that I invited is from BG.
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Post by fivendime on May 3, 2009 9:33:30 GMT -8
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Post by fivendime on May 3, 2009 9:37:36 GMT -8
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Post by fivendime on May 3, 2009 9:54:04 GMT -8
We were going to run 7-up, but the snow hindered that. The Seven Cedars Road near 7-up was a nightmare. It was as if someone had dropped bombs every few feet creating large holes in the road that were covered in snow, all of the sudden you'd sink into these holes slamming the rig side to side. NOT fun. We still cant figure out why the road looks like this. So we pressed on to the 3rd trail of the day which was Hogs Back. The rain was fierce when we stopped at the top so I didn't bring the camera out. We were followed by two Exo caged Toyotas, a Jeep Cherokee and a Nice old Ford bronco. They didn't stay long and pressed on ahead of us. Then the 4th trail for the day was Archers Firebreak, which on the map is messed up. There is NO 28 on the map and the map says is a single black diamond when its really a blue square. We drove that down hill, then went to the 5th trail of the day which was Rocky Uphill. This is where Wyldman had his fun, the pics will show. This is his fun! Oops. I have the video of Wyldman nailing this rock hard. He left his mark. We then we ran the Powerline trail back to Rogers Camp for the cool down run, in the last picture we were greeted with a rainbow on our way back. Some also seen some Elk as well. All in all it was a great day of wheeling. We air'd up, and loaded trailers. Then we took off headed for Red Robins for some scrumptious burgers and sodas. All made it home safe and sound, though a bit tired.
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Wyldman
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Post by Wyldman on May 3, 2009 11:24:10 GMT -8
What a GREAT tutorial from Fivendime... Now on to the weather. lol ;D Just wanted to add: I had a great time with everyone. Other than my little tire mishap and less then perfect weather, it was awesome. There was a little apprehension on some of the rigs to run, what has been labeled a "Double Black Diamond" trail, Saddle Up which is nothing more than a "Single Black Diamond". I'm not sure why that is? But we got all the rigs though it with some great driving. Good job guys I will post my pics as soon as my loving wife will show me how to get them on here.
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Post by pistonschick on May 3, 2009 11:46:41 GMT -8
Great report and pictures!
Thank you guys for getting the pictures posted and the report going so quickly.
If it's OK with you, I would like to copy the pictures over to an event folder so that Kira can link the run to the web page for a slide show from the photo gallery.
Looks like fun - I'm sorry we missed you. I'm glad to see that Bill Meyer hooked up with you guys and was able to tag along.
When's the next wheelin' trip -- I wanna go...
Crystal
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Post by racincowboy on May 3, 2009 14:25:24 GMT -8
Nice job on the pics and write up tells a great story of the day. Such a good job just about thought I was there. Great job guys.
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Post by fivendime on May 3, 2009 20:08:01 GMT -8
Thanks for the complements on the post!
No problem on grabbing them photos for the slide show.
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Post by Jon on May 3, 2009 20:24:52 GMT -8
That looks awesome! Nice pics and excellent write up! I wish I could have made it :-(
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Post by fivendime on May 11, 2009 13:21:53 GMT -8
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Post by hootie on May 11, 2009 15:42:50 GMT -8
wow.. awsome write up and pics and vids.
Dang I wish I was there.. at this point I will be happy if I can drive my truck to the flippin meeting. ( my plan ).
Lets get some of the guys to the next meeting so we can meet them all.
Dave.
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Wyldman
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Post by Wyldman on May 11, 2009 17:21:59 GMT -8
I think we found our very own photographer and videographer. That was awesome. I didn't realize you took so many videos and pics.
I really think you need to come with me to Arizona to use your talents.
Wyldman
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Post by fivendime on May 11, 2009 20:25:39 GMT -8
I think we found our very own photographer and videographer. That was awesome. I didn't realize you took so many videos and pics. I really think you need to come with me to Arizona to use your talents. Wyldman Thanks Wyldman. I try to document as best as possible. I had some more pics and vids but for the sake of overfilling the page I kept it to a minimum. I would be glad to come with you but that means I would have to ride on the hood, and that might be uncomfortable. lol
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