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Title: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 01, 2008, 12:41:46 PM
This is a scheduled CJA run out to McLean.

Minimum vehicle requirements for this run are:

- 31" tires or bigger (no bald tires)
- must have front and back tow points
- jeep sized vehicle ... no full size trucks

Stuff to have in jeep :

- extra clothes
- tow strap
- tree saver
- extra food
- water
- first aid kit
- some tools
- licence and registration  ::)


Where we're going:

McLean Creek  meeting at the store at 9:30 ... hitting the trails at 10

What trails we do will depend on who shows up and vehicle capabilities

Bring your own lunch

Haven't had one of these runs in a while ...   should be lots of fun  ;D

CJA club rules aply
Non CJA members and passengers will have to sign a release form (insurance purposes)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: SwampSinger on October 01, 2008, 03:32:05 PM
I should be there ....  ;D

Thanks Eric
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 01, 2008, 04:47:14 PM
sounds like fun, i'll come.

1 vote for top of the world, i still haven't seen it.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 01, 2008, 05:33:09 PM
I should be in...
this will be the second of many CJA runs for me!! (hint hint....)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 01, 2008, 05:53:42 PM
im there.. and dom can you bring the stickies
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: 93Zjay on October 01, 2008, 08:26:45 PM
i wont make it, wifes pregnant and due tomarrow actually! im interested in becoming a CJA member however!  Just waiting to get my jeep from barmanjay
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sn4cktime on October 02, 2008, 02:47:26 AM
Can't make it out yet.  Still waiting on the "unreasonable" upgrades to make it here.  Tires should be in by late next week, but other stuff won't be in until Bill makes his Thanksgiving run.  Then just waiting on the lift kit from Rough Country; should be a week or two.  Tube fenders by end of October, but those aren't required to take it out on the new shoes.

But THEN I'm up for some wheelin!
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: JackstandJohnny on October 03, 2008, 07:50:31 PM
been a while since i've been on a trail run. i'd love to test out the new YJ.  however, lift is not in for a few weeks. should have my Iroks tomorrow though, not 100% sure if they'll fit with the current lift on there (procomp 4" and 2"bl)  so i'll mock it all up this weekend and see if i can tweek the suspension to get some flex out of it........ besides, ineed to try the air lockers :D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Z on October 04, 2008, 01:35:57 PM
This is a definite possibility... :)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: hps4evr on October 04, 2008, 05:59:34 PM
hey eric, if you're leading this the nmaybe a trail run similar to the one we did a couple weekends ago at mclean. we did top-o-the world. then headed out to do fisher west i believe. some of us ran out of time. i would like to do that long rocky climb. ive come down that trail but not the other direction looked good, but me and few others ran out of time. anyways, me 2 cents.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: w squared on October 05, 2008, 12:34:54 AM
hey eric, if you're leading this the nmaybe a trail run similar to the one we did a couple weekends ago at mclean. we did top-o-the world. then headed out to do fisher west i believe. some of us ran out of time. i would like to do that long rocky climb. ive come down that trail but not the other direction looked good, but me and few others ran out of time. anyways, me 2 cents.

There's only about a 20% chance that I'll be in town, but that sounds like a great fall run to me.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 05, 2008, 11:59:45 AM
yeah .. that run would be fun to do again ...     a good mix of everything ... and bypasses at most of the harder places       everyone should be able to make it up there   ( with a bit of help maybe)    ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: raf2379 on October 05, 2008, 03:37:31 PM
count me in on sat
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: JasonL_031 on October 05, 2008, 05:17:47 PM
ok i have to ask

Quote
Non CJA members and passengers will have to sign a release form (insurance purposes)


what insurane puposes your wheeling your own vehicle with your own insurance, on crown land. why do you have to sign a release form???  your not liable for any damage etc. so what insurance are you guys talking about????? just wondering.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 05, 2008, 05:58:35 PM
to my understanding the release form are needed to make sure the CJA has  no liability for and damage or injury that may occur to anyone participating in a club run...     just the way it is these days  never know who's going to be out to sue you  :o             
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: w squared on October 06, 2008, 01:40:06 AM
ok i have to ask


what insurane puposes your wheeling your own vehicle with your own insurance, on crown land. why do you have to sign a release form???  your not liable for any damage etc. so what insurance are you guys talking about????? just wondering.

Common sense would dictate that you are right. Any sane adult would understand that they take responsiblity for their own actions, and if they choose to go off-roading on crown land, they are responsible for any misfortunes that occur. The problem is that common sense is no longer very common.

In an era of "it's not my fault", it's a good idea to do a bit of "CYA" from time to time. If someone does something foolish on a club run, rolls their brand new JK, and then sues the CJA, the fact that the plaintiff doesn't really have a case won't prevent tens of thousands in legal bills. A waiver signed before the outing has a way of shutting down frivlous lawsuits of that type.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Wheelhop on October 06, 2008, 09:27:15 PM
Looks like I'm in!
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: XJwrencher on October 06, 2008, 11:55:56 PM
Love to go...but im helping some one move :P have fun :D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 07, 2008, 12:16:51 AM
ahhh .. i hear the crack of a WHIP ....     ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: barmanjay on October 07, 2008, 12:30:35 AM
.......A waiver signed before the outing has a way of shutting down frivlous lawsuits of that type.


Maybe one of the admins should add a clause in the registration process for the new peeps into the forums about how CJA is not responsible for the new registrants conduct on the trails, etc, etc, etc,...

plus send out a mass email to all existing members about the change of rules, terms and the "new" disclaimer

We all had to accept the "terms" and "rules" of the forum before being registered.

Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: fug on October 07, 2008, 09:17:46 AM
This forum is not the CJA and the club is not the forum.

That is... participation on this forum does not make you a CJA member and being a CJA member doesn't necessarily mean someone participates on this forum.  The forum is certainly one of the most widely used methods of communication between club members but I don't think we could tie someone's acceptance of forum rules to acceptance of risk on the trail.

Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: XJHERO on October 07, 2008, 09:42:53 AM

Maybe one of the admins should add a clause in the registration process for the new peeps into the forums about how CJA is not responsible for the new registrants conduct on the trails, etc, etc, etc,...

plus send out a mass email to all existing members about the change of rules, terms and the "new" disclaimer

We all had to accept the "terms" and "rules" of the forum before being registered.


there is no new change of rules same old it has always been like this

Just cus a person is registered on the fourm does not make them a CJA member.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: barmanjay on October 07, 2008, 09:49:45 AM
It was just a thought.

.....  The forum is certainly one of the most widely used methods of communication between club members.......

It is about the only way most club members contact each other in this day and age

......I don't think we could tie someone's acceptance of forum rules to acceptance of risk on the trail.

I'm not trying to cause trouble,.. but you can add a disclaimer stating that anything posted on this forum has nothing to do with the CJA club, regarding trail information and etc., and CJA is not responsible for the conduct of forum registrants on off-highway trails, also reminding that everyone is responsible for their own well being.

essentially what you said:
This forum is not the CJA and the club is not the forum.... participation on this forum does not make you a CJA member ....
But added to the forum rules/terms


But those are just my thoughts

what happens if someone that happens to be on the trails (not saying I'm going to do this) decides to tail-end you guys? Are you going to make them sign a waiver too?
I've had guys in quads follow me just out of the blue - does that make me responsible for their well being and conduct?


but anyhoo,.. hope you guys have a good time,.. weather should be nice out,.. not warm,.. but nice
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: BlackYJ on October 07, 2008, 10:02:11 AM
The company that we have our insurance through requires us to have waivers signed for ALL Official CJA events, that is why the waivers are required.  Based on this, they probably would not accept us putting a disclaimer in the website sign up based on the reasons Fug stated.

The insurance is to cover the club for liability if something goes wrong.  The people on the trail might not sue after an incident but that does not stopped a family member


Now back on topic and lets go wheeling  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: dunl on October 07, 2008, 10:37:03 AM
I can't  take it on this one either, but I'm hoping to get out with you guys in the next year or so....hopefully I'll have a new rig to tell you about later this week.  :)

One question though: What happened to the CB Radio requirement? No longer required, but a tree saver is for each participant? Did this get missed by chance, or changed, as I haven't really been in the loop.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 07, 2008, 11:15:20 AM
it's up to the trail leader of each run to decide what is needed for each run ... depending on the run difficulty and leader preference ...         a tree saver is a recommended thing to have  ( everyone should have basic recovery gear when going out wheeling) ...       a CB should be  be listed in the recommended stuff to have for this run .. but isn't required ...               Lets try not making this so complicated   and lets go wheeling !!!         anyone who has a question about this run  and is planing on going  go ahead and post.      Anyone with general questions about trail runs please post in a different thread.  Just to make it easier to keep track of how many people to expect on the run.
Thanks
Eric
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: BEZZ on October 07, 2008, 12:08:26 PM
Havn't been out since I rolled the Jeep...thinking maybe its time to squeeze a run in with the rubber down before the snow comes....fingers crossed...should be there.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Waytec on October 07, 2008, 04:11:17 PM
It looks like their is going to be a good group of us.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: RedDog on October 07, 2008, 06:12:05 PM
My intention remains to be there if a relative rookie can accommodate the route. I have much to learn. 2005 TJ, 2" BB with Trxus MT's on black steelies, straps, hooks, Midland CB, George Strait CD's and the best floor mats on earth.

Was there not a link here to McLean maps? I was once able to negotiate where this store was and now I can't even find that. Do I have to lay off rye at home in the evenings?

Also, do people hook up for breakfast anywhere prior? Bragg Creek? Calgary?

Thanks,

Duane

Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 07, 2008, 08:24:19 PM
im in queensland and i meet waytec @ timmies in crowfoot where are you located?
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: MB.Muffin on October 08, 2008, 09:40:29 AM
If this was on sunday I could probably make it... but sadly its saturday and thats the boyfriends family dinner so we can't join sadly :( how sad. But have fun and get muddy :D for me?  ::)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 08, 2008, 05:50:45 PM
hmmmm... not everyday a girl requests you to get dirty.....
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: RedDog on October 08, 2008, 06:02:01 PM
im in queensland and i meet waytec @ timmies in crowfoot where are you located?

I'm in Red Neck Deer but am an early riser and could be anywhere, anytime. Basically, driving down from here, any deviation for a bite and a coffee is minor.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Wheelhop on October 08, 2008, 11:15:25 PM
Hey, I'm coming from RD too!
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: RedDog on October 09, 2008, 06:56:14 AM
Hey, I'm coming from RD too!

Excellent! what are your plans for heading down? Maybe we can line up a kick-azz breakfast somewhere and invite the Calgary contingent to join us.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 09, 2008, 06:57:28 AM
looks like this might turn into a white hat red neck trail run :o
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 09, 2008, 08:41:59 AM
Hey guys, just go my CB radio, was wondering if i could get some help to install it Friday afternoon.

Thanks,
Alex
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Wheelhop on October 09, 2008, 12:00:36 PM
Excellent! what are your plans for heading down? Maybe we can line up a kick-azz breakfast somewhere and invite the Calgary contingent to join us.

My plans for heading down are to go west at Airdrie, then down through Cochrane. Could do breakfast there. Have to leave RD around 6:45 or so if we're gonna stop to eat.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 09, 2008, 02:30:31 PM
ill be there as well . might have a buddy joining as well
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: MB.Muffin on October 09, 2008, 02:41:15 PM
Man... sounds like i'm missing out on something good!!
Take pictures for me!!!! I wanna know just how dirty y'all got!!
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 09, 2008, 05:30:49 PM
Hey guys, just go my CB radio, was wondering if i could get some help to install it Friday afternoon.

Thanks,
Alex
where you located
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 09, 2008, 05:51:27 PM
I'm in the NE, but i will travel to any part of calgary
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 09, 2008, 06:08:11 PM
im in queensland is that to far
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 09, 2008, 06:40:14 PM
Or y'all could come out to my place... I am sure I could twist Waytec's arm too.

in Langdon, 20 mins east of town by way of glenmore.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 09, 2008, 09:32:55 PM
im in queensland is that to far

I have to go down to Southcentre Mall to drop my girlfriend off, so i don't mind stopping by if its ok with u.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 09, 2008, 10:22:51 PM
is there anyone else going there in stock form or am i going to be the only one
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 09, 2008, 10:33:05 PM
is there anyone else going there in stock form or am i going to be the only one

"Minimum vehicle requirements for this run are:

- 31" tires or bigger (no bald tires)
- must have front and back tow points
- jeep sized vehicle ... no full size trucks"

Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 09, 2008, 11:29:02 PM
i meet the minimum .. just wondering if ill be the only one
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: RedDog on October 10, 2008, 04:44:46 AM
I'm almost certain at one time there was a sticky here someplace with maps and directions. I'm not entirely certain on the store location. Can anyone help?

Thanks
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 10, 2008, 06:24:21 AM
I have to go down to Southcentre Mall to drop my girlfriend off, so i don't mind stopping by if its ok with u.
when are you dropping her off
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 10, 2008, 07:27:55 AM
i'll be in that area between 6 and 7 pm, I think 7 would be best.

Rubi03 jef  - my jeep is stock also, but i still meet the requirements, so, you are not alone.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 10, 2008, 07:32:02 AM
Hey RedDog, i'm in the northeast, but heading to mclean threw glenmore since i have to drop of my girlfriend around chinook on satruday. If you want to meet me in front of the chinook theather, i can take you the rest of the way.

This applies to anyone else who may need help getting to mclean.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: SwampSinger on October 10, 2008, 10:26:56 AM
i meet the minimum .. just wondering if ill be the only one

Don't worry... just show up and we'll do whatever the group is capable to do.

see you at the store
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Avalanche on October 10, 2008, 03:13:43 PM
I'll be there. It's been a while.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: mrjeep4 on October 10, 2008, 04:56:11 PM
map to Mclean  store ----->    http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=4083.0 (http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=4083.0)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 10, 2008, 06:24:59 PM
So I just found out that this isn't the antenna bracket that I ordered. So I won't be installing the CB this weekend. But thanks for the offer to help.

I'll just see you guys tomorrow then, CB less.

I'll still be at the chinook theater at 8, if anyone wants to follow me to mclean creek.

Cya tomorrow.
Alex
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 10, 2008, 06:53:04 PM
Just got a call heading back to work i sadly will be missing this awesome time
enjoy everyone and try to keep it on the tires
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 10, 2008, 08:25:17 PM
enjoy everyone and try to keep it on the tires

was that a shot?  >:( >:( :o
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Shearcon79 on October 10, 2008, 10:12:36 PM
I think I will be able to make it.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 10, 2008, 10:17:12 PM
not a shot .. i just know how i get when im with a bunch of good buddys we try things our jeeps probably shouldnt do just yet and well it gets sketchy
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: BEZZ on October 11, 2008, 04:06:20 PM
Thanks for the fun day guys...hope the rest of the run was awesome.
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 11, 2008, 08:23:49 PM
so as much as i dont want to know how much fun i missed out on .. is there any pictures or stories people want to share
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: sylvrinvader on October 11, 2008, 08:41:45 PM
dom put his jeep on its side  ;D sorry dom i  just had too other than that i had a great time out with everyone  :)
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 11, 2008, 09:09:08 PM
damn  .. sounds like something that would of happened to me
any pics
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Immortal on October 11, 2008, 09:18:57 PM
Somebody probably has pics... policy on here is no wheelin' pics, though. Sucks, but them's the rules...

I wonder if Dom was twitching like a strip of bacon in a skillet... pronounced sk-il-lette out here in the West...  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Shearcon79 on October 12, 2008, 09:50:32 AM
That was a fun go guys.  First time to TOP OF THE WORLD and it is a pretty amazing sight.  I'm learning that my rig is quite capable each time I go out.  I love jeeping!!! ;D
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: Rubi03 jef on October 12, 2008, 08:33:21 PM
since pics are a NO NO   then anyone who wants to share 
[email protected]

thanks
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: LAHAL on October 16, 2008, 04:20:30 PM
Can someone hook me up with some pictures, I actually forgot to take my camera that day.

[email protected]

Thanks,
Title: Re: Oct. 11 (Sat) Thanksgiving - Open Run to Mclean
Post by: MB.Muffin on October 17, 2008, 08:01:01 AM
I didn't go.. but I want some picture action.. I totally shoulda went ... :( Stupid thanksgiving. Ohwell I wasn't even in calgary until 3:00p.m saturday.

PICTURES GO HERE >>> [email protected]