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Title: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 17, 2009, 05:39:35 PM
I missed the run on the 14th because I had to work  >:(, so I'm hoping to get out this coming weekend. Hopefully by then I will have my bumper and winch mounted  ;D

Anyone interested? I'm thinking Waiparous, but I'm open to suggestions.


Edit: Okay, we're now talking about a run on Saturday the 21st. Stocker friendly, by the way!
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Immortal on March 17, 2009, 05:51:44 PM
hmmmm.... sounds like fun, since I have replaced my u-joint.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 17, 2009, 07:51:58 PM
Sounds good. You get stuck, I'll pull you out?

Gee....I hope I've got my winch mounted up by then. Otherwise things may get a little bit interesting.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Immortal on March 17, 2009, 11:02:56 PM
What day were you thinking? I would prefer the Saturday.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: barmanjay on March 18, 2009, 12:10:12 AM
I'm grounded till after Mclean opens
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 18, 2009, 06:49:06 AM
I'm grounded till after Mclean opens

BOO! I was hoping for some rice  ;)

Saturday will work just fine for me.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: The Machinist on March 18, 2009, 09:07:50 AM
Hopefuly I can get my jeep back by sat, need to get out of the city for a day.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: slimbeam on March 18, 2009, 12:43:32 PM
ill come if you don't mind a rookie along , i gotta winch to get you out
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 18, 2009, 03:40:34 PM
ill come if you don't mind a rookie along , i gotta winch to get you out

Rookies are welcome! As long as you've got reasonable tires and recovery points, it's all good.

The only folks that I think should stay home are those who choose to wheel in a way that puts others at risk.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: kln on March 18, 2009, 04:22:41 PM
I'm in if you're doing Saturday. Smitty's in Cochrane 8:00 am? There might be a couple of other FWS guys interested.

kln
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: specialk on March 18, 2009, 09:35:50 PM
Saturday is sounding like a good idea.  I'm going to try make it out.

Kevin
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 18, 2009, 09:39:04 PM
I'm in if you're doing Saturday. Smitty's in Cochrane 8:00 am? There might be a couple of other FWS guys interested.

kln

Smitty's at 8:00 for breaky, then everyone fueled up and ready to roll at 9:00. (provided that works for the group)

How does Margaret lake sound? I haven't been up that particular stretch of trail yet.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 18, 2009, 09:53:42 PM
i was out last weekend it was nice easy the lake was good one hill might be a bit icy due to some goof beans that were out there but should be doable if the sun gets to it this week

im in Saturday

got the winch (its big)
CB and tow points

See you boys out there
 
everything should be fine maybe the river crossings should be taken with caution as they were a bit soft on the top last weekend

Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: joker on March 18, 2009, 10:06:53 PM
i would love to go unfortunately i got no tow points yet. and 1 got room for an extra?
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 18, 2009, 10:08:38 PM
I'm thinking that maybe the only spot that we'll be looking to cross the river will be just a little upstream of the cadet camps - I can't remember the milepost there (and my map is ouside in the Jeep), but it's where you'd cross the river after heading north from the Meadow Creek area. Given how broad and shallow the river is there, we should be in good shape.

You're welcome to ride shotgun with me, Joker. My girlfriend in in Vancouver on Saturday, so there's lots of room!
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: joker on March 18, 2009, 10:23:25 PM
alright cool, did you go to the meeting tonight out of curiosity?
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 18, 2009, 10:28:24 PM
I did. Did we look at your TJ after the meeting?
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: joker on March 18, 2009, 10:30:33 PM
yes, alright cool just wanted to match a face to the name. but ya if i could ride with you that be great.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 18, 2009, 10:56:53 PM
we crossed the river just down the hill from the gravel pit last weekend and it was solid but slushy

and when we left we drove out by the camp and the little bridge was under a foot of water .

should make things fun
first one to get stuck buys the beer     ( unless its me )

Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: barmanjay on March 19, 2009, 12:01:20 AM
BOO! I was hoping for some rice  ;)

Saturday will work just fine for me.


Ya

in the middle of moving and I promised some quality time after going twice in 1 month to wheel.

on a side note:

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/barmanjay/DSC04246.jpg)
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: DUSTYDOG on March 19, 2009, 02:11:33 PM
I'm gunna try to make this one, maybe  I'll ride with slim
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: dac on March 19, 2009, 08:20:58 PM
I'm in, no winch but I've got all other requirements.  Sounds like the wife and kids want to come for a ride too.

dc
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 19, 2009, 08:25:50 PM
Sounds good to me, DAC. There will be lots of folks without winches on this run (well, at least one - ME!)
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: tubby on March 19, 2009, 08:46:02 PM
I can come out if it's okay with everybody. I have a winch, and will help out if I can. I was out last weekend and it wasn't bad at all!
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Hi Lo Silver on March 19, 2009, 09:04:09 PM
As I'm one of the FWS guys heading out that day as well, I noticed that there's only one member of CJA responding for this run. I'm in no way suggesting that any of you do, but if there is anyone responding that enjoys a beverage or other wise on the trail please let me know now, even just with a PM.  I don't care for surprises and don't care to embarass anybody on the run, so I'd much rather go a separate way right off the bat.
I know CJA's policy for no booze on the cruise, just like ours, but I haven't met most of the guys responding to this thread.

See you Saturday.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: w squared on March 19, 2009, 09:26:35 PM
As I'm one of the FWS guys heading out that day as well, I noticed that there's only one member of CJA responding for this run. I'm in no way suggesting that any of you do, but if there is anyone responding that enjoys a beverage or other wise on the trail please let me know now, even just with a PM.  I don't care for surprises and don't care to embarass anybody on the run, so I'd much rather go a separate way right off the bat.
I know CJA's policy for no booze on the cruise, just like ours, but I haven't met most of the guys responding to this thread.

See you Saturday.

I'm with you on this one!

In the past, there have been times when I just stayed home instead of joining a run with people that I knew to be irresponsible.

As far as I'm concerned, everyone (and any 4X4) is welcome, provided that:

-You have recovery points (if you don't, pulling you out puts myself or others at more risk)

-you aren't drinking or indulging in other substances

-You wheel responsibly (on the trail, and within the limits of your rig and your experience)

-Bring warm clothing (preferably NOT cotton), lunch, and adequate water.


CB's are nice, but not a must-have in a small group on a moderate trail. Tow straps/yank straps/tree savers/snatch blocks/winches/shovels/axes/saws/first aid kits/tools are great to have...but if you're in a pinch, you can certainly borrow mine. Well, not the winch, since that won't be mounted by Saturday.  ::) You'll have to drive back to Calgary if you want to use my winch.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 19, 2009, 10:10:58 PM
ill be out there with the GF and the kid  my brother will be out with his LJ
both running 33's as of tonight  just got some boggers so it will be the first time out with them  hoping to test them in some deeper snow

i agree no drinking
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 19, 2009, 10:11:32 PM
I'm in, no winch but I've got all other requirements.  Sounds like the wife and kids want to come for a ride too.

dc

see you out there .. ill have the ladies with me as well should make for a fun day
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: LAHAL on March 21, 2009, 10:41:32 PM
Thanks for being the leader today Todd, had a great time. Thanks for taking us to the Lake and Falls.
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 22, 2009, 08:29:41 AM
PM me for pics

thanks todd had a blast what a nice day ./. but looking out the window today this extra 7 inches of snow might make it even more fun :)
Title: Re: March 20th? 21st? 22nd?
Post by: raf2379 on March 22, 2009, 09:38:05 AM
That was a great trip, thanks for leading Todd, hopefully will see everyone out next trip.