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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #60 on: October 20, 2009, 08:43:04 PM »
The post pounder is on wheels - just need a vehicle to tow it out. 
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #61 on: October 20, 2009, 08:46:12 PM »
The post pounder is on wheels - just need a vehicle to tow it out. 

It's not that heavy... we took one to waiporous and you could pull it with a Jeep without issues

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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #62 on: October 20, 2009, 08:52:45 PM »
Then I'll be happy to get it out there.  I'll be at the meeting tomorrow night I can get the details there.  I take it there will be a bobcat out there to attach it to?
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #63 on: October 20, 2009, 08:58:00 PM »
Then I'll be happy to get it out there.  I'll be at the meeting tomorrow night I can get the details there.  I take it there will be a bobcat out there to attach it to?

Thanks man!  That's great and a big thanks for taking this on.  I'll get you the details tomorrow night.
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #64 on: October 21, 2009, 05:33:01 AM »
A few of us are camping this weekend at the McLean campground.  Let me know if anyone else is interested and we will book some site close together.

So far: 
specialk - Kevin -> one site
Pookapotamus - Dana -> one site

Think I might be coming out, how much is a site?  That or I can split one, just be me the jeep and a tent.  I should know if I can make it out there for sure by Thursday.
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #65 on: October 21, 2009, 08:41:19 AM »
Are there any details to timelines?
i work Saturday and realistically can't get there until 2pm. Should i just wait til Sunday to show?
What time do you start Sunday? Where are you meeting?

If i should come out on Sat at 2 pm, where will you be? How do i get there(off the gravel road beyond the pond or off the paved parking lot by the campground?)

i have this longbox truck but if it is not needed, i will come with my Pajero. Please advise.

Is there a wheelin run planned for after? Sat night?

i can not make any meeting for CJA (i work) so please fill me in here.
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #66 on: October 21, 2009, 11:07:19 AM »
ill come camping on sat night, gonna bring the camper on the flatdeck, means i have bout 10' of empty trailer. wont be able to head out till sat morning as i work afternoons. i also have no idea where im going so is anyone else heading out sat morn from se calgary? or is there somewhere i can get directions. i will bring some water, unless it freezes. ill also have a fridge and heater. are leashed dogs allowed? i guess ill also offer a couple of seats if people want to ride out with me. up to 3 people i guess
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #67 on: October 21, 2009, 11:39:33 AM »
Are there any details to timelines?
i work Saturday and realistically can't get there until 2pm. Should i just wait til Sunday to show?
What time do you start Sunday? Where are you meeting?

If i should come out on Sat at 2 pm, where will you be? How do i get there(off the gravel road beyond the pond or off the paved parking lot by the campground?)

i have this longbox truck but if it is not needed, i will come with my Pajero. Please advise.

Is there a wheelin run planned for after? Sat night?

i can not make any meeting for CJA (i work) so please fill me in here.
Thanks
Tk 8)


Hey Tom, I don't know what plans are with regards to a run after but with regards to the location. Its west of the gravel road. The project strats right beside the pond area where there use to be a culvert (washed out).
There is one mud hole coming in from the direction that can be messy. I hope is to drain it as soon as I get there with the excacvator and fill it. I'm thinking logs, fill and some cloth will be required to fix this before we can access the project with the culverts and dump trail.
Coming from the west side via the park lot would be a lot harder as the entire trail has it's challenges. I'm hoping I'll have time to get to that end as well and do some repairs.

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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #68 on: October 21, 2009, 12:46:43 PM »
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The project will happen on Oct 24 and 25. We will be meeting at the McLean creek store at 9:00 am on each day.  We will work until 5:00 on Saturday and hopefully be able to complete everything by mid afternoon on Sunday.

Just follow the green squiggly line to the big green arrow.  Just off McLean Creek road  there are some mud and water holes.  Some are soft bottom... one big one is just water and hard bottom ( easiest way).  If you're unsure and coming in alone  park your rig and walk up the trail  you'll find us about 1 km  in.


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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #69 on: October 21, 2009, 12:55:22 PM »
Thanks for the map - I was just making one!

We are meeting at the McLean creek store at 9:00 am sharp for a quick meeting to get organized both days.  If you are coming later, head down the gravel road across from the store (heading south past the pond).  The turn off is a few hundred yards past the Texas Gate on the right.  I will try to mark the entrance with some orange tape.  There may other vehicles parked there.  
There is alot of fence to do so we may work until dusk with the installation of posts on Day 1.  We can pack it up once we are done on Day 2.  The big thing is to get the posts in as the pounder is a rental and needs to be returned.  

Access should not be a problem.  As Dave mentioned, there is one wet spot and he may have that fixed prior to us getting started.  I've driven it with ease.  Stay to the left going in.  Please be careful driving in as there will be heavy equipment working.  

Proper footwear, gloves, eye/ear protection are required when working around machinery.  We are working with barbed wire so leather gloves will be needed.  Bring extra clothes, food, water, etc.  for the ever changing weather conditions.  We are close to the store for coffee/snacks if needed.   Bring your tools as listed in the first post.

Everyone will be required to sign a waiver prior to working - members included.  

A few of us are camping at the McLean Creek Campground for Friday and Saturday night.   If you'd like to stay for some fire time, you are welcome to join.

At this time, there is no organized run planned but feel free to plan something for the end of the day if you like.

The post pounder and extra materials will be picked up on Saturday morning.  Final arrangements will be made at the meeting tonight (Wednesday).  

Did I miss anything?  


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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #70 on: October 21, 2009, 04:00:53 PM »
Then I'll be happy to get it out there.  I'll be at the meeting tomorrow night I can get the details there.  I take it there will be a bobcat out there to attach it to?

last time we stuck it on the back of a YJ (joey!) of which Trevor decided to violate with orange paint ;)  no problems moving it around
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #71 on: October 21, 2009, 04:32:22 PM »
I won't be able to make it but I got a highlift somebody can use ( I'm in the n.e and you will have to pick up)

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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #72 on: October 21, 2009, 07:03:52 PM »
Thanks Dave et al.
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #73 on: October 22, 2009, 01:10:56 PM »
I just heard that the store and parking lot  might be closed already.  So it would be safe not to rely on the store for snacks and  things like that.  And we may have to meet on the shoulder.  If this is the case ..   there's more room in front of the pond on McLean creek road then right in front of the store and we can still be seen from the store there.
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Re: Trail Project - October 24 & 25 - McLean - UPDATED - see first post
« Reply #74 on: October 22, 2009, 03:54:35 PM »
I'm coming down on Saturday morning.  I'll work with Dave if you want, I have experience working with and around excavators.