Author Topic: Remembrance day (Read 23921 times)

JasonL_031 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 20, 2006, 12:55:56 AM »

yea the first date was nov 11 but i am out of commision on nov 12 sobbering up going to be way too hung over in remembering comrades who didn't come home.

merlin · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:04:24 AM »

oh come on, i'll be the same way.

01sahara · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2006, 10:23:08 AM »

Quote from: "merlin"

oh come on, i'll be the same way.

I too will be spending some time in the Bowness Legion with my Dad. He is a WWII Navy vet. I will still make the run its not till 10.

Karl · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2006, 05:59:41 PM »

Count me in!

TJ54 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:10:37 PM »

Thanks to Bogfrog we have the start of a plan for this run.

We think it would be a great idea to start this run by going to the gravel pit to play for a while.

The newbies who have not been off road before or have very limited experience could learn some driving techniques and get some experience with backing down hills, learning how much their jeep will flex, driving off camber etc.

A more experienced wheeler could take them for a ride in thier own jeep so that the newbie can get a feel at what a jeep can do. Or a more experienced jeeper could jump in the newbies jeep and give them some hints on the best way to drive up and down hills, of camber stuff etc.

A mini jeeping 101 course. Then when we are bored with that, we could split into groups and head off to the trails.

Does that sound like a reasonable plan?

Mudhawg · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:11:49 PM »

since my trucks for sale i doubt ill have it but will hopefully be there with a jeeper

Matt4x4 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:19:16 PM »

Do we need to be CJA members to go on this ride?

What are some basic requirements for stockers, do we need a winch, or cb, tow points etc. I have a 1994 ZJ 5.2L V8 bone stock. I just want to do easy stuff, because I dont want to break anything.

Where are you guys meeting to get organized?

I used to abuse my stock yj pretty good. But I primarly like mud holes.

Mudhawg · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:28:19 PM »

i would suggest towpoints and a CB as well as a strap (with looped end no metal hooks)

TJ54 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:34:08 PM »

No, you don't have to be a member. You don't even have to have a jeep,

Yes, you definately have to have tow points. front and rear.

No, a winch is not required.

If you just want to hang around in the pit with us a CB is not req'd
For a trail run a CB is req'd
Communications are very important.
If there are group of people that want to do a run using FRS radios that would be fine with me. Everybody in a group must be able to communicate with each other. I can not stress this enough, I have seen too many incidents this year that have been resolved easily because of radios, And I have seen some that went badly and unsafely because of inadequate communications.

I have a few frs radios, I will lend out if a group wants to borrow them, Bring some AA batteries.
I will relax the radio rule for this run only for any newbies.

PS: I don't really like the term "newbie" but I can't think of another word.

dunl · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2006, 08:47:13 PM »

Quote from: "TJ54"

PS: I don't really like the term "newbie" but I can't think of another word.

How's "fresh tug meat" sound? :lol:

I went out on my last run with these guys in my 93 ZJ. V8, 5.2, but Limited Edition with the Up Country package including the hitch, tow hooks, skid plates, and a factory 1" lift.

Out of all of it, I definately COULD have ended up using the tow hooks (but luckily I didn't, and I stress that was LUCK), but the skids definately came in handy, as one creek crossing gave a good little THUMP on the transfer case skid.

Something to think about. Should be easy enough to find at a pick n` pull.

SteveO · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2006, 09:10:07 PM »

Quote from: "Mudhawg"

since my trucks for sale i doubt ill have it but will hopefully be there with a jeeper

Not having a drivers license could be an issue as well don't you think?

Mudhawg · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2006, 09:11:52 PM »

ive already gone over this with ian i woulda had everything worked out.. IE im gettin my learners this week and truck would have insurance and one of my buddys who is over 20 would be with me (fully liscenced)

01sahara · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2006, 08:08:58 AM »

Quote from: "01sahara"

Quote from: "Mudhawg"
ive already gone over this with ian i woulda had everything worked out.. IE im gettin my learners this week and truck would have insurance and one of my buddys who is over 20 would be with me (fully liscenced)

.

Good responsible answer Doug.

I am sure Ian, as the trail leader, has covered all the issues with you on this and worked it out.

01sahara · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2006, 08:12:49 AM »

Quote from: "TJ54"

No, you don't have to be a member. You don't even have to have a jeep,

Yes, you definately have to have tow points. front and rear.

No, a winch is not required.

If you just want to hang around in the pit with us a CB is not req'd
For a trail run a CB is req'd
Communications are very important.
If there are group of people that want to do a run using FRS radios that would be fine with me. Everybody in a group must be able to communicate with each other. I can not stress this enough, I have seen too many incidents this year that have been resolved easily because of radios, And I have seen some that went badly and unsafely because of inadequate communications.

PS: I don't really like the term "newbie" but I can't think of another word.

Good idea Ian

fony3 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2006, 10:21:16 AM »

You can count me in...I like the idea of teaching us "fresh tug meat" some off roading techniques at the gravel pit before hitting the trail.

Author Topic: Remembrance day (Read 23921 times)

merlin

Karl

SteveO