BIG BEAR!!!!! AUGUST 13-15TH

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Alright lets get this thread up so we can start planning our annual Big Bear campout! The camp spot is still up in the air. We can camp where we usually camp or we can try a camp ground. Anthony is willing to get us a propane fire pit which is legal to use from what I can tell. I will update this post as the details get settled. I will bring my BBQ so anyone can use it to cook. We can pot luck it saturday night. Hopefully the usual suspect will be attending so we can have some great shenanigans as always

Some Highlights we will be able to look forward to:

MarcP will complain about scratching his rig.
Lance and I will be doing a HIGH CENTER demonsration!
Tool pimp Tony might be on hand to tell us we are a bunch of P&^ssies.
Andy will most likely put something :gay: on someones rig.


Im sure there will be more. So get on the list This is always a very good time :asshat:


CRab flats campground is the spot so reserve your spot now

[Seanz0rz]

im in, lexi is a huge maybe. i might bring my dad, he could use a vacation!

oh and mikey, be a better spotter this time. my doors will thank you...

[Good Times]

I will bring the "toyota exhaust trophy" back for the "best carnage" award that we'll present Saturday evening. If that's too big I've got a bent link or even a partial busted y-pipe as a backup trophy! haha

[randver]

i can bring the camp yota flag. and propane fire pit if needed.

[Crinale]

Im down for this, and my gf will probably come with me :-D ... should be a good time

[Seanz0rz]

I will bring the "toyota exhaust trophy" back for the "best carnage" award that we'll present Saturday evening. If that's too big I've got a bent link or even a partial busted y-pipe as a backup trophy! haha




ill bring your bump stop you lost in mojave as a trophy for the biggest piece that falls off a truck on the trail...

[Seanz0rz]

pretty good chance holcomb creek will be opening on memorial day weekend. if so, ill be hitting the trail mid week sometime in mid june if someone would like to join me. by far my favorite trail of all time, glad to see it reopening after a long closure.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

YES THE GOLDEN MUFFLER AWARD!!! Lance we need to start this as an annual trophy for the worst carnage of the year

[Marc P]

The date is on the calender. Hopefully Holcomb will be open.

[DHC6twinotter]

You guys make me jealous every time you have a thread like this. :hillbill:

[Crinale]

this one isnt even hitting 2 pages yet :-P ... wait til we get started on Pismo ;)

[X-Tool Pimp]

Tool pimp Tony might be on hand to tell us we are a bunch of P&^ssies.


:spit: :lol: :rofl: :laugh:

I may just bring out my secret project :tapedshut: :flipoff:

[Crinale]

i'll definitely bring out my secret project ;) ... but i dont know if ill keep it secret that long :-P

[Seanz0rz]

id whip out my secret project, but mikey and andy might get ideas...

[DHC6twinotter]

this one isnt even hitting 2 pages yet :-P ... wait til we get started on Pismo ;)


Oh, I'm planning on making it out to Pismo again this year. Already got an OK from the boss. If airfare is low enough, and if I don't land another job by then, I'm there.

I just wish I could make it out for more of these events. :thumbup:

[Crinale]

sweet. i look forward to meeting you Dan ^_^ but im with you on wishing i could make more of these, and i live out here! :P downside to being broke

[SharpStick]

Ehhh, fookers, dat weeeekind looks functional fer me.

Pot luck? Hmmm, marinate up some boneless action.

STICK

[wifesaysimadumbass]

maybe we can get pat to show up and bring some korean bbq short ribs mmmmmm!!!!

[DEATHRUNNER]

If this trip is homo friendly, I might just show up with my hippie friends.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

you can bring your big fruity self and the hippies too.... :gay:

[randver]

If this trip is homo friendly, I might just show up with my hippie friends.


how is Anna going to find Jesus if your not there

[DEATHRUNNER]

Bobble-head Jesus does Big Bear. Sounds like a fine title for our trip.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Cue bobblehead Jesus video in 3-2-1........

[strykersd]

I'm in!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

woo hoo finally gonna get to met the stryker dude

[randver]

i have never meet strykersd. but the stryker dude is a rep. at my last hospitel lol

[slosurfer]

putting this one on the calendar..... can't say yay or nay yet as it all depends on work or lack there of....

[freejake3]

What up boys. Can't make the whole weekend but am considering coming up with Mikey on Friday night and leaving late Saturday night. Will have a new suspension by then and will need to run it. We have our family road trip starting Sunday but I dont want to miss this again. I vote for the primitive camping as usual. Homos unite!!!!!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Hey Andy when your wife was leaving my house the other day your rig was making a weird sound... You know what it was?

[Seanz0rz]

Hey Andy when your wife was leaving my house the other day your rig was making a weird sound... You know what it was?

oh snap!!!


since the g/f wont be making it, im very very happy with the usual primitive camp spot.

[blacksheep]

I might bring my 84 out, with a few other tacos! Count me in for now. I just need to re-build the rear brake drums and re-build the Carburetor. Anyone good at rebuilding them carbs? I could use some help.

Sorry its been a while since I have come around. My taco is in storage in AZ, and my 84 is all I got for wheelin right now. Also lost my job last year, and moved to a new place, but now that I am back on my feet and got my job back, I can focus on living a little :)

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/wifesaysimadumbass/dumbdumb-1.jpg
Here's one of the Tards you'll be wheeling with! If you drop your keys kick them to the next camp

[freejake3]

Do you really want to do this?
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/dumbass.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

looks like i need to pull my steel undergarment out of storage.

why do you think i left early last time? it was cold, the bottle of rum was out, and mikey looked lonely, and was singing this song: Samwell - What What in the Butt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkW07h6vgKE#) (NSFW)

andy, do you remember what happened last time?
http://www.gifbin.com/bin/155483974.gif (http://www.gifbin.com/981125)

[wifesaysimadumbass]

haha this thread is going to hell just like me

[Marc P]

You guys are going to scare away the kids......keep it up!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/wifesaysimadumbass/heman.jpg

[X-Tool Pimp]

:lol: :spit: :spit: :spit: :spit: :spit:

[randver]

i was wondering what you 3 where doing huddled together by the stove when i drove up. i see the hot rocks was just a cover up.

[freejake3]

Let's all be conscious of Mikey's morning routine while in BB. Those rednecks are a funny breed you know.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/17075982.jpg

[randver]

ok i no longer know if i can make this trip. i tore my ACL on Sat. so it will depend on when i get surgery and how far along it has healed by then.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

oh man anthony that sucks we can get you a handicapped permit for awhile good parking

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://www.valleywag.com/assets/resources/2007/10/gaypornpsa-thumb.jpg
Andy needs to make an announcement

[slosurfer]

:rofl: Awesome!

[freejake3]

We spotted Mikey and Chris in BB scouting out our primitive campsite

Here's Chris trying to avoid the camera
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/MessinWithSasquatch_2-full.jpg

And who can miss Mikey in his favorite outfit
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/hairyman2EURO2301_468x667.jpg

[Tanto]

I don't know which is more classic, the thread, or you guys.

I wish I could join you guys but seeing as I'm posting this from halfway around the world, I definitely won't be attending the run. I will be checking back for some more tomfoolery though :D

[freejake3]

What up Ryan? Bummer you cant make it. What your eta for a return to SD?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

good old Ryan checking in good to see your well dude!

[Tanto]

Thanks guys. I don't even know exact dates yet, but it SHOULD be before Turkey Day. I've got so many miles of web wheeling on the clock it's ridiculous.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://i40.tinypic.com/2utt53b.jpg
even Andy's dog seems to go that way!

[Crinale]

you guys are crazy! :-P cant wait to wheel with all you...

[freejake3]

And the hits just keep on coming........

MIkey's new look. Oh....and by the way......it's your dog mine's humping. lol

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/swallow.jpg

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i knew my hair had red highlights!!!!

[Crinale]

i knew my hair had red highlights!!!!


thats the only thing surprising to u bout that pic? :screwy:

[X-Tool Pimp]

WOW you guys are :gay2: :sissies:





:tongueout: :flipoff:

[freejake3]

Sure......

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://i.imgur.com/JJcsC.jpg
Andy is hanging out in his "work uniform" scaring little kids again!

[freejake3]

Mikey in high school.........nuf said

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m253/affinis/ove/attention_whore4.jpg




Is this still considered an "Event Planning" thread.

[Crinale]

haha, im not sure anymore... maybe we should start another, with just the pertinent info, and leave this one for all yall's banter :P

[randver]

na leave it as it is or we will just corrupt another thread too lol

[wifesaysimadumbass]

dont worry we can still be silly and put up serious info. Anthony what's the word on the fire pit? If we can get that than we can camp in our usual primitive spot. If someone needs a bathroom there is a campground about 5 minutes from our primitive spot.

[randver]

i got the fire pit. but you can still use hot rocks, if you want to snuggle with marc again.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/wifesaysimadumbass/retards.jpg?t=1276226286
we all need a good motivational poster for inspiration

[wifesaysimadumbass]

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/introducing-mr-wtf.jpg
Sean is gonna show up ready to party!!!!!

[Crinale]

im... speechless... >.<

[Seanz0rz]

:(

[wifesaysimadumbass]

aww cmon Sean your know that's funny

[randver]

mikey practicing for his recital at big bear
http://msp138.photobucket.com/albums/q262/drowninggirl13/099_strange_people.jpg

[YotaFun]

you guys scare me, there is more gayness in this thread then in my entire school

[Seanz0rz]

HAHAHAHA. mikey, that picture is so hilarious and terrifying!

speaking of pictures of me, this is what i will look like when my life doesnt turn out the way i wanted:
http://whatthecrap.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/dude.jpg

[freejake3]

Holy Crap this is funny

[Tanto]

Epic...

[Seanz0rz]

thanks for bumping the thread, it was the motivation i needed to post up here.

we just spent some time up in big bear (full report to come soon) and traveled over to the usual camp site for a few reasons, one being to check it out and see the conditions. when we pulled up, we found this:
http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38/hamiltonfabrication/Big%20Bear%20June%202010/338.jpg
http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38/hamiltonfabrication/Big%20Bear%20June%202010/339.jpg

RATS! FOILED AGAIN!

the other two entrances look like this:
http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38/hamiltonfabrication/Big%20Bear%20June%202010/340.jpg
http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38/hamiltonfabrication/Big%20Bear%20June%202010/341.jpg

so looks like we are to find a new place to camp. any suggestions? i was looking at the group camp options and i kind of like that. there are a few that are pretty centrally located to our trails. let me know what you guys think, i have no problem handing all of it, and we will all split the cost evenly on a per vehicle basis.

[Marc P]

That sucks!! People were probably tearing up that area behind there...or posing on the big rock

[randver]

wonder how much trouble we would get in if we just drove over the rocks lol

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Sean go for it with the group camp thing!... I would do it i'm just so damn busy with work right now just keep in mind I have to get my rig and trailer in there I have Tony's trailer its shorter but only about 5 feet shorter

[Seanz0rz]

ill get started on it next week hopefully. have to look at my maps, call places, look for reviews, and probably drive up there and check it out. ill keep you all posted.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Marc what was that campground we stayed at a couple of years ago that place should work?

[Seanz0rz]

crab flats? the one with the marines that stole our firewood?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

thats the one!! plenty of room there for trailers and stuff

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Doe everyone just want to stay at crab flats we could probably reserve now im sure there is probably room

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i just checked out crab flats and there is plenty of room and we could possibly take the place over!!!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

21- 29 are all right next to each other and available if this is ok we can start booking asap and have a uy camp only... fires too. All the group camps are either booked or a long way from the trails! Sean you got some local knowledge have you seen any of the group camps? can you fit a couple of trailers in there or are they just for cars?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i call dibs on 26 if we decide to use this camp. I will need to put fartruk in someones extra spot too.

[freejake3]

The only thing wrong with that area is it's on the other side of the mountain. Too much time to get back to camp. I'll start looking at other primitive spots.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Andy If we stick to the more western trails then crab flats is not all that far

[Crinale]

iv never been on any of those trails... but with my gas mileage id rather not have to drive too far to get back and forth to camp... this trip's already gonna kill me in gas :-P

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Hey andy we also have holcomb valley camground at the top of van dusen... but they do not take reservations

[freejake3]

Well that sucks. Can't count on that can we? What's your total vehicle length? Hanna Flat has plenty of availability......

[wifesaysimadumbass]

tanglewood group camp is available it is at the top of van dusen and has room for 40 people and FIRES.... 25 ft driveway just means trailer trash will need to unhitch but im assuming there will be enough parking.

[Seanz0rz]

tanglewood is the one i was thinking of. i havent seen it in person, but i was going to get a list of possible sites and go up and check them out, maybe on monday (depending on work, etc.) id really like to stitch my gas tank skid back together before i go up there again, since im not sure the conditions of the roads, and you never know. i will take lots of pictures and some measurements. mikey, what is the turning radius of the dodge? it can be any wider than my dad's superduty crewcab longbed, and he makes it on a 4 lane street pretty well.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

yeah it's probably that size I can always back in and unhitch too. Marc said hes seen that spot and it's huge so maybe you can skip the ride, but if you want to go I wont stop you

[Seanz0rz]

ok, if anyone has any other spots, give me some lat, lon or other directions, and let me know. i think ill make a trip as early as thursday. im also going to do some research tonight on the internet and get as much info as i can about the different places.

[Seanz0rz]

looks like tanglewood is max 8 vehicles. this includes your tow vehicles i guess.

so question is, how many people are we planning for? can we get a somewhat accurate vehicle count? ill go through the thread and count, and post up in this post.

i have a rough count of i think 12 (people talking caused me to lose count) vehicles. figuring in the normal drop rate, thats still about 10.

[4x4mike]

10? As Red Foreman from that 70's show would say, "This calls for 8 rounds of bare knuckle boxing."

Now back to your regularly scheduled program.

[X-Tool Pimp]

ROLL CALL...... :D (just copy and paste)

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

[Crinale]

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

[Seanz0rz]

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
3. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

[freejake3]

When Mikey chimes in that'll already be 7. Is there only 1 group spot? I can camp at another campsite in Tanglewood since I'll only be there for one night. We're still gonna come up short I think......

[Seanz0rz]

group camp sites are only 1 campsite.

maybe better off just booking up crab flats. just trying to save us some monies. im pretty sure there is no camphost at tanglewood, so im wondering how they enforce the 8 vehicle rule.

anyone know of any other primitive spots?

[freejake3]

F-it. Whoever arrives after the eight count should just primitive camp adjacent to Tanglewood. Loking at the Google Earth view; it's showing plenty of prmitive spots within spitting distance. I say book the site Sean and let the boys with trailers and yourself have the spot and then rest of us can fend for ourselves. But as you said.....whose really counting. I can hear it now "...yes sir,....these other 5 vehicles are just my friends.....they've come up here to wheel for the day."

Also looks like there may be a nice primitive spot just northeast of Holcomb Valley Campground. Look for the pond to the west of HVC and go north 400 yards. It would fit plenty of vehicles.

[Seanz0rz]

andy, could you give me approx lat, lon coords on those sites and ill check them out when i go up there. thanks!

[strykersd]

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
3. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner
4. Patrick, possibly bringing the girlfriend and a buddy - 4runner
5.
6.
7.
8.

[Marc P]

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
3. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner
4. Patrick, possibly bringing the girlfriend and a buddy - 4runner
5. Marc and 1 or 2 kids, and maybe a wife
6.
7.
8.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

1. Tony Tow rig + trailer
2. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
3. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner
4. Patrick, possibly bringing the girlfriend and a buddy - 4runner
5. Marc and 1 or 2 kids, and maybe a wife
6. Mikey and whichever kids want to come up to 4 fartruk, tow rig, trailer.
7.
8.

[freejake3]

andy, could you give me approx lat, lon coords on those sites and ill check them out when i go up there. thanks!


I usually use UTM's. This is NAD 27. 509414mE 3796448mN. That's for the site above HVCampground. I guess for Tanglewood just scope it out. Thanks heaps.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

I like the idea of just booking up crab flats. the thing that sucks about primitive camping is you can scope out all the spots you want but if people beat you to it then you are back looking for another spot. crab flats will cost more but we know we have a place and we can have a fire.

[freejake3]

That's cool. Don't matter to me. CFlats it is. Wouldn't want you not to have your fire.........in AUGUST for christs sake. hahahaha.

[Seanz0rz]

just remember, by august, fire danger is high, so we might not have fire at all depending on conditions.

crab flats it is. ill make my reservations tonight.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

try to pick spots close together

[Seanz0rz]

booked spot 25 for crab flats.

here is the link to book:
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Crab_Flats_Ca/r/campgroundDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70790&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

select the 13th of august (if that is the day you plan on showing up) and input 2 for the length of stay. this will book you for friday, saturday night, you will leave on sunday morning.

45 dollars for 2 nights plus the "reservation fee" of 9 dollars. not too bad!

book up quick so we can colonize that corner of the campground.

[freejake3]

Just reserved 23

[wifesaysimadumbass]

woo hoo spot 26 for me! next to Andy and Sean!!!!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i will have to cram fartruck into one of your extra spots

[Crinale]

i just reserved 21

[wifesaysimadumbass]

I'll be bringing my big bbq so everyone can use it

[Seanz0rz]

I will likely be dragging my M762 up there, so not sure if you can steal a spot from me.



Woot!!! Big bear!!!

[Crinale]

i gotta hurry up and get my truck fixed again! >.< damn alternator..

edit: fixed... damn im glad i didnt pay someone else to change it, it took me all of about 30 mins (including having to try 3 times to tension the belt) :-P

[Marc P]

I just reserved 24

[Tankota]

Hey all! I'm in on this one. Me and the wifey will be there. Maybe this time I'll ge my sliders installed befor the trip, haha. We have site 22 reserved.

[Seanz0rz]

when did you get married?!

might have a jeep friend joining with, so we will have someone to rip on other than andy and mikey.

whats the word on potluck? im happy either way, just need to know what to bring.

any ideas of what trails we want to run? john bull and dishpan?

[Marc P]

We are off to the Dominican Rebublic on Sat for our 10yr Anniversary...one day you guys will be there

[Crinale]

im gettin all excited for this... its 3 weeks away! i havent been real wheeling in about a year (i dont consider Pismo true wheeling, although blasting at 60mph is fun ;))

[NakSuKow]

What time is everyone rolling in on Friday?

[Seanz0rz]

2ish, which is check in time at the campsite.

looks like there will be a group of jeeps there too:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46680

i know one of them, so they might tag along with us or something, depends on how many of them actually show up.

[X-Tool Pimp]

Im out my junks broke.....

[NakSuKow]

2ish, which is check in time at the campsite.

looks like there will be a group of jeeps there too:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46680


i know one of them, so they might tag along with us or something, depends on how many of them actually show up.


Thats cool, I just got saved by a group of jeeps on Dishpan. What trails are we running?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

friday I will be there early afternoon. I think im going to be making sliders for sat night dinner had some the other day and they were so good!!!! As far as trails I'm not sure it will depend on who shows up and what they are willing to run! I know im kind of sick of John Bull. Dishpan would be fun or maybe down to deep creek

[freejake3]

I'm out.......family trip got pushed ahead due to my sons football schedule. You boys have fun.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

NO!!!!! Andy We need a whipping boy you have to come!!! Oh well looks like Marc can take your place!

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Andy did you unreserve your spot? don't forget

[RATY4r]

I'll be your huckleberry...
you homos got room for another truck?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

always room for more! welcome aboard

[Marc P]

Damn its been so long I cant remember his name?...is it Beerfarts, or Martin?

[RATY4r]

reserved #2 we'll be up Sat morning early. what time are you guys planning to head out? should i bring anything? hope i don't scratch my truck.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

probably roll around 9 ish firewood should always be brought and something to share for saturday night dinner. doesn't have to be alot

[NakSuKow]

I took Friday off. Anybody heading up there Friday morning? Maybe we can get a run in before heading over to the campsite.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

i'm rolling in the a.m. but i'm towing my rig so i need to off load at the campsite

[Seanz0rz]

im heading up fri in time to get to the camp site as early as possible. so 2ish. doubt ill run on friday. just enjoy camping with dad. awww how sweet, it will be our first father-son camp out. only took 23 years... haha

[Crinale]

the time i get out there friday depends on my schedule on thursday... if i work early i'll probably try to drive down to Anaheim to stay with my dad for the night, then have a shorter drive to Big Bear Friday, and will probably get there around 2ish... otherwise, itll be traffic dependent since im driving from the central coast, towing my rig.

Either way, W00T BIG BEAR! I am down to run whatever the heck anybody wants... i have plenty of lift, locked, and i have sliders now. I've never wheeled anything in Big Bear, so anything is cool with me, im not picky (I'll wheel as hard or easy as anyone wants)

[troyboy162]

what runs are you guys doing and at what time? might make it for sat/sun but lots of stuff in the air.
how many are going at this point?

[Crinale]

i think we're still up in the air on what we're running... theres probably gonna be around 10ish trucks there... not sure on who all though.

You should come out Troy, u'll get to see my truck actually wheeling this time :-P

[troyboy162]

i really do want to make this one but theres a bunch of stuff im putting off to wheel this weekend haha. you know how it is....

kevin i do have to witness the power of this fully operation Crinale!

[Crinale]

ya i do know how it is...

fully operational, and much improved ;) suspension has been completely reworked/rebuilt ^_^

[wifesaysimadumbass]

1. Kevin and Bekah - 4Runner (possibly tow rig and flatbed if i can convince my parents)
2. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner (Can I see some I.D. kid?)
3. Patrick, possibly bringing the girlfriend and a buddy - 4runner (Strykersd dont know him can't make fun of him yet)
4. Marc and 1 or 2 kids, and maybe One of his wives (Marc DONT SCRATCH MY TRUCK P)
5. Mikey and whichever kids want to come up to 4 fartruk, tow rig, trailer. (WifesaysyoubetternotbreakyourtruckcauseI'mfuckint iredofpayingtofixit!)
6. Martin and probably some strippers cause he's a pimp daddy (Naksukow)
7. Zach and his new lovely bride Heidi (Tankota GET SOME FRIGGIN SLIDERS ALREADY!)
8. Mikey's buddy Chris with the Jeep Scrambler (I know, I know a JEEP!?)
9.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Andy and Tony had a "Prior Engagment"
http://www.atlantiscruisegay.com/images/global/atlantis_gay_cruise.jpg

[Seanz0rz]

so scratch marc from the above list.

and dad is coming with me. and im dragging the trailer. and a jeep friend might come in his cherokee or something.

[strykersd]

2. Sean and possibly dad - 4runner (Can I see some I.D. kid?)
3. Patrick, possibly bringing the girlfriend and a buddy - 4runner (Strykersd dont know him can't make fun of him yet)


Crap, I'm even younger then Sean! Ok, so the gf is out. She just got a new job and can't get the time off, but I might bring some friends

[NakSuKow]

6. Martin and probably some strippers cause he's a pimp daddy (Naksukow)


Two problems here. My name isn't Martin and I am not bringing any strippers. At least female.

[Marc P]

Mikey is a little confused in his old age....RATY4r is Martin aka Beerdrinker

I think I will be the oldest in the group other than Seans Pop...you boys better fetch me a beer

[Crinale]

and how old are you marc? :-P ... my gf is definitely in, and i am definitely draggin the 4runner there on a flatbed behind my parents' chevy 2500 hd...

glad i finally get to meet several of you... Sean is the only one of you i know ive met so far (last years pismo jambo)

[some_odd_girl]

... my gf is definitely in, and i am definitely draggin the 4runner there on a flatbed behind my parents' chevy 2500 hd...



Yes, I am definitely in. :D

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Im getting confused I am gonna be 38 on the 11th! So I am old enough to be Seans dad

[Crinale]

u would have had to start early there to be seans dad :-P u would have been 14 to have been my dad, and i think sean's older than me :-P

[Seanz0rz]

same age, +/- a few months. i think mikey just wants to boast about how much of a stud he was at 14.

[Crinale]

:asshat: maybe with his sisters :flipoff:

[Crinale]

on a more serious note... what are we thinkin on the potluck? who all is interested, and what do we all wanna bring?

[some_odd_girl]

Food!

[Crinale]

Also, i did some searching on trails... these have my vote based on description, people with experience can chime in as well...

Dishpan Tip Top Horsetheif John Bull

those are in no particular order... cept Tip Top sounds like it has some amazingly breathtaking views

[wifesaysimadumbass]

dishpan sounds good. tip top I've never heard of but i'm game for anything. Im bringing terriyaki chicken kabobs for pot luck My friend with the jeep is bringing a dessert

[Seanz0rz]

good with the trails, i just dont want to end up on my roof or side or doors or anything else except the wheels.

dishpan west to east i think would be a really good run. probably a little more challenging than east to west, but i think a little bit safer in some regards, and more fun. we are kind of in the middle of the mountain, with john bull way off to the east and dishpan close to the west, so we can really pick any trails we want. two of those i havent heard of. can you post up more info? road numbers, trail descriptions, etc.

food, not sure what to bring. both dad and i are special diet folks these days, but ill certainly pitch something in to the potluck and we might pick around a bit. if there is something you want me to bring, just let me know.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

dishpan is the one that has that offcamber section near the river?

[troyboy162]

it starts at the bridge crossing but there isnt any off camber sections. its a bit more fun then john bull

[Marc P]

I would like to run Pontiac Sluice, but have no idea how to get there

[NakSuKow]

I would like to run Pontiac Sluice, but have no idea how to get there


Is this it:
http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Heartbreak_Ridge

[Marc P]

I have seen where it is, just not sure how to get there? Do you take the 38 out of BB?

[some_odd_girl]

If there's actually a potluck I could prob bring macaroni salad... (yeah I know, everyones thinkin' about trails right now...)

[Crinale]

This one is Tip Top, the descriptions iv read say 33" tires, one locker, and rocker protection are a must.

http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/Tip_Top_Mountain_Trail

all i know is that i just dont want to do anything too easy... no fire roads and stuff... im not driving all the way to big bear to do what i could do half hour from here :screwy:

[troyboy162]

gold mtn then john bull is the standard run up there. both will make you think a bit on 33". sliders recommended and rear locker is helpful

the bottom of this page has trail info. dont mind the requirements. those are for getting groups of 10 or more trucks through in a timely manner
http://www.ttora-socal.com/takeover/trails

[wifesaysimadumbass]

any of those sound good, so does the macaroni salad!

[Seanz0rz]

that is way on the east side of the mountain, near Pontiac sluice

[some_odd_girl]

Hehe ok. I'm pretty much just along for the ride... trail talk doesn't mean much to me, never done it before - my only request is good views bc I will of course have my camera along. :D Of course, I can find something to take a picture of almost anywhere... :P

[wifesaysimadumbass]

what about deep creek that place has a swimming hole doesn't it haven't been there is years so not sure where it is.

[Seanz0rz]

that is dishpan springs. deep creek is at the western edge of it. there is still a swimming hole, as of 08 at least.

http://dirtopia.com/wiki/Dishpan_Springs_Trail

[troyboy162]

dishpan is aka deep creek and aka ball buster. it probably has a 3n** number too.

you can see pics of the water level at the crossing from last weekend here
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18139

[wifesaysimadumbass]

ooohhh I like the idea of a swim while wheeling!

[Seanz0rz]

truck is ready to be loaded, trailer is ready to be loaded. noticed the beginnings of a tear on my passenger inner CV boot and the joint feels like my grandma's knee before it was replaced, so ill be bringing all the tools necessary for a CV swap! hopefully it doesnt break!

ill be carting up my massive cooler, so if anyone needs to stash some stuff in there, let me know.

thinking ill bring potato salad again, you guys seemed to enjoy it last time. if you have something else in mind, let me know.

also, CB channel 16. ill have my radio on while in camp, so give me a holler if you need something on your way in to camp.

[some_odd_girl]

well then it's a good thing I decided to bring mac salad instead of potato salad... I'm trying to figure out how much I need to make tho...

[Tankota]

Alright well another brokedick navy ship just managed to limp its way back into the harbor, and of course they want their junk fixed right now... So being the kick ass mechanic that I am :smokin: :wrenchin:, I get to work like mad all week and swap out a 3500lb turbocharger. :chair:
So unles the ship sinks between now and friday, I'm not gonna be able to make it out. I'm so bummed! Heidi sujested that I teach her how to drive my truck so she can still go on the runs without me :love:. Campsite #22 is reserved in our name, but is now open to any of yall that want to use it.

[NakSuKow]

Alright well another brokedick navy ship just managed to limp its way back into the harbor, and of course they want their junk fixed right now... So being the kick ass mechanic that I am :smokin: :wrenchin:, I get to work like mad all week and swap out a 3500lb turbocharger. :chair:
So unles the ship sinks between now and friday, I'm not gonna be able to make it out. I'm so bummed! Heidi sujested that I teach her how to drive my truck so she can still go on the runs without me :love:. Campsite #22 is reserved in our name, but is now open to any of yall that want to use it.


I'll take it. If you PM me were you work, we can meet and I will give you some $$$ for it. Whatever you paid.

[Crinale]

aw that sucks... sorry you cant make it :-/

on a side note, that is a MASSIVE turbo... geez, i cant even imagine the size on that thing... haha

@Sean - my inner boot on i believe my passenger side is torn, but ill just run it that way. I ran for about a year on 2 torn inner boots before i just redid my suspension, hopefully i dont regret that :rolleyes:

[wifesaysimadumbass]

someone else needs to bring an main course dish. I got chicken kabobs anyone want to bring something similar. I talked to Marc today and he's not sure if he's coming either We will have a small fun group!

[Marc P]

I am trying....I traded tires recently to move up to 35's and the tires suck!! They are out of round and will not balance. I took them to a pro today and he did his best to balance them. tomorrow I will have a chance to drive it...we will see if my rig is safe to drive up the mtn.

[Crinale]

im trying to figure out if it would be possible to cook a lasagna at camp... cuz i could make it here in a disposable foil pan and just cook it there, but i dont know (unless one of you has an RV/trailer with an oven)... what do yall think?

@Marc - Your tires dont need to be perfect at the slow speeds for rock crawling :shake: just rock it :hillbill:

edit: oh and on trails, sounds like multiple people are liking Dishpan Springs (Deep Creek) so I think we should run that.. what can we link Dishpan to easily for a nice string of trails?

[Marc P]

We should probably just run JB east to west and hit Dishpan in the afternoon....we are camping far from most of the other trails.

Kevin...not worried about wheeling..worried about the drive up and down the mtn

[Crinale]

:-P i know i was just teasin u Marc.

John Bull to Dishpan sounds like a good combo to me :-D I wanna see this "waterfall" obstacle in person, the pictures all look different, some angles make it look super easy, and others make it look like a small cliff, lol. And Bull sounds like a fun challenging trail. Unless anyone has any objections i say this is our route. especially since one end of Dishpan pretty much dumps out in our campsite.

[strykersd]

Ok, so I just got back into town and finalized my plans for the weekend. I'm heading up Friday morning and sticking around until Sunday afternoon (I have to get home, or at least to a sports bar for the Chargers game!). I still need to reserve a campsite, but I'll do that while at work in the morning. Not sure what I'm bring to the potluck since I can't cook, but I'll figure something out. I'm planning on wheeling most of Friday and Saturday. As long as I hit John Bull, Gold Mountain and Dishpan in at least one direction each, I'll be happy. I can't wait!

[troyboy162]

your gonna want to hit john bull after dishpan since you can not get to dishpans start without going down it backwards or airing up and hitting the road. those two trails are pretty far apart but easily doable in a day if the herd is moving well. i have most of the trails up there in google earth format if you need them for planing

im watching how this all pans out and would like to link up with you guys for a day trip

[strykersd]

I wouldn't mind up and down Dishpan, I've only gone down it in the past.

[strykersd]

Crap, I should have booked the campsite on my credit card instead of waiting to get paid. Anyone have extra space in their site for a vehicle and 3 people? I'll gladly pay for half the campsite. If not, hopefully I can just get a first come first serve spot when I get there 8-9AM Friday morning.

[Seanz0rz]

since tankyota isnt going, could you use his?

[Seanz0rz]

after looking at all my maps and what you guys have suggested, here is my vote:

john bull from east to west in the morning. return to camp, lunch, dishpan east to west, and then back up dishpan west to east OR, if its too dark by then, return to camp via 18/green valley road/3n16.

what do we think?

[strykersd]

since tankyota isnt going, could you use his?


Yeah I'll try to contact Bill and see if he doesn't mind sharing.




after looking at all my maps and what you guys have suggested, here is my vote:

john bull from east to west in the morning. return to camp, lunch, dishpan east to west, and then back up dishpan west to east OR, if its too dark by then, return to camp via 18/green valley road/3n16.

what do we think?


Sounds good to me. I'll just run Gold Mountain and possibly John Bull West to East Friday if anyone is interested in tagging along.

[some_odd_girl]

Hey does anyone know if there are showers at the campground?

[Seanz0rz]

no showers. only showers up there are at sorrano camp ground by the lake. i believe it is 10 dollars for a shower if you are not in the campground.

[strykersd]

I don't think I've ever stayed at Crab Flats, but according to the facility details on recreation.gov, it doesn't even sound like the campsite has running water. If you want to shower, just go for a swim in Deep Creek!

[Seanz0rz]

yes, no running water. you must bring your own water to the campsite. basically, its a picnic table, fire ring, place to park, and a pit toilet.

[troyboy162]

apply baby wipes to affected areas. repeat if necessary

haha any chance of runs happening sunday?

[strykersd]

apply baby wipes to affected areas. repeat if necessary

haha any chance of runs happening sunday?


I'll have to play it by ear whether my 4runner and I can handle 3 straight days of off roading haha. But I'm interested in possibly doing a morning run

[some_odd_girl]

Alright well it's not really a big deal, I was just wondering, thanks for answering!

[NakSuKow]

since tankyota isnt going, could you use his?


Yeah I'll try to contact Bill and see if he doesn't mind sharing.




after looking at all my maps and what you guys have suggested, here is my vote:

john bull from east to west in the morning. return to camp, lunch, dishpan east to west, and then back up dishpan west to east OR, if its too dark by then, return to camp via 18/green valley road/3n16.

what do we think?


Sounds good to me. I'll just run Gold Mountain and possibly John Bull West to East Friday if anyone is interested in tagging along.


Sounds good.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

ill run sunday. Sean I would really prefer to do dishpan earlier than later I will have 4 kids with me and I'm not sure if they will do a full day on the trail maybe but not sure. Brenden will be the littlest hes 5 so maybe!!!

[Marc P]

Drove my truck to work today after Roger Daniels worked his magic....he was able to improve the ride! See you guys Friday night

[wifesaysimadumbass]

yeah Marc. If you guys want to run john bull i really dont care it's majority rule but I want to be sure i make dishpan (which i've never run. I've run john bull the last three years in a row)i'm game for anything I just want to go goof off and chill with some friends in the dirt

[Marc P]

I really dont care either, but I am with you Mikey...I want to run Dishpan for sure.

[RATY4r]

@$@#$!@4
I&#39;m out boss decided this weekend is th etime to change our firewalls and routers. !$@#
Oh Mikey remember this?
http://www.bloodydecks.com/gallery/files/1/8/4/1/PICT0054.JPG

[troyboy162]

dishpan is totaly fun. if you start far enough out into the lake arrowhead area on your way to dish you get to cross deep creek. sometimes it is 3/4's of a tire deep.

motino wash (sidewinder) is a good one too but its a whole lot of challenge for average trucks.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

hahaha great pic from the past!!!!i've never heard of motino wash

[troyboy162]

this is motino. its a trail thats kept pretty quiet to preserve it.
Hye Krawlers - Mottino Wash w/ Open Diffs - Offroad Jeep Adventures (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZjs2WAbWls&feature=related#)

[Good Times]

I&#39;m going to try and crash this party so long as there&#39;s a free spot for me to crash! Sorry I didn&#39;t rsvp a site cuz I wasn&#39;t sure I could make it due to a conflicting schedule.

I worked on the ol bastard all night yesterday doing some repairs from the damage sustained on my trip back in April with slosurfer. Apparently going close to 100mph on dirt + jumping does a number on the pos. I still have to redo my alignment cuz my front driver side is all jacked up so if I can get that straightened enough so it&#39;s not wearing the tire out like crazy I&#39;ll be driving up Friday night and arrive around midnight at the earliest. I&#39;ve got gps coordinates so I should be good.

I&#39;m with Mikey on John Bull. Done it enough that I don&#39;t care for it so I don&#39;t mind sticking around and hanging and meet everyone at the exit point so I can just relax in the morning and not be rushed :) At any rate it&#39;ll be majority rule with me so I&#39;m cool with whatever.

Btw you will not need your adventure pass this weekend!!!

"Back to School" fee-free weekend promo (http://fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gjAwhwtDDw9_AI8zPyhQ oY6BdkOyoCAGixyPg!/?ss=110512&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=STELPRDB5190862&navid=180000000000000&pnavid=null&position=News&ttype=detail&pname=San%20Bernardino%20National%20Forest-%20News%20&%20Events)

August 14 and 15 is a “Back to School” fee-free weekend so no passes are required. We&#39;ll still need to pay for the camp site but at least we won&#39;t need the adventure pass to be in the NF.

I&#39;ll post up after I get my alignment fixed tonight to confirm. :chair:

[wifesaysimadumbass]

Yeah buddy Lance is coming Wooo hoooo! Well my situation has changed a little I am bring my three year old girl too! My oldest Alex has decided to stay home. I'll probably only be able to run one trail on saturday maybe two but not sure? Little ones wear out a little quicker than the bigger ones

[troyboy162]

you guys work out a starting time and place on saturday and i can be there for a day run. my goal is to get sean to scratch his nice bumpers :P

[strykersd]

you guys work out a starting time and place on saturday and i can be there for a day run. my goal is to get sean to scratch his nice bumpers :P


He'll be a ton happier if he scratches his bumpers instead of his doors like he did two years ago...

[troyboy162]

haha yeah doors are no fun but hes got the cleanest bumpers ive ever seen. you need to feed those things rocks from time to time, or they leave you for a FJC at Best Buy hahah

[Seanz0rz]

the front bumper has a ton of rock rash on the lower edge from a couple of years ago.

the rear bumper, i havent had a chance to scratch it, other than working on it. plus, the point was to put it high enough up so i didnt hit it on EVERYTHING!

[toyNG]

What's on the agenda for Saturday? I might tag along just for the day

[troyboy162]

the front bumper has a ton of rock rash on the lower edge from a couple of years ago.

the rear bumper, i havent had a chance to scratch it, other than working on it. plus, the point was to put it high enough up so i didnt hit it on EVERYTHING!


just crap talking cause this thread is full of it hahah. im picking on you sean since ive never gotten to wheel with you yet and you are like the 2nd closest UY member. this should be alot of fun!

[DHC6twinotter]

Wish I was going along. :(

[troyboy162]

lance im going to study your 4 link and tank setup....im tired of hanging up on my link mounts and tank

[Good Times]

4link and tank? whatcha talkin about willis! I got rid of that thing a long time ago! I'm running IRS w/ the stock tank now :P hahahaha





jk

Ok so I think I dialed in the alignment but I'm not sure how exact it was since I was just eyeballing everything and using the old school method of doing everything by hand. No cool gadgets here to align the wheels so hopefully I won't tear up the tires on the way up to bb! I just drove it up and down the street in front of my office and everything appeared to be smooth so I'm 99% ready. Just need to drive it from Irvine to LA tomorrow to go to my other office to make sure it doesn't fall apart. If you see some crazy crash on the news on the 405/605 freeway then you know something bad happened! haha

cya guys tomorrow night! anyone got a spare spot for me to crash tomorrow night? :)

[wifesaysimadumbass]

im sure there is a spot that you can use I might share it with you for fartruk. As far as a start time 9ish sounds good if your coming for sure we can wait for a little while.

[Marc P]

Zach isnt coming so he said his spot is open.

I am pretty much packed up...super easy since I am coming solo. I am going to get off work a little early, so hopefully I will be on the road before 6.

Anyone bringing firewood?? Mikey??

[troyboy162]

ok 9 is good where ya all starting? and whats the first trail? if its dishpan backwards then back up it i might meet you guys at the deep creek bridge.

[Seanz0rz]

i have a bunch of firewood, but i know dad likes his own fire, especially for cooking on. old school that way!

plan is to leave here in 3 hours. we will see how well that goes. now off to me packing!

[troyboy162]

ok...only thing solid is you guys are staying at crab flats...so i guess ill see you there at 9am