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SeanP

August 15th, 2002, 22:33

I think that Marni and I will be attending Moab. I think that I will be towing with my Tundra if I can get my friend tom to let me borrow his trailer. Seems like a fair trade, I save his life (ok, maybe I am stretching it a bit :wink: ) and he lets me borrow his trailer. I mean, sheesh, it's not his first-born or anything.

Back to the topic at hand. A nice get together in Nor Cal would work.
SeanP

Jes

August 16th, 2002, 06:38

I am going to Moab. Not sure when I'll be leaving but I'll try to hook up with someone so it's not such a lonely drive out.
Sounds like a begining of October get together won't work, maybe at the end of Oct or the begining of November? Would be cool to get everyone together(from stockers to junk)for some light wheeling and a BBQ.

Jes

Maximus

August 16th, 2002, 07:26

I should start to slow down with work around then so any ti,e in Oct is cool with me. Moab is not going to happen but Hollister would be a lot of fun even for families.

August 16th, 2002, 07:36

I wish Moab could be in this years plans but I am out of vacation time. I'm shooting for the Aniversary affair next year.

A family event would be cool end of Oct/Nov. Kim (wifey) got behind the wheel last weekend up in the Pincrest area and LOVED it. She needs more exposure so I can get my Jeep fund back.

Jeff

SeanP

August 16th, 2002, 08:31

[quote:c2758692da="JP"]Kim (wifey) got behind the wheel last weekend up in the Pincrest area and LOVED it. She needs more exposure so I can get my Jeep fund back.

Jeff[/quote:c2758692da]

You have just figured out my financing scheme. Works very well. I am still working on the whole Atlas sales pitch. "Slower is better, honey. It is safer and it means we won't roll the jeep" See what I did there: I brought the whole saftey factor into play. Lessons will continue at next pizza meeting.

SeanP

CRASH

August 16th, 2002, 08:53

Sean, you've been a funny mo'fo lately.

Hey, speaking of October, who is going to the Rubicon Cleanup?

I better get like 20 positive responses, or I'm gonna have to bust some heads. If you drive the trail, shit on the trail, or drip oil from your junk on the trail, you better be there!

I know SeanP is up (turd/tampon patrol?), who else?

CRASH

SeanP

August 16th, 2002, 09:14

I will be up there. I have enough trouble cleaning up my dogs shiznit, I don't think that I will be on turd patrol.

There is a thread on the pirate board about this right now. Some folks are going to come in from the Springs side and clean thru to spider. I thought this would be cool and Crash can bring his trailer for this patrol.

By the way, last year marni won the winch in the raffle and this year is supposed to have tons of prizes.

SeanP

SeanP

August 16th, 2002, 09:15

It;s the 19th of October BTW

CRASH

August 16th, 2002, 09:46

Had to rub in the free winch again, didn't ya?

Ya, the trailer can come in with me from the springs side.

CRASH

August 16th, 2002, 13:14

SeanP nice tip on the Atlas......safety is a big concern of hers. I'm still working on a new exhaust pitch right now, or maybe I won't tell her if I get a raise. :twisted: At least she doesn't care about body damage.

Con clean-up definitely sounds like something we should ALL be involved with even if you haven't run the trail yet. If not, it may not be there when your junk is capable. I'll probably have room for a "new" co-pilot.

JP

Frog975

August 16th, 2002, 14:33

I might be able to make a September run to Hollister, but October is too close to my retirement. But then again you never now what i'm gonna do :lol: :lol: :lol:

Gary E

August 16th, 2002, 15:48

Man that is all to far in advance for me, I will have to figure out the logistics of the moab run, the con cleanup sounds like a no brainer though.

Kernel

August 19th, 2002, 10:46

I can make Hollister and I will be on the Con for the cleanup. Trying to keep the streak going. :mrgreen:

Maximus

August 19th, 2002, 12:09

I think I can make both of those, I would love to help clean up the Con' even though I have not yet run it! I assume everyone just brings their own tools and equipment right?

Kernel

August 19th, 2002, 14:24

Lots of bags. No cheapy kitchens bags unless you want to cleanup your cleanup. You should bring your rain and winter gear with extra gloves. It can get real cold in October. Gloves you don't give a $hit about. If anybody was there 2 year ago....... it got cold. The water in my coolers froze. Never seen that happen. No problem keeping the beer cold. The problem was getting it out of the cooler. Last year was perfect though.

jack SF

August 20th, 2002, 19:35

i'll go to hollister. jack

August 21st, 2002, 09:38

since no one has suggested dates, I'll start.

weekend of September 21-22 is best for us at Hollister.

weekend of September 28-29 is the CALROCS event at Donner Summit if people are interested in that. Probably camp/play up at Eagle lakes Saturday and go to Finals on Sunday.

WesternXJ

August 21st, 2002, 13:03

Sept. 21-22 works for us.

ChuckD

August 21st, 2002, 15:18

I'm game for Holister on the 21-22.

Frog975

August 21st, 2002, 16:21

That sounds good to me too, i'll be there.

CRASH

August 21st, 2002, 16:25

Potentially. The governor has some say in my availability, since I'm pretty much working for him at the moment.

I really hate that guy.

CRASH

August 21st, 2002, 21:08

I should be back from Spain by then. I'll be there!
Lil' Foot ( Forrest)

MontereyXJ

August 24th, 2002, 11:07

I'll be there.........

Maximus

August 24th, 2002, 12:42

sounds good to me, the whole family should be there.

BrettM

August 25th, 2002, 01:39

well, I've been visiting NAXJA for about a year now, I used to have an XJ, now have MJ. I think this would be a good opportunity to go on my first run with the group. When/where is the next meeting? (I know, I should probably know). I just fininshed my spring-over with equal lift up front, running BFG 33x12.5 MT and a lockright up front.

WesternXJ

August 25th, 2002, 09:31

The meet and greets are the first Thursday of the month at Round Table Pizza on Keifer Blvd. @ 6:30 PM. Take I-80 into town, then pick up Hwy 50 towards Lake Tahoe, exit Watt Ave. South, go south to the 3rd stop light and turn left (Keifer Blvd.), go through the next stop light and look for a bunch of XJ's parked on the right in the Round Table parking lot.
Hope to finally meet ya!

BrettM

August 26th, 2002, 00:17

so Sept. 6 then for a meet and greet? I think I will need to make it to that one. I've already met Gary E. (swapped some axles) and Kevin and i look forward to meeting (and wheelin with) the rest of you.

I'll have the flat black MJ on 33s...

Later...
Brett

BrettM

August 26th, 2002, 00:22

DonH

August 26th, 2002, 10:39

Can a visiting NAXJA member from Fla join up with ya'll on the Hollister run on the 21st-22nd? I'm staying in Carson City, NV until the Moab event. I'd also like to try to make it down for the Thur m&g. Any problem with that?

'99 Sport, 3", 31's (soon to be +/- 4" & 32's), rear no slip, winch, etc.
Recently ran Gold Bar Rim, Poison Spider Mesa & the back of Golden Spike (from Gold Bar Rim to the Golden Crack) in Moab plus a couple trails in Colorado.

CRASH

August 26th, 2002, 13:45

Don, are you down for a run to the Rubicon or Barrett? Jes and I wheel almost every weekend somewhere in the northern Sierra Nevada. Would love to show you around, if you are interested!

CRASH

Jes

August 26th, 2002, 13:54

Sept. 21-22 sounds doable for me, hopefully it won't be too hot. I'll probably camp out there since the drive is a little long for a day trip.
I'll call them to make sure they're open on those dates.
Don, you're welcome to come to the Hollister run or any of our meet&greets.

Jes

ChuckD

August 26th, 2002, 14:05

I ran across a couple messages on the Mod forum, about bringing little ones. I can strap my two to my roof rack. This is starting to sound like a fun family adventure :) . Who's in charge of the kids games, I nominate CRASH :lol: !

WesternXJ

August 26th, 2002, 14:35

Bring the kids, this is meant as a "family" type event and a chance to meet some of the people you're (hopefully) going to wheel with.

Lisa and I will also spend the night. Hmmmmm..can you say margaritas? I new you could 8)

I make a motion to spend some of the Sierra Chapter funds ($40) on Hot Dogs and buns. Any discussion?

CRASH

August 26th, 2002, 14:53

Don't know if I can make it or not.......still depends on my current (hopefully only till the next election :wink: boss). It'll be a last minute call, so nobody rely on me for planning purposes or kiddie games.

Trust me, you don't want me around your kids anyway.

CRASH

DonH

August 26th, 2002, 16:35

Crash....
Don't think I can do much on the Rubicon just yet, for a couple reasons. I'm still at only 3" and 31's and the 31's are probably closer to 29's, they're worn pretty thin. Price shopping for some BFG 32's rite now, but will prolly have to get another set of wheels, I screwed up and got 7" wheels when I replaced the (bent) originals. The other thing is, from what I've been hearing the Rubicon is at least an overnighter as well as is Barrett & my camping so far has been limited to a 30' motorhome. Plan to pick up a tent & some other odd's 'n ends soon, but 'till I do I have to stick to a moderate one-day run. If you know of anything like that, I'd be happy to join you. I'm in the process of doing some repairs at the moment, but shud be done in a week or so.

Jes...
Thanks, I will plan to get down for the m&g the 5th. Need to talk to some folks @ R.E. and 4WPW, prob will come down & make a day of it.

jack SF

August 26th, 2002, 21:26

i am gone be at disney land from sept 14 - 20. so please dont do it on the 14-15 weekend. i will rush back for the saturday 21. jack

SeanP

August 27th, 2002, 08:30

[quote:863a607e96="DonH"]Crash....
Don't think I can do much on the Rubicon just yet, for a couple reasons. I'm still at only 3" and 31's and the 31's are probably closer to 29's, they're worn pretty thin. Price shopping for some BFG 32's rite now, but will prolly have to get another set of wheels, I screwed up and got 7" wheels when I replaced the (bent) originals. The other thing is, from what I've been hearing the Rubicon is at least an overnighter as well as is Barrett & my camping so far has been limited to a 30' motorhome. Plan to pick up a tent & some other odd's 'n ends soon, but 'till I do I have to stick to a moderate one-day run. If you know of anything like that, I'd be happy to join you. I'm in the process of doing some repairs at the moment, but shud be done in a week or so.

Jes...
Thanks, I will plan to get down for the m&g the 5th. Need to talk to some folks @ R.E. and 4WPW, prob will come down & make a day of it.[/quote:863a607e96]

Hi Don!!! Welcome back out west. BS on you not making it thru the rubicon. You have a locker. As long as you have rocker protection and tow hooks we can get you thru any of the obstacles and bypasses without body damage. SKidplates would be helpful, tho. As far as the tent, I have extra tents and sleeping bags galore. As long as you aren't camped near water (mosquitos)you don't really need a tent up there though, open air camping is great. I am planning for a few Sept and Oct trips, I am sure Crash and Jes wouldbe up for some more tour guide action.

SeanP

Kernel

August 27th, 2002, 14:53

Just found out I have ANOTHER wedding to go to on the 21st. I think it's now up to 5 this year and there are 2 more to go. I'll be there sunday morning. What CB channel do you guys hang out on.

August 27th, 2002, 15:52

Channel 4.

Gary E

August 28th, 2002, 16:44

DonH, FWIW I have run 33x12.50s on 7 inch rims, if they are stock backspacing you will need spacers for the rear, you might skate by with 32s though, I was using the cheapo spacers from pepboys. If you have aftermarket alloy rims (whcih are mostly 3.75bs) I would say they would probably be ideal, well with some sawzall work!

DonH

August 28th, 2002, 23:00

Sean .. Thanx for the offer, it's really appreciated. Actually, I have some of the stuff already & can pick up a tent & mattress fairly cheaply. The XJ has t-case, rocker & gastank skids & a rear locker. The 31's have just about reached the end of their useful life, had a slight traction problem in Moab, believe it or not!! So, 32's or as someone suggested 33X9.5's are going on soon. COSTCO will sell me the BFG 32X11.5's but wont mount 'em on less than 8" rims. Still lookin'. I'll yak atcha'll about it next week at the m&g.

Gary E .. I've got aftermarket rims with 4 5/8" backspacing. Danno's daughter is set up w/32X11.5's on stock rims, works great, stuff's well, was a very slight rub if I recall that Dan fixed. I've got the Warn hub conversion that puts the front wheel 3/4" further out, just enuff to rub really hard on the flares, caved in the bottom rear of the pass side fender. Plan on Bushwacher flares soon, Summitt Racing carries 'em and are in the Reno area.

See ya'll next week

Jes

August 29th, 2002, 15:07

...Hollister Hills SVRA will be closed to the public on Sept. 21-22 because Espee De 4(or however you spell it) is holding their off road clinic.
We'll have to find another date.

Jes

CRASH

August 29th, 2002, 15:23

Ouch, we're out anyway. Wifey goes under the LASER for eye surgery that weekend.

CRASH

WesternXJ

August 29th, 2002, 18:37

Ouch! Hope Wifey will be OK! :shock:

How about the end of October? First part of November? :?

Lupine

August 29th, 2002, 20:08

Hey Sacto-

I'll be just fine. I'm doing the LASIK vision correction surgery. I've been lookin forward to this ever since I saw Friday the 13th for the first time and Jason jumped out of the water and grabbed that chick in the canoe at the end of the movie and I couldn't sleep at all that night cause all I can see is a big dark blur and every now and again other dark blurs. :shock: In fact, if I take my contacts out at night in the wintertime and Andy stands next to a wall I can't see him any longer. Which is sometimes not such a bad thing. Anyway, they're doing both eyes in about 15 minutes and then they give me drugs. I guess. Or something. At least I hope they give me drugs. Someone better give me drugs.

Lu

FarmerMatt

August 30th, 2002, 03:34

Typical Sierra Chapter... :roll:

Matt

ChuckD

August 30th, 2002, 06:39

Do we need a new date or a place? The date is really good for me, and I wouldn't mibd going to Holister in the later Sept or Early Oct. But I hve Guard duty on the first weekend of Oct.

Maximus

August 30th, 2002, 07:09

If we hit the end of Oct. or first oart of Nov. it may be fun because there may be some mud but maybe not so much fun for camping though. Aynways I am not going to Moab so most dates are OK with me.

WesternXJ

August 30th, 2002, 07:20

Well.... does anyone know anything about the Frank Raines park?

Lu, glad to hear you won't need contact/glasses anymore and I agree with you about CRASH :lol: :shock:

WesternXJ

August 30th, 2002, 07:23

Is the last weekend of Sept. (28th - 29th) too close to Moab for you folks who are going?

CRASH

August 30th, 2002, 08:04

Why don't you all head up to Meadow Lake? There are at least four different trails up there that will suite the needs of all of the range of vehicles we have. This is where Cal4Wheel stages for Sierra Trek, and they offer the long and short wheelbase runs as well as an SUV run.

Camping is great, and fre. There are bathrooms, and the camping is right on the lake!

How can you beat this?

Andy

August 30th, 2002, 09:19

Bummer on Hollister the 21-22. Do they post a schedule of events when the park will be open or closed? My PC won't load their web page for some reason.

Meadow Lake would be great weekend of 28-29 since that was my plan already. Camp / wheel on Saturday, then head up the hill to CalRocs at Donner on Sunday. If you have never been to a comp I would recomend it. Something about watching other people throw their rigs around doing cartwheels and such that just makes for a pleasant afternoon.

JP

September 3rd, 2002, 13:29

[quote:1b4f21d594="SactoXJ"]Well.... does anyone know anything about the Frank Raines park?

[/quote:1b4f21d594]

It's ok, I've been there a few times.
Here's a link to my site
http://www.montereyxj.com/FrankRainesrunsintro.htm

There's camping, water, showers and tables, even some RV hook-ups I think.
you can't reserve sites, it's first come first served. you always have to keep an eye out for motorcycles and ATV's. But the park isn't that big and most of the trails are the same, there is a good riverbed for rock crawling though.