Christmas Tree Run December 15th

[nightfoam]

So, on December 15th, I'll be leading a run up into the Goat Mt area of the MHNF to cut down Christmas trees. This is a run organized on PNWoutdoors.net
Anybody who wants to join in is welcome to come. The tentative plan is to meet at the Estacada Ranger station at 9am so everybody can get their tree cutting permits.
I'll be running up there this weekend to scout out trees so we can spend more time playing in the snow during the actual event. If you have any questions PM me, also if you need my # for day of trip info.

[PDeeXJ]

How much is a permit?

[nightfoam]

How much is a permit?

Its 5 Bucks

[88manche]

Hmm... I'm in. Maybe even to go with you "scouting," if I can get 4WD to work by then.

[juniorXJ]

im down for a scouting run.

[mojojojo]

i'm down for the snow run on the 15th. my kids will be here and i'm sure would love to go up and play.

[nightfoam]

Alright, those interested in the scouting run, it will be tomorrow (BLACK Friday) and we plan on leaving the LakeO area about 11Am. PM me for my number if you're interested.

[88manche]

Ahhh damnit. I'm out. If it were like saturday or something I'd be in there like swimwear, but I didn't get a chance to work on my pile of metal and mud sitting in the driveway today or yesterday.

Gotta go over the vacuum lines to the front diff and see why its not workin.

I'm still in for the actual tree run, though. I might even bring my sister. Gotta go over the vacuum lines to the front diff and see why its not workin.

[nightfoam]

Alright, tree run...
December 15th. Meeting point is the Estacada Ranger Station, Hwy 224 just West of Estacada at 9am with departure by 9:30.
Plan is to run up Hwy 224 along the Clackamas River to Lazy Bend where we'll take NF 45 up into the mountains. There are a couple of good areas of trees but there was a fair amount of snow on the day after Thansgiving so you'll want 4x4.
I plan on bringing my bow saw for cutting down trees but if you've got a chainsaw, you're more than welcome.
I'll have my cell on me 853-0371 and we'll be working on CB channel 24 plus I'll probably monitor the area ch 11.

Hope to see you there and if you can RSVP, it'd be appreciated.

[nightfoam]

BTW You will be able to get a christmas tree permit at the Ranger Station for $5.

[bloodtype_jeep]

count me in

[88manche]

I'm still in.

[92CherokeeSport]

Well Im down to go, I dont need a tree but I might tag along anyways.

[WheelinJR]

Well Im down to go, I dont need a tree but I might tag along anyways.

me too im thinkin...

[mojojojo]

Well Im down to go, I dont need a tree but I might tag along anyways.

x's 3, with my baby girls :D

[juniorXJ]

ill be right behind ya'll

[TORX]

I'll throw out a tentative for this.

Only problem is how do you get a tree home with a XJ? Not having a rack for tie downs presents another challenge as well. Im getting a mental picture of it letting go somewhere over 205 bridge. :sad1:

[88manche]

Easy. you shove it in the back. Who needs to see out the back window anyways?

[nightfoam]

Easy. you shove it in the back. Who needs to see out the back window anyways?
Thats one way... or a ropes through the doors. you can put a blanket on the roof if scratches bother you.
I'm gonna cheat and put my tree in the back of my mom's truck hehe

[88manche]

Haha, scratches? what are scratches? All i know about are gashes and scrapes.....

We just bought a '84 f150 4x4 with a 300 straight six. I'd be taking that, except theres chunks missing outta the flex plate. :smsoap:

[Luckys Lady]

Please count us in - althought our Ft Lewis Riding Club X-mas prty is on the same day - I like to crunch time - since hubby isnt here to do it for me and STRESS DOES GOOD:helpme: - HA HA. The last snow run Becca and I joined - was a flippin blast. I imagine this would be just as fun! I would like a co-pilot, would be fun to get out of this bleepin rain. Even my horse is sayin " enough already!" Matt or Erik PLEASE inform me on what I might need to do this successully and to share with 'GI-JOHN' what fun we can show him next year! ( and what I have learned to be more safety consious)?

[wokkerk]

Count me in. Finals in Corvallis are over this week and Ill be up for the holiday. I wont be getting a tree but anyone who doesnt have a roof rack is welcome to plop a tree down on my Jeep if need be.

see you guys the 15th. Im excited to finally get to meet some of you

[nightfoam]

Alright, so what i'm seeing is: 89xj4dr, mojojojo, bloodtype_jeep, 92CherokeeSport, WheelinJR, juniorXJ, torx, Luckys_Lady, & wokkerk. Plus myself, my buddy in his tacoma, another Toyota fellow and my mom in her truck. Sounds like a pretty big turnout :yelclap:
Funny thing I found out a few days ago is that the 2 Big Broncos group is also going on a christmas tree run up that way, only an hour earlier. Sounds pretty busy up there, guess cause its the last weekend to get trees.

[juniorXJ]

the more the merrier. though space is tight up there i like seein all them people have fun. and hay wheelinJR, no falling into holes this time, mmmkay.

[88manche]

Sounds like a blast.

[nightfoam]

It should be a blast, everybody come!
We took my buddies yota out to put spacers up front last night and his friend who did the work expressed intrest in coming along in his unimog so we'll see if he can get it unstuck.
Saturday 9am estacada ranger station. be there

[mojojojo]

got my rig back on the road yesterday!!!!!! we'll be there!!!!

[WheelinJR]

Where was it? on the sidewalk?


So...trackbar help? Still can't believe you replaced it. I think you just like spending money!

[88manche]

Well, right now, I'm out. Jeeps toast.






And by toast, I mean 260*+, and water pouring out of the engine.

[WheelinJR]

I love toast.

What did you do?

[aussiewheeler]

Im hoping to be there, but I might have have ski practice

[WheelinJR]

bring your ski's we'll pull you behind my jeep, that can count as practice!

[88manche]

I love toast.

What did you do?

rapped it up pretty high to get around someone on the road, and thought i blew a headgasket. that wasnt the problem, neither was the water pump or the t-stat that was due for a replacement. i had a huge hole in one of the heater hoses. got a new hose and fixed it.

its all good now. NOT.

drove three blocks to spend 40 bucks on supplies to build something that would cost me 50 bucks to buy (thought it was gonna be cheaper... guess not), went into the store, came back out, HUGE puddle under my jeep. drove back home, temp gauge reading OVER the red, not in but OVER.

still have no clue what it is.

[88manche]

Scratch that, I'm back in. as soon as I figure out whats up with 4wd. I really would rather not have a repeat of the last show run at Goat.

[WheelinJR]

Scratch that, I'm back in. as soon as I figure out whats up with 4wd. I really would rather not have a repeat of the last show run at Goat.

yeah don't bring that thing back without your axle locking in reliably

[88manche]

Wasn't planning on it. I'm building a posi-lock type thing for it.

I went six places today, only one person at one place knew what i was talking about when i said "throttle lever like on a tractor." P!ssed me off. I have everything BUT that.

[WheelinJR]

well, i don't even know what the hell your talking about...lol

[88manche]

Q#%@$^@$ !!!!!!

Am I crazy?

[WheelinJR]

Apparently. Here on earth we just buy posi-lok's

[88manche]

This is what I need. The last part.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/darkprince142/pic13.jpg

Whats so hard about knowing what that is?

[TORX]

Wasn't planning on it. I'm building a posi-lock type thing for it.

I went six places today, only one person at one place knew what i was talking about when i said "throttle lever like on a tractor." P!ssed me off. I have everything BUT that.
Try your local True Value.

When I was trying to piece together mine I found a good selection of cable pullers (or whatever their called) there.

I ended up go with the posi-lock though ;)

[mojojojo]

try Lowes, or home Depot. in the lawn mower section

[WheelinJR]

Just wedge a fork in there and tape it up.

[88manche]

I'm hittin up the stores like that tomorrow. Hopefully someone will have it so I can screw up my jeep before the christmas tree run.

[mojojojo]

I'm hittin up the stores like that tomorrow. Hopefully someone will have it so I can screw up my jeep before the christmas tree run.

thats the spirit!

[juniorXJ]

try witchita hardware off of johnson creek. thay will most likely have it and know what your talking about.

[88manche]

thats where im ggoing after i get out of school today. that, or i'm going to pull a speed lever off of an old lawnmower.

[wokkerk]

how far would you say it is from portland to the estacada ranger station?

[nightfoam]

Its about 25 minutes outside Clackamas. I'm coming from Lake O so I'm giving myself an hour.
If you wanna look up directions the address is
595 NW Industrial Way Estacada, OR 97023

[wokkerk]

thanks for the directions Ill give it a shot

[88manche]

From my house in southeast portland, it takes about 45 minuites. Roughly.

[wokkerk]

any idea how much snow is up there right now?

[WheelinJR]

alot

[wokkerk]

haha whats a lot?

[WheelinJR]

more than you can eat.

[juniorXJ]

your Jeep sure wanted to try though didnt it. ok ill stop now. anyway, im thinking around 3 foot on the sides and a fresh 12 inches or so on the road, on top of what was already there of course. it will probably be snowing wile we are up there too.

[WheelinJR]

your Jeep sure wanted to try though didnt it. ok ill stop now. anyway, im thinking around 3 foot on the sides and a fresh 12 inches or so on the road, on top of what was already there of course. it will probably be snowing wile we are up there too.

you're just jealous you couldn't get that far...wiseass!

[nightfoam]

Well, weather is calling for a few days in a row of some light snow in the mountains so maybe we can get a few inches of fresh snow plus possible snow on saturday!

9AM Estacada Ranger Station (Hwy 212 -> Hwy 224 -> Estacada)
Tree permits are $5 and can be bought there the day of the trip.

I'll be on CB 24. Look for me in the blue-grey XJ

[WheelinJR]

no no no no no....NAXJA NW runs CB4

[nightfoam]

no no no no no....NAXJA NW runs CB4

I know but this it technically still a BackroadDriversNorthwest (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/BackroadDrivers/) trip and since I've announced this there as 24, I guess I'll have to leave it. Unless you REALLY want me to change it, I can make things change... I'd kinda like to leave it the same tho....

BTW you can get regular for $2.89 at the Space Age on 212 west of the 224 interchange if you're interested. I'm not plugging it for any reason, just info if you want it.

[nightfoam]

Actually, 4 works. Ignore my last statement, I'll be on CB 4.

[88manche]

Guess what guys?!?!



I have a working 4wd now!!! New U-joint, re-greased everything up there, and converted to a shimmed vacuum motor, and we're good to go!

[GlueNTape]

I was gonna sleep in tomorrow.. but this sounds fun..

Packing sleds.. and shovels..

C-YA around 9.

[mojojojo]

all packed!

will be stopping for breakfast at the sandy Mcdonalds bout 730ish if anyone would like to join us.

[aussiewheeler]

Sorry guys I'm out, the snow is going to be too good on the mountain to miss training.

[bloodtype_jeep]

My buddy backed out at the last minute and since he carries the only winch between the two of us I was wondering how many rigs if any will be equiped with winches???

[WheelinJR]

mojojojo has one, thats the only one i know about.

[merkur92]

I will be up there again tomorrow with my winch,sombody has to pul jr. out when he decides to drive off small cliffs.:doh:

[88manche]

Well, Wokker is out.

I'm still in, jeeps all packed and ready to go. See ya there.

[TORX]

Im still in, see everyone tomorrow.

The local news is saying a storm is on its way, so we'll see what happens. Hopefully there will be some fresh snow tomorrow.

[linh]

I'll be there tomorrow....
Linh

[juniorXJ]

its 3:00am and im mentaly already there.

[88manche]

Picturesss????

I know you people have em. Post up, I forgot my camera.:doh:

[mojojojo]

i'm workin on em'. video's take forever to load......

[88manche]

haha, they do.

Did anyone get any pictures of my rig (red XJ, the one that had the clicking noise)?

[TORX]

Well I just got home (9:00). Had a very eventful drive home.

1) The dude at the Chevron could'nt get the compressor going. I'm thinking Mike had something to do with it. I ended up using my little 12V compressor. After 25 minutes I was on the road.

2) I was sitting at a red light in Vancouver, and witnessed an accident right next to me. Drunk driver rearended a 16yo girl. I took down the guys info and stayed on scene until her parents showed up. The guy was TRASHED! :twak:

I only took four picturs today. If any are good I'll post them later.

[88manche]

Man that does sound eventfull. Drunk drivers = Bad

The cheveron on the highway between Boring and Estacada? Worked fine for me.

[juniorXJ]

thats a long way to go with 15psi.

[WheelinJR]

I drove home on 9psi...you weeners

[KarlVP]

I drove home on 9psi...you weeners


That is absofawkinglutely retarded.

That builds so much heat in the tire. It DESTROYS the cords, and could even lead to a blowout. If you have a sidewall failure on the trail, accredit it to that.

Dumb, just dumb.

Glad you had fun on the run.

[WheelinJR]

That is absofawkinglutely retarded.

That builds so much heat in the tire. It DESTROYS the cords, and could even lead to a blowout. If you have a sidewall failure on the trail, accredit it to that.

Dumb, just dumb.

Glad you had fun on the run.

i dont live that far away from goat mountain. :peace:

[88manche]

thats a long way to go with 15psi.

Well, as far as I know, there isn't a gas station in esticada that has a air pump.

[nightfoam]

Well, as far as I know, there isn't a gas station in esticada that has a air pump.

Both myself and Bloodtype_jeep (right?) went to the Chevron in Estacada and aired up. It was a block north of the shell station off the highway

[bloodtype_jeep]

yup.

[juniorXJ]

the shell has air too. dont know what thay charge though. you would think schwab's would have an air staion at there stores, but as far as i know thay dont.