July Long Weekend '08 - Roche Lake

[Enigma]

Great trip,thanks everyone for the good times. A little on the hot and dry side, but really wasn't too bad, what with the very chilly ac and console fridge
We stopped off to visit some friends at Jones lake on the way home, damn its nice there. I had always been under the impression BC Hydro charged to use the sites there, but its totally free, and kept way nicer than a lot of the pay sites. Looks to be some wheeling trails up there as well, I'll try and find out more info.
But I have some work to do on the 81, Busted the exhaust hanger off that huge bling exahust tip I have, my front shocks need new bushings at the top of the towers (totally blown out), and I have some annoying squeal out of the fan belt now as well.
I did take out that sushi tabel or whatever it was, I can fill the whole sleeping compartent up now with an air mattress, looks like I can fit all four of us in there if need be.
And now a few pics. I didn't take that many, my camera sucks and I just forgot to most of the time.

[Enigma]

Taking the bypass up ( I forgot on the way back, d'oh!), some of the mud, and a stinky diesel in front of me

[Enigma]

Lake was kinda marshy along the edges, but the kids sure had a blast catching shrimp, leeches, and frogs.

[Enigma]

Big birds nest, general consensus was that it was an Osprey.
Brianna wanting her own steering wheel.
And one of the many marshes along the way.

[Enigma]

Following some stinky diesel 60.
The big hill I failed to climb (35 psi and 1/2 bald AT's=no go)
And finally the kids helping me wash the mud off (lots of new scratches as well, one even down a back window..ouch!)

[ElectricDyck]

Nice pics! Do they all come with nardi torinos?, your dash pic looks like mine. LOL We sleep 4 in ours with a 2 and 4 year old, a little squishy,but doable.

[Enigma]

Whats the nardi torinos? Mine are 2 and 4 as well, I think we'll bring the tent along next trip, just in case.

[ElectricDyck]

Nardi's the steering wheel, seen a few now with the same steering wheel. Kinda funny how most jdms are all accessorized with new steering wheels, tires, window drip covers, fog lights etc.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by ElectricDyck

Kinda funny how most jdms are all accessorized with new steering wheels, tires, window drip covers, fog lights etc.

That was discussed this weekend, we figure it's the nature of the highly competitive Japanese and wanting to outdo the next guy.

[Fantom]

A good trip with some ups and downs, I am sure Bill will do a write up and I will fill in the details of the trip when he was supervising the camp. We all left around 10:30 - 11:00 on Tuesday and Bill and Glenn took off to Merritt right away while Garry, Craig and myself took a more "scenic" route. As far as I know all arrived in good condition (at least Craig and I did), and I will give details tomorrow. Thanks to all who were there and made this another good trip.
Garry, let us know if you made it home.

[BC_FJC]

The last known position I have for Garry was from 8:12 last night he was going across the Lions' Gate Bridge.... Still wishing I didn't have to work on Monday...

[crawlin cruiser]

marie and I both made it home with out any problems. The 40 drives great on the highway, bearly went above 200. Ive already change out the steering box on the wagon. no leaks Thanks for everyones help. Sorry I was a stick in the mud on sunday

Dan

[Enigma]

Did anyone happen to notice what kind of temperatures we hit this weekend? At one point I thought it might snow, it was so cold inside my 81

[prado t]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Did anyone happen to notice what kind of temperatures we hit this weekend? At one point I thought it might snow, it was so cold inside my 81

Sure is nice with AC right Jeff. Takes wheeling to a different level. I sure love mine. We got in shortly after midnight. Now we are cleaning out the 74 and I am looking at the injector pump and trying to figure out why we burned 110 liters for 660 km. Thanks everybody the 3 of us had a great time. Getting ready for heading up north right now.

[SquamSquatch]

Originally Posted by Fantom

A good trip with some ups and downs, I am sure Bill will do a write up and I will fill in the details of the trip when he was supervising the camp. We all left around 10:30 - 11:00 on Tuesday and Bill and Glenn took off to Merritt right away while Garry, Craig and myself took a more "scenic" route. As far as I know all arrived in good condition (at least Craig and I did), and I will give details tomorrow. Thanks to all who were there and made this another good trip.
Garry, let us know if you made it home.

Somehow the trip home was almost traffic free, amazing end to a great weekend. Might have to put an amp back on the location beacon to fill in the gaps on the map, not a bad track for .2 watts of RF power.

[Scalp]

It was a great trip, lots of fun and games.
I was busy today chasing the squirrels out of my attic and plugging holes with chicken wire and applying Tobasco Sauce to the areas. Didn't fall off the ladder this time. Like my bike, I'm two-tired to do more tonight!
Will write up the trip tomorrow. ...zzzzz...
~Bill

[Enigma]

Wouldn't that affect the tenderness of a squirrel...with its holes all plugged up with chickenwire, dripping with tabasco sauce in those areas?

[crawlin cruiser]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Did anyone happen to notice what kind of temperatures we hit this weekend? At one point I thought it might snow, it was so cold inside my 81

Like I said, It was 40 at work when I left on saturday..........................





It was 43 today. I thought I was gonna die

[dakota]

Our photos from the weekend at Flickr: sushal's Photostream
It was great seeing you all again and if you plan on coming up to Kelowna be sure to give us a call, we usually have a free couch or something.

Thanks,

[Scalp]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Wouldn't that affect the tenderness of a squirrel...with its holes all plugged up with chickenwire, dripping with tabasco sauce in those areas?

This is war: they've ripped up the attic insulation, the little truckers and its either them or me....and they ain't pay'n the taxes!

[ElectricDyck]

Dakota, you're an excellent photographer, especially like the one of your dog running with his tongue out.

[Fantom]

Sue, you have a great eye and I always enjoy looking through your pics. I guess now I should get motivated and do mine, still haven't even uploaded the ones from the previous trip - oops.

[Fantom]

Hey, this is my 1000th post! just had to throw that in there

[crawlin cruiser]

Originally Posted by Fantom

Hey, this is my 1000th post! just had to throw that in there

that just means your a looser and need to get out more

[steverb]

looked like fun. and finally got some good whether.