A run with Ottawa boys end of July - Page 2

lshobie · 07-18-09, 05:24 AM

Welcome to Jockos Beach Motel and Resort, Calabogie, Ontario

and check out the links on this page:

Calabogie Lodging & Accommodation: Lodging Guide for Calabogie, Ontario

I imagine you should book soon as it is the long weekend.

Had the video made and the comp crashed - will do it again later - going wheeling again today.

louis

PS I recommend Jockos

lshobie · 07-18-09, 05:18 PM

Here is a little vid of the other trail - you want technical you got it.

YouTube - Crag Lake July 17, 2009

Louis

crushers · 07-18-09, 06:12 PM

okay, Mike and i are coming
and we want to do that trail...

lshobie · 07-18-09, 06:25 PM

Sounds good, he has a 60 series right? Will have to do some cutting - the suzuki boys won't be happy

crushers · 07-18-09, 06:28 PM

he is actually pretty good at "threading the needle" and i get by pretty good. we will cut only what really needs to be...

lshobie · 07-18-09, 07:58 PM

I had to snip about 4 that I had no way around, better to leave what we can for sure - but I don't do body damage, scrapes and scratches I can live with. The suzuki guys are protective of their trail but they wouldn't have a trail if it wasn't for guys like us 20 years ago opening it up in the first place.

My truck could barely wedge between some spots, should probably make some go arounds if we have to.

crushers · 07-19-09, 04:52 PM

Moose drove up today and we installed his Lokka.
we are driving up friday so we will need EXACT location to meet, location of the trailhead (i will have my "off road" tires installed for Saturday and Sunday) and will be heading back Monday morning. the closer to the trailhead the better for sleep accomodations.

shoot me your cell number (there is cell coverage around there... right?).

i will pack the chain saw, 100 ft and 50 ft tug'm.

are the bugs still bad? any other suggestions?
cheers
<looking forward to 2 days of fun>

lshobie · 07-19-09, 07:33 PM

Ok sounds good, will get the info tomorrow.

The mosq and black flies are pretty much gone but the deer flies are fricking insane right now for some reason. I keep the windows half way down and the fan full blast and they don't come in - not sure if your top will be on?? Depending on the weather you could be alright.

This should be a great trip!

Now I have to fix my locker:(

moosecruiser · 07-19-09, 09:57 PM

went to wayne's sat sun and installed the lokka so now all i need to do is 8274 mount up front and clean the excess CRAP!outta the cruiser and moose is loose . (not to repeat the wayne message just proud of the install)875 km on fri,sat ,sun 550 of wich on veggie .need to process for the trip .had fun in the sand pit near wayne's practicing and playing . the difference between stubborn and percistant is 5 minutes and the expression on your face .
compliments to wayne's personal chef !!
roughly 5 hrs from my place to yours keeping in mind i like to lt the cruiser stech its leggs and moosing it is my speciality you might want to give yourself a couple hours extra .

crushers · 07-20-09, 04:17 AM

cool, i will source a trailer this week and allow 7 hours traveling time to the meeting location.
let me know if you score a cabin to stay in.
cheers buddy.

lshobie · 07-20-09, 09:49 AM

Ok the town of Calabogie is here, it is about 20-30 mins from the trailhead - to be closer you'd need to camp out over night. Do you have your truck plated for the road?

From toronto to Calabogie:

from: toronto to: Calabogie Rd - Google Maps

From Owen Sound:

from: owen sound to: Calabogie Rd - Google Maps

lshobie · 07-20-09, 01:42 PM

Here are the directions from calabogie to just about the trail head.

I suspect we will have 3-4 trucks for the tight trail, we will run that on sunday and will take a good part of the day.

Saturday hopefully we will have about 3-6 trucks for the other trail, maybe we can do a bit of exploring as well.

Did you book a place yet? If not you guys better get on it

Louis

eleblanc · 07-20-09, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lshobie

Here is a little vid of the other trail - you want technical you got it.

YouTube - Crag Lake July 17, 2009

Louis

Video was removed???

lshobie · 07-20-09, 03:25 PM

Ya I removed it, need to edit it some more. I'll try to send it to you.

You coming up for the run Eric??? Would be great to have you - you would like this trail alot.

crushers · 07-20-09, 03:45 PM

where are you staying Louis?

crushers · 07-20-09, 03:52 PM

Jackobs booked solid...

going to try another, any recommendations?

crushers · 07-20-09, 04:04 PM

we sleeping in the trucks at the trailhead...

lshobie · 07-20-09, 04:05 PM

At this point if you can find something then you should just book it. I'll try a couple of places and see - try calabogie lodge.

lshobie · 07-20-09, 04:12 PM

Wayne, call me ASAP please. PMing my nmber to you.

lshobie · 07-20-09, 04:17 PM

Calabogie peaks has rooms available on the friday night and sunday night - saturday is booked - everything else seems booked as well.

The other option is a room in arnrpior or renfew - about 40 mins away from calabogie.

Right near the trailhead there is a camping spot, firepit, and lake with a small beach.

lshobie · 07-20-09, 06:09 PM

Mike, what time can you get up to calabogie? If we can get up there early enough we can score the camp site before anyone else does.

romey · 07-21-09, 05:17 PM

so, you guys doin aug. long weekend for sure? how far from Lost-simon{s farmstock run, looks like you{ll be close to each other?

(Wayne, when{s the hz40 leavin your shop?! gotta see that beast!)

cheers.

crushers · 07-21-09, 05:33 PM

not sure but Mike and I are heading to Calaboogie for the weekend.
got your 40 up and running yet? if so then what is stopping you from learning on a tech run?

lshobie · 07-21-09, 06:14 PM

Romey - you should get up for this run - should be pretty fun! I am scouting out 3 more trails in the area next week before the run.

Wayne, you better bring your tractor tires, we are getting rain for the next 5 days and I'd hate to see you sliding all over the place on your slicks.

crushers · 07-21-09, 06:30 PM

well send some of that down here, my lawn is turning brown.

okay, T/T will be loaded up for the run but they suck on rock. i thought you said there was NO mud...

lshobie · 07-21-09, 06:37 PM

Well there is some mud on rock, not really deep stuff unless I can find some on my next scouting run next week. There is no mud bogging but if we keep getting this rain you could be slipping around on those big tires for parts of the trails. You can room in the back for your other tires - then you can judge. Or on your roof racks?

romey · 07-21-09, 06:56 PM

the 40 is ready! clutch is "toit like a toiger" and lights are good, i{ll sort out the towing situation when i get back early next week (tow bar is installed, just gotta get the 80 back end done-wiring), if not, i{m driving the 40 out thar!

i{m down for camping wherever, i{ll start packing when i get home. how many gas cans should i bring?!

. . . itchin...

crushers · 07-21-09, 07:13 PM

your coming on the joint run?!?!
BITCH"N!!

when i drove modified gasser 40s i would bring one extra on the trail and 2 at camp (depending on how far it is to the nearest gas station.)

lshobie · 07-21-09, 07:28 PM

No problem for fuel, I am sure we will run into town now and then for supplies and whatnot.

Awesome, more cruisers!

I'm bringing a tent with a large screened section - so we can get away from bugs and rain if we have to - I also have a large tarp. Anyone have a cookstove?

crushers · 07-21-09, 07:33 PM

i can vouch for both Mike and Jerome's ability to take direction and both are very fast learners. this is turning into a good group.
Jerome,
what time are you heading up? i am leaving very early friday morning and meeting with Mike at about 2. can you make it then? i could meet up with you and head out together, of course i would rather take 7 than the 401 due to slower speed and more scenic...