March Trail Ride (BUMPED 1 WEEK to APRIL 4-5)

tkinze · 02-04-09, 02:50 PM

Alright folks, the March ride has been announced. We're going to North Carolina.

UPDATED 4/1--Breakfast is Served
PMs sent!

Located in the Smoky Mountains this ride offers a variety of opportunities for members. The wheeling is considered mild by most accounts but the scenery is fantastic. For this reason the exact whereabouts are not published openly but if you know you know.

This is an overnight trip and camping will be required at least one night. The weather is extremely unpredictable and you should be prepared for ALL possibilities so come prepared. Additionally, firewood will have to be trucked in so save room in your rig.

IF YOU'RE GOING POST UP SO WE CAN PROVIDE LOCATION DETAILS VIA EMAIL OR PM.

Here's the short story: 2 Groups going up, one on Friday and one on Saturday. the Friday group and Saturday group will merge as one mid-morning Saturday at a predetermined location. This location will be sent to you prior to our departure once you have posted you're attendance.

This is a Member's only ride so you need pay your dues.

you will need to bring everything to survive the trip with you including Firewood, water, and extra gas.

tentative Friday Group Caravan: Meet @ 53 & 985 Park & Ride at 10 AM otherwise meet at predetermined Walmart near destination

The Ga Cruisers are gonna host Breakfast about 10 AM Saturday Morning. I will be wipping up eggs, bacon and toast for everyone so bring your own plate and coffee and enjoy breakfast on the club.

CONFIRMED ATTENDEES

FRIDAY GROUP (11 trucks/17 ppl)
Tkinze
Schmitty
Thomas & Dowin
RallyTaco & Tom
Armytaco + 1
sepr2
Downhill Dave & Co-Pilot
BGarcia + 1
southerntaco98
Steenh
Mr. Mom + Nelli

SATURDAY GROUP (3 Trucks/5 ppl)
OUT----Schmitty's Old Man
Phil
AuburnFJ & TrailDiva
BluCrzr +1

pillguy · 02-04-09, 07:25 PM

I am interested.

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Originally Posted by tkinze

Alright folks, the March ride has been announced. We're going to North Carolina.

Located in the Smokey Mountains this ride offers a variety of opportunities for members. The wheeling is considered mild by most accounts but the scenery is fantastic. For this reason the exact whereabouts are not published openly but if you know you know.

This is an overnight trip and camping will be required at least one night. The weather is extremely unpredictable and you should be prepared for ALL possibilities so come prepared. Additionally, firewood will have to be trucked in so save room in your rig.

As far as meeting locations and times, details will be hashed out in the next few weeks and posted here.

This is a Member's only ride so you need pay your dues.

FJCRUZR · 02-04-09, 08:10 PM

Sounds fun!
I think I can make it...

armytaco · 02-05-09, 12:04 AM

Count me and Zack in Ted. I just got my TLCA membership in the mail and will be sending a check your way in the next week or two.. Zack is also gonna be a member by then ( as long as its ok with yall) so that is taken care of as far as memberships.

Also do you think a chainsaw would be good to bring. Think maybe there are down trees we could use as firewood? I do not think it would be a big deal as long as they were already down?

southerntaco98 · 02-05-09, 11:19 AM

yes i will be calling the tlca tomorrow when i get paid and in a week sending money ur way also ted. then we will see from there.

Downhill Dave · 02-05-09, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FJCRUZR

Sounds fun!
I think I can make it...

There goes the neighborhood. I hope you can make it. Copilot Olga and I are planning on going. Can we rent a suite in the PIMP HOUSE if it gets too cold? DD

tkinze · 02-05-09, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhill Dave

There goes the neighborhood. I hope you can make it. Copilot Olga and I are planning on going. Can we rent a suite in the PIMP HOUSE if it gets too cold? DD

Twinkie likes his coffin sized tent for these kinds of trips.

That is assuming he even shows up.

FJCRUZR · 02-05-09, 05:05 PM

I'll have to go! Don't want Marius to be the only foreigner out there...lol
Besides, he cooks a mean breakfast

tkinze · 02-05-09, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FJCRUZR

I'll have to go! Don't want Marius to be the only foreigner out there...lol
Besides, he cooks a mean breakfast

You may show for this ride , you may not. It's a coin flip right now

Spain? come on can't you come up with a better excuse than that for not showing up at Ralph's work day?

armytaco · 02-17-09, 07:45 PM

So are you still trying to get a possible 3 day ride? I would really like to make it a 3 day/2 night gig if possible. Its a damn 6hr drive for me and will already be on leave to take advantage of so. I am game for an extra day and coming back down to get the others that couldnt get there on Friday. Let me know what ya think.

tkinze · 02-17-09, 08:24 PM

3 days would be great and even preferred, I would expect that some (including myself) will be heading up on Friday sometime and then making arrangements for a Saturday group hookup. We still have not worked out the details and will be laid out in time.

Downhill Dave · 02-18-09, 07:07 PM

May have run into major snag with new dates. My assistant is getting married 4/4 and unless I can talk her out of marrying this dude, I will be forced to attend. There is always a chance he may get cold feet.
Bummer !!!!!!!

tkinze · 02-18-09, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhill Dave

May have run into major snag with new dates. My assistant is getting married 4/4 and unless I can talk her out of marrying this dude, I will be forced to attend. There is always a chance he may get cold feet.
Bummer !!!!!!!

You got some explaining to do cause you're just gonna have to miss that wedding!

Downhill Dave · 02-18-09, 07:47 PM

I could always say I was kidnapped by a gang of Hooters girls and hauled off into the mountains and held against my will all weekend. Hummmm. I wonder if my copilot would also buy that.

tkinze · 02-18-09, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhill Dave

I could always say I was kidnapped by a gang of Hooters girls and hauled off into the mountains and held against my will all weekend. Hummmm. I wonder if my copilot would also buy that.

Whatever works. We can dress Sylvain up again as a Hooters girl and have him throw you in the short bus.

pillguy · 02-18-09, 08:07 PM

Hey I may need an excuse as well... Spring break is that week with the kids and I also may have a conflict with work (conference in Vegas)

sepr2 · 02-18-09, 08:14 PM

I have a pizza convention in Vegas in March. I'll try not to take all the money from the casinos just for you!! LOL

tkinze · 02-18-09, 08:20 PM

Sorry guys, Believe me we didn't want to move it but there was little choice in the matter. Andrew, Vegas isn't going anywhere!

tkinze · 02-23-09, 08:30 PM

Well we are finally getting a plan together. It's looking like 2 groups, a Friday group and a Saturday group. For ease of getting information out I keep the first post updated. Details will be covered at the meeting Tuesday, March 3.

DanKunz · 02-24-09, 08:07 AM

I think I can make it. I have to see if I can get the truck together, finished, and buy all new camping gear before this

2000UZJ · 02-27-09, 08:50 AM

I could make it... But I can get out to a meeting and meet to guys!! Tuesdays are no good. Boarding school sucks

and I'm not a TLCA member. Shoot

This would of made my spring break fun.

armytaco · 03-01-09, 03:58 PM

Cannot wait!! Since you guys last saw me I have been steadily ordering parts. I have bought (all of its not in yet) the following getting ready for this ride and the summer rides:
BAJA RACK Expo rack for RTT
Campinglab Rtt
Engel 45 fridge
Aux Fuse block with inline breaker
CB antenna, and mount ready for hard wiring
Yaesu 7800 2m/70cm Ham radio,antenna- still need to pass the test before then
Ram laptop mount(laptop is going to be my new gps)
400w inverter
need to get stuff for shower
and camping gear still needed.

I have LOTS to do still and will be busy until then. I will post some pics when I get it all together. The FJ is at the house in Macon and I can only work on it during the weekends. I will be ready for this one with cold beer, steaks, bacon, eggs... cannot wait!!

tkinze · 03-01-09, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by armytaco

Cannot wait!! Since you guys last saw me I have been steadily ordering parts. I have bought (all of its not in yet) the following getting ready for this ride and the summer rides:
BAJA RACK Expo rack for RTT
Campinglab Rtt
Engel 45 fridge
Aux Fuse block with inline breaker
CB antenna, and mount ready for hard wiring
Yaesu 7800 2m/70cm Ham radio,antenna- still need to pass the test before then
Ram laptop mount(laptop is going to be my new gps)
400w inverter
need to get stuff for shower
and camping gear still needed.

I have LOTS to do still and will be busy until then. I will post some pics when I get it all together. The FJ is at the house in Macon and I can only work on it during the weekends. I will be ready for this one with cold beer, steaks, bacon, eggs... cannot wait!!

you're a mad man. Shower??? thought they taught you guys in the army to tough it out. Not your dad's ARmy I guess.

armytaco · 03-02-09, 12:29 PM

I can tough it out... but I got to keep the wife happy though.

tkinze · 03-02-09, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by armytaco

I can tough it out... but I got to keep the wife happy though.

ahhh, she's tougher than you, she's puttin' up with you aint she!

tkinze · 03-03-09, 08:53 PM

The first post in this thread will serve to keep you up to date so keep checking back to it.

AuburnFJsexy · 03-04-09, 06:54 AM

Miranda and I are planning on making this ride

tkinze · 03-04-09, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AuburnFJsexy

Miranda and I are planning on making this ride

got you guys up there already.

armytaco · 03-04-09, 09:43 AM

So how much gas do you think is needed? Also any rules to cutting up ALREADY DOWNED trees for wood? I just do not have any firewood or really anywhere to put it thats why I am asking.

tkinze · 03-04-09, 10:11 AM

I'd throw an extra 5 gallons on the rig. We need enough firewood for 2 nights, I should have some to bring up so I make one contributor.

Regarding cutting downed trees, I can't say for sure but would probably refrain from doing so as time may not permit it anyway. One chainsaw in the group may be a good idea in case of downed trees on the road though.