The Traveling Thread - Page 2

PScottBx · 11-28-07, 12:04 PM

More is better.. it's your thread!

...cuz we ain't travelin anywhere ....anytime soon! LOL

me

sparkplug · 11-28-07, 12:31 PM

Howler monkeys on the property. So say the loudest creature on the planet.

Volunteer · 11-28-07, 01:20 PM

Post a link, I'd like to see all of them. Fantastic pics I believe I could walk the streets and enjoy seeing the cruisers working and driving by.

The scenery is fantastic and not what I was expecting, what a beautiful place.

PScottBx · 11-28-07, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Volunteer

...The scenery is fantastic and not what I was expecting....

Yeah, I wasn't expecting to see pictures of Cannon either

Ok.. I deserve the double flip... waiting for it....

sparkplug · 11-28-07, 02:59 PM

Thanks guys, I took about 1100 pics on this trip. I did't take any pics of cruisers in San Jose (the capital) because it is such a crazy, dirty place. I had to pay attention to just get out of there and down to paridise. So, really I only took pics of cruisers in very small towns. Like towns with maybe 10,000 people and less. I will photobucket all of the pics in the near future. My father came with me this trip and he has alot of the pics. His cd burner is not working right now so it may be in a week or so.

Costa rica is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The pics that you see are just from my property! There are other areas that are so different and beautiful it is amazing. Volcano Arenal is like a dream world. It is the most active volcano in the world. Everynight it shoots fireballs thousands of feet in the air and when the balls come down they explode on the side of the volcano and turn into smaller balls that roll all the way down. You can watch all of this from less than 1 mile away sitting at a resort. I could go on and on about costa rica, it holds a true passion in me that rivals my Land Cruiser sickness. Luckily they are both in the same place!

sparkplug · 11-28-07, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PScottBx

Yeah, I wasn't expecting to see pictures of Cannon either

Ok.. I deserve the double flip... waiting for it....

I didnt understand the cannon part. ????????????

Volunteer · 11-28-07, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkplug

I didnt understand the cannon part. ????????????

Monkey see,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Monkey do

Volunteer · 11-28-07, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkplug

Thanks guys, I took about 1100 pics on this trip. I did't take any pics of cruisers in San Jose (the capital) because it is such a crazy, dirty place. I had to pay attention to just get out of there and down to paridise. So, really I only took pics of cruisers in very small towns. Like towns with maybe 10,000 people and less. I will photobucket all of the pics in the near future. My father came with me this trip and he has alot of the pics. His cd burner is not working right now so it may be in a week or so.

Costa rica is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The pics that you see are just from my property! There are other areas that are so different and beautiful it is amazing. Volcano Arenal is like a dream world. It is the most active volcano in the world. Everynight it shoots fireballs thousands of feet in the air and when the balls come down they explode on the side of the volcano and turn into smaller balls that roll all the way down. You can watch all of this from less than 1 mile away sitting at a resort. I could go on and on about costa rica, it holds a true passion in me that rivals my Land Cruiser sickness. Luckily they are both in the same place!

I can see how passionate you are about the place in the way you talk about it. Looks like a great place. How dangerous is it for a Cajun-Redneck to go there and visit. We already talked about not showing any indication of money. I won't shave or cut the hair for a couple weeks I should blend in with the best of them.

sparkplug · 11-28-07, 03:24 PM

When I talked about dangerous I was refering to El Salvador, Honduras, and parts of Guatamala and Nicaragua. Costa Rica is in my mind more safe than the U.S. The people are wonderful. They have no Military. All military moneys went to health care and education. A coon ass like you (and the size of you) would never have a problem. I am not a big guy and have never even got in an argument with anyone down there. And I have spent almost two years down there. Once you go, you will see exactly what I am talking about.

PScottBx · 11-28-07, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PScottBx

Yeah, I wasn't expecting to see pictures of Cannon either

Ok.. I deserve the double flip... waiting for it....

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkplug

I didnt understand the cannon part. ????????????

Sorry to lose you bud. This is the monkey to which I was referring....one of our fearless leaders:

vs.

You be the judge

PScottBx · 12-03-07, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cajun65

Quit hijacking the thread *******!

Dude! Where ya been!? Took you long enough! I've been waitin!

cajun65 · 12-04-07, 12:02 PM

That's a good looking beer. I'm thirsty.

Bayou_Flyer · 12-04-07, 02:47 PM

Looks like a fantastic trip and great pics to boot! I made a trip to Costa Rica last month, just after the rainy season ended. Very beautiful country and quite a few diesel Cruisers. The people I met were very friendly and I turned $10US into $80 at the hotel casino. Though mine was a whirlwind trip with minimum ground time, here's my only pic courtesy of the local "bird watchers" at Juan Santa Maria Internantional Airport:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1286192/L/

Volunteer · 12-04-07, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayou_Flyer

Looks like a fantastic trip and great pics to boot! I made a trip to Costa Rica last month, just after the rainy season ended. Very beautiful country and quite a few diesel Cruisers. The people I met were very friendly and I turned $10US into $80 at the hotel casino. Though mine was a whirlwind trip with minimum ground time, here's my only pic courtesy of the local "bird watchers" at Juan Santa Maria Internantional Airport:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1286192/L/

Nice pic, I like the Hurricane Hunters badge on the tail.

cajun65 · 03-18-08, 04:32 PM

Here's a few pics of a detour we took on the way home. This is on the way to Sicily Island.

Volunteer · 03-19-08, 07:30 AM

I saw that this a.m. in the artistic thread. Plenty times I thought about driving through when we passed it but my problem is I stay in Sicily to the last minute before I need to leave. How was it? I don't see any activity when we pass.

cajun65 · 03-19-08, 07:39 AM

THere's a nature trail and then a bunch of dirt roads all through the WMA. It's nothing major, but there is a lot of wildlife to be seen. Some WMA's have great hunting, fishing and you can also catch crawfish or whatever else. And they're state owned so it's your property to explore and take advantage of.

We saw snakes, alligators and wood ducks on our pass through there.

sparkplug · 03-19-08, 08:04 AM

Sounds like a good spot. You can call DWF and they will mail you large 2x3 foot maps of any WMA for free. I used to hunt Sherben, Thisaway, Wax, Delta, Basin, and a few others when I was younger and there were not as many hunters. There is also a awesome spot for wood ducks behind the airport in Laff. called lake Sharlo. It is privately owned but the owner lets anyone hunt or fish. DWF sets crawfish traps back there for research. There are also some first generation cypress trees that are at least 13 feet in diameter. No s**t. The biggest I have seen in my life, in person or pictures.

cajun65 · 03-19-08, 10:11 AM

Yep, LDWF lands are a good place to get a little dirt time. Sherburne is one I want to go check out. I have the map of Kisatchie too and want to go as far into it as I can.

moomtazz · 03-19-08, 10:43 AM

I went to the range at Sherburne last month to try out a new shotgun. After I was done I followed the dirt road that runs at the bottom of the levee for a couple of miles. It had been raining so I had some fun splashing in the puddles and such. There were trails headed off the road everywhere, but I didnt want to go down any of them because I'm sure it's off limits. They did have a nice parking lot with bathrooms at the head of a nature trail a little ways before you get to the range.

cajun65 · 03-19-08, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by moomtazz

I went to the range at Sherburne last month to try out a new shotgun. After I was done I followed the dirt road that runs at the bottom of the levee for a couple of miles. It had been raining so I had some fun splashing in the puddles and such. There were trails headed off the road everywhere, but I didnt want to go down any of them because I'm sure it's off limits. They did have a nice parking lot with bathrooms at the head of a nature trail a little ways before you get to the range.

What about a camping area?

Maybe we could go exploring after the next club meeting or meet up one Saturday morning.

moomtazz · 03-19-08, 10:51 AM

I did see an area where there were permanent camps. I know they allow camping somewhere in there, because I've had friends who hunt there bring trailers.

cruiserschwing · 03-20-08, 05:59 AM

I'm all for a Saturday morning get-together. I have nice back road country drive route that we could take from New Iberia to Butte La Rose and check out the Indian Bayou area. From there we could work over to Sherburne. We could all actually meet in St. Martinville and head out from there. The ride in to SM from Youngsville/Broussard/Lafayette would be nice going down Terrace Hwy. We could meet up at the cafe across from St. Martin Detours(sp). I love riding down the levee from Coteau Holmes up to the pontoon bridge and crossing over into the basin from there. Go through Butte La Rose to the new visitor center (awesome place - not just for tourists - kids love it). From there, head north a few miles and there are good trails on Indian Bayou. Then take off to Sh

11-28-07, 12:04 PM	#31
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11-28-07, 12:31 PM	#32
sparkplug IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hopefully releasing another one like this one Posts: 904	Howler monkeys on the property. So say the loudest creature on the planet. Attached Images __________________ 1979 BJ-40 2 1/2 OME Lift, Locked, Warn 9000, 31's 1982 FJ-40 4 inch OME Lift, Shackle Reversal, Headers, Factory AC & PS, 33's 1984 FJ-60 2 1/2 OME Lift, Stock, 31's 1996 FZj-80 2 1/2 OME Lift, ARB, Warn 12000, 315's BSLCA

11-28-07, 01:20 PM	#33
Volunteer IH8MUD "I Live Here" Join Date: May 2006 Location: In The Shop TLCA# 16325 Posts: 5,069	Post a link, I'd like to see all of them. Fantastic pics I believe I could walk the streets and enjoy seeing the cruisers working and driving by. The scenery is fantastic and not what I was expecting, what a beautiful place. __________________ NObama '08 Bayou State Land Cruiser Assoc BSLCA.com My toys past and present.

11-28-07, 02:59 PM	#35
sparkplug IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hopefully releasing another one like this one Posts: 904	Thanks guys, I took about 1100 pics on this trip. I did't take any pics of cruisers in San Jose (the capital) because it is such a crazy, dirty place. I had to pay attention to just get out of there and down to paridise. So, really I only took pics of cruisers in very small towns. Like towns with maybe 10,000 people and less. I will photobucket all of the pics in the near future. My father came with me this trip and he has alot of the pics. His cd burner is not working right now so it may be in a week or so. Costa rica is the most beautiful place I have ever been. The pics that you see are just from my property! There are other areas that are so different and beautiful it is amazing. Volcano Arenal is like a dream world. It is the most active volcano in the world. Everynight it shoots fireballs thousands of feet in the air and when the balls come down they explode on the side of the volcano and turn into smaller balls that roll all the way down. You can watch all of this from less than 1 mile away sitting at a resort. I could go on and on about costa rica, it holds a true passion in me that rivals my Land Cruiser sickness. Luckily they are both in the same place! __________________ 1979 BJ-40 2 1/2 OME Lift, Locked, Warn 9000, 31's 1982 FJ-40 4 inch OME Lift, Shackle Reversal, Headers, Factory AC & PS, 33's 1984 FJ-60 2 1/2 OME Lift, Stock, 31's 1996 FZj-80 2 1/2 OME Lift, ARB, Warn 12000, 315's BSLCA

11-28-07, 03:24 PM	#39
sparkplug IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hopefully releasing another one like this one Posts: 904	When I talked about dangerous I was refering to El Salvador, Honduras, and parts of Guatamala and Nicaragua. Costa Rica is in my mind more safe than the U.S. The people are wonderful. They have no Military. All military moneys went to health care and education. A coon ass like you (and the size of you) would never have a problem. I am not a big guy and have never even got in an argument with anyone down there. And I have spent almost two years down there. Once you go, you will see exactly what I am talking about. __________________ 1979 BJ-40 2 1/2 OME Lift, Locked, Warn 9000, 31's 1982 FJ-40 4 inch OME Lift, Shackle Reversal, Headers, Factory AC & PS, 33's 1984 FJ-60 2 1/2 OME Lift, Stock, 31's 1996 FZj-80 2 1/2 OME Lift, ARB, Warn 12000, 315's BSLCA


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12-04-07, 02:47 PM	#43
Bayou_Flyer IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 143	Looks like a fantastic trip and great pics to boot! I made a trip to Costa Rica last month, just after the rainy season ended. Very beautiful country and quite a few diesel Cruisers. The people I met were very friendly and I turned $10US into $80 at the hotel casino. Though mine was a whirlwind trip with minimum ground time, here's my only pic courtesy of the local "bird watchers" at Juan Santa Maria Internantional Airport: http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1286192/L/ __________________ 1985 FJ60 Junkyard Rescue, 165k miles, 2" Ironman Lift 1999 Golf TDI "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." -Abraham Lincoln Last edited by Bayou_Flyer; 12-04-07 at 02:58 PM.

03-18-08, 04:32 PM	#45
cajun65 Chillin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Down South TLCA# 16685 Posts: 2,899	Dewey Mills WMA Detour Here's a few pics of a detour we took on the way home. This is on the way to Sicily Island. Attached Images __________________ Bayou State Land Cruiser Association

03-19-08, 07:30 AM	#46
Volunteer IH8MUD "I Live Here" Join Date: May 2006 Location: In The Shop TLCA# 16325 Posts: 5,069	I saw that this a.m. in the artistic thread. Plenty times I thought about driving through when we passed it but my problem is I stay in Sicily to the last minute before I need to leave. How was it? I don't see any activity when we pass. __________________ NObama '08 Bayou State Land Cruiser Assoc BSLCA.com My toys past and present.

03-19-08, 07:39 AM	#47
cajun65 Chillin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Down South TLCA# 16685 Posts: 2,899	THere's a nature trail and then a bunch of dirt roads all through the WMA. It's nothing major, but there is a lot of wildlife to be seen. Some WMA's have great hunting, fishing and you can also catch crawfish or whatever else. And they're state owned so it's your property to explore and take advantage of. We saw snakes, alligators and wood ducks on our pass through there. __________________ Bayou State Land Cruiser Association

03-19-08, 08:04 AM	#48
sparkplug IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hopefully releasing another one like this one Posts: 904	Sounds like a good spot. You can call DWF and they will mail you large 2x3 foot maps of any WMA for free. I used to hunt Sherben, Thisaway, Wax, Delta, Basin, and a few others when I was younger and there were not as many hunters. There is also a awesome spot for wood ducks behind the airport in Laff. called lake Sharlo. It is privately owned but the owner lets anyone hunt or fish. DWF sets crawfish traps back there for research. There are also some first generation cypress trees that are at least 13 feet in diameter. No s**t. The biggest I have seen in my life, in person or pictures. __________________ 1979 BJ-40 2 1/2 OME Lift, Locked, Warn 9000, 31's 1982 FJ-40 4 inch OME Lift, Shackle Reversal, Headers, Factory AC & PS, 33's 1984 FJ-60 2 1/2 OME Lift, Stock, 31's 1996 FZj-80 2 1/2 OME Lift, ARB, Warn 12000, 315's BSLCA

03-19-08, 10:11 AM	#49
cajun65 Chillin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Down South TLCA# 16685 Posts: 2,899	Yep, LDWF lands are a good place to get a little dirt time. Sherburne is one I want to go check out. I have the map of Kisatchie too and want to go as far into it as I can. __________________ Bayou State Land Cruiser Association

03-19-08, 10:43 AM	#50
moomtazz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 383	I went to the range at Sherburne last month to try out a new shotgun. After I was done I followed the dirt road that runs at the bottom of the levee for a couple of miles. It had been raining so I had some fun splashing in the puddles and such. There were trails headed off the road everywhere, but I didnt want to go down any of them because I'm sure it's off limits. They did have a nice parking lot with bathrooms at the head of a nature trail a little ways before you get to the range. __________________ '07 Titanium FJ Cruiser '78 FJ40 '72 FJ40 (gone but not forgotten)

03-19-08, 10:51 AM	#52
moomtazz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 383	I did see an area where there were permanent camps. I know they allow camping somewhere in there, because I've had friends who hunt there bring trailers. __________________ '07 Titanium FJ Cruiser '78 FJ40 '72 FJ40 (gone but not forgotten)