2009 McGrew Trail Ride - Page 6

LCS · 07-27-09, 09:28 AM

That was a great event! Thank you very much Tony, Jeff, JSC and all the participants. We had a great time and was glad to finish the whole run this year. That last half was great! I'm gettin" to be a expert on those service roads. Hope I remember them next year! Thanks again ALL!

Russ in California · 07-27-09, 10:55 AM

Once again an event looked so forward to does not disappoint. I don't know how a lot of other events go, but everyone on this run always seem to to be friendly, having fun and willing to help with anything. This is a nice bunch of people.
A little warm this year but boy does Sourdough rock!
Sam drove the second half again this year. This time I just let him go(he has his license now) with no real instruction from me and he did great again just like last year. He's becoming an old hat at this. His 15 yr old, non licensed cousin drove the 5 miles down to Sourdough.
As usual, the potluck, raffle and Tony's 'presentation' were outstanding.
I had a great time once again. Hope those that did 'slurp' at the Oyster Bar enjoyed.
I love this run and can't hardly wait until next year.

TRT2 · 07-27-09, 11:26 AM

Truly a fantastic Time! Cindy and I had a great time, and as noted, the event this year was awesome! The usual cast of characters were there and some new faces too.

Thanks to Land Cruiser Specialties for all the support.
Thanks to Aric and Gabe for continuing their role as wood gathers.
Thanks to Ross Woody (our TLCA representative) for showing up (and cooking ribs).
Thanks to Kief for the excellent shirt design.
Thanks to the Jefferson crew for working the wagon rut section, as Jeff noted, it was the earliest we ever pulled into camp.
Thanks to Russ for the bivalves.
Thanks to everyone who supported the raffle by either bringing something or buying two tickets.
just a thank you thank you thank you! Again, it was everyone who made this a great trip.

For me, it was almost a new trek in that Cindy and I had to enter (and exit) via O'Brien and Grants Pass. Jeff and I got to ride out together (and alone) and it took me back 15 years when Jeff and I stormed those roads and explored that area in our FJ40s.

It was 109 in Redding when we passed thru at 4. Shheeshhhh... it was warm. We got home at 7 and hit the pool.

and it is also refreshing to have Jefferson Cruisers take over the event. Their enthusiasm and fresh approach are refreshing and probably due. Next year will be a fantastic event in that all I have to do is show up and have a good time. Very much looking forward to it! See you my friends!!

(PS, yes I did fail dirt inspection and had to bail and wash...)

Russ in California · 07-27-09, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TRT2

(PS, yes I did fail dirt inspection and had to bail and wash...)

Tony, Tony, Tony.

I was so 'enthralled' in conversation I actually missed the inspection on my rig. I was so looking forward since I scrubbed that puppy with the "recommended" t-brush till I had sweat on my brow.
Thanks to everyone who was actually involved in the event and those that just showed up for a good time. This is an awesome crowd.
Sadly, I must ask: Is it actually over? Three hundred and how many days to go? Dang.
What a weekend.

Kief · 07-27-09, 07:38 PM

Yup, Yup. We had so much fun the camera never came out. Was really cool to meet the Easterners- Sean and the girls and unofficially Kevin R. who probably only spent 8 hours @ camp.
I heard a lot about Scott's Jeep on the way out.. I'm OK with that.. I really enjoyed seeing all the kids have fun and thanks to big Zack for helping find and smash the wasps.

knoll0351 · 07-28-09, 08:41 PM

Yes thank you Tony and Jeff for putting on another great year! Also thank you for the other JSC members who did all that you did to help this year go off without a hitch!

I agree with k2 and will do everything in my power to keep it cooler next year, it was a scorcher

I know that I, as well as the other JSC members, are quite psyched for what we can accomplish next year! Also we wanted to thank Tony and Jeff for not only making this event happen all these 9 years, but also thank them for entrusting next year to us.

billybongo63 · 07-29-09, 07:11 PM

Echoes of all the compliments!
Our 2nd time attending was awesome!
Great Trail
Great Camping
Great People
Thanks to all involved in putting this on!

My camp-repaired CV boot (rescue tape, camp chair nylon, duct tape) made back to O'Brien, down 199 to the Redwoods, overnight at Crescent City, 300 miles up 101 to LIncoln City and 50 miles to Portland!

Looking forward to next year!
-Bill

Kief · 08-03-09, 06:34 PM

I have had a few requests for additional shirts/sweatshirts and Jeff/Tony will have to OK it but we need a total of 24 to make it worth the printer's time, I think right now I have interest in 5 and these could be any mix of sweatshirts, t-shirts and I suppose tanktops. Prices aren't available yet but if there is enough interest I will get that for you. I think even other colors could be chosen for the shirt but the texas orange would be the mainstay.. I would have to check with the printer to be sure color deviation would be OK.. Jeff, Tony, what do you think.. Thanks, Kief.

TRT2 · 08-05-09, 12:17 PM

The event will not pay, obviously. If you want to do another run and have folks lined up to buy them, fine.

I never do for lack of interest... obviously, they are expensive in small orders.

and I always make a point to not have extra shirts... there is simply no interest a month or two after.

have fun, be safe.

Kief · 08-05-09, 10:33 PM

OK, so if you are interested PM me, Have interest so far for a couple of hooded sweatshirts and 2-3 t's, last call....

cruiser_guy · 08-09-09, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

OK, so if you are interested PM me, Have interest so far for a couple of hooded sweatshirts and 2-3 t's, last call....

Kief, a word of advice: Make sure that those who want one actually pony up the cash before you order.

People are great to say they want one but not everyone comes through with the cash and then you're left holding the bag if they have not pre-paid.

Kief · 08-09-09, 07:25 PM

thanks charles, I am not sticking my neck out on this one. A few folks expressed some interest. No sweat on my part.

You say that like you are speaking from experience

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Lucy_FJ55 · 08-09-09, 09:54 PM

Kief- PM sent...

yooper · 08-10-09, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kief

Yup, Yup. We had so much fun the camera never came out. Was really cool to meet the Easterners- Sean and the girls and unofficially Kevin R. who probably only spent 8 hours @ camp.
I heard a lot about Scott's Jeep on the way out.. I'm OK with that.. I really enjoyed seeing all the kids have fun and thanks to big Zack for helping find and smash the wasps.

We kind of blasted out of camp to beat the crowd and then realized when we were a couple miles out that we didn't say goodbye to you guys.

It was great meeting you and your family.

We had a great time, we were made to feel at home even though we were 3000 miles away!

TOY350 · 08-10-09, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yooper

We kind of blasted out of camp to beat the crowd and then realized when we were a couple miles out that we didn't say goodbye to you guys.

It was great meeting you and your family.

We had a great time, we were made to feel at home even though we were 3000 miles away!

Woah, wait a minute...Yoop had the Michigan plates? I talked to you a bit but didn't realize who you were then! Things would have gotten much more candid that night!!!

yooper · 08-10-09, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TOY350

Woah, wait a minute...Yoop had the Michigan plates? I talked to you a bit but didn't realize who you were then! Things would have gotten much more candid that night!!!

Yeah that was me. Good to me you!

Reminds of the time I met Junk. He introduced himself using his real name, I didn't know it was him until I got back home.