11/1/2014 Balanced Rock Road

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I know it's the day after Halloween but I am going to be out all day and up in that area anyway. Just wanted to see if anyone would want to run this. It's very pretty at the lake. I was going to go down to the lake and grill lunch and then head back up.

Link for the trail
TrailDamage.com - Balanced Rock Road

Meet time- 8:30am
Departure time-9:00am

Meet location

McDonalds
450 Highway 105
Monument, CO 80132
United States
 
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Hmmm....bad timing. We're heading to California early on 11/2 or else I'd tag along. I need to get back down the road.

Two things about the road:
1) Be careful with target shooters. 322 is now the southern boundary for target shooters. They are bound to be making a mess out of the area.
2) I heard that the Forest Service was supposed to send a contractor down 322 to do some road work. So it may be smoothed out. (Of course they were also supposed to do work on Mt. Herman Rd. in June, which never happened.)
 
Hmmm... Maybe. I do love Balanced Rock road.

The wife has not been happy that I have lost interest in any and all 4wheeling while I am going through the grieving process of losing my beloved Cherokee. It has been a true death in the family. Says it's not fair to punish everyone else for my mishaps :( Maybe I'll put my feelings aside and come out. Have to see. I'm starting to feel a little better. I have been back and forth, round and round, thought about rebuilding, thought about parting out, thought about starting over on something else, what do I really want, money this, money that, doing the math.... learned a lot about myself sitting and staring at my totaled baby. One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period. After much soul searching and deliberation, I believe I have found my next victim :) may be brought home before the weekend...
 
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karas said:
I know it's the day after Halloween but I am going to be out all day and up in that area anyway. Just wanted to see if anyone would want to run this. It's very pretty at the lake. I was going to go down to the lake and grill lunch and then head back up.

Link for the trail
TrailDamage.com - Balanced Rock Road
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I'll have to talk it over with the little lady, but sounds like a good time. I've been on Balance Rock Road a few times....but never to the end. :oops:
 
black95 said:
Hmmm... Maybe. I do love Balanced Rock road.

The wife has not been happy that I have lost interest in any and all 4wheeling while I am going through the grieving process of losing my beloved Cherokee. It has been a true death in the family. Says it's not fair to punish everyone else for my mishaps :( Maybe I'll put my feelings aside and come out. Have to see. I'm starting to feel a little better. I have been back and forth, round and round, thought about rebuilding, thought about parting out, thought about starting over on something else, what do I really want, money this, money that, doing the math.... learned a lot about myself sitting and staring at my totaled baby. One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period. After much soul searching and deliberation, I believe I have found my next victim :) may be brought home before the weekend...
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:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
 
That would be great if you can make it. I didn't realize the Cherokee was in that bad of shape. That really stinks. I guess I don't know what you mean exactly when you talk of a wagon but I assume something bigger, do tell. Well there is nothing like beer to help ease your grieving process so I will bring some extra for you. :beer: And I will be bringing a grill.

Still that sucks about the Cherokee. I enjoyed trying to follow that thing.
 
black95 said:
Hmmm... Maybe. I do love Balanced Rock road.

The wife has not been happy that I have lost interest in any and all 4wheeling while I am going through the grieving process of losing my beloved Cherokee. It has been a true death in the family. Says it's not fair to punish everyone else for my mishaps :( Maybe I'll put my feelings aside and come out. Have to see. I'm starting to feel a little better. I have been back and forth, round and round, thought about rebuilding, thought about parting out, thought about starting over on something else, what do I really want, money this, money that, doing the math.... learned a lot about myself sitting and staring at my totaled baby. One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period. After much soul searching and deliberation, I believe I have found my next victim :) may be brought home before the weekend...
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I didn't think it was totaled either. Sorry to hear about that. Anxiously awaiting to see what the new victim is...

Could it be an 80... :hmm:
 
CO_Hunter said:
I didn't think it was totaled either. Sorry to hear about that. Anxiously awaiting to see what the new victim is...

Could it be an 80... :hmm:
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There was a cool 55 that sold on eBay this morning. :hmm:
 
black95 said:
One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period.
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Nicely said. My first vehicle was an S10 blazer. I really loved the thing for no identifiable reason. When I started looking at trail rigs, I really wanted a jeep wagoneer, but I had fond memories of camping trips with a friend who had a 62 and the more I looked at land cruisers, the more I loved them...

black95 said:
One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period. After much soul searching and deliberation, I believe I have found my next victim :) may be brought home before the weekend...
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Sweet. I hope you get your [insert correct option:60,62,80,100,4runner,disco,range rover,g-wagon,SJ,XJ,ZJ,trooper,h1,h2] soon enough. Let me know if you need a hand with the old or new.
 
Thanks guys. While the Old Cherokee is certainly drive-able, it is definitely a total loss. I guess if I really wanted to I could get a windshield glued back in it, but I would never get a drivers door to fit back on it properly. Also, the impact was so extreme that it buckled the body back to the passenger side rear, so the rear door fits funny now too.

As for new rigs, I scrapped the notion of a 4 door Wrangler-- thought that was where I wanted to go-- but driving my wife's around, I just like mine better. I don't love the Wrangler for some reason, can't put my finger on why. I really, really want to build a Wagoneer- Like really want to, but I have come to love the size and sure footed-ness of my Cherokee (well-- mostly sure footed), and a Waggy would just cost me too much the way I wanted to build one. Also enjoy the ABS and safety of the airbags in the Cherokee for my family. So another Cherokee it will be.. Trying hard to find a midnight blue one to build. Stay tuned.
 
black95 said:
So another Cherokee it will be.. Trying hard to find a midnight blue one to build. Stay tuned.
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Cool! I'd be happy to road trip with you if you find one a ways away. Oh, and give some thought to a swap party (if that's the way you're going to go). It might be fun and I'm sure it would be nice to have a few extra hands around...and I'm sure I'd learn alot. :grinpimp:

Good Luck with the search!
 
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Luke...stopped to check out this Cherokee this morning for ya. Body isn't perfect and the hood is oxidized but it would be a good foundation to start with. Should make it easier to transfer parts if need be. $4500 didn't seem too steep.

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I put the meet time in the beginning post. I will be heading up Mt Herman to get to the trail head. I would venture to say it would take about an hour to air down and get to the trail head. If any come from woodland I would think we should make it to the trail head by 10. I am bringing my grill and hot dogs and will have the family with.
 
Either way I will be at mcdonalds at 8:30 and leave at 9. Travis I should probably stay home as well but I have to head up there and do a little preparation for upcoming deer season and the kids want to try there new throwing axes out. If only I could be 2 places at once. I hope the Cherokee works out Luke. I will drink an extra beer for your absence.
 
black95 said:
Hmmm... Maybe. I do love Balanced Rock road.

The wife has not been happy that I have lost interest in any and all 4wheeling while I am going through the grieving process of losing my beloved Cherokee. It has been a true death in the family. Says it's not fair to punish everyone else for my mishaps :( Maybe I'll put my feelings aside and come out. Have to see. I'm starting to feel a little better. I have been back and forth, round and round, thought about rebuilding, thought about parting out, thought about starting over on something else, what do I really want, money this, money that, doing the math.... learned a lot about myself sitting and staring at my totaled baby. One thing keeps ringing true and natural-- I am a wagon guy. Through and through. Nothing else will suffice. Period. After much soul searching and deliberation, I believe I have found my next victim :) may be brought home before the weekend...
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I have an 87 FJ60 with a Vortec V8 and L460E just waiting for someone to take home. Real cheap to good family
 
Pops said:
I have an 87 FJ60 with a Vortec V8 and L460E just waiting for someone to take home. Real cheap to good family
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Depending on your definition of "real cheap" I have a good family for it. :D

I'm back to thinking the 55 might be a lost cause. :(
 
karas said:
Either way I will be at mcdonalds at 8:30 and leave at 9. Travis I should probably stay home as well but I have to head up there and do a little preparation for upcoming deer season and the kids want to try there new throwing axes out. If only I could be 2 places at once. I hope the Cherokee works out Luke. I will drink an extra beer for your absence.
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Yeah....... :( I'm out for tomorrow. Too long of a "honey do" list to go out and have some fun. Hopefully next time.......
 
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