Annual Christmas Cutting

[LCPilot]

This year the annual forest service Christmas tree cutting weekends will be on the days of December 6 & 7 and 13 & 14. We are looking for a minimum of 6 volunteers per day.

This is where the club members show up and help the forest service have a safe environment for the people that want to cut Christmas Trees.
We show up at the Western gas station in woodland park and then head out to Rampart Range road. We meet up with the forest rangers and they tell us the areas that we patrol for the day. If there is lots of snow or ice, people that are there to cut trees get stuck and we pull them out and help them get back to the road. It is a good time to see the mountains and to help out those that have issues off of the blacktop. I use it to re connect with friends and my kids use it as a good way to scout out the perfect Christmas Tree.

Please reply to this thread to inform the club about the days you would like to volunteer.

Thanks

David M

 

[RLMS]

Jeff and I will be in for sure! however the dates we are not sure of!!

Thanks

Justin

 

[PPFJ60]

I will plan for Dec 6th and Dec 13th all day and possibly the afternoons on the Dec 7th and Dec 14th. This assumes that the Landcruiser is back to one piece by then. Right now its taking up a lot more floor space than is should.

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.........

Chuck W.

 

[EricG]

edit - OK, need to make it the 7th on the first weekend. Still flexible on the 2nd weekend - planning on the 13th.
Probably only half day or so on the 1st weekend.

Hope we get some snow to make it interesting!

 

[LC4LIFE]

I am in for sure, probably the 7th and 13th..

 

[nanuk]

After being able to go last year for the first time in MANY years, is sucks to not be able to go this year.
You might say I don't have to worry about pulling people out of the snow over here though.
I hope everyone has fun, hope the snow is good (no fun if there is no snow!), and may everyone stay safe.

Actually it wasn't last year, was it?
I guess it was in 06?
As I headed back over to this paradise on 1 Dec 07.

 

[dhayes80]

I'm planning to attend on the Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 14th.

David Hayes

 

[Man Jerk]

I'm looking at Dec 6th.

 

[Isotel]

im flexible, but i will only have my Stock 4runner, so i wont be much help if we get alot of snow.. ive got chains for the rear, and 31's...

Either weekend is open for me.. ill fill in wherever needed, but id like to get on the trail with mark on the 6th since we have not wheeled together in a while!

oh, and i updated the website a bit!

 

[black95]

I live a stone's throw away, so i will probably be there for both weekends. no one has posted the times though? are there shifts? us newbies need to know this so i can plan with the wifey. let me know.

 

[dhayes80]

We meet at the Western gas station at 8:00 and leave by 8:15 to drive up to Rampart Range road to meet the forest service. We are usually finished up sometime between 3 pm and sun down, but we have also been there much later if needed.

David

 

[Man Jerk]

I will have to do one of the sunday's. Not sure which one yet.

 

[JohnInDenver]

I am in for Saturday the 6th. Is it the Western gas station at 2775 Briargate Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80920


John in Denver
K D0D CU at 145.130
97 WHITE TACOMA Reg Cab

 

[Man Jerk]

Anyone who is interested in volunteering, we will need your full name. We have give this info to the forest service.

 

[black95]

johnindenver: it is the western gas station in woodland park 80863

 

[ssmathis]

I'd be happy to help this year but the wife and I made a decision recently that means we're no longer in a Toyota. We looked at a lot of vehicles but I must say that yes, we did go to the dark side and get a Jeep. Technically this means I can no longer be the VP but I still would like to be a part of the group if possible.

Scott

 

[Isotel]

Hmm.. i think we can still let you be part of the group, After we ridicule you about your horrible decision

I dont think anywhere it states that Associate members (non toyota guys) can not hold office.. but i don't think our group holds the bylaws up to every single item!

 

[black95]

I must admit, my wife drives a lifted cherokee -- and I do love to take it wheeling, but come on man, can't you buy a beater toyota or something?? I would hate to see you have to go to a jeep [my wallet is bigger than your wallet] club! most of those guys have ego's the size of a 54 inch bogger! ugh..... we still like you though......

 

[isabellesdad]

Long time all

Evening all,
Ron here, not sure if you remember me lol. Been out of town for awhile, darn Army. But I plan on being back in time for the xmas run. Hope to join you all on the 13th, or 14th.. Look forward to getting back in the game as I am sure the cruiser is ready to get rolling agian. Any questions feel free to drop me a line..
Ron

 

[dhayes80]

This upcoming weekend is the first of our two weekends Volunteering with the Forest service. Below are the people that I've heard are planning to attend. With the snow from last Sunday and potentially more tomorrow, we might have a little more to do this year. Below are the people that I've heard from so far:

Saturday 6th
Chuck
Luke
David Hayes
Sam
Justin
John

Sunday 7th
David
Mark
Eric
Trevor
Justin
Ken
Scott

Saturday 13th
Chuck
David
Luke
Trevor
Justin
Vic

Sunday 14th
David Hayes
Sam
Ken
Andy
Scott

Usually, the first Saturday has the most people up there cutting trees. The Christmas tree cutting event will be on the first two weekends in December (6th & 7th and 13th and 14th). We meet at the Western gas station at 8:00 and leave by 8:15 to drive up to Rampart Range road to meet the forest service. It is a large area to cover up there so we can always use more help.

David