Deer Valley/ Strawberry?
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Ok is it just me and Kieth in his Blue Bomber Blocth Beauty or is Dan going to shine the shed project and come along? Who else is going? I'll go alone cause that trail is just that fun. Keep movin and the bugs don't bother ya. I heard that last years trip was a bust cause of some stock rigs havig a bit O trouble. This is not a stock rig trail if you want enjoy the day. Going in last friday I met a couple of wheelers from the Bay Area one in a stock Jeep with bald tires and another in an 83 mini with 31" bald tires. They seemed concerned about the 1st river crossing and if they could make it across. I told them that that should be the least of their worries. Coming out the next day we saw them--they had made it about two obstacles and decided to camp still about 1 mile and 6 more obstacles from the river. Stock rigs should come but damn the torpedoes don't worry about the tin and don't be timid about asking for the strap. Anyhoo(to quote Kieth)--- WHO ALLS GOING! Mark
rusty_tlc
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We have already priced out Tuff shed and the guy in Silver Springs. We also looked at kits, but the area is an odd shape so it will have to be custom if we want to make the best use of the available space. I need to price it out before we decide but I think building it ourselves will win in this case.
We usually run the trail south to north which makes it a bit tougher. Last year Jack, Will and I did the trail with no problems other than a couple of broken tail lights on Will's rig. LINK TO LAST YEARS DEER VALLEY THREAD
I doubt I'll be able to duck out on shed building but I'll run it by
, she likes Deer valley.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Is this run happening? Probably in if so.
Would do Rubicon too.
Would do Rubicon too.
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I was wondering if ANYONE was gonna be going...
I had kinda already planned otherwise, but. If we get some folks who wanna go, I might be able to still swing it.
K
I had kinda already planned otherwise, but. If we get some folks who wanna go, I might be able to still swing it.
K
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Ooops, dates mixed up. How about the following weekend, anyone up for a run? Could be hard or easy, I don't care.
My dance card is clean 7/15-20. Was thinking Fordyce but I think it's still got too much flow, so anything else will do, including a meander out into the backcountry of Nevada.
If I don't come up with a plan, I'll be stuck building a shed or something.
Ok guys I'm still going. I will be at the meet place at 8:00 and leave at 8:15. It is a quick run if you don't run into the bummer hummer club. Leave at 8:15 to hwy 4 campground trailhead by 9:15/9:30 and off the trail at Blue Lakes by 1:30. I have never been on the strawberry trail so wasnt planning on that. The weather will be great. Hope to see ya'll.
Mark
Mark
Ditto.
This shed building thing certainly appears contagious
. We put one up last winter during our balmy January...but I have to admit I had somebody else do the work 
. Labor is cheaper now that we are in a building/construction melt down/collapse.
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Mark,
Im probably gonna bail too. Since this run has been SERIOUSLY down sized to a day run, there is other stuff that I should get done.
Besides that...I FLAT OUT can NOT keep up with you and I know how you like to keep moving...FAST!
I just dont have the skills yet.
K
rusty_tlc
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I think we are doing a mellow Dog friendly camp that weekend. Jake got stuck at home last weekend so we owe him one. We might find a deserted beach on Pyramid and just let him run and swim.
Shed building goes pretty fast with air tools. I framed out 2/3 of ours in an hour. I might even pick up a cheap HF roofing nailer. Either that or rent one.
I'm pretty sure shed construction builds up Man points at an exponential rate. It's right up there with bathroom re-models.
rusty_tlc
Dain Bramaged Member
Any experience shingling?Mark,
Im probably gonna bail too. Since this run has been SERIOUSLY down sized to a day run, there is other stuff that I should get done.
Besides that...I FLAT OUT can NOT keep up with you and I know how you like to keep moving...FAST!
I just dont have the skills yet.
K
Mark,
Im probably gonna bail too. Since this run has been SERIOUSLY down sized to a day run, there is other stuff that I should get done.
Besides that...I FLAT OUT can NOT keep up with you and I know how you like to keep moving...FAST!
I just dont have the skills yet.
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HA thanks for the compliment. I think you under estimate yourself in the Blue Blotch! You kept up just fine on the Con. I know you get frustrated when you get a little hung up but I am constantly amazed at what you crawl that beast over. We all get stuck once in awhile. Thats the fun of it. If we all had mega buggies we would have been bored long ago with this "sport". I read the thread about you wanting to sell and am glad you have reconsidered. Look at each guy in the club and their rigs really fit them and their personalities. Look at Mike in the Green Grenade and then you in the Blotcher. It fits you. Your right about the weight. Chop it and shorten it. That white rig was sweet.
Oh well. I'm still runnin the trail alone or maybe a sleeper will show. My wife thinks your goin. Shhhh. She freaks when I wheel uno. I really don't mind it.
I'll let you know how it went at the Mtg.
If I break I'll hollar for help
Mark
Im probably gonna bail too. Since this run has been SERIOUSLY down sized to a day run, there is other stuff that I should get done.
Besides that...I FLAT OUT can NOT keep up with you and I know how you like to keep moving...FAST!
I just dont have the skills yet.
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HA thanks for the compliment. I think you under estimate yourself in the Blue Blotch! You kept up just fine on the Con. I know you get frustrated when you get a little hung up but I am constantly amazed at what you crawl that beast over. We all get stuck once in awhile. Thats the fun of it. If we all had mega buggies we would have been bored long ago with this "sport". I read the thread about you wanting to sell and am glad you have reconsidered. Look at each guy in the club and their rigs really fit them and their personalities. Look at Mike in the Green Grenade and then you in the Blotcher. It fits you. Your right about the weight. Chop it and shorten it. That white rig was sweet.
Oh well. I'm still runnin the trail alone or maybe a sleeper will show. My wife thinks your goin. Shhhh. She freaks when I wheel uno. I really don't mind it.
I'll let you know how it went at the Mtg.
If I break I'll hollar for help
Mark
I'm out. I got denied for taking Saturday off. Working six days a week sucks but I'm selfishly hoarding money to spend on Cruiser parts!
Have fun if anyone goes.
Dylan
Have fun if anyone goes.
Dylan
rusty_tlc
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Did anybody make the trail run?
I had a ton of fun shed building
I had a ton of fun shed building
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Did anybody make the trail run?
I had a ton of fun shed building
Nope, not me!
However, I did JACK UP my shoulder lifting something into the back of the taco!
I cant raise my arm in front of me without great effort and pain.
REALLY NOT GOOD!
MRI and arthroscopic surgery time!
At least I can pick my surgical team!
Nope, not me!
However, I did JACK UP my shoulder lifting something into the back of the taco!
I cant raise my arm in front of me without great effort and pain.
REALLY NOT GOOD!
MRI and arthroscopic surgery time!
At least I can pick my surgical team!
Ouch. I feel your pain, literally.
So far I have avoided surgery with mine. I had a partial dislocation with a subsequent tear a couple of years ago on my right shoulder. When it flairs up, I have to suck down the Celebrex and start my physical therapy exercises again.
Good luck.
Jack
rusty_tlc
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That sucks.Nope, not me!
However, I did JACK UP my shoulder lifting something into the back of the taco!
I cant raise my arm in front of me without great effort and pain.
REALLY NOT GOOD!
MRI and arthroscopic surgery time!
At least I can pick my surgical team!
Hope it works out.
