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My best friend from high school came out to visit and brought his girl with him. So, I took them out to see some iconic (stereotypical) New England sites.
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Yesterday, my buddy and I did a pretend camping trip. We ran a local Class VI road to pretend we were driving to a campsite. We ended up in my back yard and used the fire pit to make Jaffles. After that we "camped" in my house where it was warmer.
The trail was fairly easy and there were only a few rocky sections. I didn't end up taking any pictures, though, because we ran into this little spot. The Cruiser made it's way through without issue, because it is about 4" shorter in height and 2 or 3 feet shorter in length. When my buddy tried to get around the tree, he hung his axle on that little stump. It was just high enough for his axle to rest right on top. So... I got to pull him out! I got to rib him a little while I was at it. It was a fun day all around!
The trail was fairly easy and there were only a few rocky sections. I didn't end up taking any pictures, though, because we ran into this little spot. The Cruiser made it's way through without issue, because it is about 4" shorter in height and 2 or 3 feet shorter in length. When my buddy tried to get around the tree, he hung his axle on that little stump. It was just high enough for his axle to rest right on top. So... I got to pull him out! I got to rib him a little while I was at it. It was a fun day all around!
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Everyone talked up this snow storm, like they typically do out here. But, this time it actually did deliver! I'm guessing we got somewhere just shy of 2 feet of snow in 24 hours, with the majority falling within a 6 hour time span.
Here's the back yard this morning:
Snow blowing the driveway. (You can see that I backed the Landcruiser through the snow and drove off to breakfast... it didn't even notice that there was snow on the ground.)
I had to move the snow blower forward in bumps to keep the belts from slipping... this was really heavy snow! But, I am really happy with that Harbor Freight engine!
After we got the house cleaned up, we headed up to the lake. I had to roof rake the cabin. Here's the dirt road to the cabin. It was a fun drive and I actually had to use real 4 wheel drive... I even needed some tire spin to make it up a couple hills!
The cabin was cozy
The lake was beautiful, even in the gray and stormy sky.
Here's the back yard this morning:
Snow blowing the driveway. (You can see that I backed the Landcruiser through the snow and drove off to breakfast... it didn't even notice that there was snow on the ground.)
I had to move the snow blower forward in bumps to keep the belts from slipping... this was really heavy snow! But, I am really happy with that Harbor Freight engine!
After we got the house cleaned up, we headed up to the lake. I had to roof rake the cabin. Here's the dirt road to the cabin. It was a fun drive and I actually had to use real 4 wheel drive... I even needed some tire spin to make it up a couple hills!
The cabin was cozy
The lake was beautiful, even in the gray and stormy sky.
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USPS dented my OEM jerry can slightly in shipment. So Joe sent me another can body for free. Great seller. I'll just make my own cap and I'll have 2 cans now.
Man, I love your pics, awesome as always!
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I am currently on version two of my kick down assembly, after version 1 broke. Buddy Rob found his on the internets and I ordered 4, just in case! Hoping this will work, just like stock once trimmed to length!
JSM-5: JSM - Midwest Control Products Corp.
JSM-5: JSM - Midwest Control Products Corp.
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I decided to install my @LandCruiserPhil sway bar quick disconnect setup yesterday. Parts were good quality and install was easy.
The only disappointment is that my OME suspension is so shock limited that disconnecting the front sway bar makes almost not difference right now. (I see a liiiitle more compression but I'm totally shock limited on extension)
I want Slinkys or Dobinson Tapers pretty bad at this point.
The only disappointment is that my OME suspension is so shock limited that disconnecting the front sway bar makes almost not difference right now. (I see a liiiitle more compression but I'm totally shock limited on extension)
I want Slinkys or Dobinson Tapers pretty bad at this point.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
Not steroetypical if you dont live here, some folks have never EVER seen the atlanticMy best friend from high school came out to visit and brought his girl with him. So, I took them out to see some iconic (stereotypical) New England sites.
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No mods but we bought another canoe... an older Alumicraft. This one will be out for renters to use and we'll save the Royalex one for ourselves.
After we dropped it off at the cabin, we threw some rocks in the water at the boat ramp.
The lake was melted pretty far out. This is good because the next project is cutting up and removing the old dock. The new dock should arrive at the end of the week.
After we dropped it off at the cabin, we threw some rocks in the water at the boat ramp.
The lake was melted pretty far out. This is good because the next project is cutting up and removing the old dock. The new dock should arrive at the end of the week.
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We decided we'd just stay and "camp" in the cabin to turn the day into something fun. It's now warm enough to use the toilet, even though the water isn't turned on yet. So, I grabbed a 5 gallon bucket and just filled the tank by hand. At this point, it was evening, so I started a fire and everyone enjoyed the evening:
I grabbed a shot of the lake in the morning that I thought was cool. You can see the straight shadows of the trees on the lake ice.
I decided to hang out next to the lake and made a campfire there. It was a beautiful and sunny morning.
I that this was neat... you can see the oak leaves and pine branches at the bottom of the lake and the reflection from the clouds at the same time. (I'm easily amused)
It was too cold for Wifey and Chunky but Nutnut stayed out with me.
After a leisurely morning, we headed back home. I decided to take the class VI road out and stopped at the river crossing to grab a couple shots. (from the snowmobile bridge) It looks a lot different in early spring than summer, with no leaves on the trees. But I thought is was still pretty.
I grabbed a shot of the lake in the morning that I thought was cool. You can see the straight shadows of the trees on the lake ice.
I decided to hang out next to the lake and made a campfire there. It was a beautiful and sunny morning.
I that this was neat... you can see the oak leaves and pine branches at the bottom of the lake and the reflection from the clouds at the same time. (I'm easily amused)
It was too cold for Wifey and Chunky but Nutnut stayed out with me.
After a leisurely morning, we headed back home. I decided to take the class VI road out and stopped at the river crossing to grab a couple shots. (from the snowmobile bridge) It looks a lot different in early spring than summer, with no leaves on the trees. But I thought is was still pretty.
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2 weekends ago, I completed a great trip with my local club, Exploring New Hampshire. We ran an overland route that started at the Customs and Border Protection Office at the Canadian Border of New Hampshire. The route ended at the sea coast at the southern border.
My day started early. I was on a business trip and returned on the red eye from California Wednesday night into Thursday morning. I got into Boston at 5:45.
I headed home, took a nap and started packing. I was packed and ready in the late afternoon. I had dinner with the family, then headed over to my friend Rob's house to pick him up. We packed his stuff into the Land Cruiser and hit the road around 7:30pm.
We drove 4 hours till we were very close to the border and stayed our first night in a little cabin in Pittsburg New Hampshire:
The next morning, we found fuel, met up with our group (11 rigs from Exploring NH) and started heading south. The route followed logging roads south from the border:
After a few hours of driving, we stopped at a wide spot in the logging road network. There was a small trail head there. We headed down the trail.
After hiking less than a mile, the trail opened up to a beautiful waterfall:
It had the classic, crystal clear New England river flowing over tannin stained rocks:
We soaked up the sun for a while and headed back. We had a lot more miles to cover. We traveled many more miles on the logging roads till we hit pavement. We ran across some small towns and enjoyed some covered bridges along the way:
Shortly after that, we parked for some lunch. Our spot was scenic, with a great view of another waterfall.
Our lunch was Rob's famous "giant sandwich" which consisted of 3 packs of random meats, 1 pack of cheese, 2 bags of potato chips and mustard. It was good.
We had to hurry to eat, though. Our next stop was to drive the climb up Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in the Presidential Range.
More to come...
My day started early. I was on a business trip and returned on the red eye from California Wednesday night into Thursday morning. I got into Boston at 5:45.
I headed home, took a nap and started packing. I was packed and ready in the late afternoon. I had dinner with the family, then headed over to my friend Rob's house to pick him up. We packed his stuff into the Land Cruiser and hit the road around 7:30pm.
We drove 4 hours till we were very close to the border and stayed our first night in a little cabin in Pittsburg New Hampshire:
The next morning, we found fuel, met up with our group (11 rigs from Exploring NH) and started heading south. The route followed logging roads south from the border:
After a few hours of driving, we stopped at a wide spot in the logging road network. There was a small trail head there. We headed down the trail.
After hiking less than a mile, the trail opened up to a beautiful waterfall:
It had the classic, crystal clear New England river flowing over tannin stained rocks:
We soaked up the sun for a while and headed back. We had a lot more miles to cover. We traveled many more miles on the logging roads till we hit pavement. We ran across some small towns and enjoyed some covered bridges along the way:
Shortly after that, we parked for some lunch. Our spot was scenic, with a great view of another waterfall.
Our lunch was Rob's famous "giant sandwich" which consisted of 3 packs of random meats, 1 pack of cheese, 2 bags of potato chips and mustard. It was good.
We had to hurry to eat, though. Our next stop was to drive the climb up Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in the Presidential Range.
More to come...
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Later that day, we arrived at Mt. Washington. We'd be driving up the one on the left here. Not a hard drive but very scenic.
Anthony's WJ spewed coolant before we even started and I had to catch his shame! (It turned out that someone forgot to tighten their radiator cap!)
We got our safety briefing and we were off:
The road turned to dirt as we climbed above tree line:
I parked the 80 in the corner of the lot at the top... not a bad view!
We looked at the historical buildings. It's amazing to see them still standing as this location is known to have the worst weather in the world!
Mount Washington: Home of the World's Worst Weather
The Tip Top house was really cool. It was built out of rocks found at the summit. With the highest recorded winds of 231 mph, it's probably a good design for up there.
Inside the Tip Top House:
Bunks:
Someone had to hoof this stove up there!
Squirrel?
Anthony's WJ spewed coolant before we even started and I had to catch his shame! (It turned out that someone forgot to tighten their radiator cap!)
We got our safety briefing and we were off:
The road turned to dirt as we climbed above tree line:
I parked the 80 in the corner of the lot at the top... not a bad view!
We looked at the historical buildings. It's amazing to see them still standing as this location is known to have the worst weather in the world!
Mount Washington: Home of the World's Worst Weather
The Tip Top house was really cool. It was built out of rocks found at the summit. With the highest recorded winds of 231 mph, it's probably a good design for up there.
Inside the Tip Top House:
Bunks:
Someone had to hoof this stove up there!
Squirrel?
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After enjoying the views, it was time to climb down and get to camp.
On the way, we stopped at Glen Ellis waterfall trail and did another quick hike:
The falls were amazing. There sure a lot of waterfalls in New Hampshire!
We hit a local campground for the night, since the group was so big:
Had some dinner:
And got some rest. Tomorrow we'd hit some more serious trails.
On the way, we stopped at Glen Ellis waterfall trail and did another quick hike:
The falls were amazing. There sure a lot of waterfalls in New Hampshire!
We hit a local campground for the night, since the group was so big:
Had some dinner:
And got some rest. Tomorrow we'd hit some more serious trails.
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The next morning, we headed through the White Mountains. We hit some more covered bridges along the route.
We headed up the Kancamangus Highway and took in some sights:
Soon, we left pavement and shifted into 4 low.
The trails were narrow and had some fun obstacles:
The trails in the White Mountains had dense forest, rock and even mud.
The stockish rigs started hitting their skid plates and sliders
The rest of us were just having fun in the rocks:
Here's a short video of me coming down an obstacle:
We headed up the Kancamangus Highway and took in some sights:
Soon, we left pavement and shifted into 4 low.
The trails were narrow and had some fun obstacles:
The trails in the White Mountains had dense forest, rock and even mud.
The stockish rigs started hitting their skid plates and sliders
The rest of us were just having fun in the rocks:
Here's a short video of me coming down an obstacle:
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We continued up the trail, crossing meadows and some small bridges:
Soon we finished the trail, regrouped and headed to the camp ground for the night:
After a good night's rest, we awoke and had to break away from the group early. I had to get back to take care of some house stuff, but the rest of the group had another full day of wheeling... this time down near the Merrimack River Valley. (If anyone on this trip has pictures, post them up!)
Even though I had to leave early, I packed up and went home happy.
Soon we finished the trail, regrouped and headed to the camp ground for the night:
After a good night's rest, we awoke and had to break away from the group early. I had to get back to take care of some house stuff, but the rest of the group had another full day of wheeling... this time down near the Merrimack River Valley. (If anyone on this trip has pictures, post them up!)
Even though I had to leave early, I packed up and went home happy.
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And... last weekend, I got to do a little wheeling as well. Wifey and I tried a new class 6 road on the way to the grocery store... it turned out to be a fun one.
Great pics, looks like a fun trip!
Why leave your 3rd row seats in, looks like you could've used the extra space in the back?
Why leave your 3rd row seats in, looks like you could've used the extra space in the back?
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Yeah, that's a good catch. Really, I came home and threw some campy stuff together expecting this to be a "packing light" trip. Got to my buddy's house to pick him up and he had a huge cooler, 2 cast iron dutch ovens and a meal plan that included fresh baked bread, curry and scratch made pizza on the menu. So, I just crammed everything in there and ate well. In hindsight, pulling those seats out would've been handy.
Mate, I'd have those seats out in a blink so a buddy like that could come along, so long as he does the cooking
Looks like some really beautiful countryside