Swamp trail ride in Central Florida

[CruiseOrlando]

That's one tall order of mud on the menu.

I'll throw together a trail. It'll be a starting point - we might find alternate paths when we're out there. Powerline Trail is actually quite a challenge... Probably an all-day event we can save for later.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Okay, here's the path.

I really have no idea if any of these trails are closed - if they are, we'll have to take alternate roads, but there's a ton to choose from. I figure we'll 'end' with Meg's Hole... we'll see how much trouble we can get ourselves into!

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3IYQUBanN46ZjZmNWQ1M2UtYTA1Ny00ZmVmLWE0YWYtMjQ2NTU4MTJkYzJm

From what I've seen so far, and depending on how many extractions we have to do, this might be just at - or well over - four hours.

See ya'll next week.

-Carter

 

[dannyp]

Transmission guy said today that its a solenoid issue (which I knew) I was hopeing he would narrow it down a little more. I had already ordered the replacements from c-dan so as soon as they get in it'll be ready. Carter my computers in the shop w some kinda virus so in my Google earth app on the phone I still can't open the file you posted so I'm gonna assume were gonna meet at the intersection you mentioned is that right. Burwell and lacoochee clay sink rd.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Yeah that's the one. Later tonight I'll post a pic of the overview.

Looking forward to it - with the rain we just had it should add to the fun...

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Wow - looks like Google Maps has improved. This link should give you the same path as I posted w/Google Earth.

FL-575 S to FL-50 E/Cortez Blvd - Google Maps

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Guys - don't forget about DST on that Sunday... heh...

 

[dannyp]

DST? damn sneaky turkeys drivers side tire dont stop truckin

 

[dannyp]

oh daylight savings time got it.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

yes - but some of my favorites others...

Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Decision Support Template
Defense Suppression Threat
Dynamic Stability Training (what the heck is that? Is that was cars go through for their suspensions?!?)

See you Sunday.

 

[FloridaCruiser813]

is there a gas station or something close by we can meet at?

And could you please post up a google map of where powerline road is .. the only place i have entered richloam is is the east side of 471 just south of SR 50 so i'm looking forward to a new trail.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Yes, there's a gas station not too far away at the corner of 301 and 33. I can meet you all there - Danny, I'll email you to make sure you're on board. It's a Shell station, I believe.

As for Powerline Rd ... I'm not 100% certain if the trail is open or closed. Take a look at this:

Center Grade Rd to Unknown road - Google Maps

Look at the POINTS that I'm going to/from on that map. Powerline Rd is between those points, north/south. So go look at the Richloam map, and right along the Lake/Sumter Co border you'll see the road on that map. Use the Google map for reference, but not actual direction.

Hope that makes sense!

 

[FloridaCruiser813]

alright i will be at the shell at the corner of 301 and 33 at 10am sunday!

danny im in Land O Lakes just north of lutz amile east of sr 54 and hwy 41

 

[dannyp]

im in oak grove subdivision on the right of 54 heading towards 75 from where your at. i dont think itll take more than an hour to get out there. ill be leaving out at about 8:45 if you wanna caravan let me know the plaza at the front of the neighborhood has a big parking lot we can meet at. either way ill be at 301 and 50 at 9:45 10:00.

 

[dannyp]

i see youll talking about 301 and 33. they run paralell to eachother. they dont intersect. 301 and 50 cross and theres a shell at the corner and thats the last gas station before we enter the forrest this is what station your referring to correct.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

i see youll talking about 301 and 33. they run paralell to eachother. they dont intersect. 301 and 50 cross and theres a shell at the corner and thats the last gas station before we enter the forrest this is what station your referring to correct.

Whoops. Yes, 301 and 50.

 

[FloridaCruiser813]

alright 301 and 50 ... the cruiser broke last night so its in the shop today if they get it up and going i'll bring it if not just in step dads jeep..

Danny im off collier and parkway just north of publix at 54 and collier .. i'm trying to meet up with my step dad and a few others so no caravan this time...

this load senesing porportioning vavle is kicking my ass!!!

 

[dannyp]

Iv read where people just eliminate it.

 

[CruiseOrlando]

I had mine replaced when I got my rig a few months back. Leakin' like a son-of-a....

 

[FloridaCruiser813]

i wanted to replace it with a 50/50 valve but didnt see one i liked and c dan got the parts to me very quickly so i went oem .. its done now just got it back from the shop

 

[CruiseOrlando]

Guys, good times today, sans the fried clutch in the Heep!

Here's the Google Plus account created for "CFL Cruisers". If anyone would like to add pictures to it, let me know and I'll send you the account info.

https://plus.google.com/102348028161114003964/posts

Some good pics in there... nice rooster tail on the Heep