So G-Team and Hiram . . . will there be a Tread Lightly 2007 event this upcoming year?
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So G-Team and Hiram . . . will there be a Tread Lightly 2007 event this upcoming year?
Wow Jake... that's just weird... today as I was driving back from Madison I was thinking that exact same thing (driving past hedgehog hill got me thinking about it), I was thinking about posting it already so that people could start thinking about dates and locations.
but really, that freaks me out... quit stealing my thoughts.
seriously...
:D
Well, I'll be treading lightly on the Rubicon on July 16th, if the good Lord's willing and the creek don't rise--anyone else up for some real 4 wheeling? Either before or after that, I plan to hit Moab and perhaps head up through Colorado--doing the Black Bear road would be cool.
June would be good for me--that would be a good chance to test the lift and all.
Well I could say something about great minds thinking alike . . . but instead I'll simply suggest that if you want us to stop stealing your thoughts you need to fashion a hat out of tinfoil and wear it since we all know that this is the only way to stop telepathy. Now as for the gremlins infesting your Jeep . . . don't go into the water. :D
I think it's about time to start the planning for the 2007 trip, I think the most popular ideas are to go downeast, or north... way north. So keep your eyes open for 4x4 caches and well just head towards the most 4x4cache infested area. We'll also need to decide on a meeting spot (like the big stop, an area for those that don't want to go on the trip can still stop in and say hi) and a campsite. Lemme know and we'll start throwin this thing together. :D
I would personally like to head north again. I love the deep woods of Maine. I am sure others would like to stay along the coastal area though.
We still have plenty of time.
Right off the top of my head I can't think of any great 4WD caches, but a trip to the County is always a lot of fun . . . actually I take that back, I did one cache on Mars Hill that I drove to that was fun. I hope to get back to the County again this Summer . . . the State Park campground in PI is one of the greatest campgrounds I have ever visited.
I'm up for a trip in any direction, though there is so much work do to on the Jeep and it just keeps adding up. Just noticed my rocker panels have rusted through, so we'll have to cut out the old ones and weld in a new set. I'm just a little scared about what we'll find under the carpet. You can buy a whole new floor pan, but cutting the old one out and welding in a new one is something I really want to avoid!
Try checking out www.4wd.com they've got a pretty good network of distributors and might be able to find somethin for ya.
Yeah, they do have lots of cool stuff. Actually, rocker panels aren't too bad--about $120 for a pair at www.rockauto.com--it's just the cutting and welding that will be a PITA. Even a whole floor pan isn't all that expensive. It's a bit ironic, but the floor in the parts Jeep is rock-solid. If it wasn't such a hassle, I'd cut the floor out and save it. I did get the carpet out in one piece, which is in pretty good condition (albeit rather in need of a good cleaning).
I picked up a new engine stand and I'm hopeful we can get the engine and tranny out this weekend. That will just leave the front axle to pull and the carcass can go to the crusher.
Ive been searchin and searchin, and I'm having trouble findin 4x4 caches... how bout havin it be more oriented towards a camping cache event and hope we come across some trails the jeeps will fit down??? :confused:
That sounds good . . . have you looked at the area downeast near Machias and around the Airline. I think there may be some caches there that are located off the Stud Mill Road and may actually be some caches that could be done with 4WD vehicles -- even Toyotas! :D
If we're looking at some caches that are not too technical, but there would be some non-tarred road driving here are a few suggestions for Downeast . . . maybe some of the guys from down that way can let us know of any others or if these would be appropriate candidates.
Pineo Ridge Placement GC4E33
X Marks The Spot GCA7D ???
Clifford Lake Cache GCKAOY
Pocomoonshine Package GC1785
Polish It Off GCRSAH ???
What a Relief GCG94G
Blue Sky Golden Dreams GCKN57
Bud's Cache GCXRXR
"Chillin'" With the Troll King GCTRAR
Steel Bridge Cache CGJFVO
Duck Lake PRL GCYGEG
Maine's Resident Rockstar GCKQCA
West Lake Cache GC8675
Cash Cache GCJRHJ
Grand Falls Cache GCH4PY?
I know of a primitive site just off the airline too, theres about 5 campsites right on the edge of the Machias R.
How's everyone feel about the weekend of June 30th???
The general consensus apears to want to explore the downeast wilderness. (I have a good primitive site in mind on the machias river, but was thinking it would be better to stay at a campground because then our sites would be garunteed and not a first come first get the good campsite [like omaha...], preferbably not a state park because they tend to frown upon adult beverages)
Mike do you want to do another tread lightly presentation (or somethin of the sorts to help us fall into the category of a cache event)
I've been scoping out some door prizes too, like roadside kits, towstraps, and portable utility flashlights.
Anyone have any thoughts about meeting at Dysart's in bangor? (it's no big stop, but it'll be a good start to roughin it)
I can't speak for anyone else . . . obviously . . . but June 30th should work for me.
For me Dysarts is often the beginning or ending of an adventure while camping, ATVing, hiking, etc. so that would work well . . . it's no Homestead, but the food is pretty decent . . . plus it's still standing. ;) :D
Keep in mind that the end of June is the peak of black flie season.
Or I could put together a Toyota package, that includes a phone card and a list of tow truck services... :p
black flies???? those things still bother you? nothin a good layer of bug dope, a campfire, and a couple home brews can't fix. :D
besides we could always train the mosquitos to attack the black flies... :D
The end of June is fine with me--will be a good last shakedown for the Jeep before heading west. Should I put in our order for a weekend-long pelting rain storm now, or wait till a bit closer to the date? :D
would anyone have a problem with changing the date to the weekend before?? that would be June 23/24th
May 19/20th I'll be taking a trip up that way to check out campsites and caches and maybe place a few for the trip. If anyone else is interested in comin along let me know.
That's fine with me.
It does not matter to me either way because we are most likely not going to make this one no matter what weekend in June.
It's not the job. We have other things we are doing that month and one of them is our annual event and having another pig roast. We are looking at the weekend of the 9 - 10th or 16 and 19th. We are leaning towards the 9 - 10th though.
Camping with the black flies at the end of the month is not high on my list of things to do either.
either way it's nothin that the three B's of camping can't take care of...
Bug spray
Bonfire
Beer
:D
I'm just tryin to comprehend the schedule of all the upcoming events and things goin on, Mike will you be traveling to moab before the 16th or do you plan on leaving on the 16th? Because if we were to have the 4x4 event the first or second week of july would you be able to make it then Rick??
(If you don't make it who would we elect as president??) :D