that's right, y'all. it's time to start setting up this years get-together.
date: sept 4,5 and 6; labor day weekend.
place: mud lake, northern CA, same place as last year.
if you own a fj45, we need you to show up for sure. if you don't, we still want you to come and hang out. just don't show up in a j**p. :flipoff2:
cost: freebie! :D
although donations to the RAFFLE :cool2: are always welcome.

i'll post more details later. just bring yourself, your rig, camping gear and some food and get ready for a relaxing weekend and plenty-o-45s!

I'll be there for the duration this time. Just about done gathering the parts for the swap back to the 2F/4spd.

Where's mud lake? Bring camping schtuff?

Georg

Count me IN!!! No commitments on bbq pig from Joe yet? I'll volenteer whatever it takes to get his BBQ up there. I'll haul it up there, I'll bring side dishes, I'll help with the cost, I'll turn the crank, I'll clean up afterwards, I'll lube his truck... Or is it too soon after the Coastal Gathering to impose on him again. Whatever. I'm there!

Georg

Count me IN!!! No commitments on bbq pig from Joe yet? I'll volenteer whatever it takes to get his BBQ up there. I'll haul it up there, I'll bring side dishes, I'll help with the cost, I'll turn the crank, I'll clean up afterwards, I'll lube his truck... Or is it too soon after the Coastal Gathering to impose on him again. Whatever. I'm there!

Ray:

Just bring that wonderful FJ45 of yours and, oh yes, a tank of gas this time! :D

Andy

couple of answers:
camping gear? read the post, putz! :flipoff2: and make sure you get clearance from moms. :rolleyes:
pig-b-que. pretty damn sure it's gonna happen. i'll have to check with joe and paula.
mud lake. near silver lake, east of kirkwood ski resort. southwest of tahoe. i'll post a map and gps coordinates soon.

one new rule (?!) :( this year: if you're gonna bring your dog(s) please keep them on a leash at all times. enough said. :(

whoops, i think that's the first rule ever at the 45 run.

blah blah blah...

Okay, you know what? Fawk you





:flipoff2:

You Bahstad! Whatever happened to forgive and forget???? Looking forward to seeing you Andy...

Ray

I will go if you promise chuckles will hump a bug

:fj: :beer:

I will go if you promise chuckles will hump a bug

:fj: :beer:


holy crap, look who's risen from the dead. hope you'll make it, don.

also, nice sig line, fawker! :flipoff2:

I'll be there.......not too drunk, just enough.....well maybe over the top.

And Chuckles is gonna be "gimp gagged' and hung up on a bumper when he gets too drunk. Damn anal acrobat......shut the f*%k up! :shaking:


http://www.prisonflicks.com/images/rwhumungus2.jpg

Loook around.....I am the humugus!Mint pic marky..

Hey, I thought this post was intended to ENCOURAGE folks to attend :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

we're trying to gather the "proper" croud. :rolleyes:

we're trying to gather the "proper" croud. :rolleyes:
there is nothing proper about me puking for 3-4 hours in the mornings. i think i frightend the children :barf:

im in =o)

coupla ?
Would this be a family oriented trip? Think it would be appropriate to bring my 5 year old spotter?
room to park a towrig+trailer?

need me to bring anything?

tia

kj

not exactly, but my dog (max the bull-mastiff) decided to get extremely unfriendly, to say the least.

im in =o)

coupla ?
Would this be a family oriented trip? Think it would be appropriate to bring my 5 year old spotter?
room to park a towrig+trailer?

need me to bring anything?

tia

kj

family trip? absolutely!
5 year old spotter? you bet!
tow rig and trailer? maybe, but you might want to scout the "trail" first. it's a dirt road that's fairly well maintained, but get's a little tight and windy for a tow-rig with trailer. you can bring it to the big meadow and drop it there, (lake is on the far side of it and so is the "campsite"), or leave it at the top and drive your cruiser down to the campsite(porbably the better idea in this case). there are some cabins at the top. would probably be a good idea to see if anybody else is bringing a camper (like last year) and see if they can keep an eye on your rig, although we have had towrigs left at the top before and had no problems.

im in =o)



need me to bring anything?

tia

kj

just the usual camping gear and food. although a raffle prize would be greatly appreciated. last year we had anything from a nice bottle of wine to a full cage kit and almost everything in between. :D

I need to move to California.

Doubt I'll be making the Florida to CA drive for this one!

Take pics...lotsa pics...

so they have this new-fangled invention called an airplane! you can always hitch a ride and hang out.

if we drive that far.......I'll be needing a hotel and a massage.......my sleeping on the ground days are over :D

so is there a place with a bed to crash nearby? cheap motels are my favorite......

we're trying to gather the "proper" croud. :rolleyes:
Cool, when are the strippers showing up?
Actually I should get my rig done.....to many cruiser events and no rig=no good. :rolleyes:

And its "crowd" not "croud" yah damn Austrian. :flipoff2:


Later,

Fat German.

if we drive that far.......I'll be needing a hotel and a massage.......my sleeping on the ground days are over :D

so is there a place with a bed to crash nearby? cheap motels are my favorite......

Ain't nothing cheap around here but if you'd like a room there are small cabins for rent at Kay's Resort on Silver Lake and There's some more at the Kit Carson Lodge also at Silver Lake. These are both about 10 minutes from the Mud Lake Camp ground.

There's also a reasonable motel in Pioneer, about 45 minutes away from Mud Lake. There's also the OK Corral Motel a little farther up.

Kay's Resort 209-258-8598
Kit Carson Lodge 209-258-8500

The Silver Lake cabins are usually booked way in advance so I'd be calling and reserving now if I wanted one for Labor Day Weekend.

Pioneer Resorts Lodge 209-295-3490
OK Corral Motel 209-295-4883

I feeling the same way about camping these days, but then my house is only about 40 minutes from Mud Lake so I'll be sleepin at home in my nice warm and comfortable bed :smokin: :D :D

BE WARNED, me and the wife will be there with murphy and i'll be on the leash hahaaaaaaaa

thanks don!

and pimp, if you're serious about coming down, you're more than welcome to stay at my place on friday night before we drive up to mud lake.

Cool, when are the strippers showing up?
Actually I should get my rig done.....to many cruiser events and no rig=no good. :rolleyes:

And its "crowd" not "croud" yah damn Austrian. :flipoff2:


Later,

Fat German.

strippers?! that's at the x-mas party at my house.
although, i'll chip in 5 bucks to see your man-boobs! :flipoff2:
and my austo-english is better than your english-german, pimmel lutscher! :rolleyes:

I owe Connie a road trip......so ya if the 45LV keeps running and driving as well as it is now.........we are planing on making it. Did over 300 miles in the last 2 days in it, besides a tiny clutch master leak its running KILLER :)

we will leave Beau and Murphy(the hell hound) at home, both are too old to make the trip anyway.

thanks for the offer :)

thanks don!

and pimp, if you're serious about coming down, you're more than welcome to stay at my place on friday night before we drive up to mud lake.

John,
You should def. try to get down to it. The climb from sea level in Stockton to Mud lake will certainly require a truck in decent runnning shape, but that thing will do fine, although I swear my FJ55 was making about 4hp at that altitude.
The area of the meet is beautiful country. I will be there for the duration this year, as I only got the chance to hit it up for part of a day.

If you have a mini-bike, bring it!

-Brett

John,

If you have a mini-bike, bring it!

-Brett


most definetly! :D

Georg, don't forget about the Sqaw Ridge Trail, the back way into Mud Lake. That's how Andy, Josh and me made our way to Mud Lake last year.

If anyone is interested it's a very mild trail with extremely beautiful scenery. It follows the northern border of the Mokelomne Wilderness area and crosses a couple ridges that offer some spectacular views of the high Sierras. Several people took the trail when they left and I heard they really enjoyed the trip.

If there's a group who wants to give it a go, I'd be happy to guide the way.
I know that all I have to drive is an FJ40 but no worries, I don't mind shareing the trail with a bunch of old 45's :D

Georg, don't forget about the Sqaw Ridge Trail, the back way into Mud Lake. That's how Andy, Josh and me made our way to Mud Lake last year.

If anyone is interested it's a very mild trail with extremely beautiful scenery. It follows the northern border of the Mokelomne Wilderness area and crosses a couple ridges that offer some spectacular views of the high Sierras. Several people took the trail when they left and I heard they really enjoyed the trip.

If there's a group who wants to give it a go, I'd be happy to guide the way.
I know that all I have to drive is an FJ40 but no worries, I don't mind shareing the trail with a bunch of old 45's :D

hey don.
thanks for the offer. i'll mostlikely have to take you up on it. and for those of you who did'nt know, don is the guy who came up with the idea of hosting the event at mud lake in the first place. HUGE thanks to you bud! :D
maybe we'll do the squaw ridge trail as a day run on sunday morning for all those wanting to do some mild wheeling?! :)

Hey Georg! Rick and I are going, we don't have a 45 but we have aquired an 80 and a 40 in the 6 short months that we have been into wheelin, at a rate like that who knows what we will have by September :p

Hey Georg! Rick and I are going, we don't have a 45 but we have aquired an 80 and a 40 in the 6 short months that we have been into wheelin, at a rate like that who knows what we will have by September :p


be carefull, next thing ya know your front yard will look like bills "cruiser farm" :D

hey don.
thanks for the offer. i'll mostlikely have to take you up on it. and for those of you who did'nt know, don is the guy who came up with the idea of hosting the event at mud lake in the first place. HUGE thanks to you bud! :D
maybe we'll do the squaw ridge trail as a day run on sunday morning for all those wanting to do some mild wheeling?! :)

Georg,

My buddy with the swb gave me the thumbs up on coming up with me this year! :D Do you think we (he and I) can make this squaw ridge trail with our basically stock, 3 on the tree,[ :shaking: ] unlifted 45s with the running boards intact? :(

Georg,

My buddy with the swb gave me the thumbs up on coming up with me this year! :D Do you think we (he and I) can make this squaw ridge trail with our basically stock, 3 on the tree,[ :shaking: ] unlifted 45s with the running boards intact? :(

hey mark.
glad to hear both you guys can make it. not sure about squaw ridge; believe it or not, i've never done that trail. but we can ask reddog; he's done it a few times. :)

be carefull, next thing ya know your front yard will look like bills "cruiser farm" :D\

you're not into chickens as well, are ya?! :D

be carefull, next thing ya know your front yard will look like bills "cruiser farm" :D

Don't worry..my neighborhood has CC&R's :( so I wouldn't be able to aquire as many. No, wait, Bill has 11 1/2 acres, I could just park mine at his house then he can be reminded everyday that I am still following him around wanting to do what he's doing just like when we were kids :laughing: :laughing:

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you're not into chickens as well, are ya?! :D


No chickens for me, I only got the cruiser gene!!

Don't worry..my neighborhood has CC&R's :( so I wouldn't be able to aquire as many. No, wait, Bill has 11 1/2 acres, I could just park mine at his house then he can be reminded everyday that I am still following him around wanting to do what he's doing just like when we were kids :laughing: :laughing:


please don't ever mention CC&Rs on here again! :mad3:

please don't ever mention CC&Rs on here again! :mad3:

Ooops! Sorry won't happen again!!

Georg,

My buddy with the swb gave me the thumbs up on coming up with me this year! :D Do you think we (he and I) can make this squaw ridge trail with our basically stock, 3 on the tree,[ :shaking: ] unlifted 45s with the running boards intact? :(

There's on short section of "rock garden" in the middle of the trail that might give you some grief. A 40 on 33's with a couple inches of lift has no problem, but it might take a bit of rock stacking to guarantee you make it through unscathed. The rest of the trail is very mild and would be OK to drive a Honda Accord on! HTH

Andy

PS: Maybe Don (Reddog) can add his thoughts?

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you're not into chickens as well, are ya?! :D


Thems aint no chickuns, thems is C**KS!

Thems aint no chickuns, thems is C**KS!


now that's f'n FUNNY!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :laughing:

I would like to go for the day and check out the 45's,my hj45 is not road worthy yet, but i can drive my troppy

scratch that, i can drive my troopie, it has been a very long day

Someone kill all of Jerry's Kids. Stupid telethon! I have to work all freakin Labor day Weekend. How many billions of dollars to they have to raise to cure those fawkers so I get Labor Day weekend off? 22 years in TV, and never had one off yet...Does that sound bitter? Sorry :flipoff2:

scratch that, i can drive my troopie, it has been a very long day


SWEEEEEET. gotta hava a troopie there. :D :D :D :D

I'm current redoing my fj40 and would like to join can you tell me of what kind of runs there will be and maybe some coordinates so I look up right where it will be
Thanks

Someone kill all of Jerry's Kids. Stupid telethon! I have to work all freakin Labor day Weekend. How many billions of dollars to they have to raise to cure those fawkers so I get Labor Day weekend off? 22 years in TV, and never had one off yet...Does that sound bitter? Sorry :flipoff2:

I LOVE IT!!! :beer:

There's on short section of "rock garden" in the middle of the trail that might give you some grief. A 40 on 33's with a couple inches of lift has no problem, but it might take a bit of rock stacking to guarantee you make it through unscathed. The rest of the trail is very mild and would be OK to drive a Honda Accord on! HTH

Andy

PS: Maybe Don (Reddog) can add his thoughts?

My thoughts exactly, the only part of the trail where you'd have to watch your running boards is the "rock garden".

I have to laugh every time I think of the last time we all went up there. As we were going in a Jeeper was coming out, I asked him how the trail was and he said it was OK but the rock garden scared him :shaking: :rolleyes: that's were he decided to turn back.
The moral of the story, Land Cruisers tread were Jeepers fear to go. :D

Seriously, it's a beautiful trail, very scenic and well worth the trip.

I believe Andy ran that trail twice that weekend.

I'm current redoing my fj40 and would like to join can you tell me of what kind of runs there will be and maybe some coordinates so I look up right where it will be
Thanks

first of all; :flipoff2: welcome to the club, newbie!
(don't take it personal, typical newbie salute!)

also, read the entire post, it should answer most of your questions. the location is mud lake, just west of silver lake and kirkwood ski resort on hoghway 88 in northern CA. basically just southeast of lake tahoe. :)

Georg,

My buddy with the swb gave me the thumbs up on coming up with me this year! :D Do you think we (he and I) can make this squaw ridge trail with our basically stock, 3 on the tree,[ :shaking: ] unlifted 45s with the running boards intact? :(


I think that would be a great trail to take that truck on. You might need to do a little rock stacking but you should be fine. The rock garden is short but is doable. :D

Getting close......couple of zip ties to secure the bezel to the bronco and.......Aw Fawk it.
TTT for everyone.
I just might have to sit this one out :(

Getting close......couple of zip ties to secure the bezel to the bronco and.......Aw Fawk it.
TTT for everyone.
I just might have to sit this one out :(

I am sincerely disappointed. :( I have heard from others [who shall remain nameless] that you are THE CORE of the entertainment committee for this event. Something about a 50cc motorbike?

I am still making an official request for a toploader-approved songlist. I aim to please. :)

Do you think you will have it ready for GGG?

Mark

ok just got the word from the boss ....and her father wants to go wheelin that weekend and he has a heep ,so a happy wife is a happy life and it's off to fordyce maybe next year

For those interested in the Squaw Ridge Trail that has been mentioned here, there is a write-up of it together with maps, pics, etc, on the California Jeepers site:

http://www.californiajeeper.com/pardoe/trail.htm

Yup, they call it the Pardoe Trail for some reason - when you are up there it is signed (as you can see in one of the pics) as the Squaw Ridge Trail, go figure :confused:

HTH,

Andy

Georg...

Mudd Lake is my destination for the Labor Day weekend!

I'll do my best to support the event by:

showing up
bringing a 45
not being an a@@hat.

hey, two outta three ain't bad!

is there any fishing there?

ok just got the word from the boss ....and her father wants to go wheelin that weekend and he has a heep ,so a happy wife is a happy life and it's off to fordyce maybe next year

WHAT?! put down the crack pipe and speak english! :flipoff2:

mark, you're the official raffle director/anouncer, so you better show up! :D

tony: glad to hear you're gonna make it again. we need you there. :)

Michelle and I will be there and looking foward to it.Were tring to come up with some cool raffle prizes.What would you wagon and pickup folk like see there.
Simon

NAKED CHICKS! :grinpimp:

mark, you're the official raffle director/anouncer, so you better show up! :D

lol, yeah bro....I hope to make it.....we'll see.
And as for "Entertainment Commitee" you allways have "chuckles" :shaking:

Won't Whitey give you a ride? Hell, I might even cruise by, it's only an hour and a half. You doin' pig again this year? Where's your new avatar? It could be either the Foster's shot or your pinion shot, dude you're getting down right famous you photogenic bastard!!

Kent

Hell, I might even cruise by, it's only an hour and a half.

Kent

I was hoping you'd say that!

anyone got any pics from a previous run? Id like to see pics of "mud lake"

kj =o)

anyone got any pics from a previous run? Id like to see pics of "mud lake"

kj =o)

I have some of the last 2 45 run pics.
http://community.webshots.com/user/fj45toploader

the 2003 album was at mud lake. the name is gross but its actually a really cool place.
Joe is going...pig will be spinnin'
Is someone gonna cruise up early and try to save some camping spots?

Beware that the toploader/whitey45 camp will be roudy and loud(again) :flipoff2:

I'm bringin a bottle of cutty sark scotch whisky that should do the job!!Compliments of bagsmo!!My liver hurts just thinking about it! :beer: :beer: :barf: YT

I'm bringin a bottle of cutty sark scotch whisky that should do the job!!Compliments of bagsmo!!My liver hurts just thinking about it! :beer: :beer: :barf: YT

Uh Oh......here comes the "Vulvanator" again :laughing: trailer trash babes beware.... :evil:

you're so there bro! :D

Am I going to have to come all the way down to this 45 run just to get my wrench back :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

you know, i was gonna UPS it to you, but since you just gave me a great idea, i'm holding that $5 piece of junk hostage! to be released to the rightful owner in person for the ransom of a cold :beer: !
:flipoff2:

k, looks like its on our calendar too. Kirwood is beautiful. I've been to Silver Lake, but never to mud lake. Should be fun! Look forward to my first leach bites. :D

So, whats the deal with the camp sites, fees, etc? Do we just need to secure a campsite and show up?

-Dustin

So, whats the deal with the camp sites, fees, etc? Do we just need to secure a campsite and show up?

-Dustin

Camping is limited by the lake shore, although it is a good size area driving in to the main camp. Couple of good size spots before the bigger camp area also, that are in walking distance of main camp and close to the lake as well.
No Fee's, at least not last year.....no shitters either so it would be a good idea to bring proper camping shittin utensils of your choice. Basically first come first serve basis.

Georg, anyone cruising up early to try and "save" the spot or what??

See you all up there :cool2:

NAKED CHICKS! :grinpimp:
So should I forget bringing the wife and kids if I can make it?

So should I forget bringing the wife and kids if I can make it?

See the trouble you cause, Georg??

I still think we need at least a "Wet-T-Shirt" contest. Send Whitey into town in the "Vulvanator" and he can bring back a trayback full of small town mountain nugget babes.

Thats what I'm talkin about mate!! :beer: :beer:

Hey Jorge, a couple of years ago you made a great flyer for the fj45 event their are a couple of 45's here in town that I would like to put one of these flyers on their windsheilds and get them to go, do you have any this year?

Hey Jorge, a couple of years ago you made a great flyer for the fj45 event their are a couple of 45's here in town that I would like to put one of these flyers on their windsheilds and get them to go, do you have any this year?


hey bro.
glad to hear from you. send me your address, just talked to len at the printing shop; i'll have them later this week.

camping is free; i'll go up there early friday to "reserve" the whole lake! :flipoff2:

just got an e-mail from len at creative printing; shot me the rough draft and it's DA BOMB!!!!!!!!!!! :D
we'll post it on a new thread later tonite or maybe tomorrow. just make sure you're sitting down and get ready for some belly-aching laughs, but mostly for the first 45 run participants! :D :D :D :D

Post it up bro!! I still cant view it with acro... :mad3:

Georg,
Let's see it, let's see it, let's see it...

the flier is set up as a PDF file right now, and i can't post it. anybody able to convert that to a file type that i can post, like a bmg, jif or mpeg,....? :confused:

the flier is set up as a PDF file right now, and i can't post it. anybody able to convert that to a file type that i can post, like a bmg, jif or mpeg,....? :confused:

Alt-Print Screen, and then open something like Paint (or whatever) and Ctrl-v, then Save-as :)

just got off the phone with len @ creative printing. he's gonna modify the file and start a new post. i'll post a link when it's up! :)

here's the link: :D
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3046805#post3046805

alright. the event is in just over 3 weeks. looks like we have the biggest turnout yet :D
and if any of you could donate a raffle prize or 2, i'd be more than appreciative. and it does'nt have to cost a lot or even be cruiser related. last year we had anything from a bottle of wine to handcleaner to a complete roll-cage. :grinpimp:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=141067&stc=1

Im supprised all you LV freaks havent comented about the hub caps yet? :flipoff2:

hubcaps?

Maybe a FJ25 T-Bird?

Hey Georg...

I'll be bringing a trinket or two...

you should add this event to the calendar over on birfield.com

http://www.birfield.com

See you there! (also, still interested in that Ramsey PTO unit, I could bring it along... trade for some trains and $)

hubcaps?
mark. you know i'd have to rig the raffle if you donate a set of caps, cause i want them bad! :D

same goes for that emblem, gene! :D

but thanks for making me smile at work on a friday the 13th. :rolleyes:

Georg, you'll have to check with toploader on the hubcaps. I'm pretty sure the last set left here on that hippy schoolbus he posted a while back, destination folkmusicville :flipoff2:

......last year we had anything from a bottle of wine.....


mmmmmm.....wine. :barf: what?

mmmmmm.....wine. :barf: what?

not to worry, there'll be plenty of suds for da fuela! :cool2:

hubcaps are :rainbow:

Im bringing a bucket of KFC to donate to the raffle......biscuits and gravy will be missing though.

I'll see you all there............
















through my beer goggles :flipoff2:

hubcaps are :rainbow:

Im bringing a bucket of KFC to donate to the raffle......biscuits and gravy will be missing though.

I'll see you all there............
















through my beer goggles :flipoff2:

Glad to hear you will be there. I'm sure Cruiserbrett is glad too. Rat70FJ told me on Friday he's got a special treat for you!

As for the hubcaps, Georg is your friend too. If you feel the need for an intervention or something.............. :confused:

hey everyone
my in laws want to go but they have jeeps :barf: ,what do you think?

hey everyone
my in laws want to go but they have jeeps :barf: ,what do you think?

Well I'm certainly not the trailboss,
and I am open to corrections,
I believe the criteria are:

1. Owner of an FJ45,or
2. Friend of George, or
3. President of TLCA, and
4. Knows how to say beer in Australia,
5. Does not play folk music on guitar,
6. Doesn't mind good natured jibbing about poor taste in vehicle choice.
:flipoff2:

Well I'm certainly not the trailboss,
and I am open to corrections,
I believe the criteria are:

1. Owner of an FJ45,or
2. Friend of George, or
3. President of TLCA, and
4. Knows how to say beer in Australia,
5. Does not play folk music on guitar,
6. Doesn't mind good natured jibbing about poor taste in vehicle choice.
:flipoff2:


right on the money!
bring em. we had a couple before. just make sure they don't get too brave when they're drunk, like you! :flipoff2:

i'll let them know ,and thanks

bump.....its comming up soon.
Anyone else going????

planning on going just need to have my cruiser done in time and time is slipping away before my eyes. Lots to do and short on time.

I'm going out the 2nd and 3rd if anyone wants to do a pre-run and show a couple newbies around the area.

I'm looking for a run to go on. I may just have to join you guys. What type of trails are we looking out. I've got a new 40 and I want to "test its metal" a bit.

I'll leave the dog, wife and 5 month old spotter home. I'll bring my own beer, meat and some raffle material (now you can't say no).

I'm looking for a run to go on. I may just have to join you guys. What type of trails are we looking out. I've got a new 40 and I want to "test its metal" a bit.

I'll leave the dog, wife and 5 month old spotter home. I'll bring my own beer, meat and some raffle material (now you can't say no).

welcome to the club, newbie fawker! :flipoff2:
definetly show up. there are some mild to medium trails. also, there are some granite slabs right next to the capsite that can offer some more challenging spots, but we have to keep the "tread lightly" moto in mind!
see you there!!!!!!!

also, we will be caravaning from my place in stockton to mud lake on saturday morning. planned departure time is around 10.30am
everybody is welcome to join us! :D

Hey Georg...

are you going to post any directions...??

or is it 'if you can't find it yourself, don't bother coming'! :laughing:

and to beat the dead horse, are there any places we can leave tow rigs? Sounds limited at the lake, perhaps one of the resorts or last towns?

thanks...

What are you bringing that needs a tow rig Tony? I'm sure Georg's CC&Rs wouldn't mind a tow rig or three left in his front yard so you could caravan :D

Kent

working on the "map and directions".
towrigs can be parked at the trailhead. there's plenty of room for them, or even on the opposite side of highway 88, lots of parking there as well.
i would definetly not advise to bring a towrig and trailer to camp. not that the "trail" (dirt road) is tough to drive, but it gets a little windy and the trees along it might create quite a challenge.
so leave the towrigs at the top and drive the cruisers down to camp; it's only 2 miles off the highway. :)

Oh Yea , cool people, dumm drunk people, Campin food, Beer and coool rock weeling, Ya just can't go Wrong!!!

cant miss the Chuckles show!

1st yr, first Yota
2nd yr, 2nd Yota
3rd year bring my third Yota!!!

Yep yep I'm a Yota Nut

Tony- do you use that Mog as your tow rig? That was yours at Rubithon, right? That thing is saaaweeet.

I'm going out the 2nd and 3rd if anyone wants to do a pre-run and show a couple newbies around the area.
i should be up in the area friday the 2nd probably going to do deervalley or slick rock or maybe both. if you want to join in pm me.

working on the "map and directions".
:)

Hope this helps.

Sorry about the quality of the map, that's about as clear as I can make it...anyway the highlighted spot at the top of the map is Tragedy Springs It's on the Highway 88 just above and west of Silver Lake.

Tragedy Springs is on the north side of the highway and the trail to Mud Lake is on the south side.

Go south off of 88 into what looks like a private area with a few cabins on the ridge. The trail curves off to the right and goes thru a forestry gate. A little ways further and you should see a sign. From there it's easy :D

OK, no smart-ass wise cracks,
Here's a map I drew.

That map is worthy! Georg owes you a :beer: and if he's not interested, you can collect from me! 500 miles is a long way to drive without a map!

While my 45 easily cruises down the highway (292, Toy 4 spd), this particular area is a long drive for me coming outta the North Bay Area. And since I have a tow rig and trailer, might as well use it! Also thinking about bringing my motorcycle so I can go explore the area a bit.

Ya, I've fallen right into the towing routine... and so far, it doesn't suck.

Plan on leaving Saturday morning early and take Hwy 12 around to 88, I guess.

RatFJ70 wrote:
'What are you bringing that needs a tow rig Tony?

Kent'

I am not sure which way I'll be coming in, but I was surprised how far from Pioneer the actual turn off was, it seemed further that described. Its a great place to camp, whats the story on using green sticker dirtbikes around the area?

Also, I am sure the answer is yes, but any good mountian biking around there? Anyone bringing one?

There WILL be hell to pay if you don't bring my wrench, Georg :D :D :D

There WILL be hell to pay if you don't bring my wrench, Georg :D :D :D

it's already in the wagon! :D along with some BEER for you!

Also, I am sure the answer is yes, but any good mountian biking around there? Anyone bringing one?[/QUOTE]
kirkwood resort is about 10-20 minutes away i hear it's good(for bikes) but don't know from experience i'm only there in the winter.

What is the firewood situation like? Same issues as the pig run?

For you mountain bike and m/c guys, there is a cool single track that starts next to the camp at the end of the lake. We took the 50's down it and it just kept going, ended up turning back. Great little trail that winds through the woods. Plus there is sort of a slab area thats fairly big to play on as well.
Definitly bring the toys. Lots of cool places to check out.

Also....whos bringing what for the raffle?

Im donating some mag lights(again). Probly some other stuff too.

PMC should be donating a Hi Lift... and a few other small items.

awesome. thanks tony and PMC! and of course everybody else who's donating raffle prizes.

also make sure to bring a $10 bill for the cash raffle. anybody can chip in $10 and get 1 and 1 only ticket; winner takes all! :D

Also....whos bringing what for the raffle?

I am ponying up a disc knuckle rebuild kit...

t's already in the wagon! along with some BEER for you!

FAR OUT !! Is this a great country or what??? :D

FAR OUT !! Is this a great country or what??? :D


yup. and i would know!(fawking imigrant :rolleyes: )

I'm donating a case of FOSTER'S oil cans!You know,beer makes the world go around!!!And yes,this is a great country!! :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :blender: :blender:

I'm donating a reproduction FJ25 hood emblem. Like Whitey45, I'll also be bringing up a case of Foster's 25oz oil cans, but mine is for personal consumption. :D

Arm wrestle you fo r thiose fosters whitrey,.. :flipoff2: anyuwho i just gost back ffrrom joes and hes redy for they tripps up for 145 run mounantains.

raffkle pigs beeers and pigds on bbqe is good and cant whait do go.

weeeeees derrrr matttte!!! :flipoff2: :smokin: :barf: :beer: :beer:

Arm wrestle you fo r thiose fosters whitrey,.. :flipoff2: anyuwho i just gost back ffrrom joes and hes redy for they tripps up for 145 run mounantains.

raffkle pigs beeers and pigds on bbqe is good and cant whait do go.

:confused: :smokin: :barf: :beer: Must have been a long evening, Mark!!

thanks in advance for all the raffle prize donations! :D

here's a link to the directions/maps:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3122716#post3122716

I'll be bringing a Desert Steel towbar for the raffle. From the sounds of it, somebody will not be up to driving!:beer::beer::beer:

i'll be at silver lake friday morning and probably doing deer valley saterday morning, anyone who wants to join in pm me or just look for a red cruiser and a toy truck with the american flag on it at silver lake.
joaqiun

well unfortunalty the shop im having build me a custom cage was not able to get the work done in time :( So i wont be able to bring my cruiser...o well.

Would still like to come up and drink all your guys beer :flipoff2: so unless there are any objections ill drive up in the tow rig with my 5 year old boy (he's a very talented beer fetcher!) any other kids coming up? If at all possible id like to follow someone up :D I will also have lotz of extra room in my truck (longbed ford) if anyone needs anything hauled up. :D

oh ya - ive got a new cb antenna (won at a raffle @ the hammers :flipoff2: ) id like to throw into the pot.

kj

SHOULD BE COOL. WHEN DO YOU PLAN ON GOING UP? fawkin caps.
we're leaving my place in stockton around 10.30am; it's on your way up.

Talked to John Pardi today, he says he's going. He's got the top off that purty 45, looks kinda cool. I got distracted by a phone call and didn't get a chance to ask about his extended family of cruisers, so don't know if he's a loner or in a group. Is he on this board?

What's the status of campsites? If Georg isn't going up 'til Saturday, will there be anyplace for a hoard of cruisers to camp? It is Labor Day weekend!

Kent

john called me on saturday to confirm that he's coming up. sue might drive the 100 up there.
there is plenty of room to camp; it's not a true campground but a national forrest, where camping is allowed; nobody else goes up there. last year we had 2 vehicle that were not in our group at that site. relax. :)

Happy birthday :jester:

Hope this helps.


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BTT. thanks for the map. it'll come in handy. :)