Re-route Workday Part 2 October 24th - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Tinman · 09-29-2009, 11:06 AM

Trail re-route around mud hole at mile 6.2

Workday date:

October 24, 2009

Location:

Mile 6.2 from Indian Springs trailhead

Time:

9 am

Note: Scheduled workdays will be completed based on access due to water release volume and weather conditions.

One of the unique aspects of working on Fordyce is the difficulty in sometimes just getting to the work area. Mile 6.2 is about as far in from any access point as any place on the trail so we will meet at the work location instead of meeting at the trailhead and driving in together. This way we will have a definite start time on site. Camping there the night before is suggested. Camping after the day's work is recommended so we can all celebrate the hard day's work with a complimentary BBQ.

We'll continue cutting the trail through the brush and in addition will be busting rock with the help of the TNF and their "Mega-buster!"

Water release is scheduled to be down to minimal for the October 24th workday.

As always, be prepared for the worst while traversing the Fordyce trail. Weather can change rapidly and breakdowns are always a possibility. Never plan on just a day trip. Always carry ample food, water, clothing and camping gear in case the unexpected occurs. Your rig should be equipped with a CB tuned to channel 40 for FOF communications. Cell service is available on the Fordyce trail in most locations so a charged up cell phone is a great emergency link.

If you are planning on attending the workday please e-mail me at bret@fordycetrail.org. Include whether you will be staying for dinner. We need to get a count for food. Remember, there will be a BBQ dinner courtesy of the FOF and BFG as well as numerous other indivdual contributers and of course NAXJA. We'll also provide gloves, safety glasses and loppers for the volunteers use.

We want to thank everyone in advance for considering this workday. We know it's late in the year, not a lot of notice, and time is at a premium these days.

Thank you,

jethrodeg · 09-29-2009, 02:09 PM

Count me in!

JDunn · 09-29-2009, 02:23 PM

I’ll be there and I have Friday off so I'll be heading in early.

There will also be some other WeBilt members there!

JDunn

RCKRATZ · 09-29-2009, 03:11 PM

In thanks for the chance

tunaman · 09-29-2009, 08:23 PM

i'm in

ErikB · 09-30-2009, 07:31 AM

I'm planning on being there.

ddestruel · 09-30-2009, 08:10 PM

i'm in coming in friday pm

jeep engine is not liking life but it has one last trip in her

scottz · 10-01-2009, 11:02 AM

Free Meat!

MochaMike · 10-02-2009, 11:21 PM

I'll be there.

Anyone bringing their kids?

I'm thinking about bringing my 9 yo daughter.

J.barrett · 10-04-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz

Free Meat!

count me in! let us know what we should bring!
there is no way we will miss out on the free meat, pork and beans, and terrible stories to tell.

NorCalToy · 10-05-2009, 02:38 PM

Im down to help.

I would need to hitch a ride to the work area as my rig wouldnt be able to make it.

tunaman · 10-05-2009, 07:17 PM

you definitely got some stories

leftypoorboy · 10-07-2009, 07:07 AM

im there,but hopefully this time i will have my own rig there. im workin on it. have some booty fab to unfab, then refab. aaahhh the beuaty of getting someone elses rig... i don't trust anything i dont put a wrench on.

MochaMike · 10-19-2009, 10:10 AM

BTT for this weekend!

scottz · 10-19-2009, 10:51 PM

can't wait. do we have rock blasting equipment this time?

jethrodeg · 10-20-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz

can't wait. do we have rock blasting equipment this time?

We sure do. To be more accurate it is more like rock splitting. As cool as some good old TNT would be, there will not be huge amounts of flying debris.

leftypoorboy · 10-21-2009, 07:04 AM

no flying debris??? how fun could that be? can i just stand there and throw debris around to make it seem more intense?

truck is pretty much ready, so i am there for sure. will be the test run for my new p.o.s.

for now weather.com says no rain up the mountain til monday, but its a good idea to go equipped for wet weather. theres not exactly a shopping center up there to take your mall rig to and go jacket shopping.

tunaman · 10-21-2009, 07:14 PM

i'll be driving in fri morning from eagle lakes; anyone else?

forbergler · 10-21-2009, 08:30 PM

We have a good size group arriving at Cisco around 8 am. I will be going in from Eagle lakes, as well as a couple others. Some are going Commitee. We're there for a B-day wheeling trip, but I'm going to try to talk every one in to helping out for a couple of hours.

leftypoorboy · 10-21-2009, 09:07 PM

tunaman, you going in early to save us a camp site? i may get off work early friday, but not much early

ddestruel · 10-21-2009, 09:45 PM

might be SOL changed the oil on the jeep tonight i've been nursing along a weak motor all year.

even with the good ole straight 50wt trick ive got 2 psi cold at idle and 0 hot 20 psi at 3000 rpm but only 5 psi at 1500 rpm I think she died her death on the way to the parts house. unless one of you guys wants to drag me out when the bottom end starts rattling I think i am down for the count. I can hike in but the chain saw, clippers and pulaski might need a lift.

I was crossing my fingers on making this i didnt take the jeep the last two trips because of the rapidly falling oil pressure in hopes that i could still make this trip. I've got another short block ready to go for the last 6 weeks just the pistons have been on back order

for 6 weeks.

heart breaker. going to try changing out timing cover and oil pump spring tonight but things ain't looking good.

tunaman · 10-22-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftypoorboy

tunaman, you going in early to save us a camp site? i may get off work early friday, but not much early

i'll either be camped at the same spot we had before or be camped at the re-route area; either way i'll have a nice campfire goin by the time you guys show up.

corax · 10-22-2009, 05:28 PM

Bret - What's the latest estimate on stream flows for Friday through Sunday?
Cheers. Jeff.

ErikB · 10-22-2009, 05:49 PM

Dumb question- Where is the mud hole/meeting site in relation to the other landmarks on the trail? Before/after WH1, etc?
I can't remember. I know I'll run into it eventually, but...

Edit- nevermind I think I figured it out. Looks like its probably a mile or so before WH1, just about straight southwest of old man mountain. Maybe half way between the first crossing and WH1 so that should be pretty quick and easy to get to. I was thinking it was further in.

I'll be there with my 12 year old and my friend in another 4runner. Coming in Fri. eve.

tunaman · 10-22-2009, 06:53 PM

my buddies should be coming in about the same time as you in some yotas. feel free to join me at camp for some tri-tip. i'll be at the spot to the right by the steep log ramp or camped right before the mudhole area in this

09-29-2009, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,499	Re-route Workday Part 2 October 24th Trail re-route around mud hole at mile 6.2 Workday date: October 24, 2009 Location: Mile 6.2 from Indian Springs trailhead Time: 9 am Note: Scheduled workdays will be completed based on access due to water release volume and weather conditions. One of the unique aspects of working on Fordyce is the difficulty in sometimes just getting to the work area. Mile 6.2 is about as far in from any access point as any place on the trail so we will meet at the work location instead of meeting at the trailhead and driving in together. This way we will have a definite start time on site. Camping there the night before is suggested. Camping after the day's work is recommended so we can all celebrate the hard day's work with a complimentary BBQ. We'll continue cutting the trail through the brush and in addition will be busting rock with the help of the TNF and their "Mega-buster!" Water release is scheduled to be down to minimal for the October 24th workday. As always, be prepared for the worst while traversing the Fordyce trail. Weather can change rapidly and breakdowns are always a possibility. Never plan on just a day trip. Always carry ample food, water, clothing and camping gear in case the unexpected occurs. Your rig should be equipped with a CB tuned to channel 40 for FOF communications. Cell service is available on the Fordyce trail in most locations so a charged up cell phone is a great emergency link. If you are planning on attending the workday please e-mail me at bret@fordycetrail.org. Include whether you will be staying for dinner. We need to get a count for food. Remember, there will be a BBQ dinner courtesy of the FOF and BFG as well as numerous other indivdual contributers and of course NAXJA. We'll also provide gloves, safety glasses and loppers for the volunteers use. We want to thank everyone in advance for considering this workday. We know it's late in the year, not a lot of notice, and time is at a premium these days. Thank you, __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

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jethrodeg H Rated Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36099 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,281	Count me in! __________________ *Friends of Fordyce*

09-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDunn WeBilt 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,481	I’ll be there and I have Friday off so I'll be heading in early. There will also be some other WeBilt members there! JDunn __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy KI6TLZ WeBilt 4WD Club

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RCKRATZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2485 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 2,965	In thanks for the chance __________________ Keith Ratzburg aka "El Rolo" Friends of Fordyce-Director

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tunaman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15010 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 532	i'm in __________________ "Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things" -Marvin Heemeyer, 2004.

09-30-2009, 07:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	I'm planning on being there. __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build

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ddestruel Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20999 Location: Lost in Nor Cal Posts: 2,810	i'm in coming in friday pm jeep engine is not liking life but it has one last trip in her __________________ I AM ONE OF MANY WHOM WASHINGTON HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE OR FORGET But i Vote GO UM Montana Griz "Jeep Lurker" KEEP REMEMBERING 9/11 Jeep with Rambler motor, SUA, front 608.9 and some bolt on stuff. I miss my old 4bt powered chief Support Frank the Tank Last edited by ddestruel; 10-19-2009 at 12:02 PM.

10-01-2009, 11:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
scottz savage Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1730 Location: Rio Linda, Ca Posts: 1,835	Free Meat! __________________ "they've lowered the speed limit to zero and banned reverse"

10-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
NorCalToy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134246 Posts: 113	Im down to help. I would need to hitch a ride to the work area as my rig wouldnt be able to make it.

10-05-2009, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
tunaman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15010 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 532	you definitely got some stories __________________ "Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things" -Marvin Heemeyer, 2004.

10-07-2009, 07:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
leftypoorboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140882 Location: citrus heights Posts: 45	im there,but hopefully this time i will have my own rig there. im workin on it. have some booty fab to unfab, then refab. aaahhh the beuaty of getting someone elses rig... i don't trust anything i dont put a wrench on.

10-19-2009, 10:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
scottz savage Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1730 Location: Rio Linda, Ca Posts: 1,835	can't wait. do we have rock blasting equipment this time? __________________ "they've lowered the speed limit to zero and banned reverse"

10-21-2009, 07:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
leftypoorboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140882 Location: citrus heights Posts: 45	no flying debris??? how fun could that be? can i just stand there and throw debris around to make it seem more intense? truck is pretty much ready, so i am there for sure. will be the test run for my new p.o.s. for now weather.com says no rain up the mountain til monday, but its a good idea to go equipped for wet weather. theres not exactly a shopping center up there to take your mall rig to and go jacket shopping.

10-21-2009, 07:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
tunaman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15010 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 532	i'll be driving in fri morning from eagle lakes; anyone else?

10-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
forbergler That's so hot! Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20672 Location: Ione,CA Posts: 962	We have a good size group arriving at Cisco around 8 am. I will be going in from Eagle lakes, as well as a couple others. Some are going Commitee. We're there for a B-day wheeling trip, but I'm going to try to talk every one in to helping out for a couple of hours. __________________ TLB-Don't follow me, I'm fawkin lost! "You're pretty funny for a guy about to take a bullet". "After f@#king your wife, I'll take two!" Ride on Wild Bill, ride on. Sophie Girl '85 4runner, http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=4skinner500

10-21-2009, 09:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
leftypoorboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140882 Location: citrus heights Posts: 45	tunaman, you going in early to save us a camp site? i may get off work early friday, but not much early

10-21-2009, 09:45 PM	#21 (permalink)
ddestruel Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 20999 Location: Lost in Nor Cal Posts: 2,810	might be SOL changed the oil on the jeep tonight i've been nursing along a weak motor all year. even with the good ole straight 50wt trick ive got 2 psi cold at idle and 0 hot 20 psi at 3000 rpm but only 5 psi at 1500 rpm I think she died her death on the way to the parts house. unless one of you guys wants to drag me out when the bottom end starts rattling I think i am down for the count. I can hike in but the chain saw, clippers and pulaski might need a lift. I was crossing my fingers on making this i didnt take the jeep the last two trips because of the rapidly falling oil pressure in hopes that i could still make this trip. I've got another short block ready to go for the last 6 weeks just the pistons have been on back order for 6 weeks. heart breaker. going to try changing out timing cover and oil pump spring tonight but things ain't looking good. __________________ I AM ONE OF MANY WHOM WASHINGTON HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE OR FORGET But i Vote GO UM Montana Griz "Jeep Lurker" KEEP REMEMBERING 9/11 Jeep with Rambler motor, SUA, front 608.9 and some bolt on stuff. I miss my old 4bt powered chief Support Frank the Tank Last edited by ddestruel; 10-22-2009 at 08:19 AM.

10-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
corax Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Member # 73855 Location: Truckee or Kenwood Posts: 17	Bret - What's the latest estimate on stream flows for Friday through Sunday? Cheers. Jeff. __________________ ************************ Corax (Jeff Hill) FOTR, FOF, Cal4, KE2CE

10-22-2009, 05:49 PM	#24 (permalink)
ErikB Grocery Getter Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 59 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 10,507	Dumb question- Where is the mud hole/meeting site in relation to the other landmarks on the trail? Before/after WH1, etc? I can't remember. I know I'll run into it eventually, but... Edit- nevermind I think I figured it out. Looks like its probably a mile or so before WH1, just about straight southwest of old man mountain. Maybe half way between the first crossing and WH1 so that should be pretty quick and easy to get to. I was thinking it was further in. I'll be there with my 12 year old and my friend in another 4runner. Coming in Fri. eve. __________________ . BUY MY CAMPER <click here> http://home.4x4wire.com/erik '97 4runner build Last edited by ErikB; 10-22-2009 at 06:35 PM.

10-22-2009, 06:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
tunaman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15010 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 532	my buddies should be coming in about the same time as you in some yotas. feel free to join me at camp for some tri-tip. i'll be at the spot to the right by the steep log ramp or camped right before the mudhole area in this __________________ "Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things" -Marvin Heemeyer, 2004.

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