Thank you for your help with the Clean up - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

dog walker · 09-29-2003, 08:18 AM

I will try and have the official clean up story done this week, but I wanted to thank everyone from FOTR, all the 4wd clubs, and individuals who really helped me alot with the planning and organizing of the projects that needed your help. You all know who you are, and I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated your hard work and efforts! Thanks!,

cruzila · 09-29-2003, 09:27 AM

From the Gatekeeper. Thanks guys

smurfsdad · 09-29-2003, 07:26 PM

It was my pleasure to help and a BIG thanks to my crews on the Wentworth side. Nick

Jeepndel · 09-30-2003, 01:37 PM

Hey Cruzila,
nice hats on those guys in the back of the photo?
Were they allowed to wear them in public?

Del

welndmn · 09-30-2003, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Jeepndel
Hey Cruzila,
nice hats on those guys in the back of the photo?
Were they allowed to wear them in public?
Del

Hey Del, Thats me on the far left, My buddy and I felt we were working cal trans, and yes we sported the hats all weekend

Jeepndel · 09-30-2003, 03:28 PM

Good job Mark....you guys done good.
I really think those hats should be required wear for FOTR projects from now on.

Seriously, nice work.
Del

dblue351 · 09-30-2003, 07:18 PM

Yea I loved wearing that hat. Plus we could always find each other easy!

Glad we ould be a part of the clean up!

76K5Blazer · 09-30-2003, 10:33 PM

glad to be part of the cleanup at gatekeeper

Foolsize · 10-03-2003, 04:35 PM

not to sound like an ass, but how long do you realy think that'll last??i would think the weight of the the rigs would tear that concrete up real quik.

randii · 10-03-2003, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by Foolsize
not to sound like an ass, but how long do you realy think that'll last??i would think the weight of the the rigs would tear that concrete up real quik.
Considering how much concrete the crew used up:

and the size of rocks that are buried into the slab, I think it will last for years. More pictures in the General4x4 thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...hreadid=180745

Given the degree of planning and expertise that goes into most Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) projects, I'm pretty confident.

Eventually, it will break up -- that's the nature of concrete in a high-traffic area, especially one at high altitude, with multiple melt/freeze cycles each year. This particular area is a relative low area that ends up muddy each spring and dusty each fall... so the concrete is certainly not slated to last a century, but it should mitigate erosion and prevent bypasses for the foreseeable future.

When and if you do see it begin to break down, post up here, and volunteer to pitch in on planning the project to repair it! FOTR is a loose-knit group of independents, clubs, and association members, and each project is planned based on the folks who volunteer for that time, with oversight by experienced tradespeople, as well as members of the Rubicon Oversight Committee (ROC). The diversity and degree of expertise that members of this group can bring to bear continues to amaze me!

Randii

Foolsize · 10-05-2003, 02:06 PM

well i just got back from the Con and its already breaking apart around the edges,a few rocks have already broken off in the front of the slab...just thought id share that.....Sean

76K5Blazer · 10-05-2003, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by Foolsize
well i just got back from the Con and its already breaking apart around the edges,a few rocks have already broken off in the front of the slab...just thought id share that.....Sean

the rocks infront of it were going to brake off they were just there to form the concrete

Foolsize · 10-05-2003, 11:48 PM

there were two rocks in the center to the right that were fine on sat but sunday when we came back thru they were loose..i paid close attention to the slab because i heard a bit a complaining that it was too easy.i personaly think its a good idea but it sucks cause its not gonna last.

just my 2 cents

76K5Blazer · 10-05-2003, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Foolsize
there were two rocks in the center to the right that were fine on sat but sunday when we came back thru they were loose..i paid close attention to the slab because i heard a bit a complaining that it was too easy.i personaly think its a good idea but it sucks cause its not gonna last.

just my 2 cents

it was not meant to last forever when it it freezes it going to crack apart and its a temp fix to help stop errosion from the runoff

09-29-2003, 08:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,790	Thank you for your help with the Clean up I will try and have the official clean up story done this week, but I wanted to thank everyone from FOTR, all the 4wd clubs, and individuals who really helped me alot with the planning and organizing of the projects that needed your help. You all know who you are, and I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated your hard work and efforts! Thanks!, __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

09-29-2003, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
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09-29-2003, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
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09-30-2003, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	Hey Cruzila, nice hats on those guys in the back of the photo? Were they allowed to wear them in public? Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

09-30-2003, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	Good job Mark....you guys done good. I really think those hats should be required wear for FOTR projects from now on. Seriously, nice work. Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

09-30-2003, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
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09-30-2003, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
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10-03-2003, 04:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Foolsize Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23145 Location: Rubicon Trail Posts: 1,060	not to sound like an ass, but how long do you realy think that'll last??i would think the weight of the the rigs would tear that concrete up real quik. __________________ '94 XJ ,5150s,trussed,aussied D30/narrowed,spooled 33 splined,moser shafted 9",36" TSLs

10-03-2003, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 10,086	Originally posted by Foolsize not to sound like an ass, but how long do you realy think that'll last??i would think the weight of the the rigs would tear that concrete up real quik. Considering how much concrete the crew used up: and the size of rocks that are buried into the slab, I think it will last for years. More pictures in the General4x4 thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...hreadid=180745 Given the degree of planning and expertise that goes into most Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) projects, I'm pretty confident. Eventually, it will break up -- that's the nature of concrete in a high-traffic area, especially one at high altitude, with multiple melt/freeze cycles each year. This particular area is a relative low area that ends up muddy each spring and dusty each fall... so the concrete is certainly not slated to last a century, but it should mitigate erosion and prevent bypasses for the foreseeable future. When and if you do see it begin to break down, post up here, and volunteer to pitch in on planning the project to repair it! FOTR is a loose-knit group of independents, clubs, and association members, and each project is planned based on the folks who volunteer for that time, with oversight by experienced tradespeople, as well as members of the Rubicon Oversight Committee (ROC). The diversity and degree of expertise that members of this group can bring to bear continues to amaze me! Randii __________________ *Pack it ALL* out... you pick up after your dog, so clean up after YOU, too. - VIRTUAL RALLY for the HAMMER TRAILS in JOHNSON VALLEY Post 1349 - VIRTUAL RALLY for TELLICO Post 716 and Post 924 - KOH Pledge Drive:** for 4405 KOH Pledge #4

10-05-2003, 02:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Foolsize Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23145 Location: Rubicon Trail Posts: 1,060	well i just got back from the Con and its already breaking apart around the edges,a few rocks have already broken off in the front of the slab...just thought id share that.....Sean __________________ '94 XJ ,5150s,trussed,aussied D30/narrowed,spooled 33 splined,moser shafted 9",36" TSLs

10-05-2003, 11:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Foolsize Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23145 Location: Rubicon Trail Posts: 1,060	there were two rocks in the center to the right that were fine on sat but sunday when we came back thru they were loose..i paid close attention to the slab because i heard a bit a complaining that it was too easy.i personaly think its a good idea but it sucks cause its not gonna last. just my 2 cents __________________ '94 XJ ,5150s,trussed,aussied D30/narrowed,spooled 33 splined,moser shafted 9",36" TSLs

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