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Danger Ranger · 10-12-2003, 09:56 PM

last 3 weekends i havn't seen them

fires galore on the con this weekend!!! I said something, but you know i'd like to enjoy my weekend too... instead of getting pissed at idiots left and right

Wish we users could issue a ticket that bit for real.

Loco · 10-12-2003, 11:05 PM

I know that Roggy is building some new protection for all the sherrif quads since they took such a beating so far. So maybe they don't go up without them. They will be done this week.

cruzila · 10-13-2003, 07:45 AM

How about a dana 35 and 33's

on a Quad, whoo hoo

BEAR · 10-13-2003, 09:32 AM

I saw none eather.

There sure was a handfull of disrespectful idiots though.
I saw a few people riding in the rear of trucks ontop of camping stuff just waiting to get thrown out.

Also saw a couple people off the trail blazin away (on quads too), they recieved an earfull for that.

But the dumbest thig I saw all weekend was a couple of guys in a truck with thier heads hanging outside the window openings because the cab was crushed in, with no rollbar or seatbelts drivin like asshats into the trail.

It did seem that every person doing things eather idiotic or disrespectful that I saw were very young(like highschool) and they really need to be educated on how to act.

All in All I had a great time and met some awesome people.(sorry I didnt get to meet you Danger Ranger)

cruzila · 10-14-2003, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by BEAR
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It did seem that every person doing things eather idiotic or disrespectful that I saw were very young(like highschool) and they really need to be educated on how to act.
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Education is the key. I have mentioned to some that the Sherriff has a presence and the beers go away as if they saw them. Kinda funny really. I wish I could write tickets for that too cuz I would get alot of them.

The kiosk will get finished early next spring. That will be a big step towards educating the masses.

Todd W · 10-15-2003, 12:54 PM

I agree we were on the trial Tuesday.. and prevented a wild fire.

Some idiot had a fire over the weekend right by the first bathroom on the trail. He had it in rocks apparently.. but didn't put it out when they left.

We dug 5 feet away from the fire pit and the soil was almost to hot to put your hand on.. another 1ft and it would have reached the "forest" (not just dirt/roots).. and startted a blaze!

We brought up water from the lil creek and continued dousing/barrying and digging the fire out...

We were on our way back from Spyder and the ladys needed a bathroom break, luckily we weren't alone some hunters had spotted the smoke and also helped putout the fire.

Shovels and an empty ice chest to carry water probably saved that part of the trail/forest.

The hunters also told us they were radioing in the Forest Service to notify them of the incident, they were giving them the location via GPS readout so if desired they could do a water drop.

Danger Ranger · 10-15-2003, 02:29 PM

"yeah, fires don't burn undergound"

"what are we gonna do? catch the granite on fire?"

BTW todd were you up there over the weekend? or just for tuesday?

Todd W · 10-15-2003, 06:39 PM

We got up to Loon late Monday, and went in to the trail on Tuesday.

No one came out of the trail on Tuesday at all. And we only saw 2 people camping right on the slabs by the lil sluice. So we assumed it was from Sunday Night.. since it had burnt so far underground.

mepr · 10-16-2003, 02:36 PM

i run into alot of stupid people and such like this. I just wish people would pull thier heads out of thier asses and wise up so that land dosnt get shut down...

Jeepndel · 10-20-2003, 09:07 AM

About idiots and boneheads:

Consider yourself to be among the fortunate many -- the many of us that are NOT boneheads and idiots on the trail.

But yes, we have some folks that get out of town and their brain slips into under-drive or something. And we have some folks that just don't know. That's right; their folks didn't teach them.

Education is the key. It's hard to do much enforcement wise about bone head behavior. Unless our LE guys see boneheads in the act, it's really a tuff one for me to pursue with them or for you to pursue. Educate them! Nicely. Be patient. Not everyone is as informed as we are.

And yes, our patrol ATV's have been in the shop for a few weeks. They'll be on the road shortly. Thanks to Bob Roggy (C & R Motorsports) for bending the machines back into shape.

Remember that it's usually not worth getting your blood pressure up while out playing on the trail. Take a deep breath and try to educate the un-informed and report the blatant law breakers. The most important thing is for YOU to enjoy your time on the trail.

Don't let someone else spoil your trip. But if they're really bad guys/gals, then let me spoil their next trip!

Del

salman20 · 10-23-2003, 06:04 PM

I think that part of the problem is that people just don't understand that you don't have to be right next to the forest to start it on fire. People don't understand that hot little ashes fly a very long way and can start a fire. EDUCATION is the key.

10-12-2003, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Danger Ranger Driven by hate Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1234 Location: Clearlake, Ca Posts: 5,398 Blog Entries: 1	Where Are The Sheriff's And Rangers!?! last 3 weekends i havn't seen them fires galore on the con this weekend!!! I said something, but you know i'd like to enjoy my weekend too... instead of getting pissed at idiots left and right Wish we users could issue a ticket that bit for real. __________________ You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!

10-12-2003, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Loco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 13 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,742	I know that Roggy is building some new protection for all the sherrif quads since they took such a beating so far. So maybe they don't go up without them. They will be done this week. __________________ God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things. I'm so far behind i'll never die.

10-13-2003, 07:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
cruzila Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6650 Location: Garden Valley Posts: 5,383	How about a dana 35 and 33's on a Quad, whoo hoo __________________ Scott Johnston Rubicon Trail Foundation Founding Director and Past President 2010-2012 WIN a fully built Toyota pickup at Cantina 2013 Davez Off Road and Trail Gear are supporting Rubicon Trail Foundation

10-13-2003, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
BEAR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1746 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 3,547	I saw none eather. There sure was a handfull of disrespectful idiots though. I saw a few people riding in the rear of trucks ontop of camping stuff just waiting to get thrown out. Also saw a couple people off the trail blazin away (on quads too), they recieved an earfull for that. But the dumbest thig I saw all weekend was a couple of guys in a truck with thier heads hanging outside the window openings because the cab was crushed in, with no rollbar or seatbelts drivin like asshats into the trail. It did seem that every person doing things eather idiotic or disrespectful that I saw were very young(like highschool) and they really need to be educated on how to act. All in All I had a great time and met some awesome people.(sorry I didnt get to meet you Danger Ranger) __________________ Still Politically Uncorrect Last edited by BEAR; 10-13-2003 at 01:37 PM.

10-15-2003, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,332 Blog Entries: 9	I agree we were on the trial Tuesday.. and prevented a wild fire. Some idiot had a fire over the weekend right by the first bathroom on the trail. He had it in rocks apparently.. but didn't put it out when they left. We dug 5 feet away from the fire pit and the soil was almost to hot to put your hand on.. another 1ft and it would have reached the "forest" (not just dirt/roots).. and startted a blaze! We brought up water from the lil creek and continued dousing/barrying and digging the fire out... We were on our way back from Spyder and the ladys needed a bathroom break, luckily we weren't alone some hunters had spotted the smoke and also helped putout the fire. Shovels and an empty ice chest to carry water probably saved that part of the trail/forest. The hunters also told us they were radioing in the Forest Service to notify them of the incident, they were giving them the location via GPS readout so if desired they could do a water drop. __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too! Last edited by Todd W; 10-15-2003 at 12:56 PM.

10-15-2003, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Danger Ranger Driven by hate Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1234 Location: Clearlake, Ca Posts: 5,398 Blog Entries: 1	"yeah, fires don't burn undergound" "what are we gonna do? catch the granite on fire?" BTW todd were you up there over the weekend? or just for tuesday? __________________ You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!

10-15-2003, 06:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,332 Blog Entries: 9	We got up to Loon late Monday, and went in to the trail on Tuesday. No one came out of the trail on Tuesday at all. And we only saw 2 people camping right on the slabs by the lil sluice. So we assumed it was from Sunday Night.. since it had burnt so far underground. __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too!

10-16-2003, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
mepr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15939 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 500	i run into alot of stupid people and such like this. I just wish people would pull thier heads out of thier asses and wise up so that land dosnt get shut down... __________________ 1999 Stock poser TJ, DD 1973 Wagoneer, mall crawler project...

10-20-2003, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	About idiots and boneheads: Consider yourself to be among the fortunate many -- the many of us that are NOT boneheads and idiots on the trail. But yes, we have some folks that get out of town and their brain slips into under-drive or something. And we have some folks that just don't know. That's right; their folks didn't teach them. Education is the key. It's hard to do much enforcement wise about bone head behavior. Unless our LE guys see boneheads in the act, it's really a tuff one for me to pursue with them or for you to pursue. Educate them! Nicely. Be patient. Not everyone is as informed as we are. And yes, our patrol ATV's have been in the shop for a few weeks. They'll be on the road shortly. Thanks to Bob Roggy (C & R Motorsports) for bending the machines back into shape. Remember that it's usually not worth getting your blood pressure up while out playing on the trail. Take a deep breath and try to educate the un-informed and report the blatant law breakers. The most important thing is for YOU to enjoy your time on the trail. Don't let someone else spoil your trip. But if they're really bad guys/gals, then let me spoil their next trip! 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

10-23-2003, 06:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
salman20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21520 Location: Garden Valley, CA Posts: 72	I think that part of the problem is that people just don't understand that you don't have to be right next to the forest to start it on fire. People don't understand that hot little ashes fly a very long way and can start a fire. EDUCATION is the key. __________________ Just keep hittin it....... it'll fit!!!

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