PA Oct 23/24

[Mike Hippert]

Who would be in for a PA trip to Rasch or Paragon the weekend of the 16/17? Jimmy and I are talking about it but we need a few other Rovers to make a group. I know it's a little early but we want to give everyone time.

[chrisvonc]

I am in providing I can get a hold of some HD drive shafts. I dont think my D90 will be making it much longer on the tired stock babies.

[Peter]

Sounds like a plan. D-90 only, or are other Rovers invited.

[Mike Hippert]

Bring what ya got! If we get to big we can always split up.

[loykd]

I'm in

[flippedrover]

how bout the 23?

[cgalpin]

It would be great to meet you guys. I need to clear it with the boss first - it's only two weeks after MAR, but put me down as a tentative

<edit>
Crap. Just checked my schedule and I'm on call that weekend. I can't stray that far. How about going later in the month?
</edit>

[Mike Hippert]

OK so should we shoot for the 23rd? or make it a Halloween run? If we do a Halloween then paragon is out due to the NEUROC Finals. The weekend of the 23rd looks clear at Paragon, and there is only 2 groups at Raush.

So who can make it when?

[cgalpin]

I can do either the 23rd or the 30th. If we can decide sooner and later that would be nice as we typically host an Octoberfest party around that time.

charles

[loykd]

can't make it on the 30th

[jimmy salmon]

i cant do the 30th as i am off for 2wks on the 4th nov.23rd is ok as long as i get the T-Case done

[Mike Hippert]

OK so the new date will be the 23rd/24th if no one objects.

[flippedrover]

Cool. Sounds good to me.

[cgalpin]

SWEET! Thanks for being accomodating guys!

Now If I can just get some armor on this thing. I went to pull the trigger on QT diff guards and they wouldn't have come in before MAR. So I have decided to hold off, check out all the rigs at MAR and maybe even find a steal/deal, and hopefully can make a move right afterwards. I need sliders too. So much to do, so little time...

charles

[rvrsrvc]

I'm in. Anybody need a lay-over in Hershey that Friday night? We're only 40 mins from Rausch.

[flippedrover]

Yep. Or do ya want to run some trails friday?

[rvrsrvc]

Pretty unlikely I could do anything Friday.

[loykd]

I think I'll be a Fri eve/Sat kinda guy. Have to be back in DC on Sunday

[cgalpin]

Ken, where are you leaving from? I might be able to convoy up if you don't leave too early. I am in Chantilly. I have no idea where California (MD) is :)

charles

[chrisvonc]

I am off that friday so if there is a 3rd, we could run Friday

[jimmy salmon]

Mike i could try,,(@#$%) will get fri off if you can,go down late thu nite for a start fri morn

[flippedrover]

By the way have we decided on Paragon or Rausch?

[cgalpin]

I have not been to either, so I will trust the choice the rest of you make.

charles

[rvrsrvc]

Oh, a newbie of sorts! Well gentleman, where should we take Charles? Doorbuster? Pan Poker? Fender Bender? Diff Muncher? Track Rod Mangler? Rovertym Window Eater?
As always, I am flexible, but my preference is Rausch, mostly 'cause I haven't been there in a few months, but have visited Paragon.
Trevor

[cgalpin]

Yes, very green

However, I did visit Diff Muncher, Sill Whacker, Exhaust Crusher and Rear Quarter Cruncher a few weeks back (but at a different location) and they were quite fun. I hope to have diff guards by the trip, otherwise I'd prefer to avoid Diff Muncher this time :)

charles

[Mike Hippert]

Well, I need some MUD! I go all the way out to Utah and not one drop of mud. I think Rausch has a better selection of mud then Paragon. Oh and if we get Jimm's Jet engine T-case working by then both of us should be on for Friday morning, so we would only need a thrid to be able to enter the park.

[Eric N]

I'm going to try and make it but, I don't think that I can get there very early Friday morning I can probably be there by Friday lunch time-ish... My vote would be for Rausch.. Where to camp though is another question. Any recomendations.. The KOA wasn't bad except for the 4am skidding wake up call every morning. I won't know if I'm going to be able to go for sure until a couple of weeks.. Depends on if the little woman is going to let me out or not.

[jimmy salmon]

Eric bring her with you
saves kissing her goodbye as well

[Eric N]

Jimmy, I would like to do that but, she just isn't into this type of thing. She told me I could go though so it looks for now like I'm in..

[flippedrover]

I can get up to rausch by about 10am. KOA is probably the beter place unless we want to camp at the trailer park again. Personaly I think we should take Charles on Rock Creek as the last trail of the day as its getting dark :sneaky

[rvrsrvc]

Excellent choice, Tyler! I 'll bring the Diff Diapers and a few batteries for the torches. And I should be able to make Friday.

[flippedrover]

Ahh yes the Diff Diapers. I now have JB Weld and I found that magical goo that Chris had in his tool box just incase. Never know when you might hole the diff or the fuel tank :)

[cgalpin]

LOL. I didn't want to ask, but what the hell - got any pictures of a diff diaper? :)

I'll talk to the boss, and my partner, and maybe I can come up Friday if the rest are, but most likely I'd end up leaving the DC area around noon.

Can we get a breakdown of who's coming and when? I think it's

Charles Galpin Friday afternoon unless peer pressure prevails
Trevor Griffiths Thurs night/Friday @ ??
Michael Hippert Thurs night/Friday @ ??
Tyler Kinghorn
Ken Loy Friday evening
Peter Reed ??
Chris VonC Thurs night/Friday @ ??

ttyl
charles

[Eric N]

I'm going.. I'll get there some time Friday but, not sure what time yet. I'm going to try for lunch time-ish..

[flippedrover]

Tyler Fri-Sun. Shooting for Rausch by 10am.

Has anyone talked to Steve @RTE?

[rvrsrvc]

I'll meet Tyler at Rausch office by ten. Do we need to contact Lynn to let her know we are coming Friday? She says she has a day job also.

Follow-up Post:

I spoke to him this morning- poor fella 's been under the weather with a kidney stone! He's slightly unsure about the MAR right now. That could change in a week.

[jimmy salmon]

i'll be there friday morning along with mike

[chrisvonc]

I actually need to be sure my truck can run trails again before I commit to saying I will be able to go. My schedule for Oct. is rapidly filling up between travel and other stuff and not leaving me a lot of repair weekends.

[souza]

Hey guys, a little late to the game, but I'm going to try to make this one! Mike & Jimmy, you guys are heading down thursday night? What time are you thinking? Everyone camping at the KOA or at the park itself? Will I be the only slacker towing my d-90 down there? there's just now way I'm driving 300+ miles on these Swamper bia's plys... I'll vibrate every bolt loose! Plus, I camp in my tow vehicle :)

[jimmy salmon]

last time we left at 2am that way we can set up tent and unload trucks b4 hitting the trails, but will have to see what mike intends doing

must remember to pack a tent this time

[Mike Hippert]

Figure it takes about 6 to 7 hours (giving extra gas up time) if we leave at 2 am we should be good to meet everyone at Rausch at 10 am. Dave we normally drive down 84 would there be some place good on 84 to meet you. And we will be traveling at Normal Defender speed 75 mph and slowing a little on the hills (Jimmy's 90 is limited by the speedo offset.

What Campground have we decided to stay at? I don't really care just as long as it is open this late in the year. If the trailer park we stayed at last year is not open we can always camp out at Rausch on the trail, only problem is there are no showers, not a problem for me but I think I know some wifes that may have a problem with that.:grin

[loykd]

KOA and RC sound like a good combo. Kinda busy these days, so could someone volunteer to make reservations for us?

[souza]

Mike...

Meeting off of I-84 would be perfect for me. I think there's a rest stop just after Exit 70 southbound (around Willington, CT). That's one option (I see the reststop on Delorme, never actually been there). Then at Exit 68 (further south) there seems to be a quite a few businesses: Subway, Texaco, Papa T's Homestyle Cooking, Electric Blue Cafe??? :) something there might work too!

Speed should be fine, I tend to slow on the hills a bit too while towing. So... leave 2 am, arrive 9 am, setup tents, etc, on the trails at 10. when do we sleep ;)? I imagine we all need to make separate reservations at KOA?

[Mike Hippert]

Cool We can exit 70 sounds good, I think it takes us about 2.5 to 3 hours to get there.

Ken I don't think I have been to KOA but I did find their website (I think)

www.koakampgrounds.com (http://www.koakampgrounds.com/)

And in the PA area

http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/pa/index.htm

My guess is it is this camp ground?

http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/pa/38180/index.htm

Which would be cool as they have cabins for the people who don't want to tent it.

I know normaly we try and get a group site that everyone can set up camp in one place and sometimes we get better rates. What we need to know is who is comming when so we can tell them what to expect

So far:

ME Fir and Sat
Jimmy Fri and Sat
CVC maybe?
Peter Reed ???
MR. Ken Fri and Sat
Tyler Fri and Sat
Charles Fri and Sat
Trevor and his roudy crowed for Fri and sat
Eric N Fri and Sat
Dave Souza Fri and Sat

I Just listed the days we would be camping, and you are listed in order of reply to the thread.
Now I know Dave has a camper, and I am tenting it, but before we make reservations we need to know who else is tenting it. I can call KOA and make sure we are all set up, I will most likly be in the first group to get there anyway, but I want to get my ducks all in a row before I call.

[cgalpin]

If it's not too much trouble, can every just keep updating the list. I'm tenting it unless Dave lets me sleep in his camper ;)

Mike Fir and Sat tent
Jimmy Fri and Sat
CVC maybe?
Peter Reed ???
MR. Ken Fri and Sat
Tyler Fri and Sat
Charles Fri and Sat tent
Trevor and his roudy crowed for Fri and sat
Eric N Fri and Sat
Dave Souza Fri and Sat camper

[Eric N]

Mike Fir and Sat tent
Jimmy Fri and Sat
CVC maybe?
Peter Reed ???
MR. Ken Fri and Sat
Tyler Fri and Sat
Charles Fri and Sat tent
Trevor and his roudy crowed for Fri and sat
Eric N Fri and Sat-- TENT
Dave Souza Fri and Sat camper

One thing about that KOA is that when we stayed their last time they didn't have that many spots for tents. Most of the place was for RVs. I don't think that they had a group camp spot either.. The were however in the process of making more tent sites.

[souza]

Sorry Charles... I've only got a queen bed in the camper, and I just don't know you well enough ;).

So, your brother always brought the Marmite along for camp breakfast... what about you? I haven't had the 'pleasure' of a nicely toasted Marmite bagel for almost a year!

[cgalpin]

no spooning, no marmite..

[souza]

oh that's just wrong...

[flippedrover]

tenting and i'm pretty sure trevor is too.

[TDI Guy]

What are the exact dates of this trip again? Jorge, are you going?


Randy

[flippedrover]

Oct. 22-24

[flippedrover]

I might be either looking for a seat or won't be comming. I'm not sure yet. The truck was running really hot at MAR and spiked into the red on the trip home. I think I've cleaned the radiator of all the mud. I hope to have a better idea this week of what's up with the truck.

[cgalpin]

Damn I did a piss poor job of circulating and meeting everyone at MAR - never even saw you!

I'll have an open seat if you need it - would be glad to have the company.

I need to replace my viscous fan befre then though as I have a little overheating problem myself

charles

[flippedrover]

You saw me on the trail. I was with Ken as ya'll were trying to winch the soft top rangie out of the trees. And I think you were camped next us.

[chrisvonc]

Funny thing.. I think Tyler was hanging in our camp when you wandered in to say Hi Charles. Its a shame a lot of you didnt come back the other nights, we had more food than we know what to do with on the smoker and would have gladly feed you. By Sat night and one that stopped and said hi or what not we filled with some pulled pork and ribs before we let them out of camp. LOL

[cgalpin]

Yeah, it was tough because I had my family with me, and I was also camping with my brother so we ended up running trails with the Florida guys.

Anyway, the PA trip should be a lot easier to get to know a fe of you better rather than seeing an overwhelming number of D90s and owners :)

Speaking of which I need to see how the D90 picture turned out. Where is that camera...

charles

[Eric N]

Just wondering, but, where does every one want to camp? KOA? Echo Valley? At Rausch? There is another camp ground near there as well and I can't remember what it's called... It's not Red Ridge though. Just wondering where I need to call to make a reservations or at least check to see if they will be open and have space for us....

Tyler, if your 90 is still down and you need a ride up there let me know..

[souza]

I was under the impression it was the KOA... but I guess you mentioned the tent space issue, right? I'm flexible.

[flippedrover]

Son of a. I knew I should have come back and hung out with ya'll. Oh well next year maybe I'll camp in the compound if ya'll will let me. As soon as my new credit card comes in I'll be paying Trevor a visit to have the gaskets replaced if that's the problem.

[Eric N]

I'll call the KOA tomorrow and ask them about space for 10 or so tents and I'll let you know what they say.. ..

[chrisvonc]

Anyone know if there is a motel or something near Rausch? Weather getting colder and after a damp weekend at Mar, I think I am done camping until spring. Its also a lot less I have to cram into the D90. Lastly, from my new place, Rausch is now another 45 minutes farther away. So if there are other accomidations, I would be into looking at them.

[Mike Hippert]

Hey Chris, did you see that KOA has cabins you can rent? I think they are cheaper then a Hotel.

[rvrsrvc]

I'm with Chris! Let's find a dog friendly motel. Anybody check the rausch website for accomodations? I know there are a bunch of hotels near Paragon, so there should be others, right?

Follow-up Post:

I sent an e-mail to Lynn asking for contact info on hotels, as well as letting her know that we are heading up that weekend. The Delaware Jeep Association is the only other group scheduled. I also mentioned that we expect close to 100 Land Rovers. Just kidding. Maybe 20?

[Eric N]

Well, I called the KOA (Pine Grove) and they only have 8 tent sites which are pretty muched book that weekend. She said that they are trying to add more tent sites but, probably not till next year..

So I guess that leaves Echo, Rausch, or a motel.... Not sure if I want to spend the extra cash for a hotel or give up the idea of beers around the camp fire at night.

You guys want me to call Echo and see of they have space?

[chrisvonc]

Well, I am out for that weekend now. Between my travel and scheduling commitments this month I wont have the needed time to address repairs before the get together looks like.

[Mike Hippert]

Bummer Chris, now we only have 1 yellow 90 going (maybe).

Eric, do you know if they have cabins at KOA at all, Jimmy's wife won't camp in the less then warm weather. I'm just as happy camping at Rausch on the trail as Echo unless someone really wants to take a shower in the green thing trailer at the Echo. Oh Trevor and Eric Thanks for calling around :thumbs !

[Eric N]

I didn't ask about the cabins at KOA since they don't even have any tent space for people that would want to camp. One day without a shower isn't going to kill me (might kill anyone down wind from me though) so I don't care if we stay at Echo or Rausch.

I called Echo, they have the space ( I would assume same set up as last time we were there ) and we would also probably be sharing it with the other group that is going to Rausch that same weekend like when the X-terra's were there....

[cgalpin]

Bummer Chris - sorry you can't make it. I'm easy on accomodations myself, so I'd say lets book where we can guarantee the space will be there.

charles

[jimmy salmon]

wife and her friend says its to cold to camp so will need to look for a motel and just join you round the camp fire for a few beers in the evening
hopefully will have the T/C in by this w/e

[rvrsrvc]

Exit 100 is the Comfort Inn. Ask for Tammy and tell her that you are going to Rausch Creek. They allow pets. 570.345.8031

[Eric N]

Just wondering but, did they say how much they want a night?

[Troys]

Chris - It was very good to finally meet you at MAR this past weekend.
Ken - Good to see you again.

How are the trials at Rausch Creek. I hit the boss up this afternoon for a pass that weekend under the condition I bring my son. Looks like it is a 5.5 hour trip for me. Both of you guys have seen my truck and I don't like to do anything real crazy especially with my son along. Let me know about the trails and I'll work my wife for the pass.

Hope to make it!

Troy

[rvrsrvc]

Troy, Rausch has mostly rocks with a variety of difficulty levels. Some of the rocks are in the middle of a stream bed which happens to be the trail, others require a little effort to get to. Winches and lockers will make it easier, but with this group, you'll find more than a few capable spotters!
How old's your son? Mine's 11 and if the ex-wife is in a good mood, I may be able to request his services for the weekend so he'd have some company.
trevor

[loykd]

Anyone want to buddy-up for Fri night?

[flippedrover]

You snore?

[rvrsrvc]

If you think the dogs will be okay, I split a room with you.

Follow-up Post:

"I'll" split a room with you.

[Eric N]

Well, I'm out.. Found out last night that the wife has to go up to Alaska from 18th-25th to help campain so I'm either going with her to help or I'm going to be at home watching the little one and taking care of all the pets. Looks like I'll have to catch up with you guys on the next go around..

[Mike Hippert]

Bummer man, tell her you can campain out in PA and you will be covering multiple states! :)

[Eric N]

Ya, that's an idea, but, folks that live in PA can't vote in an Alaskan election... Well, unless they become Alaskan residents before Nov. 2nd. Besides, I'd have to bring my 18 month old little girl with me and she's just too young for wheeling still.

[flippedrover]

No problem with dogs trevor.

[loykd]

Trevor, I good (to use Trevor-speak). Dogs certainly get along. They're sooooo high strung ya know. Oh, and who do I need to thank for rescuing Zach?

[flippedrover]

Gary. Although I don't know if Zach needed rescuing now that I think about it. He seemed pretty happy sitting neck deep in the water barking. Must have been hanging with Mike too much. We all know how much he likes sitting in muddy water.

[loykd]

Gary from Mass?

[flippedrover]

No Gary in the white Disco that is friends with Trevor. Sorry for the confusion.

[souza]

So what is the verdict on camping / staying somewhere? It seems we're splitting up a bit then, with some at a motel and other camping. If the KOA is out due to lack of tent space, is the next best Rausch or this 'Echo' place? Can we update the list with who's staying where? This is my count from the last few posts, please correct/confirm if you can.

Mike Fri and Sat tent - Echo or Rausch?
Jimmy Fri and Sat - Motel?
CVC - OUT
Peter Reed ???
MR. Ken Fri and Sat - Motel?
Tyler Fri and Sat - Motel?
Charles Fri and Sat tent - Echo or Rausch?
Trevor and his roudy crowed for Fri and sat - Motel?
Eric N - OUT
Dave Souza Fri and Sat camper - Echo or Rausch?

I can camp at Rausch, but it looks like the tent camping is separate from the parking area. I appears to be within walking distance though, is that true?

[Mike Hippert]

Dave not sure but I think they let campers set up in the parking lot, you don't need to plug in or anything do you? Hey Trevor you guys camped at Raush last time right? did you camp right at the entrance or further in on the trail?

[loykd]

I'm in for Friday night, in the rowdy dog room with Trevor G.

Why is it that I get the singular distinction of being a MR????

[cgalpin]

Dave, your list is accurate for Mr Charles. :)

I'll be tenting/drinking wherever we can get space, preferrably colocated.

Oh, and I'm commited to going up early Friday morning!

charles

[flippedrover]

Charles if you want to convoy let me know.

[cgalpin]

Yup I do. I'll send you an email to hash out the details

charles

[souza]

Yeah, I'm self contained. Anywhere I can drop anchor works, I just can't run the XBOX without being plugged in ;)

So it looks like camping at Rausch? That works for me. Do we have to make any arrangements with them beforehand?

[Old Rover]

Is it OK if I tag along with you folks ?
Evan

[Mike Hippert]

Is it OK if I tag along with you folks ?
EvanHmmm, YEAH! and I like the sig :grin

[flippedrover]

Got a diaper for Sam? No more peeing on tents

[rvrsrvc]

Sorry Ken, I no stay over. I'm only going to make it for Saturday day. I have to lay the insulation in the attic on Friday and work on the nursery Sunday. Anybody want to help? LOL
Meet y'all at the office at 8.30 Saturday?

[flippedrover]

So where are we camping?

[Mike Hippert]

I was thinking just stay at Rausch or we can camp at Echo if we want to visit the trailer park again. What do ya think?

[flippedrover]

Does Rausch alow fires? IF so I don't have a problem camping there.

[souza]

I vote Rausch... assuming I can get my camper over to where ever you guys are camping. Do you know if I can?

[flippedrover]

You can. There are a couple of site there. On a side note depending on what's found with my truck I may be in need of a seat. I'm trying to get it to Trevor's tomorrow evening so they can look into the running hot problem.

[jimmy salmon]

Someone send Mike a tension pully as he's driving round with mine at the moment :-)

[Mike Hippert]

LOL, Pete M is sending me one. Tyler, when you head over to Trevors can you ask him about Rausch, I think he said that he had contacted Rausch about the weekend. I just want to be sure we are all set to camp and wheel that weekend.

[rvrsrvc]

Lynn has us on the calender. If anyone is camping on the Rausch property, we probably should let her know. I can only make it for the day Saturday, anyway.
I have a special request: I have a customer from Jersey who would like to wheel with us this weekend. I have his LWB at my shop and I am looking for a driver to take it to Rausch from Baltimore. Anybody bringing a friend who would be heading up from Virginia or Maryland?

Follow-up Post:

What time should we meet on Saturday morning?

[cgalpin]

Thanks Trevor

I have been (rudely) leaving the arrangements up to everyone else, so thanks for getting us in. If you need a head count, Here is one for camping at Rausch both Friday and Saturday night.

charles

[Mike Hippert]

Trevor, just don't fix Tylers 90 and he can drive it up. I'm down for camping both Fri and Sat at Rausch. Should we call or e-mail Lynn? I think If we are camping you should come by and wake us up at 9ish or earlier just so long as no dogs pee on my tent.

[flippedrover]

Depending on what Trevor finds I'll be more than happy to drive the truck to Rausch. All I"ll need is a ride home. Oh and camping friday and sat

[rkoller]

From earlier posts, I see some Discos are allowed to join.

We would like to join in on Friday and Saturday. No need to include us in the camping arrangements.

Can you tell me what time you are planning to hit the trails on Friday?

[rvrsrvc]

Rob,
I can't do anything on Friday. My sister-in-law has volunteered to help me with the nursery, so I need to take advantage of her.
Her generosity, that is.
I wonder how many peopleare arriving Saturday? If those of us meet at the office and then find you a t the Rauschcamp ground, that could work out well.

Follow-up Post:

"people are", "at" , "Rausch campground"
Whew!

Follow-up Post:

Take advantage of her generosity. Double whew!

[flippedrover]

Friday I belive we are meeting at 10am. Sat and sun I'd say stop at the camp and get us.

[souza]

So who is making arrangments at Rausch? I'm camping Friday and Saturday, and thanks to whoever is making the calls... ;)

[rvrsrvc]

I'll send an e-mail to Lynn at Rausch to let her know that there are about 6-10 campers?

[Mike Hippert]

Cool, 10 on Friday sounds good. Oh and Trevor if you look at the bottom right corner of your post there is a little button that sysa "edit" just hit that when you need to correct something in your post. If you look around a lot of my posts have been "corrected".

[rvrsrvc]

Apparently, I can't take the time when I write the reply, but I find the time afterwards!
Anybody coming from the south who could drive a Rover to Rausch for me?

Follow-up Post:

Also, the park isn't usually open on the weekdays unless special arrangements are made. I have sent an email to Lynn informing her of the 10 for camping Friday and Saturday nights and I am awaiting her response as to how to get people into the park on Friday day (and evening).

How many people are likely to show up Friday to wheel, and what time?

Thanks for the input guys! I am really looking forward to the weekend, I only wish I could wheel with you more!

[souza]

I think our group will arrive about 9:00 am? Right Mike? that's 3 trucks, then what... another 4 or 5 trucks over the next hour or so?

[Mike Hippert]

Yep sounds about right Dave. 3 of us around 9 am, And the rest need to be there by 10 am.

[cgalpin]

Tyler, let me know where you stand regarding driving up together (iether in your D90 or the LWB). I can give you a ride back if you take the LWB.

Either way, I will be arriving by 10am Friday, and camping Friday and Saturday nights.

charles

[jimmy salmon]

i'm camping at comfort inn,red lion pub 2.5mls down the road

[flippedrover]

Charles. We can still meet at the same time we talked about. I'll take the ride back assuming I'm truckless. I'll give you a call thursday once I know which truck I'm taking.

[rvrsrvc]

Okay. I have spoken with Lynn. I have permission for any and all to go on the property Friday. I have the combination for the lock and she has requested that anyone who has not been there before sign a waiver (the papers are in a tool box next to the shed), and to please settle up with her on Saturday morning. Expired memberships, daily fees can either be taken care of Friday or Saturday. Camping areas along the Pole Line have been expanded so just stake out your area. They have even added Port-o-Johns for your convienence! There is another group due in Friday evening, so she said to leave the main gate open after you have go in Friday morning.
She asked that everyone travel in groups of 3 or more while on the property.
Now, who can I trust with the combination to the Magical World Of Rausch?

[Mike Hippert]

KO Sounds good Trevor, When you say shed you mean the one by the trails not the one at the ATV/bike park right? I don't remember but there are trails that are easy (Dave can take his truck and trailer down) to get to the camping area? You say camping by the pole line but looking at the map they show camping by the entrance?

http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/images/EAST.jpg

I know Dave can drive into that camping area, but I thought the trails to the pole line were all that smooth. Sorry for all the questions but you are the Rausach creek expert.:grin Oh you can trust me with the combo, you know I won't get to far until you get there to pull me out of the big mud hole again.:grin

[rvrsrvc]

That map shows new campgrounds along the powerline, near the entrance, that would be easy to get a trailer into. I also remember that Camp C is easy access from the unpaved access roads.
And yes, it is the shed at the 4x4 office, not the motocross office.

Follow-up Post:

Mike, I sent you an e-mail with the Secret Access Code to the Facility.
Use it wisely, and may the schwartz be with you.

[Mike Hippert]

OK I have the double super top secret double probation access code to unlock the gate. Thank you sacred and awesome everlasting know-it-all, Yogurt!

[rvrsrvc]

If anybody should need anything from Lynn, her cell phone is 570.640.0194, and mine is 410.227.2523

[Mike Hippert]

If anyone thinks they will be showing up on Friday during the day PM me and I'll give you my cell # so we can come to the entrance to meet you. We will be on CB channel 5 but unless we are near the gate we won't hear you.

So far on Friday wheeling we have

Jimmy
Dave
Myself
maybe Ken around noon
Any others?

[cgalpin]

Don't forget us - we'll be there by 10am Friday!

Charles
Tyler

[rvrsrvc]

Bill and Rob Koller are crashing the all Defender party on Friday.

Follow-up Post:

Oh, and 20 of my closest friends are due Saturday.

[Mike Hippert]

20! wow big croud!

Charles, I thought I saw some place you said you were too busy at work so I left you off the Friday list, but I'm glad to see your comming!

[flippedrover]

Sweet!! Rovers Rovers everywhere. Evan and Sam still comming?

[rvrsrvc]

just kidding!

[Mike Hippert]

oh so only like 18 or 19 then

[cgalpin]

I am too busy to take friday off ....but the peer pressure got to me. :)

20! wow big croud!

Charles, I thought I saw some place you said you were too busy at work so I left you off the Friday list, but I'm glad to see your comming!

[rvrsrvc]

Really only about 2 or 3 additional for Saturday.

[Curran]

Y'all mind if a ricer joins in on the fun? I have friday off and want to get in some wheeling.
Curran

[rvrsrvc]

No, don't let him! He's a nice guy with mad skills and good set-up on his Toy. I wouldn't think we would want anyone like that hanging out with us!

[Mike Hippert]

No, don't let him! He's a nice guy with mad skills and good set-up on his Toy. I wouldn't think we would want anyone like that hanging out with us!Yes but, will he try going throught the litttle mud puddle? If so I say yes! Any one dumb enough to try a puddle that is known to be 5 feet deep and full of sticky mud should be allowed with us.:grin

[Eric N]

Ya, he'll probably make it through it and ruin Mike's whole week.. :)

[Mike Hippert]

So Curran, we will see you around 9-10 am tommorrow morning? I PMed my cell phone #.

[jimmy salmon]

hey mike
changed the oil in the diffs today(had the same crap) T/C leaking good but should be ok just need a tension pully and i'm all set, think i got speedo working but can't tell till you come round
hella's working to

[Old Rover]

Sam And I won't be able to make this one . My dad's been sick and we where hopeful he'd be futher along by now . Keep us in mind for the next trip .
Evan

[Mike Hippert]

Pulley in hand Jimmy! Will see ya in a few hours (1:30ish so we have time to put on the pulley and gas up).

Bummer Evan, hope your dad gets feels better, and I think I am going to make an e-mail list of everyone that goes on these trips since everyone can't check in here on the forum all the time, and I do so I'll e-mail ya next time a trip is planned.

[Eric N]

Mike my email is grnrover@cox.net


Damn Evan, sorry to hear that.. From the way you worded your post I hope that he isn't suffering.. That's a sad thing to be around for... :(

[flippedrover]

Well I'm still comming. Just in a stock explorer that'll be used as my tent. Despite a lot of hard work today by Trevor and the guys at the shop I lost almost all of the coolant once I got home. So I'll be winch b@#*h for anyone that has an open seat.

[Curran]

So Curran, we will see you around 9-10 am tommorrow morning? I PMed my cell phone #.

Yeah, I'll be there.
Just got back home 10 minutes ago from a week long business trip.
Now it time to pack up the truck.

[cgalpin]

I'm ready to go. I've got 2 bags of beef jerky, a 12 pack and poncho. Am I forgetting anything?

[loykd]

Driving up Saturday AM. Anyone else? I'm presuming that we'll meet at RC at 9AM... Hope that's right

[rvrsrvc]

Ken,
I am leaving from Andrea's and meeting Gary at the Perkins , I 81 exit #77 at 7.30ish. Should we get ya a cuppa?
Trevor

[cgalpin]

Hope you all got home safeyl. Had a blast! I didn't end up taking as many pictures as I should - was having too much fun being there :)

Here are a few anyway - http://www.lhsw.com/gallery/rausch2004

I have attached one of the highlights of the trip (at Mike's expense, sorry :( ) I have some video of the extraction (didn't think to film the entry) which I will put online soon.

charles