Florida Road MA

[jimmy salmon]

I'm thinking of doing Florida Road and Marbel on the same day maybe 19th or 20th Nov/26th or 27th if anyone is interested,i know Mike is and JohnC was on about it.

[Mike Hippert]

You know you want to go, all the cool kids ae doing ti! :cool:

[TDI Guy]

Where is it located so I can look it up on map quest to get there?

[Mike Hippert]

It's in Western Mass, http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Florida,+MA

[ron]

I would be up for the 20th. I havent done the Florida road yet.
Ron

[jimmy salmon]

would like to be on florida rd before 9 so we have time to do the two

[EndlessEarth4WD]

IMO Ma Bell is also a great trail for snow runs.


FYI there is a BSROA run occuring in the Amherst, Ma area tomorrow - Saturday October 28th. If I have time I am going to do Ma Bell at the end of the day as a night run.

[dmarchand]

I could probably do either. You know we can do both in a single day...

As long as Mike isn't driving.

[Mike Hippert]

HEY! I did both in a single day, and in my 90! :grin I think that's Jimmy's plan to do both in one day, he is just offering either day on the weekend. Man Dave when was the last time we both had our trucks on the same trail? Pargon? Maybe Winter Romp 04?

[dmarchand]

Romp. But soon...

[jimmy salmon]

anyone else up for the 20th

[Mike Hippert]

Randy are you comming? What about anone else? My 90 is going to be there one way or another!

[JohnC]

anyone else up for the 20th
I'm good for the 20th, I'll let you know who else is joining us from the NY/NJ/PA area.

[Mike Hippert]

AWSOME John!

[ron]

Jimmy I'm still in.

So The Florida Rd in the morning and Ma Bell after that, right.

Start time is 9:00 sharp at The Florida Rd.

Should be a good day!

[TDI Guy]

looks like I might be going too Guys. Will have a definate answer at the end of the week.

John C, do you know how long it take to get there? also do you still hav ethose rover axles for me? I forgot about that..

[Mike Hippert]

Is it possible that we can go the 19th? My boss just put me on a flight out of Manchester at 4 pm on Sunday :cuss , that doesn't give me time to run even just 1 trail. :angry

[ron]

Mike I can do either day. But I may have to run with a disco with no front winch.

Why is your boss putting you on a plane? Did you say something inappropriate to him?

[scoloco]

Either day will probably work for me. Sun would probably be better but I'm sure I could swing Sat too. Hopefully.....

[jimmy salmon]

i could do either,will wait to hear from Johnc,Randy ect

[Mike Hippert]

Cool, thanks guys! I am flying out to Ohio to do some testing, the problem is I need to get out there get 4 things tested and get back before T-Day.

[TDI Guy]

I can only do sunday and I think Jorge is in for the same. We got his 3-link on last weekend and is just waiting for his super charger to come back from its rebuild but that should be tuesday. I wis You could go on Sun Mike. I have not seen your 90 on the trail in a while.

[jimmy salmon]

Sunday 20th meeting at whitcomb summit on route 2 in florida at 8.30 so we can hit the trail by 9.00.please post if your comming so we know who to wait for.

[ron]

Jimmy Im in if the defender starts....

Been having some issue with starting after we went roading last time I replaced the cap rotor plugs and wires and it started right up.
Drove down the street to put some gas in it and smoke started coming from under the hood. My first thought was oil lines. Then I heard a squealling noise like wet belts. I turned around for home and opened the hood to see my alternator belt gone.
My alternator seized causing the belt to fail.
Got a new altenator and belts.

Turned the key and it started right up.
Im leaving the gas staion and it wont start.
Jigled my fuel pump fuse and it started.
I get it home and park it .
I deceide I want to put it in the garage for the night and it wont start.
Jigle the fuse no go.
Then I tap the coil and it starts.
So I ordered a new coil from RN.
I'm hoping that does it or i'll be driving a lifted disco.
See you at 8:30
are you heading out route 2?

[dmarchand]

Randy, shall I bring your parts? :)

[jimmy salmon]

should be off I 495 and on route 2 by 6.20

[dmarchand]

Hey guys, I was asked to scout a trail for our club in the area of Ma Bell. So, I may skip FL road and try meeting you at Ma Bell. I figure you should get there about 1ish. Maybe 2.

[jimmy salmon]

see you at ma bell Dave
my cell # 978 804 5046

[ron]

Jimmy Ill see you at the trail head @8:30.

My cell is 781 640 2640

[jimmy salmon]

Randy,Jorge
Ron
Scott
JohnC & co
DaveM meet at Ma Bell
Everyone still going

[TDI Guy]

Jorge and myself will be up there so don't leave without us.... We are just coming up in my truck since Jorge's truck is not ready.. Fernando will be along as well to video tape.. Jimmy I have your cell # so we will call when we get close.


Dave, will you be able to bring the T case still?

[TDI Guy]

Great day guys... Had a blast.. I made it home at 8pm with no problems. Someone better post those pics. Good to see ya again Jimmy and nice to meet Ron and Scott. We have to do it again. Oh yeah, we cant forget the guy in the toyota that went 3 feet in the air...lol

[jimmy salmon]

good day was had by all.the ice and water made it all the better.everyone made it through all the obsticals.two guys in a toyota tagged along with us,they were going to try it on their own,not a good idear.we got home about 6 Randy

[scoloco]

That was a whole lotta fun! Good to meet you tristate folks. Randy, you just whipped through everything too damn quick to get any good shots!
I'm looking for some pics of my yellow truck. Anyone?

[jimmy salmon]

i forgot my camara,also forgot where the trail was:embarress

[ron]

Jimmy, Thanks for coordinating the trip

Great fun, and it was nice meeting Randy and Fernando.

I look forward to seeing some of the pictures Fernando took.

[TDI Guy]

LOL. Nice pic of Jimmy...

Any more pics Scott? If so, send them to me..
By the way, have you guys ever did any of the other trails in that area. The guy in the TOyota said there were some other good trails. Here is the map of the area I got off teh internet.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/savoy-winter.gif

[ron]

I have been on a couple of other trails in the area.

Old Chester Road takes about an hour to drive down and 4 hours to drive up. Most of the trail is rocks like that section you just walked up.

The other trail is Ma Bell. That takes about 3 hours to do and there is just one tough obstacle of ledge.

Next time your up we can do those.

[TDI Guy]

Where is Ma Bell located in Ma?

[ron]

I believe it is west of North Hampton.

Not a bad trail. You can do it in about 2 hrs if theres no traffic.

[jimmy salmon]

think its just off route 9 in florence

I believe it is west of North Hampton.

Not a bad trail. You can do it in about 2 hrs if theres no traffic.

Follow-up Post:

think its just off route 9 in florence then its a right then left right again and first left:grin maybe

[jimmy salmon]

Ron did well Sunday he drove like a true English man 3rd low and booting it

[TDI Guy]

Ok...... Here are Jorges Pics

[jimmy salmon]

Great pictures Jorge

[TDI Guy]

I know the video is in the works as we speak... Will will get you one Jimmy and you can put some of them up on your site it you want

[jimmy salmon]

that will be great Randy

[jorge]

Ok east coast D-90s the video is ready ,please Email me with your address for a copy.

[TDI Guy]

THe video is great. Jimmy, did you get one from Jorge yet?

[jimmy salmon]

Not got it yet Randy,i was down in Florida when Jorge posted,and i have only just sent him my addy.
Do you want me to put it up on my site for all to see.


THe video is great. Jimmy, did you get one from Jorge yet?

[TDI Guy]

Yeah, if you want put some of it on the site...

[jorge]

To all concerned Sorry for the delay in sending the video , but it's finally in the mail . I sent copies also to Chris & Mike. Jimmy I included in your package copies of the June Paragon run and copies for Scott and Mike of the Florida rd run. Happy holidays .

[Mike Hippert]

:thumbs THANKS Jorge!

[jimmy salmon]

Jorge,Got the video today it is Awsome thanks very much.We have got to do it again.Randy love the sound of your diesel,makes me miss the one i had.Great day great people.Thats what its all about
.will put on my site for all to see.

[ron]

Jorge got the vid thanks,very nice, also thank fernando for me. Any video of me sliding sideways down that ledge?
Hopefully Fernando will have his 4.6 rangie together and you will have your super charger sorted out for the next run.
How about march for some mud fun?