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WhiteThaiGer

10-07-2003, 02:40PM

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JackSilb said...
> Another option is southern AZ/KOFA

Should we start to plan it then?
You are probably too busy with your coming trip right?
Any more ideas? Anybody interested?
I'll be busy with work, but that should not keep me from planning. In fact, planning would give a nice change of pace and something to look forward to. Let's see what we can come up with and if we can get a little group together. We are open for any trip.

Would you go by yourself or with family, Jack?
There is not much interest in this one so far, maybe people are planning their other trips or are planning to spend the holiday with their turkeys http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif

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AlWalter

10-07-2003, 02:42PM

You can count me in. It will be nice to go back & see what 've missed.

KG6SGM

JackSilb

10-07-2003, 03:57PM

> Would you go by yourself or with family, Jack?

Would go with the family. Unless they dump me one more time.

On the Zafari, I would go along if you still interested.
I am missing a trip big time and some camping.

-JACK
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JackSilb

10-07-2003, 04:13PM

Just to make sure I go the correct dates.
Thanksgiving is on 11/27, right?

If so, a trip would be from 11/27 to 11/30 then.
It is already in the Forum calendar.

-JACK

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MrS

10-07-2003, 08:25PM

AlWalter said...It will be nice to go back & see what 've missed.I want to go to, but can't than http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cry.gif Oh-well I guess I miss the Hoodoo Hilton http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cry.gif

Uwa, I can FAX you a little map of the area if you want for planning.

KF6YSB

WhiteThaiGer

10-08-2003, 02:37AM

SteveS said...

AlWalter said...It will be nice to go back & see what 've missed.I want to go to, but can't than http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cry.gif Oh-well I guess I miss the Hoodoo Hilton http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cry.gif

Uwa, I can FAX you a little map of the area if you want for planning.FAX http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/headscratch.gif ??? Is that where you send a guy on a horse or a runner?

Seriously, I'll look for my old fax modem and see if I still know how to hook it up, cause I would be interested in any infos.

Let's plan a trip!http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/hop.gifThat should help taking my mind of the Sierra Madre expedition I have to miss...

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JackSilb

10-20-2003, 04:07AM

Uwe,

I sent a note to Al's trip on 11/15. Maybe we can combine the trips. Sure, it the trip starts on 11/27.

-JACK

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AlWalter

10-30-2003, 06:20PM

Uwe, have you come up with any plans for doing the KofA NWR over Thanksgiving?

If you need a hand let me know.

KG6SGM

WhiteThaiGer

10-31-2003, 07:28AM

AlWalter said...
Uwe, have you come up with any plans for doing the KofA NWR over Thanksgiving?

If you need a hand let me know.
Thanks Al, if you have some time... and you went to the area, so you may have some material. I am quite busy at work and on weekends lately and I don't see it slow down in November.

I usually end up collecting infos and plan where to head on the first day, then I plan day by day in the evenings. For a trip with more people it might be a good idea to have more of a plan. I'll need to learn how to run a more organized trip...

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JackSilb

11-04-2003, 10:31PM

Plans?

Uwe, will probably do what he did lately. No preparation.

He was working on fixing my ARB compressor just before the trip, fixing the microphone holder, etc. He could have done all of this earlier. ex: could have come to my house and worked on the 4Runner for me. But no, he likes to do things just before is really needed.
Did I tell you that we did not have time for breakfast because Mr. Plan was working on the 4Runner before breakfast?
We just can count on people doing the right plans anymore.
We may need SteveS to give some couching around here.

As Uwe says, "that is all that I will say".

-JACK
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Post Edited (JackSilb) : 11/5/2003 8:05:33 AM GMT

BajaTaco

11-05-2003, 04:56AM

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BajaTaco

11-19-2003, 08:40PM

JackSilb said...
Plans?

Uwe, will probably do what he did lately. No preparation.So, what's the deal?? Are we doing this or what? Heck, I better discuss this Thanksgiving weekend with Mrs. Baja too... she might get upset if I plan another 4wd trip... hehehe

What's the deal people? Is there a plan for this, or are we just going to meet somewhere in the desert, set up a camp, and have another 4wd trips party for 4 days... http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/turn.gif

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MrsS

11-19-2003, 09:10PM

MrS and I were wondering the same thing. We were thinking of meeting you guys on Saturday if MrS can get the following Monday off. Guess we'll discuss it on Saturday night.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/blush.gif </div>
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WhiteThaiGer

11-19-2003, 09:40PM

MrsS said...

MrS and I were wondering the same thing. We were thinking of meeting you guys on Saturday if MrS can get the following Monday off. Guess we'll discuss it on Saturday night.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/blush.gif
MrsSCute, now we have MrS and MrsS and several people using Simpsons' avatar. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/headscratch.gif

I am still on, but I have had no time to do further planning. I think we should discuss stuff on Saturday when most of the interested parties are here. Until today there were only Jack, Al, and I, all of a sudden everyone else notices that something has to happen on this long weekend http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/hop.gif . Since no plan is fixed and we are looking at south-western/central AZ maybe we can combine some things and meet Scott and/or Doron out there. There is talk about a little trip they are planning. Sounds like a jeep trip, so it could be something where we meet at a camp, but do separate driving.

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GoodTimes

11-20-2003, 12:15AM

WhiteThaiGer said...
Until today there were only Jack, Al, and I, all of a sudden everyone else notices that something has to happen on this long weekend http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/hop.gif .Unfortunately, for some of us, that "something" is called work. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/cry.gif

Oh well, if you guys are passing through Tucson one of the mornings, let me know, we can meet for breakfast.

olllllllo <---- If you can read that, roll me over.

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JackSilb

11-20-2003, 01:35AM

I am in.
Need to find a place for the dogs. Better start working on this.

-JACK

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GoodTimes

11-20-2003, 02:42PM

No plans yet?!?

I just found out that I have the 26th/27th/28th off (that is Wed./Thurs./Fri,/). If any of you are going to be out in SoAz......

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expeditionswest

11-20-2003, 06:31PM

Hey all!

The Smiley Rock trail is ok for any high clearance SUV. I will be using my Rover (most likely). It would be great to have all of you come out. I am sure Chris can elaborate further, and suggest a good camping area, as an overnighter would be fun. We could also run a trail on Sunday morning. Maybe Mingus mountain, etc.

These trails are in the area of Jerome, AZ; which is probably one of the coolest mining towns I have ever been to. It is almost totally original, and is a burgeoning area for artisans, etc.

If you guys want to come out Friday night, Saturday and Sunday I will plan the whole thing! Just let me know and its a done deal.

Friday (day) is a little bit of an issue for me, but I can be there in the late afternoon. We could have a base camp, and play from there.

Now this sounds fun...

Scott

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JackSilb

11-20-2003, 08:32PM

> If you guys want to come out Friday night, Saturday and Sunday I will plan the whole thing! Just let me know and its a done deal.

Hey what happened with Thursday?
We want the whole thing...
Mr. Plan (A.K.A. Uwe) is drooping the ball here. He is spending too much time working.

Just had the oil changed, lub, and re-torqued the headers bolts (FYI they were just fine, nice Downey). Replaced the back coils and shocks last week, I am ready for the trip.
Well not really, they found a teared CV booth. I have scheduled the work for Monday. If no surprises show up I will be really ready.

Boy, just to replace a plastic/rubber cone cost so much. Darn engineer that couldn't make the change easier. So much work involved...
I hope (s)he has to do the same on this car too a couple time to feel the pain ($$).

Scott, lets Rock. Looking forward to some fun in Az. You and Uwe need to work the details, we will follow.
Camping, fire, good food, good company... Can't wait.

-JACK

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expeditionswest

11-20-2003, 09:41PM

Jack,

Lets do some Brazilian BBQ!!!! Oh man, life IS good.

I will work on a plan tonight and send it out. Maybe Chris can provide some suggestions on Camping areas. Thursday and Friday morning are out for me, sorry. That wouldnt stop you guys from coming early though. I could just hook up on Friday night.

Scott

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WhiteThaiGer

11-20-2003, 10:06PM

Sounds like we are getting a plan together here. I still would want to do the whole long weekend. On Thursday and Friday we could make our way from SoCal to the meeting point.</div>
On Sunday we have the restriction that some/most of us will have to go back to SoCal. So if we are around Jerome we should make our way back around noon in order to not get back home to late. </div>

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GoodTimes

11-21-2003, 12:33AM

JackSilb said...
....I have scheduled the work for Monday....
-JACKHuh??!!?! Jack, your slipping! I thought you were a Brazilian. A REAL Brazilian would wait until Wednsday morning and schedule the work for Wednsday afternoon, for a Wednsday night departure!http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ieh.gif http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif

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JackSilb

11-21-2003, 08:01AM

GoodTimes said...

JackSilb said...
....I have scheduled the work for Monday....
-JACKHuh??!!?! Jack, your slipping! I thought you were a Brazilian. A REAL Brazilian would wait until Wednsday morning and schedule the work for Wednsday afternoon, for a Wednsday night departure!http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ieh.gif http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif

That is true, let me change the date.
Thank you for remind me.

-JACK
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BajaTaco

11-21-2003, 03:52PM

Scott Brady said...

...Maybe Chris can provide some suggestions on Camping areas.
</div>Oh sure - get me involved in having to plan this thing! http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/nono.gif http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/joker1.gif

Ummm... you guys know that this area (Jerome) is going to be COLD camping? Just making sure...

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WhiteThaiGer

11-21-2003, 04:09PM

BajaTaco said...

[quote]Ummm... you guys know that this area (Jerome) is going to be COLD camping? Just making sure...Jack will probably call it 'a little cooler' when/if he mentions it to his travel companions http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif

Cold would be a perfect opportunity to make somehttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif Feuerzangenbowle http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif For those who don't know what that is I did a quick google, see a picture below. Let me just tell you it involves warmed red wine, rum poured over sugar cone, must be high proof rum to make it burn. Trust me, this stuff warms you up in a hurryhttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif It's traditional in Germany in winter, you can buy the wine only version anywhere on the streets in December.

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Here is a recipe: http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/german/01/rec0123.html

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MrS

11-21-2003, 09:06PM

JackSilb said...

Boy, just to replace a plastic/rubber cone cost so much.Is it the inner or outer? Are you going to use the EMPI boots? $14 each at Downey

KF6YSB

MrS

11-21-2003, 09:15PM

WhiteThaiGer said... Feuerzangenbowle... Let me just tell you it involves warmed red wine, rum poured over sugar cone, must be high proof rum to make it burn.
Uwe sure dosen't seem to mind having FIRES at other peoples houses.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/joker1.gif

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I'm off Sat. Sun. and Monday. Since I only have 2 1/2 days I think I'm staying farther west. Maybe a hike thru Piute Gorge??

KF6YSB

JackSilb

11-21-2003, 10:20PM

> BajaTaco said...
> Ummm... you guys know that this area (Jerome) is going to be COLD camping? Just making sure...

> Uwe
> Jack will probably call it 'a little cooler' when/if he mentions it to his travel companions

You guys are starting to really know me. I would say on the fresh side at night.

-JACK

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JackSilb

11-21-2003, 10:22PM

MrS said...

JackSilb said...

Boy, just to replace a plastic/rubber cone cost so much.Is it the inner or outer? Are you going to use the EMPI boots? $14 each at Downey

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EMPI? What are these? Sorry ...
It is the outer.
Please give me some recomendations.

-JACK
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JackSilb

11-21-2003, 10:24PM

Uwe,

Lets talk about dates then.
You and me would start the trip on Thursday morning, right? Get to Az do some exploration, food, then meet the folks on Friday somewhere, right2 ?

-JACK

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Post Edited (JackSilb) : 11/21/2003 10:33:26 PM GMT

WhiteThaiGer

11-21-2003, 10:32PM

JackSilb said...
Uwe,

Lets talk about dates then.
You and me would start the trip on Thursday morning then? Get to Az do some exploration, food, then meet the folks on Friday somewhere?
Al was interested in this trip too, let's discuss tomorrow.

MrS said...
...Fort Piute gorge..

Is that the one at the eastern end of the Moajve road? That's a nice little hike.

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Post Edited (WhiteThaiGer) : 11/21/2003 10:36:42 PM GMT

expeditionswest

11-21-2003, 11:15PM

I am heading out on a little overnight adventure now. Will touch base on Sunday for more details...

Scott

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expeditionswest

11-23-2003, 01:47PM

Here is a rough itinerary: The only thing I am a little unsure of is the campground (Chris?) I will do some more research tonight, but we will basically be camping near Jerome/Cottonwood. I know some of you will be coming in early, so selecting a good spot might be better undertaken by those individuals. I will be arriving Friday afternoon.</o:p></div>
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We will run the Saturday trails with John Shotts (He just signed on to the group) He has a very nice TLC 100, and is a fun guy to run with!.</o:p></div>
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Here is his plan for Saturday:</o:p></div>
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SATURDAY: MEET @ <st1:time Hour="9" Minute="30">9:30 AM, PULL OUT @ <st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10:00 AM</o:p></div>
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Run 1: <st1:Street><st1:address>Pipeline Road, from West to East. Then exit via Greasy Spoon Loop. This is NOT just the Greasy Spoon Run some of you have done. It's a side trek down the <st1:Street><st1:address>Pipeline Road that offers the real challenges!. This run has some VERY steep grades in both directions (especially the return direction).A rear lockerhelps on thesteep climbs. I would guess if wet, the locker is a must (so check weather or bringa long strap. Hee hee!). Trip duration about 3hours total. Trip rating: Mostly a 2.5 - 3+. A few of thoseclimbs and descents ~3.5. Scenery on this run is amazing! Pic: "DSC00834" is from the Pipeline Trail Run.</o:p></div>
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Run 2:<st1:City><st1:place>Oak Creek <st1:City><st1:place>Homestead. This rundrops down to the <st1:City><st1:place>Oak Creek a few miles west of Sedona. Rated a 2.5 - 3 (though there is a optional 4.0 climb requiring locker(s)). The end at the creek is one of those camping spots you'll want to remember for your next camping trip. Duration on this one about 2hours. Pic: "DSC00349" is from Oak Creek Homestead".</o:p></div>
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OptionalRun 3 (time permitting): Pop over to the Palatki Ruins (easy forest road rated at 2) and see the petroglyphs and dwellings (free) before returning to Sedona or home. Pic: "DSC00186 is from Palatki Ruins".</o:p></div>
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Sunday:</o:p></div>
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Smiley Rock- This is a great little trail that I have always wanted to run. It has scenery and some challenges. It leaves from Jerome, and ends in <st1:City><st1:place>Prescott. It will only take a few hours (if that) and will put everyone on the highway by lunch.</o:p></div>
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A that’s left is determining a camp spot and getting some feedback on my trail selections…</o:p></div>
So what does everyone think???</div>

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BajaTaco

11-24-2003, 03:03PM

Hi Scott

Most of us discussed this over the weekend, and the general consensus was that we should stick to the original plan of exploring the KOFA area (and possibly trying to get close to the Eagle Tail mtns). This is due to the fact that it is a much more reasonable drive for the CA folks, and because some of us will not be coming until Friday night (and some staying through Monday, some leaving Sunday). So with the offset schedules, and wanting to maximize our time off of the highway, we figured it was a good choice due to it's "central" location and the weather should be pretty outstanding.

However, now that we are back from the weekend, I see you have modified the itinerary somewhat to include some classic Sedona trails which means camping at lower elevations as well. As I was telling the group over the weekend, it really makes no difference to me - Jerome/Sedona is much more convenient to me, but is a much longer drive (about twice as far)for everyone else. I will let everyone get in here and speak up on their opinion/decision. Both areas are going to be absolutely beautiful and the weather should be really nice.

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BajaTaco

11-24-2003, 03:13PM

Scott Brady said...

</o:p>
We will run the Saturday trails with John Shotts (He just signed on to the group) He has a very nice TLC 100, and is a fun guy to run with!Hey John, if you are reading this - welcome to the forum! I look forward to meeting you.

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AlWalter

11-24-2003, 03:17PM

Tentative itinerary from the CA folks. Meet Wednesday evening at a motel in Blythe.

Thursday, do some roads in the NW Kofa area to include Palm Canyon Rd & the Kofa Queen Canyon Trail. Camping on the later.

Friday do the King Valley Rd, McPherson Pass Trail & the Big Eye Wash Trail. Returning to a Motel at Blythe.

Saturday after meeting Mrs & MrsS & 4XDave, head out thru the NE section of Kofa into the Little Horn Mtns into the Eagletail Mtns & camp.

Sunday do more in the Eagletail Mtns with some heading home & others staying for another day.

MrS

11-24-2003, 03:36PM

Guess I got delayed posting, so doing the BIG EDIT.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif

We'll meet you guys Sat. morning.

KF6YSB

Post Edited (MrS) : 11/24/2003 3:40:25 PM GMT

expeditionswest

11-24-2003, 04:20PM

I am glad everyone had such a nice time in <st1:City><st1:place>San Diego!http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/beertoast.gif</div>
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It would definitely be a long drive for the folks in CA to come play in Sedona, soI understand the desire to stick with the original plan. So, if anyone wants to come along in <st1:State><st1:place>Arizona, please let me know ASAP. I will still be playing in the Sedona area with the other group, so we can make changes as necessary. </o:p></div>
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That <st1:place>Blyth area is very cool! Have any of you been to dripping springs? It is just east of Quartzite, AZ (about 20 min. from the river). It is a fun trail with some great petroglyphs too.</div>
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For those playing in CA, have a great time!http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/hop.gif </o:p></div>

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UZJ100

11-24-2003, 05:57PM

Testing everybody. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ok-kewl.gif </div>
(Learning to post)</div>

John and Rebecca Shotts
Tucson, AZ

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ARB Sahara Bar and front and rear lockers w'4.88 gears
Warn M8000i winch

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MrS

11-24-2003, 08:30PM

John Shotts said...Testing everybody. (Learning to post)Seem to work just fine. Welcome aboard John

Good to see more people from Az coming here. More info. for future trips. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/beertoast.gif

Latest M. Jackson NEWS from Cali: He was see at theSears Store, he heard boys pants where 1/2 off. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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Cecile

11-25-2003, 01:38AM

Life is so much easier when you have your own ghost town to go to. We'll be thinking about you guys while we're sitting around the parlor stove in the 1871 American Hotel eating turkey, and pumpkin pie all weekend. Once in awhile we might leave our toasty quarters to give town tours to anybody that may happen up there. If we're lucky it will snow a little bit to add to the ambience, but not enough to ruin the road conditions coming in or out. They already had a foot of snow a few weekends ago, which is early for the Inyos, so should be interesting.

Cecile
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JackSilb

11-25-2003, 02:20AM

Welcome Shotts(s),

Good to have you on board. Now don't be shy and jump in the discussions.

Scott, it seems that we need to have two groups for the Thanksgiving trip, you guys don't have two meters radio yet, do you?. We could try to be in touch by repeaters.

It will not be this time for the all get together trip then. Just for you to know, we got this trip going before you proposed your route. Otherwise we would all make the same. We will have the Uwe's fancy drink and fondue (can we change your mind?)

-JACK

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JackSilb

11-25-2003, 09:16AM

Uwe,

How about we pick a repeater for this trip?
Can you consider sharing some information with the group?

Thanks,
-JACK

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WhiteThaiGer

11-25-2003, 03:00PM

JackSilb said...
...We will have the Uwe's fancy drink and fondue (can we change your mind?)
We'll bring some cheese fondue. I guess we should have it Saturday night when most of the people are their. Maybe the people coming in on Saturday could bring some baguette or other French bread with a hard crust?!

Still need to find rum with at least 54Vol%! Anyone?

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MrS

11-25-2003, 03:52PM

WhiteThaiGer said...
Still need to find rum with at least 54Vol%! Anyone?I'll have Bud Light, will that work? http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/joker1.gif

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BajaTaco

11-25-2003, 05:13PM

WhiteThaiGer said...

[quote]
Still need to find rum with at least 54Vol%! Anyone?
</div>I had to go and get some plans this morning - on the way back, I stopped at the liquor barn and picked up some Bacardi 151 - comes complete with warning labels and flame arrestor http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif Looks like we can make some Feuerzangenbowle now http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Jack, we were discussing via email about meat for barbeque - I would be happy to donate for this past weekend, but I would say don't bother worrying about doing the barbeque this weekend - I think you have enough to worry about since you are bringing the family.

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JackSilb

11-25-2003, 06:03PM

Uwe, I will bring our 100% new fondue pot (made in Brazil) and fuel then.

I am not sure barbecue goes well with the cheese fondue. But. If the group want, I have a small charcoal barbecue. Need to know quick so I can plan how much longer I will be late to leave.

Any problem with fire in the area?
Talking about fire, SteveS do you have enough wood? I remember Dave is the wood man. Something todo with trimming trees.

Thanks,
-JACK

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AlWalter

11-25-2003, 06:28PM

BajaTaco said...

WhiteThaiGer said...

[quote]
Still need to find rum with at least 54Vol%! Anyone?
I had to go and get some plans this morning - on the way back, I stopped at the liquor barn and picked up some Bacardi 151 - comes complete with warning labels and flame arrestor http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif Looks like we can make some Feuerzangenbowle now http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif
We have 2 bottles of Bacardi 151 now. I also have one.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif

JackSilb

11-25-2003, 06:31PM

Al,

What is the name and phone number of that Motel again?
The one for the bat-meeting on the bat-Wednesday night and bat-Friday night.

Uwe, where is the repeater information?

Thanks,
-JACK

So much to see, so little time. Try using your 4WD tosee and do more.
Tread Lightly! empowers generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly...
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BajaTaco

11-25-2003, 06:33PM

AlWalter said...

[quote]We have 2 bottles of Bacardi 151 now. I also have one.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif
I think I am learning that Al has a well stocked bar at home. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gifHe also brought some very fine Patron tequila to the party last weekend - thanks for sharing Al http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/wink.gif

the tequila taste-testers > http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/chairfall.gif

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WhiteThaiGer

11-25-2003, 06:34PM

AlWalter said...

I had to go and get some plans this morning - on the way back, I stopped at the liquor barn and picked up some Bacardi 151 - comes complete with warning labels and flame arrestor http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/lol.gif Looks like we can make some Feuerzangenbowle now http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif
We have 2 bottles of Bacardi 151 now. I also have one.http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gifOne is enough, we won't even use the whole bottle.75% is quite flammable, but we have Steve http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif . I'll tell him how to do it and he can handle the dangerous stuff http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/jumpin.gif . The drink will also be strong, but that's no problem since no one will have to drive.

I can't wait for the Fuerzangenbowle, I better get the red wine and the spices together!

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AlWalter

11-25-2003, 06:43PM

JackSilb said...
Al,

What is the name and phone number of that Motel again?
The one for the bat-meeting on the bat-Wednesday night and bat-Friday night.

Thanks,
-JACK
</div>Best Western
825 W. Hobson Way
Blythe, CA
760-922-7105
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MrsS

11-25-2003, 07:35PM

I will try to find some good crusty bread on Friday. I don't think we will find any on the way Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.</div>
MrsShttp://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/ok-kewl.gif </div>

BajaTaco

11-25-2003, 09:43PM

Happy Thanksgiving to you too MrsS http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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BajaTaco

11-25-2003, 11:21PM

It looks like the EagleTail Mtns. arepretty well surrounded with a wilderness boundary, so we should probably switch to the Little Horns and save the EagleTails for a backpack trip. How about the Castle Dome mtns? Anyone know about those? There is a road that goes over them according to the gazeteer, or maybe it's a foot trail - I don't know. Unfortunately, I don't have time for much planning at all - we'll just have to explore with no itinerary - nothing wrong with that http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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WhiteThaiGer

11-26-2003, 12:42AM

BajaTaco said...
It looks like the EagleTail Mtns. arepretty well surrounded with a wilderness boundary, so we should probably switch to the Little Horns and save the EagleTails for a backpack trip. How about the Castle Dome mtns? Anyone know about those? There is a road that goes over them according to the gazeteer, or maybe it's a foot trail - I don't know. Unfortunately, I don't have time for much planning at all - we'll just have to explore with no itinerary - nothing wrong with that http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/biggrin.gif I found my AZ wilderness book. Yep, the Eagle Tail Mtn's have no roads, all the old roads in there are hiking trails now.

I think the Castle Dome mtns' are the area that Al suggested for day 2.

I also don't have time to plan, it'll by crazy time till we pull out here.... I'll make sure I'll have my DVD's with the AZ Topo's for Ozi set up, maybe find the sat pics. I doubt I have time to get the DQQ's.

One reason why I want to explore the area we are going are the pics here:
http://www-dev.confluence.org/confluence.php?lat=33&lon=-114&visit=1
http://www-dev.confluence.org/confluence.php?lat=33&lon=-114&visit=2

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JackSilb

11-26-2003, 01:07AM

No plans is a plan too.

Lets enjoy the trip and do something on the fly. We open the map and discuss it.
Relax people.

-JACK

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JackSilb

11-26-2003, 01:14AM

Done 11/26 and 11/28. I am not sure how much I will be able to sleep on the 26, but I have the room.</div>
Got a hotel for the dogs. Neet to give them a shot still before dropping them of.</div>
No problem so far.</div>
Thanks,</div>
-JACK</div>

AlWalter said...

JackSilb said...
Al,

What is the name and phone number of that Motel again?
The one for the bat-meeting on the bat-Wednesday night and bat-Friday night.

Thanks,
-JACK
Best Western
825 W. Hobson Way
Blythe, CA
760-922-7105
http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/sleeping.gif

So much to see, so little time. Try using your 4WD tosee and do more.
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http://www.4wdtrips.net

JackSilb

11-26-2003, 01:16AM

What temperatures do you expect us to see?

-JACK

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WhiteThaiGer

11-26-2003, 01:20AM

JackSilb said...
What temperatures do you expect us to see?

-JACK
</div>Yahoo weather has day time highs in the low 70's and night time lows in the upper 40's for both Blythe and Yuma. That should be similar for us.

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JackSilb

11-26-2003, 01:37AM

> 40's

Need to have warm clothes for the night.
-JACK

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WhiteThaiGer

11-26-2003, 06:35AM

Here are some repeaters I found for La Paz county, don't know how up to date the info is:
146.850 - Parker
145.310 - Quartzsite (PL 162.2)
146.680 - Smith Peak (PL 162.2)

2m Freq: 4WDtrips 1
CB channel: 4 (actually everyone has 2m, right?)

Al, what's the when/where for Thursday morning? We'll be coming in late to Blythe and don't know where to stay yet.

Maybe we can email cell numbers around too.

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Post Edited (WhiteThaiGer) : 11/26/2003 2:51:35 PM GMT

MrS

11-26-2003, 05:06PM

WhiteThaiGer said...2m Freq: 4WDtrips 1Crap http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/banghead.gif One more thing for the to-do list.

WOW, pre trip repeater planning.

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BajaTaco

11-26-2003, 07:27PM

Well, it looks like I will have to work Friday and Monday. So that leaves only Saturday and Sunday. I sent emails to the KOFA group - I think I am going to see if I can still go with Scott on the Sedona/Jerome trip. It's just much more reasonable for me considering distance and time available.

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JackSilb

11-26-2003, 10:00PM

Repeaters in Arizona

http://www.artscipub.com/repeaters/dsprpts.asp?state=Arizona&order=call

-JACK
</div>

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JackSilb

11-26-2003, 10:10PM

Uwe,

We need to pick one repeater. Which one would you say is the closest to the area we will explore? If not, the one that is in the higher pick.

Once we lock on the repeater we will use, I will set 1/2 of my radio to monitor the repeater and 1/2 on 4WDTrips 1. That way if people call us I will be able to know. I can monitor two frequencies at once.

-JACK

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Tread Lightly! empowers generations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly...
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WhiteThaiGer

11-26-2003, 10:49PM

JackSilb said...
Uwe,

We need to pick one repeater. Which one would you say is the closest to the area we will explore? If not, the one that is in the higher pick.

Once we lock on the repeater we will use, I will set 1/2 of my radio to monitor the repeater and 1/2 on 4WDTrips 1. That way if people call us I will be able to know. I can monitor two frequencies at once.

-JACK
</div>
I don't really know where they are, but Quartzsite is at I10 and 95 use that one. But good look with us newbies figuring out the PL tone stuff....http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/emoticons/headscratch.gif

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