New, New Suprise thread, run?

[wannabejeeper]

Ok, are we going to run tomorrow night? If so, my g-friend(yeah that's it), was wondering how safe it is if we get a lot of rain to run those runs?

[My1stJeep]

Other than the rocks being slick, which just means being a little lighter on the skinny pedal or your tires will just spin, lose traction and you can slip around, it is not too bad. Only other concern is amount. I was talking to another member last night, if it rains 1" plus we may have to consider doing the movie only thing, don't want to get caught in a flood. So I hate to say it, but we will have to play it by ear and use our best judgement.

If it only rains a little it just means lining up each obstacle to ensure you get the most traction. Not a big deal at all.

[wannabejeeper]

That's what I was thinking. Jeepin on wet doesn't bother me, but Jeepin in a flash flood in a creek probably would.

[Aco2505PIR]

where are you guys going on saturday night. I would like to make it and meet up with some people from the site. Sick of wheelin by myself.

[86_Renegade]

Aco were going to hit the White Tanks Sat. night your more then welcome to join us.... Can you meet us tonight at Sonic (Waddell & Litchfeild????)

[AZG23]

Ok, are we going to run tomorrow night? If so, my g-friend(yeah that's it), was wondering how safe it is if we get a lot of rain to run those runs?

Safe..??

take the flags and poles out of this...and make it dark...and you will get an idea of what it will be like..only it will be going up it instead across like the Jeep pictured..:D Sure its safe...:eek:

http://users.wildblue.net/whooven/272454687ApRhNe_ph.jpg
stolen from the UROC thread

[My1stJeep]

ROFLMAO

Never seen that amount of water at the WT's, only seen it worse up off Table Mesa. Only time will tell so I think we will have to wait a final decision until Saturday. I think we should still plan it as if it is going to happen, and then make the last minute decision based on what the weather really brings.

[wannabejeeper]

Safe..??

take the flags and poles out of this...and make it dark...and you will get an idea of what it will be like..only it will be going up it instead across like the Jeep pictured..:D Sure its safe...:eek:

http://users.wildblue.net/whooven/272454687ApRhNe_ph.jpg
stolen from the UROC thread

OH, OK. Well in that case, I'll leave my top down! This ought to be a good first night run ever for my g-friend!:rolleyes:

[wannabejeeper]

I agree with Chris.

[AZG23]

I agree with Chris.

Don't be skerd :D

[wannabejeeper]

Don't be skerd :D

Didn't you say 'I'm planning on it raining and staying home'?;)

I'm not skerd, well at least not of the trail. I am however, a little ascared of what my g-friend would do to me if my Jeep turned into a bass boat!:eek:

[AZG23]

Just bring your rod n reel....we will find out if those bumper ends actually are flotation devices...

[AZG23]

Didn't you say 'I'm planning on it raining and staying home'?;)


It's reverse psychology...;)

http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/38.gif http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/38.gif

[AZG23]

or maybe it'll be like this...

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/benson/pics/030706benson351.gif

[86_Renegade]

This is my 2nd winter here in Az. and everyone says last years rain was a fluke thing. Doesnt it rain for 20 mins and then pass on through.....I used to BBQ in the snow!!!!

[wannabejeeper]

Just bring your rod n reel....we will find out if those bumper ends actually are flotation devices...

OK, so far I like you(not like that:rolleyes: ), so take that end cap thing back! :D I bought my heep with 23 miles on it and it had approx. 31 miles on it when the end caps and flare extension thingies came off.

As far as reverse pysch. goes, my ex-wife had 1 year of school left before she quit to get her doctorate in psychology, so my mind is kinda still numb!:(

[wannabejeeper]

Brian, give it about another 2 years and you won't want to step outside without long johns on if it drops below 50 degrees!

[AZG23]

I sport a t-shirt and shorts all year round....even up in Flag...I just throw on a sweatshirt or jacket in the snow...;)

[wannabejeeper]

Yeah, I have to admit, I wear flip flops in the winter with jeans...dang San Diego influence!

So are we meeting at sonic tonight?

[86_Renegade]

I'd like to do a short meet and iron out the plans for the run so we hit the trail all on the same page. Mike said he wont be able to make it tonight, but said he doesnt mind if we skip the moive....and thats not a big deal here, just something i thought was too cool to sit out on a mountian and watch a movie. And that can be done later in the year......
Brad how many people are going to be comming with you?? I think you said that they are in stock Jeeps.

[AZG23]

I wasnt bringing anyone...I think it was Mike that mentioned he had some friends that had stock Jeeps...?? I know you mentioned you had a bro in law with a stock Liberty..?? Not sure..Im just bringing myself at this point...but had one friend that "might" of made it...but not sure if he got his XJ long arms adjusted and a STL...(it was after you had gone aroubd 4:30)

sooo...thats that...hopefully itll rain a bit but not too much on the tanks..

[86_Renegade]

Brad i got a family permit so my cousin (your friend ) can use the other tag if needed. I dont know if my bro-in-law is going to make it but i'll try to touch base and see. I picked up a family permit for him also so he has another tag too....
Are you going to make it to sonic????

[My1stJeep]

No Brad ain't skerd, but he will have his top on so he can run the heater... :D

[AZG23]

Yeah brian...Ill be at Sonic...bring those BL instructions..

And Chris.......damn straight!!

[My1stJeep]

Just a head up, I was given an invite to extend to all of you for tonight.

Lots of good people will be there. It is part of the NW meet and Greet going on at Bill's house.

After 5pm

3814 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix Az 85051

Closest intersection is 39th Ave and Dunlap,

Mapquest will get you here.

Cell phone is 480.212.2635

[My1stJeep]

Sissy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AZG23]

yeah yeah...thats why my Jeep still looks good inside...and yours looks like a kitty litter box...:D :D

[wannabejeeper]

Mine started to, dang stray cats...antifreeze good.:cool:

[My1stJeep]

Well we know which Jeep gets used on trails harder than the local malls and run the kids to school!!!! And it ain't a grey one that fits that bill.... :D

[AZG23]

Ill have you know Im very fashionable on the way to the MALL!! So backoff sista!

[jeeperX]

I have two freinds that want to join us tomarrow night. One of which I will see tonight at the wedding and the other I will be talking to in the morning once I can give him a solid game plan for the night. I will let them know that the BBQ and Movie is most likely cancelled and it will be just a night run. Please post up what is going on so I can inform them of the plans you all make tonight.

[wannabejeeper]

Jeep until we float, sound good?

BTW, do any of you guys have rock lights, if so, where's good place to mount them for the best lighting?

[AZG23]

can do....


Mike...if its pourin' rain...we wont be able to run....so didja still wanna do the flick and food at yer place like you mentioned..??

Its really gonna be dependant on the weather tomorrow around 5pm....

Someone will post up the plan...

[My1stJeep]

Excellent idea.

Also Brian and I were talking earlier about bringin tarps, we can attache to the Jeeps to create a canopy.

Plus if we want at the end of TC I can run anyone back that wants to start the BBQ or does not want to run Firebird, then those who want to run Firebird can go back with me and run. We can talk a bit tonight, formulate a general plan and then I think just kinda of go with the flow!!!!

[AZG23]

I think that sounds good...that way we can still do just the BBQ if weather permits...and be covered...


Ill bring a tarp and some rope as well...we can circle the Jeeps and tarp it up and light the BBQ's...

[AZJeeps TJ&XJ]

What time was everyone thinking about for the run? If it is early enough I might join (still have to go to work at midnight :mad: ) Might bring a few more Heeps, besides mine, will have to talk to everyone saturday.

[AZG23]

We are meeting around 7-7:30pm...and heading out about 8pm after everyone shows up...

[AZG23]

ok...so Brian, Brian and me Brad showed up...pretty much decided we will meet out there...at 7-7:30 pm. I-10 and Watson rd north side of the I-10.

We decided that if its raining too much that hitting TC and Firebird may pose dangerous and we would just run the trail to the powerline trail and out the Northside and hit Mikes place for FoodnFlick....(if this is still ok as a plan B. Mike, let us know)

If its not raining too bad...then we will run Appetizer, Tax Collector and Firebird. There are stock Jeeps going, so if anyone doesnt want to run Firebird a group can be led out to a chosen spot and set up tarp city and once done can start the BBQ's, and we will run Firebird...then return and cook food and grub...hopefully weather permits..

State trust permits are required, if you want to go and dont have one contact Brian (86Renegade) He has an extra. (1st come)

We want a list of those going so we dont have to wait around for someone who was maybe coming...please post if you are attending and Ill compile a list and cell numbers :

so far:

Chris-my1stjeep 623 340 0885
Brian-wannabejeeper 623-329-6457
Brian-86renegade 602-723-3889
Dave-D Dub ???????? dunno if you want it posted
Mike-JeeperX ???????? dunno if you want it posted
JeeperX's 2 friends.??
Brad-AZG23 602 410 6643




anyone else definitely going please post up and we will add you to the list so we know for sure. thx



CB channel 10
FRS 14..??

Leaving the airdown spot @ 8pm....



Bring some grub and plates/napkins/utensils and drinks. Definitely bring warm clothes and rain gear and drinking water. Since this is pretty much just a SURPRISE/Far west side "meet and greet trail run" and not an all out White tanks trail run, Im not gonna post it up in the trails forum. If you arent in Surprise or far west valley and wanna go...feel free to post up. :) We'd love to have ya, but since its weather dependant...cant guarantee a killer run.

Will be watching the weather and this thread all day long up until 6pm ish...so post if you are going and contact number (if wanted) and will see ya at the airdown spot..(or close to it since it may be mud) :D


Does this sound ok to everyone..??

[AZG23]

brrrr...

http://www.intellicast.com/IcastPage/LoadPage.aspx?loc=kphx&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=RadarImagery&product=RadarLoop&prodnav=none

[wannabejeeper]

I might shoulda put my top up last night.:( I'm pretty sure I could support a goldfish in the back of my Jeep for at least a couple of days.:rolleyes:

Brad I'm leaving my house pretty soon, so if plans change give me a call.
thanks
brian

[jeeperX]

Well it would appear that the two other vehicles that were going to join us are out. The desert movie and BBQ was what was most interesting to them, Although they also felt it would be too cold to go out tonight and with the rain in the forcast they bailed.

As far a Movie and BBQ at my house, it would appear that our Dog may give birth today and the wife doent want to distract the hound if today is the day. I pretty much thought the whole movie thing was dropped so as to just have a Night run requardless of the rain or temp.

So at this point I guess its just a night run based on what Brad posted.

[AZG23]

aight...so does that take you out too..?? or are you gonna run..? Let me know so I can update the list..

Im still planning eating out there if rain permits...otherwise..I guess its a late night grub after the run around the backside of the tanks...

[AZG23]

Chris-my1stjeep 623 340 0885
Brian-wannabejeeper 623-329-6457
Brian-86renegade 602-723-3889
Dave-D Dub ???????? dunno if you want it posted
Mike-JeeperX ???????? dunno if you want it posted
Brad-AZG23 602 410 6643




Anyone else..??

AZDesertgirl...?
Oldyellar..??
BenHill....???


anyone else way out west...??

[My1stJeep]

Starting to rain again. Sorry I missed last night, it was a costly one to say the least.

I will try to be there, but don't wait for me. If I am not there on time can you call me on my cell to let me know what you are going to run for sure, then I can catch up if I am running late?

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AZG23]

just dont run late....but yeah, I will...

[Calizonia]

Brad,

put me on the "wish I was there" list! Hope you guys have a fun and safe run.

It is raining here (Anaheim, CA) off and on. There hasn't been much of a down pour at all.

[AZG23]

yup...thats what Im hoping for over here....looking at the radar loop...it looks like its kinda puttering out....not gonna call it good as its Mother Nature....but its looking "better"...

[jeeperX]

Im still in...

[AZG23]

SWEET! I get the feeling I made you mad bro...hope I didnt...but we can chat tonight..

[AZG23]

so far:

Chris-my1stjeep 623 340 0885
Brian-wannabejeeper 623-329-6457
Brian-86renegade 602-723-3889
Dave-D Dub
Mike-JeeperX
Brad-AZG23 602 410 6643

[AZG23]

NWS stated as of 2pm, that Surprise has only recvd .28 in of rainfall...:) Looks like its breaking up on radar...to the southwest of us.

[D-Dub]

Hey I am not going to be able to make it. I twisted the hell out of my ankle and there is no way I can drive. I can't even put any weight on it. Sorry fellas, next time.

[AZG23]

bummer man...

Chris-my1stjeep 623 340 0885
Brian-wannabejeeper 623-329-6457
Brian-86renegade 602-723-3889
Mike-JeeperX
Brad-AZG23 602 410 6643

[Wind_Danzer]

Hey I am not going to be able to make it. I twisted the hell out of my ankle and there is no way I can drive. I can't even put any weight on it. Sorry fellas, next time.

Join the ankle club....

http://i2.tinypic.com/r8c9vl.jpg

It's still nice and swollen too.

If you're 5'10" or under I have a crutch you can borrow. I seem to hobble better with only one crutch. :D

[86_Renegade]

Good 2 Go here!!!! My wife has a hair-line break on her foot but she's putting on her "space boot"
Mike what time do you plan on heading out....maybe i can follow. I still have to hit Safeway for gas and coal as well as food and ice........
Brian
602-723-3889

[wannabejeeper]

hey brian, i just tried calling you and it went right to voicemail. i was just wondering if it is still ok if i meet up with you guys on the 303 on the way out. i'll try and call you again and try to get a hold of brad. btw, i won't be by a cpu for the rest of the night, ya'll have my #
thanks
brian

[AZG23]

times fast approachin...

7:00-7:30p at I-10 and Watson rd

This seems to be the list of those going....

Chris-my1stjeep 623 340 0885
Brian-wannabejeeper 623-329-6457
Brian-86renegade 602-723-3889
Mike-JeeperX
Brad-AZG23 602 410 6643


About time for last call...

anyone else wanna go...?

[jeeperX]

Well I will try to make it but Dont wait...
I Have been having a horrible time doing my brakes today, earlier when i went to set up my front-end to take off my tires the seal on my craftsman floor jack blew out.. Ok NP i take it back to sears and get a replacement. Get Home at 1:30pm set uo the truck take off the caliper then take my rotors in to have them turned. Im told hour to hour and a half because they are busy. NP i go home help son with home work and go back to pick them up at 4:30 Well it appears the guy who started the job only turned one before he left for the day and the other was just left sitting on the floor. So now I have to go back around 6pm and get the other one. So in short I may not make it after all :( thats the bad news... Good news is they arnt charging me for turning them and gave me a free set of Wiper Blades for the jeep :) I am worjing as fast as I can though Minus this rest break while waiting for them to finish the rotors.

[AZG23]

Mike,


Chris is prolly gonna be a little later....we will hang...since hte group is basically small...its not gonna be a problem...call my cell and let me know...

[D-Dub]

Join the ankle club....

http://i2.tinypic.com/r8c9vl.jpg

It's still nice and swollen too.

If you're 5'10" or under I have a crutch you can borrow. I seem to hobble better with only one crutch. :D

Can I borrow your crutches?

[AZG23]

Ive got a set you can use Dave...if you need 'both'...

[AZG23]

aight...Im headin' out in bout 5 minutes...see those that arent wussin' out at the trailhead...;)

[AZG23]

well...that was a bust....Chris had um...well...neverfmind, Mikes brakes werent goin anywhere...and we headed over to his place to help out...on the way I saw a Honda accord in a waterfilled muddy ditch alongside the 303 (he turned to soon onto Peoria I guess)...started to yank him out when Brian (wannabejeeper) rolled up to help....yanked said dude in Honda out...headed to Mikes...anyway...long story short...we didnt get a run in...prolly better off anyway...wouldnt have been able to do TC and Firebird since those are prolly running washes at this point...

sooo.....onto the next Surprise thread...and meet n greet/trail run...

PS...look at those silly Eastside guys...

[kjflowers]

It would of been boring anyway without me there.

[AZG23]

It would of been boring anyway without me there.


Yeah...most definitely...that its!:D

[D-Dub]

That sucks you guys couldn't get out there. Mike are your brakes fixed?

[jeeperX]

I think so... Least I have pedal back. The calipers were seized up from when I compressed them i guess. Today when inspecting the calipers again I noticed that they were not expanding. So I went and picked up a new set and installed them. I have pedal again although I will need to re-bleed the whole system again once I get time. Once old calipers were out I tryed to get the pistons to move with no luck. So I believe problem fixed.

[AZG23]

Thats awesome man...lemme know if you need a hand...Ive got some clear tubing to make sure you dont get any air back into it....

[86_Renegade]

It looked like both side were working fine when bleeding them last night. If you need a hand bleeding them out i get out of work at 3...

[jeeperX]

Thanks Gang,
Brad i picked up a little piece of tube today, appreciate the offers guys truly I do.