Florence on Monday, April 30, 2007 [Archive]

amber.hodge

04-24-2007, 03:35 PM

We'll have a 3" lift and 33's put on by tomorrow afternoon, and want to go play in Florence. We want to start out running the "Elvis Trail" but are up to suggestions. This does NOT have to be a kid-friendly run, as ours won't be there, but we are open to kid-friendly - whatever. Do need someone more experienced to lead. Start time is open, destination open....

desertdawg

04-24-2007, 05:28 PM

If I'm done painting my house by Monday, I would love to go. I have run Elvis several times and it's a fun trail. Make sure you get some spare dana 35shafts though.:)

desertdawg

04-24-2007, 05:38 PM

amber.hodge

04-24-2007, 08:16 PM

If I'm done painting my house by Monday, I would love to go. I have run Elvis several times and it's a fun trail. Make sure you get some spare dana 35shafts though.:)

spare 35 shafts? I got home and thought about it....I think we do have one spare shaft now...and we'll go on whatever - I assume most of these obstacles have "go arounds" if something looks too hairy, right?

amber.hodge

04-24-2007, 08:19 PM

Unless you are really set on going to Florence Junction may I suggest Hackberry Creek? It's just about the same distance but east of Superior.
It's a beautiful and fun trail, plus it may not be accessable in the future when they start mining operations. :)

if you think of a better trail that you (or if anyone does, for that matter :) ) think we could hack with a all stock except 3" suspension lift and 33" baja claws, we are up for it...Everything is new so nothing will be boring.
We don't even really have to stick to any specific area.

Allen

04-25-2007, 12:21 PM

I up for a run on the 30th! Hackberry Creek is a great trail, but it's not the same distance for us folks down in the creek here! You forget desertdawg that we live 19 miles from price road and 50 miles from BattleAxe Rd.

And I have all 4 shafts!!

I would love to re-try that hole I had to get winched out of on Elvis!...but then again I never got to finish Hackberry Creek either :(

amber.hodge

04-25-2007, 12:27 PM

Hackberry Creek it is - We'll be coming from ** (house in *** is still under construction) need to determine rally point and time....

We'll be on channel 4 with our CB Radio

Allen

04-25-2007, 12:33 PM

Regular rally point is some restraunt in superior - breakfast burritos! It has a "Rest Area" sign in front!

whats the name??

Could probably meet in Gold Canyon earyler and wheel out together!

amber.hodge

04-25-2007, 12:40 PM

Regular rally point is some restraunt in superior - breakfast burritos! It has a "Rest Area" sign in front!

whats the name??

Could probably meet in Gold Canyon earyler and wheel out together!

We have to get the boy to either daycare or his dad's before we go...What time are you thinking? Gold Canyon would be a better for us....

Now as far as hackberry, you said you broke through there? are there different lines for some of the more extreme areas that we could go around if we need to? (husband's daily driver)

Allen

04-25-2007, 05:08 PM

Nope......wasn't me that broke! Someone did break and we took a shortcut off the trail towing him! He couldnt get it in 4WD for some reason!

It's not been too hot, but I'm thinking that wont last much longer, so a 8am departure from gold canyon would be nice. What time would you be able to be there??

You going to lead Mr Dawg?? I know where to start but I have yet to make the END of that trail, so your expertice would be welcome! I'll bring my GPS and record it!!

Roughian98TJ

04-25-2007, 05:30 PM

spare 35 shafts? I got home and thought about it....I think we do have one spare shaft now...and we'll go on whatever - I assume most of these obstacles have "go arounds" if something looks too hairy, right?
I have spare 35 shafts that need to get out of my garage!!!!

Roughian98TJ

04-25-2007, 05:33 PM

hmmm if I'm back from CA by monday, I'm in I've been wanting to run hackberry for a while. My on board air isn't working right now so no front locker but the rear is good to go......unless I get off my *** and fix it this week, anyone want to help?

Fire Ball

04-25-2007, 06:08 PM

We did hackberry today, there are a couple of really hairy obstacles. I had the least capable maybe with front locker and open rear on 33's and only had trouble in one place. Actually we all did, fully locked or not, but some good spotting and a little throttle yahoo and we all got through. Sorry you got out the winch for nothing Samdog ;)

Oh and we are out for the 30th, I have to work.

TRLR8TDTJ

04-25-2007, 06:19 PM

Dragonfly

04-25-2007, 06:35 PM

Too bad you guys couldn't have joined us today...we had and awesome run with some definitely challenging spots....have fun...it will take you all day to do the whole loop, we got half way in about 4-5 hours with a stop for lunch and the side trip to devils canyon....awesome view....:D

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 06:50 PM

I heard about that guy breaking. I think it was his ring and pinion that broke.;) I would like to try and again and maybe finish trail this time.:D

Kyle

Yeah some people and their ring and pinons!:rolleyes: J/K Kyle

I'm not a definite yet, but if I do go, Yes I will lead Allen.:)

Amber you should have no problem if you have good driving skills. You can compare most of the trail to the creek bed on Sunflower but uphill in certain areas. The lift will help you out tremendously and lockers are not necessary. We can take our time and get you through the rough spots and if it gets to rough for you we can exit out the road to 177. Just be prepared and make sure you have some kind of recovery points on your Jeep such as tow hooks. If you have spare axle shafts for the 35 that would be great just in case one breaks.

It's your call, so if you do not feel comfortable running this trail we can do something easier. You can also check out the trail report I posted in the moderate trail section to see if you are up to it.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?p=144017#post144017

Roughian98TJ

04-25-2007, 06:57 PM

I need to find out when I'll be back from CA, when and where are people meeting?

azcharlie

04-25-2007, 06:59 PM

I might be in for a run at FJ on Monday. My boss was nice enough to give me a four day weekend.

ROKCRLR

04-25-2007, 07:19 PM

I got my driveshaft back today, so I might be up for something on Monday, depending on what and when. I need to be back in Chandler by 5:30ish to make it to work.

Dragonfly

04-25-2007, 07:22 PM

That one obstacle would be pretty hard without lockers...

amber.hodge

04-25-2007, 07:32 PM

I have spare 35 shafts that need to get out of my garage!!!!

pm me!!!

amber.hodge

04-25-2007, 07:34 PM

0800 in gold canyon is the rally point....where specifically, guys??

CB radios on channel 4....

Lockers? we'll do combo break and gas for now! :)

ROKCRLR

04-25-2007, 07:41 PM

0800 in gold canyon is the rally point....where specifically, guys??

CB radios on channel 4....

Lockers? we'll do combo break and gas for now! :)

The normal meeting spot in Gold Canyon is the Shell station. I don't remember the cross street. But it's on the north side of the road. I'm pretty sure it's the 2nd stoplight in Gold Canyon if'n you're eastbound on the 60.

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 07:44 PM

Actually I believe Allen made it up with no lockers. But we can bypass it if you want.

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 07:45 PM

The normal meeting spot in Gold Canyon is the Shell station. I don't remember the cross street. But it's on the north side of the road. I'm pretty sure it's the 2nd stoplight in Gold Canyon if'n you're eastbound on the 60.

You are correct Kevin.

DesertRat

04-25-2007, 08:08 PM

Hey DesertDawg and Rokcrlr,
Go easy on Amber and her husband :)
They bought my tires and lift from me.
Good people and they got the bug bad :p
I am sure they will come back with all kinds of new things they can get for the Jeep with you 2 around them! :rolleyes:

Wished I was going with you guys :(

ROKCRLR

04-25-2007, 08:37 PM

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 08:40 PM

When are you going to come out and wheel dude?:cool:

Yeah when are you coming out to play?

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 08:41 PM

ROKCRLR

04-25-2007, 09:11 PM

I hope the springs don't pop out as often as your's did.:rolleyes:

LMAO! No kidding....:D

amber.hodge

04-25-2007, 09:16 PM

Okay, so final plan,

0800

Shell Station on the US60 north side in Gold Canyon

Trail is the HK - I am a retard.

CBs channel 4

Open invite as long as you're nice people and don't "hate"

desertdawg

04-25-2007, 10:01 PM

Where is H.F.?:)

Roughian98TJ

04-25-2007, 10:30 PM

great umm I haven't been out there before, where's gold canyon? I usually do my wheelin down near T-town.

Roughian98TJ

04-25-2007, 10:32 PM

Okay, so final plan,

0800

Shell Station on the US60 north side in Gold Canyon

Trail is the H.F.

CBs channel 4

Open invite as long as you're nice people and don't "hate"

define "hate", I hope my jeep makes it.....it might me a little "ify" ;)

DesertRat

04-26-2007, 07:40 AM

I hope the springs don't pop out as often as your's did.:rolleyes:

I told them to get the bumpstops.
No matter, you guys know exactly how to put them back :o :rolleyes:
ok, back on topic! :p

k7mto

04-26-2007, 09:24 AM

great umm I haven't been out there before, where's gold canyon? I usually do my wheelin down near T-town.

You're meeting at this Shell station...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=gold+canyon,+az&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=33.358187,-111.467333&spn=0.002442,0.003508&t=h&om=1

zoom out for reference/bearings :)

jim0352

04-26-2007, 11:00 AM

I'll be at the Shell station at 0800.

Jim

Allen

04-26-2007, 12:17 PM

I'm in!

Shell 8:00

Hackberry Creek is the trail! (HF???)

You'll be fine! I ran it with little 29" tires on a 4" lift!!:rolleyes: And the lockers is a new thing!!

....and I am a hater! I hate that I cant afford D60's, ARB's, PS corners, flat fenders, tube doors, full cage, 5pt harnesses, and a tow rig!! :p

resourcekids

04-26-2007, 02:08 PM

k7mto

04-26-2007, 02:47 PM

I'll be here at my desk, wishing I was out running Hackberry (again) :)

Lonnie

04-26-2007, 03:00 PM

Looks like I am going to try to make it, just hate the 2+ hour drive from Tucson. Will meet the group at the rest stop in Superior, or would the trail head/parking lot of the campground be better? Say around 8:30 - 8:45, not sure how long it takes to get to Superior from the Shell station. I will probably gas up in Superior at the local station, up the road (east) from the Rest Stop. See you all there, for now the Rest Stop.

Lonnie

desertdawg

04-26-2007, 03:31 PM

amber.hodge

04-26-2007, 03:51 PM

Where is H.F.?:)
Finally off work and I can post - YAY!!

Well, nowhere, currently, but we could all find a new trail and name it h.f.....
Or not...
Either way, I'm a retard, we will be there....if we can afford gas after all the mods he's buying! :)
hubby wants a hi jacker now....he got a cb radio, wants a digi cam - we need the bracket...then he got a catalogue (thanks a lot Mike 77 CJ) and he is wanting to sell his kidneys....!

Fire Ball

04-26-2007, 04:31 PM

Are they stock kidneys or Chromoly.

I'm looking for 30 spline kidneys and a supercharged liver. ;)

Lonnie

04-26-2007, 04:53 PM

Lonnie it's about a 15-20 minute drive to Superior from Gold Canyon. It would probably be better to meet us at the campground.

The campground it will be, see you Monday.

Roughian98TJ

04-26-2007, 07:07 PM

Finally off work and I can post - YAY!!

Well, nowhere, currently, but we could all find a new trail and name it h.f.....
Or not...
Either way, I'm a retard, we will be there....if we can afford gas after all the mods he's buying! :)
hubby wants a hi jacker now

what the hell is a hi jacker......I think you mean HiLift aka farmer killer. ;)

Roughian98TJ

04-26-2007, 07:09 PM

then he got a catalogue (thanks a lot Mike 77 CJ) and he is wanting to sell his kidneys....!

maybe I shouldn't go....he may sell more than just his kidneys.

amber.hodge

04-26-2007, 07:25 PM

Are they stock kidneys or Chromoly.

I'm looking for 30 spline kidneys and a supercharged liver. ;)

If you want supercharged with red bull, you got it...

amber.hodge

04-26-2007, 07:27 PM

what the hell is a hi jacker......I think you mean HiLift aka farmer killer. ;)

okay, prepare yourselves for some super intellectual and highly technical terminology folks.....

The thingy bobber that you can mount on to your spider crushers or onto the front end like what fire ball has...it is also able to be mounted on the custom tailgate assembly for oversized tires with brake light included that 4wheelers has....

Roughian98TJ

04-26-2007, 07:38 PM

okay, prepare yourselves for some super intellectual and highly technical terminology folks.....

The thingy bobber that you can mount on to your spider crushers or onto the front end like what fire ball has...it is also able to be mounted on the custom tailgate assembly for oversized tires with brake light included that 4wheelers has....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/Roughian98Tj/smiles/rotflmao.gif that's a HiLift Jack aka farmer killer. Wow its been awhile since I've been around this much of a newbie....they're so cute when they're innocent. :D

amber.hodge

04-26-2007, 07:43 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/Roughian98Tj/smiles/rotflmao.gif that's a HiLift Jack aka farmer killer. Wow its been awhile since I've been around this much of a newbie....they're so cute when they're innocent. :D

I got that from my husband, who got that from hearing it somewhere....

Roughian98TJ

04-26-2007, 07:47 PM

ready to scratch your Jeep?

amber.hodge

04-26-2007, 09:52 PM

ready to scratch your Jeep?

I've been asking him to put diamond plate on it anyway, why, we gonna scratch it on Monday???

Roughian98TJ

04-27-2007, 12:03 AM

well do more than that...see if we can crush something or break a LC mount or something good.

amber.hodge

04-27-2007, 06:16 AM

well do more than that...see if we can crush something or break a LC mount or something good.

you are evil and must be destroyed.:eek:

disclaimer: do not perceive the above comment as a threat, it was made in humor, allbeit dry humor. Before sending a PM to the network administrator and our VJC "daddy", send a pm to the user to clarify whether this was a threat or just a comment made in jest. If you are looking for an apology, please reference the apology thread.:rolleyes:

^^^^^^^^^^^^ it is going to come to that, I fear:eek: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Roughian98TJ

04-27-2007, 09:25 AM

you are evil and must be destroyed.:eek:

disclaimer: do not perceive the above comment as a threat, it was made in humor, allbeit dry humor. Before sending a PM to the network administrator and our VJC "daddy", send a pm to the user to clarify whether this was a threat or just a comment made in jest. If you are looking for an apology, please reference the apology thread.:rolleyes:

^^^^^^^^^^^^ it is going to come to that, I fear:eek: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ahhh I fell threatened, in fear of my life, and can no longer sleep soundly in my own bed. Anyone want to let me sleep in theirs?

resourcekids

04-27-2007, 09:29 AM

ahhh I fell threatened, in fear of my life, and can no longer sleep soundly in my own bed. Anyone want to let me sleep in theirs?

You skeered of a little girl?

Roughian98TJ

04-27-2007, 09:32 AM

yes and with good reason, amber is freakin scary!

(ok I made that up I don't even know amber)

zeitlerusmc

04-27-2007, 10:17 AM

ok so have you guys set a trail and time yet!? I didn't feel like scanning through all four pages to find out?

resourcekids

04-27-2007, 10:30 AM

ok so have you guys set a trail and time yet!? I didn't feel like scanning through all four pages to find out?

I thought all you marines were 'motivated' :)....Rally point is the Wild Horse Bar. Map is provided further up. New trail was proposed. I believe amber.hodge and mike 77 cj5 said they would hash out specifics with Kiwi and all others at rally point.

Roughian - I bet 'amber.hodge' is all bark and no bite, but that's just me...

amber.hodge

04-27-2007, 11:07 AM

I thought all you marines were 'motivated' :)....Rally point is the Wild Horse Bar. Map is provided further up. New trail was proposed. I believe amber.hodge and mike 77 cj5 said they would hash out specifics with Kiwi and all others at rally point.

Roughian - I bet 'amber.hodge' is all bark and no bite, but that's just me...

DISREGARD THIS POST. RESOURCEKIDS MUST HAVE CONFUSED THIS THREAD WITH THE CROWN KING RALLY...they should really get their facts straight before posting.

RALLY POINT FOR THE FLORENCE RUN IS THE SHELL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 60 IN GOLD CANYON AT 0800....TRAIL IS HACKBERRY...! :)

Allen

04-27-2007, 11:41 AM

I thought all you marines were 'motivated' :) Nope.....just dawgs! :cool:

....Rally point is the Wild Horse Bar. ... WRONG! :p (see crown king post):rolleyes:

Roughian - I bet 'amber.hodge' is all bark and no bite, but that's just me...

bet ya a cold beer she bites!! ;)

OK.... done picking on you now! :D

amber.hodge

04-27-2007, 11:54 AM

All bark and no bite unless you mess with my family ----- you owe the resourcekids a beer! :)

I have the stature of the members of the lollipop guild from wizard of oz...ben has a foot and an inch on me!

samdog3

04-28-2007, 01:39 PM

Do You Mean Gold Canyon Ranch At 8.00

Thear Is A Nice Rest Spot In Superior On The Right Side .gas And Food

Count Me In
Joe
I HOPE IT,S EASY

Lonnie

04-28-2007, 02:09 PM

Count Me In
Joe
I HOPE IT,S EASY

I wouldn't call it easy,but not difficult by any means. It does have its moments:rolleyes: and the wrong line can!!!! well you'll see.

Lonnie

Number 7

04-28-2007, 03:21 PM

Hi All - been watching this thread until we knew we could make it for sure . . . We'll be at the shell @ 8 A.

=) Di

John92YJ

04-28-2007, 03:39 PM

how many jeep are going? and can I take you up on that invite still?

John92YJ

04-28-2007, 04:10 PM

never mind I was thinking tomorrow was Monday.

amber.hodge

04-28-2007, 07:10 PM

We just got back from Crown King - caked in dirt, but it was fun! The new lift and tires made it handle sooooo much better....looking forward to our Monday run with all of you!

Shell Station off of US60 in Gold Canyon (left side if heading out of Mesa)

0800 *I assume we'll wait around until 0830 to give stragglers a chance to make it and then head out????

CB radio users - Channel 4

AND JUST SO WE CAN ALL KNOW AHEAD OF TIME, CAN WE GET A HEAD COUNT ON WHO IS BRINGING CHILDREN (so others will know if it is kid friendly or not?)

amber.hodge

04-29-2007, 09:36 AM

In case anyone does not know where to find gold canyon (which is a town/city), mapquest directions to this location:
7138 E Highway 60
Apache Junction, AZ 85219, US

And it shouldn't be too much further east than here...I believe that address is to the shell station that has a mcdonalds in it that we are meeting at, but if that is a little off, it shouldn't be too far to keep going and shell should be somewhere close.

samdog3

04-29-2007, 09:46 AM

Thanks Amber

amber.hodge

04-29-2007, 10:13 AM

Welcome - who all is coming? Do we have a jeep count?

amber.hodge

04-29-2007, 10:14 AM

Thanks Amber

Hey, I noticed you are a retired fire fighter - what city did you work for? (that is my army occupational specialty)

samdog3

04-29-2007, 12:33 PM

Hey, I noticed you are a retired fire fighter - what city did you work for? (that is my army occupational specialty)

CITY OF ROCKFORD IN IL 30 YEARS
BEST JOB IN THE WORLD

Lonnie

04-29-2007, 02:04 PM

Welcome - who all is coming? Do we have a jeep count?

Amber count me as one no kids this time, grandson in school, too late in the year to skip class. I'll be waiting at the campground since I am driving up from Tucson, see you all there.

Lonnie

desertdawg

04-29-2007, 02:50 PM

I'm a definite. No kids. All grown up and out of the house!:)

Do you want me to lead this thang or what?:)

amber.hodge

04-29-2007, 03:06 PM

yes, you're leading....but don't expect us to follow through stuff like what is on your avatar yet!! :) (this will be our 3rd run)

Unless anyone else chimes in saying they are bringing children, there are no kids on this run - Kids are welcome though.

We are coming sans child.

Number 7

04-29-2007, 03:42 PM

We're not bringing any children.

Dan Sherman

04-29-2007, 07:29 PM

I'm not bringin' no kids......

Roughian98TJ

04-29-2007, 08:05 PM

well it looks like I won't be there, knife nicked my achilles tendon....10 stitches in the back of my heel, I'm out for awile.

desertdawg

04-29-2007, 08:40 PM

well it looks like I won't be there, knife nicked my achilles tendon....10 stitches in the back of my heel, I'm out for awile.

Ouch! How did that happen?

desertdawg

04-29-2007, 08:45 PM

So far we have

Me
Amber.Hodge
Allen
Jim0352
Rokcrwlr
Lonnie
Samdog3
Dan Sherman?
Number 7

YELACON

04-29-2007, 08:47 PM

sorry for the late post, but i am in as well!

desertdawg

04-29-2007, 09:03 PM

Cool John! looks like this is going to be a good group!

Me
Amber.Hodge
Allen
Jim0352
Rokcrwlr
Lonnie
Samdog3
Dan Sherman?
Number 7
Yelacon

Trail
Hackberry Creek/Powerline

Meeting place
Shell/Mcdonalds/Conveinance store in Gold Canyon. Second traffic light, north side, US 60.

Meeting Time
0800 hrs

Lonnie will meet at the trailhead

We will be on CB Channel 4

If you miss us in Gold Canyon, proceed east on US 60 to Superior. Continue east on US 60 past Superior and the tunnel. Approximately 2 miles past the tunnel you will see the sign for Oak Flats campground. Make a right. Follow the dirt road to the right and turn left at the sign pointing to the campground. This is where we will be airing down.

Be prepared for an all day run. If nobody breaks anything we should be done by 4 or 5PM.

See you all in the morning!:)

Roughian98TJ

04-29-2007, 09:11 PM

Ouch! How did that happen?

you had to ask, I dropped it, picked my foot up cause I thought it was going to go straight down, it flipped around back and sliced right into the back of my ankle and into my achilles tendon. PS Columbia River M-16s are nice sharp knifes.

Allen

04-29-2007, 10:05 PM

If nobody breaks anything we should be done by 4 or 5PM.

See you all in the morning!:)

Have to be done by 7:00

Red Wings take the ice @ 7pm versus the SanJose Sharks!!

http://www.teamtraveler.com/images/Hockey/detroit_red_wings_1995.gif

samdog3

04-30-2007, 09:25 AM

GOT UO TO LATE ,,,,,,GOT OUT OF BET AT 6.00am

HAD TO LEAVE BUY 6.45 TO MAKE IT BUY 8.00

k7mto

04-30-2007, 10:29 AM

10:34...you guys should be going down Old Chevy hill and the rock fin about now...

Work sucks :)

btw, Allen - don't worry about missing your game. It's moot since the Sabres are going to win it all anyway :)

http://placenamehere.com/objects/blog/newsabres.png

desertdawg

04-30-2007, 06:30 PM

Great day today! Great group of people! Amber and Ben got lost and we had to send out a search party but other than that everything went great and Allen didn't break an axle.:D I'll post up some pics in a bit.

YELACON

04-30-2007, 07:30 PM

here are the pics that i took. i also had a great time and thanks mike for leading!
http://community.webshots.com/user/jcy79ihc

RokNRich

04-30-2007, 07:50 PM

Looks like a fun run.

:)

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 07:51 PM

Yes, we got lost! :o We took a bypass on one event (the big rock mountain) and thought for sure that by the time we got done on "the bypass that never ends" that they would be done and waiting for us....so we passed them and got lost...but that wasn't the worst of it....I keep radioing for them to come back on the radio and we weren't getting a signal from them, so we figured we were way off from where they were....the whole time they could hear us - we just had the squelch setting adjusted wrong!:eek:
My husband's later reply was "that's my wife! she's not the smartest girl in the world but she sure is pretty" --- the only way he gets away with calling me a retard.

Anyway, we made it through some stuff we would have never thought we could ever do - thank you Mike for leading! We also had a great time putting faces to the names on this board - had fun meeting you all and promise we'll stop confusing Jim and Kevin (cuz they look identical right? :rolleyes: )

Mike - please email those pictures to my cox.net email account when you can - I'm so excited to see them!

Oh, and Dan is the most wiley old codger I've ever met - I wish my dad was that cool! :)

k7mto

04-30-2007, 08:01 PM

Oh, and Dan is the most wiley old codger I've ever met - I wish my dad was that cool! :)

No no no....he's not wiley, he's ORNERY ;)

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 08:02 PM

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btw, Allen - don't worry about missing your game. It's moot since the Sabres are going to win it all anyway :)

http://placenamehere.com/objects/blog/newsabres.png

This is blasphemy and I will not tolerate it. You go to the apology board and you apologize for your hurtful and just outright wrong comments towards the Red Wings. Everybody knows that the Wings are going to win it. They are the best and the only competition is the Canadians and most of them play for the Wings anway!! You know it, I know it - we all know it - you go apologize you teller of lies!!!!!

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 08:06 PM

No no no....he's not wiley, he's ORNERY ;)

Whatever it is, I hope I'm that spunky when I get older! You should have seen him attacking this boulder in the meadow...LOL it was awesome.:D

k7mto

04-30-2007, 08:10 PM

This is blasphemy and I will not tolerate it. You go to the apology board and you apologize for your hurtful and just outright wrong comments towards the Red Wings. Everybody knows that the Wings are going to win it. They are the best and the only competition is the Canadians and most of them play for the Wings anway!! You know it, I know it - we all know it - you go apologize you teller of lies!!!!!

And to think I was starting to think you were O.K. ;) Sorry, but I stand by my prediction. And only my own wife tells me what to do :D

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 08:18 PM

She must be dictating your choice in teams, too, because no real man would ever go against the Wings......

Mike 77 CJ5

04-30-2007, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the call Amber and Ben to let me know you had a great trip today. I can't help but feel that I'm a little responsible from saving you from the abbyss of being a non-jeep owner.

BTW, Tony Stewart will win the Championship, not trying to start anything:eek:

Good wheelin

desertdawg

04-30-2007, 08:38 PM

Amber & Ben coming down the rock fin.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10697&stc=1&d=1177990510
George & Diane
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10698&stc=1&d=1177990510
Working our way up the long rocky hill.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10699&stc=1&d=1177990510
Group photo at Devil's Canyon
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10700&stc=1&d=1177990510
Amber & Ben testing the flex on their new lift.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10701&stc=1&d=1177990510

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10702&stc=1&d=1177990510
John doing the same
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10703&stc=1&d=1177990510
Dan also testing his new lift.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10704&stc=1&d=1177990510
Jim at the obstacle.
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10705&stc=1&d=1177990510
Lunch with a View!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10706&stc=1&d=1177990510

desertdawg

04-30-2007, 08:47 PM

kevin coming down the ledge
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10707&stc=1&d=1177991190
Alan coming down
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10708&stc=1&d=1177991190
Hackberry Creek Canyon
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=10709&stc=1&d=1177991190

Thanks to all who came out to play today! Especially Lonnie who came all the way from Tucson!:cool: It was great meeting you Amber and Ben, hopefully we can run some more trails together soon. You guys did great today. Although it was a bit funny how Amber was sending out May Day's thinking you guys were lost. I thought they taught you ARMY dudes how to find your way through the wilderness.:D

Great fun today!:)

Mike 77 CJ5

04-30-2007, 08:50 PM

Cool Pics

Ben and Amber-- you guys couldn't even dream of doing that 2 weeks ago. good job:D

DesertRat

04-30-2007, 08:50 PM

Great pics!

Amber and Ben's Jeep looks really nice with the new lift! :D

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 08:51 PM

That lift was worth every penny plus some - BIG THANKS TO DESERT RAT FOR SELLING THOSE TO US AND BIG THANKS TO COLE AT 4WHEELERS AND ALSO MIKE AT 4WHEELERS FOR PUTTING IT ON FOR US!!!!! :) That was the most fun I have ever had in dirt!! :)

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 08:53 PM

I must apologize as I was originally in the US Navy and they do not teach Land Navagation...it is my one weak area...I take complete responsibility....Ben would NEVER get lost, and no, he did not bribe me to say that!

desertdawg

04-30-2007, 08:54 PM

Great pics!

Amber and Ben's Jeep looks really nice with the new lift! :D

Yeah Mike and the springs didn't pop out. Kevin and I were just waiting for it to start spitting springs.:D

k7mto

04-30-2007, 09:20 PM

She must be dictating your choice in teams, too, because no real man would ever go against the Wings......

Real men don't root for the Red Wings...we have them ;)
Looks like you guys had a great time today. Wish I could have been there.

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 09:22 PM

That was really really gross and I'll pretend you never said that.

Yes, great time had by all, hope to see you next time -- I know you must take time to recover from bumping your head and not liking the red wings.

amber.hodge

04-30-2007, 09:26 PM

Cool Pics

Ben and Amber-- you guys couldn't even dream of doing that 2 weeks ago. good job:D

Mike - thank you so much for getting us into this! We have had so much fun - and are totally addicted. Since they don't make a methadone for jeeping, I'm sure we are hooked for life! :) We might as well try to buy stock at 4wheelers because I see a lot of our money going to them in the future!!:D

AZG23

04-30-2007, 11:11 PM

Mike - thank you so much for getting us into this! We have had so much fun - and are totally addicted. Since they don't make a methadone for jeeping, I'm sure we are hooked for life! :) We might as well try to buy stock at 4wheelers because I see a lot of our money going to them in the future!!:D

Ill have to show ya around the White Tanks one of these days...:D

amber.hodge

05-01-2007, 06:02 AM

Sounds good - any Monday works for us!

Number 7

05-01-2007, 08:22 AM

Hi everyone, great time wheeling yesterday. Mike thanks for leading the way, that is a beautiful area. Fun to see some familiar faces out there and meet some new friends!! Hey, we're generally up for any Monday run too.

I posted the pics I took up on my webshots, take a look!!

Later!

AZG23

05-01-2007, 08:37 AM

ok then....Im always off on Mondays...soooooo Ill PM ya and try to put something together for an upcoming Monday.

ROKCRLR

05-01-2007, 09:16 AM

I had a great time out there yesterday. It was nice to meet some new faces and see some old ones(sorry Dan, didn't mean to call you old again.) Thanks for leading Mike.

Here are some pics:
Mike on McGuyvr hill
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/skiinaz/Mike-1.jpg
Dan telling Jim to watch out for that rock :eek:
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/skiinaz/Jim-1.jpg
Looking in the mirror
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/skiinaz/Rear-view-1.jpg
John
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/skiinaz/John-1.jpg
George and Diane
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/skiinaz/Jeeps-1.jpg

Looking forward to next time!

4 Wheelers Supply

05-01-2007, 09:24 AM

jim0352

05-01-2007, 11:01 AM

I don't have any pictures that are any different than what has already been posted, so I'll just say it was a great run. It's always good to see the usual suspects and to meet new people.

Jim

Roughian98TJ

05-01-2007, 11:05 AM

looks like a good trip wish I could have made it. anyone one up for tue. wed. thur. runs let me know.

amber.hodge

05-01-2007, 11:39 AM

You are VERY Welcome!!! Enjoy! :)

Ps. The sliders look great. :)

Thanks - they were well worth the extra money and Ben had fun putting them off, except when the old assembly for the factory steps wouldn't come off, then hit him in the face on Friday night! :)

4 Wheelers Supply

05-01-2007, 11:45 AM

Thanks - they were well worth the extra money and Ben had fun putting them off, except when the old assembly for the factory steps wouldn't come off, then hit him in the face on Friday night! :)

NICE!!!!!

I like the new avatar!!! :)

amber.hodge

05-01-2007, 11:51 AM

:) that is ben's driving :)

SHNIPE

05-01-2007, 12:18 PM

Hackberry will always be one of my favorite trips. I had to work overnight and then head out after work. Got there as everyone was loading up. STarted the trail having been up for 26 hours. I lost count of how long it was by the time i got home.

Roger and i had PM'd most of the night since he was 3rd shift at the time and was gonna head out from Tucson and meet us there. Was the second time meeting him and the last time wheeling with him. yeah Hackberry is great! Ill have to run it again before the area is closed.

Dan you know i got a date with that little ledge that i couldnt make that time. Ill be kickin its ace next time :D

Dan Sherman

05-01-2007, 08:44 PM

Had a great time......enjoyed meeting new people and seeing old friends. Sure beat going to work on a Monday!!!!!
Dan

Lonnie

05-01-2007, 10:09 PM

Had a great time yesterday, it was nice seeing some of the old folks that I've wheeled with and haven't seen in a long time and met some great new folks. Weekday runs are always fun, especially for us ol retired farts. Hope to see you all on the trails again.

Lonnie

Ps: Thanks Mike for leading and Amber for setting up a great run.

amber.hodge

05-01-2007, 10:14 PM

No problem - was great to meet you too. I hope that we can take the kids out soon for a run - would love to have you lead a tucson area run - that would have to be on a Sat or Sun - post up any weekend except for the first of any given month and we will likely be able to show! :)