Duality and Digger's wacky adventure - Nov 23rd [Archive]

Duality

11-18-2007, 02:08 PM

** PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 0800 MEET/0830 DEPARTURE

Please take down my cell # for any q's... six two three three four one six five two seven

What: We are going to run out by Tip Top and explore what is beyond it, possibly the town of Packer...? The road is pretty simple with some obsitcales if you want there to be, but I run it with a stock TJ.

When: We will meet at the Anthem Safeway at 0800 to pick up last minute snacks/drinks/etc. and depart at 0830.

Where: just off Table Mesa road, the road takes us to Tip Top Mine, with a lot of the buildings still intact (partially) and some open mines, etc. Past it, who knows.

Info: I plan on brining a box lunch with me and we will probably have a little lunch stop somewhere in Tip Top. I also plan on brining my guns to get off a few rounds at Table Mesa shooting area on the way up.

Anyone who wants to join up, we would love to see you. :sombrero:

MAPvvvv

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=safeway+&near=anthem,+az&ie=UTF8&ll=33.998027,-112.130585&spn=0.516895,0.925598&z=10&iwloc=A&om=1

In:
Duality
Digger
RandyT (tentative)
MyGreenJeep
Cbird01
JeepTJ98
Lazarus7
Trailboy
Varkyl

KURT

11-18-2007, 04:57 PM

I'm leading a small group to Packer as well, but we should be a couple hours ahead of you. Our goal is the Shamrock Tank, and we don't expect to get back to Packer, 'till dark.

Still, nice to know someone else will be in the area. Will you be on channel 4?

Duality

11-18-2007, 05:01 PM

I wont be... no CB, dont know about digger.

ollllo4x4ollllo

11-18-2007, 05:04 PM

sounds like fun, never been up there might be nice to check it out. just how stock is yer jeep? mines pretty stock

Duality

11-18-2007, 05:34 PM

bone stock...

30" BFG ATs

Clay

11-18-2007, 05:34 PM

One of my coworkers told me of this. Sounds like fun. Have to check my schedule, I know my daughter wants to go play volleyball at six pm. You plan on being back by say five?

RandyT

11-18-2007, 05:35 PM

Sounds like a great time!
Mark me as tenative.

Duality

11-18-2007, 05:46 PM

One of my coworkers told me of this. Sounds like fun. Have to check my schedule, I know my daughter wants to go play volleyball at six pm. You plan on being back by say five?

I hope to be back by 5 because any later it is going to be getting dark.:pimp:

Duality

11-19-2007, 01:35 PM

does anyone have an extra radio i can take?

etropic

11-19-2007, 02:16 PM

never even plan a wheeling trip (Regardless of how stock it should be) when you have a set schedule and time to return by. It's a law somewhere I'm pretty sure. Well, besides murphy's law ;)

RandyT

11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

does anyone have an extra radio i can take?

I have a handheld cb I will bring along for you to use.
However, I am still tenative.....

westy

11-19-2007, 02:25 PM

I've been out there several times. It is a long, rough trip w/ lots to see along the way. I'd suggest leaving as early as possible (7 or 8am latest) to avoid the early nights this time of year, especially if you are going to Packer, Milk Ranch, etc...

That is a great area.

Duality

11-19-2007, 03:00 PM

yeah... not getting up that early on what is basically a saturday for me. I do want to get back by dark though.

Digger

11-19-2007, 07:43 PM

I have CB, sorry , but I don't have a second CB to lend you. I'm packing for the long haul.
I aint Sk'eered of the dark.

Dual, I had a guest stop by today, I am glad to say, he is a detector and has researched a lot of what I have been hunting for, he has equipment that will go 20 feet down., I excepted his offer to join a planned adventure next month "oh yeah"
ok, about this "wacky" adventure, Dual, I have heard some colorful description of my trail-treks by greenhorns and such, but nothing even close to "wacky" what you got up your sleeve? guess you'll be taking the reighns on that area. Your not going to be throwing wiskey down the back of your throat while wheelin firearms are ya??? know any of the other that will be running? I might be hauling turkey left overs, depends on how many pop in turkey day to feast. if ya want buzz me thanksgiving evening or stop by and I'll let you know if you need to bring something to eat, maybe I should ask if you even like turkey,

CjCarl

11-19-2007, 07:45 PM

I was just curious....when you guys head up to Tip Top do you take the route that crosses right by gillette and goes over a hill right by that old ? Or do you drive to the north end of lake pleasant and work your way up cottonwood gulch (i think thats what its called). Oh, and i wouldnt expect to find many buildings up there. All i found were a few foundations and a large vertical shaft, but im not totally sure that was tip top. Have fun!

Duality

11-19-2007, 07:56 PM

we will be passing by gillett. And Tip Top has about 5 intact buildings. Some of them are well hidden. And yeah, that mine shaft is deeeeeeeeeeeep.

and nanc, i plan on throwing back whiskey while trying to jump a flaming bush over the mine shaft and shooting guns in the air.

Digger

11-19-2007, 08:58 PM

cool, dual will be providing the entertainment for us! wacky, bushwack know someone that goes by the name bushwack , steal a dog's hind leg, he would.

it's a gonna be a fun run,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, catch ya at safeway 7am sharp, right?
have you heard from Joe lately? his rig might be out of commision, think I'll call him and ask he wants to ride shotgun with me and my girls.

Duality

11-19-2007, 09:25 PM

7am???

uhhhhhh, maybe once hell freezes over I'll be up that early. read first post

0900

Digger

11-20-2007, 05:46 AM

I'm attempting to put a fire under your ars, 9am is almost mid-day. 7 is the target time my popular demand.

Duality

11-20-2007, 07:34 AM

I'll meet you half way at 8 but I gurantee being late. I work evenings and rarely am home before 11 so getting up at 5-530 is out of the question.

please note time change at beginning of thread.

My Green Jeep

11-20-2007, 01:06 PM

Ok.... WalterD is going to stay home and work on the old jeep so
if Samantha wants to make a run with me... we will be in or just
me... I am game for something and I dont want to do the shopping
thing...

I will ride gunner if needed....

Clay

11-20-2007, 05:03 PM

I have talked my daughter into going on this run with me. See you in Anthem on Saturday morning at eight am.

trailboy

11-20-2007, 06:59 PM

Where is tip top? I am still new to 4 wheeling and am not sure of many places yet. It has been said this is a pretty easy run, curious ? how long of a run is it, I have a ZJ with the 5.2L and I am still working on my custom rear tire / gas can holder rack, I would prefer not to run out, in the middle of no where.

Thanks

Tim

KURT

11-20-2007, 07:28 PM

""Where is tip top? I am still new to 4 wheeling and am not sure of many places yet. It has been said this is a pretty easy run, curious ? how long of a run is it, I have a ZJ with the 5.2L and I am still working on my custom rear tire / gas can holder rack, I would prefer not to run out, in the middle of no where.""

Tip Top is only about 7 miles off the freeway... So if you fill up in north Phoenix, you're good to go. Trail is probably rated as a 2.5, but there are many tougher side roads to take, once you get out there a ways.

JeepTJ98

11-21-2007, 10:08 AM

I'll be there riding shotgun with nancy. Don't ya'll be wimps and not camp....

Duality

11-21-2007, 11:33 AM

oh... we are camping now, Joe?

My Green Jeep

11-21-2007, 05:48 PM

No camping for us... have too much to do over the weekend...

Looking forward to the trip...

Who all has radios?

I have one... Digger has one... anyone else?

I will run tail gunner on this trip... debating on bringing Munchi
Munch along... if he only listened like Diggers girls I would not
hesitate...

He is my little stinker...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/itrox/100_0942.jpg

JeepTJ98

11-21-2007, 06:55 PM

I am tempted, but i have no camping gear as of right now, i missed the chance to rent... So it doesn tlook good for me... See ya'll there bright and early!!!

Digger

11-21-2007, 07:15 PM

So, Joe, your saying your not going to camp? Let me know, it will make a difference in what I pack in my Jeep. Lack of gear won't be an issue, if ya really want to camp. My tent sleeps 5, and dogs think your cool, so your guarenteed not be eaten by my pack of "Dreaded Desert Dingo Dogs" or you can sleep in the back of my XJ.

Digger

11-21-2007, 07:19 PM

Hey, be at my house earlier than planned, Duality said he'd be there at 8am now, said he would roll out of bed before the crack of noon !!

JeepTJ98

11-21-2007, 08:43 PM

I will be there at 7am sharp nancy. If you dont mind i will stay in the tent.

Duality

11-21-2007, 09:07 PM

7... Thats so ****ing early. I'm dreading this.

JeepTJ98

11-21-2007, 09:11 PM

listen, suck it up and go, lol

trailboy

11-22-2007, 12:35 PM

So what is the meeting time at safeway now 7 or 8? We are planning on going.

Duality

11-22-2007, 03:24 PM

meeting time is 0800 see you there.

and just kind of wondering, I wanted to do some shooting, is anyone else interested before we get on the road up to tip top?

Digger

11-22-2007, 03:34 PM

Nice Day ! Just got back from a hike by Bumble Bee, dogs are done for the day!
Tent, not a problem, I have an extra sleeping bag, air mattress, what ever else is needed.
The traffic before Amthan Way was at a snail pace. Coming back to Phx, 17 was wide open, average speed was 85 all the way to the 10.

trailboy

11-22-2007, 04:28 PM

Is anyone bringing kids? I am, if so what are the ages, mine are 8 and 9

Clay

11-22-2007, 06:04 PM

I will be bringing my seventeen year old daughter. So it looks like we are meeting at eight. I will be there at seven thirty. We going to air down tires in Anthem or on the trail? Stupid question I know, but this is my second adventure and I didn't air down at Broken Arrow a couple weeks back with Bill.

Anybody going on Saturday to Sedona? I will be meeting Dusty on Cliffhanger and then Bill for the evening ride at Broken Arrow. 18 Jeeps that evening.

Duality

11-22-2007, 06:15 PM

I wont be airing down at all. Not nessecary on this trip.

Varkyl

11-22-2007, 06:24 PM

This sounds like fun so I will throw my hat in on this little trip. I will be bringing my 3 year old son. And if we are going to stop and shoot I will have my 10/22 along.

*edit* forgot to mention I have a radio but no antena.

My Green Jeep

11-22-2007, 07:40 PM

Ok guys... I have a hand held radio if someone needs to use
it... put new batteries in it but it can also be plugged into the
cigarette lighter...

My daughter will be there with me she just turned 18..

Duality

11-22-2007, 07:44 PM

guys, warning...

keep all 17 and 18 year old girls away from me.

j/k

My Green Jeep

11-22-2007, 07:47 PM

guys, warning...

keep all 17 and 18 year old girls away from me.

j/k

LOL....

Digger

11-22-2007, 07:52 PM

Nathan, do you have antena cable for your CB, bring it, bring CD. I always have an extra antena. I have the cable too. Well hope you had a chance to read this before run.

Clay

11-23-2007, 03:45 AM

Got sick last night. At four am am finally able to keep some water down. Not a lot of nrg right now. Seriously doubt Iw ill make it. Up all night.

My Green Jeep

11-23-2007, 03:47 AM

Got sick last night. At four am am finally able to keep some water down. Not a lot of nrg right now. Seriously doubt Iw ill make it. Up all night.

Thats too bad but would rather you stay home and take care of
yourself then be on the trail not feeling good...

Take care and catch you another time!!!

Varkyl

11-23-2007, 05:19 AM

Nathan, do you have antena cable for your CB, bring it, bring CD. I always have an extra antena. I have the cable too. Well hope you had a chance to read this before run.

I just have the CB. The antena and cable I have needs to have a new cable put on it as the one that is on there got pinched by the lift gate. I will bring the CB.

See everyone in a little while.

My Green Jeep

11-24-2007, 08:20 AM

Ok everyone, here are the pictures that Samantha took..

ohhh... wait... Kelli... I forgot to get Munchi's blanket
from you... send me a PM and let me know what area
you live in or are you going to Hunters BBQ??

Here is Munchi getting ready for the trip...

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/itrox/Digger%20Duality%20Run%2011%2023%2007/CIMG4358.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u65/itrox/Digger%20Duality%20Run%2011%2023%2007/CIMG4359.jpg

check out the rest of the pictures...click on the link below...

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=14nd6gf4.lulheyk&Uy=fbdbcz&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=939599572589_86549798812

KURT

11-24-2007, 10:21 AM

Great pics... And you really captured the back of Bob's Jeep beautifully!:dizzy2:

Duality

11-24-2007, 10:23 AM

thanks for the pictures.

I will think twice next time I am asked to lead a run. I've never had so many people on my *** as yesterday.

I had a blast learning the ins and outs of my yeep though.

trailboy

11-24-2007, 01:18 PM

Awesome pics. That was a blast me and the kids loved it. Thanks to everyone, you are a good group of people.

Oh Rox's here is some info on a cb shop for you they may have the antenna you want, or anyone else that needs parts.

Apollo Communications
4322 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-2240

AZdezertgirl

11-24-2007, 01:21 PM

thanks for the pictures.

I will think twice next time I am asked to lead a run. I've never had so many people on my *** as yesterday.

I had a blast learning the ins and outs of my yeep though.

ya maybe next trip I can teach you how to drive so you can make it up that hill... haha

:smug2:

AZdezertgirl

11-24-2007, 01:25 PM

Ok everyone, here are the pictures that Samantha took..

ohhh... wait... Kelli... I forgot to get Munchi's blanket
from you... send me a PM and let me know what area
you live in or are you going to Hunters BBQ??

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=14nd6gf4.lulheyk&Uy=fbdbcz&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&UV=939599572589_86549798812

i will be at the BBQ and give it to you then.. Thanks for letting me borrow it.
:)

My Green Jeep

11-24-2007, 03:17 PM

Awesome pics. That was a blast me and the kids loved it. Thanks to everyone, you are a good group of people.

Oh Rox here is some info on a cb shop for you they may have the antenna you want, or anyone else that needs parts.

Apollo Communications
4322 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 939-2240

<eg> yeah... yeah... yeah...

Walt and I went there this morning and got me a NEW cb antenna...
this one is flexible :whistling:

Ok... I went through the car wash and forgot the antenna was on the
jeep and ... well ... the antenna is no good... that is the 2nd one I have
broken... 1st one I pulling into the garage with it on :banghead:

The guy at Apollo Communications is very nice and helpful, I would
recommend him to anyone who needs a new CB or antenna. He will
even tune it for $10 which is not that bad...

Glad you guys had a nice time... it was nice meeting you and your
kids...

My Green Jeep

11-24-2007, 03:18 PM

i will be at the BBQ and give it to you then.. Thanks for letting me borrow it.
:)

You welcome Kelli... didn't want you getting too cold... and Munchi
didn't need it... he had his pillow and was taking advantage of it..

My Green Jeep

11-24-2007, 03:20 PM

ya maybe next trip I can teach you how to drive so you can make it up that hill... haha

:smug2:

LOL... :whistling:

AZdezertgirl

11-24-2007, 04:51 PM

LOL... :whistling:

ya after everyone left i saw Duality pull off to go up a hill on the side of the road.. his tires kept spinnin.. he said it was his tires and he hadnt aired down.. probably true but it was fun showing him up a lil anyways... :)

hey, A girl and her mud tires.. its a beautiful thing!

:em2300:

Digger

11-24-2007, 06:03 PM

Met some more good people from AZ VJC on this run. Will post up some pics soon. I really liked this run, trails of interest for me. Good people, good weather, well organized, Roxs running as tail-gunner wasn't about to let anyone stray from the safety of the group. :) Had a new to the "wheeling experience" member on this run, seeing his abilities, wouldn't have know this, unless he had mentioned it to me at start of run. :)
Oh, Dual, I didn't realize you had an issue with so many, how did you say it, on your .. ? Next run, eat my dust !! :) hehehe
Good seeing you again Dual!!!

1eagle

11-24-2007, 06:37 PM

ya after everyone left i saw Duality pull off to go up a hill on the side of the road.. his tires kept spinnin.. he said it was his tires and he hadnt aired down.. probably true but it was fun showing him up a lil anyways... :)

hey, A girl and her mud tires.. its a beautiful thing!

:em2300:

Whatever:dizzy2:

Just kidding, glad you all had a good time. See ya at the BBQ.