April 26th Breakfast/ white tanks run/ BBQ/ meet and greet [Archive]

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ROCRWLR

03-09-2008, 06:44 PM

I posted a previous thread to see who was interested in attending and now I am posting this one so we can get an accurate head count for the food. if anyone would like to bring a side dish or desert that would be great.

My wife is doing the 3 day walk in November and we are putting together a meet and greet and white tanks run on april 26th. everyone will meet at our house (which is close to the air down spot) for breakfast then the run and a BBQ after the run. we will supply the breakfast and BBQ for donations. We have a full acre and no landscaping in the back yet so we have plenty of room. We are working on getting a kids bouncy thingy, an RTI ramp and will set up a couple of horse shoe pits and am working on getting some items donated for a raffle. If anyone can think of anything else we should add let me know and I will see what I can do. I will be needing some help with people that know the white tanks trails to post the trail runs and lead the trips. I do not know the trails in the white tanks. Below is a bit of history why my wife got involved. Anyone who wants to join our team is welcome. e-mail my wife at
dhovland1@cox.net for more info

My husband works for the goodyear fire dept and one morning about 3 and a half years ago he called me after getting to work and told me that the wife of one of his fellow firefighters had been dignosed with stage three breast cancer. I knew her, but not really well, just enough to know that she was only 26 years old and I immediately signed up and started this team that morning... I believe it was in july so Ii only had a few months to train and fundraise. We walked that year with four members. The following year we had around twelve members, We have a sister team called Las Bombas because we didnt all walk last year so those that did walked on that team. Jamie has been in remmission and cancer free for just under one year now. My mother had a complete mastectomy after many lumpectomies, and my husbands cousin has fought and won her battle with breast cancer. She calls me her hero, I call her mine... right now we have 5 members, with about five more on the fence. with all that said, after our last walk in 2006 four of us went and got pink ribbons tattooed on the top of our feet, so I share that tattoo with my best friend, her daughter and my youngest daughter... it means that much to me... hopefully this explains how dedicated i am to this fight,

cherie

My Green Jeep

03-09-2008, 07:08 PM

WalterD and I will be there...

rockfinder

03-10-2008, 08:39 AM

count me in if I'm not on overtime

ROCRWLR

03-10-2008, 09:02 PM

I'm going to need some help with the runs in the white tanks, I dont know the trails so I need some people to post the runs and lead. your help is greatly appreciated.

Dean

terron gregg

03-10-2008, 09:07 PM

my fiance and i will be there

tomfooshee

03-11-2008, 10:17 AM

Way too early for me to know so I won't vote either way.

Stomper

03-11-2008, 08:04 PM

SB (JKDUP) and I should be there. Let me know if you need any help with set up, getting supplies, or anything else. I should be getting off work at 0600 or taking the night off if scheduling allows it.

Digger

03-11-2008, 09:10 PM

Do a reminder closer to date, I'll be there if work schedule allows.

mookee54

03-13-2008, 07:50 PM

Dean, I would love to go and will plan on it but will have to let you know for sure about a week in advance.
All my free weekends are dependent on what I'm working on at my house (I'm hoping I'll be at the moving in stage about that time so I can't commit to anything).
Can't wait to see your "new" heep!

Steve

03-14-2008, 07:03 AM

I put down for breakfast and BBQ. I will likely have two of my children with me. The only problem is is I get work scheduled for that day I won't be there. Sorry got to take the money if it is there.

yellow_X

03-14-2008, 08:47 AM

We will be there, me, the Mrs. and 2 kids

Varkyl

03-14-2008, 12:40 PM

We will be there, me, the Mrs. and 2 kids

I will second that reply.

Actually it will be just the two of us. The little one is still a little too young and the oldest will be staying with Grandma.

Crawldit

03-14-2008, 07:04 PM

I'll be there with my son. My wife usually works at the hospital on Saturdays but it's early enough notice that she might be able to swap shifts with someone.

arczech

03-14-2008, 08:37 PM

We will be there , had it marked on our calender since the first post,
The in-laws might be there also

STEVE FREEMAN

03-21-2008, 08:54 AM

my wife,son and i will be there, this is the weekend i'am
suppose to work but got the day off cause it's my birthday:drummer

ROCRWLR

03-25-2008, 01:46 PM

4 weeks away, big thanks to John from Hunter Offroad for letting us use his RTI ramp for this event

Bilt4Comfort

03-28-2008, 09:56 PM

I'm in. I'll get a few trails into the GPS by then.

Stomper

03-30-2008, 08:08 PM

Definitely there to help with breakfast (probably be there 0700). SB's mom will be in town and they may or may not attend. We are going to dinner with my parents that night so I do not know if I will run.

howhypno

04-08-2008, 04:26 PM

I would love to be there, If I don't work (I usually don't have to work Saturdays) Count me in for me, the wife, and two small kids.
I don't know the trails out there but I don't mind spotting if needed, or tailgunning whatever I can do to help out.
Kenneth

arczech

04-14-2008, 05:05 PM

See you then
Did you post a place to meet?
I need to check if you did but if not Where do we go?

Clay

04-14-2008, 07:08 PM

I can't be there. Have to be there to watch my daughter play volleyball all day.

ROCRWLR

04-17-2008, 06:19 PM

See you then
Did you post a place to meet?
I need to check if you did but if not Where do we go?

Meeting place 7:00 am for breakfast and anyone that wants to just show up for the BBQ we will be back by 3:00 or a little earlier depending on how hot it is out there.

we have had some people offer to bring food, my wife request that if someone wants to bring something that it is packaged like chips or cookies. we will not have nuch room to keep additional dishes refrigerated.

we will be providing soda, water and Iced tea for drinks, anyone is more than welcome to bring beer or other beverages that you like to drink.

18822 W Amelia
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

we are located at Perryville and Indian School
turn into the neighborhood on fairmount (1 block south of Indian School)
turn right at stop sign onto 188th Ave and follow it around onto Amelia. we are just a little ways down on the right side.

the ramp will be set up on the west side of the driveway
the gate to the back yard will be open for additional parking

rockreadyyj07

04-18-2008, 06:22 PM

Sounds like a good time, i'll be there in the morning with my wife jenny

AZG23

04-22-2008, 02:08 PM

what trails are planned..??

sms1688

04-22-2008, 03:43 PM

What is going on with this I havent run the white tanks in awhile and would love to go meet some more of you west siders. I would like to run some decent trails. Brad what did you want to run?

ROCRWLR

04-22-2008, 03:55 PM

what trails are planned..??

Brad we are going to have to see how many show up and what trails they are able to run, depending on how they are set up. we will have to break it up into a couple of groups so we dont have too many people on one trail. we have a couple of people that have said they will lead through some of the trails. everything for the breakfast and BBQ is done we just need to figure out the runs. John at hunter offroad is going to let us use his ramp and I have some raffle items donated fron desert fab and others may donate also.

AZG23

04-22-2008, 04:00 PM

sweet...sounds good...

Do you need anything else..??

ROCRWLR

04-22-2008, 04:07 PM

sweet...sounds good...

Do you need anything else..??

The biggest help right now will be to have people that know the white tanks and to help sort out the runs on saturday morning.

Silverback

04-22-2008, 06:13 PM

ROCRWLR

04-22-2008, 06:31 PM

So the plan is to meet at your house for breakfast at 0700 and then hit the trails when? I ask because I'm not sure how much time I'll have that day. If I don't have much time, I'll try to show up at least for breakfast. If I were able to lead on some trails but had to be back by 1400, would that help? Still gotta check on my kitchen pass...

The plan is to hit the trails as soon as everyone is done eating and we figure out the groups. we plan on being back to the house by 3:00 or a little earlier depending on how long it takes to get some trails in and it will be warm on saturday. after returning to the house we will BBQ, throw some horse shoes and let the kids play in the bouncy thing

AZG23

04-22-2008, 08:09 PM

I can help with what trails, etc...for what groups....but didnt really wanna lead..Ill be mid group support if needed.

ROCRWLR

04-22-2008, 08:18 PM

I can help with what trails, etc...for what groups....but didnt really wanna lead..Ill be mid group support if needed.

brad that would be great, any help is appreciated. I know you have run the trails in the tanks and have experience there. now I just need to get my junk done in the next 3 days so I can take my jeep

AZG23

04-22-2008, 08:24 PM

brad that would be great, any help is appreciated. I know you have run the trails in the tanks and have experience there. now I just need to get my junk done in the next 3 days so I can take my jeep

What needs to be done...? Wayco is really good at wrenching on Jeeps..;)

ROCRWLR

04-22-2008, 08:37 PM

What needs to be done...? Wayco is really good at wrenching on Jeeps..;)

Thursday I am going to install the brakelines, right side motor mount, wheel spacers and get the shock brackets welded on. that should take care of the majority of it. just worried about my tires, there is alot of tread left but the sidewalls are cracked. I need to get rid of the old winnebago to get some new tires.

wild mustang

04-23-2008, 12:08 AM

i am going to plan on being at the bbq, and will bring a side dish to share...looking forward to it...

i haven't seen much posted regarding the trails, level of experience needed or minimum junk requirements, so this newbie will skip the run this time...:p.... have to figure out what i do have in my junk!!!!......putting it on my definite future to do list....:D....will look forward to all the pics, so i will know what to expect when i am ready....

:driving:...and looking forward to learning....

:party:

Digger

04-23-2008, 05:34 AM

Count me out, change of plans.

Ted

04-23-2008, 09:33 AM

Looks like im not going to make it my friends are moving to there new place and need my to drive the truck

htpr

04-23-2008, 11:05 AM

rockreadyyj07

04-23-2008, 11:42 AM

not working on sat so me and my wife will be there for at least breakfast and the run

arczech

04-23-2008, 04:24 PM

Hi all! My name is Rod and I'm new here.......live in Goodyear so it would be great to do this!

I have a stock 97 wrangler sport and have done a fair amount of off roading in the east and in so cal but not a lot of rock crawling type stuff. Been to Moab a few times and did many of the medium trails.

So is there trails out there I could run with you guys this trip? Wouldn't want to be in the way. If so let me know what you think as it would be great to get out an meet some new AZ friends. Thanks so much!

Rod

HI Rod, Welcome aboared.
Just show up to the breakfast ,(help out )and talk to all there.
With a 97 or an 08 It does not matter.
I do dot want speak from the host.
But you will meet great people and great Jueeps
I am babbling
See you there

My Green Jeep

04-23-2008, 04:26 PM

Hey guys... what can I bring?

Chili?
Chips?
Napkins?
Plates?
Spoons/Forks?

Let me know!!!

My Green Jeep

04-23-2008, 04:28 PM

sms1688

04-23-2008, 04:38 PM

Oh can I cum I want to go? If I can get thundermonkey back up in time

ROCRWLR

04-23-2008, 04:40 PM

HI Rod, Welcome aboared.
Just show up to the breakfast ,(help out )and talk to all there.
With a 97 or an 08 It does not matter.
I do dot want speak from the host.
But you will meet great people and great Jueeps
I am babbling
See you there

X3 come to the breakfast and then we are going to figure it out. we are going to have to split up into a couple groups based on jeeps capabilities and there may be some that want to do the geocacheing in the white tanks

Dean

Bilt4Comfort

04-23-2008, 05:07 PM

Hey guys... what can I bring?

Chili?
Chips?
Napkins?
Plates?
Spoons/Forks?

Let me know!!!

Just bring the strippers and a brass pole...and some chips. That should do it.

howhypno

04-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Looks like I won't have to work this weekend, count me in for two adults and two children for the day. Not sure about bringing the jeep out yet, still needs some work, If there is anyone wanting to do some mild runs I'm up for that.
See you all there!

My Green Jeep

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

Just bring the strippers and a brass pole...and some chips. That should do it.

Ummm... no...

htpr

04-23-2008, 06:13 PM

Hey thanks for the warm welcome......REALLY appreciate it!!

Is there anything special for breakfast I could bring that you won't have?? What about BBQ?? Saw notes on perishable stuff.

Thanks for the invite and I'm looking forward to it........planning on going to Airpark friday to talk about a new jeep.......se ya all.......

Rod

arczech

04-23-2008, 07:22 PM

Ummm... no...

I was going to offer a polished Brass pole.
Just got to figure out how to dissassemble it.
LOL
Tam says (not) so it stays here.
We can bring whatever is needed Let us know.
Have a great eve
Alan and Tammy

DanFelix

04-23-2008, 07:28 PM

My wife Julia and I are planning on the run and maybe BBQ, the breakfast is too early for us east siders.

My Green Jeep

04-23-2008, 07:55 PM

My Green Jeep

04-23-2008, 07:59 PM

I was going to offer a polished Brass pole.
Just got to figure out how to dissassemble it.
LOL
Tam says (not) so it stays here.
We can bring whatever is needed Let us know.
Have a great eve
Alan and Tammy

Ummm Alan... if you brought the pole... where would Tammy let
you carry it?

...me thinks she would put it where the sun dont shine ( :asshole: )

:eek:

ha ha ha ha

AZG23

04-23-2008, 09:43 PM

I announced this on the VJC AMATEUR radio users net tonight...just to spread it around a bit more to the HAM radio guys

ROCRWLR

04-23-2008, 10:37 PM

I announced this on the VJC AMATEUR radio users net tonight...just to spread it around a bit more to the HAM radio guys

thanks Brad, the girls had a meeting tonight and everything is ready to go for saturday. only person that does not have their stuff done is me.

Silverback

04-24-2008, 04:13 AM

For those wondering about what trails are out there, the Tanks have anything from a solid 4 down to some simple 2's that can easily be done stock. There should be plenty of options for any rig.

AZG23

04-24-2008, 09:37 AM

For those wondering about what trails are out there, the Tanks have anything from a solid 4 down to some simple 2's that can easily be done stock. There should be plenty of options for any rig.

Absolutely.........and those runs can be arranged once everyone gets there..and decides what they wanna do...then split off...with a lead and tailgunner for each one. Just will depend on what everyone wants to do...if you wanna see something harder but dont wanna drive..there should be empty seats also..just mention it out loud ;)

bab

04-24-2008, 10:41 AM

i will be out there sat morning can help lead or tailgunn about 900 am at the air down spot :)

arczech

04-24-2008, 10:49 AM

Ummm Alan... if you brought the pole... where would Tammy let
you carry it?

...me thinks she would put it where the sun dont shine ( :asshole: )

:eek:

ha ha ha ha

Your probably right Rox,,lol Just have to keep it home this time

mchat

04-24-2008, 11:36 AM

Count me in for this weekend.

I can lead a run up Scorpion, I haven't been to the end of upper yet, so I'd like to do that at least.

kevinc

04-24-2008, 11:47 AM

I'll be there for the runs. Little early for me for the breakfast. Thanks
Kevin

EDIT! Can't make it, have to babysit.

Desert 4x4

04-24-2008, 06:45 PM

The wife and I will be there Sat.....See ya all then ...........:D

mookee54

04-24-2008, 08:14 PM

Hey Dean, I can't make it. I've got several peeps coming out to work on the house Sat. Bummed to say the least. You guys will have fun!:(

My Green Jeep

04-25-2008, 11:03 AM

I'll be there for the runs. Little early for me for the breakfast. Thanks
Kevin

EDIT! Can't make it, have to babysit.

Meeting place 7:00 am for breakfast and anyone that wants to just show up for the BBQ we will be back by 3:00 or a little earlier depending on how hot it is out there.

we have had some people offer to bring food, my wife request that if someone wants to bring something that it is packaged like chips or cookies. we will not have nuch room to keep additional dishes refrigerated.

we will be providing soda, water and Iced tea for drinks, anyone is more than welcome to bring beer or other beverages that you like to drink.

18822 W Amelia
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

we are located at Perryville and Indian School
turn into the neighborhood on fairmount (1 block south of Indian School)
turn right at stop sign onto 188th Ave and follow it around onto Amelia. we are just a little ways down on the right side.

the ramp will be set up on the west side of the driveway
the gate to the back yard will be open for additional parking

bump...

Varkyl

04-25-2008, 12:29 PM

We had to adjust our headcount. Just to let you know. Do you want us to bring anything?

Desert 4x4

04-25-2008, 08:11 PM

I will bring my Nephew and his girlfriend ....That would be 4 of us all together.........Thanks

Detention

04-26-2008, 11:48 AM

One of the groups starting the trails and a taste of the type of flex you can get while out on the trails.

AZG23

04-26-2008, 03:49 PM

hey...thats group 2 of 3 starting out...yeah...thats me in front ;)

I didnt get a bunch of pics of the moderate run since I was in front, but had a few here and the RTI ramp that Hunter provided!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2590.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2591.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2592.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2593.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2595.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2596.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2598.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2599.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/azg23/100_2600.jpg

thats all I got..Im sure more will follow. Or another thread in the pics section..

howhypno

04-26-2008, 06:34 PM

A big thanks to Dean and Cherie! I personally had a great time and the hospitality was awsome! Those that didn't go really missed out. I look forward to the next day they put together....maybe in October.
Thanks a bunch.
Kenneth

AZG23

04-26-2008, 06:43 PM

Most definitely!! Great people....and great times...and and even GREATER CAUSE!

My Green Jeep

04-26-2008, 07:27 PM

Thanks to Dean, Cherie, and ALL the others that helped put this
together!!!

Thank you also to Bilt4Comfort for letting Samantha ride along
and also to Silvacon for letting me ride along... it was nice being
able to see what upper and lower scorpion was like... sweet!!!

Hey Joe... there are a few pictures on your camera I am in need of...
can you send me a link to them?

Yep... I didnt take my camera today... whoops :rolleyes:

grateful

04-26-2008, 07:41 PM

Sorry to have missed it....looks like all had a good time...and great pics! Please be sure to run a post for the fundraiser 3 day walk. Its an excellent cause.

arczech

04-27-2008, 09:20 AM

Tammy and I had a BLAST, so much fun and great people we met, as well as the host
Goin to start a picture thread real soon.
Thanks again for letting us join in
Alan and Tammy

Bilt4Comfort

04-27-2008, 09:59 AM

arczech

04-27-2008, 02:18 PM

You guys really did a hell of a job at the house, everyone involved in setting that up deserves a big round of applause for certain. Food was great and plentiful. Sorry I cornered the market on the raffle....NOT!

If you end up doing another one in October...I'm sure it will be bigger and better.

I want a Beer shirt XXL if you get a chance Dean.

Thanks again for a great day and a great cause.

Between you and Rox (just goes to say) cant win if you dont play. lol
Applause is so right for the turnout, btw we did good on the raffle too.
Love the cooler.
Have a great day
Alan and tammy

wild mustang

05-01-2008, 11:38 PM

looks and sounds as if a great time was had by all...can't wait until i can play with the "big boys and girls" and do some of these trails...need to do a few more newbie runs to get some skills/knowledge so i don't hang anyone up..

i planned on being at the bbq...however, was ill...my apologies to the host and hostess....

SFCMPCJ7

05-02-2008, 11:12 PM

Will move some things around for this.