Bays Mtn - Oct 27th - 10:00 (& Trail Report)

[MyBeau99]

I've never rode Bays before, and I'll be in town next weekend (27th/28th).
I have other things Saturday evening/night that I want to go do and see, but maybe a few of you would want to ride Bays that weekend sometime and I can ride shotgun with someone.... :?:

[KTaylor660]

Bays run on Saturday sounds good......I think Tri-Cities Crawlers are planning something for the 28tth (Sunday), but not sure when or where. Maybe my Samurai will even be running by then!

[Bluegill]

We've got inventory on the 27th, so I won't be able to make it. :cry:

[Gordon]

I should be back from my trip by then, and would love to wheel.

I'll check in about next Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.

[Hokie_YJ]

I could probably do a Saturday ride.

[MikeP]

Me and Shannon might be able to go. if I get the tires on the 150. :?:

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I'll check my work schedual, If I can Im up for it.

[Adurbin]

yes the crawlers are planning a ride. I cant ride on that saturday however, I have to work. Sunday afternoon is awesome though.

[tjrockcrawler]

I would like to make this ride...tentative right now

[SharpesJeep]

I should be able to make saturday or sunday afternoon. Also I'll be home most of the week if anyone wants to go on a short ride somewhere close.

[MyBeau99]

Soooo...... It looks like the majority are okay with Saturday.

I don't know all the details of the area for me to pick a meeting time/spot. Would anyone like to take the lead on that?


I personally would like to start in the morning hours somewhere b/c I'd like to go around to some of those fall festivals and stuff, So I want to have the evening for those things. But, I can go with the flow of things if needs be.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I'm In. I say we meet at 1000 at Meadow View lower parking lot. role out 1010. Or if we wanna meet at 0930 im gain for that too. Sullivan to Hawkins and back. Unless anyone wants to go just from Hawkins county side to Sullivan. I don't know how to get there that way.

[Tom-Boy]

I can't remember right now if I have plans for next weekend or not. :?
If I don't have anything going on Saturday, I will try to come ride since I didn't get to go to Harlan.
Having my kids with me and without Bluegill's coaching, I would have to take the easier lines. Just don't pick
on me too much! :grin:
I'll post up later in the week to finalize if I will be coming or not.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

So Role call. Who is going?

tom-boy
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660


is 1000 good for every one?

[Adurbin]

Cant go on Saturday :cry: this happens every ride seems like.

[KTaylor660]

10 is good for me.

[rghyland]

I'd like to make this ride also.

Hey tjrockcrawler! We could make arrangements on that day for you to take home those rocker guards if you want. I live just off 11W. You could follow me home and hit I81 to go home.

[KTaylor660]

Where do you live? I'm off of 11W also. I'm near Central Heights Elementary School.

[Mud&Rox]

Im there! And i only know the Hawkins way

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I think the last time Ktaylor and I were there we went from Sullivan to hawkins and at that house by teh trail head we turned around and did the trail in reverse. I liked doing that.

Is every one good with meeting at Meadow view in the lower parking Lot?

[Hokie_YJ]

I'll know later this week whether I'm in or not. I beat my Jeep REAL hard this weekend, as far as I know I didn't break anything. I've got to do a good inspection on it though before I take it back out.

[rghyland]

Meadow View is good for me.

ktaylor660, I live on JH Fauver Road, which is just about 2 miles from Central Heights.

[tjrockcrawler]

I'd like to make this ride also.

Hey tjrockcrawler! We could make arrangements on that day for you to take home those rocker guards if you want. I live just off 11W. You could follow me home and hit I81 to go home.


yeah that would be cool...thanks!

[BillM]

Ok I should be good for this ride. I will be driving the TJ though and not "Big Woody" (some others will get this)

[BroncoMike]

I'm in for this ride too. I'm trying to talk Jenn into it as well. Is anyone else bringing their little ladies?

[TiredIronGRB]

I might be able to go, it depends on getting by daughter moved back in and getting setup for our "Pumpkin Path" at church.

[MikeP]

Me and shannon are in for saturday.(my wife)

[tjrockcrawler]

I'm In. I say we meet at 1000 at Meadow View lower parking lot. role out 1010. Or if we wanna meet at 0930 im gain for that too. Sullivan to Hawkins and back. Unless anyone wants to go just from Hawkins county side to Sullivan. I don't know how to get there that way.


What is the confirmed time/place? I'll be there..

[Hokie_YJ]

"Big Woody"

:mrgreen:

I think you should just wheel it the way it is. Or you could change the springs, it's not like you don't have some to put on it. :lol:

[99WJJEEP]

I'm in if I do not have to work. This will be my first trip with you guy's. Will you be coming back across.

[KTaylor660]

Where Nick said is the meeting place. I'm guessing that we will go from Sullivan to Hawkins and back.

[Jeep07]

If I'm not out of town this weekend I'd be up for a bays run.

[Want2Wheel]

I may be up for a short run early in the day.

[Bluegill]

I will be driving the TJ though and not "Big Woody" (some others will get this)


Thats one noisy woodpecker you got there.....makes a whirring noise instead of the annoying laugh. :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:

[Mud&Rox]

anybody have any objections to my buddy going along with us? he's not a member but he is looking into it and wants to come on a ride to see what grace is all about

[KTaylor660]

The more the merrier!

[Adurbin]

I may be in on this one as well, I may be working Sunday instead of Saturday. Need to confirm later in the week though. I will let everyone know.

[Want2Wheel]

anybody have any objections to my buddy going along with us? he's not a member but he is looking into it and wants to come on a ride to see what grace is all about
If we did not bring our other friends on stuff like this the sight would not grow like it has. Bring as many as you can. If you don't have a seat someone will. That is what we do. It will be great to meet new people.

[BillM]

So it is Meadowview Conference Center parking lot at 10:00 am. We will pull out at 10:30 to give the stragglers time to get there. Drive from Sullivan to Hawkins and then back across unless some thing else comes up.

[Adurbin]

Hey Bill,

If I confirm that I can make this, can you bring some decals witcha???

[SamuraiGuyTN]

yeah 10 is when we are meeting. hopefully we won't have any stragglers.


This is starting to sound like a decent size ride.

[Mud&Rox]

sounds great, count us in. My buddy has a stock jeep so we will be hittin the by-passes

[Gordon]

sounds great, count us in. My buddy has a stock jeep so we will be hittin the by-passes

A stock Jeep will do just fine without bypasses, at least going from Sullivan to Hawkins - now a Sami, that's a different story. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Sorry, Nick - had to take a cheap shot..... :lol:

Kidding aside, still not sure I can make it - should know Friday evening.

[Hokie_YJ]

If someone's willing to let me try I'll take a stock Jeep up that gulley. :twisted: However, I can't be held responsible for any damage inflicted. :mrgreen:

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Iate Gordon I see how it is. Throughin them low blows.
Yeah a stock jeep shouldn't have any problems getting in. getting out well thats when you need a smaller vehicle such as a samurai to drive around the hard stuff. LOL ok ok


can't wait to see every one there. This is gonna be the last ride for my samurai in curent form ( I think ) so lets make it a good one.

[Mud&Rox]

Luke is my friend with the stock jeep, he will probably try the hardest way just to see if it will do it. He can get a little brave and doesnt really care about body damage, so need less say its gonna be a fun ride.

[99WJJEEP]

hey greenrover does luke have the white grand cherokee?

[Mud&Rox]

lol thats good ol jang-a-lang, Yea thats luke

[Tom-Boy]

I'm out. Forgot that our church is having a harvest thing Saturday.
I don't like this pattern I'm starting of having to back out of rides, but family and church have to come first sometimes.

[bansil]

Me and Lisa are out :cry: gotta help dad clean out garage and then try to get some frame resto done,buddy's spring hanger fell of his truck.....
I hate rust :shock:

[SamuraiGuyTN]

So Role call. Who is going?


MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660

[BillM]

So Role call. Who is going?

SolarTJ
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660

Are you going? You are not on the list. I edited the list as far as I know about it.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Yeah, I am going, :roll: I was actually in the process of adding myself and change the list. Thats funny that when I checked again on the people your message popped up.

[BillM]

SolarTJ
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660
samuraiguytn
TiredironGRB ?

[Adurbin]

I will more than likely be there too

[Mud&Rox]

Im in plus 1 more

[SamuraiGuyTN]

SolarTJ
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660
samuraiguytn
TiredironGRB ?
adurbin ?
greenrover
99wjjeep
Broncomike

[BroncoMike]

Add me! :grin:

[99WJJEEP]

I will hopefully be there. Depends on work and i will not know until Friday.

[Adurbin]

It is confirmed, my wife and I will be there. Bill, can you bring the decals witcha????

[Adurbin]

SolarTJ
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660
samuraiguytn
TiredironGRB ?

Add me for sure, and you forgot rghyghland (I know I spelled it wrong.)

[BillM]

SolarTJ
MyBeau99
sharpesjeep
tjrockcrawler
fordguy
Hokie_YJ ?
Gordon ?
ktaylor660
samuraiguytn
TiredironGRB ?
greenrover
99wjjeep
Broncomike
adurbin
rghyland

[SamuraiGuyTN]

So many people by the time the last guy gets on the trail the first guy will be getting off at the other end. :lol:

[Mud&Rox]

wow this is gonna be a good little crowd

[rghyland]

Yea, count me in. It will be me, the wife, son, and one of his friends.

How long does this ride take?

[Jeep07]

I will be there.

With this many people plan for atleast 4 hours.

[Adurbin]

Would be nice to beat the Bumpus number.

[Adurbin]

I'm in for this ride too. I'm trying to talk Jenn into it as well. Is anyone else bringing their little ladies?

My wife will be with me. We will be bypassing the one rough section on the trail.

[BroncoMike]

I'm in for this ride too. I'm trying to talk Jenn into it as well. Is anyone else bringing their little ladies?

My wife will be with me. We will be bypassing the one rough section on the trail.

Mine won't be coming. She had a procedure Monday and doesn't feel like being bounced around. :cry:

[BillM]

One of these days we will get Jen on the trail. Get her to Harlan and take her up the rock garden.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I'm in for this ride too. I'm trying to talk Jenn into it as well. Is anyone else bringing their little ladies?

My wife will be with me. We will be bypassing the one rough section on the trail.

Mine won't be coming. She had a procedure Monday and doesn't feel like being bounced around. :cry:


You bringing little man with you?

[BroncoMike]

One of these days we will get Jen on the trail. Get her to Harlan and take her up the rock garden.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ROFLMBO!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

If someone could talk her into that I'd give them a big wet sloppy kiss!!! :P :lol: :P :lol: :P

I'd love for her to love 4wheeling but I'm not thinking that's gooing to happen. She is by no means a high action adreneline nut.

As for little man he is spending the night with his papaw and mamaw tonight and staying with them most of the day Saturday. I'll get him out there soon though.

[BillM]

No better time than now Mike. If you get her to Harlan I will get here in the Jeep and take her up it. I will turn on the ole Bill charm.... :roll: :roll:

[Hokie_YJ]

No, we want her to stick around Bill..... :mrgreen:

[SamuraiGuyTN]

One of these days we will get Jen on the trail. Get her to Harlan and take her up the rock garden.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ROFLMBO!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

If someone could talk her into that I'd give them a big wet sloppy kiss!!! :P :lol: :P :lol: :P




I don't know what kinda incentive that is, but Im gonna have to pass. :pukeright: :lol:

[Hadfield4WD]

One of these days we will get Jen on the trail. Get her to Harlan and take her up the rock garden.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ROFLMBO!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

If someone could talk her into that I'd give them a big wet sloppy kiss!!! :P :lol: :P :lol: :P

I'd love for her to love 4wheeling but I'm not thinking that's gooing to happen. She is by no means a high action adreneline nut.


Neither is my wife, although she humors me and comes sometimes. She wants her own rig so she can drive. She won't drive mine. So I'm ammassing parts for her rig. 2 years is the time frame. So if your wife isn't on the trial be then she can talk/ride with my wife. Although you can't kiss her. Although I may pucker up. :grin:

[99WJJEEP]

Count me in.

[BroncoMike]

http://bestsmileys.com/kissing2/3.gif

[Adurbin]

Thats the cheesiest thing ive ever seen.

[BillM]

Kinda curdles my tummy tum

[Gordon]

I am still uncertain. I'm gonna try to make it, but don't wait for me.

[Derrickalda]

looks like a big crowd for bays...which side are you starting on?

[Gordon]

looks like a big crowd for bays...which side are you starting on?

Gonna start - Sullivan to Hawkins, then come back to Sullivan.

[Derrickalda]

ive been over Bays in many different flavors...its a fav

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[TiredIronGRB]

I plan to be there, will probably just run it one way. Ben and I will be taking my big tent down to use at the church for our "Pumpkin Path" I set up an airsoft shooting gallery in it. It's always the big hit, anyone that has kids should come down...free food, games and candy :grin:

BTW it's Wednesday night :wink:

[Bluegill]

Derrick - what's all that flying brown stuff in your pics? :lol: We haven't seen that on Bays in way too long. :(

[RamAford]

Dang i wish i didnt have to work! i would bring my ol jeep on those mighty 31's down and try it!

[Derrickalda]

Derrick - what's all that flying brown stuff in your pics? :lol: We haven't seen that on Bays in way too long. :(

oh yeah thats right.....thats most of the trail

[Jeep07]

Derrick - what's all that flying brown stuff in your pics? :lol: We haven't seen that on Bays in way too long. :(

oh yeah thats right.....thats most of the trail

Not any more. Entire trail was bone dry. Even the Creek at the end.

[Adurbin]

Tamara(my wife) and I are going to go to Bays Mountain Park after the ride. Anyone who wants to join is more than welcome.

[TiredIronGRB]

Tamara(my wife) and I are going to go to Bays Mountain Park after the ride. Anyone who wants to join is more than welcome.

Why not go to Laurel Run park, it's at the end of the trail and has an awesome foot trail that goes to a waterfall.

[Adurbin]

Tam loves Bays Mountain park. She wants to see if the planetarium is open. She loves the animals too. Amazingly enough, see a deer on the side of the road, no big deal. Put one in a fence in a state park, stand there and take pics all day long.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I don't think there has been a time I have been at the Bays Mountain park and haven't seen at least 5 deer. We usually walk the trail around the lake and we always see a bunch. The last time we went there was one in the parking lot walking by people eating at the picknic tables. I took a picture and the deer just posed for it. I'll have to see if we still have the photo.....

[Gordon]

Well, interesting day up at Bays Mtn.

We met at Meadowview and after the blessing, 16 rigs headed out. When we reached the trailhead on the Sullivan side, we were greeted by the gentleman (and some friends) who leases the land around that area. We were advised that we were trespassing and that the law enforcement was on its way.

Our lead rig was stopped just at the end of the paved roadway. Making a long story short, we waited for law enforcement, 3 cruisers arriving shortly. It appeared obvious that the locals knew we were arriving for a trail ride.

Everyone, on both sides of the discussion, remained professional.

Law enforcement advised us that county property ended at the pavement end, and that what we know as the entrance to the trail is indeed on private property. Without further research at this time, we left and returned to George's farm for a great afternoon of fun and fellowship.

Further information will be posted up in the Trails section under the Bays heading. This includes specific instructions from the Grace BOD regarding club usage of this trail. 4X4Grace will not be using this trail until further notice.

Here's a link to some pics from George's - Had a blast there, as usual. George, thanks for the hospitality.

GRB Farm 10-27-07 pictures by gme1951 - Photobucket

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/GRB%20Farm%2010-27-07/z10-27-07GeorgeFarm012.jpg

[tjrockcrawler]

As much as I was let down that we didn't get to ride Bays today, I feel that this will be an overall positive situation for Grace. I think the BOD did a wonderful job showing that our club is an exception to the rule of off-road clubs. Every time we have a positive encounter with the public and law enforcement as in this case; we only strengthen our public perception as Christians and nature conservationist. It was unfortunate that we didn't get to ride, but I like to fine some positive in a negative.

--Thanks George for the fellowship at your place--

[TiredIronGRB]

That's a good word Raines, and I also had a great time today :grin:

[rghyland]

Thanks again George for letting us come out and play. I had a great time today.

[TiredIronGRB]

You guys don't have to thank me, it's an honor to have everyone over.

[KTaylor660]

Had a great time today. George, thanks for the use of your place. You have an awesome piece of property.

[Adurbin]

Well, interesting day up at Bays Mtn.

We met at Meadowview and after the blessing, 16 rigs headed out. When we reached the trailhead on the Sullivan side, we were greeted by the gentleman (and some friends) who leases the land around that area. We were advised that we were trespassing and that the law enforcement was on its way.

Our lead rig was stopped just at the end of the paved roadway. Making a long story short, we waited for law enforcement, 3 cruisers arriving shortly. It appeared obvious that the locals knew we were arriving for a trail ride.

Everyone, on both sides of the discussion, remained professional.

Law enforcement advised us that county property ended at the pavement end, and that what we know as the entrance to the trail is indeed on private property. Without further research at this time, we left and returned to George's farm for a great afternoon of fun and fellowship.

Further information will be posted up in the Trails section under the Bays heading. This includes specific instructions from the Grace BOD regarding club usage of this trail. 4X4Grace will not be using this trail until further notice.

Here's a link to some pics from George's - Had a blast there, as usual. George, thanks for the hospitality.

http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/GRB%20Farm%2010-27-07/

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/GRB%20Farm%2010-27-07/z10-27-07GeorgeFarm012.jpg

Thanks for the write up Gordon. Awesome pic as well. I actually think that I had more fun playing at your place George, than I would have had at Bays. Thanks for having us over.

[MikeP]

Thanks to george for letting us play in his back yard.(im jealousof it)WE me and shannon had at great time playing and meeting.Thanks again

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Yeah the trail ride was a let down, But the fellowship and George's pplace made up for it. I am gonna have to try and come out there and not break anything. :lol:

Im deffinitly proud of our group for handling the misfortune as well as we did.

[Mud&Rox]

I dont see the day as a loss at all, we set out to have a good time and enjoy each others company and thats exactly what we did! It seems like we're on the right road to a resolution with the Bays trail and when we get the right papers, we're set and no one will be in our way to a great day. My main objective was to meet more of the grace family and every day i feel more comfortable knowing I'm making great friendships that will last. After we left George's, we went to Housewright Hollow and had a great time. Boy its muddy down there! Luke (white jeep) also asked that I thank EVERYONE for making him feel welcome and showing him what a great group is all about....Thanx again to EVERYONE!

[99WJJEEP]

It was really nice getting to meet everyone. I had a great time and can't wait for another ride.

[C-Man]

Wish I could of made it, had company coming in for the weekend but they cancelled Friday night due to Illness...

Maybe next time!

[BroncoMike]

I had a great time, even if we didn't get to ride Bays.

Thanks George for letting us play at your place.

I'm afraid before too long the only trail riding will be on privately owned property. Wished I have about 100 acres or so!

[SamuraiGuyTN]

X2, hey mike glad to get the chance to finally wheel with you some. you live so close and yet we never get to....

[BroncoMike]

X2, hey mike glad to get the chance to finally wheel with you some. you live so close and yet we never get to....

I know what you are saying. About the only think I hate about the shift schedule is I'm only off two weekends a month. Most people work during the week so not too much wheeling during the week. When I'm off on the weekends I try to spend time with the wifie and little man.