Dick Creek Falls on July 12? [Archive]

dogbluedrummer

06-27-2008, 10:56 AM

Sounds good. Meet at the Maple Grove at noon?
What exit is that off I26? I know you get off the exit, turn left, and it's on the right.

Gordon

06-27-2008, 10:56 AM

Sounds good. Meet at the Maple Grove at noon?
What exit is that off I26? I know you get off the exit, turn left, and it's on the right.

Exit 32

Adurbin

06-27-2008, 11:55 PM

Bump, anyone else care to join us?

Bluegill

06-28-2008, 12:58 AM

Maybe, gotta see what my schedule looks like closer to that day. Have to bring the TJ though, SJ will be down for a few weeks.

mrlacy2

06-29-2008, 03:12 AM

Put me down as a maybe, my bro will be in from WV, if he's in I'll be there...

MarkH

06-29-2008, 06:32 PM

See what I can do, I missed the other one.:mad:

Adurbin

06-30-2008, 11:28 PM

Alright,

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill (maybe)
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)

dogbluedrummer

06-30-2008, 11:39 PM

phisher is a maybe

I am bringing a friend in his "new" CJ.

Adurbin

06-30-2008, 11:41 PM

Alright, Early Roll Call

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill (maybe)
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)
Phisher(maybe)
Tony's friend in the CJ
Grape Ape
Country Boy (maybe)

Grape Ape

07-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Adurbin

07-01-2008, 12:11 AM

Put me down, the tires are sort of bald but I have my power tire on the driver's front so I can go anywhere. Tony call me and remind me Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. I am getting old and will probably sleep before then.

:laughing4: You wont need traction for this trail. Its easy. Cant wait to see ya on the trail Matt. I just aint the same without your trail sarcasm.:icon_lol:

Country Boy

07-01-2008, 03:18 AM

Count me as a maybe.

Marty G

07-01-2008, 11:02 PM

is this trail a stock rig trail?
if so put me in as a maybe
i need to get out soon

Adurbin

07-01-2008, 11:38 PM

This trail is a VERY stock rig trail, but its fun no less.

Here is the updated list 7/1/2008:

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill (maybe)
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)
Phisher(maybe)
Tony's friend in the CJ
Grape Ape
Country Boy (maybe)
Marty G. (maybe)

Tom-Boy

07-03-2008, 10:30 PM

Maybe, gotta see what my schedule looks like closer to that day. Have to bring the TJ though, SJ will be down for a few weeks.

Hmmm, if my schedule is clear, you might have to be a passenger. :icon_lol:

Adurbin

07-06-2008, 09:42 PM

Bump!!

XJmudder

07-07-2008, 08:57 AM

Me me me!

Adurbin

07-07-2008, 11:33 AM

phisher

07-07-2008, 11:44 AM

Rollcall as of 7/7/2008

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill (maybe)
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)
Phisher(maybe)
Tony's friend in the CJ
Grape Ape
Country Boy (maybe)
Marty G. (maybe)
YJmudder (possibly riding shotgun)

I actually think that i may be able to make this one. i am pretty stoked. i am still yet to take my jeep on even the most stock trail run yet.

question; please forgive my ignorance... if we meet around twelve, approximately what time will we finish?

I can be considered a strong maybe:icon_lol:

dogbluedrummer

07-07-2008, 12:01 PM

Adurbin can probably answer the time question the best. I think the entire trail ride should only take 2-3 hours. So, we should be back on the main roads by 4.

12-1 lunch
1-4 trail ride

phisher

07-07-2008, 12:03 PM

Adurbin can probably answer the time question the best. I think the entire trail ride should only take 2-3 hours. So, we should be back on the main roads by 4.

12-1 lunch
1-4 trail ride

Thanks for the information. That sounds great!

XJmudder

07-07-2008, 12:33 PM

Well count me out, I just found out that I have to work Saturday. :(

Adurbin

07-07-2008, 04:38 PM

Well count me out, I just found out that I have to work Saturday. :(

Bummer, we'll be thinking about you.

Adurbin

07-07-2008, 04:39 PM

There is a new trail up there that I want to check out, but yes the entire trail ride should only take 4 hours. Calculate for being done at 6 though, given that the last few rides have went way longer.

NC_James

07-08-2008, 12:56 AM

I will give a definient anaswer closer too time! I need too get out and play with the monty some!

Bluegill

07-08-2008, 01:24 AM

Well, the kids are fired up about going since they missed the July 4th event at George's - so unless something pops up on Julie's radar - we're a definite.

When & where are we meeting up? Never rode this trail before.

dogbluedrummer

07-08-2008, 08:29 AM

We're meeting at the Maple Grove restaurant at noon, it's at exit 32 off I26.

Bluegill

07-08-2008, 03:35 PM

It's a straighter shot for us to come up hwy 11E instead of I-26, any idea what the address is of the restaurant?

XJmudder

07-08-2008, 03:39 PM

Maple Grove
1207 Gouge Rd
Unicoi, TN 37692
423-735-3003

Gordon

07-08-2008, 03:40 PM

Rob, you'll want to come up 107, past Horse Creek, then turn right at the BP, go past Bumpus and go to Erwin. Then get on the I26 towards the west, get off on exit 32, and the Maple Grove is right there off the exit.

Bluegill

07-08-2008, 03:43 PM

Thanks fellas. :kewl:

JKcaveman

07-08-2008, 07:51 PM

If I didn't have a conservancy meeting, I would be there for sure.

Adurbin

07-09-2008, 12:19 AM

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)
Phisher
Tony's friend in the CJ
Grape Ape
Country Boy (maybe)
Marty G. (maybe)
YJmudder

babyjeepwoman

07-09-2008, 11:56 AM

And if I didn't have front axle shaft joint issues, AMSting didn't have front driveshaft u-joint issues, and most importantly, a daughter driving home from IL (by herself for the first time) we would be there.
Have fun!

Marty G

07-09-2008, 06:59 PM

If nothing happens I'm good to go on this one

Adurbin

07-09-2008, 11:42 PM

As of 7/9/2008 10:42PM.

Dogbluedrummer
adurbin
Bluegill
mrlacy2(maybe)
Mark H (maybe)
Phisher
Tony's friend in the CJ
Grape Ape
Country Boy (maybe)
Marty G.
YJmudder

mrlacy2

07-10-2008, 01:44 AM

Looks like I'm going to be out on this one... Hopefully I'll catch the next trip there... Have fun!

Steamnsteel

07-10-2008, 09:59 AM

I have been watching this thread but will have to be in Gatlinburg on Saturday, so I guess I won't be there.

pplblazerdude

07-10-2008, 02:08 PM

Will anyone be coming throught The kingsport area on there way over there? If so I may try and catch a ride with someone. I want to get out but I dont want to put gas in my hog.

Country Boy

07-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Will anyone be coming throught The kingsport area on there way over there? If so I may try and catch a ride with someone. I want to get out but I dont want to put gas in my hog.
If everything works out & we get to go,you can hitch a ride with me & Dakota. I will post late Friday night or early Sat. morning if we are goin for sure.

pplblazerdude

07-10-2008, 02:50 PM

Im not 100% sure either if I can go yet but I was just checking. If you can go and I can also I will take you up on the ride.

Country Boy

07-11-2008, 12:24 PM

What is a good guestimate on when we will pull outta Maple Grove to head to the trail???

phisher

07-11-2008, 02:50 PM

Adurbin

07-11-2008, 09:29 PM

What is a good guestimate on when we will pull outta Maple Grove to head to the trail???

12:45. Idealy, we want to be on the trail by 1:00.

dogbluedrummer

07-11-2008, 09:37 PM

Woooooo hoooooo....

[Spongebob voice] I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready Freddie!!! [/Spongebob voice]

Adurbin

07-11-2008, 09:46 PM

well, it looks like i am out for this saturday (i know... suprise, suprise).

my dog is sick and we do not know what is wrong with him. i took him to the dr (youngs animal clinic) yesterday and they drew blood. the first test came back normal without any significant results. they sent out another test that i am awaiting the results of today. saturday (instead of wheeling) i will spend the day collecting his urine in a sample cup to take to the dr so we can hopefully figure out what is going on with him.

i hope you all have a good trip.

ben

Sorry you cant make it. We used to take our animals to Colonial Heights animal hospital, and now since buying our home use Pinecrest. The head vet there doctored service dogs for the military, and law enforcement. Weve had nothing but good luck out of them.

dogbluedrummer

07-12-2008, 09:34 AM

phisher, somehow I missed reading your post. Sorry to hear about your dog. I hope everything goes well today with him and the test results. Please keep us updated.

Marty G

07-12-2008, 09:59 AM

see y'all at 12

phisher

07-12-2008, 12:41 PM

phisher, somehow I missed reading your post. Sorry to hear about your dog. I hope everything goes well today with him and the test results. Please keep us updated.

thanks for caring; i really do appreciate your concern.

they (the animal hospital) were wanting us to get three samples today (they are looking for a specific growth). the problem with that is that my dog usually only goes about twice a day. so, right now i am at 1 down and 2 to go. they said that we should be able to get the results of the test by tuesday at the latest.

my wife had to be gone for a while today to do some things for her work. i cannot stand the thought of something happening to my dog, or him passing away without me being with him.

again, i hope that you all have a good time.

phisher

07-12-2008, 12:46 PM

Sorry you cant make it. We used to take our animals to Colonial Heights animal hospital, and now since buying our home use Pinecrest. The head vet there doctored service dogs for the military, and law enforcement. Weve had nothing but good luck out of them.

i use to go to that same clinic. when my wife and i first moved back here from FL, we lived with her parents in colonial heights. we would take bentley and emma there to get their nails trimmed. we only went there for about two months though b/c we soon moved east to JC. youngs is expensive but i feel that they do a good job. they really seem to care. i have also heard that the animal hospital on cherokee road does a really job though i have never been there.

thanks for your concern and i hope that you all have a great trip.

Marty G

07-12-2008, 08:18 PM

we made it home safe

i think i figured out whats wrong with the tracker it ran fine after we left you all
went to advance and got a gas cap it did great

pulled in on the motor mile to admire the new Rubicon's

it died and would not start back
after about 20 minute's i pushed it down to wear the new dodge trucks are

it fired up and we rushed home
never would idle again
it died as we turned in the driveway so i coasted it to the house

i think its allergic to jeeps:tongue3:

Bluegill

07-12-2008, 08:36 PM

i think its allergic to jeeps:tongue3:
Nah - it did fine when a certain red Jeep was slinging mud all around it during the KYMC elk ride. ;) Glad you two made it home safe. I hate that Matt's YJ threw a rod too, it must've hydrolocked pretty bad. We stuck around for a little while after everyone left, the kids wanted to play in the creek. My daughter now calls that "flower creek" instead of Dick Creek - I never saw that many laurel blooms this late in the season.

We had a good time, it was great meeting & wheeling with everyone! :icon_biggrin:

EDIT: by the way, they haven't started selling on the website yet, but these are the guys I bought my t-shirt from if anyone is interested: www.americanwheeler.com
(got it at Uwharrie during the ECI)

Marty G

07-12-2008, 09:10 PM

we had a blast
madi even said it was all right
i think that means she had a good time in daughter language

I hate that Matt's YJ threw a rod 2 good excuse for a 350 there Matt :icon_mrgreen: :kewl: :icon_mrgreen:

Adurbin

07-12-2008, 10:17 PM

Glad you guys had fun. I was afraid that you all would be disapointed, those of you that drove a long way. Dick Creek is nothing challenging, but a nice ride through the woods. Sorry Matt about your motor.....its because you have square headlights.

dogbluedrummer

07-12-2008, 11:01 PM

Kevin and I got Matt all loaded up on his trailer, and sent him back home. He is pretty much convinced to do a homebrew high line, low center of gravity setup, with 33's or bigger. Obviously, he needs to replace his broken connecting link.

All in all it was still a great day in the woods. True to it's history, the "easy" Dick Creek Falls trail claimed another couple of victims. Let's remember next time, that this has consistently been a "hard" trail!

Country Boy

07-12-2008, 11:16 PM

Some Pics from today, Had a blast, Guys. Hope the YJ aint as bad as we thought.

Marty G

07-13-2008, 12:07 AM

Sorry Matt about your motor.....its because you have square headlights.

at least it ain't got bug eyes :icon_mrgreen:

mine was the fuel filter
it had something in it
i could blow air straight through it one time
then the next it was solid as a rock
i pulled a gallon of gas out of the tank
with the fuel pump the fuel looks fine

Grape Ape

07-13-2008, 12:43 AM

Well after they helped me get loaded up I headed home only to have the tire that was low on the trailer self destruct.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-2/1300310/tire.jpg

Luckily I have another trailer that has the same type of tire (mobile home axles and tires). I called my father-in-law and he took one off and brought it to me.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-2/1300310/07-12-08_1904.jpg

I did have a neat experience while I sat in the parking lot of Wiseman's clothing waiting for the tire. I saw a pickup with the same paint scheme as mine drive by. I was hoping they would drive back by and low and behold her it come a few minutes later. the guy stopped and we shot the bull for a bit. Mine is on the left his on the right.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-2/1300310/07-12-08_1924.jpg

Adurbin

07-13-2008, 02:47 AM

Thats crazy. Its like being on the dealers lot back in the 70s. Would you like the two wheel drive, or four wheel drive version sir??

Grape Ape

07-13-2008, 02:57 AM

It was pretty cool. Even weirder was that they are both 2 owner. My dad bought mine new then I bought it. The other kid's dad bought his new and eh bought it from him.

Another note I thought I had finally got a tan or even just a little color when I took my muddy shoes and socks off and hopped in the shower. Nope my cool tan washed off in the shower. I am going to start marketing a new line of sunscreen. I get a sunburn even wearing 50+ SPF. Today I was out all day in the sun in shorts and didn't even get a tan.

The new line of sunscreen will be called Stinky Mud 5000+SPF. I even know a good place to go and get it. As long as I stop at the edge to collect it instead of the drive in collection I did today.