Local ride -Stony - Sept 20th

[broncowrangler]

Hey guys, I am going to be in town on leave for the last two weeks of September. I've not been wheeling in months and I'd love to hit a trail or two. Any takers? Maybe Stoney creek?

[Adurbin]

Absolutely man. Im there. Just name the date!

[broncowrangler]

I'll be in town the 13th through the 28th, and pretty much any day will be good for me. So anyone who is interested post up dates that work for you and as it gets closer we will finalize a day and time.

[JKcaveman]

I'm ready to go back to Stoney. Maybe I can pick up another tree under my jeep. The last couple of sept. weekends should work for me.

[babyjeepwoman]

There is a rock at Stoney that has my name on it. I am ready to go back!

[AMSting]

I'll be there if I get my t-case rebuilt. Otherwise I'll ride shotgun. That could be interesting. ;)

[rghyland]

I think I'd be interested in riding Stoney.

[Mud&Rox]

im in. what day?

[XJmudder]

I'm in!

[broncowrangler]

How does Saturday the 20th sound?

[Adurbin]

That will work for me.

[XJmudder]

Sounds good! A day before my b-day!

[broncowrangler]

What's better for everyone, morning or afternoon? I have no plans all day, so either works for me.

[rghyland]

What's better for everyone, morning or afternoon? I have no plans all day, so either works for me.

I'm in. Morning, day, or night. you pick. Where we meeting?

[Adurbin]

Im in either way as well. Doesnt matter the time. Best meeting place would be the Food City in E-town.

[Mud&Rox]

I think morning of night for temp. reasons, but im game for whatever.

[JKcaveman]

I think morning of night for temp. reasons, but im game for whatever.

Count me in too. I'll have all day, but was wondering what time this means? Just kidding.

[broncowrangler]

Alright, so everyone seems pretty flexible with the time, so lets say 9 am at Food City in Elizabethton on September 20th.

[Mud&Rox]

9's fine

[nardo]

I'm in! I would enjoy another trip up stoney

[Adurbin]

On the calendar. I will have my new daily driver by then. The jeep may just become the new red headed step child (not really, still cant afford to break too much right now) Looking forward to this run.

[babyjeepwoman]

On my calendar IN INK! Looking forward to this one already.

[broncowrangler]

I'm looking forward to it as well. I've not been off road in months! The Navy keeps me soooo busy!

[Adurbin]

Bumpage, so that this ride is not forgotten

[96 coutry cherokee]

Im game Ill be there!!!!! :)

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

I'll probally never turn down bumpas....If I have humpty dumpty put back together again, Then I'll be there.

[Adurbin]

Were riding stoney, I was just saying Bump-age to move the thread to the top, your still more than welcome to come though hilla.

[tjrockcrawler]

Is this Stoney or Lady Bumpus?

[Adurbin]

Stoney Creek.

[Tiny]

Im up for it if the sami is back together.

[scubawinger]

If anyone has room for a rider I would like to tag along. Can't take my jeep off road till I can get some 4.10's for my front axle and some driveshafts.

[JKcaveman]

Scubawinger, you would be welcome to ride wth me if you dare.

[scubawinger]

JK I'll take ya up on that offer as long as nothing comes up with work.

[Outback]

i am a maybe, i get off work that morning at 8 and will have to leave from kpt.

[96 coutry cherokee]

hey if you want I can meet up with you Outback and we can convoy over there if you want. If not its cool. just let me know.

[Outback]

we can try if you want but with my work i cannot gaurantee what time i can get out of there. if i get a late call it could be close to 9 before i can leave. i will be leaving from my ems station by indian path hosp.

[96 coutry cherokee]

well we can just play it by ear :)

[RamAford]

If i wasnt working this weekend, id love to make it.

[Adurbin]

If i wasnt working this weekend, id love to make it.


The ride is on the 20th? are you working that weekend?

[RamAford]

The ride is on the 20th? are you working that weekend?

Yeap, i guess i wasnt clear. I am stuck working that weekend. I work every other one, so this falls on one i work. No way of getting outta it either!

[jhilltn]

I'd like to tag along. I have been to Stoney a couple of times, but never with anyone that knows the trails.

[aclokwerk]

i would love to go but scared of messing up the rims worse than i had from stoney creek a couple of weeks ago. the jeep is a daily driver. id like to meet up and be a passenger possibly i may run it again who knows

[mrlacy2]

Count me in...

[XJmudder]

Anyone want to put together a ride list?

[96 coutry cherokee]

YJmudder (my bad)
Nardo
Mud&rox
Rghyland
Amsting (maybe passenger)
Babyjeepwomen
Broncowrangler
96 Country Cherokee
Adurbin
Tiny (maybe)
Scubawinger (passenger)
JKcaveman
Outback
Jhilltn
Abkwek (passenger)
Mrlacy2

I miss anyone? If so speak up or forever hold your peace. :icon_lol:

[JKcaveman]

Come on Eric. I'll sell you the wheels and tires that came on mine if you're interested. Cheaper than buying tires alone. They are in perfect condition.

[XJmudder]

You forgot the person that asked you to make the list! ME!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Nardo
Mud&rox
Rghyland
Amsting (maybe passenger)
Babyjeepwomen
Broncowrangler
96 Country Cherokee
Adurbin
Tiny (maybe)
Scubawinger (passenger)
JKcaveman
Outback
Jhilltn
Abkwek (passenger)
Mrlacy2
YJmudder

[aclokwerk]

i may take ya up on that..lol well see how i feel on the ride

Come on Eric. I'll sell you the wheels and tires that came on mine if you're interested. Cheaper than buying tires alone. They are in perfect condition.

[96 coutry cherokee]

sorry lol I dont know how that happened

[JKcaveman]

I spoke to Brian W. from Bristol today. He was a new member on the JK-forum and was looking for some people to go wheelin with. I told him about the ride saturday, and he wanted to join us. He has a new Rubicon and said he had already heard a lot of good things about Grace. He seemed very definate, so he probably needs to be added to the list.

[Adurbin]

I spoke to Brian W. from Bristol today. He was a new member on the JK-forum and was looking for some people to go wheelin with. I told him about the ride saturday, and he wanted to join us. He has a new Rubicon and said he had already heard a lot of good things about Grace. He seemed very definate, so he probably needs to be added to the list.

Cool deal.

[Adurbin]

Nardo
Mud&rox
Rghyland
Amsting (maybe passenger)
Babyjeepwomen
Broncowrangler
96 Country Cherokee
Adurbin
Tiny (maybe)
Scubawinger (passenger)
JKcaveman
Outback
Jhilltn
Abkwek (passenger)
Mrlacy2
YJmudder
Brian W.

[J-Man]

Count me in!

[Mud&Rox]

i'll have an open seat for who ever dares
:icon_pirat:

[scubawinger]

JK where do you want me to meet you and what time. Gray would be cosest or I can meet you at food city. Your Call..

[Tourian]

I spoke to Brian W. from Bristol today. He was a new member on the JK-forum and was looking for some people to go wheelin with. I told him about the ride saturday, and he wanted to join us. He has a new Rubicon and said he had already heard a lot of good things about Grace. He seemed very definate, so he probably needs to be added to the list.

Just wanted to post and say that this Brian W. character is me, and yes I am in for sure. Apparently I've been a member here a year or so, but didn't know/remember it. Looking forward to getting to play!

[Adurbin]

Just wanted to post and say that this Brian W. character is me, and yes I am in for sure. Apparently I've been a member here a year or so, but didn't know/remember it. Looking forward to getting to play!

Glad to have you Brian. Look forward to wheelin with you.

[96 coutry cherokee]

Nardo
Mud&rox
Rghyland
Amsting (maybe passenger)
Babyjeepwomen
Broncowrangler
96 Country Cherokee
Adurbin
Tiny (maybe)
Scubawinger (passenger)
JKcaveman
Outback
Jhilltn
Abkwek (passenger)
Mrlacy2
YJmudder
Brian W. (Tourian)
J-man

[Tiny]

What is the set time an place to meet? I am going if nothing hapens before Sat. Where is good a place to park my truck and trailer?

[babyjeepwoman]

i'll have an open seat for who ever dares
:icon_pirat:


Does this mean Lacey is driving?:cool:

[Mud&Rox]

no, it means she is working :(

[broncowrangler]

What is the set time an place to meet? I am going if nothing hapens before Sat. Where is good a place to park my truck and trailer?

We are meeting at Food City in Elizabethton at nine o'clock. Your truck and trailer will be fine there. It's about five miles from the trailhead, or you could leave it at Hunter School, which is less than a mile from the trail head.

[babyjeepwoman]

AMSting almost has that transfer case back together. Which means he is really close to not being my passenger. That would have made for an interesting ride.:icon_eek:
I can barely wait. It seems like it has been way too long since I have been behind the wheel.:icon_smile:

[babyjeepwoman]

no, it means she is working :(
Darn, I was hoping that she would be there.

[96 coutry cherokee]

about what time do you all think we will be getting done with the ride? (assuming that nothing big happens)

[Adurbin]

Count on at least 5 hours. (I always calculate for 7 with this trail, but it takes nowhere near that long. But just in case)

[96 coutry cherokee]

ok cool thanks :)

[gulleydog]

Count me in. I'll be at Food City in Elizabethton at 9:00 am , If any one dares. I have 3 seats in my suburban. Rookie driver looking for hints. Anita and I started at the top of stony at the towers and drove down. That was about 1986. So if someone needsa ride just holler.:hello:

[Mud&Rox]

all ready to go! I think....and also still have open seats.See ya'll in the mornin'!!

[broncowrangler]

Unfortunately, I am gonna have to sit this one out. I've had some things come up that I have to take care of. I hope you all have a great day. Take lots of pictures so I can see how it goes.

[Tiny]

Hey, Im not going to make it tomorrow due to unforseen problems with the Sami which will be solved by Monday. ttyl

[96 coutry cherokee]

sorry you dont get to go :(

[Adurbin]

Great ride today. Also great to see how Grace is growing as we had another 19 rig turn out today. As the groups get larger, we will have to allow for more time to complete each ride, as seen today. Great time...Cant wait to see all the pics and video.

[JKcaveman]

Just got home, and wanted to say thanks to everyone for a great ride today. That was a big group! Glad we all made it without carnage somehow. Learned some good lessons on the use of winches and snatch blocks. Thanks to everyone that kept my jeep off the tree.

[scubawinger]

I had a blast today and it couldn't have been a better bunch of people to give me my first taste of Tennessee off roading.

[Adurbin]

Just got home, and wanted to say thanks to everyone for a great ride today. That was a big group! Glad we all made it without carnage somehow. Learned some good lessons on the use of winches and snatch blocks. Thanks to everyone that kept my jeep off the tree.

I still dont see how we got your jeep through that hole. That was a tight squeze. Great to meet you by the way Don.

[Gordon]

Sounds like a great event. Now that I am working some Saturdays, my wheeling has been impacted even more. :(

Was the winching op for the truck bed, or did something else enter into it?

[Adurbin]

Sounds like a great event. Now that I am working some Saturdays, my wheeling has been impacted even more. :(

Was the winching op for the truck bed, or did something else enter into it?

there was alot of winching and strapping today. We did use the winch on the truckbed, but mainly on Dons rig, as well as Outbacks, and Gulleydogs.

[Gordon]

What did you guys get into? Need a trail report. :icon_mrgreen:

AND:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Emoticons/WorthlessWithoutPics.gif

[J-Man]

Here is a little sample Gordon. Suburbans can do anything!

[Adurbin]

I will write a full trail report tonight a bit later. Have to make up for being gone so long. Watching a movie with my wife lol...

[JKcaveman]

Here was the group today heading to the trailhead.

[Adurbin]

We all met up at Food City @ 9:00AM. After waiting around for everyone to arrive, we departed and made it to the trailhead at 9:30, blessed the ride and hit the trail. With a rig count of 19 on stoney, our pace was steady but not rushed. We proceed without incident to the first obstacle..the creek bed. Several of us proceded to take the harder line through the creek while a few decided the to bypass. Not much happening here so we proceeded onward.

Almost everyone did the hill climb that shortcuts the left had u-turn that points you onward toward pinto ridge. On the hillclimb each of us got to see the advantages and disadvantages of short vs. long wheelbase. Without too much struggle, but having to give it a few tries, the long wheelbase suburban driven by Gulleydog eventually muscled over the sharp breakover at the crest of the climb. There are several creek crossings at the top but there is one that has a massive pile of rocks that make up the bed of the creek.

This section is where the fun of the day really began. We decided to play on the rocks here, which provided much entertainment and some carnage as well. Chris (AMsting) led off up through the rocks without incident as did the next couple of rigs. Jhilltn and his TJ were the first to take the harder of the two lines, pulling off the line without much incident except for having to give a couple of "back up and bump-its". Next up was Maynard's(Nardo) friend (sorry for failing to remember your name, there were so many today) He powered his rear locked F150 onto the rocks, but the fun was short lived, getting the undercarriage caught up on a couple of massive rocks. This was where we got our first lesson in winching/snatchblocking. With the help and power of Jhilltn's Warn, and Rob and Chase working the line, we were able to get the truck out without any real carnage.

Daniel (Mud&Rox) chose to take his rover through the hard line as well, also without any carnage. The next few rigs chose to take the easier of the two lines, 96countryxj (who deserves kudos this only being his second trail ride and making it look easy), JKcaveman, who I must say is not afraid to put his brand new Gem of a Jeep in a rocky perdicament of a tight squeeze (more on that in a bit), and myself all pulled forward. Jeff (Outback), chose to take his landrover up the hard line and discovered that his disco really only needs two wheels even though it came equiped with four, and that the rear of his rig was in need of more lift.(there will be pics of this to come im sure). After implanting a boulder the size of a refrigerator under his rig, it was more winching. Everyone proceeded up the creek bed to return to the trail when all of a sudden..We STOP. Turns out Daniel (Mud&Rox) had run his front passenger tire into a jagged rock and caught a flat. While he was fixing this, Don (JKcaveman) realized that its hard to squeeze a watermelon through a garden hose.

In this same creekbed there is a huge rock that you have to manuever around that gets you very intimate to the tree on the other side of the creek. Realizing that the JK was not going to fit through the gap without body damage. We decided to pull cable to manuever him around the tree without scratching or denting his rig. Pics on this will come soon too. This truly amazed me as this is a small hole for even a TJ to fit through, much less a full width vehicle. After regrouping, we all proceeded to pinto hill. This is where we learned another lesson about wheelbase. I have to give David (Gulleydog) an A for effort as he tried and tried and tried again to move the long Suburban up pinto ridge without assistance. After several attempts, it was time to break out the straps. We learned another lesson here. A Suburban out wieghs an XJ by a long shot. It ended up taking an XJ and a Rubicon to tug the Suburban to the flatter ground past pinto.

Next up..FORD HILL. Chase and I headed up first in his Jeep to assess what was going to need to be done to move the truck bed out of the trail. The remedy that we found was to winch the bed back to the spot of its originality. After pulling cable on the truck bed and moving it out of the way, we all proceeded up ford hill. It was again fun to watch 96CountryXJ make the trail look easy, managing his first trip up ford without incident. There had been some mention that Ford hill had been washed out more, making it harder..but to be completely honest, today was the easiest ive seen it. After conversating at the hilton for a good while, we decided to move up to the towers and get a group shot and close the ride. Great trip today..very fun and eventful. I have to say there is never a dull moment.

[jhilltn]

Here are just a few of the pics that I got.

I had a great time today and everyone was very nice. Looking forward to the next ride.

Jonathan

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/9-20-08117.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/9-20-08144.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/9-20-08169.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/9-20-08204.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/9-20-08125.jpg

[babyjeepwoman]

I will have all the pics off my camera posted tomorrow. I am way too tired tonight (we had another function after the ride). I will say that I added my first dent to LB today when I was going up Ford hill and moved the rock that made everyone else go to the left of the tree. I was so proud of the dent I took pictures.:icon_mrgreen:
The first dent I added to LB
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/babyjeepwoman/Lil%20Stoney%209-20-08/DSCN4387.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/babyjeepwoman/Lil%20Stoney%209-20-08/DSCN4388.jpg

[scubawinger]

At the Hilton
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l42/scubawinger/4X4/stoney920082.jpg

[Mud&Rox]

wow, what a day. more to post tomorrow.......

[J-Man]

Well I had a great time. There was a alot of people there. The main thing is everyone made it out safe and minimal damage if any. I look forward to the next trip. Here is a video of the pictures I took. Enjoy!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/J-ManG/th_graceride_sept202008-1.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/J-ManG/?action=view&current=graceride_sept202008-1.flv)

[96 coutry cherokee]

wow thats is a great slide show!!!!

[jhilltn]

If this works, here is a short video of ford hill.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/th_9-20-08177.jpg (http://s332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/jzoznzaztzhzazn/Stoney%20Sept%2020th/?action=view&current=9-20-08177.flv)

[Gordon]

Wow, what a day, for sure. I have got to get back on the trails.

Great write-up and pics. This was certainly a Grace event, so I moved it to that catagory.

[JKcaveman]

This guy was in front of us leaving and had the latest CB antenna. He said he could talk to South America with it.

[Gordon]

This guy was in front of us leaving and had the latest CB antenna. He said he could talk to South America with it.


Either that, or he's having a lot of folks over for stir-fry tonight. :icon_mrgreen:

[nardo]

Here some videos of the guys playing in the rocks at the creek bed.
That was a fun ride.
I'll post more to photobucket when I finish them.
Bare with the video software I'm working with isn't much and I'm new to using the camera.

http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk82 ... k%20Trail/

TODAY IS YJMUDDERS BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Chase

[nardo]

This guy was in front of us leaving and had the latest CB antenna. He said he could talk to South America with it.

We saw this guy in the MacDonalds parking lot in Blountville on are way home last night.

[rghyland]

East Tennessee Jack Stands. :)

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc104/rghyland/Little%20Stony%20Creek%20September%2020%202008/HPIM0716.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc104/rghyland/Little%20Stony%20Creek%20September%2020%202008/HPIM0717.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc104/rghyland/Little%20Stony%20Creek%20September%2020%202008/HPIM0718.jpg

[rghyland]

Here are the pics my wife took. The videos will be posted to the same place at a later time.

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc104/rghyland/Little%20Stony%20Creek%20September%2020%202008/

[Tourian]

Thank you guys so much, I had a blast!

Here is a set of around 100 pictures my passenger and I took that turned out well, the rest were blurry (at the beginning I handed him a camera he had never used before, and neglected to turn on auto focus for him... oops!) and some had some odd coloring going on. I'll take those to work monday and see if I can work some magic on them.

I also cut out a LOT of the duplicates, with digital I have a bad habit of just snapping away because hey, my card will hold 500+ images, why not!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tourian/sets/72157607404723693/

[96 coutry cherokee]

man you have so GREAT pics!!!!!

[96 coutry cherokee]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tourian/2874025275/in/set-72157607404723693/


this one is my fav pic of my jeep :)!!!

[Tourian]

Glad you enjoyed them!

[Mud&Rox]

here are the ones I got...http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/Mud_and_Rox_D1/stoney%20creek/?start=0

[babyjeepwoman]

Here are the pics from my camera. I haven't edited them at all--hopefully I can get that done soon.


http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/babyjeepwoman/Lil%20Stoney%209-20-08/

[J-Man]

There is a rock at Stoney that has my name on it. I am ready to go back!

Well the one on Ford Hill really has your name on it. Was that the same rock?

[gulleydog]

WoW !!! What a great trip. That trail was a little rougher than I like but, Thanks for all the help with straps or the cheering section. Things learned. Wheelbase ! I'm glad I did not try the garden hose. If I had we would have had to cut Don's tree down. What a great group of people. You all should be proud to belong to something like 4x4 Grace. Some great pics so far that I've seen. Anyone that didn't make it missed a great ride. Thanks again Gulley

[babyjeepwoman]

Well the one on Ford Hill really has your name on it. Was that the same rock?

Nope, different rock. However, I am thinking about carrying a Sharpie marker to sign those 'special' rocks. :icon_mrgreen: That rock on Ford Hill yesterday has a little bit of my paint on it--that is the one that gave me my first battlescar. :cool:

[96 coutry cherokee]

I got me a nice little shiner down in the rock garden but its the first of many :)!!!!

[J-Man]

I got me a nice little shiner down in the rock garden but its the first of many :)!!!!

I saw that! It gives it character! http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/corky/corkysm21.gif

[mrlacy2]

This was the best trip up Stoney by far... I forgot my camera, so good job on all the pics!!!