Local ride 9/27 - Bumpus at 10:00

[Tiny]

Would anyone be interested in going on a trail ride that Sat. 9/27. I would like to go to bumpus. The reason is thats the last weekend Ill have before my knee surgery. It would realy stinck if I had to wait till next spring to go.

[Gordon]

Yup, I might be. Need to see how the week goes, though, to be sure.

10:00 at the T/H maybe????

[babyjeepwoman]

:icon_lol:Hmmm, wonder if I could talk AMSting into this one....

[mrlacy2]

Sounds good to me!!

[Adurbin]

My wife and I have some kind of plant siminar that weekend, or I would be there.

[96 coutry cherokee]

wow Im off work so Im game!!!!

[Adurbin]

wow Im off work so Im game!!!!

Be sure to tell me how you like Jeepster spot and slick rock.

[96 coutry cherokee]

will do :)

[Tiny]

Lets hope that it has not rained when we go.

[Tiny]

mrlarcy, Im glad that you are going, we may need a winch.

[Tiny]

My wife and I have some kind of plant siminar that weekend, or I would be there.
I wish that you could go. You will be missed.:icon_cry:

[Tiny]

Yup, I might be. Need to see how the week goes, though, to be sure.

10:00 at the T/H maybe????

10am would be grate

[J-Man]

I may be up for this depending on if I get my bump stops adjusted. The front stops got into the springs on both sides but worse on the drivers side at Stoney Creek at some point when it was flexed and bent them and the drivers side keeps catching on the spring making an awfull noise. I hope to get that fixed this week. Hopefully I can get this done in time.

[Gordon]

Lets hope that it has not rained when we go.

Awww, it's great when slick and soggy!

Tiny, also moved this old thread over to Grace Events for ya.

[XJmudder]

To early to tell with me, but I am 90% sure I am in.

[96 coutry cherokee]

If you need a hand on BIG RED let me know I would be more then happy to do so :)

[96 coutry cherokee]

Aaron you once said that you would recomend a lift and 33s for Lady Bumpus I think Ill try and push my luck and go with just 3" and 31s and we will put "Greg" (as a friend named my Xj) will do then :)

[Adurbin]

The only spot that you may have trouble with steve is Jeepster spot. I will let the others fill you in on what that is.

[Bluegill]

If it's dry, Jeepster can be done with 31" - IF your rig has plenty of flex ;)

[Steamnsteel]

Have to see how thew week shapes up for me but I may be able to go.

[96 coutry cherokee]

well I want to know if I got flex :)

[XJmudder]

Well count me out of this one, I have drill (AGAIN!!!!!!) this coming weekend.

[96 coutry cherokee]

Im sorry to here that

[JKcaveman]

Count me as a good maybe. I've been wanting to go to Bumpas for a while.

[96 coutry cherokee]

saturday just cant get here soon enough!!!

[Tiny]

saturday just cant get here soon enough!!!

Yeehaw I know what you mean. Would someone that has more computer knowledge start a ride list? I was thinking, would anyone want to meet at McDonalds that morning for brekfast around 8:30?

[Tiny]

Awww, it's great when slick and soggy!

Tiny, also moved this old thread over to Grace Events for ya.

LOL, thanks.

[babyjeepwoman]

Still doing the sweet talkin' so we are maybe's...:icon_lol:

Tiny
Gordon
AMSting (maybe)
Babyjeepwoman (maybe)
mrlacy2
96 Country Cherokee
J-Man
Steamnsteel
JKcaveman
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[Outback]

i should be able to make this one to so add me to the list. although i think ill put the 34's on for this one.

[Tiny]

Mud&Rocks said that he was going to try to go.

[J-Man]

If you need a hand on BIG RED let me know I would be more then happy to do so :)

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. I dropped the axle this afternoon and bent the shafts of the bump stops back. hopefully tomorrow I can grind the lip off and then Thursday put it all back together. If I get in a bind I may see if your free. Thanks again!

[96 coutry cherokee]

no prob Ill pm you my number

[nardo]

I'm going to try to make it.

[J-Man]

Well if I get "Big Red" back together. I dont know where the cul-de-sac is. I may have to convoy up with someone, meet someone somewhere or someone could pm me where the cul-de-sac is.

[96 coutry cherokee]

PM sent :)

[Gordon]

http://www.4x4grace.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=471

This may help.

We could meet at the Embreeville firehouse, too. Or give me a holler - my number is in the contacts section, or PM me.

[mrlacy2]

I may end up not making this... There is a chance I'll get access to a rack on Sat. and I'm trying to get dad's XJ squared away for him while he's in Philladelphia. With all of it's issues the rack will be a blessing! So for now Tiny I'll be a maybe...

[scubawinger]

I'm in as a passanger with JKCaveman. That is unless he don't go, then i'm lookin for another driver.

[96 coutry cherokee]

Ill have some free seats

[Tiny]

I cant remember, which exit is it off of I-26?

[scubawinger]

Erwin exit I think is 35 if your going that way or you can go through jonesborough

[Gordon]

I cant remember, which exit is it off of I-26?


Exit 37 is the SR81 exit in Erwin by Mickey D's - go about 4 miles, and Bumpus Cove Rd is the left just over the Noli River.

[Tiny]

Im unloading across from Mickey D's and going to eat breakfast that morning about 8:30-9:00 and leave around 9:30 for the culdesac if anyone wants to join me.

[scubawinger]

Exit 37, that's right it's been awhile since I have been down that far

[96 coutry cherokee]

is anyone elses week just draging by??

[babyjeepwoman]

Looks like I am definitely out. Our youngest has a cross country meet that day and wants a parent there....imagine that!:eusa_think:

[Jazzman31]

Lol my one free weekend a month and I already plans, imagine that. I have to compete in the Highland Games in Chattanooga at The Culture Festival.
Bumpus can be done no lockers, 30 inch 10.50s BFG All Terrians, no lift, sway bar disconnected. Stock 99 TJ Wrangler I made it all the way through, even did the StairSteps, didnt need a winch last time to get up SlickRock.. Yeah I even remember doing the trenches. I love going back through the old pics.

You guys have fun Ill have to catch the next one. I am hoping to get more weekends of here shortly. But by the time work lets me have weekends, I will probably be on the Border, running the illegals back into Mexico.

[96 coutry cherokee]

well thanks I was a little worried lol but im good now

[BroncoMike]

I am really wanting to go on this ride. I've only been to Bumpus one time. I've got a few things to do tomorrow and if I can get them done I'll be there. It will probably be me and my little man!

If I'm not there by the time you all are ready to hit the trail don't wait.

[JKcaveman]

I'm definately going now. I'll have one more passenger besides Scubawinger. My caving buddy Bill is going also. So, if anyone on the trip knows any cave areas there, you'll have to point them out to us for a later trip.

[scubawinger]

This is gona be fun

[Gordon]

10:00 am at the cul-de-sac

Tiny
Gordon (most likely)
mrlacy2 (maybe)
96 Country Cherokee
J-Man
Steamnsteel (maybe)
JKcaveman & Scubawinger/Bill
Outback
Mud&Rox (maybe)
Nardo (maybe)
BroncoMike

[JKcaveman]

Elkin, do want to meet at a McD's somewhere on the way? I'll probably go through Jonesborough instead of through Erwin. Just say where would be convenient and we'll do it. I could maybe even pick you up at your house.

[scubawinger]

McD's in Jonesborough sounds good to me. I can just leave my vehicle across the street at Genral Dollar

[JKcaveman]

Sounds good. How about 8:30 or so? If anyone else around there would want to join us - come on.

[96 coutry cherokee]

I have empty seats if someone just wants to go for the ride

[scubawinger]

8:30. I'm all over it I'll see you there

[Mud&Rox]

Im not gonna be drivin'....:( didnt get the tire changed. and I got a bearing thats gotta go before I wheel it again...any open seats? I'll ride and take pics and mabe shoot a vid.

[Steamnsteel]

Looks like I won't be on this one, too many irons in the fire this weekend.

[Outback]

ill pick you up on my way out daniel. say around 0830 and we can stop for breakfast.

[96 coutry cherokee]

I have empty seats if someone just wants to go for the ride

Your more then welcome

[BroncoMike]

Well as of right now I am out. The FIL wants to mow the church yard tomorrow.:mad::mad:

[JKcaveman]

Jeff, Meet us at the Jonesborough McD's if you guys can. I might even buy yours.

[J-Man]

Hey where abouts is the McDonalds in Jonesborough at? I know where Hardee's is right before going into downtown.

[Gordon]

Well, as of the moment, something has come up and I am out - if something should change, I will show up, but please don't wait on me. I do know where you'll be, so I may be able to catch up, if I can.

[scubawinger]

Hey where abouts is the McDonalds in Jonesborough at? I know where Hardee's is right before going into downtown.

It's at the intersection of 11E and Boones Creek rd

Google Maps

[TNjeeper97]

You can probably see McD's from the Hardees parking lot.

[Gordon]

The Lord provided a fantastic day to visit Bumpus. Madame was gentle today - one minor bit of carnage, but I'll let that tale be told by others.

We met at the cul-de-sac, chatted a bit, then blessed the ride, and off we went.

No one was interested in the first mud hole - little water and lots of muck today.

The Jeepster spot barely slowed us up, then on to Slick Rock. Here we had the usual round of fun. Inspite of some slippery going, everyone made it up on their own power - no straps today. However, I believe a couple vids will turn up with some tires frying. :icon_mrgreen:

We took a break at the Lunch Spot and after some socializing, Don decided to take the JK up the steps. After a few valiant tries, it was deemed better to retreat than bust up a new vehicle. Maybe next time, Don. Like usual, I chickened out on those steps.

On to the trenches. Here's where we had a minor trail rearrangement. We'll let Jeff explain that. Otherwise we flexed our way to the top, turned left and stopped for the photo op.

We said our goodbyes and buzzed on down the fire road, ending the day at about 5:00 pm

Great day, everyone - and good job to some Bumpus first-timers - a lot of good wheeling today. Thank you, Lord!

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Bumpus%2009-27-08/09-27-08Bumpus001-003AZ.jpg

[Adurbin]

Wish I could have made it..on another note..my wife won a huge MUM at our plant siminar.

[96 coutry cherokee]

well thats great !!! Thanks Tiny for fixing my door :)!!!!

[Gordon]

well thats great !!! Thanks Tiny for fixing my door :)!!!!


Both directions. :icon_mrgreen:

[96 coutry cherokee]

HAHAHA thats the truth!!!!

[Tiny]

No problem, next time lets try the rear hatch. I realy enjoyed everyone that came. If I can figure out this computer stuff I'll have my videos up in the next couple days.

[96 coutry cherokee]

sweet!!! I wish you much luck with your knee surgury

[Tiny]

Thanks lots, Ill be ready to hit it again next spring. If I feal good enough I may make it up to the Meet & Greet.

[J-Man]

For those of you that didnt make it to the ride. Tiny gernaded something. His cooler somewhere around Jeepster spot. The beenie weenies had enough they where bailing out. Ha Ha! :D Nah the lid just popped open or something and stuff started bailing out. :D Nice to meet you Tiny.

[J-Man]

Today was a blessed day. I had a great time and so did my wife and son. I enjoyed chatting and wheelin with everyone. I'll try to get my pictures up as soon as I can.

[scubawinger]

And here be the vid

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Jman that was to funny I like to hit the floor. I think them Beenie Weenies new what was comin when we got to lunch spot:laughing4:

[Mud&Rox]

got ALOT of pic today ( had the camera on 3 shot burst) Lacy will have to go through about 500 pics/ to get the best..... should have em up tomorrow......great day to say the least..

[nardo]

Folks here it is tire frying at its best. :kewl:
That was a first for me. Last time I heard a tire crackel like that, it was a fire. All said and done it was a great ride. I guess they don't call it slick rock for nothing. That was my second trip up Bumpus and my 6th wheelin' trip ever.
Great time, Great time.

:happy1:

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:laughing4:
Enjoy
Maynard

[Adurbin]

Dang Tiny, there comes a time when you have to pull out of the burnout box and move to the staging area......

[Gordon]

See that, just like life - a little persistance and you can overcome that obstacle.

[JKcaveman]

Here's some pictures Bill and I took of the ride.
Bumpass Cave 9/27/08 slideshow by JKCaverman - Photobucket

[Mud&Rox]

here are mine finally....
bumpus cove 9-27 pictures by Mud_and_Rox_D1 - Photobucket

[96 coutry cherokee]

No pics of jeffs window??

[J-Man]

I got a picture of Jeff's window or lack there of. Here are the pictures I got.
Bumpus pictures by J-ManG - Photobucket

and here is the lack there of
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/J-ManG/Bumpus/101_0119.jpg

[Mud&Rox]

I got alot of Jeff's window...they are just on his camera, he should have em up soon

[J-Man]

here are mine finally....
http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/Mud_and_Rox_D1/bumpus%20cove%209-27/?start=0

Sweet!
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/Mud_and_Rox_D1/bumpus%20cove%209-27/DSCF1979.jpg

[JKcaveman]

I have really enjoyed all the pictures and videos taken by everyone. Thanks to all - some great shots. I sure want to make the steps sometime, but I want to crawl it and not bash my way up. It was fun trying them. The pictures sure show me how much lower I could go with the tire pressure, and I know I need more wheeling experience. It looks so easy in the pictures. I especially wanted to thank everyone who spotted. You guys are awesome, and have kept me dent free so far. Had fun and looking forward to Harlan!

[Tiny]

Just keep in mind that if you are faced with a burn out contest, use a set of Cooper STT's they make great tire smoke. "WARNING: MAY NOT BE E.P.A. FRIENDLY"

[Tiny]

I want to thank everyone that helped at slick rock. Now I know why that all the beanie weanies was wanting out of the "Marlboro Man". The new name for the Sami. LOL

[Gordon]

Indeed it was a great day. Great pics & vids - best of all was the fellowship.

I want to thank everyone that helped at slick rock. Now I know why that all the beanie weanies was wanting out of the "Marlboro Man". The new name for the Sami. LOL

The Marlboro Man - I like it indeed!

[96 coutry cherokee]

what name fits so very well lol

[RamAford]

Great pics guys. wish i could have made this one, but with me and the fiancee off very little the next month, and then doing our wedding next month by our selves, that leaves no time to wheel. Im definitely going to be there for a bunch next spring. that should give me time to get my jeep ready to thrash!!!

[Jeep07]

wow.