Harlan ride with ItsAJeep April 13-15

[Don]

Several of you are also on www.itsajeep.org as well as this site. I would like to get the IAJ gang to come to Harlan County in 2007 and maybe get the 4x4Grace people in Land Between the Lakes in 2007 as well. What do you guys think of this idea? :?:

[TiredIronGRB]

Sounds good to me :grin:

[BillM]

Bring them on.

[Don]

I have already made a post about this on IAJ. There is a question about how Stock friendly are the trails (assuming that we run two groups). I don't know the answer to these types of questions, so I referred the question to you guys. Also, if there is min equipment (example rock rails) that is recommended, or required, you probably want to advise.

[Bluegill]

I'm up for it :grin:
Just need plenty of notice on Turkey Bay though :wink:

[Don]

I'm up for it :grin:
Just need plenty of notice on Turkey Bay though :wink:

We set the date for the Harlan trip, so you guys have to set the date for the LBL trip. I would suggest that you go during the dry months...... other than the month of June.

[Gordon]

Sounds like a great idea.

[Don]

The guys on itsajeep are all over this idea. I suspect that we will have a nice size group going to Harlan Co.,. You guys have a date in mind for your trip to LBL?

[Monstero]

As long as there's a month or two notice I dont see why any date wouldn't work out.....Are you all thinking winter/spring/summer.....????

[BillM]

I thought July 13-14 would be a good date for the LBL trip. It is about 7 hours from here. Drive all the way to Clarksville then just go across the line and you are almost there.

[fred]

I thought July 13-14 would be a good date for the LBL trip. It is about 7 hours from here. Drive all the way to Clarksville then just go across the line and you are almost there.

Your just politicing for a place to stay aren't you Bill?

Hey guys I am from the itsajeep site and we are looking forward to the Harlan trip and I know we ALWAYS enjoy showing guys around our area.

[BillM]

Well now that you mention it Fred...LOL

I am betting on camping somewhere.

[fred]

Well you know theres a bed here at the house if it's needed....you will have to contend with a Newborne by then...Feb is Baby time

[Bluegill]

July 13/14 sounds good to me :grin: I think Don was referring to the "dry" months so it wouldn't be so slippery :lol:

Hey you guys (and gals) :!: If you want difficult trails, you gotta come try Turkey Bay! I haven't been to Land Between the Lakes (Turkey Bay) yet, but I have seen a whole lotta pics and read quite a few trail reports from Jeepers that I KNOW can wheel. It seems VERY much like Bumpus Cove (except LBL is bigger), if anyone is interested 8) Some of the trail names: Yellow Belly Gulley (like the ruts at Bumpus), Nosedive, Dogleg, Silo Hill, and Rubicon Flip (gee, wonder what that was named after? :roll: ). AND - I gaurantee you will like our hosts, the itsajeep.org group. I spent 3 days with them at Windrock and was very impressed - they're as much like a family as WE are!

Here's a pic of Yellow Belly - does this look familiar to you Bumpus vets? :twisted:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m304/Jeepin1023/TB%209-30-2006/wheelinpix9-30-06049.jpg

Here's more Turkey Bay pics:
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/5/43tb112302_alexclimbingtree2.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/5/43tb112302_travisscrewsup2.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/9/4/TB016_892433.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/9/4/tb007_758428.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/1/9/4/TB034.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/4/1/8/TB28-29April020.jpg
http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/gallery/files/4/1/8/TBJune17DaveTattopofBPHill.jpg

Well.......

Are ya interested yet? :twisted:

[Gordon]

:smokin: :smokin:

[Don]

July 13/14 sounds good to me :grin: I think Don was referring to the "dry" months so it wouldn't be so slippery :lol:

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Let me give you the low down on Turkey Bay.... if the place is completely dry, you can almost do most things without any major problems. Kind of like driving on a dirt road with twist :wink: . There are some rocky hills like Silo Hill, Dog leg, rocky road, etc. that are always fun, no matter the weather. However, add a little water to the trails and they become a beast of a different color. Some hill climbs just are not safe to attempt when wet. The mud at TB is usually not deep, but rather a 2-3 inch layer that is slick as snot on an ice cube. Your tires never dig in, you just kind of float on this layer of mud. If things are too wet, these trails can really bite you as most are all hills in one direction or the other. Usually the FS closes the park when conditions are like this. New Jeepers and near stock Jeeps will like TB because there are lots of by passes. See something you don't like, drive around it. There are some kind of rough hill climbs and the like that they will just have to do one way or the other. However, we won't take them any place that we haven't taken new Jeepers and near stock Jeeps a million times before. We usually try to break into two groups, a "Mild group" and a "Wild group" so that everyone gets what they came for 8)

[Thumpszilla]

Where is it and will my old heep make the road trip?

[Pitch]

Is this a jeep only run? cause that place looks cool.

[Don]

Is this a jeep only run? cause that place looks cool.

Land Between the Lakes... nearest big town is Cadiz, KY which is just on the other side of Clarksville, TN. (about 6-7 hour drive from Harlan).

About the Jeep only question... NO WAY is this a Jeep only event. We wheel on a regular basis with anything that has 4 wheel drive. 8) The "gang" (not an official Club) from www.itsajeep.org wheels with the same basic rules and family atmosphere that was present this past weekend. There is rustic camping (tent & RV) available inside the off road park, and camping with flush toilets & hot showers within 2 miles. The small town of Aurora, KY is 3 miles away and there are cheap motel rooms available there. The Kentucky Lake is literally right there (no matter where you are), so there is lots of opportunity for fishing at the end of the day.

[Bluegill]

Is this a jeep only run? cause that place looks cool.

This will be a 4x4Grace run (hosted by itsajeep.org) - ALL makes are welcome :grin: Just don't get offended by the occasional friendly jab about not being a Jeep LOL - j/k
Seriously, itsajeep.org has several non-Jeep rigs that wheel with them; the Yota in the pic above, a few Samis, and even a Disco II 8) All of them will tell you how very welcome they felt with this group. Ya'll need to come & have fun! :grin:

Sam - as long as you upgrade your gears (so you won't slow down so bad on hills) and think the J-10 won't have mechanical issues, you gotta bring it man :twisted: If you liked Bumpus you'll love this place!

[Hokie_YJ]

I can't wait for this trip. :twisted:

[Don]

I can't wait for this trip. :twisted:

It will be a good time for all.... BTW, I forgot to tell ya that their is a $15.00 fee to ride in park for three days. The fee is per vehicle, NOT per person.

[Hokie_YJ]

It will be a good time for all.... BTW, I forgot to tell ya that their is a $15.00 fee to ride in park for three days. The fee is per vehicle, NOT per person.

15 bucks ain't bad for 3 days.

[Don]

It will be a good time for all.... BTW, I forgot to tell ya that their is a $15.00 fee to ride in park for three days. The fee is per vehicle, NOT per person.

15 bucks ain't bad for 3 days.

I didn't think so either, but didn't want anyone to be surprised at the last minute. I didn't say anything about "Butt Pucker Hill", or the Scenic Lake Shore trail.... that we may or may not be able to do depending upon the water level.

[Hokie_YJ]

"Butt Pucker Hill"

Sounds like an interesting trail. :twisted:

[TiredIronGRB]

I like the fishing idea, might have to stay several days. Can you post up some web sites about the area?

[Don]

I like the fishing idea, might have to stay several days. Can you post up some web sites about the area?

I'll see what I can come up with.....

[fred]

Here are a few links to TB.

http://www.lbl.org/OHVTrails.html
http://www.lbl.org/TurkeyBayOHVInformation.pdf
http://www.lbl.org/LBLTurkeyBayOHV04.pdf
This site is set up by a guy who Moderates on itsajeep.org there is a ton of info here
http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/

I have not figured out how to post pictures here but I have HUNDREDS of pictures of Turkey Bay. My avitar pic is Yellow Belly Gully also.

I can post pictures and a description of each obstcle. Like Don already noted and Rod too. TB has plenty of hard stuff and plenty of easy stuff and plenty in between. There are ALOT of gullies and ALOT of steep hillclimbs and decents. We have layed more than one rig on it's side and even rolled a few. The Challenge is DEFINATLY there.

[TiredIronGRB]

Any good rocks, I don't really like gulleys and steep stuff :cry:

[fred]

There are 2 rocky spots and a few hill climbs that are rocky. We have one spot we cat Rocky Top that has a few large rocks on it, Rocky Top 2 which is 3 chutes of rocks, backside to rocky top which is rocky chutes you climb, RockyRoad which is a rocky gully, Silo which is a kinda loose gravel hill climb, and Rubiflip[ which is now Blue Point, it has a few nice rocks to climb. All of these are able to be done with just a front locker and some with no locker but they are all fun

[Don]

Here are a few links to TB.

Thanks Fred, I got sidetracked.

[fred]

Don't want to see this post getting lost SO is it 13-14-15 Jul for the TB run and was it April for HArlan?

[BillM]

Proposed LBL ride is June 13-14. Arrive on the 12th and leave on the 15th.

The Harlan ride is April 13-14.

[Gordon]

I thought July 13-14 would be a good date for the LBL trip. It is about 7 hours from here. Drive all the way to Clarksville then just go across the line and you are almost there.

June or July??

[BillM]

Woops!!!!!!!!! It is JULY 13-14 if that works for everyone. Thank you for the quick eye there Gordon. If this date is bad just speak up.

[Want2Wheel]

I'm out, I have to work Nights.

[Pitch]

HA,HA,HA :twisted: can't wait!!!

[Thumpszilla]

Don't think I could make the road trip.

[Bluegill]

Barring any unforseen circumstances, I'm in! :twisted:

[Don]

Proposed LBL ride is June 13-14. Arrive on the 12th and leave on the 15th.

The Harlan ride is April 13-14.

Correct date for LBL trip is JULY 13-14th 2007 (unless you guys need to change date).

The Harlan Trip will be April 13-14th 2007 and is pretty much set in stone now :grin:

BTW, the Corner Cafe has nothing on our Wood Shed in Hopkinsville. The Wood Shed is a little hole in the wall place, not as nice looking as the new Corner Cafe location. However, Pres. Bush eats here whenever he can find an excuse to travel to the Paducah area. :grin: Lots of good food... cheap :grin: :grin: (just like the Corner Cafe... sorry George, you can't go to the Wood Shed (LOL) just j/k).

[Jeep07]

This is worth a read. http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/david_nickell.html

Amazing what our govt did and still does. I'm sure we will have a great time at LBL but after readng the above article I agree with this page http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/id6.html Talk about mixed emotions! I love off roading my Jeep at Turkey Bay OHV Area, but at the same time, I feel like I am trespassing on private property

I think our group always respects the land we ride on since our lord gave it to us and makes it beautiful, but we need to make sure and remember this when riding at LBL since the land was taken from people for our recreation.


Anyway I look forward to this one.

[Thumpszilla]

Wow :!: Thanks for posting that Wes. It really opens your eyes to the way the government will get what they want. It is sad to read how these people were treated and that still today the government is trying to take more of their heritage from them.

[Bluegill]

Sad indeed......but it also sounds alot like the story behind Cades Cove

[Want2Wheel]

That is a great history lesson. It makes me speachless.

[Don]

This is worth a read. http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/david_nickell.html

Amazing what our govt did and still does. I'm sure we will have a great time at LBL but after readng the above article I agree with this page http://home.earthlink.net/~tsjay49/id6.html Talk about mixed emotions! I love off roading my Jeep at Turkey Bay OHV Area, but at the same time, I feel like I am trespassing on private property

I think our group always respects the land we ride on since our lord gave it to us and makes it beautiful, but we need to make sure and remember this when riding at LBL since the land was taken from people for our recreation.


Anyway I look forward to this one.

Tom J. (owner of Website & TB trail guide) makes a point to tell people in his group about this and yes, he ask people to remember this while wheel-n and to be respectful of the land.

[Gordon]

Bev is 1/4 Cherokee, hence close to the Trail of Tears issue.

We can't control what happened in the past, but, as stewards of God's great earth, we can, indeed, revere it and do all we each can to preserve the land and the spirit of those before us. Every human has feelings regarding their heritage, whether "the old farmstead" or the abandon cemetery, or even an old picture of "how it was". Land is not always just "about the physical property". It goes way deeper than that.

We can enjoy what is there today, and as we carry on, we can pray for those touched by all the history of the land and space we wheel/live in. We simply must be the best stewards we can be. That way, the "Miss Babe's" are not completely forgotten and disregarded.

[fred]

Bumping this and wanting some info. IS there camping in Harlon? Is there a cheap hotel near by? Are there admission fees to Harlon?

FYI.....Turkey Bay has camping right IN the park for $7 a night up to 2 tents on a site(I say site but it really is where ever you set up). There are some motels in the little town up the road and I think they have cabins there for like $65 a night and it sleeps like 8. The cabins are like a little apartment, a fridge, kitchen, and like 4 queen size beds
Admission to Turkey Bay is $15 for a weekend per vehicle.

How many of you are planning on making these rides?
I am gonna try hard to make the HArlon part but my son is due Feb so that part is pending My wife's health, the baby's health, and pending my jeeps status I gotta finish my 8.8 and gears

[Hokie_YJ]

There is no admission to the park. You can camp all over the park for free, but it's primitive style. About a mile or so from the Evarts trail head there is a campsite with water, power, cable tv hook-ups, and shower house. It's something like $20/night. There are a few motels a few miles away in Harlan. There are also cabin rentals too. So pretty much you can rough it old school style, or you can stay in comfort. Whatever you prefer. :smokin:

[Gordon]

Fred, George I'm sure will post up more, but here's a start. Yes to camping, yes to cabins & motels (town of Harlan & Evarts), and no to fees. Check out this site. http://www.harlancountytrails.com/ We have referred to it as "Harlan", but it's really Black Mountain Off-Road Park.

[TiredIronGRB]

It's now "Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Park", the campground with the showerhouse is really good but I like staying on the mountain :wink:

[TiredIronGRB]

Check out what a crew we're going to have on this ride :shock:

http://www.itsajeep.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=6012

[Bluegill]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Miscellaneous/smle/bump.gif

It looks like most of the IAJ crowd (currently more than 20) will be staying at the Mt Aire hotel. With a group this big, we're gonna have to branch off into several convoys.

[Hokie_YJ]

Would anybody be interested in splitting the cost of a room at the Mt. Aire hotel if they have any rooms available?

[NC_James]

Can I make this my birthday celebration?

[88yotapickup]

when is this one i dont think ill have my truck done for harlen and im wanting to hit a good trail with the straight axel and hopefully before this ill have a rear locker

[NC_James]

April 13th and 15th...

April 13 I likkkeeeee... it is also... my day... wow Friday the 13th :shock:

[Bluegill]

Would anybody be interested in splitting the cost of a room at the Mt. Aire hotel if they have any rooms available?

Yep - you've got mail :wink:

[BillM]

I thought someone would have a room.

[Bluegill]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Miscellaneous/smle/bump.gif

Less than a month away! :grin:

[Bluegill]

Less than 2 weeks away folks! :grin:

We need a head count - who all from Grace is planning on coming :?:

[Gordon]

I have to say very definite maybe, for Saturday only. I have got to finish the Heep and do at least one shakedown to feel comfortable wheeling the XJ.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

yeah, don't wanna shake down to be a break down in Harlan

[Bluegill]

Time to start a roll call. I will keep it updated, just post up. Don't be shy, this is gonna be a fun ride! It's not a "Jeeps only" thing either :wink:


TiredIronGRB
SolarTJ
Bluegill & Tom-boy
Hokie_YJ
Gordon (possible Sat)
Jeep07
Matt07FJ +1 (tentative)
Jazzman
Simo
sinkinitup (Sat)

[Jeep07]

We will be there.

[Matt07FJ]

Me and another FJ are tentatively there....

[HARDBODY630]

man i wanna ride!!! but there is no way i could get off work... :banghead:

[BillM]

Do you work Friday and Saturday of that week? If not then come up for one day.

[Jeep07]

Whats the rate for a room at the Mt Aire hotel? What about holiday inn?

[BillM]

Mount Aire is around $60 and Holiday Inn is a little higher.

[fred]

There are gonna be about 40-50 rigs from IAJ coming for a good time. Show them a good time and a good Showing!!!!

[Jazzman31]

I plan on going, if I get that suprise installed. But I wont know for sure until last minute. Chaser are you interseted in riding and camping? Because I plan to stay there the entire time.

[Marty G]

ide like to tage along this sat if i can
got to go up north thur or fri
if im back in time wear are you all getting together at sat morning?

[Jazzman31]

I am most defiently in to go. I cant wait. The Jepp is complete ran a shakedown run in Tellico today. She did really good on stock 30 inch tires, So I am ready to go. any one heading up Friday, Thrusday afternoon. BTW Hokie_Yj I have a present for you.

[BillM]

Jazz, George and I are heading up EARLY Friday morning and will meet at the Hardee's on 421. The others from Nashville and western KY are coming in on Thursday.

[Jazzman31]

Jazz, George and I are heading up EARLY Friday morning and will meet at the Hardee's on 421. The others from Nashville and western KY are coming in on Thursday.
Sounds good could I go up with you guys. And if so what time and where excatly where do you want to meet.

[Hokie_YJ]

I'm still planning to go, but I doubt my Jeep will make it. :( I ordered my tires about 3 weeks ago, but they haven't shown up yet. Apparently they're on back order. :roll: So George can I ride shotty?

[BillM]

Ben, You want to use my 36's? We would just have to mount them back on the H1's I have. We could get it done Monday evening if you want. Just hate for you to go up and pay to be there and not get to drive.

BTW, did you find a roomy? I think Wes is looking for someone to split with.

[Simo]

Id like to go for the entire weekend and camp... i could drive up and back wearing out the tires but always prefer to be towed as a precaution if im gonna push it on the trails. Is anyone interested in hauling my jeep up there? (id guess trailready it weighs 4500#?) i could pay for fuel of course...

If its not too wet, would anyone else want to hit Mason Jar? - Ive been itching for the opportunity since i snuck a peek at it last time!

[Hokie_YJ]

Bill, thanks for the offer. I actually still have my 36's , but I probably won't have any rims to put them on either. :lol: My rims are being re-centered right now.

I mean I'd kill to be able to have my rig there, but If I can't drive I'll at least go for the fellowship.

I'd be happy to split a room, but I figured Rebecca was going with Wes.

[BillM]

He posted about it so that is why I mentioned it. Can you not use a standard offset H1 wheel?

[NC_James]

Im going crazy. I want to bring the yota there. But theres a problem driving all the way there with the swampers and m/t's on the front may be a problem. Plus the front locker tends to be a pain.... man.... anyone local want to haul me? It is my birfday the 13th.

[Bluegill]

If its not too wet, would anyone else want to hit Mason Jar? - Ive been itching for the opportunity since i snuck a peek at it last time!

I bet 2 or 3 from IAJ will want to try that one out :wink:

[RamAford]

Im going crazy. I want to bring the yota there. But theres a problem driving all the way there with the swampers and m/t's on the front may be a problem. Plus the front locker tends to be a pain.... man.... anyone local want to haul me? It is my birfday the 13th.

i would like to go too james, but i have to work on sat. but i will see what i can do!!!

oh and my b-day is that monday! so of course this would fun to celebrate!

[NC_James]

Im going crazy. I want to bring the yota there. But theres a problem driving all the way there with the swampers and m/t's on the front may be a problem. Plus the front locker tends to be a pain.... man.... anyone local want to haul me? It is my birfday the 13th.

i would like to go too james, but i have to work on sat. but i will see what i can do!!!

oh and my b-day is that monday! so of course this would fun to celebrate!

Get off work :lol:

[Gordon]

Time and place for meeting up on Saturday morning?????

[Hokie_YJ]

Can you not use a standard offset H1 wheel?

Not really, they'll fit but they rub on my brake lines and my steering.

[BillM]

Time and place for meeting up on Saturday morning?????

9:00 a.m. at the Hardee's in Harlan right on 421.

[BillM]

Bummer. Just trying to help you out brother.

[NC_James]

Looks like we will be there on Saturday 8)

[Tom-Boy]

Question: Did the trails see much damage from the weather last week?
I know Harlan, KY had quite a bit of damage according to the news.
George, have your chain saw ready :wink:

[TiredIronGRB]

Always

[StoneyGroundJeeps]

I would go but im working all but the 15th.

[Simo]

ive been getting ready... lots of cutting grinding welding painting wrenching greasing aligning... and thats all just maintenance!

Just wondering... those who are camping - will it be on the mountain, at the rv park nearest the trailhead, at the lot where event headquarters are held, or elsewhere???

Also, are yall planning to eat every meal in town or should i bring some lunch for the trails and meat for a camp grill?

[BillM]

Well no one that is coming from our group is camping that I know of. Those that will be camping I imagine could stay in Verda field. George is planning on eating in town as much as possible. But, that will be up to each individual. There is a problem right now with the IAJ site that all the others are on. So I can't get on there and ask any of them about this. I have a backup forum that I keep for that group but only 20-25 of them are on it and most never think to check it. I will see if I can get you a better answer though today.


PS I spoke with Andy1 last night and he is going to come up on Saturday and ride with me or maybe even some one else with an open seat.

[Bluegill]

Jules & I will be leaving Mo'town headed up there at 9am Friday morning. :grin: Big Heep is staying home for this one, but Rudy will be there :wink:

[TiredIronGRB]

Jules & I will be leaving Mo'town headed up there at 9am Friday morning. :grin: Big Heep is staying home for this one, but Rudy will be there :wink:

Your not heading out until 9?

[Jeep07]

We will be heading up at around noon on friday. Rebecca has to put in alteast 1/2 day at the big E.

[TiredIronGRB]

I was hopeing you would be there early to leave a group.

[Bluegill]

Jules & I will be leaving Mo'town headed up there at 9am Friday morning. :grin: Big Heep is staying home for this one, but Rudy will be there :wink:

Your not heading out until 9?

Possibly a little earlier, but we have to drop off the kids first.

[Jeep07]

I was hopeing you would be there early to leave a group.

X2.

Send rebecca an email :)..

[TiredIronGRB]

I leave mine at home alot.

[Jeep07]

I leave mine at home alot.

Share your secret. I'm sure others will appreciate the advice as well ;)

[TiredIronGRB]

Well, both a husband and a wife need some time to themselves, it's healthy for the relationship.

Sometimes men let the wives gain dominance over them to the point of having to "Ok" everything they do with them, I actually had a guy tell me today that he couldn't trade his truck because his wife wouldn't let him.

The man is to be the head of the household, he is responsible for his families safety, spiritual needs, and guidance. The woman is the weaker vessel and the husband should protect and love her like Jesus loves the church (gave his life for it).

I consider my wife's opinion on all major decisions but the final word is my responsibility, you can ask her she will agree because she knows what the scritures say about this.

After the Lord my wife is the most important thing in my life, I would be lost without her but a man...a Christian man is to follow the Lord and lead his family.

[Want2Wheel]

I agree.

[Tom-Boy]

I agree.

x2

[Jazzman31]

Bill and George, are you guys following one another to Harlan Friday Morning. Because I would like to follow. Are you meeting at George's place? and of so what time?

George are you camping Friday and Saturday night?

[Jeep07]

Time to start a roll call. I will keep it updated, just post up. Don't be shy, this is gonna be a fun ride! It's not a "Jeeps only" thing either :wink:


TiredIronGRB
SolarTJ
Bluegill
Hokie_YJ
Gordon (possible Sat)
Jeep07
Matt07FJ +1 (tentative)

So these plus Jazzman? Did Simo say he was going? Dino?

IAJ is bringing like 25 rigs down on a 5+ hour drive and we can't muster up 10? Surely somebody else wants to play this weekend?

[Jazzman31]

Time to start a roll call. I will keep it updated, just post up. Don't be shy, this is gonna be a fun ride! It's not a "Jeeps only" thing either :wink:


TiredIronGRB
SolarTJ
Bluegill
Hokie_YJ
Gordon (possible Sat)
Jeep07
Matt07FJ +1 (tentative)

So these plus Jazzman? Did Simo say he was going? Dino?

IAJ is bringing like 25 rigs down on a 5+ hour drive and we can't muster up 10? Surely somebody else wants to play this weekend?

Yes Jazzman is going for sure!!!
Jeep is done.

[Simo]

Im going.

[Bluegill]

Updated list:

TiredIronGRB
SolarTJ
Bluegill & Tom-boy
Hokie_YJ
Gordon (possible Sat)
Jeep07
Matt07FJ +1 (tentative)
Jazzman31
Simo
sinkinitup (Sat)

[Gordon]

I will be there for sure Saturday morning at 0900. If for any reason I have issues with the XJ tonight & tomorrow when I try to shake it apart :lol: , Bubba will make the journey.

[BillM]

Updated again:

TiredIronGRB
SolarTJ
Bluegill & Tom-boy
Hokie_YJ
Gordon (possible Sat)
Jeep07
Matt07FJ +1 (tentative)
Jazzman31
Simo
sinkinitup (Sat)
andy1 (Sat)

Gordon, Andy was supposed to get with you to follow you to Harlan Saturday morning.

[BillM]

Bill and George, are you guys following one another to Harlan Friday Morning. Because I would like to follow. Are you meeting at George's place? and of so what time?

George are you camping Friday and Saturday night?

We are looking at pulling out at 6:00 a.m. SHARP. I think George has told others that will follow us something like 7:00. If he did this, then sound off quickly so that we know you are going to ride up with us.

[TiredIronGRB]

Change of plans :!:

I will be leaving out at 6:00 am Friday morning instead of 7:00 am.

Simo, maybe you can lead a group of the hardcore guys, there's probably 3 of them that will want to run Mason Jar. We are going to have 27 rigs just from IAJ not counting our guys.

[Jazzman31]

Then I will be at George's house at 5:45am. Ready to pull out to Harlan.

Cant wait.

[Dino1967]

im going to be off work most of the week next week so i cant afford it
i dont get paid but evey two week
so i have to make funds last

[Jeep07]

I will be at your house in the morning george.

[Bluegill]

:? Rudy's left caliper has seized up - on my way to Autozone to get a new one.

[TiredIronGRB]

I will be at your house in the morning george.

:shock:

[Bluegill]

Whew! Got R done. :grin:

[BillM]

Good job Rob.

Wes, you didn't make Rebecca mad did you?

[Jeep07]

Good job Rob.

Wes, you didn't make Rebecca mad did you?


Nope. She isnt feeling well and had something to do tommorow evening. She, Dad and my step mom are driving up sat morn with the camper to camp sat night. It will probably be me and dad riding sat/sun and just me fri.

I've about finished phase 1 of my bumper. Just watchin paint dry. Wires are ran for the winch etc. Just gotta get it dry enough to install.

[Jazzman31]

Sorry guys a few things came up, I am going to be bringing Marcus with me, so I wont be there in the morning but I will be there later day about noonish. So Bill keep that cell handy, I will need to be calling to find out where you guys are.

[NC_James]

Sorry guys a few things came up, I am going to be bringing Marcus with me, so I wont be there in the morning but I will be there later day about noonish. So Bill keep that cell handy, I will need to be calling to find out where you guys are.

Remember cells usually dont work.

[Hokie_YJ]

Sorry guys a few things came up, I am going to be bringing Marcus with me, so I wont be there in the morning but I will be there later day about noonish. So Bill keep that cell handy, I will need to be calling to find out where you guys are.


Unless that cell is Cingular it's completely useless once you get over there. But I'd say there is a good chance you might see us at the Corner Cafe sometime around lunch or a little later.

[TiredIronGRB]

We're having major fun!

[MarkH]

Stay dry, looks like a Noah flood a coming. Be careful. :wink:

[Monstero]

Its gonna be a wet and cold :shock:

[Bluegill]

Here's a couple teaser pics from day one with the "difficult" group:

Tony (admar2 on ItsaJeep.org) at the entrance of Can Opener -

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Harlan%20-%20IAJ%20%204-13-07/HPIM0944.jpg

Kenny climbing the second ledge on Mason Jar -

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Harlan%20-%20IAJ%20%204-13-07/HPIM0926.jpg


Teaser trail report:
Tony - body damage, Mean Green - broken drivers front ujoint & bad inner shaft

Wish you guys & gals were here! We're having a blast! :smokin: :twisted:

P.S. - remember the Harlan video I posted? Those guys (KOZ offroad - and the sweet buggy) were there, waiting for us to get up Mason Jar 8)

[Jeep07]

We had a blast today. Lots of good riding. Grapevine was a great little trail for the moderate group today.

[TiredIronGRB]

I didn't get a chance to take many pictures...but here's (http://www.4x4grace.com/Coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=99) what I did take.

[Gordon]

Had a nice turnout, a little rain, a lot of great fellowship, and food at the Corner Cafe hit the spot.

For its first time out since the last round of work, the XJ did very well.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Harlan%2004-14-07/z04-14-07Harlan003-006.jpg

[Jazzman31]

Well Im alive and well, made it all the way home without a problem. No carnage to the jeep, as I can tell now, other than the steering wheel is off a little.

Had a great time, guys. Glad that I could wheel with ya. I will hopefully be there for the Land Between the lakes ride during the summer. Thanks again.

[Dino1967]

wished i could have made it looks like a great time kool pictures :!:

[Jeep07]

Good times...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lucentglow/ItsAJeepAndGraceTrailSwapHarlanKY

[Marty G]

most fun you can have in the rain i made it home safe thanks for the battery termanel :smokin:

[Bluegill]

Made it home, did good considering I broke the TJ's tranny mount :oops: There was alot more trail problems than I figured there would be, including Jazzman (bad fuel pump relay & smoking clutch). Chris & Ronnie Shoope did an awesome job leading the extreme group - between Fri & Sat they had a broken u-joint, 2 broken axle shafts, and a busted rear driveshaft. They were impressed with trails like Mason Jar, Can Opener, Crawford's Cry, both D-nation trails, etc. Vince, the Fossil trail ain't as easy as it used to be :wink: Jazz & I were the only open diff Jeeps that climbed the straight line on it; everyone else had lockers. Marty climbed it in his nice Chevy with a heavy right foot. :lol: Bill gave it a great try, had a good line until the large rock (on the right side) tore a hole in his ProComp MT sidewall. :( Several rigs made it through the weekend without any mechanical problems (or trail damage) though.

The best part? Hearing many of them echo on the CB on the way back to the hotel after the last ride - "Even with all the rain, this place is awesome. We'll definitely be coming back!" That was Andy's quote - and he is hard to impress! :wink: :grin: Oh yeah, I had a blast too! 8)

Only took a few pics Sat due to the heavy downpours, will post what I do have as soon as I get time to upload them. Chris & Tony got some awesome videos, Julie filmed some with Tony's camera too.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this ride happen, but most importantly to the Lord for blessing the whole event :!: :grin:

[Hokie_YJ]

So I guess that tranny mount was the source of your vibration then. I was thinking it might have been a motor mount. I guess I was close. :lol:

[Bluegill]

Yep - Bill suggested it (from his own experience). Tony & I looked over all the u-joints, driveshafts, and control arms - didn't find anything wrong. One small pry with the crowbar & the problem was revealed. It's not completely broke, just hanging on by a thread. Problem is no one carried it in stock in Harlan, I plan on mail ordering a poly mount.

[Marty G]

Made it home, did good considering I broke the TJ's tranny mount :oops: There was alot more trail problems than I figured there would be, including Jazzman (bad fuel pump relay & smoking clutch). Chris & Ronnie Shoope did an awesome job leading the extreme group - between Fri & Sat they had a broken u-joint, 2 broken axle shafts, and a busted rear driveshaft. They were impressed with trails like Mason Jar, Can Opener, Crawford's Cry, both D-nation trails, etc. Vince, the Fossil trail ain't as easy as it used to be :wink: Jazz & I were the only open diff Jeeps that climbed the straight line on it; everyone else had lockers. Marty climbed it in his nice Chevy with a heavy right foot. :lol: Bill gave it a great try, had a good line until the large rock (on the right side) tore a hole in his ProComp MT sidewall. :( Several rigs made it through the weekend without any mechanical problems (or trail damage) though.

The best part? Hearing many of them echo on the CB on the way back to the hotel after the last ride - "Even with all the rain, this place is awesome. We'll definitely be coming back!" That was Andy's quote - and he is hard to impress! :wink: :grin: Oh yeah, I had a blast too! 8)

Only took a few pics Sat due to the heavy downpours, will post what I do have as soon as I get time to upload them. Chris & Tony got some awesome videos, Julie filmed some with Tony's camera too.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this ride happen, but most importantly to the Lord for blessing the whole event :!: :grin:

that wasent a heavy right foot just a lot of moter and a light tap on the skinny :lol:
cant wait to get some lockers and a 60 up frunt
what trail did you all take after lunch on sat. bluegill

[Jeep07]

we went up and a few played on the waterfall and then ran fish fossil and then some of us ran 13.

[pplblazerdude]

Yep - Bill suggested it (from his own experience). Tony & I looked over all the u-joints, driveshafts, and control arms - didn't find anything wrong. One small pry with the crowbar & the problem was revealed. It's not completely broke, just hanging on by a thread. Problem is no one carried it in stock in Harlan, I plan on mail ordering a poly mount. Be sure if you go to poly tranny mount to go to a poly motor mount or you will be in a big mess.

[Hokie_YJ]

Rob I ordered a replacement poly mount from M.O.R.E.

[Tom-Boy]

we went up and a few played on the waterfall and then ran fish fossil and then some of us ran 13.

Yeah, fish fossil is when Bill had his tire trouble. While waiting Wes led a group to explore trail 13. I just goofed off on easy stuff in Rudy while they worked on the tire since I hadn't driven the whole trip. I didn't feel brave enough to go up 13 with all the guys with lockers (since I didn't have lockers or experience). :oops:

[Hokie_YJ]

So Bill, is your tire killed or is it repairable?

[Bluegill]

Clint, I already have poly motor mounts - built into the Currie motor mount lift :wink:

[BillM]

So Bill, is your tire killed or is it repairable?

KILLED!!!!!! A hole big enough to stick my thumb in, in the sidewall.

[pplblazerdude]

Clint, I already have poly motor mounts - built into the Currie motor mount lift :wink: Oh okay sorry. I didnt know that. I just want to make sure so that you didnt get the poly tranny mounts and it end up tearing something up. Just lookin out for you.

[Simo]

So Bill, is your tire killed or is it repairable?

KILLED!!!!!! A hole big enough to stick my thumb in, in the sidewall.

ive had a 4 finger TSL sidewall tear vulcanized before... but it wasnt pretty

[Gordon]

So Bill, is your tire killed or is it repairable?

KILLED!!!!!! A hole big enough to stick my thumb in, in the sidewall.

Now, you'll have to get those new axles in place so you can hang the bigger sneakers on 'em.

[BillM]

Yeah it could be repaired but seems like the going rate is about $100.

Simo, Tony is trying to get ahold of you to give you his address. Seems like he isn't getting his confirmation on here and I was thinking you signed up on IAJ.

[Jeep07]

So Bill, is your tire killed or is it repairable?

KILLED!!!!!! A hole big enough to stick my thumb in, in the sidewall.

http://lh5.google.com/image/lucentglow/RiGC1IkXALI/AAAAAAAAB1M/5sF3TECyxnA/s800/DSCF0762.JPG

[Dino1967]

ouch :!:

[TiredIronGRB]

Yeah it could be repaired but seems like the going rate is about $100.

Simo, Tony is trying to get ahold of you to give you his address. Seems like he isn't getting his confirmation on here and I was thinking you signed up on IAJ.

If he left his profile blank the account was deleted.

What is his username?

[Marty G]

any pics of my blazer on the waterfall in fossil my doughter rewound the tape and was watching it when we broke down so she just started recording me fixing the blazer :shock: (she has never had anything to do with tape recording thought it woulde just start wear we left off) got a good vid of me catching the blazer when it took off though :lol:

[Hokie_YJ]

If he left his profile blank the account was deleted.

What is his username?

George, I believe his username is Admar2.

[TiredIronGRB]

Yea...it's gone...Tony if your reading this re-register and FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE :shock:

[Tom-Boy]

any pics of my blazer on the waterfall in fossil my doughter rewound the tape and was watching it when we broke down so she just started recording me fixing the blazer :shock: (she has never had anything to do with tape recording thought it woulde just start wear we left off) got a good vid of me catching the blazer when it took off though :lol:

I have a couple, but unfortunately I missed the best shot of your undercarriage. Bluegill will probably be posting them up tomorrow sometime.

[Andy's01]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to thank everyone for showing us a great time and helping organize such a large group last weekend. You guys are the best!!! Laurie and I really enjoyed meeting all of you and we look forward to future wheeling trip with you. Bill, George, Chris and Ronnie...thanks again for leading the blind so to speak. I wont be able to make the 2nd half of the trail swap but if you guys have other places in the future down this way that you want to try out just let me know. :grin:

Andy

[Tom-Boy]

It was great riding with you and Laurie. (or in my case watching ya'll wheel).
Julie

[Simo]

heres the intro to the video i made
Harlan_IAJ_intro.avi

[BillM]

I liked it Chris. Great job.

[Andy's01]

Great Job Chris!!!!

[Dino1967]

great job man :!:

[Want2Wheel]

Good Video.

[Gordon]

Great video, Chris.

[Simo]

thanks guys, i have fun making them. that was one of the best weekends ive had up there

[TiredIronGRB]

You should come to work for me :idea:

[Simo]

You should come to work for me :idea:

i am looking for a job you know! :grin:

[TiredIronGRB]

Maybe they will let me hire someone in the near future.