Feb 3 Meet and Greet (Stoney Creek)

[TiredIronGRB]

This is a new thread, I accidently deleted the old one :oops:


Directions (http://www.4x4grace.com/StoneyCreek.htm)

[SamuraiGuyTN]

time........... again?

[NC_James]

It was originally ten but I think they pushed it back till noon.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I hate working on Saturdays......anyway to do a continuation on a Sunday?

[Gubni]

Time has been reset to noon.

[Gordon]

And bring a brown-bag for the foodfest if'n ya get hongry.

And, after the trailride, anyone interested in supper at 6:00? Bones? Ryan's?

[TiredIronGRB]

I was thinking it was this Sat, I can eat next Sat...you know how I like Smokey Bonez 2ts

[TNjeeper97]

I say Smokey Bones sounds grrrrreat

[Gordon]

Smokey's is good with me.

Also, everyone, how 'bout posting back up so we can build a roll call. Cindy, you were having a friend come with you, right? Two seats?

I'm in for Stony at 12:00 & Smokey at 6:00 or whenever. Shotgun seat taken for the trail & no backseat.

[Gubni]

I'll probably be riding with someone.

[NC_James]

I am in.

Not sure about the dinner after though.
I have a open seat.

[r1ng3l78]

i'm in. if i don't get my parts in time, it won't be the first time i've two wheeled stoney 8) and ye ole hammerhead said he wants to ride with me too if he don't have to work. and i'm all about some bizzones!

[Monstero]

I'm in for ride and supper.

[redwings5]

I'll probably be riding with someone.

x2

[NC_James]

I'll probably be riding with someone.

x2

You have a seat if you need it.

[redwings5]

well if you dont mind.. i might take you up on that..

[NC_James]

well if you dont mind.. i might take you up on that..

Not at all. :wink:

[Redman_30_06]

Brandon Franklin is riding with me.

[Derrickalda]

i will not be there

[88yotapickup]

im in for smokey bones in having a friend with me

[TiredIronGRB]

i will not be there

:cry:

[BillM]

I will be at the ride not sure about the dinner though.

[AMSting]

I would like to ride with someone. It will be my first M&G, and I don't know if my Jeep will make the trail.

[BlueCrawler]

I am in and may have my wife with me and might not. If not I will have a opea front seat and also a rear. We will be there afterwards for some foood as well. On a nother note will there be some one there I can bring my support fee to?

[TiredIronGRB]

Yes, give it to Bill Moore (SolarTJ)

[Bluegill]

I'm in for the ride & dinner :grin: Not sure yet if I'll have an open seat though.

[MyBeau99]

I'm ALL IN for the ride AND dinner !!!!!

:wav:


lol... and yes my friend is riding up with me, however, I don't think she'll come on the ride with me...
so.... I just need to either ride shotgun or borrow someone's keys. :wink:

[Country Boy]

I gotta be in Crossville all day Sat, 3rd. Can't make it. :cry:
Tried to get out of it, didn't work. Yall have a blast.

[Hokie_YJ]

I'm in for the ride and dinner. That is if I get some minor issues fixed this week, U-joints, axle seals, ball joints, and wheel clearance issues.

[redwings5]

well if you dont mind.. i might take you up on that..

Not at all. :wink:

i appreciate that.. what time and where do i need to meet up with you?

[Dino1967]

I would like to ride with someone. It will be my first M&G, and I don't know if my Jeep will make the trail. your jeep will do fine
do ya know how to get there ill pm ya my number

[Gordon]

Well, here?s a first run at the roll call. For supper, looks like the Bonezzzz is it ? somewhere around 6:00 pm. I won?t list that here. We?ll just all crash the door.

For the trail, rolling out at high noon???with this number of rigs, unless someone feels differently, let?s use the Food City parking lot as the meeting spot.

MyBeau99 (needs a seat)
TiredIronGRB (Gub_Ni riding)
Gordon (TNjeeper97 riding)
sinkinitup (redwings5 riding)
R1ng3l78 (Hammerhead06 riding)
Monstero
Redman_30_06 (BrandonFranklin riding)
Hokie_YJ
88yotapickup (friend riding)
bluegill
SolarTJ
AMSting (needs a seat)
bluecrawler
Deannerica & wife (need seats)
Jazzman31
Simo
chikinlittle & dino1967
markH

[NC_James]

well if you dont mind.. i might take you up on that..

Not at all. :wink:

i appreciate that.. what time and where do i need to meet up with you?

Can you drive to the meeting spot and ride with me from there?

[DeannErica]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

[Gubni]

I think George offered me a seat it his yota.

[NC_James]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

Is your vehicle together?
You don't need to be locked to do this trail.

[Gordon]

I think George offered me a seat it his yota.

Yup, I remember. Fixed it.

[Gordon]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

Added you both to roll call.

[TiredIronGRB]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

Dean this is a tight trail that would kill the paint on your truck, I'm sure we will have enough free seats for you and Erica.

[Jazzman31]

Well I have watched this thread from the begining and was deciding on wether to go home for the superbowl or to go wheeling, hard decsion. I figured that I would say something now instead wait till the last minute, I will know for sure in a couple of days but as things look now I am in for the ride, no dinner and I will then go home to watch the Colts win the Vince Lambardi Trophy.

[Gordon]

Gotcha covered.

[DeannErica]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

Dean this is a tight trail that would kill the paint on your truck, I'm sure we will have enough free seats for you and Erica. I would prefer if I could keep the paint the way it is now. I hope we can be riding in a fj-80 by then :lol:

[TiredIronGRB]

I may need a seat for me and the wife if my locker doesnt come in. Any offerings?

Dean this is a tight trail that would kill the paint on your truck, I'm sure we will have enough free seats for you and Erica. I would prefer if I could keep the paint the way it is now. I hope we can be riding in a fj-80 by then :lol:

Yea, me too :grin:

[Monstero]

This trail is not that tight. I dont have to really worry that much at all on it. Bumpus is the one you have to watch for trailstriping. :!:

[MyBeau99]

MyBeau99 (needs a seat)

Or Keys!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Simo]

ill add a vehicle to the trail caravan.

[r1ng3l78]

MyBeau99 (needs a seat)

Or Keys!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

you can drive the xj :lol: if it dies, just pull the wiring harness out before you set it on fire :P

[Gordon]

ill add a vehicle to the trail caravan.

Gotcha added.

[Chikinlittle]

I think we are going if Vince isn't working.....

[88yotapickup]

where are we all meeting at?

[BillM]

At the Food City in Elizabethton.

[MyBeau99]

At the Food City in Elizabethton.

I thought that Broncowrangler said it was a BP ???

[BillM]

Because of the # of ppl coming we need more room to meet at.

FOOD CITY @ High Noon.

[MarkH]

For right now, I'm in. Trail and supper.

[Dino1967]

I think we are going if Vince isn't working.....might just lay out :wink:

[Gordon]

Updated roll call.

[Bluegill]

Turns out I have an open seat for the ride - Jules can't make it.

[BillM]

MyBeau99 (needs a seat)
TiredIronGRB (Gub_Ni riding)
Gordon (TNjeeper97 riding)
sinkinitup (redwings5 riding)
R1ng3l78 (Hammerhead06 riding)
Monstero
Redman_30_06 (BrandonFranklin riding)
Hokie_YJ
88yotapickup (friend riding)
bluegill
SolarTJ
AMSting (needs a seat)
bluecrawler
Deannerica & wife (need seats)
Jazzman31
Simo
chikinlittle & dino1967
markH

[Gordon]

Thanks, Bill. I shoulda moved it forward each time I updated. :wink:

[sams_pf]

I will try Cindy, no promises, would only be the ride if I can make that. But I will see you sometime if I cant make it then.

[MyBeau99]

I will try Cindy, no promises, would only be the ride if I can make that. But I will see you sometime if I cant make it then.

Girl, if I have to hunt you down and sit outside your house for an hour... lol... I'm gonna meet you on this trip. :wink:

[sams_pf]

LOL, Just an hour?? LOL I'll come to the door after 58 minutes then. I will get with you just dont know if it can be saturday. I will try though. Look forward to meeting you.

[blynyrd]

Well My wife just found out that she doesn't have to work that Saturday after all. So me her the baby and one barney looking (friggin purple :roll: ) CJ-5 will be there for sure for the trail ride and maybe for dinner.

Maybe I can scrape some purple off.

[Gordon]

Ugly purple. :wink:

[BlueCrawler]

looks like I may hav an open seat . My wife Has had to back out of this trip to her regret. She was looking foward to it but something has come up so I will have a seat if anyone needs one.

[redwings5]

well if you dont mind.. i might take you up on that..

Not at all. :wink:

i appreciate that.. what time and where do i need to meet up with you?

Can you drive to the meeting spot and ride with me from there?

i do not know where you want me to meet you. thats what im asking.. :?: :lol:

[redwings5]

wait i re read through the forum and found the food city in elizabethton thing. i can meet you there. does anyone know what time? noon?

[Gordon]

Yes, noon or slightly before at the E'ton Food City.

[redwings5]

thanks gordon

[NC_James]

wait i re read through the forum and found the food city in elizabethton thing. i can meet you there. does anyone know what time? noon?

Yup there :wink:

[DMCSAS]

I finally get to go on a ride!!! I'm probably going to bring a buddy of mine too. He also has a Jeep. Been to Stoney several times. Just to make sure, it's 12pm on Saturday the 3rd right? See you there!

[BillM]

Yes it sure is DMC. It will be great to have you there.

[Jazzman31]

Well it looks like I am in for sure. Coach just told me that I didnt have to go to my track meet, because the trainer says that my wrist is strained. So they are putting me on injuried reserve, and therefore I cannot throw which I cant go to the meet, so that they can save money. Still in for the ride, hopefully I can get my spring spacers installed this week.

[NC_James]

We will be in town dropping off some stuff to FSBS early... Me and Matt are getting Shoney's before we head up! :smokin: Then I think meeting blynrd at the Mars Hill exit and he will be convoying up with us...

[Gordon]

Updated.

MyBeau99 (riding w/ Bluegill)
TiredIronGRB (Gub_Ni riding)
Gordon (TNjeeper97 riding)
sinkinitup (redwings5 riding)
R1ng3l78 (Hammerhead06 riding)
Monstero
Redman_30_06 (BrandonFranklin riding)
Hokie_YJ
88yotapickup (friend riding)
bluegill (Cindy riding)
SolarTJ
Hilla (seat open if you got Carharts) open air baby!
AMSting (needs a seat)
bluecrawler
Deannerica & wife (need seats)
Jazzman31
Simo
chikinlittle & dino1967
markH
blynyrd (w/ wife & baby)
DMC and buddy

[MyBeau99]

Updated.

MyBeau99 (needs a seat)

I'm riding with Bluegill.
Thank you Rob. :grin:

[blynyrd]

Then I think meeting blynrd at the Mars Hill exit and he will be convoying up with us...

Sounds good to me, If I get to Mars Hill early enough, I'll be havin the "All Star" at good ol' WH wile I wait. Shew... might make the wife drive and nap on the way. :snorting:
I'm thinking I'll be ready to roll out around 10:00 ? Let me know what time you leave H-Vegas I think its 45 min or so to M-H

[NC_James]

Me and Matt will be eating at shoneys at 8:30... so I'll let him give you a more acturate time. 8)

[Jeep07]

I would love to go up but I haven't gotten the X finished yet and I dont want to ruin the trail ride with an untested rig. However We would be interested in meeting for dinner or whatever after the ride.

If I get the X ready in the next day or two and do some testing we might drive, otherwise just dinner.

[Bluegill]

I would love to go up but I haven't gotten the X finished yet and I dont want to ruin the trail ride with an untested rig. However We would be interested in meeting for dinner or whatever after the ride.

If I get the X ready in the next day or two and do some testing we might drive, otherwise just dinner.

Bring the Rubi :wink:

Cindy, you're always welcome :grin:

[Gordon]

Wes, you gotta come. We'll find seats if the X isn't ready.

[MyBeau99]

Alright ya'll... I'm putting it down now, so I don't have to think about it later. :lol:

We are rollin out 5 AM tomorrow morning (Jan. 31st)
Taking I-75 picking up I-85 to I-26 and on up.

We should be there by 5 or 6 PM - dinner at Cracker Barrel cause we love Cracker Barrel, if anyone wants to join us, you are more than welcome to.

Fran is my friend who is riding with me because her bro lives in KY, and he will come down to meet us and spend time with her.

So anyway, please remember us, and hope that we have a safe trip.
I am very excited to come visit, can't wait to see some familiar faces and some new ones!

[Gubni]

Will do. Looks like we might get some snow for you also. I heard 2" on Friday.

[NC_James]

:smokin: Will pray for a safe trip. What time will you be this way Cindy?

[MyBeau99]

:smokin: Will pray for a safe trip. What time will you be this way Cindy?

I am guessing we'd be passing through Hendo around 3pm... Hendersonville is my last gas stop before JC

:roll: Yeah, I know exactly where and when I have to stop and get gas.
I've memorized exit numbers. :lol: I could pass the pop quiz easy.

[NC_James]

I am open after 2:15 if you want to meet.

[redwings5]

I am open after 2:15 if you want to meet.

so am i meeting you around 2 15???

[Hokie_YJ]

I think he was talking to Cindy.

[NC_James]

I am open after 2:15 if you want to meet.

so am i meeting you around 2 15???

No 12, I was talking to Cindy in that post.

[redwings5]

ok

[DeannErica]

I guess we are out for the ride,we will make the dinner. Unless of course I get a fj on sat.

[DeannErica]

I guess we are out for the ride,we will make the dinner. Unless of course I get a fj on sat.

[NC_James]

I guess we are out for the ride,we will make the dinner. Unless of course I get a fj on sat.

There are plenty of seats.

[DeannErica]

I thought we were slacking on seats,we need 2 . 1 for me 1 for me wife.
.

[NC_James]

I thought we were slacking on seats,we need 2 . 1 for me 1 for me wife.
.


I know someone has open seats for them!

[Jazzman31]

Spacers installed and jeep so far is stable. I am in for sure now.

[BlueCrawler]

I have two open seats more than welcome to ride.

[Jazzman31]

Which reminds me I have an open seat, actually two if someone needs it.

[TiredIronGRB]

If it snows I will sit this one out, those of you that went to Little Stoney the last time it snowed will know why. I can't afford new wiper arms and mirrors...AGAIN :shock:

[AMSting]

I'm still planning to come, but still need a seat. I'll be the new guy looking for a ride.

[Jazzman31]

I'm still planning to come, but still need a seat. I'll be the new guy looking for a ride.

Well if your not a serial killer, and dont mind riding in a Jeep, you can ride with me. I dont bite. :lol: 8)

[NC_James]

If it snows I will sit this one out, those of you that went to Little Stoney the last time it snowed will know why. I can't afford new wiper arms and mirrors...AGAIN :shock:

It was only frost and ice :roll: :lol:

[BillM]

I will still be there. BTW my son-in-law sees South Holston Mtn when he comes home from work all the time. He said it has been white since last week sometime. Chance of snow? Real good.

[NC_James]

So what do I need to do to keep my mirrors if it does?
And pics of the snow ride last time?
I will still be in... just want to know what precautions I need to take.

[88yotapickup]

i went sunday with jeff and his brother and none of us had problems with mirrors and it was snowing well i pulled my driver side one in just cause it would hit trees but otherwise we were fine

[NC_James]

i went sunday with jeff and his brother and none of us had problems with mirrors and it was snowing well i pulled my driver side one in just cause it would hit trees but otherwise we were fine

Good to hear. I guess us skinny toys won't have to worry that much. :lol:

[88yotapickup]

yeah and by trees i mean small branches so no worries

[NC_James]

I may just run doorless. And throw on my tube doors... haha give redwings some hand warmers.

[88yotapickup]

yeah jeff had his top of his runner so im sure he was cold i just had my window open the whole time

[Chikinlittle]

If it snows... somebody can have my seat.... I don't do snow with somebody else driving

[TiredIronGRB]

Well if I have to spell it out...

When it snows heavy the weight of the snow causes the laurl bushes to sag very low. To the point of only being headlight high this hakes it a rough ride not being able to see anything. Those that were there know how bad it was.

[Gubni]

He's not playing. It bent my antenna and broke off a wiper arm. I also got my windshield cracked on the way back down when I hit a branch going a little too fast.

There was a guy in a big chevy truck that slid off the side of the trail also.

Should we make a backup plan?

[MarkH]

Should we make a backup plan?

Kinda thinkin' the same. I really don't like the idea of gouging up my new top before it gets a little seasoned! :shock: I've got to consider it's my DD too!
If we even get 2" to 4" in the lowlands it'll probably be double that in the elevations and the high is going to be like 34. :(

[88yotapickup]

yeah a back up plan sounds like a smart idea
and also the day you all went i didnt know the extent of the weather the day we went it wasnt that bad but it was slick

[AMSting]

AMSting wrote:
I'm still planning to come, but still need a seat. I'll be the new guy looking for a ride.


Well if your not a serial killer, and dont mind riding in a Jeep, you can ride with me. I dont bite.

Thanks, I'll take the seat.

[DJRobB]

I wish i could go ... :(

You guys have fun. 8)

[Dino1967]

how about horse creek for a back up
i can run over there tomarro and see if its open
it shouldnt be closed they didnt close it last year

[88yotapickup]

sounds good to me i love that trail

[NC_James]

how about horse creek for a back up
i can run over there tomarro and see if its open
it shouldnt be closed they didnt close it last year

If we do this one I am out.
Rode it done it, not worth the drive for me.

[Gordon]

Let's see what happens late Thursday or early Friday as far as forecast. With as fickle as weather forecasting is, we could jump through hoops that may not need to pass.

Options could be Horse Creek or Bays, I guess. Both should be open.

[88yotapickup]

im fine with anything im just happy to be able to ride with everyone for the 1st time

[TiredIronGRB]

I have to be in Church Hill by 6:00 pm Saturday.

[Hokie_YJ]

There's no way my YJ is gonna be able to make it. Anybody got a seat. Andy was going to be riding with me, so he'll need a seat too if he comes.

If Chris is bringing the XJ I'll ride with him. I've done it once, I'll do it again. :lol:

[Monstero]

I think that this weather/snow storm is gonna be a few inches tomorrow and then it is supposed to turn to rain/sleet in the afternoon which means most of the snow on the trees will be washed off....and friday is supposed to be above freezing so it wont be there come the time we are gonna be riding stoney. Its just gonna be like the typical snow storm this year....last for a day and thats it. :( Dumb southern weather.... :P

So no need to worry about runnin horse creek or bays imo.....

[NC_James]

Okay :smokin:

Still in for stoney!

[DJRobB]

What did i miss ...

Is Stoney Creek closed or are you guys letting a little snow stop ya. :P

[Gubni]

Yep, letting the snow stop us. The trees are so thick and hang so when it snows that it's almost impassible.

[Jazzman31]

Alright they make these things called, axes, hatchets, and chain saws. Man over tree and limbs. Naaa just kidding, I am in with Monstero, just plan and go, the snow will be gone, and if not we still go and finds ways to get through the trees, besides the park service might of trimmed a little since the last time. But thats my opinion.

[BillM]

Park service???? :lol: Little Stoney is really not something that is maintained to be honest. I believe though that the snow will be gone. At least for the most part.

[Jeep07]

The Xterra isn't going to be ready so don't think I'll make the trail ride. M&G's usually include more that just a trail ride, so is anybody eating dinner afterwards? Maybe the whole group in JC?


Thanks.

[NC_James]

This storm is not lasting long. You all are chickens. :lol:

It is suppose to melt quick.

[redwings5]

I may just run doorless. And throw on my tube doors... haha give redwings some hand warmers.

ha...ha..........ha. ill bring a portable heater my carhart and a gas station robber hat. :lol: 8)

[NC_James]

I may just run doorless. And throw on my tube doors... haha give redwings some hand warmers.

ha...ha..........ha. ill bring a portable heater my carhart and a gas station robber hat. :lol: 8)

Don't worry i'll leave them on for yah :lol:

[Jazzman31]

There was snow, what snow, I awoke this morning to find just wet streets and dead brown grass, no white stuff. You guys got all worried for nothing.

[Bluegill]

Barring 24" or more snow, I'm still in for Stoney :grin:

[Dino1967]

Barring 24" or more snow, I'm still in for Stoney :grin:x2

[TiredIronGRB]

Well it if snows we'll just let you boys in the front and you'll see what we're talking about :wink:

[NC_James]

Well it if snows we'll just you boys in the front and you'll see what we're talking about :wink:

Good plan... I call behind the cruiser though 8)

[Dino1967]

i felt sorry for brian (fsbs) he had it rough in the open runner

[TiredIronGRB]

Well it if snows we'll just you boys in the front and you'll see what we're talking about :wink:

Good plan... I call behind the cruiser though 8)

Oh no..you've been talking smack so you go in the front.

[NC_James]

Well it if snows we'll just you boys in the front and you'll see what we're talking about :wink:

Good plan... I call behind the cruiser though 8)

Oh no..you've been talking smack so you go in the front.

I think Jazzman and Bluegill should go first....

I call 3rd :smokin:

[Dino1967]

Well it if snows we'll just you boys in the front and you'll see what we're talking about :wink:

Good plan... I call behind the cruiser though 8)

Oh no..you've been talking smack so you go in the front.

I think Jazzman and Bluegill should go first....

I call 3rd :smokin:lol lol

[Jazzman31]

I call the rear, I'll make sure no one gets left behind. And I will pick up the so called broken mirrors and windshield wiper blades... but then again we jeep people dont own a tin can either.

[Bluegill]

I guess its just a Jeep thing then :wink: :lol:

[NC_James]

I call the rear, I'll make sure no one gets left behind. And I will pick up the so called broken mirrors and windshield wiper blades.

No No No... little jeep has to go up front... :twisted:

[Jazzman31]

I call the rear, I'll make sure no one gets left behind. And I will pick up the so called broken mirrors and windshield wiper blades.

No No No... little jeep has to go up front... :twisted:

It aint little no more. Well it sits taller now.

[NC_James]

I call the rear, I'll make sure no one gets left behind. And I will pick up the so called broken mirrors and windshield wiper blades.

No No No... little jeep has to go up front... :twisted:

It aint little no more. Well it sits taller now.

Good... take front... 8)

[Jazzman31]

I call the rear, I'll make sure no one gets left behind. And I will pick up the so called broken mirrors and windshield wiper blades.

No No No... little jeep has to go up front... :twisted:

It aint little no more. Well it sits taller now.

Good... take front... 8)

Good then I will. And if I make it no problems, I get my dinner paid for.

[Tom-Boy]

The Xterra isn't going to be ready so don't think I'll make the trail ride. M&G's
usually include more that just a trail ride, so is anybody eating dinner
afterwards? Maybe the whole group in JC?


I can't ride the trail either. I will be meeting to eat afterwards, that is if I can
determine an approximate time. :?
I think many posts ago we had said something about eating around 6ish at
Smokey Bones, but I'm not sure if anything has changed since then.
Can we please repost on the time/location of dinner?

[Gubni]

Who ever has the biggest engine - best defrost should go first. That's the problem with leading. Traction for the first person is pretty good, but as soon as you touch a leaf the avalanche of snow begins on the first truck.

[Gordon]

Yup, supper at 6:00 at Smokey Bones, that be the plan.

Well, everyone, we could always go to Johnson City and crawl the mall............ :twisted:

Kidding aside - we will take a look on Saturday morning. Remember, Grace events are safe, family & fellowship oriented trail rides. Challenges, yes, but we're not going to be foolish. Hardcore or looking for carnage - go apply elsewhere. :wink:

[Hokie_YJ]

There's no way my YJ is gonna be able to make it. Anybody got a seat. Andy was going to be riding with me, so he'll need a seat too if he comes.

If Chris is bringing the XJ I'll ride with him. I've done it once, I'll do it again. :lol:

Check that, the YJ will be back together. I'm back in for the ride.

[NC_James]

It is looking to be a big crowd :smokin:

[BrandonFranklin]

im in for sure im riding with matt and i will for sure have a camera and a maybe on video camera.. matt what time do i need to meet you at food city???anyone

[Jazzman31]

We leave at high noon, so be there at 11:30am. The Food City in Elizabethton

[Redman_30_06]

Be there about 11:30.

[NC_James]

:smokin:

[r1ng3l78]

i just finished my regear and rear disc setup on the rear and i'm regearing and installing the longfields on the front tommorrow. i think as it stands now, monstero, bluecrawler, and I are gonna do a shakedown in the early morning saturday but plan to be there for the ride. but in the event we aren't there at 12, go on without us and we'll catch up. 20 trucks on stoney shouldn't get too far ahead of us 8)

[MarkH]

I usually buzz through 'Betsy on the motorcycle on the way to curvier venues. But for the life of me I can't picture the Food City :roll: ....is it basically on the corner of 67 and 19E before you make that turn to go towards Roan Mtn?

[88yotapickup]

wheres most people meeting

[Monstero]

I think most are meeting at the food city that is on the corner of 321 and 19.......If you are coming from the west going east on 321....its on your right hand side just before you come up to Highway 19.....

[NC_James]

See you all tomorrow!

[r1ng3l78]

just repeating that monstero, bluecrawler, and I are goin on a shakedown at 8 in the morning so if we're not at the meetin spot, don't wait on us.

[88yotapickup]

Cant wait to see everyone there

[yota31]

i have to work all day but on my lunch break ill go eat with u guys at smokeys

[Gordon]

Looks like God blessed us with a nice, clear morning, but wear your longhandles & Carharts. :grin:

MyBeau99 (riding w/ Bluegill)
TiredIronGRB (Gub_Ni riding)
Gordon (TNjeeper97 riding)
sinkinitup (redwings5 riding)
R1ng3l78 (Hammerhead06 riding)
Monstero
Redman_30_06 (BrandonFranklin riding)
Hokie_YJ (andy1 riding)
88yotapickup (friend riding)
bluegill (Cindy riding)
SolarTJ
Hilla (seat open if you got Carharts) open air baby!
AMSting (needs a seat)
bluecrawler
Deannerica & wife (need seats)
Jazzman31
Simo
chikinlittle & dino1967
markH
blynyrd (w/ wife & baby)
DMC and buddy

[sams_pf]

We had an AWESOME time today. Thanks for letting us join in on the fun and for the help. :oops: Great bunch of people here. Glad to finally have some faces for names. Blessings.

[TiredIronGRB]

I set up an album called Stoney Creek February 3, 2007 evryone should be able to upload to it.

[DeannErica]

I set up an album called Stoney Creek February 3, 2007 evryone should be able to upload to it.There are no pictures in that album.

[TiredIronGRB]

I know, it's for everyone to drop theirs there. I'm still trying to convert the videos :wink:

[TiredIronGRB]

Had a really good time today and enjoyed meeting all the new people, we will have to check the gate before we go to LS again :oops:

[NC_James]

Either that or.... not go all the way down that road and just go back the trail :smokin: It was fun coming out! Glad to meet everyone, and Redwing you are welcome to ride anytime!

And Smokey Bonez was good to... this was just a blessed day with some great fellowship!

[Gubni]

The gate obsticle was the best part. 8)

[blynyrd]

Thanks a bunch
Erin , Sabrina, and me (Brian) had a great time today, great weather, nice folks fun trail, and good food. Oh and lets not forget the ol' heep didn't break(<---whew, you never know on a shakedown run)[/img]

[NC_James]

The gate obsticle was the best part. 8)

And thanks to you for some good spotting past that part :wink:

[Gordon]

Had a great time today. Nice weather, fantastic fellowship.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Stony%20Creek%2002-03-07/z02-03-07Stony001-002.jpg

[Jeep07]

Man you all had a great showing. Wish I could of been there. I will def make the next one in the spring.

[duke_lover_13]

goodness... I am so jealous..... :(

[Bluegill]

Had a wonderful time today, even with the souvenir on my upper lip :oops: :lol: It was great meeting folks I didn't know yet, and seeing old faces again :grin: Shawn, hope I didn't bore you to death - thanks for the great spotting & all the help. Only got a few pics, but here they are:

James & Black having fun on Pinto:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Stoney%20Creek%202-3-07/HPIM0804.jpg

Brian (blynyrd) on Pinto just a split second after he did a wheelie :shock: (my camera was too slow to catch it mid-air)
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Stoney%20Creek%202-3-07/HPIM0805.jpg

The beautiful "winter wonderland" on top of the mountain:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Stoney%20Creek%202-3-07/HPIM0807.jpg

A certain FJ80 taking the hard line around the surprisingly locked gate:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Stoney%20Creek%202-3-07/HPIM0808.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/shepherdskeep/Stoney%20Creek%202-3-07/HPIM0809.jpg

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone & sharing fellowship! Hope we do it again soon! :grin: By the way, my name is Rob (for those like me who are terrible at remembering names :lol: )

[Dino1967]

had a great time nice to meet everyone

[MarkH]

Good times and good eats! Big thanks to those who spotted and "propped" vehicles coming around the gate. It's amazing what that other set of eyes can do for you.

[Simo]

Thanks for the fun and fellowship. I was closer to the back of the caravan so only captured a few rigs on video - enjoy...
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-1355191805115753372&hl=en

[BillM]

Good video Simo. Had a great time yesterday.

[TiredIronGRB]

I want me a Trail Dog like Jarret's dog Dana, I love the way he gets in the jeep.

[r1ng3l78]

that's my boy 8)

[TiredIronGRB]

I uploaded the pictures that Dean and Erica took.

[BrandonFranklin]

hey george i got the video of that cj doing wheelie if you think you can upload it on here..i can bring it to you sometime this week and also have some photos that maybe you could scan then put on here...i have a little jack russ girl that would make a perfect trail pup.. she listens well..you can have her for $150. i have no time for her cause of work. thanks buddy had lots fun riding with matt yesterday. :grin:

[Redman_30_06]

I had a great time to it was nice to meet everbody. Looking foward to the next one. :grin:

[TiredIronGRB]

hey george i got the video of that cj doing wheelie if you think you can upload it on here..i can bring it to you sometime this week and also have some photos that maybe you could scan then put on here...i have a little jack russ girl that would make a perfect trail pup.. she listens well..you can have her for $150. i have no time for her cause of work. thanks buddy had lots fun riding with matt yesterday. :grin:

Sure, drop the tape off..I better hold off on the dog :oops:

[Gordon]

Link to the pics I took.

Stony Creek 02-03-07 pictures by gme1951 - Photobucket

[r1ng3l78]

anybody get a pic of the lake on the way down the backside? it was awesome.

[Gordon]

South Holston Lake. Not the best pic, but here 'tis.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Stony%20Creek%2002-03-07/z02-03-07Stony028.jpg

[Dino1967]

great pictures and videos
i put mine in the album george added

[sams_pf]

Got a few pics in the folder. I have some videos, but something's shutting down my windows when I go to them. There's one of someone lost, he just kept going round and round in cirlcles, :lol:

[TiredIronGRB]

Sam you amazed me with your driving skill :shock:

[sams_pf]

Thanks George that's so nice, I dont think I'd call it skill though, I've not been out there enough to developed skill yet, but thank you. I actually surprised myself a few times yesterday. And nothing fell off of red before I got home this time, so that was good. But I think the boys enjoyed it almost as much as I did. Maybe when Red or Black grows up I'll be able to run with the big dawgs better, and not need a leash,( straps). Thanks again.

[MarkH]

Sam you amazed me with your driving skill :shock:

Yup...me too. You tried everything in front of you. :wink:

[Jeep07]

Maybe when Red or Black grows up I'll be able to run with the big dawgs better, and not need a leash,( straps)..

Sam Keep your eyes out for a good deal on a DSD D44 out of a wagoneer. They swap into pathfinders very well.

[NC_James]

When did Hilla come?
I saw him in Simo's vid.

[88yotapickup]

he came late and stayed with us for a little i rod with him some

[r1ng3l78]

yeah, you parked your truck in the middle of a trail. i had to blaze a path around you since i didn't think you'd like the alternative. my advice of the day; pull off to the side before you leave a truck unattended. :wink:

[88yotapickup]

yeah i thought it would be out of the way becasue if people came back down they wouldnt go that way

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

When did Hilla come?
I saw him in Simo's vid.

I came in late and caught Gordon while he was fixing up JazzMan's tire. I came up with the group doing Dodge Hill, no one had radio contact with the front group, so we back tracked Dodge & Ford hill to make sure no one was left behind. We actually waited at the Hilton betting that the gate was closed and everyone may be coming back that way.

Then dropped Brandon off at his rig...

Had a great time and got to speak to some of the guys that I've seen driving around town. Glad to have met you through Grace!

[NC_James]

When did Hilla come?
I saw him in Simo's vid.

I came in late and caught Gordon while he was fixing up JazzMan's tire. I came up with the group doing Dodge Hill, no one had radio contact with the front group, so we back tracked Dodge & Ford hill to make sure no one was left behind. We actually waited at the Hilton betting that the gate was closed and everyone may be coming back that way.

Then dropped Brandon off at his rig...

Had a great time and got to speak to some of the guys that I've seen driving around town. Glad to have met you through Grace!

Too bad I didn't get to see yah bud. Oh well maybe next time!

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

Too bad I didn't get to see yah bud. Oh well maybe next time!

Yea I hated not meeting up with everyone as a group...but I was able to meet a few!

Looking for some warmer weather :!:

[NC_James]

Too bad I didn't get to see yah bud. Oh well maybe next time!

Yea I hated not meeting up with everyone as a group...but I was able to meet a few!

Looking for some warmer weather :!:


Yeah the toy is not going to be done till its warmer :smokin:

[Monstero]

it was a chilly ride and being the second up the hill after George it proved to be slippery....added to the fun though....

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0348.jpg
my best pic of the day

[Gubni]

My EB will have a bikini top, softdoors, and a canvas rear curtain behind the front seats for that reason.

[TedsOffroad]

I added a video to my site. If these are to long or don't open right let me know.

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

My EB will have a bikini top, softdoors, and a canvas rear curtain behind the front seats for that reason.

Are you having it made local...ie: Speedway seat covers?
or
Is Broncho stuff like that in demand & is pretty much in stock , so to speak?

[Gubni]

The soft doors and bikini top are readily available. I think I can get military surplus for a humvee for the rear curtain and window.

[MyBeau99]

Well, everyone, I made it home safely at 9 pm last night. I had the most fantastic weekend, it was so wonderful that, I have to admit, I cried Monday morning because I really just did NOT want to leave.

The first smiling face I saw was Gordon, and the last smiling face was Bill's but certainly I can't forget George, Sam, Vince, Mark, and Ben. I really appreciate everyone spending some time with me this weekend. Thanks to Sam, Bill, and Ben for driving me around everywhere. And thank you Mark for the awesome trail ride! Sam is now my idol on the trail too, she did it all and never lost that cig from her lips! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

It was so good to meet everyone at the trail ride. I can't wait to come up again! Maybe the 4th of July like George suggested, we'll just have to see. I miss everyone already.

Here is the link to my little humble pictures from this weekend, I haven't figured out how to upload them into the grace albums yet.
Tennessee Jan - Feb 2007 pictures by GatorCoachCindy - Photobucket

Thanks again to everyone for the wonderful weekend full of surprises :wink: :wink: maybe a few of you might come down and visit me? lol... and I will drive ya'll around town.

[TiredIronGRB]

Glad you had a good time, 4th of July is a must.

[NC_James]

Miss yah already :cry:

[Jazzman31]

maybe a few of you might come down and visit me? lol... and I will drive ya'll around town.

If I get chauffeured around, I will defiantly come. Becasue I do like being driven where I need to go. Especially in a city I know nothing about.

[Dino1967]

glad you made it home ok see ya in july

[sams_pf]

I'm glad you had a good time, I cant wait till the next time. Miss you sis. Hurry back.

[TNjeeper97]

I just want to say that I had a great time! It was good to put faces with names and meet some new folks. It was just a good day for me to get away from some things that were on my mind and enjoy God's creation. I almost sat this one out but I'm glad I didn't and a great first ride. Thanks again to Gordon for the seat :grin: I'm ready for the next one. My wife even wants to ride next time! 8)

[NC_James]

So... when is that vid that BrandonFranklin had going up?

[BrandonFranklin]

ok man come on im workin on it..lol nah i been real busy with work actually i was gonna holler at george and see if hed be up to letin me meet him at his house maybe saturday and giving it to him. :shock: