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COMPLETED:Trailvoy/ORTB Bundy Hill trip,Sept.4th-5th 2010

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by mtousignaut » Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:49 am

Has there been a meeting time set or place? Looks like I won't make it until later evening saturday. Coaching sons soccer game and his game should be early morning saturday.

Are kids allowed in the park/ride with? I have a 3 and 5 year old that will probably need to come with.
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by lil_freak_66 » Thu Aug 12, 2010 3:52 pm

They would be allowed so long as they have seatbelts available for them to use.

Only thing listed regarding minors are:


*No one under the age of 18 is allowed to check-in-without a parent or legal guardian. You cannot check in someone else's child, including a stepparent, without a notarized consent forms, waiver and medical information. Forms are available at Bundy Hill's registration office, on our Website and can be e-mailed to bundyhilloffroad@yahoo.com.

They do have the forms on site,as well as a notary on site,though you may bring the forms available on the website already filled out and notarized if you wish.

3. All minors, (driver/rider/passengers) over the age of 13 and under age 18, when not accompanied by a parent, must bring signed and notarized minor form with them. Minors of the age of 14 years or older will be allowed to operate an ATV’s or Dirt Bike’s in the Park without a parent present if they have an O.R.V. Safety Certificate.

http://www.bundyhilloffroad.com/rules.php

Your kids could technically even drive there(granted,probably not the smartest thing) its legal and allowed.

No time has been set yet for meeting the regular trailvoy people for lunch or dinner yet,nobody has made suggestions either.

For the offroad portion of the day(whenever we arent eating),the park opens once its properly light out basically,so i was thinking 9am for meeting up then,for anybody showing up late,its only a few minute drive to wherever our group(s) are at.
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by DJones » Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:41 pm

Less than 2 weeks remaining!
I must remember that if I break anything, I pay to get it fixed.
I am almost dying to go back off-road again.
And for the record: the only thing I actually damaged last time were u-joints. Not a tcase, not a CV-axle.

Unfortunately, I don't think I will have an e-fan installed yet, so the possibility of more mud all over the engine compartment is possible.
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by fishsticks » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:23 am

DJones wrote:Unfortunately, I don't think I will have an e-fan installed yet, so the possibility of more mud all over the engine compartment is possible.
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by lil_freak_66 » Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:38 am

Do people still want to do this as a weekend thing or switch it to just be saturday? I think i can only be there saturday.

Also,what time should we meet up with the non offroaders outside the park for lunch?they want to know when to meet up...

What time does everyone want to meet up in the morning?

Who is still planning on attending?
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by monk_one » Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:08 am

lil_freak_66 wrote:Do people still want to do this as a weekend thing or switch it to just be saturday? I think i can only be there saturday.

Also,what time should we meet up with the non offroaders outside the park for lunch?they want to know when to meet up...

What time does everyone want to meet up in the morning?

Who is still planning on attending?


I still plan on attending with you guys. Not too sure if 04Canyon will make it or not. Work is giving him a royal screw job right now. He will not know his schedule until next week. Also assuming that you will still let me tag along :P
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by DJones » Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:13 am

I think I'll only be there Saturday as well because I don't want to ask for too many days off work. They open at eight, but I may arrive around nine unless anyone else decides differently.
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by lil_freak_66 » Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:52 pm

9AM seems pretty reasonable for me.

Im gonna say that its officially going to be saturday only,if others want to make it a weekend thing,that is on them.

what time would lunch be good,would 3pm seem about right?
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by monk_one » Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:32 pm

I don't have any problems with that time.
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by lil_freak_66 » Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:40 pm

Ok,are we doing breakfast together as a group or are we fending off on our own for that?

Tryin' to figure out how much money to set aside...
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by rgraboske » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:03 pm

We're still possible. Work seems to be clearing up :thumleft:
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by HARDTRAILZ » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:46 pm

lil...you gonna be leading? Are you actually gonna hit trails with your TB or have the TJ your always talk about there? Trying to figure out what this meet really is before committing...
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by DJones » Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:15 pm

lil_freak_66 wrote:Ok,are we doing breakfast together as a group or are we fending off on our own for that?

Tryin' to figure out how much money to set aside...

I'd assume on our own for breakfast. Lunch whenever we get hungry.
I don't have to rent a flag so I can save some $$.

HARDTRAILZ wrote:lil...you gonna be leading? Are you actually gonna hit trails with your TB or have the TJ your always talk about there? Trying to figure out what this meet really is before committing...

:Iagree: And you [HARDTRAILZ] would be the best off-roader there as I am under-equipped and I'm sure some others may be too.
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by monk_one » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:22 am

DJones wrote:
lil_freak_66 wrote:Ok,are we doing breakfast together as a group or are we fending off on our own for that?

Tryin' to figure out how much money to set aside...

I'd assume on our own for breakfast. Lunch whenever we get hungry.
I don't have to rent a flag so I can save some $$.


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Also would someone mind taking my number or giving me theirs so I can have a contact in case something happens via en-route.
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by lil_freak_66 » Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:40 pm

The TJ will be there,but ill have the trailblazer out for my own personal enjoyment,the TJ will be driven by its owner,he will likely tag along with us from time to time throughout the day.He is also my trailer ride home on the very small chance that anything is broken which would make me unable to drive home under my own power.

I could lead,but its probably best if somebody else led people around,i still dont know the trailblazer's limitations well enough yet to feel confident leading a group of better equipped persons,Hardtrailz,if you go...i think you should be trail leader,if you dont mind!
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by irishboy02 » Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:40 pm

A tj that has towing capabilities as well as off road-ability? Sounds interesting

What a better time to test your truck out. You can get a good idea of its skillz esp with spotters who know your vehicle and a guaranteed ride home if something breaks!
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by DJones » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:57 pm

monk_one wrote:Also would someone mind taking my number or giving me theirs so I can have a contact in case something happens via en-route.

That is a good idea and I'll send mine out to a few people closer to the event via P.M.
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by lil_freak_66 » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:37 pm

irishboy02 wrote:A tj that has towing capabilities as well as off road-ability? Sounds interesting

What a better time to test your truck out. You can get a good idea of its skillz esp with spotters who know your vehicle and a guaranteed ride home if something breaks!



He will likely drive his ram there and back,trailering his TJ,even though it has the 6 cyl. and a class 3 reciever,i dont think the tj would like him very well for doing so.

That is exactly why i set this up,it gives me a chance to wheel my rig with people with a very similar set up,im experienced with wranglers and such,but my trailblazer hasnt really seen much past some 2 tracks,unmaintained dirt roads,and a few of the main roads inside bundy hill.
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by DJones » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:40 pm

I got some bad news today. I have to work that day because of the holiday weekend. I requested a half day off, so I will need to be to work by 5pm.
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by Regulator1175 » Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:44 pm

Sorry, but I am out. The truck is still not back 100%. I got the CV shafts replaced, but now I have a hub that is humming really loud. On top of all that I am still waiting for my wheels to come in, and don't want to be the guy being pulled out all day.

Next trip shouldn't be a problem, but unfortunately my truck isn't healthy enough for this one. Sorry folks, have a great time.
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