Aloha Run

[kajo]

Just trying to get some ideas for my final run before my trip to Hawaii.

The 2 weekends I have open in January are the 14th/15th or the 28th/29th.

Places to go - Rausch Creek or Paragon - Either place is going to be cold as can be so Hotels are probably the best bet as far as sleeping arrangements. I don't know if doing Paragon one day and Rausch the other is good for everybody or not.

Let me know everybody's ideas/opinions.

Hopefully alot of people show up 'cause I would like to do one last run with everybody before I leave for at least three years.

[BeaterToyota]

I'll have to check my calendar before I vote on a date, but I can say that I would prefer both days at one spot, rather than one day at each.

I like that you gave Turner an option at the bottom of all the other choices. :D

[moe.taco]

Voted for the 28th-29th. Its also my birthday that weekend :D .

Pete

[Donkey]

I will do my best to be there as long as you don't start making them stupid rules again.

[kajo]

I will do my best to be there as long as you don't start making them stupid rules again.

No rules this time.


Matter of fact, I would love to have anybody in a buggy with no heat or protection from the elements come run Paragon or Rausch Creek in January. :twisted:

[trailtoy]

There is a campground near Rausch that has a restaurant and heated cabins. Should be pretty easy to get them in January. It's 10-12 miles to Rausch Creek.

[TURNER]

first vote for a wuss who doesnt wanna camp in the winter

[ccannon222]

Either weekend should work for me.

ccannon

[Mike]

Either works. I'm fine with camping in the cold. Would prefer Rausch since its closer and I've never been there.

[kajo]

Pine Grove Campground (http://www.twingroveparkcampground.com/) is the campground close to Rausch Creek. I think we could get a couple cabins if needed for Friday and Saturday night. I am leaning more towards the 14th and 15th since it will give me a couple weeks to get the 4Runner ready for shipment on the 4th of February.

There is a weekend special there that includes breakfast. Might be an option. I will call them next week to get some details. Also, I would like to have an approixmate headcount so I could ask them about multiple cabin deals.

Maybe we could get Turner to go also, if we get a cabin.

[Ted]

We need to put leis on the bumpers of our trucks.

http://www.hawaiiflowerlei.com/images/Hapa-gallery.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

Also, I would like to have an approixmate headcount

I should be there. If for some reason I can't drive my rig (the front end is pretty beat, and it'll likely not be SAS'd yet), I'd still like to go and ride shotgun with someone. Count me in.

[BillN]

Pine Grove is a great place to stay when you go to Rausch Creek. The cabins are a good choice - we would take a cabin any time of the year. Using a cabin and the restaurant leaves more time fo wheeling.

[KnuckleHead]

I vote for Jan 14/15 at RC because I'm going to be there already. :)


Oh, and I will be camping. :smt023

[shortyv6]

turner will go cause he wants to see me trash my shit ( or so he thinks)..

i'm in on the 14/15 . dont care where i sleep(sleep is over rated anyway) :smt015

i need to get the truck broken in with people who have a clue ( other then my drunk in the woods, by myself). :smt022


turner bet ya i wont bust any cv's. better show bitch... :smt098

[Boheefus]

I'm up if the taco hasn't sold yet, more dents will make it sell faster

[rccrawler]

Either weekend works for me but I voted for both on 28/29.

[Donkey]

May be bringing the taco to this one. House is draining my $ right now and may not be able to fix the buggy.

[kajo]

Ok, I called up Pine Grove for information on the cabins. I am thinking of reserving a two room cabin with no bath which has a double bed and two sets of bunk beds, Which sleeps up to 6. They are $50 a night plus $10 extra per person over the first two. If a couple is going they should automatically get the double bed, and if not as long as Armored isn't the other one in the bed, things should be OK. :P

Prices:
6 people would be $90 = $15 per person
5 people would be $80 = $16 per person
4 people would be $70 = $17.50 per person

This would be plus tax and there is a $25 security deposit.

I won't be leaving until early Saturday morning 5:00 AM departure so I will only be getting a cabin for that night. If you are interested in going in on the cabin let me know so I know wheather to reserve it or not.

I would like to reserve it by the end of the week, so If you are definitely in for the cabin let me know. This will be first come. first serve. There is only room for me plus 5.

[Donkey]

Did you set the weekend for sure now? I would be down for the cabin thing. Just going to be light wheeling for me in the taco.

[kajo]

Yeah, 14/15 January at Rausch Creek. I am predicting alot of snow on the ground, so I would say even "Light Wheeling" may be alot of fun.

[trailtoy]

I'm in John, but you know that already. Sure would be nice to have indoor plumbing though! :lol:

[kajo]

I'm in John, but you know that already. Sure would be nice to have indoor plumbing though! :lol:

I can see if the one with a Throne is open, It would cost a couple more bucks per person but no big.

So far it is:

Me
Sean (Convertiyota)
Jason (Armored)
Frank (Trailtoy)
(ShortyV6)

[shortyv6]

count me in, i'll see if i can talk ace into it as well.
but im a def. in

[KnuckleHead]

I'll already be up there with Delaware4wd. We're planning to camp at the park.

Depending on how may people actually show up, we can mix groups if needed.

[BeaterToyota]

I'm probably going up on Saturday morning and making it just a day trip, although it'll be a long ass day.
So don't count me in on the cabin, but maybe I'll camp with Terry or get a motel if I decide to stay for Sunday.

[moe.taco]

I'm in if I can get my truck runnin by then.

Pete

[ccannon222]

Corinn and I are in for the trip. We'll be coming up early friday morning and we would need a cabin for Saturday night only.

ccannon

[kajo]

So as of now the following people wantto stay in a cabin on Saturday night:

Me
Ethan
Sean (Convertiyota)
Jason (Armored)
Frank (Trailtoy)
Alan (ShortyV6)
Chris (ccannon222)
Corinn
Randy (Swell Searcher)

Possible:

Pete(moe.taco)

That is 7 maybe 8 people which means we need to get two cabins which means we can bunk up to 12 people.

[rccrawler]

I might be in... need to check my time off...

[fourwd1]

Although I am one of the winter wheeling wusses, I make make it up Sat for the day. :?

[KnuckleHead]

... but maybe I'll camp with Terry...

As long as you bring your own sleeping bag. :wink:

[kajo]

Although I am one of the winter wheeling wusses, I make make it up Sat for the day. :?

fourwd1 and Turner,

The cabins are heated, so you would just haveto deal with the cold while on the trail.

[KnuckleHead]

FYI for anyone who wants to camp Friday:

Delaware4WD will be camping that Friday & Saturday nights at RC. We've already cleared it with Lynn, so we'll have the gate combo and all. Plus we'll have one hell of a fire going. So, if you want to camp on Friday (Jan 13), let me know so we'll know to expect you.

[BeaterToyota]

... but maybe I'll camp with Terry...

As long as you bring your own sleeping bag. :wink:

I even have my own tent. :flipoff2:

[rccrawler]

I'm in. Just put my vacation day in.

[ccannon222]

Kajo,

Corinn and I are heading up early saturday morning and coming back sunday night after wheelin'. Do you mind if we meet up with you on the way up?

ccannon

[kajo]

Kajo,

Corinn and I are heading up early saturday morning and coming back sunday night after wheelin'. Do you mind if we meet up with you on the way up?

ccannon

That sounds good, My plans are exactly the same. I am hoping to leave the DC area betwen 5:00 and 5:30 Saturday morning. There is a gas station at exit 166, maybe anybody that wants to ride up together can meet there.

I am going to try and reserve the Cabin's Tomorrow. Is everybody still in? I am going to reserve two Cabins. Ethan is coming with me so one of the cabins will haveto be a "quiet" cabin :wink:

[rccrawler]

where exactly is exit 166? i'm planning leaving early saturday morning from the beach...

[Ted]

where exactly is exit 166? i'm planning leaving early saturday morning from the beach...

It's after exit 165 :).

[kajo]

where exactly is exit 166? i'm planning leaving early saturday morning from the beach...

North of Woodbridge and South of Springfield and the 95/495/395 junction. I think it is the Newington exit. When I drive back from Pennsyltucky in 10 days I will giet exact directions

[ccannon222]

5 am it is then. Corinn and I'll meet you there.

ccannon

[Donkey]

I'm still down with it. I will meet you all up there since i live alittle closer to it now.

[rccrawler]

where exactly is exit 166? i'm planning leaving early saturday morning from the beach...

It's after exit 165 :).

but before exit 167...

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[94krawler]

Are you guys planning on running sunday for sure? I can only make sunday. Heck I'm just glad at this point I wont be working :lol:

[trailtoy]

I'm in for both days, might as well since I'm driving a thousand damn miles! :lol:

[Ted]

Are you guys planning on running sunday for sure? I can only make sunday. Heck I'm just glad at this point I wont be working :lol:

We can write your boss a note.

[kajo]

Are you guys planning on running sunday for sure? I can only make sunday. Heck I'm just glad at this point I wont be working :lol:

Yes. I am planing on running on Sunday for sure.

[shortyv6]

what time are we meeting at exit 166 on sat? i got to figure out when to leave fredericksburg.

[kajo]

what time are we meeting at exit 166 on sat? i got to figure out when to leave fredericksburg.

Lets plan on leaving from there at 0530. So try to get there by 0520

[Ted]

what time are we meeting at exit 166 on sat? i got to figure out when to leave fredericksburg.

Lets plan on leaving from there at 0530. So try to get there by 0520

You find away to go backwards in time :)

[shortyv6]

good to go. see ya then

[ptrautne]

What trails is everyone running? I am 4WD again so I can make it but I am looking to run blues.

[kajo]

What trails is everyone running? I am 4WD again so I can make it but I am looking to run blues.

Not quite sure yet, Since I am shipping the 4Runner to Hawaii 2 weeks after the run, I don't plan on running Red's. Probably high blues or low blacks.

[ccannon222]

I plan on running high blues low blacks if Kajo thinks my truck will make it. If my dad brings his 4runner I will run the lower level trials the first day with him. My bro might be coming too and he will probably want to run the mid level trails.

Kajo, I
f my dad and/or bro come. They would like to crash in the cabin's with us. However they are not 100% sure they are coming so don't count on bed space for them. They can crash on the floor if there are not enough beds if thats ok with you.

ccannon

[Donkey]

Hell no, Tell them they got to sleep outside.

[kajo]

Hell no, Tell them they got to sleep outside.

I was thinking of telling you that :P

[trailtoy]

Hell no, Tell them they got to sleep outside.

I was thinking of telling you that :P

I already told him John, no pervs in the cabin.

[94krawler]

See you guys sunday morning 8)

[topher3]

dont know what kind of ride this is but i dont have my taco lifted or any thing yet so if its really really rough i cant go but if its not to bad then count me in someone just send me an e-mail or somethin'
topherDS@aol.com THANKS

[BeaterToyota]

i dont have my taco lifted or any thing yet so if its really really rough i cant go but if its not to bad then count me in

Does your Taco have a locker? Does it have 31" tires, or the metric equivalent? Extra cab or regular? All of that stuff makes a bit of a difference. Stock trucks can handle some of the blue (medium) trails without any problems.

I don't know of any stock trucks that are going, but Paul (ptraune) and I will be running blue trails. And I think Jason (armored) is taking his Taco instead of the buggy, so he would be running somewhat easier trails too.

[BeaterToyota]

I plan on running high blues low blacks if Kajo thinks my truck will make it.

That's what we ran last time. I think we did a few mid-level blacks also. You're fine.

[ccannon222]

Topher3,

If my dad goes, he will have a mostly stock 4runner with no lockers, so you would fit right in with him.

Beater,

I am hoping for a little bit of snow to make things fun. :-)

[ptrautne]

Topher3,

If my dad goes, he will have a mostly stock 4runner with no lockers, so you would fit right in with him.

Beater,

I am hoping for a little bit of snow to make things fun. :-)

There will be snow dont worry about that

[topher3]

well its not completly stock but i dont think my mods will make a differance off-road. i have a short ram air intake and 40 series flowmaster. Kool just e-mail me for the final date, time and meeting place and ill be there. also how much is it gonna cost to go. i have 31's and its a regular cab dont know if i have a locker or not. not sure what it is. topherDS@aol.com

[ccannon222]

Paul,

My brother was up there less than a week ago and there wasn't any snow around there. However, farther north there was snow.

chris

[BeaterToyota]

Kool just e-mail me for the final date, time and meeting place and ill be there. also how much is it gonna cost to go. i have 31's and its a regular cab dont know if i have a locker or not.

You'll be fine on the easy to moderate trails. Final date is next weekend, Jan. 14 & 15. For directions and pricing info check out www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org




Paul,

My brother was up there less than a week ago and there wasn't any snow around there. However, farther north there was snow.

chris
Some guys from ih8mud were there last weekend (Jan 1) and there was snow on the ground in their pictures.

[ptrautne]

Paul,

My brother was up there less than a week ago and there wasn't any snow around there. However, farther north there was snow.

chris

I was there with Mike on dec 28 and they was snow and ice on every trail

[94krawler]

Paul,

My brother was up there less than a week ago and there wasn't any snow around there. However, farther north there was snow.

chris

I was there with Mike on dec 28 and they was snow and ice on every trail

Yeah there was :lol: Made it a bit more fun :twisted: As of now though its mostly gone :( Its rained here quite a bit recently. Sunday most of the snow was gone except for some spots that was all ice.

[topher3]

did you guys make reservations yet? it costs $25 if your a member but what if your not? so anyhow what the hell is a locker? where and what time are we meeting? sorry if i ask to many questions but i have to let my fiance know so she doesnt get pissed.

[shortyv6]

did you guys make reservations yet? it costs $25 if your a member but what if your not? so anyhow what the hell is a locker? where and what time are we meeting? sorry if i ask to many questions but i have to let my fiance know so she doesnt get pissed.join when you get there. its 10 bucks . then you have a year of membership. read previous pages they have time and location in va where some of us are meeting. other than that meet us there. tell the chic your going and deal. thats what itold my wife( right after i gave her dimonds for christmas( gotta grease the wheels))

[kajo]

I have two cabins reserved at Pine Grove Campground. They are cabins S24 and S30 which are right next to each other. There is no running water in these cabins but the restroom is 2 buildings away from cabin S24. I had to put a deposit down for the cabins. Depending on the amount of peoplethat actually show up I am guessing the individual rate for the cabin will be betwen 15 and 20 for the night. Not bad for a warm bed in January in my opinion.

The cabins with retrooms only hold 4 people so I would have had to rent 3 cabins to get enough rom and than the perperson rate would have been around $35.

The reservation is in my name (Johnnie Baker) so if anyone gets there before me just give them my name.

I will right up directions from Rausch Creek to the Campground so everybody has directions.

I am up in the middle of PA right now and went to look at a house up in the mountains last night. There was about 6" of snow on the ground. There is no snow currently in the valley that I am in so I am guessing there is a 50/50 chsance of snow.

[shortyv6]

game on!!!!

[rccrawler]

kajo, can you update the list again... and post your number for people to call if necessary. knowing my dumb ass, i'll probably get up late and miss meeting you guys.

my cell is 757-636-6189.

[fourwd1]

wHAT TIME IS EVERYONE MEETING AT rc sAT MORN ?

OR, with darn caps lock off

What time is everyone meeting at RC Sat morn ?


Broderick

[BeaterToyota]

What time is everyone meeting at RC Sat morn ?


Broderick

If people are meeting Kajo at about 5:30, I would guess they'll be there about 8:30.

I should be there at 8:30.

[kajo]

I am guessing we will be gettingthere betwen 8:30 and 9:00. If you need to contact me or the convoy that I will be in my cell number is 571-214-0465.

[ccannon222]

We finally got my dad's runner on the road so he will be there. I'll know for sure about my brother tomorrow. My dad may also have a passenger.
We will all be saying Saturday night only in the cabins.

ccannon

[jamarquardt22]

I'd like to come up on Sunday only. What time should I be there? Ill asume to meet in the staging area. Im looking to run Green and low blue. Stock 31" BFG AT's Sliders heavy skidplates and NO LOCKER.

There will be some stockers there on sunday right? or at least some people will ing to run w/me? I wont come unless I hear somthing.

My cell number is 1(717)371-2830
e-mail is jamarquardt22@yahoo.com

Andy

[Ted]

I'd like to come up on Sunday only. What time should I be there? Ill asume to meet in the staging area. Im looking to run Green and low blue. Stock 31" BFG AT's Sliders heavy skidplates and NO LOCKER.

There will be some stockers there on sunday right? or at least some people will ing to run w/me? I wont come unless I hear somthing.

My cell number is 1(717)371-2830
e-mail is jamarquardt22@yahoo.com

Andy


Come on up. Someone will run with you.

[shortyv6]

im not locked ill run with ya on sun. sat i play hard

[ccannon222]

If the "new" used tranny holds up in my dads runner, he'll be running the easy trails.

ccannon

[jamarquardt22]

Cool, Where will I find you? Staging area? and What time, Can I get somones cell number?

Andy

[kajo]

Cool, Where will I find you? Staging area? and What time, Can I get somones cell number?

Andy

You should be able to get a hold of me on Sunday morning at 571-214-0465. I am guesing the peope who are staying at the cabins will be at the staging area betwen 8:00 and 9:00 on Sunday morning.

John

[jamarquardt22]

Thanks John, Ill see you there.