Dec 14, 15 & 16. Anyone wanna come out and PLAY?!

[b1pig]

I've got that weekend off. I am making it a date to get bored, so I'll have to occupy my time. Anyone up in middle Georgia want o get together? I put this on JU in the Trail Rides board, but it seems It might get more attention here.

Anyone who wants to get into this, please post. I'm open to suggestions to go somewhere for a one day ride. I'm waaaaaay down here in South Georgia, but I know I can get to the Macon, Forsyth or Savannah area easily enough for a day. If you know any good places to ride lemme know. Again, I'm open to suggestions.


C-Ya!!

pig

[ 11-24-2001: Message edited by: b1pig ]

[LiftedAPEX]

Billy,
I may be able to go on one of those days. I'll keep looking at this post to see what the plans are.

Sean

[DixieGirl]

If you guys do some light wheeling, I'm in (My Jeep is stock :( ). Otherwise, I'd love to catch a ride with someone.

[b1pig]

Anything short of a rollover is fine with me. :D

I just wanna play..... Sean, where exactly is Rich Mtn? You know... pig never pays attention. ;)

[RedYJ]

Did someone mention RICH MOUNTAIN? http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon22.gif
I may be able to go play on a Sunday. (have to work saturdays http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon9.gif .

[River Rat]

hey Billy, I don't know if Pam is off or not but I am up for something. I will be just back from Biloxi ,Miss so if I have any money left I'll be there!!!

[RedYJ]

http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon16.gif BTT.

[eric]

I could make it on the 16th if its in south Georgia.. or NORTH FLORIDA **HINT HINT** :D

Haha.. Keep me posted, I have off Sunday's and Mondays

eric

[b1pig]

Right now, it's leaning towards Sunday...

with absolutely NO idea on location......

Middle or east Georgia?....

Paul! c'mon, man!! MODERATE! :D

[LiftedAPEX]

Billy,
Rich Moumtain is in North Ga, Ellijay to be exact.

I would love to go back up there but they recommend not going during hunting season. We may have to pick somewhere else.

There is a new offroad park in Phenix City Alabama but I believe it is mainly for atv's.

I'll check it out this week and let everyone know.

RedYJ, Did you have an identity crisis? j/k.

Sean

[ 11-25-2001: Message edited by: 78 Golden Eagle ]

[TERESIA]

If it were for the following weekend, Mike and I would definitely come, we will be heading to Daytona Beach then, and would be able to make a stop off anywhere on I75.

We will be leaving our place on the 21st or 22nd, so if anyone wants to meet and show us around, let me know. We would love to get some wheeling time in on our winter vacation.

[eric]

Teresia, Mike, are you guys bringin the jeep down?? If so, I would definitely love to go wheelin somewhere.. I am gonna get a few maps for Ocala Nat'l forest, which I've heard is pretty good from the locals, and the 2 big clubs around here go often.. So.. But, I've only been there once and went to the wrong places.. :D Its big, what can I say.. Anyway, let me know, if not we definitely gotta hook up and do dinner or something..

eric

[TERESIA]

If we can get a hitch on my van to tow the Jeep with us we will bring it, if not, we can at least stop and have dinner together. I will let you know about the hitch.

[RedYJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 78 Golden Eagle:
Billy,
Rich Moumtain is in North Ga, Ellijay to be exact.

I would love to go back up there but they recommend not going during hunting season. We may have to pick somewhere else.

There is a new offroad park in Phenix City Alabama but I believe it is mainly for atv's.

I'll check it out this week and let everyone know.

RedYJ, Did you have an identity crisis? j/k.

Sean

[ 11-25-2001: Message edited by: 78 Golden Eagle ]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon42.gif Identity crisis? Me?
Ok, ya, I did. :D
I think I'll be able to something the 16, on Sunday. I am planning on it, and the Jeep is ready.

[4bob4]

sunday sounds great i missed the last trip to rich mountain so whereever we go i would like to but my dad may have something to do and i can't legally drive without him. But he'll be free on a sunday. It also depends on how the jeep is. Let me know where we're headin

[eric]

OK Teresia.. In a little bit, I'll email you my #'s and address.. THat would be SWEET if you guys bring the jeep smile.gif Even if no offroadin is done, ridin down the beach with the top and doors off is great, as Im sure you already know :D

eric

[ 11-25-2001: Message edited by: eric ]

[b1pig]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TERESIA:
If it were for the following weekend, Mike and I would definitely come, we will be heading to Daytona Beach then, and would be able to make a stop off anywhere on I75.

We will be leaving our place on the 21st or 22nd, so if anyone wants to meet and show us around, let me know. We would love to get some wheeling time in on our winter vacation.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll be at work that weekend. :( I work in Valdosta, so if ya'll have a CB in whatever you're driving, start yelling at me on ch19 about exit 22. If I don't answer ya by exit 16.... I'm out on a call. smile.gif

But.... if ya'll decide to make Valdosta ( or Adel, 20mi north) a hotel stop, then I can get out there and meetcha for breakfast. I'd get up early for that. :D I live directly 14mi east of I75 from Adel. 18mi north of Valdosta.


pig

[RedYJ]

http://www.zr2.com/ubb/noncgi/graemlins/smokin.gif

[4bob4]

so where are we headin?

[b1pig]

Well, I'm waiting on input from Sean. I want to go somwhere other than here...

[RedYJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by b1pig:
Well, I'm waiting on input from Sean. I want to go somwhere other than here...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The only place LEGAL I've been around here was the mountain http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon22.gif .
So I'm not to sure where else to go to :confused: .

[b1pig]

well.........
...........
...........
...........
........... :rolleyes:
crap.

[cJAY]

I'm out that weekend :< I want to go some time. Just a bad weekend for me! I'll keep an eye on this post, if things change I will be there.

[LiftedAPEX]

Well, everyone, I called about the 4X4 park in Phenix City Al. The lady said it is for atv's and motorcycles only and our "trucks" wouldnt make it through it.

I informed her we had JEEPS and she admitted that they would make it but they only allow atv's and motorcycles.

So anyway, that place is out. Anyone else have any ideas?

Sean

[PWP]

Well, by the way it looks, for most of us, anyway ... I would suggest somewhere in middle Georgia.

(Sorry I haven't been here ... my phone decided to take a break. After going by the telephone company's suggestion that it was something in my home causing the problem ... and unplugging everything from caller ID, to the alarm system ... THEN they find out, it's Bellsouth's problem.) :rolleyes:

I know I could go up for a one day run, myself. Saturday, or Sunday would be best here.

(edit)

Didn't read it all, before posting. Would the following weekend be okay for you too, Billy? I know you have a screwy work schedule, so just let me know man.

I just noticed that Mike and Teresia are going to be heading this way, then.

Just a thought.

(/edit)

[ 11-27-2001: Message edited by: PWP ]

[dtchdr]

I am kinda new to the BB, but I live about 10 miles north of Macon. Everywhere I usually go is off limits due to hunting season. There are a couple of places I am checking into around the clayholes. If i found out anything I will post again later. It would be nice to meet everybody to put a face on some of these post I have been reading.

[b1pig]

Paul, I'm working the following weekend.14, 15 &16, I'm off. Then the 23, 24 & 25 as long as they don't change it. (it's happened twice)

I left a note for Teresia about it.


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If nothing can be worked out, I may just go down to Jennings, Fl. Gotta check the level of the Alapaha River. If it's down, I'll go play in the sand down there.

Jim? When's the last time you checked it?

[b1pig]

If nothing can be solidified, then may I suggest a grilling out or something? I want to get on a trail, but if there are a few of us who want to get together regardless of trail riding or not, I'm up for that as well.

[River Rat]

Billy the Alapha has been dry most of the summer. Last time I crossed it on I-75 was about two weeks ago and it was dry as a bone. I can go down and check it out this weekend. Last time we were there was at night and we grilled out and had a blast!.

[eric]

okay, here's just a suggestion, but I got a map of Ocala Nat'l Forest today (finally) and can find out some good trails from some people that go there a lot, and possibly get a trail guide to take us through there.. Let me know, I can email some people soon and let you all know... I'm up for anything though :D

eric

[gregoire4]

if you end up near savannah, id love to make the trip down from charleston. please keep the thread updated.

dan

[DixieGirl]

I'm definitely interested in doing something as well -- even if it's just grilling out. smile.gif

[4bob4]

grilling would be fun but what about albany or is that to far away for folks?
just throwin things into the clearing

[PWP]

Well ... some central place would be good. It appears we have people as far as the Alanta area ... down to Orlando.

We could possibly do something at Ocala ... or just do a grill out thing too. I'm up for most anything, actually.

Eric, you are welcome to stay with us, here, if you want too (for a very competative hotel rate, of course! :D :D). j/k

Okay ... EVERYONE ... Party at Billy's HOUSE !! :D :D

[b1pig]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PWP:
Okay ... EVERYONE ... Party at Billy's HOUSE !! :D :D<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I dont have any compaints about that, but I don't see why anyone would drive all the way form ATL ...or Orlando for that matter... just to grill out here.

Just for info, parking is not an issue since there is an entire vacant lot next to my house. smile.gif

BTW... I went down to the river in Lakeland today. There is nothing going on down there. Couple of down-and-back runs in the sand and that's it. Jennings sounds promising, though. There is the possibility of going a few miles "up stream". Jim, let me know what you find.

For reference, ya'll, The entry point is a couple of miles south of Jennings, Florida on US41. Jennings is like.... 20 miles south of Valdosta I think.

Whadaya think of it? Any interest?

[TERESIA]

It looks like we will be leaving Indiana very early in the morning, 4or 5 a.m. on the 22nd. We are unable to bring the Jeep. :( We will be around Valdosta at 5 or 6 p.m. We will be in a dark blue 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. If y'all are getting together for a barbeque that day, or just want to meet us for supper somewhere, I know Valdosta and the surrounding area, (Ray City, Quitman, Savannah etc.) I lived there for 4 years. :D I will e-mail you our cell #'s, just in case. We will have Mike's "big" radio,(the one he uses in his truck with a linear, and can talk for miles and miles) with us. You can either holler for Shortchange or just use our screen names from the BB. Hope to get to meet some of y'all then. :D

[ 11-28-2001: Message edited by: TERESIA ]

[4bob4]

so any update on the final plans?

[b1pig]

Not as of yet. An aquaintance in Macon is checking on Rich Mtn. It is supposed to be a very short hunting season, so there is a possibility of it being available.

I'll be checking with him in the next few days on it.

[dtchdr]

Let us know about Rich mtn. I have heard its pretty good wheeling.

[LiftedAPEX]

Billy,
Rich Mtn. does have some good wheeling. The hunting season will be in effect that weekend but it wont be doe days so that may cut down on the hunters. I'm not sure if it is regulated any differently since it is a "national forest".

Having been there I think we can safely "conquer" the mountain as long as no one wanders off throught the woods.

My vote is for Rich Mountain. :D

How about everyone else? PWP? Andy (oops - RedYJ)? River Rat?, 4bob4? dtchdr? anyone else?

Sean

[ 12-01-2001: Message edited by: 78 Golden Eagle ]

[RedYJ]

http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif I will also cast my vote for THE MOUNTAIN!

[b1pig]

Sean, I checked the DNR web site. It shows Dove day starting on the 16th. I'm gonna make a couple of phone calls and see what I can find out.

Dove hunting is usually in the edges of fields and clearings, so I don't know how it would affect us up there. Not familiar with the area.

[b1pig]

Ok.I just called the Region 1 DNR Law Enforcment station. The girl I spoke with advised that they lock the gates on "big game hunts". I advised her that dove hunting begins on Dec 16 and she gave me a number to call on Monday. Just for information, I copied the text from the DNR web site on Rich Mtn WMA. Here it is. :
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RICH MOUNTAIN WMA (CHATTAHOOCHEE NF) (22,061 ac.)


Deer:
Archery (Either *** ): Sept. 15-Oct. 26; Sign-In.
Firearms (Buck Only and Bear); Nov. 19-25; Check-In.


Turkey (including Cartecay Tract):
Mar. 23-May 15; Sign-In.


Small Game:
Aug. 15-Sept. 14; Oct. 27-Nov. 17; Nov. 26-Feb. 28; Any small game with an open state season may be taken. No Check-In.


Dove:
Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov.22-24; Dec. 10-11; Dec. 16-Jan. 15.


Raccoon, Opossum (including Cartecay Tract):
Nov. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17.

Fox, Bobcat, Raccoon, Opossum (including Cartecay Tract):
Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29; Jan. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26; Jan. 31-Feb. 2; Feb. 7-9, 14-15; No Check-In.


Feral Hogs:
May be taken with bows during archery deer hunts, with deer firearms on firearms deer hunts, and with small game weapons during small game dates from Dec. 1-Feb 28.


Cartecay Archery Area
Open for Archery deer hunting (Either *** )- Sept. 15-Dec. 2; Dec. 26-Jan. 1 and Archery bear hunting - Sept. 15-Oct. 26; Nov. 3-Dec. 2; Sign-In.


Special Regulations:
On Cartecay Tract, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during deer archery and turkey season.


Directions from Ellijay:
Take GA Hwy. 5 north 7 miles to Rock Creek Rd.; turn right; go 4 miles to Stanley Creek check station.

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I will be calling on Monday to try and get something straight. As soon as I have a firm answer from someone I will let you all know.


pig

[LiftedAPEX]

Billy,
The dove season shouldnt affect us, The mountain is so steep, I cant picture anyone hunting doves up there!

Let us know what you find out on Monday.

Sean

[chite5b]

Im in for rich.
if i got my power steering in before then... i should have it though.

I know Justin will be in for rich... he wanted to go last time, but he couldnt.

i conqured the mountian... it was kinda tough for my stock cj. it was worth it though. might have my new tires by then as well.

if that mud hole is still there, its go time. i thought about it, and i have a secreat weapon.

worked on the jeep today... new master cylinder, greased everything, rebuilt the carb, peaked and tweaked cb antenna, and realligned steering wheel.

i should be ready!

[RedYJ]

Dove's???!!!????
I don't remember seeing any birds up there let alone doves????!!!
Of course, I was watching the trail and Cliff and Sean instead.

[chite5b]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RedYJ:
Dove's???!!!????
I don't remember seeing any birds up there let alone doves????!!!
Of course, I was watching the trail and Cliff and Sean instead.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

oh they were there... you were too busy trying to keep up with me on the trail :D.

[RedYJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chite5b:


oh they were there... you were too busy trying to keep up with me on the trail :D.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


http://www.kurrus.net/smileys/animated/page1/ac029.gif Oh....Ha Ha Ha Cliff.......
When you get to that rock section again, I'll pull you up like last time, he he he :D :D :D .

[chite5b]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RedYJ:



http://www.kurrus.net/smileys/animated/page1/ac029.gif Oh....Ha Ha Ha Cliff.......
When you get to that rock section again, I'll pull you up like last time, he he he :D :D :D .<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

you didnt pull me up... you striatned my brushguard... i guess in the mudhole i will make it farther than you again ;) and maybe almost get stuck again smile.gif

did it make it farther than you? i have no idea. it was fun... except i thought i broke something in my jeep... next time its slower entrance, and then gas it.

[Kat]

sorry guys... i'm going to chicago, maybe next time :(

[PWP]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 78 Golden Eagle:

How about everyone else? PWP? Andy (oops - RedYJ)? River Rat?, 4bob4? dtchdr? anyone else?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I don't see how I can go up there, wheel, then turn around and come back, that night. That's more along the lines, of what I would be able to do, this trip ... just a day thing.

[b1pig]

Ellijay is close enough that I can drive up for a day and back that night. Souldn't be a problem. I don't go to bed until about 2AM anyway, so returning home at 0130 won't hurt my feelings. smile.gif

If I change my mind, I'm driving up the night before and spending the night up there somewhere. I may do that if the wife decides not to go. She's still thinking about it. ;)

We'll see what happens.

pig

[RedYJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chite5b:


you didnt pull me up... you striatned my brushguard... i guess in the mudhole i will make it farther than you again ;) and maybe almost get stuck again smile.gif

did it make it farther than you? i have no idea. it was fun... except i thought i broke something in my jeep... next time its slower entrance, and then gas it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://wsphotofews.excite.com/027/H1/bE/JV/Zp54930.jpg
Not to sure, looking foreward to seeing you make it to the other side this time.
It was pretty deep.

Hit Me!!!!!!!!!! : p (http://community.webshots.com/album/21663019mSpsQbJJXL)

[LiftedAPEX]

Billy,
Let me know if your going up the night before, I may do that also. Not sure yet if the wife is going or not.

Looks like Andy and Cliff are going to have a friendly competition!

Sean

[ 12-02-2001: Message edited by: 78 Golden Eagle ]

[b1pig]

Sure thing, Sean. I'll also advise if the wife will be going. smile.gif

[chite5b]

Dont worry sean... it will stay friendly :D

hey, i took out my carpet, so when i get deep in water again, it will drain right out. I talked to my friends the other day, they want to go aswell.

Justin in a 98 TJ
and Snyder in a 89 Yj (he has 4in lift)

if Quay is in town, he would go in his 86 cj7... he has a winch ;)

[PWP]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 78 Golden Eagle:
Billy,
Let me know if your going up the night before, I may do that also.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Where would you fella's be stayin', if you go up, the night before? Just curious here.

[4bob4]

I would definitely be interested in hitting the mountain on the 16th. Don't know if my dad has to work yet, and since I can't drive by myself yet . . . it would be kinda hard to go without him. YJman88 is my friend on this board. He just got a new lift and tires and is also interested in going. I'll talk to him and my dad -- just keep me updated. Tell me what you find out on Monday.

[b1pig]

Jim, I doubt you'll be up for this trip, but I want to know the next time ya'll, Jay and anyone else is going down to the river on your end. Gimme some advance notice and I'll try and get there. Pam could figure my off days. I don't want to go down there alone again. It's a long walk out. smile.gif


As soon as I get something for sure, I'll post. I'll start calling Monday.

[b1pig]

Ok....

I talked with the DNR Law Enforcement and also with the regional director with the Game Division. The WMA should be open. There are no big game hunts going on, and even though Dove hunting is opening on the 16th, They said it should not affect us.

So, does this mean we can start a "roll call" thread in a couple of days? :D :D

I'm about to email a few others to see if they will be with us.


C-Ya!!
pig

[chite5b]

man... i gotta hurry and get the jeep ready.

anyone know how long it takes to swap in power steering? thats what im gonna start doing once i get the bracket that got shipped to me today.

gotta have it for the trip because my manual steering is shot. also doing a few misc. things to the jeep right now, getting rid of all the problems i let build up. only got three left!

[LiftedAPEX]

Good work Billy. I knew I could count on you. j/k.

Looking forward to putting my name on the roll call list!


:D :D

Sean

[eric]

Hmm.. A may be a possible.. I'll have to see what my schedule is.. And Billy, if you were havin a BBQ at your house, and there were sheep and beer.. I would be there in 4.5 hours :D

eric

[Smitty123]

hey, im cliff's friend with the TJ... ill probley be going. it sounds like fun. looking foward to it.

[RedYJ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eric:
Hmm.. A may be a possible.. I'll have to see what my schedule is.. And Billy, if you were havin a BBQ at your house, and there were sheep and beer.. I would be there in 4.5 hours :D

eric<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


http://www.quadratec.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif
I hope that possible turns into a I'm in for the role call! :D
Hey Smitty, welcome to the board!!

[ 12-03-2001: Message edited by: RedYJ ]

[b1pig]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eric:
Hmm.. A may be a possible.. I'll have to see what my schedule is.. And Billy, if you were havin a BBQ at your house, and there were sheep and beer.. I would be there in 4.5 hours :D

eric<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That was last weekend, eric. The next weekend BB-Q will be barbed wire, motor oil and battery chargers. ;) :D :D


Smitty, welcome aboard. You'll find a good seat somewhere... that eric hasn't sat in yet. ;) tongue.gif


The roll call thread will be started....
mmmmmmm....
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<h1>NOW!!!</h1>