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blujfan - glad to see you will be joining us!
thmstec - sad to see that you wont :( keep trying! or maybe you could meet up with us just for the day saturday or sunday, i think we are planning to do runs both days
as far as supplies, im trying to figure out what we'll need
offroading stuff I have..
full sized spare (18" rim w/ dueler)
20' 10k capacity tow strap w/ 5/8" D ring shackles
a boatload of tools just in case
a video camera ;Db;
2 walkie-talkies and a CB
what camping supplies will others need me to bring?
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Eric,
We're trying to get self sufficient for the trip so can't think of anything to borrow. Thanks for the offer.
Tom
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So cool. I have all the camping equipment I need and I think I'll bring the hibatchi. I'm getting excited. I hope the weather is good. My trip to Assateague this weekend got called off due to severe thunder storms in the forecast. I was willing to go rain or shine, but other were weary to camp on the beach during a t-storm.
E - runs both days (sat and sun) would be cool. There are at least two different trail to hit.
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yea im definitely pumped a little rain doesnt bother me.. few years ago i camped 3 full days through hurricane Ivan(04) , just got the spare tire mounted/balanced, almost done with my spare tire mount.. just have to let it dry over night and itll be much cleaner than ratchet straps
started to put together my offroad tool kit..
finished my fiberglass tweeter pods to show off, just need paint now ;Db;
ill be leaving philly either late thursday night or early friday morning.. staying in frederick then heading down bright and early sat morning, what time you guys thinking of meeting up/ and just meet at the campsite so we can unload?
i was talking to another VX owner in MD the other day, just a lurker here on the forums but he mentioned maybe tagging along if he can get a new set of tires before then.. that would be 6!
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There is a chance I could make it out on sunday! Hopefully I can say for sure sometime this week.
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This seems like the easiest plan (let me know if something else looks better):
Friday: Wifey & I will camp out on Friday nite (that way we can pick the best site for our group).
Saturday: The grounds open at 0800 so plan on meeting there to off load gear & grab a cup of coffee. Leave at 1000 to follow CSTYLES to the trail head. After that, we'll be having so much fun that no further plans will be needed (Just plan on returning to the campsite with enough daylight to pitch tents).
Sunday: 'Nother trail ride or ???
It looks like only about 1/5th of the campsites are reserved so unplanned guests, late arrivals, etc are all welcome without reservations.
Weather: Friday - 77-41 degrees & fair, Saturday - 71-45 with 25% chance of sprinkles, Sunday - 67-57 with 25% chance of sprinkles.
http://www.shenandoahriver.com/campoutback.html for directions, maps & phone number.
My Cell number is 540/760-3510 (I have no idea if I'll have reception tho).
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anyone else have a CB? ill hook mine up if someone else has one to make communication easier..
tom that sounds good to me
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Nope. No CB.
The chance of sprinkles on Sat & Sun has increased to 35%. I'm still a go:)
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heh rain doesnt bother me.. my vx and my tent both have a roof
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I've got an ancient Cobra CB (circa 1975-ish) with hump mount, but no antenna. I used to use an AM/FM/CB antenna in my Cobra. This thing hasn't been fired up in 20 years.
Can you still buy vacuum tubes for these things at your local 7-11? :_shrug:
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just a thought.. any cigar smokers? I'm thinking about bringing the humidor along for a campfire smoke
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Ain't smoked cigars since we used to fumigate our apartment in GA with Swisher Sweets ... cured me 4ever.:)
BTW, forcast has changed slightly. Now forcasting 15% chance of sprinkles on Sat & 40% on Sunday. Maybe we'll get a chance to 4wheel dry on Sat & sloppy on Sunday.
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Headin home now. Headin westward around noon tomorrow. C-Y'all there.
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all packed up.. leaving at 9am tomorrow morn for frederick.. will be in luray around 8 on saturday.. see you guys out there... call with any questions/concerns! three oh one six oh six four nine seven nine
Eric
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8 a.m. is early for me, especially since it'll take me 3 hours to get there Sat. morning.
I'll shoot for between 9 and 10 a.m. to get to the campsite. I have directions and my GPS, so hopefully we won't be getting lost on this ride. A lot of the ride is off the grid so I approximated the closest points. Should be a full day of wheelin'.
See you guys there...
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good times.. good times.. just got back.. just over 850 miles total for the trip, ill post up some photos soon.. was nice to meet everyone and see u again tom!
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It was great meeting everyone: Eric, Karen, Andres, Greg, Norman, Jen (hope I remembered everyone's name - I'm terrible with that).
Got home without any problems despite the torn CV boot & no rear tags:)
It rained the whole way home & pretty much ever since so I haven't tried to fix it yet.
I got the pix on the 'puter but haven't uploaded them yet (network problems today). I'll get them up ASAP. Sorry, no action shots - just some dirty VX's.:)
