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Post by LILREDCJ6 on Apr 27, 2003 19:17:47 GMT -5
So lets hear it, how was it out there this weekend for you guys? I just finally got the parts in to fix the YJ so it should be up and running again this week. Hope to hear from you soon. Tony
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Post by bensredyj on Apr 28, 2003 10:56:04 GMT -5
Trail 5(BLue) Friday was all about winchn up cj-5 hill and workn the mud on the 4 loop hill, Sat it was all about the Zditch and the SLINGSHOT  BEN I think all 12 of my participants had a blast |
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Post by Lyle on Apr 28, 2003 16:54:47 GMT -5
MUD... and LOT's of it! As Chris said, "Oak Ridge... just add water". I think everyone had a good time, and we worked HARD. For the first time, I got to use every single piece of gear I own, from straps to snatch blocks to winch, to chain saw to change of clothes to Advil. Since Nena was with me, it was good justification for having all that stuff in the Jeep. ;D
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Post by bensredyj on Apr 29, 2003 8:02:08 GMT -5
YUP same here, even the highlift to pop a participants bead in the staging area and t-55 torx bits to undo sway bars and reconnect later. BEN
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Post by toynrnd on Apr 29, 2003 11:09:48 GMT -5
The positive e-mails are starting to flow in...I'll post them when I get a chance. Ben, did you get your T-55 back?
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Post by bensredyj on Apr 29, 2003 15:31:12 GMT -5
yea, it was lost in my box of tools but was found Friday morning, used to reconnect two sway bars Sat afternoon |
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Post by Lyle on Apr 29, 2003 17:06:16 GMT -5
Dang! I HAVE a T-55 in the Jeep, and that's something I didn't get to use. You have ALL the fun, Ben! :-) I did forget to mention using the Hi-Lift on the plank bridge to change Danny's tire (the casualty on my trail). Was kinda cool... with every click of the Hi-Lift, the mud oozed higher between the planks. Chris - Positive e-mail? Let's hear it! I got lots of positive feedback from the guy in my group that won the Ramsey winch! Even the folks that almost (I mean really close) rolled their Rubicon seemed to have a great time. ;D  Photo compliments Maryland Mudbugs - TJJohnI think the folks in my group that seemed to have the best time was this couple from Williamsburg that had an absolute bone stock, stripped down, '03 TJ. They had to be winched and strapped a lot, but he was always right there to help when someone else was having trouble. The wife did most of the driving... her first time off-pavement. They seemed to be having a blast. THAT was fun.  Lyle |
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Post by toynrnd on Apr 30, 2003 5:41:12 GMT -5
Wow, looks like my CJ has as much flex as a TJ when in that very same spot. I wonder if that driver's diaper was as messy as mine afterwards???
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Post by Lyle on Apr 30, 2003 6:50:38 GMT -5
Since they were hanging there like that for about 10 minutes, they had lots of time to reflect on the approach angle they chose. The only casualty I saw was the passenger's chef's salad lunch. It became a tossed salad. |
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Post by bensredyj on Apr 30, 2003 7:59:22 GMT -5
WOW you were kiding about that creek crossing. Must be the things we take for granted like the roll last year. THat MAY top the SLIGSHOT on trail 6. I hope some participant email me the pictures BEN |
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Post by jpnut on Apr 30, 2003 14:18:23 GMT -5
Well I had a great time even tho I broke the TJ before the JJ started  It gave me a lot of opportunity to get some exercise walking up and down the trails, pulling cable and straps. Everyone said that they had a great time on our trail. We only lost one mirror on the ridge and one redesigned flair and fender on a Sahara. All I can say, it's not the mud that will get you but it's the little twigs. Anyone want to buy a plastic TJ? Jonathan |
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Post by MA2LA on Mar 22, 2004 18:46:46 GMT -5
I know this thread is old but i just saw it. I had a blast but i wount be able to do it this year  Its amazing how good it feels after along day on the trail even when its in the rain and mud and working hard to keep participants jeeps off trees(there was one oops). And by breif show on CJ-5 as the pic will show. how i did that on wet rock is kinda funny and i was so close to making it. To any one who hasn't been a guide i recomend it its a good look at the other side.  |
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BEN
Its amazing how good it feels after along day on the trail even when its in the rain and mud and working hard to keep participants jeeps off trees(there was one oops). And by breif show on CJ-5 as the pic will show. how i did that on wet rock is kinda funny and i was so close to making it. To any one who hasn't been a guide i recomend it its a good look at the other side.