Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: Toro on July 04, 2014, 12:17:10 PM
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Here we go....
Looking at the weekend of the 08/15
I would be camping at Kennedy Meadows on the night of the 15th.
http://goo.gl/maps/PZhGe
We can meet at Kennedy or Black Rock on the morning of Sat the 16th.
http://goo.gl/maps/6MTv4
To make it out to Monache at a good time, we need an early start.
There is a small general store between the two spots for any last minute supplies.
Head out to Monache and see where the day takes us. Camp in Monache on the 16th and home on the 17th.
This is a stock 4wd friendly road. I recommend removing mudflaps but that's about it. All are welcome to join, just be cool and bring a CB. No buts about it....we all need to be (at least) on CB.
I'll be bringing my whole family and you are welcome to too.
Any takers?
1. Toro + 4 :)
2. Knightrider
3. Steve c
3. FBinSD
4. RBDuffer + 1
5. SoCalXTerry
7. Mark1107 + 1
7. Nick2013 + 1
8. Motopig77
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10.
Capped at 10 to keep things relatively light. Of course a standby list will get started if we fill up.
Things you need to have or be aware of and required.
-Fishing poles
-5 good tires.
-Rig in good working condition. Check all your fluids and spot check your belts and hoses
-Working 4wd
-At least 1 spare tire with in 2" in size to the tires on your rig. No Doughnuts.
-A Jack that can alow you to change a tire in uneven ground
-A CB Radio.
-Dogs are more than welcome but please keep them on a leash while out and about.
-Enough fuel to travel 200 miles in 4wd
-Minimum 1 Gallon of water per person per day
-Tow strap
-If you air down, be prepared to refill
-Basic tools
-Sanitation supplies for camping. If your digging holes, bring your own shovel. Bio-Degradable TP
-First Aide Kit
-We will pack out all trash and leave nothing behind (except for underground poo)
-Bring trash bags for yourself.
-Temperatures in the mountains can vary wildly. Warm and sunny one moment, pouring rain the next.
BE PREPARED!
-Once we hit the back country, there will be no bailout. You are stuck with us and us with you.
-You will have to take a dump at some point so plan ahead and dont wait till the last min.
-What ever you need to camp comfortably
-Bring enough batteries and memory for cameras.
-Binoculars
-Wide brimmed hat
-Flashlights, lantern
-Good walking shoes
-A camping chair and somewhere to prop your feet will be nice
-GPS. Hand held or carmount
-Books or maps of trail/road
We will be on the road for the better part of two days. Please plan your meals accordingly. Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks.
If your not a camper and would like some advice please PM me for my little tricks.
Is there any interest in a pot luck on Friday night?
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Meet spot set for Walmart parking lot off of the 15 and Foothill.
http://goo.gl/maps/uBYAb
I plan to roll out at 0830. If you need any last min items, please get there a bit early.
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Reserved
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Reserved
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I'm in :)
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Sold.
I'm in.
Where is Kennedy Meadows?
Is it this one?
http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sequoia/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=79727&actid=29
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That's the one Steve. It's a better drive if you take 9-mile Canyon Road off of the 395.
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I'm in
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Nilda +1 is in ;)
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Nilda +1 is in ;)
Randy so Nilda bringing somebody? ;D
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Danny do you know anything about camping in these two places. Will we have to reserve or are the first come first served?
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Reservations? We don't need no stink'in reservations.
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Torro, what time are you leaving your house on Friday?
I'd be interested in driving in convoy
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Id like to roll out early. Maybe around 8 or 9?
What do you think?
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Id like to roll out early. Maybe around 8 or 9?
What do you think?
OC to Pasadena on a Friday morning with an arrival time of 7:45am?
I'll leave at 3am. Should make it!
8 or 9 sounds great.
Now, I just need to install the rebuild kit on my Hefty bumper. Those swingarms are loose and the bolts are big
Also, if you build me a drop in rack, I will not only pay for it, I will schlep anything you ask me to since your truck will be full of precious cargo. I'll even throw in TIRES!
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I think 8-9 would be a great time to leave. Google Maps says it is a 3 1/2 to 4 hour drive. Hit the destination at 1300
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We could meet off of the 15 somewhere. Maybe Bass Pro Shop?
So you in Terry?
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Sure sounds like fun, missing the mountains and trails :( Have a drink for me please
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We could meet off of the 15 somewhere. Maybe Bass Pro Shop?
So you in Terry?
Sounds fun. I'd like to go along. BTW. There is a strip Mall just east of the 15 on Foothill Blvd. That would make it pretty easy off easy on to meet up.
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I'd like to roll too! Add me in. I'm assuming the Sherman pass is open. There are some cool side trails by Sherman pass.
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Need to check my flight schedules and such but I could be good for this one too. :)
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Need to check my flight schedules and such but I could be good for this one too. :)
You think you're SOOO cool with your airplanes and your "flights"
:D :D :D
Would love to have you there! Would also be nice to have speedball-coffee available.
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Sounds like fun, jamie and I would love to go if possible
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OP updated with a name list.
Glad to see familiar faces and new ones are welcome.
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Count me in...I may have to drop only because it's the first week of school and Friday is a school day...my kids may be playing hookie that day though!
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You think you're SOOO cool with your airplanes and your "flights"
:D :D :D
Would love to have you there! Would also be nice to have speedball-coffee available.
Bring some extra spares (tires)... :D :D :D
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Bring some extra spares (tires)... :D :D :D
Seriously. Motorpig, too.
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So I was talking with my co-driver and we came up with a few questions.
What type of fishing will be available? Trout? Will we need fishing licenses?
Do we need permits for our group?
Can we have a campfire either night?
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What type of fishing will be available? Trout? Will we need fishing licenses?
Can we have a campfire either night?
Also, I have been very busy with work, what time and where should we be Friday to roll with the group?
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Bump for upcoming trip.
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Did we pick a meetup spot for friday ???
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Did we pick a meetup spot for friday ???
I think Danny recommended Bass Pro Shop off the 15 in Rancho Cucamonga.
Nothing official yet.
Torro?
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going to have to back out of this trip... new job has me on call
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Sucks you can't make it Jordan.
Post #2 updated with info, meet times and locations.
There are a series of locations and places to meet
1. Walmart on Friday morn
2. Kennedy Meadows campground on friday.
3. Black Rock on Saturday morn.
Please let me know where you plan on jumping in. If someone is running late, I don't want to leave anyone behind.
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Bummer,
Looks like the entire forest is on campfire restrictions and you need a permit to operate a stove.
The permits are free and can be had at the ranger stations.
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Bummer,
Looks like the entire forest is on campfire restrictions and you need a permit to operate a stove.
The permits are free and can be had at the ranger stations.
Can you use one of those propane deals?
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Yes
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So, I was looking at the propane campfire in a can sort of deals. I think that it would be a great addition to the camping set up for those times you can not have an actual campfire, however by the time you buy it and a 5lb tank, you're getting close to $200. I will get one, but probably not for this trip.
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I ordered a propane fire pit from amazon. It should come it time for the trip. I plan on using the 1lb green bottles unless anyone has a tank.
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I ordered a propane fire pit from amazon. It should come it time for the trip. I plan on using the 1lb green bottles unless anyone has a tank.
You're a stud!
Which one did you get? I know the campco red deal needs an adapter to work with Coleman sized tanks. I have many halfway deleted green bottles. I will bring some
I'm getting excited for this trip.
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If anyone had a spare fishing rod I may be able to buy it off them, also we will be there Friday morning at Walmart what was the word on the Friday night pot luck?
One last thing, does a co2 tank make a good portable air up device? If so what sort of regulator set up would I use? Google only showed a couple things.
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Co2 is great as long as you have atleast a 10lb bottle, little 20 oz ones are no good.
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Hey Danny,
I'm sorry but I'm out for this run. Work is going to keep me close this weekend.
Have fun everybody.
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You're a stud!
Which one did you get? I know the campco red deal needs an adapter to work with Coleman sized tanks. I have many halfway deleted green bottles. I will bring some
I'm getting excited for this trip.
The fire pit I got was the campco 58041 portable one. I also picked up the adapter for the small bottles. It is arriving today, so we should be good.
I'll be meeting up on Friday morning at the Walmart also.
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Just got back from a long weekend in Mammoth, great temperature, lots of afternoon rain. You guy make sure to take slickers with you, rain everyday around 4:00 to 7:00.
Have fun! :)
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Get everything taken care of Tim? Hope it all worked out as planned.
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RAIN?!?!
That's exciting! ;D
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Holy Cow,
I let this sneak up on me! We won't be able to Caravan Friday morning but I will shoot for Saturday morning at Camp if we can.
I'll keep you posted.
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This positioning yourself for saying "ooh, looks like we can't make it. See you next time," will not be tolerated.
See you Saturday morning!
Bring Zeeva or I post the pics I didn't post from the mod day. You know the ones I'm talking about ;)
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See y'all at 830 at Walmart. My iPad is tripping. Anyone have the physical address to walmart? We're excited!
Mark & Nia
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See y'all at 830 at Walmart. My iPad is tripping. Anyone have the physical address to walmart? We're excited!
Mark & Nia
Here ya go
Walmart
12549 E Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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What would some rain do to the difficulty of the trail?
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What would some rain do to the difficulty of the trail?
Make them rad I'm assuming.
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What would some rain do to the difficulty of the trail?
It will just keep the dust down ;)
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What's the word Randy? You making it?
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We bought a big propane campfire and a pound or so of fuel so we can campfire it! I also bought one of those huge adventure freezers so were going to eat ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, Popsicles, fire pops, root beer floats and flavored ice all weekend at the campfire! We're excited! Plus lots of beer and Smirnoff ice and cider beer too!
Mark and Nia.
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Yeah baby!
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Oh Mannnn, nobody told me about the rootbeer floats ???
Yeah stupid SteveC was right, I'm pussin' out. I can't even blame Nilda.
Have a great time just to rub it in. I feel shame :'(
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Teaser.......
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......Our camp
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Another awesome trip! Thanks Danny.
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Teaser.......
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......Our camp
Wow how gorgeous I certainly hope you all had a great time.
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[ You are not allowed to view attachments ] The kids and I had a blast...thanks Danny for setting it up!
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Since we're posting creek shots....
A view from the Crap Castle 9000.
Direct view.
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Looking upstream
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Clint towards the top of Sherman Pass. Check out the view at about 9000ft. Trail was tough but it was more of a ball tester. Most of the ascend was on a narrow shelf road with incredible exposure. Tight, off camber, switch backs at about a 10-15% grade.
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The crew taking an ice cream break at nearly 10,000ft.
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The easy part
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Crazy little Christmas tree patch
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Carnage. got away pretty clean..considering
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Really sucks I had to miss this trip. Hopefully there will be another.
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Camp
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Work is a four letter word.
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Work is a four letter word.
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seconded...
thanks for the pix....looks like you guys had a blast!!
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Thirded ;D Getting close...
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Thank you Danny for the opertunity to tag along once again. Jamie and I had a blast and we can't wait to do it again!
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Turn left off the 395.
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A LONG stop for lunch.
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Ranger Rick - Target ENGAGE
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Torro getting straight to business
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My codawg Will proclaiming this camp spot as amazeballz
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The Crap Castle 9000 and the Butt Blaster Bucket 400R+ perfectly placed on a grassy creek bank. Glorious
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Make sure those U bolts are tight kids (Christian)
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Looks like the weather really sucked in those photos.....NOT!
You guys have succeded in making me regretful, but... Nilda and I ended up 'having to' attend two emergency drinking type parties here in town. So not all was lost. Thanks for all the great pics guys.
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Danny thanks for fixing our rig on the side of the 15 freeway Friday morning. I was on the phone working and didn't even realize our truck was taking a leak. Also thanks for a great trip and leading us.
Mark & Nia
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I too had a great time.
After waking up to a flat tire on Sunday, I was clean out of tires for the 1 hour off road exit from our camp spot.
I want to thank Mark and Nia for hanging back with me and making sure I got out okay.
I am, however, a little disappointed that everyone bailed early Sunday.
We need to look out for each other guys.
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WHAT?????? That's not cool ::)
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I too had a great time.
After waking up to a flat tire on Sunday, I was clean out of tires for the 1 hour off road exit from our camp spot.
I want to thank Mark and Nia for hanging back with me and making sure I got out okay.
I am, however, a little disappointed that everyone bailed early Sunday.
We need to look out for each other guys.
That is a major disappointment. Sorry to hear you got left behind, Danny. Wouldn't happen on my watch.
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That is a major disappointment. Sorry to hear you got left behind, Danny. Wouldn't happen on my watch.
The police officer in our group had kids with him and had to work Sunday night, so he is exempt from my opinions ( he is a class act.)
The rest of y'all were pretty selfish after Danny thanklessly lead everyone all weekend and did countless hours of work for the group and all of you (except the father/ public servant who has greater responsibilities) could have waited on Danny. I really don't think 1. One whole freakin hour was too much to ask after Danny did so much for so many of us this past weekend. But I guess everyone had too much to do and this was your way of saying thanks. (I won't even start on everyone who Danny has worked on your rigs and you buy him a 12 pack? Wtf? How about some cold hard cash? Ohhh I forgot this is the "All about me" Paris Hilton 4wheel club.
jus saying.
Mark & Nia
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The police officer in our group had kids with him and had to work Sunday night, so he is exempt from my opinions ( he is a class act.)
The rest of y'all were pretty selfish after Danny thanklessly lead everyone all weekend and did countless hours of work for the group and all of you (except the father/ public servant who has greater responsibilities) could have waited on Danny. I really don't think 1. One whole freakin hour was too much to ask after Danny did so much for so many of us this past weekend. But I guess everyone had too much to do and this was your way of saying thanks. (I won't even start on everyone who Danny has worked on your rigs and you buy him a 12 pack? Wtf? How about some cold hard cash? Ohhh I forgot this is the "All about me" Paris Hilton 4wheel club.
jus saying.
Mark & Nia
All right Mark, that's enough.
You're trying to make it sound like we all just said F**k you, we're out! Deal with it.
That's not how it happened at all.
We all broke camp, assisted Danny with his tire change, asked if anyone else needed help and said our goodbyes with handshakes and fist bumps.
If yourself or Danny were offended that we decided to leave earlier than you, it would of been constructive and welcomed for someone to have said something. It was my intention to leave with Clint as he needed to get out of there early. The other two just happened to be ready at the same time.
However, I and by association the rest of the group experienced instant off road karma when we spent the better part of an hour dealing with my loose U bolts and shifted rear axle.
I have copped to my mistake directly to Danny off line.
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If you are truly upset and offended that I decided to leave for home earlier than yourself and Danny, I am sorry. It was selfish to not consider the rest of the groups schedules.
In fairness though, I would ask you to look at how you handled the Sherman pass side trip you spearheaded. You left two relatively new off roaders, both with open diffs at the trailhead back to camp. If I was the passive aggressive type, I would come up with some sort of snarky message to post on a public forum.
The point is, group trips often have issues. That is just the nature of getting relative strangers together. In my opinion, if you do not express your thoughts and feelings on a topic or decision at the time they are occurring, you don't really have the right to be offended later.
I had an absolutely wonderful time on this trip as I'm fairly confident everyone did. I can't count the number of times everyone said thanks to each other and especially thanks to Danny for leading and organizing.
And Mark, thanks for the ice cream. I haven't eaten that many root beer float bars and drumsticks in the past five years. (and coffee and lunch!)
See you guys on the next one.
ETA: I don't know if the whole "Paris Hilton" comment was directed towards me, just people under 40 or SCCX as a whole, but I honestly don't think that's fair to say.
To base an entire weekends actions off of one incident that could of been avoided as I mentioned earlier is generalizing. Everyone was more than willing to help to the best of their capacity.
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Hey guys, I appreciate the passion but I don't want to put a bad spin on this past weekend. We had a lot of fun and explored new spectacular places. Some of you pushed your rigs harder than you've ever.
We got a good idea of how much rock crawling a bone stock rig can do.
We also had a pair of rigs, legitimately, use their locker for the first time.
Let's not argue about what happen and just move on.
Thank you to those that shot me a message. I understand nothing was done maliciously and I am still cool with everyone....so everyone else needs to be couple of Fonzies.
I want to put a Big Bear trip together soon and I hope you all join and have some fun.
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First of all I'm not a coward. I was simply disappointed too and expressed that.
I enjoyed hanging with everyone.
It's time to move on. I'll see everyone at the next run.
Steve I apologize if you felt pushed into a run you didn't feel comfortable doing. We should have had an open discussion of having two groups do different things so everyone was cool. It was a difficult run for open diff trucks.
Lastly I've been a member of Sccx since 2005 and I just felt like we as a group could have done more for Danny since he does so much for us as a club.
Mark
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Water under the bridge for me.
I'm sorry and I will be more courteous to others on trips in the future.
Mark, I hope I get to go on runs with you in the future. I had a great time hanging with you and Mia.
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Drama Drama Drama.... I didn't know SCCX was a High School.
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Water under the bridge for me.
I'm sorry and I will be more courteous to others on trips in the future.
Mark, I hope I get to go on runs with you in the future. I had a great time hanging with you and Mia.
Steve I had fun with you guys too. Nia and I are looking forward to the next run with EVERYONE.
More ice cream to be shared.
Mark and Nia