PLANNING: Wharton State Forest Overnight

[Philberto]

Off-topic: Ohno, i wasnt alone. We just came to find the hard way that the jeep grand cherokee who join me on my adventure (it was his trail) didnt have any recovery points, front or rear.

We were on a riverbank and i managed to find a sink hole. Got suckd down, very quickly. My driverside window was even with the mud and my passenger-side tires were just barely touchin ground. My frame got sucked in as well. If my frame didnt get suckd i would had flipped. i had to crawl in and out Dukes-of-Hazard style. Got pulled so deep, my driverside tires were below sea-level and i was just splashin in water on that side. It was bad, i was scared. But im okay now

Back on track. Mario you better be there Or else!!

Pics?

[irishboy02]

Its hard to tell cause it was really dark and we only had cellphones with no light. You can get the idea with me standing next to it in the one pic.




^^thats the ford's back-rack that finally got me out, at 230am after getting stuck at 1015


enough about me, back on topic!!

[MrSmithsTB]

damn, son.

[irishboy02]

damn, son.

to top it off, i ran outta smokes

[The Roadie]

...the jeep grand cherokee who join me on my adventure (it was his trail) didnt have any recovery points, front or rear.

Now you know to inspect a trail partner's rig for proper equipment. That one was unworthy.

We were on a riverbank and i managed to find a sink hole. Got suckd down, very quickly.

Yep. Scary.

Its hard to tell cause it was really dark and we only had cellphones with no light.

You're KIDDING. Even on a day trip you should be carrying flashlights. Lotsa flashlights. And spare clothes, fire extinguishers, and so forth. And you were out on purpose at night? Don't you already HAVE this stuff for the upcoming trip? Keep that bag in the truck at all times. You want to fail the tech inspection the trail boss will impose?

to top it off, i ran outta smokes

Karma of the trucknuts bites ya on the ass.

[irishboy02]

haha yeaa roadie i know.

First things first, i had 2 maglights in my truck, but i meant " you couldnt see too well" reguarding the cellphone pictures.

I always have a bag packed of clothes, with everything from boxers to socks to shorts. I also always have a case of water with me as well. And no, dont worry, my trucksnutz broke off on the highway However, i do need to purchase a fire extinguisher. None-the-less, it was very scary and caught me off guard. Live and Learn i guess

Lets guess this back on topic gents

[MrSmithsTB]

Reminded me that I don't have a fire extinguisher yet. So I got one As well as a first aid kit. Plenty of band aids for your bruised ego, Brendan But no smokes, sorry. Those things will kill you anyway. Might be picking up a sheet of aluminum to make some armor this week, as long as I can get hold of a welder(the tool or the person)

[irishboy02]

Okay so let get this thread back on track.

Whats the game plan and meeting place pre-arrival.
What times and everything, not only for me but for clarification for everyone.

[foosh]

Well things are looking down for me my truck goes in Wednesday for the repair... Hopefully it will be back, if not does anyone mind me riding along. I'll bring recovery equipment and such!

On another note Brendan wheres the story about that being the second time you were stuck that night...? (p.s. Do a right up on that for recognition of leading a trip. And write about were you went wrong and such)

[MrSmithsTB]

I vote for meeting up at the Atsion entrance @ 11:30-12:00pm. We can get organized and right on the trails. Shouldn't burn through more than 1/2 tank of gas, so make sure you have more, and anything else such as food, drink, and all the other standard trail goodies.

[irishboy02]

Well things are looking down for me my truck goes in Wednesday for the repair... Hopefully it will be back, if not does anyone mind me riding along. I'll bring recovery equipment and such!

On another note Brendan wheres the story about that being the second time you were stuck that night...? (p.s. Do a right up on that for recognition of leading a trip. And write about were you went wrong and such)

Tom, i have no problem with you riding along with me if need be.

p.s. This was the second time i was stuck. You rescued me on the first time


-Okay sounds like a plan 11:30 it is

[foosh]

So is the decided day Saturday or Sunday?

[MrSmithsTB]

I've been assuming Saturday. Unless Sunday is better for anyone. Free both days.

[foosh]

Until I hear word from the shop, it doesn't make a difference to me. Hopefully they fix it and have it for me friday! Anywho, no matter what, I'll be bringing recovery equiptment, and some trail savvy! Plus I want to see how bot does with my tires, since i haven't actually experienced them in 4x4 yet...

[MrSmithsTB]

I was trying my best to accommodate Bob and Mario with this one. Fun guys to go with and I've only gone out once with Mario.

[foosh]

He puts out on the second date i heard...

Anyways it should be fun no matter what!

[Gordinho80]

HAHA... Saturday SHOULD be good for me... as would Sunday. So pick a day and we'll see whats up...

[foosh]

Wahoo!!! Yeah mario, gonna break that cherry? Cause it musta fixed itself by now with the lack of use... or at least you'll get the cobwebs outta the gal!

[irishboy02]

HAHA... Saturday SHOULD be good for me... as would Sunday. So pick a day and we'll see whats up...

Woahh wait, really? Like your good for this weekend? Maybe we can do wharton sat and sunday we can take you and Bot to me and Tom's spot (exit74, lacy rd). What you think tom, i would be "expedition leader" for that one too Naturally, anyone who wanted to join on sun would be more than welcome.

[Gordinho80]

As it stands, Saturday and Sunday both look good. Saturday pretty much any time is fine. Sunday would have to be a morning/early afternoon thing. I wish I could do both days, but that's just not gonna happen. I'm hoping to use one of those days to move in the crib...

Anyone wanna help a brother put up our tile back splash in my kitchen???