View Full Version : 2nd annual PNW get together August 15th - 17th
John V
12-11-2002, 08:33 AM
Well let try this again :rolleyes: Camping/wheeling and general mischief can be had south of Hood River, Or. Details will be forthcoming when available. I'm just trying to see how many would be interested this year. Hope to see a few of you there. :D
John, Aug is a long ways off for me to plan a schedule so I don't know if I'll be on/offshore but if I am on the beach I'd be interested playing in Orygun smile.gif
If ya want add me to an email list for plans, updates etc.
John V
12-11-2002, 09:16 AM
Originally posted by -joe:
If ya want add me to an email list for plans, updates etc.Will do Joe
:D
Kukur
12-11-2002, 09:52 AM
I would be willing to make the trek out.
Should I bring the Wagon or the CJ? smile.gif
John V
12-11-2002, 10:25 AM
Tow the cj with the wagon? ;)
Da Big Blue
12-12-2002, 09:55 AM
When was the 1st annual?
Did i miss it. how come no body invited me. i feel so alone. :(
John V
12-12-2002, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by Special-K:
When was the 1st annual?
Did i miss it. how come no body invited me. i feel so alone. :( smile.gif
http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000170
Gwamp
12-13-2002, 08:50 PM
Maybe this year we can make T-shirts... :D Bring all your toys! Maybe this time I will be able to keep a jeep running :rolleyes:
John V
12-14-2002, 05:43 AM
Originally posted by Gwamp:
Maybe this time I will be able to keep a jeep running :rolleyes: You better! :mad: I'd hate to be in a situation where I have to roll a pig off a cliff! tongue.gif ;)
Oh yeah, Fix the link to the pics you lazy bum! tongue.gif
[ December 14, 2002, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: John V ]
John V
01-15-2003, 10:51 AM
bttt
chrislm
01-15-2003, 11:27 AM
i'll go if i can get a jeep together enough to make it that far. august? that should be long enough. count me in!
Da Big Blue
01-18-2003, 06:22 AM
I will try to make it out there. i have never been out of Canada really so i have no idea what to do when i cross the border.
By Aug I may have a Jeep that would be reliable enough to make it and a bit o cash to pay the gas bill, but on the other hand...I may not...
bottom line = I am interested, but non-committed
Kukur
01-20-2003, 02:57 AM
Well, I have to grudgingly withdraw my enthusiasm for the trip.
A good friend of mine is getting married in Cali Aug. 15 and I kinda am supposed to be in the wedding. redface.gif (
John V
01-20-2003, 05:37 PM
Well there's always next year! Hopefully there will be many other chances for some of us wackos to meet up this year.
wrinkledmeat
01-21-2003, 01:30 AM
It's a long trek for me but I should be able to make it :D
Da Big Blue
01-22-2003, 05:55 AM
If I'm coming into the US of A should i be packing heat? ;)
John V
01-22-2003, 04:41 PM
I'm not sure of the laws regarding bringing firearms that direction. If it's legal go for it! You can never have too much firepower! ;)
Da Big Blue
01-24-2003, 04:50 AM
Well so far it looks like Maybe 6 people. I think we can do better than that... Where is everyone?
Financially missing in action for about another month.... I'll have mine running shortly after that. Anytime late spring and on should be fine, count me in!
83' Badboy
01-25-2003, 12:37 PM
I would definatly be there!Tell me the time and place,since Hood River is only a few miles from me.
83' Badboy
01-25-2003, 12:44 PM
Ooops,I guess you already said the time.Als I need is the place! e-mail me thanks
Super 67
01-26-2003, 07:03 AM
I'm new to this whole jeep thing. Just got my first jeep ever in September. Needs some work before it will make the trip, but it sounds like fun so I will put it on my calendar. Never been to anything like this. Please send me the details.
Da Big Blue
01-30-2003, 05:29 PM
Super 67 I am sure JohnV will post details soon. hope to see you out there.
Pocahontas
01-31-2003, 02:26 PM
What's this? My hubby hasn't responded to this yet???
We're interested, so keep us informed!! smile.gif
quikclimber
02-04-2003, 01:47 PM
sounds like fun... count me in. Would anyone in washington be interested in going over to naches or cle elum sometime?
illegalFSJ
02-04-2003, 02:48 PM
That sounds great. I will plan on being there!
TPICherokee
02-04-2003, 04:02 PM
quikclimber, how come I have never seen you around the Harbor? I would have remembered a lifted 77 Cherokee...
Special K - When you get across the border remeber these 3 important rules:
1. Drive Fast
2. Don't Signal
3. Follow too close
You should be fine if you follow those...lol. A police officer told me those once.
Oh yeah... I am in also but I think that was arranged before this post.
Brent
69WagFromH@%L
02-05-2003, 05:51 AM
I'll be there IF the Wag is still runnin then!!
[ February 05, 2003, 12:53 PM: Message edited by: 69WagFromH@%L ]
Da Big Blue
02-05-2003, 07:46 AM
I just baught a Sony DCR-TRV25 (Its a video camera) so i can get some good shots of me wheelin ;) :D
hope the cherokee makes it.
John V
02-07-2003, 01:05 PM
quikclimber depending on when, cle elum could be fun, keep us posted.
I hope to have an update soon folks glad to see some interest this year!
quikclimber
02-07-2003, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by TPICherokee:
quikclimber, how come I have never seen you around the Harbor? I would have remembered a lifted 77 Cherokee...
Yeah, i try to avoid driving around in the harbor, gas is expensive, theres nothing to do there, the list goes on.... actually ive seen your rig in front of thriftway a few times, nice. my jeep is green with white top, rustys 4"...so its not super big looking with 33"s. we gotta hook up sometime and head out to tahuya or evans creek.
John V
03-18-2003, 07:14 AM
Btt I'm working on it....really, I am :rolleyes:
ironhead
03-18-2003, 07:31 AM
I can definitely say that I can an give you a big maybe. Guess I should know in the next couple days - big sandbox or Hood river?...hhhmmm, tough choice.
IH
John V
03-19-2003, 07:58 AM
Ok folks here is what I have so far. The campsite is at 45.51997 latitude -121.74455 longitude @ 1702' elevation. There are quite a few trails/powerline roads in the area. There are no restrooms or ammenities for a good 7-10 miles. There is room enough for everyone who wants to come, however there is only room for 3 maybe 4 tents at the best spot. Jerry cans would be a good thing to bring as well as any spare parts for your rig that may cause a repeat of last years trail run. ( tongue.gif You know who you are! tongue.gif ) This area is also home to Mt. Lions, bears, scorpions, ect,ect,ect, so common sense must be used. At this stage I'm open to any ideas for making this as enjoyable as possible for everyone, so what does the gallery think?
jeeptrkgrl
03-19-2003, 08:04 AM
Sounds like alot of fun. Wish I could go, but I have to be at the race track here in WA. I'll have to see if I can skip a few races.
John V
03-19-2003, 08:10 AM
Originally posted by jeeptrkgrl:
Sounds like alot of fun. Wish I could go, but I have to be at the race track here in WA. I'll have to see if I can skip a few races.It should be well worth it, last year only 2 family units came and we all had a blast! This year we could have 15+ so we should have at least 15x the fun....right? ;)
jeeptrkgrl
03-19-2003, 08:14 AM
It's my first year as a push truck. I can only miss a certain number of races. I can always save them for Aug. smile.gif
Gwamp
03-19-2003, 09:01 AM
There is no such thing as enough spare parts for a Jeep!
jeeptrkgrl
03-19-2003, 09:16 AM
I'll agree with that!
John V
03-21-2003, 01:04 PM
Nothing?!? Btt
I'll get there john! Still have faith!
In my spare time I've been doing land scaping in the mud and rain, looks like layoffs this coming week at work...
Either way, my job will pick up or I'll hopefully have another job by then to get money into my rig!
Sounds good John. Is it still planned for August?
John V
03-22-2003, 04:32 PM
Yup! Still on for Aug. 15-17. I just picked up 3 55 gal barrels for potable water. No more trips to the creek with the watercan! :D :D :D
FSJ Thing
03-27-2003, 08:41 AM
Now Thatsa Coincidence! I'm going to Bremerton from the 15th to the 22nd to go scuba diving with my ol' Shipmates!I could probably stop by and say "howdy". we'll see when it gets closer, right now I'm focusing on Ouray. smile.gif
John V
03-27-2003, 04:43 PM
That would be great! Did I mention this is a free campsite? ;) I am working out of the Tri-cities area for the next several months so I won't be able to get emails out to you guys but I'll be posting any new 411 here. If anyone has any questions or comments please post em here. Thanks and I hope to see you all in Aug!
jeeptrkgrl
03-31-2003, 08:45 AM
I'm working out my schedule, so I hope to be there.
John V
05-08-2003, 07:40 AM
New info.....
We have well exceeded the size that I was expecting! As great as it is to have everyone come out, it makes more work and expense for me. That said, I MAY have to ask for an administration fee to cover some of the costs. I plan on clearing campsites as well as providing potable water, showers, latrines, 2 LARGE improved fire pits, misc. campsite improvements, and other logistical support. I will post any updates here or if you have any questions feel free to email me. Thanks and I hope to see you all there!
Kukur
05-13-2003, 03:57 AM
This is still set for the 15-17th of August right?
Been trying to convince my friend he needed to postpone his wedding, but his woman didn't like the idea. Go figure.
TPICherokee
05-13-2003, 08:09 AM
John V: I think what you are asking is fair. Nobody should expect to stay for free and your time to put this whole thing together is worth something also. Let us know how much and I am sure that it will be fine.
Special K: If you want to have someone to "guide" you down to Oregon, I will be willing to do that. I am just 40 miles south of Seattle. Let me know. Also, when they ask you at the border if you have any firearms... don't reply with 'yeah, what do you need?'
Quikclimber: When I get project Wagoneer done, we can go wheeling. It should be done this summer. Was that you I saw on the Narrows Bridge about 2 weeks ago?
Brent
John V
05-13-2003, 03:10 PM
Kakur: sounds awful closed minded of her! :rolleyes: Yup still planned for the 15th-17th, though I will be there from the 10th.
Brent: Thanks for the support! I was thinking like $10 per group. Sound fair?
Everyone:
If you are coming for sure could I get a headcount for you, and those who are coming with you? I'll start, me + 4 =...5 right? redface.gif :rolleyes:
If you aren't sure about coming, MAKE UP YOUR MINDS! ;) Seriously though, the sooner you can let me know the better for everyone. This area is rock with a little dirt thrown in, so if you have to come last minute bring an air bed and something to protect the bottom of it.
Gwamp
05-13-2003, 03:39 PM
he he...I'll be there to cause you much grief again. The only difference will be that the pig will be orange this year instead of blue. :D
John V
05-13-2003, 04:09 PM
There had better be a bunch more that that different! Lookin forward to it! You should have to hike the trail once for last year's "run" tongue.gif
quikclimber
05-16-2003, 04:51 AM
brent: yeah, that was me. so is your big black rig not fit for trail life? ill go wheelin anytime. i have to replace some freeze plugs and im putting in a part time kit soon, plus a spool up front and hopefully a locker, so i should be ready to roll.
anybody on this side of state want to roll out to tahuya anytime soon? or anywhere for that matter
TPICherokee
05-25-2003, 06:48 AM
quikclimber: My big black Cherokee is fit just fine for trail use, but I won't take it. I like to have a vehicle that is a daily driver that I can trust and not break. Also I like the fact that if I do work on it I don't have mud and rocks falling in my face... I do wheel my CJ5 and when Project Wagoneer is done, I will wheel that one also...
Brent
TPICherokee
05-25-2003, 06:58 AM
For some more information on this event, go to www.bjsoffroad.com (http://www.bjsoffroad.com) and click on Events and you can read about the event and get directions, etc, etc...
Brent
BJ's Off-Road
(253) 265-6678
www.bjsoffroad.com (http://www.bjsoffroad.com)
illegalFSJ
05-28-2003, 05:44 PM
I just read the directions posted on BJ's site, and I gotta say, I'm really REALLY tempted to stop at Twin Peaks restaraunt. I mean, come on, human naure being what it is, how can you expect everyone not to eat there when you say it'll take 10 years off you life?
See ya there...
TPICherokee
05-29-2003, 03:52 AM
You know, John (the get together organizer) sent me those directions almost verbatim. I bet he owns that restaurant or gets a cut of it or something because I was thinking I needed to stop there also... Hmmmm, John what gives??
Brent
John V
05-30-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by TPICherokee:
You know, John (the get together organizer) sent me those directions almost verbatim. I bet he owns that restaurant or gets a cut of it or something because I was thinking I needed to stop there also... Hmmmm, John what gives??
BrentNope I am in no way associated with the joint! tongue.gif Cept for the NASTY food poisoning they were kind enough to give me. :mad: Eat at your own risk folks, it'd suck to have anyone come out and end up being sick. :(
TPICherokee
05-31-2003, 05:46 AM
Okay then, we will eat there on the way home.. I figure that if I got food poisoning that I would have to stop for gas just as often as I would have to stop to hit a toilet...
Brent
John V
05-31-2003, 01:42 PM
Originally posted by TPICherokee:
I would have to stop for gas just as often as I would have to stop to hit a toilet...
BrentOnly if you are getting about 2mpg! :eek: ;)
HeepofaJeep
05-31-2003, 04:45 PM
90% sure I am good to go. If I come, I will also try to bring my two friends w/fsjs.
John V
06-10-2003, 08:21 AM
Groovy! Hope to see ya there. Anyone else want to make my life easy? ;)
TPICherokee
06-11-2003, 08:02 AM
John, what do you mean anyone else want to make my life easy?
Brent
John, I'll get my $10 to ya....
I have vacation with the girls planned for that week too!
If I 'Happened' to bump into a guy with a IH Scout Traveller from the Binder Group, could he be invited to the PNW get together too?
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By the way,... personal update stuff below.......
John, I still do have your spare trans.
Heep, still need to follow through with you on that engine block.
I've been very busy.
I moved to Vancouver Washington, ...temporarially.
Still looking for a job.
Computer has been down for a few weeks now.
(Stinks having to use others computers when I get the chance)
Got the replacement yesterday to the new motherboard I recieved that was bad...
Also found out that one of the CPU's went bad in the process, so I'm only running on one brain..
I have a job interview in Tacoma Wa. tomorrow!!!!
If I take it, I'll need someone to tell me where NOT to live.
I'll probably be renting a room, or getting a place and renting out a room.
Any 'helpful' suggestions?
John V
06-11-2003, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by TPICherokee:
John, what do you mean anyone else want to make my life easy?
BrentJust trying to get a headcount so I know how many and what sized sites to clear ect.
John V
06-11-2003, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by TimK:
John, I'll get my $10 to ya....
I have vacation with the girls planned for that week too!
Groovy! :D
If I 'Happened' to bump into a guy with a IH Scout Traveller from the Binder Group, could he be invited to the PNW get together too?
Sure :rolleyes:
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By the way,... personal update stuff below.......
John, I still do have your spare trans.
No worries! ;)
I have a job interview in Tacoma Wa. tomorrow!!!!
If I take it, I'll need someone to tell me where NOT to live.
Lakewood was pretty bad when I left, and stay off the hilltop. :eek:
JeepingMoose
06-23-2003, 01:38 PM
Hood River is only 670 miles from me (central MT) so getting there is not an issue. What IS an issue is getting a spare tire, fixing the backfiring problem, and getting my cross-over steering installed! Crap! ;)
Your timeframe gives me almost two months to get the stuff done. If I can, I am in! I will even up the ante and cough up $25 for the privelege! smile.gif
I do so wish I could give you a definite "yes", but my rig says otherwise! :(
Thanks!
Mike
[ June 23, 2003, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: JeepingMoose ]
illegalFSJ
06-23-2003, 01:57 PM
I think I'm gonna have to pull out. After replacing the heads on my engine, it went about a mile and then seized. Yeah, seized bad. I'm getting a 401 block core this weekend, but I just can't see having the engine all rebuilt and installed and ready to go wheeling in 7 weeks. If I were richer, I could make it happen faster, but I can only work as fast as the paychecks allow.
So, I hope it goes well, and if there's a 3rd annual PNW jeep get-together, I'll be there come hell or high-water!
Wet Werewolf
06-23-2003, 09:53 PM
I'll check my schedules around the middle of Aug, but it looks like I can make this trip also.
The site sounds luxurious. I mean... potable water and cleared campsites? =)
Last night 1BAD401 offered to trailer my rig down there (imagine that...me rig, a trailer-queen :D ) and that definately increases the chances of me being there. I'll definately be bringing a kid or two and may be bringing the wife too...it all depends on whether or not 1BAD401 brings his kid and wife...cuz there wouldn't be enough room for his three and my four in his Chero...
so there are a few details to work out, but it looks like the carpool option could work for us...
John V
06-24-2003, 05:15 PM
JeepingMoose, Only 670 miles? :eek: Well I hope you can come. I sooooo understand the rig dictating the schedule thing! ;)
illegalFSJ, BUMMER!!! :( There WILL be a 3rd but it will hopefully be somewhere new. Get the Jeep healthy and we'll see ya sooner or later!
Werewolf, Cool! Hope to see ya there. Old habbits die hard, field prep used to be a way of life! :rolleyes: ;)
jode, Groovy! :D We all knew it would go the way of the trailer someday, you're just a lil quicker than we figured!
Everyone, I hope to get up there either this or next week and get some more pics. I might even get to the fire pits. Once I get the pics I will be posting a poll in general so everyone can vote what trails to run and maybe even pick campsites in the order you posted on here. Well that's about it for now, thanks to everyone for the support and motivation to get this thing rolling. (The gtg not the Jeep...well ok that too! ;) :D )
John V
06-30-2003, 06:18 PM
The poll is up in general, check it out.
jeeptrkgrl
07-02-2003, 05:17 AM
I will try to make it. Add me to the e-mail list. I wiil see what I can do. It sounds like it'll be a lot of fun.
glory
07-22-2003, 01:01 PM
Hi all, this is Jen, John V's wife. I have been officially delegated as the get-together liason smile.gif
John's working quite a bit and hasn't been able to post lately. We are 3 weeks away, and looking for a final head count. Please please please let me know!
Hope to see y'all there.
Gwamp
07-22-2003, 04:48 PM
Hey Gen, I will be there on the 16th and 17th. I will probably be Jeepless unless some magic occurs, but I will be there. Save me a good camp spot! :D
Gwamp
07-27-2003, 06:01 AM
Oh yeah, I should be able to get up there on the afternoon of the 15th instead of the 16th. I will need directions again though. :D
Wet Werewolf
07-28-2003, 01:28 PM
Hrm.. speaking of saving camp spots... my portable den is some 12-14' long, but not really wide (less than four feet). Save me some space, please! =)
- Wet Werewolf
Four Paw Drive
looks like I am out :(
I dont think 1BAD401 is going, so my trailer-queen days are on hold. Also, my wife is draggin me off so I can "walk" for my college graduation in UT...
the planets have not aligned...but maybe they'll be in rotation next year and I'll be able to make it with my new BFGoodrich Krawler...
BTW...you all have signed up to win the thing right? www.bfgoodrichtires.com (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com)
John V
08-11-2003, 04:49 AM
Ok folks, I regret to inform y'all that there will be fewer amenities than expected, I'm not sure about anything anymore but the cleared sites are not going to happen. :( I have been trying hard to get moved and get up there early enough to get it done but it just aint possible. Sorry but life just threw too much on my plate. I still hope to see some of you good folks there though! If you have any ?'s send them to this email mvi@pacifier.com. EWWWWW DIALUP!!! Just till I get my 2 way satellite dish up. Anyhow ttyal!
Wet Werewolf
08-12-2003, 05:03 PM
Well bummer. Looks like I'm going to have to call this one off, as I just got notice that my new job starts on Monday (which means I'm rather broke), plus my Jeep wants a little TLC.
There are also other little reasons, but overall it's just not a good time this time around. Definitely next year.
Someone howl at the moon for me!
TPICherokee
08-17-2003, 04:40 AM
I would like to apologize for noy being able to make it. Friday night I became very sick and opted out. I am glad I did because I would have been VERY miserable Saturday and probably went home anyway.
If you attended and would like a T-shirt, e-mail me and I will shoot one out to you.
Thanks
Brent
BJ's Off-Road
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