Gilmer 2/7-8 [Archive]

FJAggie07

01-29-2009, 04:20 PM

This gave me an idea of what Gilmer is like:

http://www.vimeo.com/3002587

Ok wow, most of those guys just can't fawkin drive. They were taking horrible lines on Whatever and Politician. On the two tough trails they showed, DeWoody and Weenie's World, The Big rigs were bouncing up them. I guess they were just itching to break something? Most of the trails they ran aren't nearly as hard as they looked...:confused2

eight

01-29-2009, 04:33 PM

Gilmer has many trails for stock and moderate vehicles. I ran most of them on a 2wd quad last time. It's a good trip for beginners. The more experienced can still have plenty of fun there.

FJAggie07

01-29-2009, 04:36 PM

^^^ I agree.

What's kinda cool with all the rain of the past year and a half, the trails are all rated about 1 over their posted rating. It has gotten increasingly more challenging as the rain has changed it.

85cj7

01-29-2009, 04:50 PM

This gave me an idea of what Gilmer is like:

http://www.vimeo.com/3002587

wtf. I call a big fat red R. Did all those guys have open diffs and only skinny pedals?

FJAggie07

01-29-2009, 04:59 PM

wtf. I call a big fat red R. Did all those guys have open diffs and only skinny pedals?

You call a repost? I haven't seen it on the boards yet...:confused2

85cj7

01-29-2009, 05:04 PM

the gay drowning pool song threw me off. I think every stereotypical offroading video has that song playing.

breckboarder55

01-29-2009, 06:08 PM

A. its new

B. I posted for the terrain = )

I agree there driving ability is questionable, but that is because they a certain state to the east, so don't hold it against them to much.

Eckert

01-29-2009, 06:10 PM

I agree there driving ability is questionable, but that is because they a certain state to the east, so don't hold it against them to much.

Did all those guys have open diffs and only skinny pedals?

must be a jeep thing:flipoff2:

breckboarder55

01-29-2009, 06:41 PM

Most Jeeps, mine came with a smaller skinny pedal

Seth

01-29-2009, 07:59 PM

On a kinda related note, The catahoula offroad place on the right is real close to my dad's place. The area has always been called "the hills" I will have to check it out next time I go, should be redneck-tastic!

Seth

01-29-2009, 08:02 PM

Wow, 10 miles or so.

bcolman

01-29-2009, 11:55 PM

i may be in for this, anyone know how much the park fees are?

Reckless

01-29-2009, 11:58 PM

Im debating between katemcy and gilmer. Bryan, if ya need a tow or a ride, let me know

Sharpe

01-30-2009, 09:09 AM

i may be in for this, anyone know how much the park fees are?

http://www.barnwellmountainra.com/fees.html

It looks like if you plop down $40 for an annual membership that covers you for the weekend and you will get discounted admission for the rest of the year.

eight

01-30-2009, 09:12 AM

Yea it does. My membership seems to have expired every time I go though.

FJAggie07

01-30-2009, 11:53 AM

they never check if mine is expired or not, just give them my card and they accept it as valid. Been like a year and a half since I renewed.

4-Banger

01-31-2009, 02:14 AM

Open room anyone? I can tow, just don't have a trailer.

I can give you a ride/trail seat.

73bronco

01-31-2009, 10:57 PM

I'm out, fockers didn't do crap on the bronco

bcolman

02-01-2009, 05:33 AM

im out, i wont have enough time to get the blazer finished up

Reckless

02-01-2009, 06:50 PM

i can help ya wed nite, thursday and friday bryan

bcolman

02-01-2009, 07:08 PM

i can help ya wed nite, thursday and friday bryan

i have to much school stuff going on already, i wont have the time

Reckless

02-03-2009, 01:08 PM

who is bringing what to eat. im bringing my wok, burner and tank for doing breakfast stuff and such.

Chris, do you have an open seat on the trail?

FJAggie07

02-03-2009, 01:44 PM

Depends on if the wife is coming or not.

Sharpe

02-03-2009, 02:11 PM

Roll call. Right now it is

Robbie towing me with Morgan riding along.
Bryan and Ryan doing whatever it is they do
Adam (Monique coming?)
Rowdy thrown in the mix somewhere.
Meeting Chris and maybe wife up there.

Did I miss anyone? A new guy that signed up at the meeting said he wanted to go, I believe his name was Shawn. Blankenship, can you look up his email and send it to me so I can send him a reminder about the trip this afternoon? Thanks.

Reckless

02-03-2009, 02:15 PM

I can tow whoever and i have 3 seats open down there and back

85cj7

02-03-2009, 02:27 PM

8Runner

02-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I'm out. We almost had the baby Sunday night, which is a little early. Hayley is on partial bedrest and I am not comfortable leaving town. Sorry - I wanted to make this a last hurrah of sorts...

FJAggie07

02-03-2009, 04:16 PM

Maybe we can get some members of TAMOR north to make an appearance?

BMFScout

02-03-2009, 04:38 PM

I've got commitments this weekend and the scout is still broke. I heard Fred wants to go. :)

breckboarder55

02-03-2009, 06:22 PM

Adam and Monique aren't going, just talked to Adam

Unless I can make a miracle. Damn the economy.

Sharpe

02-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Sell your body in Bryan you limp wristed quitter.

Reckless

02-03-2009, 06:40 PM

i bet karl will take that offer, maybe even krebs

Fredo

02-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Reckless

02-03-2009, 08:01 PM

The last time we planned a gilmer run, everybody backed out at the last minute leaving me, FJag, and my buddy Jason to wheel. I don't want to go through that hassle for just 2 1/2 wheeling rigs again. (yes Chris, I'm giving you a 1/2 for the IFS) :flipoff2:

Fred, ive got a unopened handle of jim beam that i need help with:gigem:

FJAggie07

02-03-2009, 10:16 PM

The last time we planned a gilmer run, everybody backed out at the last minute leaving me, FJag, and my buddy Jason to wheel. I don't want to go through that hassle for just 2 1/2 wheeling rigs again. (yes Chris, I'm giving you a 1/2 for the IFS) :flipoff2:

In agreement, but I am going anyways with my beater, not my FJ and that means fun times, especially with how much alcohol i will be drinking to get my mind off the last two weeks of HELL at work.

DRAGOONRANCH

02-03-2009, 11:35 PM

The last time we planned a gilmer run, everybody backed out at the last minute leaving me, FJag, and my buddy Jason to wheel. I don't want to go through that hassle for just 2 1/2 wheeling rigs again. (yes Chris, I'm giving you a 1/2 for the IFS) :flipoff2:

no faggie???? you are slipping fred (or you have a man crush going on). :rainbow:

Glad everyone is starting to forget that license plate fiasco. :flipoff2:

Fredo

02-04-2009, 12:15 AM

Come on Ed....I took at shot at his IFS. Pick your battles my friend.

Fredo

02-04-2009, 12:17 AM

I will be drinking to get my mind off the last two weeks of HELL at work.

Oh yeah, your parents own the company....I bet that is "hell". I guess I could come and tell you about the past two weeks at my company....I'm probably going to get fired tomorrow.

8Runner

02-04-2009, 01:22 AM

Unless I can make a miracle. Damn the economy.

Just a suggestion - find a rider that can split gas or ride along with someone else on this one.

FJAggie07

02-04-2009, 08:09 AM

Oh yeah, your parents own the company....I bet that is "hell". I guess I could come and tell you about the past two weeks at my company....I'm probably going to get fired tomorrow.

[WARNING Soap Box commencing, also just need to rant a bit, skip over if you don't want to read]

You have no clue, family business in nothing but Drama, and everything falls on you to get done the right way. 14 Hour days Friday through Sunday because the moving company we hired to move our office over the past weekend were idiots. How about learning how to Network an entire office when you have no clue what the hell is going on? How about installing a VOIP system in a little under 3 days, while managing to get every phone line forwarded to the right place in a little over 3 hours on Friday afternoon because your company is completely based off phones.

Family business's are tricky. I will say I am very thankful to have a job. But I question my judgement every now and then for turning down my two offers in Houston out of college. There is a lot more Drama when it comes down to a family business, and when your receptionist quits and your backup receptionists has a death in the family, all while you are moving, so along with everything else you have to pick up the slack of those two jobs, well somebody has to do the job and it seems **** rolls up hill at times.

[WARNING Soap Box end]

So need a job? I may be hiring soon. :gigem:

KrazyKarl02

02-04-2009, 08:13 AM

Seth

02-04-2009, 08:15 AM

Sounds like a little better investment in movers and network specialists would have been a good idea.

uglyota

02-04-2009, 10:08 AM

hey breckboarder, gas is cheap right now, are you unemployed? How is the economy hurting you, again?

jerryg79

02-04-2009, 10:16 AM

[WARNING Soap Box commencing, also just need to rant a bit, skip over if you don't want to read]

You have no clue, family business in nothing but Drama, and everything falls on you to get done the right way. 14 Hour days Friday through Sunday because the moving company we hired to move our office over the past weekend were idiots. How about learning how to Network an entire office when you have no clue what the hell is going on? How about installing a VOIP system in a little under 3 days, while managing to get every phone line forwarded to the right place in a little over 3 hours on Friday afternoon because your company is completely based off phones.

Family business's are tricky. I will say I am very thankful to have a job. But I question my judgement every now and then for turning down my two offers in Houston out of college. There is a lot more Drama when it comes down to a family business, and when your receptionist quits and your backup receptionists has a death in the family, all while you are moving, so along with everything else you have to pick up the slack of those two jobs, well somebody has to do the job and it seems **** rolls up hill at times.

[WARNING Soap Box end]

So need a job? I may be hiring soon. :gigem:

what no in-depth discussion of personal finances? what a piece of crap post!

mudtoy67

02-04-2009, 10:50 AM

[WARNING Soap Box commencing, also just need to rant a bit, skip over if you don't want to read]

Seriously dude, relax. You are so easy to rile up. :laughing:

breckboarder55

02-04-2009, 11:24 AM

hey breckboarder, gas is cheap right now, are you unemployed? How is the economy hurting you, again?

I wasn't fired, but they do not have enough work for me to actually go to work. They cut payroll something like 30%.

So I applied at several other places, and am waiting to hear back.

uglyota

02-04-2009, 12:01 PM

so you aint got sh1t to do...go wheeling!

FJAggie07

02-04-2009, 12:35 PM

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Everyone salute FJAggie's flag.....

:flipoff2:

Sounds like a little better investment in movers and network specialists would have been a good idea.

Well Yes to the movers. We saved quite a bit of money this route, but you get what you pay for. It sucked.

Network Specialists, well it actually went a lot more pain free than I expected. Just a lot of time consuming programming of individual things that just kept Amanda and I up here late.

what no in-depth discussion of personal finances? what a piece of crap post!

:flipoff2: Should I open a Roth IRA on my own or have a typical 401K? Should I part out my Hummer or give it back to my wicked step father?!?

Seriously dude, relax. You are so easy to rile up. :laughing:

Sorry. I am too tired to fling names and defend my IFS honor.

Sharpe

02-04-2009, 01:04 PM

I'm probably going to get fired tomorrow.

Well at least make it justifyable :gigem:

Adam, get a ****ing credit card and come with us.

Sharpe

02-04-2009, 01:09 PM

Anyone wanting to go but need a trailer ride? The new guy shawn said his cherokee wont engage in 4 wheel drive but he has a truck and trailer and will tow someone if needed.

Fredo

02-04-2009, 01:32 PM

PSL900, or a PSL920 for a lifted cherokee will fix that problem.

breckboarder55

02-04-2009, 01:59 PM

I suppose I can go if someone wants to help with gas, or has an extra seat.

Oh, and my credit card is just about maxed out right now... So that dosent really help.

breckboarder55

02-04-2009, 02:03 PM

Yeah, not happening 0 money

bburris

02-04-2009, 04:56 PM

blah blah blah

You couldn't have taken any of the time that it took to write that post to upgrade my CPU's 248 MB of RAM so it would run this new phone program a little faster?

FJAggie07

02-04-2009, 05:11 PM

You couldn't have taken any of the time that it took to write that post to upgrade my CPU's 248 MB of RAM so it would run this new phone program a little faster?

Go buy the RAM and I will put it in for you. Until then quit yer *****in. I posted that at 7:09 AM while I was still at home in my skivvies.:flipoff2:

jerryg79

02-04-2009, 06:20 PM

You couldn't have taken any of the time that it took to write that post to upgrade my CPU's 248 MB of RAM so it would run this new phone program a little faster?

how do you have 248 mb of ram?

bburris

02-04-2009, 07:00 PM

how do you have 248 mb of ram?
I just repeated what I saw, I don't know anything more about this machine than what I can get from the screenshot below.

FJAggie07

02-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Gawd I forgot that was an emachine. I thought I chunked both of those...

FJAggie07

02-04-2009, 07:54 PM

:eek: How do you do anything?

All he has to do is run the interweb, outlook 2003, access 97, excel 2000, and a Java IM program. :D No photoshop or big memory applications...

robertf03

02-04-2009, 11:10 PM

All he has to do is run the interweb, outlook 2003, access 97, excel 2000, and a Java IM program. :D No photoshop or big memory applications...

thats quite a range of years for apps that are often licensed as a bundle.

1-800-388-7478 ;)

FJAggie07

02-05-2009, 08:04 AM

thats quite a range of years for apps that are often licensed as a bundle.

1-800-388-7478 ;)

No pirating here. :flipoff2:

Have a custom built Visual Basic front end that has to run on an Access 97 database back end. Due to our ****ty accounting links in that back end Access 2000 wouldn't work. Office 2000 was the last year of the open license for office products so that is the Word and Excel and Outlook everyone WAS using. Then Outlook 2000 had a problem of only being able to hold a 2 GB .pst file so I bought a lot of licenses of Outlook 2003 (which solved the .pst problem) so here we are. There you go FlemCo.:rainbow::flipoff2:

So who's going to Gilmer?

Sharpe

02-05-2009, 08:31 AM

So who's going to Gilmer?
...

Roll call. Right now it is

Robbie towing me with Morgan riding along.
Bryan and Ryan doing whatever it is they do
Rowdy thrown in the mix somewhere.
Meeting Chris and maybe wife up there.
Flem in the best 4x4xgawd
Fred?

FJAggie07

02-05-2009, 09:31 AM

...

Sweet. Rowdy my wife ain't coming so you can ride ***** with me. You can't sleep in my tent it is too small. :flipoff2:

FJAggie07

02-05-2009, 01:21 PM

Story of TAMOR and long distance trips.

Sharpe

02-05-2009, 01:27 PM

Bryan and I aren't going to make it.

What

The

****

Fredo

02-05-2009, 01:34 PM

They are backing out already! Glad I didn't give an answer on if I'm going or not.

eight

02-05-2009, 01:44 PM

I'll trade you my dodge, jeep trailer, and Tommy's XJ for your dodge.

uglyota

02-05-2009, 01:55 PM

Story of TAMOR and long distance trips.

to be fair, you didn't even join until you had a good job and were about to graduate

DRAGOONRANCH

02-05-2009, 02:00 PM

to be fair, you didn't even join until you had a good job and were about to graduate

to be fair, you have a job and have graduated, so what's YOUR excuse for not wheelin on TAMOR trips??? :flipoff3:

uglyota

02-05-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm reducing my carbon footprint
I'll show you some wheeling in June, slick :flipoff2:

DRAGOONRANCH

02-05-2009, 02:06 PM

You, Creighton, AND me all on the same trail....

I can hear the axles snapping from here. :eek:

uglyota

02-05-2009, 02:20 PM

I've actually never broken an axle

Reckless

02-05-2009, 02:25 PM

Sweet. Rowdy my wife ain't coming so you can ride ***** with me. You can't sleep in my tent it is too small. :flipoff2:

i got a 4 person tent:flipoff2:

FJAggie07

02-05-2009, 02:28 PM

to be fair, you didn't even join until you had a good job and were about to graduate

True. I understand the lack of funds, I am just happy to see two big long distance trips a year for us. Hopefully some folks come out to this trip tho. :)

4-Banger

02-05-2009, 02:53 PM

What

The

****

Tonight I will see if I can come. Depends on how much my ticket is.

AggieTJ2007

02-05-2009, 10:18 PM

You, Creighton, AND me all on the same trail....

I can hear the axles snapping from here. :eek:

Ill have big shiney new axles that will cure that problem

Fredo

02-05-2009, 11:04 PM

From what Flem said, it sounds like this trip is a bust. So much for getting out of town for the weekend.

bburris

02-05-2009, 11:19 PM

It's ok, I need to get an axle out of your shop anyway... :)

Fredo

02-05-2009, 11:26 PM

yes...that's exactly what I want to do this weekend. Exactly that.

FJAggie07

02-06-2009, 10:00 AM

So is no one coming out? I already have the truck packed and heading out anyway...

Well if you wanna come out meet me at TTR camp tonight and we will drink a LOT.

Fredo

02-06-2009, 11:13 AM

Nope...sorry. I don't wheel with IFS rigs anymore. :flipoff2: :D

Sharpe

02-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Yup, trip's off for me. Need to get my crewcab fixed before the motor esplodes.

breckboarder55

02-06-2009, 12:09 PM

That sucks...

Just throwing this out there... I will be in Houston this weekend if any one wants to go to spring creek on Saturday. ( a much cheaper alternative if your from the Houston area (although not near as cool))

FJAggie07

02-09-2009, 09:41 AM

Had a real good time this past weekend out at Gilmer. Without my woman there I tried some stuff I normally wouldn't to see how the truck would take it. The pictures are all from other folks so they are still coming in.

My valiant attempt at Twister. It has been so dug out that I needed something just a little bit bigger than 33's to get the last leg up. Ended up needing just a little tug with the winch to get up the lats part.

To get a judge of the wall that Twister has become this was while I was scouting it...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2688.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2689.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2690.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2691.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2692.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2693.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2694.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2697.jpg

And stuck.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/CRW_2701.jpg

FJAggie07

02-09-2009, 09:45 AM

Clyde's Ravine is still fun but it has become a lot wider...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/DSC06464.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/DSC06468.jpg

And then spider's Ravine

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/DSC06482.jpg

Also I got to run Fun Country and it is a blast! I think we should seriously consider adopting this trail. There are three lines at the end that allow any vehicle to go up and still a challenge for anyone 37's and above. it is also a nice jaunt through the woods.

FJAggie07

02-09-2009, 12:40 PM

Don't be ashamed, I'm sure everyone needs a "little tug" when the woman is not around :D:D

This coming from Hummer Boy.... Jeez I can't wait to kick you in the nuts when I see you. Good times to look forward too.

FJAggie07

02-09-2009, 12:42 PM

Oh I forgot the :flipoff2: so that you don't get too butthurt. :D

breckboarder55

02-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Wow, looks like ya'll had a great time. Wish I could have made it.

Is your yoda locked F/R?

FJAggie07

02-09-2009, 05:00 PM

Wow, looks like ya'll had a great time. Wish I could have made it.

Is your yoda locked F/R?

Si.

My pals that went with just uploaded some more pics, here is a pic of my ass end while i was stuck...tires are just a bit small...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/DSC00752.jpg

And the TAMOR Salute!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/starranchjoker/Tacoma/DSC00756.jpg

:flipoff2: