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Old Florida Road 10/20/12

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Post  Ryan McKee 10/13/2012, 7:11 am

Hey all,

Just wanted to put out a notice for the more advanced rigs that Geoff (CrawlingForward) and I will be running Old Florida Road in Adams MA next weekend, Saturday the 20th. The plan is to drive up Friday the 19th after work and camp overnight local to the trail. Saturday morning we'll hit the road and spend the day in the area before heading back Saturday night.

This is NOT a club run, but I'd really only like a maximum of 5 Jeeps there. This is NOT A BASIC RUN by ANY means. It's also not a run for inexperienced people... this isn't me being a dick, it's me being serious and considerate.

Anyway. Let me know if you're interested. 5 is the max, so 3 spots are open. Locked, lifted, tucked of some sort, skid plates, winches, etc are all a necessity.
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Post  dongalonga 10/13/2012, 5:23 pm

Damn you! I want to go but have to work. Next mod on the list is a winch.
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Post  CrawlingForward 10/15/2012, 12:24 pm

Jarret is in, so that makes 2 spots.
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Post  Rob Cote 10/16/2012, 6:54 am

No I wish I fit the criteria for this
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Post  blue55 10/16/2012, 9:10 am

What is it that you do not have that makes it so your jeep is not ready to go there.
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Post  Rob Cote 10/16/2012, 9:26 am

A locker, skids and a tummy tuck. Well, I have the center skid and fuel tank skid, but that's all.
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Post  janesy 10/16/2012, 10:01 am

I wouldn't say a tummy tuck is required, a lot of people don't have those.. It would definitely be great to have, as I'd love to get one. Stock skids are good enough, in hte time being tho, just will take a good amount of beatings, like mine have.

At least 1 locker with 33's for this place is needed. Otherwise you'll be pulling cable at all the fun spots...
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Post  janesy 10/16/2012, 6:36 pm

Ryan, as we were discussing earlier that I was trying to fig out if I can go... I can't Crying or Very sad Talked to the GF and we have plans with peeps to go out in Salem... Oh well.
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Post  FadedLineVigil 10/16/2012, 7:00 pm

Sorry Ryan I see this now. Can't make it unfortunately. Wife's surprise 30th party Saturday night...but oh so temping Twisted Evil
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Post  Ryan McKee 10/16/2012, 7:43 pm

We're coming back Saturday night........ Could you be back by 730-8?
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Post  Ryan McKee 10/16/2012, 7:44 pm

Never mind. Just saw it was your WIFE'S. better be home!!!
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Post  dongalonga 10/16/2012, 11:58 pm

Happy wife=Happy life!
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Post  Rob Cote 10/17/2012, 1:39 pm

Yeah...I don't wanna be the guy holding everyone else up.
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Post  ArticRubi 10/17/2012, 6:24 pm

Rob Cote wrote:Yeah...I don't wanna be the guy holding everyone else up.

OFR is totally do-able without lockers. There are basically 2 places where you might have to pull cable: the first ledge at the beginning, and there's another close to the top of the hill. It's a fun run with tons of rocks, but none of them are that big. Last run I did there we had a stock TJ on 31's, unlocked, did just fine (until she broke her rusty tie rod Rolling Eyes )

Ryan, check out Savoy Mtn State Forrest campground if you haven't booked yet, its just a few minutes from the trail exit, and not too far from the entrance. Sorry I can't make this one, enjoy it guys!
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Post  CrawlingForward 10/18/2012, 3:43 pm

Yeah, after my clearance issues on the last run (and new mashed exhaust) I'm a little nervous, but I at least have rocker panels now!

Is there a lot of underside-threatening rocks? Or are the main challenges mostly ledges?
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Post  Mark 10/18/2012, 3:54 pm

You can conquer it through confidence,witch will in turn will equal experience, be cool and you will.
Don't be nervous ,kick ass.
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Post  Rob Cote 10/19/2012, 1:25 pm

Welp, work is switched on for us tomorrow so count me out. Hope you guys enjoy! Kinda jelly, but $$$$ Razz
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Post  DakotaBuck 10/19/2012, 5:49 pm

Have fun boys - hope to join you for the next one.

btw, rented a jeep in Greece, I'll try to get some pictures up soon.
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Post  Andrew Miller 10/20/2012, 1:28 am

Have fun everyone! Get some good pics and videos!
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Post  janesy 10/22/2012, 10:55 am

Pics!! Where are the pics! Wish I coulda joined you guys.. Went to Mabell yesterday after our trail cut was called off due to hunting season starting.
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Post  CrawlingForward 10/22/2012, 3:26 pm

Well, there's going to be a lack of Ryan's regular high quality pictures, as the DSLR wasn't able to make it this weekend.

We did take a number of pictures of my little point and shoot, though, that will get up eventually. It was a good run with a couple minor damages, but everyone drove home highway under their own power, so it's all good.

While pictures are still being uploaded, here's a teaser shot:
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Post  janesy 10/22/2012, 3:53 pm

CrawlingForward wrote:
While pictures are still being uploaded, here's a teaser shot:
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All that I get is 'Only admins are allowed to see this link... But good to hear that everyone was able to get back on their own, never fun with bad breakage.
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Post  CrawlingForward 10/22/2012, 4:30 pm

....weird. Not sure why that's happening.

What if I directly link?

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Post  CrawlingForward 10/22/2012, 4:42 pm

Figured it out. Can you view it now?
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Post  janesy 10/22/2012, 4:43 pm

cheers Yep, nice teaser, some up the day well!
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