Swamp Lake 2014

[souske]

Trying to get my rig ready, but some jerk scheduled trail maintenance between now and then.

 

[GSequoia]

Trying to get my rig ready, but some jerk scheduled trail maintenance between now and then.

That's your shakedown run.


Hey? You feel that? It seems like you're coming down with the 72-hour flu.

 

[markw]

I'm planning on being there. All I have left to do is put the front axle in, plumb the ARB, mount the CO2 bottle, change motor mounts..... You know, the usual stuff to do the night before.

 

[Nimrod]

I would like to get a headcount of who's going, so we don't miss anyone. If you going, post up!

Judging by the meager number of responses, it could be a pretty small group.

 

[jrowell]

I expect about 8 rigs in on Friday, 4 on Thursday and 2 in on Monday. I'm just trying to get a handle on it and not have anyone get left behind.

 

[markw]

I'm thinking of taking the week off. Anyone else besides myself and Souske traveling from the SD area?

 

[unhitched]

Markw, I am going to trailer up thursday, I am at the 215 fwy and 60 fwy

 

[jrowell]

Next week at this time I'll be camping by the lake and my kids will be roasting smores on the fire!

 

[Nimrod]

Gonna be able to test drive my rig today after installing two new-to-me axles. Barring any unforeseen problems, I should be good to go.

 

[markw]

Is the thursday night camping at Dinkey Creek at the campground? It looks like you need to reserve a spot. ??

Thanks,
Mark

 

[jrowell]

Is the thursday night camping at Dinkey Creek at the campground? It looks like you need to reserve a spot. ??

Thanks,
Mark

No res needed. We are not in the Dinkey Creek campground. We are in an open camping area where we will be parking tow rigs.

 

[jrowell]

And don't forget Bug Spray… GOOD bug spray. Don't bring that sissy avon crap, get the good stuff!

 

[markw]

Looks like the route takes us right through Bakersfield. When are you guys leaving Bakersfield?

 

[jrowell]

Looks like the route takes us right through Bakersfield. When are you guys leaving Bakersfield?

I'm leaving Wednesday Eve. I'm not sure when Goatman is headed up… Thur night or Fri morn. I can find out when he gets back in town.

 

[Big Ed]

And don't forget Bug Spray… GOOD bug spray. Don't bring that sissy avon crap, get the good stuff!

I spent 5 days at Coyote Lake ending 3 days ago. The Mosquitos only came out in the evening, but were bad enough to need to spay up.

 

[Big Ed]

No res needed. We are not in the Dinkey Creek campground. We are in an open camping area where we will be parking tow rigs.

Won't be able to have a campfire if not in the campground. Same goes for the Swamp Lake trail, campfire restrictions started June 25th.

One of our guys brought one of these on our last trail clearing project. We all sat around it just like a campfire, kept the chill off.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campfire-In...H_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2592fa94ce&vxp=mtr

 

[Big Ed]

Found another one that doesn't cost as much.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heininger-P...rg=20140131123730&rk=4&rkt=15&sd=161379685582

 

[jrowell]

Won't be able to have a campfire if not in the campground. Same goes for the Swamp Lake trail, campfire restrictions started June 25th.

One of our guys brought one of these on our last trail clearing project. We all sat around it just like a campfire, kept the chill off.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Campfire-In...H_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2592fa94ce&vxp=mtr

That exactly what I have! Can't go camping without a fire!

 

[Big Ed]

Thank you for following the campfire restrictions, if a wildfire ever started from one of our trails when campfires aren't allowed it sure wouldn't look good for the 4 wheeling community.

 

[Nimrod]

We are not in the Dinkey Creek campground. We are in an open camping area where we will be parking tow rigs.

I assume this will be at the Swamp Lake OHV Route trail head. Right?