HARLAN August 21 and 22

[BRIANHO13]

10am would be fine. We could meet in Lafayette (out of your way), Frankfort, or Lebanon, either is fine with me. I would also like to arrive before dark. Until this, the farthest from home I've been is Redbird, which is 2.5-3 hours away, so needless to say, I am excited!! Neal is still bringing his Xterra out, he still hasn't fixed his tail light from Redbird so I am going to find him a replacement. I guess he's planning to drive to Texas after wheeling and visit his parents... hopefully he doesn't break anything



Glad to know I'm not the only one. My goal was to get at least one axle locked before the trip and I've failed miserably. Lucky for me, I'll have a blast either way.



Brian, I am in the mood (or mode) to pick up some mid and front frame stiffeners. I don't want to add to your pre-Harlan list, but if you bring me sets of each and save me the shipping, I'm happy to pay you cash when I get there. Looks like $230 total to me, let me know if that's cool with you. Otherwise I'll make a trip down to visit you some time, but then I'll bring my XJ and make you weld them on (paying your favorite currency for labor, whatever that may be).

pm sent.

 

[Fullsizexj]

man, I wish it were Thursday already, I am so looking forward to this trip, may have to wash and wax the buggy to kill some more time

 

[hanaxj87]

The XJ to do list before the trip is short:
1) Check front end alignment after bending the tie-rod during the car crushing last weekend
2) Center steering wheel
3) Load the XJ

Before the above gets done gotta few side jobs this weekend:
1)Low oil pressure light on after engine warms up,trans leak,remove radiator to repair drain plug on my son's car.
2)Replace front struts,front sway bar links,outer tie-rod ends,and in cab air filter on a Dodge Caravan

:explosion
Nick

 

[96 XJ Sport]

Got the Harlan County Campground programmed into my new GPS...202 miles. I'm pumped!!!

Eric

 

[FlexdXJ]

Neal is still bringing his Xterra out, he still hasn't fixed his tail light from Redbird so I am going to find him a replacement. I guess he's planning to drive to Texas after wheeling and visit his parents... hopefully he doesn't break anything

That dude is nuttier than squirrel turds! I know him well enough to know he will probably put a dent or two on it at least! I bet he's packing the turkey fryer huh?

 

[Fullsizexj]

Here is the fee sytem stuff for those who wanted to know

Harlan County Outdoor Recreation Board Authority, Inc.

P.O. Box 489

Harlan, KY 40831

Phone: 606-573-4495

Fax: 606-573-9485

January 16, 2009



To All Visitors:


It is the goal of the Harlan County Outdoor Recreation Board Authority to provide our visitors with the best possible off-road destination in Eastern Kentucky. While the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area has many local supporters who help make it what it is, necessary funds are vital for its growth and development.


A permit fee system has been enacted to ride on Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area. This permit system will grant the funds necessary for maintenance of the park, security, enhancement of existing trails, fund new trails and necessary projects for the improvement of the park.


Permits can be purchased yearly or monthly and are sold per vehicle. A yearly pass can be purchased at $35.00 or a 31 day pass can be purchased for $20.00 per vehicle.


Owners of multiple vehicles can purchase one pass for up to three vehicles. All the vehicles will be listed in our database. However, the purchaser will only be allowed one vehicle on the park at a time. The permit will be changed to the vehicle in use for that day. The yearly permit will be at cost of $40.00 or the 31 day permit can be purchased at a cost of $25.00. The permit could not be permanently fixed to any vehicle since only one permit would be given.


Family permits will also be available for purchase. These permits are for owners of several vehicles that would use more than one vehicle on the park at a time. This would be considered a family situation. Each vehicle would receive a sticker and I.D. The cost of the first vehicle would be $35.00, the second would be $30.00, the third and all others would be $20.00. There will be no family permits for 31 days.


For more information on any of the permits listed above or to inquire when and where they will be available for purchase please contact the board secretary, Susan Haught at 606-573-4495 or you can email her at [email protected].


Thank you for your support and for making Black Mountain Off-road Adventure Area among the top 10 off-road destinations in the U.S.







Sincerely,

Michael King

 

[Comanchedude]

Have to pass on this trip Jen and I gonna wheel local. bought a new family car and spent our Harlin trip money on that. so yall have good time

 

[cabjeepster]

10am would be fine. We could meet in Lafayette (out of your way), Frankfort, or Lebanon, either is fine with me. I would also like to arrive before dark. Until this, the farthest from home I've been is Redbird, which is 2.5-3 hours away, so needless to say, I am excited!! Neal is still bringing his Xterra out, he still hasn't fixed his tail light from Redbird so I am going to find him a replacement. I guess he's planning to drive to Texas after wheeling and visit his parents... hopefully he doesn't break anything

Lets say 38 and 65 at the gas station at 10. Sound good?

 

[hanaxj87]

Got my side work done.. The jeep is half loaded..

Matthew looks like I'm solo ( till we hook up along the way),Sorry I can't give a better time now,gotta chicago run wed night . I won't have a time till that day. Still planning on being on the road by 5pm on thursday at the latest.

Hope we can meet along the way.

Nick

 

[BRIANHO13]

have not touched mine yet........

 

[hanaxj87]

Hey Brian ,
I was looking at the map from 2007 (I bought and never used ) it lists mason jar and can opener on the map..

Nick

 

[BRIANHO13]

Yup, but it doesn't list lion's den.....

 

[Fullsizexj]

3 days and a wake up, man I want to load up and leave right now so bad, This is gonna be a blast

 

[Sponge Bob]

Hey Brian ,
I was looking at the map from 2007 (I bought and never used ) it lists mason jar and can opener on the map..

Nick

The map you get at the camp ground has all the updates including lions den.
Man wish i was going back!!! Take some pics guys and watch out for the quads and side by sides they tend to move a little faster than us down the trail..:wave1:

 

[hanaxj87]

Sweet! Guess I'll be buying a updated map.

Anyone bringing a grille?

Got most of the stuff packed. Now if it will fit in the jeep?

Nick

 

[cabjeepster]

If i still have my little charcoal one ill bring it. Ill let you guys know more when i get off work.

 

[SC Rednek]

I've also got a little charcoal one and two bags of charcoal, unless someone is bringing anything nicer I'll bring it. Anybody's welcome to use it, but I'm not buying steaks for everybody.

Nick, I don't know exactly when I'm leaving on Thursday yet, I'll let you know. Hopefully not too late.

 

[hanaxj87]

If i still have my little charcoal one ill bring it. Ill let you guys know more when i get off work.

I've also got a little charcoal one and two bags of charcoal, unless someone is bringing anything nicer I'll bring it. Anybody's welcome to use it, but I'm not buying steaks for everybody.

Nick, I don't know exactly when I'm leaving on Thursday yet, I'll let you know. Hopefully not too late.

Awesome !! I just need to throw some beer brauts and a few burgers on some one's grille.:thumbup:

I'm thinking if we leave by 5pm should be there before dark.

Nick

 

[cabjeepster]

I still have it. Ill bring it just in case.

 

[BRIANHO13]

I put my woody in tonight. It was a little tight at first but ended up fitting real good.