Mike Romain

Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
until a couple days ago so here goes.

We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.

We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
do a 10 day run in there.

I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
appointment.

Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.

I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.

I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
going to hang out at the lake mostly.

Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...

Hope to see a bunch of you....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

jbjeep

You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
Mike!


On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:

>>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
>>until a couple days ago so here goes.
>>
>>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
>>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
>>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
>>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
>>
>>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
>>do a 10 day run in there.
>>
>>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
>>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
>>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
>>appointment.
>>
>>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
>>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
>>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
>>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
>>
>>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
>>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
>>
>>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
>>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
>>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
>>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
>>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
>>
>>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
>>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
>>
>>Hope to see a bunch of you....
>>
>>Mike
>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Romain

Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
will get out of line... ;-)

We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.

The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.

We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
shape for a run.

I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
under a shade tree at the beach...

Mike

jbjeep wrote:
>
> You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
> Mike!
>
> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> >>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
> >>until a couple days ago so here goes.
> >>
> >>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
> >>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
> >>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
> >>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
> >>
> >>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
> >>do a 10 day run in there.
> >>
> >>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
> >>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
> >>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
> >>appointment.
> >>
> >>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
> >>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
> >>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
> >>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
> >>
> >>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
> >>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
> >>
> >>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
> >>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
> >>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
> >>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
> >>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
> >>
> >>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
> >>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
> >>
> >>Hope to see a bunch of you....
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Sounds great, have a good time, and drink a cool one for me.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
> will get out of line... ;-)
>
> We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
>
> The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
> cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
> last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
> is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
>
> We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
> into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
> shape for a run.
>
> I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
> under a shade tree at the beach...
>
> Mike

Mike Romain

For sure Bill!

It'll have to be a 'Canadian' beer though eh.

Mike

"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Sounds great, have a good time, and drink a cool one for me.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
> > will get out of line... ;-)
> >
> > We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
> >
> > The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
> > cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
> > last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
> > is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
> >
> > We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
> > into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
> > shape for a run.
> >
> > I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
> > under a shade tree at the beach...
> >
> > Mike

FrankW

Too late! Tim Horton's beat them (Starbucks):-)

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in
>
> : We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
>
> "Soft ride" lol... a true Jeeper!
>
> :
> : The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
> : cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
> : last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
> : is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
>
> BASTARDS!!! Before you know it there will be a Starbucks and a Wal*Mart
> going in!
>
> -Brian
>
>

jbjeep

Sounds like you are taking it sufficiently easy. Be good, and have fun too. Wont be
your usual shenannigans, but...you'll still manage I'm sure. = )

Wish I could go play. <sigh>




On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:40:48 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:

>>Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
>>will get out of line... ;-)
>>
>>We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
>>
>>The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
>>cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
>>last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
>>is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
>>
>>We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
>>into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
>>shape for a run.
>>
>>I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
>>under a shade tree at the beach...
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>jbjeep wrote:
>>>
>>> You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
>>> Mike!
>>>
>>> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>> >>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
>>> >>until a couple days ago so here goes.
>>> >>
>>> >>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
>>> >>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
>>> >>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
>>> >>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
>>> >>
>>> >>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
>>> >>do a 10 day run in there.
>>> >>
>>> >>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
>>> >>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
>>> >>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
>>> >>appointment.
>>> >>
>>> >>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
>>> >>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
>>> >>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
>>> >>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
>>> >>
>>> >>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
>>> >>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
>>> >>
>>> >>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
>>> >>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
>>> >>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
>>> >>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
>>> >>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
>>> >>
>>> >>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
>>> >>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
>>> >>
>>> >>Hope to see a bunch of you....
>>> >>
>>> >>Mike
>>> >>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>> >>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Romain

Too bad you can't come....

There are some wicked skidder runs/hill climbs through the bush that are
real close to camp where the skidders never used their blade, their 6'
high chained up tires were enough to get 'them' through.

I will have fun taking photos and acting spotter.

We 'really' just like getting out in the bush, having the CJ7 to really
get in there deep AND have fun doing it was my wife's idea in the first
place and 'she' bought the CJ7. I bought/did the mods and 'glass body.

Melody, my wife wanted a vehicle that could go to road's end with no
issues rather than a fight for a trip with an old beater truck.

We only started Jeeping in 98 or so but have been bush running together
since 79 in various trucks and vehicles and foot.

I am sooo glad we ended up with a Jeep!

We were looking at Toyota Land Cruisers, the old ones and some Land
Rovers, but they were all in bad shape for our price range.

Jeep folks have turned out to be a really wicked bunch! 'Fun' wicked...

The group of folks on my RAMJ+W email list that this original post went
out to are too cool. We have met a mess of them and have become really
good friends with a few.

My trip photos could be labeled: What Techies Do For A Vacation!. LOL!

Always have 3 to 7 on a day trip and had 9 Jeeps for last August's run
and 7 the year before. Hoping for 3 or 4 this year because of the short
trip and short notice...

Have 3 confirmed so far, one from Montreal.

Mike

jbjeep wrote:
>
> Sounds like you are taking it sufficiently easy. Be good, and have fun too. Wont be
> your usual shenannigans, but...you'll still manage I'm sure. = )
>
> Wish I could go play. <sigh>
>
> On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:40:48 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> >>Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
> >>will get out of line... ;-)
> >>
> >>We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
> >>
> >>The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
> >>cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
> >>last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
> >>is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
> >>
> >>We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
> >>into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
> >>shape for a run.
> >>
> >>I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
> >>under a shade tree at the beach...
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>jbjeep wrote:
> >>>
> >>> You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
> >>> Mike!
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> >>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
> >>> >>until a couple days ago so here goes.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
> >>> >>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
> >>> >>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
> >>> >>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
> >>> >>do a 10 day run in there.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
> >>> >>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
> >>> >>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
> >>> >>appointment.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
> >>> >>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
> >>> >>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
> >>> >>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
> >>> >>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
> >>> >>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
> >>> >>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
> >>> >>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
> >>> >>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
> >>> >>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
> >>> >>
> >>> >>Hope to see a bunch of you....
> >>> >>
> >>> >>Mike
> >>> >>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>> >>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Mike Romain

That Dwayne sure got around didn't he?

He made it to one of our runs also.

Mike

jbjeep wrote:
>
> Thats great. Just a nice amount of folks. Not to big to get out of hand, and not to
> small either.
>
> Yea, I've met a lot of folks thru RAMJAW over the years since I first found it. Made
> some really good freinds. Know a lot of really neat people. I went on the Death
> Valley run in 1999 where we had people come from all over...I think it was folks from
> 9 states that made it. Loads of fun. A lot of them are not on this group anymore.
> =( Rollover Pete is still here I know. =) Jerry pops in occasionally, but spends
> most of his time in the forums now. Dwayne is not Jeeping and is driving a truck, I
> havent heard from him in months. Not sure about most the others.
>
> If I ever get my rig back out of the shop and trail worthy again I hope to get back
> to wheeling. I missed all the good summer trips this year, including the Rubicon.
> That has been a real major bummer. Missed some fun local stuff to. Jeep or no, in
> Sept I have to head out to Goldendale, WA and watch the NAARC event - got a Sami
> buddy who is competing this year. I probably know some other competitors too. Never
> watched a competition in person, should be really interesting. Not something I want
> to do anymore...that urge lasted about 2 years and then reality struck and it melted
> away. <g>
>
> If you guys were only not on the other side of the country...maybe some day. I want
> to get back up to BC and wheel again some day. I need to make time to go up to the
> Norther Rockies and just check it all out some day also. It just cant be _that_ much
> further at that point. It sounds like you guys really have a nice playground or two!
>
> Have a blast!!! =)
>
> On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 16:20:21 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> >>Too bad you can't come....
> >>
> >>There are some wicked skidder runs/hill climbs through the bush that are
> >>real close to camp where the skidders never used their blade, their 6'
> >>high chained up tires were enough to get 'them' through.
> >>
> >>I will have fun taking photos and acting spotter.
> >>
> >>We 'really' just like getting out in the bush, having the CJ7 to really
> >>get in there deep AND have fun doing it was my wife's idea in the first
> >>place and 'she' bought the CJ7. I bought/did the mods and 'glass body.
> >>
> >>Melody, my wife wanted a vehicle that could go to road's end with no
> >>issues rather than a fight for a trip with an old beater truck.
> >>
> >>We only started Jeeping in 98 or so but have been bush running together
> >>since 79 in various trucks and vehicles and foot.
> >>
> >>I am sooo glad we ended up with a Jeep!
> >>
> >>We were looking at Toyota Land Cruisers, the old ones and some Land
> >>Rovers, but they were all in bad shape for our price range.
> >>
> >>Jeep folks have turned out to be a really wicked bunch! 'Fun' wicked...
> >>
> >>The group of folks on my RAMJ+W email list that this original post went
> >>out to are too cool. We have met a mess of them and have become really
> >>good friends with a few.
> >>
> >>My trip photos could be labeled: What Techies Do For A Vacation!. LOL!
> >>
> >>Always have 3 to 7 on a day trip and had 9 Jeeps for last August's run
> >>and 7 the year before. Hoping for 3 or 4 this year because of the short
> >>trip and short notice...
> >>
> >>Have 3 confirmed so far, one from Montreal.
> >>
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>jbjeep wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Sounds like you are taking it sufficiently easy. Be good, and have fun too. Wont be
> >>> your usual shenannigans, but...you'll still manage I'm sure. = )
> >>>
> >>> Wish I could go play. <sigh>
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:40:48 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> >>Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
> >>> >>will get out of line... ;-)
> >>> >>
> >>> >>We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
> >>> >>cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
> >>> >>last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
> >>> >>is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
> >>> >>into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
> >>> >>shape for a run.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
> >>> >>under a shade tree at the beach...
> >>> >>
> >>> >>Mike
> >>> >>
> >>> >>jbjeep wrote:
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
> >>> >>> Mike!
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >>> >>>
> >>> >>> >>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
> >>> >>> >>until a couple days ago so here goes.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
> >>> >>> >>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
> >>> >>> >>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
> >>> >>> >>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
> >>> >>> >>do a 10 day run in there.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
> >>> >>> >>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
> >>> >>> >>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
> >>> >>> >>appointment.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
> >>> >>> >>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
> >>> >>> >>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
> >>> >>> >>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
> >>> >>> >>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
> >>> >>> >>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
> >>> >>> >>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
> >>> >>> >>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
> >>> >>> >>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
> >>> >>> >>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>Hope to see a bunch of you....
> >>> >>> >>
> >>> >>> >>Mike
> >>> >>> >>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> >>> >>> >>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

jbjeep

Yea, he sure travels about. I do wish he would get back in touch one of these
days...


On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:30:34 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:

>>That Dwayne sure got around didn't he?
>>
>>He made it to one of our runs also.
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>jbjeep wrote:
>>>
>>> Thats great. Just a nice amount of folks. Not to big to get out of hand, and not to
>>> small either.
>>>
>>> Yea, I've met a lot of folks thru RAMJAW over the years since I first found it. Made
>>> some really good freinds. Know a lot of really neat people. I went on the Death
>>> Valley run in 1999 where we had people come from all over...I think it was folks from
>>> 9 states that made it. Loads of fun. A lot of them are not on this group anymore.
>>> =( Rollover Pete is still here I know. =) Jerry pops in occasionally, but spends
>>> most of his time in the forums now. Dwayne is not Jeeping and is driving a truck, I
>>> havent heard from him in months. Not sure about most the others.
>>>
>>> If I ever get my rig back out of the shop and trail worthy again I hope to get back
>>> to wheeling. I missed all the good summer trips this year, including the Rubicon.
>>> That has been a real major bummer. Missed some fun local stuff to. Jeep or no, in
>>> Sept I have to head out to Goldendale, WA and watch the NAARC event - got a Sami
>>> buddy who is competing this year. I probably know some other competitors too. Never
>>> watched a competition in person, should be really interesting. Not something I want
>>> to do anymore...that urge lasted about 2 years and then reality struck and it melted
>>> away. <g>
>>>
>>> If you guys were only not on the other side of the country...maybe some day. I want
>>> to get back up to BC and wheel again some day. I need to make time to go up to the
>>> Norther Rockies and just check it all out some day also. It just cant be _that_ much
>>> further at that point. It sounds like you guys really have a nice playground or two!
>>>
>>> Have a blast!!! =)
>>>
>>> On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 16:20:21 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>>
>>> >>Too bad you can't come....
>>> >>
>>> >>There are some wicked skidder runs/hill climbs through the bush that are
>>> >>real close to camp where the skidders never used their blade, their 6'
>>> >>high chained up tires were enough to get 'them' through.
>>> >>
>>> >>I will have fun taking photos and acting spotter.
>>> >>
>>> >>We 'really' just like getting out in the bush, having the CJ7 to really
>>> >>get in there deep AND have fun doing it was my wife's idea in the first
>>> >>place and 'she' bought the CJ7. I bought/did the mods and 'glass body.
>>> >>
>>> >>Melody, my wife wanted a vehicle that could go to road's end with no
>>> >>issues rather than a fight for a trip with an old beater truck.
>>> >>
>>> >>We only started Jeeping in 98 or so but have been bush running together
>>> >>since 79 in various trucks and vehicles and foot.
>>> >>
>>> >>I am sooo glad we ended up with a Jeep!
>>> >>
>>> >>We were looking at Toyota Land Cruisers, the old ones and some Land
>>> >>Rovers, but they were all in bad shape for our price range.
>>> >>
>>> >>Jeep folks have turned out to be a really wicked bunch! 'Fun' wicked...
>>> >>
>>> >>The group of folks on my RAMJ+W email list that this original post went
>>> >>out to are too cool. We have met a mess of them and have become really
>>> >>good friends with a few.
>>> >>
>>> >>My trip photos could be labeled: What Techies Do For A Vacation!. LOL!
>>> >>
>>> >>Always have 3 to 7 on a day trip and had 9 Jeeps for last August's run
>>> >>and 7 the year before. Hoping for 3 or 4 this year because of the short
>>> >>trip and short notice...
>>> >>
>>> >>Have 3 confirmed so far, one from Montreal.
>>> >>
>>> >>Mike
>>> >>
>>> >>jbjeep wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Sounds like you are taking it sufficiently easy. Be good, and have fun too. Wont be
>>> >>> your usual shenannigans, but...you'll still manage I'm sure. = )
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Wish I could go play. <sigh>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:40:48 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>> >>>
>>> >>> >>Got the ok from two doctors 'and' my wife is coming so I don't think I
>>> >>> >>will get out of line... ;-)
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>We are also taking the Cherokee this year for the soft ride.
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>The only reason we are really considering it is because the loggers have
>>> >>> >>cleared the road into the lake. Our friend got his mini van in there
>>> >>> >>last year and it used to be a 3 hour run in 2nd low to get in. Now it
>>> >>> >>is 20 minutes in 2 wheel drive.
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>We originally were planning on a new location this year, but the road
>>> >>> >>into there is just too twisty, oh well, maybe come fall I will be in
>>> >>> >>shape for a run.
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>I plan on being a beach bum this year, although I do prefer sitting
>>> >>> >>under a shade tree at the beach...
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>Mike
>>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>jbjeep wrote:
>>> >>> >>>
>>> >>> >>> You sure you even have the green light for going camping?? You be real careful,
>>> >>> >>> Mike!
>>> >>> >>>
>>> >>> >>> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:47:19 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>> >>> >>>
>>> >>> >>> >>Well, I know it is a late call, but wasn't sure if I could go this year
>>> >>> >>> >>until a couple days ago so here goes.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>We are heading into the same area we normally run, basically between
>>> >>> >>> >>Bancroft and Bon Echo Park or due north of Kingston Ontario and will be
>>> >>> >>> >>staying at Whitefish Lake for those that know it. Nice shallow beach,
>>> >>> >>> >>good fishing, tons of old and newer logging roads to wheel on.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>We figure on 'family' type trips with wives and kids along and normally
>>> >>> >>> >>do a 10 day run in there.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>I 'might' be able to get in there earlier in the week, don't know, gonna
>>> >>> >>> >>try, if I can pull off the two weekends and most of the week I will,
>>> >>> >>> >>but it looks like I have to be in the city on Wednesday for a doctors
>>> >>> >>> >>appointment.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>Planning on a meet at 10:00 Friday night at the one pump gas store in
>>> >>> >>> >>Gunter which is off hwy 62 towards Weslemkoon Lake. They usually will
>>> >>> >>> >>open up for us to top up on gas if needed before hitting the bush. We
>>> >>> >>> >>will be meeting up with Nick from Montreal then for sure.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>I have some detailed directions for anyone coming in at another time,
>>> >>> >>> >>just email me for them. Have some GPS tags too.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>I won't be doing too much wheeling myself, was a passenger in a car
>>> >>> >>> >>accident and have a messed up neck and am waiting on an MRI before they
>>> >>> >>> >>can fix it but there are some nice challenging bush climbs close to camp
>>> >>> >>> >>and I can take some nice photos anyway... I am bringing a canoe and am
>>> >>> >>> >>going to hang out at the lake mostly.
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>Hey, I could get the MRI in the next week or so and get a green light
>>> >>> >>> >>for easy wheeling, who knows, but I am not holding my breath...
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>Hope to see a bunch of you....
>>> >>> >>> >>
>>> >>> >>> >>Mike
>>> >>> >>> >>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>> >>> >>> >>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's