DHappel Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ah yes....it's almost that time again. December 3rd would be the first saturday, and the first Saturday is always MORG day! Last month we had a great turn-out at Folsom. Since that was North, I'd like to head back south again to make nice with those south-bay members. Likely locations are Hollister and Frank Raines. I'm thinking the latter since we don't get out there that often and it's the most central of the local OHV parks. Of course weather is going to be questionable just because of the season. And we know FR gets pretty greasy in the rain. I'll give it a couple days and check the forecast as we're still a bit far out for any sort of accurate weather-guessing just yet. Feel free to chime in with your suggestions or opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'd be interested in either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'll see what time and kids will allow. FR's is so close to me, yet never have been...always try to go and then rain. Will keep watch on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 FR isn't as big as other places but it's entertaining, and the location is good for the majority. Plus it's a really nice drive. No cell service though, so keep that in mind if you're on a snapchat streak or something. (inside joke from last weekend's trip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Ah yes....it's almost that time again. December 3rd would be the first saturday, and the first Saturday is always MORG day! Last month we had a great turn-out at Folsom. Since that was North, I'd like to head back south again to make nice with those south-bay members. Likely locations are Hollister and Frank Raines. I'm thinking the latter since we don't get out there that often and it's the most central of the local OHV parks. Of course weather is going to be questionable just because of the season. And we know FR gets pretty greasy in the rain. I'll give it a couple days and check the forecast as we're still a bit far out for any sort of accurate weather-guessing just yet. Feel free to chime in with your suggestions or opinions. Don, Did a pre-run today with Lucas .... everything now hurts. I do not suggest taking any Rovers on double-backs, as they are somewhat tricky (even on a KTM and Honda). Very good traction (on all except the toughest climbs), a good amount of water crossings, but not really muddy at all. Best of all, no dust! Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Weather Channel says no rain in the forecast for next week right through Saturday so I say we call it - Frank Raines it is!https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Patterson+CA+USCA0843:1:US As per usual, 10 AM meeting at the front gate. Again, no cell service here so we'll have the radios set to 144.460.Bring a snack or lunch with you as there is nothing in the park. Park location:https://www.google.com/maps/place/Frank+Raines+OHV+Park/@37.4227341,-121.3828858,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8091cc43303f45cf:0x6c9d6240c84a26bd!8m2!3d37.4227341!4d-121.3806971 BTW - whoever has my spare red hand held from last month's MORG in Folsom (Conner?) can you bring it with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirowsky Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 I plan on coming, if it is not too "greasy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 never been to FR... will give this a go! Oh! oh! I think my winch gets here on Tuesday!So, I will find time to install it before the MORG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 never been to FR... will give this a go! Oh! oh! I think my winch gets here on Tuesday!So, I will find time to install it before the MORG! I plan on coming, if it is not too "greasy."Greasy is always possible at FR but we'll try to make sure you don't need Chris's winch. BTW, I think I still have your chainsaw from Cow Mountain last year. I can hold onto it, but just an fyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Um., rain today. And Tomorrow. Not been to FR either, but with sun predicted all week, it should be nice and dry, except for the shaded places. Hoping to try and make this...although not a mud bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'm not a huge mud fan either. I seem to recall a trip here last year that ended up with 3 dead alternators. Will be attempting not to duplicate that particular event this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlysonH Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'm not a huge mud fan either. I seem to recall a trip here last year that ended up with 3 dead alternators. Will be attempting not to duplicate that particular event this time around.I've heard of other non rover people who have had electrical/alternator issues after playing around in the mud at FR. Must be something in the mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 It is near site 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 It is near site 300Is that like Area 51? Because my LR3 has done the ET Highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinw.rrc Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I will not be attending this one, as much I love FR. It's probably one of my favs. We are having our first Rebelle Rally meeting tomorrow meeting and then I have my office holiday party at 6pm so I wouldn't have time anyway to get back, showered, changed etc and make it to Saratoga by 6. January will also be out of the question since we will be on the Mohave. Don, I think you are planning on coming to the Mojave, correct? If so, you'll want to see if you can find someone to cover the MORG that weekend or postpone it to the following weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattrick Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I plan on going, but I may be in a stock LR4. The D2 may have a faulty CkPS and I haven't had a chance to check and fix it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 We're getting down to the wire on this. Again for anybody new we'll meet at the entrance gate at 10:00 as usual. No cell service in the area, so we'll have the radios on 146.460. We usually wrap up around 3 or 4 so you'll want to bring a snack/lunch. I have to attend a company party in Sausalito that evening so I'll need to leave around 2:00-2:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirowsky Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Don: I have to back out of the Frank Raines MORG tomorrow. I thought I should let you know, so you don't worry about where I am. Hope I can make it next month. Have fun. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I'm looking for somebody to head up the January MORG as I'll be on the Mojave Rd trip. Just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I'm out also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattrick Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I have to back out now too. Scheduling mishap with my wife, and the rover lost . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Don, are you going alone then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wha....? I'm about to head out there, hopefully somebody shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I was hoping to come but Scouts and kids school projects was keeping me from committing and I have yet to prep the truck. Currently working on a relief map of CA with my daughter for school.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted December 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Well that didn't go as planned. Now what am I going to do with all these Krispy Kremes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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