HMBRover Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Safe arrival home about 1630 after a long day driving and some shopping. Thanks Will and Leigh for the great trip. You guys are awesome trail companions. Nancy and I had a great time! And thanks to all who were glued to our SPOT and APRS web pages and following our progress. Over the next few days I'll be removing the 1/16 inch of dust from the inside of the truck and the 1/8 inch of mud from the outside of the truck, writing a trip report and posting some pictures. A short summary: Long drive,ate well,conquered Dismal Swamp,moved trees,drove a variety of easy to moderate trails,got lost a few times, stopped by more trees than we could move (again),found spectacular views,ate ice cream, discovered new and interesting places to explore,long drive home. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Safe at home but not without a detour Left Shady Cove 8:00AM with noice in front end. On the way home, I had to make an unscheduled stop at Cerrones for Shrek. (3:30PM) Actually I limped in and just made it. Front drive shaft siezed.... Frank made a quick swap with a DII shaft, noise instantly gone. However I decided to leave Shrek for a few days to tune up for the CON..... Fortunately Frank was finishing up with my LR3, so I swapped out my camping gear and headed home in luxury and comfort... Made it home around 6:30PM. Just finished showing family slide show of trip. I plan on posting lots of pics in the next couple of days. My son can't wait for me to take him camping. He kept wanting to see pictures of Dericks Cave......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBBailey Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Glad to hear you guys had a good time! I would love to see pictures, and I'm sorry I couldn't make it this year. Perhaps we'll meet up another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 here is a sneak preview, a few I processed while on the trail, but couldn't get the chance to post up until now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Some pictures from the trip. WE thought it was going to be cold one night so we prepared a bonfire. Prize if anyone (other than Brian and Will) can tell me what the 4th and 5th pictures are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Brian called out over the Radio, Bear to the right. I slowed down opened the window and grabbed the camera all the while trying to see if I could find the bear. To my surprise I saw him looking at me.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDiscoII Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Love the color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Nice photos, Leigh. Glad you got a picture of the bear. Prize if anyone (other than Brian and Will) can tell me what the 4th and 5th pictures are. I think the only other main witness to these locations doesn't check the forum anymore. Maybe Ron, Dan or Carlos can come through. (Enough hints, already!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Keep the pix coming! Glad you all had a fun and safe trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 clearing trail NCLR style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Brian called out over the Radio, Bear to the right. I slowed down opened the window and grabbed the camera all the while trying to see if I could find the bear. To my surprise I saw him looking at me.:cool: Fantastic! Wild life in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBBailey Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Nice pics you guys. The bear shot is perfect, he posed for you like a real wildlife! Looks like you had good weather and everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMBRover Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I just sent Gary my trip report and pictures so watch for 'em under the Trip Reports link on the main page. For my full set of pictures go here. A few teasers ... Dismal Swamp looks different without the snow.http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/image/114567879.jpg Will surveys the downed trees.http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/image/114570641.jpg Camping on the edge.http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/image/114570643.jpg Crossing a ridge.http://www.pbase.com/brhunt/image/114571495.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbregman Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 I know I have been away WAY TOO long. Funny how life get's in the way... I really wish I could have been part of this year's trip, looks like fun (albeit a bit less challenging without the snow!) So Leigh, looks like the little tree we had to cut down didn't grow back My new job has me on the road a lot (Phoenix, Seattle, Dallas, Minn, Detroit) but it should calm down soon. I hope to be able to make at least one trip this summer and Oregon next year. I am really thankful to Brian for taking the lead and keeping the tradition going. I will do my best to stop by here more often (couldn't be less - right!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 check out my complete photo album of the trip here http://photobucket.com/Gotrovr?albumview=slideshow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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