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sounds good at the moment, i cant check my calander at school, but after i do, i will have a definate answer. i dont know how advanced my project blazer will be by then, so will there be runs for closer to stock vehicles?

OOOOO /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gifTAY

Cool. I'll try and plan on being there.... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Sounds good to me I would be interested in getting one of the cabins since I will be towing the K5 I won't be able to bring the travel trailer. My wife would refuse to come if she had to sleep in a tent(she is a little spoiled)! Where can I get information on making reservations?


Mike

Mine too on the camping, she had fun on the trails and said she is not going without a/c and a shower again.

I will shoot you a p.m. with the info.

Depdog

I hope to be done by then and I would like to attend.

*fingers crossed*

Whoee, thats a long haul from Iowa, but we would be more than glad to have ya.

Depdog

I'll try to make it. No telling where I will be in 6 mo though, But I'll try to make it.

Cool Thanks!


Mike

At the moment, it looks like I will be able to go.
I'm not running 9, but it would be great to meet everybody and do some medium trails.
The wife would need running water too!

Dep/Grim - How long/far is Tellico from Atlanta?
Its probably 6 hours to Atlanta in the truck.

it's something like 2 hours or so from Atlanta

What he said, its about 2 hours above Atlanta depending on the speed you can drive, I can go there from my house doing 60 to 64 (depending on tire vibration /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and be there in 2.5 hours, I live 20 min below Atlanta.

Depdog

Bring it AWN!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

As soon as I wear out the 38's I am gong to 42's!!

why has god done this to me? yall have fun, cause i got to go to a an OA conclave for the boy scouts. im sooo pissed. i want to go to tellico soooo bad.

/forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif YES SIR!!! I'll be ready. I'll have my Tellico check list fullfilled. I aint going back without a locker and some more juice for the winch. My need to take a spare power steering pump too. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif.....

I'm putting vacation requests now!!! It's AWN!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Hey man, what do you think about trying to make this big enough to get one of the rags to show up? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif I would get my truck painted if I thought it might get in one of the rags! /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif


Mike

Would love to see magazine coverage. I asked them all one year and got a thanks but were busy, or cant come that far or your rigs are too big for our magazine (4Wheel and Sport Utility). I will check with Mudzer and see if he will pass it on to his magazine bud.

Its gonna be fun, rain or shine.

Depdog

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Thats the raining -ist time of year!!! Thats gonna increase that chances for some nasty slippery goo. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

I'm /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif still there though! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

/forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif or no /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif I'll drive the little turd daily up there and give trail (1) all it can handle. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

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Darn you Chris! I called as soon as I got the PM from Glenn and had to leave a message. When the lady returned my call you had already taken the "Lock-em Inn" and I had to settle for the "The Grandview" which is 1.5 miles away from you and Glenn. You must have called the instant you got the PM because I did and she said your message was first on her machine. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

Oh well, I guess 1.5 miles isn't too far. The only thing I am worried about is that she said the road going back to our cabin is "pretty tight"! Hope I can get the goose neck through there! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looks like we have a plan!


Mike

/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif sorry Mike!!!! if it gets to late i'll let you sleep on the porch /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif. now i've got to get my 60 and 14 in plus 39's, wheels, crossover, locker for the 60, dual battery/isolator, fuel injection or q-jet, cage, and 57" f150 springs all in by the end of april /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Hell you can leave the gooseneck at our cabins parking if you want, plenty of room.

Depdog

Are there any other cabins near Crawfords?
I have the wife bought in and the only variable is the building I am working on is due to finish May 3rd.

I think "The Elder Cabin" was the only one still available as of yesterday afternoon. She did say that we called just in time because she was expecting to be getting some calls from a group out of New Jersey that has a ride scheduled. Call soon if you plan on coming and need a cabin! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif


Mike

Sounds like you better get out the plastic and get busy! /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif


Mike

did i metion i need lock hubs and while i'm at i might as well get some 35 spline stubs. so that another $300. the wifes not gonna be happy!!! /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

I got my hub, 35 spline stubs, and new forged spicer ujoints for 350 shipped to the door.

Depdog

I dont know of any other cabins that are close. Go to www.tellico4x4.com (http://www.tellico4x4.com) and look in the top left corner of the site for all kinds of Tellico info and campsite, motel info.

Depdog

WOW what is going on that weekend that it's that booked up?

there are only 5 cabins that are real close

Cabin? The "cab"in of my truck worked out really nice this past weekend!!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

If I've got my dually by then... I will try to get it on the calendar... but the Midwest K5 Thing krowd is headed to Arkansas the month prior... so I might have a hard time convincing the wife! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Dan

O.k. everybody, shoot me an email with your real name please and I will put you on the email list. Later on I will be asking questions about rigs so I know what kind of rides to plan.

Depdog
Glenn R. Viveiros
viveiros@bellsouth.net

put me on the list /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I'm to lazy to e-mail and you got my e-mail already /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif

Hey, make this thing a sticky, so we can keep it at the top and I will modify it later with the contact and what to send me stuff like your vehicle specks.

Depdog

I sent you mine with all my /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif and I sent all the /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif on my /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif.
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Yep, I got everybody thats in this post, as well as one that emailed me and Keith and BigJbear. Steve Curret as well (Titianic)

Depdog /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Cool, I was just getting read to e-mail you.

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wow thats great i'm really looking foward to seeing his new rig in action /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Steve get the new truck together yet? last I saw him was when he was getting ready to haul off the Bub body. Looked for him at Dixie run but didn't see him.
Making it Sticky

I don't think its ready yet, but he said he hoped it would be done.

Depdog

i think i got 4
my k15
pop's yj....hes a good guy please let him come
shaggy's k5
Bobs xj...another good guy.

Ryan

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About the only thing set in stone right now is the Date. Its gonna be free to attend, just some K5 enthusiasts from this site getting together and having a ball.

Anybody got any suggestions.

Depdog

If I get a tow vehicle or find someone to tow me all the way down there, then i will definitely show up.

can we have potato sack races, can we hu hu hu please /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

How about we just throw potatos at you. /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Since I didn't make Dixie Run, I guess I could make an appearance at this one. Sounds like it should be fun. That will give me some time to test and get all the bugs worked out.

Is there anything else major schedualed to be there that weekend? I'll look later if need be.
I was thinking, stand back /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.......
if we can get some good confirmation of at least 10 rigs or more we could call ahead and see if they can reserve something off to the side somewhere. More so speaking in terms of the stateline campgrounds somewhere close to that little store. That way I can get a beer soon as we come off the trail. /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif and at least have a brick walled outhouse in case a tornado comes over while I'm doing a download. /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif The #1 alllllllll the way almost out of the park is only 6 bones a night. I'm not sure about all the others. For all you guys bringing the wives, they do have those little cottage studio like things there close to the store area. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
But I'm just throwing out ideas. Glenn, I'll be glad to help you do any leg work required. I can get the wife to make up any fliers, invitations or what ever. Thats all she likes to do is play with picture editors on the computer. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif One thing she just brought up is that if we could get some decent pictures of everyone's jug and there "slug" then she would mend them all into one collage type print. You know all that silly memorabilia crap. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Anyone know where I can pick a 205 8bolt/32 spline type? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I just counted 15 just in replies alone. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Not to mention the extras they bring along. Could you image being in a little stock jeep or truck coming down some trail as you glance up and see 45 tons work of heavy chevy punding down on you? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif...

Hell, I've about got myself ready to at least go up school bus. I'll just have to make sure I have the BRAND NEW battery or 2 on hand to winch my ass all the way up.

Im printing out severl maps to take this time.

I'm all /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif

You can buy a real good map at the forest service office in Murpny. It would be cool to have that many K5's. Hmm you must not have seen the huge 1 ton Jeeps that kinda dwarf our K5's!!!

Thanks and I will be in touch via email with you.

Depdog

Shoolbus.....Hmmmmmm getting brave huh&gt; you did see the pictures of my truck with the rear 1/4 getting ripped off didn't you? That's the way out. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
last year a guy in a full size chvy SHREADED his truck on schoolbus. Blew 2 tires out (38-40 inchers) busted his steering all up. They rigged the steering up with chains to get it out to a trailer. MtPockets ran it and took a few hits and I think broke an axle shaft. His Jeep budies tore their trucks up on it. My Jeep buddies ran it with some pretty decent trucks and one ripped a track bar loose, one blew a warn hub and they had a few other problems. The Scout that was with them took a hit in the body. I'm not sure I want to take a full size up that trail.

Wait till they make it like 5!!

Depdog

Lower 2 and upper 2 would make a fun ride! Ask yield2me! Small chance of carnage /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Yeah! Maybe! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

But if you don't do the ride you got no pride. It's a vehicle, a tool. Sometimes tools get torn up. If I have to tear mine up to get to the top of that bastard a$$ mountain.... My wifes gonna be pissed. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

On the other hand... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif You only live once and whats wrong with leaving a 1/4 panel behind as a souviner? /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif The way I see it...Is if you drive the rig all the way there, wheel the piss snoting hell outta of it and still make it all the way back without a flatbed rollback..... You win!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Hopefully, I'll be /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gifin' it this time.

I'm ready to rock, but the trucks not. Hopefully all will go close to as planned and if anything I should be 100% better off than I was there at the Dixie Run. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

So fix those /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif.... and get your a$$'s /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif'ed up.

http://www.rattlerock.com/images/Dixie%20Run%20'02/DSC00117.JPG

Ohh that's the top of lower two. I heard the big rock was gone. looks a lot easier now. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

/forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif OOOOOO WEEEEEE, That sure is purdy! /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif
But, Keith! Who is Keith? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Where were you? You all have that baby yet?

I have been busy, but will add to this thread next week. I am going to contact Crawfords and see how many openings he has and how much for his facilities.

Then we will figure out where and when to make the meet's and which trails to ride.

Depdog

Did some more work to the truck last night. I finally finished my rear suspension setup. This thing is going to flex like crazy! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif


Mike

You make it seem like I have never been there!! I think you were the newbie. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nah, I was 1 ton before you, you just finished yours a whole lot faster than me! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Not to mention that you went a little more extreme than I did. Just go slow and I'll try to keep up! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


Mike

THE BIG ROCK?!?!?! Man you sure do narrow it down, don't ya? Hehe, just picking with ya bud.

That was not to you Mr.Chevy4x4. I was refering to the comment about were was I at Dixie. I was finished but had to take the wife to the hospital due to high blood pressure at 39 weeks pregnant. Still waiting. She's due this Sunday but you know how that goes. It just wasn't right timing this year. In a week or two I will be going to Tellico for some" testing" /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Congrats! First??? Keep us posted. /forums/images/graemlins/ears.gif


Mike

He is probably on the way to work so I will post for him. Nope its his second, he has a little boy at home already.

Depdog

Hey, Keith!! I'm not denying the Telli-newB status. WIll still be a newB on the next trip. But I was just doggin yah for not showing, but I also thought you were crazy for even talking about going with the wife that far along. Your wife told my wife about how your first said TRUCK before he said momma. I LMFAO all the way out past Cartesville. Still get a kick outta that. So what am I doing now? Walking around pointing and saying truck to my 1 year old while my wife just sits there shaking her head.
I look forward to seeing that 383 with those big shoes playing on the trails. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

He aint goona play in the dirt, he will have broken his 60 by then and be looking for rockwells.

Depdog

Yup, like ryan said, ill be there in the k5, just picked up a 454 and a 14 bolt....we'll see what else i can find before then.... /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif

uh oh...spanky's gonna big block it /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif

Later

Spanky here...

I told you i was gonna do something about the dead motor, had no idea at the time that i was gonna find a BB, we'll see how it turns out.....

ill see you and your sister- uh girlfriend-uh sis.. whatever he is when we come down.
PS, on your advice, Ryan started drinking Bud Light the other night. P*ssy...
--Matt

Sounds great looking foward to it.

so , is there a confirmed date and location/gathering?
i would like to attend , but i want to make sure of times
and places.

There is always a big response via posts and emails, but usually only about 6 or 7 people actually show.

It would be great to have 10 or more show this time.

Depdog

Well, unlike my recent lack of participation on the board, I'm still gonna be there. I'll prolly just have to go without the mods I had anticipated prior to the event. But that is still subject to change.

Yes, the first post confirms the dates, there are several campgrounds in the area. Crawfords is the main one people will want to use. We may stage out of there, or just meet at the main entrance.

By this time next week I will have added a post that gives local campground and motel info in Tellico.

Depdog

Good news, Glenn. If I can get my 14FF installed and a few small things done, then I will definitely go! I can't afford a winch right now, but hopefully I can get some help from you guys if I'm in a tight spot. I've never been to Tellico, but I'm real anxious to go. My truck specs are in my sig. line, so hopefully it'll be set up good enough to follow all you big dogs /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I plan on following Jim up from Dallas so I won't get lost. Hopefullly my friend Bill (79Beast) will be going, he has D60/14FF, 5.13s, locked on 44" TSLs and our friend Shane with his Bronco (he's good people) with D44/9" locked, 4.88s, Teralow t-case gears with 36" TSLs on beadlocks. See everybody then!

Will

Sounds like a plan. Keith and I both have one ton axles, lockers front and rear and I have 40's he has 42's both of us has HS9500I winches and so does Grim. Jim has the 8724 (or 8274 I never get the numbers right). LOL

Depdog

Glad to hear its coming along. Hope to see you there.

The only thing stopping me as of right now is that I may be at SERE school then. I graduate language school the 14th of mar, so maybe I will be back by then. Looking at getting the new 60 and 14 bolt this weekend (Both have detroits and 456's), WTO ram, my 39.5's I bought from BIGORANGEJIMMY mounted on modified beadlocks. I may send it back under the knife before then /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

We have been busy at the shop, and as of yesterday are moving into a new building so work is slow on the truck. My boss man (Performance Off-Road) is looking forward to getting out and seeing what all the hype is about. Hopefully he can come, I keep telling him that he will be amazed at the caliber of people I ride with!!!


Dep-Add me to your list, I will be ready to rock this time and hopefully with no carnage!! Its someone elses turn for that!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Happy Holidays.....

Rob, Kristen, Kyle &amp; Sara

Rob its great to hear from you. Did you have any pics or video of the Dixie Run up yet. I hope you got better stuff than I did.

Hope your able to go, we had a blast and wheeling with you is always fun. I have Allied Beadlocks on the K5 now. I will have some type of Ram steering by then as well (I hope) Death wobble is killing me.

Depdog

Ok! Just checking back in. I'm as of this point still a go. Even if I have to return with the same rig as the last trip. WIthout funds the 400 swap over is dead in the water. But maybe I'll have to sell a couple of odd's and ends to get at least a tranny cooler and some other oddities.

Damn Rob! Good to hear from you. Hope you have fun in SERE school. Isn't that Search, Evasion, Rescue and Escape???
Heard that was a little rough during the escape part. If you don't make it... We'll drink a cold one or two for yah! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif or you could tell the instructor you have the escape portion donw already and point to the ---&gt; /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif.. /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

Later you all. Keep in touch!

Just checkin in... I have the new 60 installed, but it needs alot of little stuff done. The new 14 bolt needs pearches rewelded. My beadlocks should be here after the first of the year. Then its WTO time!!

Rob

Cool, good to hear from yall. Mudzer has his ride going the weekend before so that will probably cut down on some attendees. I dont have the time to start calling all the venders to ask for stuff for a raffle or give away. Would be nice to have though.

Depdog

Vendors? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif How official like are we trying to make this getty up?

Well, let me add to that, not actually having them show, but contacting them to supply parts/tools/whatever they sell to draw for at the run. I just dont have the time to do it.

Depdog

is this still planned for the weekend of the 26th in april?

Yep, its still a go.

Depdog

that suck so bad. if it was any other weekend this year, i would go. id skip prom for this, but i cant skip my boy scout thing that weekend. i have to possibly run for a section position in tha OA. have fun though

Got the go ahead from the wife. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif It bein my birthday weekend and all. I probably won't run the rig. Never did no rock crawlin and my rig isn't ready and aint gonna be before then. Maybe I will run it next year. Found a crack in the block of the new engine I was puttin together. Man I hate to love magfluxin a block at the shop. Moves a new rear into the next thing to get block though. But I am plannin on comin so any info would be great about campin.

I'd be happy if we could get some PEOPLE to show up. Vendors or their products would be too. You get any kind of #'s for those coming this year?

I have about 10 to 12 people on the email list I have (its on another computer or I would have an exact number) I need to post a list of motels and camp sites. I think it would be a good idea to use Crawfords for the main meeting place. Got any ideas or suggestions?

Depdog

I'll be there, don't have much better to do that weekend and I'm sure ya'll would love to a have a local along for the ride. It'll be nice to see a bunch of big ole blazers together, especially after seeing keiths /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif.

two weeks after Midwest Spring k5 Thing....better start saving gas money... /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

Crawfords souds good to me. I guess I need to to make a reservation. Any idea if they reservations for tent camping?

If it happens this year the Smokey Mtn Venture is the same time{last thur in apr to first sat in may}.There's lots of camping on Tenn side of trails.S M V bunch has been camping at Hanging Dog state park just outside ov Murphy NC.Several good hotels and motels over there too.It's farther to trails but there's wallmart and several parts houses there.They have learned to stock up on common parts by now.A small town ,Green cove is about 6 miles from trails on Tenn side.Small motel there and couple of small stores.Gas is higher there than in Tellico or Murphy,but,if you don't need too much it beats the drive to either town,Also pretty good machine shops in both towns.Look forward to seeing Y'all there.Gold 88 GMC,Just can't get rid of me.C B handle{ZONKER}.Get over there a lot and know area prety well.Know some easier trails with beautiful views too.Fire tower lookout at nearly 6000 ft and more.One of the oldest trading posts east of Miss river not far. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gifer on 38s D60 front.Like to wheel it hard and often. Also now a offroad camp on NC side of trails.Has fair shop on site and do different things evenings around camp.

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Gas is higher there than in Tellico or Murphy,

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If anyone is is of the hotel camping type, the new Holliday Inn Express in Murphy is very nice! Stayed there for our clubs Winter Maddness ride last weekend. They even let a few folks park their RV in the lot! Lots of room for trailers and they don't bitch about trail rigs in the lot. They also lack the giant roaches that the Ecno Lodge has. They do have a rule that says "No Super Swampes allowd in the rooms", no kidding they realy do /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I usually camp at Hanging Dog Park,but,may stay on Tenn. side of Mtn this year.Murpy has better choice of stores and resturants than Tellico,but roads a little better to Tellico from state line.Not as much dust going down in evenings.Green Cove has small motel and I think some cabins too. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Some folks from Tenn might be reason for no swamper rule. Long story,tell it in person if I get chance.Hope to meet some of Y'all there. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gifer on 38s /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

If y'all dont mind someone from Colo dropping in, I'll be in the area...and was hoping to meet some of you!!! Allready calling campgrounds for a spot to put the trailer!!! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

Come on over.Always glad for company.Get ready for muddy rocks.If you don't have any luck on campgrounds PM me.There's a state camp gtound at Green cove and several on N C side of mountain.Weathers usually not to cold by then,been camping out for several years at that time of year. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Everyone going to Tellico is going to get lost this year.Acording to Petersons 4Wheel mag.Tellico has moved to S.C..Just thought Y'all ought to know.Hit their site and give them a jab for it.I got good laugh out of it. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gifer /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif That makes my trip even longer. Thanks for the heads up. I wander if my property in Roan Mt. moved too /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Guess I need to make a trip to find out. Sounds like another excuse to go /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Heard yesterday that some of the old trails on Tenn. side of Tellico area are open again.Used to be some good riding.Not as difficult as others,but,I've got to call some folks to find out for sure. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

You're inTN so you might be more up to speed on this than me, but here is what I know. SFWDA is working w/ the TN state gov trying to reopen the Tellico Plains (TN side, Upper Tellico in the NC side) to ORV traffic. In doing so they want to develop a plan for other ORV areas in TN. Like all politicans (sp) they never let a chance to make money slip by. They see the tax revenu that NC gets and want a piece as well.
You might want to contact one of these people at Southern:
Director of Conservation and Land Management
Brent Galloway
Email: onetonjeep@juno.com

Director of Legislative Affairs
David Borum
Specializing in land use issues and legislative activities.
Email: landuse@sfwda.org

or even:
Representative for Upper Tellico OHV Area
Murphy, North Carolina
Brad Headrick
Email: brad@fabtron.com

If you are not a member of Southern please consider joining.

You might also want to contact Dell Albright at BRC.
http://www.delalbright.com/rtp.htm

Was a member of southern till Few years ago.Broke truck,it broke pocket and I've just been lazy since then.No ezcuse,but,it's the truth.Was going to try grtting houl of some Southern members For info.Been going to Smokey Mtn. Trek/Venture since 88.Great place to wheel.Got to run lots of Tenn. trails before they were closed.Soon as I can find anything about trails I will post it here.Come on over the end of Apr.Even if you have more stock truck than most who run there.I'll be glad to show some milder trails and some exellent Views.Just look for this hunk of junk,I'll prob be camping around the state line area. http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/506/11022dsc00017-med.jpg

WTF? Is there anymore news on this??? /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

Also.. Feel free to check out my message boards! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Nashvillek5.com (http://www.nashvillek5.com)

You talking about Smokey Mtn. Trek/Venture or the CK5 ride or Tellico in general?

Well!!!! Still with no new information on this, I'm finding myself a little fumed!
However, if Tellico falls through we could re-group and schedual it here in TN at the Summertown location. Says they are not open for business that weekend, but they are open for schedualing when groups are involved. Just for your all's info....check it out..
summertown Tn (http://www.wheelininthecountry.com)

S.M.T/V was canceled last year.Haven't heard anything this year.Just making comment that I have been going to area for several years at this time.Some others I know are going to be in area and the Dixie Run is having a new spring run the next weekend.Be a lot of rigs from all over the country there to see.Look forward to meeting some of y'all there. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

W.I.T.C. is OK place to go.All I know about K5 ride is what I read here.S.M.T/V may not happen this year.I am going to Tellico at that time for aprox 2 wks.I hope to meet some K5ers there,wasn't trying to Hijack post talking about other events.See you on the trails /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Tellico, or properly Upper Tellico ORV Area, is not going anywhere. Zonk &amp; I were refering to the TN side, or Tellico Plains, wich currently does not have an ORV area. The CK5 ride will be the last weekend in Apr. The usual group will be there and hopefully some new faces.

Heard about last year being canceled, don't know about this yr. Spring Dixie Run is in TN at Windrock, 1st weekend of May, or weekend after CK5 ride.

Heard bout the Dixie Run here on CK5 .Usually got my forms for SMV by now.Several of the groups that normaly come in for it should still be in area.Lot of us were there last year.Hope I can find out about Tenn side trails.Most of them have been closed since 90 or 91.Let you know soon as I can. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

O.k. folks, here we go, trying to get started early so people can plan for this. This gives about 6 months time. How does the weekend of April 25,26,27 th 2003 sound to yall. Thats Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are several camp grounds available for primitive up to full campers and giant R/V's. They can accomidate tow vehicles and trailers you name it. We could meet at the main pay station on trail 1 (Davis Creek Road) or at one of the campgrounds. Crawford has a very nice setup and some great on site rock gardens as well as repair shop available for rent with tools for $20.00 an hour.

Let me know what you think.

Depdog

To ftn96, Call up Tellico O H V on web .Good info about area and even have map of trail area.K5 KRAWL is in same area the end of Apr.Sounds like a good bunch of people are going to be there,Looking forward to meeting some of y'all /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/508/1102213trail___2-1990-thumb.jpgThis ones is tr #2 upper rock garden in 1995 http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/508/11022trail___2_--1990-thumb.jpg Same section of trail #2 in 1990,first year this part of #2 was run. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks. I already have a map and the site saved in the Favorites. I'm siked about the trip. Same buddy that rode with me last trip is still stocked for the ride as well. I'm just ellated to hear that the place will be open. I'm ready to hit some harder trails and break some [censored]. /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

I'll be camping somewhere around the state line area.Come sit around the fire at night,watch some videos,tell some tall tails,empty a can or two.Got videos of area from 88 till last year,usually watch some at night.Have some to sell most times.You should see some of the area before it had so much traffic on it.SEE Y"ALL THERE. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Its still a go, I have not been on the site much. Gas prices are killing the drive on the K5 right now. Spending a good bit of time on some electric R/C airplanes right now. Got my boys involved with it, so its good family fun. The trip is still a go and I will be ready and up for it. If you dont see me respond to something, please email me. I am still here, just not on the site much right now.

Thanks
Depdog

I like the R C Trucks.Couldn't afford flying,have flew some though .It's definitely fun.Took some video on Slickrock a few years ago of RC truck and was pleased how realistic it looked.Everyone there at time got a good laugh out of it too. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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I am looking at camp sites and can't figure where to camp. What's a good place from someone that know's the area? I want to make reservations soon if possible. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

I've been camping at Hanging Dog State Park near Murphy NC,but,I'm planning on going to Tenn side this year.There's Spivey Cove camp grounds at Green cove Tn.and lots of sites on the river edge between there and the trails.Both State sites were $8 a night last year and the others were $3{I think}.There's a offroad camp just out of the access road on NC side thats supposed to be good place with showers and a shop available for repairs if needed.I'll get a name for it and post. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Did search on Tellico camping and got lots of stuff.Tellico4x4.com had some good camps.Crawfords is the 4x4 camp on NC side of Mtn.Look at Murphy NC area for some cabin rentals too.most of them said they sleep up to 6 people and some are on the road to trails.They fill up quick for this week or so though.Hope it helps. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Crawfords also has a garage w/ air, welders, you name it if you break /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif 828-837-2848

Got my Detroit for the rear now. In the process of installing along with new U-joints on driveshaft and going through the wheel bearings and brakes. Starting to look like we be gonna have good time! /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

Were still a go, myself and a couple of others have rented cabins from Tellico Cabin Rentals. I think we have decided to meet a Crawfords camp for the start of our rides (that is if Keith and some others are caming there)

Go here for camp ground info http://www.tellico4x4.com/murphy/camps.htm

Here for Hotel/Motel info
http://www.tellico4x4.com/murphy/motel.htm

Depdog

Are you planning on meeting Friday or Saturday.....
By the way I'm at the Holiday Inn....
I'll be arriving late Thursday.........

and ummmm the /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif stayin at home......got some serious steering issue's....

Brandy

hoping to meet you all in Murphy.I'll be staying at the Elder cabin. I'll be there thurs evening trying to find my way around town and hopefully meeting some of you. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

See ya there

O.k. here is a question for all. Where and when to meet. On Friday, I was thinking afternoon/eve somewhere in Murphy (say the Wal-Mart parking lot) look over rigs and intoduce ourselves, then get something to eat. On Saturday for a ride, how about meeting at the main Pay station parking lot on the NC side of Tellico? Some of us will be staying on Davis Creek and would have to back track to meet anywhere else. It would be on the way to the trails to meet there?

Any commments or suggestions?

Depdog

Friday night sounds good to me, we should be arriving sometime Thursday afternoon......Any place to meet is okay.

The location for Saturday- that parking lot- can I drive to it with my Grand Am? How nasty is the access road??

What time are you thinkin for Saturday?

Brandy

You should be able to get to it in your Grand Am no problem, its just a dirt/gravel road. Stay away from the edges. Sometimes it gets a little bumpy, but nothing a normal car cant traverse.

Depdog

Sadly, I will not be able to make it, can't afford it. Two people were let go Friday and the rumor is that one more is going. With only 5 managers left and me being the youngest, I don't like the odds.

Sounds good about meeting up Fri night. Still njot sure if the K-5 is gonna make it. A buddy is coming with his k-10. My wife and kid have decided to come along too if she can get out of work. She is going to pull the Pop-up. We'll See. I guess we are getting back together so this is her way of saying she wants to be more involved /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif She is triing to take me to Alabama's fare well tour on thurs night so that threw a wrench in me getting there on thurs. Oh Well! Still aint sure on where to camp. Figured to just show up at a state park since I can't make reservations at them. Hope to see yall there! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

What are the limits are far as overhead clearance on the trails at tellico?On the average that is?I'm looking at an
hair under 8 feet. Will this be a major problem with limits to access or just merely a seat pincher. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif See ya there!!!!!

If I can get my tranny issues straightened out, I will be there. You won't be able to miss me, I'll be the one with a huge permagrin on my face /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif because I have obviously just worked a miracle. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Lance

Well I just got off the phone with Crawfords Camp ground and she said they have plenty off room. They didn't know of any big ride going on that weekend so it should be pretty fun. I been trying to get the Blazer ready with some new mods. Pulled the carpet out today and welded multiple plates in where I had some holes /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif. will be better now. I will put the Tuffy console in and hook up the Cb and scanner next. Still got to put the ram on and new steering box. Seems like I always scramble at the end. I guess that what makes it fun /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

UPDATE-

we'll be at Comfort Inn....reservations set......

Brandy

Put me down for a MAYBE. If I come Im not sure if Ill have the Blazer or not. Ill have to talk to a buddy and see if he wants to go up. He has a place to stay in Murphy, if hell go I am prob a definate.

Yall wont mind a Zuki along will ya? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

I knew you'd see the light!!

Briefly, the wife brought me back to reality. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif No can do. Damn this house buying stuff. Its not bad enuff its stressful its killin my fun. /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif

But when its all over Ill be scoring a few acres nearby where my buddies and I wheel. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Plenty of room for trailer parking and a shop at the house for OOPSIES. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif Ill be litterally 1 mile as the crow flies to the mud hole and sand pits I play in and about 3 miles from the forest we go to ride trails. PUUUURFECT! Infact Im calling the bank in the AM. Wish me luck. /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif

O.k. well since nobody has come up with anything better, lets all meet at the Wal-Mart Parking lot in Murphy NC on Friday eve. Say around 5 pm. Then we can all get some quick dinner at one of the local spots and maybe put in a small night run. On Saturday morning lets all meet at the NC Side pay station, it has a good size parking lot and should allow us to take some group pics and get setup for trail rides.

Depdog

Hanging Dog State park is a nice place to camp.They are supposed to be building a shower house,but,thats been supposed to happen for the last 3 or 4 years so I'll be suprised if they've done it yet.They do have nice restrooms in the A loop.If money permits{8$ a day last year} thats where I'll be.If it warms up some more I may try to camp on the Tenn. side of the area cause it's cheaper and closer to the trails. Orange Crush/unless theres a tree down low you shouldn't have a prob with heigth as far as clearance,may get a little tippy in some places though.The chainsaw in back of my truck will take care of any low trees.Looking foreward to meeting all of y'all there.Wally world lot sounds good to meet Fri.and there's several good places to eat around town.All you beer drinkers,just wanted to remind you that there's no place to buy it in Murphy{Hard liquer only}.You have to go to next county on Hwy 19 or into Tenn on Hwy64 to restock. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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no place to buy it in Murphy{Hard liquer only}.

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Thanks for the response to my question. Can,t wait to meet
some new faces. Glad to here you come prepared.Still working on preparations for run hope I don't come up too short on my list of hav2s. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Debatin on weather or not if the Blazer is comin. We'll see. I got reservations at Crawfords so If anybody needs anything, I'll be there. And thanks Zonkrat,I didn't get an e-mail sorry for the delay. I appreciate all the help. Comin from this far is gonna be an excapade. I called crawfords and they are 7.50 a person for primitive so that's what we went for. Oh well!

A couple of the MUD DEVILS from Greensboro, NC will be there. We are either getting there late wed. night or getting there by 12 noon on thurs.. We are going to be at Crawford Camp to set up and unload trucks, not mine i have to drive it /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif. Mine might not be pretty but it is pretty impressive at 75mph on the highway /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif. Any way we'll be there if anyone wants to run Slick Rock, Lower 2, School Bus, Guard Rail, or anything else that might be hard. Look forward to seeing all of you there! Look for the HOOTWAGON (it's a Bronco body on a K5 frame with all chevy drivetrain) it says it on the license plate!! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Keith and I will probably get there Thursday afternoon, maybe we can hook up for a quick Friday run on some of the good stuff before we meet everybody in town. What will yall be driving, my K5 is Satin Hunter Green with black 32 bolt allied beadlocks on 40" TSL's

Keiths is a Darker green.

Depdog

Since we are not going to get there until DFriday afternoon, I was wandering what time everyone was planning on meeting up that night? Also I have never been there so I would need directions just from crawfords to the trail head or just follow someone. My blazer is White with a Brown Topper and a small winch up front. My buddies K-10 is Blue and a winch. That is if we get the 30 ft trailer to bring them in on. What CB channel everyone gonna run?

5 pm walmart parking lot....friday night....

since everyone is telling what they got.....my K5 is black, with a black top....but if you look for it you wont find it.........it'll be in vermont...........its either gonna be the Grand Am, or the Duramax......just look for the vermont plate....I'm sure it'll be the only one

Brandy

Okay, Hopefully we can get there and set up camp in time to meet yall. We are leavin here at six AM so it shouldn't be too much of a big deal.We shall see though.

I'll be in the orange '73 w/ a black bikni top &amp; 1/2 doors. Not untill late fri night, though.

hello all, new member here plannin on being in stateline campground on friday. if a tow rig is available will meet everyone at wally world. or use channel 4 on cb. looking forward to meeting everyone /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Tow rig???? Whats that /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

See ya there.

Depdog