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ZUKIWORLD Events and Activities Forum => ZUKIWORLD 'The Fall Classic' => Topic started by: ebewley on January 01, 2012, 01:37:27 PM
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Zukiworld Fall Classic 2012 - Bend, OR
November 16th thru 18th
EMAIL SENT TO PARTICIPANTS 11/13/2012
Hello Adventure Enthusiasts!
Here's a rough itinerary, a couple of requests, and instructions for those that are planning on coming on this year's ZUKIWORLD FALL CLASSIC! The first thing to do would be to read over the previous adventures and see if you're up to being cold and dirty for three days and to see if this trip would be something that would interest you.
2012 Itinerary:
Ok - Here's the schedule! Please note that depending on weather and other conditions, we may not do all of the items listed below.
Thursday:
Some may arrive at the camp area.
Friday:
Meet at the LaPine Chevron/McDonalds on HWY97 at 12PM
Driver's Meeting
Leave at 1PM
Camp and Have a Chili Potluck & Socializer
Optional Night ride
Saturday:
Wake up! - ZW Geo Cache, Hole-in-the-Ground, Ft. Rock, Lunch, Christmas Valley Dunes Winter Ridge, Fremont Look Out etc..., Ft Rock Diner/Bar, Camp
Optional Night ride.
Sunday:
Wake up (again) & break camp - Pine Mountain Radio Towers
Get to Bend and Disperse/Disband 5PM
Requests / Instructions:
1 - Send and email to me ebewley[at]zukiworld.com letting me you're attending (please include a cell number type of vehicle, where you are coming from, t-shirt size, and how many will be in your group)
2 - Watch this thread for more information. (A list of attendees will be generated in this thread as verification that we know you're going)
3 - An email will be sent to those that are attending with finalized details including specific meeting locations, times, maps, etc...
4 - It most likely will be very cold. (bring what you need to survive)
5 - Have a 200 mile range with your vehicle.
6 - Bring an arm load of fire wood to help out or means to gather some firewood on our way to camp.
7 - Suzuki mfg vehicle or special guest.
8 - Trailers, motorhomes, & campers are heaviliy discouraged, If you need to haul, consider dropping off in LaPine and driving your adventure rig from there.
9 - If you bring a dog, make sure it is well behaved or you may be asked to camp far, far away from the group.
10 - First 10 gets in.
11 - Unlimited number may attend (Let's go wheelin!). First 10 drivers will receive a ZUKIWORLD t-shirt.
12 - Chili Potluck is where each person brings a can of chili to throw into a big pot. We'll provide the cookin' you bring the chili.
Who's In: Updated 11/10/2012
E. Bewley | Samurai - Portland, OR
K. Ellingsworth | JK - Salem, OR
D. Capell | XL7 - Newberg, OR
M. Verley | Samurai - Astoria, OR
D. Arnold | Sidekick - Salem, OR
S. Vaillancourt | Samurai - Albany, OR
R. Ender | Samurai - Corvallis, OR
G. Faust | Sidekick - Tualatin, OR
D. Anderson | Sidekick - Seattle, WA
K. Anderson | Sidekick - Seattle, WA
G. Fuller | Sidekick - Salem, OR
T. Patterson | SJ410 - Bend, OR
D. Anderson | Sidekick - Dallas, OR
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OK guys, this is just two months away. Any one commited at this point?
Rob
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I am. I asked for the time off in January.
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My Brother and I are in again. Two vehicles as long as they hold up. :)
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Bagwell and I are in...
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I think we're planning on heading over Thursday night... We did that last year and having all day Friday to explore and play around was really nice.
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Is there a registration this year? Are we limiting the number of rigs? Whats the dealio??? -KB-
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Well, there seems to be something in the water here at work causing all the ladies to babies grow in their belly's..... Sadly enough, this gives them a few months off and makes me work extra. In other words, three co-workers will be out on maternity leave during the Fall Classic and I will not be able to make it. I will be the only person here to cover environmental permitting for our 1/4 of the state so I will not be able to take any time off... :'(
Sucks!!!! Missed Colorado now missing the Classic.... >:(
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Bah, I have a tablet you can use. Just rubber stamp from on the trail. :P
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Hello everybody! - Super excited for this year's Fall Classic. I'm putting together an itinerary based on the Points of Interest Poll and will be sending that out soon. So, please take a look at the POI thread and vote...
-Eric
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Looking forward to getting some time off and go exploring.
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I plan on being there with my son this year! Friday will be an insane driving day; extra trips to Portland before I can leave for La Pine, but I hope to be there before too late.
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Sign me(greg) up - ;) 4 door Sidekick this year :)
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Bah, I have a tablet you can use. Just rubber stamp from on the trail. :P
I wish I could. Starting next month I will be the only person to review plans and permit projects for all of TN region 4 (that's from the Tennessee River to the Mississippi River... We usually have 3-4 people... Ugh, the consultant life....
Zig
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Bagwell & I (and most likely GreggyPooh) have confirmed that we'll be leaving Salem Thursday evening... probably around 8-9pm... Can't wait!
Anyone is welcome to drive over with us... It'll be kind late, and definitely adventurous.
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Hi all - Just updated the list from the emails I got... really looking forward to this year's ride. I'm kicking around taking my Samurai for an added bit of fun.
Question.. Do people that are going want to do a potluck like we have been doing previously?
-Eric
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I always enjoy potluck night.
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Potluck is good!
Recently it's been a potluck Friday night and Fort Rock Diner on Saturday night, right? Gotta love the diner!! :)
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Chili Night is fun. I'll bring Tabasco this time!
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I am OK to skip the diner. They dont seem to appreciate us very much. Lets do the potluck Sat night around the camp fire.
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I am OK to skip the diner. They dont seem to appreciate us very much. Lets do the potluck Sat night around the camp fire.
Really? I've always had a great time at the diner. And I always call ahead to warn them that 25+ people are coming in... When the outside temps are in the teens, its nice to be served food in a warm restaurant.
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I am OK to skip the diner. They dont seem to appreciate us very much. Lets do the potluck Sat night around the camp fire.
Really? I've always had a great time at the diner. And I always call ahead to warn them that 25+ people are coming in... When the outside temps are in the teens, its nice to be served food in a warm restaurant.
I have noticed a bit of gastral distress stemming from the chili potluck on Friday night... Maybe a kinder gentler kind of chili?
I'm totally in for the diner/bar...
-Eric
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I like the pot luck. Chile is great for me. Dinner out was good but your kinda stuck to a small table so not much socializing. I'm good with sticking around the camp.
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I like the pot luck. Chile is great for me. Dinner out was good but your kinda stuck to a small table so not much socializing. I'm good with sticking around the camp.
I agree it's hard to have a big group social in the diner. Some of us have moved over to the bar side after dinner and had some good social time in there... :)
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Friday Plans for early arrivers:
Bagwell and I are planning to go out for a partial day's adventure on Friday, like last year. And I'd be glad to lead again.
I would like to do a longer hike / exploration inside Fort Rock...
Any other ideas??
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Spelunking is always fun. Some of the caves now require a permit. If you had one of those permits you would really feel like an adventurer. I may be able to join you.
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I am OK to skip the diner. They dont seem to appreciate us very much. Lets do the potluck Sat night around the camp fire.
Really? I've always had a great time at the diner. And I always call ahead to warn them that 25+ people are coming in... When the outside temps are in the teens, its nice to be served food in a warm restaurant.
I dont remember the specifics of the previous years just a general feeling.
Last year, the lady was grumpy and the food was cold and overcooked but it took so long to get that we didnt want to send it back. If I worked as a server in BFE, and had the chance to make a months worth of tips in one night, I would be overjoyed.
Maybe the trick is to get there before everyone else ;)
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I amy be coming along if there is still room. Still trying to talk Robin into going back to tent camping for a weekend. About 75% sure I can leave on Thursday anytime.
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Saturday night could have the option of the potluck -OR- the diner...?
Either way, we'll end up back at camp, warm up by the fire, and head out for the infamous 'night-run' into the snowy trails! :)
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Then back to camp to watch Drew pull his rear end in sub zero temps.
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Then back to camp to watch Drew pull his rear end in sub zero temps.
That's a memory-maker right there! :)
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I've updated the itinerary based on people's votes. Looks like a busy schedule! Please don't forget to send me an email once you've decided you're going to go and if you're on the fence, what do you need to be convinced? :) This thing is fun!
-Eric
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Like Eric said, this trip is a great time. If you have never done it and are on the fence.... make it happen. I have been to 4 Fall Classics and hate it every time I can not make it out. And for those of you that don't know, my usual commute to the Classic is 2400 miles (each way) and I even made it out from Southern Florida one year (3200 miles a direction) ;D.... Yea, it was air miles, but well worth the trip... 8)
Hopefully see you all next year,
Zig
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I'll be there, Paul Leapaldt, Bend, 87 Samurai, traveling solo
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Looks like Greg Mickelson and I will be going in my sidekick if there's still room. Our plan is to leave Thursday, maybe with Davey, maybe a bit earlier. I would vote for the diner sat night, gotta love running water and real toilets, the food is just an added bonus :0). If there is a potluck I can do the crock pot again, if it's colaberation chili I can bring a contribution. As long as there is lots of snow and exploring it's all good!!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!
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Looks like Greg Mickelson and I will be going in my sidekick if there's still room. Our plan is to leave Thursday, maybe with Davey, maybe a bit earlier. I would vote for the diner sat night, gotta love running water and real toilets, the food is just an added bonus :0). If there is a potluck I can do the crock pot again, if it's colaberation chili I can bring a contribution. As long as there is lots of snow and exploring it's all good!!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!
Hi Drew - Glad to have you come along! I'll be heading over mid-Thursday so if you want to hook up for a convoy, PM me... We're going to do the chili potluck (check the first post in thread; it gets updated with new info) so please bring a can of delicious or semi-delicious chili.
-Eric
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http://www.space.com/18434-leonid-me...this-week.html (http://www.space.com/18434-leonid-me...this-week.html)
Best time to see them will be early Saturday morning... So yeah, star-gazing after a night-run on Friday... If we get some clear skies, that is... :)
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I am really trying to make this year. I am not 100% confident in the 4 door right now so I would like to caravan. please be paitent of break downs. :P
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I am really trying to make this year. I am not 100% confident in the 4 door right now so I would like to caravan. please be paitent of break downs. :P
The cooling fan shouldn't be an issue, this time of year!
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Sounds like there are multiple people departing the Salem area on Thursday at different times
Morning depature:
Bewley?
3pm Departure:
Pooh and Drew
Capell?
8pm departure:
Bagwell and I
Any others?
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I might go formthe 3pm as well. I think the morning would be pushing it but we will see.
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I will be the caravan of 1 leaving portland |removethispart|@ 5:00PM Friday. SO if there are parts or supplies needed from civilization, I can bring them. Also, If someone happened to know the GPS coordinates of the campsite ...I will leave the Jeep home in favor of Bruno - The Space Pirate !
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I will be the caravan of 1 leaving portland |removethispart||removethispart|@ 5:00PM Friday. SO if there are parts or supplies needed from civilization, I can bring them. Also, If someone happened to know the GPS coordinates of the campsite ...I will leave the Jeep home in favor of Bruno - The Space Pirate !
I PM'd you the camp coordinates and my contact info. See you there Greg! :)
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Little bit of snow on the ground in bend. What time for the combined caravan?
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Not sure, we will be ready 2-3. Eric isn't sure when he'll be rollin through Salem. Let us know if there is a time that works good for you we are way flexible.
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Hello everybody! I'm going to switch it up just a little bit. Instead of 'doing' the dunes we've come up with an alternate plan to explore the Winter Ridge area that is South of where we camp and West of Summer Lake, there are some lookouts etc.. to check out and part of this route is part of the OBCDR.
I just sent an email w/more info to participants.
-Eric
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I will be pretty flexable also. We can talk at the meeting tomorrow night if you guys are gonna be there.
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I'm sure Greg will be there but I'm not going to be able to make it. Let me know, im sure I'll be ready sooner rather than later!
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My Samurai is all packed and ready to go!
I most likely will not make it to the La Pine meeting place before you guys leave at 1:00 on Friday; prior obligations won't allow me to leave the coast until later in the morning. But, I'll try to make it to camp before the chili potluck.
See you guys out there!
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Looks like there is a bit of snow on the ground in LaPine, and a little bit more at the pine mountain observatory. Sounds like there might be a small storm blowing in the area this weekend, too! Perfect Fall Classic weather!
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/030.html#SPE (http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/030.html#SPE)
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Looks like there is a bit of snow on the ground in LaPine, and a little bit more at the pine mountain observatory. Sounds like there might be a small storm blowing in the area this weekend, too! Perfect Fall Classic weather!
[url]http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/030.html#SPE[/url] ([url]http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/030.html#SPE[/url])
YAY!
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All packed, just need to get food/drinks and some fuel.
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AWESOME TRIP!!! Thanks Eric for putting on another fun Fall Classic. I think the best part was all the good social time around the fire and all the comradery. But the driving was great too. And the weather was pleasant! Thanks again to Bob T. (Kustom Kreations in Salem) and Matt V. for helping me source and deliver front struts to camp Friday night! That saved me big time!
OK, now to start going over the 470 photos I took... :)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/darnold87/11-17-12%20Fall%20Classic/IMG_6623.jpg)
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I'm so jealous! This is the second year the trips have come and gone and I have missed them. I hate that.
Rob
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Just made it back home...the 80 MPH winds and rain here at the coast thoroughly scrubbed all of the mud off of my Samurai for me!
Thanks again Eric; another great trip.
A few more breakdowns this year than in past years, but we still got to cover a lot of ground.
I had to limp my Samurai back to camp with a broken spring plate and only 1 u-bolt holding the front axle to the passenger side spring, but fortunately I had the ready welder with me and a few hours on my back in the snow and it was good to go again!
Eric didn't run out of gas this year. Weird.
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Sounds like it was a great trip, really sorry I had to miss it this year ...
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Just made it back home...the 80 MPH winds and rain here at the coast thoroughly scrubbed all of the mud off of my Samurai for me!
Thanks again Eric; another great trip.
A few more breakdowns this year than in past years, but we still got to cover a lot of ground.
I had to limp my Samurai back to camp with a broken spring plate and only 1 u-bolt holding the front axle to the passenger side spring, but fortunately I had the ready welder with me and a few hours on my back in the snow and it was good to go again!
Eric didn't run out of gas this year. Weird.
YAY! I had 0.5 gallons left in my tank...
:)
-Eric
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I had a great time out there with every body, it's always nice to feel welcome into a group of people that are as close as you guys are and not feel like a outsider. Thanks for the good times and great memories, I'll post some pics in the pics thread.
Thanks again. Nathan
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/mbplath/img_0357.jpg)
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Had a nice drive backup, went up through Yakima sticking behind a semi most of the way. Managed 32 mpg until I hit the border, a personal best.
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I got way better mileage following David. Didnt even use half tank going home. Weird.
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I got ~22.5mpg coming home... Not amazing by any means. But I find it accesptable considering I had cargo on my roof, my tires were still deflated to 18psi, and Drew in the big Sidekick was tailing me all the way back... 8)
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Good mileage is overrated :0)
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Good mileage is overrated :0)
I respectfully disagree 8).