Richland Road - St. Patty's Day run 3/17

Alan , my friend with the jeep will be joining us also...so this may turn out be a trip with 10+ vehicles...

Oh boy. Richland is a pretty tough place to keep 10 together, as there is really only one area that everyone can pull off to gather. Otherwise it's a long line caravan up a single pass road. At the stream run, we will have to keep guys at the back, and go in 3 or 4 at a time and wait for each group to exit back out (enter and exit are the same spot).

I'm pumped for this!! Hopefully the weather holds out for us a little lol.

Auto Solutions wrote:

I'm pumped for this!! Hopefully the weather holds out for us a little lol.

Unless you're Brian (the other one) who is hoping for a muddy hill to climb!

I dont mind the mud, just the raining crap lol.

30% chance of isolated thunderstorms. What does that mean? I knew I should have been a weather man - you're right no matter what happens......

It will be tough. We might have to go in waves, but it will still get bottled up around the hills and creek run. Not being familiar with all of the vehicles going it is hard to say how much spotting might be needed. Maybe none, maybe a lot. Some people will possibly opt out of the creek run portion. A good ground clearance helps, as well as a little under armor. If I can get the time I might install my shock armor tomorrow. I can only hope my rear link mount doesn't take too many more hits.

Bring on the rain and mud!

this is what makes a trip like this fun...questionable weather, unfamiliarity of terrain, and logistics...should be a fun time!

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to resign from this trip.

A guy at work took off and I'm the only one that can fill his spot, so I am forced to work Friday night...and no way I can work 12hrs Friday night, go wheeling Saturday AND work Saturday night also.

Be sure to take some good pictures for me!

nick i guess we will have to get together some other time to "do" our deal....just le tme know...

Awww man I wanted to see the Radflo suspension in action too I guess I will know for myself soon enough. I just ordered a lift for my 4Runner. From Overland Warehouse, Radflo 2.5" coilovers, brake bracket relocator and 3" rear coils. From Icon, extended Icon VS 2.0 series shocks

Too bad I wont have it for another week or 2.

MadToy wrote:

30% chance of isolated thunderstorms. What does that mean? I knew I should have been a weather man - you're right no matter what happens......

This could mean a lightning out break and rather fast changing weather conditions with heavy rain and winds. Looks like it might happen around 1:PM on. I guess bring recovery gear, recovery strap, snatch strap, clevis shackles, ax, shovel and plenty of water and food. Anyone have a chainsaw just in case?

Oh yeah and where in the parking lot of Walmart do you want us to meet at?

We'll meet at whatever part of the parking lot is closest to the entrance from 321.

C U guys in the morning then

The FJ is prepped and ready for the trail! Even put on the new shock armor. See you guys at 10:00. I will probably be a little early.

Darklight wrote:

Awww man I wanted to see the Radflo suspension in action too I guess I will know for myself soon enough. I just ordered a lift for my 4Runner. From Overland Warehouse, Radflo 2.5" coilovers, brake bracket relocator and 3" rear coils. From Icon, extended Icon VS 2.0 series shocks

Too bad I wont have it for another week or 2.

Man, I wish I could make it!!! You'll love the Radflo's though

Yep. Hopefully everyone is a little early and we can leave right at 10. Looks like our best opportunity to get through without rain will be earlier in the day.

Rain Shmain. Anyways, I say the train rolls out no later than 10:10. We can bs on the trail. If we have to we can leave in shifts, the punctual shift and then the tardy folks.

Bobby, last time we were expecting rain, no one had a chain saw. Don't worry, in my recovery bag I keep a hatchet!!!

Sounds good to me. I will bring my axe too

Good deal, the 4runner is loaded down. Just need to pack my beverages in the morning and we will be all set.

Leaving at 6.30, ouch!

With that supercharger I would figure you could make it to Lenoir in 45 minutes.

I can't afford the damn fuel! I have been paying 4.05 a gallon at least here in Raleigh

Ya we'll turn on the afterburner in greensboro and be there in no time.

wow all this talk of heavy duty recovery equipment...makes me think this place is harder than URE...and i know its not...lol...food loaded and truck ready...see you all around 10 am...

Well geesh hopefully it's got a bit more of a challenge then some of the trails. Afterall I was capable of doing all but 2 of them in a 2wd