4x4Wire's TrailTalk Forums: ISUZUwharrie Summer 4xFun-Run ~ July 29

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I got off of the phone with Doug a little while ago, and after a whole lot of catching-up, here’s what we discussed regarding Uwharrie:

#1: He’s going to reserve campsite #35. – With our group being as small as it is right now, just the two sites (35 & 37) should probably be enough… And yes, as always, contributions that offset the expense on our part will be accepted.

Right now it appears that Doug, JoeD, Pastor’s group, and I will be the only ones arriving on Thursday… If this is incorrect, please speak-up, because…

#2: Doug and I will be doing some cooking again this time around… although, rather than make any grand plans in-advance, we’re simply going to play-it-by-ear. --- The thought of maybe having ‘Burgers and Hotdogs’ one night was suggested, but it was quickly followed by maniacal howling laughter…

Fear not my good friends; the Indomitable Iron Chefs would never stoop so low! --- Whatever we actually do end-up preparing this time will at least be on-par with our previous offerings… However, this year Paella is officially off the table (sorry, no pun intended!) due to the difficulty in adequately and safely transporting the required shellfish ingredients.

If anyone has a favorite, special culinary request (or any food allergies that we should know about!), now’s the time to say so!

#3: The ‘Uber Shelter’ will be bigger and better than ever! --- That’s right folks… The ‘puny’ little (leaking) two-piece 30’ x 40’ shelter has evolved into a one-piece 30’ x 50’ monstrosity… And the tiresome task of setting the whole thing up, by way of everyone taking turns tossing weighted rope ends through elusive tree branches is forevermore a thing of the past! --- The latest iteration shall include a couple of age-old technological gizmos that will greatly assist in minimizing the set-up time; thus providing for significantly more TRAIL TIME!

OK, if you’re just dying to know what I’m up to…
I have found a couple of metal brackets that can be easily strapped onto (and un-strapped from) the two cross-trees, and I will be attaching several clothesline pulleys to these… one at each end to support the weight of the shelter itself; another set for taking out the slack in the sides of the tarp; and yet another for the lights... each with it’s very own brand-new 100-foot length of un-knotted rope! --- In addition to the improved ease in set-up, from now on the job of raising/lowering/adjusting/replacing the lights can be accomplished without having to take the whole thing down. --- Oh yeah, and this time I’m bringing an extension ladder.

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Pastor,

I think given an extended weekend, completely surrounded by the likes of us, we’ll convert all of those non-believers in your party into true-blue diehard 4xFanatics… Well, either that, or it’ll surely cure them of vacationing anywhere that you suggest, ever again.

I’m looking forward to meeting you – See you on Thursday!

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Robby,

Dang-it man! – I will NOT accept ‘My junk is broke’ as a valid excuse… No Sir!

I don’t care if you have to steal your sister’s bicycle and carry your camping gear in the floweredy front basket! --- You WILL be there to take at least one ride in the new-and-improved Smileymobile --- Do you read me? --- Don’t make me come down there with an assortment of day-glow rattle cans and turn Old Red into a pimped-out Granby Street low rider while you’re asleep!

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Tad,

How are things looking for you right now? --- Any good news to report?

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Mark,

Don’t worry… Even if it’s just a small group this time, our weekend-long 4-Low Therapy Session will take place, (more-or-less) exactly as-planned!

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Mike,

What day are you guys planning to arrive?

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Rubo,

If you read this… Call me. – I may have found you a ride down to NC.
(I’m mot sure yet, but there’s a chance)

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Cheers!

Smiley

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