Well, one more out. I've had a little medical problem crop up and won't be able to make it. Nothing too serious. Hopefully we'll all be able to make it next time.

- Joel

 

Sorry to hear that, Joel. Get better and we'll see you on another run!

 

Hi All,

Looks like we're at 3 now. Me, Rugbyduck & tradewindjk. Plan is still the same, albeit with a little bit smaller group. I'm going to head down tomorrow, perhaps not as early as stated before, but certainly in time to meet tradewindjk (and anyone else the shows up unexpectedly) at the Bend Wal-Mart @ 4:30pm.

We'll head over to the China Hat campground, get set up and go explore somewhere close by while we wait for Rugbyduck to join us later in the evening around 10ish.

Either Friday night or Saturday morning we'll decide on where we're running. There's a lot to see and do there. Then plan on heading back home mid to late afternoon on Sunday.

The plan is to go explore some of the interesting geology there and go run the dunes. Make sure you have a red/orange flag if you plan on doing this. You can pick one up pretty cheap at just about any motorcycle shop, or even a bike store. Should be easy enough to rig something up so we're legal.

This is going to be a fun, very light run to explore the high desert. Weather still looks like it's going to be great. Definitely a good weekend to get away from the PDX area... supposed to be gray and rainy up here... go figure!

Rugbyduck/tradewindjk, I've PM'd and/or e-mailed you my cell # and contact info. See you guys there! Who knows... maybe someone else will show up unexpectedly? You know where to find us!

 

Finally got everything packed properly... just need to fill the cooler with provisions and get my duffel w/ clothes loaded up. Cell & iPod (need my tunes!) are charging now. Think I'll even have room to pack my front Freedom Top panels in the back. See you tomorrow!

 

Have a great time and take lots of pictures. I'll be thinking of you all while driving back to OR from Wash, DC!

 

Oh ya another of '07JK fan little problems. Takes pictures of himself and post them.

Ok, I hope you guys have a great time, he really is a layed back person. I just can't help but give him a bad time. He will be alot of fun around the camp fire and helpful on the trail. I can't wait to see the pics of your trip. Play safe and remember to handcuff him to a big tree.

 

See ya there! Those who couldn't make it this time, I'll make sure I get lot's of photos.

 

Come on guys.. Your killing me.. How was the trip..???? Hope everyone had fun.. After this past week.. I need to get out... When's the next trip..??

 

Sorry Jay. I got home at quarter to 8 and was pretty pooped. Unloaded the Jeep, took a much-need shower and went to bed. I'm at work right now, but will post a trip report when I get home. It was a GREAT TIME!!!!

 

It was Oregon at It's finest. Great to meet Fred at our meet up and Steve and his kids at China Hat. In the morning we took things easy and drove off to Fort Rock. WoW, the geology of eastern Oregon always inspires me to travel more. The history of Christmas Valley is very interesting and the locals wave more than any parade or county I have visited in over 40 years of travel. The crack in the ground, the sand dunes, pine mountain and exploring the landscape of a small part of Oregon with like minded Jeep owners is a great reason to get out there and do it....... and do it often...........

I hope more JK owners can make the next trip.