FRIGHT NIGHT 1997
(click to read the run report)
SLO 4-Wheelers attend the Point Mugu 4-Wheelers Poker Run
Up the new Lockwood Creek Bypass
, From Lockwood Valley Road to Hungry Valley SVRA
October 25 & 26 '97
The club has 57 paid members and to vote for officers you must be paid up to date. 1998 dues are due by January- $20 to Mark B. Nominations will be taken at the Dec. & at Jan meeting.
ELECTIONS OF NEW OFFICERS
Send your tips, recipes, dutch oven specialties,camping made
easy secrets, packing the rig tricks, etc. to Debbie K. newsletter
editor. Share with your fellow club members.
Well the November After-the-Meeting-Run was Lopez Canyon. It turned out to be a pretty nice day, the run started from my house a little late around 9:45 AM. The attending crew, Mike Jr. & Boys, Wil & Jesse, Avenette & James, Randy, Joe (a new member) Darlene, Whitney & I.
We Had a quite a few different vehicles, 2 CJ-7'S, 1 CJ-5, 1 Bronco, 1 S10 Blazer, and one Rice-Burner, Toyota pick-up. We headed down the 101, to make up a little time, pulled off at California St., shot down Johnston Ave., down Orrcutt then there was talk of Dave's Wedding, but I think we were too early for some food. So we blazed right past Biddle Park, to Upper Lopez Canyon.
We stopped to lock the hubs, and air down, at the start of the dirt. We proceeded to head down the trail and after a short while, our new member Joe was having trouble keeping his vehicle in 4wheel drive. We stopped and popped the hood to find the vacuum line had a hole and tried to mend it, with a ball point pen. It appeared it had more than one so out came the bailing wire & wire ties a stick, for a true trail fix.
As we were working Joe admired his new rims, especially the dented one !!!! so out came the hammer for some trail-side wheel balancing, Sorry Joe. It was back to the trail, and Joe had 4 wheel drive, things are going good.
We twisted though the trail, though the creek, around the trees, through the bushes to the end of the trail for lunch. It was a nice cool place to relax and visit, then Wil had about enough and said, "Lets do some 4 wheeling", so we all loaded up and headed back. I got booted to the tail-gunner, I guess since I made a few wrong turns on the way in, oh well.....
As we were eating lunch a couple of tree-huggers popped up from under a rock or something, I raised a hand to waive, and say Hello, but they did not seem too friendly, what a surprise! They really liked Wil, they seemed to glare at him something fierce. I don't know just one of those things Tree Huggers & Jeeps. Oh, I almost forgot, Winger, Wil's Trail-Dog, he seemed to run with everybody. No one is quite sure if he just could not figure out which vehicle he belonged to, or was just being friendly, boy that guy can run.
We seemed to not have any trouble going out, maybe because Mike, was leading ? Then Psst, psst, psst....... Hummm??? Yup, looks like I need to change a tire. What a bummer I managed to poke a good size hole through the side of my left rear BFG. So much for 3 ply side wall??? Oh Well, it is all part of the deal. Sometimes YOU EAT the bear, and sometimes the BEAR EATS you. With some help, I had the spare on. I have to admit that Randy B. is the fastest man with a High-Lift, I have ever seen. Slam Bam my truck was up in the air, and the wheel was changed. I think that was about it, a little more smacking on Joe's new rim, and back home we were bound.
I have to admit we all seemed a little bit wore out, so we took
the city folks route, back up the paved road, to end a pleasant day, just before dark. There was
some talk of going back in the Spring, to see how the trail has
changed after the rains,
so until then, Happy Wheeling........
Ray M.
offers a 15% discount on all automotive parts
utomotive parts
(& 10% off accessories like hats)
to club members who present their 1997 Membership Card!
7380 El Camino Real
Atascadero 466-2411
If you are interested in being a part of this fun evening call Darlene for further plans- time-where-etc.
1978 Dolphin Camper 12' Queen Bed, Sleeps six, Fridge, Heater, Cooler, Hot water, Double sink, Oven, Stove, bathroom, awning, Jacks, HD tow bumper, Ladder & rack. Needs tender loving care.New ones cost 10k must sell $1500.00 OBO Tom C.
1978 Glastron Trihull open bow boat, 75HP Johnson runs good, dependable,Trail rite trailer 15" wheels, seats 6, pulls single skiers @ 200lbs Good for fishing too. must sell $1500.00 OBO Tom C.
1993 Taurus SHO all options, 4spd AT,ABS, PS,PB,PW,220HP, Dual air bags, 4 WHL Disk, 16" HR rated tires, new Brakes, just smogged & reg., 0-60 6 secs. Garaged, 30k new asking low blue book, $9500.00 OBO Tom C.
1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited (like Cherokee) 4.0 FI 4 spd AT, PS, PB, AC, PW, PS, posi, new 30" AT's, Tow pkg, Cell ph, Runs strong. Low Blue book, $4000.00 OBO Tom C.
Jamboree Rack $50 ;Call Mike Jr
Black Denim Soft 1/2 Doors late model Wrangler brand new- on & off once; $65 Call Richard K.
WANTED
Soft Top and Parts for CJ5
or earlier Call Roger
WELCOME! NEW MEMBERS!
Kyle will be attending Chef's College in Prescott, AZ.
Kyle has kindly volunteered to to be our Arizona 4WD Adventure
coordinator once he gets familiar with the area.
Safety Training has not stopped though. Each month at the meeting a safety video or presentation will be planned. This month Jim Z provided an ATM safety video for the club.
If you want to volunteer for a presentation call Tom C our classroom instruction chair. Suggested Topics:
we are open for safety suggestions.
Coming Next Meeting;
How's Married Life
Pine Mountain
Ray M reported that the trail is in good condition and clean
Thanks to Tom C. yet another auto parts supply store is offering the members of SLO County 4WD Club discounts on their purchases. Kathy P. (a secretary's job is never done) will write a club letter to Napa outlining the benefits to Napa they will receive such as newsletter and website advertising, recognition at the meetings. To receive your discount mention you are a club member to:
380 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Hint to Tom C.- what about the Atascadero Napa Store?