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Title: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 07, 2005, 03:36:32 PM
Saturday, April 23rd, 2005

8am - Meet |removethispart|@ Walleries Pizza (edgewater st.) West Salem
9am - (2nd meeting) Monmouth |removethispart|@ Chevron or Burgerville

Explore Falls City (west of Monmouth), Coastal Mountains.  Many Forest roads and some challenging obstacles where roads have washed away.  In a previous trip, a winch and good spotter were helpful to pass through certain spots.  The goal is to reach the beach south of Lincoln City...depending on gates and road conditions.  Street legal rigs only, the trip home will be on the highway.  Therefore, you can't trailer your rig up there as it will be a different way home.  All Suzukis are welcome.  Hope to see many Mid-Valley Crawlers as well as many others too!   8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: ebewley on April 08, 2005, 11:03:18 AM
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Saturday, April 23rd, 2005

8am - Meet |removethispart|@ Walleries Pizza (edgewater st.) West Salem
9am - (2nd meeting) Monmouth |removethispart|@ Chevron or Burgerville



See you at Burgerville... We're taking GIJane so put your winch on! :)

-Eric
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 08, 2005, 01:20:08 PM
I  M  THERE
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 08, 2005, 03:37:17 PM
I got a top to borrow/buy. I should be there. oh yea bring your winch.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: pondboy on April 09, 2005, 09:55:10 PM
i would love to go but my sh* t isn't ready  :'(
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: zookaholic on April 11, 2005, 03:45:44 AM
i wish i could go if my sami was in one piece! :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration R
Post by: Natebert on April 12, 2005, 04:20:41 AM
This looks like fun.
Not sure I can get the t-case running by then.
~Nate
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 13, 2005, 07:40:33 PM
Everything is lingin up nicely...   ;)
So far, we have:

Eric B. -     '87? Sami
Greg F. -   '88.5 Sami
Jason H. - '87 Sami
Val -          '86? Sami
Gayle -      '02 Tracker
Myself -     '87 Sami  (w/ the winch like always)  ::)

;D Can't wait, this is gonna be a great trip!  Bring your cameras & GPS if possible.  By the way, I have the coordinates for "Valley of the Giants" so that may be an extra add-on for the trip...
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 14, 2005, 02:37:43 AM
"Greg F. -   '88.5 Sami"
dude...red is an 87. Balckie is the 88.5....
comon man get it right! ;D
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 14, 2005, 03:39:33 AM
uhh...  :-/
well...  :-[
I was just hinting that i miss wheelin with blackie... ya that's it.   ;D
I'm sure I goofed everyone else's years, too.  ???
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 14, 2005, 12:23:23 PM
I am asking that you guys going on this trip get your CB's working.  It's so much nicer being able to communicate!   8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: zookaholic on April 14, 2005, 02:01:12 PM
is this going to be zuks only? ???
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 14, 2005, 02:34:59 PM
ok I gots mine working....I think
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 14, 2005, 05:30:01 PM
I've been wanting to buy a new one I guess now I have the chance 8)

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 14, 2005, 05:52:55 PM
...Yep, zuks only on this one.  8)

Locjaw - GIJoes ain't too bad for CB's.  Maybe Sportsman's has them.  We need a better local CB supply place.  Usually can get a Cobra 40 channel for around $40.  Ebay has some ok cb deals, too.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: ebewley on April 15, 2005, 03:31:41 AM
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...Yep, zuks only on this one.  8)

Locjaw - GIJoes ain't too bad for CB's.  Maybe Sportsman's has them.  We need a better local CB supply place.  Usually can get a Cobra 40 channel for around $40.  Ebay has some ok cb deals, too.


Hey Jason, Remember when I's up there looking for a radio and ask you for pointers? I found a nice radio at RadShack on Lancaster but then I found what appeared to be better deals at GI JOES in Albany. That big ol' Pilot truck stop up in Brooks sucked for selection and price.

-Eric
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 17, 2005, 04:07:00 AM
There is a place on lancaster right by Michaels and petco called Pats CB. The place that sells those little scooters. Now I have not been there but Val has taken 2 CB's in to be modified. He told me they were great place to deal with and good prices.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 17, 2005, 07:46:06 AM
GI JOEs has a Midland CB for 35 bucks.
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/MIDLAND%20(2).jpg)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 18, 2005, 01:30:51 PM
are ya gonna join us this weekend Rod?
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 18, 2005, 06:38:34 PM
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are ya gonna join us this weekend Rod?

If I can get out of work.
They've been working my |removethispart|@ss off since last summer.
12-15hrs a day. The OT is nice but I like my time off.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 19, 2005, 02:30:10 AM
Would be cool if you could. Gonna be perfect weather they said. Like 70 degrees. 8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration R
Post by: bashzuk on April 19, 2005, 03:11:35 AM
If you guys are looking for cheap CB's you should check out Fry's Electronics in Oregon. should have the Midland 1000 for around $20
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4367795?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
there's the link
  Bash
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 19, 2005, 03:36:30 AM
man am i bummed! i might not be able to go. my wife had to travel yesterday on a family emergency and wont be back till sunday. im going to do what i can to make it happen but dont waite too long for us  :'( :( >:(

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Zuki One on April 19, 2005, 07:47:31 AM
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i would love to go but my sh* t isn't ready  :'(


Im in the same boat My junks makin noise no job and im wonderin if im gonna make it to a trail jam already paid booked and commited to but is this an annual run if so count me in next year! i will be there 4DR style  ;D i got a couple tricks up my sleeve for the "womans"trail rig hahah thats what she thinks ;)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 20, 2005, 02:35:34 AM
That sux Jason. I hope everything is ok with the family.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 20, 2005, 02:41:58 AM
thanks greg, she is doing better and really happy to see her sisters. i'm still bummed cause i'v been waiting a long time for davie to do this ,I really want to go :'( :'( :'( but we will do it again really soon(cause i'll be buggin the s**t out of davie)and I can waite

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 20, 2005, 11:40:41 AM
If we find enough fun obstacles and sweet views we'll definitely go back in the future  ;D .  Over a year ago, we saw and did some great trails & scenery and that's the reason we're headed back this time.  
I was getting ready to suggest camping this time, but the latest forecast shows rain sat & sun  ??? .  Well, if it does rain, it will be less dusty.  8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 22, 2005, 05:26:49 AM
Ok Keith let me borrow a top but Eric, if you could bring that freebie I would appreciate it. Looks like we may have a little rain but warm weather.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 22, 2005, 02:19:50 PM
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Ok Keith let me borrow a top but Eric, if you could bring that freebie I would appreciate it. Looks like we may have a little rain but warm weather.

A little rain? We're talking alot of rain, almost stormie :o
In thoery, if all goes well tonite, I'll see ya in the morning.
My stupid front diff skid plate is bent out of wack. I wounder how that happened ??? ;D
Great. I gotta find the pizza place again and wake up early on a weekend. :o
I don't have anybody riding shotgun, so if someone is crowded or needs a ride. let me know.
What CB channel will ya all be running on?
I'll turn mine on when i hit Salem incase I get last. again
Or I may just run to the BurgerVille in Monmouth off Hwy 99 (the only one, right?).
Only takes an Hour to get there and the extra time will do me good.
Okay, My Lil Bro May be going with me. But I won't know for sure till morning.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 22, 2005, 05:24:05 PM
We run channel 10. The pizza place is easy to find. Wallry's pizza in west salem. heres a map
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=nORZH0sO4I0%3d&longitude=%2b%2fk8071zjmjE4M0%2bN2ofuw%3d%3d&name=Walery%27s%20Premium%20Pizza&country=US&address=1555%20Edgewater%20St%20NW&city=Salem&state=OR&zipcode=97304&phone=503%2d362%2d6858&spurl=0&searchtype=search&cat=Pizza Glad to hear youre making it though. This should be a fun run.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 22, 2005, 05:31:41 PM
Probley meet ya in Monmouth. This way I don't have to hit the road at 6 am :o
It's actually closer than the piza place.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 23, 2005, 06:13:47 PM
And now we're back.
Great trip and glad I didn't miss out.
Note to self. Bring 5gal spare gas can and not 2gal spare.
If I didn't already have a Kick, I'd want a Sammie.
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/MVR%20run%20042305.jpg)
Sorry for poor Quality, Phone Camera.
(I look like a Monster truck ;D)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Zukipilot on April 24, 2005, 02:30:54 AM
Cool to hear you had a good time .How bout some more pics?

Zig
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 24, 2005, 04:05:13 AM
Sorry, All I had for a camera was my camera phone and it barely got this pic.
Greg was taken lots of pics, hopefully will see them when he's done.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 24, 2005, 11:40:07 AM
I got a few, I will post some later today.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 24, 2005, 11:47:44 AM
well, hurry it up already, greg ;D

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Zukipilot on April 24, 2005, 01:57:22 PM
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I got a few, I will post some later today.

Well it's later today, and still no pics :-/
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 24, 2005, 03:09:05 PM
Sry I have been caring for a sick wife. She was a little sick before going on this trip but the rain and cold weather made her alot worse. I had alot of fun exploring the backroads of the coast range with everyone. Even though our "mission" was a faluire. Here are a few pics for ya.
(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/falls_city_group.jpg)
(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/davey_stuck.jpg)
(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/falls_city_road.jpg)
(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/gate.jpg)
(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/tall_trees.jpg)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 24, 2005, 03:10:20 PM
Oh and a BIG thank you to Keith Black for the use of the top.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 24, 2005, 05:32:54 PM
Awsome pics.
Are we gonna see someone squeezing between some trees? ;) ;D
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 24, 2005, 05:38:12 PM
I too had a great time.  I can't believe that gates have been installed or permanently locked between Falls City and the beach - what a shame.  Six years ago there were multiple ways to get through and now there are none.  Thanks to all who attended - it was fun!  I need a GPS so bad.  Thanks again Eric for bringing that!  Gotta love that image of me on the bridge stuck...it looked like fun to drive in the holes but they turned out larger than they looked!

Well, I'll try to post some pics soon...  Not sure exactly how to?  Any help??  Looks like I have to upload them on another site and then link them???
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 24, 2005, 05:45:21 PM
But it was Great ;D
A big surprise around every corner ;)
Any get-to-gether is a good-get-together
I'd do it again in a heart beat ;D

Heres How to post pics

you already have a pic on your PC  
go to here http://www.omghi2.us/upload/
EXPLOSIVO set this site up
Down load your pic.
then right click
click on properties
Copy URL Left click and hold on #s Should all turn blue
right click   copy
come back here and click on the pic right below the S   4th one from the right
paste between the   [img] HERE[img]
now go crazy
we need all the pics we can get  
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 24, 2005, 05:57:14 PM
That or get me a CD and I can post em up for ya. Either way get me a CD....lol
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 26, 2005, 07:43:07 PM
 ;D  OK!!  Here are the pics!!

http://www.midvalleycrawlers.com/pic_showall.asp?cat_id=21&parent_id=3&parent_name=Club+Action+Pics&sub_name=Falls+City+Exploration+4%2D23%2D05

All else fails, visit http://www.midvalleycrawlers.com and go to the pictures section and you'll find 'em...

(http://www.midvalleycrawlers.com/pic_show.asp?picid=375)

Glad you all had fun  ;D.  We'll do some more scouting up there and see if we can find a round trip that'll avoid closed gates and maybe get us to the beach so we can actually get our clam chowder!  Jason, you should come on a scouting run up there and not miss out next time!!  ;)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 27, 2005, 01:35:33 PM
Count Me In ;D
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: zookaholic on April 28, 2005, 01:26:20 PM
good job davey, lol! who owns the little grey zuk? wish i could of gone if my sami wasnt on blocks! :'(
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 28, 2005, 03:46:09 PM
I think you're talking about Bewley's Olive Drab Sami...?  Looks kinda grey in the pics.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 29, 2005, 01:48:29 AM
Bwahahahhah! it looks like I ran this thing over and am all proud about it.
(http://www.midvalleycrawlers.com/pic_show.asp?picid=374)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 29, 2005, 03:09:38 AM
I wont miss it next time "period" (unless my wife says so) ;D

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on April 29, 2005, 12:01:00 PM
You better not miss out next time!  8)
I already have some plans for the next scouting run.  We'll need winches and lockers on all rigs, a gps or two, and good maps.  
I've plotted everywhere we travelled on a map and I can't believe what I'm seeing!  I gotta show you guys so you know what I mean.  I think we can get into the north route afterall.  But, worse case, we're gonna have to cross one of those rotten bridges or deep river crossing, or washed-out trail travelling - it will  be interesting!  ;D
Lets talk at the next MVC meeting!
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 29, 2005, 12:04:41 PM
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Bwahahahhah! it looks like I ran this thing over and am all proud about it.
([url]http://www.midvalleycrawlers.com/pic_show.asp?picid=374[/url])

But it sounded better than a Ricer ;D
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 29, 2005, 04:45:23 PM
so what are you saying, do i need to start making a snorkel for my rig?

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on April 29, 2005, 05:40:47 PM
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so what are you saying, do i need to start making a snorkel for my rig?

jason

Of course not, It really did sound good. Almost racie ;D
Ya must've picked up some extra Hp too ;) :D
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 30, 2005, 04:20:56 AM
Count me out if youre going to cross that bridge. I have no death wish at the moment.
(http://64.85.2.27/pic_show.asp?picid=365)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on April 30, 2005, 05:21:43 AM
who was the brave soul who ventured across that mush to take the pic? :o

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on April 30, 2005, 02:44:12 PM
what you cant see jason is that its about 20 ft above the creek. It was davey BTW
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on May 01, 2005, 05:54:49 PM
It could be crossed.  And by my maps, it's only about a 1/2 mile past the bridge and you're on the north route!!!!  It could be crossed with some work, i know it could.  Its the last 15 ft that's kinda spooky.  The next exploration will push the limits - trust me.  8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Zukipilot on May 01, 2005, 10:32:51 PM
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It could be crossed.  And by my maps, it's only about a 1/2 mile past the bridge and you're on the north route!!!!  It could be crossed with some work, i know it could.


This Coming from ;D

(http://www.sierrarockcrawlers.com/albums/igbanners/davey_stuck.jpg)

Come on Greg, I cant see why you would not follow him across the bridge ::)

Zig
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on May 02, 2005, 01:44:17 AM
The wood was spongy enough on that bridge that you had to be careful where you walked! Sorry having a family has made me not want to push the limits anymore. :P
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: locjaw on May 02, 2005, 02:20:14 AM
we could winch through that (and stay alive,greg) I am all for it. how wide and deep was the creek? do we need underwater breathing aparatus's?

lets doit !!

jason
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on May 02, 2005, 08:18:17 AM
Well, I don't want to have to pressure anyone on the next trip so, if you feel its not what you're looking for, don't feel pressured to attend.  So far, GreggyPooh, Hoff, Val, and Eric are interested in a push-the limits extreme run so that'll be a large enough group for me.  ;)  It's all good.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: Bigzook on May 02, 2005, 11:21:43 AM
Ive honestly never had a problem following you davey(as far as being scared) but that bridge was nuts man. I am probably pushing it to go on another trip like that very soon anyway. I got too much going on this year.
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: darnold87 on May 02, 2005, 12:23:34 PM
That's cool man - I don't like putting lives in danger...  :o I'd rather risk a deep river crossing than a failing bridge anyday!  ;D
Plus, I'd like to explore some of the "spur" roads we passed - lots of them looked interesting...  8)
Title: Re: Falls City, Oregon:  Suzuki Exploration Run
Post by: HotRod on May 02, 2005, 01:33:45 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I walked the bridge and It wasn't really firm.
Not that I'm too busy but my Kick weighs Twice as much as a Sammie. :o
rebuild the bridge?