Friday night at Fox and the Hound, we discussed going to Barnwell sometime in October, but didn't come to any conclusions about a date. I just thought I'd help get the ball rolling. Any weekend is allright with me, just lmk. What dates are good for the rest?

I'm gonna try to post a list here of who's going when, just reply and I'll add/delete names.

4th (sorry, looks like its closed that weekend)
Calton
xterrainx
goofiefoot

11th
surfingteacher
hattrick
Herk
System-f
zed
goofiefoot
austinbrtnder
Kaiser442

2nd or 4th weekend are my choice... only times I don't have my daughter... and I really wanna make it out there!

I might make the second weekend

Just FYI -

ModDay: October 4
Cowboys game: October 12
Meeting (with PIAA): October 25

i'll be up on sunday 10/12 for the cowboys game. 11th would be ok for me. if not, i have plenty of sick time (i work sats). wife no understand whole off road thing, so i may try and bring/convert her. and if she gets lost...and i can't find her.... hmmmm..........

Where is Barnwell located? I looked it up on mapquest but only got CA, SC, and AL.

Barnwell is located in Gilmer, TX... Here is a little info: BARNWELL ... It should probably be about a 6 hour drive for you... which is no excuse not to show, as I've got to drive atleast 5...

Where is Mod day going to be held?

It's going to be at Chris' house in Fort Worth...
*edit* hey Carlton... you gotta make it to Barnwell... I wanna check out your truck... tired of only seeing it in pictures!

That is why I am wanting it to be on the second weekend (trip to barnwell).

second weekend works for me

change in plans.. I can not make the second weekend in Oct..

However the first weekend is good for me. This will also be the last time in a while my truck will be in Dallas. We are moving to MN.

So.. I don't know if it is possible to change the mod day with Barnwell but if it is possible that would be great..

Thoughts? Suggestions?

NOOOOOOO!!!

Not to be rude, but ModDay needs to stay on the weekend of the 4th. Some people attending ModDay are not available on the 12th.

Hey Carlton... why the hell are you moving to MN? And especially just when the weather is getting nice down here and shitty up there?

I would rather ride than mod Barnwell on the 4th would work for me. Carlton let me know and be sure to bring your truck not Liz's

PM me your plans on your move if you don't want to post. I'd like to get together with both of you before moving... maybe a road trip central for both of us. I am sure others would go too. Bossier City comes to mind for a weekend

Liz if you are Lurking we all say hey and congrats!!!!

I figure if some of the group wants to go to Barnwell the rest of the group can do the mod day.

I plan on leaving Dallas on Saturday around 8 am on Oct 4th to head to Barnwell..

Whoever wants to go is welcome. The more the merrier. I am just bummed that I am going to miss the meeting. Oh well..

And I will have my truck NOT Elizabeth's. :p

Well, anyone who want to come over and work on their trucks on the 4th is still welcome to. I will probably be putting a BL on my truck that weekend. I want bigger tires damn it!

I can't make it to Barnwell on the 4th as I already have alot going that day. Thats why I was wanting to do it the 11th. Oh well I guess whoever goes, Say Hi to Carlton to me. I'm still up for the 11th for Barnwell for whoever wants to go that weekend.

Dammit Carlton... anyway... I can't make the 4th because of my daughter... going to Barnwell on the 11th... whoever wants to can join... Jason, you have to come along... to whoever else is coming... camping or just spending the day? Hey Roger, any chance of getting you out there two weekends in a row?

So is anyone planning on the 11th? Quite a few that are modding on the 4th I think are planning on the 11th.????

I *think* the only ones currently going to Barnwell on the 4th are Roger and Carlton. At least they are the only ones who said they are going on the 4th.

Roger and Carlton,
We might just run the gammut and add Barnwell to our weekend plans. Are ya'll planning to camp Saturday night? If so, we might get out there late (probably around 10 or so) after our party in Dallas. Let me know.

If that's the case here's our weekend.

Austin - Burleson (visit old friends)
Burleson - Ft Worth (Mod day)
Ft Worth - Plano (housewarming party)
Plano - Barnwell
Barnwell - Austin

How's that for a fun-filled weekend?

Jason and others... Barnwell on the 4th and yes staying the night. Depending on weather may bring trailer... I can't ride the 11th as it's Susan's Bday the 12th.

Really would like some others so I don't need to help Carlton out all by myself all the time May be last time to take advantage of his experience at TMTC

Jason come on out and we can night ride and or just get some of the new trails in on Sunday morning... You have my cell

i'm pretty sure i am in for both weekends. question is, is anybody going up on friday night? have about a 6 hour drive and would rather drive friday after work. with my position, i should be able to cut out between 2-5pm (also depends on wife's job (for the 4th)). still a rookie with offroad, but give me a goat and i'll hang with the best.....

hey zed... I can probably head up there with ya on the 10th... I think if we left pretty early on the 11th we should be ok, though... Jason, if you go on the 4th are you gonna go the next weekend, too?

Still trying to figure it out. I'd like to, but October is already getting really full and our bank accounts are not.

I hear that. The 11th may be my last trip till the new year so I hope its a good turnout.

Roger and I were thinking about heading up there Friday evening.. So if that works for you then that is what we will do.

So far it looks like I will be up there for the 11th, Herk, and Chris as long as we get his mods done in time.

I'm definitely coming on the 11th. Might come the week before as well, or maybe just go to the mod day. haven't really decided yet.

actually, i just noticed that the 11th is on a sat, anybody planning on going the 10th? I might try to take off Friday and go Friday afternoon.

I'm either going the 10 or early on the 11th... doesn't really matter which... still gotta get gear, though...
just remembered... I haven't been camping since I was a kid... what the hell do I need? Trying to get an air mattress for my truck, an axe, gas can, what the hell else do I need?

You don't need an awe or gas can. Just sleeping bags and stuff like that. Does anyone have a gas grill to take if Roger can't make it?

If I only had a vehicle that was large enough to sleep in...

Looks like I'm in.

I'll probably go up Friday night after work, so Kraig and Clint, if you want to caravan, let me know.

A full-size air mattress fits great in the back of the X, sleeps wonderful. Other than that, you shouldn't need much more than food, drink and recovery gear (most of us have that anyway, but we'll charge you to use it ) If you find you need an axe, you probably aren't on a trail.

I have a small gas grill I can bring if we need it.

Axe for firewood? I dunno... maybe use it if you piss me off? What about a queen size air mattress? Will that fit?

I think a queen size would be too wide and too long. My full-size barely squeezes in there. We usually bring firewood. There is probably some still stashed down there, and I'll bring several logs to add.

I think Chris will only have to worry about if he gets the new meats on and fitting wright to make the 11th on time........

Carlton, I'm glad I had a chance to meet you man and do a little bit of off-road trails with you too. Hey, I have inlaws in MN and family in PA. So me and the wife go up there to visit her family every year around Christmas time, anyway I would ride with you anytime if you ever want to hook up..... Snow Monsters..

BTW Keith, are you bringing the video equipment on the 11th. I'll have the mini memory bit camera for short 16 sec and 3 min video flicks with sound, you maybe able to use some of them if you make a Barnwell II video for dubbin over or something..........

I use a queen size and it works very well. Its snug against the sides but it does fit.

So Jason your gonna make both weekends?

I get confused when you say Jason, are you talking to me or the other? I will definitely go the 10th, but I think I might pass on the 4th and just go to mod day instead. Still up in the air.

I have one of those small Coleman stoves, where half is a grill and the other half is a burner, only been used twice, so not real sure how well that works, but I can bring it. I do have a propane grill, but it won't fit in the X, if somebody with a truck maybe wanted to lug it along. Also have a large smoker, but it weighs like 200 lbs, and I really don't want to take the time to smoke anything, would rather run the trails.

So do most people just bring an air mattress and sleep in their x's, or do people bring tents? I've camped both ways, so not sure which I will do.

Talking about "goofie" Jason... you can be "Jason2" ...
I'll probably be bringing an air mattress... finally get to put the X in SEX...

can't make oct 4th due to finances. three trips to dallas is a little much. so gotta settle for two trips. will go up the 10 or 11th. austin let me know.

if we need firewood, my dad has farmland with alot of wood. chainsaw and i are friends.

Jason was the most popular boys name the year I was born. I went to school with at least 10 in my graduating class. Believe me, I know what it's like to have "Jason confusion".

I usually sleep in my truck, mostly cause I'm lazy and don't want to set up my tent. It's much quicker to set up and tear down when you only have to move things around your truck.

Sooner or later, we'll need to start figuring out who's showing up when, what we're cooking for dinners, and coordinate what food to bring.

This will be fun.

You're so gay... hey... shackles will be in tomorrow... ordering snorkel tomorrow... you have any idea how to install... if not... Carlton... can you post pics of your snorkel under the hood, so I can figure out what I have to fab?

i started a list at the beginning of this post of who is going and what weekend, just respond and I'll add names to the beginning to cut down confusion. I tried to get everybody's responses right, but there was some flip-flopping looking at the last three pages, so take a look and make sure. Just trying to be helpful.

Hattrick, sent my dues off this morning, so sometime this week you should get them, depending on how slow snail mail us between Richardson and wherever it is I sent it, Carrollton?or something.

Wow! Roger and xterraintx will be there at the same time? That's awesome! Roger is xterraintx

You can take the question mark off my name for the 11th. I'll be there.

I thought that they were, but was not sure.

Add me to the 11th.

checking out the tmtc/bmra calender for october, and it shows closed to public use for a natrc competitive trail ride on october 3-5. does public use mean non-tmtc members or for everybody. i may not be going up that weekend, but was wandering if it would change things for those who are? just curious.

Yep - it looks like it's closed. If they are having a equestrian event, I can't imagine they'd let any vehicles be lumbering around, members or no. That SUCKS!

Roger and Carlton - any suggestions?

I have one... go the 10th -12th

Come to my house and help me with my body lift!

Wrong direction for me

Looks like Barnwell is out for this weekend...

Carlton does that mean you can't make it to ride here again???

You are going to get up in that snow and amy never ride again

What about Shilo Ridge in Alto? Not as good as Barnwell but still fun. I can't ride the 11th

Call me and let me know... What about you Jason???

Barnwell was about the distance limit for that evening, since we would be driving from Plano. Alto is almost 2 hours further. Carlton - any chance you could stick around another week?

jason

you going up that friday night too?

Yeah, I'll head up after work. When it gets a little closer, we can look at times to meet and caravan if you want. Kraig will mostly likely be riding with us as well. The McDonalds we met at last time would probably be the best place again. Let me know what your plans are.

I may end up going to the Superlift OHV park in Arkansas.

Roger? Wanna try something new?

Go up there you guys. I have been wanting to go there for a while. It would be nice to hear what it is like.

for the 11th

are the Dallas guys going to Caravan?.... This time we promise to go to the right Walmart

Well, if the job situation works out....(keep your fingers crossed, I had a second interview today for an IT manager's position), then I might be able to ride on the 11th.....

YEAH!!!!

Excellent! I hope it works out (both the job and the wheeling) Hope to see ya out there.

Is anybody planning on going up the 10th? Iw as thinking about using some of my sick days,a nd heading up there Friday afternoon.

I think zed, Jason, and I will be up there Fri. evening...

Anybody from the Dallas area that I can caravan with?

People leaving Saturday Morning, what time, caravan? I will be on Channel 5 CB, and 5 FRS no subs...

Is this trip still planned? I have not heard on the job yet, but I want, want, want to get my truck dirty again.....

Yup... still on... us Austin people are heading up there Friday afternoon... pretty sure the Dallas guys are heading up Sat. am...

For those that are camping, what are we doing for dinner? Who has a stove that they can bring?

For the Dallas folks, we can meet up at 8AM at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Garland. I would like to be on the road no later than 8:30 so we can get there early enough to have a full day of wheeling. Let me know if you will meet up with me there or not so I know who to wait on.

The address on

5302 N Garland Ave
Garland, TX

That's the new one at 190 and N. Garland right?

Is everyone coming back Sat. night - or camping until Sunday? I'm not sure if the posts about camping so far were referring to Fri. night or Sat.

I've got one of the small 2 burner Coleman stove/grill things if that's useful.

I'll bring my little propane grill, coleman stove, and campfire grill. I'm planning on bringing sausage and tortillas. Oh yeah - and beer.

Jack - try to make this one. You have a 4x4 and Glenn's not leading us. You should be safe.

I was planning on bringing a coleman propane grill/stove, but it's not real big.

I'm pretty sure that I am still going to leave on Friday.

The Walmart is off of 635 and N. Garland Rd.

Shall we bring fajitas to cook?

I was thinking about that too, but alot of new people don't know the way so I figured I'd lead the way.

I ain't skeerred! I think that I would be more concerned if Chia were leading!!!

Especially since Chia now has a Mirage!

Dallas guys please read. The address to the correct Wal-mart is

3159 S Garland Ave # 600
Garland, TX 75041

Sorry for the screw up. DOH!

DOH! Why way the hell down there?

It is along the way to Barnwell and it is the most 'central point' to meet.

Basicly we take 635 to 80 then up to 20 and then to Gilmer and as Scott said, its the most central point thats on the way for everyone.

Can someone remember me how much it costs to get in and to stay at Barnwell? If I can come, I may try to get there Friday night, and stay until Saturday evening ( I have to be back in Arlington on Sunday morning).

Here's what they have posted on the site:

Fees:

Gate/Trail Riding:

annual members - $35.00 per year*
$10 for 1st day
$5 for each additional day
Includes all vehicles w/immediate family

day use members - $15.00 per day per trail vehicle

*All memberships can be purchased on-site; Gate Fee waived on first weekend with paid Annual Membership. Membership includes full voting rights, quarterly newsletter, etc.

Camping :

primitive sites:

annual members - $5.00/night
day use members - $7.50/night

electric included sites:

annual members - $12.50/night
day use members - $17.50/night

Looks like $15 for entry and $7.50 for friday camping.

Thank you kindly sir....

Looks like we will be heading out from Round Rock before 4:30 on Friday. This should put us on I-20 around 7 and at Barnwell around 9. If anyone wants to meet us along the way let me know and I'll email you my cell.

Dallas folks - should we expect you around 10:30 on Saturday morning? If so, we'll be sure to meet ya'll up front.

10:30 sounds good. Is anyone bringing fajita meat or cheese?

Hey Dan - add me to the "Showing up at Wal Mart" group.

What cb channel and FRS channel are guys going to be on? I ASS-umed the universal was 5? FRS 5? You won't be able to miss my pathfinder... or what will be hanging off the back of it.. hahaha

Keith you better put a red rag around the end of that thing.

I am hooking up a tail/brake light to it tonight.. and shortening it by 2ft as well as raising it up about a 1ft. It's going to drag.

Was someone for sure bringing a grill?? if so I will bring some dogs/franks for Sat night... OHH can't forget beer...

Yep channel 5 for FRS and CB.

Jason are you bringing the dogs?

I'm leaving the four legged dogs at home with Kim, but I could bring hot dogs if you wanted. I'm sure you were referring to the other Jason though.

Just a word of caution for those of you heading up from Austin...

In case some of you aren't aware, this weekend is the Red River Shootout between Texas and O-Who? (Oklahoma). Last year traffic was pretty bad going North on I-35 to Dallas Friday afternoon. I'm not sure what route y'all are going to take, but I wouldn't want to mess with I-35. Just my $0.02.

P.S. - I wish I could make the trip!

I'm not bringing my dogs either, but I am bringing sausage for Saturday night.

Hey JAson, email me your cell number (I think I have it, but I am not sure which one of the two numbers it is...) I might be able to meet up with you, and follow you in, since you kinda have to go past here to get there anyway....that is assuming that I am able to even go.

Well... it's about like I figured... I must bow out of this trip... funding is wayyyy too low... maybe next time... you guys have fun...

Well if were just gonna do dogs and sausage, I'll bring some buns and the ketchup and mustard. Anyone up for chili dogs?

I can bring chilli and cheese. Anybody have a brand they prefer, hormel, wolf, others?

as long as its hot, its good.

Geez, 100 posts and you still have a week to go before the excursion to Barnwell.

a week? looks like 2 days to me.

For anyone planning on coming on Friday - I have a buddy meeting me at the gas station at the intersection of I-20 and 155 (exit for Gilmer/Big Sandy). If you want to email me cell numbers, I will call you when I am coming into the DFW area. So far it's possibly Jack and Jason. Anyone else?

Are any HAMs coming? I may try to take out my 2M rig and put in my CB....(if I can find it)...

Ooops, thought it was next weekend. Wow, that means my brother is coming and I got a Cowboys game to go to. THIS weekend.

Have a good time all; someone take pictures...

Yep - but I'm better equipped for CB at the moment.

Griffin2020, sent you an e-mail.

Got it Jason...

Okay, everyone that is going up Friday night, What is the plan for Saturday breakfast? I can bring eggs and perhaps a thing of bacon...

Well, I'm already bringing cheese for chillidogs, so I can get a lot. I can pick up some sausage, and if somebody brings tortillas, we can have breakfast tacos. just a thought, something we always do when we go camping.

Eggs, bacon, I have a jar of salsa....breakfast tacos sounds wondermous to me....

I usually just plan to go up to the BBQ place at the front. They serve an awesome breakfast for $5. Saves having to clean up. Let me know, though. I didn't buy any breakfast food with this in mind, but I can pick some up if need be.

I have eggs, sausage, bacon and salsa....I can pickup some OJ...I think that surfingteacher is getting tortillas and cheese....I have my coleman stove and two skillets....

I'm about to head out in about an hour or so. Got my errands done early this morning and am getting antsy to go.

As far as food, I got the chilli, cheese, tortillas and some sausage for breakfast tomorrow. Can somebody make sure to bring a can opener for the chilli? I only have one, and Kim ain't letting me take it.

Daniel, do you still have any of the big SWXC stickers? If so, can ya bring me one? Thanks

I'll see you guys when you get there.

Yes I still do. 5 bucks and I'll make you the proud owner of one. I'll try to remember to bring them.