So anyone still planning on making this run? I've had it on the calender for a while and hope some peeps can make it.

Count me in...September 11 Huh ?...sounds scary!!!

PLenty of trees to hide under. :rolleyes:

i'm game, not to sure about becky. let's roll!!

tried recruiting two 4runners. one out of town, the other won't due to gas prices. will confirm later this week, but may have a jeeper. meet at same time and place?

I might be out for this run...I repeat "might"...I might be going to Port Aransas next Weekend, but I am not sure on it...will keep you'll posted...

Rick you can't back out! Only Shiner can do that!

Bring whomever you want. I figure meet maybe at Jack in the Crack. Still avoiding Wbooger. I think I might invite a couple of jeeps. No hardcore riding, just fun trails. Clint, you're gonna do the Rock Garden this time!

Yeah, I hate to back out of anything actually...but, a Port Aransas trip would be nice...I could still do some Sand Wheeling ou there..

rick, have fun at port a. becky and i were going to go on our vacation in october, but gas prices changed that. now will be doing yard work and landscaping instead.

pat,where exactly is jack box? don't remember. was gonna let becky do some driving, but not sure about the garden. i'll give it a shot.

Clint, I had been talking to you and Rick about going, I'm still planning on it but can't say for sure yet. If I do come I'll most likely be rolling down there almost bone stock (no new tires or PML). So, even if I can't get into it with you guys, I'd still like to come hang out.

Sound cool?

Mike

If you exit for Ingram and go through the light and stay on the feeder, you'll see it just past the intersection. Actually you can see their sign from Wbooger.

What about Eli? Anyone heard from him?

Clint I was kidding about the Garden. As for getting Becky to drive, great idea! I've let Handbrake wheel a couple of times and she actually thought it was cool.

hey guys, sorry but I have been running around like CRAZY the past couple weeks, cause I've had to enroll in UT because of the Hurricane (I go to school at Tulane). I'm going to move into my new place this week and get everything settled with school, and I might be free this weekend. I'll keep you guys updated and let you know if I can go.

10 am at jack box. sounds good. becky is out due to some non-serious health reasons. hey mike and eli, shoot me an email at tschoepe51@hotmail.com and we can work out details on meeting up on sunday morning (roughly 9:30ish in new braunfels). i let the guys know on tnt and been talking with marcus with an 05 nismo fronty. he's going to be in town this weekend and may be coming on sunday.

Schweet so that means...

three X's
two Fronty's

'Bout right?

BTW, tell the girl get better soon!

UPDATE:

Meet at Tink-a-Taco. Exit at Ingram and turn like you're heading to Wbooger. Go past it and T-a-T is just past it on the left. It's across the street from Long John Silvers.

I'm down. I sent you an email Clint. Eli- if you want to meet up before leaving austin, send me an email and I'll give you my phone number.

Mike

mmckelvey@austin.rr.com

new location, huh. i can taste the chorizo and egg already.

edit: weather man steve brown says 40% rain saturday, and almost entire area gets rain sunday. if accurate (which they lack) should be fun.

as of right now, the Port Aransas trip is off, so I could meet you guys out there...See Ya then..

The only time I've ever been worried about the weather while at the Den was when it had already rained a LOT and more started falling while we were there. We crossed one stream and turned around ten minutes later. The water had already risen two to three inches where we had crossed.

We'll be fine. Weathermen couldn't predict the weather even with a crystal ball!

Don't forget your cameras!

Yup...70% Chance of Rain Sunday...I hope it doesn't Rain alot...I don't like to Wheel when it's Flooded out there...my Tires just does not like Flooded ground...

meeting up with mike in nb around 9:30. emailed marcus and will call him in morning, but will probably meet up with him between 9:50-10am. so, we'll probably be out there closer to 10:15ish. will call if later. hey rick, got your fat tire, hopefully i don't drink it tonight.

edit: don't forget batteries for cameras.

I am writing this as of 8:00 AM Sunday Morning...It is pouring Rain here in SA...I don't know if you guys still want to wheel today...when it Rains...The Den gets pretty Flooded (It is a Flood Zone)...Let me know, what you guys want to do!!!!

just checked out the weather radar and san antonio is just a big yellow blob. nice.

I'm getting ready to jump in the tub as I type this. I'm heading that way, in other words. Yes it's a flood plain but it's just water. We can get out immediately if need be. Several escape routes.

If anyone's running late that I'm not expecting drop a dime - 210.313.4662

Hey Patrick...We do have some guys coming here from N.B. and Austin...I do not think it would be good for these guys to come all the way over here...we should just pospone it for next weekend....

missed the fun rick. will email pics after i drink your six pack of fat tire

Yeah, I know, I hope you guys had fun...Sorry guys, I just rather wait for good Weather to Wheel...you can do more exploring...plus my Brother came by the house, will you know how that goes...Yeah...have a Fat Tire on me...Untill next time guys...

I need another 4wd vehicle I miss not being able to hang out at the den.

Man Chia it's changed sooo freaking much since you've been there!

hey guys, i had a great time. thanks again for the invite. somehow i ended up with like 85 pictures so i'll pick out some good ones and email or post them.

mike

well its been like 3-4 years since i went there last time. If i could find me a cheap ass 4wd I would come out and play.

Just come up whenever we have another run and you can ride with one of us...I usually go solo on these runs...

Only if patrick lets me drive the fronty and get it stuck in some thick mud.

this is a test...more to come if this works











mike

Cool pix!

Had a great time wheeling with everyone and hope to do it again. You guys really ought to come down after it's rained more. Gets really slick then!

pat,sounds like a plan. here's a pic of your truck that i took, something you can add to your collection.



mike

i think you were just scared... and the fat tire really hit the spot.

Yes I was...Hey Clint did you get those Pics I emailed you the other day...you were doing the Waterfall

got the pics rick. anticipating the next run.

are any of you guys planning on going to Disney,OK for the run win HXOC in October?

mike

Are they any places to go Offroading in New Braunsfels or Austin...since you guys come all the way over here, I think it's fair for us SA guys to go over there once in awhile...

there are a few places here in Austin that are similar to the Den, creek beds and water run-offs. nothing worth driving from SA to see though. they are pretty small and are pretty much all private land. in other words, the Den is probably the best place in the area. Rick- what about that place in Marble Falls that you were talking about? How is that place?

mike

Marble Falls = Slabs= closed

Katemcy is reasonably close (100 miles I'd guess) from Austin and SA guys can take 281.

I am going on the Oklahoma ride. The Heartland guys are fun to ride with.

Yeah, The Slabs was closed last year some time, cause of restrictions of Offroad use that congress passed not too long ago...yeah, we gotta hit Katemcy one of these days..

well that's no good. i was reading about the Hogan's place in Disney, looks pretty cool. i'm going to see what i can do about heading up there, will wait for more info though.

if any of you guys want to go to the Den again soon, just let me know. the drive isn't too bad as long as gas prices don't go up any more. i'm even down for going again this weekend. not sure what the weather is supposed to do.

mike

Yeah, I wouldn't mind going this Weekend also (Sunday)...I'll let you know by Friday to see what the Weather is like on Sunday...

cool. sunday would be fine with me too. hopefully i'll have time to get the PML done by then, but i'm not sure. i may just have to lay off of some things like last week because of clearance (still have factory step rails on). i didn't have any problems with the stuff we did last time, so i should be cool. planning to get sliders sometime in the future.

mike

Well good nes is that MY Wife says as soon as we get approved to buy a house I can buy another 4wd. Yes Its going to be a jeep. No I will not thinkI am better.

that is good news. it would be good to meet you at some point. My wife and i are also looking for a house. i may ask you to share some of your experiences with me. this will be our first house and it's fair to say that we are a little lost when it comes to what to and what not to do.

mike

Cool...see if Clint, Patrick and some other people would like to join us...

Katemcy is a blast. easiest way to get there is I-10 to fred, then take 87(?) up to mason. only a couple hours drive. worth calling in sick for a long weekend.

not sure if i can make the den this sunday. two weeks in a row may be pushing it with becky. i did tell her that we need to clean the inside and out of both vehicles this sunday, so maybe get the x more dirty before cleaning it. will keep you posted.

edit: roger, when you gonna make it down to the den?

sounds like a run to Katemcy is in order... looks like they will be closing for the season soon.

mike

this years run to katemcy was in february, so assuming the same for next year. planning already to make next year.

becky wasn't to thrilled about another den run this sunday, but i still have two days to annoy her about it and hopefully go.

cool, i'll plan going in feb if ya'll go the same time next year. that will give me some time to get mods done.

i'm down for sunday, Rick sounds like he'll go, need to talk to Pat i guess.

keep me posted and keep annoying her.

mike

not as easy as it sounds, i like sleeping in a bed. the dog house, as familiar as i am with it....

i understand completely, trust me. i'm sort of in the middle of something like that right now.

i was half kidding though, no need to be "in the dog house" for a den run.

it's no big deal, the den won't be going anywhere...that i know of.

just be cool to hang out again...we can always plan something with more notice.

later,

mike

no worries. i have a really dry/morbid sense of humor. if i was serious you would know. half the people i work with scratch their balls and ask wtf? prefer den over church. wife no happy, but need a release. also, drank ricks fat tire, so really need to pay him back. just to note, if rick is trail leader (he knows den better than i), prepare to drive fast and keep up.

hhhmmmm....i need to start using that release bit.

i think that just from the one time i've been there, i can at least remember the path we took last time. although i never mind driving fast.

anyone get ahold of Pat yet?

mike

you remember after one time and here it is two years for me. either i'm old or drink to much.....probably the drinking. if rick is still in, i'll put my foot down to go....sleeping bag won't fit in dog house, but i can work with it.

edit: get hold of pat? i just wait for him to post here. (he is more reliable than me..)

well i think i remember...might be a different story once we get out there. plus i've already had a few tonight...could be affecting my judgement

yeah...if Rick is going...then i'm in for sure!


mike

you haven't met rick yet... he likes to back out. oh wait, that is me. i'll see what i can do for sunday.

it's kinda hard to pick up sarcasm when typing here...

like you said, we've got a couple of days to decide, and Rick is watching the weather for us. he will let us know if it's going to be raining again.

mike

Yeah, yeah, yeah...That is you alright..I only backed out once, and that was last Weekend due to "Fucked-up Weather"...But I'm in like flint this Sunday boys...should be some Kick-ass Weather...unless something drastic happens...I guess it's a plan...Patrick, if you read this Post...LET'S GO!!!!...I guess meet at Whataburger this Sunday @ 10 AM ?

P.S. - Clint, you can forget about the Fat Tire Six-Pack you owe me, since I was a no-show last Weekend...just buy me a couple of Dos Equis at Cha-Cho's afterwards...

10am shouldn't be a problem for me with good weather. took longer last time because of rainy roads and jackasses on the highway.

is the wbooger close to the taco place we met at last sunday? don't remember seeing it.

mike

Yeah..it is across the street from Tinka-Taco, on the Ingram Park Mall Parking Lot...you can't miss it...or we can meet at Tinka-Taco, it don't matter...

Actually I'm out more than likely. Need a relax day. Two weeks of solid lecturing has worn me out. BUT if anyone gets into trouble, let me know and I'll come to the rescue.

BTW, the Tink-a-Taco was actually pretty good.

Boooooo!!! I guess I'm Trail Leader...man, I hate to be Trail Leader...I think it should be Clints Turn since he's been out there as much as I have...or it should be to each it's own...

Yeah, let's meet at Tinka-Taco at 10am...

Man can't wait for you guys to get lifted or crank the tbars. Keep from having to keep pulling out Ricks bumper.

Yeah...those cheap plastic things...any little thing that you rub against, there goes the Plastic Bumper...you can still have a 3" Lift, and those things will still get damaged...

shrockworks man...shrockworks...

I'll get out one of these days...school and work is going to have my ass for many weeks

Ok...so who's all going tomorrow ?

as of now, i am in. becky doesn't feel to social so no church. plan on 10am at taco place. will have to cut out around 1-2ish though, so no beers afterwards (unless we just do beers and no den). will check back here in morning, but you all have my cell, so give a call if anything changes.

i'll be at the taco place at 10. are ya'll planning to meet at 10 and then eat breakfast? i am going to eat before leaving austin, if that makes a difference. i can get there with no problems as far as the directions, so clint, won't need to meet up with you in NB unless you want.

see ya'll in the morning,

mike

So how'd the run go?

It went Great Patrick...we had alot of fun!!! it was nice weather...pretty dry out there...but we did alot...check out the Pics..