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PLANNING: TECORE IX - FUGAWI HUNTING - Sept. 20-22

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by ErikSS » Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:10 pm

JorDaneeKey wrote:And suddenly I am glad I have an excuse to not go.....Lol.


Didnt Mike say your from New York??? Where is the spirit???
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by JorDaneeKey » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:54 pm

ErikSS wrote:
JorDaneeKey wrote:And suddenly I am glad I have an excuse to not go.....Lol.


Didnt Mike say your from New York??? Where is the spirit???


I am. Born and raised for 24 years in snowy-ville Syracuse, NY, and spent a few winters in the Tug Hill area.

However, I've also discovered that I adapt really well the different climes, but it takes a couple days. So when your blood is as thin as mine is right now to "comfortably" survive 95 degree 80% humidity weather for 8 months, the thought of being out in snow for two nights without a consistent source of heat is not really appetizing. Although, talk to me in the 8th and 9th months, and I might be wishing for snow!
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by v7guy » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:23 pm

Even at night when it's colder it's not bad as long as it's dry. A big ole fire really seems to keep the chill out. It can be rough if it's drizzly and it's mighty hard to get outta the sleeping bag in the morning, but it's alright.

As long as it's not a torrential downpour I'll be happy. This is coming from a guy that hates the cold with a passion.
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by Opeth » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:59 pm

Heheh.... Syracuse, NY :-) One of the top ranked snowiest cities in the US!
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by firefox2501 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:57 pm

v7guy wrote:Even at night when it's colder it's not bad as long as it's dry. A big ole fire really seems to keep the chill out. It can be rough if it's drizzly and it's mighty hard to get outta the sleeping bag in the morning, but it's alright.

As long as it's not a torrential downpour I'll be happy. This is coming from a guy that hates the cold with a passion.


Getting out of a sleeping bag to go hiking all day with no shield from the elements? Yeah - that sucks.

Getting out of a sleeping bag to sit in a comfortable chair (mine has heated leather seats) to go offroading? That is a LOT easier to deal with!
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by drburke » Sat Aug 24, 2013 9:47 pm

Not making this one, unfortunately. Truck probably won't be ready (temp issues), and the gas money could be used better in my situation right now. I'll try for spring TECORE! Make sure to take plenty of pics for us not going!

The In list:
JamesDowning(JD)
NC_IslandRunner(Rory)
onelow1ton(Kenny)-Colorado
V7guy(Jason)
Dvanbramer88(Dave)- Silverado
firefox2501(Mike#6)
James02(James)
Darring70 (Darring)
Dirty Anton(mike bossier and maybe daughter)
Moots1288 (Matt)
TBYODA(Robert)
ErikSS (Erik)


Yet to commit:
HARDTRAILZ(Kyle)
Gordinho80(Mario)
Conner299(Ed)


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by dvanbramer88 » Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:46 pm

If 12 trucks show up, I'll be amazed.
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by Moots1288 » Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:25 am

dvanbramer88 wrote:If 12 trucks show up, I'll be amazed.

They'll be atleast 8.
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by Trail X » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:03 am

Wow... 12?.... that's pretty intense. Nearly twice the normal number.
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by ErikSS » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:11 am

I'm still in. My best friend Rob will be shotgun.
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by Trail X » Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:38 pm

If we have 12, we'll have to make sure we plan ahead for big campsites.

My old plan was to generally cap it at 8 trucks. I need to think about how we'll handle so many trucks on the trails.
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by NC_IslandRunner » Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:05 pm

JamesDowning wrote:If we have 12, we'll have to make sure we plan ahead for big campsites.

My old plan was to generally cap it at 8 trucks. I need to think about how we'll handle so many trucks on the trails.


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by TBYODA » Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:33 pm

NC_IslandRunner wrote:
JamesDowning wrote:If we have 12, we'll have to make sure we plan ahead for big campsites.

My old plan was to generally cap it at 8 trucks. I need to think about how we'll handle so many trucks on the trails.


Only 11 trucks

Right I am shotgun with Rory, unless I find bag of cash.Lol Still stock ;(
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by dvanbramer88 » Sun Aug 25, 2013 9:33 pm

Yea, after he said something and I looked at the list again, I remembered you were riding with someone. Now i know it's Rory.

Even if you don't find a bag of cash, you'll still be having a blast.
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by JorDaneeKey » Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:56 am

Hope Rory wags his tail again for you, Dave. That was just hilarious last time. Wish we had video.
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by TBYODA » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:31 pm

dvanbramer88 wrote:. you'll still be having a blast.

I pretty sure I will, I am taking this as dry run so to speak. To see if I really want to fully commit to dark side. ;) lol
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by Trail X » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:38 pm

Mmmmm, padawan, seek the truth you must. Adventure you must experience. Money you must lose. Obsessed you will become. Mmmmmmm.
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by Blazintrails03 » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:52 pm

JamesDowning wrote:Mmmmm, padawan, seek the truth you must. Adventure you must experience. Money you must lose. Obsessed you will become. Mmmmmmm.


Is it bad that the cast of Big Bang Theory came to mind before Star Wars with this comment?
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by navigator » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:54 pm

LOL, I was thinking Star Wars all the way.
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by JorDaneeKey » Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:20 pm

Blazintrails03 wrote:
JamesDowning wrote:Mmmmm, padawan, seek the truth you must. Adventure you must experience. Money you must lose. Obsessed you will become. Mmmmmmm.


Is it bad that the cast of Big Bang Theory came to mind before Star Wars with this comment?


YES :facepalm: lol
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