Deer Lake Rally 2010

[CliftonRover]

I am hosting a rally at the end of November, that is it begins the Friday after Thanks Giving, and continues until that Sunday. the 26th, 27th, and 28th. I am located in Killingworth CT. I have 250 acres of land with all levels of off road trails. There is a building to stay in but also there is plenty of camping space. If you would like to mapquest the trip my address is 101 paper mill road Killingworth ct 06419. The event is very low key, bring $20 for entrance for the weekend, and all your own food and camping gear.

[73series88]

anyone thinking about going
liam and i are probably going to head out friday afternoon
its probably about 1.5 / 2 hrs series speed from norwich.
aaron

[rwollschlager]

Aaron,
It shouldn't be that far from norwich, I'd say its just over an hour, it's only about 40-50 minutes (in a series) from mystic.
That being said, I will be home for thanksgiving and should be there saturday or sunday with the white 109.

-Rob

[Tim Smith]

I will try to make this. Thanks for putting it on Clifton.

[CliftonRover]

I will see you guys here, it will be a good time. remember to bring your spare parts I have tables you can spread them out on to sell

[Tim Smith]

Does anyone have a need for specific parts? Otherwise I might just try to fill a trailer full of various stuff.

[RoverForm]

i definitely have a need. is your invitation open to all? unfortutnately i live in Southern CA...

[Tim Smith]

i definitely have a need. is your invitation open to all? unfortutnately i live in Southern CA...SoCal, eh? Anything can be had for the right price. :D

[RoverForm]

excellent!

you want a wish list to take with you to the rally? I'll start one...

1. early SIIa steering wheel
2. rear x-member grab handles (galvanized, no dents)

[Tim Smith]

excellent!

you want a wish list to take with you to the rally? I'll start one...

1. early SIIa steering wheel
2. rear x-member grab handles (galvanized, no dents)
No problem. Now about that shipping...

[RoverForm]

i know right... i guess we'll deal with that once the parts are secured.

[Tim Smith]

:sly:

[RoverForm]

ha!

here's my zip: 92615

whaddya' think... maybe a weight of 10lbs for a wheel and two handles?

[Tim Smith]

I was going to hand deliver it. You did say SoCal, right? ;) It's just that fuel surcharge (aka handling) I'm trying to figure out. :D

Heck I haven't even looked in storage yet to see if I have the stuff. Feel free to ping me at smithco1@gmail.com

[cousindave]

If she's running i'll be there!!

[stonefox]

I was going to hand deliver it. You did say SoCal, right? ;) It's just that fuel surcharge (aka handling) I'm trying to figure out. :D


I don't know what Tims offering you on the "delivery fee" but I would deliver it for nothing ,zero,zip, nada if you were willing to put me up for say the months of Jan. & Feb. The winters are a real goat humper on the east coast:eek:

[Tim Smith]

I don't know what Tims offering you on the "delivery fee" but I would deliver it for nothing ,zero,zip, nada if you were willing to put me up for say the months of Jan. & Feb. The winters are a real goat humper on the east coast:eek:
Get out of my handling charge! I was going to ask for directions to the beach too but you are under cutting me... :mad:

[stonefox]

Get out of my handling charge! I was going to ask for directions to the beach too but you are under cutting me... :mad:
Alright ! Alright ! Sorry Tim, just got thinking about bikini tops and Daisey Dukes and I momentarily lost all respect for fello man.Do you forgive me?:D

[Tim Smith]

Well, we are all rover family so I can't get too upset. If you have a beer handy at Winter Romp, I swear I won't remember a thing wrong with you. ;)

[RoverForm]

now now gentlemen... there's plenty of bikini's, sand and 75 degree winter sun out here for everyone. i lived in boston for two years, i know about that nor'easter... it was 80 degrees today in los angeles, has been since may and i'm tired of it!

let's do a vacation home swap. you live in my house for the winter and i'll reside yours.

hell if i had a 250 acre property out here is SoCal I'd host a three day rally myself!

[Cutter]

wish I could attend, I'm going to be out of town still. would have loved to met some of you and done some offroading.

[73series88]

Come on down to the rally today. Its beautiful out and its going to be a great weekend. The cabin is great to. Liam and I spent the night last night and are staying tonight as well. The trails look great to.

[Gremlin]

Want to go, but doing "'family things" this weekend. Guys/Gals post some pics when u get a chance.
Tony

[Tim Smith]

Thanks for a great day out Forrest. Also another big thanks for teaching me about the winch line tricks of the trade.

"Never put a saddle on a dead horse."

I'll remember that one. :thumb-up:

[RoverForm]

Thanks for a great day out Forrest. Also another big thanks for teaching me about the winch line tricks of the trade.

"Never put a saddle on a dead horse."

I'll remember that one. :thumb-up:
for those of us who could not attend, can we get an explanation of that one?

[JimCT]

you put the saddle of the clip on the live part of the wire not the dead end [the short end is the dead part], the u-bolt part of the clip bites into the dead part of the wire, not the live part which would weaken it

[Tim Smith]

you put the saddle of the clip on the live part of the wire not the dead end [the short end is the dead part], the u-bolt part of the clip bites into the dead part of the wire, not the live part which would weaken itWell done! And I thought that conversation was just between Forrest and myself. :o

He was explaining to me the connection on my winch line. Apparently the previous owner made the final connection incorrectly. Not having taken a course in ropes and pulleys, I had no idea and never identified the potential for disaster.

[73series88]

well very good weekend
thanks forrest.
other than rolling my truck on its side. it was a great weekend.
nice to see everyone to.
aaron

[Tim Smith]

...other than rolling my truck on its side. it was a great weekend...
Sorry to hear it but now you simply have to post some pictures. :eek:

Here is my footage. This is of my buddy who was the other nut-case with a trailer in the woods. We were using this trip to see what we could get away with while pulling a utility trailer. :D

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[rwollschlager]

due to prior commitments and time restraints I was only able to attend for a short while saturday morning. I left at 10:30, about what time did everyone else show up? Looks like I missed a great weekend, ah well theres always next year. Before I left I did manage to snap this pick of Aaron on top of the pile

-Rob

[73series88]

nice shot rob
that dirt mound was a blast.
too bad you guys couldnt stay longer
aaron

[JimCT]

Forest, Many thanks for all the work you put into a great weekend. thanks, Jim

[RoverForm]

looks like good times!

tim, you got any more vids?

and where's all the pics?

[Tim Smith]

Here you go:

More of the dirt mound. Kevin and his RRC making it look easy.
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Don showing off his hybrid's skills.
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Dennis did make the hill climb more than once.
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Kevin again. Quite happy I should add. :)
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And myself.
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Back on the trails. Kevin expertly navigates a tight squeeze. Of course the video looses a lot.
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Dennis with a little bump and grind through the same tight spot. Different camera angle here.
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I did it too. I chose the tight exit which doesn't look as clean but still gets the job done.
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Sorry. No pictures here.

[LaneRover]

Hey Tim, your run over the dirt mound was like Beer - a bit Hoppy! :thumb-up:

[Tim Smith]

Hey Tim, your run over the dirt mound was like Beer - a bit Hoppy! :thumb-up:You know, I'm a fan of just about any IPA. I guess I'll take hop in any form.
:D