Great Lakes Meet and Greet?

[Vader5]

I NOW HAVE A MAP AND INFO IN PDF (adobe acrobat) FORMAT THAT I CAN E-MAIL if you PM me your @dress.

Friday Night & Saturday - Bonfire, Potluck, Free Primative Camping on my property (Hotels near by), two optional 2 hour trail rides (one clean for the stockers, one dirty for the not-so-stockers), an RTI ramp, take part in a local parade, hang out at a carnival, watch a lumberjack contest or hang out at a carnival, and Polka at a Beer tent.

Sunday - Breakfast on the grill, short easy trailride to a Mud Run. Park all GL members together to promote the club with a box of flyers promoting GL, Participate and or Spectate in the Mud Run (tire size classes up to 33, 34-38, 39-44, Open Class). Shake hands, Hug and Kiss and say goodbye.

I'm thinking August 6-8th. Same weekend as Boyne Falls Polish Fest near my home.

What do you think? Would GL have a problem with this? We'd stick to legal trails and seasonal roads. No drinking and driving or drugs. Just good clean and dirty family fun.

P.S. - Anyone got an RTI Ramp or plans for biulding one? I could also use some excavating service to make a play course for everyone on my property. ;)

[WhiteRhino]

I am certainly interested. There has been some discussion about a GL trail ride committee meeting on the 8th. That would be the only conflict.
Jim

[Creative Fab]

Sounds like a good time!

I probably would not be able to make it however. I do have an RTI ramp that would be available for your use, just have to figure out how to get it there.

We also could have a trail ride committee meeting there if the trail ride committee was to attend. I know that we had talked about doing the meeting at the fall trail maintenance run on the weekend of august 21. Kinda short notice but if enough folks read this maybe it could happen. If not shoot for next year and make it an event!

Our GL flyers are not finnished yet but I am hoping to have them soon! and make them available for things such as this.

Pat

[WhiteRhino]

Pat, I am planning on making the trail ride meeting if we do it on the 8th. I could also pick up your ramp to take up to the M&G.
Jim

[Vader5]

Pat,
I could help you with the flyer. I'm a Graphic designer. The trail committee would be more than welcome to use my livingroom or deck for the meeting. The camping would be on my property. I have a bonfire pit and 3 grills for cooking. I'd buy the eggs for breakfast on Sunday.

I'm located 12 miles ENE of Gaylord. The Trolls would have the shortest drive, especially T-way.

Could you run this buy the GL board and trail committee members and get back to me?

If they say it's ok with them you could send out an e-mail to the membership announcing it. It's kind of short notice, but it's just for fun and no seroius wheeling will be missed by those who don't make it. People don't even have to bring their trail rigs, the mild trails are easy enough for the DD 4x4 and there is always some empty seats for riders.

You can e-mail me at: michiganmuddawgers@yahoo.com

I can put together a pdf (acrobat reader flyer) explaining the M&G with directions to my place along with local hotel/motel info for the non-campers. :P

[Vader5]

Another thought. I could ask for a $5 donation for camping to go to T-way for his "Mid-night ride for Diabetes". B)

[Vader5]

Since I haven't heard back, and time is running short, here's the lowdown. If anyone wants to camp out in my field, hit the trails near my house once or twice and enjoy the festivities of the nearby Boyne Falls Polish Festival drop me an e-mail at: michiganmuddawgers@yahoo.com and I'll give you directions and move you a 16 x 16 spot in the field for your tent or camper.

If GL wants to have their planned Trail Committee meeting at my house on the 8th they are more than welcome.

Come on up (or down to the uppers and Trolls) and enjoy a summer weekend of casual wheeling and other fun stuff.

Paul :D

[T-WAYS GROUPIE]

I got your directions Thanks Hope to see you Sunday. :D

[WhiteRhino]

I am waiting to hear if the trail ride committee meeting will be there. If it is, we will be there. If it is somewhere else, we will be at the meeting instead. I think the invite is great!
Jim

[Vader5]

Everyone is welcome. I told Pat that the meeting could be at my house if they want to do it there. So far I have one family coming for Sunday. Looks like I might have to abuse the wifes XJ that weekend. My CJ's Tranny sprung a leak on the garage floor again. If anyone wants to camp just give me a few days notice so I can mow a spot in the field for you.

Paul
michiganmuddawgers@yahoo.com

[WhiteRhino]

I still have not heard confirmation about the trail ride meeting. If it ends up being at your place, we will come up either Friday night or Saturday.
Please PM me directions and a phone number.
Jim

[Creative Fab]

It looks as though this is the spot for the trail ride meeting on sunday!

Sorry I have not responded here sooner I was waiting to hear from the trail ride committee to see where they wanted to meet.

Paul, could you post directions here for those that want to attend?

Pat Kinne
Pres. GLFWDA
1-888-705-8683

[Vader5]

Directions for the M&G and Trail Committee Meeting.

Directions from I-75 in Gaylord.
1. Exit I-75 onto M-32 and head west on M-32 for approximately 7 miles.
2. Turn Right (North) onto CAMPTEN RD. You will have just gone through a group of S-Curves.
3. Follow CAMPTEN 3 or 4 miles to the Reynolds Rd. (Just past x-mas tree farm)
4. Turn Left onto Reynolds Rd. (It only goes to the Left).
5. Follow Reynolds Rd. 1 mile to Yeild sign and turn Left onto Kuzmik Rd.
6. Follow Kuzmik Rd. 1/2 mile to the 4th Driveway on the Left (U.S. Flag, Hardy Ave., 05660 on post by road)
7. Turn Left into driveway, I'll let you know where to park from there.

Directions from US-131 in Boyne Falls.
1. Turn onto Thumb Lake Rd. Just North of the blinking light in Boyne Falls.
2. Follow Thumb Lake Rd. 2 miles to Campten Rd. on the Right.
3. Follow Campten Rd. (It's paved the whole way) 4 miles to Reynolds Rd. (Look for Fire Dept. Sign)
4. Turn Right onto Reynolds Rd.
5. See directions 5 through 7 above.

If you plan on attending please PM me and I'll give you my phone number.

Saturdays tentative plans are an AM cruise through the woods, lunch and bench racing, an early PM cruise followed by dinner and a bonfire. Bring your own food for the grill. I'll provide the eggs and toast for Sunday breakfast.

Please RSVP via e-mail or phone before Thursday August 5th so I can be properly prepared.

Hope to see you there. Bring good pictures and stories to share.

[DICE]

it looks like we will be coming on sunday morning

[Vader5]

Originally posted by dice@Jul 27 2004, 08:58 PM
it looks like we will be coming on sunday morning
Just let me know how many are coming with you. I need to have enough eggs and toast.
The Trail Committee meeting is going to be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, so we'll have breakfast at 10 a.m. on Sunday. :)

[DICE]

sounds good see you sunday

[ZJZJ]

What time is the trail ride commitee meeting on Sunday? If I can get back from Minnesota quick enough I will try to make it. Heading out Friday to pick up a gooseneck trailer.

[Vader5]

The meeting is supposed to start at 11a.m.

Hope you can make it and stay for some fun afterwords at the Mud Run.

[Vader5]

MAP and INFO AVAILABLE IN PDF FORMAT

PM me your e-mail @dress and I'll send you the goods. :D

[Vader5]

Anyone Need Directions? I'd like a head count by Thursday so I can buy food on Friday and mow camping spots in the field.

Paul

[Creative Fab]

Vic Brasseur is picking me up so I am hoping he knows how to get there!

You can send him directions at brasseur@localnet.com
or to me at Ironmanent@hotmail.com ;)

See you sunday!

Pat

[Vader5]

I sent the directions to Vic. I also asked him how many people are on the committee. I am trying to get a good count for Sunday and I've only had a few people RSVP. Are you guys going to make it over at all on Saturday?
So far it's just myself and White Rhino for the Saturday evening trail ride.

Let me know.
Paul :D

[Creative Fab]

The trail ride committee does not have a set number of active particiapnts.

It is basically whoever shows up and wants to have some input in whats going on.

I do know that Vic and I will only be there on sun. And dice said that he would only be making sunday as well. The Trolls club is canoeing on sat.

I am really hoping that more will reply to this post this week, seems the board is getting more use daily!

Pat

[WhiteRhino]

Vic has a personal commitment of Saturday.

Come on everyone, let's take advantage of this invitation!!!!

[lgottler]

Changed my mind....I will be there Sunday for the trail ride meeting at 11am....


Lucas

[Vader5]

So far it looks like about 12 people for the Meeting Sunday, and about 5 pople for the fun stuff on Saturday.

I don't think Pat needs to worry about bringing up the RTI Ramp this time. Maybe next year.

Paul

[WhiteRhino]

Paul,
We will be arriving some time in the early afternoon Saturday.
I know you are providing b'fast.
What do we need to bring for Saturday?
Jim

[Vader5]

Bring your meet for the grill and something to drink for lunch and dinner. So far it looks as though there may not be an a.m. trail outing. The p.m. ride is looking pretty small, but I've invited some buddies to show up so we may have 6 or 7 rigs. If no-one else shows Saturday, I'll still garantee you and your wife a fun time.

See you Saturday.
Call me if you need anything.

Paul

[Roadhouse]

I'll be there Sunday for the meeting. Please email me directions or your address lowlokdzj@yahoo.com

[Vader5]

Directions sent. Let me know if you'll make it for breakfast at 10 a.m.

Paul

[lgottler]

I tried to send an email to you via this Forum, but I don't think it went through...

Could you also email me directions at lgottler@123.net

Thanks,

Lucas

[Vader5]

E-mail sent with directions. :P

[Vader5]

If you still want to come and haven't gotten directions yet you can call me at 231-549-2395. Or you can e-mail Victor from the Trolls and he can forward directions to you.

I won't have a chance to get online again until Monday. My modem died at home.

Hope to Meet You this Weekend!!! :D

[T-way]

Looks like I'll be there too!

Is everyone planning on going to the Polish Festival Mud Bog after the Trail Ride Committee meeting????

[Roadhouse]

Tway....I might go to the bogs, depends on how long the meeting is.

[T-way]

A big THANK YOU to Paul (Vader5) for hosting this! We had a great time on the trail ride Saturday!

Dinner Saturday night was scrumptious! The big deck was a nice place for the Trail Ride Committee meeting, and the campers appreciated the big yard with plenty of room for RVs and trailers!

[DICE]

paul thanks for the great week-end and the power washer
i would like one shot at that mud hold
thanks Bobby

[WhiteRhino]

Paul,
Another big THANKS for hosting us this weekend.
How did you place in the mud bog?

Maybe this could become an annual thing???
Jim

[Vader5]

You're all welcome. I'm glad the weather was good. It was fun to get to know a few more GL members. I didn't do so great in the Mud Run at the Polish Fest. I didn't get stuck, but my time in the CJ-7 was almost 3 times longer than I used to run in my CJ-5. I had fun though. It's great to hear the crowd cheer for you when they think your stuck and then you claw your way out of a hole.

If we do this again next year I think we should hold the meeting Saturday evening. That way I can be there to defend myself against nominations :)

Thanks to all of you who showed up. I hope to get a chance to wheel with you all again before the seasons over. Even if it's just the Fall color tour.

LOL
Paul :D

[DICE]

Paul your wife was very happy to have your
nomination and thanks to her hope to wheel
sum more with you


Bobby

[DDS4X4]

And just when is the Fall Color tour scheduled for?