A few people went to Reiter in order to try out a couple of the new trails in the snow and see what it was like. Continue reading “Reiter Dec 2016”
Christmas Tree Run Dec 2016
6:45 AM Melissa and I roll into the parking lot of the Everett Mall to see more Tamers standing around and talking in the rain than there were volunteers for NW Harvest setting up for their event. It was a great turn out for the Tamers to do there Rig Parade through the donation line where Dave W presented the Tamers donation to NW Harvest. Funny thing… before the Parade the Tamers were asked to help setup for the event because someone thought we were the Teamsters. We did of course help setup but made sure to let the crew for NW Harvest know that we were there to give a donation and not to actually work the event.
Walker Nov 2016
A few of us wanted to do a quick run to Walker Valley Sunday, Nov 27, 2016. We planned to meet at the Lake Stevens Frontier Village, then convoy up to WV. As I approached the last stop light before entering the Village, my brake and Alternator lights suddenly came on, and I could see and smell something burning…. HURRY UP light!
Macys Parade Nov 2016
Each year Macy’s looks far and wide to find the best drivers in the world to drive their golf cart turbocharged Hemi big block floats in the day after Thanksgiving day parade.  Instead what they get is us, a group of wheelers. Oh and they are just regular golf carts with big fans in them that inflate a balloon thing. Continue reading “Macys Parade Nov 2016”
Elbe Nov 2016
We started out the day with the birds chirping and babbling brook running and the sun just coming….WHOA!!! Wait a minute… NOT
I was an UNGODLY hour of the morning, the birds were not even awake, not even the early bird! LOL.
Ok ok, im not a morning person.
Ok ok, im not a morning person.
Walker Oct 2016
Today, was not so usual for us. Our normally prepared events, were interrupted by another matter on Friday, so Saturday morning at O’Dark Thirty, we discover neither rig had gas, and the Zuk had no spare tire or winch attached. OK, we will need to leave a bit earlier than planned to get gas….then, we discovered that both the trail rigs Disco passes had expired! Well, we certainly can’t go out without those, so I jumped online to purchase online, and have our confirmation #’s on hand, if asked. At the disco pass website, I find a message saying “I’m sorry, we are not able to offer Disco pass purchases online right now, please check back at a later time”. Well, this won’t do as we need to be out of the house in a few minutes to get gas, and still get to WV before our 10am meet up time. So, out of the house we run, so we can gas up, then stop and get disco passes. At the gas station, we find that Gary has forgotten his wallet at home. Hoping this is not how the rest of our day will go, I run for Disco passes, while Gary runs for his wallet, and we meet back up at the Ace Hardware parking lot, to blow the Pop Cycle Stand! Continue reading “Walker Oct 2016”
Operation Shore Patrol Sep 2016
About 50-55 rigs attended this year, in the Ocean Shores area. Most of us stayed at Tidelands RV Resort. We fed about 70 people, both lunch and dinner. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible!
This Week In Tamer History …….
Here’s a few notes that crossed my mind in Tamer history – Continue reading “This Week In Tamer History …….”
Walker Valley EnE Sep 2016
The Tamers put together an E&E day at Walker Valley, for Saturday the 3rd of September. Members, Chris and Ashley Brown initiated this event, and the rest of the Tamers showed up to help. We were un-sure if this being a holiday weekend, would be a good day or not, but as it turned out, it was an Excellent day for E&E! We were even asked if we would be back for the rest of the weekend. Continue reading “Walker Valley EnE Sep 2016”
Liberty Aug 2016
Unfortunatly I was not going to be able to lead the Labor Day Weekend run to Liberty so in lue of that I offered to lead the run on 8/20 and have it be at Liberty. Since there was nothing else planned for that run on the calendar it all worked out. The Family and I took the day off from work Friday and headed over early in order to get a camping spot since we wanted to relax a bit and this seemed like a great chance to do so. Continue reading “Liberty Aug 2016”
Oak Harbor Run Aug 2016
“Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans” (not a John Lennon quote – but rather Allen Saunders from 1957)
“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination” – John Lennon
As yes – it was a hot, sticky summer day that found Tamers at Kurtis and Janessa’s home at 1562 Fort Nugent Rd in Oak Harbor. Continue reading “Oak Harbor Run Aug 2016”
WE ROCK Aug 2016
W.E. Rock (World Extreme Rock Crawling Competition) 2016 is an event that some Tamers attend annually, some to compete, some to spot, some to judge and some to watch! This year was no different. We had 8 Tamers in attendance, Karl VP and Tom Baker, Chad Krebs and Cody Krebs competing. Anthony Areola was also in the completion, as a spotter for Larry Smith, and Tamer Pal. Gary and Casey Miller were judging, and Steven Armentrout and Rudy D. were there to watch the entertainment. Also, 2 Members of the RRR, Ash and Tony, found us and camped with us!
Continue reading “WE ROCK Aug 2016”Rim Rock July 2016
Timber Tamers began showing up at the Lower Bake Oven campground near Rim Rock Lake on Wednesday night. It was a beautiful spot tucked away in the woods next to a creek. Steve Yeager with his family and Jeff LaFleur (TT candidate) with his family were the first to show. Continue reading “Rim Rock July 2016”
Naches Trail July 2016
The Timber Tamers ran the West Side of Naches Trail on the 23rd, the plan was to meet up at Safeway in Enumclaw at 9, however we were on Timber Tamer time so we left at 10. Continue reading “Naches Trail July 2016”
Reiter July 2016
I wanted to make a run to Reiter Foothills ORV park to explore some of the trails that we have not been on yet. I also wanted to get my engine builder back up there so he could see what the “New Reiter” was all about. He had extensive knowledge of the “Old Reiter” and was also curious as to what was up there. Continue reading “Reiter July 2016”
Trail Jam Jul 2016
First off I would like to thank PNW4WDA and all the volunteers that made trail Jam possible. It is a great thing to hang with not only your club but other clubs as well. Continue reading “Trail Jam Jul 2016”
Manastash July 2016
Thursday
It has been a while since the Tamers were at Manastash. For one reason or another it just never seemed to happen because of weather too hot, wild fire, or just timing. There always seemed to be something preventing the club from going back to Manastash. Well this year that was not the case. The Tamers decided that the weekend just before the 4th would be the weekend that the Tamers go back to the Manastash. Continue reading “Manastash July 2016”
Elbe Fathers Day Jun 2016
Casey and I (Gary) arrived at the campground about 3pm and saw that Bruce and Debbie had already gotten there and set up their camp.
We decided we would run our camper awning opposite theirs to get more coverage because of rain. It was sprinkling lightly at this time, and as we got our camp site set up more, the rain just got heavier. Continue reading “Elbe Fathers Day Jun 2016”
Walker Valley June 2016
Several Tamers did a short run to Walker Valley last Sunday, June 5th. Jerry & Rebel, Gary and Casey, Josh Turney, Dave Wilkinson and Mark McLaughlin were in attendance, along with a young man who had contacted me on FB, about how to go about joining our club, his name is Lucas….and he drives a Yellow Yota! Continue reading “Walker Valley June 2016”
Tillamook May 2016
Tamers went to Tillamook for the long weekend. There are over 700Â pictures from the trip so the page will take a minute to two to load. Eventually when there is a trip report it will be posted here also. I hope. Some day. Continue reading “Tillamook May 2016”
Rig Check May 2016
Rig Check/Tech Check, at Ed & Katie’s! Great day, good people. Thank you Ed and Katie for opening your home to us, and to Curt for giving us some tips on Safe Winching, and to Rudi for tuning/checking our radios! Continue reading “Rig Check May 2016”
Moses Lake Dunes Apr 2016
So – if you take a Timber Tamer out of the timber is there anything left to tame?
The gathering at Moses Lake would echo a most convincing “YES!” (Or even Heck-Yeah!!!”) Continue reading “Moses Lake Dunes Apr 2016”
Reiter Mar 2016
The Reiter Run started early for Janessa and I. We pre-gamed everything and put the wheeler on the trailer on Friday to make it easier Saturday morning. Still up and adam long before the buttcrack of dawn we were on the road by 6:30AM. We arrived in much better time than expected so we hung out and waited for Scotty to open the gate while I played a wheelin’ game on my phone (no surprise I’m sure). Continue reading “Reiter Mar 2016”
Denny Creek Feb 2016
Trail Report – Denny Creek 2016
The Back Story (Prequel) Casey’s Fishin’ Trip
So – at the Thursday night meeting – when it came time to announce this month’s run – Casey went on a little fishing trip.
“Okay – who wants to be the run leader?”
The previously noisy room went silent. I could almost hear the crickets chirping in the back. (Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?)
I knew she was fishing for me – the Bull Muskie Moose – to hop up and snap on the line. Hey – this Moose wasn’t born (or entered the club) just yesterday. She was going to have to spend a little more time compelling me to raise my hand. Continue reading “Denny Creek Feb 2016”
Walker Valley Jan 2016
Typical January day in Western WA….cold and raining! Timber Tamer members began pulling into the main staging area at Walker Valley, around 9:30, where we chatted with several member of the Rainier Ridge Rams, who were also running WV this day. The RRR took off earlier then we did to head to the upper Mainline trail area. Continue reading “Walker Valley Jan 2016”
Hangover Run Jan 2016
It is tradition that the Tamers head out on a snow run New Years Day. We kept the tradition going another year and headed up to Tonga Ridge to see if there was any snow that we could put tracks in and to see who could get the furthest up the road. Continue reading “Hangover Run Jan 2016”