This was the first real camping trip for me this year and I really was looking forward to the event. Despite the little things that went wrong I have to say that in the end it was a good weekend. The family and I got to the campground about 4pm or so to find that Terry and Rock had managed to save enough space for all the Tamers that were coming. In fact Terry actually got there at 7am and I think that I heard Rock had to wake him up when he got there later in the day. Thank you Terry and Rock! Continue reading “Taneum May 2009”
Elbe Run Apr 2009
Where do I start on such a fantastic weekend as this? Oh, I know… we can start with me leaving the Navy base as I had duty on Friday. No biggie as I had brought my jeep and camping gear to work with me so I was ready to go on Saturday morning. It was rather funny towing the jeep on base. The gate guard asked me “is that yours”? Nope, I replied, It’s just following me. He was probably asking questions because I let the base decals expire on the jeep as I don’t daily drive it anymore. Continue reading “Elbe Run Apr 2009”
Walker Work Party Mar 2009
Well, it is Saturday and time for another work party at Walker Valley to help fill out the grants for the park. I was able to get to the main parking area on time with out rushing and that turned out to be a good thing as the trooper’s were out and about. Funny thing when I got there was that there was no one there, not a single person or rig. It did not take long before John and another guy showed up though and we BS’d until Elyse, Byorn, Ann, Josh, Mike (guest), Gary, and Mark all got there. After making a quick call to confirm that we had everyone we headed up to the top of the upper main line to work on a water bar. Continue reading “Walker Work Party Mar 2009”
Reiter Run Mar 2009
Another great day to be out wheeling. I had attempted the same feat the previous weekend but got denied about 15 minutes into the trip when my rear wheel fell off. Note to self: torque the lug nuts down each and every trip out. For the longest time I thought GaryTJ and Dirtball were just talking crap, but when my wheel fell off it turned out to be the end of the day. Continue reading “Reiter Run Mar 2009”
Rally In Olympia Mar 2009
It was a beautiful day for a protest for sure. Probably the sunniest, warmest day we’ve had for most of the winter. Auto-M and I cranked up the massaged 289 in Bertha, the ’66 Mustang, and let the glass packs crack, bark and rumble as we got ready to head out. While Rudi had offered a cash incentive for any gaggle of at least 4 Tamers to head down to Olympia en masse, and I had sweetened the pot by offering up Cupcake, my 12 passenger van – it may just have been too nice a day for a bunch of Tamers to head down cheek-to-jowl to hang on the steps of the capitol. Continue reading “Rally In Olympia Mar 2009”
Denny Creek Snow Run Feb 2009
What a phenomenal day to go out wheeling. The sky was blue, the temperature was perfect and the birds were singing. Ok, so maybe I lied about the last part, but it was a perfect day to head out with my favorite group of wheelers, the Timber Tamers. Continue reading “Denny Creek Snow Run Feb 2009”
Walker Work Party Jan 2009
In 2008 the Tamers made a commitment of 250 hours towards two grants for the Walker Valley ORV area. On Jan 31st we were able to complete that commitment for one of the grants and are already making good progress with meeting the commitment for the remaining grant. I want to say then you to the following Tamers that were able to make it to the work party and help with the work to install a new information board as well as harden a problem spot in one of the main trails. Continue reading “Walker Work Party Jan 2009”
Tahuya Trail Run Jan 2009
And for something a little different we ran out to Tahuya for the day. Continue reading “Tahuya Trail Run Jan 2009”
Hang Over Run Jan 2009
Ah the Hang Over Run. The first run of the new year, playing in the snow. Great way to start the year off right. Continue reading “Hang Over Run Jan 2009”
Christmas Party Dec 2008
We had a very good sized group of Timber Tamers show up at the annual Christmas party. As a nice seasonal touch – it started snowing just before the party started and kept up all evening. Part way through the festivities, it was announced that it was snowing like crazy. When the question was called in anyone was concerned – the response was a resounding, “NO!” Continue reading “Christmas Party Dec 2008”
Christmas Tree Run Dec 2008
All in all it was a good run. There was not much snow to speak of this year so some people did not bring there trail rigs. Tom was one of them and paid for it by getting his dually stuck in a ditch. No worries as Carl gave him a tug with the Grand Cherokee and got him out. Continue reading “Christmas Tree Run Dec 2008”
Dashing Through The Snow on a Sleigh Ride Nov 2008
For many years now, those of us located on the west side of the Cascades start to despair of dreaming of a wet Christmas that we usually have, and head east to find a little more of a white Christmas. This year was no exception – well – at least when the Leavenworth sleigh ride was conceived. I think it was still November when the call came out to again head to Leavenworth for a weekend of frolic in this Christmasy town, looking for beer, brats, shopping, and a ride through the woods on a sleigh pulled by not 8 tiny reindeer – but a couple of big draft horses instead. Continue reading “Dashing Through The Snow on a Sleigh Ride Nov 2008”
Walker Valley Nov 2008
Walker Valley work party went good, but more work is needed. Ed T, Ann T, Rudi, Russ and Ron L. joined with some members of Rainier Ridge Rams and the Forest service to upgrade the skills section near the back gate. Continue reading “Walker Valley Nov 2008”
Redeye Run Nov 2008
Attendees : Mike G. CJ5, ScramblerMike, Mike J. XJ, Samurai Steve, Jess R. CJ5
We all met at the Safeway parking lot as scheduled. We headed out for the FS70 to unload and get to the trail head around 8:30pm. Trail conditions were good, traction wasn’t an issue as there wasn’t any snow. We reached the top of the first hill climb in record time without any issues. Arrived at the old Jamboree camp site around midnight, set up camp and had a small fire and swapped stories of past Red Eyes. We did see a little snow in the shadows along the trail. Continue reading “Redeye Run Nov 2008”
Halloween Party Oct 2008
Oh the Halloween Party. This is not an event for the kids but it is a fun event none the less. Thank you again Gary and Lori for hosting this. Continue reading “Halloween Party Oct 2008”
Team Trophy Challenge Washington Oct 2008
Team Trophy Challenge Washington (TTCW) is based on a similar event held in Oregon and in which several of the club members has previously participated. This event challenges participants to navigate a course using a tulip map and then along the way perform several tasks. In another stage of the competition the participants are challenged to navigate a course and find markers in specific locations which are hidden. It is a tough competition but everyone has a lot of fun participating and the Tamers have a lot of fun volunteering to help put the event on.
Continue reading “Team Trophy Challenge Washington Oct 2008”Operation Shore Patrol Sep 2008
What can I say it was Operation Shore Patrol. There were less people this year because of the economy but we still managed to take a lot of garbage and refuse off the beaches. The Tamers put on a steak dinner once again and I did not hear any complaints so we must have done ok. Continue reading “Operation Shore Patrol Sep 2008”
Moab Trip Summary Sep 2008
Every couple of years the Tamers make a big trip to a wheeling destination. This year we went back to Moab and had a blast. Continue reading “Moab Trip Summary Sep 2008”
Moab Sept 3rd 2008
Pictures from the days activities. Continue reading “Moab Sept 3rd 2008”
Moab Sept 2nd 2008
Pictures from the days activities. Continue reading “Moab Sept 2nd 2008”
Moab Sept 1st 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Sept 1st 2008”
Moab Aug 31st 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 31st 2008”
Moab Aug 30th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 30th 2008”
Moab Aug 29th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 29th 2008”
Moab Aug 28th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 28th 2008”
Moab Aug 27th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 27th 2008”
Moab Aug 26th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 26th 2008”
Moab Aug 25th 2008
Pictures from the day. Continue reading “Moab Aug 25th 2008”
On the way to Moab Aug 24th 2008
Pictures from the trip down to Moab. Continue reading “On the way to Moab Aug 24th 2008”
Reiter Work Party Aug 2008
In order to address concerns brought forth by the Reiter Foothills Committee the DNR sponsored a work party on Aug 23. In attendance were a few Tamers, members of RTW, and a few DNR staff. Doug Sutherland also made an appearance and thanked those present for there work and support of the project. Continue reading “Reiter Work Party Aug 2008”