Meeting Venue
Antonella's Ristorante, 1701 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 279-4922.
Arrive 7 pm, meeting starts 7:30 pm.
Members & Guests in attendance: Brian, Brad,Don, Gary, Gary,Tom, Leo,Eric, Alicia, Randy,Paul, Josh,Chris, Aaron, Roger, Terry & Alane, Paul E, Tim, Rich
President's Welcome and Introductions (Brian) No new first timers tonight.
President's General Announcements A "For Sale" page on the was proposed for the website. It was suggested we could use the bulletin board for this.
Vice President's Report (Terry) No special news.
Treasurer's Report (Don) We have 20 paid-up members now. Some folks still need to remit annual dues: $60 ($45:advocacy + $15:club expenses).
Secretary's Report (Paul E) We agreed to ask Amy Granat if she can come our next meeting to talk about trail access issues. There's lots going on out there - we need to protect our trails.
Vehicle Pains & Projects
Paul - Auburn Gear claims "dynamic engagement" ruined his Ected. May be able to fix w/o spending major $$ though.
Eric - Tie rod end at steering box (pittman arm?) broke,$80
Tim - Ordered new radiator & water pump for XJ. Not only that, he just bought another XJ, '92 with D60 axles(!), and worked on 2(or 3?) other friend's XJs, welding & re-gearing 3 front axles...Tim definitely earns the 'golden wrench' award this month!
Aaron - To Toyota guys--needs a set of front shackles.
Gary (the other Gary) : Has rear Warn bumper & 5-1/2" Rubicon Express springs available for TJs to sell .
Don - Had to drop $300 on a speed sensor, dealer only item.
RECENT RUNS
JULY 10-11 – Eastern Sierras/Bodie/Lee Vining Area - Paul E and Ron joined up in Lee Vining to run new & familiar trails, with some great scenery.
JULY 31-Aug 1– BBQ Run Niagara Rim Trail - Almost 20 of us went up Hwy 108 to camp 2 or 3 nights at the OHV campground. Those who arrived Thursday pre-ran the trail Friday, while everyone ran the trail Saturday. We got through 'almost' unscathed. A group of buggies had taken over the rockpile area, but they let us in for a try. A scrumptious BBQ followed and then a gift raffle. A few of us went over Sonora Pass on Sunday to check out Leavitt Lake.
Not much to add here from the meeting, but (hint) you will need to ask Don & Terry about 'almost unscathed' thing. We had the final raffle giveaway, and Tom got the bungee cords, Gary the WD-40.
AUG 6,7,8 - Brian ran the Rubicon, along with a JK club. Brian warns that law enforcement is "out in force" on the Rubicon these days, and users need to be the perfect citizen on the trail now. Trial has some beat-up spots, needing extra care & spotting, ie. Big Sluice & Cadillac Hill. He's ready for Terry's run for sure now! For some reason JK did not start one time.
UPCOMING RUNS
AUGUST 14 - Tim will be head in to Hollister Hills, all are welcome to join him. See his email(s) for details.
AUGUST 21-22 - Fordyce Creek Cancelled, due to following week's Rubicon run) Water flow about 550cfs now!
AUGUST 26 – 28; THE CON!!! - Terry’s Rubicon run. This year we take Ice House Rd, camp Thursday 8/26 at Loon Lake spillway, start the trail Friday the 27 at 9am, camp at Buck’s Lake. Finish up on Sat the 28th & out to Tahoma/South Lake Tahoe. Some may elect to reverse the route from Bucks back to Loon. Remember to only camp within 25’ of the trail. At least 5 folks are going on this one. See separate emails from Terry for sign-ups and details. Brad will be towing.
SEPT 18-19 - Barret Lake. Now Open for business! 5 rigs expressed interest in going so far.
http://www.fs. fed.us/r5/ eldorado/ conditions/ ohv/).
OCTOBER - Deer Valley proposed.
NOVEMBER - Adopt-A-Trail, Turkey Trot.
