The South Half

GarlandM8 · Aug 26, 2008

Ok So. Cal wake up from the summer slumber. Tommy, Don, and all, ya still with us and ready for winter? Figured August is finally about history and we can start looking forward to winter (I know we've looked forward to it since last winter, but you know what I mean)
Anyway, on the Bluejay front, summer's been up and down. I got divorced and moved to a cabin in Wrightwood. Yes I kept the sleds, Man has to have his priorities. Been working more than I should, but it keeps me out of trouble and helps to afford all that fuel I'll need this winter

I am looking for a 2-up tilt trailer if anyone knows of one for sale. Doesn't have to be high $, top end type, just a good 'ol dependable 10 footer. I want to get away from the car hauler I was using, even though it was good for firewood hauling to camp, I need a trailer dedicated to the sleds and keep the hauler for the Jeep, etc...
Well, looking forward to getting things rolling and praying for early snow.

mike

the_machinist · Aug 26, 2008

Good looking out, Bluejay!

Not much going on here, I wanted to head up to the ES4 premier but parents are in town visiting. Other than that, I've just been doing the same, work work and more work. I guess that is better than not having work though

You're up to Wrightwood now? Cool, maybe we can truck pool sometime.
Looking forward to getting out... :beer;

GarlandM8 · Aug 29, 2008

yea Tommy, as soon as the snow flies we can hook up on the 14...... damn this is a loooooong summer

Mortgage Paul · Sep 28, 2008

I have a 8.5x10 footer with a salt shield. Great shape. Maybe 7500 miles.

I wouldnt be able to get it until Mid October though, next time I go down south to my house there.

GarlandM8 · Oct 4, 2008

Paul,
May be interested. Have any pictures, price, info, etc... PM for my phone # if ya need.

thanks,
mike

the_machinist · Oct 11, 2008

Almost time to break out the sleds and get them ready guys...it's been getting chilly out @ my house. I think we have a warm spell coming this week though.

Put your hours in @ work now so we can have a few Saturday's to meet up and ride!

GarlandM8 · Oct 13, 2008

Oh yea... 33 this morning and a good chill in the air. Too bad we still have some warm ups coming, and 8% humidity isn't good, but it's a start to getting closer to sled time. Work will have to wait come sled time

GarlandM8 · Nov 2, 2008

http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/output/swfrs/webcams_demo/sherman_peak_4/sherman_peak_4.jpg

the first dusting on Sherman

Bring it on!

donbrown · Nov 2, 2008

Bluejay said:
http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/output/swfrs/webcams_demo/sherman_peak_4/sherman_peak_4.jpg

the first dusting on Sherman Bring it on!

Awesome.

Let's drive up and break out the battery operated 1/20th scale remote control snow machines !

Anybody have a Toy Hauler for sale?

James6000 · Nov 9, 2008

Hey Bluejay,
I see we are neighbors, maybe we can ride this winter. Jim

GarlandM8 · Nov 10, 2008

James6000 said:
Hey Bluejay,
I see we are neighbors, maybe we can ride this winter. Jim

Hi Jim,
Yea, for sure, we'll have to get together for some rides. Got the sleds out and cleaned up, just waiting for the snow to fly. I'm on Mockingbird, between Pine and Spruce, Truck and camper and old orange Jeep, stop by sometime if your out and about...... or ride over if we get some snow

mike

James6000 · Nov 12, 2008

Mike,
Not around much during the week cause i'm working my a@# off, i will try
and stop by this coming saturday before i start popping beers and shoot the sh#$ with ya. Jim

GarlandM8 · Nov 13, 2008

James6000 said:
Mike,
Not around much during the week cause i'm working my a@# off, i will try
and stop by this coming saturday before i start popping beers and shoot the sh#$ with ya. Jim

I'm in the same boat as far as work... probably be down the hill on Sat, hopefully home on Sun. Always got cold beer in the fridge :beer;

GarlandM8 · Nov 14, 2008

Went to the Panamint mountains last week, which is the western edge of Death Valley. Fun little storm blew in for a few hours on Sunday and we got about 6in of snow starting at 5000 ft. Not everyday you can play in the snow in Death Valley. Just thought I'd share some pics of some white stuff, now I'm REALLY itching to get the sled out.

donbrown · Nov 14, 2008

Bluejay said:
Went to the Panamint mountains last week, which is the western edge of Death Valley. Fun little storm blew in for a few hours on Sunday and we got about 6in of snow starting at 5000 ft. Not everyday you can play in the snow in Death Valley. Just thought I'd share some pics of some white stuff, now I'm REALLY itching to get the sled out.

Did you bring a sled or pull anyone behind the jeep?

GarlandM8 · Nov 17, 2008

donbrown said:
Did you bring a sled or pull anyone behind the jeep?

no, wasn't expecting a storm or snow for that matter

donbrown · Nov 23, 2008

So ... uh if you get good snow in Wrightwood where do you ride?
The storm for Thanksgiving is suppose to be cold and provide 3 or more inches of rain with snowfall at ???? elevation.

My inlaws bought a "cabin" near the High School in the town next to Big Bear.

Can you ride there?

Don
...

GarlandM8 · Nov 24, 2008

not many "legal" places to ride, gotta travel to Sierras

Sherman may get hit from the upcoming storms, might try a road ride this weekend if it materializes..... FS now has the trail signs and warming hut up and functional.... will keep an eye on webcams and radar.... Hopefully this is the start!!!

Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - HANFORD CA
626 AM PST MON NOV 24 2008

CAZ097-242200-
/O.CON.KHNX.WS.A.0010.081126T0000Z-081127T0600Z/
TULARE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
626 AM PST MON NOV 24 2008

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA FROM
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK TO THE KERN COUNTY LINE...

A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN SIERRA
NEVADA FROM SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK TO THE KERN COUNTY LINE FROM
TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.

AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF QUIET WEATHER...A RETURN TO WINTER
WEATHER WILL OCCUR THIS WEEK. THE THREAT OF STRONG WINDS AND
HEAVY SNOWFALL WILL BEGIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE INTO
LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING AS A PACIFIC STORM SYSTEM MOVES INTO THE
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. THE STORM WILL
THEN MOVE SLOWLY EAST ACROSS THE REGION WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
NIGHT WITH THE THREAT OF HEAVY SNOW ENDING BY LATE WEDNESDAY
EVENING.

SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF UP TO 2 FEET ARE POSSIBLE ABOVE
7000 FEET FROM SEQUOIA PARK SOUTH TO THE KERN COUNTY LINE BEFORE
THE STORM SYSTEM MOVES EAST OF THE REGION ON THANKSGIVING DAY.

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL INTO THE SOUTHERN
SIERRA. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

$$

WEATHER.GOV/HANFORD

donbrown · Nov 24, 2008

They keep lowering the temps here in Los Angeles for the week.

Overnight Lows in the Los Angeles area this week will be below freezing.

With the highs in the 50's.

As far as rain ... depends on how much moisture comes

GarlandM8 · Dec 3, 2008

South contact info

since we might get snow one of these months

Wanna put a info list together for us South folk so we can get the word out, so all get together when the riding starts.
You can email me with phone, etc.... and I'll put it all together so we can run down the list whenever someone wants to get out, ride with some new people and find different areas...

my email- mike71jp@aol.com

now lets kill this high pressure and get some snoooooooooooooooooooooow!

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