Whipsaw work party and B B Q Oct 24

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shawn doherty · #1 Post by **shawn doherty** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:07 pm

We need a few good people to work at this years chosen event. At 5 k from Lodestone Lake there is a ditch draining the wetlands that has become a problem. We generally do not like to remove challenges but this one is causing ATVs to drive around and is growing in size. We would like to open up the existing drainage ditch and install a new culvert. Then install some barriers to encourage drivers to stay on the trail. We are looking for anyone who can dig for a few hours to help or if you can't dig you could work on our B B Q back at Lodestone. You would need rubber boots gloves and a shovel. Expect winter weather although the long range forecast is for good weather. We are hoping to do this work on Saturday and have a B B Q that night then Sunday run the trail. Remember any truck can make it to Lodestone if you want to help. There is lots of room here to work so as many people the better. Please post your intentions and please consider coming it will be fun, seriously!

rayhyland · #2 Post by **rayhyland** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:14 pm

Our family is definitely coming. I will be digging and will bring shovel, pick, hoe, etc.

I can also carry wood, etc on the roof rack if you need help with that.

Ray, Marianne and the boys.

Doc Tari · #3 Post by **Doc Tari** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:34 pm

Hey Shawn,
Count me in for the chain gang.

Pete

ANDYD · #4 Post by **ANDYD** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:54 pm

Hi Guys,

Count me in the work party....

Sounds like fun!

Andy

Anyone camping out with us a Lodestone should be prepared for frost or snow, at 6000ft be prepared!

rayhyland · #5 Post by **rayhyland** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:28 pm

Yeah, we stopped at Mountain Equipment Co-op today and picked up another couple of -12 sleeping bags. When we were on Champion in May I nearly froze to death in my cheap polyester sleeping bag.

Bill E. · #6 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:05 am

Hey Shawn,
I'll be there to help out.
Bill

John · #7 Post by **John** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:30 am

I'll be there.

Dave_F · #8 Post by **Dave_F** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:21 pm

Due to being an idiot and breaking some ribs, the best I can do is perform the toughest job of all...that of a foreman! :lol:

I'm hoping that they (the ribs) will be OK by then to at least drive the trail, but if they are...and I'm there...I'll root you guys on like no one else could.

Dave_F

shawn doherty · #9 Post by **shawn doherty** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:48 pm

Dave you’re welcome to come but bare in mind we will put you to work in some capacity such as cook or water boy. Foreman is taken. Workers get really annoyed at people that stand around and watch .We can’t make you work but we can break the rest of your ribs.

Dave_F · #10 Post by **Dave_F** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:10 pm

Well I wouldn't just stand around and watch...I'd be encouraging y'all. :D

I'm sure you guys can find something for me to do given my wide range of talents. :lol: Whatever I can do to help I'll be there.

I was feeling quite good today...that is until I coughed :cry:

Dave_F

shawn doherty · #11 Post by **shawn doherty** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:56 am

That’s great Dave but seriously , be carful with that type of injury, there is a lot of stress on your ribs driving that truck or moving about and it’s easy to push yourself too far.

Doc Tari · #12 Post by **Doc Tari** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:51 am

Given the situation with his ribs, I'm thinking that Dave could help with BBQ. Just not sure how tasty Dave's ribs will be... or that I'm even interested in finding out!

dchsw · #13 Post by **dchsw** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:01 pm

Tentative yes on attending - I'll most likely be coming over from the Island on the Friday evening. Will anyone be at lodestone that night? Either way, how do I get there? Will have my dog with me (Rocky) and possibly one of my sons too. Cheers, David.

ANDYD · #14 Post by **ANDYD** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:10 am

Hi David,

I'm sure departure times / places will be posted soon...

At the meeting on Thursday a few indicated they were leaving Friday lunch time so, yes there will be some of us camping out on Friday night as well as Saturday night.
Lodestone Lake is a little tricky to find at night if you have never been there before, best to meet up with some one or get detailed directions.

I have a couple of 25th badges for you, so i will bring them with me..

cheers,
Andy

dchsw · #15 Post by **dchsw** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:38 pm

Thanks Andy, I'll keep an eye out for departure places/times.

bclandrover · #16 Post by **bclandrover** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:49 pm

I am planning to come up with the kids on Saturday morning. We probably wouldn't get to Lodestone until after lunch sometime due to a morning soccer practice.

I'm not sure what's on the menu (hopefully not Dave's ribs), but we can bring some vegetarian options. Let me know if anyone else is interested.

Got shovels, pick axe, warm sleeping bags! Anything else?

Last year we almost froze, so make sure you bring your mittens, toques, down jackets, long johns and -10 sleeping bags! :)

Later,
Don

Dave_F · #17 Post by **Dave_F** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:47 pm

Hi Don,

I also will be leaving Saturday morning. We should convoy (that is if you don't mind driving with a Series). :D

What time are you leaving N.Van?

DAve

bclandrover · #18 Post by **bclandrover** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:02 pm

Hey Dave,

Given your condition, would you like to ride with us in the 110? I have a free seat up front.

I'd hate to see you have a problem with your ribs and not be able to drive home or something.

Let me know.

I'll be leaving Lynn Valley at 10:15 due to the soccer thing.

Later,
Don

Dave_F · #19 Post by **Dave_F** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:41 pm

It will have been 3 weeks since breaking them, and since I don't plan on beating myself or the truck too hard (slow and steady) I should be OK.

Thanks for the offer though.

I'll call you and we'll figure out a meeting place for the morning run up to Lodestone.

Cheers,
Dave

shawn doherty · #20 Post by **shawn doherty** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:29 pm

There are a few of us that are heading up on friday morning. We are meeting at Tim Hortons on whatcom road at 10:00 am. Our plan is to head to lodestone set up camp and to proceed to the work site to drop off supplies and plan the work. We will be driving slowly to Princeton as we have at lot of equipment and supplies so we won't be hard to catch up to. If you are unsure of the way please copy the following.
Drive to Princeton. Turn north at the Petro Can station off highway 3 in Princeton and drive though town. Drive over the one lane bridge, turn left and follow the direction sign to Coalmont about 15 minutes. Turn left onto Main St. at the 4 way stop in Coalmont. Turn right onto Bettes St. and follow it over another one lane bridge. Turn left onto Blakeburn road and follow it approx 1.5 k to the next intersection. Zero odometer here. At this intersection there is the ghost town of Granite City. Once one of the largest gold rush cities in B.C. Turn right and drive up the hill. At the first corner up the hill is the site of the Granite City grave yard an interesting site to see. Follow the road up. At 6k stay right at Y intersection.Continue up the road.At 9 k you will reach the mine site stay left follow signs to Lodestone lake.at 10 k stay right. at 11 k owels head trail go straight. at 11.3 k go right.at 12k go right. at 12.3 k small trappers cabin on right abandoned.At 12.6k turn left at y intersection. Keep on the main road and at approx 15.5 k proceed up the hill all roads on the hill go to the same place. At 17k go right. At 20.6 k you reach Lodestone lake. See you there. If you posted your intentions and don't show up we will come looking for you.

rhino_ed · #21 Post by **rhino_ed** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:09 am

I just bought a new shovel at the beginning of summer, but it the eta on the new tires is at least 2 weeks away. Next time though.

shawn doherty · #22 Post by **shawn doherty** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:05 am

You don't need new tires or even good tires to reach our goal so you are welcome anytime. Don you should bring vegetarion food ,we will have some but not much variation. Everyone should bring a chain saw if they have access to one and related safty gear assocated with it's use. We also need a couple more small portable B B Q s and if you have a lantern please bring it.

dchsw · #23 Post by **dchsw** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:41 am

Shawn,

Ok, plan is to catch an early ferry on Friday Morning and meet up with you chaps 10:00 at Timmies - I'm assuming it's the one at 2054 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2K8, correct?

However, if I'm not there, don't hang around, I'll catch you up.

I can bring a chain saw (plus safety gear) and a shovel. I have two propane lanterns, but they're in my house (now known as my wife's house) and it's not clear if I'll be able to get access to them before Friday. I also have a portable grill, but the same question mark over access exists for that.

Assuming the ferry runs to schedule, I'll have plenty of time to get to Abbortsford on Friday morning, but if you need to get hold of me my cell is 250-589-3110 (yes, the last four digits are D110, pretty sad actually).

Looking forward to the trip - see you on Friday.

Cheers, David

rayhyland · #24 Post by **rayhyland** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:46 pm

we will be leaving Sunshine Valley (near Hope) around 9am on Saturday morning if anyone wants to convoy up with us. We will have a friend coming along with his new Jeep as well. We usually run at about 80-90kmh on the highway.

Ray

shawn doherty · #25 Post by **shawn doherty** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:21 pm

Yes David that is the correct Tim Hortons. Bring what you can and don't stress yourself out. Looking forward to seeing you for coffee and a crumpet.

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