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Doc Tari · #1 Post by **Doc Tari** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:43 pm

September Whipsaw is only a week away, does anyone plan on going? I'm up for it if others plan to go. Shawn? Andy?

ANDYD · #2 Post by **ANDYD** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:22 pm

Hi Pete,

Yes, I will be going & Shawn indicated that he was in last time we spoke... so thats 3 trucks so far...

Anyone planning on coming, please post here....

Pete, are you planning a Friday PM departure or EARLY Saturday AM?

Shawn and I will more than likely leave Friday afternoon...

Andy

Doc Tari · #3 Post by **Doc Tari** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:54 pm

Hi Andy,
I'm glad to hear you guys are still up for it.

I haven't really thought about when I'll depart, I guess it depends on if I go alone or meet anyone else for the trip. If I go alone, I guess it will be Friday evening. Are you guys spending Friday night at Lodestone?

ANDYD · #4 Post by **ANDYD** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:18 am

Hi Pete,

Not too sure about Friday night camping location yet. Lodestone would make sense as I believe we have a little work to do there.

I wouldn't mind spending Saturday night at the small lake where we did the BFG presentation, it would be a new area to take in. Although its not far from Lodestone and wouldn't take very long to get there!

Better let Shawn post, to see what he has in mind..... Shawn???

Andy

shawn doherty · #5 Post by **shawn doherty** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:52 pm

Yes I'm in to leaving Friday night and camping at lodestone. We can work on the site in the morning then move on to the small lake that you mentioned. But on the way we will stop and cut up that Bronco into pieces and possibly cut up the Scout too.

ANDYD · #6 Post by **ANDYD** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:59 pm

Sounds like fun .....

The long range forcast is for sunshine that weekend :D

Shawn, Pete what are your estimated departure times on Friday?

Andy

JC · #7 Post by JC » Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:34 pm

Hey guys, I would like to see if we can come, not sure, what about meeting on Saturday, is there a possibility of meeting you all there, I don't know the trip at all so can you let me know what the possibilities would be, I might not be able to get out of Van until late Friday or early Sat?

Thanks, John

96whitedisco · #8 Post by **96whitedisco** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 6:41 pm

Hey guys I think my Disco should be ready, what time are you leaving Friday as I have never done this run....

Cheers
Andrew

ANDYD · #9 Post by **ANDYD** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:23 pm

Hi Guys,

Great that you can make it, you will find it to be an amazing trail with just enough of a chalenge to keep you smiling.
Not sure of the departure time yet, will have to let you know as the week goes on. The normal meeting spot is the Tim Hortons at the Whatcom road exit of HWay 1 (exit 95).

John, the only problem with coming up on Saturday morning is that it is a little tricky finding Lodestone Lake if you have never been there before.

Andy

shawn doherty · #10 Post by **shawn doherty** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:29 pm

I was thinking of a 2:00 pm departure from Tim Hortons on Whatcom road on Friday. For John following are directions for Lodstone lake.

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 the one lane bridge. Turn left onto Blakeburn road and follow it approx 1.5 k to the next intersection. Zero odometer here. Turn right and drive up the hill. Follow the road up; at 6 k stay right at Y intersection. Continue up the road at 9 k you will reach the mine site turn left follow the signs to Lodestone Lake. At 10 k stay right. At 11 k owls head go straight. At 11.3 k go right At 12 k go right. At 12.3 k small trapper’s cabin on right abandoned. At 12.6 k turn left at Y intersection. At 14 k. go around fallen tree and stay left. At hill all roads go to the same place. At 17 k go right. At 20.6 k you reach Lodestone Lake. We would be working at the site to around 10:00 am then leaving. If you think this is a little complicated let us know, we will do whatever we can to include you in the run. One of us can run down the hill and meet you in Colemont if necessarry.

Doc Tari · #11 Post by **Doc Tari** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:53 pm

Hey guys,
If I leave Friday, it won't be until after 5:00. Given that I don't need to set up much of a camp (sleep in the 110), I'm in no hurry to get there before dark. This may not suit others but if anyone wants to convoy there, let me know.

Pete

shawn doherty · #12 Post by **shawn doherty** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:36 pm

After 5:00 would be fine with me Pete. I don't care when we get there.

Dave_F · #13 Post by **Dave_F** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:46 pm

Hi guys,

Thinking of joining you. What time do you expect to be home on Sunday?

Cheers,

Dave_F

shawn doherty · #14 Post by **shawn doherty** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:11 pm

I think we should not be too late most likely between mid afternoon to early evening.

Doc Tari · #15 Post by **Doc Tari** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:21 pm

Shawn,
If you're okay with waiting until after 5:00 it would be great to drive out together. If you'd rather leave earlier, no problem, I'll find you.

Dave,
I also don't want to get home too late on Sunday. Hopefully you can make it, the more, the merrier!

Pete

Dave_F · #16 Post by **Dave_F** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:09 pm

Hi Guys,

How long is the run from Whatcom to the first night camping spot?

Just trying to figure out times and distances as I have never been up there before? Coming from Deep Cove.

I too would be sleeping in my truck so a late start doesn't bother me.

Dave

shawn doherty · #17 Post by **shawn doherty** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:32 am

It will take 4 to 4 1/2 hours to get to Lodestone depending on traffic and road conditions.

JC · #18 Post by JC » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:12 pm

Thanks Guys for the info and directions, I will try and get out earlier, so have we decided what time we would be meeting at, 2 or 5 Friday at the Tim Horton's ??? if I can make it out?

Thanks,
John

ANDYD · #19 Post by **ANDYD** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:27 pm

Hello All,

We have nailed down two confirmed Friday departure times from Tim Hortons at Whatcom road/ Highway 1 (exit95).

2.30pm Contact is Shawn, look for him in his series 109
6.30pm Contact is Pete, look for him in his 110

Please post if you are planning to hook up with us at one of these departure times so we can look out for you.(arrive a little earlier if you need fuel and donuts!)

If you plan on leaving early Saturday morning, then head up to Lodestone using Shawns directions above. (plan on being at Lodestone before 10am)
Looking forward to a great sunny weekend.
cheers,
Andy

96whitedisco · #20 Post by **96whitedisco** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:52 pm

Hey guys My truck was vandalized over the weekend and I have it in the shop as we speak Im still hoping to make it out.....
What about dogs, Is this a dog friendly outing?
If my Disco Is ready I will meet Shawn at 2:30

Cheers
Andrew

ANDYD · #21 Post by **ANDYD** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:24 pm

Hi Andrew,
Sorry to hear about your truck, hope you can get it fixed up in time.

Yes, all RL trips are dog friendly unless otherwise posted,

Look forwarded to seeing you at 2.30pm....

Andy

96whitedisco · #22 Post by **96whitedisco** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:54 pm

Well as usual theirs more to the story, I have just installed a new engine 4.6 out of a 2004 and have less than 5k on her but there Is an oil Leak so the speed shop doesn't want to pull the engine so we have pulled the trans and t case, so while they are out Im getting it all looked at .
I hope she will be ready for Friday....

Cheers
Andrew

JC · #23 Post by JC » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:29 pm

Hey Shawn, we'll be able to meet you and the rest of the gang at 2:30 for departure, my cell is 604 612-8436 FYI

shawn doherty · #24 Post by **shawn doherty** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:00 pm

Thats great John. my cell is 604-250-7268. See you Friday.

Dave_F · #25 Post by **Dave_F** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:47 pm

Hi Guys,

Looks like there may be tow "leafers" on this trip...my 109 is running great and I will be able to give you a definitive answer tomorrow.

My son Scott plays lacrosse and took a hit last week, bruising his kidney and straining ligaments in his back. So I am little concerned obviously over his recovery.

Other than the incredible smooth ride of my 109...lol...how is the trail?

I may come alone or bring him along. Looks like fantastic weather.

Cheers,

Dave_F

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