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New Years run canceled
Snow run canceled due to the foothills infrastructure being overwhelmed and respect of the community.
December 26, 2021
11:18 am
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Chris Campbell
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Made it though Christmas with the house still standing.  I'm in for Saturday.  Sounds like a great time, even if it takes 4wd just to get to georgetown.  I'm hearing snow level around 1000'-1500' Wed and Thursday but clear saturday

December 27, 2021
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Lynda & I are spending holiday time with family in Arlington, TX. There are flights being cancelled due to flight crews contracting COVID & the weather. We are scheduled to fly back home tomorrow, hopefully. If so, the plan is to attend, assuming the weather/road conditions will allow. We will confirm sometime before Saturday.

December 28, 2021
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Screenshot_20211228-071605_Facebook.jpgImage EnlargerI know its still a few days away, but I doubt if the conditions will be much better by then once we get past Georgetown or Quinteet.  Just something to keep in mind.  Who has a chainsaw they are bringing?

December 28, 2021
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Yeah the snow totals are very impressive. As well as the amount of trees down. A few more inches of snow on the way but shouldn’t get in the way of clean up. Hopefully we will be able to do this run. I will bring a saw

December 28, 2021
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I have major tree damage on my property due to snow. Four large oaks fell over with the root ball plus tons of broken trees and limbs. I may be starting cleanup this weekend. If so, I will let you know if I back out of this run.

December 28, 2021
4:17 pm
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There’s a winter storm warning up through Wednesday in Georgetown. There’ll be more snow than now, I think we’ll psss.

December 28, 2021
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Jeff_R said
I have major tree damage on my property due to snow. Four large oaks fell over with the root ball plus tons of broken trees and limbs. I may be starting cleanup this weekend. If so, I will let you know if I back out of this run.

  

Jeff, if you need help let me know.  If I am free, I could come up and give you a hand for an afternoon

December 28, 2021
4:52 pm
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Wentworth springs rd. Is closed to residents only. Google maps has been re-routing people that way because of the highway closures. Haha crazy

December 28, 2021
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Is this still going to happen ? Georgetown took some big hits in this storm

December 29, 2021
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Nearly everything east of Georgetown is without power and the ETRT is currently 10-14 days.  This means lots of locals trying to get around up there.  So watch out for cars traveling around those snowy/icy roads up there.  I've heard the market and gas station currently have power.

December 29, 2021
10:23 am
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Concerning the snow event Saturday maybe we should all if possible take chain saws and shovels etc. and help people around George town clear roads, cut trees  and get people unstuck. The road to utc will maybe closed or need tree clearing also. Just a idea .

Jim Ruppel

December 29, 2021
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Sharkbyte said
We are interested in joining this run as well.  It has been far too long since we have been on a snow run!!!!

  

hope you guys make it, the weather is supposed to be sunny.  We are planning on going I'm looking forward to getting out there.

December 29, 2021
6:01 pm
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Chris Campbell said

Jeff_R said

I have major tree damage on my property due to snow. Four large oaks fell over with the root ball plus tons of broken trees and limbs. I may be starting cleanup this weekend. If so, I will let you know if I back out of this run.

  

Jeff, if you need help let me know.  If I am free, I could come up and give you a hand for an afternoon

  

Thanks Chris. Only one was crossing my main driveway and I already cut that one up enough to get out. Lots of work but nothing urgent. 

December 30, 2021
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Looking less likely I can make it now, gonna keep trying but going to say out for now.

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December 30, 2021
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infotraker said
Concerning the snow event Saturday maybe we should all if possible take chain saws and shovels etc. and help people around George town clear roads, cut trees  and get people unstuck. The road to utc will maybe closed or need tree clearing also. Just a idea .

  

I agree that perhaps we can help where help is needed instead of doing a recreational run. I will bring a chainsaw either way. 

December 30, 2021
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In light of the situation in the foothills. We can meet in Georgetown at the same time and evaluate. Spent the last few days in the pollock area helping dig out people and clearing road of trees. I did speak with the care taker at Uncle Toms , they were able to get in to town and resupply today.

Tim

December 30, 2021
3:38 pm
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Sorry, I'm out. Too much work to do after the storm. Definitely looking forward to heading to Maui next week after all the snow!

December 30, 2021
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bear_dog said
In light of the situation in the foothills. We can meet in Georgetown at the same time and evaluate. Spent the last few days in the pollock area helping dig out people and clearing road of trees. I did speak with the care taker at Uncle Toms , they were able to get in to town and resupply today.

Tim

  

If they have the road closures in place for Wentworth to residents only we will not be able to pass. 

December 30, 2021
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47B5DAA8-320F-470A-915D-4CA234B6904F.pngImage EnlargerI did find this pic 

December 30, 2021
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As much as I would like to go spend the day in the snow,  If the roads are still closed I agree that we should think twice about going up and potentially putting out a bad image for our hobby and club.

December 30, 2021
6:42 pm
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If the roads are in fact closed, we should not go up recreationally wheeling. I would think that if our intent was to help clear trees, rescue stuck vehicles and provide supply runs for residents, it might be ok to go up. Any thoughts?

December 30, 2021
9:45 pm
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They have had a few days of good weather to clear things up. Unlikely there is any more recovery’s and stuck vehicle and people stuck in homes. Of course the road is still in bad shape. Our road is still a mess too. I logged on el dorado county roads, parks and trails. It shows the MET closure but no closure in Georgetown. This will be a last minute decision by the club. I do agree with chris 100% that we should make sure we are not putting out a bad image for our hobby and club. 

December 30, 2021
10:22 pm
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I agree will the other members that we should hold off on this run. Even though conditions are improving, this is not the time that we should be iodating the infrastructure system that has already been taxed. Also respecting the locals and allowing them time to clear there property or have better access to get supplies on already narrow roads. The weather has show that winter is here for the long hall. There will be plenty of other opportunities to snow wheel however it is best that we let the foothill communities recover from this 50 year storm.

Tim 

December 30, 2021
10:36 pm
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Robert & Amber
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Good call Tim

December 31, 2021
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Maybe consider wheeling some where else? 

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