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Wentworth to Ellis out Loon Sunday 9/8
August 30, 2024
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Jamie (K6NUB)
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Thinking about doing a day run to Ellis for lunch and back out. I am leaning towards Sunday 9/8, but might be able to do 9/7. Anyone want to join?

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

August 30, 2024
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Count me as a maybe! Need to check on dates.

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August 31, 2024
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I most likely would go if it's a Sunday...

Mike G

August 31, 2024
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Sorry Jamie but I can't make it either day on that weekend.

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September 1, 2024
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Jamie (K6NUB) said
Thinking about doing a day run to Ellis for lunch and back out. I am leaning towards Sunday 9/8, but might be able to do 9/7. Anyone want to join?

  

Jamie, though most of us know, but for those who are unfamiliar with & abilities of taking this run, you may want to briefly describe its conditions, to help those decide to go or no go. We are on the fence for this run & will confirm soon either way. Cannot make the 7th. Thanks.

September 2, 2024
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Sorry Jamie,

I wanted to go but am out of town this weekend.  Have fun!

Kathleen and Brad

September 2, 2024
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I'm a 99% for sure going Sunday if that's the day.

I definitelywant to go play on soup bowl 

Mike G

September 3, 2024
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Let's call it Sunday morning, I'll put more details in later today.

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 3, 2024
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Jamie (K6NUB) said
Let's call it Sunday morning, I'll put more details in later today.

  

Let me know if you'd consider a later in the year repeat of this run on a weekend as well!  I'd be interested.

Kathleen and Brad

September 3, 2024
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Ugg. Cannot make it 🙁

As Brad said - if there is another run like this I’d be interested if I can swing it between family commitments. 

// Brian //

September 4, 2024
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Here is my plan, I want to start a bit earlier since it is a Sunday, let me know if this poses any problems.

Meeting place will be Worton's market in Georgetown, departing at 8:00 AM for the trail head so please come early if you are shopping and fueling up.

We will stop at Ellis for lunch, then back out Loon hopefully airing up by 3:00 PM.

Let me know if there are any questions!

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 4, 2024
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Good call on what to expect Guy!

This is a Rubicon loop, so a difficult level trail. I plan on doing Postpile on the way in, but there is a bypass. I would recommend at least oil pan & transmission armor and at least 1 locker to attend. Winch is a nice to have.

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 4, 2024
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Sorry Mike, we won't see Soup Bowl on this run, it is much further down the trail than Ellis Creek bridge.

Mike G said
I'm a 99% for sure going Sunday if that's the day.

I definitelywant to go play on soup bowl 

  

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 4, 2024
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Jamie (K6NUB) said
Sorry Mike, we won't see Soup Bowl on this run, it is much further down the trail than Ellis Creek bridge.

Mike G said

I'm a 99% for sure going Sunday if that's the day.

I definitelywant to go play on soup bowl 

  

  

Ya I realized that after I looked back I thought at first it said buck Island.

Wishful thinking...

Mike G

September 7, 2024
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Jeep checks out okay. I’ll be there in the morning.

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September 7, 2024
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Rock On!

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Jeep checks out okay. I’ll be there in the morning.

  

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 7, 2024
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Have fun!

September 7, 2024
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I'm all packed and ready to go see you all in Georgetown. It hasn't been said but I packed my lunch and then thought wait was this a group lunch thing but it doesn't say anywhere in the thread so hopefully I'm ok with only packing for me...

Mike G

September 8, 2024
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I keep forgetting to post when we are off! We were off the trail about 12:30, aired up and back home with time to unpack!

Very little traffic and only one hang up (me) on post pile. Other than that it was smooth sailing and a beautiful day!

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 9, 2024
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Added some photo's to a new gallery to prove it happened grin

Jamie & Damaris Jeep Wheelie

September 10, 2024
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I'm so bummed I missed this trip didn't get home till 0330 Sunday morning and was just way to tired to get up when my alarm went off at 0630...

Hopefully there will be another Sunday trip very soon, is anyone up for a Fordyce run this coming Sunday?

Mike G

September 12, 2024
2:25 pm
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Mike G said
I'm so bummed I missed this trip didn't get home till 0330 Sunday morning and was just way to tired to get up when my alarm went off at 0630...

Hopefully there will be another Sunday trip very soon, is anyone up for a Fordyce run this coming Sunday?

  

I might be able to go. I will let you know.

Richard & Deborah

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