Sinking Creek 4WD Association

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:54 pm**

Now the question is do I bring the mini-truck or the cruiser.....

Hmm, decisions.

Ary

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:00 pm**

The cruiser! Then you can make everyone with built rigs look bad.

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:04 pm**

Yeah, I was thinking about it. It would come in handy when I'm trying to haul ass back to town. Wouldn't have to worry about it overheating like the mini-truck likes to do. Then again I haven't take the mini-truck out in a while.

We'll see which one I get around to fixing first, as they both have issues. :lol2:

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:21 pm**

I should make it out. I would like to go camping but I don't know if I'll be able to.

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:36 pm**

Good, maybe you can break your own truck this time

J/K, I really didn't/don't care. The beauty of having a dedicated trail rig

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:31 pm**

Sounds like a plan

I made the mistake of letting a friend of mine drive my truck 3 weeks ago. He wrecked goin 30, took out 3 3â€

Posted: **Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:09 pm**

[quote="MtnToys"]Sounds like a plan

I made the mistake of letting a friend of mine drive my truck 3 weeks ago. He wrecked goin 30, took out 3 3â€

Posted: **Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:07 am**

[quote="BadNewsCJ"][quote="MtnToys"]Sounds like a plan

I made the mistake of letting a friend of mine drive my truck 3 weeks ago. He wrecked goin 30, took out 3 3â€

Posted: **Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:41 am**

I plan on going, might be interested in camping depending on the weather, but I'm not sure yet.

Roadenz wrote:I understand that there is not much in the way of trash on the trail but more brush and downed trees. Since this is a Forest Service planned event I will bring my chainsaw just in case. Only if you have your USFS certification will you be able to use a chainsaw.

What certification is required to run a chainsaw on National Forest land?

Posted: **Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:42 pm**

Good question. Two reasons:
One it reduces thier liability on Nat'l forest land to require cert for using.

Two it allows the Forest Service to train anyone who is certified "their" way of correct use of a chainsaw.

I was certified in 06 and thought I knew how to use one because I have been using for many years. Man was I wrong. They really know how to handle a saw and they are very safe in everything they do.

We had four members get certified then and have four more slated for certification this year through the Appalachain Trail Conservancy. You can check them out @ www.appalachiantrail.org

Another benefit is they supply you with safety gear once you complete the course

Hope this helps.

Posted: **Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:44 pm**

He didn't ask why, he asked what.

I'm curious too. Had no idea there was a cert. for operating a chainsaw...

Posted: **Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:11 pm**

Checked out that link and found the info on becoming a certified sawyer, wow what a bunch of bureaucracy.

I think I'll pass on that.

Posted: **Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:49 am**

I may not be going. Might have to work. I'm going to try still.

Posted: **Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:55 pm**

VerticalTRX wrote:Checked out that link and found the info on becoming a certified sawyer, wow what a bunch of bureaucracy.

I think I'll pass on that.

I bet they'll let you swing an axe all day though!

I will almost certainly have to work that saturday.

Posted: **Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:17 pm**

Steinberg wrote: I bet they'll let you swing an axe all day though!

I will almost certainly have to work that saturday.

10-4, I'll be there with my axe.

I have an open front seat for anyone that wants to go. I just put the tube doors on for the season, so hopefully the weather will be decent. No go on the camping for me however, haven't had a chance to get back down to Grayson to get all my gear and such.

Sinking Creek 4WD Association

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