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Trail Rides / Re: Crawl 4 The Cure 2019

« on: November 12, 2018, 02:57:22 pm »

I was cleaning up my Inbox at lunch today, here is the 2018 note on camping just so you know ahead of time what the arrangements look like.  My copy of the camping map is PDF and won't upload:

From Brian Nelson:
Hello everyone, it is time to get all the camping figured out. If you are registered to camp with us then this email applies to you. For those of you that are new to the crawl we have about 40 sites at Sherwood forest campground and we pack the place full of the workers and the first 100 registrants that want camping. I try to accommodate the best I can and make it work for everyone, we recommend you bring plenty of garden hose, splitters and extension cords. We end up putting several groups on each site to get as many people on location as we can. If you know where you would like to camp and or who with, I would like to know that so I can try and figure it out.

Otherwise I will just put you where it works best for me. All requests in reality can not be met but I will try. If you paid for your camping when you registered that covers your camping from Thursday at noon till Sunday at 11am, if you need camping before or after that time you need to contact Sherwood forest and make your reservations with them. I have attached a map for you to reference from. I will try and get it figured out and let you know who your with and which spot.     Email me your requests please.   

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Trail Rides / Re: 11-3-18 trail ride in West Branch

« on: November 03, 2018, 09:08:48 am »

I am heading up Sunday morning-a little trail maintenance and prerunning for Snofari if anyone wants to tag along

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Trail Rides / Crawl 4 The Cure 2019

« on: August 28, 2018, 04:12:42 pm »

Several people have asked for details to get vacation requests made for next year, here is what I know:

Date: Third weekend in July each year
Location: Iron Range OHV Park, Gilbert MN
Cost: $250 ($50 registration, bring $200 donations or pay $200 at check-in)
How Far:  720 miles & 12 hrs through the UP @ posted speeds, 800 miles and 12 hrs through Chicago. 
Why? Fundraiser for the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Camping is available on site for modest cost, first come first served.

Trail rides Friday and Saturday, usually there is a night run Thursday or Friday
Trail lunches available for modest cost, dinner provided Friday and Saturday

Great event, great facility and great cause!  Jonathon and I have made the trip 4 years in a row now, we typically leave Wednesday morning, drive as far as Ironwood and stay at a cheap motel, then finish our drive on Thursday.  Gives us time to register, set up camp, go through tech inspection (pretty straight forward - no leaks, battery tie-down, fire extinguisher, seat belts) and get our MDNR trail permit for the park ($15/yr, $35-ish for 3 yrs). 

If anyone wants to tag along or meet us up there, let me know ahead of time so we can get adjoining camp sites.

Here is some more information to get you up to speed:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/46966542631/
https://msc4c.zenfolio.com/
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/HittiesCrawlers2018

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The Lounge / Re: Crawl 4 the Cure 2018

« on: July 03, 2018, 09:12:20 am »

Hello friends,


OK, really starting to feel a little time-crunched.  Jonathon and I start packing up the Jeep two weeks from tonight for our 4th annual trip to the Iron Range ORV Park in Gilbert, MN to participate in a fundraiser to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research and patient support. We would appreciate any support you can give to this project, no amount is too big or too small. This event was started in 2005, and our hope is to cross the $1,000,000 mark in fundraising this year. To donate and/or read about how MS has affected my family, go to

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/HittiesCrawlers2018

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The Lounge / Re: Crawl 4 the Cure 2018

« on: June 13, 2018, 04:52:00 pm »

Time is slipping through my fingertips - we leave in five weeks and I have been slacking on my fundraising.  So here I am again, asking you to part with your hard-earned cash for my favorite charity event of the year, Crawl 4 the Cure to benefit MS research and patient support.  Any size donation that you can manage helps with the ongoing costs of searching for a cure, and managing patient outcomes until that time.  Thanks!

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/HittiesCrawlers2018

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Introductions / Re: Newbie From Lapeer County

« on: May 23, 2018, 03:31:53 pm »

Thanks for coming out to your first club function and working your tail feathers off!

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The Lounge / Crawl 4 the Cure 2018

« on: May 17, 2018, 01:20:50 pm »

Hello friends,

Jonathon and I are about 2 months away from our 4th annual trip to the Iron Range ORV Park in Gilbert, MN to participate in a fundraiser to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research and patient support.  We would appreciate any support you can give to this project, no amount is too big or too small.  This event was started in 2005, and our hope is to cross the $1,000,000 mark in fundraising this year.  To donate and/or read about how MS has affected my family, go to

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/HittiesCrawlers2018

For more information about the event click on

http://crawl4cure.org/

Thank for your support!

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Events / Milford Memorial Day Parade

« on: May 11, 2018, 04:00:06 pm »

On Fri, May 11, 2018, 2:59 PM Jane Harnack <jeeps4vets@gmail.com> wrote:

This is the 2nd attempt to contact all previous attendees and Jeep Driver Escorts for the Milford Memorial Day Parade.  Spots are limited so please register early.


Please register individually at:


https://www.milfordlegion216.org/home/milford-american-legion-memorial-day-page/drive-a-vet/


This registration will speed up check in as well as assist in creating a database for the future.


Thank you in advance,




Ronald J. McCall, Director/Post Chaplain

Milford American Legion Riders/Post 216

C:  248-410-6606





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Trail Rides / Re: West Branch/Grayling Trails on Saturday (5/5)

« on: May 03, 2018, 10:30:19 am »

We are stayingcl ose to home for Beauty and the Beast this weekend but thanks for the invite!

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Tech Talk / Re: Winch

« on: April 29, 2018, 10:58:15 am »

Speed and reliability are what you get when you invest in a better quality winch.  I am a cheap SOB, and because like Ken said most of us only use our winches a handful of times each year, I have always been content with Chines made inexpensive winches.  Slow and not water proof, but generally reliable if you take care of them.

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Jeep Talk / Re: Trailer rental July 18-23

« on: April 24, 2018, 10:50:23 pm »

You are also welcome to mine which is identical to Mark's trailer he had.

Thanks Alan

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Jeep Talk / Re: Trailer rental July 18-23

« on: April 08, 2018, 04:49:06 pm »

You can borrow the same trailer you used last year again if you like.

You bought a very well cared for trailer that I wish I bought

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Jeep Talk / Re: Trailer rental July 18-23

« on: April 08, 2018, 04:47:59 pm »

Paul, I believe I have a work event that weekend that will keep us tied close to home,  my trailer should be available...  2 5/16 ball, 7 pin harness and elec brakes. What are you towing with?

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Jonathon's 3/4 ton 'Burb. 7 pin, e brake controller, Class 4 goodies.  Perfect for an 18yr kid's commuting vehicle!

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Jeep Talk / Trailer rental July 18-23

« on: April 01, 2018, 12:44:57 pm »

Jonathon and I are registered for Crawl 4 the Cure 2018 and will be heading to Gilbert MN for the weekend of July 20-21.  We got spoiled last year when Mark & Wendy loaned us a trailer for our trip.  We are not going to be able to buy one this year, and are looking to rent one for this year's trip.  If you have an open car hauler that you are not using that weekend and would be willing to let us put 1500 miles on it in exchange for some $$ please let me know. 

Also, if you are looking for a great mid-summer wheeling trip and want to tag along, let me know and I will pass along the registration information.

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Tech Talk / Re: Gear Install

« on: March 29, 2018, 09:57:52 pm »

I do my own, but I would not recommend me.

That's an honest answer !

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