TNT Sunday 01-05-03 (Chester, SC)

[High Lord Gomer]

Oh no, there's plenty of dirt there. What I was getting at was that a Sweco isn't the total answer because that was how it was done before and the low spots were made lower and will hold water.

I'll call her tonight and find out what we can do.

 

[truespode]

The best option is going to be include some re-routing. I know once we get the sweco up there over half the work will be easily done. I see the biggest issue as being getting the sweco there.

Ivan

 

[The Honda Pilot]

Whats a sweco?

 

[Bruce McCrary]

Gomer,

Got your phone message. Bryan was on the line so it went to voice mail, sorry.

I understand her concern about drainage and all, but there is a lot of work to be done on the high ground too. Lots of things to do that wouldn't effect the lower spots at all. But as I said, it's her land so whatever she wants to do is fine. Just keep me posted on when this stuff is going to happen and I'll try my best to be there.

Ivan,

I'll go out on a limb here and guess that Jimmy was the only SCORE member with a CDL? If thats the case as bad as I hate to do it I'll look into getting one. I swore when they came out with those blasted things that I'd never have one, and quit driving commercially as a result. It's been so long now though that I may not grandfather in now. If thats the case it will be hard for me to justify doing it.

Send me an email on the particulars on what SCORE needs, and the type of equipment (trucks, trailers, ect) SCORE owns and I'll start looking into it.

BTW, I haven't forgotten about the fastway spacers. We have been shut down for inventory up until Monday, and I came down with strep throat and a sinus infection on Friday and have laid out of work since. The way I'm feeling right now I'm not betting on being there tomorrow either. I'll probably go back to the doctor and ask for more drugs...

Yuk.

 

[KTM-Lew]

More drugs....thats the LAST thing you need... :p

 

[flynbryan]

That strep throat couldnt have come from the maximum airflow to your throat sustained from high speed Cannondale hooky riding during a work week could it Bruce?;) Hope ya feel better.

 

[Bruce McCrary]

Lew, Bryan,

Thanks guys, I appreciate the thoughts. I think that the strep is about in check, but I seemed to have developed a sinus infection along with it. Gawd, I hate being sick. The doc gave me some antibiotics that seem to be helping but I had hoped to be back at work by now. Maybe tomorrow.

For the record though, most of the time I ride with my mouth open, it facilitates the screaming more, less reaction time that way. That way the sound doesn't have to wait on my mouth to open. So it's doubtful that the mid-week ride had much to do with it. On the other hand, staying up until 2:30 am, standing by the campfire in the damp and rain probably wasn't the brightest thing I've ever done either. ;)

 

[High Lord Gomer]

It also wasn't anywhere near the DUMBEST thing you've ever done, either! :p

Bruce, were you looking at coming this weekend? Flynbryan?

Jimmy Aycock now has a CDL, as do a couple of other riders I talked to last night.

 

[flynbryan]

I was thinking about it Gomer, depends on if I can get anyone to play some tree ping pong;) I'm not too interested in riding the mx track.(Personal saftey reasons;) ) I'll have to hit up Dave and see what hes doing this weekend. Let me know what day(s) ya'll are planning on being there. If ya'll wanted to do some trail maintenance on Saturday I'd be willing to provide my services.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Cool! We're going to put in some drains this weekend for the bad spots in the trails. I'm planning on doing some trail work Saturday, mostly morning, then riding a little in the afternoon. maybe even staying the night and riding again Sunday morning.

Send me your phone number, [email protected]

 

[flynbryan]

In your e-mail Gomer just drop me a line? Bruce are you gonna feel well enough to make the trip? Just let your son drive I'm sure he won't mind:)

 

[Bruce McCrary]

No, don't think this week-end will be a go for us. We've still go trail maintaince to do on the bikes. We still have to remove some of the trails from them. I swear I've got enough dirt in the driveway from where Bryan washed them to do some fill in work. We'll just have to figure out how to get it back down there. ;)

But if Gomer is getting into doing some trail maintaince, I'm sure there will be other week-ends coming up. I can't think of anything more fun than busting some trail with the High Lord hisself.

Heres a scary thought; Gomer on the SWECO.

 

[Bruce McCrary]

Originally posted by The Honda Pilot
Whats a sweco?

Sorry man, we weren't ignoring you, I was hoping someone a little more knowledgeable would answer.

A SWECO machine is a small tracked dozer...and more. It was actually designed as a fire break building tool I think, but it works well as a trail builder and for maintaince. In the hands of a skilled operator they can do good things. I think there are some pictures of it on the SCORE site isn't there?

 

[High Lord Gomer]

I had a tough time merely moving that thing across the parking lot...can't imagine doing real work between trees with it.

 

[flynbryan]

Alright Gomer I talked Dave into coming down w/me this weekend. Are you gonna need any extra tools? Shovels,picks,and etc.? We probably will just stay for the day,but I really appreciate the generosity.:)

 

[High Lord Gomer]

I'm bringing a shovel and pick...I doubt we'll need more than that. We'll be using the tractor(s?), too.

You'll need to fill out the membership forms at the gate, but make sure you tel them who you are and that you're there to work on the trails so it won't cost anything.

I really appreciate y'all doing this! I'll even let you bounce me off a few trees in the afternoon. :confused:

 

[Bruce McCrary]

Man, I really hate the idea of missing this...

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Then don't! :flame:

Yep, my one occasion of riding between trees per year and you're going to stay home. :whiner:

 

[flynbryan]

No pressure Bruce...........;) come on out I finally got my Bark Busters on and I picked up Dave's jet today. Come on down I'd like to get to ride w/ ya'll. We'll be there if ya come, hope to see ya.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

We really shouldn't make him feel bad about not coming. I'm pretty sure he wouldn't like the "cough medicine" I was bringing for him, anyway.

And I know he will be glad the he won't have to ride my bike for a while...he hates those red things.

:p

 

[flynbryan]

True, get well soon Bruce. (He'll probably be doing laps around the yard this weekend now.....;))

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Bryan, make sure you don'tmention to him that Barbara is going to fix us something special for lunch, either!

 

[flynbryan]

sweet, no problem.........hee'll neever kknowww........

 

[flynbryan]

Gomer we'll probably see ya around 11-11:30 tomarrow. And yea we'll sign the papers when we get there.

 

[flynbryan]

Hey, Gomer I left my coat on the ATV when we were done working I don't suppose anyone got it for me?.........