Lignite Mines Feb 22

[YJeXtreme]

Please post up if you can make this run still. Sunday Feb 22, at 10:00AM we'll be meeting at Bonsack Walmart(460) and heading out at about 10:30ish. Please dress according to weather, bring plenty of food, water, etc... for the day. If you plan on playing in the mud, some towstraps may be a good idea...:D

[herrickd]

...bring plenty of food, water, etc... for the day.

How long does this trail ride usually take?

I will most definitely be there.

I will hopefully have the Warn winch installed by then...

[YJeXtreme]

With a ton of playin it'll take maybe 3-4hrs. Drive to trail is about 30mins. Depends on how many rigs will be there, and how much mud everyone wants to play in... I've gone before with about 11jeeps stopped at everything, and took maybe 4-5hrs to from time we left to time got home. But I like to over-prepare for the "Uh-ohs" :D

[herrickd]

Sounds like fun to me. When it gets warmer out we all need to go camping.

[flash2pablo]

I am going to be there...It is kinda sad how far in advance i have to plan to make it on a ride...I am also wondering how long of a trip someone who has been there thinks it is.

[Hokie98zj]

ahhh,my thread got the boot..jk wasnt sure of the times jt,thanks for posting this up.

its fun to play in.wonder if anyone has my tsnuami pic from the last time?here are some of the pics i got.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3346.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e32/chendricks1971/Lignite%200908/IMG_1195.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3362.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3394.jpg


its a nice beginners trail to really just get dirty.

[Hokie98zj]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3365.jpg

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i will be there as well.

[herrickd]

Wow that looks FUN!

Ever heard of Low Water?

[Hokie98zj]

it is fun.havent heard of low water though.someone will chime in about it though once everyone gets back on.

[herrickd]

...havent heard of low water though.someone will chime in about it though once everyone gets back on.

hehe...ya i am just anxious

[flash2pablo]

I have not yet picked up my rockrails from a friend down in Bristol, should I be worried about my rockers getting a workout at Lignite if I don't go get them and put them on before the run?

[Hokie98zj]

its pretty much a stock friendly trail.there are some parts you might have to bypass but nothing major.nothing like potts(havent been to potts yet though).i still havent gotten skids though and i have been a few times.

[Scrambled]

I have not yet picked up my rockrails from a friend down in Bristol, should I be worried about my rockers getting a workout at Lignite if I don't go get them and put them on before the run?

No worries on your rockers on this trail my friend. Buzz has taken a bone stock TJ through it on pizza cutters with no problems.

Herrick be good to meet you and see that H1 finally. Brandon don't think I've seen you since the last time we went. . . sorry no shots of the tsunami ,we were behind the Jeep outta the line of fire. LOL
Looks like we are taking both this time, Kay wants to drive. Looking forward to getting out and meeting everyone.

Hope to see you all there.
Later
Sean

[RUkered]

I'm still down for this as well. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys.

[rubican!]

Once again im def going ont his run look forward to meeting you all there.

[Frodes]

There's a good chance I may be coming back into town as well. Missed Sean and JT last visit, and have yet to run Lignite. I'll let you know as we get closer!

[rubican!]

would be awesome if youcould make it!!!!!

[Scrambled]

There's a good chance I may be coming back into town as well. Missed Sean and JT last visit, and have yet to run Lignite. I'll let you know as we get closer!

Hey Erik:D
How ya been bro. Give me a call if you gonna be in that weekned would love to have you along for the run, catch up, and BS a bit.

Later
Sean

[xjtrailrider]

I don't think I'll be making this one but i might drive out and say hey that morning.

[xjmudman96]

I will be there, but my jeep might not be. I gotta fix my steering issues :mad:

[rubican!]

I will be there, but my jeep might not be. I gotta fix my steering issues :mad:

Bring the red one!!!! its stocker friendly !!!!!!:D

[xjmudman96]

Bring the red one!!!! its stocker friendly !!!!!!:D

I would love to, but I can't take a chance of tearing it up. It has to get me to work and stuff. :driving: Maybe once I get the white one 100% then I can try to get the red one a little more trail rated:thumb:

[Hokie98zj]

might have another zj from nagca tagging along.hes running a 8" lift with 33s(yeah i know its too much,i think he is saving up for 35s).

[flash2pablo]

might have another zj from nagca tagging along.hes running a 8" lift with 33s(yeah i know its too much,i think he is saving up for 35s).

I will help him save up by buying his 33's.....:yup:

[WilliamAWebb]

I will be there for it. Mine is a little bit dirty right now but from the looks of it, it will be covered after lignite. Anything in particular I should bring for this run?

[DAZYDG]

This should be fun with no doors, we will both need a bath when we get home!

Looking forward to meeting those I have not met yet.

[Bluewaterrider]

I will be there for it. Mine is a little bit dirty right now but from the looks of it, it will be covered after lignite. Anything in particular I should bring for this run?

FULL/windows top.........AND doors !!!!!!!

[EARTHman]

Where is this place? I'm in Giles County about 20 miles from Bburg.

[xjtrailrider]

In Craig County.

[DAZYDG]

Directions from 460/220 Alternate area would be very helpfull..

[Hokie98zj]

i dont have directions as i have gone in a different way each time but you could meet at the bonsack walmart on 460 at 10am

[rubican!]

yeah we are all meeting at the bonsack walmart prior to hitting hte trials

[Bluewaterrider]

yeah we are all meeting at the bonsack walmart prior to hitting hte trials

are ya'll going past the Homeplace in Catawba on the way to Lignite?
Cause the Bonsack Wally world is a ways from my house:(

[rubican!]

Paul dont you want to be part of the thundering jeeps rolling down 604? And see the shock on all the peoples faces.

[Bluewaterrider]

Paul dont you want to be part of the thundering jeeps rolling down 604? And see the shock on all the peoples faces.

Which way are ya'll going? I can't find 604 on my maps

[herrickd]

Paul dont you want to be part of the thundering jeeps rolling down 604? And see the shock on all the peoples faces.

Hey...I feel left out...don't forget the Hummer...haha

[herrickd]

Which way are ya'll going? I can't find 604 on my maps

Maybe he meant 460? Not sure...never been there...I thought we took 311?

[Bluewaterrider]

Maybe he meant 460? Not sure...never been there...I thought we took 311?

Me too and if ya'll are taking 311 I could meet ya'll at Hanging Rock or the Country Store across from the Homeplace:thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

Rt 604 is the road between 460 and 220A going into Fincastle. Most of us are closer to going in on the 460 side, than 311. Everyone welcome to meetup at Bosack Walmart, or if your closer going 311 we can meet you at the trail head by about 10:45(this will allow time for everyone to meet, mingle, and stop for last minute gas, food, etc...)

[flash2pablo]

Are we basically going to be running Lignite road? I found it on a map...

[xjtrailrider]

Are we basically going to be running Lignite road? I found it on a map...

Yes but there are short side trails and mud holes all along the fire road to play on/in.

[nrv95zj]

Im the guy from nagca, ive been working and ordering parts like woah tryin to get my ish ready for sunday. i went from 8" to 5.5" cuz it was too much. my biggest problem im having now is my driver side front half shaft's ujoint is shot as can be. i really hope to see you guys there!

here's my rig

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0407.jpg

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[Hokie98zj]

another zj FTW :harhar:

welcome man,hope to see you on sunday if you get everything fixed.im thinking my jeep should be ready friday or saturday.

[herrickd]

Rt 604 is the road between 460 and 220A going into Fincastle. Most of us are closer to going in on the 460 side, than 311. Everyone welcome to meetup at Bosack Walmart, or if your closer going 311 we can meet you at the trail head by about 10:45(this will allow time for everyone to meet, mingle, and stop for last minute gas, food, etc...)

Don't forget...I am big and slow...and need new front tires because mine are out of round and out of balance...long story short...I can go about 40-45 tops on the way there...

[flash2pablo]

Can we have a list at the top of the thread listing everyone who is going to be on the ride?

[RUparrothead]

Im the guy from nagca, ive been working and ordering parts like woah tryin to get my ish ready for sunday. i went from 8" to 5.5" cuz it was too much. my biggest problem im having now is my driver side front half shaft's ujoint is shot as can be. i really hope to see you guys there!

here's my rig

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0407.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0408.jpg



Were you in salem sunday around noon?

[DAZYDG]

Can we have a list at the top of the thread listing everyone who is going to be on the ride?

Hey Flash, since your in Bedford, if you want to meet up and I follow you to Roanoke, that would be cool. We could have a 2 Jeep convoy! :driving: lol. Other wise I will see ya'll at the Bonsack Wally World at 10.

[flash2pablo]

You can swing by if you want and we can follow each other out there.
We live off Burks Hill Road/122 before the Dday memorial on the left, the only house with two XJ's one red and the other white.
We should be packed up and ready to leave at 9:30am...I am trying to talk a friend into coming along and bringing his jeep so there may be an additional jeep. We will see.

[herrickd]

Can we have a list at the top of the thread listing everyone who is going to be on the ride?

I 2nd this request. That would be nice.

[Scrambled]

Im the guy from nagca, ive been working and ordering parts like woah tryin to get my ish ready for sunday. i went from 8" to 5.5" cuz it was too much. my biggest problem im having now is my driver side front half shaft's ujoint is shot as can be. i really hope to see you guys there!

here's my rig

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0407.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/OBX210/IMG_0408.jpg

Nice ZJ you should start an intro thread and say hi to everyone. Hope to see you Sun.

Later
Sean

[xjtrailrider]

I have seen that ZJ in Salem a time or 2, or one like it.


I'll be there Sunday in the big ugly Old Blue Heep!

[Hokie98zj]

yeah,hes in salem alot.hes on nagca more.i think he just joined up for this trail ride.will talk to him and see what his plans are if he wants to go on more club rides

[nrv95zj]

yep, that was me in salem on sunday, i was driving to go work on it. i live in cburg but my parents garage which i use to do all the work is in salem. all parts are on order just have to make sure i can get everything installed, the only problem i can forsee are parts being wrong. ill start a thread and intro myself to everyone. im also putting a post on nagca to see if i can get any more rigs to join on sunday!

[Hokie98zj]

was just working on a pm to you on nagca.was about to try and see if anyone else wants to join as well.nice rhyme on there.would be cool if maxx and fuzz showed up

[Scrambled]

Looks like I'm gonna have to miss this one. Been doing alot of trading ,side work ,and parts hunting as of late and sat and sun are booked. Have fun hate I'm gonna miss everyone but . . . .details are coming.;)

Later
Sean

Take LOTS of pics for me!
have fun and don't break anything.:driving:

[Frodes]

whoa now Sean, I can't keep driving all the way to Roanoke to wheel with Rubican only......


(Just playin Matt)


Where's Dave been? We need more JK support.

Justin, you coming out with us again?

[YJeXtreme]

i will be there as will Dave. you still going to make it erek?

[Frodes]

99% sure...Add me to the list!

Looks like the weather may give us some decent mud!

[TrailReadyMJ]

I wish I could make it, but I will be working on my axles. Plus, I will have to run my 35s with 3.55s for a few days, so it won't really be trail worthy (or street for that matter) until I get my gears. Hopefully it will be done next week sometime.
I hope you all have fun! You all MIGHT even see some snow :thumb:

[WheelsUp]

Is this trail mainly mud holes?

[Hokie98zj]

yeah mostly.now im not quite sure i can make this one.it all depends on my jeep being done by saturday morning so i can go pick it up or not.i'll know the closer it gets.if not,i will make the next run

[Scrambled]

whoa now Sean, I can't keep driving all the way to Roanoke to wheel with Rubican only......


(Just playin Matt)


Where's Dave been? We need more JK support.

Justin, you coming out with us again?

Yeah i know Erek give me a hard time.:rolleyes-1:

I should be back in town after you guys are done for the day give me a call.:call2:

We need to catch up.

Later
Sean

[DAZYDG]

Is this trail mainly mud holes?

:thumb: love your avatar, my flop pic was my avatar for a long time, great converstional peice.

Yeah is there anything else besides mud? Just curious...

[Hokie98zj]

theres a small hill climb with tractor tires set in the hill.cant find a picture of it though.here are some rocks along the trail

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3385.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3403.jpg

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http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d134/hokiepokie2388/IMG_3412.jpg

cant find any more but i know someone has some.

[JLSeate]

whoa now Sean, I can't keep driving all the way to Roanoke to wheel with Rubican only......


(Just playin Matt)


Where's Dave been? We need more JK support.

Justin, you coming out with us again?

I was hoping to either catch a ride with you or Matt. Whom ever was willing to give me a seat! I'll have details later about this....but quick note....I'm picking up a 1979 CJ7 either Saturday (If all the planets align) or Sometime next week. If I pick it up Saturday, I'll have it out there as well!
Fellas, let me know if either of you could help a brother with a ride please!
Thanks!
:driving:

[DAZYDG]

Dang the forcast keeps getting colder for Sunday..

A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind between 13 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

I may have to do some unplanned body work and get my front doors back on for this ride. http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/expressive/cold.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

[flash2pablo]

I was hoping to see some snow....But i guess without doors that would make the trip not much fun...

Do you get any looks from the police running with no doors up to the trail?

[DAZYDG]

I was hoping to see some snow....But i guess without doors that would make the trip not much fun...

Do you get any looks from the police running with no doors up to the trail?

Ya know I thought they would give me a hard time, but so far I guess I have been lucky, they just look at me and go on about their business. I get more strange looks from regular people. lol But the funniest was when I took it to get it inspected. I pulled it into the garage and his pipe almost fell out of his mouth. He askes me " Do you think it will pass with no doors?" I said "Yes sir" Needless to say it passed ;)

I would love to see snow up there. :fingerscrossed:

[Hokie98zj]

not going to make this one after all.might come out to the bonsack walmart to meet everyone though.picking up my jeep monday

[Scrambled]

I might do the same before we head out of town that day. Be nice to meet everyone at least.

Later
Sean

[rubican!]

looks like i wont be coming. Seacrist wont have my jeep ready until monday.:Hot03:

[DAZYDG]

Anyone keeping track of who is coming? I have lost count lol. If the turnout numbers are low, I'd be happy to move to another date....yes you can call me a wussy, but I really hate the cold, I have doubts that my battery operated socks will keep my feet from freezin....maybe I can get a :thumb: from the spouse to let me bring my DD :D

[WilliamAWebb]

I am coming for sure. I am bringing the JK and the girlfriend. :thumb:

[YJeXtreme]

I will be there also, even if it boils down to running on my Rejection Sticker from Inspection :sSc_eek2: Should have the crack in tailpipe fixed first thing tomorrow AM and have inspection validated by noon-ish. I believe someone may be making a sneak/surprise appearance... let's keep our fingers crossed :harhar: :driving:


P.S. damn those smilies are addictive.... :wings:

[herrickd]

I will be there also, even if it boils down to running on my Rejection Sticker from Inspection :sSc_eek2: Should have the crack in tailpipe fixed first thing tomorrow AM and have inspection validated by noon-ish. I believe someone may be making a sneak/surprise appearance... let's keep our fingers crossed :harhar: :driving:


P.S. damn those smilies are addictive.... :wings:


I have to get my exhaust repaired this morning too! I will be @ Perfection Muffler.


Anyone know if we have to go on I-81 to get there or what?

[xjtrailrider]

Nope, we will run up 220 alternate, go under the interstate and continue on 220 to Fincastle then turn left and head up the mountain.

[Frodes]

I'll be there too.

Justin, front seat is yours if you want it, I can even just come get you on the way to meet everyone at the wal-mart. I might dump you off to one of the other Roanoker's on the way back though, so I can jump on 81 and head back to Richmond after. Let me know, still got my cell#?

[flash2pablo]

I am still down for the run. It will be the wife, me and the dog...

[xjtrailrider]

Directions from 460/220 Alternate area would be very helpfull..

Michelle, i don't know exactly how to get there from 220/fincastle. How long will it take you to unload, we can wait at the trail head.

[herrickd]

Well, now I can't go. Truck is not strating...turning over but not starting for some reason...may have water in the gas...maybe a bad fuel pump...who knows...I will be there next time :(

Grrrr...I really want to run Lignite!!!

[YJeXtreme]

No worries, many more runs will be planned out. I'm dying to see that H1 on the trails. :thumb:

[79CJ5]

I will be there with the with the wife and the father-in-law in her TJ(yellow). I will leave the CJ and XJ at home:( The XJ is looking good with the moabs on it. I need to upload some pics:)

[Hokie98zj]

i'll come by to meet everyone and hopefully a couple zjs show up.wont have the jeep back and i dont think my moms van would do very well(she already warned me about taking it through lignite).when are we going to start planning for the next run?

[DAZYDG]

Sorry guys, dont count on me showing up. Its 2 A.M and just got home....I am not a morning person, but if I feel up to it I may show up.....

[xjtrailrider]

Well, Lignite was closed so the group(minus me) went to Bobcat. I went through Patterson Creek and came home.

I'm not sure how the ride went on Bobcat.

[DAZYDG]

I am eager to hear how the ride went, thats too bad about the trail being closed...glad I decided not to go. Besides when I checked the weather around noon the temps where running 32-38 degrees with a wind chill of 22-28....brrrr all the more reason to stay home where its warm :yup:

[Bluewaterrider]

Glad I missed it too cause I just ran Bobact after work this past friday. Bobcat is getting more challenging as the months pass. I hope every one had a good run !

I just don't understand the A** holes that dump trash at the base of the trail near the coal hills:furious-3::9lame:?!?!?! This trail was just cleaned up by Sinking creek about 2 months ago:(:mad:.

[xjmudman96]

Well, this days events just goes to show you that you cannot stop us from wheeling once we get it in our minds! We drove all the way to Lignite and the d@mn gate was locked. So what did we do?? We went somewhere else!
It was beautiful up there, especially with the snow, the jeeps, and the MUD!!!

I will post up some more pics tomarrow, I was very impressed by this tank I got to ride in and can't believe he actually let me drive too!!!:wings:

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq314/xjmudman96/100_0369.jpg

[nrv95zj]

Here are some pics from the run today

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[nrv95zj]

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[nrv95zj]

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[nrv95zj]

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[xjtrailrider]

Looks like ya'll had fun. I nearly fell asleep on Patterson Creek. I was home by 1:30.

[xjtrailrider]

Someone needs lockers!

Root hill looks a little "thawed out":D

[TrailReadyMJ]

Too bad the trail was closed, but it looks like you all had fun at Bobcat.
I was grinding off the old mounts on my 8.8, cleaned up my shop a little (still a mess!), and froze my arse off removing the t-case from the old XJ, and dumping more BBs in my front tires..... looks like you guys had more fun!
Hopefully I can make the next run :driving:

[flash2pablo]

I had a ton of fun yesterday. It took a little longer to get out to Bobcat, but it was well worth the drive. It was my first time out with this jeep. I was amazed at how well it did. I did on 31's somethings my old 4runner wouldn't do on 33's.
I don't have any pictures of the trip but love seeing everybody elses.
Does anyone know what the last obstacle before the mud wholes is called? I believe it was the obstacle that the Xterra had to be strapped up. There were three ways up it, on the left was easiest, on the right, or up in between two trees. I wish i had a picture going up between the trees.

[YJeXtreme]

Fried the battery in the jeep... That mudhole that stalled me out, took it's toll on the battery. Stopped at convienence store on way home, and jeep wouldn't even click the solenoid. Luckily someone was nearby with jumperbox. Get about 1/2 to 3/4 home, and Oil Pressure dropped drastically to about 5-10psi. Motor has 177,300 miles on it, and has been well abused over the last 14yrs. It's blowing oil from the dipstick tube. That wasn't caused by bobcat, but it sure didn't help. I got some wicked plans in store for the motor dept.... :sFun_tease:

[TerryD]

Dang... Matt and I were going to run Bobcat yesterday by ourselves, thinking you guys were on LIgnite. We decided it'd be too cold to go and Julie and I took her brother back to Harrisonburg instead. I saw Jon on 81S near the weigh station in Roanoke on our way up.

[xjtrailrider]

Dang... Matt and I were going to run Bobcat yesterday by ourselves, thinking you guys were on LIgnite. We decided it'd be too cold to go and Julie and I took her brother back to Harrisonburg instead. I saw Jon on 81S near the weigh station in Roanoke on our way up.

I was headed home, I didn't want to drive all the way up to Bobcat yesterday. I went through Patterson Creek and wasted some gas.

[JLSeate]

Hey guys,
I know Kevin got a shot of me pullin cable. Did anyone else get any shots of the 7 in action? If so, please post em or email them to me if you don't mind. SeateJL@aol.com Thanks!
:driving:

[JLSeate]

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[JLSeate]

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[xjtrailrider]

Cool pics!

Did Anthony's wife(yellow TJ) run the mud holes? I don't remember seeing any pics.

[rubican!]

4 pic limit has been uped to 10 now!!!!!!!! Just a reminder.

[flash2pablo]

Cool pics!

Did Anthony's wife(yellow TJ) run the mud holes? I don't remember seeing any pics.

I don't believe she did.... Her jeep was too clean at the end of the run...:(

It was a very nice looking jeep though. :2thumbsup:

[xjmudman96]

Cool pics!

Did Anthony's wife(yellow TJ) run the mud holes? I don't remember seeing any pics.

I actually believe "she" wanted to hit the holes But "he" didn't want to clean up the mess :harhar:

[79CJ5]

Bingo.......Actually she did wash it when we got home!!!! I really didn't want her to hit it because she is the determined type. Frodes(really sweet frickin ride) didn't completly make it thru because of the tag incident. I knew if she tried and got stopped she would hit it that much harder. She likes the skinny pedal a little too much and I think its genetic. Her mom wheels the same way. I had a flashback to a recent hole she hit that water/mud was over the bumper on the jeep and I cringed a little. Believe me I have had to hear about this. It was the only hole other than the last one (the Ram was the only one to attempt) that she didn't do. Eric thanks again for the ride and I'm really diggin the JK. It was nice for her to have a little father/daughter wheelin' time. Plus we all three built the jeep last spring and he likes it as much as we do. We will eventually beat on it good but it hasn't been built for to long. Guess I need to do a build thread because believe it or not we have done lots to that jeep.

[xjtrailrider]

Bingo.......Actually she did wash it when we got home!!!! I really didn't want her to hit it because she is the determined type. Frodes(really sweet frickin ride) didn't completly make it thru because of the tag incident. I knew if she tried and got stopped she would hit it that much harder. She likes the skinny pedal a little too much and I think its genetic. Her mom wheels the same way. I had a flashback to a recent hole she hit that water/mud was over the bumper on the jeep and I cringed a little. Believe me I have had to hear about this. It was the only hole other than the last one (the Ram was the only one to attempt) that she didn't do. Eric thanks again for the ride and I'm really diggin the JK. It was nice for her to have a little father/daughter wheelin' time. Plus we all three built the jeep last spring and he likes it as much as we do. We will eventually beat on it good but it hasn't been built for to long. Guess I need to do a build thread because believe it or not we have done lots to that jeep.

LOL yep she likes the skinny pedal! i remember Potts and the XJ you all had.

Thats a nice TJ Anthony, sorry for not recognizing you all at first. I guess my mind was somewhere else that morning, one of our cars was totaled the day before and still had that on my mind.

[DAZYDG]

I guess my mind was somewhere else that morning, one of our cars was totaled the day before and still had that on my mind.

:sSc_eek2: What!? Did I miss something somewhere?

[xjtrailrider]

:sSc_eek2: What!? Did I miss something somewhere?

Nope, I never posted it. Our van took a hit and was totaled. We are keeping it and getting it rebuilt. We don't want a car payment right now with the way things are going with our jobs.

[DAZYDG]

Nope, I never posted it. Our van took a hit and was totaled. We are keeping it and getting it rebuilt. We don't want a car payment right now with the way things are going with our jobs.

Well that sucks, hope it wasnt hit too bad. It seems like the insurance companies are quick to total a vehicle these days with the astranomical cost of body parts, ect. A friend was hit (tapped) from behind and it did about 4K ( crinkled bumper and rear quarter panel) . The insurance co. totaled it...2007 Civic. They are fixing it themselves.

No offense to the van, but glad the Jeeps are ok! ;)

[flash2pablo]

No offense to the van, but glad the Jeeps are ok! ;)

I agree with michelle on this and I hope whoever was driving the van is feeling ok.

[xjtrailrider]

No offense to the van, but glad the Jeeps are ok! ;)

No kidding! If it were the black XJ, i would still be crying!

I hate the van but we just do not want a car payment right now and I do not want to go down in years or up in mileage for another vehicle that will haul the family. I need a tow vehicle but that will have to wait.

[xjtrailrider]

I agree with michelle on this and I hope whoever was driving the van is feeling ok.

Thanks Paul, yep everyone is OK, I was shot gun and we hit on the passenger side so I took the most of the impact of everyone. It was actually kind of like off roading in a way! Just felt like a hard hit on a rock at Potts:D

[DAZYDG]

Thanks Paul, yep everyone is OK, I was shot gun and we hit on the passenger side so I took the most of the impact of everyone. It was actually kind of like off roading in a way! Just felt like a hard hit on a rock at Potts:D

Glad everyone is ok! :yup: some of them Potts rocks can hurt!

[Hokie98zj]

any word on when lignite opens back up?want to hit an easy trail to flex out a little.