"August Long '01"

This was the first time ever we went out wheeling without the "knight". It was strange being a "looker" more so than a "doer". I'd have to say that I missed it, especially at Johnston"s mud pit. We still had a great time. It was more of a relaxing long weekend.
We rented an "Argo". What's an argo? I guess I could best describe it as an 8 wheel amphibious OHV vehicle (sort of an eight wheel quad that can also floats). You can run it on OHV trails as well as a boat, I guess. This thing floats in the water. Trail ride, fish and head back to camp. We didn't actually take it out on the lake but crossed some rivers where we felt it float. It was quite neat. It also turns on a dime. Pulled a few donuts with it :). Even the kids (Steven-11 years old and Jennifer- 7 years old) drove it

We camped out with Tim (cruiser on 44's, Dave (toy on 35's), Shane (Bronco 32's) , Cody (Taco on 33's) and Clint with his new Jeep Comanche on 35's. Friday night was quite warm so we did a night run. We were surprised but the Argo did really well. It can't go into deep mud holes as it gets high centered but it can go almost anywhere. It fits between trees and can run the trails as long as you ride the ruts.

Saturday was a day run on Meadow Creek./Lost knife trail. Tried some steep hills. Pictures don't do justice to hills. The perception never comes out like being there. It was fun. Clint was overheating so we headed back to camp but had a good 6 hours of trail riding.

On Sunday Deejay showed up. He had his Bronco on 40's. Littlechief with his Cherokee also showed. We did part of meadow creek but veered off to some trail that wasn't even on the map. Very steep. Forgot my camera that day so I don't have pictures of Sunday's trail ride. Little chief blew a u-joint on his rear drive shaft after hopping up and down the steep hill. You gotta let off the gas when climbing. Beautiful view once we got to the top.

It was a good weekend with great weather.


              

Pretty cool- met up with some horseback riders on trail

And yes, when camping you do with what you have as Tammy and Shane are demonstrating :)