its been a while... lets meet [Archive]

Irish_Assassin

11-04-2009, 14:49

so the last m&g was back in september so i was thinking lets get together next saturday night(nov 14) for a little food and :beer: at a "chow hall" of you choosing. some place that sells beer and is kid friendly. lets hear some restaurant ideas and a good head count. ill make the reso for us after we have the location set

simple88wrangler

11-04-2009, 19:22

I would be done for that

Csamn2007

11-04-2009, 19:52

Im down, what about rock bottom?

Irish_Assassin

11-06-2009, 15:47

any other ideas?

rescue6

11-07-2009, 19:22

I might be down for that

04jeepguy

11-07-2009, 23:21

im down for sooner. than later. Im Heading out befor that date.

trailsnail

11-08-2009, 09:36

Make sure people get plenty of pics, remember, i'm a pic whore since comming down here.

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 12:16

im down for sooner. than later. Im Heading out befor that date.

what day do you leave? what days are good for you?

Iceman

11-08-2009, 12:31

I am new to this group, and I have been back for about 90 days. I really don't know much about Colo. Springs. I know a few pizza places, an Orthodox Coffee Shop/Book Store, an auto body shop, a car rental place and that is about it. ANy place that has good food (pizza, burgers, steaks, etc.) is fine by me.

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 12:48

how bout fargos pizza pn platte?

Iceman

11-08-2009, 12:52

how bout fargos pizza pn platte?

Are they any good?

Dave

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 13:02

yeah pretty good

Csamn2007

11-08-2009, 17:59

Fargos sounds good. Dont worry im new to the group to.

rescue6

11-08-2009, 18:06

So when is this thing happening?

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 18:17

trying to get a meet and greet. just get as many members as possible to meet at one place for some dinner to chill with ppl we havent seen in a while or to meet ppl that are new to the group.

sorry thought you said what is this thing happening not when. as of now it is still on for saturday the 14th

JoeySnow70

11-08-2009, 20:35

I'm in for pizza, count me in...

Iceman

11-08-2009, 20:39

Has an hour on the 14th been decided? The 14th sounds good because I get paid on Friday.

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 20:47

1800 1900 ish pic a time

im a little partial to close to 1800 but that is just me im flexable

04jeepguy

11-08-2009, 23:06

well guys count me there in mind. I Heading to play on the beach for a year. The 6 will be here though.

ColoFreeJeeper

11-08-2009, 23:07

I'll have to see if we have anything planned. Fargo's sounds good.

Irish_Assassin

11-08-2009, 23:10

well guys count me there in mind. I Heading to play on the beach for a year. The 6 will be here though.

have the 6 come if you would like. she may enjoy a small distraction from the thought of you recently leaving

brianky84

11-09-2009, 01:38

think we should go wheelin befor we meet up and eat....i took some guys out friday and sat. going to get the videos and pics up soon....so is anybody down for tearin shit up b4 the meet?

Iceman

11-09-2009, 10:44

think we should go wheelin befor we meet up and eat....i took some guys out friday and sat. going to get the videos and pics up soon....so is anybody down for tearin shit up b4 the meet?

Possibly. BTW, where is Fargos anyway?

Dave

Irish_Assassin

11-09-2009, 12:33

on the north side of platte. west of chelton

JoeySnow70

11-09-2009, 14:11

Im down for wheel and meet....

simple88wrangler

11-09-2009, 17:53

me to, but where would we wheel at?

Iceman

11-10-2009, 19:30

me to, but where would we wheel at?

I am asking the same thing. Are there any trails on Fort Carson I can drive around on?

Dave

ColoFreeJeeper

11-11-2009, 01:34

I am asking the same thing. Are there any trails on Fort Carson I can drive around on?

Dave

Short answer: no. Long answer: if you get permission from range control and have a hunting license and go during the proper season, you can "wheel" on your way to your hunting site downrange. I have been just about everywhere on downrange Carson in a M998 with FBCB2. There are some awesome places and even some historical ones. You just have to be careful and follow the rules when "hunting".

Shortcut

11-11-2009, 12:50

http://www.google.com/mapdata?CxU7qVACHfdGwfkgDwxAjgJIuQFSAlVTkAECygECZW4 (http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=fargo's+pizza+colorado+springs+coupons&fb=1&gl=us&hq=fargo's+pizza+colorado+springs+coupons&hnear=Colorado+Springs,+CO&cid=0,0,1554782373417816286&ei=1_f6SqWSMY6INoGh-c0K&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CA0QnwIwAA)

I'm game for the 1800 time frame at Fargo's... won't be able to wheel that day though.

Irish, reservations are a good idea so staff knows where to direct attendees as they arrive, Fargo's is a pretty good size resturant.

Irish_Assassin

11-11-2009, 16:11

im gonna make the reso for about 20 going off of the traffic on this post based off of people and familys should have a few extra incase anyone else shows up.

if anyone plans on showing up and havent posted yet please do so that i may have a more accurate count for the reservation. i will be making the reservation tomorrow morning so please post up if your coming

simple88wrangler

11-11-2009, 19:36

You can count me plus the household 6 plus 2 kids....

ColoFreeJeeper

11-11-2009, 20:06

Just ran it by the wifey and we're good to go. 2 adults, 3 kids.

rescue6

11-11-2009, 20:23

I should be there also with the wife, not sure about the kids though.

TexanJeeper

11-12-2009, 00:45

Count me for 2, what time is it at?

brianky84

11-12-2009, 00:48

any more suggestions on where to go wheelin?

Irish_Assassin

11-12-2009, 01:02

Kick off is around 1800

justachillin2

11-12-2009, 09:40

might make it count me as one

Csamn2007

11-12-2009, 10:20

Count me for 1

JoeySnow70

11-12-2009, 12:55

I'm in plus 3

Irish_Assassin

11-12-2009, 15:46

so i called fargos today they do not accept reso's past 1730 on saturdays and they are booked any way but the hostess tole me to swing buy 15-20 minutes before we are supposed to meet so they can work on getting us seats. so that is what im going to do. i told them/ will thell them there will be 30 of us

Iceman

11-13-2009, 10:18

Hey, is there going to be any 4-wheeling this weekend prior to going to Fargos?

Dave

mavdog32

11-13-2009, 10:31

is that place Red Top still open down on 115, you know the one with the big burgers

rescue6

11-13-2009, 10:54

is that place red top still open down on 115, you know the one with the big burgers

yep

Iceman

11-13-2009, 10:57

Is that a 4-wheelin place? If so, how do I get there from Carson.

Dave

mavdog32

11-13-2009, 12:07

lol ....no its a burger joint I used to go to a lot.

ColoFreeJeeper

11-13-2009, 14:10

There are several Red Top's all over the Springs. I have 3 within 5 minutes of my house. Great burgers and good price.

Iceman

11-13-2009, 14:45

Iceman

11-13-2009, 20:19

Well it looks like the weather will prevent four wheelin', but I think I can still make it to Fargo's.

Dave

burns jeepin

11-13-2009, 23:34

Well it looks like the weather will prevent four wheelin', but I think I can still make it to Fargo's.

Dave

wo wo wo wo...... weather NEVER prevents wheelin. if anything bad weather causes one to find the keys quicker so they can be there at the worst point so one could test themselves and/or rig. :rolleyes:NEVER:rolleyes:

can someone just make up a time and place and everyone just try to make it.

burns jeepin

11-13-2009, 23:37

when the FINAL decision has been made Irish will you edit your first post with what it is pretty please so everyone can plainly see it and there be no confusion. just a suggestion

simple88wrangler

11-13-2009, 23:42

wo wo wo wo...... weather NEVER prevents wheelin. if anything bad weather causes one to find the keys quicker so they can be there at the worst point so one could test themselves and/or rig. :rolleyes:NEVER:rolleyes:

100 percent in agreement sir! Unfortunately I will not be wheelin tom have some erron to do and also going to help joey in the morning. Though I still will be at Fargo's though

Irish_Assassin

11-13-2009, 23:47

100 percent in agreement sir! Unfortunately I will not be wheelin tom have some erron to do and also going to help joey in the morning. Though I still will be at Fargo's though

im gonna say now and a few more times tomorrow thank you very much. i also agree weather is no excuse if i wasnt havin problems with my jeep i would so be wheeling momma and i agreed that tomorrow is my guy day i get almost all day to myself

ColoFreeJeeper

11-14-2009, 01:36

Back to four wheelin', I was looking all over the web. I saw a few places listed, but know nothing about them.

Rampart Pange Rd/Mount Herman
Eagle Rock
Mount Baldy
Independence Trail
Shelf Rd/Gold Belt Tour

Does anybody know of these places, or whether or not they are open, or if there are better places.

Dave

My avatar is a picture of Eagle Rock in the background. Click on the link in my signature for "Colorado Trip Reports" for Mount Baldy. Before Brandon deployed, he could have told you about Shelf Road. It's a dirt road that runs between Cripple Creek and Cañon City. I haven't done Independence yet, but am researching it for next Spring. Rampart Range Road starts at Garden of the Gods and runs all the way north of Monument and is nothing more than a graded dirt road and not really a Jeep trail but still scenic. All of these are open all year long, but it kind of depends on your Jeep's modifications and your driving experience and abilities. Hope this helps and as time goes by, I'm sure you'll be wheeling with us on these trails.

Iceman

11-14-2009, 09:13

wo wo wo wo...... weather NEVER prevents wheelin. if anything bad weather causes one to find the keys quicker so they can be there at the worst point so one could test themselves and/or rig. :rolleyes:NEVER:rolleyes:

can someone just make up a time and place and everyone just try to make it.

So where is everyone going four wheelin? Monument, Rampart Range, Indepence Trail? I know nothing about these areas.

Dave

Csamn2007

11-14-2009, 09:46

IDK if i will be able to make it tonight. They have been shifting the schedule at work :(

burns jeepin

11-14-2009, 13:15

So where is everyone going four wheelin? Monument, Rampart Range, Indepence Trail? I know nothing about these areas.

Dave
i'm workin today but i'd recomend FR 379 or seran wrap. both of those are accessible (379 will have lots of snow). as for independence trail.... well i haven't met anyone in MJ with a jeep that is built for that trail. it's deffinitly extreme and requires lockers and a winch is extremely useful. although that's just heresay as i've never been there but heard lots of stories and have done a lot of research.

Iceman

11-14-2009, 15:47

I just came back from. I drove Rampart Range from garden of the Gods all the way to Woodland Park...almost. I took the first turn left into Woodland Park. I picked up a bite to eat, went to Colo. Springs and paid a bill, then I came home. Is Fargos still on? BTW,does Fargos have a dress code?

Dave

ColoFreeJeeper

11-14-2009, 17:18

Ken, I hate to tell you this, but we've got to bail on tonight. Things just kind of pyramided on me and the kids aren't feeling good either. Definitely next time though. Y'all have a good time.

Irish_Assassin

11-14-2009, 17:37

jason- its all good stuff happens we all understand that. we will do this again soon
dave- yes we are still on and no there is no dress code. well not unless you want to dress like your from the old wild west then yes there is and you will have to fit in with the wait staff lol

rescue6

11-14-2009, 18:35

Looks ;ike I will be ther with the wife and the kids after all, See you all later.

burns jeepin

11-14-2009, 18:37

the wife and i will be there fer sho

justachillin2

11-14-2009, 18:48

I'm in for one more, two total. See you all around 530ish

rescue6

11-14-2009, 22:33

It was nice meeting everyone.
Mike

Irish_Assassin

11-14-2009, 22:49

tonight didnt go as smooth as i had originally planned but it went off very well and was fun. it seemed like everyone had a good time and so did i. i didnt take many but this what i got. i was a lil sad the the parking lot was so full that we couldnt park together like usual