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SheDevil · 07-28-2008, 01:16 PM

LOL....oh and Liz??? Mike and Gabe pulled a you...showed up with no food. So it was almost like you were there

Justin · 07-28-2008, 01:39 PM

looks great! another trail i need to hit.

dirtmistress · 07-28-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

LOL....oh and Liz??? Mike and Gabe pulled a you...showed up with no food. So it was almost like you were there

I wouldn't have come with food either. I thought you guys had food up the ying-yang? Y'know, your ying-yang? Like a kootchie pot?

Shannon · 07-28-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

LOL....oh and Liz??? Mike and Gabe pulled a you...showed up with no food. So it was almost like you were there

Well, minus the excess of facial hair of course....

In all seriousness though, you were missed. I wish you could have made it.

Burner · 07-28-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmistress

I wouldn't have come with food either. I thought you guys had food up the ying-yang?

don't worry there were plenty of us camp whores around

(Thanks again Shannon & Kelly... the food rocked! Your post ride food's on me next time)

Burner · 07-28-2008, 03:01 PM

dean reminiscing about when the sequoias were small

my fav pic of the weekend... this tree was glowing in the forest.

and some action shots

Jfsh launchin'

dale on a log

dale in a tree

Mondo trout fishing with 110% efficiency

And lastly... Dean know's how to pick a camping spot, eh?

(more here)

jfsh · 07-28-2008, 04:51 PM

When I heard about this little camping weekend I had no idea it had turned in to such a huge event. My wife had to work so I decided to bring the kids up camping and hang out. Dell was looking for somewhere to go with his family as well so things worked out great. We drove up Thursday afternoon to get out of the heat. It was fun on Friday watching everyone come in. Some people did a little ride that evening but for Colby, Reagan and I it was campground and dirt road riding.

Colby decided this was his race track. He would take on all comers. He owned the inside line.

Here is Colby racing Scott.

Colby was asking Scott if he wanted to race. Scott fires back, " I will only race you if you let me win." Colby accepts. They start racing and Colby jumps out to the lead. At the end of the race he stops about an inch from the finish line and lets Scott go by for the win. He needs to work on the "letting someone else win" concept.

Reagan loved the bell on Dean's bike. Every time he would ride by and ring the bell she would look towards the street and yell, "Dean!!"

Apparently Colby was getting fairly sure of himself. Mike told me that he went over to their camp and said he wanted to race their fastest guy. He was having a blast. I'm sure Dean did several extra miles during the weekend riding campground laps with him. You guys really know how to make a 6 year olds day. Thanks!

Saturday morning while everyone went riding, we went fishing.

Look at that casting form.

Reagan was happy about getting to the top. Colby took the picture.

He also took this funny shot of Riley

Reagan does a log ride. It is never to early to start freeriding.

It was great to finally meet Sara and Gavin. They were outstanding camp mates. Thanks for putting up with all of my kids "energy". Those meatballs were the bomb. You 3 are welcome at my house any time!

My wife arrived Saturday afternoon so I was able to get some riding in on Sunday. I got up early and ran my experimental minibike shuttle to Camp Nelson. It took me 30 minutes to drive the truck down to the bottom and 30 minutes to ride the Honda 50 back up. It was a success. Dean, Scott, Dell, Mike, Matt, Gabe, and I hit the trail around 10 and had a great run.

After we got back to camp A few of the riders were thinking of skipping the afternoon ride. I mentioned that I already had clearance from the wife so I was going to do something even if I had to go solo. (This was easy for me to say because my drive home was only an hour.) It took about 2 seconds for Scott, Dean, and Matt to decide they were in. We made full use of our Sunday. We were able to put several pieces of trail together and complete a great section of it. I have some photos but I will post them in Dean's other thread.

What a great weekend. I meet quite a few new STR faces but only briefly. I was not trying to avoid everyone, I just had my hands full most of the time with the kids. I hope to get another chance to meet you all soon.

dirtmistress · 07-28-2008, 04:59 PM

I'm in next time kids. I had trip burn out for this one. 15 hour drives leave a bad taste in my mouth these days!
Just don't do it in late Sept. early Oct. when I'll be rockin' the road bike up Mt. Ventoux in the 39x23!

OK, 39x25! OK already! 39x27! Whatever!!
And I'll hang with Gabe and Mike!

Mondo · 07-28-2008, 05:34 PM

I especially enjoyed the run with Joel, Jason and Gabe...thanks fellas!!! THAT was fun....

Thanks to Bruce for the ride back to the top -

The food was great and many thanks to all that fed us...Kelly, Shannon + Bruce, Robin + Joel and Chad + Brittany - THANK YOU!!

Pain Freak · 07-28-2008, 07:17 PM

It was really very cute. We turn around and Colby is standing there. Dean fires off about 5 different questions and Colby remains silent....A few more seconds go by and Dean asks if he wants to race and Colby says"Who's your fastest rider"? Well, of course we all point to Dean and there they go. Dean took him out withy a strong elbow and a cut to the inside.
Highlight of my trip!

Someone said they seen Colby walking around later in the day saying something like "I'll get that old man someday"!

queenwilhelmina · 07-28-2008, 11:18 PM

I had such a great time this weekend! This was my first real camping trip (how sad) and it will not be the last! I had a few issues including frozen feet the first night and crashing pretty early on Saturday's ride. I still had a GREAT time. Shannon's chicken & dumpling soup and Matt's garlic chicken were a nice diversion from our franks and beans, heehee.

It was nice meeting Jeff and Scott for the first time also. Jeff has some of the cutest kids in the world, and Scott's snoring kept making me think there were bears outside my tent.

Now for the fotos...

The Birthday Boy

Dean checkin' out SheDevil

My bloody booboo

Pain Freak keeping my bike company

Dell goes log huckin'

Mondo helps a sister out

Joel gets log air

PBJ Time and happy hour

Bandaged booboo. Thanks Mike and Matt

Mondo with his trail fuel

Kelly sippin' HER trail fuel

A few more:

Car show post ride. Strange mix of disco and classic rock playing.

This one's for ShinKen. Orale vato!

One last scenic pic on the way home

1080P · 07-30-2008, 06:42 AM

"my Bike!, or my Life!" What part of Nederland are you from Willie?

CPATCRASH · 07-30-2008, 06:48 AM

Stone 11th anniversary Mondo? Where did you dig that up????

Dusty · 07-30-2008, 07:39 AM

Awesome photos and great riding.

SheDevil · 07-30-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

Stone 11th anniversary Mondo? Where did you dig that up????

That came from me

ShinKen · 07-30-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

That came from me

did u drink some of it at least?

and gracias for the pic Willie!! That shiiat was daaa boMmB!!!

07-28-2008, 01:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
SheDevil Manah manah...	LOL....oh and Liz??? Mike and Gabe pulled a you...showed up with no food. So it was almost like you were there __________________ Suffering on a bike is noble, as it reflects the full blooming of the will.

07-28-2008, 01:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
Justin I fall a lot	looks great! another trail i need to hit. __________________ uphill for the heart, downhill for the soul

07-28-2008, 03:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Burner watch out for that pole!	Just some trail shots dean reminiscing about when the sequoias were small my fav pic of the weekend... this tree was glowing in the forest. and some action shots Jfsh launchin' dale on a log dale in a tree Mondo trout fishing with 110% efficiency And lastly... Dean know's how to pick a camping spot, eh? (more here) __________________ The Path... it's worth the drive from LA.

07-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
Mondo aka Rogue Rider	I especially enjoyed the run with Joel, Jason and Gabe...thanks fellas!!! THAT was fun.... Thanks to Bruce for the ride back to the top - The food was great and many thanks to all that fed us...Kelly, Shannon + Bruce, Robin + Joel and Chad + Brittany - THANK YOU!! __________________ Have you ever danced with The Devil by the pale moonlight?

07-28-2008, 07:17 PM	#30 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	It was really very cute. We turn around and Colby is standing there. Dean fires off about 5 different questions and Colby remains silent....A few more seconds go by and Dean asks if he wants to race and Colby says"Who's your fastest rider"? Well, of course we all point to Dean and there they go. Dean took him out withy a strong elbow and a cut to the inside. Highlight of my trip! Someone said they seen Colby walking around later in the day saying something like "I'll get that old man someday"! __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

07-28-2008, 04:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
jfsh chainsaw and shovel	When I heard about this little camping weekend I had no idea it had turned in to such a huge event. My wife had to work so I decided to bring the kids up camping and hang out. Dell was looking for somewhere to go with his family as well so things worked out great. We drove up Thursday afternoon to get out of the heat. It was fun on Friday watching everyone come in. Some people did a little ride that evening but for Colby, Reagan and I it was campground and dirt road riding. Colby decided this was his race track. He would take on all comers. He owned the inside line. Here is Colby racing Scott. Colby was asking Scott if he wanted to race. Scott fires back, " I will only race you if you let me win." Colby accepts. They start racing and Colby jumps out to the lead. At the end of the race he stops about an inch from the finish line and lets Scott go by for the win. He needs to work on the "letting someone else win" concept. Reagan loved the bell on Dean's bike. Every time he would ride by and ring the bell she would look towards the street and yell, "Dean!!" Apparently Colby was getting fairly sure of himself. Mike told me that he went over to their camp and said he wanted to race their fastest guy. He was having a blast. I'm sure Dean did several extra miles during the weekend riding campground laps with him. You guys really know how to make a 6 year olds day. Thanks! Saturday morning while everyone went riding, we went fishing. Look at that casting form. Reagan was happy about getting to the top. Colby took the picture. He also took this funny shot of Riley Reagan does a log ride. It is never to early to start freeriding. It was great to finally meet Sara and Gavin. They were outstanding camp mates. Thanks for putting up with all of my kids "energy". Those meatballs were the bomb. You 3 are welcome at my house any time! My wife arrived Saturday afternoon so I was able to get some riding in on Sunday. I got up early and ran my experimental minibike shuttle to Camp Nelson. It took me 30 minutes to drive the truck down to the bottom and 30 minutes to ride the Honda 50 back up. It was a success. Dean, Scott, Dell, Mike, Matt, Gabe, and I hit the trail around 10 and had a great run. After we got back to camp A few of the riders were thinking of skipping the afternoon ride. I mentioned that I already had clearance from the wife so I was going to do something even if I had to go solo. (This was easy for me to say because my drive home was only an hour.) It took about 2 seconds for Scott, Dean, and Matt to decide they were in. We made full use of our Sunday. We were able to put several pieces of trail together and complete a great section of it. I have some photos but I will post them in Dean's other thread. What a great weekend. I meet quite a few new STR faces but only briefly. I was not trying to avoid everyone, I just had my hands full most of the time with the kids. I hope to get another chance to meet you all soon.

07-28-2008, 04:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
dirtmistress	I'm in next time kids. I had trip burn out for this one. 15 hour drives leave a bad taste in my mouth these days! Just don't do it in late Sept. early Oct. when I'll be rockin' the road bike up Mt. Ventoux in the 39x23! OK, 39x25! OK already! 39x27! Whatever!! And I'll hang with Gabe and Mike! __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

07-28-2008, 11:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
queenwilhelmina Jeg elsker min sykkel	I had such a great time this weekend! This was my first real camping trip (how sad) and it will not be the last! I had a few issues including frozen feet the first night and crashing pretty early on Saturday's ride. I still had a GREAT time. Shannon's chicken & dumpling soup and Matt's garlic chicken were a nice diversion from our franks and beans, heehee. It was nice meeting Jeff and Scott for the first time also. Jeff has some of the cutest kids in the world, and Scott's snoring kept making me think there were bears outside my tent. Now for the fotos... The Birthday Boy Dean checkin' out SheDevil My bloody booboo Pain Freak keeping my bike company Dell goes log huckin' Mondo helps a sister out Joel gets log air PBJ Time and happy hour Bandaged booboo. Thanks Mike and Matt Mondo with his trail fuel Kelly sippin' HER trail fuel A few more: Car show post ride. Strange mix of disco and classic rock playing. This one's for ShinKen. Orale vato! One last scenic pic on the way home __________________ Velomina

07-30-2008, 06:42 AM	#32 (permalink)
1080P	"my Bike!, or my Life!" What part of Nederland are you from Willie? __________________ You misunderstood.... I need the screwdriver not for myself but to loosen a few screws of those around me so I can fit in! Kanga "Never open a can of worms, unless you are going fishing"

07-30-2008, 06:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Stone 11th anniversary Mondo? Where did you dig that up???? __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

07-30-2008, 07:39 AM	#34 (permalink)
Dusty STR Veteran	Awesome photos and great riding.

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