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Title: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on April 14, 2009, 02:36:36 pm
Well while we're waiting for a ride report from Sandy et al from the Fish Lake Valley ride I was thinking about setting a date to go to Kennedy Meadows this summer. A couple of years ago we went and had a blast. Maybe late July, early August? Thoughts anyone? I'm sure we could get the Jenkins to go and maybe Sir Charles if there's no water in Pine Flats by then.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Chris Cory - President 2012-14 -Life Memeber on April 14, 2009, 08:11:34 pm
If you can find someone to buy my motor home, maybe I will put some money into a play bike!  ;D
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on April 14, 2009, 10:26:57 pm
Donn
Due to Our scheduals, Aug 7th-9th or July 10th-12th is probably our best shot.
Our schedual has every other Friday off and its very difficult to get any other Friday off.
The weekend we have off between those dates is taken.
I still need to run this by JJ and John, but will try to make it even if it don't work for them.
Hope this works for others also.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Brian MacKenzie - VP on April 15, 2009, 08:01:57 am
I talked to Josh Jenkins and there is a date planned for July 4. I know some Dirt Finders will be there during this time.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on April 15, 2009, 04:47:23 pm
The Peckers usually go up in early July. We do not have a date set yet. I know Gary L. usually goes with us. As soon as I find out more I willl post the date. JJ
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on April 15, 2009, 05:18:31 pm
I would think 7/4 would be real crowded wouldn't it? Let's keep the ideas coming. Once we get it down to two or three choices we'll make a poll and then ink the date.

Sandy,
I know it's not Fish Lake but you've gotta come anyway, not too far for you either. We really had fun the last time, even with my old and slow ass bringing up the rear.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on April 15, 2009, 06:39:40 pm
Jeeze,
Some Peckers, some Dirt Bags, some Viewies, I am sure Donn can bring along some 4 Aces, what a mix  ::)
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Brian MacKenzie - VP on April 16, 2009, 07:47:57 am
I would love to make it up, have to see what the date is and go from there.

I would think 7/4 would be real crowded wouldn't it? Let's keep the ideas coming. Once we get it down to two or three choices we'll make a poll and then ink the date.

Sandy,
I know it's not Fish Lake but you've gotta come anyway, not too far for you either. We really had fun the last time, even with my old and slow ass bringing up the rear.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Megan Irwin on April 16, 2009, 09:02:32 am
I would also like to come! I have to check on my summer schedule and see what works best...I know the weekend of the 10th-12th is definitely out for me...I have to take my final exam for school... :P
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on April 17, 2009, 01:04:18 am
Hey Donn
We looked at our scheduals and we could make it any weekend in July except the weekend of the 17th-19th.
July 4th prolly will be too crowded and the last weekend 31st-2nd is going to be tough, but we could make it.
Hope we can work something out  :)
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 03, 2009, 11:03:55 am
I see that the BPMC guys are shooting for the weekend of July 11th  & 12th.
They went Memorial weekend and worked on Rattlesnake trail and got it open.
We are 99% sure were "good to go" that weekend.  How about the rest of You ?  BPMC  group is usually fairly small so there should not be a problem with overcrowding  ::)
Were still open fo a July trip either way.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 03, 2009, 05:54:57 pm
I thought we could try to pin this down Saturday at Charlies.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on June 04, 2009, 08:02:36 pm
The peckers just moved the trip to the end of the month. This means I may be able to go twice.JJ
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 06, 2009, 10:25:28 pm
The peckers just moved the trip to the end of the month. This means I may be able to go twice.JJ

SOOOO, what weekend is it now ??
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on June 08, 2009, 08:15:51 pm
July 25 and 26th
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 09, 2009, 12:42:42 pm
We can do that weekend, how about the rest of Ya ??
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on June 09, 2009, 01:17:01 pm
I maybe able to do the end of July.

Charlie
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 10, 2009, 08:18:47 am

it's all good for me
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 10, 2009, 01:05:49 pm
So that weekend is the "official" date??
I know some BPMC guys are going along with Us and JJ, possibly Sir Charles and Donn ??
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 11, 2009, 07:32:13 am
Right or wrong we gotta set a date and that looks as good as any, should give me enough time to get my bike rebuilt.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Megan Irwin on June 11, 2009, 09:48:41 am
It's looking like my bike might be needed a new top-end here pretty soon as well. As long as everything goes as planned,  I should be able to make the trip at the endo fo July!
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 11, 2009, 12:22:44 pm
Get them bikes up and running, can't miss this ride!!
I am definatly NOT the best rider, but this is one ride that I can't miss, as the scenery is the best I have ever encountered!!

We should have enough people to have separate groups, the fast and crazy ride, and the slower more sane cruise. Last trip we had 2 groups and met up 3 or 4 times along the ride.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Chuck Frozina on June 18, 2009, 11:38:10 pm
Hi everyone,

Luke, Mandy, Tori and Chuck Frozina, the Nays cousins, are going to try and make this one.  Donn if you can call me with more info as to how to get to the camp area I would appreiciate it.  See you then.

Chuck

Senior Desert Beginner #0151
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 19, 2009, 07:40:31 am
Hi everyone,

Luke, Mandy, Tori and Chuck Frozina, the Nays cousins, are going to try and make this one.  Donn if you can call me with more info as to how to get to the camp area I would appreiciate it.  See you then.

Chuck

Senior Desert Beginner #0151

Sounds good Chuckie. One issue though, there really isn't any place for Luke to ride. The trails are very tight and technical and there isn't any riding right around camp. The general M.O. is to gear up and go for a long ride or two, then kick it in the evening around the campfire. Call me this weekend.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on June 19, 2009, 05:28:39 pm
The trip is planned for July 24th thru July 27th. Everyone is welcome. We will be staying at Troy Meadows camp ground. There should be enough room for every one, unless you show up Saturday afternoon then you may not have any luck. Hope to see everyone there. JJ
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Russ & Deanna Jenkins on June 21, 2009, 05:31:27 pm
 ;D ;D ;D

            troy meadows camp ground is very nice,there are quite a few camp sites there not full hookups,across the way is troy meadows overflow
             also, its on first come first serve basis.there is also fishcreek campgroung before troy meadows.

             were not sure if we are going yet.

              deann
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 22, 2009, 08:08:43 am
The trip is planned for July 24th thru July 27th. Everyone is welcome. We will be staying at Troy Meadows camp ground. There should be enough room for every one, unless you show up Saturday afternoon then you may not have any luck. Hope to see everyone there. JJ

Troy Meadows or Troy overflow? Last time we stayed in overflow and it was great. Either way I'm good.

Got my head back Friday, should have the bike back together this week.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 22, 2009, 10:50:03 am
Talked with Our other Son John (JJ#2), He is also going.
He is very good with Map Source and GPS, and will come up with a good route for those who prefer a little more mellow ride (Less Technical).  So far Donn, Me and JJ#2 have DS bikes which are needed for the "mellow ride".
The rest of You can do the ride with JJ and Co.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on June 22, 2009, 05:36:25 pm
The Peckers will be at Troy Meadows Camp. We have never been able to get a good spot at the overflow.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 29, 2009, 01:10:35 pm
So It looks like:
JJ & family, JJ #2, Mr J and Lila.
Donn and ??
Possibly Sir Charles??
Megan was interested??
possibly Gary L ??

A few Peckers, Yahoo, BooooooooooB, Dave, maybe more.

You DO NOT need a DS bike, plenty of trails for the "stickered" bikes.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 30, 2009, 11:19:31 am
Here's a teaser from our ride in 2007:

(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc359/naykid2008/DSC00015.jpg)
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Megan Irwin on June 30, 2009, 06:00:25 pm
So It looks like:
JJ & family, JJ #2, Mr J and Lila.
Donn and ??
Possibly Sir Charles??
Megan was interested??
possibly Gary L ??

A few Peckers, Yahoo, BooooooooooB, Dave, maybe more.

You DO NOT need a DS bike, plenty of trails for the "stickered" bikes.

I am still interested, but my bike is broken at the moment  :'(  I'm hoping to be able to get it fixed in time....
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on June 30, 2009, 06:30:07 pm

I am still interested, but my bike is broken at the moment  :'(  I'm hoping to be able to get it fixed in time....


As long as Aaron isn't working on it you might get it done in time  :o ;D ::)
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Aaron Price on June 30, 2009, 07:54:34 pm

I am still interested, but my bike is broken at the moment  :'(  I'm hoping to be able to get it fixed in time....


As long as Aaron isn't working on it you might get it done in time  :o ;D ::)

What the heck are you talking about?
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Aaron Price on June 30, 2009, 07:55:24 pm
What are the summer temps like up there?
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on June 30, 2009, 09:40:21 pm
What are the summer temps like up there?

Mid 70's ??
Last trip it was 117* at the bottom of the hill, much nicer up there.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 01, 2009, 01:00:09 pm


I am still interested, but my bike is broken at the moment  :'(  I'm hoping to be able to get it fixed in time....

Get it done,
This is an AWESUM place to ride and bring a camera!!
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Megan Irwin on July 01, 2009, 04:51:00 pm


I am still interested, but my bike is broken at the moment  :'(  I'm hoping to be able to get it fixed in time....

Get it done,
This is an AWESUM place to ride and bring a camera!!
I'm hoping to.....I just have to come up with the funds!
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 14, 2009, 01:33:46 pm
Were down to about 10 Days left.
Donn and Brian
Bob, Lila, JJ, Jenn, Adam, JJ #2
Some "Peckers"  JJ can confirm that??
Who else??

Been kinda slow around this site, I thought I would bump it up!!
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on July 14, 2009, 05:22:40 pm
Were down to about 10 Days left.
Donn and Brian
Bob, Lila, JJ, Jenn, Adam, JJ #2
Some "Peckers"  JJ can confirm that??
Who else??

Been kinda slow around this site, I thought I would bump it up!!

Would like to know when everyone is planning on heading up so we can either snag some sites or look for others. Have JJ check with the Peckers and post please.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on July 14, 2009, 06:32:26 pm
Someof the Peckers will head up Thursday the rest Fri eve.JJ
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on July 15, 2009, 06:34:27 am
I'm up in the air at this time. If I can make it it will be a friday night deal. Are you all plaining on the Troy overflow or the campground? I would lust need room for my truck and a small trailer.

Charlie
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on July 15, 2009, 07:40:59 am
I'm up in the air at this time. If I can make it it will be a friday night deal. Are you all plaining on the Troy overflow or the campground? I would lust need room for my truck and a small trailer.

Charlie

Charley,

Troy campground it sounds like and since some of the Peckers are going up earlier on Thursday we should be good. If you just want to throw the bike on the back of your truck you can bunk with Brian and I, it's just the two of us in my trailer and we're staying until Sunday.
There will be Viewie arrows for sure.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 15, 2009, 11:15:54 am
We will be there Friday afternoon, need to wait out the mid day heat.
JJ Jr will be with Us
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on July 15, 2009, 01:01:44 pm
cool thanks.
Donn
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Max Eddy on July 17, 2009, 02:39:26 pm
I wuna go too. 1 day only as my Job allows ,which day would be best riding day with U guys. Max
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on July 17, 2009, 06:48:09 pm
Saturday would probably be the best.JJ
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 17, 2009, 10:33:53 pm
Definatly Saturday,
Some won't get there till Friday night, some will be leaving Sunday AM.
Hope Ya can make it
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Max Eddy on July 18, 2009, 06:34:01 am
So Saturday the 25th July at Troy , What time is Breakfast ?
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 18, 2009, 05:03:48 pm
So Saturday the 25th July at Troy , What time is Breakfast ?

I am sure some of Us can make sure you well fed, same goes for Charlie, just show up and don't sweat the small stuff.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on July 19, 2009, 04:16:55 pm
So Saturday the 25th July at Troy , What time is Breakfast ?

I am sure some of Us can make sure you well fed, same goes for Charlie, just show up and don't sweat the small stuff.

Second on that Max. Of course you and C.B. are always welcome at my table. Maybe this time you're pipe will survive the day!
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Charlie & Darlene Barney - Life Members, 2015 President on July 20, 2009, 07:32:18 am
I will not be making it,  >:( the little lady wants to go to the lake. You boys have a great time..
Pete Medina may be comming up so keep your eye out for him.

Charlie
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Donn Nay on July 20, 2009, 08:27:48 am
I will not be making it,  >:( the little lady wants to go to the lake. You boys have a great time..
Pete Medina may be comming up so keep your eye out for him.

Charlie

We'll miss you Charley, have fun at Pine Flats. I'll drop Pete a dime in the next day or so.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 20, 2009, 11:19:49 am
Only 4 days left, can't wait  ;)

Sorry You can't make it Charlie, have fun at the lake.

Hope Pete can make it.

See Y'all soon  ;D
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Megan Irwin on July 21, 2009, 08:26:37 am
I am definitely out as well, the bike's still in the shop  :'(
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 21, 2009, 12:21:58 pm
I am definitely out as well, the bike's still in the shop  :'(

 :(  :(  :(
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 22, 2009, 11:46:37 am

Second on that Max. Of course you and C.B. are always welcome at my table.

Just bring your own COLD refreshments, Donn's might be a little warm  :P

Sorry, I could not pass up that chance to poke some fun at ya  ;D

Just get up there, there are enough people/rigs that we can help out if needed.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Max Eddy on July 25, 2009, 08:32:01 pm
I ended up working late into Sat Morning , Hope you all had a good ride!. Next time Max
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Jim Johnson on July 26, 2009, 08:26:54 pm
I also had to work this weekend. Hope everyone made it back safe. I am sure the riding was great, it always is.
Title: Re: Kennedy Meadows
Post by: Bob Johnson - D37 Rep on July 27, 2009, 05:11:17 pm
Max & JJ

You missed some great rides !!

Donn, Brian, Pete, Aaron, JJJ, and I had a very nice ride and I provided some entertainment  ;D

Sunday, Pete JJJ, and I went for another nice ride, no one saw me crash, but I made it down Jackass trail and didn't make one out of myself  ;D

Sunday afternoon the clouds came in and it cooled down and even rained a little, JJJ and I took about a 30 mile jeep road ride, really nice sights !!


I understand WORK before play,
but next trip the rest of you slackers might want to show up  :P