Greenwater, WA. July 21st 2007

**Corey** · 07-21-2007, 06:40 PM

This thread is also posted over on YotaTech.

I will make a webpage later to have on my site in my trip report section, and it will contain higher res pics sized at 1200x900.
But I wanted to get all of my pics up quick, and a video I put together with most of the vids and all of the pictures.

Here is a list of those who attended.
I did not get all of the passenger name, sorry, and if I misspelled any of the names, please let me know.
I can update the list here and on my website later.

Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser (that be me, you would never guess by my username would ya

)
Amaintaylor 2007 FJ Cruiser
Beaterbop 2007 FJ Cruiser
Bernd 2007 FJ Cruiser
Braincell 2007 FJ Cruiser
Chewey and wife 2007 FJ Cruiser
i2oadi2unnei2 2007 FJ Cruiser
Jeff and Michael ARB reps from ARB USA 2007 FJ Cruiser (with the topo map overlay)
Jim (mytruck) 1984 Toyota Truck
KD7NAC 2007 FJ Cruiser
KD7ZKA 2007 FJ Cruiser
Macleod 2007 FJ Cruiser
Noworries 2007 FJ Cruiser
SteveFJ 2007 FJ Cruiser
Thermalscorpian 2007 FJ Cruiser
Wiebs6 1993 Toyota Truck

Wow, great day and fun!
We got a break form the rainy weather when we met up at the Enumclaw Safeway, and also when we were up on 72.
Jim, Thermal, and myself we left around 1 PM to head back home while the rest headed up by the Naches Trail
We will get filled in more on their adventures when they start reporting to the forums.

We hit rain on the way back home between Enumclaw and Auburn.

The ARB FJ Cruiser showed up today, it is always nice to see it as it has all ARB products on it.
They even had the ARB fridge in the back like I had in mine.

I brought a gob of ice cream bars, and I think most got one it not more than one

We headed up 70 and then to the gravel pit on 72 to play for a bit.
The pit is always interesting.
Although it is not wooded like a trail, the pit offers a chance to get your rig very articulated and some of the small hills in there are a challenge.

After we left the pit we continued up FS 72 to the photo op place we always stop at to line the rigs up and get some pics with Mt. Rainier in the background.
Only thing is, the mountain was hiding from us behind the overcast day.
We did have some sun at time, and it was nice that it was not raining.
Also there was not much dust flying around at all since the ground was wet due to prior rain showers up there.

At the stop there the camping chairs and grub came out.
There were hotdogs, brats, and more.
I cracked open the ARB fridge/freezer as I had brought along 3 cases of ice cream bars.
That was a nice treat for a change, first time I had something like that while on a wheeling trip.
These fridge/freezers are great for day trips like this, even better for overnighters.

After everyone had stuffed themselves, we decided what we were going to do.
We wanted to find Lonesome Lake, but it was already getting a little late for Jim and I (he hit the hay late he told me, and I had been up since about 4 am) so we headed back along with Thermal, while the rest of the gang headed on up by the Naches Trail to either run it or scout it out.

I saw an awful lot of nice vehicles today, and even got some ideas if I go with some aftermarket wheels when I upgrade to some 285x70x17" tires.
It was nice seeing everyone today and meeting some new people who I have conversed with on the forums, and putting names to their faces.
Some I had seen before from previous trips.

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Here are 32 pics sized at 800x600 along with the YouTube video.

**Corey** · 07-21-2007, 06:41 PM

Picture limit here, so here are the rest of the 32.

i2oadi2unnei2 · 07-22-2007, 10:02 AM

Wow, great pics and vid! We all had a blast! It was great meeting everyone and putting names to faces

I can't wait for the next run, this time I'll add a few more "must have" accessories, but no more major upgrades because I'm broke for the year LOL. But as soon I'm stocked in cash, I want them sexy bumpers and winch set

I only took like 78 pics, but I haven't sorted them out. I'll try to post some of them here and some on Corey's site sometime in a day or two, stay tuned everyone!

**Corey** · 07-22-2007, 10:11 AM

Thanks, it was nice seeing you again, and Molly

I am looking forward to the Naches Trail pics.

I mentioned to a few of you as we parted that to expect some carnage on that trail.

I thought it was awfully tight with my '91 4Runner when I ran it in October of '99.
Believe me, I rear was puckered up most of the time.
No locker, full street pressure in my tires, and running boards to boot.

Had to take a few jabs at some tree roots to get over them, but I made it all the way through with no damage, just a few pin stripes from branches that buffed out perfectly.

I can only imagine with the wider FJs how you got through there.

gnwhite · 07-22-2007, 10:18 AM

Looks like a lot of fun. Whats with the kid with red hair and the blue toyota pickup. He looks none to happy.

**Corey** · 07-22-2007, 10:22 AM

He was happy.
He was looking over the bank there at the TRD edition FJ negotiating the bumps there.

gnwhite · 07-22-2007, 10:24 AM

Once again, It looks like a good time with good folks. Just glad to hear that guy was ok. He kinda looked like he needed a hug from a hooters girl. JK!

i2oadi2unnei2 · 07-22-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

gnwhite previously said:

Once again, It looks like a good time with good folks. Just glad to hear that guy was ok. He kinda looked like he needed a hug from a hooters girl. JK!

I think he rather it be true than a joke, because I would like a hug from a hOOters girl LOL

Okay, so 24 out of 78 pics picked out. I don't usually post pics, but hope this works! I got loads more but it'll take me forever to edit them all so I only picked the "close call" shots!

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/galle...=11944&cat=500

**Corey** · 07-22-2007, 11:33 AM

I got all of your shots here.
Did you get any damage, who all got damage in there, and how severe?

Did you stop off at the cabin?

**bernd** · 07-22-2007, 11:34 AM

I would like to thank Jeff and Michael from ARB for the great job they did in leading the Naches Trail. It was quite a ride. I was the third rig in line,and"Yes" we had to move a stump out of the way to make it safer for the rigs behind us. We desided that it would be a wise thing to do after Rick who was behind me went past it. His tow strap and man power worked well. We also had to stack rocks and wood to help us through some of the other fun areas. All in all it was a blast to see all the rig make it through with out body damage(but one). I myself came quite close to ripping my wheel well rubber off

. This was a fun trail. Much better then the gravel roads that started the morning. I'm not much for gravel roads. Thanks again to ARB for letting Jeff and Michael come out this weekend.

Beaterbops dent. This as far as I know happend on the last section of the trail. It was really loose and hard to keep the rig from sliding. What I was told the rig slid into a tree.

It was nice to run with all again. Please PM me if you want the photos in full size. Also if any of you are coming down to P town let me know and we'll hit the Tillamook Forest for more of the same fun.