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Old 04-10-2008, 10:57 PM   #1
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Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

Trail reports and pictures (including many pictures of
my very own backside) start with post #87.
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Let's go wheeling at Eglin Res. May 31-June 01, 2008
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There is primitive camping available for those interested (I'll be doing that). There are also a couple of motels, as well as a KOA, very close by at I-10 exit #31 (the intersection of I-10 and SR87). This trip will include some nice trail runs, sand pits, technical hill climbs/descents, water crossings (some deep), etc. I plan on rolling out to the point at East Bay for what is always an amazing sunset and then a night run back to civilization (for the hopelessly civilized). The meeting spot will be the Tom Thumb(convenience store) located at the corner of SR87 and Hickory Hammock Road. This is located 2.1 miles south of the I-10 exit 31 along SR87. (Got GPS? N30 35'41.29" W086 56'28.79")

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Update 4/24- The question came up concerning 4x2 FJ, and other brand, access to the fun. ABSOLUTELY! Bring 'em all. Also, I have removed the requirement for you to send me a photocopy of your driver's license if you want me to do the legwork for the Eglin Recreation Pass. All I need is the name, address, phone#, and date of birth for everybody attending over the age of 16.

Update 5/4- For those attending this run who DO NOT yet have their Recreation Passes on order it would be best to let me get them at this point to ensure you have them in time for the run. I will be making my pass run on Friday the 23rd.
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Okay, I have some important information for those folks looking to do this
run, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Each driver and passenger over 16 is going to need an Eglin AFB Outdoor
Recreation Pass.
This is a yellow card that allows access to the
nature reserve for recreational purposes and can be purchased through
the mail, acquired by me, or in person. Cost is $10 for the entire fiscal year
ending Sep. 30, 2008. (No, just having DoD stickers is not enough.)

Here is how to do this:
1) By Mail- Send a photocopy of either a driver license or identification
card which contains a full name, current address(including zip code),
current phone number, date of birth, and type of permit requested
(Recreational) along with money order, cashiers check, or personal check
to:
Eglin Natural Resources
107 Highway 85 North
Niceville, FL 32578

Allow 3 weeks for delivery by this method.

2) By Apexbasher- Email me the name, address, phone#, and date of
birth for every person over 16 coming and I'll do the leg work. Just pay me
the $10 (per person) when we meet for the run.
Apexbasher@bellsouth.net

3) In Person- Stop by the Eglin AFB Natural Resources Office (850) 882-
4164 or (850) 882-4165 also known as the Jackson Guard, located at the
above mailing address. Their hours are:
7:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm Friday
7:30am - 12:30pm Saturday
Closed Sundays and federal holidays

Okay, there it is. If you have questions feel free to contact me. The area
we will be in is not patrolled that much, but if we are stopped by the Air
Force security folks they will most certainly ask to see our passes. There is
a $300 fine involved for anybody without a valid pass. So just hold off
another week on the fuzzy dice mod that's been bothering you and spend
the $10 here instead. Besides, the map they give you simply KICKS A$$!

Want pics of the last run?
MANY pictures available starting on page 29 of this thread:
Eglin Reservation Jan. 19-20
and
South Eastern Region Eglin AFB Polar Bear Run Report

Possible Itinerary
Saturday 31 May-
10:00am Rendezvous at the Tom Thumb at N30 35'41.29" W086 56'28.79" Air down and hit the trails by 10:30.
Lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:30PM Set camp on the beach at East Bay in time for Sunset. Camp fire, smores, shrimp-boil (Bay Shrimp) , yada yada yada...
7:00pm 'ish Night run through to return non-campers to civilization and their cushy staterooms. This time will be flexible, of course.

Sunday 01 June-
9:00am Break camp and start back toward Rendezvous spot.
10:00am Rendezvous at the meeting spot and re-hit the trails by 10:30.
Again, lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:00pm 'ish Find our way back to civilization and say our Farewells. Perhaps ribs at East River Smokehouse (1968 Highway 87 S. 850-939-2802)

Confirmed Attendees:
Apexbasher
Jasim84
coastiebilly
BossHoss
undertow
shfd739 (and friend?)
Duc Hunter
BirdMan
Yammy1
SunFusion SuperFool
FJ's FJ
Invisible J
(and at least 4 others not on this site)
Your Name Here


Possibly/Maybe:

???
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Old 04-11-2008, 10:11 AM   #2
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

Yes, yes this is what we want to place more than wonderful, and I hope that the great masses of the great FJ's CRUISER.
count me in,I will be there
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Yes, yes this is what we want to place more than wonderful, and I hope that the great masses of the great FJ's CRUISER.
count me in,I will be there
Translation:

Yes, this is a wonderful place and I hope we can get a lot of FJ's together!
Count me in, I'll be there


You are on the list for sure, Jasim. Heck, this ride is partially a send off for you!
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

Really
I hope that there will be large crowds of Fj's
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

Ok, I went to Jackson Guard today and picked up my recreational pass for the run at the end of the month. If my leave gets approved I'll be there.
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not sure about this one. matt. last day of school,for the Kidos,
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Ok, I went to Jackson Guard today and picked up my recreational pass for the run at the end of the month. If my leave gets approved I'll be there.
I'll put you down as a "Possible/Maybe". Hope to see you there!

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not sure about this one. matt. last day of school,for the Kidos,
You gotta be kidding me, Mike. You actually send your kids to school on the LAST day?!?! Sounds to me like a great excuse to play hooky
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

I will be making one of these runs in the future. I miss florida and the res. My vacation is earlier in may and heading west from here.
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!



I'm a bit surprised at how quiet this thread has been. Hmmm...

Where's all the WHEELERS out there?
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Re: Eglin Reservation May31-Jun01! This time it won't be FREEZING!

Looks like good terrain for a ride; put me down as a "strong possibility". The household boss has given her stamp of approval. Just need to arrange my work schedule.
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