4CU 004 : Four Corners Unit 3rd Annual New Year's Rally

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by kingfisher24

i will be in deming and would enjoy meeting anyone in the area to caravan in on the 30th.......

We could meet you late morning to noonish around Deming. Leaving Estancia hopefull early in the morning

[kingfisher24]

I don't know what this is...please explain...i do, however, know what flapjacks are and that sounds great

[Buttercup]

Coming from Reno, Virginia City Highlands - we are hoping for clear weather and clearer roads. Should be there on the 30th if all goes well.

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by kingfisher24

I don't know what this is...please explain...i do, however, know what flapjacks are and that sounds great

Take that Christmas sweater your mother gave you, never wear, never will that is taking up valuable closet space. Throw it in a box, wrap it up and exchange it for someone elses hoping it is better than yours and your mother does not expect you to wear the sweater sometime.

There is often a variant which is a bit more sadistic, and fun. If someone else likes your new acquisition they have the right to usurp it. Sometimes this is a good thing. It can be stolen up to 3x. This makes being the last guy to pick the place to be.

[azflycaster]

Here is some of the great stuff that people exchanged at last years event:

[LHall]

I have an idea that an ugly sweater from mom will mere childsplay this year. Sergio has been holding on to his gift since early June, and we have some lovely items left from Deadhorse.

[flyfshr]

Originally Posted by LHall

...and we have some lovely items left from Deadhorse.

As long as its not the little table lamp with all of the curves.

Brad
FF

[LHall]

Originally Posted by flyfshr

As long as its not the little table lamp with all of the curves.

Brad
FF

Nope.... that went to PA... but it is possible that it will make a return since those folks are coming to Picacho

[azflycaster]

I hope it's not the toothbrush set, I know you used them.

[LHall]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

I hope it's not the toothbrush set, I know you used them.

No worries... only to clean the tile

[silverback]

Kingfisher,
Are you getting an idea about what a white elephant sale is? Have anything newish (boxed, unopened even better) that you hate and want to get rid of? It is hilarious (especially after one of Louis' martinis).
-Ken

[Lumatic]

It's a major award

[jimmini]

Originally Posted by LHall

There will definitely be a White Elephant Exchange again this year back by popular demand. The loop will accomodate up to 75 trailers, we will need to add several more to fill up the loop. We have approximately 30 signed up through the forums and another 4 signed up off of the forums. Sergio and I just had dinner tonite with Ken and Linda and we have put the final touches on the planning. We will be sending a schedule via email to all who have signed up over the next week or so. One of the things we are going to do this year is have a Pancake breakfast one morning, graciously provided by Bob, Lou and Julianne. We do ask that each rig be prepared to provide enough of their favorite breakfast meat to feed those in their party.

There will be more to follow. This is going to be great, and it looks like we are going to have many new folks joining the 4CU.

The damn old white Elephant said the trailer is to small to get in.So he going to stay home and drink Bloody Mary's.

[dsrtgrls]

Originally Posted by safari57

Have you managed to get the Moen filter apart yet? If not, what model is it? With that info I might be able to get some information on how it comes apart.

Barry

yes it was just an unscrew and a pull. did get the paper work on moen so its all good thanks all who supported our effort.

[ScrapIrony-2]

I will be borrowing Jimmini's binoculars...last time, Richard and I took the 'scenic' back route out of the NO-WAY ascent...a few miles later, we lucked into a ride back to the entrance to the loop...climb on, you game folks...I'll watch...well, maybe I'll have a Bloody Mary and a shrimp while watching...coming early, staying late...

[ScrapIrony-2]

Originally Posted by LHall

No worries... only to clean the tile

If I get my misrepresentation of yard art back, I will personally let the air out of someone's tiles...grout or not...we are armed and dangerous, this year...gotta love a prize that fits the mark..."Pick ME!!! Pick ME!!!"

[silverback]

Mike,

I'm actually considering just doing the big loop vs. climbing the peak this year (unless there is overwhelming demand). Take the Hunter trail up to the saddle then descend to the Sunset Vista trail on the back side. Probably about 5 miles for the whole hike back to the Quail Loop. Hikers will still get to experience the steel cable hand holds and steep steps (crawling and sliding on your backside is OK here) that the trail is "famous" for. And they can veer off for the peak summit from the Sunset Vista junction. That is what I'm planning. I think we can also do some warm up hikes on the other days too.

Hike Leader Ken

[ScrapIrony-2]

Ken,
The back loop is relatively easy, once you go down the vertical drop that doesn't appear on the map...sliding on your butt would be easier if the drop wasn't so steep...maybe I'll just drive to the backside turnaround and ferry you folks that want the scenic loop...HINT...take at least two bottles of water, and DON"T put yer sandwich in a poor man's tupperware(wally bag)...mine tore, and a braver person than me rescued my sandwich from the edge of a precipice...who WAS that masked man...?

[azflycaster]

Here is a map of the park and the trails. The back trail (Sunset Vista) is long and has a few interesting spots. I'm thinking peak this year because I did not do it last time. Anyone else?

BTW, we will be camping in the Quail Group Area which is also on the map.

http://azstateparks.com/parks/pipe/d...E_Park_Map.pdf

[ScrapIrony-2]

Richard,
I will take pictures of your ascent...as far as my camera will allow...I'm thinkin' helicopters and extraction if I try it...rode enough helicopters in my past...