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I'm so excited about this weekend that I thouight I'd start a thread for number 5. So when we going?

I heard a rumor the group ride were going to be every 3 months?? If thats the case, it'll be April 23rd ;)

HEY!!!!! >:(
 We can't wait 3 months. Are you insane!?!?! We need a fix much much sooner  :-[
;D

I would like to see a monthly ride!!!!!! ;D

hey scorp you going to make this one Jerry

monthly is cool

Prior to hunting season we had a ride every month.

The  Grizz

btw Jerry we are next door sorry  I forgot U are in your cabin

I like 1 month, How about Feb. 19, or 26? That would be 4 and 5 weeks later.

da_mtg_man good thinking ahead. i have never even been to rodman yet but I will gladly clear my calendar the next one. if rodman is a good place to ride every 4 to 6 weeks would be nice ;D

once a month is good with me. Heck once a week sounds better! lol

Once a month would sound good.. but with all the people having to make long drives, it will get pretty expensive. Every 2 months may be easier.

Hey at least wait till march so i can come :)

what ever you decide evey 3 is a little long,but once a month,4 times a month, 6 times a month , twice a week oh I ;)m getting alittle excited but Im there

HAHA.. that's so great :)

Once a month is good. Also what BIGWORM said is better. Only 19 hr. and 30 min. till I pull out for Rodman.
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  Jim ;D

Well how about we do BOTH..... ;)

We can have the BIG rides (like Rodman I-V) every 3 months ....This will give those who have to travel long distances to get there more time to plan the trip....(This will also produce a larger turn-out)

THEN we can have Monthly rides for smaller more local groups: All jacksonville riders can go to Rodman, Osceola, Jasper, etc, Central FL riders can ride in their areas, and so on.... 8)

What kind of bikes usually go on this ride?
does it turn into a mud fest?

All bikes... not to much mud, unless it rains. Sport bikes that cant do the 88trip usually just hang out in the pit and drag race, build jumps, and go on smaller trail rides. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING is there.

hey sky! thanks for the info.

Not a problem, anytime :)

What if we stick with doing a RODMAN IV type ride every three months........

And we could also just designate one weekend out of every month as a meeting time for the site. Like the last saturday of every month there could be a pre-arranged ride at Rodman or Scrub. Keep the weekend the same and change the place maybe ???

Similar to what was said before with a small twist ;D

Thats a good idea, small rides every now and then and a big ride like rodman every 3-4 months, so the people that have a long drive can make it out for the big one, and the locals or diehards can be there for the smaller ones.

I like the big ride every 3-4 months and a monthly ride say the 3rd Sat. of the month but at different locations to keep it so everyone can plan ahead.

The idea of doing the group rides more often is a good Idea and so is riding out from different locations, Just tell me when and where to ride and I'll try and be there ;D

as far as the big rides go, none of us have any control over who shows or not. it depends on the individuals availible time and money. exapmle; scout ride had around 12, rodman I around the same, i dont remember how many showed for rodman II but i think it was between 15-20, but rodman III was big. its only months away before there are designated trails in ocala. every 2-3 months is too long, i like once a month.

jeff

Also, some of us are still in school, and love knida far from Ocala, so maybe it would be good to plan the Rodman rides on any 3 day weekends, or during spring break.  More people would be able to come that way, since it's far away.  ;D

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a rodman ride during spring break would be nice

Just a thought, we might want to have different location each time.  Too much of a good thing at Rodman could lead to problems.  I say we should spread it around between Rodman, Scrub and anywhere else there is room for that many trucks/trailers.

once a month works for me!

sign me up for the next one!

we can go anywhere as far as I am concerned!

I'm 4 for 4 on the rodman rides, not including the scout ride!

ii am there for the next one

Once every 2 to three months is fine we have to take into consideration that we can burn those folks out there. sky is also right it does get expensive. and variety is also a good thing. I cant wait foe RODMAN V. Im so there !!!!!

I like the long weekend idea. Big ride every 3 months and smaller rides whenever people can get together. I like the idea of long weekend ride since that gives me an extra day to recover. Man am I sore today, going to have to start rideing more.  ::) ::)

  Jim,

I don't think Big Scrub has a chance of holding over 250 riders from this site, plus the people that would be there anyways.  I'm sure most people wouldn't want a Croom ride, too small/expensive.  I'd like to go to the next ride that gets planned.  There's a 3 day weekend with presidents day this time next month, that'd be a good weekend.  And spring break is in about 2 months, another trip for that week or weekend.  Hope I can make the next one.  :P

Who cares where lets just go !!!! $%^& tell me where to go im packed up already. ID@ we really should start that support group  ;D

I'm not complaining, but when we set up a ride like this, maybe we should check the calendar for off school days...1 week earlier would have been a 3 day weekend. that would have been KILLER!!! Hope I can make Rodman V

I like the Idea of movin to Big Scrub or somewhere else that can hold that many ppl also...My .02

In my opinion, Big Scrub would be one of the worst places to hold a group ride. Not only would we have a ton of other people to deal with, but who here hates whoops? No one is going to want to ride on whoops all day long. Rodman, so far, is the perfect place to hold rides like this. I agree to much of a good thing is crazy, but we wont be pushing our luck when the ride is held every 3 months.

I agree with skyhigh, i never been to big scrub but whoops do get annoying after a while, and thats on a spot quad, i can imagine what it must be like on a ute.  From what i have seen in the pictures of roddman, that pit looks great and the trail seem managable for all skill levels. By the way, nice pics from the latest ride, looks like it was alot of fun.

is mud sweat and gears a big enough place for everyone or is that just a 4x4 only type of place?

Ok what is it, lets make a decission Im in on once a month I just like riding with you all [smiley=Hug.gif]

YEAH,YEAH,YEAH can we just go ride now when is Rodman V I say one ride every two months.These things take planning and you want to give people over there a time recooperate. And not to mention us too. How about we do rodman April 2nd's weekend not to hot not too cold and it gives people time to relax and get there stuff together. April 2 and 3rd RODMAN DAM V that even has a nice ring to it.

Seeing that the last group rides have fell on the 22nd and 23rd, lets keep it going.... April 23rd should be the next group ride (That way they are at least predictable)

I agree with you SKY April 23-24 sat and sun. Lets just see if we can get everyone to agree and get this ball rolling. What we have to do is stop talking and START PLANNING. RODMAN V back by popular demand April 23-24 Ocala National Forest. It should run itself just like this one with no problems.

Sounds good to me, def. be there for that one, ill bring the grill and the beers :)

bring it ohnnnnn

Im in. 8)

I'm in. Are we there yet. ??? Just marked my calander.

I'm scheduled to work, but I'll try to do something about that. We'll see.

So April 23 is a date. OK Is this THE DATE !!!

Thought I would let you know there is a big bike event (like Daytona) that weekend in Leesburg.

Pick another weekend, please, so we can ride.  We'll be riding our Harley's in Leesburg then.

Look. The bottom line is that we can't possibly accomodate everybody at all times. I have to admit, that there was nothing neater than seeing a couple hundred bikes all at one time but I didn't even get the chance to meet 1/4 of all the people that showed. I say we still get a large group every 3 months but still get several smaller group rides in between. Its quite obvious that there are alot of people now on this site and if anyone posts a group ride, there are bound to be a minimum of 30 -40 who will want to go. This has got to be one of the greatest experiences me and my family have had and I have met yet to meet anyone I don't like. The smaller rides allows us to really get to know people better. Keep them going.

well i wouldnt be able to go the next weekend april 30th, atleast i dont think my mom would let me go because thats my bday  :(

April 23rd is great. Everyone who cant go.. sorry for your luck, but we'll catch you on the next one... or one of the smaller rides. The Admins are trying to keep these rides routine and predictable... every 3 months... 22-23 of the month.... that way, everyone knows when they will be even if they arent announced. With 2,000 people on this site... not everyone is going to be happy... It was the same thing with the Tshirt Designs... GirlieBlazer and I can tell you how stressful that was, especially when I was trying to  design the shirts. Someone wanted them to look one way.. others wanted to add something, take something out.. change the color... UGH... enough.. this isnt grade school, lol. SORRY FOR VENTING.It's just that we cant please everyone at the same time... so we deal with what we've got and stick with a plan.

Ok I am most definitly in on this one. I was for the last on, but i had a last minute change of plans. this one I should be able to make it. I don't know of anything that would have to do for April...other than work all week and get D-runk on weekends

Like I said, I'm in for the larger group rides. If anyone is up for one in between, post it. April seems such a lomg way off.

I think April 23rd is fine....heck I am ready to go again this weekend so I can meet more peoples...lol  Seems like the 22 or 23rd every 3 months is good but the 23rd won't always fall on a Fri/Sat? How's everyone feel about every 3rd Saturday every 3 months...real easy to remember ::)

Yeah, I know it wont be the 22-23 all the time, lol.. but it has been for the last 3 group rides ;) 3rd weekend... every 3 months.. sounds great! :) Not to mention all the little rides we do all the time

I'm in for this one as well as any others in between.  [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]

Sky, you go girl let it out! On the shirts you did a great job and I know every one feels the same.Eveyone becarefull Sky will get her dog after  ya.  ;D  

Yeah... watch out for the dog.. seriously, you guys dont want me to unleash him. Not only is he one heck of a licker.. but man, that dog can rip some farts ;) You dont want none :)

Thanks for the complements though... the shirts definately turned out a lot better then I expected. One you get to see the real thing it's like "Wow... those look GOOD." I need to get about 6 more.. one for every day of the week. I've worn the thing so many times already... What can I say.. I want to get the AtvFlorida word out (http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/realhappy/luxhello.gif)

I think before we determine the dates for the group rides we should check the local events such as FTR , Mud Sweat  & Gears   Ect ....If we plan our event not to compete with other planned events we will add numbers to our group rides and it will add strength to our efforts and to the ATV brotherhood of Florida .  Plus we can go to some of the other events .Cooperation and communication is the key to our success as a whole . Just my 2 cents .

April 23 is good for me. im in 4x.

Third weekend each month is MS&G. I like to go to both, and I know some folks have to choose. I know you can't accomodate everyone, but lets not compete with another ATV event so that we can go to both. Also it boosts the riders at both events. If you haven't been to MS7G, and you like the mud...well check it out. Fortunately April 23 is the 4th weekend of the month.

www.l-cross.com

One thing for everyone to remember... this is NOT an every month occurance, such as MS&G, so no matter what, we are NOT competing with anyone else.

I'm not bustin chops or anything , I understand it is not monthly . But consider this , We had 300 say they were going , I know that you never get 100% turnout but I didn't realize we competed that weekend with Mud Sweat n gears and I think there was also a FTR race down here somewhere .I just think we would get a better turnout if there were no competing events that are targeted towards people of our nature . Not complaining , just an idea . And yes that dog looks like it could rip off a good one [smiley=Dead.gif]

I agree with Budman & JD only because Rodman wouldn't be as fun if half the crew didn't show. I have never been to Mud Sweat & Gears but it seems to be a big deal to a lot of people who like mudding.  Well we could do it the last Saturday of every 3 months since it seems like a lot of people from the site go to Mud Sweat & Gears. Question is do we really need to schedule it out the rest of the year? Maybe we should just plan each one as we go one at a time like we did this one and keep it going with SkyHigh's original date for the 23rd. Besides hunting season is going to mess up our schedule again later this year and we might want to get a ride in each month for the last couple before the hunters are out :o

i'll be there in april for the rodman ride. i'm also planning to ride in march not sure on the weekend yet, but i would like to do a longer trail ride. like sky said you cant please everyone whats good for one isnt good for another. pick a direction and go.

jeff

Jeff, I'm with you on the long trail ride. I missed the 161 mile ride and would like a rematch. Let me know.

We are up for April 23rd, it doesn't matter to us which weekend it is.  Sky said it just right we can't please everyone on this site, we learned that with the shirts.  And with April being so far away you should have plenty of time to plan this out.  Thats giving you 3 months to plan, save money if you have to, or whatever else you might need to do.

As long as we don't switch it to the last weekend in March, as we will be in Georgia. (finally going to Durhamtown)

I know that you can't please everyone but many people from here that make the long drive to Rodman also like to go to MSG. It would be good to plan the rides around MSG. I am not talking about personal schedules, just other events that many from this site attend. I am in for Rodman Rides. I had a great time meeting so many people.

OK well if MS&G is the 3rd weekend then I beleive that means it is set for April 15th to the 17th so Rodman could still be on for the 23rd. This way the majority would still be happy since everyone can still show up and it's still set for April ;D

Yes, that works out very well. I hope that I can ride at Rodman this time. If my wife gets sick again, I know that I was not meant to ride there. Haha ! ;D

I'm putting April 23 on the calendar for V.  Had to miss the last one, so that gives me plenty of time to plan in advance.  --H

Maybe the subject name should  be changed to reflect the date, that way everyone will know when it is.  

Just a thought.

Good idea. I changed it but only the first post says 4/23/05

I'm in, 4 quads Cabin 3 again

Put us down for 3 as long as luis isn't on call that weekend.

unfortionaly do to some unexpected problems i was unable to make to the last ride. It really sucks because i had my cabin reserved and paid for so i lost my 200 bucks oh well. :-/ but you can put me down for this one

8 Quads not shure what cabin yet.

Im SOOOOOOOOOOOO in, put me down for 1 quad, 2 maybes, my boys from jersey need to get down for this one.

Count me in for 2  [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]

im in  5 bikes most likely

mesa in!  ;D really! lol the motor is coming back next week!  :o

You say your in for every ride and then some time before the acutal ride you cancel.

Well grizz where is the list??

lol yeah true, so whats another?  :P lol well now i cant say the quad is broken, and it isnt the grades considering im ranked 276 out of 936 freshman! :o So i dont know what would hold me up for this one.

I hope you knocked on wood :-X


You little punk ;D

Lets say a ride since your only what 14 years old?

im in, 1-2 bikes

hey GIRLIEBLAZER04 why are you busting the kids chops?  ???seems like everything he has said in the past two days you've knocked him for it one way or the other? lol.  ;D

lighten up a lil. we're all here for fun!! ;D

Sounds like she's havin' fun!

i hope i can make it

I just don't think you should take a picture of money and the go on this site and post it. What does that have to do with riding quads ???  A lot of others where probably wondering the same thing when he posted that.

And that is all I am going to say,  because if I don't have nothing nice to say I shouldn't say it at all.

Hi Girlieblazer04,
I am only speculating here but being that I talk with Lake Mary Kid online sometimes I know his quad has been broken for quite a while and he is selling everything but his toothbrush to save money to fix it. I don't think his parents give him any money towards riding and right now because of financial reasons I don't think they can. Nightbreed has been working on his bike recently and I think LMK was just showing off what he had saved up towards paying to get it fixed since he's been pretty down about not being able to make the last couple of group rides. I remember when I was 15 and $300 seemed like a ton of money and I couldn't wait to brag about my financial status to all my friends, especially the ladies 8) I can see though how anyone who isn't familiar with his situation would take this the wrong way as if he were showing off since he failed to mention what the money or post was for. Hopefully next time he shows off it will be on his quad at Rodman V ;D

Okay but the topic of his forum is "Every time I go around the City” That right there doesn't sound like saving money to pay to have his quad fixed.  But even still I don't think taking a picture of cash like that and posting it on the website is the right thing to do.  No I don't know what his situation is, I never said I did.

Well do you want to know it cause i will gladly tell you. Sorry for only being a kid who busts his ass just to get his quad running! Sorry i dont know anyone with "UNDER THE TABLE" or no my parents dont own there own business. Oh and i have to pay for anything i want besides food, clothes on my back and a roof over my head!  >:( Other than that i pay for EVERYTHING! So if you wanna know my situation ill glady tell you.  Have a Nice Day ;D

Sincerely,
   The kid who busts his ass to keep the quad running.

PS: it took 6.5 months to save enough money to get my quad running!

slaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! [Well I didn't read the rest before I posted sorry. but that was a good one ;D  quote author=girlieblazer04 link=board=grouprides;num=1106269356;start=75#87 date=02/02/05 at 15:56:08]


Lets say a ride since your only what 14 years old? [/quote]

Wait a second.. I thought this was the post about the April 23rd group ride. Not a "Lets b!tch out other people because I am immature or PMSing" post. Lighten up you guys, this is rediculous. He posted a picture of MONEY... not a murder scene.. get over it! You dont like his post.. DONT READ IT AND MOVE ON.... my God, I thought we were all better then that.. ugh... I'm done.


So.. is it April yet??

ILl duck and run try not to get hit. Im in with 6 quads :D

wwwwaaaahhhhhh ...get over it...grow up

IGht LAdies Get Ready Cause Daddy Gots a Utility Now im Down for Some Mud and Group Trail Ride This Time!!!!!!!!!!

Yea no doubt. It's starting to get a little out of hand around here with all the bickering and BS. Grow up people! There's a lot of post on here I don't neccesarily like but you don't see me badgering people about it, I just mind my own.  ::)

YOU GUYS ARE SILLY/ LMK SHE LIKES YOU  THATS WHY SHE BUST YOUR CHOPS....... CANT BELIEVE YOU GUYS DIDNT SEE THAT...... JOLIET JAKE BLUES

Got bored so I figured I'd start the list  ;)

April 23-24 Rodman V Group Ride

da_mtg_man- 4(?)
SkyHighT100
LTZ400ApK
VelociRaptor350
CAOSPOP-4
BIGWORM3699
jbbj220
VForce700
fixfam
Bigg_Pimpin- 2
jjamesbar
girlieblazer04,flblaster04- 3
customrubicon
Honda328i
GrizzlyBear- 4
miamiblaster- 8
gotahemi2004- 5
LaKeMaRyKiD
atvtrailer
eric
GRIZZLYSP

40 so far

well put me on that list

I dont think i can make this one due to our atv vacation trip to georgia . yall have fun for us. be safe ;)

Well it's about time!!! ;D  Thanks Steve!

now that is scary. the nightbreed's including the mini me's....lol ;D

Yep, we're takin over!!!!!

Scary...I know

had a great time last ride looking foward to getting together again put me down for 4 of us. oh yeah is someone going to look into a permit? they'll be all over us this time. i think everything went pretty we'll last ride for such a large group.can't wait. see ya all out there
          steve_k

ARE WE THERE YET!!!!!!!

Any updates yet, I need to know how much jungle juice to make :) over 21 only, of course ;)

bid-daddy in house! well, in cabin 1. who riding friday?  

Steve, put Hope and I down.

Is cabin one the captains? COOPITOUN?

put me down for three bikes!!!! wife cant wait she loves it!!

nope, captain is one room only

i may make it hopefully.. see if i got a new atv by then :)

April 23-24 Rodman V Group Ride

da_mtg_man- 4(?)
SkyHighT100
LTZ400ApK
VelociRaptor350
CAOSPOP-4
BIGWORM3699
jbbj220
VForce700
fixfam
Bigg_Pimpin- 2
jjamesbar
girlieblazer04,flblaster04- 3
customrubicon
Honda328i
GrizzlyBear- 4
miamiblaster- 8
gotahemi2004- 5
LaKeMaRyKiD
atvtrailer
eric
GRIZZLYSP
Nightbreed's - 4
steve k- 4
Raunchess Red -3
Seabee - 2
Big-daddy
Mitch

55 so far


I'll be there Friday morning like always.  ;D Be camping out somewhere.

who going riding Friday and how many kids with Quads under the age of 12 years? Trying to setup the kids racing and thats not you Chuck!  ;D

Big-Daddy luv da kidz, big daddy call me ...

CAOSPOP is staying at Elite !!!! wheres the beer  ;D, Are you ready to PPAAAAARRRRRRTTTTTY !!!!!!  

steve,
add mitch to the list. i'll get with some of the nassau county riders and let them know about the ride. also try to talk big frank (rowe) into coming.

jeff

Done.  ;) Man I've been trying to get him to ride for months now. Me thinkin' he might be scared of the ole 400. lmao I will try again.  [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]

count me in with 3 bikes

I`m in with 2. sounds like this is gonna be BIG!!!!!

I was just reading Id@ thread in the "open discussion" section of the forum.


Is this ride off ???

because of the permit deal.

the rides on! If they dont want our money, so be it. I dont know anybody and what web site?

Exactly they dont have proof your A member ;)

allrighty, I just noticed this thread and count me in, doesn't matter if I have my daughter that weekend or not, I'll bring her.

maybe teach her a thing or two on a borrowed itty bitty quad.

Id@

im in bout 5-6 bikes

Coming up that Fri. Staying  @ Elite RV site # 6 !!  ;D  ;D

Probably 2 riders  :D  :D

         DR Walum !!

Are we still talking why arent we riding yet. ID@ How about the ATV A.A. Hello My name is Manny and ive been an ATV user for about a year now. It has not destroyed my family but it has put a dent in my finances. Nothing I cant handle. SOOO who cares.

ATVA sounds good.

Hello, my name is Nathan, I've been an ATV rider for about 16 years now, it's gotten so bad that I even got my daughter addicted and she asks all the time when we can go riding.

I can only hope that I will be forgiven later.

Id@

You will my bother. My baby is asking me also, she is turnng 6 on 4-18-99. Mike is getting an eton for her in yellow as a b-day gift. I cant wait.

Be there w/ 2

Alright, April is too far away. Can we do a Rodman 4 1/2 in March? ;D

How making the list of quads

I'm in, and I WILL get a quad for the old lady before then... Count both of us in for the jungle juice, and I'm DEFINATLY bringin a cooler too!

EDIT: Also, whats the arrangements there for camping and so forth? I've never been, is it a tent thing, or cabin? If someone could explain it, that would rock. Thanks!

YOU MEAN THERE IS MORE THAN ME AND HARLEY HONEY [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif] STEVE ADD US TO THE LIST OR IF GRIZZ DECIDES TO TAKE OVER. TOTAL OF 6 TO INCLUDE WESTON AND HIS MOM AND OR DAD

i will not be able to make this trip i will be in china that week

You going over to find a new wife?  :D

Anybody got a good web site for elite campground. The one on Rodman IV does not seem to be working. [smiley=banghead.gif] I am thinking about trying to get a cabin for the ride. [smiley=Smile.gif] Any help thanks in advance. [smiley=Clap.gif]

I would call soon if you want a cabin, they fill up quick !..........http://www.eliteresorts.com/saltSprings/reservations/default.asp

would anyone like to split one? I would be up for getting one with another couple or something... Unless there is going to be a big party somewhere, in that case, we'll just camp  ;D

Has anybody checked into if elite will give a discount. Last ride didn't ATVFlorida rent all of the cabins? And it looks like they might do it again. If they would just let us say we are with ATVFlorida and give discount just like with 5 cabins it would be nice. Maybe someone that has delt with them in the past could talk to them.

April 23-24 Rodman V Group Ride  
 
da_mtg_man- 4(?)  
SkyHighT100  
LTZ400ApK  
VelociRaptor350  
CAOSPOP-4  
BIGWORM3699  
jbbj220  
VForce700  
fixfam  
Bigg_Pimpin- 2  
jjamesbar  
girlieblazer04,flblaster04- 3  
customrubicon  
Honda328i  
GrizzlyBear- 4  
miamiblaster- 8  
LaKeMaRyKiD  
atvtrailer  
eric  
GRIZZLYSP  
Nightbreed's - 4  
steve k- 4  
Raunchess Red -3
Seabee - 2  
Big-daddy
Mitch
Autotek - 3
odie - 2
Idaman
L.E._YFZ_2005 - 5
superstar - 2
Agent - 2
Chuck Norris - 6

70 so far

Thanks, Bigg_Pimpin

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this is gonna be rockin!!!

Sounds cool, I have never been there.  Is this a Saturday day ride or all day & night? Also, any riding on Sunday or does everyone pack up and go home.  

i have a feeling its friday night saturday night and most sunday... you should bring the wife, I'm going to... I want to get her to buy a quad though.

Dude, this is not something that my wife enjoys.  I will be solo.

listen man, your wife, is my saving. if my girlfriend doesn't get a quad, and there is no other women there, I can't go. This is NOT acceptable. Please help me Jeff.  :-[

BIg Pimping im in with 2 bikes three people.

Tell her to stay home! LOL  There will be some other girls there I am sure.  If she goes with you and does not want to ride tell her to clean up the cabin. ;D  :o

There is usually plenty of women there that ride or double up or just hang out

I am in for this one. Had so much fun on the last ride would not miss this for anything.  [smiley=Approve.gif]Trying to get my wife to come with me, she does not ride but last ride there were a lot of people just hanging around in the parking area. You guys bring your wifes and or girlfrinds who knows next time they might want to ride. [smiley=BigSmile.gif]

im in 4 ute,s   are there going to be shirts again?

if there are shirts I will buy one... Just putting that out there  ;D

yes i was tired of the old one

Shirts have to be pre-ordered and paid for up front.  Orders are only placed for shirts that have been paid for up front.  

ok... I still want one.. just let me know what to do and how to pay... Hopefully paypal..  ;D thanks!

Didn't see me on the list :'(  :'(

Miss my post on 2-22 , # 133 ???

 and where is Grizz , sk8r , Budman , Thrasher ........ ect.

7 weeks away  ;D  ;D

      DR Walum

Sounds great to me I cant wait to get out there and try out my new shocks on all the woops!!!!!!!!  

STEVE,
 count me in and you can most likely count my room mate steve in also thanks man!!!  cant wait to see every one again!!

Thanks
Aaron
PS looked like you had a blast at the quad wars!!!!

i havent read this entire thread yet, but are we going to have to deal with the permit thing on this ride?

jeff

jjamebar, Id@man working on the permit.

I am?

guess I better get started ;-)

Id@

if its an issue we can form 2 smaller groups and start from different places.

jeff

THERE ARE DEFINATLEY OTHER WOMEN THERE, MY WIFE IS ONE OF THEM

Sounds good man. Is she going to be riding?

Geez looks like this ride will have less then the last ride. Weird how i think it would much better now that its warming up outside the last ride there was like 200 quads so 70 is not even half geez well either way im going.

OOOOOOOOOO I just got 2 PM's  ;) ;) sounds like this is not going to be a good ride ;) ;) I wont be going  ;) ;) ;) lol

 ;)since we arent going ;). but if we were there would be 3 to add to the list. my wife ,son and my self. and yes agent she rides.doesnt skip water holes yet though. get your girl a quad. and we wont see you there ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

yes she will be riding, she is on here under harley _honey

someone pm me please...   ???

 ;)

with the rangers closing the woods behind the 88 store i may take a group of utes and ride some wetter trails in a different part of the forest. we had fun this past saturday.

jeff

Hey yall, My brother and I and planning on attending this ride, it will be our first ride with the group. We have stayed at elite before, do our atvs have to be trucked out of the campground for the ride and park somewhere else or do we ride from the camground to the forest? Any info would be great, also, what do people do for extra fuel or are the gas stations on the trail or will my 5gal tank be enough for the day? We are new to the whole atv group ride scene so we arent sure what to expect, we appreciate any help and info to the newbies. bigscrb15@aol.com aim: bigscrb15

I have been looking into this trip more and we are 100% sure we are going. Is there anywhere else people are staying other than elite? If not is there a way to get 10 people together to reserve the minimum 10 campsites for $16 instead of $32. Im excited to go Im just dying to get that vinson off the flat land by my warehouse and ride somewhere real.

salt springs campground across the street

Here is the reservevation web site for Salt Spring


http://www.reserveusa.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/fl/ssra/newindex.html

we need to start working on the details of this barbeque, guys. as far as cooking times and places. i need to put some new brakes on my grill.

jeff

oh oh, Grizz and jjamebar are back in action. ;D [smiley=ThumbsUp.gif]

It'd be nice if it was that easy to be 100% sure about anything.  :-/

What ride?  This is a BBQ  ;)  can't you smell the ribs already?

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Well I think I will be at the Rodman Dam barbeque at 8:00 I will be  fire ring the ribs bright and early for a slow cooking time.  C U guys there.



Grizz

sorry. i modified it. its more better now.

jeff

Well since this is just going to be a BBQ, I will bring my grill!!!

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I've never been on one of these rides but I'm looking forward to going!  See ya soon!

LMAO
[smiley=laugh.gif]  Do you shop at the same store as the Grizz?

well it looks like i need to be taken off of this list  >:( >:.something has come up for us that weekend. ;D hope it s fun. looking for a p m ;D

No you are NOT allowed to ride from elite campgrounds. they must be trailored out .  And there deff. not gas stations on the trails that are legal to ride on.

is there any plans or times, destinations of actual trail rides?? Or even times to meet and where to meet? I'm interested in riding with everyone..

where exactly is it

mm...ribs...



maybe i'll be there in-cog-neat-0

who knows, I may even do the ranch that weekend....will play it by ear...I have not missed a rodman ride yet.

I'm new to this site and rode w/ some of you guys last weekend in Ocala.  I'm interrested in the group ride for sure.  Is anyone interrested in sharing a camping site at Salt Springs or Elite?  How much does the ride cost?  I'd like a shirt if I ride.  What's the cost and deadline to get one?  Also, what do I need to bring?  Will I need gas along the way?  Are there gas stations along the way or do I need to rig my bike to carry my own?  Ok, sorry about the questions.  Can someone fill me in please?

Also, for anyone who's worried about no girls going.  I'll be there if I can get some more info.  And I'll be riding.

if you are camping, just come camp with the rest of the cool people at my place, the infamous Id@ C@mp ;-)

poker tournament is on by the way.

Id@

Are we gonna be able to get to the store, the z monster, gets a lil thirsty after a healthy ride, and whos postin bail. If Barney gets on us again, he may not be as friendly. Either way we're in, already scheduled friday off, so well be there bright and late im sure.

Thanks Ida.  I was worried about ending up camping alone and not getting a chance to meet anyone.  Where are you camping?

hehehehe, when I "camp" I go in style, I got a place to stay with a huge front yard that people usually camp at,,,,water and electricity available for anyone with extension cords and a hose.

I'll PM you directions.

Id@

the store will be risky. if a group goes there you are at your own risk. i do know a little somethin somethin that may reduce the risk.

jeff

hey, pm me those directions also if ya don't mind. Thanks  ;D

lets take a group from your cabin to reduce traffic at rodman.

jeff

that may be a doable idea.

Id@

You know where I'll be!  ;D

ida can i call the couch? :D

yeah sure, but are you actually gonna show up this time ;-)

Id@

ps: you know the Nightbreed's have dibs on one of the bedrooms.

Id@

yea, only reason id need a bedroom would be if Skyhigh went with me  :o :-X and id bring everyone staying there free ear plugs!  :o ;D

haha just kidding, and yes as of right now ida mann im free so ;D Guys only 3 weekends away including this weekend!

Lake, you starting again. people dont know you are just playing. remember the post about the cabin?? I hate to have to put scooter off you for the post. you dont play with peoples money or there women.

Relax Big_Daddy.. Scooter knows LMK... he knows he's joking.. this sh!t goes back over ayear, lmao.

13 Days left! You all ready to Ride ;D


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Dont worry sky just put the lil bugger over lap and spank him. sometimes you need to put the lil one in their place.J/K. HEHE
ON second thoughts dont spank him he might like it.    [smiley=box.gif]

 ;)geeee i wish my crew of 5 could come!!!!!!! just cant make it........bluesman ;D

meeemooorieeees!!

Dude ~ what do you mean... your not going to make it...  

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I cant wait Q Q Q Q Q

who riding friday

I'm not gonna be around till saturday... Prolly early afternoon, 11ish.... I like sleeping.

I won't be able to leave work till at least 10:45(new VP over IT is gonna be there) so I can't ride till late, and I might have my daughter with me unless I can employ the grandmotherly babysitting service.

Id@

Do you guys do a ride on Sunday was thinking about heading out there for the first time but I always work on Saturday if so could I get some detail directions from Tampa St.Petersburg area...

some small groups ride on sunday from time to time after one of the saturday group rides.

jeff

I have a set of 8' non-foldable ramps to load my atv with. When we get to the riding area, can someone let me store the ramps in their enclosed trailer so they dont get stolen or should I just chain them to the bottom of my truck?


EDIT:: Nevermind, I will just chain them to the truck. I got to thinking if someone has to leave early or I decide to leave early I will be up the creek with my ramps in there.

brother just throw them on the ground and runs his tires over them !

 :D ;) i knew that i was just seein what yall would do, lol   i kinda feel stupid now

Hey I am always interested in a group ride... Where is Rodman?

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To Get To Rodman Dam head North on hwy 19 past Altoona and enter the Ocala National Forest and keep going past hwy 40.  On hwy 19 after 40 you will also pass an intersection on left (rd 314) keep going straight for approx another 20 minutes and you will pass over a small bridge/swamp keep going and then you will see a large sign on the left that says Rodman Campground, fishing, etc. In the background should be the start of a huge bridge so you want to turn before the bridge. Across the road there is a sign for a “Boy’s Ranch” Turn left at the Rodman campground sign and follow the road down about 3 miles to parking area. Road dead ends into Rodman Pit.
If you pass the sign you will know because you will go over the “barge canal” a huge bridge. If so turn around go over the bridge and make your first right turn coming in that direction (south)

Eric- Thanx alot! If you guys are planning a ride, let me know!

8 Days Folks! Can we get a FINAL TALLY please?!  :-*

Hi Kid, ride on friday?

ricky im leaving fri at about 3 am you up for it?

may go up thur night.. and 3.00am on cuban time is 6.00am for you...y/k remember you was 3 hour late last time.

will any1 be riding sunday the 24th?

i'll prolly be ridin on sunday, but I will be leaving around 11 or 12..

i may not be able to make this barbeque. this will be the 1st rodman ride i'll miss. grand daughters b-day party at our house. daughter-in-law had to change the original date due to work conflict.
talk about poor planning.  :'( :(

jeff

it just aint gonna be the same, how will we continue???

:'(

Id@

you are going to be missed.

Well, its the Monday before the ride. I guess that means its going to be a LONG LONG week. I have site 193 at Elite(will be a 2002 Chevy Crew Cab White, 1998 Blue GMC Ext Cab, 2 Vinsons and a 23ft old travel trailer.) Have never met anyone from the site before so feel free to stop by and say hey! If everyone at elite plans on havin a get together or party or somethin let us know we will always bring some beer or booze or food.

I'll be making a new post sometime today I hope, but I'll start it here.


Id@ P@ker Tournament

details to be announced in the group ride section.

Id@

are u actually gonna show up?

:-/

Will be there ;D ;D
Lowerider, Andy and I well be staying at elite.  I think we are around site 167 just look for the old Airstream.
Steve

2 in my party

yo nasty thug, get in touch with Melissa, she's got a deal.

Id@

Sorry guys but my wife has freinds in town and told me to ride on sunday when they go back so Im out on sat. but riding sunday Ill miss you guys  [smiley=Unhappy.gif]

done deal mangy!  ;D ;)

Looks like I'll be at Elite sometime Friday night probably between 8 and 10.I'll have Austin and Peanut with me.

and you'll make the poker tourament right?

at Casa De Id@?

Id@

We'll see, Peanut says he's only playing if there is a $10 min bet. He wants to make it worth his time. ;D

Mikey I'll leave the porch light on for ya. try not to trip over Art in the living room.   [smiley=laugh.gif]

ok, I am packed and ready to go. PM me if you want to ride friday afternoon.

ARE YOU READY TO TERROIZE THIS FOREST!? ;D I sure as heck am and man has this week been long! But tomorrow is gonna be the longest school day, longer than the last day i bet!

hate to miss this ride. have a great time.

be good
be kind
& be carefull

jeff

Hope you all have a good time, I'm at work now.  :(

Come June 1st I won't be working all these crazy hours anymore, so I should be able to make more rides. Be sure to bring back plenty of pics so I'll see what I missed.

Man was that a good ride! :o Glad i got to meet Thrasher or Trasher as grizz says lol and QTA314FL( i know i butchered it im sorry!:-[) Got to ride with T2raptor, Dreth, and BlasterBoy200. Yet again I got to see my buddy Steve (Hollywood) and his lady ;D Thanks again Steve! Got to meet and ride with Steve (Honda328i). And I wish i got to ride with ya Chuck but im glad i got to atleast meet you. And yes of course i got to see some of my Fathers again! Thanks again Mike Walker and Melissa Walker. Hollywood, look out Mike's boys are gonna be your next rival.;) Lumsden great seein you and your boys. Girlieblazer and Flblaster04, i heard yall were there but did not get to see you! Now for Id@Mann! Thanks for lettin I/US crash at your cabin again! Also you do not know how much i appreciate you letting me ride your quad! Except I want mine like yours now! LOL I am sure i could go on and on, but i got my baseball gameS to run to that Mike got me home in time for! Thanks yet again everyone!

Hey, LMK, Dreth, T2raptor, Ida, the Nightbreeds, Mtg_man it was great meeting you all and  your families.  Hollywood, Candace and Eric good seeing you again.  I had a great time.  Mike thanks again for fixing my breaks it saved my weekend.  Ida the hospitality was great thank so much for the invite and the movies.  Thrasher thanks for the ride.  Can't wait to get out and ride w/ y'all again.  

yes deff thanks for the hospitality, and damnit i shoulda stayed up later to watch Huevos 7 outside! lol Good meeting you candace and thanks for the good burger, hotdog and sausage! lol

PS: When do i get my lil massage therapy? I coulda used some this mornin!

AND YOU WANT ME TO LET YOU DATE MY DAUGHTER?????SHAME SHAME SHAME

hahaha Bluesman, so yea, where was she?  ;D J/P Brother glad i got to meet you finally!

LMK, all ya had to do was say something.  I don't have the money to pay for my friends so I have to do something.

Dreth and T2Raptor glad you guys were able to keep up w/ us utility riders.  J/K.  Thanks for being patient with us and our speed.

As always, It was great seeing everyone. It was also geat meeting some new faces. I always love getting together with all of you.
bigscrb15, I had a blast with you and your bro. We'll have to get together to ride again real soon.
Caospop, Thanks for the hospitality.

da_mtg_man, it was great to ride with you. Your kids were awesome! I was amazed how they could handle those quads. caospop it was also great riding with you and the crazy guy. I look forward to riding with you all soon.

Hey guy's,
Had a great time out on the trails Saturday. Nice to meet Jaxatvrider, Da_mtg_man & family, RaptorBabe82, Ida_Mann, Nightbreed the Mrs and kids, Chuck Norris & family, the Apopka crew, and everyone else who made this such a fun ride ;D  Hope to see some of you at Big Scrub on May the 7th for the "SPEEEEEEEEEEEED" ride ;)

everyone,,,it was a blast.

hope to do it again soon, and next time I'll have some planning into the outside huevos screen, so it should be better.

Don't know the size of the screen in inches, but to let everyone who wasn't there know,,,,,we all watched Huevos 7 on a king-sized bedsheet outside with the speakers jammin.

eat yer heart out Elite ;-)

Id@

I also meant to thank Ida for gettin me back to the trucks sunday in time to check out at elite.

Anytime Bro you allways welcome here. Bring the Boys.

I forgot to give a big shout out to GXR1000 and Tammy. Thanks a bunch for the fuel for Peanuts quad and for the sweatshirt, Oh yeah, for letting Austin riding the Automatic back after he hurt his ankle. It was great meeting you and I look forward to the next one.

Mike

No problem,we had a great time and look forward to the next
one.Just want to say thanks for letting us tag along.
Glad we could help.Hope to see everyone soon.

Ill second that. I think it was awesome that someone gave up their quad for the day and a sweatshirt to help out Mike's boy. And also giving him the fuel. Frankie and Tammy, it was great meeting you and I look forward to a ride at the campground you told us about soon.

He won't need a sweat shirt on the next ride.
Tami said we will leave that guy at home(HAHA)
Anyway we had a good time and can't wait 2 weeks to ride agian.

lol... You better not leave him at home. That was 100% an accident and it didn't bother Austin at all. I felt bad giving it back to Tami so dirty. Did it come clean?

She was just kidding
I didn't think it bothered him cause when we got to the other
mud hole you could not keep him out LOL
Are you going to B/S in 2 weeks?
let us know we are staying at the camp ground on 42

I don't think so but I'll know more in a week. If I can make it Hopefully I will be able to bring the Rappy so I can show that sweeeeeet 2 stroke how a thumper runs.  ;)

Yall dont plan anything for 2weeks away! Ill be going to georgia and I somehow got talked into flying instead of driving and delta wont let me check my quad onboard:( So if you planning a ride, do it in private so I dont have to hear about it, lol, j/k. I know Josh was still talking about going to the 42 campground that weekend and riding with yall but hes been really busy with the General Contractor exam, so Im not sure.

Sorry you have to go to Ga ,but tell josh come on he can study on sunday.... and let us know when you both can plan a weekend ride or day ride .  tami  
P.S. I may even play in the mud too!!!!

Hi Tami
Hi Frankie, It was really cool riding with you guys hope to do it soon. Hey getting home and unloading was a mess I need your email so that i could send you the pics. Also i wanted to try to plan something for 07-04-05 at the place we spoke about that rents the travel trailers and I also need directions. email me please.

were yall go riding at

The ocean.

where is rodman id like to come to a trail ride when is the next one lol if u guys still do them