When is the next Paragon trip?

[yat74]

I hope to have my new H3 next week sometime, Is there a plan for a trip to Paragon any time soon? I'm in Philly.

[yat74]

I hope to have my new H3 next week sometime, Is there a plan for a trip to Paragon any time soon? I'm in Philly.

[shipbldr]

If we can get a couple more trucks we could go on the weekend of October 29 and 30. I think this would be great.

There is also a monthly ride coming up on November 5&6.

Which weekend looks good to you?

Also... did you get a copy of the Aug 20th video yet?

Charles

[993]

Where is Paragon? What type of terrain?

[yat74]

Paragon is in PA their web site is http://www.paragonap.com, take a look looks like alot of fun.

[yat74]

Both those weekends look good for me...just let me know when the plans are firm. Could someone please send me the Aug 20th video...I would like to see it.

[993]

I would love to see the video also.

[Vincent]

Paragon (http://www.paragonap.com/)

fixed http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[ckhagman]

I am definitely up for a trip again.

yat74 where abouts in philly are you?

[yat74]

Center City. Pine st and 4th st

[oneworld]

I would like to go so whats the deal http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[shipbldr]

Anyone that wants a copy of the Paragon DVD shoot me an e-mail (shipbldr2000@yahoo.com). I'll have Tara mail you a copy of the DVD.

(as in you get an envelope from postman, we are NOT e-mailing it to you http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif )

We have enough people so that we can do our own group. I'm inclined to say let's go on the weekend of the November 5 and 6.

My basic plan:

Hong and I will go to the Red Ridge Lake Campground on Friday night (http://www.gocampingamerica.com/redridgelake/)

(SIDE NOTE: YOu could also choose to stay in a hotel....)

We'll have Beer, Beer Brats, Potatos, Rolls, for everybody that wants to camp out Friday night at Red Ridge Lake. (PLEASE RSVP)

For those in the Baltimore area, we will meet at Anderson hummer and convoy with you if you like. The drive from Baltimore is 3 hours in traffic so we would want to leave anderson around 1:00ish. If we leave at 1:00ish, the drive is likely 2 hours and 20 minutes.

On Saturday morning we get up and make about a 10 minute drive to Paragon, planning to arrive at Paragon at 8:15.

At Paragon we check in and hit the trail.

We will stick to some of the more sane trails for the first couple hours. We'll talk and can adjust the challenge level up/down depending on what we all feel like.

Lunch will be eaten on the trail. Bring cooler with sandwiches. Last time Hong and I went we took corn chips and sandwiches. It was plenty for lunch. Also pack cold drinks. Nothing alcoholic. Paragon does search your cooler for beer.

We'll ride through the afternoon and get off of the trail by 5:30.

Comments:

Magnetic side shields are a really good idea. they are a good investment. They are also optional. I did my first trips without shields and was fine. I didn't need side shields until I was dumb enough to ride with the H1's for the day (you know the H1's right? ... the big trucks with rock bars on the SIDES and ROOF... for the newbies... this description is NOT a jest)

This outing will take trails that are sane. We will stay off of the Neuroc trails. I personally like my paint and try to avoid things that can hurt my sheet metal, but in life nothing is 100%... so the magnetic shields are a good idea. You can get them fast at http://www.trailduty.com.
Secure your shields with the blue 2" masking tape. (Home Depot) It works, even on the highway, and comes off clean.

Go to Paragons website, download the release forms, sign and bring with you.

BIG NOTE: Release forms for children must be NOTARIZED!!!! There is no Notary at Paragon so this must be done at home.

A tow strap and set of shackles are a good idea.

Check all your fluids. Check your truck's fluids too.

Remove your sidesteps from your truck. NOT OPTIONAL. If you need help doing this for the first time I can help you do this at the campground friday night. It takes 3 minutes.

Go to Walmart and buy a $29.00 pair of walkie-talkies like these:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=39...3944%3A3977%3A164120 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3984989&cat=164120&type=19&d ept=3944&path=0%3A3944%3A3977%3A164120)

Set them to channel 9, code 9 (9-9).

These radios are how we communicate on the trail. Without one you won't know what's going on.

Saturday night back at the campground Hong and I will host a potluck dinner. The way we have done this in the past is that everyone posts what they are bringing and we make reasonable efforts to make sure there is something to eat besides doritos.

Hong and I will make something in the cast iron cooking devices.

NOTES: This was one of the high points of the last trip. Not to be missed!

NOTES 2: If KenP is present, do not expect to find the sour cream and whipped cream in the morning. Why? We didn't ask. We don't think you should either.

This has and should be a family and child safe event. All are welcome. Even if they are not driving a Hummer. Last time a couple jeeps went and it was fine.

On Sunday we break camp in the morning and everyone heads home...

So...Any takers?

[ckhagman]

I have plans that weekend of october.

On a side note who said that trail was insane. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I do not think my video camera liked it as when I slammed backwards down the rock my camera shut off for a split second. Kind of funny when I saw it when I watched it later.

[shipbldr]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ckhagman:
I have plans that weekend of october.

On a side note who said that trail was insane. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I do not think my video camera liked it as when I slammed backwards down the rock my camera shut off for a split second. Kind of funny when I saw it when I watched it later. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

So should we change it to Nov 5 and 6?

[ckhagman]

Nah make it for whatever works for the most of you.

Keep in mind november 5th is the monthly ride.

[Dan]

Zing, myself, NJH2 and a couple other people are going to be there on 11/12. Some are staying in a hotel, I'll be doing it as a day trip. We plan to wheel from about 9-3 and then go to Damons for wings and brewskis.

Anyone else is welcome!