From War To Peace - Mini TR. Updated 8/5

[SCTigerCock 171]

Wow, another convertable!

Wonder what kind of gas mileage it gets.

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

:lmao

That s'it was funny!

[DaveInTN 3,247]

:bugeyes:

[Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64]

I can't understand why you wouldn't use that porta john.

[SCTigerCock 171]

I can't understand why you wouldn't use that porta john.

B/c Stef is soooo modest and such a prude. Fuddy-Duddy.

:clint:

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

S70-

Love the update.

I drive through Chiefland and Old Town all the time on my trips to Tally.

I will make darn sure to stay on 19.

TCD

[Hotmamac aka Misty 11]

Porta John = ewwwwwww!

Only 41 mores days for me now Stef...thanks for asking! :heart:

[stefa70 205]

B/c Stef is soooo modest and such a prude. Fuddy-Duddy.

:clint:

Yes, because peeing in the middle of a dirt road is so much more ladylike.

Only 41 mores days for me now Stef...thanks for asking! :heart:

:jumpforjoy Hooray!

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

personally, I'll take the tree over the porta-john. At least the tree you can touch or lean against... but not that john. nasty!

[stefa70 205]

Since poor Ryan was stuck in the sugar sand, he had to unload right there on the "road" around the pond.

Nate & Jordan doing a check.

The Amigo backing off the trailer.

About this time Ryan was feeling a little better since numerous trucks got stuck just getting in.

Swamp Donkey is the next one to be unleashed.

And then the Yota. Trevor basically put this together as a pull truck for when the boys get theirs stuck.

This is the front side of the pond where the small trucks and 4 wheelers can play. This shot was first thing in the morning while there is still some hard ground showing. Once you get everyone rooting in it, it becomes a big mess.

The staff on tractor drove up to tell us where the "bad stuff" is. This 88 acres has numerous springs in it, and some of the holes under the water will swallow a basic truck.

I think his tractor's sexy, it really turns me on.. Kenny Chesney anyone?

Please notice I'm still representing Mickey on my tank (besides, it's black, black is good for stainability) Yes, I made that word up.

This truck used to be a rock crawler and has 4 wheel steer, that's why it looks so cacked out.

It's hard to get a good read on how big some of these trucks are, since they're all pretty big. Here's one arriving in tow, which will put it into perspective.

Nate went to do his parade lap.

Mudbog lesson #1: You must first make a parade lap around the hole to let other's size up your equipment and see it while it's still clean.

While Trevor took his out for it's first run. The Yota is a work in progress, he's still working out some bugs.

Mud bog lesson # 2: After you have reamed the snot out of your truck and covered it in muck, bring it in to cool down.

Nate made his first run in 2 wheel drive, but I don't have a pic as I was taking video.

If you want to see that, here ya go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJZupYfDoqg&feature=plcp

This is what he looked like after.

Testing out his 4 wheel drive 4 wheeler

While Jordan rode Nate's other non-mudder

Ryan took his Jeep out.

And had to stop and lock it into 4-wheel drive. :hah:

While everyone was cooling down, Nate and I hopped on the 4 wheeler to take in the sights.

Here are some locals vehicles.

Then we ventured to the back hole. This is what we were riding in and I still stayed relatively clean.

Mike was "riding b**ch" with Jordo.

On the far side of where we were parked are the bad holes.

This guy was an idiot. He has a bad-a$$ motor in the truck so he would go from one side of the other at full speed.

Mud Bog Lesson #3: That's NOT mud bogging, that's mud racing. Big difference.

He did this ALL day. The one time Nate and I got stuck (to the bottom of the doors) this same guy decided to pull up next to us in a slow crawl to "show us how it's done"

Here is his picture from that attempt.

Dummy!

When I get back, some various shots, lunch and then we'll let the real slinging begin!

[DaveInTN 3,247]

You sure that's not the 1900 loop?

[Lil Lisa 53]

So is this mudbogging an arranged event, or do folks just show up?

[Tri-Circle-D 2,059]

Wow.

That is all quite a sight!

I loved the part where the show off got stuck in the mud.

I love it when that happens.

TCD

[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Steph, David and I are really enjoying your photos!

BTW, that port-a-john was just plain scary.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

you are bring up memories from my childhood..... fourwheelers, waterholes, and SNAKES!!

[stefa70 205]

You sure that's not the 1900 loop?

Just like it, minus the skeeters. I was surprised that we weren't eaten alive. I did bring bug spray just in case, but the only things flying around were gnats.

Not to be confused with nate. ^-^

So is this mudbogging an arranged event, or do folks just show up?

This is an event. They're all over the state. This one used to be much bigger, but like everything else, it has suffered with the economy. The bigger the truck, the more fuel it sucks.

Not to mention: Entry fees, food, beer, lodging if you're doing both days.....it's an expensive sport just like any others.

I loved the part where the show off got stuck in the mud.

I love it when that happens.

TCD

Oh, we did too! He wasn't so good at the bogging part.

Steph, David and I are really enjoying your photos!

BTW, that port-a-john was just plain scary.

Thanks Gwen. It takes a certain type of person to understood good old fashioned clean muddy fun.

There are a few new port a johns closer to the hole that are much nicer, but they're still port a johns.

you are bring up memories from my childhood..... fourwheelers, waterholes, and SNAKES!!

I keep forgetting that you're a redneck woman! Believe it or not, I didn't see one creature while we were there (other than the locals )

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

I keep forgetting that you're a redneck woman! Believe it or not, I didn't see one creature while we were there (other than the locals )

Shhhhh...... it's a secret!

[doodlebug....Cherie 461]

Just got all caught up. Looks like fun, except for the port a john and mud. :rofl2: I know, I know I'm a pansy!!

[AC in A2......Aaron 693]

That looks like a lot of fun!

The picture of Big Time getting stuck was hilarious!

[Dollface...CindyC 18]

Sitting here crying with joy for you, Nate and Jordan.

Jordan THANK YOU for your service!!!!!!!!!

[stefa70 205]

I know, I know I'm a pansy!!

No, you're just a northerner.

I would bet money that if you went one time, you would love it!

Not to mention, ya know those folks that pay big money for a mud bath? I got one for $5. On the ride home, my skin felt so tight I thought it would rip.

That looks like a lot of fun!

The picture of Big Time getting stuck was hilarious!

It was FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC! I will have more on that story later.

Sitting here crying with joy for you, Nate and Jordan.

Jordan THANK YOU for your service!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much.

I just passed on all the messages and he said "Thank them all, I really appreciate it!"

I had planned to finish this mud fest up today, but it's tough to keep food stocked, cooked and baked for a young man who hasn't had home cooking in 7 months!

Add in my own DH and son, and all the buddies, and I've spent more time in my kitchen in the last week, than I have in all 23 years I've lived here.

It's all worth it though! :heart:

[stefa70 205]

Ok folks, we're moving on.

Random mud shots:

I took this shot of the "virgin mud" where you can see that it looks pretty sturdy. In the Florida sun, it gets a nice crust to it, but you never know how deep it is until you bail off into it.

We found this little boy stuck and I asked if I could take his picture.

Ryan & Allison took the Jeep through the hole.

Mud Bog lesson #4: Jeeps are great for bogging! They will root all over the place, but be prepared to get DIRTY!

For comparison purposes, I had been riding in Nate's Bronco and looked like this.

Once you're that filthy, it doesn't even matter, you just want to go back out there.

Ryan & Allison decide to take the Amigo out for another run, while I got lunch out of the cooler.

When they returned, Allison VERY calmly pointed at the Amigo and quietly said "fire"

I said "huh?"

Nate screamed "FIRE!!!" and moved faster than I've ever seen him move. Ryan's battery had fallen over and caused a small fire. Nothing that the extinguisher couldn't handle.

Mud Bog Lesson #5: Women make the best boggers. We don't care if we get your truck stuck, break axles, blow the motor up or apparently let it burn to the ground.

We don't have to fix it.

Assessing the damages:

All is good, under the hood.

Lunch time!

I had made a huge Italian sub platter that morning, along with macaroni salad, a big bowl of fruit and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

Allison was stuffed! You know you've lowered your beauty standards when you lay your head six inches from a pool of tranny fluid.

Thatta girl! ^-^

Nate was....being Nate.

Jordan was posing

With 1/2 the day over and nothing broken, it's time to go for the gusto!

Mud Bog lesson #6: Don't get too big for your britches and tear your truck up first thing in the morning. It's a long, sad day watching from the sidelines.

Nathen and I going for it!

You saw the hole that "mud racer" was stuck in?

We crawled over to that spot and dropped off in it.

To the bottom of the doors.

About 4 inches of that 44 inch mud tire showing.

Nathen hops out and treads water wades to the back and drags out the tow rope. No need for any words, the rest of the gang is watching from shore and this is the sign for "I'm done!"

Before Trevor could even get to us, this guy

says "I'll try to get you out" Most rednecks are good people.

He gives us a good tug, we pop out and thank him for his help. I hear Nathen add "My Dad's here now, I'm GOING back through there!"

He jumps back into the driver's seat and says "ready?"

It was then that "mud racer" pulled up beside us to show off. I told Nathen to hold on while I watched this play out. You saw the outcome of that. Dummy!

I braced myself, my right hand on the roll cage, my left on the back of Nate's seat, and say "Go for it!"

We blasted through it, hootin and hollerin! And laughing at "stuck mud racer"

Our temps were a little too high, so we pulled in for a breather.

Found out his electric fan had disconnected. Yep, that'll do it!

Coming up: Boggers who had a bad day and we all get a bath.

[SCTigerCock 171]

Boogers???

I'm in!

[SCTigerCock 171]

No offense to Trev. BUT Nate's Ass is finer.

[Nicki aka Rebelstand 272]

you know stef... I think you are bringing out my inner redneck. It has been awhile since I have been -

1. been that dirty

2. seen vehicles that large

3. watched men work on large vehicles

4. let my inner redneck woman loose.....