Too cold for boating...

[6 Dollar Boat]

...So I decided to take the girlfriend out for a little drive today. We left rainy Temecula to head up the dirt road to Mt. Palomar, It wasn't long before we were on a very slippery dirt road. The clay soil in this area gets really slick after a little rain.
She had only been off road once about 15 years ago. I tried to calm her and tell her I've driven this road many times. She would get very nervouse as we would climb some slippery hills with the truck almost sideways (this is normal I said).
Long story short... we had to turn around at a locked gate, but were able to see plenty of snow, all within 30 minutes from home...
Some pics... BTW that old Toyota has over 340,000 miles, and the Duramax emblem is a joke.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831101_0101_Medium_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831100_0099_Medium_.JPG

[Kilrtoy]

And to think I was complaining about the rain

[Mrs. casean]

Wow that looks beautiful! I'd rather go play in the snow and get out of the rain too :D Thanks for sharing!!

[jdogginla]

I decided to take the girlfriend out for a little drive today. We left rainy Temecula to head up the dirt road to Mt. Palomar, It wasn't long before we were on a very slippery dirt road. The clay soil in this area gets really slick after a little rain.
She had only been off road once about 15 years ago. I tried to calm her and tell her I've driven this road many times. She would get very nervouse as we would climb some slippery hills with the truck almost sideways (this is normal I said).
Long story short... we had to turn around at a locked gate, but were able to see plenty of snow, all within 30 minutes from home...
Some pics... BTW that old Toyota has over 340,000 miles, and the Duramax emblem is a joke.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831101_0101_Medium_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831100_0099_Medium_.JPG
LOL>........she looks cold. :hammerhea

[BoatFloating]

LOL>........she looks cold. :hammerhea
Yeah but she has a great personality....
:)

[jackpunx]

that looks like fun.. Im thinking of doing the same thing next weekend..

[Outnumbered]

I used to have an 85 Toyota 4x4. Those trucks are bullet proof. No power but with that thing in 4x4 low it would climb a wall. Looks like fun.
OL

[jackpunx]

I decided to take the girlfriend out for a little drive today. We left rainy Temecula to head up the dirt road to Mt. Palomar, It wasn't long before we were on a very slippery dirt road. The clay soil in this area gets really slick after a little rain.
She had only been off road once about 15 years ago. I tried to calm her and tell her I've driven this road many times. She would get very nervouse as we would climb some slippery hills with the truck almost sideways (this is normal I said).
Long story short... we had to turn around at a locked gate, but were able to see plenty of snow, all within 30 minutes from home...
Some pics... BTW that old Toyota has over 340,000 miles, and the Duramax emblem is a joke.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831101_0101_Medium_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831100_0099_Medium_.JPG
If any of you want to consider meeting next weekend for some 4x4/trail driving.. Im in!!.. I dont know of any good trails and Im from the Glendale/burbank Area.. Id be happy to drive out that way to meet up..
we were going to go to nucomes Ranch for breakfast.. its a little cafe in Angeles Forest.. but its all road to get there..

[ROZ]

Gloves and a beanie, next time remember the gloves and beanie :D Looks like you guys had fun...
Good to finally meet you two :)

[BarryMac]

Just lookin at your pictures makes my nipples hard. j/k...
Looks like you had fun playin....

[78Eliminator]

If any of you want to consider meeting next weekend for some 4x4/trail driving.. Im in!!.. I dont know of any good trails and Im from the Glendale/burbank Area.. Id be happy to drive out that way to meet up..
we were going to go to nucomes Ranch for breakfast.. its a little cafe in Angeles Forest.. but its all road to get there..
I'm in as long as it's not rock crawling or anything gnarley. I am building a bronco for that, and I need to be nice to my toyota.....
Justin

[jackpunx]

I'm in as long as it's not rock crawling or anything gnarley. I am building a bronco for that, and I need to be nice to my toyota.....
Justin
I agree.. Im bringing my f250.. (daily driver).. but it would be good to have an excuse to put it in 4x4.. and play in the snow a little..Do yo know where to go?..

[CustomCruiser]

I decided to take the girlfriend out for a little drive today. We left rainy Temecula to head up the dirt road to Mt. Palomar, It wasn't long before we were on a very slippery dirt road. The clay soil in this area gets really slick after a little rain.
She had only been off road once about 15 years ago. I tried to calm her and tell her I've driven this road many times. She would get very nervouse as we would climb some slippery hills with the truck almost sideways (this is normal I said).
Long story short... we had to turn around at a locked gate, but were able to see plenty of snow, all within 30 minutes from home...
Some pics... BTW that old Toyota has over 340,000 miles, and the Duramax emblem is a joke.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831101_0101_Medium_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831100_0099_Medium_.JPG
Can't believe that's 30 min from our houses. You'll have to clue me in on that road Scotty. So, did you get a chance to pull the "...Oh no, I think I ran out of gas." move on her???

[78Eliminator]

I agree.. Im bringing my f250.. (daily driver).. but it would be good to have an excuse to put it in 4x4.. and play in the snow a little..Do yo know where to go?..
Not really. Let me look into it. I know Palomar has spots but I'm not sure where......

[jackpunx]

Not really. Let me look into it. I know Palomar has spots but I'm not sure where......
cool.. see what you can find out and maybe we should start a new thread :D

[djunkie]

If any of you want to consider meeting next weekend for some 4x4/trail driving.. Im in!!.. I dont know of any good trails and Im from the Glendale/burbank Area.. Id be happy to drive out that way to meet up..
we were going to go to nucomes Ranch for breakfast.. its a little cafe in Angeles Forest.. but its all road to get there..
Now this sounds like a good idea. I would be game for this. I know some trails up in Big Bear that are pretty cool but there may be too much snow on them right now plus that is a pretty long drive for just a day trip.

[6 Dollar Boat]

Can't believe that's 30 min from our houses. You'll have to clue me in on that road Scotty. So, did you get a chance to pull the "...Oh no, I think I ran out of gas." move on her???
Hey Neighbor, That road is out on 79 So. just past Vail lake campground. The road is called Palomar Divide, or 3N-Something. It would be hard to find if you hadn't been there before. I used to go up there to unload ammo into targets, but Sunday I noticed many new signs saying NO SHOOTING.
I couldn't run out of gas, there was a 5 yr old in the back seat. But it was mentioned to me that it would be FUN to drive up there just the 2 of us. :D
This is the Best Map (http://www.treknow.com/california/backroads/south_coast/palomar_divide.htm) I could find. The road is a mile or 2 past Aguanga on the right side. Turn right into the Rancho California RV Park, follow the entrance to the RV park about 1/2 mile till the road turns right, if you go straight you will be at the west end of the road. There is a small waterfall to the left of the begining of the road (better in the Spring) just look for the graffiti.

[6 Dollar Boat]

Gloves and a beanie, next time remember the gloves and beanie :D Looks like you guys had fun...
Good to finally meet you two :)
Roz, It was nice to finally meet you also. That was a pretty nice party Sat. night. Great food and good people...
She wasn't prepared for the snow, because I just said "hey let's go for a drive" and only threw some jackets boots and a tow strap in the truck. Next time I will be more prepared. Usually the snow doesn't get that deep up there it's only 3,000' to 4,000' elevation.

[DryHeatOnly]

I used to have an 85 Toyota 4x4. Those trucks are bullet proof. No power but with that thing in 4x4 low it would climb a wall. Looks like fun.
OL
I had one too. Loved that truck. Got stolen twice. I guess someone else loved it too :devil:

[DryHeatOnly]

Cool picts 6DB (I mean cold picts :) )

[jackpunx]

Now this sounds like a good idea. I would be game for this. I know some trails up in Big Bear that are pretty cool but there may be too much snow on them right now plus that is a pretty long drive for just a day trip.
Lets do it!! SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!!

[CustomCruiser]

Hey Neighbor, That road is out on 79 So. just past Vail lake campground. The road is called Palomar Divide, or 3N-Something. It would be hard to find if you hadn't been there before. I used to go up there to unload ammo into targets, but Sunday I noticed many new signs saying NO SHOOTING.
I couldn't run out of gas, there was a 5 yr old in the back seat. But it was mentioned to me that it would be FUN to drive up there just the 2 of us. :D
This is the Best Map (http://www.treknow.com/california/backroads/south_coast/palomar_divide.htm) I could find. The road is a mile or 2 past Aguanga on the right side. Turn right into the Rancho California RV Park, follow the entrance to the RV park about 1/2 mile till the road turns right, if you go straight you will be at the west end of the road. There is a small waterfall to the left of the begining of the road (better in the Spring) just look for the graffiti.
OK, yeah I drove my F350 up that road about 5 miles or so. I had to do a couple of 3-point turns to make some of those sharp corners. A couple of guys where hauln' a$$ on their dirt bikes in the opposite direction. You should have seen the look on their faces when they took a blind corner and were staring at my bumper. :2purples: Priceless...

[hot_diggity_dog]

...So I decided to take the girlfriend out for a little drive today. We left rainy Temecula to head up the dirt road to Mt. Palomar, It wasn't long before we were on a very slippery dirt road. The clay soil in this area gets really slick after a little rain.
She had only been off road once about 15 years ago. I tried to calm her and tell her I've driven this road many times. She would get very nervouse as we would climb some slippery hills with the truck almost sideways (this is normal I said).
Long story short... we had to turn around at a locked gate, but were able to see plenty of snow, all within 30 minutes from home...
Some pics... BTW that old Toyota has over 340,000 miles, and the Duramax emblem is a joke.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831101_0101_Medium_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/831100_0099_Medium_.JPG
Scott way cool!!!! :D :D
In our back yard!!!! :hammer2: :D
HDD :cool: