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CFFC Fall Color Tours 2019! - Event Date: 15 Sep. 2019 - 20 Sep. 2019 |
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AKoller 
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 Posted: 01 Oct. 2019 at 7:37pm |
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Though I wasn't part of the official FCT M38Mike was gracious enough to let a couple of us misfits hang out at the TDR a few evenings and even let us ride along Thursday on Iron Chest. I want to thank him and Nancy again for their hospitality. I have been taking Jeeps to Colorado for the last 20 years and this event is 2nd to none. It's all because of the hosts and the people involved. I believe flat fender people are the best around. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the week (although they are not of FCT sanctioned trail rides).
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Cj3bmutt
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Posted: 02 Oct. 2019 at 3:07am |
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I would like to thank mike and Nancy for allowing us to tag along on iron chest with the fall color tour and allowing us to stop by and visit for a few evenings. The hospitality was amazing with Mike and Nancy as well as all others that were there at TDR. I would also like to thank Ron for leading us up to iron chest. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the top of iron chest.
 
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tumbleweed
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Posted: 02 Oct. 2019 at 3:47am |
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Finally getting around to post some pictures for 2019 FCT. What a blast and what awesome scenery. Hope you all enjoy and I was a pleasure seeing friends again, as well as new ones!
     [IMG]uploads/3547/ [IMG]uploads/3547 Edited by tumbleweed - 02 Oct. 2019 at 3:56am |
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Katiedid
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Posted: 02 Oct. 2019 at 3:48pm |
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Magic happens in the Thirsty Dirt Ranch 4x4 and Off Road Academy Shop. Thank you Tumbleweed for the picture of the guys who gave up their Saturday night beer drinking time to replace my transmission. Bruce, Tiny, Joe and Mark (not pictured) take such good care of my jeep, and that takes a load off M38Mike's shoulders.
A shout out goes to Lew Ladwig who spent some time Sunday afternoon cleaning up my generator. Some gal and her jeep have been having too much fun in deep water .....! Likely to happen again I'm sure. You guys are simply the best, thank you. |
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drm101
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Posted: 11 Oct. 2019 at 7:40pm |
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I think I need to go next year. It looks like you're not too far from Independence Pass. I remember going there as a kid. We were pulling a Skamper Pop-up with a '71 Suburban and came around a sharp bend. No guard rail, and a medium duty flatbed truck coming the opposite way. My Dad said he aimed for the guy's mirror figuring he'd take it off, but at least avoid going off the cliff. Our mirror just clipped the truck's mirror. There was a loud TING!. The truck didn't even slow down. One of my Dad's favorite stories.
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Dean
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2019 at 4:05am |
   I found these pictures of Colonel Fred's Davis car. It's not all Willys at the CFCT!! Edited by 47 deuce alpha - 12 Oct. 2019 at 4:07am |
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1947 CJ2A 127735 1949 Ford 8N 1955 Kaiser Willys Pickup Half the distance takes you twice as long. |
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m38mike
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2019 at 7:56am |
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Fred always brings some of the most interesting vehicles, in addition to his WWII Jeeps.
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M38Mike
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2019 at 9:11am |
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AKoller
Where was that photo of the building with the support structure taken? Any idea what it was used for? I've had a framed poster of that building hanging in my house for years (consider it fine art). Have always wondered... Thanks! Bob
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m38mike
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2019 at 1:13pm |
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This is from Wikipedia. The blue links are to other Wikipedia references. The mill was constructed in 1893 by George C. Eaton and B.S. Phillips, promoters of the Sheep Mountain Tunnel and Mining Company. It was built as a power plant for the Sheep Mountain Tunnel. Originally it had a horizontal waterwheel which generated compressed air for miners in the nearby silver mines. It fell into disuse in 1917 when the Sheep Mountain Mine closed.
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jpet
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Posted: 12 Oct. 2019 at 2:03pm |
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We were told that the Crystal Mill is the most photographed spot in Colorado.
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calndrman
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Posted: 14 Oct. 2019 at 1:17am |
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Mike:
For those of us in Colorado, is the fire now burning south of Salida in the area we rode last year on the toll road? I know we took the highway south of Salida before we go on the trail. The news said last night over 7000 acres have burned so far. Have you been involved in the fire fighting efforts? Just curious.
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m38mike
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Posted: 14 Oct. 2019 at 10:53am |
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Bruce, no the Decker Fire is burning south and east of Salida, down toward Howard. Right now it's only 2 miles outside of town. The Toll road that we drove last year, and this year, over the mountain to Bonanza, is about 8 miles west of Salida, on the west side of Highway 285 going over Poncha Pass. This year we were able to see smoke coming up from the Rio Grande National Forest where the Decker Fire started with a lightning strike. They currently have over 800 people involved with fighting the fire. I'm not one of them - yet. I am available to be called up but at this point they have not called me. So Nancy and I just watch the smoke column billow up each day, and we see the fire glow each night from our living room window.
Mike
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m38mike
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Posted: 15 Oct. 2019 at 2:24am |
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I have some sad news to report this evening. I'm sure that many of you who are old time participants at the FCT will remember Jack and Barb Malone. They were some of the oldest and first Jeepers we had at FCT. They lived in Buena Vista for their summers and in Independence MO with family during the winter. I just got a call from Jack's son. He told me that Jack died over the weekend. He had been suffering from a mild stroke that he had over a month ago. Apparently his heart quit.
I have the address to send cards if you'd like to send condolences. PM me for the address. RIP Jack Malone.
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M38Mike
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jpet
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Posted: 15 Oct. 2019 at 2:46am |
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That is truly sad news. Jack was a great guy. He will he missed. Grace and peace to Barbara and the family.
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Posted: 15 Oct. 2019 at 3:47am |
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Truly sad news. I enjoyed my talks with Jack. He will be missed. Condolences to Barb and the family.
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Bruce W
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Posted: 15 Oct. 2019 at 4:27am |
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Jack was a good ol' boy. The world is a poorer place without him. My condolences as well, to Barb and the family. BW
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It is NOT a Jeep Willys! It is a Willys jeep.
Happy Trails! Good-bye, Good Luck, and May the Good Lord Take a Likin' to You! We Have Miles to Jeep, Before We Sleep. |
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Bob W
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Posted: 16 Oct. 2019 at 1:39am |
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Very sad, he will be missed.
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Lew Ladwig
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Posted: 17 Oct. 2019 at 3:18am |
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oh, that breaks my heart. What a wonderful guy. RIP. May heaven be a beautiful jeep trail.
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Lew Ladwig
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