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From the desk of Lynda Darling, Jeep Mom |
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The Winter of Our Discontent Newsletter
Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is well and staying safe during these difficult times. It’s been quite awhile since I have posted a newsletter and I do apologize. Call it Covid brain and lack of enthusiasm for anything. I hope everyone had a good Christmas and Happy New Year, regardless of the restrictions we were under. Hopefully, 2021 will be better after this January lockdown.
On a brighter note, let’s look over last summer.
We began our wheeling season by cleaning and investigating trails in the 5 Points. We started off our summer wheeling with a real bang on the Canada Day week, based from Jayne’s place in Kinmount ( thank you, Jayne), with offering 18 runs and 3 kayak days as well. A huge thanks to Angie and Mark Sims for coordinating such a massive undertaking. The best part was that we followed all Covid protocols. I can’t forget to thank all of the awesome Guides, who kept everyone moving and safe on the trails.
After that, runs were planned for most weekends , as well as a couple of Rookie Runs, and even a few runs on weekdays. Camping and runs were offered at Ray’s Place in Minden (now Minden Off Road Park), Maynooth thanks to Dave and Ruth, and even in the VMUTS, thanks to Josh Dean from NOORJC.
We had a few Fall colour runs that were spectacular. I can’t forget to mention the last Hurrah runs of November, after hunting season was over. Thanks to Mark-John for organizing those. We really did have a full, fun season!
If you are still itching to get out on the trails, remember that we are not permitted on them until May 1, 2021, BUT, don’t lose heart. You can always go to the Minden Off Road Park where there are all kinds of interesting trails to enjoy. Contact Scott to book a motel room and have a blast with some fellow jeepers for a weekend or two. Maybe you will be lucky to choose a weekend when Todd Folks is there, who loves to wheel the trails. Tim Janssen is also planning on posting a couple of Winter runs at MORP.
Our club is growing in leaps and bounds and we are already planning for lots of camping and wheeling events for next season. We would like to get as many jeepers on the runs as possible, BUT WE NEED MORE GUIDES! Tim Janssen is hoping to set up a Guide training session this next Spring, possibly April 24/21, depending on Covid restrictions.
For those members who have to book holidays now in the new year, please visit our website Events Calendar. Details will be added as they become available. Here are some of the highlights. And we hope to offer runs every weekend and some weekdays this year.
*May - depending on conditions, we would like to do a trail clean up. The date will be posted.
*May - could be a camping weekend possibly at Minden Off Road Park with day runs. The grand opening of the park is May 24 and we should show Scott, new owner, our support.
*June - Tough Truck
*July Long Weekend - will be a camping/wheeling weekend. Details to follow.
*July Club BBQ - camping is available - day runs
*July - August will be a camping weekend at Maynooth at Dave and Ruth’s place.
*August - a weekend at VMUTS.
*September - Thunder in the Hills / Show & Shine
*Labour Day Weekend will be trail investigation and, camping at Dave and Ruth’s (if they still can stand us)
*Thanksgiving Weekend will be a camping weekend, possibly Ardbeg? Or day trippers back here at the 5 Points
*Halloween Run / Ghost Town in October
*Last Hurrah will be the end of November
If you are wondering why nothing is planned for the most of November, it is because we like to be considerate to the Hunters during their very short season.
There will once again be Rookie Runs which will be posted. So, as you can see, we have lots of plans in the works.
Another exciting idea has been presented is that we have a separate group for non-Wrangler Jeeps to be able to have their own runs. This would include Trail Hawks, Renegades, Cherokees, Compasses, but they must have 4x4 capability and front and rear tow points. This doesn’t mean that they have to stay separate from the wranglers or vice versa. More info to follow.
I know many of you are working on your Jeeps with repairs, maintenance, or adding mods Santa brought you. One addition that I really want to stress that you install, is a good working C.B for your next run. As a Guide, it is really frustrating trying to communicate different conditions on the trail or even making sure everyone is ok. One of my rookies, after going on a second run with me, said that having a C.B was a “real game changer”. You are so much more connected to the whole group.
Please everyone stay well and try to stay connected to your families and friends as well as you can. Thank goodness that we have such awesome technology with FaceTime, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter etc. Even a phone call can make a huge difference with everyone staying so isolated . On a personal note, I was thrilled when several members of our club joined a parade for my 70 th birthday. Thank you! I truly felt like a Queen for a Day!
Cheers,
Lynda Darling, Jeep Mom
Sent from my iPad
I hope everyone is well and staying safe during these difficult times. It’s been quite awhile since I have posted a newsletter and I do apologize. Call it Covid brain and lack of enthusiasm for anything. I hope everyone had a good Christmas and Happy New Year, regardless of the restrictions we were under. Hopefully, 2021 will be better after this January lockdown.
On a brighter note, let’s look over last summer.
We began our wheeling season by cleaning and investigating trails in the 5 Points. We started off our summer wheeling with a real bang on the Canada Day week, based from Jayne’s place in Kinmount ( thank you, Jayne), with offering 18 runs and 3 kayak days as well. A huge thanks to Angie and Mark Sims for coordinating such a massive undertaking. The best part was that we followed all Covid protocols. I can’t forget to thank all of the awesome Guides, who kept everyone moving and safe on the trails.
After that, runs were planned for most weekends , as well as a couple of Rookie Runs, and even a few runs on weekdays. Camping and runs were offered at Ray’s Place in Minden (now Minden Off Road Park), Maynooth thanks to Dave and Ruth, and even in the VMUTS, thanks to Josh Dean from NOORJC.
We had a few Fall colour runs that were spectacular. I can’t forget to mention the last Hurrah runs of November, after hunting season was over. Thanks to Mark-John for organizing those. We really did have a full, fun season!
If you are still itching to get out on the trails, remember that we are not permitted on them until May 1, 2021, BUT, don’t lose heart. You can always go to the Minden Off Road Park where there are all kinds of interesting trails to enjoy. Contact Scott to book a motel room and have a blast with some fellow jeepers for a weekend or two. Maybe you will be lucky to choose a weekend when Todd Folks is there, who loves to wheel the trails. Tim Janssen is also planning on posting a couple of Winter runs at MORP.
Our club is growing in leaps and bounds and we are already planning for lots of camping and wheeling events for next season. We would like to get as many jeepers on the runs as possible, BUT WE NEED MORE GUIDES! Tim Janssen is hoping to set up a Guide training session this next Spring, possibly April 24/21, depending on Covid restrictions.
For those members who have to book holidays now in the new year, please visit our website Events Calendar. Details will be added as they become available. Here are some of the highlights. And we hope to offer runs every weekend and some weekdays this year.
*May - depending on conditions, we would like to do a trail clean up. The date will be posted.
*May - could be a camping weekend possibly at Minden Off Road Park with day runs. The grand opening of the park is May 24 and we should show Scott, new owner, our support.
*June - Tough Truck
*July Long Weekend - will be a camping/wheeling weekend. Details to follow.
*July Club BBQ - camping is available - day runs
*July - August will be a camping weekend at Maynooth at Dave and Ruth’s place.
*August - a weekend at VMUTS.
*September - Thunder in the Hills / Show & Shine
*Labour Day Weekend will be trail investigation and, camping at Dave and Ruth’s (if they still can stand us)
*Thanksgiving Weekend will be a camping weekend, possibly Ardbeg? Or day trippers back here at the 5 Points
*Halloween Run / Ghost Town in October
*Last Hurrah will be the end of November
If you are wondering why nothing is planned for the most of November, it is because we like to be considerate to the Hunters during their very short season.
There will once again be Rookie Runs which will be posted. So, as you can see, we have lots of plans in the works.
Another exciting idea has been presented is that we have a separate group for non-Wrangler Jeeps to be able to have their own runs. This would include Trail Hawks, Renegades, Cherokees, Compasses, but they must have 4x4 capability and front and rear tow points. This doesn’t mean that they have to stay separate from the wranglers or vice versa. More info to follow.
I know many of you are working on your Jeeps with repairs, maintenance, or adding mods Santa brought you. One addition that I really want to stress that you install, is a good working C.B for your next run. As a Guide, it is really frustrating trying to communicate different conditions on the trail or even making sure everyone is ok. One of my rookies, after going on a second run with me, said that having a C.B was a “real game changer”. You are so much more connected to the whole group.
Please everyone stay well and try to stay connected to your families and friends as well as you can. Thank goodness that we have such awesome technology with FaceTime, Zoom, Facebook, Twitter etc. Even a phone call can make a huge difference with everyone staying so isolated . On a personal note, I was thrilled when several members of our club joined a parade for my 70 th birthday. Thank you! I truly felt like a Queen for a Day!
Cheers,
Lynda Darling, Jeep Mom
Sent from my iPad
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