Anyone from Missouri

[ORANGECRUSHer]

Got a family camping trip in Eminence in July. Wondering if I should take a buggy with me. The family isn't going there for that, but maybe I can sneak away if it's worth it...
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Brian H.

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[cbeck]

Flat nasty off road park
https://www.flatnasty.com/

How about a rv park near Royal Oak, MI ? Comfort inn is no longer an option.
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[jimmyhoffa]

St. Joe State Park is definitely worth it in a buggy. I have had a lot of fun there. Depending on timing I could for sure head down there the same day.
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

A lot of things will have to line up for me to bring a buggy. I was hoping someone would say, nah, there's nothing of interest there and then I could make my wife happy and forget about it.
She kinda gave me the stink eye about it last night after I posted this and when we happened to be talking about the trip. It's really rare that my wife has a problem with something I decide to do and it took me off guard. I think a lot of it is she just doesn't want me to have so much work to do to get ready and I kinda agree. If it happens it happens, I said, but I'm not going to kill myself getting everything ready like I normally do for everything else.
July 23-27 we'll be on the Jack Fork river. It's a family gathering for my bro-in laws wife's family, but we are also going to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday while we have everyone together. So if she's giving me the signal I should probably use my head and forget about my selfish little needs. lol My 50th was last year and there was no fanfare which is actually fine with me. Happy wife, happy life.

Damn and Jimmy offered to meet me for a ride.. I'd really just like to see your buggy in action. One of the rigs I've always admired on the Samba.

I'm wanting to buy an older diesel F250 or GMC in the next month for her birthday. I want to get something maybe from Georgia where the trucks aren't rotted out like they are here. If we have that truck for the trip things will possibly change, otherwise I have an old V8 Grand Cherokee to pull things. I'd definetely have to finish my T-trailer project. On top of the Tacoma restoration, the new rear brake system on orange, and the house stuff I just don't know. I like to load my plate up that's for sure!
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

[ORANGECRUSHer]

After some looking around, I think at the very least I'll have to go back just for some off roading and camping. Maybe 'MY' vacation next year. I didn't realise there was so much to do there. A lot like Michigan, really, but more woods less sand.
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Brian H.

OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes

[cbeck]

My daughter lives there, about 1.5 blocks off of woodward. There is this little thing every year called the dream cruise. Had to knock that off of my bucket list last year. Stayed at the mentioned hotel in Clawson twice last year. Rear lot door broken on both trips. Wifes baked goods she brought for our daughter were on the desk and covered in ants the next morning. 3 nites and never got fresh bath towels. Never have liked staying in motels.
Jacks fork is nice. I believe it's warmer than the current. I prefer the current for the trout and smallmouth fishing. Both can get a little "rowdy" on summer weekends. Also turns out there is sich a thing as "paddling while intoxicated ". Keep your eyes open for the wild horses and the recently reintroduced elk.
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

"paddling while intoxicated " will be the goal
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LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes

[Dan_Lockwood]

While in Eminence, I'm sure you're going canoeing, correct? While I lived in O'Fallon MO for 18 years, we frequented Eminence for the great rivers. Down there they call it "Floating", from MI, we call it canoeing, because we're in a canoe... Doesn't matter down in MO, EVERYTHING is FLOATING!

The Jack's Fork River and Current River are excellent for a lazy day on the water. Just a few little fast water, but nothing to worry about.

I saw tons of side by sides there, so I'm sure there's plenty of places to use them.

Have a great vacation!

Dan

[BFB]

One of the guys i built an engine for is wanting to take his rail to St. Joe , he might meet there if theres a few people going
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[WaterBuggy_24]

The only time I've been in that neck of the Ozarks when we on a float down the Current river. There are some fun places down by deep water mo.
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

So how are the locals? People pretty friendly there?

All I have to go by is a TV show. lol Loved that show too.
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Brian H.

OrangeCrushERBerrien Warrior-2.4L Quad4-2x3 arms-1.5Fox coilovers-094-930CVs
LAZY MARY1970 Baja 2110cc-82mm CB forged crank-AA pistons/cylinders-Grant rings-1.1 vw rockers-CB serpkit-CB chromoly PRs-CB maxiflow filter pump-wix51515 filter-Dual 44IDF-cut/turned front beam-AEM wideband-Auber CHT-Donaldson Dual PowerCore filters-custom AL air boxes

[racecougar]