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Subject: Planning Picnic on June 19th at 4:30


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 20:32:31 07/02/09 Thu
For those of you that haven't been to our annual picnic before in July, this is the time where we ALL plan for the following year and hope that you will join us on June 19th at 4:30! (Please RSVP yes or no to Jessica O'Connell at jd.oconnell@gmail.com. We are going to be having a pot luck of main dishes, sides, etc. We will provide the drinks and paper products. Also she can give you directions.)

As this ministry continues to grow it can't be done without all the volunteers who make it what it is! This year we would love to have you ALL involved! Here is a list of all the volunteer opportunities for you to review.

Please take the time to pray about where God would have you serve and come ready to sign up on July 19th! We will have a poster for each of the categories below with a spot for each month for you to sign up! "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24

Out of the Dirt Activities: This past year everyone really enjoyed getting together "Out of the Dirt." We had movie nights, beach days, and lots of pot lucks. We would love for you to sign up to host and/or plan an "Out of the Dirt" activity either at your home, a park, the beach, or other location that allows us all to get together for a time of fellowship.
Out of the Dirt Dates (all Saturdays):
September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 23, February 20, March 20, April 24, May 22

Campfire Games: Help Jessica O'Connell come up with and lead a campfire game that is suitable for families and a campfire atmosphere. One volunteer per month is needed.

Jackrabbits: Help Michelle Peltzer organize games, activities, and/or bible study lessons for the kids for Saturdays. We need one volunteer per month.

Trailboss: Being a trail boss is a great way to meet everyone in the group and really expose yourself to connecting! Don't let leading rides scare you off from being a trail boss. The trail boss organizes and coordinates the weekend activities. The following list is meant to help them so that everybody makes it to the camping spot and we all have a safe and fun weekend.
Verify that the chosen location is open for us to ride at least a month ahead of time so we can reschedule if need be. This responsibility can be shared among 2 individuals/families.
2009-2010 Ride Schedule:
October 2-3-4 - Matt's Place
November 6-7-8 - Cougar Buttes
December 11-12-13 - Ocatillo South
January 8-9-10 - Trona Road
February 5-6-7 - Dove Springs
March 5-6-7 - TBA
April 9-10-11 - Cal City
May 7-8-9 - Matt's Place

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Subject: ITD 2009-2010 Planning Picnic


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 09:00:13 06/17/09 Wed
Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 19th at 4:30 for our annual picnic!

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Subject: June 13 & 14 R.U.T.S.Race/Cougar Buttes


Author:
Bruce W.
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Date Posted: 22:07:11 06/14/09 Sun
Hi

RUTS Racer Under The Son is putting on a Dictrict #37 Race.Sat & Sun MELTDOWN June 13-14, 2009 Race Flyer
http://www.ruts.org/New%20Folder/Meltdown%20flyer%2009%20Revised.pdf
Kids race to! Christian band and a raffle. You don't half to race!! PS the race is called the MELTDOWN because it's HOT in June sometimes?

Bruce W.

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Subject: Beach Party this Saturday at Doheny


Author:
The Richters
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Date Posted: 20:41:32 06/01/09 Mon
We are going to be having our 3rd annual beach party pot luck on Saturday, June 6th at Doheny State Beach.
The Richter RV and O'Connell trailer will be down there all day with our ITD flags flying so come when you can...but our official pot luck BBQ will start
at 5pm. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the Richter’s.

Please RSVP to Robin Richter at robin@wearableimaging.com
or call me @ 949-589-4148 to let me know how many will be attending and what you will be bringing!

THE COST IS $10.00 TO ENTER DOHENY STATE BEACH AT THE GATE. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING DRINKS FOR YOUR FAMILY AS WELL AS BEACH ESSENTIALS FOR A FUN DAY (CHAIRS, SUN SCREEN, BATHING SUITS, GAMES, ETC).

ROBIN RICHTER
CELL IS 714-328-6335

MATT RICHTER
CELL 714 345-1081

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Subject: Memorial Weekend Camping Trip


Author:
John Northrup
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Date Posted: 08:47:46 05/20/09 Wed
Hi all In the Dirt Families and Friends. We are going to go to Cougar Buttes for a Memorial Weekend Camping Trip. This is an unofficial In the dirt trip. But I think everyone could still bring a desert and wood to share????? Take a look at the schedule for October's ride. It has the map of where we will be again. I've been tracking the weather and so far the high is 87 and low of 51.....NICE. Please let me know if you can make it?

Take Care All......John

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Subject: Please pray for Michael Cain


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 20:56:32 05/06/09 Wed
Hey guys make sure to lift up Michael Cain in your prayers. He broke his collarbone on Sunday while we were at Cal City. He was riding down the hill behind camp and took a spill. Thank you to Dave K and Dennis E for taking care of him. Let's keep Michael in our prayers as his body heals and pray that the pain continues to be less and less. Thank you!

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Subject: ROLL CALL - May 1,2,3rd


Author:
Team Murray
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Date Posted: 20:12:05 04/30/09 Thu
Who's going and who will be there for Jackrabbits?

Also, please check back HERE as I need to update the exact GPS location. I will post a thread under this later tonight with the location. I believe the link on the ITS site is slightly off. It's an easy place to find (even at night). Just look for the ITD signs. Chad will be out Thursday afternoon. Team Murray and Ricther witll be out Thursday night. Signs will be up Early Friday morning.

Thanks.

God Bless,

Robert

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Subject: Attending 5/1-3


Author:
Tony & Vicki Maggi (new)
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Date Posted: 19:01:34 04/30/09 Thu
We are a family of four quad riders. Friends of the Hegreberg family. We will be there Friday afternoon through Sunday. Kids are 12-girl and 11-boy. Looking forward to meeting you all!

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Subject: Cal City GSP coordinates


Author:
Dennis Edwards
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Date Posted: 22:06:56 04/28/09 Tue
The GPS coordinates I have for
Cal City are. N 35'14'47.6" W 117'39'33.8"
Is this right?

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Subject: Out of the Dirt Activity this Saturday


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 09:35:44 04/21/09 Tue
We are going to be having our next "Out of the Dirt" activity at John and Wendy Northrup's home this Saturday, April 25th from 5-9pm.

We are going to be doing a Mexican pot luck dinner. We will be watching a movie as well as have games to play!

Please e-mail or call Wendy Northrup if you WILL BE coming so she can let you know what to bring for the pot luck!

We can't wait to see everyone again and get some time to fellowship out of the dirt!

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Subject: Prayer


Author:
John Cordill
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Date Posted: 22:15:47 04/12/09 Sun
Carrie rolled her quad over on herself 3 weeks ago out at matts place. She has fractured her tibia at the top near her knee. The doctor said that it will take 12 weeks to heal. She has to stay off of it for that time. Please pray for healing, for her being bored during the day, pray for John and the kids to pick up the slack. Our sunday school class is providing us with dinners whitch has truly been a blessing.

In His name
The Cordill's

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Subject: Thank You ITD Family


Author:
Wendy and John Northrup
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Date Posted: 18:15:29 04/08/09 Wed
We want to thank everyone from ITD for helping our family out this past weekend. As many of you know our Excursion would not start as we were packing up to leave Gorman and had to be towed to a local service station. The ITD family was there to offer help, support, prayers, rides home, to and from, picking up our trailer, food, snacks, you name it, it was offered. Many, many thanks to you all!! It is so great to know that we have a church family out there that has everyones back when something goes wrong. It is such a blessing. We are very grateful. (p.s. Our Excursion is fixed and hopefully will be picked up Thursday.) Thanks again, sincerely, the Northrup family

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Subject: GORMAN APRIL RIDE ROLL CALL


Author:
Robert Murray and Matt Richter
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Date Posted: 19:25:41 04/03/09 Fri
Next weekend we are heading to Gorman for the first time with In The Dirt. We have a permit for Edison Camp Ground inside the Gorman O.H.V. area. Camping costs $10/night or $50 for an annual pass. We are going to have a lot of fun! Let us know how many kids for Jack Rabbits...this one is for kids of all ages as we will be playing Easter Bingo and doing an egg hunt. Don't forget your dessert for Saturday night's pot luck!

Robert and Matt

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Subject: Mike Martin Update 4-1-9


Author:
Scotty B
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Date Posted: 15:50:17 04/01/09 Wed
Many have asked how mike is coming along and I'm happy to say that he is coming along.....just slowly that's all.
He is still in the trauma until (now 10 days) at Loma Linda Hospital. His removed spleen last Saturday has caused his insides to do some re-adjusting and therefor he has been on a clear liquids diet for 4 days (driving him crazy).
His 8 broken ribs are healing and although still very painful, he does find it easier to move in his bed and is down to only two painkillers instead of 3.
He still has suction his lungs inflated and drained of blood. Perhaps these tubes will come out today?
He is able to sit up in bed now and is working on moving his arms and legs to keep blood flow moving in his limbs, not being able to even move your torso without extreme pain has made it hard to keep his arms and legs from becoming weak.
Our concern now is for the Martin family finances. Mike is the sole provider and is in the hard hit construction industry. Being out of work for the past 10 days, and possible the next 2 months, is bound to take an enormous toll on their ability to keep food on the table, gas in the car and the electricity turned on, not to mention the mortgae and other bills that go along with home ownership.
We have created an account so that his In The Dirt family can give if they are led to. Dan O and Robert M will post the details later today or tomorrow on how you can give to the Martins in this great time of need.
Mike and Nicol are so blessed by our continued support and prayers. Please don't stop.
Blessings,
ScottyB

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Subject: Mike Mrtin Update


Author:
Dan
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Date Posted: 09:18:54 04/01/09 Wed
Dear Scott @ all our brothers & sisters in Christ, Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. God has blessed our family with such incredible Godly servants! Seeing His love for us in the people praying for Michael, and sending their love thru texts, phone calls, emails, it truly is overwhelming. Here is the latest... Michael was moved out of ICU this evening. He has eaten real food & enjoyed a coke on ice (his favorite!) The latest scan has showed multiple small fractures on the right rib cage also. The major 8 breaks are all on the left side. Physical Therapy came this evening and assisted Michael in sitting up and standing with a walker, the longest 3 minutes of his life!! I was so proud of him, he got really crabby & feisty after that, but he pushed thru the incredible pain & did it, standing did cause alot more blood & fluid to drain thru his tube from his left lung, but that's OK, he needs to start moving. PLEASE continue prayer for his recovery, from any further internal bleeding, protection from pneumonia, and other infections and please pray for our kids, they are all hurting & scared. Specifically pray Michael can walk his daughter down the aisle as planned on April 18th in Temecula. My cell is 949-246-8401 EVERYONE we know & don't know is welcome to call, text, send silly pictures, scripture whatever & I'll pass it on to Michael. Michael has a band on each arm that reads Galatians 2:20, and shares it with each nurse, doctor whoever that asks, his faith & love for Jesus is so strong, he encourages me everyday and I'm so proud he's my husband! Thank you for your prayers & concern, it really is a miracle he's still here with us!! God is so incredibly good!!! Love, Nicol

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Subject: Roll Call For the next OTD - Pizza!!!


Author:
Michelle Peltzer
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Date Posted: 07:52:18 03/28/09 Sat
Please confirm if you and your family will be attending the Out of the Dirt dinner this Sunday at So. California Pizza in Mission Viejo. Please include how many are coming from your family so we can give a good estimate on how many tables to reserve.

Thank you!
Michelle

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Subject: Need A Trailer to Borrow


Author:
The Kearleys
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Date Posted: 07:37:22 03/28/09 Sat
Hey guys...we just recently sold our trailer and are in the process of buying an RV. We would still like to come out to the April ride at Gorman and are wondering if there is anyone who knows of a trailer/RV we could borrow? Please let us know!
Thank you!
The Kearleys

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Subject: Please PRAY for Mike Martin


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 04:10:34 03/25/09 Wed
Mike was in a motorcycle accident at Dove Springs on Sat. at 1pm. He is at Loma Linda hospital in ICU and needs our prayers. He has a broken thumb, 2 collapsed lungs, 8 broken ribs, his spleen is torn in 3 places, and 2 broken vertebrae. He has NO paralysis, PRAISE GOD!!! as the broken back is not near his spinal cord. They hope the spleen will heal itself. The major concern today is about internal bleeding. He has tubes in his lungs and a button to control the pain. He has been conscious the whole time, but didn't get any pain medicine until 9pm Sat. night. His church family was at the hospital with him all night. His wife Nicole is asking all of us to Pray right now.

We'll post updates as we get them.

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Subject: Update on Mike Martin


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 12:49:48 03/23/09 Mon
This was posted on the RUTS message board by Kevin a member of RUTS:

I just talked to mike in ICU and he is doing as good as can be expected. He has a partially collapsed lung on one side and a minor issue on the other. He does have 8 broken ribs though which is going to take time to heal. He seems to be in pretty good spirits right now; and we need to keep praying for him and his family.

The good news is, he was able to ride his bike back to the trucks which were about 4-5 miles from where he crashed (desert racers are tough) for his friends to get him loaded up. If you do not know Mike, I will tell you he is an excellent rider (expert) and more importantly a GREAT guy.

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Subject: Ocotillo North


Author:
Dennis Edwards
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Date Posted: 08:53:58 03/22/09 Sun
For Ocotillo North in April, we will actually be out there Thursday the 9th around noon, staying until Sunday afternoon.

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Subject: Boys Clothes Size 7 and 12 Needed


Author:
Michelle Peltzer
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Date Posted: 16:45:02 03/14/09 Sat
Dear ITD Family
Many of you know that we were not at the March ITD because Scott's 24 year old niece came for a visit from Cairo Egypt where she is doing missions work. While she was here, I was able to meet friends of Lindsey's from Cairo that recently moved here. They are Christians who do outreach work to muslims. They had to leave Cairo very suddenly and subsequently their two boys are in need of clothes. If you have any gently used clothes sizes 7 and 12, please let me know.
Thanks so much! See you at the OTD pizza night next weekend!
Michelle

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Subject: April 10,11,12


Author:
Dennis Edwards
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Date Posted: 20:41:43 03/10/09 Tue
Due to the date change for the April ITD trip, Jacquie and I will not be able to attend. We will however still go out in the dirt March 10, 11, and 12. We will have Harley and Jake with us. We will be going to the normal ITD location at Ocatillo Wells North. Use the same GPS coordinates of N 33 16 2.74 and W 116 1 29.40. If you wish to join us please post a reply to this message. Saturday we will decorate eggs for a Sunday morning egg hunt. If the normal site is taken, just look around, we will be as close as posible to the coordinates given. Thank You. Dennis Edwards Cell# 949-525-3201.

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Subject: Roll Call for Dove Springs


Author:
Tom Sujishi
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Date Posted: 16:32:07 03/06/09 Fri


Well the trip is this coming weekend and I'll be the rookie doing the trailboss duties.So please check in with your ETA to camp and number of kids for Jack rabbits. There will be plenty of activity this trip, something for everyone with (2) organized rides, a trip over to Jawbone for those tasty tritip sandwiches and Jack rabbits. If you will be arriving after dark there will be light sticks on the signs to aid in navigation. Looking forward to a great weekend! See you all there.

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Subject: Directions to Dove Springs


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 16:23:53 03/06/09 Fri
For those of you that don't remember where Dove Springs OHV area is, it's 25 miles north of the hwy 14 & hwy 58 intersection OFF OF hwy 14. You will see the Dove Springs OHV area sign and the ITD sings pointing you to the left. The road to camp is about 2.5 - 3 miles

GPS coordinates to camp: 35.25.754N 118.01.722W

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Subject: DOVE SPRINGS CAMP LOCATION


Author:
Team Murray
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Date Posted: 18:08:42 03/05/09 Thu
The spot wwe wanted was taken. Tom Sujishi is there now and has a new location. Here are the exact GPS co-ordinates:

35.25.762N
118.01.754W

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Subject: Monday riding


Author:
RUTS Randy
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Date Posted: 19:19:02 02/18/09 Wed
I was chicken and left on Sunday. How was Monday for riding? Was there rain? How about getting home?
Thanks again for welcoming us to camp with you. See you at Dove Springs.

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Subject: ***February ROLL CALL*** Wagon Wheel


Author:
Team Murray
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Date Posted: 11:15:14 02/12/09 Thu
Next week is Wagon Wheel off Trona Road. We will be pulling in Thursday late afternoon some time. Riding should be a premium with all the rain we have had. It will most likely be cold, so make sure your propane thanks are FULL!
If you are participating in the Ride Clinic, Saturday, please make sure you mail me your checks ASAP.
If you have kids who will participate in Jackrabbits, please let us know so we can plan for them.
If you can bring some firewood, great!
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
God Bless,

Robert

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Subject: Fork Seal Replacement


Author:
Jason Pogue
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Date Posted: 10:13:23 02/05/09 Thu
One of my fork seals on my 2005 Yamaha YZF 250 just blew out and i have fork oil everywhere. Has anyone ever replaced fork seals on your own? Is it easy/hard? Is it worth the hassle? Is it expensive to have a shop do it?

Any help or advice would be welcomed.

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Subject: February Ride Special Event


Author:
Robert Murray
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Date Posted: 11:33:44 02/01/09 Sun
Hi Everyone,

Our February ride is coming up soon (or not soon enough) and I want to tell you of a couple very important items.

First off, if you have not checked the ITD web site, the ride was changed from Ocotillo to Wagon Wheel. Wagon Wheel off Trona Road is where we were supposed to be in January. I've checked, and the GPS coordinates on the ITD site are "spot on" to where I want to take us.

Secondly, for my main point of interest: Since the very first year of ITD, I've always thought how cool it would be to have a real, "professional" dirt bike rider join us one month and hold a "hands-on" training session for adults or our kids. Finding the right rider was
difficult because I didn't know any professional riders personally. Secondly when I looked into it, they usually charge a pretty penny!

Well my dream is a reality! I am super-pumped (as they say in supercross) to announce that Anna Cody will be joining us Saturday, February 14th at Wagon Wheel. Anna will be holding several, "hands-on" ride clinics at our camp for kids and adults. The cost is only $40 per person (her normal cost is over $100 per person). The clinics will start right after announcements on Saturday.

What makes Anna qualified to do this you ask? Anna Cody is a very accomplished desert racer, with many firsts:

FIRST woman desert racer with "Factory" backing from Kawasaki in 1989.
FIRST all woman team to FINISH the Baja 1000 with her teammate Lillie Sweetland in 1990.
And in 2006 Anna Cody became the FIRST, Solo Female Rider to complete the Baja 1000!

Check her out at: www.codygirlracing.com

Description of ride clinic:

After a brief safety intro, Anna will take the group out into the desert where she will give pointers on improving your skills, learning how to ride in the rocks, how to conquer up/down hills, whoops and desert sand washes. Sessions will be for at least an hour, up to 2
hours (depending on age and riding experience).

I will have groups of 4-6, of similar age and riding ability. The groups will be small so you will definitely learn some new stuff, and be able to ask her questions of "how to's".

DON'T DELAY!!! Slots will be on a first come-first serve basis!!!!!!!

Here's what I need from you.

1. Email me directly that you are interested! For you, OR your children. (Shannon and Chris are doing it, and I believe Makenna
Jensen is too!!)
2. Send me a check for the $40 per person right away!!!
3. Start getting excited
4. Send me a check for the $40 per person

If you have any questions, please email me directly!!!!
I can't wait. It's gonna be a blast!!

In His Service,

Robert S. Murray
robert.s.murray@citi.com

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Subject: Johnson Valley


Author:
Team Murray
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Date Posted: 19:48:54 01/26/09 Mon
I sent an email to the BLM about the closure of Johnson Valley. According to the Barstow BLM field office:

"there are certain areas the Marine Corp will be taking over for Military use, when it is going to happen we are not sure as of yet".

But it looks like there will still be an OHV park.

Lillie Cooper
Contact Representative
Barstow Field Office
760-252-6000

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Subject: Save Johnson Valley, round 2


Author:
Bob L
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Date Posted: 19:13:46 01/25/09 Sun
Another deadline in the save Johnson Valley (JV) effort is about to pass.

January 31 is the deadline for the Marine Corps to receive comments/suggestions on what topics they need to address in their environmental impact statement on the propose expansion of their 29 Palms base into JV (this is completely separate process from the BLM comment process in December).

Take the time now to send in comments - you won't get a second chance! The Randsburg area was packed at New Years - imagine how it would have been if everyone at JV was at Randsburg instead.

It is easy to comment - you can do it by mail, e-mail or telephone:
Mail:
Mr. Joe Ross, Project Manager
MAGTFTC/MCAGCC,
Bldg 1554, Box 788104
Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-8104;
E-mail:
SMBPLMSWEBPAO@usmc.mil
Voice mail:
760-830-3764

A sample letter with suggested study topics is at www.savejv.com and more suggested topics are at http://pfjv.org/PR5.htm. Both these have very long lists of topics - I just selected three or four that had the most meaning for me to put in my letter.
An on-line comment form that you can fill-in, print and mail is at http://pfjv.org/Mcom.pdf

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Subject: California Off-Road Vehicle Association Action Alert


Author:
Jessica O'Connell
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Date Posted: 22:57:09 01/22/09 Thu
Hey guys...Robert forwarded this to me and I thought we might all want to know so we can email our CA Gov and Senator, and Assemblyman:

AAPL supports CORVA in distributing this important Action Alert to save our hard earned Green Sticker money that is so desperately needed for trail work and mitigation efforts. Given California's financial crisis, it may be years before we see these funds replaced, if ever!

Action Alert!!!!

Part of the Governor’s latest budget proposal is a $90M loan from the OHV Trust Fund to help balance the state budget!

Although we understand that the state is in the grip of the worst budget crisis in history, this loan is not a solution to the problem!

Why? The law requires that this loan must be repaid within 2 years, so all this does is delay a real solution to the budget problem.

Similar tactics have been tried in the past. In recent years the state budget was often balanced by borrowing billions from constitutionally protected trust funds reserved for highway construction and repair of local streets and roads. Local governments united to oppose this borrowing gimmick and the governor and legislature agreed to stay away from borrowing from local government trust funds this year. Unfortunately this commitment does not extend to our OHV Trust Fund.

The governor is proposing an urgency bill that would authorize this loan. This money is our green sticker money that comes directly from the increased cost of green stickers from $25 to $50. This funding was supposed to go to law enforcement and other essential public safety services as well as improving the program. The public agreed to this fee increase to better fund the program, not to bail out the state budget.

What can you do?
It is urgent that OHV users get in touch with their state legislators as soon as possible.

Write or fax a letter to YOUR state senator and state assemblymember.

Tell them to stop borrowing to balance the budget.

Tell them the OHV Trust Fund should not be used to balance the budget.

Loans like this are just gimmicks and not a solution to the real problem.

We were willing to raise our fees to be able to keep our program operating, we should not become the scapegoats in this budget battle.

During the last election many legislators signed a promise that they would not use borrowing to balance the budget.
Ask your legislators if they signed a "no borrowing pledge", and ask them if they are going to stand by that promise.

Specific points to make are:
1. Members of the public agreed to a fee increase to support a specific program, but now the revenue generated is being diverted from its intended purpose - a breach of public trust.
2. Borrowing from state funds that must be repaid does not solve the budget problem, it only defers dealing with the problem to a later date when it will be even more difficult to solve.
3. Using a trust fund as a revenue source sets a bad precedent. Trust funds are established up to protect public funds for specific purposes. This could lead to diversion of funds from other trust funds in the future potentially including even entitlement funds.
4. The budget crisis must be resolved through a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, not more borrowing.

FAX or email your letter today!!!

URL to comment to the governor: http://gov.ca.gov/interact


Log on to http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp


Enter your home address and then start making calls to your representative.

It is imperative you do this ASAP.

Thanks.
CORVA President, Jim Woods,
CORVA Imidiate Past presidend Ed Waldheim 760 373 0033
CORVA Past president Steve Kuehl.

Bruce Brazil
CERA assistant LAO
California Enduro Riders Association


WHO WE ARE
The California Off Road Vehicle Association (CORVA) is a varied group of outdoor recreationists who are extremely active in promoting the positive aspects of vehicular access on public lands and protecting that right.
The group is composed of the owners of "Green Sticker" vehicles such as ATV's, motorcycles, 3-wheelers, trail bikes, and dune buggies, as well as "street legal" 4X4 vehicles, dual sport motorcycles, bajas, and desert racers.
CORVA's main purpose is to work with the land managers for responsible off-highway vehicular access and recreation opportunities. Secondarily, we educate our membership on the constantly changing rules and regulations and promote clean-up and trail maintenance projects.
we continue to monitor and lobby the powers in Sacramento

Please visit: http://www.corva.org/
Thanks,
Greg Weirick - AAPL President
www.access-advocates.org

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Subject: Supercross Anaheim II


Author:
Tom Sujishi
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Date Posted: 20:41:30 01/05/09 Mon
I have 2 for sure and possibly another 2 seats available for this event. Anyone want to join us? My cost with ticket fees $41.00 per ticket. They are mid range seats with good view. Let me know asap if you are interested.

Sounds like it was a great trip. See you all in February.

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Subject: First trip with inthedirt


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Cindy Quinlan
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Date Posted: 14:45:03 01/05/09 Mon
To: all the inthedirt members, we, would like to thank you for your hospitality during our trip in January with you. This was our first trip with inthedirt and due to the fact that we did not have any type of toy hauler, we were the one traveling back and forth to a Hotel located in Ridgecrest. We had three families with us and we all had a very good time, as with any first time visit we did not know what to expect and did not join in as much as we would have liked too, this holding back and fear can and does stop us from making the connection and fellowshipping with other, however we will be going on the next trip and will be looking to rent something so that we can be more linked with the activities for each day the kids have been talking about the trip all the way home and we have been working on the bikes so that we can be ready for the next trip. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your warm welcome

God Bless

Walt and Cindy
Cody, Matthew, Courtney Quinlan

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Subject: RIDE MOVED TO MATT'S PLACE


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The O'Connell's
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Date Posted: 09:15:05 01/01/09 Thu
Due to crazy busy new years traffic we are camping again at Matt's Place (Randsburg). Go 395 about 28 miles out of Cramer Junction you will cross the railroad tracks at the bottom of a big hill then go up the hill and make a right after the cow sign after you get to the top of the big hill. Signs will be posted.

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Subject: Trona Road January Ride ROLL CALL


Author:
Matt Richter
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Date Posted: 22:22:55 12/31/08 Wed
January's ride will take us back up north to Trona Road off the 395. About 20 miles out of Kramer Junction, you will come to Trona Road...take a right and about 10 miles north on Trona Road, about 2 miles north of Searles Station Cutoff/Trona Road intersection, you will find our signs guiding you into camp. There is a group headed out Wednesday to set up and ring in the new year I.T.D. style! We will have a projector with satellite to watch the ball drop and a pot luck on new years day around 5 p.m. So bring your favorite dish and come enjoy some more fellowship time. Saturday morning at 9 a.m. we will have our regular morning gathering, Michelle Peltzer will lead Jack Rabbits at 10 a.m. and Saturday nights program will start at 6:30 p.m. so that we can watch Anaheim 1 at 7 p.m. Directly following the message, we will have our desert pot luck and racing! Please bring some wood since it will be a long, cold weekend. Let us know if you are coming and how many for Jackrabbits!

Team Richter

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Subject: Out of the Dirt Location Change


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 22:22:14 12/17/08 Wed
Hey guys, due to our freezing California weather we are going to move our Pot Luck/Movie Night to Scott and Michelle Peltzer's house! Thanks guys for offering your home up so we can still watch our Christmas movie, Polar Express and get time to fellowship out of the dirt.

E-mail Jessica for directions and what to bring: jd.oconnell@gmail.com We are going to have a spaghetti dinner!

See you at 5pm on Saturday at the Peltzer's.

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Subject: Polar Express Movie/Pot Luck


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 22:10:40 12/11/08 Thu
We are going to be having our third "Out of the Dirt" activity at our house on Saturday, December 20th from 5:00-8:30pm.

We are going to be doing a pot luck dinner at 5:00 and will start the movie right at 6:30. We will be showing the movie "Polar Express"...an awesome Christmas movie!

Please RSVP to Jessica O'Connell at jd.oconnell@gmail.com if you WILL BE coming and for directions!

We are going to be doing a pot luck, and we are asking each family to bring one thing for the pot luck. Please let Jessica know what you would like to bring so that we can make sure we have a balanced pot luck. We will provide plates, napkins, drinks, and utensils.

Also, don't forget your lawn chairs as we are going to be eating out front on our drive way/street area as well as projecting the movie onto our garage door.

We can't wait to have everyone over and get some time to fellowship out of the dirt!
Dan and Jessica O'Connell

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Subject: Easy way to comment for johnson valley


Author:
grant duncan
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Date Posted: 07:11:11 12/11/08 Thu
Go to this website. it makes the comment forms super easy to fill out.. and lots of suggestions.
http://www.district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25519
if you need the actual comment form go to pfjv.org

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Subject: Johnson Valley Expansion


Author:
Grant Duncan
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Date Posted: 18:28:48 12/10/08 Wed
Bob is totally right. PLEASE GET INVOLVED AND SEND IN COMMENTS!!!!!
Also it is really important to send comments to the Marines.
You can go to pfjv.org
They have comment sheets for everyone and the marine alternative plans
its very informative
Please get involved.

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Subject: Marine Corp expansion into Johnson Valley


Author:
Bob
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Date Posted: 06:35:36 12/10/08 Wed
As Grant Duncan mentioned in a previous post, the Marine Corp has started the process to possibly expand their 29 Palms base into the neighboring Johnson Valley OHV area. This would close JV to all recreational use. An alternative for the Marine Corp is to expand to the east and south of the base, not west into JV.

The off-road community has the opportunity to speak into this issue. If you ride at Johnson Valley, send in a comment. Even if you are an infrequent user of JV, you should speak up, as you will be impacted – everyone who uses JV now will have to move to another place to ride.

The BLM, who controls JV, is accepting comments, but THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS IS DECEMBER 15. Send in your comment now, telling the the BLM how important it is to have continued OHV access to JV. You won't have another chance to do this. Open your word processing program right now and write your letter.

Send your comments to the BLM at:
Mrs. Roxie Trost
Field Manager, Barstow Field Office
2601 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311

Put in the heading of your letter: Re: Notice of withdrawal application and segregation FR Doc. E821397

If you would like some talking points for you comment, see the first page of the CORVA December newsletter: http://www.corva.org/ORIA/2008/ORIA%202008-12.pdf

For a detailed description of the comment process, see the Partnership for Johnson Valley website: http://pfjv.org/PR5.htm.

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Subject: December's ITD - Roll call


Author:
Scott Peltzer & John Northrup
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Date Posted: 20:04:35 12/04/08 Thu
Hey everyone!

Roll call for December’s In The Dirt weekend (December 5, 6, &7) at Ocotillo North.

Let us know if you have young kids for Jackrabbits and how many.

We will be out there Thursday late afternoon. Signs will be out Thursday evening.

Can’t wait to see everyone In The Dirt!

God bless,
Scott Peltzer and John Northrup

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Subject: Ukraine instead!


Author:
Chad Hegreberg
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Date Posted: 20:02:31 12/04/08 Thu
We are going to the Ukraine instead of ITD. We have a apointment with the state dept of adoption on the 11th and wiil return on the 27th. Andry and Anya should be here for good by Jan 20th. Please Pray for the whole prosess. Thanks Chad

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Subject: Johnson Valley Meeting


Author:
Grant Duncan
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Date Posted: 19:34:54 12/04/08 Thu
Help Save Johnson Valley!

Attend A Public Scoping Meeting on Proposed Marine Base Expansion and/or visit pfjv.org

Working together everyone can help save Johnson Valley. However, your participation in the public decision making process is critical. You can help save Johnson Valley by attending one of the three Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base expansion scoping meetings. Just walking through the door of one of the meetings to ask questions and gather information sends a loud and powerful message that the future use of Johnson Valley by the public is important to you!

Meeting Dates

December 3, 2008, 5 p.m to 9 p.m., Twentynine Palms, CA (Twentynine Palms Junior High, Hay’s Gym, 5798 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA)

December 4, 2008, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Victorville, CA (Hilton Garden Inn Victorville, 12603 Mariposa Road, Victorville, CA)

December 5, 2008, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Ontario, CA (Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA)

The Marine Corps is studying it's needs to meet the Marine Corps Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) sustained, combined arms, live-fire and maneuver training requirements. The scoping meetings are designed to solicit input from stakeholders, the affected public and agencies regarding issues or interests that should be studied or the reasonable alternatives that should be considered for the study moving forward. Each of the three scoping meetings will consist of an informal, open house session with information stations staffed by Marine Corps representatives. Public comment forms will be available and gathered at the information stations, and a stenographer will be available to take oral comments for inclusion in the record.

At this time the Marine Corps is studying five potential base expansion alternatives and a No Action Alternative. These study alternatives include:

Alternatives 1 & 4 – Add 188,000 acres West of the base and 22,000 acres South of the base. These alternatives effectively include expansion in to all of the Johnson Valley OHV-Multiple Use Area. Training movements and live-fire exercises differ between Alternative 1 and 4.

Alternative 2 – Add 122,000 acres West of the base and 22,000 acres South of the base. This alternative includes most of the Johnson Valley OHV-Multiple Use Area.

Alternative 3 – Add 228,000 acres East of the base and 22,000 acres South of the base. This alternative does not include expansion into Johnson Valley.

Alternative 5 – Add 188,000 acres West of the base only (Johnson Valley).

No Action Alternative – Marine Corps will seek no additional lands, MEB exercises would occur on existing base.

Take Action Now – Attend at least one public scoping meeting and encourage your family and friends to do the same, and pass along this information to others you think are interested in Johnson Valley’s future. Visit the Partnership For Johnson Valley at www.pfjv.org for additional information and the latest updates.

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Subject: Thaksgiving Weekend Ride off of Trona


Author:
Scot Duncan
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Date Posted: 11:58:19 11/24/08 Mon
We're going to be going out to the "boulders" area, near Charlies Place out at Red Mountain, if anyone would like to join us, the more the merrier! We have 4 trailers headed out Wednesday to save a spot, so we will just want to get a head count as we get closer so we know how much space to save.

This will be our first ride of the season, since our baby boy, Matthew, is due on October 11th.

I wanted to go on the ITD ride that weekend, but Trish voted me down... :)

Hope to see some of you then!

Scot and Trish Duncan

PS - This will be our first child, so I am wondering if 6 weeks old is too young for a PW 50?

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Subject: Trailer Needed


Author:
Rick Metzdorff
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Date Posted: 10:51:43 11/24/08 Mon
I am looking to borrow or rent a three rail or equivalent size motorcycle trailer for Thanksgiving weekend. I could pick it up on Wednesday or Friday and return it on Sunday. I'm just taking the boys out so I don't need to tow the House! Let me know if you have something I can use. Thanks

Rick
949-466-2834

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Subject: Next Out of the Dirt Activity on Sat., Dec. 20th at 5pm


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The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 16:05:30 11/23/08 Sun
Mark your calendars...our next Out of the Dirt Activity is Saturday, December 20th at 5pm!

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Subject: "Out of the Dirt" Activity


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 10:26:15 11/15/08 Sat
We are going to be having our second "Out of the Dirt" activity at our house on Saturday, November 22nd from 5:30-9pm.

We are going to be doing a pot luck dinner at 5:30 and will start the movie right at 7. We will be showing the movie "Kung Fu Panda." A new movie just released on DVD!

Please RSVP to Jessica O'Connell at jd.oconnell@gmail.com if you WILL BE coming!

We are going to be doing a Thanksgiving pot luck, and we are asking each family to bring one thing for the pot luck as well as drinks for your family. Please let Jessica know what you would like to bring so that we can make sure we have a balanced pot luck. We will provide plates, napkins, and utensils.

Also, don't forget your lawn chairs as we are going to be eating out front on our drive way/street area as well as projecting the movie onto our garage door.

We can't wait to have everyone over and get some time to fellowship out of the dirt!
Dan and Jessica O'Connell

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Subject: d37/BRP Fun Ride To Help Save Johnson Valley


Author:
Grant Duncan
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Date Posted: 22:02:29 11/11/08 Tue
Hey i'm not sure how many of you know about this but the Marines at 29 palms want to expand their 932-square-mile base and take all of the Johnson Valley OHV Area into their new expansion.
There has been much controversy over this.
District 37 racing and BRP are putting on a "Fun Ride" in order to help save it.
It is very important for the OHV community that it stays open.

Here are 2 links with more information.
http://www.district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24329
http://www.funride.brpmoto.com/event-information-2.html

My family is going and i hope that you do also.
Who else thinks they can make this?

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Subject: ROLL CALL MATT'S PLACE (RANDSBURG)


Author:
Ed Arnitz and John Reininga
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Date Posted: 08:07:27 11/07/08 Fri
Hey guys! Can't wait to see you all this weekend at Matt's Place! Post your name as a reply if you are coming this weekend to Matt's Place/Randsburg (Nov. 9, 10, 11). Also, let us know if you have young kids who will be taking part in the "Jackrabbits" on Saturday afternoon. Some families have Monday and Tuesday off and will be staying for a few extra days of riding!

We will have signs marked off of the 395 by late Thursday evening. For those of you that have never been to Matt's Place it is located about 34 miles north of the 395 & 58 (Kramer Junction) interchange. Once you hit 33 miles you will start to ascend a short grade and there will be a yellow cow sign on the right. Take this road to camp. You can see camp from the 395 (it looks like a giant football field right next to a hill) and again there will be signs up late Thursday night.

See you IN THE DIRT!

God Bless,
Ed Arnitz and John Reininga

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Subject: In The Dirt Merchandise


Author:
Dan O'Connell
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Date Posted: 22:10:53 11/06/08 Thu
Robin Richter will have all the new In The Dirt samples out with her this weekend and will be ready to take orders. You are going to love all the new stuff! My personal favorite is the orange ITD coffee mug.

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Subject: Welcome to the Newest (little) Member of ITD!


Author:
Jessica O'Connell
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Date Posted: 11:44:21 11/06/08 Thu
Welcome Jared Kearley! He was born today at 7:24am! Congratulations Kearleys!

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Subject: randsburg


Author:
jim
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Date Posted: 07:06:59 11/05/08 Wed
just to let you know .I belong to another forum and I know there will be a rally held there this weekend Nov. 7-10 with aprox. 30 rigs

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Subject: Staying later for the Nov. ride?


Author:
John Northrup
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Date Posted: 22:18:54 11/03/08 Mon
Since Saddleback Valley school district does not have school the Monday or Tuesday after our ride. Is anyone up for staying a day or two later? We are up for it.

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Subject: water on the way


Author:
tom c
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Date Posted: 16:25:05 10/31/08 Fri
is there a good place to get water (for the trailer),truck stop at krammer jct? ect ,before i get to matts place

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Subject: Jackrabbit Volunteers Needed


Author:
Michelle Peltzer
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Date Posted: 12:54:02 10/30/08 Thu
We need volunteers to lead Jackrabbits this year (including next weeks ride). We have the craft already (thank you Lisa!) and I have some ideas for the activity. Please let me know if you could lead this months activity. I would like to ask each family with younger children to volunteer at least 1 time this season. Thanks so much.

Michelle

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Subject: The Colburn Family


Author:
ScottyB
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Date Posted: 14:40:21 10/28/08 Tue
As many of you know the Colburn family has some extensive travel needs to continue Steve's cancer treatments. The next major travel is to Maryland to start a new round of Clinical Trials. I have been working with a gal named Cheryl Lawrence at the Church in Hilton Head that Steve and Joni attend. I think she might be a travel agent or something. Not sure, however she is currently getting, collecting and organizing Steve and Joni’s travel arrangements with donated points. She can be reached @ (843) 597-3375 or emailed at islandcheryl@hotmail.com

If your able to donate any of your milage points, credit card points or donated airlines tickets, please contact her ASAP. She has beeen a huge blessing to the Colburns and she is asking for our help now. She makes it really really easy to transfer your points. Just contact her via phone or email.

You may also call me if you have any questions.
Resting in Him,
Scott Burnett
949-689-5078

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Subject: First "Out of the Dirt" Activity


Author:
The O'Connells
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Date Posted: 23:46:21 10/23/08 Thu
Hey ITD Family!

We are going to be having our first "Out of the Dirt" activity at our house on Saturday, October 25th from 5:30-9pm.

We are going to be doing a pot luck dinner at 5:30 and will start the movie right at 7. We will be showing the Disney movie "Cars." A favorite among kids and adults!

Please RSVP to Jessica O'Connell at jd.oconnell@gmail.com if you WILL BE coming!

We are going to be doing a pot luck, and we are asking each family to bring one thing for the pot luck as well as drinks for your family. We need casseroles, salads, sides, and deserts. Please let Jessica know what you would like to bring so that we can make sure we have a balanced pot luck. We will provide plates, napkins, and utensils.

Also, don't forget your lawn chairs as we are going to be eating out front on our drive way/street area as well as projecting the movie onto our garage door.

We can't wait to have everyone over and get some time to fellowship out of the dirt!
Dan and Jessica O'Connell

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Subject: Looking To Rent A Trailer!


Author:
Kurt Johnston
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Date Posted: 15:53:46 10/21/08 Tue
I'm looking for a trailer large enough to carry two bikes and two quads to rent for the November ITD ride.

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