wont be making this one. sorry

As far as geocaching goes, if you don't already have them, the Rubicon Trail series has a couple good ones in there hidden by an offroader. As far as a good geocaching GPSr, I have a Garmin 76CSX which is basically the same as Mike's 60CSX, but it's a bigger device. The screen size is the same though I think. IMHO the most important feature in a caching GPSr is a built in magnetic compass. Non-compass GPSrs have to be on the move to tell you which way you're pointing, but if you have a magnetic compass, when you drop below a certain speed (like 1 MPH) the compass kicks in so the unit will still reliably point you toward your target. That comes in real handy if you're stumbling around in the woods trying to find a cache. BTW, I think the "S" in the CSX is for sport which means it has a compass built in.

Any update on this trail ride? You guys still coming down?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to back out of this trip at the moment. I have waaaaayyyy too many things going on every weekend and we are going to Las Vegas a couple weeks after this for 5 days and I just don't have enough money for everything. I really wanted to go too because it is one of my favorite places to wheel. For those that are going, google Harrisonburg chamber of commerce or hotels and there should be a list of about 10 or so. The Sleep Inn is where I stayed last time and they allow pets for a few more dollars. I like that it is on top of the hill in the middle of everything. some of the other places are cheaper but they aren't as nice or have noise issues. If you need directions to Flagpole knob let me know.

I need some clarification! Somewhere the words "scenic ride" were used. If that is a true description, I'd like to include myself and possibly my wife. However, if this ride involves anything more than easy "green" trails, that would be breaking my promise to the wife and my Lord.

It just so happens that my granddaughter's soccer team has a "bye" that weekend, so I might be able to convince my wife to come along. It would definitely have to be a hotel for us.

Someone who's been there before and with some knowledge of plans for the group, please let me know if I should consider this. Remember my 05 is bone stock, except for the 31 inch mud tires and nice, shiney chrome wheels (which I don't want to damage).

I am not saying the ride is out for everyone else, but I will not have a weekend off for awhile. I am getting the Sat of the picnic off but after that... The schedule will work out better when my training is over.

OKay....so plan B? Should we have the run at Rausch that weekend? I can be there, but have to ride along with someone. My Blazer barely handles the parking lot. hahaha

I think GWNF sounds awesome, but I am not willing to be in VA without Chris for 3 days, or even 2....not on a wheeling trip at least! We can definitely make it a trip next year, or maybe even in October if Chris' schedule lightens up by then.

So, unless there is an uprising from some of you that really wantd to go, I am officially canceling the GWNF trip and having this month's trip at Rausch. I know it stinks in a way cuz we're all looking forward to seeing different scenery....but.....it's too long/big of a trip to do without my main man, our wonderful President, Chris. Rausch, however, I know like the back of my hand.

What say you?

I was looking forward to riding with you guys again. Not sure if we can make it back up there, but I'll talk it over with Andrea. The Tidewater Four Wheelers are hosting the VA4WDA Annual at Oak Ridge Estate (where they had Camp Jeep), so I may go to that.