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« on: June 09, 2011, 07:29:27 AM » |
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2nd lot, 9am. We'll tackle Jack Rabbit.
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Dagger6641
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 10:48:14 PM » |
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Hi my name is Eric and I just Cambr and I am interested in helping out with workdays. I would like to know what is involved with getting info for certain workdays.( do I check back here, is there a e-mail list, etc.) Thanks
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2011, 12:55:52 AM » |
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Hi Eric, thanks for wanting to pitch in. Extra hands are always appreciated! Workday info is usually posted in the thread for that workday, such as this one. The details depend on what is approved by the park district, which is a mix of seeing what needs doing and waiting for the paperwork to get processed. And, there should be an e-mail to the membership to cover upcoming workdays and events. If you found this thread, you shouldn't have a problem finding others (thru the Workdays page or thru the calendar).
The intention for the next workday is to trim Jack Rabbit, which shouldn't be a problem to get an okay for since trimming is a routine need. Also, we have a picnic following the Sept 11 workday, sponsored by the local bike shop. So the next one's a good one to come to.
I should caution you though, helping at a workday is a pretty straightforward thing, but you do need to be cognizant of the poison ivy all over the park. If you follow a protective routine, you shouldn't have much to worry about....
• always use leather gloves and long pants
• assume the ivy plant oil (urushiol) has gotten onto your CAMBr tools and your gloves, so don't touch bare skin with the gloves or tools
• bag your work clothes afterwards so any possible poison ivy on them doesn't get onto other surfaces like your car interior
• wipe down exposed skin with rubbing alcohol shortly after contact or as a preventative measure after the workday
• wash your stuff to break down any plant oil you picked up
Really, it's the same stuff you should be doing if you fall off your bike and roll thru the plants out there. Course there's a chunk of the population that gets no rash from the oil, so you might not need to worry about it. Anyway, mark your calendar with the upcoming dates and we hope to see you out often.
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Dagger6641
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2011, 11:33:38 AM » |
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Thank you for all the great info. I am excited to help out and meet some Cambr members also. I will see your guys on the 11th...
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2011, 09:58:48 PM » |
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Cool! City folk coming out!
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Dagger6641
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2011, 08:51:48 PM » |
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I may live near the city but i'm a prefer to be out west in a smaller town!! haha.. I can't wait to come out and meet some other riders and see the Saw Wee Kee trails....
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 10:47:05 PM » |
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im sure this has been posted and i just havent found it, but what time is everyone meeting on the 11th?
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« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 11:38:10 PM » |
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im sure this has been posted and i just havent found it, but what time is everyone meeting on the 11th?
Trailwork starts at 9am, meeting at the 2nd lot. The picnic should start at 12:30. It'll be pretty free-form.... food first and eventually rides will kick off. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 05:10:17 PM » |
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The weather looks to be perfect for Sunday's afternoon outing! If you get there late for the trailwork and we're gone, we drove over to the start of Jack Rabbit (southwest part of the park) to avoid the hike. Come over and find us. |
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HUSKY
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« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2011, 07:22:57 PM » |
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I would like to help too! I got full makita battery tool kit. . I'm X- plumber. Do i need to bring it with me?
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2011, 10:45:03 PM » |
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Ooh! Nice tool set.
Well we aren't allowed to use power tool in the woods, so you won't need it for the trail work. But maybe it'll come in handy to play music for the picnic.
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Jimmy S.
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« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2011, 11:05:41 PM » |
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Time out Dom, Those there are battery operated!
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HUSKY
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« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2011, 12:21:43 AM » |
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Time out Dom, Those there are battery operated!
Agree ,it's not actually a power tool!  |
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Echo5Mike
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2011, 08:13:30 AM » |
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Driving back from Iowa this AM. Almost home but I'll probably be a little late. Will meet you on jack rabbit.
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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 10:26:42 AM » |
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Couldn't make it for the work day (son has a soccer game @ 12) but saw some of you boys out there on my way out. Lost my Garmin etrex GPS on either Anaconda, the freeway, loligagger, jackrabbit, devils dip, or colossus. A quality 6 pack awaits the finder (the crew has now lost Todd in his search the the GPS)!
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