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2008 Safari
Black Oak and County Line by Brandon
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As a 5 year club member, I was ashamed that I had only
been able to make it to 2 Safaris ever with the last one in 2004! So it
was with much excitement that I loaded the family, my wife and 3 kids (6, 3, and 9.5 m onths!) into our 2008 Rubi Unlimited (Bruiser)
for its second time on the trails. After two days of mud, laughs, new friends, and even listening to a baby scream through the
woods – I have no regrets! Once again thanks to a great group of people. The 2008 Safari was a huge success!! Thank
you to all that put in countless hours planning, preparing, and providing!
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After a great breakfast on Day 1 we were on Black Oak Run following
Rooster through the creeks and around the trees. A
few mud holes took their victims but of course everyone enjoyed helping them get back on the trail. After a “civilized” pit
stop for lunch (thank you Durrell and Syndy!) we were back on the trails for more. The day ended by watching a couple
brave ones take on the “rock” climb up the ravine. Thanks Rooster for a great trip not to mention the
bonus CB singing!
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Day 2 found us on County Line following Pete up and down
through the trees. I think he was a little leery of the “big
JK’s ” being able to keep up but with 3 of us on the trail we proved our ability pretty quickly! While
the trail wasn’t as muddy as Black Oak it definitely had a lean factor like no other! My 3 year old daughter
and I quickly had to come to a compromise that I would “go slow” down the hills if she’d let me go as
fast as I needed to up them! By the end of the day she (and even her mom) were having a great time and knew that
our “Bruiser” was up to the task! Pete and the other trail guides did a great job leading everyone through
the high and the low!
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