Esprit de Four Volunteers and Volunteer guests: I wish to extend a big “Thank you” to those who took time out of their weekend to help plant 50 trees at Hollister Hills SVRA on Saturday, February 3rd. We had 18 volunteers and two young people. What a day, we started out by meeting Patty Forbes at the park at 9 a.m. By 9:20 we had the trees, tools and other supplies loaded up and heading out to the area where Patty wanted the trees planted. After a short demonstration, everything just came together. I know that sounds “corny”, but it’s true. Everyone found a job, worked hard, and we were able to get all 50 trees planted, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 and we were done!!!. What a great bunch of volunteers, a Big “THANK YOU” to: * Ellen Layendecker; * Mike and Navi Phorn; * Ole Stortroen; * Chuck Rippen; * Jay Lohr; * Tom Vella; * Richard Beard; * Dennis Holler; * Ava Moore; * Steve Bartolomei, with Ashley and Collin; * Ron Heath; * Ed Lorenzen; * Dirk Martin; * Darell Kroeker; and Darell’s friend’s Lynn Warkentin and J.R. Atchison. Darell please extend a “Thank you” to your two friends (non-club members) who helped with the planting. Wow, GREAT job all. Sincerely, Sherry Stortroen (P.S. If I misspelled anyone’s name, please excuse me. )
Hollister Hills
Hello, Well… This was my first run with the club. When I started out from home, it was foggy and bleak and I was wondering if that was an omen! By the time I got to Cienega road, the sun had come out and it was looking like it was going to be a glorious day.
I was the last to get to the school house where Ellen, Susi, Richard and Carol were waiting. After a couple of minutes to air down and lock the hubs, we were off. Having a primarily stock rig, I was concerned that it would limit the trails we would take and perhaps not challenge the others in the group. Boy was I surprised when I got to the left turn on the downhill Chaparral hill. (Did I mention it went downhill? I mean really downhill!!!!) There was a bit of pucker factor involved in making that left turn — the rear of the truck was sliding about and thanks to Richard’s guiding and coaching, I made it without a scratch.
Ellen then led us all the way up to the top of Hector Heights for a lunch break and the great view! We then went down to the Quarry for a little fun, then to the obstacle course. Ending the day at the ravine for a lesson in how to rely on your friends when you need help. Richard put on an amazing run up Truck hill. Then the sand pit to watch Jim climb out in an amazing display.
I had a great time! Great people, great day. I learned more about my vehicle’s abilities, lack of abilities, and what other’s vehicles are capable of.
By the way, Darrell, under tha cheap Earl Scheib silver paint is a red 4Runner.
Thanks for a great day! Dennis