James
you need an aerial view of your place. This is a link to a NEW place just north of Ft Worth. They don't have much yet, but the areial view is kind of cool.

DFW Adventure Park

 

as far as i know u can count andy II in for prague this sunday at one it should be super muddy after the rain we had today - might have to break out the outlaws

 

Hey James, two words ... Paintball Course [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Tyler

 

Hey Guys,
This is James on Dave's computer.

Tyler,
It's funny you should mention that - Dave (my business partner and brother-in-law) mentioned the same thing to me the other day. I'm SURE we could make a paintball course happen very soon (IF THIS STINKIN' RAIN WILL EVER STOP).
It didn't start raining here until mid-afternoon today. I was just about to load up the "CAT" and head out to the trails to start working when it came a turd floater. Since I dang near got stuck out there (in my truck) yesterday, I decided it wouldn't be a good idea to tempt fate. So, as I said earlier I HATE THE RAIN!!!!!

With that said, I need some help. We need a motorcycle to use to patrol the trails but we're trying to keep overhead down to a minimum. Do any of you guys know where I could pick up a older model, dependable off-road cycle for $500 or less? If so, you can post here or email me at harmony@okplus.com
It ain't gotta be pretty, it just needs to be dependable

Thanks for the help,
James

 

Dear James on Dave's Computer,

Why don't ya just use the AC to partol?? You could even get one of those helmets with a flashing red light on them that they used to sell at Radio Shack. You could be your own Rent-a-cop.NOw that we've solved that issue....how about that pole???



Bob "Ready for Amateur NIght at Little River Trails" Bobman

 

Dear James on Dave's computer
Why not hire Jason to patrol. He has his own 4 wheeler and GUN!! Heywood could be his backup.
I agree with Bob... Use your Cat to patrol or let us patrol on our machines. It could be like a GOLF MARSHALL. Free rides to the patrol leader. No Salary. You would get a lot of takers.
g

 

Back at home on my own computer now.

Gordon,
That "is" a pretty cool overview isn't it? Your right. We need one too - just so happens I gots one right here in my briefcase. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Did you guys know that you can go to your local USDA office and get a color overview print-out of "any" property in their district for FREE? And in our case, the Seminole County Conservation District office shares the same building with the USDA and we get topography print-outs from them - also free. Pretty cool, huh?
Have you been to this Park yet and ridden the trails Gordon? If so, what'd you think? Pros? Cons?

Bob,
You're just not gonna let this brass pole thing go, are ya? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Since Jason has volunteered to "break it in" when we get it installed (that's what he said in his earlier post), I'll put one in. What I want to know is how many dollar bills are you gonna stick in his G-string? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

James

 

Brent you can call me Ang if you like or Andy the magnificent I am hoping to be there this weekend and i am gonna call paul and lisa to see if they want to go hope to see yall there at 1:00

 

Good point Gordon. I wasn't too anxious to put a big red light on my head. Some people might get the wrong idea [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

We are planning on using the Cat to patrol with, but we want a bike as well. We need two vehicles anyway since we both may be on the trails patrolling at the same time.
It's funny you guys came up with the "volunteer policing" or "Golf Marshal" ideas. We planned on doing that very thing, using different people each weekend. This way we could keep them kind of "under cover".

As for problems on the trails, I've identified 3 areas of concern:
1) Littering - I TOTALLY DETEST littering, whether it's on my property or anyone elses. Anyone caught littering will NOT get a second chance. They'll be required to leave the Park immediately without discussion and be banned for life.

2) Staying on the trails - We are taking stringent steps to construct a trail system that will identify and utilize points of interest, giving the rider an awesome riding experience. Rogue trails will diminish this trail system by creating dead end trails and cut-offs. Cut-offs will shorten the trail and rob the rider of the full experience.

3) Staying in the Park - At each point where the river enters and exits the property there is no sure-fire way to keep rogue riders from venturing onto adjacent properties. Fencing would wash away or catch debris, which would also cause it to wash away. Spikes and/or poles would do the same, so each rider will be on the honor system. Signs will be posted, but that's about all we can do. And if the adjacent property owners begin to complain, that means problems for the whole Park.

With that said, I don't think there'll be too many unruly riders, but the few that venture outside the rules can make their disrespect a BIG problem for everyone else, and that leads me as to why we need a bike. If someone on an extremely fast sport-quad tries to run from the Arctic Cat, they'll probably run off and leave it. But a bike could track them down pretty quick.
Course, each person on patrol will have a 2-way radio to contact the trailhead, but I'd still like to be able to catch them if they run. If they get out of sight they can always claim, "It wasn't me, it musta been someone on a quad/bike that looks like me". If you catch them, they can't deny it.

Anyway, if you guys have any suggestions on how to minimize potential problems, I'm all ears.

James

 

Arm patrolmen with paintball guns. If anyone gets caught breaking the rules, they get "marked".

Shawna