What happened to Swampcat

[swampcat07]

With me being in and out of the forums so much I just wanted to start a post and let you know what I was up to when I wasn't here being a mod.

Over the winter months I pretty much hung out in the shop and online. Not riding much. I did get to meet up with the coal country riders at Motorama.

I took some time in the winter to clean up the quads and fix anything needed for the upcoming riding season.

Like cleaning the clutch and fixing a warn coolant hose on the AC H1.

I also added ammo boxes for storage not knowing they will save my butt in another month or so.

I changed the brakes and fluids on the AC 500.

And a front bearing

At the wifes request she got her seat recovered

Then I ended up trading the teryx for a new commander.

I fixed the light on the trailer from the tall pines incident and we are ready to roll!

The first event was Trail Jam at the Lost trails where we met a few friends from ATV Illustriated, Power Sports Marketing, and On the Trail TV. We also helped with the poker run.

Next we headed to Tall Pines ATV Park in Andover NY.

Right about now the weather was perfect for riding and I wanted to ride like every weekend. Besides the rides I spent some time learning about trail maintenance and economic impacts of trail systems by visiting the AOAA and the Bald Eagle State Forest. I was able to meet those who are working on the AOAA, Lance who wrote for quad mag and alot of DCNR people in charge of maintaining and managing the forests.

Then we attended the Renovo Cruise for a Cure organized by Centeral Mountian ATV along with Bucktail medical center relay for life. It was about a 50 mile ride connecting Renovo to the Bloody Skillet. We camped at Whiskey Springs and ended up riding there, Bloody Skillet, and the connector trail to SSRT.

Edited July 25, 2012 by swampcat07

[swampcat07]

After we got back from the charity ride and the DCNR Seminar I started planning for the bras for a cause ride, working on a Yamaha Grant and looking for a few places to race the Cat. I also help with a cleanup on the same trail system recieving the grant.

[oxidized_black]

great posts swampcat !!

[swampcat07]

Thanks I forgot to mention I flipped the quad and tore a hole in my arm. They flipped the quad off of me before anyone could get a photo. The cuts were pretty bad and I don't think I am going to post them here.

[GREENIE]

Man you have been busy swampcat. looks like thoughs rides were a lot of fun. you really do a lot of work to make sure people have places to ride.

[marioweldinginc]

Thats all? Great write up look forward to the rest of the year

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[Lumpneck]

So, other than that, what have you been up to in your spare time? Sure missed you and Alliecat on the last ride. You'd have loved it...

[swampcat07]

you really do a lot of work to make sure people have places to ride.

I just want to make sure that when I have kids they can have some places to ride and explore like I did all my life. When I was young you could literally ride anywhere you wanted on a quad, there days it is easier to trailer.

[swampcat07]

Thats all? Great write up look forward to the rest of the year

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Mario I forgot to post on your profile, and mabe I should anyways, but we are trying to get the QC crew together for a ride this fall. Once we see who is intrested we will pick a spot.

[swampcat07]

So, other than that, what have you been up to in your spare time? Sure missed you and Alliecat on the last ride. You'd have loved it...

I know I sure would have loved to watch the tow truck at work again, you are always getting someone out of a bind.

In my spare time I try to work and make money so I can fix for all my toys LOL.

This week it looks like new rear bearings on the 500 and new tie rod ends for me. I still have to get the mud off my quad though from the mudbog.

Next week I am meeting with the townships to see if we can get the roads officially opened to ATVS.

Dave I sure hope to ride with you on the next ride.

[Ajmboy]

You have been busy! Great photos. Hope the injury heals up!

[swampcat07]

I still have a little coal in there even though I went to the hospital to get it cleaned out. I can still ride so I consider myself healed.

[swampcat07]

The prior weekend I was at Broome Tioga Racing in the Mud Bogs, First on Saturday and Second on Sunday.

This weekend I was able to get some seat time in with a few friends, we got wet again but still had a good time.

My next move is to figure out if I am going to make fishers reunion or not this year at Rock Run.

Edited August 1, 2012 by swampcat07

[swampcat07]

Well we were able make fishers at Rock Run, Here are a few Pics

[wylde1]

I just want to make sure that when I have kids they can have some places to ride and explore like I did all my life. When I was young you could literally ride anywhere you wanted on a quad, there days it is easier to trailer.

That is what it is all about, the kids. My kids don't ride yet, but they show interest in it. Thanks to people like you there is a chance that there will still be quad trails in the future.:cheer:

[swampcat07]

Well I was off the last two weekends riding again. Potter County for our ATV Club's Picnic and Broome again in the mud pit. I think I need to get some lighter/skinny tires on the Cat because I keep falling behind by a second or two.

[swampcat07]

This past weekend was very cool. We teamed with the Lost Trails ATV Park and the Pink Ribbion Riders to Raise over $2,300. PRR provides direct financial assistance to both men and women diagnosed with breast cancer.

We even made the news:

Raising Awareness, Having Fun In Lackawanna County | WNEP.com — Scranton / Wilkes-Barre / Hazleton

[BioWare]

Looks like you had a great time.

[BioWare]

I like the Bras hanging in the side by side. LOL

[swampcat07]

LOL, it is a funny concept when you think about it. We had alot of fun though.

[swampcat07]

Well as the year goes on I can add another ride. I was off to Tug Hill to check out the ATV Expo.