California or Bust : An Epic Trek Across the California Emigrant Trail

[pastorwug]

Go west young man, go west! Placerville is the Thursday destination!

Really? They used Holsteins to pull their wagons? - seems a bit unlikely, they are not good draft animals.
I would think they would be pulled behind the wagons and good draft oxen used for pulling the wagons - did they mention that? :thinking:

 

[pvanweelden]

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Can you see the elephant?

That's pretty cool!

Reminds me of the lion - not the best angle in this pic- along kanes creek


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[JayKay]

Really? They used Holsteins to pull their wagons? - seems a bit unlikely, they are not good draft animals.
I would think they would be pulled behind the wagons and good draft oxen used for pulling the wagons - did they mention that? :thinking:

That's what the video shows, must be the way it was done. Gotta be true since it's an official video from 1840

 

[pastorwug]

That's what the video shows, must be the way it was done. Gotta be true since it's an official video from 1840

Yup, there ya go.
AND - it's on the internet - it's impossible to not tell the truth on the internet. :cheesy:

 

[TheStick]

Go west young man, go west! Placerville is the Thursday destination!

Nice, post up when you guys know when/where :thumb:

 

[TheStick]

Problems on the 'Con?

 

[OverlanderJK]

Problems on the 'Con?

Huh? They haven't run the rubicon yet.

 

[Trail Bud]

Doing the last leg of the calf emigrant trail ending in Placerville, CA.
Staying at the his Cary house.

 

[TheStick]

Huh? They haven't run the rubicon yet.

Shit. IDK. I was thinking they were finishing their trek on the 'con before heading to pville.

Either way I'm half drunk and tired now

 

[Trail Bud]

Final trip mileage for mileage calf immigrant trip: 4061

 

[JAGS]

Final trip mileage for mileage calf immigrant trip: 4061

Man, that is a trek. Still got a few more for the trip. :yup: We'll catch you tomorrow Doug!

- Jason

 

[OverlanderJK]

Final trip mileage for mileage calf immigrant trip: 4061

Nice! Mileage before you broke something, 350ish.

 

[Trail Bud]

Man, that is a trek. Still got a few more for the trip. :yup: We'll catch you tomorrow Doug!

- Jason

Yes see you soon.

 

[RanchoRubi]

A Truly Epic Adventure:rock: Starting in SoCal to Independence, Missouri where the trail West began. Making it to Placerville, California. Over 4000 miles, well over 1000 on dirt, through 10 states, countless small towns, desert, mountains, prairie, canyons, mud, rocks, and sand. And most important with 15 good friends. Special Thanks to our pathfinders and Trail-bosses, Eddie and Cindy :clap2::clap2:

 

[Brewbek]

A Truly Epic Adventure:rock: Starting in SoCal to Independence, Missouri where the trail West began. Making it to Placerville, California. Over 4000 miles, well over 1000 on dirt, through 10 states, countless small towns, desert, mountains, prairie, canyons, mud, rocks, and sand. And most important with 15 good friends. Special Thanks to our pathfinders and Trail-bosses, Eddie and Cindy :clap2::clap2:

Amen that. A stellar trip for sure. :clap2:

 

[ramin]

A Truly Epic Adventure:rock: Starting in SoCal to Independence, Missouri where the trail West began. Making it to Placerville, California. Over 4000 miles, well over 1000 on dirt, through 10 states, countless small towns, desert, mountains, prairie, canyons, mud, rocks, and sand. And most important with 15 good friends. Special Thanks to our pathfinders and Trail-bosses, Eddie and Cindy :clap2::clap2:

Well said!

The trip of a lifetime for Kevin and I. Thank you everyone for a very memorable trip!

 

[Strainger]

Well, I am finally back in some semblance of a routine again. The Jeep is cleaned up but still has plenty of road dust in the little nooks and crannies that may take subsequent washings to finally get clean.

Dealership diagnosed the a/c problem that developed during the trip. Seized compressor. They had to order a new one from Florida. It came in today. Going to the dealership tomorrow morning to get the a/c compressor removed and replaced.

These little problems are nothing. Just little inconveniences that pale in comparison to what those that went before endured. This trip has really made me humble and aware of how lucky I am to be living in this day and age.

This trip also made me aware of how lucky I am to have been allowed into Eddie and Cindy's circle of friends. I think I also speak for Susan when I say thanks to each of you for making this a true adventure and memory that will refresh itself every time I see your smiling faces.

p.s. I'm starting to like wearing my cowboy hat. :blush:

 

[olram30]

i hope you guys had a good time while in wyoming.

 

[mcpuck]

i hope you guys had a good time while in wyoming.

Actually Wyoming was my least favorite state on the trip. We were attacked by the white man dressed as Indians, had a run in with the law, started a range war with local ranchers, and were chased by a stampede of cattle.

 

[Sharkey]

Actually Wyoming was my least favorite state on the trip. We were attacked by the white man dressed as Indians, had a run in with the law, started a range war with local ranchers, and were chased by a stampede of cattle.

...and JeepFan gave you a cold sore.