Off-road trip full of surprises

[dondonbabyraptor]

Yeah the only reason I said that to him was because I was watching him with other cars and he seemed to be smiling and joking with others. At first I was like sh*t should I have said that then he started laughing and asked her "Are you legal" with a smile on his face.? Of course she did smack me for that one. lol

It has to be sad seeing them cuffed like that. But in reality it needs to be done for obvious (to some) reasons. I'll leave it at that.

It's really nice to just show a bit of humanity from their side and your side. Builds a better connection with the community, lessens the stress of the day for both. Fortunately, with some funny jokes and a slight slap on the wrist(from the gf ).

Most definitely, and yes very very obvious reasons.

Edit: Took out my stance to not bait anything.

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[myothercarizahearse]

an example of my "friends" activity

I was running from them, for whatever reason.
I ran out from the middle of two houses
there were cops looking for an impaired driver who ran from a crash.
I ran out of breath and slowed only to be tackled by two on Ontarios finest OPP officers.
I fit the description of the impaired perp. Running was a bad omen. So was being drunk.

I told them my story.
they took me to my friends for confirmation of the story.
my friends denied knowing who I was.

Since my story didn't pan out I was then detained until there was further investigation.

thanks guys. thanks alot.

must have been rough having maple glazed tim hortons and coffee with the mountys. just kidding. your buddys are dicks but I would have done the same to you and made you sweat for a minute THEN straighten it out

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

WHOA!!! It sounds like a most excellent adventure - just two questions…

1. Did it begin at a Circle K?
2. Was it anywhere near San Dimas?

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

WHOA!!! It sounds like a most excellent adventure - just two questions…

1. Did it begin at a Circle K?
2. Was it anywhere near San Dimas?

Strange things are afoot at the Circle K. However, the BP did know when the Mongols ruled China when I was looking for help on my history report on the trail.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Oh yes. Also since BP were moving up and down the trail I had to reverse or maneuver very tightly to a side.. one time I guess the ditch was bigger than I thought and I hear a big CLUNK. Thought it was my rear diff… don’t really have much time to get out and search for a decent line when they are flashing their lights at you to MOVE. LUCKILY, it was just my tyger hitch armor hehe. I had a feeling it was that at the steep angle my rear bumper was going. Could of easily been my rear bumper in the dirt, fortunate usage of the tyger hitch. Hopefully I didn’t bend my hitch receiver or anything like that. Big chunks were ripped out of the metal though haha.

 

[D Fresh]

Sounds like a good time.

FYI, I've always been advised to immediately, upon contact, report the fact that you're packing to an LEO.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Found license plate hanging down halfways this morning. Guess the wash boards un-did the left screw. Also lost the screw cap. Is the OEM screw cap black gloss? Anyone know what type of screw I can use to replace it or just go to Ford dealer?

EDIT: someone confirmed it is just screws no cap, so I got the caps from some type of license plate holder. Now just need to know what type of screw to replace with

 

[AzScorpion]

Found license plate hanging down halfways this morning. Guess the wash boards un-did the left screw. Also lost the screw cap. Is the OEM screw cap black gloss? Anyone know what type of screw I can use to replace it or just go to Ford dealer?

EDIT: someone confirmed it is just screws no cap, so I got the caps from some type of license plate holder. Now just need to know what type of screw to replace with

Go over to HD or Lowes and take the right screw out in the parking lot. Bring it inside and match it up with something there.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Go over to HD or Lowes and take the right screw out in the parking lot. Bring it inside and match it up with something there.

Smart thinking, this is what I come here for. You guys with much more knowledge on hardware things and little tips. "Am I a man yet, pops?"

 

[AzScorpion]

Smart thinking, this is what I come here for. You guys with much more knowledge on hardware things and little tips. "Am I a man yet, pops?"

You're getting there son...slowly but surely! ?

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

You're getting there son...slowly but surely! ?

*walks away with head up high* "One day.... ONE DAY ILL BE A REAL MAN, pops told me so"

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

*walks away with head up high* "One day.... ONE DAY ILL BE A REAL MAN, pops told me so"

Uncle Duke says, I know you live in SD, but make sure they’re stainless steel - not sure about the existing one? Buy two.

With pops and an uncle around, you’re almost there!

 

[Tracy Bowman]

Hello friends,

Warning: a long long story about my off-road adventure last night. Involves border patrol, illegal immigrants, NVG’s and more.


Boy oh boy, where do I start… so I went out to Otay Mountain truck trail to help a friend go through some tough times. You know, get out, show him different things. Man did we get that. The trip was riddled with surprises or problems…

First problem.. google maps took me through private land full of chains and trespassing signs. Found a different route and re-routed to get to the trail.

Second problem. Guess what, big big illegal immigration border crossing night! There’s a sign before the trail with mile indicators. 5 miles otay mountain summit -> and Mexico <- 4 miles.

Drive a few miles into the trail as sun is setting, border patrol is stopped on the side but whipped in front of me and blocked me in. Usually they just wave and let you go along the trail.. BP asks to search my vehicle, asks to open rear doors and my trunk to look under my bed of my camper shell, etc. I say sure because I get it’s just their job and I have nothing to hide. We talk about my truck since he mentions how nice it is.I go “I put 12k in this truck” “haha I can tell” he asks me to open my tail gate, I oblige since again, just doing his job. He notices I have body armor in the back and he goes “body armor huh?” “Yeah I enjoy shooting” “are you Navy or Army?” “Nope” he looks down at my appendix and notices my CCW belt clip showing “okay have a good day”

Second issue, had multiple bp stop me and ask what I was doing in the area. “Just off-roading and taking pictures” and they went on their ways. Probably was notedthat I’ve already been searched and stopped.. but here’s the real issue, I get to the end of the trail and usually you can hop on the freeway shortly after the hour and a half long trail you just did, but NOPE. Hard ass border patrol sat in his van at the gate until I turned on my interior lights, stepped out the vehicle and asked with a wave “is this border patrol here” he stepped out, “I asked is this gate closed and can I go through?” Points at sign of “trespassing private property gate closed” even though I have gone through here and yesterday SoCal off road group confirmed it was open. Tells me I have to go all the way back I came through. Even though technically I’m on the “trespassing” side and the side he was on was a public freeway entrance… so now I’m here at the supposed end of my trail at 9pm and I have to go back the way I came and I get home at 11 pm. Luckily I gassed to full before I went on the trail…

Just my luck on the big illegal border crossing night huh? However, what was SUPER COOL. Apparently they have contracted military operators… on my way back through the trail in pitch darkness on the mountain a contracter full kitted stepped out of the bushes with the best bush camouflage I have seen with full NVG’s, body armor and rifle/pistol… he just watches me as I go by, no big deal…. Drive 25 ft… and 5 bush operators come out with full nvg and kits… lead operator(I am guessing) as I wave hi he has a “quick”
chat with me. “Oh so you’re the raptor we saw earlier huh? “Haha, no sir I am a ranger but sort of a raptor, tuned by ford performance and all” “cool truck, but disguised as a raptor huh haha” as we have this conversation, and before he asks the next question… another operator and DOG come out the bush to walk around my truck. He continues the conversation “uhh don’t they have raptor rangers in other countries?” As the dog finishes the search, I say” yeah in Mexico, Canada, Australia, Hawai’i, anywhere but here in the main states” and he goes “ ahh I see have a good night” as the dog finished his duties.

honestly.. kind of worth it being turned around and going through the whole trail again. Got to see neat things and test my night time off-road skills.

if you read through all of this, thank you. Sorry it was just such a long night full of different experiences from 4pm to 11pm..

Warm regards,
Brandon

EDIT: had a woman BP scream at me st the arrest site “keep fucking moving on” maybe because I saw their paid off undercover Mexicans changing clothes without handcuffs while their compadres sat cross legged and handcuffed in the dirt.. idk just an assumption

mexico at night

mexico at night

sunset at Otay mtn summit

Another summit view

Another summit sunset view

Sunset, little hill climb with a specific line before sunset before summit.

Pano of before summit, not quite as high but beautiful scenery

Another pic of the beauty at summit and a friend

mexico at night

Summit sunset view of Mexico

Too scary for my blood! You are a brave man.

Great pics, by the way.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Too scary for my blood! You are a brave man.

Great pics, by the way.

Haha, thank you for the kind comments Tracy. I would like to believe so, but maybe just in this instance It was quite intense, especially at night but it definitely tested new limits. Also, got those sweet night pics in there too! Life is full of happy little trees. ?

 

[AzScorpion]

*walks away with head up high* "One day.... ONE DAY ILL BE A REAL MAN, pops told me so"

I know it's before your time but.... ?

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