Launch Ramp in process - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rob929 · 03-22-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

hopefully it will be all concrete with a big footing.

I was hoping the same thing- It's embarrassing when my 2WD "Off Road" truck gets stuck in the sand

forefrazier · 03-22-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob929

I was hoping the same thing- It's embarrassing when my 2WD "Off Road" truck gets stuck in the sand

Isn't that an oxymoron? 2wd "offroad" truck? LOL. I finally have 4x4 and I think the only time I have actually used it is in the sandy launch at LJ..HAHa@!

TCS · 03-22-2010, 07:08 PM

I can't believe you're complaining about them sending too many people to fix the launch. When I went by this morning they were making great progress. I thanked them for doing the work. Would it make you happier to see one dude with no power tools busting his ass for a month with a crappy result?

Just head south to mexico and see what that gets you.

They said it would take a week, most of it curing time. I'm looking forward to driving onto the beach again.

Nic D · 03-22-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TCS

I can't believe you're complaining about them sending too many people to fix the launch.

Im guessing that the remarks were sarcastic in nature...

WahooUSMA · 03-23-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TCS

I can't believe you're complaining about them sending too many people to fix the launch. When I went by this morning they were making great progress. I thanked them for doing the work. Would it make you happier to see one dude with no power tools busting his ass for a month with a crappy result?

Just head south to mexico and see what that gets you.

They said it would take a week, most of it curing time. I'm looking forward to driving onto the beach again.

And they have power tools too!

Rob929 · 03-22-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by forefrazier

Isn't that an oxymoron? 2wd "offroad" truck? LOL. I finally have 4x4 and I think the only time I have actually used it is in the sandy launch at LJ..HAHa@!

Yep- that's why it's funny.. It's a toyota with the TRD off-road package, they just forgot the 4 wheel drive! (its mostly a suspension and limited slip diff package).. If I'm not mistaken, chevy has a similar Z-71 "off-road" truck that is 2wd as well. Its all for marketing I suppose. I didnt know at the time when I bought it how handy 4wd would have been

Next time for sure, even if just for LJ!

Anyway, sorry to go off topic. I am impressed as well that the city seems to be getting humpty dumpty back together again- a surprise ending. I'm curious to see what the engineers think up to prevent this from happening again and what, if any, upgrades will be made.

Billy V · 03-22-2010, 11:46 PM

100 yards of #3200 psi concrete and some #5 rebar should do the trick.

cjthomas · 03-23-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by forefrazier

Isn't that an oxymoron? 2wd "offroad" truck? LOL. I finally have 4x4 and I think the only time I have actually used it is in the sandy launch at LJ..HAHa@!

Not if it is a prerunner or trophy truck.

cioppino · 03-22-2010, 07:02 PM

Not sure what time you were down there Nic, but I launched around one and the scene looked very busy. There were at least ten city workers making sure that the three guys working were well entertained. Thats how the city and government does it though. Cant wait till big brother takes over healthcare!

Seriously though it did look like a few city engineers and planners were there. Maybe this time they are going to make a more permanent solution to the problem. Hopefully it doesnt include installing a GATE!

Tman · 03-22-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cioppino

Not sure what time you were down there Nic, but I launched around one and the scene looked very busy. There were at least ten city workers making sure that the three guys working were well entertained. Thats how the city and government does it though. Cant wait till big brother takes over healthcare!

That's because they knew their bosses would be back from their Martini lunches around that time...

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03-22-2010, 07:08 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I can't believe you're complaining about them sending too many people to fix the launch. When I went by this morning they were making great progress. I thanked them for doing the work. Would it make you happier to see one dude with no power tools busting his ass for a month with a crappy result? Just head south to mexico and see what that gets you. They said it would take a week, most of it curing time. I'm looking forward to driving onto the beach again.

03-22-2010, 11:46 PM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	100 yards of #3200 psi concrete and some #5 rebar should do the trick.

03-22-2010, 07:02 PM	#9
cioppino Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: La Jolla Posts: 94	Not sure what time you were down there Nic, but I launched around one and the scene looked very busy. There were at least ten city workers making sure that the three guys working were well entertained. Thats how the city and government does it though. Cant wait till big brother takes over healthcare! Seriously though it did look like a few city engineers and planners were there. Maybe this time they are going to make a more permanent solution to the problem. Hopefully it doesnt include installing a GATE!