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Started by john , Dec 03 2007 01:03 AM

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 03:24 PM

QUOTE(chris v @ Dec 3 2007, 02:55 PM) View Post
That's what I'm thinking.


Yeah what threw me was the place was called "Mormon Island" when it sat next to the rivers. Was there a bridge to get to the island? Then when they flooded the place I thought they changed the name to Atlantis but I guess I was wrong.

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 03:27 PM

QUOTE(Darthvader @ Dec 3 2007, 04:24 PM) View Post
Yeah what threw me was the place was called "Mormon Island" when it sat next to the rivers. Was there a bridge to get to the island? Then when they flooded the place I thought they changed the name to Atlantis but I guess I was wrong.


Actually, there was a bridge to get to Mormon Island, but I'm afraid to say more now for fear of further leg pulling.
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Posted 03 December 2007 - 04:03 PM

there is an arched bridge in there somewhere, and there was once a truss bridge, an old sketch has it...


(taken from Folsom Lake Marina website, pic taken 9/11/07)
Hancock Creek - The bridge is on the north side of the south fork
located at Handcock creek. There was a canal on
each side of the river that brought water to the miners
and to the town of Morman Island.

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 04:07 PM

Down to 237,000 acre-feet and dropping about 1,000 acre-feet per day.

What an amazing sight to see.

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 05:09 PM

QUOTE(4thgenFolsomite @ Dec 3 2007, 09:25 AM) View Post
Please, everyone, remember that this is a protected archaeological site and don't start taking artifacts home with you. This is federal property and taking historic materials is illegal.



It's not that bad in a 4x4 if you have the right tires - I had no problem however; whomever owns this truck certainly had some explaining to do!

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 06:14 PM

I'd probably be ok in my truck also, but still not supposed to do it.

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Posted 03 December 2007 - 09:27 PM

QUOTE(Silverado @ Dec 3 2007, 02:21 PM) View Post
Its at the intersection of Green Valley and Sophia Pkwy. Parking lot is up a short dirt road just below the dike.



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Posted 04 December 2007 - 12:31 PM

QUOTE(Allen @ Dec 3 2007, 05:09 PM) View Post
It's not that bad in a 4x4 if you have the right tires - I had no problem however; whomever owns this truck certainly had some explaining to do!




I would say 90% of todays SUV's & Light Trucks would be in this same predicament. The issue here is as aforementioned, tires and proper equipment. The truck in the pictures is a 4x4 but the base model of it's kind. It is in theory a true 2WD meaning it has an open differential at both drive axles and street type tires. It's 4x4 got him out there, but once each axle slips the drivetrain will only sends power to one wheel at each axle. You really need to have a true "Mud- Terrain" rated tire and at minimum, believe me from experience "All-Terrains" would be largely inadequate. also a Limited Slip or LSD setup or the ability to completely lock the rear axle when in 4WD range to be out or down this far.

I've been 4Wheeling for years, this stuff is just like John said slick and soft. Tahoes, Expeditions, Full sized trucks and even mid sized will be doomed because of weight and likely street-type all terrain tires. Below is the only type of vehicle I would feel safe getting that close to the waterline in, it's light, short wheel base and has the ability to remotely lock both axles and differentials or just part. My two-cents





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Posted 04 December 2007 - 01:06 PM

Watch CBS 13 tonight, they did a story on this and interviewed me! Woo hoo!

PS - I would not attempt 4-wheeling under any circumstances. Even if you had a good 4WD, you will get stuck. The ranger said it's happening daily.

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Posted 04 December 2007 - 04:16 PM

QUOTE(john @ Dec 4 2007, 01:06 PM) View Post
Watch CBS 13 tonight, they did a story on this and interviewed me! Woo hoo!

PS - I would not attempt 4-wheeling under any circumstances. Even if you had a good 4WD, you will get stuck. The ranger said it's happening daily.

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Posted 04 December 2007 - 04:40 PM

Thats pretty cool. Who needs to go all the way to Bodie? Ghost town right here in Folsom.

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Posted 04 December 2007 - 05:42 PM

QUOTE(john @ Dec 4 2007, 01:06 PM) View Post
Watch CBS 13 tonight, they did a story on this and interviewed me! Woo hoo!


I just saw the segment on the 5 o'clock news. Nice interview John... you could be the next Clint Eastwood. laugh.gif CBS posted a slideshow too.

http://cbs13.com/sli...2606.html?rid=0
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Posted 04 December 2007 - 06:10 PM

I saw the segment! How did that happen? Did the news crew just happen by? The only thing missing is John should have been wearing a myfolsom.com shirt or hat!

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Posted 04 December 2007 - 06:37 PM

I totally missed it! Did they plug MyFolsom.com at all?
I would have worn my shirt but it was damn COLD!

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Posted 04 December 2007 - 06:38 PM

QUOTE(john @ Dec 4 2007, 06:37 PM) View Post
I totally missed it! Did they plug MyFolsom.com at all?
I would have worn my shirt but it was damn COLD!

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