On Wednesday 3/6/2019, we had the largest gathering of FUGAWi Jeepers ever.. Led by Jerry Rich and Clay Hadley, we put into the roads and trails just east of Top-of-the-World AZ (look for blue circle on map). We drove the mine roads past Pinto Mine and then onto the Forest Trails and roads. The scenery was magnificent as usual. Chuck the Camera-Drone made an appearance to try and do some aerial shots and video, but the wind whistling through the valley made the video pretty choppy. I may try to save it, but it's doubtful. Santa Claus made a cameo appearance to solicit early wish list entries!
Just be-boppin' down the road... :)
Old Steel and wooden bridge..
On this trip were -
Jerry & Nancy with Wonder Dog Eddie
Clay & Mooch Pooch Mickey
Lee & Kathy with Heidi the hound
Mike & Ann
Jerry & Shirley
Don & Shiny the Jeep (we missed you Jeanne!)
Randy & Dar with CoCoa the PERSdog (short for PERSonal Body Guard)
The RED STAR is where we ended up in Pinto Valley (see close-up below). We started from the Arizonian RV Resort (red heart - blue dot)
Our Picnic Lunch spot was at the far west end of the valley. Some made the trip through the woods to Rock Creek to let the dogs play in the water and collect rocks. Our dog CoCoa did not go to the creek.
Most of the trip was on Mine roads, basically dirt and gravel roads.
Not our typical offroad trip, but very relaxing just the same.
Just be-boppin' down the road... :) 
Lee & Kathy -- Mike & Ann coming 'round the bend
Wouldn't you love to spend a week back in these hills and mountains? I sure would...
So peaceful...
Okay, so we found a bit of mud... Lee did his best to avoid it - we just went through the middle. In for a penny, in for a pound. It was maybe 1.5 feet deep.
Old Steel and wooden bridge.. 
Very old abandoned Barn & Stable with small corral.
Finally made it to our spot..
Shirley danced while Jerry cooked! (just kidding...)....
Jerry and Shirley Kutsche & their Jeep Hombre
I've been a good girl Santa! Don't believe what Randy says... Let's see, a Long arm quilter, yes! ...and some yarn! Books, yes, I need more books... Oh, and.......... :)
Chuck and his launch pad
Juniper trees going nuts creating their pollen!
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