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by Sand Commander
Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: How Life Has Changed
Replies: 1
Views: 2786

Re: How Life Has Changed

Brian,
I'm glad to see things went so well after such a journey.
Enjoy Utah, I'm stuck in SoCal!
by Sand Commander
Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: Pismo Oceano Dunes
Topic: 1970 Pismo Sand Dune Movie - Catch The Joy
Replies: 2
Views: 3438

Re: 1970 Pismo Sand Dune Movie - Catch The Joy

The scenes of Pismo bring back the joys of sand duning I remember. The freedom of our sport that I fell in love with and continue to search for today. Pismo is much different today than in the 70s when this was made. I started duning in 1968 when about 25% of the buggies were water pumpers. VWs were...
by Sand Commander
Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Help Needed for Children ATV Training Classes
Replies: 3
Views: 1817

Help Needed for Children ATV Training Classes

Some of you know that the American Desert Foundation sponsors classes at Glamis, Gordon's Well and Superstition Mountains to teach children and adults ATV safety. We have developed a great program that has made a huge difference in riding accidents in the dunes. This last weekend we had to turn away...
by Sand Commander
Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Changing of the Guard
Replies: 15
Views: 5404

Re: Changing of the Guard

Thank you Glenn for your service to the duning community.

Bryan, See you in the sand....
by Sand Commander
Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: ISDRA Photo takes grand prize in Palm Springs
Replies: 16
Views: 10160

Re: ISDRA Photo takes grand prize in Palm Springs

Frishman said it’s one of the last places left where OHV enthusiasts can run roughshod over the land.
I do not think Frisman was intending to show OHVs in a positive way. I think the purpose of the collage is to show how destructive he thinks we are.

But, I like it despite his agenda.
by Sand Commander
Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: The Duner Connection
Topic: wash 10 underpass
Replies: 6
Views: 2484

Re: wash 10 underpass

I would like to hear some more details on access at Wash 10. Better access could allow more camping on the less crowded East side of the tracks. If we had access at Wash 10 we would have a safer way to cross the RR tracks without going to Highway 78. Boardmanville can not stay in business without le...
by Sand Commander
Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: BLM-Green Sticker $$$ Grant Request
Replies: 2
Views: 1625

Re: BLM-Green Sticker $$$ Grant Request

The American Desert Foundation (ADF) has also applied for a Grant. We are applying for grants to expand the highly successful ATV safety training classes to the Buttercup area and Superstition Mountains, as well as continuing classes in the North Dunes next season. This will expand our program from ...
by Sand Commander
Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: MISSING POWAY GIRL - NEED YOUR HELP - keep your eyes and ear
Replies: 3
Views: 2111

MISSING POWAY GIRL - NEED YOUR HELP - keep your eyes and ear

Please forward this message to friends, contacts and family in other cities, states and countries!!!! Dear Friends, Your immediate help is needed to find missing Poway High School teen, Chelsea King. She has been missing since yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. Her car was found at the Rancho Bernardo ...
by Sand Commander
Mon Feb 08, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Good bye for now
Replies: 11
Views: 3812

Good bye for now

With great reluctance I have submitted my resignation from the Board of Directors and Chairman of the ASA. I am enjoyed tremendously working with the members of the ASA. There is not a finer group of people I have ever met than the volunteers of the ASA. I have made many friends and I hope to see al...
by Sand Commander
Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:30 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Great to see Jerry in the dunes!!
Replies: 14
Views: 3797

Re: Great to see Jerry in the dunes!!

Glad to see you back in the dunes Jerry!
by Sand Commander
Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: SandRail • Jeep • OffRoad Vehicle
Topic: Bad weekend for a great rail and owner.
Replies: 4
Views: 2952

Re: Bad weekend for a great rail and owner.

That looked like a awesome repair.
Make it back to camp?
I would have duned the rest of the weekend with that repair!
by Sand Commander
Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: ASA Gift Certificates now available
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

ASA Gift Certificates now available

Gift Certificates Make a Great Way to Give a Gift for Christmas, Birthdays, or just about any occasion for that favorite duner of yours. If you don't know what size or what exactly your favorite duner wants why not give them a gift certificate. Now available in the ASA Store at: http://www.americans...
by Sand Commander
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: Arizona Sand and Dirt Show
Replies: 0
Views: 2775

Arizona Sand and Dirt Show

ASA Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Arizona Sand and Dirt Show December 12th and 13th The Arizona Dirt & Sand Expo has combined with the Arizona Motorcycle Expo this year. The show will be held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds the weekend of December 12th and 13th. One of the big additions to...
by Sand Commander
Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:01 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Help me out please
Replies: 23
Views: 4967

Re: Help me out please

Done
by Sand Commander
Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Herber Dunes
Replies: 0
Views: 1166

Herber Dunes

Please join us at the first Public Workshop for the Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) General Plan process! The purpose of the workshop is to provide information on the planning process and gather public input on the proposed planning alternatives. Please see the attached newsletter...
by Sand Commander
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: 2009 Sand Sport Super Show (SSSS) Sept 18, 19, 20
Replies: 19
Views: 4232

Re: 2009 Sand Sport Super Show (SSSS) Sept 18, 19, 20

I really enjoyed the Sand Show this year. I want to say Thank You to Brian Trapp and Flo Haynes for organizing all of the hundreds of details that needs to be coordinated each year. The SSSS planning committee had everything well thought out and ready to go. The ASA booth was staffed by the hardest ...
by Sand Commander
Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: I slacked on raffle tickets...is it too late?
Replies: 4
Views: 1734

Re: I slacked on raffle tickets...is it too late?

I have talked to the winner and as soon as I have complete details I will post them here.
by Sand Commander
Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: what cell phone service works in Glamis Washes
Replies: 15
Views: 6544

Re: what cell phone service works in Glamis Washes

I have always had good luck with AT&T
by Sand Commander
Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Upcoming Events
Topic: 2009 Sand Sport Super Show - September 18, 19, 20
Replies: 6
Views: 5202

Re: 2009 Sand Sport Super Show - September 18, 19, 20

While at he Sand Sport Super Show please stop by the ASA booth and visit. We will be in the usual spot between buildings 12 and 14 under the trees. If you are interested in t-shirts we will be presenting the new "Black Tire" shirt for sale. A very unique design going on sale for the first time at th...
by Sand Commander
Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Possible fundraising idea
Replies: 5
Views: 1747

Re: Possible fundraising idea

Jason, That is a very interesting idea.
If you can develop it and present it to the Board of Directors we would be happy to listen.
by Sand Commander
Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Anyone for a car show?
Replies: 1
Views: 891

Anyone for a car show?

Anyone want to get their buggy in a car show? Dear SEMA Action Network Member: The Inaugural SEMA Show and Shine Car Show at the Pasadena Convention Center is set for Saturday August 1, 2009 (view the show flyer, http://www.sema.org/files/attachments/Events-2009-06-Show-Shine-Chip-Foose-Flyer.pdf?fc...
by Sand Commander
Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Dune Safety • Survival • Camping
Topic: Time for a GPS
Replies: 14
Views: 8478

Re: Time for a GPS

When my kids rode with me we had 2 GPSs. One on my bike and another on one of the other quads. If it was just us on a ride occasionally I would stop. Wait for the kids to stop and fall on the ground. I would tell them I am hurt and one of them needs to go back to camp and get help. They had to decid...
by Sand Commander
Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: ASA RAffle Buggies of the Past
Replies: 0
Views: 1137

ASA RAffle Buggies of the Past

The ASA is planning to display as many past ASA raffle buggies as we can find at the Sand Sport Super Show in September. I am looking for any information you may have on who owns any past raffle buggies so I can contact them and ask them to bring their buggy to the Sand Sport Super Show. Please cont...
by Sand Commander
Thu May 28, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Another Tragedy
Replies: 2
Views: 1350

Another Tragedy

OC Register Print Edition Garden Grove man killed, 5 kids hurt in off-road crash By ANNIE BURRIS A Garden Grove man who was not wearing a seat belt was killed in an off-road vehicle crash in Moreno Valley that also injured five children – including four of his own – under the age of 9, officials sai...
by Sand Commander
Thu May 28, 2009 10:10 am
Forum: Pismo Oceano Dunes
Topic: Tragedy at Pismo
Replies: 1
Views: 2670

Tragedy at Pismo

5/24/09 OCEANO DUNES - A San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Dept. Search & Rescue (SAR)volunteer was killed at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreational area on Sunday afternoon when he was apparently struck by an ambulance responding to a first aid call. Both the ambulance and the SAR member were respon...
by Sand Commander
Sun May 17, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Latest Wash Road Information
Replies: 44
Views: 11780

Re: Latest Wash Road Information

I agree with you Voice. That part made me suspicious also.
by Sand Commander
Sun May 10, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Stupid Jokes
Replies: 65
Views: 15344

Re: Stupid Jokes

What did the number 0 say to the number 8?






Nice belt!
by Sand Commander
Mon May 04, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Latest Wash Road Information
Replies: 44
Views: 11780

Latest Wash Road Information

The BLM has just released the Environmental Assessment required for construction of a new Wash Road. You can view this document at: http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/ca/pdf/elcentro/nepa/2009/ea.Par.53530.File.dat/EA2009_64.pdf This document shows an intent to build a access road to Wash 25...
by Sand Commander
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: ASA Board of Directors
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

ASA Board of Directors

The ASA Board of Directors has elected a new Board member to serve on the Board of Directors. Vicki Cossey was elected to serve as Board member at the April 7th Board of Director meeting. Vicki will continue her duties as Chair of the ASA Legislative Affairs Committee and is also Director of Legisla...
by Sand Commander
Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Rhino Recall!
Replies: 3
Views: 1557

Re: Rhino Recall!

Yamaha is not recalling Rhinos, which the article here referenced. Below is directly from Yamaha Motor Corporation- Repair Campaign Announcement In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. will be offering certain free repairs for all Rhino 660...
by Sand Commander
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Rhino Recall!
Replies: 3
Views: 1557

Rhino Recall!

The ASA just received this notice from a article forwarded to us by United Desert Gateway WASHINGTON (AP) — Yamaha Motor Corp. USA recalled about 120,000 off-highway recreational vehicles for repairs Tuesday, after two models were involved in 46 deaths. The two-passenger vehicles are designed for dr...
by Sand Commander
Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Yuma Marine Dies in Dunes Accident-Article
Replies: 5
Views: 2933

Re: Yuma Marine Dies in Dunes Accident-Article

The Marine Base in Yuma has contacted the ASA for assistance in presenting a ATV safety class to the Marines stationed there. We will supply the Marines training material and speakers to help them be safer duners. The ASA is always available to help any organization that is interested in setting up ...
by Sand Commander
Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:14 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Heber Dunes
Replies: 1
Views: 1046

Heber Dunes

I am attending a stakeholder meeting tomorrow to discuss a management plan for Heber Dunes. Has anyone been there? Tell me what you liked about the place and what you didn't like about it. Was staging areas adequate? Why did you go there? I have never been to Heber Dunes and wanted to get some backg...
by Sand Commander
Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Wash Road Fence Good News
Replies: 17
Views: 6187

Re: Wash Road Fence Good News

The ASA is continuing to pursue all avenues available to find the best solution. There has not been much to report lately, but the ASA is doing what we do best and that is to bring together all interested parties and working together until this problem is solved. A issue of this magnitude is not sol...
by Sand Commander
Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Cube Carnage...
Replies: 6
Views: 2082

Re: Cube Carnage...

Wow, a billet aluminum work station, kind-of

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT
by Sand Commander
Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: American Desert Foundation
Replies: 0
Views: 1255

American Desert Foundation

Last year the ASA Board of Directors established a 501 C3 non-profit corporation to apply for California State park Grants to help the ISDRA with projects that will benefit ISDRA users. The ASA can not apply for these grants because the ASA has a different non profit tax status. This corporation is ...
by Sand Commander
Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Perris Raceway Needs Help!
Replies: 0
Views: 968

Perris Raceway Needs Help!

Perris Raceway Needs your Help! Information Alert Perris Raceway Needs Your Help! More Info http://www.perrisraceway.com/n_read_more.php?IX=68 Make plans to come to Perris City Hall and help save night racing at Perris Raceway. To all sponsors, riders and families of, as many of you have heard Perri...
by Sand Commander
Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: The Duner Connection
Topic: The 2008/09 ASA Dune Trip
Replies: 139
Views: 35258

Re: The 2008/09 ASA Dune Trip

Put me on the maybe list.
Buggy upgrades may not be done in time.
Sorry guys
by Sand Commander
Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Wash Road News from Glamis 2-13
Replies: 4
Views: 2236

Wash Road News from Glamis 2-13

Wash Road Update BLM has asked that ASA to let our members know that they should avoid using the entrance at wash 24 and instead, use the entrance at wash 25, that would be good. Also the entrances through the fence at washes 11, 12, 13, and 14 are a little narrow (about 15 feet) and ISDRA visitors ...
by Sand Commander
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Latest Wash Road News
Replies: 5
Views: 2138

Latest Wash Road News

Dick Holliday, ASA Board member was alerted by Mike Gilmore of UP and BLM vehicles enroute to the Wash Road for a site tour. Dick drove to the washes and joined the gathering. Vicki Wood and Steve Razo represented BLM. Lupe Valdez and a group of UP management were in attendance. Vicki Wood, BLM info...
by Sand Commander
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:25 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Wash Road Fence Good News
Replies: 17
Views: 6187

Wash Road Fence Good News

I want to congratulate everybody in the duning community that has taken the time out of their lives to help with a solution to the Wash Road Fence. You have made phone calls and e-mails to demonstrate that there are a lot of people affected by this fence and we don't like it. You have generously vol...
by Sand Commander
Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: Sand Fence for wash road
Replies: 119
Views: 32462

Re: Sand Fence for wash road

Attached is a mass e-mail the ASA is sending out today and also a letter that Bob Mason, President of ASA has sent to Union Pacific Railroad.

Bill Jones, ASA Chairman
AKA Sand Commander
by Sand Commander
Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:23 pm
Forum: The Duner Connection
Topic: when was your best day at Glamis
Replies: 20
Views: 5753

Re: when was your best day at Glamis

This happened was about 25 years ago at Glamis. We were all riding 3 wheelers at the time. We started out heading to Olds. The dunes were so smooth it was like riding on glass. We topped Olds, turned left and headed into the central dunes. The sun was shinning and I have never seen the sand this way...
by Sand Commander
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Our federal lands are in danger AGAIN
Replies: 0
Views: 982

Our federal lands are in danger AGAIN

Urgent Action Required-Omnibus Federal Land Grab Bill Number S. 22 will close 26 million acres or maybe more to multiple use on BLM lands as well as designate over 2 million acres of Wilderness. Unbelievably in a rare Sunday session the Senate voted to skip any debate and have a vote this week on th...
by Sand Commander
Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Johnson Valley in Danger
Replies: 5
Views: 1816

Johnson Valley in Danger

Partnership For Johnson Valley hosts meeting with local businesses and Military representatives from Twentynine Palms What was to be a routine meeting to discuss the proposed expansion of the Twentynine Palms MCAGCC chaired by Harry Baker turned into an emotional discussion about the economic impact...
by Sand Commander
Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Wide Open Sand
Topic: Rumor of ASA opposing Imperial County paying for dumpsters
Replies: 35
Views: 7997

Re: Rumor of ASA opposing Imperial County paying for dumpsters

Sorry it took me so long to post this. I had some technical problems with the ASA web site. Jerry Seaver has really said it all. To address some concerns I would like to explain the ASA's position on the trash issue. I have attached the letter I sent to Wally Leimguber, Chairman Imperial County Boar...
by Sand Commander
Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: The Duner Connection
Topic: The 2008/09 ASA Dune Trip
Replies: 139
Views: 35258

Re: The 2008/09 ASA Dune Trip

Count me in.
Looks like a great weekend!!!
by Sand Commander
Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Glamis Dunes • I.S.D.R.A.
Topic: 12th Annual Dunes Cleanup
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

Re: 12th Annual Dunes Cleanup

Charla Teeters with the UDG at 760.337.4155 is looking for volunteers to man the Oldsmobile site for the clean up. If you are interested please give her a call.

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