For those of us that have had the opertunity to exlorer the Last Chance Canyon and go to the Burro Schmidt Mines may have met Tonie Seger, the owner of the Burro Schmidt Mine. She just had her 95th Birthday party in April of which some of us were invited to by Dave the caretaker. Igofshn, myself and Reese had spent the day exploring the canyons and talking with Larry over at Bickel Camp and then up to the Burro Schmidt mine where we stopped and chatted with Dave and Tonie's son for a couple of hours. We didn't go in to see Tonie on this visit because she was resting. Dave informed us of the big party they were going to throw for her on the 26th, the model t club was coming up. Due to prior engagements none of us made the party.
I know that Jeepgal's daughter had spent time talking with Tonie and enjoyed her company and looked forward to speaking with her when we went there.
I have got lots of good stories from her about the history of the area and how things have changed over the years.

Tonie will be missed- Maybe we could make the Memorial when we find out when it is.

Kirk :(

http://explorehistoricalif.com/

thanks for sharing kirk...

please let me know...finally she and mr scmidt are together again...and they can spend all day under the shade of the tree....

she will be missed...

sad, very sad. I think we as a group should attend the memorial.

Brian.

http://www.deathvalley.com/dvtalk/messages/8536.shtml

We should all try and make the memorial when it is posted.

Posted by maddog_bill on June 04, 2003 at 21:02:07:

Just got this message.


WHAT: MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CARETAKER OF THE BURRO SCHMIDT MINE.

WHO: TONIE (EVELYN) SEGER. SHE PASSED AWAY MAY 30TH AT 5AM.

WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2003 AT 11AM.

WHERE: AT THE BURRO SCHMIDT MINE

REQUESTS: THOSE THAT CARE TO SPEAK, SHARE A STORY OR MEMORY OF TONIE, PLEASE
DO SO.

ADDITONAL CONTACT: DAVE AYERS CAN BE REACHED AT 760-963-0281 (since Dave has
limited time on his cell phone, please be mindful of that)

CAMPING: THOSE THAT WANT TO COME OUT FRIDAY ARE WELCOME AND CAN CAMP NEARBY.

Dave mentioned that he has been at the mine for the last 20 years and has
been a care giver to Tonie for the last 3. He mentioned that the OHV community
have been wonderful visitors.
He mentioned that Tonie's ashes will be disbursed at the mine and back in
Illinois with family.
When I asked of any requests that Tonie may of had, Dave said she had one
request, and that was for no one to step on her ashes.

We should go to this let's make it a definate plan . I am checking the schedule .

JIM :{>

Id like to go too

lets get this organized.

Ummmm....I'm pretty sure bacon and I are in, it's only like an hour from us (ok, 1 1/2 in the jeep). I think we should meet the non-LA/west/north side people at 138 and palmdale road (thats you tams). All I.E. ppl will probably find that this is the best place to meet. If anyone is interested, I'm draggin bacon to breakfast at the Mountain Top Cafe on 138 for breakfast.....lol. we'll talk about a breakfast time when we figure out what time we all want to get up there.

:shades:

I'd like to go, not sure if I can . . . depends on my vehicle situation

rick and i are out ... getting a locker. :oink:

D35 Go Boom

Pants Go Brown

hold on... do you mean for your gym shorts or are you gonna put one in your TJ? If the latter is the case let me know the details. Putting a locker in a 35 that isn't a super 35 is asking for trouble. just my .02.

Brian.

Originally posted by blkTJ
hold on.... Putting a locker in a 35 that isn't a super 35 is asking for trouble. just my .02.

Brian.

Free Locker being the keyword here . Anything can be made stronger . Trussing the housing and maybe an axle upgrade in the future will be a key factor in making it work and lasting . just my $.03

JIM :{>

YAY

you guys have 5 cents :P

Gum anyone?

anybody got a free locker for a 30? well, I guess I could spend $.05.:yay:

I agree with Jim here (obviously, I'm putting the thing in!), a D35's biggest weakness is the flexy tubes. A truss goes a long way toward making them better. Sarah only has 31's and stock 3.07 gearing, so she is not in near the danger of someone running 4.56's and 33 or 35 inch tires. The torque transmitted to an axle is a function of the lever arm and the gear ratio (the larger the diameter tire and lower the gearing, the more torque can be transmitted). The next step will obviously be a bulletproof Warn or Moser, etc. axle setup, but not really necessary for the type of wheelin we're doin with that jeep until bigger tires and gears go on it. In other words, we are not out to break her daily driver when we go out in it. Does she *need* the locker? Absolutely not. Is the locker free? Absolutely. lol



:shades:

me agree too. mmm, gum.
gimme my pennies, or else!

ok. you got it, one shiny nickel coming your way
hmmm, so what do I get for a dime? :D :D :yawn:

OK OK were getting away from original topic here . yes sarah is getting a locker !

Back on topic though : Tony Seger has passed , she was an Icon in the desert community , all those who can make it , try and attend .

Kirk and I will be in attendance .

JIM :{>