Moab ZuZoo Photos

[Triathlete]

Impatiently waiting! Yeah, I know your still on the trail but hurry up all ready! :rolly: :rotate: :work: :thanx:

[Triathlete]

Alright, you slackers, its a day latter and still no pics. Get on those laptops, use some of that free internet service all the campgrounds and hotels offer and post some oics already! Your killing us here! :_confused :_drool: :wave: :_brickwal

[rowhard]

You know Bill, maybe their having to damn muchFUN! :group::group::group::group::group::group:
I hope so anyway

[biju]

rowhard's right. we're having a BLAST!!!!

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we did hell's gate today. more pix to come...

-biju.

[ZEUS]

Woohoo! Finally some trail pics. Keep um coming guys...

[biju]

BTW, Billy....

You've been 'one upped' on the carnage front. That's all I'll say for now. More to come soon....

Freaking amazing.

-biju.

[ZEUS]

:eek: That isn't a very nice thing to do biju! How am I going to sleep now?! :p

[nfpgasmask]

Oh no, Beej! What did you do??

We are home now, so I can start posting! More soon.

Bart


BTW, Billy....

You've been 'one upped' on the carnage front. That's all I'll say for now. More to come soon....

Freaking amazing.

-biju.

[Triathlete]

I have had no carnage! Well, none to noticable any way. :rollo:

Cool pics! Thanks...but don't be so slow next time!

Oh, and please do tell the carnage story!

[biju]

Oh no, Beej! What did you do??

We are home now, so I can start posting! More soon.

Bart
Not I, my friend. But another VX'er... I don't have any pix of it (my camera died), but most everyone else has plenty!

-biju.

[nfpgasmask]

Oh man... :eek:

Bart


Not I, my friend. But another VX'er... I don't have any pix of it (my camera died), but most everyone else has plenty!

-biju.

[ZEUS]

Not I, my friend. But another VX'er...

-biju.

I am going to go with Ldub on this one! Just a guess, but since his VX was already scarred up... ;)

[Triathlete]

So you guys did Hells Revenge today! Anyone go up the Gate?, Tip Over?, Escalator? (even I didn't go up escalator). Who was the trail leader and who did the spoting? Post some pics!

[Techy-D]

BTW, Billy....

You've been 'one upped' on the carnage front. That's all I'll say for now. More to come soon....

Freaking amazing.

-biju.


I've seen writing on a hood... Could that be a clue? Me thinks?!

[nfpgasmask]

I was thinking maybe Gill also. He was really powering through the trails.

Ahhhh the suspense. Whoever it was, I hope it was just cosmetic and not mechanical! Most of us drove 10+ hours to get there!

Bart


I've seen writing on a hood... Could that be a clue? Me thinks?!

[TexVeX]

My favorite photo is the one where all the VX's make a V on the trail. I bet that would look cool from the air.

Sorry to hear someone might have hurt their VX though. I am anxious to hear what happened now.

[biju]

k. i've obtained exclusive foto's from the VX paparazzi surrounding the carnage incident at the non-existent moab zuzoo x!

temp: 90 degrees
time: 1ish
place: hells revenge/gate trail
peeps: vx cult followers




ok. ok. enough is enough....................... here ya go!










































































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Ldub ended up crushing his mirror, and it snapped off sans some wires. Some body damage too. But the worst (smirk) was the hotwheels VX he had in his fuzzy hole compartment. It fell out as he was tipping over, and got wedged in between the VX and the 'bathtub' wall. His hotwheels VX is smooshed. :( All in all it was tough for us to watch unfold before our eyes, but I'm sure even more so for dub to endure. However, he came through it with flying colors! Got back up on the trail, and continued on... Later that evening we got fooobared to help in the reminiscing of the event. By night's end the story had the VX exploding in flames, with Ldub barely escaping with his life!!! funny stuff, from a not so funny situation.

The party was at the FJ's casa that night, where we drank from LEG 01 VX's margarita machine (the 'margarator'?), drank Jägermeister and beer - and had a blast. Everyone was there with smiles on, and partied into the night (until we got shut down by management. ha!)

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i ran the entrance to hell's gate in the proton with the assist of tone. mshardeman ran shotgun. after getting down, i drove up to the exit - but backed out of it with my tail between my legs. without any real experienced spotters with the exit (and some discussion with mark, tom and tone) we decided it was probably best not to...

one day. one day tho....

today some went with the zuzoo.org clan to watch some of the larger rigs play. others went to fins-n-things. me? i didn't wake up (drunk mind you) until 11:15am - so i missed out on all the reindeer games today. :( :(

tomorrow, rumor has it we'll run yet another trail, but nothing's picked out yet.

Oh, and as for who's leading the trails? Tom lead Elephant hill. since then Jay dunford's had some action, kenny's had some lead time, as well as a few others i believe.... it's been great!

stay tunned!

-biju.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks for the update, Biju. I wish I was there to see Ldub in his "fix". Does anyone have video of the incident?

I really wish I could have been there for the hard drinking too. Alas, next year perhaps. And speaking of drinking, I took down an icey cold Easy Street today after work, thanks to you.

Cheers - Bart

[Techy-D]

Ah, the words on the hood... Didn't fool me a bit :rolleyes: (O.K. so I wasn't even close) :o

Poor Ldub :eek: Brings a whole new meaning to "HEADS UP"
Get that guy a HardHat before he cracks his SKULL! ;)

THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PICTURES!!!
I'm looking at these Pics and really enjoying ALL of them. It's almost like I'm actually there (for a few seconds at least). Thanks for all the fun so far, stay safe, and watch out for that stuff that keeps ya sawing logs till 11:00am!!! (You drove to far to missout on part of the day) :)

[ZEUS]

Well I guessed that one! Poor Dub; with the luck he has had lately he needs an exo-skeleton to go with that skull on his VX!

[Triathlete]

Dub was way off the line....but hey, chicks dig battle scars! A little super glue and duct tape and all will be good!

[ZEUS]

The bad thing is, that was his good side! He should have put in on the other side. :rolleyes:

[TexVeX]

Oh no! Sorry that happened. I will probably never be that brave with mine. I parked way out in the far end of the Walmart parking lot today because Walmart is where I returned to my Rodeo and found damage from other cars at least two different times.

[nfpgasmask]

I do the same thing and my wife things I am nuts.

I'm sure Ldub will bounce back! :p

Bart


Oh no! Sorry that happened. I will probably never be that brave with mine. I parked way out in the far end of the Walmart parking lot today because Walmart is where I returned to my Rodeo and found damage from other cars at least two different times.

[vovkus]

I am supposed to be in Moab this year and make my video, but too much things to do this year. See you on the next MOAB ZuZu.
Vlad.

[Triathlete]

ZuZoo won't be ZuZoo without your video Vlad! Hopefully someone will step up to the plate and fill the void! I wasn't able to make it this year either but WILL be there next year ready to do some wheeling!

[Triathlete]

P.S.
Someone tell all those with heads and limbs hanging out the vehicle on the trail to keep 'em in the VX so we don't read about someone getting injured!

[nfpgasmask]

I have quite a bit of video from Elephant Hill. I will hopefully have a little DVD put together in a week or so. I captured all the footage last night so all I need to do is edit it down to something around 1.5-2 hours.

Bart


ZuZoo won't be ZuZoo without your video Vlad! Hopefully someone will step up to the plate and fill the void! I wasn't able to make it this year either but WILL be there next year ready to do some wheeling!

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I want to push rewind. go back and do it all over again just as we did. I miss all of you terribly!!!! I am counting the days til next year! hugs and kisses for everyone! And for those who are too chicken to go...This was my first time ever!!! out offroading. I was nervous, but did the same trails as everyone and with Gill (the greatest spotter in the world) at my side, holding my hand...I made it thru without a scratch!!! So you better be going next year!!! Once again, I miss you all!!! XOXO
Cece (chi-chi as Ldub says....)

[tomdietrying]

I just made it back to Dallas from Moab. I'm already a little bumed because I had such a great time and now it's over. There's always next year! For those that couldn't go, start planning now. You will have a blast!

It was great seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The VX community is made up of a lot of great people, and I'm proud to be part of the group.

Peace.
Tom

[nocturnalVX]

Steel Bender... and had a great week!

I am in Denver at my cousins' place for a few days, so it will be a while 'til I post any pics. However, a couple of the pics of Larry's VX having a rough go at a hot tub came from my buddy Rich (who had a blast & enjoyed meeting everyone) because Tone burned CDs off of everybody's cards so there may be posts of all the best shots before I even get home.

Moab is a BLAST!!! I did not know how much I missed it until I got there and got on the trails. My 3rd time in Moab, and it just keeps getting better! I loved seeing old friends, meeting new friends (and putting faces to screen-names), re-doing some of my favorite trails, trying new trails, and the dinners & partying... awesome!!!

I started the week on Monday with Steel Bender... following Steve & Joe in a lifted & locked 2-door Trooper and Kasia & John in her lifted & locked VX (thank God for skidplates!!!). John said that was how they knew I was still tagging along... all the scraping & banging noises behind them. :goof: I had sworn off any trail called "Steel Bender", "Metal Masher", "Carnage Carnival", etc., but it really wasn't that bad (and nothing a couple of inches of lift would have helped keep my skidplates/hitch/tow points off the rocks). The only breakage was the red plastic light cover I had in the hitch. Now... they say Kasia repeatedly told me to remove it, but I don't function well before noon so I must have missed the warnings... d'oh! I scrawled "Steel Bender" into the dirt on my hood, my buddy wrote "I survived" on the hood insert, and we wrote the other trail names (among other things) in the dirt at the end of every trail. Good times!

The run to Elephant Hill on day 2 was great for 3 reasons... I had never done it before, there were most all the VXes in attendance, and the scenery is amazing. Very cool trail.

Wednesday's trip to Hell's Revenge ROCKED (except for the tip-over)! A bunch of us did the hot tub even after seeing Larry's on it's side because there was NO WAY we were going to have it be in vain. The steep climbs & decents on the slickrock is such a thrill! Seeing Butters (oops... I meant Biju) try Hell's Gate was good fun durring our lunch break, and he never even needed that strap we had attatched... just in case.

Day 4... Fins 'N Things. One of my favs, and a great trail to wrap up my week of wheelin' in Moab. Wicked fun day!

Some of the guys & gals had lift. Some had rock-sliders, or extra skidplates. Some owners came out with thiers bone-stock (well done Cece!)... the VehiCROSS can take on these trails (and more). Come out next year and see for yourself. I'll be there!
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[VXIRONwoMAN]

Just so you all know...I am still excited over Moab!!! I am going to be talking about this forever. Unfortunately you are the only people who understand my obsession. On my agenda for next year...i am thinking some bigger tires and a lift, skid plates and definitely some more trail stickers for my window...i must add to that collection...still missing all of you!

Cece

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah! Thanks everyone and thanks Tom for leading us through E.H. I had a great time, learned alot and enjoyed meeting everyone!

I should have some video ready soon!

See you next year!

Bart

[Triathlete]

I had sworn off any trail called "Steel Bender", "Metal Masher", "Carnage Carnival", etc.,

Those are the ones I look for! Where is "Carnage Carnival"? Sounds fun! Done did the other 2 and both were a blast.

Glad to see everyone making it back safe. I WILL see you all next year for sure.

[nfpgasmask]

So here are a 2 questions I have in general, about Moab:

1) What is the weather like there in the fall/early winter?

2) Why the heck do we only do this once a year?

We should have another VX meet out there in the fall or something!

Bart


Those are the ones I look for! Where is "Carnage Carnival"? Sounds fun! Done did the other 2 and both were a blast.

Glad to see everyone making it back safe. I WILL see you all next year for sure.

[Triathlete]

There is a gathering there in the fall called Crawloween. Search the web and you will find more info. Most (me included) only have funds and vacation time for one trip. The rest of my vacation is used for races. ZuZoo, however is usually the one all us fellow VXers strive to make...See you next year !

[nfpgasmask]

No, I hear ya, its wishful thinking on my part too. I probably won't have any more vacation time by then either....let alone money!!

:)

Bart


There is a gathering there in the fall called Crawloween. Search the web and you will find more info. Most (me included) only have funds and vacation time for one trip. The rest of my vacation is used for races. ZuZoo, however is usually the one all us fellow VXers strive to make...See you next year !

[Scott Harness]

Ready for next year already! It was a wonderful time. Nice seeing everyone,new faces and old. You people are fantastic!!!! Thanks for being there. :)

[Kenny]

Well, made it back in one piece, all 1600+ miles. :_steering - Renewing the old friendships and making new ones made every mile worth it! (except maybe a few through Nebraska... :rolleyes: :snooz: )

THANK YOU!!!!

I hope to see everyone again next year at "V' Zoo '08" ;) , and more new people.

Cheers all! Time to go to sleep...


Some more pics...

Lunch at Hell's Gate with friends:
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Leaving Elephant Hill in style:
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Hell's Revenge
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Elephant Hill
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Fins n Things
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[Dumke]

That is all I can say. My 1st trip 1st offroad in the vx. Well 2nd because 1st was hotel rock the day before. What a great group of people. Tom Thanks for letting me and my buddy tag along and thanks for showing us somethings along the way. What a super nice helpful family and cant wait till next year.


I will put pictures up on here as soon as get some time away from work. Been buisy trying to catch up on sleep from drive (yeah I know :_crying: ) and taking care of some other things.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks to Moncha for adding space to the gallery for us. I just uploaded 23 more photos from our trip to Moab. These are different from the ones I posted previously. So anyway, just to let you know, there are a lot of pics of some of you in there.

I'm still working on the video.

Bart

[Locomigo]

Bart,

Billy answered already, but we do go out there twice a year.
3rd weekend in May (Moab 'Zu Zoo), which is the annual Isuzu gathering, but we welcome all.
And the other time is Crawloween, (first weekend in November) Hotel rates drop to ~$25-30/night. That was originally thought up by a bunch of us that work as staff members during the zoo, and live close enough to make an extended weekend to get out there and play, since a typical year, we can't play as hard in May as we like.

Okay, so now that is out of the way, Im glad to see everyone had a good time. I looked for yall, but it seemed that I missed you guys.
Did the construction snarl your start on EH Tuesday? We hit the Needles outpost ~0900, and the trailhead by 0930.

Since I was staying elsewhere, I cruised up to Archview every evening to see what people's plans were for the next day, and to let them know my contingency plan (which I ended up doing every day).

We had a great time, 8 days, 20 trails, 275 off road miles, unforgettable scenery and a great group to be running with.
My trails list:
Notem
Burr
Upper Muley Twist
Hole in the Rock
Elephant Hill
Hidden Canyon Overlook
Hidden Canyon Escape
Bartlett Overlook
Hidden Canyon
Pickle (walked it, and was going to run it, but a couple others in the group wanted to get back to town, so passed)
Tusher Tunnel
Seven Mile Rim
Wipe Out Hill (not just the obstacle, but the trail)
Behind the Rocks
Gemini Bridges
Bull Canyon
Little Canyon
Gold Bar Rim
Hurrah Pass
Chicken Corners
Jackson Hole

Things we visited:
Capitol Reef N.P.
Lake Powell (w/ferry ride)
Natural Bridges N.M.
Canyonlands N.P.
Arches N.P.
Lefthand Waterfall

Strange occurances and things of note:
Rental Car driven up the entrance to Behind the Rocks and gotten stuck across the trail by teenagers, makes for an interesting obstacle to get by (ever ramp a rental car? :D) j/k We left it alone and went around, offered no help to them. (first group went around as it was abandoned, the responsible adults showed up just after we turned onto the trail to go up, and they had multiple people)
Brand new GMC pickup losing a freeze plug in the engine and spewing coolant/water all over the trail, and unable to hold more water. We double strapped (front and back, engine and brakes) to get him off the trail and to civilization. 1-1/4 ton axles and stupid low gearing arent only useful for crawling over rocks.
Elderly couple, backing up into a light pole at McD's, bouncing off and running into a parked 3 axle 5th wheel. Poor guy couldnt find the brake to stop while it occurred or after. Young family with the trailer were unreasonably rude and uncooperative.

Infirmary/Carnage witnessed:
Separated passenger collector exhaust flange on Loco, she sounded like a sprint car at throttle and a bubble machine at idle.
Overheating rigs (Zubicon, Loco, Amanda's XJ, and others)
Binding t-case, unwilling to shift in Dan's Sami
Broken body mount in Loco
Broken upper shock mount (rear) in Loco
Significant body damage (tailgate) on Loco from White Knuckle Hill
Major tranny issues in Loco, not shifting right, slipping out of gear
RamV on its lid on Upchuck
Blown rack and pinion on the Mayor's Rodeo
CV, upper A arm becoming unbolted on the Dakota
ruined motor mounts on the Dakota
bent driveshaft (take your pick of rig)
something happened to Big Swede/Jim P/Gilbert/Uzi, but I dont know the full story
steering issue on Mike's JK
Zubicon caught a flat

All in all, it was an AWESOME trip, pics to follow.
Plan to come in November to Crawloween (temps are 60-70s in the day and 20-40 at night, snow/rain can happen).

[ZEUS]

Loco - What are you wheeling and what's in it? The Pickle is supposed to be one hell of a challenge! Like buggy only stuff! On Behind the Rocks... How did White Knuckle Hill do tailgate damage?! Were you trying to climb it? Your rig sounds all sorts of torn up now though... I'm dying for some pics. :cool:

[MZ-N10]

Later that evening we got fooobared to help in the reminiscing of the event. By night's end the story had the VX exploding in flames, with Ldub barely escaping with his life!!! funny stuff, from a not so funny situation.
-biju.

exploding into flames? PICS!!!!! :p

[Locomigo]

Loco - What are you wheeling and what's in it? The Pickle is supposed to be one hell of a challenge! Like buggy only stuff! On Behind the Rocks... How did White Knuckle Hill do tailgate damage?! Were you trying to climb it? Your rig sounds all sorts of torn up now though... I'm dying for some pics. :cool:


99 Amigo, 33s, lifted, locked, steel bumper and sliders. 4.77s front and read with tera lows.
7 years of abuse is taking its toll, and she is getting tired now. 130k miles and I need to tend to some things, but she got me home to Denver yesterday, just a few minor tranny slippage issues. Ive also found that as a family, we are outgrowing it, even though we went places that prohibited dogs, and we decided to leave him home, we had no room for him anyway. Thinking of finding a larger vehicle, and then working through the issues she has.
We fixed the exhaust only to develop a slight leak on the drivers side now.

Pickle is NOTHING of what it used to be, the sand has REALLY filled in most obstacles. 2 of them would have been a good challenge, but I think I could have made it, and the entry/exit has a bypass. Corbin and Aaron ran it 4 or so years ago at night and it was significantly eroded in comparison to its current state.

Tailgate happened on White Knuckle, going down. the spare caught on the knub that sticks out in the center, and peeled the outer skin from the tailgate frame, and twisted the frame itself so the lower right corner was ~2-3" from the body. I minimized that gap to about half later that evening. Its not so bad. I creased the tailgate last time I went down it a couple years ago, and this time it caught the tire fairly solidly instead of the glancing blow of last time. Tia said I should just remove the tailgate and put a net on the back.

I dont care though, its a dedicated trail rig, so I can ut it up on jackstands and work through the issues as time allows. Besides that, chicks dig body damage. 1 of the 8 body mounts (drivers footwell) pulled through the body, I think because I overtightened the bolt. The shock mount was a prior fix that failed due to the lack of penetration on the weld. No worries.

Its not too bad all things considered. And the amount of fun we had vs the carnage more than makes up for anything. SOFA KING much better than last years. (needle bearing failed on the hi-lo shaft of the t-case) That was a faulty install of Tera-lows. Never again will I have a shop do that stuff, I learned to do it myself.

Home now, so working on the pics... hopefully I will have some links later.

[Locomigo]

sound off guys... where are ya?

Here is the video of Aaron (http://www.trailseeker.com/4x4/moabzux/aj-upchuck-may07.avi)

[biju]

The mushy mushy warm fuzzy post-moab post: (and in no particular order)

TOM:
You did a great job of running Elephant Hill – thank you. Your off-road confidence has grown, as you hair has, since first meeting you three moab’s ago! Nice work, friend. Next time I hope to visit champ for a bit, as I missed him this time round. P.S. – good pep talk at the bottom of Hell’s Gate exit!

DUB:
A rock I can count on when things get hairy on the trail – or when I need a good larf! Although there’s nothing funny about crushing your hotwheels VX. You’ve witnessed me go from a pirate, to a stick of butter? WTF? Hahaha… Thanks for the good times, mang.

LARRY:
You’re always good for VX trivia/discussion. Thanks for the use of the “Margarator” – it, and it alone, caused my alarm confusion that night (j/k). It’s always good to see you again. (Now send me that new front cladding you have!!!) I hope to see you lifted next year!!!

JAY:
If it weren’t for you we’d STILL be trying to get out of Cliff Hanger – and we don’t want to see biju when he can’t get to his beer (or I guess butter for that matter). So thanks! I’m convinced the FJ is a great machine. Now go defend us VXer’s on that TOY forum, boy!

KENNY:
Thanks much for helping me out pre-moab. I’m happy I could do the same for you. It was good to see you, donna, dub and jim show up at my house that morning. The excitement of seeing old friends had me near speechless! The wheeling there after was even better – so was checking out the mods. Can’t wait until we meet again!

JACK:
I’m so bummed for you and your VX, yet so happy for you starting anew in California. Glad you could make the BBQ in Grand Junction. Best of luck on the new life. Keep us posted on the VX rebuild.

TONE:
Thanks for the spot up and down Hell’s Gate entrance with no issues! Enjoy the cocaine – but keep the cans!... they’ll make you rich one day. (ok. Not really.) Always a good time with you, guy. I didn’t get you a DVD, but rumor had it you have all the photo’s anyways? Bring the ML next year!

JEFF:
The hospitality was outstanding, and the food was great. What a BIG success! Your fam is incredibly nice and accommodating. The only thing missing in moab was your VX (and you of course). Thanks for keeping the BBQ even though you knew weeks in advance you couldn’t go with (and kept it secret). What integrity!

DONNA:
You ooze goodness – and are so nice I’m still in disbelief! Thanks for helping me with the pups and lunch on the trial. Next year we’ll hit up the whitewater rafting – promise. Stay well, and keep that boy of yours in check! Ha!

JIM:
You mad-man! That trooper and you are incredible on the trail. I’m even more impressed this year with the ease at which you tackled some of the toughest we encountered. Nice work out there! Enjoy the rotors, hope to see you soon!

RICK:
Nice to meet you and some of your fam. I loved the sunroof in the VX, but am sorry I missed the wood grain interior! (which I later heard you had). I’m hoping to get a chance to chat with you more next year!

BART:
Sell, sell, sell some of those 700+ gas masks you have so you can make it to moab in 2008! Really glad you could make it this year, and glad I could see your ride in action (not to mention your wheels!). I hope you had a blast (and enjoyed the Easy Street Wheat!). Thanks for stepping up to do a video/DVD! I think we have another moab convert here folks!

GILL:
I’ve heard so much about this incredible guy, nocturnalvx, from many people. They were spot on! No hang ups, always smiling – and quick to help anybody! Thanks for the good times/laughs. I hope I don’t have to wait a few meets in moab before we meet again!

ERIC:
Really missed you out on the trail, but got a chance to meet you at dinner a few times. Hope you enjoyed the trip, and your stay in Moab. More importantly – hope to see you out on the trails next year!

MARK:
Much more comfortable this year, dontcha think? Well, less fear anyways, eh? It was really good to see you, man. Can’t wait until (if) Moncha puts together another Colorado Colors meet so we can hook up again. By then you’ll have those five more mods Kenny’s talking about, right? Send me that .mp3!

LINDA:
That wasn’t so bad, was it? The VX came out with flying colors! Now you’ll have to get a second VX and come out next year – it’s just what hasta happen!!! I think I hear Bart’s platinum rap album playing now!

ROBERT (DUMKE52):
Glad you and your friend made it out (I forget his name, sorry…) Had a great time at Pasta J’s, and out on the trail. I’m quietly squashing the ‘butters’ tag, but we’ll see if that lasts. Ha! Start planning for next year, and for cryin’ out loud STAY LONGER wouldja? LOL.

LISA:
So much freaking fun to hang out with you – it’s a highlight in moab for sure. Our sick humor feeds off one another… Add some alcohol and my belly hurts from laughing so much. Next year we’ll have to ‘up’ our drinking time. For the love of hangers in the butt, NO Jägermeister!

JUSTIN:
Menace is beautiful. Wish he and my kids could have hung out some. They would have had a great time. Maybe you’ll have that hood mod done by then? Would love to see that come to life! Until next year, friend.

CECE:
Vxironwoman indeed! Damn inspiring I must say… You did fantastic out there – much respect. Your enthusiasm and excitement was sooo cool to witness. It’s what it’s all about! I’m happy you had such a great time!

I hope I didn’t miss anyone – and if I did please feel free to sharpen your shank and wield it crazily in my direction, k? There are plenty of other folks that i didn't get a chance to see/catch up with, and hope i can next year.

Now it’s time to recover, and relax for a while. I need a post moab vacation. gesh!

-biju.

[Locomigo]

Here is my LINK (http://trailseeker.com/gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=15032) to more than 1700 photos.

[phxsunfan]

ROBERT (DUMKE52):
Glad you and your friend made it out (I forget his name, sorry…) Had a great time at Pasta J’s, and out on the trail. I’m quietly squashing the ‘butters’ tag, but we’ll see if that lasts. Ha! Start planning for next year, and for cryin’ out loud STAY LONGER wouldja? LOL.

-biju.

It's Ray! :cryp:

[ZEUS]

The mushy mushy warm fuzzy post-moab post: (and in no particular order)..................


.............Now it’s time to recover, and relax for a while. I need a post moab vacation. gesh!

-biju.

biju - It is nice of you to say all that... BUT! Less yapping, more PICS!!! :p I wish I could have run some trails with you guys but it was good to meet everyone anyway! PICS!

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks Biju, You know I would love to buy the wife a Foxfire....that would SWEET!

Good seeing you again for sure. Hopefully the DVD will be done soon.

Bart


The mushy mushy warm fuzzy post-moab post: (and in no particular order)

BART:
Sell, sell, sell some of those 700+ gas masks you have so you can make it to moab in 2008! Really glad you could make it this year, and glad I could see your ride in action (not to mention your wheels!). I hope you had a blast (and enjoyed the Easy Street Wheat!). Thanks for stepping up to do a video/DVD! I think we have another moab convert here folks!

LINDA:
That wasn’t so bad, was it? The VX came out with flying colors! Now you’ll have to get a second VX and come out next year – it’s just what hasta happen!!! I think I hear Bart’s platinum rap album playing now!

Now it’s time to recover, and relax for a while. I need a post moab vacation. gesh!

-biju.

[PHO2GR4]

Just get Linda a rear-view camera with a 7" LCD. She'll get used to driving a vehicle with no visibility...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-ISUZU-VEHICROSS_W0QQitemZ300112956027QQihZ020QQcategoryZ 6270QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Dumke]

ROBERT (DUMKE52):
Glad you and your friend made it out (I forget his name, sorry…) Had a great time at Pasta J’s, and out on the trail. I’m quietly squashing the ‘butters’ tag, but we’ll see if that lasts. Ha! Start planning for next year, and for cryin’ out loud STAY LONGER wouldja? LOL.



-biju.


His name is ray. I like to call him speedy now :_steering :p


But yes deffinatley staying longer next year. week even. Was super fun and as far as the the losing the butters name..... parkay????

[nfpgasmask]

I wish man. That one is a little pricey for almost 90k miles though, not to mention on the other side of the country. But then again, all Linda has to do is say, yeah, I want one!

I would be sweet to have a "his" and "hers" VX.

Bart


Just get Linda a rear-view camera with a 7" LCD. She'll get used to driving a vehicle with no visibility...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-ISUZU-VEHICROSS_W0QQitemZ300112956027QQihZ020QQcategoryZ 6270QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[biju]

biju - It is nice of you to say all that... BUT! Less yapping, more PICS!!! :p I wish I could have run some trails with you guys but it was good to meet everyone anyway! PICS!
So many pix to go through yet. here's one kenny sent me tho:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3181/biju_2007_a2.jpg

was trying to muscle up a harder line on a hell's revenge obstacle.

-biju.

[ZEUS]

That is pretty cool! Luckily, there isn't a rock in view, half way between your VX and the camera, flying through the air! Man would that hurt.

[VX crazy]

The mushy mushy warm fuzzy post-moab post: (and in no particular order)

TOM:
You did a great job of running Elephant Hill – thank you. Your off-road confidence has grown, as you hair has, since first meeting you three moab’s ago! Nice work, friend. Next time I hope to visit champ for a bit, as I missed him this time round. P.S. – good pep talk at the bottom of Hell’s Gate exit!

DUB:
A rock I can count on when things get hairy on the trail – or when I need a good larf! Although there’s nothing funny about crushing your hotwheels VX. You’ve witnessed me go from a pirate, to a stick of butter? WTF? Hahaha… Thanks for the good times, mang.

LARRY:
You’re always good for VX trivia/discussion. Thanks for the use of the “Margarator” – it, and it alone, caused my alarm confusion that night (j/k). It’s always good to see you again. (Now send me that new front cladding you have!!!) I hope to see you lifted next year!!!

JAY:
If it weren’t for you we’d STILL be trying to get out of Cliff Hanger – and we don’t want to see biju when he can’t get to his beer (or I guess butter for that matter). So thanks! I’m convinced the FJ is a great machine. Now go defend us VXer’s on that TOY forum, boy!

KENNY:
Thanks much for helping me out pre-moab. I’m happy I could do the same for you. It was good to see you, donna, dub and jim show up at my house that morning. The excitement of seeing old friends had me near speechless! The wheeling there after was even better – so was checking out the mods. Can’t wait until we meet again!

JACK:
I’m so bummed for you and your VX, yet so happy for you starting anew in California. Glad you could make the BBQ in Grand Junction. Best of luck on the new life. Keep us posted on the VX rebuild.

TONE:
Thanks for the spot up and down Hell’s Gate entrance with no issues! Enjoy the cocaine – but keep the cans!... they’ll make you rich one day. (ok. Not really.) Always a good time with you, guy. I didn’t get you a DVD, but rumor had it you have all the photo’s anyways? Bring the ML next year!

JEFF:
The hospitality was outstanding, and the food was great. What a BIG success! Your fam is incredibly nice and accommodating. The only thing missing in moab was your VX (and you of course). Thanks for keeping the BBQ even though you knew weeks in advance you couldn’t go with (and kept it secret). What integrity!

DONNA:
You ooze goodness – and are so nice I’m still in disbelief! Thanks for helping me with the pups and lunch on the trial. Next year we’ll hit up the whitewater rafting – promise. Stay well, and keep that boy of yours in check! Ha!

JIM:
You mad-man! That trooper and you are incredible on the trail. I’m even more impressed this year with the ease at which you tackled some of the toughest we encountered. Nice work out there! Enjoy the rotors, hope to see you soon!

RICK:
Nice to meet you and some of your fam. I loved the sunroof in the VX, but am sorry I missed the wood grain interior! (which I later heard you had). I’m hoping to get a chance to chat with you more next year!

BART:
Sell, sell, sell some of those 700+ gas masks you have so you can make it to moab in 2008! Really glad you could make it this year, and glad I could see your ride in action (not to mention your wheels!). I hope you had a blast (and enjoyed the Easy Street Wheat!). Thanks for stepping up to do a video/DVD! I think we have another moab convert here folks!

GILL:
I’ve heard so much about this incredible guy, nocturnalvx, from many people. They were spot on! No hang ups, always smiling – and quick to help anybody! Thanks for the good times/laughs. I hope I don’t have to wait a few meets in moab before we meet again!

ERIC:
Really missed you out on the trail, but got a chance to meet you at dinner a few times. Hope you enjoyed the trip, and your stay in Moab. More importantly – hope to see you out on the trails next year!

MARK:
Much more comfortable this year, dontcha think? Well, less fear anyways, eh? It was really good to see you, man. Can’t wait until (if) Moncha puts together another Colorado Colors meet so we can hook up again. By then you’ll have those five more mods Kenny’s talking about, right? Send me that .mp3!

LINDA:
That wasn’t so bad, was it? The VX came out with flying colors! Now you’ll have to get a second VX and come out next year – it’s just what hasta happen!!! I think I hear Bart’s platinum rap album playing now!

ROBERT (DUMKE52):
Glad you and your friend made it out (I forget his name, sorry…) Had a great time at Pasta J’s, and out on the trail. I’m quietly squashing the ‘butters’ tag, but we’ll see if that lasts. Ha! Start planning for next year, and for cryin’ out loud STAY LONGER wouldja? LOL.

LISA:
So much freaking fun to hang out with you – it’s a highlight in moab for sure. Our sick humor feeds off one another… Add some alcohol and my belly hurts from laughing so much. Next year we’ll have to ‘up’ our drinking time. For the love of hangers in the butt, NO Jägermeister!

JUSTIN:
Menace is beautiful. Wish he and my kids could have hung out some. They would have had a great time. Maybe you’ll have that hood mod done by then? Would love to see that come to life! Until next year, friend.

CECE:
Vxironwoman indeed! Damn inspiring I must say… You did fantastic out there – much respect. Your enthusiasm and excitement was sooo cool to witness. It’s what it’s all about! I’m happy you had such a great time!

I hope I didn’t miss anyone – and if I did please feel free to sharpen your shank and wield it crazily in my direction, k? There are plenty of other folks that i didn't get a chance to see/catch up with, and hope i can next year.

Now it’s time to recover, and relax for a while. I need a post moab vacation. gesh!

-biju.

I miss everyone already and slammed at work with catch up! It was great seeing everyone from years past and meeting new people as well! And Biju you and I can freak out some people I think!! :) Great great times, "Good Times" as Tom would say! I felt like I was missing out so I am going to bring my baby next year for sure!

Ldub......just so you know, Tone also lost his drivers side mirror on the way home.....mirror vs construction barrell...barrell won.....and drywall screws no worky......I said try duct tape but it looks a little ghetto.

Thanks everyone for great memories!

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Butters,
You are so awesome! You have great enthusiasm and inspired me to push my VX more than I would have ever thought possible. Thanks for all the laughs and smiles. I can't wait to see you next year. In the mean time, Here's a snapshot and some videos you may appreciate...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXfq-Dg92s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaMf57_mByE


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/507/HR5-200733.jpg

Take Care,

Cece

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Sorry for the crappy video but it's something. Yay for taking the rugged route!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csrS0Zlld_c

Enjoy everyone!

[Triathlete]

Rule #1 No pics/vid with tow straps! :rotate:
Rule #2 Never spot in front of a vehicle going down a VERY steep hill...Tone must not have been paying attention last year when Victors foot slipped off the brake and onto the skinny pedal (I think at least one spotter had to throw away a pair of underwear!) :smack: :laughing:

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I miss everyone already and slammed at work with catch up! It was great seeing everyone from years past and meeting new people as well! And Biju you and I can freak out some people I think!! :) Great great times, "Good Times" as Tom would say! I felt like I was missing out so I am going to bring my baby next year for sure!

Ldub......just so you know, Tone also lost his drivers side mirror on the way home.....mirror vs construction barrell...barrell won.....and drywall screws no worky......I said try duct tape but it looks a little ghetto.

Thanks everyone for great memories!

OH no!!! Too many margaritas maybe????? If we all keep it up at this pace there won't be any more replacement mirrors available :laughg: I don't think you freak people out...you just fit in is all. I can't wait to see your baby next year! Til then...

Take Care and miss you much,

Cece

P.S. Let me know when you're planning your next Vegas trip...I may be living in So Cal by then but i would drive to see you all again!

[Dumke]

Here is above picture of the "V" If you can take everyone out or leave them in I dont care. Oh if you are taking the pople out close butters door lol.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/503/thumbs/DSC00815.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/503/DSC00815.JPG)




I will try and post another picture if I can find a better one.


*not sure how to make picture big shows thumbnail*

[tomdietrying]

Rob,
Great shot! I see that as a calender shot for next year.
Peace.
Tom

[biju]

Rule #1 No pics/vid with tow straps! :rotate:
Billy,

I got a little freaked out coming back up - because the car audio system is sooooo heavy in the rear - i wanted the extra security. only thing on the other end was Tone & Gill... yikes!

-biju.

[phxsunfan]

Rob,
Great shot! I see that as a calender shot for next year.
Peace.
Tom


that would be awesome!



"Ray The Professional Photographer!"

Niiice.

[nocturnalVX]

Okay, so now that is out of the way, Im glad to see everyone had a good time. I looked for yall, but it seemed that I missed you guys.

I think bouncing between the trails, town, and Archview made it hard to meet & greet everyone, but it was a blast trying!


Rule #1 No pics/vid with tow straps! :rotate:
Rule #2 Never spot in front of a vehicle going down a VERY steep hill...Tone must not have been paying attention last year when Victors foot slipped off the brake and onto the skinny pedal (I think at least one spotter had to throw away a pair of underwear!) :smack: :laughing:

Yeah, I think VX safety was more important than a couple of slow spotters (including myself... "get out of the way QUICK if it starts haulin' a** your way")... but there were no real close calls, and we have learned our lessons. Now... we just need to keep all those body parts IN the VXs' windows. Peeking out the window to check out the line is one thing, but I know there's very little chance any of us could keep our 2 ton beauties from flopping over by sticking out our arm!


Billy,

I got a little freaked out coming back up - because the car audio system is sooooo heavy in the rear - i wanted the extra security. only thing on the other end was Tone & Gill... yikes!

-biju.

Like I said... you never needed it Bill, but it was better to be safe than sorry considering what happened earlier. I'll add a few pics tonight. See you all in '08!!!

[pbkid]

ya know...you guys dont realize how much fun you are missing until you are sitting here at home looking at the pics and realizing that your sitting at home =(
bummer, wish i could have gone...glad you all made it back in one piece...well with the exception of LDUB of course =)
nothin but love uncle larry

[TexVeX]

I love that V from the air picture. Very cool.

[BigSwede]

Anybody seen any pictures from Rick? His daugher Becca said she got a great pic of me getting tippy air on Tipover Challenge, but I never got to see it...

[Gizmo42]

I'm still waiting for more pics of my rodeo on trails. The one pic I have is cool but its only 1 pic :rolleyes:

[Tone]

New mirror for the ML55 - $1200. Being in Moab with the ASC VX Crüe - PRICELESS! 7 yrs running and it is still a blast to be there. But driving is better than ridin' by a LONG shot. See ya'll next year....

[Ldub]

New mirror for the ML55 - $1200.

OUCH !!!... :waab: :nog: :mad:

Two drywall screws & some solder-n-tape...$ buck two eighty... :p

[FIEND]

Finally got out of race weekend in Indy and got the pics uploaded.

Enjoy all... :p

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v207/Aquittedfiend/Moab/?start=all

[Moncha]

A strap on Hell's Gate??? Shame Shame!! Was that the entrance down then back up? Or did they come up the G-Pa Bob way of years past.

Me going down.. Came back the same way, no strap
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/561/medium/4moncha_hells_gate_eiji.jpg

Bob out the hard way..

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/561/medium/4tiptoehell2004014.jpg

[tomdietrying]

Last year we had three of us (VCamilo, tomdietrying, and triathalete) who went in like you and out like Grandpa Bob. We had a great spotter in Dallas (StinkyFab) that year.

This year we had the driver,Biju, but we didn't have Dallas to spot us out.

There's always next year.

Peace.
Tom

[BigSwede]

Coupla shots of Kasia doing her best to tip over on Tipover Challenge on Hells Revenge, courtesy Baxman's daughter Becca:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202007/Moab07HellsRevenge04.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202007/Moab07HellsRevenge06.jpg

And one of me:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202007/Moab07HellsRevenge02.jpg

[TexVeX]

Nice pics. I especially like that first one.

[WormGod]

I have to admit, that stuff inspires me to keep my VX in the garage where it's safe, haha. The only obstacles us mid-atlantic city folk have to worry about is roadkill and DC snipers. :eek:

I would say it looks fun, but I have a hard time having fun with "The Boys" in my throat the whole time, hahaha. Cheers!

[biju]

A strap on Hell's Gate??? Shame Shame!! Was that the entrance down then back up? Or did they come up the G-Pa Bob way of years past.

Me going down.. Came back the same way, no strap
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/561/medium/4moncha_hells_gate_eiji.jpg
yeah, yeah yeah... :o that was, what? - five zu's ago? i think most the people who witnessed that are now dead. hahahah... lol j/k. COME TO MOAB NEXT YEAR SCOTT! You were missed.

lest you forget, last year I did the same thing in the dragon without a strap. only difference this year is i felt a feather light front on the way back up due to the audio system in the rear. it's pretty heavy. besides - only thing on the other end of my strap on the way back up was tone and gill literally holding it with their hands... not sure what how that would have helped - but mentally it did wonders... ha.

-biju.

[Ldub]

I have quite a bit of video from Elephant Hill. I will hopefully have a little DVD put together in a week or so. I captured all the footage last night so all I need to do is edit it down to something around 1.5-2 hours.

Bart

Sooooooo...been busy at work Bart ???:p...:p...:p...;)

[Ldub]

The mushy mushy warm fuzzy post-moab post: (and in no particular order)

TOM:
You did a great job of running Elephant Hill – thank you. Your off-road confidence has grown, as you hair has, since first meeting you three moab’s ago! Nice work, friend. Next time I hope to visit champ for a bit, as I missed him this time round. P.S. – good pep talk at the bottom of Hell’s Gate exit!

DUB:
A rock I can count on when things get hairy on the trail – or when I need a good larf! Although there’s nothing funny about crushing your hotwheels VX. You’ve witnessed me go from a pirate, to a stick of butter? WTF? Hahaha… Thanks for the good times, mang.

LARRY:
You’re always good for VX trivia/discussion. Thanks for the use of the “Margarator” – it, and it alone, caused my alarm confusion that night (j/k). It’s always good to see you again. (Now send me that new front cladding you have!!!) I hope to see you lifted next year!!!

JAY:
If it weren’t for you we’d STILL be trying to get out of Cliff Hanger – and we don’t want to see biju when he can’t get to his beer (or I guess butter for that matter). So thanks! I’m convinced the FJ is a great machine. Now go defend us VXer’s on that TOY forum, boy!

KENNY:
Thanks much for helping me out pre-moab. I’m happy I could do the same for you. It was good to see you, donna, dub and jim show up at my house that morning. The excitement of seeing old friends had me near speechless! The wheeling there after was even better – so was checking out the mods. Can’t wait until we meet again!

JACK:
I’m so bummed for you and your VX, yet so happy for you starting anew in California. Glad you could make the BBQ in Grand Junction. Best of luck on the new life. Keep us posted on the VX rebuild.

TONE:
Thanks for the spot up and down Hell’s Gate entrance with no issues! Enjoy the cocaine – but keep the cans!... they’ll make you rich one day. (ok. Not really.) Always a good time with you, guy. I didn’t get you a DVD, but rumor had it you have all the photo’s anyways? Bring the ML next year!

JEFF:
The hospitality was outstanding, and the food was great. What a BIG success! Your fam is incredibly nice and accommodating. The only thing missing in moab was your VX (and you of course). Thanks for keeping the BBQ even though you knew weeks in advance you couldn’t go with (and kept it secret). What integrity!

DONNA:
You ooze goodness – and are so nice I’m still in disbelief! Thanks for helping me with the pups and lunch on the trial. Next year we’ll hit up the whitewater rafting – promise. Stay well, and keep that boy of yours in check! Ha!

JIM:
You mad-man! That trooper and you are incredible on the trail. I’m even more impressed this year with the ease at which you tackled some of the toughest we encountered. Nice work out there! Enjoy the rotors, hope to see you soon!

RICK:
Nice to meet you and some of your fam. I loved the sunroof in the VX, but am sorry I missed the wood grain interior! (which I later heard you had). I’m hoping to get a chance to chat with you more next year!

BART:
Sell, sell, sell some of those 700+ gas masks you have so you can make it to moab in 2008! Really glad you could make it this year, and glad I could see your ride in action (not to mention your wheels!). I hope you had a blast (and enjoyed the Easy Street Wheat!). Thanks for stepping up to do a video/DVD! I think we have another moab convert here folks!

GILL:
I’ve heard so much about this incredible guy, nocturnalvx, from many people. They were spot on! No hang ups, always smiling – and quick to help anybody! Thanks for the good times/laughs. I hope I don’t have to wait a few meets in moab before we meet again!

ERIC:
Really missed you out on the trail, but got a chance to meet you at dinner a few times. Hope you enjoyed the trip, and your stay in Moab. More importantly – hope to see you out on the trails next year!

MARK:
Much more comfortable this year, dontcha think? Well, less fear anyways, eh? It was really good to see you, man. Can’t wait until (if) Moncha puts together another Colorado Colors meet so we can hook up again. By then you’ll have those five more mods Kenny’s talking about, right? Send me that .mp3!

LINDA:
That wasn’t so bad, was it? The VX came out with flying colors! Now you’ll have to get a second VX and come out next year – it’s just what hasta happen!!! I think I hear Bart’s platinum rap album playing now!

ROBERT (DUMKE52):
Glad you and your friend made it out (I forget his name, sorry…) Had a great time at Pasta J’s, and out on the trail. I’m quietly squashing the ‘butters’ tag, but we’ll see if that lasts. Ha! Start planning for next year, and for cryin’ out loud STAY LONGER wouldja? LOL.

LISA:
So much freaking fun to hang out with you – it’s a highlight in moab for sure. Our sick humor feeds off one another… Add some alcohol and my belly hurts from laughing so much. Next year we’ll have to ‘up’ our drinking time. For the love of hangers in the butt, NO Jägermeister!

JUSTIN:
Menace is beautiful. Wish he and my kids could have hung out some. They would have had a great time. Maybe you’ll have that hood mod done by then? Would love to see that come to life! Until next year, friend.

CECE:
Vxironwoman indeed! Damn inspiring I must say… You did fantastic out there – much respect. Your enthusiasm and excitement was sooo cool to witness. It’s what it’s all about! I’m happy you had such a great time!

I hope I didn’t miss anyone – and if I did please feel free to sharpen your shank and wield it crazily in my direction, k? There are plenty of other folks that i didn't get a chance to see/catch up with, and hope i can next year.

Now it’s time to recover, and relax for a while. I need a post moab vacation. gesh!

-biju.

As a service to all the "first timers"...AND, all the "old timers" who might have forgotten what a blast they had last year, I thought I'd dust this puppy off for your perusal...:cool:

I had such a good time re-reading this entire thread tonight, that I wanted you guys (an industry term :rolleyesg) to see what's in store.

May I humbly suggest reading it from post #1, a trip down memory lane, canyon, hill, dale, valley, crack, gulch, wash...etc... WHATEVER, for me, but a potential preview for you "new kids".:smilewink

GOD, I Love this group of people.:thumbup:

[tomdietrying]

Ldub,
As Bob Hope would say........"Thanks for the memories"
See you soon in Moab.
Peace.
Tom
012009

[VXIRONwoMAN]

:jump: I am sooooo EXCITED!!!! I have a little extra hop with every step I take because I leave for Moab in about 20 days!!! EEEEK!

[VX crazy]

:cryp::cryp::cryp:

[nocturnalVX]

:cryp::cryp::cryp:

I had to miss a few Moab Mays myself... not fun. However, you (and all those that can not make it this year) will be missed & will be in our thoughts as we :_steering, and :_beer:, and :jump: . You will be missed, but will be able to live vicariously (sp?) through us here on VX.info... have fun no matter where you are! :bwgy: