Moab 'ZuZu XV - May 2012!

[nfpgasmask]

OK, just thinking about my next Moab visit, which will be in 2012 FOR SURE. And being that 2012 will be the last year of human existence on Planet Earth, we need to make Moab 2012 the

BIGGEST VX
GATHERING
IN THE HISTORY
OF VX GATHERINGS!

What's the current record? Close to 30, right? So I say 100 VXes in Moab or bust!! Who's in?

:_beer:

Bart

[Ldub]

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=197014&postcount=25

:yesgray:

[nfpgasmask]

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=197014&postcount=25

:yesgray:

:D Bart

[Scott Harness]

"It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine"
I HATE to quote an 80's band, but I liked the line.
I'll be there!!

[tomdietrying]

Scott,
You must be old to know that quote. :bwgy:
Peace.
Tom

[VX KAT]

2012 Let's DO IT!!!
Here's the unofficial schedule of activities:

Little of this.....:bla:

Lots of this.... :_group2:

Little of this... :_steering

Little of this, er um, a lot of this...:_beer:

Hopefully not too much of this...:_wrench: :smack: or this....;puke2;

Little more of this..:_steering

Maybe some of this...:driver:

Some more of this...:_beer: :yeso:

None of this.....:argue:

Some of this....:slap:

Oh my, maybe even this....:dan_ban: :naughty:

And lots and lots of this......:laugho:

And hopefully, some of this....:snooz:

[tomdietrying]

Sue,
I like your scheduling. You're ZuZu's unofficial coordinator.

Peace.
Tom

[BigMeatVX]

Thell be plenty of time to prepare...that means NO EXCUSES!

I like the above schedule!

Count me in for a little of all of that...

And a little bit of this:?::?::?::?:

[tom4bren]

What happened to 2011???

Lets get a record in 2011 that 2012 can't beat.

[nfpgasmask]

Thell be plenty of time to prepare...that means NO EXCUSES!

EXACTLY! No excuses! Start planning/saving NOW!


What happened to 2011???

I won't be there, that's what happened! :rotate:

Bart

[Dumke]

Scott,
You must be old to know that quote. :bwgy:
Peace.
Tom



Um well I dont find myself THAT old being 31.. Is it bad that I know that song was in a movie called "dream a little dream" with the two Corey's.

[nfpgasmask]

Um well I dont find myself THAT old being 31.. Is it bad that I know that song was in a movie called "dream a little dream" with the two Corey's.

Dream A Little Dream is awesome. R.I.P. Corey Haim.

And I'm only 34 and I know that R.E.M. reference...except I am not a fan of R.E.M. Michael Stipe has a very annoying voice, IMO. :D

Bart

[VXR]

I know that R.E.M. reference...except I am not a fan of R.E.M. Michael Stipe has a very annoying voice, IMO. :D

Bart

Their first few albums are great IMO:yesb:

[nfpgasmask]

Their first few albums are great IMO:yesb:

I like 80s music a lot, but R.E.M., The Police (and even worse, Sting) and Duran Duran for some reason I can't get with...

Bart

[ZEUS]

And I'm only 34 and I know that R.E.M. reference...except I am not a fan of R.E.M. Michael Stipe has a very annoying voice, IMO. :D

BartPlus he helped Courtney kill Kurt! R.I.P. Kurt Cobain. :p

[VXR]

I like 80s music a lot, but R.E.M., The Police (and even worse, Sting) and Duran Duran for some reason I can't get with...

Bart

How can you not like The Police? They are one of my favorites.

The Police and Rush are the best three-piece bands ever!

Stings first two albums were not too bad either.

Oh ya almost forgot IMO:yesb:

[nfpgasmask]

How can you not like The Police? They are one of my favorites.

The Police and Rush are the best three-piece bands ever!

Stings first two albums were not too bad either.

Oh ya almost forgot IMO:yesb:

LOL, I guess it comes down to the voice. I can't stand Sting's voice. Don't ask me why, it just annoys me for some reason. Maybe they just sound a little too whiney to me, I dunno, can't put my finger on it. :)

Bart

[Dumke]

Plus he helped Courtney kill Kurt! R.I.P. Kurt Cobain. :p



Um that was the other bald guy in that other band caleld smashing pumpkins lol..



Yes Bart I LOVE that movie. Hoping that it comes to Blueray sooner or later. (sorry this somehow has gotten out of hand and become a BIG thread JACKING)

What were we discussing again?? (oh and I blame Scott) :D


EDIT: They made a second one apparently may need to give it a watch even tho I dont think it will have the same effect as the first oen did.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109666/

[Scott Harness]

Um that was the other bald guy in that other band caleld smashing pumpkins lol..



Yes Bart I LOVE that movie. Hoping that it comes to Blueray sooner or later. (sorry this somehow has gotten out of hand and become a BIG thread JACKING)

What were we discussing again?? (oh and I blame Scott) :D

Who me? an old hippie who dislikes all things 80's :yesb:

[nfpgasmask]

Who me? an old hippie who dislikes all things 80's :yesb:

C'mon! The 80s were the best!

Garbage Pail Kids
Gremlins
The Isuzu Impulse JR (:evil:)
Skateboarding is not a crime
Pacman
G.I.Joe and Transformers
REALISTIC toy guns
Cheap gas
Aliens, Blade Runner, Conan The Barbarian, Red Dawn, The Road Warrior, Commando, Terminator, and Predator
And most of all, the greatest music ever!

I could go on and on!

Bart

[ZEUS]

Um that was the other bald guy in that other band caleld smashing pumpkins lol..

No no no... it was a mur_der_dai_twa. :bgwo:

[Triathlete]

Lots of good music came out of the 80's but the only great music to come out of the 80's....real punk rock.:yesy:

[nfpgasmask]

Lots of good music came out of the 80's but the only great music to come out of the 80's....real punk rock.:yesy:

x2 Billy. And heavy emphisis on the real punk rock.

Bart

[Triathlete]

Yep...none of that pop punk that fills the radio waves today!

[BigSwede]

Sometimes I forget that U2 was a new band when I was in college.

Also new were the Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Blondie, Buzzcocks, The Ramones, The B-52s, Talking Heads to name a few off the top of my head. It was an exciting time in music...

[Triathlete]

Don't forget Fear, the Stooges, Velvet Underground, Husker Du, The Replacements, Black Flag, Exploited, Dead Kennedys, The Damned, The Ramones....


...And to get this back on subject...I will be listening to all of these in Moab come May of 2012...and 2011!:bwgy:

[BigSwede]

Husker Du, The Replacements
Well if we are going to include local bands...:winko:

[Triathlete]

Well if we are going to include local bands...:winko:

SST records was small but packed a huge bang!:yeso: And yep, those be local to you...a couple of my favorite from that time!

[Bob Barker]

How many of you naming these 80's bands still wear white bluejeans and have huge hair?!?

[Scott Harness]

Lots of good music came out of the 80's but the only great music to come out of the 80's....real punk rock.:yesy:
I must be a"little" to old,every band you guys mentioned was unlistenable to me. You guys must have had your TEEN hormones still raging!! HA!:p
The lyrics might have been good,but bashing your hand on an instrument is not playing music. ps the 80's was the start(Reagan era) of this whole corporate uncontrolled greed thing.:madb: small rant over:rollo::drama:HA!

[nfpgasmask]

How many of you naming these 80's bands still wear white bluejeans and have huge hair?!?

I never wore stone washers but I did have a mohawk in highschool! :D


I must be a"little" to old,every band you guys mentioned was unlistenable to me. You guys must have had your TEEN hormones still raging!! HA!:p
The lyrics might have been good,but bashing your hand on an instrument is not playing music. ps the 80's was the start(Reagan era) of this whole corporate uncontrolled greed thing.:madb: small rant over:rollo::drama:HA!

I love old school punk, but its the bleeding edge into industrial/electro that I like the best.

My grandfather used to tell me the 80s were the start of all that NWO corporate greed stuff too. I'm sure it's true, but I still think culturally the 80s had the best stuff!

I remember going to the toy store when I was 12 and there was A WHOLE ISLE dedicated to toy guns that LOOKED TOTALLY REAL. None of this dayglow orange Nerf crap!! :laughing:

Bart

[BigSwede]

I must be a"little" to old,every band you guys mentioned was unlistenable to me. You guys must have had your TEEN hormones still raging!! HA!:p
The lyrics might have been good,but bashing your hand on an instrument is not playing music. ps the 80's was the start(Reagan era) of this whole corporate uncontrolled greed thing.:madb: small rant over:rollo::drama:HA!
I don't think Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Blondie, The B-52s, or the Talking Heads qualify as "bashing your hand on an instrument"...although the Sex Pistols and Ramones do :bwgy: ...my tastes these days are much more eclectic, but I do occasionally like to bang my head and jump around.

[Scott Harness]

I don't think Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Blondie, The B-52s, or the Talking Heads qualify as "bashing your hand on an instrument"...although the Sex Pistols and Ramones do :bwgy: ...my tastes these days are much more eclectic, but I do occasionally like to bang my head and jump around.
Ok OK...I did like the Talking Heads. I like Elvis now...some
I like his show "Spectacle" on Sundance, although he tends to sing OVER his guests.

[BigMeatVX]

...my tastes these days are much more eclectic, but I do occasionally like to bang my head and jump around.

That wouldm be fun to see...LOL...

What about Social D???? didn't see em listed:_confused:_confused

[BigSwede]

That wouldm be fun to see...LOL...

What about Social D???? didn't see em listed:_confused:_confused
Yeah I usually do that in private ;)

There are lots of band not mentioned...I had a Social Distortion album back in the day, but never got into them big time. Sonic Youth are another one...Siouxsie and the Banshees...lots more could be named, but we've highjacked this thread sufficiently I think.

[nfpgasmask]

LOL, yeah, I will have to start a new 2012 Moab thread and rename this one to random 80s music talk. :laughing:

Bart

PS - No Social D for me, too whiney. I never got into that sound. Siouxsie is awesome though!

[Triathlete]

On a good note...it keeps your post near the top to remind everyone and keep it fresh in their mind!:bwgy:

I like SD...saw them live 3-4 years ago...with System of a Down!:thumbup:

[BigMeatVX]

Now I know what music to bring....and play good and loud for the Video shots....:cool!::dance::_mecker:

[VXR]

LOL, I guess it comes down to the voice. I can't stand Sting's voice. Don't ask me why, it just annoys me for some reason. Maybe they just sound a little too whiney to me, I dunno, can't put my finger on it. :)

Bart

so no death cab for you:confused:

[nfpgasmask]

so no death cab for you:confused:

;puke2; ;puke2; ;puke2;

Bart

[Ldub]

M---O---A---B

ReM-eMbEr ?...:confused:

[VXorado]

Just added my name to the list :thumbup:. Oh boy, I have a lot of projects to finish in the next 6 months...

[BigSwede]

Too bad this will coincide with the Overland Expo in Flagstaff...would've been cool to hit both on one trip.

[VX crazy]

Too bad this will coincide with the Overland Expo in Flagstaff...would've been cool to hit both on one trip.

ohhhh that sounds fun!! when is that???

[VX KAT]

ohhhh that sounds fun!! when is that???

We're going to swing by it on the way home from Moab either Friday or Saturday. Come with us, it's not that far out of your way!

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=21009&highlight=OVERLAND+EXPO

[BigSwede]

ZuZoo is basically the same time...Tuesday May 15 - Saturday May 19. The Expo is Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20.

And it ain't exactly "on the way" from Minnesota...looks to be about 5 hours south of Moab. If ZuZoo was a week later I'd hit it though.

[Ala5ka]

darn, I'll be driving to Alaska ten days before just like last year, my businesses season starts right around then...dangit!

[BigSwede]

I am also considering doing White Rim Trail before ZuZoo, anybody interested? (NOTE this would mean camping out in the wilderness for a night or two...)

[pbkid]

I am also considering doing White Rim Trail before ZuZoo, anybody interested? (NOTE this would mean camping out in the wilderness for a night or two...)

Gimme a date swede and im in

[crager34]

I am also considering doing White Rim Trail before ZuZoo, anybody interested? (NOTE this would mean camping out in the wilderness for a night or two...)

A trip in the truck? Granted there are lots of overlooks and little side roads that really don't lead to anywhere, but it's only about 100 miles long. Easy to do in a day

[BigSwede]

Yeah, I know it can be done in a day...most folks say to take your time and stay out there 2 or 3 days. Maybe with an early start it isn't too rushed to go around in a day, I dunno. That would save the trouble of making camp twice. Maybe on Monday before ZuZoo?

I was looking at the map, and it turns out I have been on a piece of White Rim...some years ago I went down the Shafer Trail with a coupla other rigs (don't remember who, probably 8 or 9 years ago). Looks like we went down Lathrop Canyon to the river, then back. Those switchbacks are awesome.

[pbkid]

Yeah, I know it can be done in a day...most folks say to take your time and stay out there 2 or 3 days. Maybe with an early start it isn't too rushed to go around in a day, I dunno. That would save the trouble of making camp twice. Maybe on Monday before ZuZoo?

I was looking at the map, and it turns out I have been on a piece of White Rim...some years ago I went down the Shafer Trail with a coupla other rigs (don't remember who, probably 8 or 9 years ago). Looks like we went down Lathrop Canyon to the river, then back. Those switchbacks are awesome.
swede, i think it would be fun to do an overnight trail.

Count me in (if i can get my boss to let me off work).

I will know around the end of january what days i will be able to do in moab.

[codyman3487]

need more info please PM me wit it thanks

[PlasticSun]

Yeah, I know it can be done in a day...most folks say to take your time and stay out there 2 or 3 days. Maybe with an early start it isn't too rushed to go around in a day, I dunno. That would save the trouble of making camp twice. Maybe on Monday before ZuZoo?

I was looking at the map, and it turns out I have been on a piece of White Rim...some years ago I went down the Shafer Trail with a coupla other rigs (don't remember who, probably 8 or 9 years ago). Looks like we went down Lathrop Canyon to the river, then back. Those switchbacks are awesome.

Keep in mind that if you do want to camp in canyonlands you'd need permits to do so and now would be the time to apply, they tend to fill up very early.

I'd be down to do it in a day.

[pbkid]

need more info please PM me wit it thanks

Cody, what info are you looking for?
I read your post and it makes me want to pm you my suit measurements. Please be more specific

[BigSwede]

Keep in mind that if you do want to camp in canyonlands you'd need permits to do so and now would be the time to apply, they tend to fill up very early.

I'd be down to do it in a day.

Yeah I've heard that...don't know if I am able to commit to an extra day until too late for reservations, I may have a passenger or two and their schedule is unknown yet. Might have to go for the long day trip instead. But that could change. Clear? :bwgy:

[Craig]

This year I'll be staying at the Red Rock Lodge. Some of you may be familiar with this place. A bunch of rowdy people seem to congregate there.

[VXobsession]

This will be my first trip to Moab. Who do I contact for reservations at this "happy hangout" I've been told about? Definitely wanna hang out with the most VXer's.....also, how soon do I need to make reservations?

[JoFotoz]

Contact the Red Rock Lodge....


This will be my first trip to Moab. Who do I contact for reservations at this "happy hangout" I've been told about? Definitely wanna hang out with the most VXer's.....also, how soon do I need to make reservations?


...@ 1-877-253-5431

Tell them you are with the VX/Vehicross party... for discount :thumbup:

Sooner the better...it gets busy!

JFYI...Noisy side is the old side ..
.....quieter on the newer side....:p

jo

[VX KAT]

This will be my first trip to Moab. Who do I contact for reservations at this "happy hangout" I've been told about? Definitely wanna hang out with the most VXer's.....also, how soon do I need to make reservations?


http://www.red-rocklodge.com/
For Reservations: 877-253-5431

Understand it sure ain't no 4 star hotel...heck it's barely a 1 star....and it's a motel not hotel. But it's fine...you won't be in your room much anyway :laugho:

It has two rows of rooms that face each other with the parking lot in between them. The rooms on the side where you see most of the pics where our fam is hanging out is the "old" building, rooms smaller.

The other building across the parking lot is newer, larger rooms, a little more modern. I chose these rooms cuz some of those rowdy folk can party till the wee hours...and it's a bit quieter...:goof: J/K boyz...and Lisa! :laugho:

The parking lot is like 50 ft wide, so it's not like your room is "far away" from the "stoop".
Here's some pics to give you some idea. These ar all showing the "older" building.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2109.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2132.JPG

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_6969.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2143.JPG

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7750.jpg

[JoFotoz]

Thanks for the additional info Kat...

.....indeed the phone number you gave is the correct one.

1-877-253-5431..


Apparently their PR/front desk/who knows who guy ...
......gave me the wrong number for the VX Calendar advert...:confused:



jo

[Triathlete]

Also, if you enjoy camping or are on a budget a lot of the VX/Zu crowd will be at Pack Creek campground also.

[VXobsession]

We'll be totally prepared and anxious to visit with the rowdiest crowd! And I wouldn't stay in a fancy place if you paid me to.......we are definitely country in that respect. Looking forward to seeing you guys!

[VX KAT]

We'll be totally prepared and anxious to visit with the rowdiest crowd! And I wouldn't stay in a fancy place if you paid me to.......we are definitely country in that respect. Looking forward to seeing you guys!.....and girlz too! :p


oh, and pic #4 in my post above shows the newer building in the background.

[VX KAT]

Thanks for the additional info Kat...

.....indeed the phone number you gave is the correct one.

1-877-253-5431..


Apparently their PR/front desk/who knows who guy ...
......gave me the wrong number for the VX Calendar advert...:confused:



jo

oops, sorry Jo, I was still writing my post when you posted yours, I didn't even see it. my bad....:mbrasd:

[VX crazy]

Thanks Sue, every time I think I have gotten less rowdy, I drink something like tequila and it all get loud! I am gonna give an alias so no one knows what room I am in!

[VX KAT]

Thanks Sue, every time I think I have gotten less rowdy, I drink something like tequila and it all get loud! I am gonna give an alias so no one knows what room I am in!

....you're not rowdy, you're crazy, remember?
If you don't want us to figure out what room...um, ....better keep the sound down :p

[BigSwede]

Best thing about the Red Rock is they are very tolerant...don't mind us clogging the lot with 'Zus.

I will be sleeping at Pack Creek, but most of the evenings will be hanging at the Red Rock.

[vt_maverick]

ZuZoo is basically the same time...Tuesday May 15 - Saturday May 19. The Expo is Friday May 18 - Sunday May 20.

And it ain't exactly "on the way" from Minnesota...looks to be about 5 hours south of Moab. If ZuZoo was a week later I'd hit it though.

So do you guys arrive on Monday and then leave on Saturday?

[VX crazy]

Some get there saturday or sunday and others monday, come and go as you wish!

[vt_maverick]

Question for you guys - Sonya has agreed to go to Moab this year (:D) but we'll have to bring the girls with us. The inn you guys stay in sounds okay for a pair of adults, but I'm a little concerned there won't be much to do for the little ones during the day (Sonya will probably stay in the hotel in the afternoons so the girls can nap). Are there any places to stay that might have stuff like wifi, pay-per-view, etc? Entertainment options will make the time in the hotel pass much faster.

[BigSwede]

There are lots of other choices:

http://moab-utah.com/

[vt_maverick]

Thanks BigSwede, I'll start calling around and try to find something close.

[VX KAT]

Question for you guys - Sonya has agreed to go to Moab this year (:D) but we'll have to bring the girls with us.

Drivin' or flyin'?

[vt_maverick]

Driving - got to show off the 5-speed! ;) The plan is to head out there with you guys, then drive to Wisconsin and spend 2 weeks with her family before heading home. Fortunately the girls ride really well, but we're still trying to break up the trip as much as possible. Probably drive to Colorado then take a day off to bum around a bit before heading on to Moab.

Any restrictions with bringing a dog that I should know about?

[Ldub]

Question for you guys - Sonya has agreed to go to Moab this year (:D) but we'll have to bring the girls with us. The inn you guys stay in sounds okay for a pair of adults, but I'm a little concerned there won't be much to do for the little ones during the day (Sonya will probably stay in the hotel in the afternoons so the girls can nap). Are there any places to stay that might have stuff like wifi, pay-per-view, etc? Entertainment options will make the time in the hotel pass much faster.




Driving - got to show off the 5-speed! ;) The plan is to head out there with you guys, then drive to Wisconsin and spend 2 weeks with her family before heading home. Fortunately the girls ride really well, but we're still trying to break up the trip as much as possible. Probably drive to Colorado then take a day off to bum around a bit before heading on to Moab.

Any restrictions with bringing a dog that I should know about?

Not at "the Rock"...:smilewink

https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTERwMruDn6Tr5QVvnVOJ43Ci_kBpwFW ClT8yuubMkQ0JvPs7ug

http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/memes-good-news-everyone-youre-reading-this-in-my-voice.jpg

Glad to hear the news Mav!...:yes:.:thumbup:

:thanx: Ms Sonya...:dance:.:thumbup:.:dan_ban:.:thumbup:. :dance:

[VX KAT]

Driving - got to show off the 5-speed! ;) The plan is to head out there with you guys, then drive to Wisconsin and spend 2 weeks with her family before heading home. Fortunately the girls ride really well, but we're still trying to break up the trip as much as possible. Probably drive to Colorado then take a day off to bum around a bit before heading on to Moab.

Any restrictions with bringing a dog that I should know about?


Yeah, there is...can't bring a dog to a National Park. Canyonland National Park has a few of the trails that some VXers go on, so no doggie there. You may have seen one pic of Zeus (Justin) with Menace, that was in Canyonland, and he didn't get busted there, but did tell me he got "ticketed or fined" another time with the dog.

I found a doggie day care/boarding place just 2-3 miles South of town. Paul Phines and I were going to keep our 3 dogs (my 2) together for the day we went there. As it turned out I was too pooped for that trip, and just Paul kenneled his dog there (I think overnight). Can't recall the name of the place right now, but if Sonya is staying with the girls, she should keep the dog. The lady that ran the doggie place was a bit, shall we say "eccentric"...she must have called me on my cell phone 5-6 times to find out if we were coming to drop the dogs off, blah blah blah.. I told her I'd pay for the night even if we didn't make it, and she was spun up about that as it would take a space (well 2 spaces) away from some one else that needs to kennel their dog/s.....it was weird. I'd look for a different kennel if you need one.


Pets are not allowed in the backcountry of Canyonlands National Park. This includes all four-wheel-drive roads and hiking trails. Pets may accompany visitors in frontcountry areas, which include overlooks, paved and two-wheel-drive dirt roads, and the Squaw Flat and Willow Flat campgrounds, but must be leashed when outside a vehicle. Pets may not be left unattended, tied or physically confined in the frontcountry to facilitate backcountry travel.
http://www.canyonlands.national-park.com/visit.htm


Will be awesome to see you and another Foxfire! YAH!!!!

[Scott Harness]

Moab Doggie Day Care 435-259-7922 Karen is the owner. She is a little out there,BUT she really cares about the dogs.My dog has stayed there 2 years in a row and loved it. It does fill-up.That's the reason she wants to make sure you are going to use the facility:grinb:

[VXorado]

Sonya has agreed to go to Moab this year (:D)

http://fringebowlteamblog.com/images/the_rock_clap_clap_gif.gif

[VX KAT]

Moab Doggie Day Care 435-259-7922 Karen is the owner. She is a little out there,BUT she really cares about the dogs.My dog has stayed there 2 years in a row and loved it. It does fill-up.That's the reason she wants to make sure you are going to use the facility:grinb:

Yup, that's the one. Yes, she does really care. Guess I was just frustrated since she kept calling when I was on the trail and talking and talking and asking for an ETA....and I had no idea how much further/how long etc...plus ya can't drive with one hand and speakerphone was useless.

[MSHardeman]

WOOT!! Got my room at The Stoop reserved.:dan_ban:

Got a double queen room so hoping to find a room mate to help defray costs. Anyone interested in rooming for the week (or should I just call back and get the king room)? Checking in on Sunday the 13th and checking out on Saturday the 19th.

I have references from former Moab roomies (you know who you are).:p

[VX crazy]

WOOT!! Got my room at The Stoop reserved.:dan_ban:

Got a double queen room so hoping to find a room mate to help defray costs. Anyone interested in rooming for the week (or should I just call back and get the king room)? Checking in on Sunday the 13th and checking out on Saturday the 19th.

I have references from former Moab roomies (you know who you are).:p

Mark I think you have roomed with the most vx chicks!

[Dumke]

WOOT!! Got my room at The Stoop reserved.:dan_ban:

Got a double queen room so hoping to find a room mate to help defray costs. Anyone interested in rooming for the week (or should I just call back and get the king room)? Checking in on Sunday the 13th and checking out on Saturday the 19th.

I have references from former Moab roomies (you know who you are).:p

You get a king then count me in.. :p

[Triathlete]

I have references from former Moab roomies (you know who you are)...

...that will confirm that he is a certifiable looney!:rotate:

[VX crazy]

...that will confirm that he is a certifiable looney!:rotate:

Billy what do you call the rest of us?? Lol

[MSHardeman]

Mark I think you have roomed with the most vx chicks!
I KNOW! What's up with that!? Trying to avoid the chicks this time around (they're crazy)

Totally kidding....all are welcome.


You get a king then count me in.. :p
You mean like ONE king bed? Nothing like a little spoonin' to keep you warm on those cold Moab nights.


...that will confirm that he is a certifiable looney!:rotate:
HEY, I never said what the references would say. Don't give the secret away Billy.

[pbkid]

just curious mark, how many rooms did they have left???

[Triathlete]

Billy what do you call the rest of us?? Lol

Can't say on this site!:D

[MSHardeman]

just curious mark, how many rooms did they have left???

Jack, I didn't ask, but I had a few options to choose from so there are probably a few left right now.

[MeowMix]

I KNOW! What's up with that!? Trying to avoid the chicks this time around (they're crazy)


I concur Mark; we're all a bunch of crazies that you always seem to get stuck with. Though at least I'm a pleasant drunk, right? ;Dy;

I know how you feel; I also REALLY need to cut costs wherever possible to be able to make it this year, but the boyfriend might not like me rooming with another dude...haven't played that card yet to see how it goes over. Life was easier when I was single, lol. I still have high hopes that I can make it though; Moab would be an epic end to my very first semester of nursing school... :yesy:

[MSHardeman]

Wasn't "stuck" with anyone. All of the VX ladies that I have met (and roomed with) have been lovely individuals.:rolleyes: And, yes, you are a pleasant drunk.... I mean once you passed out. :laughing:

Good luck with getting to Moab this year. Have you gotten some larger tires yet, or are you still rocking the three inch lift with stockers? I would be afraid to see what you might attempt, offroad, with some meater shoes on Kiiro.

[Triathlete]

I concur Mark; we're all a bunch of crazies that you always seem to get stuck with. Though at least I'm a pleasant drunk, right? ;Dy;

I know how you feel; I also REALLY need to cut costs wherever possible to be able to make it this year, but the boyfriend might not like me rooming with another dude...haven't played that card yet to see how it goes over. Life was easier when I was single, lol. I still have high hopes that I can make it though; Moab would be an epic end to my very first semester of nursing school... :yesy:

Take the BF along to foot the bill...all problems solved!:D

[VX crazy]

I concur Mark; we're all a bunch of crazies that you always seem to get stuck with. Though at least I'm a pleasant drunk, right? ;Dy;

I know how you feel; I also REALLY need to cut costs wherever possible to be able to make it this year, but the boyfriend might not like me rooming with another dude...haven't played that card yet to see how it goes over. Life was easier when I was single, lol. I still have high hopes that I can make it though; Moab would be an epic end to my very first semester of nursing school... :yesy:

Kat, thanks for telling everyone I am crazy!

[Ldub]

Kat, thanks for telling everyone I am crazy!

Yah...no doubt...:rolleyesg

She really let the secret out...:laughing:

[pbkid]

Yah...no doubt...:rolleyesg

She really let the secret out...:laughing:

:D

[Triathlete]

Kat, thanks for telling everyone I am beyond crazy!

Fixed it for you! :D

[Triathlete]

No discussion yet on trail choice for the VX run?

[VX crazy]

No discussion yet on trail choice for the VX run?

Ohhhh totally forgot about that lol, it's such a family reunion gathering now!

[Ldub]

Ohhhh totally forgot about that lol, it's such a family reunion gathering now!

Absolutely Lisa...:heart:.:yes:

I've said it before...

Even if they closed all the trails, I think there would still be a few of the "Fam Members" that would show up every year...it's that tight...:thumbup:

AND...that much fun...:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:. :dan_ban:

[VX KAT]

Absolutely Lisa...:heart:.:yes:

I've said it before...

Even if they closed all the trails, I think there would still be a few of the "Fam Members" that would show up every year...it's that tight...:thumbup:

AND...that much fun...:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:. :dan_ban:


What he said...x1000! :thumbup:


....:(...the VX-only run just won't be the same this year w/o Todd...RIP....:(...but we'll honor our dear friend and raise a glass to him!
.
.

[Scott Harness]

What he said...x1000! :thumbup:


....:(...the VX-only run just won't be the same this year w/o Todd...RIP....:(...but we'll honor our dear friend and raise a glass to him!
.
.
:yesb: his knowledge and patience will be missed:(

[vt_maverick]

No discussion yet on trail choice for the VX run?

I vote for bunny slope level... I still have to drive my VX 2500 miles to Wisconsin and then Virginia afterwards!

[JoFotoz]

There is a really safe and easy run I like....

....over to the Hamburger stand.

:LineWave:

jo ...:p

[Triathlete]

I vote for bunny slope level... I still have to drive my VX 2500 miles to Wisconsin and then Virginia afterwards!

My vote always goes to Helldorado :D

[pbkid]

My vote always goes to Helldorado :D

haha i dont think that would be a very 'family friendly'/'easy' VX run billy...

just a couple ideas, i wouldnt mind checking out-

Top of the world
Gold Bar Rim
Fins and Things
Elephant Hill would be cool, but its a drive and I think you have to pay park entrance.
Dome Plateau is an incredible trail, but you definately 'earn' some moab pin stripes there, so I know some of our family with the more 'pretty' VX's wouldnt like that much.

[JRandall]

Alright, so I am new to the VX forum. I am on my 2nd VX and haven't gotten to know anyone else that has one. I am thinking that the Moab meet would be a great adventure! Are there any other VX going from Minneapolis?

I understand that stock VX would be able to hold its own, but I have 913s on the way. Are there any other recommendations for a first timer to Moab?

[Ldub]

Alright, so I am new to the VX forum. I am on my 2nd VX and haven't gotten to know anyone else that has one. I am thinking that the Moab meet would be a great adventure! Are there any other VX going from Minneapolis?

I understand that stock VX would be able to hold its own, but I have 913s on the way. Are there any other recommendations for a first timer to Moab?

Welcome to the obsession.

Big Swede hails from the cities, & is a dude of sterling character...:thumbup:

These threads will get you started, & give you some idea of what those that have gone before do to gear up for the pilgrimage to "mecca"...:dance:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11110&highlight=moab+check+list

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=673&highlight=moab+check+list

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19563&highlight=moab+list

This was put together by our resident compiler/statistician VX Kat...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=20351&highlight=moab+list

[nocturnalVX]

Alright, so I am new to the VX forum. I am on my 2nd VX and haven't gotten to know anyone else that has one. I am thinking that the Moab meet would be a great adventure! Are there any other VX going from Minneapolis?

I understand that stock VX would be able to hold its own, but I have 913s on the way. Are there any other recommendations for a first timer to Moab?

A completely stock VehiCROSS can take on most of what we usually encounter on the trails in Moab. Check the links Ldub provided, and get yourself a CB & a full sized spare.

I have convoyed out to Moab a few times with BigSwede and always like to add another VX to the road trip, so PM me with your plans & we'll make it happen!

[tjh]

haha i dont think that would be a very 'family friendly'/'easy' VX run billy...

just a couple ideas, i wouldnt mind checking out-

Top of the world
Gold Bar Rim
Fins and Things
Elephant Hill would be cool, but its a drive and I think you have to pay park entrance.
Dome Plateau is an incredible trail, but you definately 'earn' some moab pin stripes there, so I know some of our family with the more 'pretty' VX's wouldnt like that much.

I vote for Gold Bar Rim. Or Top of the World with Rose Garden Hill :bwgy:

[VX KAT]

I vote for Gold Bar Rim. Or Top of the World with Rose Garden Hill :bwgy:

:freek: Yeah, the stock VXs should be just fine on that offshoot trail..........um...NOT! :freek: I heard about the huge boulders and stuff like that from Lisa....and let's see, ya'll finally got back around 1100pm or so??
Have fun!! Yer on yer own!:wave:

And ya gotta remember Travis, you and your VX have those special powers, kind of like Spidy where you can climb anything, with bald tires...the new VXers may not have heard about that! :goof:

Hey you're still listed as a "Maybe" on the list, are you a "Yes" now?
Gotta have my drivin' buddy! :thumbup:

....and the Moab excitement builds!!!! :thumbup:

[VX crazy]

:freek: Yeah, the stock VXs should be just fine on that offshoot trail..........um...NOT! :freek: I heard about the huge boulders and stuff like that from Lisa....and let's see, ya'll finally got back around 1100pm or so??
Have fun!! Yer on yer own!:wave:

And ya gotta remember Travis, you and your VX have those special powers, kind of like Spidy where you can climb anything, with bald tires...the new VXers may not have heard about that! :goof:

Hey you're still listed as a "Maybe" on the list, are you a "Yes" now?
Gotta have my drivin' buddy! :thumbup:

....and the Moab excitement builds!!!! :thumbup:

Yeah I had to take a Xanax before driving down, I had no skid plates that year, not even the tod, so I was nervous! But I vot for it because it was fun and since we will be abusing Greg's vx again this year!

[Triathlete]

Lisa, I told you I could get you down it unscaved!
I want to run it backwards so we go up Rose Garden!
And yea, it was a LONG day (but we were back by 10....not 11 :D). I blame the snow!

[Ldub]

I vote for Gold Bar Rim. Or Top of the World with Rose Garden Hill :bwgy:

X2...either or, but I gotta be back for happy hour...WELL before 11:00 pm...

More like 3:30-4:00 pm...:yesgray:.:_beer:

[VX KAT]

X2...either or, but I gotta be back for happy hour...WELL before 11:00 pm...

More like 3:30-4:00 pm...:yesgray:.:_beer:

Ya, sure, ya betcha! It'd be great to do Top of the World and skip the Rose Garden part. Head back for libations on the stoop! :thumbup:

[VXorado]

Ya, sure, ya betcha! It'd be great to do Top of the World and skip the Rose Garden part. Head back for libations on the stoop! :thumbup:

Rose Garden Hill isn't hard, tjh ran it stock his first year.


Fins & Things :thumbup:

[Ldub]

Rose Garden Hill isn't hard, tjh ran it stock his first year.


Fins & Things :thumbup:

Another good choice...mebbe someone should start a poll...:naughty:

Not me of course, I can't remember friday...:laughing:

[MeowMix]

haha i dont think that would be a very 'family friendly'/'easy' VX run billy...

just a couple ideas, i wouldnt mind checking out-

Top of the world
Gold Bar Rim
Fins and Things
Elephant Hill would be cool, but its a drive and I think you have to pay park entrance.
Dome Plateau is an incredible trail, but you definately 'earn' some moab pin stripes there, so I know some of our family with the more 'pretty' VX's wouldnt like that much.

I don't know how much my opinion really matters since I may or may not be able to make it to Moab this year, but I wouldn't go for Gold Bar Rim if there are any stock VXers; I went on that one last year and had a small panic attack when I got to the waterfall obstacle. Ended up parking my girl on the side of the trail, and rode with Dave for the rest of the way. Not a real friendly trail for the novice (or for those prone to anxiety and without any meds on board, lol). Fins and Things went just fine though, and I have no opinion on the others, as I haven't been on them...yet. ;Dy;

...personally, I would take on Gold Bar Rim again though. Need to win my woman card back from the trail that robbed me of it :laughy:

[Triathlete]

That water fall looks way worse than it is:yesy:

[BigSwede]

Hey Joe Canyon?

[edit] Nevermind, too much brush pinstriping for y'all...

[tjh]

Rose Garden Hill isn't hard, tjh ran it stock his first year.


Fins & Things :thumbup:

I had 912's with stock wheels and tires.


:freek: Yeah, the stock VXs should be just fine on that offshoot trail..........um...NOT! :freek: I heard about the huge boulders and stuff like that from Lisa....and let's see, ya'll finally got back around 1100pm or so??
Have fun!! Yer on yer own!:wave:

And ya gotta remember Travis, you and your VX have those special powers, kind of like Spidy where you can climb anything, with bald tires...the new VXers may not have heard about that! :goof:

Hey you're still listed as a "Maybe" on the list, are you a "Yes" now?
Gotta have my drivin' buddy! :thumbup:

....and the Moab excitement builds!!!! :thumbup:

Hey buddy ! It's still a maybe . I'm hopping to change my status to a yes .

[BigSwede]

Only 90 days 'til liftoff!

[Craig]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

[BigSwede]

Whaaaaaat? Somehow the 1st gen Trooper just goes with the beard...

[Ldub]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

That's OK Craig, you'll always be welcome in the fam...:yes:

Once an Isuzuite, always an Isuzuite.

[VX crazy]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

Well Craig, Jay is bringing a JEEP.......lol JFK of course!

[pbkid]

I'm afraid I'll be breaking the rules a bit this year. Jack won't be driving the only Toyota there.

Really craig? what did you pick up?

[Craig]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

[BigSwede]

I rode with Jay in his FJ on Top of the World, after my Trooper started having alternator issues. Anyway, the ride was so cushy by comparison, I actually felt a little disconnected from the driving experience. And I was surprised at how large a vehicle they really are, definitely wider than the Trooper.

Having said all that, I wouldn't be surprised if I end up with an FJ someday. There aren't a lot of good off-road vehicles being made these days. Xterras and 4Runners are too cramped for me, Land Cruisers and Rovers are too expensive.

[VX KAT]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

That's OK, we even let FJs play with us...and Jay Dunford had a black one too, but I can't find a picture.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN1839.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2528.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2459.JPG

[Dumke]

Your Welcome!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0083.JPG

[tjh]

I acquired an FJ Cruiser. It's almost as capable as the Trooper and far more sophisticated.

How will I ever recognize you, without the Trooper? I need pics of you with the FJ, maybe some flash cards.:smilewink

[tysamigo]

So this will be my first time going and my first time meeting anyone from the group. Guess I gotta do some reading to find out what I'm in store for...

Is it an adventure where you bring the camping gear or just a 1 day thing?

Can I bring my dog?

Which trail am I going on and with who?

My baby has never been off road, do I need to run down a check list of things to look at and/or service before going?

Are there any other "smokin hippies" in here? lol or just me

Maybe I should buy one of those luggage carriers (if that's even the name of them) to go on the roof rack?

I would like to go all out, as much as I can without scratchin my baby. In just 2 weeks she will have a brand new fresh proton paint job (4 layers paint, 5 clear). Right now she is completely stripped (no seats, all interior panels except dash area, carpet, hood liner, roofrack, outdoor mirrors, roofrack, all exterior cladding, hood insert, door seals, etc.) getting ready for new paint and lambo doors. I wanna take her out, but not to the point where I totally mess up her new paint...

I'm really f***ing excited about this. I have a feeling its going to be awesome!!!! Just meeting everyone and seeing MORE VX's will be worth the trip!

Not being mechanically inclined, just a little concerned about what things I should check or service between now and then. My ride is REALLY ROUGH.

[Triathlete]

Ty
just find someone similarly equiped who has been there before and follow them. They will usually take a safe line and allow you to see where you need to be. MSHardiman and VXKat are good choices. When in dought just ask for a spot. There are some great spotters. Just ask around to find out who is good. Have faith in your spotter...a lot of times things look way different from the drivers seat. Your spotter can see thing you can't. And lastly if I am ever there with you... most will agree, don't follow me :D
As far as how long...you are welcome to come for as long as you wish. Most arrive Mon in prep for Tue VX run. Most leave Sun morning. Some show up earlier/stay longer.

[pbkid]

That's OK, we even let FJs play with us...and Jay Dunford had a black one too, but I can't find a picture.



:drool2: :drool2: :drool2: :drool2: :drool2:


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/FJ1.JPG

[tysamigo]

Ty
just find someone similarly equiped who has been there before and follow them. They will usually take a safe line and allow you to see where you need to be. MSHardiman and VXKat are good choices. When in dought just ask for a spot. There are some great spotters. Just ask around to find out who is good. Have faith in your spotter...a lot of times things look way different from the drivers seat. Your spotter can see thing you can't. And lastly if I am ever there with you... most will agree, don't follow me :D
As far as how long...you are welcome to come for as long as you wish. Most arrive Mon in prep for Tue VX run. Most leave Sun morning. Some show up earlier/stay longer.

Ah ok, so does everyone go on at least one trail together or do people split up (some go to easy trails while others go to harder)?

I'd like to go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in no man's land and camp out.... way out in mother nature (i loooooove nature) for Tuesday night and head back Wed. This would be a break for me (haven't had a vacation or more than 4 or 5 consecutive days off in over 5 years)

[VX KAT]

So this will be my first time going and my first time meeting anyone from the group. Guess I gotta do some reading to find out what I'm in store for...

Is it an adventure where you bring the camping gear or just a 1 day thing?

Can I bring my dog?

Which trail am I going on and with who?

My baby has never been off road, do I need to run down a check list of things to look at and/or service before going?

Are there any other "smokin hippies" in here? lol or just me

Maybe I should buy one of those luggage carriers (if that's even the name of them) to go on the roof rack?

I would like to go all out, as much as I can without scratchin my baby. In just 2 weeks she will have a brand new fresh proton paint job (4 layers paint, 5 clear). Right now she is completely stripped (no seats, all interior panels except dash area, carpet, hood liner, roofrack, outdoor mirrors, roofrack, all exterior cladding, hood insert, door seals, etc.) getting ready for new paint and lambo doors. I wanna take her out, but not to the point where I totally mess up her new paint...

I'm really f***ing excited about this. I have a feeling its going to be awesome!!!! Just meeting everyone and seeing MORE VX's will be worth the trip!

Not being mechanically inclined, just a little concerned about what things I should check or service between now and then. My ride is REALLY ROUGH.

YUP! You've got lots of reading to do....read each of the Moab Zu-Zoo threads for the various years, will have lots of info.



Start here....this is a good overview::thumbup: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=197086&postcount=6


Then here's some other info.....
ALSO SEE THE PICS AT BOTTOM...GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE TERRAIN, OBSTACLES, TIRE IN BASKET, ETC....
NONE OF THESE DAMAGED MY VX!!!! (EXCEPT THE LAST PIC WHERE I SCRAPED FRONT AND REAR LOWER CLADDING....MARK & SCOTT ARE GOING TO "TEACH" ME THIS YEAR HOW NOT TO DO THAT AGAIN!)


It's usually 4-5-6-7 days, but you can stay for as short or long as you want, some stay longer than a week.



Many camp, usually at "Pack Creek" campground.



Many stay at the "Red Rock Lodge"....a pretty cheap style motel right in town area. That's where the famous (or infamous?) "Stoop" is, and many gather there after the trails and hang out and laugh a lot!



Dog are NOT allowed allowed in the "backcountry" of National Parks. MOST trails are NOT in a NP, but some are, such as Canyonland N.P. so you have to know where your trail is and whether it's in a N.P.
Read this thread: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=249307&postcount=77



Smokin' hippies....guess that all depends on what you're, um, smokin'....:goof:



Luggage rack???...I think you probably mean a cargo basket that attaches to the OEM roof rack/cross bars. Many VXers have one, but not 100% necessary. Many carry a full size spare ...mine is a 285/60-18, I can get it strapped down in the back cargo area (backseat removed) but it eats a ton of cargo space obviously.....so I prefer it on the roof.



Potential damage to your truck....some "damage" is possible, (unless you're MSHardeman or Moncha...who have never so much as gotten a tiny scratch on theirs! Careful, precise driving! :thumbup:) Many are like you, and don't want to get much damage & can minimize it by learning about and asking about the various trails the gang may be going on. I choose the trails where damage is very unlikely. I don't like getting pinstriped, but hey, I just finished a complete polish job with Griot's Garage and scratches?...WHAT SCRATCHES? If I get more, well, I know I can do another buff job.
The most common is scraping the undercarriage a bit here and there, and the lowest part of the front cladding, and the rear gas tank skid plate, and maybe the lowest part of rear cladding. I have a few dents on things under there, but no repairs needed.

**Take the time to look through the MOAB pictures on the site, you'll get a better idea of the terrain.

ALSO, GET THE TRAIL BOOK ON MOAB BY RICHARD WELLS....IT GIVES YOU A TON OF DETAILS, AND RANKS THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY....BUT EVEN SOME RATED AS "DIFFICULT" I DID WITH NO PROBLEM AND NO DAMAGE, LIKE HELL'S REVENGE, FINS & THINGS.

****THERE'S ALWAYS SOMEONE TO BE A SPOTTER FOR YOU ... YOU CAN SEE MARK SPOTTING FOR ME IN MANY OF MY PICS, HELPING AND TEACHING ME HOW TO HANDLE THE TERRAIN***

****PLUS MANY OBSTACLES HAVE A BYPASS AROUND THEM...SO FOLKS LIKE ME CAN WIMP OUT AND GO AROUND! ***

****ALSO, YOU CAN USUALLY FIND AN "OPEN SEAT" WITH SOMEBODY AND RIDE ALONG AND LEARN THE ROPES ***



The Tuesday of the week has historically been designated as the "VX only run"....which was for VXs only, :goof:... and a trail is selected that is specifically doable for a totally stock VX. But that run has really morphed into a "VX and other Zoos run", but again, the main criteria is that a stock VX be able to do it. Our former Trail Boss (Todd Adams) used to help us select which trail, and VXers gave him input and suggestions. Unfortunately Todd passed away a few months ago (RIP :( ) so Jack (pbkid) started a thread after several people going this year started discussing it. He put it as a survey so everybody can vote.



~RECOMMENDED PREP, EQUIPMENT, CHECKLISTS, ETC....:

Moncha's list:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=6680&highlight=moab+cb+radio


http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LISThttp://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17381&highlight=MOAB+LIST

KENNY'S LIST:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11110&highlight=moab+prep


TONE'S LIST:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=673&highlight=moab+prep


SHACKLES, TOW STRAPS, TOW EQUIPMENT:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17190&highlight=CARRY+CAR


PICS OF WHERE SHACKLES/D-RINGS/CLEVIS HOOKS GO:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=184355&postcount=35



MORE LISTS - EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, ETC...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=15914&highlight=CARRY+EMERGENCY




MISC INFO/THREADS:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=17030&highlight=MOAB+LIST


http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19563&highlight=MOAB+LIST



http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1837.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1854.JPG


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC034081.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_0155.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1875.JPG


http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7475.jpg

THIS IS THE ONE TYPE OF OBSTACLE THAT WILL SCRAPE UP THE FRONT LOWER PART OF CLADDING, AND THE REAR TOO....UNLESS YOU'RE MARK OR SCOTT!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSCN1665.JPG


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3229/DSC_0339_2_2_2.JPG



SOME TRAILS ARE JUST MEANDERING ON DIRT OR SAND ROADS:
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7009.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7530.jpg



NOT ALL OF US TRY THESE TYPES OF OBSTACLES.....:goof:
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/moab_152.jpg


http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7569.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7772.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/DSC_7804.jpg

[Ldub]

Ah ok, so does everyone go on at least one trail together or do people split up (some go to easy trails while others go to harder)?

I'd like to go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in no man's land and camp out.... way out in mother nature (i loooooove nature) for Tuesday night and head back Wed. This would be a break for me (haven't had a vacation or more than 4 or 5 consecutive days off in over 5 years)

Just start at pg 1 of this thread my friend...:yesgray:

After you wade through all the opinions on music, Swede mentions camping a trail, the dog issue is discussed, & I'll bet there's a bunch of other stuff you'll find helpful.

[VX KAT]

Ah ok, so does everyone go on at least one trail together or do people split up (some go to easy trails while others go to harder)?

I'd like to go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in no man's land and camp out.... way out in mother nature (i loooooove nature) for Tuesday night and head back Wed. This would be a break for me (haven't had a vacation or more than 4 or 5 consecutive days off in over 5 years)

That's exactly what happens....all together on Tuesday's trail, remainder of week smaller groups form and go different ways.

Just remember no dogs in the NP, and I've been told they do check. Zeus got a ticket/fine a few years ago for his dog.

[BigSwede]

Just remember no dogs in the NP, and I've been told they do check. Zeus got a ticket/fine a few years ago for his dog.

Generally speaking, dogs are allowed in the National Parks on the paved roads (leashed of course). They are not allowed off-pavement, backcountry. This isn't a perfect guide as there are a few dirt roads (like the road to the parking lot at the trailhead for Elephant Hill) that dogs are allowed on, but AFAIK dogs are allowed on all paved road areas.

But, as Sue has mentioned, most of the trails are not in the National Parks.

[pbkid]

also, you dont necessarily NEED every little accessory just to visit moab, in fact, a completely stock vehicross as no issues doing 75% of the trails in moab.

Sure, it helps to have a tow strap, compressor, roof rack, spare tire, etc. but it certainly isnt necessary.

To be completely honest, with this group of people, pretty much anything you forget....dub probably has an extra one laying around. He will usually loan parts to people if they ask nicely, but you will probably owe him some favors back in the long run. ;) (i know i do. Dont mean to offer all of your spares dub, but you know its true :) )

point is, get you and your VX to moab, with whatever you would like to bring and you will quickly learn the rest :)
(also, pretty much anything you forget can be 'gotten' in moab, the town is pretty well suited for people forgetting important parts of their trip)
also, billy touched on spotting and following. This is one of the more important things to learn in order for your car to be safe and to make sure you end up on the right trails.
Just ask around at the stoop which trails will suit you, and the group will lead you to the right group of 'fellow VX'ers', depending on your skill level. Usually that means you either stick with the easy, moderate or difficult group. If you want an easier and less 'vx bashing' trip, stick with someone like Sue (vxkat) or mark (mshardeman), both of their VX's are prestine and they take very good care of them, they are safe to follow :)

If your looking for more of a challenge follow billy (triathlete), me, jo (jofotoz), swede (bigswede), etc.

cant wait to meet you Ty.

[nfpgasmask]

I envy anyone who is introduced to off roading in Moad, in a VX. I can't think of a better way to get your feet wet. You'll be hooked.

Bart

[Ldub]

To be completely honest, with this group of people, pretty much anything you forget....dub probably has an extra one laying around. He will usually loan parts to people if they ask nicely, but you will probably owe him some favors back in the long run. ;) (i know i do. Dont mean to offer all of your spares dub, but you know its true :) )

To be completely honest...I don't ever keep track of what's gone to whom...:_confused With the exception of tools...:_wrench:
Karma has it's own system of checks & balances, & fwiw, I'd rather my account was a little bloated (like me), than too skinny...:smilewink

Also...as my ol' grand pappy used to say...

"I'd rather have ya owe it to me, than have ya cheat me out of it"...:laughing:

[Ldub]

I envy anyone who is introduced to off roading in Moad, in a VX. I can't think of a better way to get your feet wet. You'll be hooked.

Bart

And all of your off road experiences after, that aren't Moab, will seem mundane by comparo...:rotate:

[BigSwede]

I envy anyone who is introduced to off roading in Moad, in a VX. I can't think of a better way to get your feet wet. You'll be hooked.

Bart

Moab was my first wheeling experience. Kane Creek trail, May, 2001.:grino:

[Triathlete]

Nothing to see here...move along! That is all!

[tysamigo]

So I am reeeeeeally excited about going to this and meeting everyone.

I really hope that someone there can give me some good advice.

I don't know much about suspension and I would like for someone to tell me by looking and driving my rig, what I should do about the REALLY REALLY ROUGH RIDE. I'm down to spending some good money if it gives the the same sports car agility and riding over rough terrain...

But, yeah I can't wait!! :)

[JoFotoz]

Just be prepared...



So I am reeeeeeally excited about going to this and meeting everyone.

I really hope that someone there can give me some good advice.

I don't know much about suspension and I would like for someone to tell me by looking and driving my rig, what I should do about the REALLY REALLY ROUGH RIDE. I'm down to spending some good money if it gives the the same sports car agility and riding over rough terrain...

But, yeah I can't wait!! :)

.....to dream of doing MOAB AGAIN for the following 11.5 months!

You'll be at the veritable epicenter of everything VX !

All the help/knowledge/input and B/S...that you can handle :thumbup:

Try out a few rides...look at tire/shock combos...

...then go home and dust off the credit card!

Look fwd to meeting you :dance:

Jo

[VXorado]

.....to dream of doing MOAB AGAIN for the following 11.5 months!



Only 2 more months. :)

[pbkid]

Only 2 more months. :)

maybe 3 weeks, and 2 months :naughty:

[Ldub]

maybe 3 weeks, and 2 months :naughty:

Yeh...it's gonna go FAST, as always...:yesgray:

At least THIS year, spring has sprung early, & there is no sandbagging to be done...:dance:

I DO have to help my Bro move one wknd in April, but that shouldn't take more than a day.

Going to put THESE (http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=12274&type=vehicle&data=20) in Hunny's van tomorrow, & get'm mounted & balanced...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02649.JPG

I'm CHOMP'N!!! (@ the bit, that is)...:smilewink

[pbkid]

Going to put THESE (http://centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=12274&type=vehicle&data=20) in Hunny's van tomorrow, & get'm mounted & balanced...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC02649.JPG

I'm CHOMP'N!!! (@ the bit, that is)...:smilewink
someone did a beautiful job powder coating those!! :thumbup:

[Ldub]

someone did a beautiful job powder coating those!! :thumbup:

Sorry Jack...

Yer ol' fat uncle did an "adequate" job of rattle canning those...:smilewink

[pbkid]

Sorry Jack...

Yer ol' fat uncle did an "adequate" job of rattle canning those...:smilewink
Sorry Dub....

I call BS, those have far too much sheen for rattle can....
they look more anodized or powdercoated.

[Ldub]

Sorry Dub....

I call BS, those have far too much sheen for rattle can....
they look more anodized or powdercoated.

Awwwwwww...c'mon son, ya know I don't BS...:smilewink

Leastwise, not about mods...:angel:

It's just some bumper black I had lay'n around, a couple cans of this (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalCast/), & a couple cans of flat clear...:yesgray:

But I guess getting called BS on rattle can work, is kind of a nice compliment...:thanx:

[BigSwede]

Hey Sue, maybe you should head to Moab a little early this year for the Moab Photography Symposium:

http://moabphotosym.com/

[pbkid]

Awwwwwww...c'mon son, ya know I don't BS...:smilewink

Leastwise, not about mods...:angel:

It's just some bumper black I had lay'n around, a couple cans of this (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/metalCast/), & a couple cans of flat clear...:yesgray:

But I guess getting called BS on rattle can work, is kind of a nice compliment...:thanx:
well, if your not pullin my leg, it looks great!!! :thumbup: :dance: :thumbup:

[Ldub]

well, if your not pullin my leg, it looks great!!! :thumbup: :dance: :thumbup:

There is no "if" little BRO...the ol' fat dude abides...:yesgray:

Again...:thanx:

[VX KAT]

:bump::bump:
tick...tick...tick...tick...tick....tick

[Ldub]

I....C A N'T....W A I T !

To see all my Bro's & Seesthaz in Moab...:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:
Hunny is gett'n amp'd about it too...:heart:.:yes:

Try'n to do a little prep every day, so I'm not all "elbows & a**hol**" at the last minute...:slap:

Still haven't gone through the trailer...thinking of wrenching it into a SOA configuration, so it looks bada**, & rides more level with the truck. Prolly dream'n, prolly won't happen B-4 Moab, but...I can still dream...:sleepgray

Also been having thoughts of 5 lug-6 wheel adapters, with VX 16's as trailer wheels, haven't done much research on possible tires, but would prolly need rubber bands to even come close to the orig 12"ers...though the lift could open up some larger possibilities...:naughty:

I just don't feel like doing the fenders too...:rolleyesg

[MSHardeman]

CUT THAT OUT!!
I can barely sit still as it is and now, Dub, you go and put in print what has been a mantra in my head. I'm not ready yet either, and I have a feeling that I'm not doing near the amount of prep with Vicki that you're doing with Suzi, but I would go tomorrow just for the chance to hang out with the family.

[VX crazy]

I am so excited! Bringing blow up toys, and I wont say of what LOL!

[MSHardeman]

T M I:_wtf:

[Vendetta]

Starting to feel like I might have to reorganize next month's calendar.

*Sigh...* If only.
-V

[VX crazy]

Yup, there will be a LOT of blowing going on once we get to Moab, cant do it on the way cuz there wont be enough room in the truck!

[Vendetta]

This thread's stock price just shot straight up.

...along with - well, nevermind.
-V

[BigSwede]

Got a hankerin' for some Drunken Noodles... :drool:

[VX KAT]

Starting to feel like I might have to reorganize next month's calendar.

*Sigh...* If only.
-V

You DEFINITELY should think seriously about doing that.... that's why they made airplanes....can get in and out and hardly miss any work! Come on out and meet up with the "Moab Mafia"....!

There's always an empty seat with somebody, and as I always offer, can drive mine when I'm resting up. :thumbup:


This thread's stock price just shot straight up.

...along with - well, nevermind.
-V

Oh you fit in just fine 'round here....:goof:.....:thumbup:

[Triathlete]

MOAB MAFIA...now there is a window sticker I want! :D

[Ldub]

CUT THAT OUT!! but I would go tomorrow just for the chance to hang out with the family.

Dood...my mantra, since I experienced my first Moab adventure, has been:

I'll do what I'm able to do, to prep for Moab...& then go & have WAY too much fun anyway...:dance:, & mega dancin' nanners all around...:dan_ban:

Personally, I've NEVER had all my poops inna group before Moab, usually due to flooding, weather, or just plain lazy... but somehow, always managed to have fun anyway...:yesgray:

And in my opine, it get's better every single year...:yes:

So yeh, as I've said before...

I think that there are a certain number of us, that would STILL show up every year for the Famgath, even if they closed all the trails in Moab & surrounding environs...:heart:

It's not like a REAL family, it's better, it's like a fam that you got to choose...:heart:.:dan_ban:.:heart:

:heart: & miss you ALL...& as said previously...

I....C A N'T....W A I T !

[Ldub]

Yup, there will be a LOT of blowing going on once we get to Moab, cant do it on the way cuz there wont be enough room in the truck!

Don't bother chapp'n yer lips little sister...:smilewink

You know brother dub will show up with a full scuba tank...:yesgray:

[Ldub]

Starting to feel like I might have to reorganize next month's calendar.

*Sigh...* If only.
-V

DO EET MAN ...:yes:

[Craig]

Last year, I took home a really nice skinny tire on a yellow wheel--an original VX spare. I'll be bringing it with me this year and would like to see 3more of these beauties show up so that someone can run them around town.

[JoFotoz]

LMAO Craig...


Last year, I took home a really nice skinny tire on a yellow wheel--an original VX spare. I'll be bringing it with me this year and would like to see 3more of these beauties show up so that someone can run them around town.

I was just getting bits together last w/end and remembered our chat about this when I uncovered my skinny spare!
I'll bring it...as long as I have space.

Jo

[Scott Harness]

LMAO Craig...



I was just getting bits together last w/end and remembered our chat about this when I uncovered my skinny spare!
I'll bring it...as long as I have space.

Jo

I always have mine in the door(why I don't know) so that's three.

[ND92]

Ill have mine, so 4 :D

[Craig]

Yee haw! We be stylin'!

[Ldub]

Last year, I took home a really nice skinny tire on a yellow wheel--an original VX spare. I'll be bringing it with me this year and would like to see 3more of these beauties show up so that someone can run them around town.


LMAO Craig...



I was just getting bits together last w/end and remembered our chat about this when I uncovered my skinny spare!
I'll bring it...as long as I have space.

Jo


I always have mine in the door(why I don't know) so that's three.


Ill have mine, so 4 :D


Yee haw! We be stylin'!

I'll bring one....just in case...:naughty:

(never hurts to have a spare...spare)

[VXorado]

Yee haw! We be stylin'!

I think the spares should go on a lifted VX... that would look pretty ridiculous.

I nominate Ldub :)

[tysamigo]

OK, so seriously... can I bring my miniature dachshund? Is it really a big deal, do they really check for that kinda thing? Does anyone else bring their dogs?

Just checkin so that I can start to find a sitter if necessary.

[Ldub]

OK, so seriously... can I bring my miniature dachshund? Is it really a big deal, do they really check for that kinda thing? Does anyone else bring their dogs?

Just checkin so that I can start to find a sitter if necessary.

IIRC, only on trails within State Parks, & yes, there is a toll booth at the entrance.
Frankly, skirting the rules, gives the tree huggers & BLM ammo in their never ending quest to shut down trails in Moab & the surrounding area...so PLEASE DON'T...:thanx:

[VX KAT]

OK, so seriously... can I bring my miniature dachshund? Is it really a big deal, do they really check for that kinda thing? Does anyone else bring their dogs?

Just checkin so that I can start to find a sitter if necessary.

Um, :_thinking, You asked that on 2/19 in post #132, I answered in #136 and 138 and BigSwede gave more info in#139. LDub recommended you read thru this entire thread for a ton of info....and in post #78 Scott Harness gave the name and phone number for doggie day care....

And yes, several peeps bring their dogs...I bring 2, Scott Harness, NocturnlVX, Zeus and Kenny usually bring one.

[vt_maverick]

I'm bringing mine as well but we got a hotel that takes dogs and since she doesn't bark we'll just leave her in the room during the day (shhhh don't tell). ;)

[vt_maverick]

I gotta tell you guys, prep for this trip is KILLING me. So worried I won't get it all done in time. Ordered a new set of tires today because two of my Yokos have uneven wear and I don't have a matching size spare. TireRack has a good deal going on the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, they're $191 each and there's an $80 mail-in rebate if you buy at least 4. I bought 5 in 265/60/18 (what I'm running now, decided not to go bigger and risk big rubbing problems) and put road hazard protection on them for a little more than $1K. Not bad for 5 really nice tires.

I also ordered a set of super sliders and diff guard from Rocky Road today. Maybe it's overkill for what I'll likely do while I'm there, but given that we have to drive a few thousands miles to Wisconsin and then back to VA AFTER we go crawling with you guys I don't want to take any unnecessary chances. All you guys on the east coast keep a watch for a potential for-sale ad for them after I get back (depends on how they look).

Btw I'm looking forward to seeing what my MPG looks like on the long drive. Got to believe the manual tranny is helping me out some, I'm running oversize tires, a slight lift, 150 lbs. in skid plates, and had four people in the truck in a combination of city and highway driving. Got nearly 17 MPG with all that. :thumbup:

Looking forward to seeing you guys but man I wish I could slow down the clock some. :o

[Ldub]

I gotta tell you guys, prep for this trip is KILLING me. So worried I won't get it all done in time.

Dude...don't sweat it this much...you're going there to have a good time...wether it all gets done or not...you WILL have a good time...:yesgray:

I had all the same thoughts my first trip...not on the second, get what what I can done, go have fun anyway, became my new mantra...:thumbup:


I also ordered a set of super sliders and diff guard from Rocky Road today.

Sorry to say, and I hope for the best, AND that I'm wrong, but...R R isn't known for fast turn around...:flower:

Relax Bro, it's all about hav'n a good time...:cool:

[vt_maverick]

Yeah they quoted me a two week build time and then 5 days in transit. Should be here around the first of May which gives me about 10 days to get 'em on.

[VX KAT]

I gotta tell you guys, prep for this trip is KILLING me. So worried I won't get it all done in time.

I also ordered a set of super sliders and diff guard from Rocky Road today.

All you guys on the east coast keep a watch for a potential for-sale ad for them after I get back (depends on how they look).


Yeah, prep for Moab is soooooo stressful....mostly self-imposed :slap:..but us organization freeks just have to do what we gotta do! :laugho:
The first trip is the worst, now I'm barely neurotic for this one (#4)..:goof:

I...er um, I mean Dave and his bro are going to put my basket and spare on...with our nifty T4B designed hoist system :thumbup:, but then I remembered the one missing rail cap...Think we could loosen all 4 brackets and towers, and then just barely lift the one side to put that one custom cap on later....think that would work? Guess I really need to look at the geometry/angles and physics of the set up to see if that will work....

If you're really backed up/maxed out/stressed out/ and out of time, I can just re-use my damaged cap for this year. Let me know what you think, so then I'll know whether to put the damaged one on now.

Good luck on your prep!

[JoFotoz]

My first year...I turned up with a woodworker set O'tools..
.
.



Relax Bro, it's all about hav'n a good time...:cool:

This is the HOME of VX help...the veritable ...HUB.
.
.
Bring what ya got...if ya need more...it's there.

Come..enjoy....x2..on the RELAX.


:_steering

Jo

[Jay Dunford]

My first year...I turned up with a woodworker set O'tools..

Ahhh, whittlin' on the stoop. Good times!:bgwo:

[vt_maverick]

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys, I do look forward to being able to relax and have fun for a few days! It's just that this is probably the only time I'll go due to the distance and cost, so I want to do it right if possible. But Sonya agrees with you that I need to take some deep breaths. :)

Sue I should be able to take care of your cap no problem, I'm traveling sometime in the next few weeks so I'll just take it and the Dremel with me. (It'll give me something to do at night in the hotel.) We should be able to put it on with your rack in place, the trick is to loosen the other three covers and unbolt all the brackets so we can lift the rack on one side.

[Scott Harness]

relax and have fun (It'll give me something to do at night in the hotel.)
Huh? :bgwb:You'll be at The Stoop relaxing:naughty:

[vt_maverick]

Huh? :bgwb:You'll be at The Stoop relaxing:naughty:

I meant when I'm traveling on business BEFORE Moab. Sue won't be very happy with me if I wait until we're at the Stoop to do the cutting. :laughy: Besides space will be precious and I don't want to bring a Dremel and paint can with me. :)

[Scott Harness]

I meant when I'm traveling on business BEFORE Moab. Sue won't be very happy with me if I wait until we're at the Stoop to do the cutting. :laughy: Besides space will be precious and I don't want to bring a Dremel and paint can with me. :)

Gotcha!

[Ldub]

Ahhh, whittlin' on the stoop. Good times!:bgwo:

Remember it like it was yesterday...:_confused

http://builtbykids.com/beta/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/children-whittling-knife.jpg

Whatta we gonna do for fun THIS year...:_thinking

I think tie dyed macrame flip flops might be the new "it thing"

[Triathlete]

For some reason Dub the picture in my head was the kid wittleing on the porch in Deliverance :)
[Music]dueling banjos[/end music]

[BigSwede]

We (and Gill/CeCe) have bumped up our arrival to Saturday the 12th. Sweeeeet!

[JoFotoz]

Excellent....


We (and Gill/CeCe) have bumped up our arrival to Saturday the 12th. Sweeeeet!

...I'll be on the stoop by early afternoon on the 12th.

:_beer:

Jo

[Ldub]

This is the HOME of VX help...the veritable ...HUB.
.
.
Bring what ya got...if ya need more...it's there.

Come..enjoy....x2..on the RELAX.


:_steering

Jo

Yep-yep...:yesgray:.:_wrench:

I'll be travel'n with a couple spare CV's, 4 spare boots, 2 extra tie rods, F&R shocks, uppr & lowr rad hoses, stat, heater hose, fuel line, vac line, brake pads, serp belt, S/C belt, oil, atf, gear lube, grease, yadda...yadda...yadda...:_wrench:

Oh, lest I forget...enough jacks, jackstands, & tools to make it happen.

[ssericz]

We will be getting there sometime on the 12th in this

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv172/Surfsidefish/5e9e8c12.jpg
Shout out if you see us


Any one else coming out from so cal that wants to travel together leavin on 12th early am

[pbkid]

Hey guys, I've been going back and forth with my plans about moab.

I finally got an answer back from my boss, and I think i got it financially figured out.

However, i still have to figure out sleeping situations. Its going to be Diane (my sister) and I, from the 18th through the 20th.
2 questions, does anyone at the stoop have room to put us up for a couple days, and we will be happy to get you some money to help pay for the reservations?
If not, no worries, who's doin the group camping this year, and can we grab a corner to throw up our tent?

Im sure the camping question has been answered somewhere in the 14 pages of this thread, but can you just humor me for a moment and give me some help? :)

thanks guys, cant wait to see you all !!!!!

[JoFotoz]

Dude..

Mi casa es su casa.

Same as last time!

I'll have the usual..maybe with a 'friend'..

.. if ( I hope) she can make it...

..she's down for sharing too.

If she cant make it..still all good too.

We can talk trade for the TOD OFF switch!

Call me..its yours...Dianes..or ?

jo

[pbkid]

sounds great, thanks jo!
next year im gonna try to do a 10 day moab like a couple years ago :naughty:

'hopefully' with a new toy, that ill tell you about.


Dude..

Mi casa es su casa.

Same as last time!

I'll have the usual..maybe with a 'friend'..

.. if ( I hope) she can make it...

..she's down for sharing too.

If she cant make it..still all good too.

We can talk trade for the TOD OFF switch!

Call me..its yours...Dianes..or ?

jo

[Triathlete]

'hopefully' with a new toy, that ill tell you about.

I am all ears:bwgy:

[Ldub]

I am all ears:bwgy:

That's REALLY gotta play hell with the whole "swim-bike-run" thing...:rotate:...:laughing:

When did you morph, ear-tadpole Billy?

[BigSwede]

If not, no worries, who's doin the group camping this year, and can we grab a corner to throw up our tent?


Campers are staying at Pack Creek. Not a group site, but they allow multiple tents per site, so I'm sure you can find room for yours on one of our sites.

[vt_maverick]

I also ordered a set of super sliders and diff guard from Rocky Road today.


Sorry to say, and I hope for the best, AND that I'm wrong, but...R R isn't known for fast turn around...

Must be a land-speed record, I ordered these a little over a week ago and just got a notification from UPS a few minutes ago that a shipping label has been generated for them. :eek:

[Ldub]

Must be a land-speed record, I ordered these a little over a week ago and just got a notification from UPS a few minutes ago that a shipping label has been generated for them. :eek:

TOP NOTCH...:thumbup:

Mebbe not land speed, but certainly an attempt at the "turn around time" division...:dance:

[pbkid]

I am all ears:bwgy:


Cmon billy, I dont kiss and tell ;)

I dont wanna say what my plan is unless I can actually make it happen... But if it does, im sure you will be an interested party haha.

[pbkid]

I am all ears:bwgy:


Campers are staying at Pack Creek. Not a group site, but they allow multiple tents per site, so I'm sure you can find room for yours on one of our sites.

Perfect, thanks swede. I think jo has me covered, with a bed, but if it doesnt work I will see ya at pack creek. However, I know ill see ya at the stoop too.

[djvx]

We will be getting there sometime on the 12th in this

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv172/Surfsidefish/5e9e8c12.jpg
Shout out if you see us


Any one else coming out from so cal that wants to travel together leavin on 12th early am
Nice Rig :evil:

[ssericz]

Thanks, she's back up on the lift for the new arb s that came in
:D
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv172/Surfsidefish/25b7d6c6.jpg

[VXorado]

Coilovers...

In the words of Borat, "Very Nice"

Looking forward to seeing your setup in Moab.

[VX crazy]

OMG we leave 2 wks from tomorrow, I am so freakin excited!!!! Just had to spit that out.....

[Scott Harness]

:(:(:(:(:(:( I've decided to bow out this year.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

[Scott Harness]

My room will be available in a day or two!

[VX crazy]

Noooooooooooo Scott!! I hope all is ok, let me know if you need anything! Jay, Greg and I will be there 6/1 for a concert and staying the night, we should get together for lunch saturday 6/2!

[Dumke]

:(:(:(:(:(:( I've decided to bow out this year.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

BOOOOOO sir... BOOOO BOOO BOOO on you




edit:: you will be missed tho sir... Guess no banging on my walls to disturb you this year :(

[JoFotoz]

Say it aint so Scott....:eek:

:thumbdn:

jo

[MSHardeman]

:( :mado2: :wtfb: :cryy: :nogray: :sady:

OK, just went through all the stages of loss, but I'm still not happy about the acceptance part.


Just won't be the same without you Scott. Hope it's nothing major.

[nocturnalVX]

I'm sure I speak for Cece as well as myself... Your presence at The Stoop will be sorely missed Scott. Hope you are not missing out due to anything bad, but rather had something even more special come up.

[Scott Harness]

Thanks everybody,I'm fine,wife is crazy lol, seriously though I'm worn out from dealing with her. She has really bad depression and some Bi-Polar issues.
Plus I'm cutting my liver a break and "The Moonkie Festival" and Stoop Activities are counter intuitive to that! ROFL
I'll be back next year ps I thought of coming and just not participating on The Stoop:_wtf::laughing: BAWHAWAAA

[Ldub]

Say it aint so Scott....:eek:

:thumbdn:

jo


:( :mado2: :wtfb: :cryy: :nogray: :sady:

OK, just went through all the stages of loss, but I'm still not happy about the acceptance part.


Just won't be the same without you Scott. Hope it's nothing major.


I'm sure I speak for Cece as well as myself... Your presence at The Stoop will be sorely missed Scott. Hope you are not missing out due to anything bad, but rather had something even more special come up.

X-2...:(

Though I understand your reasons.

[pbkid]

thats terrible news scott.... :(

[Scott Harness]

Noooooooooooo Scott!! I hope all is ok, let me know if you need anything! Jay, Greg and I will be there 6/1 for a concert and staying the night, we should get together for lunch saturday 6/2!

Sounds great!Let me know what side of town you will be on.

[VX crazy]

Scott we are staying at the W downtown, across from the american airlines center...(we can just walk across the street to the show) So anywhere easy to get to is great!

[BigSwede]

OK, had to replace the O-rings in the rear ARB locker, but it works like a charm now. I hereby declare the Trooper to be Ready For Moab. A few minor optional things to be done if I can, but if I had to go tomorrow, I could. :jump:

[nocturnalVX]

MOAB!!!

[Scott Harness]

MOAB!!!



Flip-Flop Alert...I will be coming to Moab:dance:

[Triathlete]

Flip-Flop Alert...I will be coming to Moab:dance:

You practicing to become a politician? :)

[Scott Harness]

You practicing to become a politician? :)

LOL...if the money and women are worth it

[pbkid]

Cant.....wait......any......longer......

[Triathlete]

Cant.....wait......any......longer......

Psst! Quite your whining...I still have over a year to wait! :(

[Ldub]

Flip-Flop Alert...I will be coming to Moab:dance:


You practicing to become a politician? :)

Aw DUDE...:dance:

Thanks for reminding me...I gotta pack my flip-flops & ugg boots...:yes:

[VX KAT]

Aw DUDE...:dance:

Thanks for reminding me...I gotta pack my flip-flops & ugg boots...:yes:

Ummmm...... don't you mean your cloven hoof freaky smokin' rubber dealies?.....:laugho:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2412.JPG

[Ldub]

Ummmm...... don't you mean your cloven hoof freaky smokin' rubber dealies?.....:laugho:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2412.JPG

NO...I didn't mean my tabis (https://www.google.com/search?q=tabis&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=Kl2fT6XmGcn6ggeBrIT1DQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CDUQ_AUoAQ)...:laughing:

But now that you mention it...:thanx: for the reminder.

I'm guess'n that I'd better pack my "gorilly feets" for the I-C social too...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC03765.JPG

:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:

[RickOKC]

Flip-Flop Alert...I will be coming to Moab:dance:

I wanna give a big "VX shout-out / good guy award" to Scott. When he was in "I'm not going mode" he was going to put in a good word for me when I swooped in like a "part-out vulture" and asked if I could swipe his reservation. :biggringr

Scott, please don't think twice about flippin'. Like I said, I already have a reservation down the street so nothing has changed for me. I really, REALLY appreciate that you tried to help out a stranger and I'd much rather be able to meet yet one more VX'er than be a measly 100 yards closer to the action! :yesgray: I gots feets; I can walk! Heck you rowdy's probably would have kept me up anyways then I'd be all cranky and start bitin' nurses.:snooz:

[VX KAT]

I'd much rather be able to meet yet one more VX'er than be a measly 100 yards closer to the action! :yesgray: I gots feets; I can walk! Heck you rowdy's probably would have kept me up anyways then I'd be all cranky and start bitin' nurses.:snooz:

You gots Gorilly Feetz too?...:freek::freek: I don't think we can handle two more of them around....:freek:.....:slap:...

[RickOKC]

Nah, just regular feets with all 12 toes.

[vt_maverick]

I'm guess'n that I'd better pack my "gorilly feets" for the I-C social too...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC03765.JPG

:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:.:dance:.:dan_ban:

I think my girls would appreciate it. :thumbup:

Btw what time does the social start?

[VX KAT]

Nah, just regular feets with all 12 toes.
Phew, that's a relief!.......but I bet those 12 toes scare small children..:p




I think my girls would appreciate it. :thumbup:

Btw what time does the social start?

...Yeah, but you haven't seen the rest of what's attached to those gorilly feet.... it's kind of a ...um...yeti/gorilly/big foot/scary dude...:laugho:



The IC social usually starts after people roll in, clean up (well some....:p), and mosy on over, or go to dinner, then come over........and we're kind of on island time for the week...(except in the morning when we meet and roll out for a trail)...so about 630pm...700pm...730pm+ or so... or a little later...or......

[JoFotoz]

What is this 'dinner' you speak of...??


go to dinner, then come over........


......:_beer:

Jo

[VX KAT]

What is this 'dinner' you speak of...??



......:_beer:

Jo

oh.... guess I should have included "liquid" dinner.....:goof:....:slap:

[RickOKC]

Phew, that's a relief!.......but I bet those 12 toes scare small children..:p
....Especially since 11 of them are on one foot. :uhohgray:

[Ldub]

In the space of time between 0-bourbon thirty, & now, I repaired the trailer wiring & converted the trailer to a SOA...:yes:.:_wrench:

Trailer oughtta be nearly level now...:dance:

CowNtain the DAZE...:dan_ban:

[jeeperkate]

I just wanted to tell you all to HAVE FUN and :luck:!!! Hopefully I can join you one of these years! :_beer:

I leave tomorrow with the North Shore Wheelers for Moab extravaganza.:_steering I can't wait for the drive through Nebraska :tweed: yea.....rrrriiiiggghhht :p

We should be arriving on Saturday night! :grino: I'll try not to leave too many parts strewn about on the trails for you guys :p

Have FUN!!!

[pbkid]

Is anyone else completely inveloped (sp?) with the thought of leaving for moab? I literally think about it 75% of the day....

And of course the other 25% of the day is how Im gonna save enough money to get another VX ;)

[Ldub]

Is anyone else completely inveloped (sp?) with the thought of leaving for moab? I literally think about it 75% of the day....

;)

:yesgray:

[MSHardeman]

Is anyone else completely inveloped (sp?) with the thought of leaving for moab? I literally think about it 75% of the day....

And of course the other 25% of the day is how Im gonna save enough money to get another VX ;)

I'm sorry......what was the question?





I was busy thinking about Moab.

[VX KAT]

Is anyone else completely inveloped (sp?) with the thought of leaving for moab? I literally think about it 75% of the day....

And of course the other 25% of the day is how Im gonna save enough money to get another VX ;)

no, not at all.......
.
.
.
cuz mine's more like 85%:yeso:.....:slap:


and the word would be enveloped, or consumed;)

[MSHardeman]

and the word would be enveloped, or consumed;)

Maybe obsessed?

[VX crazy]

Is anyone else completely inveloped (sp?) with the thought of leaving for moab? I literally think about it 75% of the day....

And of course the other 25% of the day is how Im gonna save enough money to get another VX ;)

So much so that I did the liquor store run at lunch!