2011 Arizona VX dirt and dine...the original VX meet revisited

[Triathlete]

It has been 9 years since I organized the very first VX get together. That year we had a showing of 6 VX's. A few owners have gone to the dark side and sold there VX but a few of us are still around. Hopefully all that are still around will make this trip and everyone else will join in and make for a BIG showing. The trail we are doing is very tame...slightly tougher than a dirt road, so stock VX's will be fine. Just a little dustier!:bwgy:
As with the original meet we will set out just south of Green Valley on the Bull Springs Road trail. The trail winds its way through the Patigonia mountains...lots of great scenery. We will pass a few small mine operations and the old post office ruins. We will then come out in Patigonia and have lunch at the Velvet Elvis (http://velvetelvispizza.com/).
After lunch if time permits and everyone is interested we can take a quick side trip out to Kentucky Camp (http://kentuckycamp.org/) (if you are interested you can actually rent a cabin (http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/forest/heritage/kcamp/kcamp_rentals.shtml)for the night there).
Some come on you Az (and surrounding area) VXers. Lets make this one a big one!
Who is in?

THE IMPORTANT INFO
DATE..Sun. Dec 11 2011
TIME..Rolling out at 8am
MEETING PLACE...Canoa Ranch Rd and the I-19 frontage road on east side of I-19

A few 9 year old teaser pics to wet your appetite...
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[Triathlete]

The Participants List

In:)
Triathlete
CrnCnn
VCamilo
VXCaver
VXKat
gergmon
VXobsession...all the way from Arkansas!
Mhill

Out:(

Maybe:confused:
Roward
Frankd14321
tjh
Zu4two
Charon Sin
spaceCADETzoom

[CrnCnn]

Count me in.

[VCAMILO]

Im in! Wow! 9 years! I still got the VX. I do remember gas being $1.25 back then. With the $3.50 average now... ahh Who Cares! Im in... hopefully I will replace my emergency breaks, cause I dont have any. I'm still rolling on my stock breaks after 105k miles.

[VXcaver]

Billy - I'm in! Sounds like fun!

And here's an add-on if anyone is interested. Last summer a friend and I worked to gain access to the Glove Mine (he now owns the claim) which is on Bull Springs Road. This is where we stopped the first time 9 years ago and did all the driving in that "pit" thing. The mine would be a great early stop for snacks, and if anyone wants to see the mine I can arrange it. The mine is gated, and over 300 feet deep. The second level needs to be climbed on a 100' welded steel ladder, but we could see the upper area with no worries. If some want to go deeper then we'd need to work out the logistics. The Glove Mine was a silver/zinc/copper type mine, but it became famous in the 1940's for Wulfenite Crystals. Anyhow, that's just a suggestion to add more excitement to the day. I can provide more info if you want it.

Wow, it's been about two years since I've been on the forum. Ouch! Nice to see this place is still buzzin

[Triathlete]

Add it...I want to see!

[Triathlete]

3 more and we beat the '02 count! But I want to double it...at least!

[tjh]

Billy - I'm in! Sounds like fun!

The mine would be a great early stop for snacks, and if anyone wants to see the mine I can arrange it. The mine is gated, and over 300 feet deep. The second level needs to be climbed on a 100' welded steel ladder, but we could see the upper area with no worries. If some want to go deeper then we'd need to work out the logistics.

OMG! I want to go potholing!

[rowhard]

Billy, keep it going. If Sandy and I end up moving to the southwest as we are talking about, we would for sure like to join in.

[Triathlete]

Travis...does that mean I should add you to the list? ;)

Row...I will throw you on the maybe list until you know weather your making the move or not.:)

[frankd14321]

If more people come, I think we will make the trip.. it's 500 miles each way but would be a cool trip.. But I want to see MORE!! :p

[VX KAT]

Put me down for this trip Billy, sounds great.
About 225 miles to Green Valley, so we'll come down the day before.

[Triathlete]

Anyone coming down early/staying after that needs any hotel info let me know and I will see what I can find out.

[tjh]

Travis...does that mean I should add you to the list? ;)

Billy...Put me down for maybe!

[Triathlete]

Billy...Put me down for maybe!

Wow! Awesome Travis!

[Zu4two]

Patagonia! That's right around the corner from Mexico! I don't know if I'm up to driving that far for a dirt road. Of course, if Travis can come from LA, what am I whining about!

It would be great to see Vic and Caver. Put me down as a maybe and I'll see if I can make it happen.

[Triathlete]

Don't forget the mine and truely great pizza...it's worth the trip. Caravan down with Victor!

[gergmon]

I'll put in a request for time off so I can make it!

[Charon_Sin]

I will see if we can make it. Looking forward to getting out after it cools off.

[Triathlete]

Shan! It has been a looooooooooong time. Hope you make it down.

[Triathlete]

Man, if all the maybes make it we could be getting close to Moab numbers :)

[spaceCADETzoom]

..oh! I'm down as another "MAYBE." I think block leave for me starts that week. And I might be able to swing through AZ to get to California.

...and my VX just got back into my garage with a new engine. Gotta keep making reasons to spend more money on fixing the truck--Arizona may be a new one.

[Triathlete]

That would be very cool!

[Triathlete]

Bumpity bump bump for those that may have missed this.
You know you want to be there :D

[VXobsession]

I'll be there!

[Triathlete]

All the way from Arkansas? That would be cool!

[VXobsession]

Yep.....I will be there. My very first VX meet :)

[Triathlete]

All you Az VXers have no excuse now!

[vt_maverick]

Bit of a thread jack but... turns out I will be in Phoenix for a few days in November (probably the 7-9th). Any chance you fine folks might like to get together for a bite to eat then as well?

[VX KAT]

Bit of a thread jack but... turns out I will be in Phoenix for a few days in November (probably the 7-9th). Any chance you fine folks might like to get together for a bite to eat then as well?

Sure, would be great to meet ya, since I can't see myself ever getting to that right coast. Keep me posted on your dates.

[Triathlete]

To the top for some fresh viewing!

[spaceCADETzoom]

Looks like I have to be a no :( Wont be off work until the next weekend. Have fun all!

[VXcaver]

FYI to anyone coming: since triathlete starts these things before the chickens get up, anyone coming from out of town is invited to crash at my place. I've got two guest rooms, tent space, and a couch for any couch-surfers.

[mhill]

Hey Billy, Just got mine out of the garage for the first time since Moab on Sept 22nd. Just about 4 months to the day to get it put back together a few new and improved and a little more heavy duty parts. Cathy and I are in for sure. Need to try out the new locker!

[Triathlete]

Glad you got the VX back (what all did you have done that took so long?) and glad you'll be making it down.

We are up to 8 yes's and a butt-load of maybe's! :D

[Triathlete]

:bump:

[Triathlete]

2 Da ^ :bwgy:

[Triathlete]

'Bout six mo weeks!
Any of you maybe's going to make it?

[VX KAT]

Found some great pics on ExpeditionsWest' website of the trail/area (Bull Springs Road)...even found a Zu! Big Jim would be so proud!

Come on, you know you want to join us and see all this! Sign up now! :thumbup:

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/bull_springs/index.html
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[VX KAT]

Um, regarding that starting time.....0700 :deado: :deady:......um.....can we make that a little later like 0800??
We'll be camping in Patagonia Lake State Park and it's about 50+ miles to get to the Green Valley area, cuz there's really no way to cut across, so you have to go way South to Nogales and then North up I19.....

From your description, it does not look like the trail is going to be a super long day, so I was hoping this would still work out.
Oh pretty please??? :flower:

Anybody else wanting to move it to 0800?

[VXcaver]

Second - !

[vt_maverick]

Bit of a jack but...


Bit of a thread jack but... turns out I will be in Phoenix for a few days in November (probably the 7-9th). Any chance you fine folks might like to get together for a bite to eat then as well?

Sue and I are planning on getting together for dinner on the 8th (Tuesday) in Phoenix - anybody up to join us?

[Triathlete]

Apparently we have us an uprising amongst us...those that require more beauty sleep than the rest of us would like a later start.:D As long as there are no objections I guess we can do that.
New roll out time 8am.

[VX KAT]

uprising! :freek::freek::freek:


......thanks Billy! 0800 is mucho bueno!

[CrnCnn]

Anytime is cool for me.

[rsteinmetz70112]

VX Cat,

This thread became stuck for me just know. I also discovered that posting a reply will unstick it.

The other currently "stuck" thread is the infamous "Its the last day of the month...." which was locked.

[Triathlete]

For those in or staying in Tucson interested in caravaning to the meet place I will be pulling out of the circle k on valencia just west of i19 (on south side of road) at about 7am. If you plan on meeting there be sure and let me know.

For those with CB's we will be on channel 22.

[Triathlete]

:winky:

[circmand]

Apparently we have us an uprising amongst us...those that require more beauty sleep than the rest of us would like a later start.:D As long as there are no objections I guess we can do that.
New roll out time 8am.

For most no amount of beauty sleep is going to help.

[VX KAT]

For most no amount of beauty sleep is going to help.

OUCH!:_huh:

[CrnCnn]

I have to slide to a "Maybe" I leave for California again on monday for a week. The last time it was a week it turned into two months.

Lots of travel. I'm in Reno this week til sat, then in Tucson for a bit over a day then back off to Cali.

[tjh]

Billy , I won't be able to make it out to the VX dirt and dine.

[Triathlete]

crncnn...hope you make it back in time! :)
tjh...bummer! :(

All you maybe's...come on, lets go!

[Ala5ka]

If it was one week later I'd be in the state :( That weekend is right before my Holiday break and finals week, shoot!

[Triathlete]

Ala5ka...let me know when you will be in town and maybe we can get together for something.

[Triathlete]

Less than 2 weeks to go! 11 days to be exact! :bwgy:

[Triathlete]

Anyone plan on caravaning from Tucson with me?

[CrnCnn]

Anyone plan on caravaning from Tucson with me?

I do. I will be back in town, however, my wifes grandmother passed away last night so I am still going to be a 'maybe' since I dont know any plans for all that yet.

[Triathlete]

5 days 'til the big show!

Time for all you "maybe's" to get off the fence :)
The weather should be good...highs in the upper 50's/low 60's!

[VX KAT]

Dang!!!!! :( :(
I'm going to have to cancel on the trail trip........Double Dang!!.....just can't make it.....bunch-o-stuff has come up.....let's plan it again next year though fo-sho!

Guess ya'll can go back to 0700 departure if ya want!

[Triathlete]

Thats right...only 3 more days!
If anyone else has changed their status post up now so we know who we need to wait for or not. Weatherman calling for mid 60's and sunshine...perfect!

[Triathlete]

Also just a reminder...
those meeting in Tucson rollout time 0700 circle k on south side of Valencia just west of I-19 (valencia and midvale)
those meeting near the trail rollout time 0800 I-19 frontage road canoa ranch road on east side of freeway.
for those with cb's...channel 22
If anyone has question or needs directions feel free to ask!

[Triathlete]

:bump::bump::bump:

[Triathlete]

So close you can smell it! :D

[VCAMILO]

See ya in 39+ hours

[Triathlete]

Victor, you going to meet us in Tucson for caravan or the frontage meet place?

[VXcaver]

Billy - I 'll meet up with you at the Canoa spot - see you then!

[mhill]

Going to have to back out, have fun. Wish I could make it but had to put out some money on unexpected bills. Hope to see some pictures.

[Triathlete]

So, as of right now it looks like myself, crn nn, vxcaver and vcamilo are definates...
Gergmon, are you still in, haven't heard from you in a while. Hope you make it.
All of you "maybe's" and lerkers let me know if your going to be there so I know who to wait on.
See everyone in the morning!

[Triathlete]

Last call! Any more adventurers joining us?

[Triathlete]

Yes, I know you are jelous! :bwgy:
Too bad you all bailed and missed a great day, great people and great food!
Trip report (http://triguywithavx.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/3-vehicross-reunite-on-bull-spring-road/)

[VX KAT]

Yes, I know you are jelous! :bwgy:
Too bad you all bailed and missed a great day, great people and great food!
Trip report (http://triguywithavx.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/3-vehicross-reunite-on-bull-spring-road/)

OK, it's been like a day and a half since you all finished the trail.....
WHERE'S THE PICTURES!!!!!!!

[Triathlete]

Ummmm...click on link above! :)

[VX KAT]

Ummmm...click on link above! :)

ummm.....nevermind.....:rollo: