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Great news Gil, It will be great to see you again!Originally Posted by nocturnalVX
OK guys & gals... looks like it's a go this year! I can't wait... it has been too long! Cece... the other veterans & I will help make sure your first trip off-pavement will be nothing but fun.
Oh, and PHO2GR4... I'd be carefull. Her fiance can call in airstrikes!
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Jay/Nocturnal: Will you be joining the convoy/BBQ in grand junction?
-biju.
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He lingers -- happily -- in a new hybrid state of semi-hormonal adolescence and responsible self-reliance.
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We (Tone, Lisa, me) haven't finalized the trip route yet, but would love to hook up with everyone if you don't mind a funny looking VX joining in.
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It would be quite the honor, man! Can't wait to see the FJ!!!
-biju.
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MMMmmmmm! FJ...
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Slightly modified!
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And slightly older body style! Jay, how dare you call that black bubble a VX!What all have you done to your FJ so far - I was thinking it would be cool to see a comparable FJ and VX duke it out on the trail.
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Right now the running gear is completely stock, I've been concentrating on the interior first. I will throw some skid plates on and may level the front (up 2") before Moab. It should be able to keep up with the VX bretheren OK.And slightly older body style! Jay, how dare you call that black bubble a VX!
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That is good news Gil, haven't seen hide nor hair of ya since you got all growed up & bought a house...It'll be good wheelin' with you again!
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Moab!
I will join the convoy... I love the look on people's faces when they see a line of VXes (they've not likely seen even ONE before). Plus, it will be great seeing everyone... old friends & new ones. Sweet!
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I'm scared....
after looking at those pix from past events...I am very scared...I will burst into tears if I mess up my baby!!! I never ever let anyone drive her...but if i don't trust my own judgement...someone else may have to take the wheel...and hold my hand...and be willing to deal with a psycho backseat driver (me)...I will try to keep myself composed...I wanna be cool like you folks!!!
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VXIRONwoMAN,
Last year was my first Zu, and I was/am EXTREMELY picky about my baby. Everyone was very helpful on the trails, and it's not like high school, so there's no peer pressure. If you don't want to do an obsticle, you don't have to, and no one thinks badly of you for it. I'm probably going to take it easy this year too (don't want to scratch Vicky), so we can both sit back and cheer the other crazy people on.
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VXIRONWOMAN,
You really want to go on the VX Run. I believe it will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, and I think it will be held at Elephant Hill in Canyonlands N.P. Scott (Moncha) will be leading the trail.
There are some crazy looking trails, but nothing you and your VX can't make it through. You WILL NOT get a scratch on your baby. Not only will you gain confidence in yourself, but your 4x4 skills get much better. This is a must do for every VXer making the trek to ZuZu. It will be my third time on the trail and I rate it UNDER a 3.5. To me a 3.5 means plenty of fun and no scratches to the beloved VX.
Peace.
Tom
"Through Great Sacrifice..... Great Rewards Will Be Achieved"
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Nothing to worry about....Just don't follow me
, which won't be a problem since I won't be making the trip this year.
As everyone has said, everyone there is VERY helpfull. Just make sure you have a spotter you trust and follow what he/she says. Ask around and you will find the people you want spotting. Have faith in the VX...it is very capable. Pick your trails carefully. Once the trail list is up you can find lots of info on the web about each trail. If you stick with trails that are rated 3.5 or under you will do just fine. Follow a fellow VXer with a similarly equiped VX so you can watch the line they take.
Once you get comfortable in your and the VX's capabilities you'll be ready to follow me next year...because once you go it will be real hard not to go again!
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Thanks for all the help and support!!!
I feel so...MOTIVATED! Heck yes!!! I am excited! i can use a getaway...and the VX run sounds cool too! I just might have to go to that too!!! Yippy Skippy!!! I just need you all to hold my hand along the way and I think I might make it out without changing my diaper...
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