Enter the Dragon!

[snowtrooper1966]

Greetings!
Well, today is the day!
My Dragon that I bought from forum member, DrDavid4u, arrived in Reno Friday night. It was going to be two to three more days if I waited for delivery to Mammoth, and possibly more depending on weather. My girlfriend volunteered to drive me out to get it, and I wanted to meet the Reno VX crew, so off we went.

Spent the night Fiday, and after little sleep, woke nfpgasmask up at 7am (sorry). He had pervious engagements, but gave me CrnCnn's phone number.
I called him at 7:15 (sorry as well) and he was very receptive to hear from me unsolicited. I asked if he wanted to meet me at the yard where my Dragon was waiting, and prehaps have breakfast afterward. He said he was up for that, and agreed to meet me at 9am.

I get to the yard, and see my Dragon waiting for me. It was surreal. After all the negotiating, and waiting, there it was!

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Next thing I know, I see TWO VX's pulling in the driveway! CrnCnn had rousted Ascinder, and suddenly we had a mini meet going on! It was unreal seeing first hand people's reactions to not one, but three VX's mobbing down the street, my Dragon, CrnCnn's Astral and Ascinder's lifted Ironman.

At breakfast, they graciously answered all my newbie questions, and we had a blast getting to know each other.

Out into the parking lot, I figured it was a good time for a photo op:

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No, we did not eat at the bar

I can't begin to express my gratitude and joy for these members and thier ladies to come meet a complete stranger and be part of my Dragon day at the drop of a hat. These members are a class act, and I just am sorry nfpgasmask couldn't make it.
I look forward to seeing them again soon. You guys have an open invitation to Mammoth anytime!
I can hook you up with a discount here at the Mammoth Mountain Inn, and lift tickets as well.
Best (day!)
James
snowtrooper1966

[Ldub]

Congrats on finally taking posession of your sweet ride...Happy Motoring!

[snowtrooper1966]

After leaving the Reno VX crew, it was time to drive back to Mammoth and try to beat the storm. What better way to get aquainted with my Dragon than to take a journey in the ice and snow....
The dive out of Reno was dry.
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But heading into Carson City, it started to snow. Nice big flakes, a great test for the Dragon and me.
I have driven alot of vehicles in the snow, living up here for five years now, and I gotta say that I never felt so comfortable and in control. There was the slight reservation that I was driving my own new $13.5K Dragon, but that wore off pretty quickly, especially with the Nitto shoes!
Made it to Mammoth without any problems.
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Went to the store, and by then it was getting dark and dumping! Drove the last 4 miles up to the resort and my Chalet.
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The Dragon definately was the right choice for where I live!
Unloaded everything and went to the guest paking garage to make love to the Dragon one more time for the night. I couldn't resist deicing the VX and taking a few more pix.
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I can't thank all of you enough for the advice, indulgence and fellowship!
Here's to meeting more of you and sharing in the VX universe!
Best,
James
snowtrooper1966

[snowtrooper1966]

Thanks, Ldub!
With you living in Fargo, I am sure you know what I'm talking about when it comes to the capabilities of the VX in the snow!

[Ldub]

Thanks, Ldub!
With you living in Fargo, I am sure you know what I'm talking about when it comes to the capabilities of the VX in the snow!

Mmmm yeah...little bit.

But I gotta give a lot of credit to Nitto tires too.

[JHarris1385]

Looks great man, congrats......My little brother just spotted a dragon green around my neck of the woods...I have still never seen anythign other than white and astral....

[MSHardeman]

snowtrooper,

Congratulations on receiving your baby and welcome to the obsession. As you found out when you own a VX there are no strangers. I had a very similar experience when I went to Chicago to pick my VX up a couple of years ago. I met some great people, and look forward to seeing them again. If you can, try to make it out to Moab in May to meet some more of the family. It's like getting together a bunch of old friends that you haven't seen in a while.

[CrnCnn]

Well man I gotta say thank you, it was a good mornig. Got the chance to meet two new really cool people that have joined the VX family and have a nice little Denny's breakfast at the same time. The rest of us got together tonight for some pool and beers, too bad you had to go back to work.

[Scott Harness]

Welcome to the family! (addiction) You have to get to Moab.

[VCrossfan]

Welcome James, nice post...

[snowtrooper1966]

Thanks!
Love the snowplow smiley!
I have been in the plow since 4am. We have had over 4 feet in the last 24 hours.....

[Chopper]

wish i had snow to play in Just not here

[snowtrooper1966]

You can come share ours!

[nfpgasmask]

Nice! The Dragon looks good! Sorry again I missed you! Next time for sure and DEFINITELY for Moab!

Bart

[snowtrooper1966]

Hey, Bart!
Not too sure about MOAB this season. Already had vacation plans for later this season that will leave me with no days to take off. I willl, now having the perfect vehicle for the occasion, make it a priority for next year!
James