Merlin in Moab!

[nocturnalVX]

Gil, as the time gets closer we'll need to see if we can get Merlin and his family to join the CoZuvoy so we can get him to Moab in style.

Absolutely, gotta have him and his family cruising into Moab with as many VXes as we can get together!

[nocturnalVX]

Looks like we have about 7 members willing to chip in to cover Merlin's trip to Moab. Before I start booking him a room, etc, etc, I need to know what everyone is willing to contribute. Rather than post it here, send me a pm so I can figure out what our budget is. Merlin might be willing to fly into SLC without his family, maybe we can have him fly into Grand junction so he can convoy with the bunch of Midwestern/Southerners/Texans (yes you're that special...).

Anyway, I need to know what we are working with here. He would rather bring his family, but knows that we do have a budget on our end too, so he is willing to fly solo if necessary. Plus, then he can get WASTED! Put him up at the Red Rock with all of us alcoholics. :bgwg:

[crager34]

x2 Yea,I will be cutting it close this year also. Depends on how business goes the next few months. I did find the cash for a ring job or rebuilt motor.

Hell... if Dubs not going, then I am going twice!!




Just a reminder that I live in Moab, so if you want me to do anything with this.... holla!!

[nocturnalVX]

Cool! We are up to 8 contributing members!
Just to make sure there is no confusion here... there are no set plans yet. Whether or not Merlin comes with his family, comes alone, drives, flys into a nearby town & joins the VX convoy, stays with the wild bunch at the Red Rock or something a tad nicer... all of that will depend on what we raise. I don't expect anyone to give more than they can afford. I just want to be able to tell him we've raised $x so he can figure out his next move.
Merlin helped you out in the past, and you feel like chipping in even though you are not going to Moab yourself? Saved on parts? Got some part super fast? Got something that you were told was no longer available? These are all great reasons to treat this guy to VehiCROSS-mania Moab style!

[Marlin]

I dont know him at all, but so far everyone here seems like good people. I will be rolling through St charles,Mo via I70 with the wife and kids, and I will be dropping them off in KC,MO. I would be more than willing to take him from grand junction. I will be in an 07 expedition, with the VX on a trailer, and just one friend with me. He could watch dvds in the back, lots of baby einstein...lol. Maybe some Monsters Inc.

[Scott Harness]

I talked with him the other day,he wasn't sure if he was coming or not.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

There seems to be some confusion as to what is going on here. We want to bring Merlin to Moab. Merlin loves the idea of joining us in Moab. He has a family and would like them to join him if possible. He is on a parts guy budget, so like us, his funds are limited. Whether he can join us or not depends on what we can raise. This is a vacation and he needs to know what he will have to spend and work into the budget. But we need to let him know what we have raised, so he can make his plans accordingly. Basically, give what you are comfortable with. We will collect the contributions once we are all in Moab and present him with the cash.

How is he supposed to know if he is going, if he hasn't been told the plan yet?

I hope this helps.

[blacksambo]

While I've never been to Moab, and it's a long way from home, the pictures look spectacular. I think what you are doing for Merlin sounds great and you should all be commende for bring the VX experience to life for this guy and his family. He must surely love this circle of VX enthusiasts and their PUV's.

[nocturnalVX]

UPDATE...

I talked to Merlin earlier today, and told him that we have pledges allowing for a donation of $1000. Looks like he & his wife (but not his daughters) will be joining us in Moab and staying at the Red Rock Lodge! I tried booking thier room, but nobody answered at the Red Rock. Plans are still being made, so no other details have been worked out. However, they will be joining us for the VX run on Tueday at least.

[Scott Harness]

Excellent news!!

[MSHardeman]

That is great news. Can't wait to meet Mr. and Mrs. Merlin.
Keep on calling the Red Rock because it took me a couple of weeks to finally get through to them to book my room. I don't know if they go for long walks in the desert or what, but they do seem to be absent a lot. Maybe Darrin (crager34) could roll by while he's out in town to book the room?

[VX KAT]

Sounds like they go on "walkabouts".....

[tomdietrying]

That $1000 is getting me a little nervous. Please could you make sure I'm on your list as "buying a beverage". Thanks
Peace.
Tom

[JoFotoz]

Great news Gill...good job getting this organized.

jo

[crager34]

OK.... Merlin has a place to stay at the Red Rock Lodge and Casino all for nothing..... SO..... someone convince him to come out here.