Merlin in Moab!

[nocturnalVX]

I just got off the phone with Merlin from St. Charles Isuzu. I told him how some members of this board wanted to show our appreciation for all that he has done over the years by hosting him in Moab next year; and he said that he and his family would love to join us. I know we haven't picked which hotel is going to be ground zero for 2009 (unless the Red Rock is still open), but what I was thinking we can do is get a couple extra rooms so he, his wife and 2 kids can hang out with us. He said that they will drive themselves to Moab, so we don't have to worry about transporting them there. Maybe pick up their dinner tabs a couple nights? Once I figure out where we are all staying, how much the room rates will cost, and how many people are willing to contribute to this good cause, so we can figure out what we need to raise to make it happen.

[JoFotoz]

YUP..he's saved me more than a couple of bucks...I'm in.

Just FYI..Red Rock WILL BE THERE!!

I have been talking with them , they are not being bulldozed..yet!
And...they have agreed to a 15% discount ..

...confirmation of this will be in the form of an advert on each page of the VX "PIN UP" calendar.
Ask for Jeremy Day and reference the advert when booking.

PLEASE SUPPORT THEM!


jo

[nocturnalVX]

BUMP!

I'm calling Merlin tomorrow to tell him to make plans. Thanks to those that are going to contribute to getting him & his family out to Moab. I'm not certain if he will be wheelin' his own ride, or if they will need to hitch a ride with VXers that have the room... if that's the case, we will need volunteers, but can work that out later. We will post details as Moab gets closer. I know Merlin & his family will have a blast, and it will be cool to meet the man that has helped us so many times!

[pbkid]

gill did you get it all organized??? the room for them and something to drive and whatnot?

[tomdietrying]

Just a thought......If he's coming with his family, the Red Rock probably is not the best place. There are better places that are more kid friendly in Moab.
Peace.
Tom
012009

[Scott Harness]

Just a thought......If he's coming with his family, the Red Rock probably is not the best place. There are better places that are more kid friendly in Moab.
Peace.
Tom
012009

Are you saying "we" who stay at Red Rock are degenerates?

[Ldub]

Are you saying "we" who stay at Red Rock are degenerates?

Probably not...but I will...

WE'RE DEGENERATES...

As an aside, I would like to help Merlin & fam get there, but at the rate things are going for me lately, I'll be doin' pretty good to get ME there this year...

[Scott Harness]

If Dub's not goin I'm not goin!

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.

[Ldub]

If Dub's not goin I'm not goin!

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.

Aw, now cut that out youse guys...

[tomdietrying]

Let's see............. Dub isn't going, Zues isn't going, Scott isn't going.....THEN I'M NOT GOING!

JKjust kidding

Peace.
Tom
012009

[pbkid]

whoa whoa whoa lets not get all outta hand...

pretty sure ive heard the dub say he would do a lot of things before he would miss moab so i think he's just yankin our chain....

but in all seriousness i think we all will be scrapping to get to moab

[etlsport]

wait if all you guys arent going.. i definitely AM going! sorry someone had to say it

[pbkid]

no no you misunderstood me, all of us dig the dub, but....this is my favorite vacation of the year, ill be there...

[nocturnalVX]

So... we might have to start a Get the Dubster to Moab thread? At this rate, we'll get everyone there except me...

Back on topic though...
I talked to Merlin, and he'll take the week off to hang out with us degenerates! He is going to drive to Moab with his wife and two daughters. Anyone that has dealt with him knows he's a cool guy, and talking to him about this has made it even more clear to me. He is very flattered that we are doing this for him, and does not care much about where we put his famliy up for their stay in Moab, but I'll reserve him a room at a place just a tad nicer than the Red Rock (however, Cece & I will be there at ground zero for the parties/wrench-fests). More than likely, they will need to hitch rides for the VX run (at least), so we'll line up volunteers as needed. We are going to solidify plans as Moab gets closer, and make things up as we go along a little too. I know $$$ is tight. Heck... Cece & I are still paying off LAST year's trip to Moab! When I find out how many nights (and where) he's staying, I'll let people know how much it's gonna run. If anyone wants to pick up meals, or buy him a drink... that will be cool too! This is a great vacation. I love getting together with all y'all! Getting Merlin to join us out there is gonna be kick a**!

[MSHardeman]

This is a great idea. It will be great to finally put a face to the voice that has saved me a ton of time and money. I will gladly chip in for his room, some drinks and some food.

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.