Moab 'Zu XIII May 11, May 15, 2010

[BigSwede]

Went to an old college buddy's wedding in NJ this week... turns out they've moved to Grand Junction, CO, which is a hair less than 2 hours from Moab! Talked it over with the wife on the way home and she's willing to consider. Not ready to commit just yet, but who knew this would ever even be in the realm of the possible for this East Coast guy? Better start planning the skid plate, lift, tires, etc. now.

You could connect with Gill & CeCe in Chicago on the way through, meet Greg and I in Des Moines as per usual...convoy!

[Todd Adams]

My boss scheduled a class that I have to teach to the Idaho DOT this week. We might be able to come down for the weekend but the VX run is a no go for me this year.
Todd

[BigSwede]

For 2010 the way the calendar sets up is a little unique, in that May 1st is a Saturday (making our usual "3rd weekend" for ZuZoo earlier in May), and Memorial Day is late (31st). so there is an extra weekend between ZuZoo weekend and Memorial weekend, so moving back a week isn't a problem.

But in subsequent years this is not true... in general I would hate to get back home just a few days before Memorial weekend, it is nice to have a weekend in between.

[ZEUS]

It's for the best Double-C and Gill aren't going... ok, that feeble attempt was the best I could do to convince myself it's no big deal. YOU WILL BOTH BE MISSED!!!

[Ldub]

It's for the best Double-C and Gill aren't going... ok, that feeble attempt was the best I could do to convince myself it's no big deal. YOU WILL BOTH BE MISSED!!!

Good try Bro, that's just one of those things that nobody could possibly put a positive spin on...

Our only chance at salving mental anguish of that magnitude is gonna be "monkee therapy"...

[ZEUS]

Good try Bro, that's just one of those things that nobody could possibly put a positive spin on...

Our only chance at salving mental anguish of that magnitude is gonna be "monkee therapy"...

Bring on the wolf-monkees!

[Ldub]

Bring on the wolf-monkees!

A -Woooooooooooooooo...


Woo - woo - woo - - - Wah - wah - wah - waaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

DOWN Cheetah!

[VX KAT]

Good try Bro, that's just one of those things that nobody could possibly put a positive spin on...

Our only chance at salving mental anguish of that magnitude is gonna be "monkee therapy"...

Turn Austin Powers voice on:

Yes please!

Turn off A.P. voice.

[ZEUS]

HAHAHA!

Can you believe there is a count of only 12 VX's on this year's roster so far? Come on peeps!

[Moncha]

HAHAHA!

Can you believe there is a count of only 12 VX's on this year's roster so far? Come on peeps!

I believe I am be partly to blame... This deal needs to be advertised and promoted and I've not done a good job of that.

This year, I propose, to those that are interested in expanding the event, and since we are in one place and we can actually bounce things off each other real time (Not literally * Catch it before it starts *), how about trying to figure a way for better organization? (For lack of better word choice)
I don't want to get it to the point of committees and all the BS that goes with but, just thinking about promotion events or the like prior to the event. Then some actual organized things to do along with trail runs during the event.

Even though 4x4ing is the main focus for Moab, we loose a lot of possible attendees due to the lack of other things to do. I love to wheel just as much as the next guy but, I'd like to be able to attract those that don't want to wheel just the same. I think that we can meld the two together without f'n it up too bad

I know that it will bring a lot more hassle to events (I'd love to keep it to a minimum) so, I'd only be looking for those that would want to help, to help.

Big Swede and those that go WAY back know that it can be a PITA to try and organize these things then, all of the problems that are associated , I propose to keep it very simple. In the least, I would like to have some ideas regarding the promotion of the event so we can get our numbers up.

I don't want to jack this thread or even really start another one so, between now and then, if you are interested in adding a little more to the event outside of just trail rides, write down your ideas and bring them with. When there's a sober minute or two then we could sit and discuss some future variations. If you have ideas but, are not planning to go, email me and we'll throw them into the pot.

I now return you back to your regularly hi-jacked thread....

[Ldub]

When there's a sober minute or two then we could sit and discuss some future variations.

Sooooo...we'll be discussing this over breakfast then?......

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

IIRC, that's how it became a loose gathering of known associates who just happen to show up at the same time every year & accidentally pick the same trails to run.

Maybe someone who knows more about the finer points of that generality would care to throw in a couple cents worth?

[Moncha]

Sooooo...we'll be discussing this over breakfast then?......

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

IIRC, that's how it became a loose gathering of known associates who just happen to show up at the same time every year & accidentally pick the same trails to run.

Maybe someone who knows more about the finer points of that generality would care to throw in a couple cents worth?

Yeppers! You are correct sir, hence the simplicity part ('member, who's brain is speakin')... As long as we don't charge for entry, don't avert in their local region and we don't actually have outside sponsors, we should be good.
I was thinking more on the lines of doing very simple things, like a costume contest, geocache, ('dub's idea) Parts swap/sale, line and shine, stuff that is disorganized yet something that if someone happened to do well at, we could through a little prize at them.

If need be, we'll take it to another thread. But that was why I though we would handle it there. Time's pretty short for this year.

[BigSwede]

We can't get too organized due to the fact that the state wants all sanctioned "organized" trail rides/events to be insured.

Yes, that's the primary reason that Todd kept the destination of the VX run off the 'net, so The Man wouldn't show up and harsh our mellow.

The rest of the week, runs are smaller and are informally organized around the campfire/on the stoop the evening before, which seemed to work fairly well last year, better than 2 years ago IMO. Just remember to network with all the Zus you see around town as to plans for the next day, and also stop by the stoop at Red Rock Lodge and/or Portal campground for the latest info.

Speaking for myself, I am thinking about doing Elephant Hill again, it's been a coupla years and that trail is so unbelievably scenic I like to do it periodically. Also, had a blast on Kane Creek last year and probably will do it again.

[pbkid]

Easiest sollution...
Everyone attending find another VX that isn't attending, attach tow strap and drag them to Moab!

ill drag a few coloradians out with me

Also, had a blast on Kane Creek last year and probably will do it again.

i'd love to do kane creek with you... count me in.. one of my most favorite trails... shoudl be interesting with a longer wheel base though

[Triathlete]

I believe I am be partly to blame... This deal needs to be advertised and promoted and I've not done a good job of that.

This year, I propose, to those that are interested in expanding the event, and since we are in one place and we can actually bounce things off each other real time (Not literally * Catch it before it starts *), how about trying to figure a way for better organization? (For lack of better word choice)
I don't want to get it to the point of committees and all the BS that goes with but, just thinking about promotion events or the like prior to the event. Then some actual organized things to do along with trail runs during the event.

Even though 4x4ing is the main focus for Moab, we loose a lot of possible attendees due to the lack of other things to do. I love to wheel just as much as the next guy but, I'd like to be able to attract those that don't want to wheel just the same. I think that we can meld the two together without f'n it up too bad

I know that it will bring a lot more hassle to events (I'd love to keep it to a minimum) so, I'd only be looking for those that would want to help, to help.

Big Swede and those that go WAY back know that it can be a PITA to try and organize these things then, all of the problems that are associated , I propose to keep it very simple. In the least, I would like to have some ideas regarding the promotion of the event so we can get our numbers up.

I don't want to jack this thread or even really start another one so, between now and then, if you are interested in adding a little more to the event outside of just trail rides, write down your ideas and bring them with. When there's a sober minute or two then we could sit and discuss some future variations. If you have ideas but, are not planning to go, email me and we'll throw them into the pot.

I now return you back to your regularly hi-jacked thread....

Easiest sollution...
Everyone attending find another VX that isn't attending, attach tow strap and drag them to Moab!