Reno Mini-meet II

[nfpgasmask]

OK, its time for another Reno meet up! Who is in?

I am thinking May 5th or 6th, or sometime in late May.

CrnCnn has a nice trail picked out on the south end of town, and a place to eat, so we can meet up, have some chow, and then head for the hills.

Let's do it!

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Ok,

So since Acsinders VX appears complete it sounds like we need a get together. I posted on another thread about my idea as to where to meet. I took Lousetown (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=lousetown+rd+reno&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=26.674078,59.238281&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=11&ll=39.433541,-119.586868&spn=0.202589,0.462799&om=1) road up in the VC highlands it seems a little rough but I didn’t go that far. It is supposed to take you all the way to Lockwood. I figure that the three of us could manage. We could meet at Nick and Willies (http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AuEErQv29RXBsACUwQfl2VSHNcIF?id=20342 465&state=NV&city=Reno&stx=nick+willies&csz=Reno%2C+NV&fr=dd-local-more&ed=q.qfTa131DzJFzToN7BpURj1efJt80i0XYWw39MygLAaYxe GRDEMavlRug--&lcscb=NW2M8h1eP15) at the bottom of the mountain for some grub and then head up. The first weekend in May works for me, well almost any weekend works for me I been working OT during the week so I get my weekends off. We will be moving on the third week/weekend of May so that ones out.

[nfpgasmask]

Sounds good. Hopefully Ascinder will join in and maybe some folks from Sac or some of the mysterious other Reno VXers that seem to be around (fat chance, I know).

Bart


Ok,

So since Acsinders VX appears complete it sounds like we need a get together. I posted on another thread about my idea as to where to meet. I took Lousetown (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=lousetown+rd+reno&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=26.674078,59.238281&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=11&ll=39.433541,-119.586868&spn=0.202589,0.462799&om=1) road up in the VC highlands it seems a little rough but I didn’t go that far. It is supposed to take you all the way to Lockwood. I figure that the three of us could manage. We could meet at Nick and Willies (http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AuEErQv29RXBsACUwQfl2VSHNcIF?id=20342 465&state=NV&city=Reno&stx=nick+willies&csz=Reno%2C+NV&fr=dd-local-more&ed=q.qfTa131DzJFzToN7BpURj1efJt80i0XYWw39MygLAaYxe GRDEMavlRug--&lcscb=NW2M8h1eP15) at the bottom of the mountain for some grub and then head up. The first weekend in May works for me, well almost any weekend works for me I been working OT during the week so I get my weekends off. We will be moving on the third week/weekend of May so that ones out.

[Ascinder]

I'm in for sure!!! I want to see what this thing can do!!! :freek:

[PHO2GR4]

I can be there on May 20th or 21st...

[nfpgasmask]

With your VX too?

Wow, that would be cool. May 20th sounds good to me.

What say you, Ascinder, CrnCnn?

Bart


I can be there on May 20th or 21st...

[PHO2GR4]

Yeah, I got bored with my Seattle winter weather, so I decided to drive to Moab with my two Shiba Inu dogs. I figure I'll be able to drive through Reno on the way back north!

My Shibas love going new places...

[CrnCnn]

I can be there on May 20th or 21st...

I will be moving. I think we may be able to take one day off. My wife Hosts two parties and has a meeting that weekend so it may just be me.

[nfpgasmask]

That's cool! So you will be in Moab with us?

Nice!

Bart


Yeah, I got bored with my Seattle winter weather, so I decided to drive to Moab with my two Shiba Inu dogs. I figure I'll be able to drive through Reno on the way back north!

My Shibas love going new places...

[nfpgasmask]

So Clint, you think Sunday will work?

Bart


I will be moving. I think we may be able to take one day off. My wife Hosts two parties and has a meeting that weekend so it may just be me.

[PHO2GR4]

Yes, I know I'm weird, but I just feel like taking a LONG drive with the dogs. Somewhere warm.

I'm leaving Seattle on May 7th or so, heading generally south-east until I find some good flyfishing water. I'll be camping along the route, or maybe staying in cheap motels if I feel like splurging (or showering!).

I'll drive all the way to Utah, and then try to find Arches and Canyonlands and...yes...Moab. I'll do whatever it takes to be there when the rest of you VX nerds are there.

So, anyone going to Moab please write down this number:

206-778-8495.

That's my cell number. I'll be up for burgers, beer, barbecue...pretty much anything that starts with a 'b', I guess.

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you! :cool:

[CrnCnn]

So Clint, you think Sunday will work?

Bart

Yeah, Cari has a meeting that after noon so it may be only me.

[nfpgasmask]

That's cool. I don't know if my wife will come along either, she isn't much into the off-roading thing. Either way, should be a good time. And it sounds like we might have 4 VXes there too!

WooHoo!

Bart


Yeah, Cari has a meeting that after noon so it may be only me.

[Chopper]

That's cool. I don't know if my wife will come along either, she isn't much into the off-roading thing. Either way, should be a good time. And it sounds like we might have 4 VXes there too!

WooHoo!

BartI feel 'ya. Brig's idea of "roughing"it, is staying at the Holiday Inn instead of the Sheraton. Driving past a sporting goods store is as close as she'll ever be to a tent. Tried to get her on a local, kayak/nature tour last year...got the same look the cat gives you, when he realizes the bath you're running, is for him. :rolleyes:

[CrnCnn]

I told a guy I work with about our trip and he might want to tag along. He has a wrangler and knows some trails, but mostly are towards Carson and Gardnerville. Im trying to find more trails up in the highlands.

[nfpgasmask]

That's cool. Keep us posted.

Bart


I told a guy I work with about our trip and he might want to tag along. He has a wrangler and knows some trails, but mostly are towards Carson and Gardnerville. Im trying to find more trails up in the highlands.

[nfpgasmask]

Hey Clint?! Any news about that trail?

Everyone else still in for May 20, 2007?

I just blocked this day off on my calander, so lets do it! I know this meet up is in the shadow of Moab right now, but I don't want it to fall by the wayside.

Bart

[PHO2GR4]

Hey Bart,

I'm still in. Could you please PM me your contact info?

None more black! It's time for me to see Spinal Tap again. This whole road trip is shaping up to be an 11.

[nfpgasmask]

For sheezey. I just watched Spinal Tap on Tuesday night. Funny, funny stuff.

Bart



Hey Bart,

I'm still in. Could you please PM me your contact info?

None more black! It's time for me to see Spinal Tap again. This whole road trip is shaping up to be an 11.

[CrnCnn]

Hey Clint?! Any news about that trail?

Everyone else still in for May 20, 2007?

I just blocked this day off on my calander, so lets do it! I know this meet up is in the shadow of Moab right now, but I don't want it to fall by the wayside.

Bart

Not too much, I talked to another guy who lives up that way and he was familiar with it. Said its pretty good a few tight spots and switchbacks but he said we should be able to handle it.

I will post more when I get it.

[Ascinder]

I can't wait to learn all the cool stuff you guys will be able to show us from Moab!!! I'm still in!!

[CrnCnn]

Everyone still down?

I’m thinking Noonish to meet up 4 grub. My buddy goes to church across the street from the pizza/deli place and wants to ride with me so he will walk over and meet us then. I think the Wrangler won’t be along, though he wants to try the road he said maybe he will do it tomorrow and give us the low down. The road looks pretty long on the map but if we wanted we could take one of the others and circle back to the start point. I think.

If any one has anything better for options let me know. I’m really indecisive, so planning this is not easy for me.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jimmylongwong/FELIX.gif

[Ascinder]

I'm good to go, but where are we meeting at noon? Also, does anyone have anything to get us unstuck?

[CrnCnn]

I'm good to go, but where are we meeting at noon? Also, does anyone have anything to get us unstuck?

Here at Nik-N-Willies (http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AuEErQv29RXBsACUwQfl2VSHNcIF?id=20342 465&state=NV&city=Reno&stx=nick+willies&csz=Reno%2C+NV&fr=dd-local-more&ed=q.qfTa131DzJFzToN7BpURj1efJt80i0XYWw39MygLAaYxe GRDEMavlRug--&lcscb=NW2M8h1eP15)

I dont have a winch, I could borrow a tow strap but other than that not much else that I can bring to help. If my coworker goes with his wrangler, he has a nice new winch.

[CrnCnn]

Here is a copy of a conversation on THEROCKGODS.com:

Re: Lousetown to Lockwood

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Originally Posted by CRNCNN
I read in a thread here that you have driven this road. If thats what I understood could you give me a little info on the road? I am trying to set up a meet with fellow VehiCross owners and I thought we would take that ride.

Thanks,

Clint

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Quote:
Originally Posted by WillyJ
I have! A couple of times. What do you need to know. Which way are you going to run it? Do you have a GPS? If so I can just send you a track log.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by CRNCNN
Basically can it be done with a daily driver that is lifted about 2.5inches? I plan to head up from the Highlands by the fire station at Cartwright and Lousetown. I don’t have a GPS but I think a couple of the guys that I’m meeting do. I have reviewed it on yahoo and google maps but that really only tells me that there is a road there.

Thanks,

Clint

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I did it in a 2004 Dodge Dakota 4x QC. It was all stock. If you stick to the phone pole road you will do fine. The hardest part is figuring where to drop in to lockwood.

Go to Lousetown through Lousetown road. That will take you to the fire station as well. You avoid the highlands twisty turning and boring stuff and cut to the chase. Its really easy. Follow lousetown road to the end of it and hop off on the dirt and stay with the phone lines. You will go right by (High side of) bronco canyon and when you get the rock wall at the bottom (cant miss it) it will take you to logarmarsino canyon where it will drop you off at the P'glyphs. check those out and keep heading on that road and it take you to lockwood.

[CrnCnn]

So basically BRING a camera, were going to check out some Petra glyphs. I also have found out about some other cool sounding trails and groups that we could cruise with. Fellow Reno VXers check out Reno4x4.com and hillsangels4x4.com for trail options and stuff. I think that the Hunter Lake Trail would be cool.

[CrnCnn]

I can be there on May 20th or 21st...

You still planning on coming with us?

[PHO2GR4]

I hope to be there. I've spent the past three days enjoying the Utah Valley region. See these threads for photos:

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11084&page=2&pp=15

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11150

I'm staying in Moab for the next three days...arriving on the 13th and leaving on the 16th. Depending on my route homeward, I may be in the Reno area on the 20th. I may end up in Northern California, though. Yosemite Valley!

I'll keep this thread updated, though. My dogs say "hi".

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/amfork.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/amfork.jpg)

[CrnCnn]

Understandable. There are some incredible places in this country, someday I hope to get out and see them.



I hope to be there. I've spent the past three days enjoying the Utah Valley region. See these threads for photos:

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11084&page=2&pp=15

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11150

I'm staying in Moab for the next three days...arriving on the 13th and leaving on the 16th. Depending on my route homeward, I may be in the Reno area on the 20th. I may end up in Northern California, though. Yosemite Valley!

I'll keep this thread updated, though. My dogs say "hi".

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/amfork.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/amfork.jpg)

[CrnCnn]

Ok so this trek should take us 4-6 hours. Is that still cool? I know there are other places up there we could goof off at in case no one wants to go that long since we cant start til noon. I will check with my buddy that wants to ride along and see if he isnt cool with that time frame, if he isnt would you all want to start sooner?

[nfpgasmask]

I'm down! I just got to Moab, so I will try reply in detail later, but you can count me in!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Sweet! I'm still in. So, we meet for lunch, fatten up and then head out.

I don't think we will have anyone getting stuck here in Reno. There isn't much sticky stuff here. The worst case would be a flat. Make sure you have a full size spare. Depending on the difficulty, we may consider airing down a little. And remember, I have no lift or skid plates, so it will be hardest for me.

I would also recommend bringing plenty of extra water, I will have my GPS so we won't get lost, cameras, jack, air up kit, we should be fine. Now we just need to make sure everyone comes!

Looks like:

nfpgasmask
CrnCnn
Ascinder
PHO2GR4

Anyone else? Come on over Sacramento, San Fran and rest of you close by!

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Hey, since we are going to be in Virginia City, it would be sweet to get a shot of all our trucks at the American Flats.

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Sweet! I'm still in. So, we meet for lunch, fatten up and then head out.

I don't think we will have anyone getting stuck here in Reno. There isn't much sticky stuff here. The worst case would be a flat. Make sure you have a full size spare. Depending on the difficulty, we may consider airing down a little. And remember, I have no lift or skid plates, so it will be hardest for me.

I would also recommend bringing plenty of extra water, I will have my GPS so we won't get lost, cameras, jack, air up kit, we should be fine. Now we just need to make sure everyone comes!

Looks like:

nfpgasmask
CrnCnn
Ascinder
PHO2GR4

Anyone else? Come on over Sacramento, San Fran and rest of you close by!

Bart

I got the report on the road and it sounds like cake. The guy with the wrangler went on Saturday and said it was cool.

[CrnCnn]

Hey, since we are going to be in Virginia City, it would be sweet to get a shot of all our trucks at the American Flats.

Bart

We werent gonna go all the way to VC but we can go up there first if you want.

Also My buddy isnt going so we can go earlier than noon if you want. We can meet then go to VC, eat then cruise the trail back it isnt that much farther.

I might not be able to check the forum tomorrow so if you guys wanna change it gimme a call.

[nfpgasmask]

Naa, noon sounds fine. Ascinder? Pho2gra4?

Bart


We werent gonna go all the way to VC but we can go up there first if you want.

Also My buddy isnt going so we can go earlier than noon if you want. We can meet then go to VC, eat then cruise the trail back it isnt that much farther.

I might not be able to check the forum tomorrow so if you guys wanna change it gimme a call.

[Ascinder]

Noon works great for me, but whenever is fine...whatever you guys decide. See you there, can't wait to finally meet the Reno crew!!

[CrnCnn]

OK noon it is. See you at Nik-N-Willies Sunday

[Ascinder]

Hey, my friend is probably going to go too he has a stock Yukon that seems to think it can out offroad a VX :rolly: . I beg to differ, so we'll have to show him the error of his ways :yesb: :naughty: See you guys out there.

[nfpgasmask]

That's cool. I'm still wondering if we will see PHO2GR4 out there. I left him a message on his cel today. I will PM him now.

See you boys at noon.

Bart


Hey, my friend is probably going to go too he has a stock Yukon that seems to think it can out offroad a VX :rolly: . I beg to differ, so we'll have to show him the error of his ways :yesb: :naughty: See you guys out there.

[CrnCnn]

Hey, my friend is probably going to go too he has a stock Yukon that seems to think it can out offroad a VX :rolly: . I beg to differ, so we'll have to show him the error of his ways :yesb: :naughty: See you guys out there.

Well not to dissapoint but i hear that this trail will not offer too much in the way of testing our rigs. So you may not get to prove too much.

[nfpgasmask]

That's ok though, I don't need any more scraping after Moab! :)

Bart


Well not to dissapoint but i hear that this trail will not offer too much in the way of testing our rigs. So you may not get to prove too much.

[Ascinder]

Well not to dissapoint but i hear that this trail will not offer too much in the way of testing our rigs. So you may not get to prove too much.

Well, I'll just have to take him out in the open desert and out rally him too!! He was making the noises of the chicken the other day too, so he might wuss out and not show up at all, we'll see.

[CrnCnn]

here is a sample of our day. We got a lot of pics so there will be more to come.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_021.jpg

[nfpgasmask]

I have a boat load of nice pics. I started editing them last night but was too tired to post. Tonight for sure though.

Bart

[CrnCnn]

Here are some more. My desktop isnt working so i have been trying to some editing on my wifes laptop. so as soon as i can I will post more.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_012.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_008.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Picture_019_2.JPG

[Ascinder]

Here's some of my pics:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/501/PICT0297.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/501/PICT0301.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/501/PICT0310.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/501/PICT0322.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/501/PICT0328.JPG



And yes, I know the dates on the pictures are wrong. Sorry, but I'm way too lazy to change them.

[nfpgasmask]

Nice! But that 4th picture from the top still scares me (a giant bolder became dislodged and went tumbling for our VXes, luckily it only knicked the front of CrnCnn's cladding with no harm done, but my heart skipped a few beats as I watched that rock fall! Sorry Clint!)

OK, here are a few of mine, more can be seen on VX MADNESS (http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/myvx.htm)!

Bart

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/pics/059.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/pics/055.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/pics/054.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/myvx/pics/053.jpg

PS - Clint, I'm glad you guys are staying in Reno, we can't afford to loose any more Reno VXers! And Beau, nice to meet you finally!

[PHO2GR4]

What date? I don't see any date on this photo... :p
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/PICT0328_JPG.jpg

[CrnCnn]

OK, so here are more from me. I know its not MOAB but we had fun.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/All_3_6.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Ascinder.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Ascinder2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Bart_3.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Heading_down.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Heading_down_2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG005.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG022.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Pond.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Posin_VXs_3.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Posin_VXs_7.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Posin_VXs_15.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Posin_VXs_9.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Where_we_played.jpg

[nfpgasmask]

Bravo!

We have to do it again soon!

Bart


OK, so here are more from me. I know its not MOAB but we had fun.

[CrnCnn]

Bravo!

We have to do it again soon!

Bart

I am ready when you guys are.

I really want a good digital camera so I dont have to wait, or pay.

I will be loking into a GPS and some software that you can plot you "waypoints." Whatever, I know nothing about GPS except that the people that I used to go to the sand dunes with in AZ had it and called it PMS cause it would always make them pissed off.

Anyway, my schedule will be changing soon so that I wont have sundays off. We will have to figure it out.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, I have a lot going on this summer, but we should take a day and do a lunch/VX meet/shooting event sometime soon.

I love my Garmin GPS, but it was a MAJOR pain in the @$$ to get working and it wasn't cheap. Go here (http://www.thegpsstore.com/) to get a decent deal and all the info you ever wanted on GPS devices.

Bart



I am ready when you guys are.

I really want a good digital camera so I dont have to wait, or pay.

I will be loking into a GPS and some software that you can plot you "waypoints." Whatever, I know nothing about GPS except that the people that I used to go to the sand dunes with in AZ had it and called it PMS cause it would always make them pissed off.

Anyway, my schedule will be changing soon so that I wont have sundays off. We will have to figure it out.

[cyronman]

Shooting?!
Give plenty of notice and maybe I'll join...I'll be in Sac. a couple times this summer.

Cy

Yeah, I have a lot going on this summer, but we should take a day and do a lunch/VX meet/shooting event sometime soon.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Cool. It would be nice to have a 4th VXer along with us. How long is the drive up to Sac from where you live? Its only about 2 hours over the hill to Reno from Sac.

Bart



Shooting?!
Give plenty of notice and maybe I'll join...I'll be in Sac. a couple times this summer.

Cy

[cyronman]

I can usually make it about 8 hours with good traffic and a couple of pit stops.
I'm actually coming up this weekend but the VX is getting dropped off for a head-to-toe inspection(!), so I'll be in some kind of a rental.

[nfpgasmask]

Rental. Yuck. But it does make you appreciate the VX even more!

Bart



I can usually make it about 8 hours with good traffic and a couple of pit stops.
I'm actually coming up this weekend but the VX is getting dropped off for a head-to-toe inspection(!), so I'll be in some kind of a rental.

[Ascinder]

I am currently trying to scout out some trails here in the sierra nevadas that are not too difficult to do without a lift, and that are not gated. The trail I tried out last weekend was pretty good up to the point where I turned around, but due to lots of rocks in the middle of it, I don't know about clearance with stock VXs. I also found out that the trail turns into one of the most difficult runs of the Rubicon(Fordyce Jeep trail) a little down the road, so maybe not such a great idea. I'll keep you guys posted with what I find. We'll pretty much have to stick to the Nevada side too, because I can't bring my rifle to California(those pinko commies) without getting an instant felony. I think the same goes for you Bart. I think the deal is that you can't have a detachable magazine if I remember correctly.

[nfpgasmask]

Sounds good. We still have Clint's trail to do also. That one would be nice to do for a whole day trip were we can bring lunches, etc.

As for guns, I totally understand. I never bring anything over the border into Cali, and all of my rifles have detachable mags. :)

Bart



I am currently trying to scout out some trails here in the sierra nevadas that are not too difficult to do without a lift, and that are not gated. The trail I tried out last weekend was pretty good up to the point where I turned around, but due to lots of rocks in the middle of it, I don't know about clearance with stock VXs. I also found out that the trail turns into one of the most difficult runs of the Rubicon(Fordyce Jeep trail) a little down the road, so maybe not such a great idea. I'll keep you guys posted with what I find. We'll pretty much have to stick to the Nevada side too, because I can't bring my rifle to California(those pinko commies) without getting an instant felony. I think the same goes for you Bart. I think the deal is that you can't have a detachable magazine if I remember correctly.

[CrnCnn]

I only have a bolt action 30 odd 6 right now I left my pistol with my dad when I moved here. Guess now that im staying I will have to try to get it here.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, you need to! Nevada is a good state for gunners. I've never shot a 3.06.

:) Bart


I only have a bolt action 30 odd 6 right now I left my pistol with my dad when I moved here. Guess now that im staying I will have to try to get it here.

[CrnCnn]

Yeah, you need to! Nevada is a good state for gunners. I've never shot a 3.06.

:) Bart

Well then all the more reason to get out there. Cari actually wants to get a concealed weapon permit so I will be looking into that and new handguns this summer.

[Ascinder]

I have some contacts for a concealed weapons permit if you want CrnCnn. Just let me know. Also, shoot me a price on the roof rack that is sucking up dust in my shed if you still want it.

[CrnCnn]

I have some contacts for a concealed weapons permit if you want CrnCnn. Just let me know. Also, shoot me a price on the roof rack that is sucking up dust in my shed if you still want it.

Ok I will let you know.
OHH I definately want it, I will get something together and let you know>

[CrnCnn]

I have some contacts for a concealed weapons permit if you want CrnCnn. Just let me know. Also, shoot me a price on the roof rack that is sucking up dust in my shed if you still want it.

Ok I will let you know.
OHH I definately want it, I will get something together and send you an email later