The 2010 official unofficial ZuZoo Moab picture, video and tell your stories thread!

[Triathlete]

Figured I would get this thread started since arrivals will start rolling in tomorrow!:bwgy:
This is the place to post all things Moab 2010!:dan_ban::dan_ban:

[rowhard]

Thank ya Billy, will be checking daily, Be safe all and have a great time with many photo's for us mortals:happyface

[nocturnalVX]

YEAH!!! :yesy: Cece & I are living vicariously through all y'all this year... Have fun, be safe, and post pics!

[phines]

Here's our mini-meet at my house on the way to Moab. Thanks for stopping by Tom and Scott!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC03185.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/DSC03186.jpg
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[Triathlete]

Is Tom flipping us the bird?;eeky;:rolly::bwgy:

[RickOKC]

LOL, You are probably the only person I've ever encountered who intentionally has tire marks all over his landscaping. :laughing:

[Marlin]

Good thing you don't have an HOA, they would cite you for having cars on rocks in your driveway...get it, instead of cars on blocks, I cleverly changed that to rocks, it rhymes...

Give me a break, I am on duty, not in Moab:(

[vt_maverick]

So quiet on the board this weekend... if a post is made and no one's there to read it, did it really happen? :confused: Have fun guys! :_beer:

[lasturbo]

Have a great trip gang!! Be safe!!

[Triathlete]

I guess I will be the first to give an update...
I am sitting in my tent at the Portal as I type this...exhausted. Was up at 3am and on the road by 4. 10 hours later arrived at the Portal. A few tents were set up but nobody was home. I set up my camp and Kodiac rolled in. We caught up for a few moments then rolled into town to the "Stoop". Caught up with the old crew and was happy to meet a few new ones as everyone started to roll in. Dub kept everyone entertained, some last minute wrenching took place and everyone enjoyed ice cream and beverages:bwgy:
Tomorrow morning we are off to the "Top of the World".:dan_ban:

[zukicon]

Wish i were there ! Next year i hope .I love that place , i have been three times in my zuk . too much fun the time just flys by too fast . you need like three weeks there to see most the trails . do hells revenge thats a fun one . :yesgray:

[Moncha]

I'm totally JEALOUS!!! I'd so much rather be there!

[PHO2GR4]

HAHAHAHAHAaaaaa.....nice prank. I drove all the way here from Austin, and there are NO OTHER VX's IN SIGHT!!!

Good one, guys. Totally punked me! :)

But, um, seriously: 4:00 pm, where everybody at?!? :(

[ZEUS]

They should be coming in from the North side of town after the trail run. Do you know where the Red Rock Inn is?

[PHO2GR4]

I know the Red Rock Inn. Is that Meetup Central? I pitched a tent (no, really...an actual tent, not a euphemism) at Portal, then had an iced coffee at Mickey D's, and now I'm totally out of ideas. Actually I'm having a beer(s) at Eddie McStiffs on Main Street. Anybody reading this, come to the bar...

[ZEUS]

I just sent you a PM with a few phone numbers - I had to leave Jack a message a bit ago so they may still be in the boonies.

[PHO2GR4]

Where YOU at, Zeus?

[ZEUS]

I'll be working late the next few days - I'm trying to get down there tho... I'm there in spirit!

[PHO2GR4]

I'll be working late the next few days - I'm trying to get down there tho... I'm there in spirit!

Salt Lake City isn't THAT far!

[ZEUS]

Oh I know - just too busy trying to meet a deadline... sucks!

[ZEUS]

Seriously, no pics yet!? What's up, Billy, you slacker!

[Gizmo42]

After top of the world some of us went down rose garden hill. It made for a VERY long day. We left Portal around 9am and didnt get back to town till after 10:30pm.

Ever drive around in the desert at night on a trail you've never been on before? Spooky.

Pics, vids and stories will be coming at some point. For some reason my laptop wont work in portals wiresless but works everywhere else.

[Marlin]

After top of the world some of us went down rose garden hill. It made for a VERY long day. We left Portal around 9am and didnt get back to town till after 10:30pm.

Ever drive around in the desert at night on a trail you've never been on before? Spooky.

Pics, vids and stories will be coming at some point. For some reason my laptop wont work in portals wiresless but works everywhere else.

Top of the World was not a very good trail last year. Very boring. But the pic was worth it I suppose. Must have taken forever with 10or 12 trucks getting pics!! It was just me and trooper trouble. I wish I was there now!!!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/nfntruth/moab%202009/IMG_1337.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/nfntruth/moab%202009/IMG_1339.jpg

And this is what is below the truck:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/nfntruth/moab%202009/IMG_1342.jpg

[rowhard]

why are we seeing reruns

[Triathlete]

So here is the scoop (would have gotten one yesterday but after a long day I tried and my 'puter battery died)...
Yesterday a group of about 24 vehicles (which included a 4runner, FJ, jeep, rodeo and 2 trooper) set out at 9am and concoured the Top of the World trail. Pretty straight forward trail. On the way back about half the group decided to head out to Rose Garden Hill. A fun trail with a few small ledges and then a hill with multiple rocky ledged. We worked everyone down the hill without any carnage. Shortly after that the sun started setting and the last couple hours on the trail was in the dark as we exited through Onion Creek. During the day we had cold, windy, rainy and snow flurries which added to the fun. We arrived back at camp at 10:30pm...a long, long day!

Todays trip was a group of 8. We ventured out on Steel Bender. A fun day it was and the weather was a bit nicer but still on the cool side. With a smaller group we had time to play around a bit a try some "alternate" routes on the obstacles. I earned the title "king of the strap" after some of my lines didn't work as well as I thought and took a strap 3 times. But if you haven't been on the end of a strap you haven't been wheeling, right! My rock sliders got a good workout today and did their job.

And now the part you have all been waiting...the pictures!







Well, you will have to wait just a bit longer since the wifi here is slow and it's taking forever to dump them into photbucket...so stand by:bwgy:

[Triathlete]

A few pics from Top of the World...

Airing down (with Jo showing off his better side:bwgy:)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0147.jpg

Making a little dust
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0152.jpg

TOTW view from drivers seat
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0183.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0184.jpg

Over the hood
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0185.jpg

And the money shot...what we all came for
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0188.jpg

More pics tomorrow hopefully!
Did I say the wifi is REALLY slow her?:mad:

[djvx]

1 false move and it's over, literally. Be careful up there!

[alterastro]

Wow - awesome! I am soooooo Jealous - even if I do suffer from vertigo!!!!

As I have no idea where you guys are, can you give me a Lat/Lon so I can see on Google Earth?

Cheers and keep em coming!

Nick

[PK]

[QUOTE=Triathlete;193740]A few pics from Top of the World...

Airing down (with Jo showing off his better side:bwgy:)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0147.jpg

Looking good -


And is that Sue's ----- err ----- um ----- err ----- rack in the background???:p:winky::winkgray:



Sorry Sue - T4B made me do it.

PK

[tom4bren]

I'm innocent Sue ... I tell ya ... innocent.

Can't see the pix whilst at work. I'll hafta go online tonight from home.

[ZEUS]

Good to know there were no casualties on the trail - The weather is supposed to keep getting better from here thru the weekend so live it up!

[VXorado]

Here are some pics from the last couple days... I met up with everyone on Monday but had to leave last night to take care of some business today. It was a blast, i'm trying to convince the "ball and chain" to take another trip sat-sun to meet up with Jack and Jo who are staying longer. Only took me 3.5 hrs to get home last night

I was only able to get a few pics because I forgot the SD card for my camera.

1249
Lined up for rose garden hill
1250
Going down rose garden hill
1251
Steel Bender!!!! very fun trail. After going down this section Jo broke his driver side window out shutting his door, not sure why it broke?? Other than that, everyone made it through the trail with minimal damage

I wish I was still in Moab!!!! :madb:

[Mark B]

One day, I am going to go to MOAB.
Have a safe and great time.

[Triathlete]

Alright boys and girls...here is the next installment of "what we did in Moab":bwgy:

Here is the only pic I got from Rose Garden Hill...I was busy pulling spotter duty and then it got dark.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/IMG_0243.jpg

[Triathlete]

Here are a few quick teasers from yesterdays Steel Bender trail. I took a few choice lines...and took the strap 3 times:bwgy:

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0256.jpg

Standing on the pedals on the "wall"
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0274.jpg

One of my great ideas...my rock sliders work!
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0302.jpg

I'll try and get some pics up tomorrow of Elephant Hill which some of us ran today...that is all...get back to work now!:bwgy:

[Mile High VX]

Looks like a great time...I have those same sliders...

[kodiak]

Looking good Billy!:thumbup: Silly me, I forgot my camera this year. But there were plenty of photos taken so be patient they're cumming. ;)

[nfpgasmask]

:wtfy: I can't believe Jo's window blew out like that! Crazy! I wonder if it has something to do with the Moab 2008 when his keys got locked in and they had to Jimmy the lock??

Looks like you guys had some fun this week!

Bart

[Triathlete]

A few pics from yesterdays run to Elephant Hill...

Starting up Elephant Hill
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0338.jpg

Tight squeeze
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0352.jpg

Hiking the Cracks
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0388.jpg

[Triathlete]

Todays tastey morsal served up Kane Creek..here are a few quick teasers.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/DSCF0926.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/DSCF0925.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/DSCF0835.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/DSCF0812.jpg

[Mile High VX]

[QUOTE=Triathlete;193828]A few pics from yesterdays run to Elephant Hill...

Starting up Elephant Hill
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0338.jpg

Who's Ironman?

I really like the look of the exhaust tips...:yesgray::yesy::yeso::yesb:

[JHarris1385]

Me too.

[RallyDude]

alterastro,
I'm not there, so I can't give you the coordinates of exact individual points where photos were taken, but I can give you some info for google earth. Moab is the town in Utah that's closest to all of this. When someone says they are going to Moab, they usually mean a lot of the front country/back country area around Moab, rather than specifically in town. Everybody gets to Moab sooner or later for ice. Several of the trails that the fam is doing is in Canyonlands National Park, and some outside of it. Southern Utah is scattered with national parks and has some of the most fantastic desert scenery on earth. Unlike most national parks over here, motorized vehicles are welcomed off-road within park boundries at Canyonlands and some of the other parks. Start your google earth search with Canyonlands National Park, and I'll bet you'll locate some of the named trails.

These guys must be having a blast, hardly any posts.

[Marlin]

[QUOTE=Triathlete;193828]A few pics from yesterdays run to Elephant Hill...

Starting up Elephant Hill
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0338.jpg

Who's Ironman?

I really like the look of the exhaust tips...:yesgray::yesy::yeso::yesb:

I am pretty sure I would recognize Tom's rear end anywhere...:eekgray:

[alterastro]

alterastro,
I'm not there, so I can't give you the coordinates of exact individual points where photos were taken, but I can give you some info for google earth. Moab is the town in Utah that's closest to all of this. When someone says they are going to Moab, they usually mean a lot of the front country/back country area around Moab, rather than specifically in town. Everybody gets to Moab sooner or later for ice. Several of the trails that the fam is doing is in Canyonlands National Park, and some outside of it. Southern Utah is scattered with national parks and has some of the most fantastic desert scenery on earth. Unlike most national parks over here, motorized vehicles are welcomed off-road within park boundries at Canyonlands and some of the other parks. Start your google earth search with Canyonlands National Park, and I'll bet you'll locate some of the named trails.

These guys must be having a blast, hardly any posts.

Thank you Sir ;)

What about the Lion's Back? is that in the same area? Will you guys be going there or is that too scarey?

Any exact locations to the trails would be very welcomed.

More Pics too!!!! :smilewink

Cheers

N

[Triathlete]

The tail pipes are indeed Tom's (Tomdietrying).
As far as coordinates just do a search for the trail name and gps coordinates and you should find sites that list them.
As for Lions Back...it is now closed...private property, so no more vehicles on Lions Back.
There was some pretty good VX carnage but I will let those individuals tell the story since I was not there.

Today I went to 7 Mile Rim with Todd Adams. Was a good trip...lots of scenery and a few chalenging spots to keep me entertained. Here are a few pics from the day.

Heading into the trail
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0450.jpg

A tight squeze in "The Toaster"
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0491.jpg

Broken Arche
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0464.jpg

Uranium Arche
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0476.jpg

Lunch...Moab style
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0485.jpg

Our trail leader...Todd and Linda
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2010%20Moab/IMG_0494.jpg


Tomorrow I pack up, eat some banana walnut pancakes in town, and take the long drive home. I will post a lot more pics once I get there and get some civilized internet service!

[VX KAT]

Got home late Sat. afternoon, awesome week, beyond words!! I especially want to say a very special thank you to the many folks that helped me throughout the week, kept me from falling and such, it really meant a lot to me. This is a terrific group!! And Dub, man, those chocolate monkees were awesome, as always!..hummm. maybe the 151 rum could have contributed to my walking difficulties?:_thinking

Billy ya got some really bad timin' there on that pic! :p Glad you only mentioned Jo!:laugho:

And yes, PK, as a matter of fact, that is my rack! It held my spare quite nicely, especially with my custom ratchet strap in black with purple paw prints! (Well, OK, I also had the Yakima spare tire carrier holding it securely). And Tom (aka Rodney Dangerfield), yes, I know yer innocent on this one....it's pure PK!

And another thing PK, in yer honor, while sitting at the "stoop", Lisa (VX Crazy) was comparing.....um....er...um...rack sizes between her and I.....somehow yer name came up...:_thinking...well, we were a bit drunk when that happened! :mbrasd: You'd a loved it though! :rollo:

Here's a few pics, have more to come tomorrow from Dave's camera (we even let that blindingly bright yellow FJ come with us on Thursday on Fins -N-Things.) I listed some details/comments on the pics in my gallery. Most of these are from Top of The World on Tuesday, which was the formerly known as "VX-only" run and can be done by a stock VX (although bigger tires does help a lot!). An amazingly beautiful trail, and not boring by any stretch, despite what Marlin said about it! Remember Chris, different strokes....not everybody wants or can handle a ton of carnage & broken CVs. :bgwb:

Lining up at the Portal campsite ready to head out to Top of the World: We had about 18 VXs, 2 or 3 Troopers, 1 FJ, 1 4Runner.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2167.JPG

Heading through the canyons to get to TOTW:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2175.JPG

At start of TOTW, airing down:
Proton - Orion
Ebony -MS Hardeman
Ebony -triathlete
Trooper -Big Jim
Silver with bull bar- phines
Black FJ - Jay Dunford
Red Trooper -BigSwede
White 4Runner -pbkid
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2243.JPG

Along TOTW:
VX KAT, Orion (Mr. Scary Hook), MSHardeman, JoFotoz
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2260.JPG

Along TOTW:
Big Jim, Big Meat, JoFotoz, MSHardeman, Orion, VX KAT
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2263.JPG

Along TOTW:
From back- LDub, Big Meat, VXorado, then Scott Harness or tomdietrying (can't quite tell)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2285.JPG

tomdietrying on the ledge:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2313.JPG

I'm King of the World..er, um, no, I'm Rig of the Month, that's it!
That's a really fine snow that started falling, it was pretty wild!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2330.JPG

Group shot: kinda L to R:
Back row:
Jean jacket, red scarf- Big Jim
Royal blue Tee -?
Sunglasses, beard - Kodiak (Richard)
crew cut- BigSwede (Steve)
Crew cut- peach shirt, jean jacket - Jay Dunford
Ball cap on Jay's L shoulder - Gismo42 -(Dave)
Black knit cap, crossed arms - Orion (Greg)
Silver hair -Larry Gammon
Black ball cap & sunglasses, beard - LDub
Has hands on shoulders of TLMP (Pat)
Yellow jacket - Jofotoz (Jo)
Navy ball cap - pbkid (Jack)
Tan ball cap, sunglasses -phines (Paul)
Gray sweatshirt- Paul's wife Lauren
Light colored shorts - MSHardeman (Mark)
Light T-short, hat with brim - tomdietrying (Tom)
Ball cap on backwards, navy sweatshirt - VXorado (Jon)

Kneeling, green jacket & hat - Scott Harness
Tan shirt - VX KAT - (Sue)
navy ball cap, navy sweatshirt -VX Crazy -(Lisa)
Sitting, shorts & navy sweatshirt -Dumke - (Rob)
Turquoise sweatshirt - Diane -pbkid's sister
White Tee, shorts, squatting - triathlete -(Billy)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2366.JPG

More scenic pics from TOTW:
From back -Mark, tomdietrying, Larry Gammon, Scott Harness, VXorado, tjh (Travis)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2375.JPG

More scenic pics from TOTW:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2398.JPG

More scenic pics from TOTW:
Dumke, Mark, tomdietrying
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2402.JPG

Fins-N-Things:
LDub, tjh, hubby Dave's FJ, VX KAT, Mark, Big Jim
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2437.JPG

[VX KAT]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2442.JPG

LDub going down, Big Jim spotting
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2452.JPG

Dave sliding down:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2459.JPG

Check out the scenery with the VXs further down the trail:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2481.JPG

My turn....comin' doooooowwwnnnnnn!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2487.JPG

Looking up at hill I just came down
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2489.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2514.JPG

[VX KAT]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2475.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2522.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2528.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2533.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2545.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2538.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2557.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2568.JPG

[PK]

[QUOTE=VX KAT;193889]

And yes, PK, as a matter of fact, that is my rack! It held my spare quite nicely, especially with my custom ratchet strap in black with purple paw prints! (Well, OK, I also had the Yakima spare tire carrier holding it securely). And Tom (aka Rodney Dangerfield), yes, I know yer innocent on this one....it's pure PK!

And another thing PK, in yer honor, while sitting at the "stoop", Lisa (VX Crazy) was comparing.....um....er...um...rack sizes between her and I.....somehow yer name came up...:_thinking...well, we were a bit drunk when that happened! :mbrasd: You'd a loved it though! :rollo:


Wow Sue,

First up, thanks for the photos :thumbup::thumbup:
from all of us poor plebs that could not make it.

But then you go rub salt into my wounds.
Just thinking about you and Lisa, thinking about racks and me at the same time, and me not there to share the experience.
Wow that sucks --- (ooops, bad image there):smilewink:bgwo:

One of these years I will get to Moab and the Stoop, and taste the famous Moonkees.

Gotta find my way there first.
Where is America???


PK

PS - changed my signature. LOL

[tjh]

psst!

[VX KAT]

psst!

Hey Travis! Came all the way from Louisiana! You were awesome! :thumbup: (That's him above in the Dragon) You were on street tires, yet conquered some really tough stuff, you've got the knack for finding the perfect line and modulating the skinny pedal just right! Can't wait to see when you get your new tires & wheels, wow!

[VX KAT]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1834.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1837.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1854.JPG

Mark goin' down drop, showin' some air on left rear tire!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1864.JPG

Me approaching the drop with sharp drop off on right -gotta hug that left side!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1866.JPG

Way hairier than it appears!!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1873.JPG

My turn showin' some air!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1875.JPG

Mark is an excellent spotter!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1876.JPG

[VX KAT]

Lots of sand and big pits made it a harder to get up:
Here's Travis, front right tire in pit, but he then tried a different line and just nailed it, used e-brake, and up and over! I followed his line!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2570.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1884.JPG

Gettin' heavy on the skinny pedal!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1886.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1885.JPG

Got past the drop on right side using e-brake, got up no problem!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1887.JPG


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1882.JPG

[Kenny]

We made it home after 8 hours of driving on Friday and 18 hours of driving on Saturday.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/trip_log.jpg

After almost 2 hours of driving at night through a blizzard whiteout and icy roads, I now remember why I avoided the Vail Pass most years. Man that was scary as heck! Kudos to those who have to deal with that year round.


On with the pics;

The stoop.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/da_stoop.jpg

The gang.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/uhhmm-sure.jpg

Before the Jager...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/trouble_with_capital_T.jpg


Robert getting the kind of squeeze he likes...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/robert_squeeze.jpg

Paul going the hard way...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/Paul_taking_the_hard_way.jpg

The ultra-rare Utah Yeti... To find him, listen for his call: "Fix me another!"
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/utah_yeti.jpg

The opportunity could just not be passed up
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/the_opportunity.jpg

Yee-haw!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/the_execution-_yeehaa.jpg

Start planning for next year ALL! Let's book all that one side of rooms!

Cheers.

[lasturbo]

Awesome pics VX Kat, Billy and thanks for sharing. Sue, how did you do being "stock" and hopefully did not damage that beautiful Foxfire?

[VX KAT]

Awesome pics VX Kat, Billy and thanks for sharing. Sue, how did you do being "stock" and hopefully did not damage that beautiful Foxfire?



My turn showin' some air!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCN1875.JPG

Last year, bone stock- got some scuffs on the gas tank skid plate, and a few scuffs on the lowest part of rear cladding (they're off to left here, black color), and flattened the front lower bars of my bull bar. Also took a 2" chunk/gash out of rim of wheel.

This year with the 285/60-18s, lifted it by 1 1/4", made a world of difference! Plus the Kilby plates came in handy, hit them a few times, but not much.
Again, caught some good scuffs on lower rear cladding, seen in this pic as a whitish triangle shape, and the gas tank skid plate. (Need some Kilby's for that area!!)

Also, front right wheel well arch cladding took a heavier scuff from a tree branch/bush....better than falling off the left side!
Plus some typical pinstripes on the side cladding, but nothing on the paint.
No tire or rim damage at all. No mechanical damage either.

None of it really bothers me though! It's well worth it!

BIGGEST ISSUE: Refinish/Restorer chips off when abraded by anything like bushes/branches!! So I have many areas on front fender cladding that's just chipped to all he!l....:_brickwal Since I can't remove it, all I can do is slap on another coat.

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND R/R IF YOU DO ANY WHEELING!!!!!!!!

[Riff Raff]

Last year, bone stock- got some scuffs on the gas tank skid plate, and a few scuffs on the lowest part of rear cladding.

This year again, caught some good scuffs on lower rear cladding, seen in this pic as a whitish triangle shape, and the gas tank skid plate. (Need some Kilby's for that area!!)

Nice pic's Sue. Hmmm; regarding rear area skid plate, fellow VX member "MARLIN" mentioned earlier that the CURT Rear Hitch (hang-down model) works quite well as a rear skid on severe departure angles. Essentially, the CURT Rear Hitch will take the damage/scuffing instead of the rear cladding/gas tank. Just a thought for ya'.:bgwb:

EDIT: Case and point. See video in this thread Post #68 of fellow VX member "KODIAK" using his CURT Rear Hitch to slide off a large rock in the road at video time mark 1:50 -- 2:23.

[VX crazy]

I just got home an hour ago and I miss everyone so much! :( Very good times! Sue thanks for posting pics, I took 400 that are uploading now......way fun! Looking forward to next year, when we get the dates figured out we need to book the room #'s like Sue said!

[Kona-Vs]

JEALOUS! JEALOUS! JEALOUS! Thanks for all the great pictures. It's nice to put a face on all of your Internet personalities and it's fun to see you guys challenging yourselves on tough trails Much Aloha from Kona ( has anyone figured out how to drive one of this things over an ocean yet? ) :bwgy:

[Riff Raff]

Much Aloha from Kona ( has anyone figured out how to drive one of this things over an ocean yet? ) :bwgy:

Kona--- Your best solution would be to paint your VX in USAF Camo-pattern. Then simply load it on an outbound USAF C-17 cargo aircraft from Hickim AFB (Hawaii) to Hill AFB (Ogden, Utah). Do MOAB; then fly it back, problem solved. Your only challenge would be getting your VX past USAF security checkpoints (errrr, that would be a rather big challenge).:bgwb:

[Dumke]

I got home last night at between 00:00 - 01:00... its all a blur. The week was soo much fun and cant wait till next year. I have a CRAP load of pictures to sift through. Please all who went PM me your mailing address and I will mail you the photos I have.. I havent even looked through them all but will sort out and send what I took of you or if you want them all then I can do that as well.





Edit:: oh and kenny hahaha nice picture above :) looks like Christopher Loyd from "who framed Roger rabbit"

[Dumke]

I just got home an hour ago and I miss everyone so much! :( Very good times! Sue thanks for posting pics, I took 400 that are uploading now......way fun! Looking forward to next year, when we get the dates figured out we need to book the room #'s like Sue said!




Lol almost forgot.....(Squirrel)......





Wanted to be the first to say it :p

[Gizmo42]

Just got home.... tired and depressed.

will get pics up eventually.

[VXR]

following kodiak up top of the world:bgwb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOumUNnOBUU

[Mile High VX]

Looks like a great time.

Thanks to all for the pics and vids.

Hope everyone made it home safe and sound.

[Triathlete]

I am now safely home in one piece. Will upload all my pics and post a s%*#load as soon as I can.
I don't think anyone will challenge my reign this year as the "strap" king. 5 times on the recieving end this year...if there was a way NOT to go I tried it!:bwgy: (and for all of you with warped minds I am talking about a tow-strap).

[kodiak]

Very cool! I tried and tried brake that hitch step off.:p Glad you all made it back safe.


following kodiak up top of the world:bgwb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOumUNnOBUU

[alterastro]

Thanks for the Pics everyone - I'm sooooooo Jealous!

@Kenny.... "Max speed 187mph'????? What have you got under the hood???? :-)

[nfpgasmask]

Good stuff.

[crotchrocket]

What stunning photos guys! Glad you all had a great time and made it through safely

[VX KAT]

What stunning photos guys! Glad you all had a great time and made it through safely

Hey James- Dave somehow forgot to pack the bridle you got for us for his FJ.... So no pics with it on. :(

[alterastro]

One word.... Awesome!

Actually two... Wow!

[crotchrocket]

Hey James- Dave somehow forgot to pack the bridle you got for us for his FJ.... So no pics with it on. :(

lol, its always the way!!! :)

[Triathlete]

Alright...finally got all my pics uploaded to Photobucket. So without further delay here is my Moab trip!:bwgy:
*Click link for all pics*

Day one
Top of the World (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Top%20of%20the%20World/)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Top%20of%20the%20World/IMG_0181.jpg

Rose Garden Hill (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Rose%20Garden%20Hill/)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Rose%20Garden%20Hill/IMG_0242.jpg

Day two
Steel Bender (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Steel%20Bender/)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Steel%20Bender/IMG_0306.jpg

Day three
Elephant Hill (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Elephant%20Hill/)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Elephant%20Hill/IMG_0343.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Elephant%20Hill/IMG_0379.jpg

Day four
Kane Creek (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Kane%20Creek/) (pics courtesy of Gary & Ruth since I took very few)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%20Kane%20Creek/DSCF0925.jpg

Day five
7 Mile Rim (http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%207%20Mile%20Rim/)
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/Moab%202010%207%20Mile%20Rim/DSC_7674.jpg

[RickOKC]

Great photos! I've downloaded a lot of them and set Win 7 to scroll through the set as my desktop wallpaper.

Wow, it all looks like so much fun!

[BigSwede]

Whew, made it home about 5:30 today. Trooper ran like a champ with her new alternator. Iowa drivers annoy me.

It was great seeing you all again (and some for the first time).

Anyway, have to find the camera, I know I took a few pics this year!

[VXR]

Follow the leader:yesb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMu5Zlx38-Q

Thanks Gizmo42 for leading the run. You did a great job!

[RallyDude]

Somebody needs to set the Moab countdown for 2011.

[Marlin]

Follow the leader:yesb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMu5Zlx38-Q

Thanks Gizmo42 for leading the run. You did a great job!


"This video contains content from Sony Music Entertainment. It is no longer available in your country."-Youtube

Need to update, Youtube removed your video. At least I can't watch it from the German domain, and I can't get to US domain using Tmobile hotspot. Hopefully its up in the US.

Good pics everyone, wish I was there, then Billy would have had some competition for strap king...lol. Probably would have ended up with more practice changing CV joints too. With all new fasterners, I should be able to getone done on the trail in <45 min. *sigh* maybe next year

[yellowgizmo99]

just watched, it is up here, great pics and vids

[BigMeatVX]

:yeso:To those that have not made this trip yet....

YOU DON'T REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!!!!:yeso:

I wish I had made it to all the earlier events...

Moab is AWESOME!!! I am not used to the EXTREEM traction that these rocks provide....

I loaded some pics here in the gallery

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3260

I am HOOKED and already planning my next trip back there...

My thrashed and hammered VX did extreemly well and, I took ALL the same lines as a LOCKED Jeep Rubicon on 35s!!! (and even a few he didn't)

Luckly, I waited till the last day to lead-foot it and destroy one worn-out CV...LOL:p

Many thanks to all the seasoned VXers, they offered so much hospitallity...
I know I made some very good new friends!!!

I felt so "at home" with all of you!!! Couldnt have asked for a better group of folks!!!

BigSwede's Trooper is TRULEY impressive!!!:smilewink

PBkid's got better off-roading abilities than many 4x4ers twice his age!!! (even when he is blowing on a tube...LOL)

Triathelete has the inner strength to try nearly ANY obstical !!

Look for me next year with a SUPER FLEXY IFS!!!!:yeso:

[ZEUS]

Alan, it was great to meet/wheel with you and Terrence. Your VX is definitely unique! :) I hope to hang with you again next year - if you plan to make another Moab trip before then, look me up and maybe I can meet you down there!

:yeso:To those that have not made this trip yet....

YOU DON'T REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE MISSING!!!!:yeso:

I wish I had made it to all the earlier events...

Moab is AWESOME!!! I am not used to the EXTREEM traction that these rocks provide....

I loaded some pics here in the gallery

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3260

I am HOOKED and already planning my next trip back there...

My thrashed and hammered VX did extreemly well and, I took ALL the same lines as a LOCKED Jeep Rubicon on 35s!!! (and even a few he didn't)

Luckly, I waited till the last day to lead-foot it and destroy one worn-out CV...LOL:p

Many thanks to all the seasoned VXers, they offered so much hospitallity...
I know I made some very good new friends!!!

I felt so "at home" with all of you!!! Couldnt have asked for a better group of folks!!!

BigSwede's Trooper is TRULEY impressive!!!:smilewink

PBkid's got better off-roading abilities than many 4x4ers twice his age!!! (even when he is blowing on a tube...LOL)

Triathelete has the inner strength to try nearly ANY obstical !!

Look for me next year with a SUPER FLEXY IFS!!!!:yeso:

[BigSwede]

BigSwede's Trooper is TRULEY impressive!!!:smilewink
Why thank you! So is your skill and determination with the skinny pedal :winkb:

And thanks for your help with the alternator swap, it made it go a lot easier to have hands in that *#@$& tight mounting location from two directions.

[phines]

Anybody interested in a Moab trip in October? A bunch of guys here with Land Rovers are going out then and I think they might need some help on the trails... ;-)
________
Rubens Barrichello (http://www.ferrari-wiki.com/wiki/Rubens_Barrichello)

[ZEUS]

I'd be interested... keep me posted!

[MSHardeman]

I'm up for a little Moab get together in October. Keep me on the list.

[crager34]

Been (lived) there.................done that..


















































Man O Man do I miss it. Well done everyone that went and thanks for the updates!!!

[Gizmo42]

Follow the leader:yesb:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMu5Zlx38-Q

Thanks Gizmo42 for leading the run. You did a great job!

:thanx:

Thanks VXR. Cool vid! Hoped it had me going up the slickrock turn though.

I finally got my pics and stuff up on the planet. Too lazy to repost here so you will have to go check them out HERE (http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?p=314833)

Was GREAT to see everyone again and some for the first time. I miss you all.

[VX KAT]

All clean & shiny at "The Stoop" before the 1st trail
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2109.JPG

Lining up for TOTW...with crazy Jo in front of me...he subsequently smoked me pealing out! :thumbup:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2247.JPG

Traffic jam at Top of The World ledge area...who taught us to park???:rollo:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2360.JPG

Flag went kaput! Paul (phines) fixed it later, thanks!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2396.JPG

Great mud puddle on TOTW
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2255.JPG

Tom showing some f-l-e-x
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2393.JPG

The ultra stealth/elusive Travis, (aka fantastic trail driver!) on far left,...missing from the other group pic
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2361.JPG

New HID hi/lo's installed by Dub, with 38 LED Super white in the round marker lights....before they turned blue!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2414.JPG

The 38 white LEDs self destructed moments later when Kenny was checking them out! Completely popped, crackled, then split down the edges like a banana! So replaced them with amber LEDs. Also installed UV/purple LEDs in horn....can barely see them....:rollo:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2419.JPG

The cloven hooved elusive Utah Yeti mentioned by Kenny perhaps?
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2411.JPG

The Yeti smokes....who knew??
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2412.JPG

Our "trail leader" Larry G. asking Big Jim for help figuring out where we were on "Fins-N-Things"..............:slap:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2499.JPG

[Triathlete]

WooHoooo...it is Moab video time boyz and girlz!:bwgy:

The VX Run line-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WL_lS5VHnY)

Steel Bender...
Windshield cam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XafTzgIdjU)
Windshield cam 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLjcBdImDOE)
Windshield cam 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6WTGgoZd8)
Tom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P719H2Oms08)
Robert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2BU200Cc68)
Mark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb3GphndOVo)
Jon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DeUFJ6cZUk)
Jo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgWC-2dPLk0)
Jack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBQ86o7sA4c)
Alan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqPwkCXwh0c)
Me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nSDQrvz6RM)
Me 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uD0sIMM7z4)

[Marlin]

All clean & shiny at "The Stoop" before the 1st trail

The Yeti smokes....who knew??
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_2412.JPG



HA HAHAHAHAHAHA, I can see his yeti toe...even more elusive than its distant cousin in the sands of Arabia.

[BigMeatVX]

Anybody interested in a Moab trip in October? A bunch of guys here with Land Rovers are going out then and I think they might need some help on the trails... ;-)

I am very interested!!!! Mabey start a new thread, when we have the dates nailed down???:yeso:

It was great to meet you, Paul!!! Had fun wheelin with you....Thanks again for following me back into Cane Creek to retrieve our toys....

[VXR]

Thanks VXR. Cool vid! Hoped it had me going up the slickrock turn though.

Ya I know you wanted to see that wouldn’t you know I am having trouble getting my computer to recognize that part of the video:madb:

still working on it though so maybe...

[Ldub]

Finally made it home, yesterday or day before, doesn't matter...:(
The endless progression of meaningless time between now & next years Famgath has now officially begun...:rolleyesg
That long drive home gets harder with each passing year...:upsetgray
The post Moab funk gets deeper with each passing year...:sad1:
I miss my fam so much...:waab:

Glad to be home & catchin' up on some sleep...:yes:

Totally enjoyed seeing my extended VX fam, & meeting some new bros & seestahz...:thumbup:

I haven't unpacked or even looked at the multitude of pics yet, this post Moab funk isn't for sissies...:smilewink

On the other hand, having TLMP to come home to makes this whole thing SO much more tolerable.

I feel like a very fortunate person to have such a group of friends...:yesgray:
And I'm talkin' about this whole group, wether you were in Moab or not, what a bunch of great folks!...:thumbup:

[lasturbo]

Thanks Larry and at least u got to go to "God's Country" once again. The pics are awesome and it looks like a fun time was had by all (as always)!!!!:smilewink

[VX crazy]

:_crying::waab::_crying::waab:

I have NEVER been this depressed following vacation, I miss everyone so much.......

[BigSwede]

Hiked to Corona Arch
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0154.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0172.jpg

Ice Cream Social at the Red Rock Lodge where many of the Isuzu crowd stayed:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0188.jpg

Larry, Master of the Chocolate Monkey:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0184.jpg

You know it's good Monkey when it can be served in bowls...
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0186.jpg

Chocolate Monkey: the aftermath
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0195.jpg

[BigSwede]

Top of the World Trail

Jo's VX
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0204.jpg

Billy's VX in the classic poser shot, complete with snow
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0213.jpg

It really is a spectacular view
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0206.jpg

[BigSwede]

Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Park

Going down the back side of Elephant Hill
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0216.jpg

Entering The Squeeze
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0223.jpg

Swapping batteries with Craig's Trooper because my alternator crapped out
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0226.jpg

Going down SOB Hill
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0238.jpg

Spiderman imitations during the Joint Trail hike
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0243.jpg

Lisa and Greg at the end of the Joint Trail. You can see the joint the trail comes out of between them.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0246.jpg

[BigSwede]

Golden Spike

Al's VX
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0258.jpg

David's Rubicon
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0261.jpg

Crossing the Golden Crack
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0264.jpg

Al in the Bodysnatcher
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0271.jpg

[BigSwede]

Hell's Revenge

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0274.jpg

Jo enters the Car Wash
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0302.jpg

Al in Hell's Gate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0279.jpg

Jack in Hell's Gate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0284.jpg

Jo in Hell's Gate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0293.jpg

Jo modifies his quarterpanel to match Larry's in Hell's Gate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0294.jpg

The view from my lunch spot
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0300.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0301.jpg

[phines]

Great pics Steve! Thanks!
________
Men'S Health Forums (http://www.health-forums.org/men-s-health/)

[ZEUS]

Just a few pics...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1827.JPG

The man, the myth, the legend with ninja feet...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1830.JPG

Here's Jack with soiled pants...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1832.JPG

After the slip in the ORW...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1833.JPG

Diane says hi...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1835.JPG

Ouch!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1842.JPG

BigMeat headin into Mickey's...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1860.JPG

Jack likes Toyotas so he spotted this guy thru Escalator.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1872.JPG

Sweet lizard we caught in BFE after I said goodbye to the VXers Sunday.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1886.JPG

He's cool. We let him go after a few pics.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1887.JPG

[crotchrocket]

Holy sh*t, what happened to the ORW ?????

[crotchrocket]

i Didn't know Kyle Gass was going to be there :D



http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0226.jpg

[tomdietrying]

If you look at the picture, he should be riding on the wall about a foot high. Looks like he slipped coming out of Hell's Gate and caught his quarter panel.

I didn't know anyone went up Hell's Gate this year. What day was that?

Peace.
Tom

[nfpgasmask]

OK, #1, this is just plain disturbing:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/BigSwede/Moab%202010/IMGP0195.jpg

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

#2, Justin, nice collard lizard, how did you manage to catch it? They are fast, and hard to grab with your hands. Pretty lizards though.

#3, JO, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THE ORW!!!?!?!?!?! In 2008 I did Hell's Revenge and I purposefully decided NOT to do the Gate because of the risk of this happening!!

Balls to the Wall, Jo! Gotta give you props!! :D :D :D

Bart

[BigSwede]

If you look at the picture, he should be riding on the wall about a foot high. Looks like he slipped coming out of Hell's Gate and caught his quarter panel.
Yep, slipped down off the right side.


I didn't know anyone went up Hell's Gate this year. What day was that?
Saturday

[BigSwede]

OK, #1, this is just plain disturbing:

Actually I have a more disturbing one than that, that I decided not to post for the safety of all concerned...

[nfpgasmask]

Actually I have a more disturbing one than that, that I decided not to post for the safety of all concerned...

Oh my father. I shudder to think. :laughing:

You know what they say, there's a first time for everything! Right, boys?

Bart

PS -

Neal: Del... Why did you kiss my ear?
Del: Why are you holding my hand?
Neal: [frowns] Where's your other hand?
Del: Between two pillows...
Neal: Those aren't pillows!

(Should I replace Neal and Del with Ldub and Jo?) :eek: :rotate: :D

[BigSwede]

Well no spooning was involved...I imagine it felt somewhat... furry for both.:bgwb:

[nfpgasmask]

Well no spooning was involved...I imagine it felt somewhat... furry for both.:bgwb:

YIIIIIKESSSSSSSSS! :eek:

Bart

[Triathlete]

Just lost a bit of my lunch!:bwgy:

[ZEUS]

Holy sh*t, what happened to the ORW ?????There was a sputter from some reason and then the engine just wouldn't go on. The result was a slip off the wall and a loud thump that was accompanied by my arm shooting out the window causing me to smack my elbow on slickrock - still hurts a bit. But yeah the ORW has finally been broken in after all these years...

[ZEUS]

Justin, nice collard lizard, how did you manage to catch it? They are fast, and hard to grab with your hands. Pretty lizards though.

BartMy buddy Steve caught it with his hands somehow. He's not usually that quick so I think we were both amazed!

BTW, wheeling in Steve's stock Geo Tracker is super funny! There's only 6" of ground clearance at the frame but it's light enough to push it off of stuff... which I did.

[SuperBoomTurbo]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/trouble_with_capital_T.jpg

Is that a Lambert's mug by chance?;) LOVE That place!!

[VX KAT]

Ouch!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSCF1842.JPG



Holy sh*t, what happened to the ORW ?????


the ORW has finally been broken in after all these years...

Gee, I thought CrotchRocket was talkin' 'bout the blonde on Jo's rack...:goof: :laugho:
Yes, the ORW decided she missed Jo and loved seeing him in Moab, so she's returned to her rightful position....on the back of Jo's rack!

[BigSwede]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/trouble_with_capital_T.jpg

Is that a Lambert's mug by chance?;) LOVE That place!!
Yeah...the mug is the main point of interest here.:rolly2:

[orion]

mug, what mug :_shrug:

[Dumke]

OK now had to sort through the ton of pictures I took. Here are a few...... quite a few that is :p



What made me late to Moab

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC03349.JPG


Ice cream social

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0672.JPG

All HAIL KING LARRY!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0655.JPG

VX only run

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_08141.JPG


Billy being the brave soul to guide everyone to their DOOOM!!!!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0752.JPG


Tom being chill

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0712.JPG


Strap anyone?

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0744.JPG


Everyone has a lil Captain in them.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0743.JPG




After the Vx only run from ToTW we decided to see what "Rose Garden Hill" would look like and...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_08731.JPG


Driving trails at night was alot of fun

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC03448.JPG

[Dumke]

Our Fearless leader leading us to what we thought was "Steel Bender"

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC03456.JPG


The Hello Kitty Canyon lineup

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0914.JPG


Our "fearless" leader leading us onward...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0925.JPG


Billy's can do attitude

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_00112.JPG


Jo showing us his Captain Morgan

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0157.JPG


Me having to do a "scoop and cuddle" because that was a close one..

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0218.JPG


Photo op withh billy and mark on the wall.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0281.JPG


Jo asleep at the wheel

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03111.JPG


Jack and Diane at the wall

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0102.JPG


Billy strapping it.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0402.JPG

[Triathlete]

Cool pics Robert....keep em coming!:yesy:

[Dumke]

HKC continued...


Why are those Kilby skid plates???

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0362.JPG


So this what underneath looks like :D

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC03477.JPG


Hello Kitty Canyon Gang. wewt!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3225/DSC03478.JPG


hmmm Deja vu

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0349.JPG


Call me Muad'Dib

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0346.JPG


so Mark you excited about Hello Kitty Canyon??

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03792.JPG
"YES I AM!!" (Now to Marks credit this was on the 3rd take because I couldnt turn my camera on lol. good job mark :) )

[Triathlete]

Those last few are classic!

Dumke, what was your exact quote coming down the wall?:laughy::laugho::laughb::laughgray

[nfpgasmask]

Is that a Band-aid I see on the front passenger corner of the ORW? :laughing:

Bart

[Dumke]

Those last few are classic!

Dumke, what was your exact quote coming down the wall?:laughy::laugho::laughb::laughgray


If your refering for the NSFW comment I made it was later in the trail when "A person" who will remaind nameless guided me up what i "thought" was the same line they took. Then another fella who also will remain nameless taunted me so I went for it lol..



I dont think I could say one word when i wwent down the hill except OMG... lol

[Dumke]

Day 3: "Kane Creek"


I "get myself" into awesome lines lol

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0050.JPG


Paul <cough>showoff<cough>

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0063.JPG


Jay showing us how easy it is

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0083.JPG

[Dumke]

Day 4: "Phins and Things"

Riding along with Jo. Honorary "ORB"

Look who we found along the trail.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0146.JPG
Paul and Travis


Jo only one of two to make it up the hill.. Hint the other one wasnt a Toyota :p

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_02611.JPG

(yes I got out to "take" pictures. had a UH OH moment before this... Jo knows what I am talking about lol.)

Congrats Jo.

[Dumke]

And now for something completly random...


Let this be a warning to you skaters :D

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0681.JPG

Proof wheeling is hard labor.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0194.JPG


Travis showing that is so easy he can do with his eyes shut.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_01511.JPG


Lisa throwing up gang signs.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0140.JPG


Ol man Billy

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0110.JPG


Wonder who did this??

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC03492.JPG


I think I found something better than Sue's "rack"

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC03408.JPG


ORW is back and with a message to "JACK"

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC03487.JPG



Random photos I took on my 3500 some odd mile journey lol

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0576.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0610.JPG

[MSHardeman]

Jo does have the Wet Okole seat covers so I guess "uh-oh" moments wash right off.:p

[Dumke]

Makes me sad looking back over them.. But it will tide me over till next year. For those that have sent me your address via pm i will mail out your dvd's next week sorry for the delay had to recover. For those that havent pm'd me your address and want pictures please do so and will be glad to send out all of them or just the ones of you.


There is a video out there of me from the hello Kitty Canyon run. If the "said" person that took it of me could pm me I would like to have it or find a way to obtain it. Thanks.

[Dumke]

Is that a Band-aid I see on the front passenger corner of the ORW? :laughing:

Bart

Yup on both sides.. It fell down go boom.

[MSHardeman]

Um, said person will burn said video to disc and send it to you....because you said so.

Is there a way to post video's up here because that is something that everyone should see.:laughing:

[MSHardeman]

Said video...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17823/ppuser/989

My camera is an old brick and takes 15 seconds of video at a time (no matter what), so the good stuff is right at the beginning, the rest of it is just running the time out.

[phines]

I "get myself" into awesome lines lol

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_0050.JPG




Awesome pics man! I've got video of you on this particular obstacle. Actually got video of everyone that day except Jack and me. Now, If I can just get it uploaded to YouTube...
________
Jalpa (http://www.lamborghini-tech.com/wiki/Lamborghini_Jalpa)

[nfpgasmask]

Man I really missed some good chit this year. :(

Bart

[VX KAT]

Said video...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17823/ppuser/989

My camera is an old brick and takes 15 seconds of video at a time (no matter what), so the good stuff is right at the beginning, the rest of it is just running the time out.

Yehaw Rob - "Ride" that VX bad boy! That's priceless! :thumbup:

[ZEUS]

Man I really missed some good chit this year. :(

BartYes you did, so join us in October then... :yeso:

[VXR]

"This video contains content from Sony Music Entertainment. It is no longer available in your country."-Youtube

Need to update, Youtube removed your video. At least I can't watch it from the German domain, and I can't get to US domain using Tmobile hotspot. Hopefully its up in the US.

Youtube told me Germany was the only country it was blocked in...

[Triathlete]

If your refering for the NSFW comment I made it was later in the trail when "A person" who will remaind nameless guided me up what i "thought" was the same line they took. Then another fella who also will remain nameless taunted me so I went for it lol..



I dont think I could say one word when i wwent down the hill except OMG... lol

I think you were able to blurt out something about $ha7ing yourself!:laughy::laughy:

[VX crazy]

Yehaw Rob - "Ride" that VX bad boy! That's priceless! :thumbup:

Rob rides everything, from Toyota to Isuzu LOL

[JoFotoz]

LOL Bart...

If only one "bandaid" was enough!!


Is that a Band-aid I see on the front passenger corner of the ORW? :laughing:
Bart

My poor ORW was apparently all chocked up with dust , and stuttered and spluttered as I tried to mount the left hand (pass side) wall on Hells Gate...

...so she lost traction , and fell off....and over!

Fixed the problem at the Stoop that night by cleaning the Air Filter , the O2 sensor and the MAF...

..runs like a champ again...

..but a bit beat up!


jo

[Triathlete]

..runs like a champ again...

..but a bit beat up!


jo

Maybe you need to change its name to Rocky Balboa!:bwgy:

[SuperBoomTurbo]

LOL Bart...

If only one "bandaid" was enough!!



My poor ORW was apparently all chocked up with dust , and stuttered and spluttered as I tried to mount the left hand (pass side) wall on Hells Gate...

...so she lost traction , and fell off....and over!

Fixed the problem at the Stoop that night by cleaning the Air Filter , the O2 sensor and the MAF...

..runs like a champ again...

..but a bit beat up!


jo

It's not a dent, it's a 'love tap'

[nfpgasmask]

..runs like a champ again...

..but a bit beat up!

jo

It happens, bro. I'll tell you what, sometime this year, my VX is going in for a make over. New paint, all dents and scratches fixed, new head lights, new hood insert, new tinting. She's gonna be purdy. :) No more "hard" wheeling for my garage queen.


Yes you did, so join us in October then... :yeso:

Can't. Halloween in Tokyo! :D

Bart

[pbkid]

well, i finally got home yesterday around 6pm... its been a long vacation... from the 10th to the 23rd.

but it was definately the best year i've ever had in moab... great group, great wheeling!! doesnt get any better.

and burt, i would of taken that line myself but i didnt see it till i had already driven past it... plus i thought it would of been fun to watch you try it ;)
oh, and mark i think the comment was something along the lines of a goat, and sexual intercourse???

[Dumke]

Glad you made it home safely there Jack and everyone else for that matter.

Oh the line was fine I just like giving ya a hard time and why not try it..



yes Billy that was one the things I said, and jack yeah that is pretty close we can leave it at that.. Man such a potty mouth I have but when you feel like you broke something well those rules go out the window.


Jack pm me when know what dates when you will be coming into town for the wedding and everything can be arranged.

[Triathlete]

Jack pm me when know what dates when you will be coming into town for the wedding and everything can be arranged.

Wait one minute....when did you and Jack get engaged?:bwgy:

[phines]

Wait one minute....when did you and Jack get engaged?:bwgy:

I think it happened shortly after this moment:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3261/the_execution-_yeehaa.jpg
________
Mexico Hotels (http://mexicohoteles.org)

[Gizmo42]

Jack, I forgot to ask before I left if your CEL ever came back on. I'm guessing not, was probably just something from when you stalled it. Oddly, mine never came on all week. It ALWAYS comes on when I'm going uphill in 4 low, stupid speed sensor.

[Triathlete]

I think VXR is trying to keep everyone in suspence...posting one pic a day. Probably took 360 pics and will post one a day until next years gathering!:bwgy:

[Scott Harness]

Can't. Halloween in Tokyo! :D

Bart

Excellent!! making the Japan trip!

[tomdietrying]

O.K. I'm finally going to post my pics!!!!!!!!!!

Paul's house aka phines
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010084.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010003.jpg

Left to Right - Paul, Tom, and Scott
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010008.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010007.jpg

My skid plate made by Ron
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010006.jpg

Left to Right - Scott's VX, Tom's VX, and Paul's VX
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010010.jpg

Lining up for the VX Run to Top of The World
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010012.jpg

Back half of the line up
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010011.jpg

Top of The World Calendar Shot!
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010013.jpg

Top of The World close up with me living on the edge
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010015.jpg

Top of The World money shot!!!!
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010016.jpg

[ZEUS]

Nice, Tom - I wish I could have gotten to hang out with you again this year... oh well, maybe next time.

[Dumke]

Nice, Tom - I wish I could have gotten to hang out with you again this year... oh well, maybe next time.

Justin now everytime I see you post I think of :dan_ban:


So forgive me if you see a nanner after you post... Which reminds me.

[Dumke]

Rob rides everything, from Toyota to Isuzu LOL

Squirrel...

[nfpgasmask]

Nice pics, Tom!!! These Top Of The World shots are killing me!

And yes, Scott. Japan is happening this year so I won't have any more excuses!! ;)

Bart

[ZEUS]

Justin now everytime I see you post I think of :dan_ban:


So forgive me if you see a nanner after you post... Which reminds me.Your facial expression was priceless when I showed up - you were looking right at me like "Who the Hell is this retard?"
You shoulda known... :yeso: Thank you for not humping me. :laughgray

[MSHardeman]

Justin, I know I had that same look on my face until I realized that it was you. In all fairness you did show up in a Suzuki then walked into the middle of the gathering at The Stoop like you owned the joint. :p

[VX KAT]

Justin, I know I had that same look on my face until I realized that it was you. :p
Was it this face Mark? :_thinking....nah, can't be this one, it musta been the :_wtf: face..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03792.JPG

[nfpgasmask]

I meant to ask, Justin, what vehicle did you bring to Moab?

Bart

[ZEUS]

Justin, I know I had that same look on my face until I realized that it was you. In all fairness you did show up in a Suzuki then walked into the middle of the gathering at The Stoop like you owned the joint. :pWHAT?! You were the one telling me to bring the banana clothes! I wish I could have made the ice cream social... :o


Was it this face Mark? :_thinking....nah, can't be this one, it musta been the :_wtf: face..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03792.JPG
GAWD! I love that pic! He almost looks plastic like he is a ventriloquist puppet!

I meant to ask, Justin, what vehicle did you bring to Moab?

BartI rode down with my friend Steve in his Burning Man van and then scooted around in his Geo Tracker that he has stored down there... until everyone was too drunk to take me back to it anyway!

Thanks for letting me sleep on your floor Dubster! It would have been a cold night at BFE... :yesgray:

[VXR]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/moab_130.JPG

[Viatcheslav]

Great pics frends!!!! I love it!

[Dumke]

HAHA this post is great it gets funnier and funnier... Well Justin it took me a second to gather my thoughts.. Then I was like Oh how the heck are ya.. It was greatness.

My question is did you drive down from Salt lake wearing it??



Ya Mark is a trooper. Wish I woulda had all 3 pics taken.


Hopefully next year Justin you can stay longer.

[Ldub]

http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/trooperjim-pics/?mediafilter=images

[Dumke]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/moab_130.JPG

And VXR if I may your new name is....... +1 :D

[Triathlete]

Dub...you get those gears/lockers in yet?:bwgy:

[Ldub]

Dub...you get those gears/lockers in yet?:bwgy:

Workin' on it Billy...:_wrench:...:yesgray:

It's gonna have to be a multi-tiered project that happens as time off & weather allow.
Today (day off) I tore into the rear axle. Removed the discs/calipers, pulled the axles, & removed the third.

Just to make double sure, I counted the teeth on the ring gear & divided by the number of teeth on the pinion (Thanks Dave) & came up with 4.7777777777777...:thumbup:

Next go round will either be removing the front axle & driving around in 2WD if the weather is nice, or if the weather isn't so nice, I'll dive into the rear third & get the locker installed.

After that, it'll just be to install the diff drop brackets on the front axle, throw the front third in, then button er' all back up & find some dough head kid who thinks his Honda is hot...:naughty:

OK...kidding on that last part...:smilewink

Street racing is bayud...mkay?

[Gizmo42]

I cant believe that in 12 pages of posts, nobody has come up with this yet..

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03792.JPG


=


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2009/06/smilingbob1.jpg

[Gizmo42]

I knew one of you would get a pic of this when we saw you watching

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/trooperjim-pics/DSC00259-1.jpg

[VX KAT]

I cant believe that in 12 pages of posts, nobody has come up with this yet..

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3260/DSC_03792.JPG


=


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2009/06/smilingbob1.jpg

Oh yeah, The "enzyte" guy or whatever that stuff is called....smilin' Bob! Ya know, I do see a resemblance Mark.....you musta been practicing the Smilin' Bob smile! Are you trying to take his place on the commercials??? :laugho:

[Triathlete]

And you guys thought Mark was steering with his hands all week!?!?!;eeky;;eeky;
:laughy::laughy::laughy::laughy:

[MSHardeman]

OK now that's funny chit! :laughing:

OH, and Billy was right.............:naughty::dan_ban:

[ZEUS]

Street racing is bayud...mkay?


I cant believe that in 12 pages of posts, nobody has come up with this yet..


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2009/06/smilingbob1.jpg


And you guys thought Mark was steering with his hands all week!?!?!;eeky;;eeky;
:laughy::laughy::laughy::laughy:BUWAHAHAHAHAHA! You guys are killin me!
BEST.
THREAD.
EVER!

[tomdietrying]

O.K. Here are some more Moab pics!!!!

We're airing down for Steel Bender.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/CopyofMoab2010017.jpg

Rob aka Dumke understanding why it's called Steel Bender

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/CopyofMoab2010019.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/CopyofMoab2010027.jpg

Jack aka PBKid directing me to the right line
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010029.jpg

This was a little scary considering what almost happened with Jack last year.
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010031.jpg

Just another typical obstacle in Steel Bender.
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010038.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010039.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010041.jpg

[Dumke]

Rob understanding the name why it's called Steel Bender



Ya I waaay took wrong line. Was driving along and CLANK all of a sudden wasnt going anywhere.


Man good times all great pics


Edit: tried to fix quote... lol

[VXR]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/moab_030.JPG+1

[tjh]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_6201t.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_3000.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_3098_t.jpg

[blacksambo]

I've got wonder if the folks at Isuzu central ever imagined the VX ever doing anything like this? (With an automatic, no less!!!)

[blacksambo]

Looks like fun. Enjoy!

[Dumke]

Sorry went through my vacation pics to Moab and found this...




http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_05641.JPG

Deer - "HOLY $%^& what is that thing?" ...

[VX crazy]

That is so freakin cute! Reminds me of my dog in a weird kinda way....

[BigSwede]

That is so freakin cute! Reminds me of my dog in a weird kinda way....

Now that's funny...in a weird kinda way :bwgy:

[Ldub]

Now that's funny...in a weird kinda way :bwgy:

Especially if you've seen a pic of Lisa's "dog"...:laughing:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/KIF_1746.JPG

[VX KAT]

Yeah, especially because her dog actually has the "deer in the headlights" look :laugho:

[BigSwede]

How is that dog so small?? It's got more food in front of it than Cinder (my 62 lb. lab) gets in a meal! :p

[VX crazy]

She was the runt, well, there were only 2 in her litter.....not sure why so small she free feeds so she doesnt get low blood sugar. 2 1/2 lbs, too small for shots too!

[VX crazy]

Ohhh, and she always has that deer in the headlights look, maybe I scare her?

[BigSwede]

2 1/2 pounds! How is that possible...makes my stupid cat look like a behemoth. I'd be afraid of stepping on him.

Maybe it's not as much food as I thought, those dishes must be tiny too.

[VX crazy]

2 1/2 pounds! How is that possible...makes my stupid cat look like a behemoth. I'd be afraid of stepping on him.

Maybe it's not as much food as I thought, those dishes must be tiny too.

she is good at getting out of the way! she sleeps between my legs and I flip flop all night and she just jumps back into position, AND Sweetpea is a girl Steve lol

And Steve, I got my cd, thanks for sending it!

[Dumke]

she is good at getting out of the way! she sleeps between my legs and I flip flop all night and she just jumps back into position, AND Sweetpea is a girl Steve lol

And Steve, I got my cd, thanks for sending it!


Squirrel!

[BigSwede]

Sweetpea is a girl Steve lol

Sorry, looked at the picture and couldn't tell one way or t'other :bgwo:

[Gizmo42]

Ohhh, and she always has that deer in the headlights look, maybe I scare her?

I think you scare everybody

:smilewink

[BigMeatVX]

I think you scare everybody

:smilewink

X2:smilewink

[VX KAT]

I think you scare everybody

:smilewink

Ouch!!! :laugho:

[Dumke]

I think you scare everybody

:smilewink

x 3 lol :p

[VX crazy]

Thanks everyone, now I know how you really feel! LOL....but I have calmed down in the last 20yrs......if that says anything.

[Ldub]

Thanks everyone, now I know how you really feel! LOL....but I have calmed down in the last 20yrs......if that says anything.

I ain't a-skeert...:smilewink

[VX crazy]

I ain't a-skeert...:smilewink

Awww....thats cuz we are kindred souls! :p

[Mile High VX]

I ain't a-skeert...:smilewink

Me either...but let's see how I feel after the VX meet in Austin next week...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

[MSHardeman]

I just got my CD o' images from Robert (thanks!) and, of course, I had to look through all of the images. It made me a little "home" sick for Moab and made me realize that I miss the fam, but there where a couple of images that I just had to share.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0769.JPG
This is Jo at the overhang on Top of the World

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0772.JPG
THIS is Jo's view from the top of the Whore at the Top of the World

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0773.JPG
Got a little more scenery in this shot.

Of course the picture doesn't do it justice, but that is a LOOOOOOOONG way down.

[Mile High VX]

I just got my CD o' images from Robert (thanks!) and, of course, I had to look through all of the images. It made me a little "home" sick for Moab and made me realize that I miss the fam, but there where a couple of images that I just had to share.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0772.JPG
THIS is Jo's view from the top of the Whore at the Top of the World

Of course the picture doesn't do it justice, but that is a LOOOOOOOONG way down.

So the ORW had the best seat in the VX all along...go figure. :yeso::yesb::yesgray::yesy:

[VX crazy]

Me either...but let's see how I feel after the VX meet in Austin next week...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

Moab is like spring break for me, so I will be better behaved next week....no worries!

[VX KAT]

So the ORW had the best seat in the VX all along...go figure. :yeso::yesb::yesgray::yesy:

"Cept she's facin' the other way!

[VX KAT]

I ain't a-skeert...:smilewink

Gee Dub, I don't recall seeing you in a skirt :_thinking


Thanks everyone, now I know how you really feel! LOL....but I have calmed down in the last 20yrs......if that says anything.

That's OK, Lisa, I still love ya :heart:! Calm, crazy, no matter!

[Mile High VX]

"Cept she's facin' the other way!

No wonder she left for a bit...

[VX crazy]

Gee Dub, I don't recall seeing you in a skirt :_thinking



That's OK, Lisa, I still love ya :heart:! Calm, crazy, no matter!

Sue I love you too! :) Its because some of us are birds of a feather......

[Triathlete]

Gee Dub, I don't recall seeing you in a skirt :_thinking

Nor would you want to!:disturbed ;eeky; :laughy:

[Dumke]

So the ORW had the best seat in the VX all along...go figure. :yeso::yesb::yesgray::yesy:



Ya that is the one picture I would love to BLOW up and hang somewhere..

[tomdietrying]

Here is my final installment of my Moab pictures.

This is Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Park. Billy (Triathlete) coming out of Turn Table.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010042.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010043.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010045.jpg

Squeezing through SqueezePlay.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010049.jpg

Lunch break and various views from Devil's Kitchen

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010052.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010051.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010053.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010055.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010054.jpg

The Confluence - Where the Green River meets the Colorado River

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010070.jpg

Going to the Joint Trail

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010056.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010063.jpg

Carin Rock Cathedral

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010085.jpg

Doing my best 6 Million Dollar Man impression and just having fun!

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010068.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010067.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010066.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010069.jpg

[tomdietrying]

Roadside Ruin

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010073.jpg

Billy getting up close and personnal


http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010074.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010075.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010076.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010077.jpg

Leaving Canyonlands National Park


http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010078.jpg

My home away from home - Camping at the Portal

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010080.jpg

On my way back to Texas, I saw "The Big Chief" in New Mexico. Are there any Breaking Bad enthusiast? This backdrop and station was used early in season three.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010082.jpg

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx16/tomdietrying/Moab2010083.jpg

[VXR]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/moab_016.JPG

[VX KAT]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/moab_016.JPG

VXRx1 - you just gotta get a camera with a faster download speed! :p

[VXR]

VXRx1 - you just gotta get a camera with a faster download speed! :p

you gotta love +1:yesb:

[VX KAT]

you gotta love +1:yesb:
Yer rite...gotta admit it's fun to have a reason to go back to that thread every cupla weeks to check out a new pic from you.....:thumbup:

[pbkid]

sorry guys, i never uploaded any pics this year i realized....

also, here's a little teaser for all you 'considering' whether or not to go....

any moab veteran's itching like me yet?

The exploder on golden crack-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/golden_crack_exploder.JPG

Happy Kitty Canyon crew-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/Happy_kitty_canyon.JPG

Fins and things-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/fins_and_things.JPG

Im on Golden Crack-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/Golden_crack.JPG

Jay's gorgeous FJ-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/FJ1.JPG

[pbkid]

The view from cliffhanger-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/cliffhanger_view.JPG

Climbing-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/cliffhanger_slider_shot1.JPG

Dumke-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/Dumke.JPG

The legendary Dubski making chocolate monkeys-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/chocolate_moonkies.JPG

The big hot tub on hell's revenge-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/big_hot_tub.JPG

Alan on the big hot tub-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/alans_VX.JPG

The results of chocolate monkeys-
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3276/ice_cream_social.JPG

[Triathlete]

Better late...really, really late...then never Jack!:winky:

[ZEUS]

Yeah better to be a slacker than someone who never gets it done! SLACKER!

[pbkid]

haha thanks guys... i have a ton more pics, but it takes too much time to upload them. So i just picked some highlights.