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Let's plan on food in Grand Junction either way....either we'll hit up a local restaurant like last year, or I'll throw a BBQ....I haven't been keeping completely up to date here, but I'm up for it....and I'd like to see the looks on the neighbors faces when a bunch of VX's pull in. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by biju
More later....
Bim
Bim,
We could make sure to do a little engine reving and horn honking to get the neighbor's attention. Heck, we'll just have Biju crank his system up and see how many window's we can blow out. Maybe stop a few hearts?
Not to pressure, but a BBQ could be uber-cool. I'll bring slabs of meet and beer!!
That is a good question! I have the ability to go as I'm the head of my bureau now so, no competition for vacations!!Quote:
Originally Posted by biju
Now the new problem that came up is, Ms Moncha was let go at her place of employment.. (Anyone hears of any good paying jobs in Southern Colorado let me know)
Not easy to make a decision right now, with the loss of 5k a month, we're tightening up the reins.. So for now, I can say maybe!
I promise, I will try very hard to go this year.. I hate not being there I miss everybody! Still wanting to do a Colorado gathering too!
For what it's worth, last year we ate right near I-70 and Horizon Drive in GJ. A BBQ would take us 15-20 minutes off the interstate to the grub....then take the scenic road along the National Monument (340) and return to I-70 at the Fruita exit. I am guessing that a BBQ would add about 1-2 hours in GJ.....just starting to formulate plans...
BBQ location (casa) would be near the south entrance to the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction in this general area:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...8j&ambiguity=1
Anyone have thoughts on BBQ vs restaurant?
Bim
Well, it sounds like there WILL be a VX only run, and we'll need some sustenance so no one passes out. That means:
THE BBQ IS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's do this!!!!!!!!!
Bim
Sweet man.... Thanks so much for hosting/agreeing to do this!!! A VX pre-moab ZuZoo BBQ! Freaking awesome.
So although nothing official has been mentioned about Zu yet (not from what I know of anyways...) I'm suspecting the convoy/GJ BBQ will be on Monday the 14th. That give us time to gather at the hot springs > travel to GJ > BBQ > travel to Moab > settle in for the night in prep for Tuesdays VX run on Tuesday the 15th. And if the suspicion is correct - ZuZoo will begin on Wednesday the 16th.
Let us know what you'll need us to bring - or better yet, how to donate to the BBQ grub fund.
Folks. Spit shine your pony! Good times ahead!!!... :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/convoy.gif
-biju.
woohoo, a VX BBQ!
biju-> im pumpin up the dB's this year i might be able to keep up with ya =) i have kind of a surprise sound system coming with me in my acura...
DB's = ;puke:Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
SPL is quite the phenom these days... I'm more of the older audio SQ purist. Glad to hear you'll be bringing the heat! ... but, I'm afraid I'm not shooting for DB's...
Either way, glad to hear you're still planning on coming along! it should be a good time!
Anyways - back to the thread...
-bee-joo
Bumping this thread up, since I met a VX'er in Grand Junction yesterday. We might have another convoy addition!!!!!!!
Welcome Cindy and Ken!!!!!!!!!!
Bim
I'm a newb! never ever ever took my vx off-roading except over a few curbs...I need to know how to et there and what to bring...cuz I am soo excited and wanna take the time off work to meet some killer vx lover's!!!! wooo hoo! :clap:
Holy crap!
After seeing VXIronWoman's gallery, I may decide to make the drive from Washington to Moab after all...
Ahem. :cool:
OK guys & gals... looks like it's a go this year! I can't wait... it has been too long! Cece... the other veterans & I will help make sure your first trip off-pavement will be nothing but fun.
Oh, and PHO2GR4... I'd be carefull. Her fiance can call in airstrikes! :bwgy:
Great news Gil, It will be great to see you again!Quote:
Originally Posted by nocturnalVX
Jay/Nocturnal: Will you be joining the convoy/BBQ in grand junction?
-biju.
:rolleyes:How to get there ??? Mapquest is your friend... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by VXIRONwoMAN
What to bring ??? Money for sammiches & water.(or beer)
No worries, last year was my first ZU & it's a blast...I'm bringing about half the crap I dragged out there last year.
Find & read the "Moab Zuzoo IX you wish you were here" thread from last year for a good overview of what to expect.
That is good news Gil, haven't seen hide nor hair of ya since you got all growed up & bought a house...It'll be good wheelin' with you again!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay Dunford
:_steering
I will join the convoy... I love the look on people's faces when they see a line of VXes (they've not likely seen even ONE before). Plus, it will be great seeing everyone... old friends & new ones. Sweet! :thumbup:
after looking at those pix from past events...I am very scared...I will burst into tears if I mess up my baby!!! I never ever let anyone drive her...but if i don't trust my own judgement...someone else may have to take the wheel...and hold my hand...and be willing to deal with a psycho backseat driver (me)... :p I will try to keep myself composed...I wanna be cool like you folks!!! :_steering
VXIRONwoMAN,
Last year was my first Zu, and I was/am EXTREMELY picky about my baby. Everyone was very helpful on the trails, and it's not like high school, so there's no peer pressure. If you don't want to do an obsticle, you don't have to, and no one thinks badly of you for it. I'm probably going to take it easy this year too (don't want to scratch Vicky), so we can both sit back and cheer the other crazy people on.
VXIRONWOMAN,
You really want to go on the VX Run. I believe it will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, and I think it will be held at Elephant Hill in Canyonlands N.P. Scott (Moncha) will be leading the trail.
There are some crazy looking trails, but nothing you and your VX can't make it through. You WILL NOT get a scratch on your baby. Not only will you gain confidence in yourself, but your 4x4 skills get much better. This is a must do for every VXer making the trek to ZuZu. It will be my third time on the trail and I rate it UNDER a 3.5. To me a 3.5 means plenty of fun and no scratches to the beloved VX.
Peace.
Tom
Nothing to worry about....Just don't follow me ;eeky; :freek: , which won't be a problem since I won't be making the trip this year.
As everyone has said, everyone there is VERY helpfull. Just make sure you have a spotter you trust and follow what he/she says. Ask around and you will find the people you want spotting. Have faith in the VX...it is very capable. Pick your trails carefully. Once the trail list is up you can find lots of info on the web about each trail. If you stick with trails that are rated 3.5 or under you will do just fine. Follow a fellow VXer with a similarly equiped VX so you can watch the line they take.
Once you get comfortable in your and the VX's capabilities you'll be ready to follow me next year...because once you go it will be real hard not to go again! :naughty:
I feel so...MOTIVATED! Heck yes!!! I am excited! i can use a getaway...and the VX run sounds cool too! I just might have to go to that too!!! Yippy Skippy!!! I just need you all to hold my hand along the way and I think I might make it out without changing my diaper... :p Thanks ya'll!
Ummm...that depends... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXIRONwoMAN
Sorry, I just couldn't resist...you're in good hands, last year was my first time, but I wasn't too freaked out, since I've been riding bikes off road since I was 8 or 9 yrs. old. OK, I was kinda freaked out by the first couple of obstacles :eek: , but after you see what one of these little trucks can do, that feeling subsides.
I know Wyld Weasel was a little apprehensive at first, and rightfully so...it was her first time off road AND she was sportin' a fresh paint job...two very good reasons.
She came through without a scratch...as mentioned earlier, everyone is very helpful.
The wheeling is what I went to ZuZoo for last year, the comraderie & good fellowship I experienced is the main draw for me this year, the wheeling is a close second.
It's almost as if you're getting together with old friends you haven't seen for a long time...or family, that you actually want to see. :p
There is no way to put the experience into words, but if you run across Vlad's "road to nowhere" video, it's a pretty good thumbnail sketch of the ZuZoo experience.
Okay...can we have an update on dates, times and places?
It would be great if the first post in this thread could be edited with the "TBD" times filled in!
I was planning a drive out through the Utah desert in May anyway, so if I can schedule it properly I WOULD like to get to Moab and ZuZoo.
...I guess that request is aimed at me.. ha!
I'll update that meow. I mean, now.
-biju.
We (Tone, Lisa, me) haven't finalized the trip route yet, but would love to hook up with everyone if you don't mind a funny looking VX joining in.Quote:
Originally Posted by biju
It would be quite the honor, man! Can't wait to see the FJ!!!
-biju.
MMMmmmmm! FJ...
...http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...7/DSCF0105.jpg
Slightly modified!
And slightly older body style! Jay, how dare you call that black bubble a VX! ;) What all have you done to your FJ so far - I was thinking it would be cool to see a comparable FJ and VX duke it out on the trail.
Right now the running gear is completely stock, I've been concentrating on the interior first. I will throw some skid plates on and may level the front (up 2") before Moab. It should be able to keep up with the VX bretheren OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
roughly six weeks away...
anybody else thinking of joining the BBQ & VX train to moab?
:razo2::razo2::razo2:
-biju.
The following VX'ers are from CO who've recently logged into vx.info (apologies if i missed anyone):
afortna
driver3
fuzzy
moncha
jemorga
mdwyer
nater
vfrider1
vxdakinechicvx
zilik
some above are eluding to coming to zu (eh-hem, *moncha*) - however most i'm assuming aren't going to moab this year. regardless, any chance we'll see any of you in glenwood springs and the bbq gathering in grand junction??? it would be really cool to meet you all, even if you're not going on to moab after that. besides, you're so close to the action!
just curious. :confused: :confused:
i see a few more folks have responded to the poll. welcome, and see you there!
take care all.
-biju.
Jay, Lisa and I will be coming in from TX and it looks like it is only a bit over a 100mi from Moab but we'd like to join up - what time?
Are the dates for sure yet? or are they still up in the air? I know it's around the 15th and 16th...right? I need to take the time off work. Thanks.
Well I really wanted to go this year, but looks like I'll have to wait till next years event. My VX isn't even close to being ready to take on any trails just yet. :(
Never gone 4x4in' before, so this is all new to me. So next year, Here I come!!!
Come on out! Your VX can already handle most trails.
Peace.
Tom
Knigh7s,
Tom's not lyin'. A bone stock VX with street tires is MORE than capable of doing most of the trails out in Moab. I had NEVER been 4 wheelin' before I went last year for my first time with a stock VX. The only mod I did was to put Nitto Terra Grapplers (that's the only mod I have this year too) on it and I never scrapped anything or bottomed the suspension out.
It's a ton of fun to realize what these little trucks are capable of, and there are enough trails that you should be able to find one to fit your comfort level.
Mark
Knight! Doooo it!!! Come - you'll have a blast - and end up talkin' with everyone about it for the rest of the year!
http://www.bijulab.com/images/VX_INFO/convoy.gif
-biju.
:smack:
30. more. days. until. vx. convoy. and. bbq. and. ZU.
-biju.