Been a member here for 5 yrs, but I've never seen him either.Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
http://vehicross.info/forums/member.php?u=2289
Name was Don. Nice ride!
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Been a member here for 5 yrs, but I've never seen him either.Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
http://vehicross.info/forums/member.php?u=2289
Name was Don. Nice ride!
Way more Zus... think there were about 6 or 7 Troopers (counting Jim & Swede), 2 Amigos, 2 RodeosQuote:
Originally Posted by crager34
OK, here's a gazillion pics....had to take all pics myself this year as my camera assistant was not in attendance....., so many are taken through the windshield, blindly sticking the camera out the window, and many are taken of the truck in front or back of me while on the trail. These are the three trails I was on:
The first trail pics are from La Sal Mountain, has lots of trees, very rocky trails and lots of snow in the upper elevation. There was a felled tree blocking out path, so several guys played lumberjack and chopped it and dragged it out of the way, only to find snow that was too deep to continue in.
The 2nd trail is Seven Mile Rim....very classic orange desert with huge monoliths. Just amazing views.
The 3rd trail is when I was a rider with Travis (tjh) on Poison Spider in his Dragon....it has extreme orange rock ledges and walls to climb/descend, many larger rock obstacles and with a good deal of rain to really make the slick rock slicker! Travis was like Spiderman again this year, just awesome! He made short work of all the obstacles, went up, down, through. He really knows how to work the gearing and the e-brake to maximize traction. It was awesome to see!
Poison Spider also has some sand dunes so everybody had a great time blasting around that dune and getting the sand to fly!
Lots and lots of good fun was had on "the stoop". Terrific group again this year and we all had a great time. We had a pretty big group from the this forum including.....me, LDub, VX Crazy, Orion, Jay Dunford, Big Jim, Craig, tjh, MSHardeman, Zu4Two, SpaceCADETzoom, JoFotoz, Scott Harness, pbkid, NocturnalVX, VXIronWoman, mhill, Kodiak, Gizmo42, Triathlete, Todd & Linda Adams, Big Swede, MeowMix, WooHuu, Jack's Dad Brad, his sister Diane and girlfriend Whitney, Kodiak's sister, TLMP, Big G, Little G, several Trooper, Amigo and Rodeo owners I can't recall names. I'm sure I forgot somebody, so please add to this list.
It rained on and off for a few days but we still had a great time. This group has some really colorful characters and really kept the fun going......For some reason Lisa wanted to put my little purple VX in her mouth....:goof:.....and Jo says it's going in the calendar for next year! :_thinking
It's really an amazing experience and I highly recommend you try to attend at last once, even if just as a rider, it's well worth it and truly a great life experience. And the majestic physical beauty of the area is beyond description!
Crotchrocket we saved a sticker for you...forget who has it, but I'm sure you'll get it.
So plan on at least 15 mins to scroll through these pics.....particularly the ones of Seven Mile Rim and Poison Spider!
Sit back and Enjoy!
http://s1099.photobucket.com/albums/g386/photokat4/
I've added many names to the pics.
And lastly.....
Everybody on the stoop says Hi, and glad to hear yer on the mend Rick! (aka RickOKC):thumbup:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_7747.JPG
Made it home in 1 piece (both me and the VX). Had a shadow for part of my trip home! Photo's are slooowwwwlllllyyyyyyyyyyy downloading to photobucket. Will get them up as soon as possible. Got a busy weekend...daughter gratuates from college tomorrow, race on Sunday!
I was behind you for a majority of steel bender, learned alot about picking lines just by watching you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
(random part over)
Glad to have been of service:bwgy: but I don't usually suggest the lines I take;ooy;:laughy:
:laugho: that's just what I was thinkin'!Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
Awesome pix Sue! I'm going through postmoab depression. :(
Thank Richard!...but hey you can't be too depressed yet, didn't you have a great date last night?Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
I did ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
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He's one of the guys that never returned my PM asking for his VIN last four...Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
when I posted that above, I noticed he hadn't logged on here since 2007.....:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
I got his business card, I'll PM you the info, maybe you can contact him thru that.
Here's a few of my favs from Seven Mile Rim:
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Some of my favs from Poison Spider:
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http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7770.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7772.jpg
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JAY HANGS ON TO JO'S PASSENGER SIDE SO HE DOESN'T TIP!
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:freek::freek:THAT'S REALLY CLOSE TRAVIS!!!!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7873.jpg:freek::freek:
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http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7901.jpg
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More favs from Poison Spider, toward end of trail:
Travis climbing down a wall:
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...4/DSC_7921.jpg
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Great pics! Makes living the trip vicariously till such a time that I can make it myself sooooo much easier. :yeso:
We made it home, I am sick as a dog, must have been that dirty purple thing I put in my mouth! I am uploading about 1/2 as many photos as Sue, to shutterfly....it will take a bit before I can post the link! Off to relax with a lychee martini!
Made it home. Only carnage for the week was a shredded tire on the trailer! Pics and vids comin...
Awesome pics cant wait to see more.
Here ya go......super sad day, missing everyone!
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Originally Posted by VX crazy
HAHA Lisa your awesome...All of you. The pics are great :D
THANK YOU x 1,000! I'd been working like a dog trying to get caught up at work hoping I could make the trip. But... I still had a mountain of work and then got all clot-ified. :rolleyesg :_crying:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Maybe next year. :_shrug:
Alrightee! After a very busy weekend I finally get to post some pics.
A few faves...
The road north
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Dome Plateau
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Cliffhanger
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7 Mile Rim
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Hells Revenge
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Baby Lions Back
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Steelbender
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Back home again and tired. I caught up with Dub, Pat, and Jim just outside of Delta (by Grand Junction) so we all stopped for Wendys and fuel.
I uploaded some more pics to photobucket a few days ago but haven't posted them yet. I'll get all mine uploaded and some posts sometime this week.
Billy, another great shot of the Rodeo, LOVE IT!
Poked around under the rodeo when I got home looking for the source of the annoying new rattle. Didnt find it but found out I've had a fuel line leak for a while. Think the clamp just wasnt tight enough. Now I know why I could smell fuel sometimes after stopping. Thought it was my gas cans venting.
More Steelbender
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The trip home
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VX kicks on Route 66
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And here are all of my pics...
Hey Billy, thought you might have gotten a pic of me being your shadow for a while.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
I came upon Billy on 191 South as I was heading home, so I followed him for about 85 miles or so....a mini-mini caravan...:thumbup:
Great pics! Steel Bender! :freek::freek: you guys are crazy!....crazy good that is!
AGAIN, I just wanted to say how much I miss everyone, post moab blues are here.......AND Greg went home :( BUT next year we must get a group together that wants to skydive, THAT would be a gorgeous drop! I know Greg and I and Gil and Cece, and Jay, and Robert would want to do it as well, maybe do that on monday????
If at first you dont succeed, skydiving is not for you.
I saw some of them landing today on the way out of town.
I don't jump from a perfectly good plane!:noy:
We are home safe, and are really missing everyone. Had a great time even though the weather wasn't so great. Just wanted to say that it is always a pleasure being with all y'all. We really need to get that VX commune going... We are in the process of uploading all the photos and videos, and will post links shortly. Can't wait for next year, but I hope to see some of you before then.
I know a lot of the forum members look forward to all the pics and stories (carnage and all), but please don't hope for mishaps. When we got back from the trail on Friday, Mike's VX was one of 3 Isuzus that needed major work. There was some minor carnage to others during the week, and Jack had a major whack to his front end and needed to replace his radiator. We go out of our way to have fun without ruining our rides, but sometimes accidents happen. Please don't send negative mojo our way. Thank you.
What happened to Mikes VX? :confused:
Mike busted up what we think could be his transfer case trying a ledge on Gold Bar Rim using TOD instead of 4 Low. I tried the same obstacle a few times and promptly gave up. While on the incline, he put it into 4 Low, which may be what resulted in him not being able to move at all, until the front and rear drive shafts were disconnected. Gill towed him into town.
Wow, that sucks. He must have been crushed...his VX is very nice and he just spent a lot of time and $$$$ getting it that way. Was he able to get it fixed and get home? This was his first real wheeling trip...hope it doesn't leave a bad impression for him and he is back in the saddle soon.