Midwest Isuzu Off Road Spring Run (Indiana)

Start licking your palm and winking at him...if asks you out just tell him you were trying to get his attention for me...LMAO...that should do it.

ohh.. I knew you would protect me from greasy waiters... :yesb: :mbrasd:

but what will you do if he plays both ways?
those rough biker looks... you know, can be pretty tempting...
especially blondes are... you know... ROTFL

I have a pretty stout cast on now...none of those ace bandages anymore so I can do some woopin if necessary...LMAO!!

Hopefully I will get some help soon to get the Rodeo together...probably in the next 2 weeks...so I can shake it down and make sure it's going to stay together...LOL.I should get my staples out in a week or so so I will be more likely to do some work so putting mine back together and anything else I decide to do I can at least try:rollb:

Hopefully some more people will pop in to join us...I think our total is up to 11 or 12 with mostly VX's.I'm not sure how many Toy guys will be there and some people are talking about bringing people so it could be BIG...YAY!!!

I am glad to see you in better spirits. :D
I guess it's a great thing to have friends ready to help. I was worried; I will sleep better now... LOL

I might've made some purchases in last week or so. Oops, I'll wait till the whole thing gets delivered. I am still researching though... Might have some questions soon.

O.T.
I do not really know what it is about yellow trucks that makes others so happy, even if they don't own them ;) My wheels got a smaller center "thinis" - forgot the word - because guy at the tire place thought those would be better for my baby. Well, it's just that he sees my truck parked by my restaurant every day, and he thinks it's such a nice car, and he knows I would be happy too...
And he knows those, since they are smaller, might encounter less damage on a trail...
Funny, he was blushing while talking to me. :p

Well Yal, you can't blame the guy... you're a good lookin' woman with a good lookin' ride. How can he not act the fool? ;)

What did you buy kiddo?????

Well you have to dig a guy that knows a good lookin truck and a good lookin woman when he sees one.Maybe if you talk to him nice enough he'll go buy a VX as well and join us down here...LMAO!!

Women in VX's..... va - va - voom!!;pb;

Ok you guys, stop it!
Now you are making ME blush!
Is it hot in here, or is it me burning? :bwgr:

John: I got a little something-something, sorta'-kinda' a little apology present. Not for me, since I got classified as not completely normal – I should be shopping for clothes not for car parts - but for my baby, for some grief I got in last couple of weeks... Anyway, the pile of questions is growing :confused: , and I will seek answers, maybe soon. I am waiting patiently for you to recover and take care of your Rodeo, 'cause I need idiot-proof explaining... as always.

I talked with my buddy today and we are going to trailer the Rodeo out to his house and him and another friend are going to let me point at stuff and tell them what to do so I don't miss the spring run!!!Niether one owns an Isuzu or ever has and they haven't done any work on them either but both have some of the biggest baddest trucks around so I am not too worried.He just got tired of listening to me whine about having all my stuff and only getting to look at it because my arm is screwed together so he told me to shut up and he'll come get the Rodeo and me in about 2 weeks or so and we will all put some parts on it...LMAO!!!I am such a baby...LOL

Fire off an email when you need some help with something and I will be more than happy to answer.I get on the computer 2 times a day so I'm sure I'll get it..LOL.

Ok, you big baby, you... ;) Thank God I didn't see you in a whining state. I do not know if I could take it with straight face... LOL

I am collecting my thoughts at this moment, and will write, if you say I might be able to get through the fan-mail at some point. (sarcasm? hmmm.. interesting)
Well, get ready... I need to start from basics.

LMAO!!!! No problem kiddo just start firing them off and I'll answer what I can.

First torpedo on target.
Hope it didn't scare you too much ;)

HOLY COW!!!!!

c'mon... It wasn't THAT bad ;)

but don't worry, it's not the end yet. Cookin' some more, but school started apparently yesterday - I was convinced it was next week, so I have to make up for it. Give me a day to regroup.

Ok, so I've discussed the problem of my spare tire with bunch of my customers, as they all are severely enjoying the tales of my VX by morning coffee ;)

We all came to the conclusion that a cargo basket is going to have to happen. For the purpose of the spare tire. We tried to tuck spare in blankets like Alaska said, and even tried to harness it down, but I feel very uncomfortable with it behind my back. The thing is, it does not seem to be safe. I keep looking back to make sure it will not fly through my windshield taking my head with it.

No, I do not drive like a maniac anymore... I am probably a bit more paranoid than I should, but it's my safety.

The only time I am concerned is really only when we go wheeling. I know you wouldn't leave me without help, but I was strongly advised to ask you guys, if poop happens, and I get a flat, will you help me haul spare tire from my roof?
Just to make things clear, I am knocking on a wood right now, so I don't jinx myself either :p

Oh, and I found a basket I think I might like, mostly because of the price $139 plus shipping. Can someone tell me what do you think?

I am not a good one to ask about baskets.Most people will only get the pricey "Look What I Have" kind of basket.I myself say screw it and if it works it was worth it.I like your choice.Alot like the one I want.

Another option is to buy a stand up carrier for inside your ride like I am getting

http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/html/misc.html

They also make a flat one that I would suggest if you put it on the roof.Just my thoughts.

Hey yal, where did you try putting the spare at? I was thinking behind the rear seats, I couldn't possibly see a spare jumping up though there and flying foreward.

Alaska, I guess that would be the easy way... ROTFL
I have Tone's trunk box in behind the seat - look in my gallery, not a very good pic, but you will get the idea. Although it's not screwed down, it is a great pain to put it in, as the fit is
very tight, and I do not want to really take it out since I have more than load of crap in it. So we tried to harness the wheel flat on the folded seat. It seems virtually impossible to have the wheel not moving while driving.

I looked at those carriers FIEND is talking about. Nice, but how would I mount it without taking the seat out? Or maybe I am missinge the point here, John?

You VXers would probably have to remove the seat.I can get it in without removing mine but it wasd just a thought.

So who's pics do I get to steal to put on the site?I made up a picture page that can hold alot of photos so someone will need to take a bunch of pics...LMAO!! I would but between the pain killers and the fact I don't own a camera it could be fairly difficult...LOL;Db;

I am bringing the lap top, digital camera (takes small videos), dog and a very lucky woman (haven't found one yet....damnit)...

On your way over to the Badlands you can buy a woman in Indianapolis on the east side...LMAO!!!

Just kidding...don't need mods ticked at me again...LOL.

lol Fiend, I read that and couldn't stop laughing!!!

Anyway, I'll be bringing my digital camera as well. I can get about 100 pics to disk or about 20 small 5 to 10 second video's.

I've got a camera with lots of room for pics and video's. If I remember, I can even bring some CD's to burn the files to a disk before even leaving!!!!

Good golly...too sweet guys.I had been thinking about having a photo page so people could go to one place to see some pics from the runs.I figured after each run change the page(i.e. Snow Ball then erase and put in Spring run)Everyone would still have their individual galleries but people could also see all the photos in one spot.

Maybe when I can go back to work I will actually pay the money to make the site even bigger.We'll see.

Thanx again all!

FIEND, here is a suggestion. Maybe instead of erasing everything, and puting new only run up, you could convert past runs in a one page gallery, where the old pics in small format could still be sitting there for everyone to look at. Lets say 10 on a page, the best ones, or something like that.
How much space do you have there now?

btw I ordered my basked last nigh... I got one of ebay, $10 more than the one I asked about before, but this one has lights mounts on it, so I am thinking, maybe I could attach my flag to one of those...
Oh, and does anyone know if glass mounted CB antena holds tough enough to have it installed on a side window. I am worried that it may get ripped off by brunches...

Y'know...I have no idea how much room I have on the site.It is a free site with templates to work from.I'm sure if I put too much on there they will let me know...LMAO!!

Good to see you got your roof rack.You could definately run a flag up there no prob.

As for the antenna...I saw a fella in there with a cell antenna on his window and it survived.I have been through 1 antenna that was hard mounted to the rear of the Rodeo but I see guys go all year and maybe morew with the same anrenna.So in short....I have no idea!!!

BTW...I'll be in Chicago Thursday nite till Sunday morning.I am pretty sure I should see some of you Chicago-ites then.I'll be on California Ave. and that's all I know.It is right off off one of those interstates.Those that have my cell number give me a ring.I have Gill's and Kasia's...I may call to see you guys.

Are you going to the Clipper? I live near the park a little to the west of California. Off the boulevard. Near a black VX i see parked sometimes a little norht of me. I wonder if he's a member of the board.

Oh man, "I have no idea" is no answer for me right now.. LOL
Just kidding. I was asking about antena, as I am considering an exchange for one with magnetic mount... I just don't know what works better here...

And one more question John. You "may" call us or you "WILL" call us? 'cause there is a big difference here, and time is tight... LOL

Fine...I WILL call you on Friday.How is that?Short of a definative time that is the best I can do...LMAO!!!!

I will call you once I get up there and maybe hook up.

I will be going to my brother in laws place and he lives by some Yoga place and by a really good coffe shop.Not even sure of his address even...LOL

I meant my time being short, but fine... here it goes...

YAY ;Do;

Well folks, the schedule change at work is a go! I'll no longer be working the bizzare swing-shift, and will be on my favorite shift for good! I re-checked the dates, I am not scheduled on the 24th and I WILL be at this event! The only down side is that Moab is out for me this year. Oh well. See you all in Attica!

By the way John... the Calmini lift has not happened yet, so Kasia is still the tallest VXer (unless Sgt. Batguano shows). See you this weekend?

Gill, nice to know I'll see you in Badlands.
About Moab... sorry you won't make it this year. I wanted to go too, but things cannot work for me this time. Nothing lost I guess.
I AM going to make that trip next year and hope to see you going too.

Happy Easter Everyone :)

I just joined the site, have had a VX since Aug, 2001. My cousin and I both live in the Chicago area and both of us have Yellow VX's. I see there is one in Darien which is very close to me. Wish I knew about this site earlier. I will try to be at that Indiana meet.

EK

:cool:

Welcome.

Looks like the ranks of protons in Chicago are growing.

I know I will catch h3ll for this but(insert excuse)I didn't have my phone.We left on Thursday and I moved out a bit too quick.

I did find out where I was going though after sitting in Chicago traffic for an hour Thursday afternoon.He lives on California 1 block north of Fullerton.I was going to say by the Starbucks but I think I saw over 1000 of those places there...LMAO!!!! I walked all over that city.We went to some Zoo in Lincoln Park(?) and went to eat at Ed Debevicks(sp?).All in all a good time but the lack of my phone hence lack of numbers that I wish I had.My sister-in-law was wanting to meet you Kasia...someone to speak polish with her.That and at least you two could wonder what we were saying as well...she barely speaks english as well...LOL

Glad to see you'll be there Gill,can't wait to meet up again.Hopefully Hollywood can swing through and get me but if he can't I will drive myself.I was practicing this weekend at Dave and Busters...driving game and pain killers...did decent...LMAO!!!

See ya soon!!! 12 days and counting!!!

Watch your mouth FIEND!!!
We both could wander what you are all saying, huh?
Nice.... just be careful, she might understand more, than you think ;)

I am happy you had a good time. You were way north from me, probably good 45 min to an hour drive. Oh well, next time Mr. Forgetfull. LOL I was hoping a little this mini met would happen, 'cause for some reason *hint hint* people here are so hard to get togheter LOL *hint hint over*.
To be honest, I simply thought that since it was Easter, and you were with your family, there was no time for you to call anyone. But if you really ask nicely for it, I'll give you some h3ll ;Dr;

Kasia

Hey Kasia,
I have a Proton VX in Bolingbrook, probably 10 mins away from you. Sometime we can hang out. I am not sure if I can make that Indiana meet.

EK

Hey John, I live right off of Fullerton Ave. dude!!! The only reson I'm not going to give you h3ll is that I've been working nights, and a phonecall from you would've cut into my much needed :snooz: . (Not that it wouldn't have been worth it!:evil: )

So, I'm in Chicago next week for business, flying in Sunday and then staying through Wednesday afternoon.... Sounds fun, will enjoy the site seeing... Then I am turning around and driving to Indiana from North Carolina! I am crazy!!!!

I am leaving Thursday morning to arrive in Attica Thursday night I guess. Is anyone planning on being up there sooner or camping or anything? Just wondering cause my wife and I and my dog will probably be there (not sure about the wife, but for sure me and the dog!)

I need to read our 6 pages of thread to figure out the details again, I am getting excited!