just watched, it is up here, great pics and vids
just watched, it is up here, great pics and vids
: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/sh...y.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:
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!
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Originally Posted by BigMeatVX
Why thank you! So is your skill and determination with the skinny pedal :winkb:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigMeatVX
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.
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... ;-)
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Rubens Barrichello
I'd be interested... keep me posted!
I'm up for a little Moab get together in October. Keep me on the list.
Been (lived) there.................done that..
Man O Man do I miss it. Well done everyone that went and thanks for the updates!!!
:thanx:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXR
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
Was GREAT to see everyone again and some for the first time. I miss you all.
All clean & shiny at "The Stoop" before the 1st trail
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Lining up for TOTW...with crazy Jo in front of me...he subsequently smoked me pealing out! :thumbup:
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Traffic jam at Top of The World ledge area...who taught us to park???:rollo:
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Flag went kaput! Paul (phines) fixed it later, thanks!
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Great mud puddle on TOTW
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Tom showing some f-l-e-x
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The ultra stealth/elusive Travis, (aka fantastic trail driver!) on far left,...missing from the other group pic
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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/da...0/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:
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The cloven hooved elusive Utah Yeti mentioned by Kenny perhaps?
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The Yeti smokes....who knew??
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Our "trail leader" Larry G. asking Big Jim for help figuring out where we were on "Fins-N-Things"..............:slap:
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WooHoooo...it is Moab video time boyz and girlz!:bwgy:
The VX Run line-up
Steel Bender...
Windshield cam
Windshield cam 2
Windshield cam 3
Tom
Robert
Mark
Jon
Jo
Jack
Alan
Me
Me 2
HA HAHAHAHAHAHA, I can see his yeti toe...even more elusive than its distant cousin in the sands of Arabia.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
I am very interested!!!! Mabey start a new thread, when we have the dates nailed down???:yeso:Quote:
Originally Posted by phines
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....
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:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gizmo42
still working on it though so maybe...
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:
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
:_crying::waab::_crying::waab:
I have NEVER been this depressed following vacation, I miss everyone so much.......
Hiked to Corona Arch
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Ice Cream Social at the Red Rock Lodge where many of the Isuzu crowd stayed:
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Larry, Master of the Chocolate Monkey:
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You know it's good Monkey when it can be served in bowls...
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Chocolate Monkey: the aftermath
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Top of the World Trail
Jo's VX
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Billy's VX in the classic poser shot, complete with snow
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It really is a spectacular view
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Elephant Hill in Canyonlands National Park
Going down the back side of Elephant Hill
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Entering The Squeeze
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Swapping batteries with Craig's Trooper because my alternator crapped out
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Going down SOB Hill
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Spiderman imitations during the Joint Trail hike
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Lisa and Greg at the end of the Joint Trail. You can see the joint the trail comes out of between them.
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Golden Spike
Al's VX
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David's Rubicon
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Crossing the Golden Crack
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Al in the Bodysnatcher
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Hell's Revenge
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Jo enters the Car Wash
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Al in Hell's Gate
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Jack in Hell's Gate
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Jo in Hell's Gate
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Jo modifies his quarterpanel to match Larry's in Hell's Gate
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The view from my lunch spot
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Great pics Steve! Thanks!
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Men'S Health Forums
Just a few pics...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0/DSCF1827.JPG
The man, the myth, the legend with ninja feet...
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Here's Jack with soiled pants...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0/DSCF1832.JPG
After the slip in the ORW...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0/DSCF1833.JPG
Diane says hi...
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Ouch!
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BigMeat headin into Mickey's...
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Jack likes Toyotas so he spotted this guy thru Escalator.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0/DSCF1872.JPG
Sweet lizard we caught in BFE after I said goodbye to the VXers Sunday.
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He's cool. We let him go after a few pics.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...0/DSCF1887.JPG
Holy sh*t, what happened to the ORW ?????
i Didn't know Kyle Gass was going to be there :D
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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
OK, #1, this is just plain disturbing:
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: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
Yep, slipped down off the right side.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomdietrying
SaturdayQuote:
I didn't know anyone went up Hell's Gate this year. What day was that?
Actually I have a more disturbing one than that, that I decided not to post for the safety of all concerned...Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Oh my father. I shudder to think. :laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
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
Well no spooning was involved...I imagine it felt somewhat... furry for both.:bgwb:
YIIIIIKESSSSSSSSS! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
Bart
Just lost a bit of my lunch!:bwgy:
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...Quote:
Originally Posted by crotchrocket
My buddy Steve caught it with his hands somehow. He's not usually that quick so I think we were both amazed!Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
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.
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Is that a Lambert's mug by chance?;) LOVE That place!!
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Originally Posted by ZEUS
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Originally Posted by crotchrocket
Gee, I thought CrotchRocket was talkin' 'bout the blonde on Jo's rack...:goof: :laugho:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
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!
Yeah...the mug is the main point of interest here.:rolly2:Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperBoomTurbo
mug, what mug :_shrug: