Our side trip to Bryce Canyon.
Amazing every time we see it...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3233/bryce_3.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3233/bryce_2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3233/bryce_1.jpg
Duck!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3233/duck.jpg
The Saturday Night Fever Tree.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...fever_tree.jpg
Our little cabin we stayed in Thurs. night (while Larry got a tat :()
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...abin_bryce.jpg
DANG, this is the worst Moab withdrawls EVER...:sighwgray
This is the first time since returning to Fgo, that I've had any ambition to post, I still haven't unpacked, or even looked at any of the trip pics....haven't even washed all the bugs off Suzy...:eek:
I'll get around to posting up the pics here in the next few days, but don't nobody hold yer breath...:rolleyesg
A big THANK YOU to all who HAVE taken the time to post pics, it doesn't make the withdrawls any easier, but they're fun to look at anyway.:thumbup:
I hears ya Dub! I miss everyone! Coming back to reality sux!
Thank you to all for making my comeback a wonderful happening!
A minor point of information, the "crack" on Poison Spider is "officially" known as "The Wedgie"...Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
Great pics, everyone!
Cece, great pics!!! I am in the process of uploading the first 250 of 750 pics to photobucket. I will post the unique ones up later and provide the link to the gallery. You got some awesome pics. I am gonna agree with Tom, Kane Creek was the best trail, river crossings, decent obstacles, crazy ledges, and of course the abandoned Jeep, still kickin myself for not taking his hood ornament and plate number and doing a "garden gnome" photo shoot with his ornament and then sending it back to him...would have been classic. "Wish you were here" on the CD with the pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I was in Missouri, I took the VX off the trailer for some krawlin on my Father in laws farm. I went to cross a creek, sank in the mud, tore the front plastic off, bent the fenders and hood, had to get pulled out by a John Deere 4020...LOL. All the stupid stuff I did in Moab, and no major damage, 30 minutes in the mud...it took me almost an hour to fix the stuff. Still gotta straighten the fenders out when I get home:( More incentive too start my bumper. Next weekend, the bumper project starts.
Sitting here in my Office in central London these pictures are the stuff dreams are made of! You lucky buggers!!!! I just want to get out of here now, jump in my VX and find a place to go and play!
The weather you guys have there is awesome but seeing the pictures of the VX going through a snowy mountainouse pass reminds me just how big your country is.
Congratulations guys on what looked like an amazing adventure!! !
Hey crotchrocket, if they ever build that idiotic bridge across the Bering Straight they are talking about, you could drive to Moab! :bwgr: Wonder how many miles that little trip would be...
I am totally in awe. I have looked and looked at the pics and I don't get tired of looking. Maybe next year. Also great to put faces with names. Thanks everyone for taking the time to post the pics for the rest of the family. Makes me wanna start my mods now.lol
Well, I just killed a good hour here looking at all these incredible pics. Gawd, I can't believe I missed out this year. These pics are killin me!!!! :_brickwal
CeCe: You took some stellar shots, especially that awesome Menace portrait and that shot of Steve's RS haulin' arse is just wicked!!!
Kenny: Your Bryce Canyon shots are amazing. I have yet to get there and next time I go to Moab I will definitely detour through that area.
Gill: New rims, eh?
The rest of the photos are just amazing as well and like I said, it just kills me to have missed out this year....ARRRGGGG! Someone needs to do a "carnage" post with shots of all the damage. :)
Bart
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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
As far as I know the "carnage" was minimal this year. Gizmo broke a shock on his Rodeo, Mike blew a clutch (probably a bad clutch to start with) on his Trooper and then Gil had issues with his exhaust (backed into a rock) which caused a CEL and rough idle and took a rock to his rocker panel that mis-aligned his door.
Mikes troop getting a new clutch
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...9/IMG_0488.jpg
The grenaded clutch
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...9/IMG_0491.jpg
Dave's (Gizmo) shock
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...9/IMG_0502.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...9/IMG_0503.jpg
Save your euro's for next year...fly on over and I am sure there will be an open seat available for you!:bwgy:Quote:
Originally Posted by crotchrocket
Here we go, got several hundred uploaded so far...here are a few good ones:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0469.jpg
Notice the strap is slack, so it doesn't count as a picture of someone getting strapped:)
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0501.jpg
I believe this is the line Billy mentioned getting strapped on ...
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0515.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0600.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0610.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0636.jpg
Here are some more:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0636.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0650.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0729.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0733.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0737.jpg
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Don't let Todd see larry stealin a relic from moab...LOL.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0833.jpg
Jumping sand dunes...
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0843.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0913.jpg
Bottoms up!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_0935.jpg
Billy, I went back and made it up that first ledge!!!!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...IMG_1017-1.jpg
Here are the links to the galleries where there are hundreds of pics:
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...09%20addendum/
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...h/moab%202009/
Can't say much more than what has already been said. Being in Moab is the best. Seeing all the VXers and other Isuzu fanatics ROCKS! The scenery is amazing. It blows my mind every year I go. Even with the "carnage" I wouldn't want to miss a single year. Scott Harness made a comment about the VXes getting thrashed, and I would have to agree with him. I would rather do easier trails, than beat up my baby. Don't be surprised if we show up with a tricked out AxirooperodeomigoCROSS in the coming years. Thanks to all the spotters, wrenchers, trail leaders and tailgunners. Cece and I are going to go out and wash my VX. We will take some pictures of the trail trophies. The exhaust was fixed in Denver, but is still not 100%. So maybe we will have to get 2 new exhaust systems :naughty: . One for him and one for her! I think the Chicago rust played a key role in the failure of the exhaust flange and bracket. Be thankful if you're not in the rust belt.
Miss Moab already... Hey Harness and Dub, when does the commune open? :_group2:
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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Yep! Like I told everyone that asked... I have ceded the blacked out VX look to YOU! The rims are not quite blingy, but they do stand out and make the VX and tires look tougher.
Okay, were gonna go wash the VX now... carnage pics to come...
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_1337.jpg
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Is there any other kind of Jeep?
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http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...9/IMG_1106.jpg
The sooner the better!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by nocturnalVX
Two of the many sights that I saw and enjoyed seeing
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John (rowhard)! You just made my new wallpaper.:p It’s good to see everyone made it home safe. Chris (Marlin), sorry to hear you received more battle damage. But it just sounds like part of your master plan to make the meanest Proton out there. I have the perfect name for it when it’s finished, “Scar”. :yes:
LOL, my F-I-L calls it "Rumble Bumble". Looks like a bumble bee and it rumbles, but scar is way cooler. I will be done with the new bumper in the 4-6 weeks, then it will definitely look like Mad Max style. I will also be bed linering (I know, not a word) the front of the hood and fenders, no more rock chips and touch up paint............all this means that I will have a front cladding piece available soon. A minor scuff on the passenger side, I will post pics when I am ready. Sorry, somewhat thread jack...I am scatter brained.Quote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
I’ve been feeling a bit artsy fartsy lately.:homer:
This is one I call Billy Timer.:p
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...BillyTimer.jpg
AlteredLdub. :p
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...lteredLdub.jpg
Ha hahahahahahahaha, that is how Ldub sees everything!!!!!! It's no wonder he drives like he is in a cartoon!!!!!
Thanks for that one Bro, I got quite a chuckle from seeing your masterful abilities put to such good use...:rolleyesgQuote:
Originally Posted by kodiak
WOW...it's like you live inside my head or something Marvin...:laughgrayQuote:
Originally Posted by Marlin
On a more serious note, I would like to take this opprotunity to extend my warmest THANKS to all my VX brothers & sisters, for making this & every Moab Famgath, the best ever.
Maybe it's just fading memories (ya THINK?) that make every year seem better than any previous, but this year was an incredible amount of fun...:yes:
Even though I missed those who couldn't attend this year, it leaves room for even MORE fun potential next year...:dance:
Thanks also, to all those that passed the hat to get the ol' dooder some ink...YOU ALL ROCK !
Now I know what people mean when they say that ink is addictive...I already have "plans"...:naughty: (You can see my new adornment in Monchas gallery)
I would LOVE to be able to go into eloquent detail with regard to every random act of kindness shown to both Jim & myself, but memory no longer allows, & I know I'd leave someone out...:mbrasd:
Just know how much I appreciate having every one of You as my friends, stay safe & well until we meet again, and to those that weren't able to be there this year...don't let it happen twice...:smilewink
To those who went with me on Kane Creek about 10 days ago or so, check this out:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=6593300
How did you know? It was actually in the voice of Ellen Degeneres(SP?). "Just Keep Driving" over and over again. To make things even better, I got back to SC on Sun evening, only to spike a 103 temp, turns out I have strep throat. My brother texted me and told me my niece got sick Sun morning...kids, little germ factories. So the last two days have been miserable and today doesn't look any better, my VX is filthy, the Expy needs an oil change, I have a skid plate to bang out, a bumper to start....it never ends.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
On a good note, my wife and I my actually make it out next year. Now she wants to go, and we may have found some cash. Turns out my taxes were wrong and I didn't get credit for all the points that my builder paid when I bought my house. I also paid way too much into my escrow, so we may be able to use that money to fund the trip, pending gas prices of course....:clap:
Hey... it might have been mentioned in this huge thread but I will ask it anyway...
Total number of VX's at Moab?
How many VX's did the VX-only run? Are there any line-up pics?
Did Merlin go to Moab?
I "think" 19 or 20.I didn't go on the VX run (bad cv joint)Quote:
Originally Posted by Anita
Merlin was there, brought everyone an air filter.
I think last year was the record! 22
Looks like that ledge has gotten a wee bit taller is 5 years - From 2004Quote:
Originally Posted by VXIRONwoMAN
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...k_Ledge_04.jpg
My fave Moab 09 pics are available for your viewing pleasure in my gallery...:yes:
There are probably others that will qualify as "cream", but right now, I'm up past my bedtime...:sleepgray
As it turns out, I had my camera on the wrong setting for about 25% of the really great pics that I THOUGHT I shot...:upsetgray
Larry, nice pics! I really like Tripod Rock. What trail was that on? I wonder how I missed that?
Peace.
Tom
Thanks TomQuote:
Originally Posted by tomdietrying
That rock was on the trail where we were going to take a "short hike" to the overlook...:rolleyes:
Billy was the only one who made it to the end...:thumbup:
While we were resting/waiting, I wandered off looking for lizards & snakes, & found this rock about 50 yds. off the trail.
Oh yeah...the overlook! Here is what you all missed...
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...oabday4063.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...oabday4064.jpg
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...oabday4065.jpg
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i have some pics i still need to post...just waiting to get them in CD form from my sister in LA...however she is currently in Belize...so you guys are gonna have to be patient..
Is she back yet?...:laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
lol thanks for the reminder dub...
i actually got the CD in the mail yesterday.
i have a bunch of pictures of things i have to get on here asap...gonna have to sit in front of the computer for a few hours :(
alright, i uploaded my photos from my entire trip...
sorry, my photobucket also includes my trip from colorado, through utah, and onto california and arizona...and home.
but, my moab photos are there ill upload some good main ones here asap
http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x160/pbkid04/