I am so excited! Bringing blow up toys, and I wont say of what LOL!
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I am so excited! Bringing blow up toys, and I wont say of what LOL!
T M I:_wtf:
Starting to feel like I might have to reorganize next month's calendar.
*Sigh...* If only.
-V
Yup, there will be a LOT of blowing going on once we get to Moab, cant do it on the way cuz there wont be enough room in the truck!
This thread's stock price just shot straight up.
...along with - well, nevermind.
-V
Got a hankerin' for some Drunken Noodles... :drool:
You DEFINITELY should think seriously about doing that.... that's why they made airplanes....can get in and out and hardly miss any work! Come on out and meet up with the "Moab Mafia"....!Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
There's always an empty seat with somebody, and as I always offer, can drive mine when I'm resting up. :thumbup:
Oh you fit in just fine 'round here....:goof:.....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
MOAB MAFIA...now there is a window sticker I want! :D
Dood...my mantra, since I experienced my first Moab adventure, has been:Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHardeman
I'll do what I'm able to do, to prep for Moab...& then go & have WAY too much fun anyway...:dance:, & mega dancin' nanners all around...:dan_ban:
Personally, I've NEVER had all my poops inna group before Moab, usually due to flooding, weather, or just plain lazy... but somehow, always managed to have fun anyway...:yesgray:
And in my opine, it get's better every single year...:yes:
So yeh, as I've said before...
I think that there are a certain number of us, that would STILL show up every year for the Famgath, even if they closed all the trails in Moab & surrounding environs...:heart:
It's not like a REAL family, it's better, it's like a fam that you got to choose...:heart:.:dan_ban:.:heart:
:heart: & miss you ALL...& as said previously...
I....C A N'T....W A I T !
Don't bother chapp'n yer lips little sister...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by VX crazy
You know brother dub will show up with a full scuba tank...:yesgray:
DO EET MAN ...:yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
Last year, I took home a really nice skinny tire on a yellow wheel--an original VX spare. I'll be bringing it with me this year and would like to see 3more of these beauties show up so that someone can run them around town.
LMAO Craig...
I was just getting bits together last w/end and remembered our chat about this when I uncovered my skinny spare!Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig
I'll bring it...as long as I have space.
Jo
I always have mine in the door(why I don't know) so that's three.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Ill have mine, so 4 :D
Yee haw! We be stylin'!
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Originally Posted by Craig
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Originally Posted by JoFotoz
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Originally Posted by Scott Harness
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Originally Posted by ND92
I'll bring one....just in case...:naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig
(never hurts to have a spare...spare)
I think the spares should go on a lifted VX... that would look pretty ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig
I nominate Ldub :)
OK, so seriously... can I bring my miniature dachshund? Is it really a big deal, do they really check for that kinda thing? Does anyone else bring their dogs?
Just checkin so that I can start to find a sitter if necessary.
IIRC, only on trails within State Parks, & yes, there is a toll booth at the entrance.Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
Frankly, skirting the rules, gives the tree huggers & BLM ammo in their never ending quest to shut down trails in Moab & the surrounding area...so PLEASE DON'T...:thanx:
Um, :_thinking, You asked that on 2/19 in post #132, I answered in #136 and 138 and BigSwede gave more info in#139. LDub recommended you read thru this entire thread for a ton of info....and in post #78 Scott Harness gave the name and phone number for doggie day care....Quote:
Originally Posted by tysamigo
And yes, several peeps bring their dogs...I bring 2, Scott Harness, NocturnlVX, Zeus and Kenny usually bring one.
I'm bringing mine as well but we got a hotel that takes dogs and since she doesn't bark we'll just leave her in the room during the day (shhhh don't tell). ;)
I gotta tell you guys, prep for this trip is KILLING me. So worried I won't get it all done in time. Ordered a new set of tires today because two of my Yokos have uneven wear and I don't have a matching size spare. TireRack has a good deal going on the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, they're $191 each and there's an $80 mail-in rebate if you buy at least 4. I bought 5 in 265/60/18 (what I'm running now, decided not to go bigger and risk big rubbing problems) and put road hazard protection on them for a little more than $1K. Not bad for 5 really nice tires.
I also ordered a set of super sliders and diff guard from Rocky Road today. Maybe it's overkill for what I'll likely do while I'm there, but given that we have to drive a few thousands miles to Wisconsin and then back to VA AFTER we go crawling with you guys I don't want to take any unnecessary chances. All you guys on the east coast keep a watch for a potential for-sale ad for them after I get back (depends on how they look).
Btw I'm looking forward to seeing what my MPG looks like on the long drive. Got to believe the manual tranny is helping me out some, I'm running oversize tires, a slight lift, 150 lbs. in skid plates, and had four people in the truck in a combination of city and highway driving. Got nearly 17 MPG with all that. :thumbup:
Looking forward to seeing you guys but man I wish I could slow down the clock some. :o
Relax Bro, it's all about hav'n a good time...:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Yeah they quoted me a two week build time and then 5 days in transit. Should be here around the first of May which gives me about 10 days to get 'em on.
Yeah, prep for Moab is soooooo stressful....mostly self-imposed :slap:..but us organization freeks just have to do what we gotta do! :laugho:Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
The first trip is the worst, now I'm barely neurotic for this one (#4)..:goof:
I...er um, I mean Dave and his bro are going to put my basket and spare on...with our nifty T4B designed hoist system :thumbup:, but then I remembered the one missing rail cap...Think we could loosen all 4 brackets and towers, and then just barely lift the one side to put that one custom cap on later....think that would work? Guess I really need to look at the geometry/angles and physics of the set up to see if that will work....
If you're really backed up/maxed out/stressed out/ and out of time, I can just re-use my damaged cap for this year. Let me know what you think, so then I'll know whether to put the damaged one on now.
Good luck on your prep!
My first year...I turned up with a woodworker set O'tools..
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This is the HOME of VX help...the veritable ...HUB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
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Bring what ya got...if ya need more...it's there.
Come..enjoy....x2..on the RELAX.
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Jo
Ahhh, whittlin' on the stoop. Good times!:bgwo:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
Thanks for the words of encouragement guys, I do look forward to being able to relax and have fun for a few days! It's just that this is probably the only time I'll go due to the distance and cost, so I want to do it right if possible. But Sonya agrees with you that I need to take some deep breaths. :)
Sue I should be able to take care of your cap no problem, I'm traveling sometime in the next few weeks so I'll just take it and the Dremel with me. (It'll give me something to do at night in the hotel.) We should be able to put it on with your rack in place, the trick is to loosen the other three covers and unbolt all the brackets so we can lift the rack on one side.
Huh? :bgwb:You'll be at The Stoop relaxing:naughty:Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
I meant when I'm traveling on business BEFORE Moab. Sue won't be very happy with me if I wait until we're at the Stoop to do the cutting. :laughy: Besides space will be precious and I don't want to bring a Dremel and paint can with me. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Harness
Gotcha!Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Remember it like it was yesterday...:_confusedQuote:
Originally Posted by Jay Dunford
http://builtbykids.com/beta/wp-conte...ling-knife.jpg
Whatta we gonna do for fun THIS year...:_thinking
I think tie dyed macrame flip flops might be the new "it thing"
For some reason Dub the picture in my head was the kid wittleing on the porch in Deliverance :)
[Music]dueling banjos[/end music]
We (and Gill/CeCe) have bumped up our arrival to Saturday the 12th. Sweeeeet!
Excellent....
...I'll be on the stoop by early afternoon on the 12th.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSwede
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Jo
Yep-yep...:yesgray:.:_wrench:Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
I'll be travel'n with a couple spare CV's, 4 spare boots, 2 extra tie rods, F&R shocks, uppr & lowr rad hoses, stat, heater hose, fuel line, vac line, brake pads, serp belt, S/C belt, oil, atf, gear lube, grease, yadda...yadda...yadda...:_wrench:
Oh, lest I forget...enough jacks, jackstands, & tools to make it happen.
We will be getting there sometime on the 12th in this
http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/v...h/5e9e8c12.jpg
Shout out if you see us
Any one else coming out from so cal that wants to travel together leavin on 12th early am
Hey guys, I've been going back and forth with my plans about moab.
I finally got an answer back from my boss, and I think i got it financially figured out.
However, i still have to figure out sleeping situations. Its going to be Diane (my sister) and I, from the 18th through the 20th.
2 questions, does anyone at the stoop have room to put us up for a couple days, and we will be happy to get you some money to help pay for the reservations?
If not, no worries, who's doin the group camping this year, and can we grab a corner to throw up our tent?
Im sure the camping question has been answered somewhere in the 14 pages of this thread, but can you just humor me for a moment and give me some help? :)
thanks guys, cant wait to see you all !!!!!
Dude..
Mi casa es su casa.
Same as last time!
I'll have the usual..maybe with a 'friend'..
.. if ( I hope) she can make it...
..she's down for sharing too.
If she cant make it..still all good too.
We can talk trade for the TOD OFF switch!
Call me..its yours...Dianes..or ?
jo