Florida Meet Recap
Thanks to all who made the Ocala Forest Meet and joined in the off-road fun. Photos and vid-caps are up in the Gallery under Events. Or you could just click this LINK .
Much fun was had in the sand and mud by seven VX's. Pat showed in the only Kaiser; Niv_D, Heraclid and Frank brought their Astrals; VX1 brought the only Ironman; -X- thumped in the dual-subbed Ebony; and I the Mud Dragon.
Although I camped Friday at Juniper Springs Campground and was paid a visit by Niv_D, the park staff wasn't too thrilled with the VX visitation the following Saturday. Much hassling was had on parking, gathering etc. Everyone eventually ponied up $4 for day passes and parked at the common area. After off-roading and subsequent washing we gathered round the spring-fed pool area for grilling and socializing. Then the rain came! After it let up we pretty much packed up and called it a wrap.
Back at the parking lot we attended to Heraclid's and VX1's rides which had the same symptoms as Frank's, who left early to make Ft. Lauderdale. Towards the end of the off-roading they were all experiencing battery indicators, plus VX1's A/C stopped working. After much tinkering in the parking lot and some jump starting VX1 and Heraclid headed off to AutoZone with Pat, Niv_D and -X- riding escort. Unfortunately, my "next generation" cell phone didn't work in the forest so I switched it off. After a message Sunday afternoon from Frank in which he stated it took him a day to get home I switched back on the cell. Messages from Heraclid were there. He was stranded in Ocala overnight with the same problem. A call to him and VX1 got voice mails, so let's hope they made it home. Frank said he had the anser to the problem, although we were pretty certain it was the voltage regulator. In any case, we'll be posting more info on this malady that struck three VX's almost simultaneously.
Hopefully we can chalk this one as a "thumbs up" for all involved. We'll be sure to post the outcome of our lost flock!
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