Gilbert MN....October?

[Ldub]

OK, Oct. 13th weekend is on the calender. Dunno if I'll be camping or hoteling, we'll see how the weather looks. I know Ldub and Jim are not into the camping thing. The Budget Host Inn looks quite affordable, $45 AAA rate.

Well...I TRIED to reserve a room there, but it became readily apparent that the English speaking part of their assimilation to this country hadn't kicked in yet...
I called the Bud Host 800# & told them I'll be happily taking my business elsewhere...

Kokes Motel in Eveleth, will be getting my business...

[Lucian08]

I will definitely be camping, and I have only 1 tent so I will take you up on your open campsite. Is this campground popular enough where its generally required to reserve a camping spot so early in advance? Just wondering. PS I will not be following that buggy too far down the trail with my measly 3" lift, and hopefully I will be driving to AND from the site. No need to get in enough trouble to have to be brought home on a flatbed.

[jeeperkate]

I will definitely be camping, and I have only 1 tent so I will take you up on your open campsite. Is this campground popular enough where its generally required to reserve a camping spot so early in advance? Just wondering.

No, it isn't that popular, but the BEST site at the campground is E6, so I reserve as soon as I know I am heading that direction. E6 is out on a hill-top overlooking the lake/mine pit, plus it's back in the woods. It's beautiful!

PS I will not be following that buggy too far down the trail with my measly 3" lift, and hopefully I will be driving to AND from the site. No need to get in enough trouble to have to be brought home on a flatbed.

I don't follow that buggy either since I drive to AND from as well! That's my man-friends home made buggy, which is an ISUZU!! It will fit right in!! It used to be an Isuzu Rodeo


Also - I second the comment about the Gilbert red mud - it will never come out of clothes so wear grubby ones!

[BigSwede]

That's my man-friends home made buggy, which is an ISUZU!! It will fit right in!! It used to be an Isuzu Rodeo

Ah yes, I can clearly see the resemblance...

[Triathlete]

Ah yes, I can clearly see the resemblance...

He needs to at least throw a Zu grill on it to represent!

[jeeperkate]

He needs to at least throw a Zu grill on it to represent!

The rig still has the Isuzu steering wheel!! AND the rear axle, 3.2 engine, trans, and transfer case, although it has been re-geared, are all original equipment!!


BTW, Triathlete - he just completed his first Ironman a week and a half ago...Ironman Wisconsin - 10 hrs 45 mins - I am so proud of him!!

[Ldub]

Ah yes, I can clearly see the resemblance...

I like it cuz it has spectacles...

[jeeperkate]

Ah yes, I can clearly see the resemblance...

You'd be surprised how many people see it and go, "what was the base for that?" He says an Isuzu Rodeo and they say "oh yea, now I see it!" I have NO idea what they see, but hey, who am I to say what they do or don't see. You'll have to test your eyes for yourself I guess

[BigSwede]

You'd be surprised how many people see it and go, "what was the base for that?" He says an Isuzu Rodeo and they say "oh yea, now I see it!" I have NO idea what they see, but hey, who am I to say what they do or don't see. You'll have to test your eyes for yourself I guess

I'll be interested to look it over.

[BigSwede]

Lol, yeah I think they will be running different trails than most of us...unless Larry wants to test out his new locker.

[BigSwede]

Oh, and, a minor word of advice: wear your grubs, because that red mud (as seen on the buggy's tires) will stain clothing and is nearly impossible to get out. If the weather is dry, no big deal but if it rains...

[jeeperkate]

Anyone else interested in joining us in Gilbert, MN on October 13/14??

Right now I have 3 North Shore Wheeler's rigs attending - 2 TJs and 1 4runner all lifted on 33s w/lockers. Plus, the boyfriend's rock crawler.

For camping I have the 4 rigs above plus Lucian08. That fills the two spots I have reserved, but I am SURE there are other sites available if we want/need them.

Some others are staying at a hotel/motel - Ldub and BigSwede...anyone I am missing here?

I am looking forward to it. Anyone else going to join this "elite" MN wheeling group??

[BigSwede]

Some others are staying at a hotel/motel - Ldub and BigSwede

If the weather stays like this I probably will camp. If cold/rain is expected I might hotel it.

[Kenny]

Sorry guys, I'm probably out this year, weddings these next few weekends...


ahh the rains...

[BigSwede]

Ah, good ol' Koke's. Well that's fine too, I haven't made any reservations yet.