Central WA Dunes!

[RoryB]

I don't think I have any plans for that weekend. I had a great time in the past years. Hi Baxman, Hi Tru I know it's been a while. I'll plan on making the trip.

[kpaske]

Baxman -

I'm looking forward to the meet. Do you have directions to the North Bend Mickey Dee's? I'm only familiar with the Tacoma/Ft.Lewis area.

[Baxman]

North on I-5 to HWY 18 toward North Bend/I-90. Go E on I-90 about 3 or 4 miles, take the 2nd North Bend exit (Factory Outlet Mall, #31, I think). Go left under the fwy, take the 1st right and McD's is on the right. See you next Sunday at 7:45

[kpaske]

Thanks, I'll be there.

Is most of the terrain like the picture you posted above? I'm trying to decide if the wife and 8 month old should tag along.

[wekilled]

Would have liked to ask about tagging along for a first VX meet as a newbie, but I sign in to 3-2 Stryker and head to the field that week. Crap Crap Crap.

[nocturnalVX]

Hi Rick!
I haven't seen you since Zu Zoo V man! Wish I had the time & could take the trip to play in the sand with you guys. Have fun!

[Baxman]

RoryB:
Great to hear from you Rory - its been about... 4? years!

kpaske:
That's pretty much it - arid and open. Very scenic this time of year. Our runs are G-rated, your family is welcome. Might be a little rough for an 8 m/o, given VX suspension.

wekilled:
Too bad you can't make it. I hope "the field" is Yakima and not Iraq!

nocturnalVX:
Gil, I've never seen anyone take to the sand the way you did in Moab; just look at her hanging on for dear life! Got some Great Lakes dunes to play in?

[Baxman]

So far we have:

Tru - VX
Mike - Wrangler
Cal - Ford P/U
Kyle - VX
Mike - Toy P/U
Rory - VX
Rob - 4Rnr
Keith - Amigo
Rick - VX
+ 3 maybes

Anyone else?

See you all in North Bend at 7:45 or Schwana at 10:15

[marximus]

ooo...sounds fun, and i would like to go as well, but it looks like im all booked up this weekend. have fun! be sure to post some pics.
mark-

[RoryB]

Fellas, I've got some things that require my attention so I won't be able to make the trip. I was looking forward to it but I probably won't make it. If things change I'll catch up with you there.
Sorry,
Rory

[wekilled]

"Too bad you can't make it. I hope "the field" is Yakima and not Iraq!"

It's just local back 40 of Fort Lewis this time, next year looks like trip #3 to the "big sandbox." I should by retirement property there. Nothing like honing your driving skills on the Baghdad freeways. (I'll show you the Hummer cam video footage sometime, they slide pretty well on asphalt.)

I REALLY want to attend a VX run and meet other people with the "madness," so as soon as I can I'd like to tag along on a meet. Uncle Sam is keeping me pretty busy lately. We actually load out Sunday morning.

-FNG in Wa

[kpaske]

Doug -

Too bad you can't make it... Enjoy your stay in lovely Yakistan. Perhaps we can arrange another Seattle area meet in another couple of months.