Who WILL be at ZuZoo in '06?

[Todd Adams]

Man! I WAS getting excited about perhaps going on the VX run and thought it would be fun to meet the other VX wheelers on some slickrock. But all this drama reminds me of being a trail leader 'ONCE'! This crap reminds me of why I don't even do "organized" trail runs anymore. Of course it reminds me of high school too! So... Well said Triathlete! I don't think I will be attending ZuZoo afterall. Todd, good luck - it sounds like you might need it!

Anyone ever hear the theory about bad apples...?

I don't need any luck. I deal with the Easter Jeep Safari Crowd so by the time �ZuZoo comes agound I have mellowed out a bit. I know there have been some tempers raised in the past and it looks a lot worse on this thread than it really is but we do have a good time.
Well mostly, I doubt Billy�s wife will ride with me again . And there was this guy from Virginia who scratched his cladding and blamed me , Tone almost ran over me the first time out or was that Grampa Bob ? Seriously everyone keeps surprising me. There was this spot last year that I thought we would have to strap most on. Nobody took a strap where I thought they would need it and the only one all day� Well I wont bring that up.
I was thinking this year I would raise the bar on trail rating. What do you all think?
Todd

[nocturnalVX]

Well folks, here's the deal...
I had a blast at Zu Zoo V and Zu Zoo VI, but had to miss the last two years due to major changes at work (both of them positive though) happening right at the time y'all are having fun playing in Moab. Well... it's not work-related turmoil that might throw a curve at me this year, but I'm in the proccess of getting out of a condo and buying a house. Hopefully this will go smoothly and I'll still be able to make a few trails out West. I sure as hell don't want to miss out on a MWIOR convoy! The "convoy" for Zu Zoo VI was AnalogVX & I... I NEED to get back out there, but the new house thing takes priority. Wish me luck, and (if I don't see you in Moab) have fun!

[Green Dragon]

Tone almost ran over me the first time out or was that Grampa Bob ? Todd

Wasn't me, if it was, you probably wouldn't be posting on this or any other forum.

Bob F

[Anita]

Grampa Bob!? For my part it is good to see you post again! Miss you on the forum.

[tomdietrying]

GrandpaBob,
How have you been? Are we going to see you this a Moab?
Peace.
Tom

[Todd Adams]

Wasn't me, if it was, you probably wouldn't be posting on this or any other forum.

Bob F

Bob I only go to see you. I hope you are going to go this year.
Todd

[jgalt]

I'll be there for Zu IX, but I seriously doubt I'll be running my new (to me) VX (thanks Lori!); I'll just be running my ugly-butt (though "somewhat" built-up) Rodeo. Maybe (and that's a BIG MAYBE) I can talk my significant other to drive down with my daughter in the VX .... we'll see ...

Does all this chatter mean that I won't be allowed on the "VX only" run? I'd hate to miss it (though I have only a lowly Rodeo) as I would love to see what the VX can get away with (I actually have a very good idea from the last two ZuZoos, but would still love to see a bunch in action)! I'm actually fairly comfortable with what a stock, even built-up, Isuzu can do, but I'd still love to see some VXs in action! Should I be prohibited?? Your call and I'll respect that ...

My take (FWIW - and I admit it maybe not much given that I'm a VX newbie - and I sense alot of hurt feelings here), but we have a ZU club here in Salt Lake and (now) we accept pretty much any make or model on our runs (Yes even Jeeps) so long as the folks are civilized and willing to give props to fantastically designed vehicles when they see them - whatever the make. Believe it or not, we have encountered ALOT of "ZU converts" since then (except for the lack of a secondary parts market, which I'm sure you can all attest to). The part I love is seeing a dedicated Jeeper see what a stock ZU can do, or looking underneath at our stock completely boxed frames and D44s and saying, "Damn, that's one built vehicle!!"

Therefore, I'd say open it up to whomever (you (OK, really "I") want to show what these vehicles can do and you can always "pour" money into any vehicle and make it a crawling Queen (as some may have done )), but I will always respect what any vehicle can do so long as it's driver is willing to put it out there and give it a try.

My $0.02,

Bottom line: I'll be there.

Jim

[Todd Adams]

Jim,
It is no longer the VX only run. Just the VX run although I sure wish you would bring the new addition.
Todd

[biju]

Bring the VX!!!
Bring the VX!!!
Bring the VX!!!

-biju.

[Triathlete]

Todd...where we going? Huh Huh Huh?

[Todd Adams]

Todd...where we going? Huh Huh Huh?

Ok I will throw out some choices.
Gold Bar Rim with some surprises (31/2)
Cliff Hanger (31/2)
Moab Rim (4+)
Or one of the trails we have done in the past:
3D
7 Mile Rim
Elephant Hill
Devils Racetrack
Dome Plateau
Hotel Rock

[ZEUS]

Moab Rim!?!?! Seriously? WOW! That trail has gotten worse and worse every year I have done it and last year they added a new optional route near the rim that really "rocks". I'm not always right or anything but I think for sure a stock or even slightly modified VX will gain some damage attempting Moab Rim.

Cliff Hanger would be some good fun - challenging, but sure to improve driving skill with a stock or nearly stock VX!

Would you run Gold Bar through to Poison Spider? Or vise versa? The triple shot!

Metal Masher was great last year and offers nice optional obstacles as well as a high speed section. Just throwing it out there...

Still don't even know if I'm going - haven't found a job in SLC yet. I'll let you know.

[Triathlete]

I'll go where ever. I'm not to picky since I know any of those (or any other trail in Moab) will offer a lot of fun and incredible scenery! Just so long as I know where to meet and at what time I will be there!

[biju]

I was awestruck by Elephant Hill... Would love to do that one again!

However, I'm up for anything. As long as it doesn't end up in certain death.



-biju.

[tomdietrying]

I'm with Billy (Triathlete). I'll go where ever the group decides to go. With that said, it would be nice to get the big three in like last year.

1. Beautiful Scenery - That's a Gimme
2. Great offroading - That's a Gimme
3. Native American Indian Dwellings - ?????

Peace.
Tom

P.S.
biju, did you get some Trooper Skid Plates?