Some thoughts/suggestions regarding the Moab VX ONLY run....

[Ldub]

But, I wanted to meet everyone from THIS group. It's the people, not the vehicle as far as I'm concerned.

I noticed the skill levels splintering off - and took no offense to that at all. I also saw other people asking more experienced members, "Should I pass on this run?" due to a lack of modifications / skill levels. I didn't get any indication that anyone was offended. Instead I saw an appreciation for the advice and guidance. I doubt I'm the only newbie who would want to feel like we're holding people back. But... it would definitely be appreciated if some experienced people would still help guide us noobs from time to time.

Having vague plans for the next day's run(s) doesn't bother me at all because I'M ON VACATION and kinda appreciate a lack of structure. I learned quickly that the only thing I really needed was to show up with lunch, fuel and be at the stoop before 8 or 9am. Plans change - I was in a line for one trail Wednesday, then backed out so I could go on a different run that seemed more appealing right before that original group left.

I loved getting photos of a BIG group of VXs lined up on a trail, but immediately learned how big groups take a long, looong time. Maybe it would be better to split them up and leave after 1-2 hour gap?

I mean this as no offence to you Ashley, I very much enjoyed meeting you & the fam... GREAT people...


But Rick has the absolute right attitude for Moab...flexibility is key...being able to roll with what comes, is a real handy skill set to have when there is, by design, very little structure.

I also agree, some of us old timers should be trying harder to mentor the first timers...
And I will try to do better next year...
I'm FAR from trail leader material, (I get lost too easily), but I'm a helluva tail gunn'r...

On the other side of that coin...I'm on vacation too, & the last thing I need, is for a bunch of people to be disappointed in me because I'm too hung to wheel...that'd be a bummer man......

[VX crazy]

I mean this as no offence to you Ashley, I very much enjoyed meeting you & the fam... GREAT people...


But Rick has the absolute right attitude for Moab...flexibility is key...being able to roll with what comes, is a real handy skill set to have when there is, by design, very little structure.

I also agree, some of us old timers should be trying harder to mentor the first timers...
And I will try to do better next year...
I'm FAR from trail leader material, (I get lost too easily), but I'm a helluva tail gunn'r...

On the other side of that coin...I'm on vacation too, & the last thing I need, is for a bunch of people to be disappointed in me because I'm too hung to wheel...that'd be a bummer man......

Too hung to wheel?? Wow.....gotta see that!

[Ldub]

Too hung to wheel?? Wow.....gotta see that!

Whaddya MEAN?...

You were the little bug in my ear, while I was getting all greasy & dirty, making funny about my fly being down (it wasn't, I wear button fly)...didn't you see it then?

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