goneMOAB 2009

[Alpine Spirit]

So... are you planning on going? :D

Course Tammy & I will be there.

[bogof]

Hells yeah!

[tbecktold]

Be there Wednesday night, leave Saturday probably.

When/where is the shirt signup?

[Ryan Gee]

If Plan B works Plan A didn't so Plan C will be in effect. However for reasons beyond my love of wheelin'... I hope I am not there. But, I probably will be?

[Sully4x4]

If Plan B works Plan A didn't so Plan C will be in effect. However for reasons beyond my love of wheelin'... I hope I am not there. But, I probably will be?

Is the HB coming with?

[Ryan Gee]

If Plan B happens it will go with me...

[Packman5280]

i should have my license back by then. not that that's really what's keeping me from going.

[Sully4x4]

If Plan B happens it will go with me...

Right after I posted that, it clicked in my head that Plan B could be for the HB :p

[Nissanclay]

yes/no/maybe

I'm doing everything in my power to be there. I interviewed today for a new job, the only issue there is taking time off so soon after starting. If I do make it, I wont be there till late Monday (grad party the 17 and need a day to recover).

[CurleyMan]

I'm going "Moab or bust" will most likely be written across my back window. If I can't find a tow rig the old nissan motor will get me there.

[Creek]

I'll be heading out there on Sunday and leaving town on Friday morning - along with a good sized group from the east coast

[Scott Allan]

Should be there Saturday - Wednesday

[OdiN]

Not sure if I will be able to make it or not after all. Will still try but just don't know.

[tbecktold]

And I'm out.:(

Truck has more issues than I have time/money at this point.

[OdiN]

I am registered!

[Alpine Spirit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrpi3971abg

[CurleyMan]

Of coarse my father got my birthday wrong :rolleyes: but this is the e-mail he sent me not to long ago....

"Ben…I’m there. Started with the web site and scrolled through; found you in the old white cab version of what now is a much better truck. Runs look like a lot of vertical but don’t see anything that comes close to Carnage in terms of complex beat-the-shit-out-of-the-rock terrain. Best part I look forward to at Moab is being in the desert and the event of all those trucks. And buying you a steak dinner on the 22nd for your birthday.



Can’t wait."

[Nissanclay]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FoqE8XatKk

[mookie]

What is this "Moab" you guys speak of?
:D

[CurleyMan]

Bwahahaha are ya coming Mookie

[Alpine Spirit]

Come on down fellas... you know you want to!!!

We wont try to get you guys wasted... or stumble into your condo drunk... or put stickers on your trucks...

pfft who am I kidding yeah we will!!!

[OdiN]

Any word on t-shirts?

[Alpine Spirit]

Josh is looking into it... could just be selling the last 2 years shirts since everyone who said they wanted some did not get them we were left with quite the stock in shirts. So Classic Black on Orange or the newer Orange on Black.

[OregonX]

I would happily pay more for a new t-shirt this year if it means you guys have to do a smaller run to avoid having a ton of leftovers. There's a graphic designer over at thenewx.org, I was trying to talk him into volunteering this year to help out with a design since he also plans to go.

I certainly understand if it doesn't happen. I'm sure I can't begin to comprehend how much work goes in to organizing this thing....

[Alpine Spirit]

We are certainly open to ideas.

Single color design for cheaper printing. If anyone else wants to give it a shot feel free to. I have 2 designs I am working on just in case we are able to.

[bluex]

I would want a t-shirt since i can't get out there this year. Maybe 2010 or 2011:D

[Creek]

that reminds me. I paid for a shirt last year and never got it. I gotta talk to Josh.

[S2X01]

man i wanna go.........


bad.


maybe 2010

[tbecktold]

Likewise!

[Ryan Gee]

What is this "Moab" you guys speak of?
:D

:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::b eer::beer::beer::beer: :toast:

[Casper]

that reminds me. I paid for a shirt last year and never got it. I gotta talk to Josh.

Creek,
Not sure how I missed you, but thses things happen. I would look up your order, but I am not sure what your real name is :crazy: sorry. What sizes and how many did you order? Also, do you want me to send them to you or bring them to Moab this year?

Josh

P.S. Again, sorry about that.

[OregonX]

Kevin... any chance you want to post those GONE '09 t-shirt designs you've been working on?

[OdiN]

I totally forgot - but I have Monday the 25th off from work after Moab. That is so cool. I might stay an extra day for some photography. But I think I'll need that monday to rest and get back to normal lol.

[Alpine Spirit]

42 Days

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-Skul7upGI

www.goneMOAB.com

[Chaos2084]

So whats with the stickers? Funny stuff. I wish I could go maybe next year.

[OdiN]

Still 71 spots available, does everyone wait until the last minute?

[Alpine Spirit]

Still 71 spots available, does everyone wait until the last minute?

Yep... last year at this time there were about 50 trucks registered. And we ended up with quite a few more by the time the event came around... 80+ through out the week.

This is also the first year we are charging a $20 fee, so this has cut down on ALOT of people registering just because there may be some hope of them going if pluto hits the sun. :D

[OdiN]

Ahh yeah that makes sense - only people sure they can go registering.

[fusionfronty99]

you got anymore t-shirts you wanna give up?

i plan on making the 2000 mile drive next year, this year college conflicts

[Racer Xterra]

Carol & I:bannana: will be there....

Did anyone manage to get a copy of the 2008 gone vid that Nissan had posted for a few days?

See you folks there.

[OdiN]

Where in NorCal are you from? Been to some nice places up there.

[Racer Xterra]

I'm in Cupertino, which is between San Jose & San Francisco.

[OdiN]

Ahh...I have been to San Jose many times so I know the area pretty well. Used to do work for a web company and I would be up there often. When I was in CA I lived down in the San Joaquin Valley.

Wouldn't mind a nice camping trip in the Sierras. Those mountains are about all I miss from CA.

[Alpine Spirit]

Carol & I:bannana: will be there....

Did anyone manage to get a copy of the 2008 gone vid that Nissan had posted for a few days?

See you folks there.

Nope.. it was well done too..

[bogof]

Holy crap!

I have less than 39 days! I need to get to work.

[OdiN]

Yeah stop fooling around with paint and crap!

[Alpine Spirit]

37 Days....

www.goneMOAB.com

[Casper]

Nope.. it was well done too..

Check your e-mail, it might be there.

Josh
:laughing:

[johngraves2]

So jealous of you guys!!!! :mad:

Kevin those videos are super sweet and makes me wish i was able to go! Hopefully next year i will have the right equipment and the knowledge to make the trip.... :o

[OdiN]

What happened to the site? It was a new one this morning, now back to the old?

[Alpine Spirit]

What happened to the site? It was a new one this morning, now back to the old?

I think it loaded from your computer memory, the new one is what everything is now.

[mookie]

Come on down fellas... you know you want to!!!

We wont try to get you guys wasted... or stumble into your condo drunk... or put stickers on your trucks...

pfft who am I kidding yeah we will!!!


Hahaha, woudn't have it any other way!! This year is out for me, (new job, lost all my vacation time) but we are now talking about the following year now!!!!!!! :bannana:

[bogof]

I'll be there, but I think I'm going to have to be IFS again this year. I still don't have access to the shop I was going to work in.

I don't want to start and run into a problem this close to the date.

[tbecktold]

Probably a good choice, there are ALWAYS problems.

Still wishing I could go, of course Ryan's rubbing it in.:crazy:

[OdiN]

I think it loaded from your computer memory, the new one is what everything is now.

Hmm...shouldn't be - took a bit to load. Did DNS change at all?

[Alpine Spirit]

Dns has not changed since summer 08

[OdiN]

Odd...it is coming up fine today. I wonder if corporate put a more local cache system in place.

[Alpine Spirit]

Ha... Aol User!!!!!

[OdiN]

Hey, so about what time, generally, are we back in town after the trail runs? Obviously, anything is possible and we may be out longer than expected, but curious if I could hit up some spots for some sunset photos after a trail run or two.

[Nissanclay]

You'll have plenty of time for sun set photos.

[Lewers]

Ok, it's official... I'm in... :)

[S2X01]

So- regretfully-i won't be making it to Moab.

But....i still think that while all the east coast guys are in town and it's vacation time.... we should all meet at a Hooters in the greater Denver area to party?

what's everyone think?

[OdiN]

I can't believe it's only 19 days away!

[Alpine Spirit]

I can't believe it's only 19 days away!

OMG!@@!@!:crazy:

:spit:

[OdiN]

Yeah better get your truck done! ;)

[Nissanclay]

Oh no billy! I have a lot to do in 19 days...............

[OdiN]

I pretty much only need to get my skid plates installed.

However, it would be nice to get the snorkel mod done too.

Maybe I'll use my winnings from bowling tonight to get the necessary pieces for that.

[Nissanclay]

I have pretty much everything I need, I just need to get everything done! School will mostly be done at the end of the week, so next week I should be able to pound most of it out.

[OdiN]

What all are you doing before you go?

I got my CO2 setup finally. And got my CB fixed.

I'm trying to think of anything else I need to do, but I can't think of anything. Other than go!

EDIT - Oh yeah! I need to bash on the fender wells some to eliminate my rubbing issue.

[bogof]

I have to put the finishing touches on the half doors, and buy some booze.

[the007forum]

:eek: IM still waiting on my front half shafts! I hope they get here in time.

[OdiN]

You're coming Sean?

Caravan of 2 from Greeley? Or you back in Junction?

Oh and what can you not buy there in the booze department?

[Nissanclay]

What all are you doing before you go?

LOL! A lot! Some is needed, and some is wanted.......

Need:
Replace steering box
Replace rear shock mounts
Install rear lift shackles
Get CB working
Bed liner in bed
Figure out a way to carry my spare
Break pads
Coil overs need some fixing
redo cross member that pinion is hitting
Install rear hitch
Mount high lift
Get mounts for Co2 and install them
Install new front diff cover
Paint sliders
Go get my new tires
Change oil

Want:
Replace spiral cable
Get new drag link made (Does anyone know someone who can bend 1.5x.250 wall dom ~30*?)
Repaint front bumper
Redo front coil mounts that are hitting coil
Move arb compressor to the bed and redo lines.

And I'm sure I'm forgetting something.............


Oh yeah, plus I have to finish school, do all the graduation stuff, and have a party! :)

[OdiN]

Holy crap that's a lot of work lol.

[the007forum]

You're coming Sean?

Caravan of 2 from Greeley? Or you back in Junction?

Oh and what can you not buy there in the booze department?

Yeah. I was waiting to see if i could get work off before i registered. Im going to be in Junction next Friday. Liqueur stores there have very erratic hours and to make things worse...only 3.2 beer! Stock up.

Damn Clay! get to work.

[OdiN]

Well I don't plan on drinking much anyway - I'm not a big drinker. And I don't drink beer. But I said I'd bring a case for the guys in the condo, so I will pick up something here before I go.

Other than that, I may bring some rum and I'm sure Coke is easy enough to find there!

[bogof]

It's best to get the beer/alcohol in colorado. I can't remember the exact limit you can transport, but I've never heard of someone getting ticketed for being over the limit.

Just don't advertise you have it in the vehicle and you should be fine. If Kevin can smuggle all that booze in the Honda you should be fine.

[OdiN]

Oh God the Honda is coming???

I need to do an Exo Cage STAT!

[bogof]

Looks like I have plenty of time to do the axle swap!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m193/bogof777/untitled.jpg

:roflmao:

According to that I have almost 30 years to get it done.

[S2X01]

if you don't have it done by then.......

well... that would suck

[Alpine Spirit]

Where the hell did you get that pic?? I just checked it says 19.

[S2X01]

p.s.- nobody's in on the hooters idea?

i'd hate to go alone and be that creepy guy in the corner

[bogof]

Still says it for me, but I'm on a POS computer that's not running right. The internal clock says January 5th 1980

[Sully4x4]

That would explain the 30 years :D

[OdiN]

Looks like your PC's clock went wacko.

Yup - 1980 is like a default year for some BIOS clocks to start when they get reset for some reason.

[Alpine Spirit]

Let me guess... your computer takes up a whole bedroom........

[bogof]

It can even do basic algebra.

Just a second I have to change the reels.

[Alpine Spirit]

Pfft... I was thinking punch Cards!!!!!

[itsme1738]

WOW

[MisterTinkle]

I'll just bet that somebody at goneMOAB will be posting daily pictures and videos just to taunt us losers that can't go. (Please?)

:D

[OdiN]

Well I don't know...I will have my laptop and camera and video camer and photoshop and such lol.

I may post something here or there. Though I might be too busy having fun....

haha

[Alpine Spirit]

OH... ummmm I dont know... ;)

http://gonemoab.alpinetribe.com/b2/index.php?blog=12

[OregonX]

I hope to find some time to post something... but who knows.

One thing I am stoked about is gas prices right now. I remember that on the way back last year I was paying about $4.10/gallon. I just filled up yesterday for $2.30. That helps out a lot when you're coming from Oregon!

[MisterTinkle]

OH... ummmm I dont know... ;)

http://gonemoab.alpinetribe.com/b2/index.php?blog=12

Great, another time vampire! That just pisses me off! (Thanks!) :D

Somebody be sure to drink a beer for me EVERY day.

[OdiN]

I wish the gas was still at $1.50/gal. but I'll definitely take the current pricing over last years.

It's steadily going up for the summer though.