There's a post in the truck section and trail rides but none here Come Awwnnn:flipoff2:
Thursday 9AM run

DAMN. I have been trying to get that check in the mail. Funds permitting we'll have our reg in the mail this week for Thursday am. I hope its not sold out. Otherwise we'll have to go up Fri or on our own. No matter what, I have to get to that raffle!

I printed the registration form yesterday. I need to decide which run I want to do then I'm going to mail in my registration. :D

Thursday AM here. ;)

No parking brake + no spare tire = no go. :( :(

Originally posted by Eric
No parking brake + no spare tire = no go. :( :(

So put a line lock on it and get a spare..

Now that the line lock is a viable option I would do that.

Cheap and very easy to instal

Eric , that sucks , I was lookin forward to checking out your set up. Thurs. am for me too. First one to register said Tony. extra winch ticket for that I hope.

Originally posted by Jason M


So put a line lock on it and get a spare..

Now that the line lock is a viable option I would do that.

Cheap and very easy to instal

Really? :D :D :D Hmm, I guess I have one hooked up then.

Hey Cruzilla...

thanks for initiating the thread and for registering!

Actually, I had not started one because I did not want to detract from GSMTR and Cruise Moab... but yes, we certainly needed one.

If you are planning on going on any of the Thursday morning runs, get your registration in! They are always the first to fill up and that is certainly the case this year. Still plenty of room but if you want to be absolutely sure, send it in now.

TLCA has relaxed the Line Lock issue and put these decisions where they need to be, at the event level! If anyone has questions about whether or not their rig will pass tech, please send them directly to me. However, I will note that registration and insurance is required on this trek because the rubicon trail is technically a CA road and all CA laws apply (registration, no drinking, etc). Will Safety check ask for it... don't know, don't care. but let it be known they are required and you are expected to have them.

If anyone would like to volunteer Raffle donations, please contact me directly at Rubithon@tlca.org or tonytwiddy@yahoo.com

We are hoping to have two winches this year, one for the general raffle and one for registered drivers only. Also, volunteers who work in the kitchen will receive a one-of-a-kind limited Rubithon Kitchen T-shirt per Terry. Mr. Ross Woody will be our primary chef again and if you've had the pleasure of his BBQ, you know what I'm talking about... most excellent!

one other very important point, when on your way to Rubithon and you swing into Ice House Resort, SLOW DOWN! I caught a lot of grief from folks flying in there like there was no tomorrow.

Look forward to seeing everyone there, drop me a note for questions and raffle donations.
Registration at www.rubithon.com or in Toyota Trails.
Join TLCA at www.tlca.org (all Rubithon attendees must be TLCA Members).

Thanks!

It is my big trip of the year. It appears my registration made it as I had a question and it was answered in an email this morning.

I'm very excited and anxious and nervous. Wheeling a big whale of a Cruiser that has to get me to the Rubicon Trail and through it and back adds to my anxiety. Oh well, You only live once. And I can prepare my rig the best I can and hope for the best.

If I don't bump into you all at Cruise Moab in the short time I'm there, I will definitely see you at Rubithon.

Tony you can volunteer me for something but I'm not a good cook. I'll bring something to the raffle.

Thursday morning run :)

I sent our registration in a few days ago for Thursday morning's run, and both my son, Tom, and myself look forward to having the time of our lives. This will be our first trip to the Rubithon, and can hardly wait to go. I wanted to go this year, since Tom is joining the U.S. Army (Airborne Rangers), and is scheduled to leave in September.:usa:

i'm there:D

thurs., 11:00 am....................and we'll be kitchen help again


and Ross is the Q man:D


glenn

i'm there:D

thurs., 11:00 am....................and we'll be kitchen help again


and Ross is the Q man:D


glenn

Originally posted by Eric
No parking brake + no spare tire = no go. :( :(



Register, show up, I bet you'll be fine. I've seen your rig. Uhmm I am on committee on thursday run (cough cough)

Also, if you are on Trail Committee, be sure to get the comm registration forms that Geoff McGuire sent you, in to me by May 1st so that I can have your Trail Bitch ... I mean Committee... shirts ready.

thank you.

I don't think I'n gonna make it:(













J/K :flipoff2: :flipoff2: ;) :D

I'll haul all your junk in Tony :)
Phil aka. mog crew, aka.sweep run, aka. rubithon whatever needs to be done bitch

I want to go but I dont know what runs to sign up for I am not verry experinced as a driver offroad cause Im only 17. but I have spent alot of time spotting for my brother. my cruiser is on 33s but I may have 35s by then. i dont have lockers buy I may weld up a spare 3rd fo the run. I can weld and wouldent have trubble repairing my junk if I had the right spares. I know there is only one way to gain the experance nessary for the harder runs. What runs do you guys think would be good for me I can cary a spare and I have a e break. Oh I have a 69 f moter tbi 4speed ps fliped rear springs full cage. tons of other stuff just cant think of it all rite now.

Originally posted by goldenarrow
I want to go but I dont know what runs to sign up for I am not verry experinced as a driver offroad cause Im only 17. but I have spent alot of time spotting for my brother. my cruiser is on 33s but I may have 35s by then. i dont have lockers buy I may weld up a spare 3rd fo the run. I can weld and wouldent have trubble repairing my junk if I had the right spares. I know there is only one way to gain the experance nessary for the harder runs. What runs do you guys think would be good for me I can cary a spare and I have a e break. Oh I have a 69 f moter tbi 4speed ps fliped rear springs full cage. tons of other stuff just cant think of it all rite now.

You should be fine, it is a cruiser after all. Seriously, open diffs and 33's or 35's can run the Rubicon just fine. Wheelin with a group of Cruisers on the Con is an experience that should not be passed up if possible. All of the runs except night and double locker are possible for stock rigs.

Kathy and I will be there Thurs 11

I can't seem to find the dates anywhere, not even on the TLCA site. Someone want to inform my ignorant ass? Can meals be purchase for the whole four days or would I need to carry all my own?

Kent

www.rubithon.com

The dates are wrong though.

Look in the current TT for the actual dates.

Join TLCA to get TT at www.tlca.org

Any other questions:

Phone: 707.431.0604 email: Rubithon@tlca.org

sorry about the dates, thougth we had corrected that (another good sign of a well organized run... NOT). ;)

June 16 to 20... runs departing Wed, Thursday and Friday.

Goldenarrow... Rubithon is a great opportunity to run this trail, especially if it's your first time. While it is a very tough trail (hey, it's the rubicon), there are always plenty of folks to lend a hand. The first time I ran it (Rubithon 97), I just fell in behind a very well equiped cruiser and tried not to be too much of a nuisance.

VooDoo... OK, you had me going to half a second... don't do that!

thanks generic and BKcruiser.

Hello cruiser heads!
Last year we took a stock fj80 all the way through with only a small dent in the passenger side rear panal. It did just fine! However, take all the running boards, bumper ends, and other bolt on plastic dodads off.
Stock fj40s run the Con every year with no major problems! Don't be bothered about your rig being up to the task. We get all ranges of rigs and drivers showing up. This will be our fourth year running the 11 Thursday run. We have not yet had a major breakage on our run! Knock on wood. As usual we get a lot of minor breaks, but nothing that cannot be fixed.
Tony is right, the Rubicon is a non-maintained County road. Insurance and registration are required, although we have never asked to see them. BUT one thing we do not allow at all is DRINKING IN THE RIGS!!! If you want to drink and drive on the Rubicon, DON'T SHOW UP FOR THE THURSDAY 11 RUN! We have ZERO tolerance for that crap! One other item that is frowned on, is a bad attitude. Come to have a good time and fun! We always have a blast, with lots of good memories. Like having the weather dump on us big time on top of Walker Ridge! Remember too, that at that time of the year the blood suckers will be out in mass, so bring lots of repellant and maybe head screens. The trail will be wet and muddy, so a good pair of boots is an asset.
It is good to see so many of you showing up for the Thursday run. See you there!

Cardinal Fang, Thursday 11 am Trail leader.

mailed off the reg this am. Hopeing to get into the Thursday am run, camping at Spider. Cant wait!

Again, most excellent advice and input from Cardinal Fang!

Yes, expect mosquitos. Last year when we postponed, there were no mosquitos which was a nice change of pace... but it did unload via thunder storms. Caught us off guard in August with shorts and bikini tops. But it is the Sierra, be prepared for darn near anything.

The entire Rubithon Team will not tolerate any drinking on the trail. I don't even feel like we need to discuss it... that is simply the way it is, and it will not be tolerated. Also, TLCA will probably be escorting the forest service rangers at various times. Save it for the camp and campfire. You can do it.

I also want to commend our Trail leaders. These folks go the extra distance to ensure everyone has a Safe, fun time. I literally get registrations asking to be assigned by Trail leader, simply because they did such an outstanding job the year prior. I am very fortunate to have such quality folks involved.

Attitude certainly is important. Unlike many TLCA events where you base camp and do day trips, on this trek, you'll leave point A, camp along the trail, wheel some more into the springs, camp some more, then exit to point B. You'll be carrying everything you need with you and unpacking, packing it up a time or two. Also, the Rubicon Trail is traveled by many enthusiasts and while TLCA has secured the Rubicon Springs Resort, the rest of the trail is open. I am asking for support from the OHV community by choosing other destinations for that weekend... but we will be sharing the trail with others, and when on the trail, we're all out there for one reason, to have fun.

Thanks!

Originally posted by cardinal fang
Hello cruiser heads!
We have not yet had a major breakage on our run! Knock on wood. As usual we get a lot of minor breaks, but nothing that cannot be fixed.
lways have a blast, with lots of good memories. Like having the weather dump on us big time on top of Walker Ridge!
Cardinal Fang, Thursday 11 am Trail leader.

thanks bill:( :D
you know that wood knocking thing doesn't work!
(my distributor :mad: )

walker hill looked like a water slide:eek:

see ya thurs bill!

oh ya i'm supposed to hook up with mike and dale after moab

glenn

Cruzilla,
I just finally signed up via website to be a tlca member and am very stoked to do some runs. Which runs do you think I would enjoy the most?\

Tony, I would likle to talk with you about prizes, my friends shop in tahoe city(Trent Fabrication) would like to donate a full roll cage kit what do I need to do to work that out. He is in the process of signing up as a buisness and also possibly advertising in the Trails. Thanks,Tom

gunmetalcruz...

sent you an e-mail...

and thanks!

I love this trip! Toys on the Rocks will be doing camp again this year and should have a good crew going in Thursday AM

Nice and wet again this year I hope! Keeps the dust and bugs down.

Originally posted by Gunmetalcruz
Cruzilla,
I just finally signed up via website to be a tlca member and am very stoked to do some runs. Which runs do you think I would enjoy the most?\

Thanks,Tom

That kinda depends on what you want to do. Mudrak does the double locker run. Or you can go for the fishing/slow trip over a couple days. They all got good people. I think you might like the big boy runs. :D
See you there!!

Scott

Thanks David...

you guys are awesome!

(OK, shameless TTT post)

If all goes according to plan, I'm in on Mudrak's run again... That would be the Double Locker, Double Roll Run (Lock and Roll). Should have new (to me) 2F in place mid May.

Looking forward to some Kitchen Help from Glen, and Bill and company. It's tough tending to all that meat!

See ya up there, and bring your appetite!

woody

I guess you can't believe everything you read...

(snipped from PMC April fools newsletter)

Rubithon 2004 – March 16th to 20st

Rubithon has come and gone! ‘It was an awesome event’ was the review given by event chair Tony Twiddy. When asked what happened to the original dates of June 16 thru the 20th, Tony Twiddy was heard to note that its just too damn crowded with all those Toyota’s at that time and he surprised everyone by advancing it to March and moving it to Texas. ‘Texas is a damn fine place to drive a cruiser’ he stated. When asked about refunds, he replied ‘No comment, No refund, and No Bull’


.... OK, OK, it was just a joke! Relax. Rubithon is still in June!

Has anyone recieved run confirmation yet, or is everyone having too much fun at Moab? Sure is quiet in here this weekend!

Kent

No confirmation here, and I sent my registration in several weeks ago. I'm not worried. :shaking:

Rubithon confirmations will be going out approx May 7th to 10th.

Yes, I've just returned from Cruise Moab and will inputting the many registrations received while I was away. After I get this batch in, we'll be sending confirmations.

At this time, those who registered early have their run preference.
However, we are also combining the Friday runs into one group so if you registered for Friday at 9 AM, you've probably already been contacted or will soon be contacted, about the small time change.... 7 AM Friday group.

if you have not yet registered and want the Thursday breakfast run, you might be outta luck. It has filled the fasted by far and I am sure that after this week, will either be closed or extremely close to being full. Be sure to indicate your second run preference if just now submitting.

Now I have to say... the TLCA events this year are phenomenal as far as fun and participation! If you are thinking about going to any but not sure, I am here to encourage you to go. The positive attitude towards TLCA has spilled over into the events and they are the best ever!

Also, if anyone registered is riding solo and 'might' entertain the idea of sharing their passenger seat with someone they do not know, let me know as I have folks who are interested in a ride.

thanks!

Shoot just caught this thread and just got Thurs through Tues off :mad: (I thought it was a little weird). With luck I think I just might be able to make this one. Any of the California pig owners going to be there, BK, Morgan?

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Yes, Thurs 11am. See you there! Don't know Morgans plans, but 55 guy will be on same run.

Bill

I will be there...Thur morn 7am.....see you guys there....

Cool, I hope I can make it. Lots of things are still in the air, again :mad:

Cool, I hope I can make it. Lots of things are still in the air, again :mad:

Up in the air? I wonder what that could be? :flipoff2:


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Moab's done. I'm ready for the Rubithon.

My gut tells me this is going to be an awesome year for the Rubithon. I'm expecting to see a great turn out with lots of new and familar faces and rigs. If you're on the fence, sign up NOW or you'll be sorry!

My plan is to go in early from Tahoe and wheel backwards to the trailhead. Double the fun. :D

See you on Wednesday's "Lock and Roll" run :grinpimp:

I think you're correct Jim...

this is going to be an awesome Rubithon!

Thanks to Jason Keene of JK customs, we have a complete FJ40 front bumper with hoop and new Warn 8274-50 as a grand prize for Registered participants. That's right, to get a single ticket on this prize, you must register. We also have a Warn M8 winch for everyone else in the raffle.

Georg Esterer and Gary (Mudrak) Kardum have teamed up to provide a completely rebuild 3 spd transfer case!!

We have an on board Elect air compressor from Extreme Outback and another set of custom made Alcan Springs. Other vendors such as Marlin Crawler, Rock Buggy supply, Longfield, High Angel Drive line, Cruiser Outfitters, Energy Suspension, Budbuilt, Bushwhacker Hella, CV Unlimited, Cramer-Decker, Hi Lift, A.O.R., Metal Tech, Roundeyes.com and Fault Line Fabrication have either provided or committed to providing raffle prizes in support of our event.

Garie Chavez is attempting to assemble shirts with various advertisers on the back in which each attendee will receive free just for attending.

Last year we had Rubithon license plate frames, this year we have caribeaner key chains with TLCA Rubithon engraved on them provided by Performance Promotions and PMC!

Individuals such as John Evans, Roger Brown and Eric Hassett to name a few, are also providing raffle prizes directly out of their pocket in support of the event.

And even the famous Mike Trathen (prior Rubithon chairman) will be there!

Roger Theurer and friends are transporting their trucks from Tennessee!

Our truck count is currently at 70 and confirmations are going out this weekend. There is still room on all runs although #4 is close to filling, although we might extend the limit on that run due to its popularity.

Fridays runs (6:30 AM and 9 AM) are being combined into one run at 7 AM.

Marlin Crawlers entire shop will be coming on Friday as our special guests this year and our Mog Crew headed up by Phil Pasciak (VooDoo) will be doing trail sweep again on Friday to ensure everyone gets into the Springs by Friday night. If you break hard, they will literally drag you in behind the mog!

Harry Wagner from 4x4Wire will be providing journalistic coverage of the event and TLCA Truck Tech Roger Brown will also be attending the event.

The official event shirt is being developed and I can assure everyone it will include nearly every Toyota model present! Thanks to Peter at APLE shirts.

and of course, TLCA will be represented with our first ever 2004 Event shirts, free TLCA memberships and free access to other TLCA events as provided.

Matt Peitak will be organizing the horseshoe tournament on Saturday and Terri Henle is coordinating fantastic meals again with our own Ross Woody working his magic on the grill. If you were there last year or have had the pleasure to experience his BBQ, you know what I'm talking about!!

I am also working with Devon Johnson who created an awesome DVD of Death valley to do the same for Rubithon... this ought to be pretty cool!

so far, the only unfortunate issue is that my own wife Cindy will not be able to attend. Bummer...

El Presidente thinks that I can run with Mudrak and Pismojim on the double locker run.

El Presidente thinks that I can run with Mudrak and Pismojim on the double locker run.

You might wanna look at sticking at least 33s or even a shackle lift if you're gonna try Rubi in that DD of yours.

Also, if you are on Trail Committee, be sure to get the comm registration forms that Geoff McGuire sent you, in to me by May 1st so that I can have your Trail Bitch ... I mean Committee... shirts ready.

thank you.
hey tony. i did'nt get that form so i sent in the regular one. what time do you need me there on thursday? :D

got it Georg...

everyone, especially Trail committee folks, should plan to arrive 2 hours before their scheduled departure time. This allows plenty of time for Safety inspections, introductions, drivers meeting, etc and leaving on time.

We currently have 70 trucks registered as of Sunday.
confirmations mailing out tonight or tomorrow...

The UPS man is dropping stuff off daily for the Raffle!

Okay, if I make it to the rubithon again t will be a banzi run on thurs night to loon and then the friday morning run. Get to the springs, stay sat, and leave potentially very late on sat or VERY early on sun so I can get back to vegas easily.

a. I am not going to bring much stuff with me. Anyone's campfire that I can crash?
b. I doubt that I will have a passenger. Anyone interested??? it should be a fun ride. But I am not going to have much room for baggage.

Course, all this depends on how the cruiser deals with 4 grand drops in the street this weekend ;)


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b. I doubt that I will have a passenger. Anyone interested??? it should be a fun ride. But I am not going to have much room for baggage.

Hmmmmm. I have been trying to make it to Rubithon for the last 8 years or so.

:idea:

Hmm, not going to be able to get away on Thurs, but how long is the ride from Loon Lake to the Springs on Friday? Anyone?

Hey jasonm, we might leave on sat. night to run from springs back to loon. so we can get a decent day in on the hwy. sunday. if you want to go I sure we'll see ya at springs. plus lets us get in a good night run and if a bad break happens there will be plenty of passers by on sunday if help or tow is needed.

Ray... on average, the friday 7 AM group usually hits the springs between 3 and 6 pm, depending on how long they stop for lunch.... or incur breakage.

There are also late folks coming in Friday on their own. And once our group gets in, their will be the usual folks on Friday going in to Spider and the little sluice.

There is one group of jeeps coming up big sluice on Saturday, running towards their property at Loon. This should not affect our formal groups but will catch anyone coming in late on Saturday.

I finally mailed in my registration, and talked to Tony on the phone last night. It looks like I'm on the Thursday 7:00 am :D

Anyone need a seat for Rubithon, the 11:00 am thursday run will have at least three that I can vouch for. Let me know if you want to ride along. Only requirement is that you must come to have a great time! :p

This by far has to be one of the best trips Those Guys have been on. It is going to be a shame to miss it this year.If anyone is on the fence about going, I would recomend do it. Mod truck, stock cruiser,doesn't matter with the right attitude. This event is not what you got, it's you all got there. Everyone is equal at the springs!

Maybe I should look into airfare? :idea:

Jason a buddy and I are heading out Saturday two 40’s on 37 after dinner or the raffle. Sound like a few of use are leaving on Saturday. Maybe we need to make it a night run out? :D

Jason a buddy and I are heading out Saturday two 40’s on 37 after dinner or the raffle. Sound like a few of use are leaving on Saturday. Maybe we need to make it a night run out? :D

Did I miss something here, or did TinBox. IIRC the dinner and BBQ are Friday night. :confused:

Happy hour is Friday night,

The BBQ raffle is sat..

Jason a buddy and I are heading out Saturday two 40’s on 37 after dinner or the raffle. Sound like a few of use are leaving on Saturday. Maybe we need to make it a night run out? :D
quite possibly..

It will depend on how I feel :D

Jason a buddy and I are heading out Saturday two 40’s on 37 after dinner or the raffle. Sound like a few of use are leaving on Saturday. Maybe we need to make it a night run out? :D


we leave after the raffle sat night ........gives cadillac hill an extra rush :D ......plus avoid the traffic jam sun morning......we camp at observation point at the top and head out early sun......most of us are in the cook crew, thats where you can find us if you need.....or thurs 11:00am run with Cardinal Fang

glenn

glenn

we leave after the raffle sat night ........gives cadillac hill an extra rush :D ......plus avoid the traffic jam sun morning......we camp at observation point at the top and head out early sun......most of us are in the cook crew, thats where you can find us if you need.....or thurs 11:00am run with Cardinal Fang

glenn

glenn
Does this mean there will be a nice hot meal sitting up on the top of cadillac hill on early sun morning???

:D

we are done cookn by then.....55guy had some killer tamales up there one year for breakfast.....right about then a fresh pot of coffee is ME!

after breakfast sat morning and bbq that night you might not eat for a couple of days!.......well almost

it's some good grub!
glenn

I was there for the 2000 rubithon.
Good times, I was the poor sucker that
1. broke my rear leaf spring
2. put my fan into the radiator (amazingly enough the radiator won, 4 out of 7 blades broke, the radiator is still working fine ;))
3. Crushed my rear driveshaft but it held together just fine.

I do wish I knew the pair of trucks that were running the trail on that thurs, one was a beat to crap blue (I think) chevy pickup and an old powerwaggon. They got a killer pic of me that I never saw.


Also, Tony, do you happen to know who is leading the 7am run to Rubicon springs?

JasonM I'd be up for riding along or Cardinal Fang. I'd like to ride along with someone. Trail bitch, spotter, whatever you want to call it, fine for me. I've been trying to get back there for two years. Got to make the raffle again. That was my first year on the Con, driving, and I won a winch. What an awesome time! I owe Tony for the tremendous favor of giving me his spare gas so I could make it out without worries, also for the awesome upside down cake. :p

I can be at whatever side on any given day so just get back to me so I can figure out what I need to setup for going. I'll pm both of you jsut to cover my bases.

I have a couple of people that are ahead of you but if they fall through you are welcome to ride with me..

Jason... sure do: Geoff McGuire, Big Jim Adams, Mike Trathen
should be excellent group judging by the names signed up for that one.

Joey... jog my memory... did you come in with Jason and Patricia two years ago? showed up late Friday... left Sunday with the winch... I might have paraphrased your entire experience in 3 short sentences (and it was funny).

No, name wasn't Joey, you must mean last year in 03? :confused:

and I think I have Bills extra seat filled....

I may have seat open on this run , my co-pilot hasn't got official word on time off from work . He is going to find out or cancel by the 24 th. , so I will know for sure then . Anyone needs a ride just pm me or let Tony know and look forward to meetin ya.

Close Tony. Names David Miller. Yah, Jason and Patricia met up with Steph and me in 02 after they moved to California from Oregon. We first met you on the McGrew in 01.I think it was the first run. I had the red Tacoma then. '01 Rubithon tried to run Rubithon but vehicle fell apart while on tow dolly about three hours from home. Came down anyway and found a super nice J@@p owner who brought us in from Tahoe Friday night and left Sunday-walked/rode out. Made it back to Rubithon '02 with vehicle and ran Thursday Ice House run. We camped just above you, Ross, John, Dave & crew. We had a little "experience" with some kid about parking at the springs and I was totally frustrated(fired up really cause he was talkin/yellin at the wrong guy) but later at the raffle I won the winch and it paid for the previous years carnage. I couldn't have picked a better group of guys to have been there with. Rubithon event was awesome, minus the little guy with the big tude. My FJ40 was primer grey with 37 Boggers then.

I really want to go, driving, but no money so I need to bum a ride. Steph and baby are going to hang out at my cousins house in Rescue, so I have the time just need ride. :D Somebody help a brotha out :grinpimp:

David , I would gladly offer you a ride. PM me if you want it. I think the parking experience you refer to was with us. If you mean the group that was camped right at the top of the wall across from the PMC camp then bingo. As I recall we set up camp and then someone came by and told us we were campin right where he just drove , we were campin in the road . If you guys had a mustard yellow fj40 with no front bumper and ps then you camped next to us. We thought that little perch was cool cause we could watch the traffic and talk to people as they went by. Never meant any offense and I hope you are not holding grudges. The little guy you refer to will not be there this year , he is a good cat , just a misunderstanding. I will make it up to you with a ride if you are interested . thurs . a.m. at 7:00 loon spillway

I'd love the ride! The "incident" was due to where someone I was with parked and where I stopped and started unloading. I didn't have the problem, the bean eatin' big tude guy did. Could of just gone about it so differently. :shaking: No grudges. I'm only 5'11" but a big fatty(230lbs--it's really all muscle) so the guy probably wasn't all that small just lacked tact and carried a big chip on his shoulder so it made him appear smaller.

I will sure take you up on the ride if you're sure? I'm always up to meeting new people. I'll pm you my info so we can talk it out over the phone.

David

ya, I thought your name was David!

And yes, I summed up your experience in three sentences, ending with Rubithon is Great! (right after you won the winch). Too funny.

ya, hook up with a passenger seat and get your butt in there!

The ironic part, when I first started going to Rubithon in 97, we camped in the granite bluffs because frankly, that was the only space left as the springs were full. last year, the granite bluffs continued to be packed full of people, and the springs themselves were a ghost town!

We also hope to see you again on McGrew! Stock trucks welcomed and encouraged...

and when folks ask me about flat towing with drivelines attached, I share your story about complete and thorough grenading of the drive train.

This by far has to be one of the best trips Those Guys have been on. It is going to be a shame to miss it this year.If anyone is on the fence about going, I would recomend do it. Mod truck, stock cruiser,doesn't matter with the right attitude. This event is not what you got, it's you all got there. Everyone is equal at the springs!

Maybe I should look into airfare? :idea:

Come Awn :smokin:

Tony, We are super excited up here. The trail is in great shape. We cut a few more deadfall off lately. If you can fit us in the thursday morning big dog run that would be great. If you get a chance today to give us a call at Derrik's shop that would be great. I have a few questions. 530-581-2090 Thanks Tom

At least five will arrive for the Wednesday run, all 40's. Rob and Roger Theurer in the 6.2 diesels, Spanky in the coilover boinger, Briggs Evans and me in commonish rock idol rigs. There's room on the transporter for two more rigs, so holler at me if you'd like to join us: Nashville to Sacramento to Moab via Denver to Nashville.
Can't wait to do the 'Con, and we're heading from there to Moab on the 23-26: come join us there, too!

how funny Lizrd... I was just getting ready to post this...

We have folks flying in while their trucks arrive by transport. These folks could use a ride from the Sacramento airport to the trail head where their trucks will be patiently waiting.

While I do not yet have specific arrival times, if anyone can swing by the airport and give them a ride, that would be great!

If someone from the Sacramento area who is Not going on Rubithon but wants to help, can help shuttle them up the hill, that would be great too and I'm sure the TN folks would express their appreciation with hats and shirts, as I will do also.

More to come on this....

Do the Tennessee boys have an arrival date?

Ross... I believe they are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday.

The breakfast run is full.

rig count is just under 100.

The Thursday overnight at spider has the least amount of trucks and is recommended to those of you just sending in your registration.

Also, there is room on the double locker run if you are hard core and can do Wednesday.

Thanks!

Tony

Do you have me down on run #1? I need to send in my registration form, but I thought we talked about it...

Tony,
There is still room for the friday run to the springs right?

I still haven't gotten confirmation one way or another yet. I was hoping for the wedns. 4:00pm run. Still a possibility??

Hey Eric... when did you send in your registration!? Just last week I presume because I picked it up and entered it just yesterday. You gotta give me at least a couple days...

I recognize Magalia.

You should be good to go, the next dose of confirmations will probably go out next weekend.

Hey Tony, was my registration in the mail when you checked yesterday?
#5618 :D

hey tony , its lookin like the springs won't be a ghost town this year , unless you change the date again....... :rolleyes: :shaking: :grinpimp: :evil:

Hey Eric... when did you send in your registration!? Just last week I presume because I picked it up and entered it just yesterday. You gotta give me at least a couple days...

I recognize Magalia.

You should be good to go, the next dose of confirmations will probably go out next weekend.

Thanks Tony. I wasn't trying to rush you, I just seriously thought I sent that in earlier. I guess trying to get the 'Cruiser done is messing with the rest of my brain :rasta:

Hey Tony, was my registration in the mail when you checked yesterday?
#5618 :D



He must have got it, looks like my check cleared :D

sorry David...

Yes, got your registration and your set, next confirmations going out Monday the 24th (or there abouts).

sorry I did not respond sooner but when I don't recognize the name, I have to search by # or city.... and sometimes I'm lazy. ;)

but ya, If I've cashed your check, you're golden!

Roger T or any of the TN boys... let us know when you arrive? I have lined up a young lady in an 80 to give you a ride.

Woooody... got you covered.

Just entered the registrations, 2nd dose of confirmations will mail on Wed. We should be current after that.

The Friday run is nearly full. The breakfast run is full. The smallest group is the 3rd Thursday group at just over 10 (run #5). If you can do Thursday, I recommend that one.

Final shirt and meal counts go 6/1. After that, no guarantees.

If you are sending Business info and raffle prizes, get them going this week.

thank you thank you

2nd dose of confirmations mailed out today.

I need arrival time for the TN boys into Sacramento.

I am looking for a volunteer who could possible haul or transport a small trailer from Sacramento to Tahoe. Will make it worth your while.

2nd dose of confirmations mailed out today.

I need arrival time for the TN boys into Sacramento.

I am looking for a volunteer who could possible haul or transport a small trailer from Sacramento to Tahoe. Will make it worth your while.
Just faxed you my registration and offer to help on fri and sat :D

and with Jason's registration, our friends at Marlin Crawler and the others registrations received as of last night...

Rubithon is Full!

Final confirmations mailing out this weekend. If you have mailed or faxed your registration before 5/27, you are covered.... if you are just now filling it out, you had better give me a call.

Fantastic turnout for what should be a fantastic event!

Many thanks!

Figured I'd post here. I'm going to be up on the trail but I'll do my best to steer clear. I'm thinking of staying Friday at wentworth and Saturday at Buck - will that conflict with anything? Might be fun to cruise to the springs from buck for an hour or two to oogle rigs too if that's ok.

There will be 3 of us with our dads just taking it easy :)

Hey, for that trailer are you talking through the trail or around?

Got my confirmation last night. Thanks Tony ;)

We should have our Friday runs on the trail by 11. The friday runs go straight through and we should have everyone in the Springs by Friday night, barring any unforeseen issues.

I am sure there will be the usual crowd Friday night at the Little Sluice and there is a Jeep club running the trail backwards on Saturday.

My personal thanks to everyone who is steering clear of the trail on Thursday and Friday morning in support of our event!

Brandon, I need the trailer towed around to Tahoe before the event, so we can hook it up behind the mog for additional hauling space. I found out last night it does have issues... no tires. :confused: oh well. I might have to take a trailer to get the trailer...

Tony --- M416 size trailer? I could tow it with my 40, I think.

We should have our Friday runs on the trail by 11. The friday runs go straight through and we should have everyone in the Springs by Friday night, barring any unforeseen issues.

I am sure there will be the usual crowd Friday night at the Little Sluice and there is a Jeep club running the trail backwards on Saturday.

My personal thanks to everyone who is steering clear of the trail on Thursday and Friday morning in support of our event!

Brandon, I need the trailer towed around to Tahoe before the event, so we can hook it up behind the mog for additional hauling space. I found out last night it does have issues... no tires. :confused: oh well. I might have to take a trailer to get the trailer...


do you guys go in wentworth or Loon? Looks like all the group will be ahead of us :)

Brandon

All of the runs stage at Loon, except the breakfast run that stages at Ice House.

Rubithon if Full!

Fantastic turnout for what should be a fantistic event!

Many thanks!

:cool2:
YEAH !!!
That's what I'm talking about. Be there or be square! :grinpimp:

Tony,
I faxed Derek and my paperwork in. Looking forward to wheeling in with Jack. Mace, I have some ideas for saturday if you want to play.?

I got my confirmation Friday in the mail :D

anyone here going in on Thursdays 11am run?
<edit>.... anyone here leaving from marin Wed Night??

Rubithon is officially full at 140 trucks.

Need someone to haul a trailer from Sacramento to S. Lake Tahoe.

Need the arrival times of the TN boys. (have escort lined up to deliver them)

run counts:
1 = 11
2 = 16
3 = 23
4 = 30
5 = 11
7 = 25
I can take more folks on runs 2 and 5 only. We also have Marlin's shop coming in Friday around 11 as our special guests and of course, a few folks coming in on their own.

Grand Prize for Registered participants only - Warn 8274-50 and FJ40 front bumper with radiator hoop and extra bling provided by JK customs.

Raffle grand prizes - Warn M8 winch provided by Rubithon.
Hilux third member with Detroit and 5:29 gears provided by River City Diff.
set of 4 custom made to your specs, Alcan Springs provided by... Alcan
Rebuilt Land Cruiser 3 spd T-case provided by Georg Esterer and Mudrak
$500 certificate for roll cage provided by Trent Fabrication.

Other top prizes:
Tow bar and assorted goodies from Mark's Off Road
electric Air Compressor from Extreme Outback
set of Longfields from Bobby Long
10 lb complete Source CO2 system from Cramer-Decker
set of shocks donated by John Evans
High Angle Drive line cert
Metal Tech
Marlin Crawler
A.O.R.

Other prizes (committed or received)
4x4 Labs, Rock Buggy Supply, Tuffy, Leatherman, CV Unlimited, Premier Power Welder, Energy Suspension, Edelbrock, Swagman Publishing, Cruiser Outfitters, Grant, West Coast Diff, Advance Adapters, Budbuilt, Bushwhacker, Hella, Advanced Air systems, 4Crawler off road, TLC Performance, CCoT, Hi Lift Jack, Butch Built, Dream Fab, Deckers, Mudrak... and more to come.

Now I just have to put my truck together so I can go too! :D

Hey,. well I just got my tempoary papers to transfer to a jobsite in Fremont. I am leaving today. I do not know if I will be there long enough to make it for the Rubithon, but would like to ride along if I am still in Calif. Let me know if there are any open seats and what registration if any I need to get taken care of today. I need to renew my TLCA membership anyways. Been stuck in So. Texas with out my cruiser since January. Really dieing to go trail riding and camping. Thanks

-Darius

anyone here going in on Thursdays 11am run?
<edit>.... anyone here leaving from marin Wed Night??

I'm leaving Wed aft for Placerville from Lafayette. Plan to hotel overnight. Then up to Loon Thursday morning for the 11:00 run.

Bagsmo , That Is A Nice Rig. More Info. Please .

<blush> What this old thing? Oh, ok... Started life as a 63 SWB PU. abandoned on a ranch in Montana for many years then rescued by a Napa Valley wine maker's son. He had the original F rebuilt and swapped out the trans and T/C for a 4 speed set-up. He also had Butch Lewis fab the flat bed, headache rack and front bumper. That man does some nice work. The side rails and bed boards are made from old oak barrel staves from the winery. When it rains you can smell the burgundy. I can't part with them, even tho I want to build a tray back...

I bought it in 2000, with no top, no wiring, no dash controls, guages or knobs, no windows, no wipers, no interior, no brakes, no clutch, no lights, no t/s, no charging system, no linkage, (steering or t/c) rattle can paint, fair rust, ball peen body work and leaks in every lubricated system. I took it down to the frame and sheet metal and brought it back from there. I added mid seventies axles, Mudrak improved, with front and rear ARB lockers, ARB compressor, F & R disks, OME springs, shackles and pins, Rancho 9000x's, new TREs & bushings. It gets about two inches of lift from the springs and another 1" from a slight body lift. (necessary to fit T/C linkage under the cab) It has a Wilwood manual tandem master cylinder and new clutch master and slave as well as new brake, clutch and fuel lines. Ever try to find 11 mm flare nuts? Marlin rebuilt the '78 T/C with three speed gears. (Transmission needs it too. Next on list) New fenders and aprons and windows and weather strip and paint and emblems and lights. BMW 3 series leather sport seats, new headliner, floor mats, tuffy console and CB round out the interior work. And the 250 other things needed with any restoration/rebuild...

But enough about me. What do you think about me? Teach you to ask for details...

My reconnaissance team has noted the trail is open all the way through, with not even that much deep water.

Everyone is reminded to bring bug spray.

The Marauder Bar will be hosted by Marauders again.

Meal counts: Beef 200 Chicken 105 Sat Breakfast 145 Up from last year.

nearly 400 T shirts are literally coming off the press today. Event packets are being assembled which contain vendor info and literature, CCoT calendars, BRC free 3 month memberships, Stickers, stickers, stickers and a 16th Annual Rubithon dash plaque and special gift.

With less than two weeks to go, we are in final count down mode.

This will be my first rubicon, and other than scrambling to get my truck together, I'm stoked! Do have one question- I'm flying in (one of the "TN boys"), but I have to fly out rather than going on to moab. Is there anyone willing to drop me at the airport Sunday? That would really help me out!

anyway, see you on the trail!
AS

When do you TN boys arrive at the airport?

How is your truck getting home?

I'm sure we can find someone to toss you out along the Hwy. :D

Looks like we're getting in on the 16th at 11:30:
Southwest Flight 2073
Depart Nashville (BNA) at 7:45 AM
Arrive in Sacramento (SMF) at 11:30 AM

Actually, there will be at least two of us that need to get back to the airport for a 12:30 flight on Sunday.

My truck will be going out to moab on the car hauler with the rest of the guys.

Oh, and ask'em to slow down before they throw us out! :)

thanks
AS

sweet raffle prizes!! :eek:

got my confirmation about a week ago :D

cant wait

12:30!?

12:30 Sunday night?

12:30 Sunday noon could be a bit tougher...

4 PM might be more appropriate. :)

yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. The latest flight from sacremento is 12:30pm in the afternoon while the sun is up. Crap time.

Well hello TN boys! I would be the "lady in a 80" that is lined up to give you a lift on Wed. I will be at the airport on Sunday by 11:30. I have been waiting for this info.

Also if you tell me where you would be needing a lift from on Sunday I could possibly help you there too...all depending on the location.

How many of you are arriving on Wed. at Sac Int.? (How much gear are you bringing with you too?) Post or email me details!

greetings! I pm'd you, but there will be 5 or 6 of us. Sunday is the killer. We'll be on the Tahoe side, and I just don't know if we'll make it out in time to catch the 12:30 (that's the last flight to Nashvegas). We'll have to work on that some more.

THANKS AGAIN!

In my estimation, you'd better allow about three hours to get to the airport from Tahoma on highway 50. Figure a little over two hours if you go out the I80 side. So if you leave Tahoma at ~~9:00ish you should make it easy, with some airport time. The Springs to Tahoe won't take long, and it's light at 5:00AM now, so no problem. Can't Fawk around or break, but it's doable. See you there.

Kent

shirts and event packs are in Tahoe along with raffle items received to date.

entering a few last minute registrations, so far, have not said No to anyone although I've asked a few to change their plans a bit.

For those stopping by Ice House Resort... Slow Down through the parking lot! Bob and Julie get more than a bit upset as folks race through there on their way to shake someone's hand. Relax, they'll still be there if you drive slow.

Everyone give Ross Woody moral support as he tears his truck apart again to fix the clutch... again.

Tony, where will we pick up the run paperwork? Last year it was at Ice House resort? Same deal this year?

hang tough on those, they are either shipping directly or will be waiting... after I chat with Geoff tonight.

its my fault for delaying those (again), they just keep changing with all the last minute folks.

thanks!

Okay Stran I've got you and your group covered for the Sac International pick up.
I guess I'll hold up a poster with a bezel painted on it so you will know who I am...or maybe just a real bezel :) Where am I dropping you off at? Ice House?

Hey TN boys, great to have you on the run. I'll be your humble trail leader for the wed run. Hopefully you guys won't have any delays. I'd like to leave loon at 4 sharp so we can try and make spider before dark. Doesn't always happen, but it's nice to try. Sounds like most people on the run are very well set up, and or been there before.
Anybody else going on the wed run from the board?

Tony, hows it goin. I've got lots of new music for this year. Let me know if there is anything else you need form me. I've already met with all of my crew, and they are pumped and ready. We should be at Loon by 1pm on wed.

Jason...

sounds good. Bring some extra fuel for the generator, that might be an item that has not been covered in depth and always is a bit of an issue, so yes, bring extra fuel.

You have 17 on your run, the packet info has been sent to Geoff, not sure if he will mail or leave at Ice House. Sorry about that, my fault on getting those out late again.

thanks!

That's ok, it'll just cost you your nutz. I'll give Geoff a call and see wus up.
No prob on the gas. Does Mike need anything for the bar? I haven't heard from him either.

give Geoff a call Thursday, he is at the property.

and yes, call Mike... his is covering and needs help hauling in.

I have Matt P lined up for an ice run on Saturday. Ive instructed him to cover ice for Mike's efforts Sat night.

hit me off line at tonytwiddy@yahoo.com for advance list.

Thanks!

LadyInAn80- Sounds great! We'll be there looking for cruiser bezels. We'll be the scruffy confused yet oddly stoked folks wandering around. Look forward to seeing you, and thanks again.

:D :D

Fireball- Can't wait to get there. Roger, Rob and Spanky will already be there, hopefully with the trucks, gear and all. I don't know how long the ride from Sacremento is, but hopefully we'll hook up with our ride and be on the way from the airport by 12.

I'm not sure if anyone in this group has been there, but it will be my 1st trip. See you next week!!

:D

-stran-

I've become denied, big blow as I've been planning on this since May 2002. My son is going in for surgery next Wednesday, we did his pre op visit today. That is the day I was supposed to be leaving Idaho for this great trail in California called the Rubicon. Pretty hard on me, he is only 17 months old and he doesn't know what is going on. He knows he hates places that have paper on the beds and people in lab coats. I feel so bad for him. So I'm staying home. My big wheeling event will be taking him to and from the surgery in the Cruiser. Which I guess I can be thankful for. I'm hoping to get out there in August as there is an 80 series group doing the Con then. But only time will tell if I make it or am denied again. I'll probably be broke by then. I'm trying to get a raffle prize sent out. I was going to bring something big, but I can't ship it. So,I'm looking to get something unique and small that I can get shipped out. So I'll be there in heart and mind :)

best wishes to the baby , that is though to see your baby go into a surgery. I am gettin a wierd feelin like there is a serious problem so I will also thro out a prayer , what is boys name ?

Thanks for the seat Georg! :grinpimp:
See you guys up there. Thurs. AM run!
Scott, will be good to see you again, been awhile.

Mark

Thanks for the seat Georg! :grinpimp:
See you guys up there. Thurs. AM run!
Scott, will be good to see you again, been awhile.

Mark


Mark, would that be the 7:00 am Thursday run?
If so see ya there :D

Ya, sorry you can't make it Eric, but you have your priorities straight.

thanks!

Stran, sounds great. Looking forward to wheelin with you guys. As long as traffic isn't too bad you should make it with an hour to spare. (hopefully)
So far our group seems to be pretty experienced, so if we get moving at 4, we might be able to make spider lake before dark.

Craig, what's wrong with the boy? Hope it goes well for him and my best to you all.

Looks like I'm going, but not in the 55...

Morgan

morgan , are you gonna ride your bike ?

Thanks for the seat Georg! :grinpimp:
See you guys up there. Thurs. AM run!
Scott, will be good to see you again, been awhile.

Mark

yeah buddy.....
glad your gonna make it......i'm in the kitchen crew, you and georg come see me i'll hook you up.........don't tell anyone though :D

oh and the yj flares WILL be off for the run........ :D

glenn.........thurs. 11:00a

So who has what run??

you and georg come see me i'll hook you up.........don't tell anyone though

Nobody will notice this! :rolleyes:


Kent

by the way..........i've got a set of rocker gaurds that i used to run, that bolt on using the stock running board step holes. they also tie into the fender like the step does. they are available to anyone that has no protection.

every year there is at least one 40, even with mild lifts, that folds those steps into the rocker pannel. and i always think of the extras i have ........at home :rolleyes:

a couple years ago there were two of them with big bites in m' by the time we got to the bowl......(gate keeper victims)

i will deliver them to loon lake ,i hope to be there by 8 or 9 thurs mornning. , and i'll help put them on :D

they fit 77 40 step holes.....3/8 bolts

glenn :D

Mark, would that be the 7:00 am Thursday run?
If so see ya there :D
Im not sure, I gotta check with Georg. But im sure we'll see each other. :beer:

yeah buddy.....
glad your gonna make it......i'm in the kitchen crew, you and georg come see me i'll hook you up.........don't tell anyone though :D

oh and the yj flares WILL be off for the run........ :D

glenn.........thurs. 11:00a
Right on! Last time I went up with TLCA was in 92, so im sure its gonna be sweet! Looking forward to seeing some old familiar faces, and meeting some new ones as well.
See yah in the chow line Glenn(if im not passed out by then) :D

RUBITHON, [UROCKME aka SPLIT PEA] 11;00 am thursday,lets ROCK, :) but not ROLL, :( see ya there

My son should be fine. That is what they keep telling me. He has a piece of skin that needs to be removed to prevent urinary tract infections. I'm just not too wild about them knocking him out to do this. He's only like 28 lbs. It seems like it would be real easy to screw up with only 28 lbs to work with. He is seeing a specialist and we don't have a whole lot of urologists in Idaho, so getting an appointment has been a bear. We've been waiting since January to get in and this is the best they could do.

On a positive note. Gabe and I took the Cruiser out for a test drive yesterday. Our 91 has been down since Cruise Moab. We burned up a wheel bearing and a spindle on our way home from Moab. I'm not sure why this happened. I'm blaming it on the type of grease I used but that might not be the whole culprit. It now has all new knuckles, wheel bearings, a new roller bearing spindle, new seals and gaskets. Then we took the Cruiser in to get rid of the red mud from Moab. I believe our Cruiser might have some permanent pink spots. That red mud is a PITA and when you let it sit for a month it is worse.

Is anyone travelling on I84 through Idaho to the Rubithon? I'm going to send a raffle prize but shipping might not work in a timely enough manner. If not, maybe I'll have Tony make a coupon to raffle off and I'll send the prize direct to the winner. Not a bad idea because then they wouldn't have to pack it in or out.

Have fun, drive safe, and take lots of pictures!!! Maybe 2006 I'll see you there?

Tony

I will be going in on Wednesday at some time. Not sure of the exact time probably trailing all the Wednesday runs. But just thought I would let you know and everyone else know that there will be what an additional paramedic out on the trail. I will be there for the duration and will be in a yellow FJ40 towing a black trailer through. I will be followed by a purple FJ40 with an orange roll bar. Can't miss it. I just need to know what channel on my CB to monitor and I will try to listen up for any one with trouble. Will be bringing along of the advanced life support toys I play with on a daily basis.

Tony, Talked to Phil, and we are going to meet him on tuesday to bring some stuff down to the springs. Sounds like we are all set on this end.

Stran, is your rig on the trailer yet? I just talked to Tim, and it sounds like you guys may have a height prob. Keep me informed on how everything works out.
Good luck.

Jason

Yee Haw !!!

Cruiser is packed and I'm headed out the door for Tahoe. Going in backwards Monday morning, on to Loon Traihead for Wednesday 2:00 PM run, back to the springs to win the raffle, etc...

Be there or be square!

Oh yeah, be sure to say " :flipoff2: " if you see me and Knuckles on the trail!

http://realcruiser.com/rub2002/osluice/p6200614.jpg

Yee Haw !!!
http://realcruiser.com/rub2002/osluice/p6200614.jpg

uh.....you look a little high centered :confused:

We are ready to go :D


BTW, if Anyone can help Morgan andI get a hardtop from the his place to The rubithon I would appreciate it!!!

We are ready to go :D


BTW, if Anyone can help Morgan andI get a hardtop from the his place to The rubithon I would appreciate it!!!


Bastard :flipoff2: ..I say..We all meet up at my place..Help me get my junk together...Then I can go too.....

..By the way..Cruiser looks sweet!...SOON!..I wil run with the big dogs!!!

BTW, if Anyone can help Morgan andI get a hardtop from the his place to The rubithon I would appreciate it!!!

I wish I could bring it with me, Jason. I'd be happy to help get it there. I am totally jamming right now to get an old 40 ready for the trail. I'll be working on it up until the last minute.

Some things never change.

Morgan

Sounds like you heard before I did! I was in Atlanta all weekend and my phone went flat. Anyway, Roger emailed to say they left noon on Sunday. They'll have to haul a$$ along with the trucks, but they should make it. Those of us flying aren't changing our plans- it'll just be the other half of our crew cutting it close!

cross your fingers!

-stran-

Big note of Thanks and Appreciation to Mike (55Guy) for getting the Rubithon Trailer to Tahoe. Mike picked it up in Sacramento and escorted it to Tahoe on Sunday just help us out... what a (55) guy!! Thanks Mike!

Thanks Jason for helping Phil and the mog crew... there really is a lot of stuff.

My apologies to Carlos Castillo, dropped the ball on his reg but he's covered, and apology to Alvaro Rodriguez who did not receive his confirmation but we got you covered Alvaro on run #4.

Last minute registrations and raffle prizes have been pouring in.

Watching you guys packing up and hitting the road for Rubithon is exciting! I spent all day yesterday putting my junk back together and with the exception of some rear shock mounts, I'm ready to go!

Stran,
Good luck! That's going to be some hard drivin for those boys. I don't have my list in front of me, but I believe your truck drivers name is Tim. He has my cell #. As soon as I find out what cb channel we're supposed to run i'll post it here.
I still want to be moving at 4, so call me if you guys are going to be delayed.

thanks,
Jason

I hope someone is getting a pic of the rig carrying all those cruisers, are you planning to meet the rig here in Placerville? If so I can take some before and after pic's. I am packing and nearly ready to go, looks like I will be joining Bob Brown's Thurs from Ice House run. I have heard the bugs are especially thick this year bring some good spray.

Tony,
I faxed Derek and my paperwork in. Looking forward to wheeling in with Jack. Mace, I have some ideas for saturday if you want to play.?
Missed this one.

Whatcha thinkin Tom???

Will do. You may want to email me your number as well. I don't have Spanky's (Tim) number, but I do have Roger's (the respoinsible & organized guy). I'll be giving them a call tomorrow night to see where they're at.

I'll give you a shout as we're leaving the airport Wed. morning!

thanks aain.

David- I think they're planning on leaving the rig in Tahoe and ferrying the cruisers down. I agree, it would be nice to have some pictures!!

AS

Tony/Jason- Are we supposed to meet at Icehouse or Loon on Wed? I'm a little fuzzy on that one :D

thanks

All groups (except the breakfast run #4) meet at Loon Lake... that's you Stran. Loon Lake and its a bit of a jaunt of Hwy 50 (35 miles worth of jaunt).

Try to arrive early to allow time for trail head activities, etc.

Thanks!

All groups (except the breakfast run #4) meet at Loon Lake...

Try to arrive early to allow time for trail head activities, etc.

Thanks!


We don't need to be there 2 hours early like the packet said do we? I don't want to haul the kids out of the house at 3:00am :eek:

Bring your rubbers!!!


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Jason , quit makin stuff up to deter people.. Sunny and hot ...

Yeah but this way I get more trail time to myself ;)

I've become denied, big blow as I've been planning on this since May 2002. My son is going in for surgery next Wednesday,

So I'll be there in heart and mind :)
My best to him, we'll be thinking of you.

Tony-
Our return will be on Monday morning. We'll need to find a ride towards Oakland Sunday afternoon. Actually, Ron tells me we're going to his folk's in lafayette/walnut creek. Do you know anyone going that direction with room for 4 of us?

Also- I'm planning on checking in with the car hauler tonight, and I'll post if we're going to be delayed for some reason.


thanks,
AS

great... this will probably work better schedule wise, and you won't have to rush off... We can work out transpo later.

nicely done.

good info and good practice posted by Uget It (Kevin, POR president), about camping further than 30 Ft from Spider lake in an effort to mitigate human impact to the lake and shoreline.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259147

Hey man heading in in a couple hours. I'll figure out something fun besides caddilac for a sat. run.



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Originally Posted by Gunmetalcruz
Tony,
I faxed Derek and my paperwork in. Looking forward to wheeling in with Jack. Mace, I have some ideas for saturday if you want to play.?

Missed this one.

Whatcha thinkin Tom???

leaving in the morning , cad pump for rockthedog is packed , arb third for Jason is packed , picking up rider in Pollock pines and then straight thru to springs day or night , yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

thanks pees, we'll see ya there bro

glenn

The 'Cruiser's on the trailer packed and ready to go. We will be leaving in the morning. See ya all there, can't hardly wait :bounce2: :bounce2:

We're just about ready to head out.
CB channel for #2 run is Ch.8.
See every one up there.

Jason