Rubithon - This aint no Jamboree Baby! - Page 10

mickey_rubicon · 06-14-07, 12:15 PM

I will bring money to register and plan to support TLCA and 'staff and members' equally and 100% - please have no doubt. I also plan to lend a helping hand as long as I am there. I am a team player and that's how I like it. I look forward to seeing everyone there. If I have to, I will ride in on my mountain bike to make it - and still bring ice : )

BTW - Can I donate some hungarian booze for the raffle - have a few bottles of grandpas old cough syrup sitting in the pantry?

TRT2 · 06-14-07, 12:17 PM

great avatar Mickey... see you in there!

Cruiserdrew · 06-14-07, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by peesalot

I can tell you 100% that the policy stated above by Tony is necessary and effective.
I can also tell you that it 100% IN NO WAY WOULD HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN WHAT HAPPENED ON CADDY. The person involved was not registered. If he had been asked to leave he would have been traveling the same trail at the same time. I do see how the registration rule supports the event but I do not see that it had anything to do with Josh's roll.

I would like to say that registered or not the cruiser community saved his life.

John-Unfortunately, I am very familiar with what happened on Cadillac Hill last year, and I disagree with your conclusion. If Josh had known he had to register and needed to be accountable for his behavior at Rubithon, it is likely the accident would not have happened. Either that, or the extra fee would have deterred him from going in the first place. Not to mention, if he had gone, he would then have been part of the "exit strategy" and less likely to have his accident.

Clearly this is a sport with inherent dangers, and injuries can and do happen every year. Let's hope this year keeps the accidents/injuries to a minimum.

Cruiserdrew · 06-14-07, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by peesalot

The money would not have detered him as he was planning on signing up anyhow.

I do admitt and stress that being registered and on a scheduled run does highten your awareness and provide you a constant level of reminding by the fella's in your group to be safe. It is that exact feeling that gets our groups in safe and with outstanding enjoyment.

The second part is very true, and the sprit of help, cooperation, shared adventure and fun is what makes this a great event.

Looking forward to it, and a safe run for all.

Leaving Saturday. Tick, tick, tick....

mickey_rubicon · 06-14-07, 04:14 PM

the trail is very unforgiving - I have a harness and kept me from being hurt, but on a very "boring" section of the trail I was suddenly rolling because I was taking the trail for granted. Fortunately, we lost only a bottle of whatever (cleaned it up of course) but if we were not wearing our harness or if we had no exoskeleton, it could have been much worse. We were already eye shot of loon lake just descending on the granite. I dont like seatbelts on the trail, but on the rubicon it is more important than anywhere else to buckle up and triple check your line. Physics and basic geometry can be a painful lesson out there

alvarorb · 06-15-07, 07:45 AM

John,

If Josh would have been on one of the organized runs, his rig would not have passed tech inspection. Let's start there.

I agree with Andy, being part of the event, understanding the rules, makes people more aware and accountable for their actions.

Regards

Alvaro

PS: I start loading up the rig tonight

alvarorb · 06-15-07, 03:17 PM

I saw his rig, no lockers. Isn't that one of the requirements?

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Originally Posted by peesalot

why ? please elaborate?

DaveWest5150 · 06-15-07, 05:43 PM

Look, bottom line... no one wants to see what happened to Josh ... happen again.
Me for one.. dont want to see anyone cheat the system... I mean I paid, why not the next guy? ... do people that dont register for an event like this THINK they are special?
This is not a knock on John or Josh... (I know neither of them...) But John why are sticking up for Josh when he was in the WRONG!. if he's your friend cool... but he was WRONG for going alone without another truck, Wrong, for not wearing a seatbelt!
Wrong, for not registering! AND as I heard(and if I am wrong, please forgive me)
WRONG fro DRINKING ON THE TRAIL!
Now stop the bickering and get your ass's to the trail!
I leave in the morning!
Dave

peesalot · 06-15-07, 10:13 PM

Fawk, you guys know everything. I guess I'll shut up then..........................

pismojim · 06-15-07, 11:03 PM

Dave, are you going in Sunday? I'm heading up to tomorrow AM to start the trail (Tahoe side) Sunday AM. I'll keep an eye out for you.

DaveWest5150 · 06-15-07, 11:27 PM

going down caddy sat night

Dunkane · 06-17-07, 10:12 AM

french cruiserhead are arrived in sfo !!!!
DAKOTA HOTEL
you can join us at +33 6 11 11 99 76 if needed

peter you can join us to see where you can pick up us monday

mickey_rubicon · 06-19-07, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TRT2

great avatar Mickey... see you in there!

thanks! - by the way - does anyone know how do I get in touch with Marlin about the Marlin Sweep?

orangefj45 · 06-19-07, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey_rubicon

thanks! - by the way - does anyone know how do I get in touch with Marlin about the Marlin Sweep?

invite only. so fat chance.

Dunkane · 06-19-07, 05:14 PM

we are at robs resort now..with pismojim and everything is GOOD!

We'll camp at Loon tonight and on the trail tomorrow.

see you soon!

mickey_rubicon · 06-19-07, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

invite only. so fat chance.

thanks for the info and take it easy buddy

NorCal60 · 06-19-07, 09:14 PM

Everyone ready???

See you guys there tomorrow!

mickey_rubicon · 06-19-07, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal60

Everyone ready???

See you guys there tomorrow!

Im coming in friday morning from Loon or thursday afternoon from Tahoe - still flipping coins .... but I hope to see y'all there. I will try to bring some extra ice.

dustin · 06-20-07, 12:56 AM

Mickey- do you drive that white four runner? I think you really helped out that guy last year with the 55's steering. Way cool of you.

I was one of the guys helping him out..

cheers!
Dustin

dtrain · 06-20-07, 01:28 AM

Leaving S. San Jose at 1 or 2pm is anyway wants to caravan.

mickey_rubicon · 06-20-07, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustin

Mickey- do you drive that white four runner? I think you really helped out that guy last year with the 55's steering. Way cool of you.

I was one of the guys helping him out..

cheers!
Dustin

No I do not, but I helped somebody find a transfer case in Tahome which then turned out to be the wrong one for a 55 within 2hours turn around time. I met a lady at the tahoma market who said her ex left some 4WD parts in her back yard and she will let me take all of it for 30 dollars. I did not make it to the actual event, I just caught the exit and saw them broken down by the staging. I had my sticker covered 80 out there last year just snooping around. I am always ready to help though. Its part of the enjoment for me is to help people enjoy the trail and give them support if needed.

Cheers!

mickey_rubicon · 06-25-07, 07:33 PM

may be the most fun I ever had at any tlca event, came in friday with mr. marlin and got to the springs around night fall, the maurader bar was awesome, spent saturday playing in the water, recovering from driving, and I even won some potpurri and wine at the raffle, on sunday we met the germans who told me they thought I was just a drunken poser

too much fun - and thank for the air woody!

worknplay · 06-25-07, 07:45 PM

Had a great time. Thought I would throw some pics of the view we got after getting on the pavement, heading to South Shore about 3pmish.

Romanski · 06-27-07, 12:17 PM

Hey Guys,

My buddies and I were up there (not officially with the Rubithon). I drove a silver FJ Cruiser(which came out just fine), a 68(?) blue Bronco, and a CJ5 Jeep. We had a great time and met a few people that were with the Rubithon. We were suppose to be in the Rubithon but my buddy with the Bronco couldn't get his FJ ready in time. It was an awesome time.

TRT2 · 06-29-07, 12:54 PM

A most Awesome Rubihton thanks to all the TLCA members that were present! You guys Rock! Thanks to our friends who flew in from distant lands... I cannot express how good it feels to have you folks in attendance.

Thanks to everyone for also wearing their gloves and staying focused on Safety while we had incredibly Fun time. I am still grinning!

Pismo Jim, I hope you enjoyed yourself beyond your expectations. And again, I want to say thank you.

All my committee folks... Thank you again for it is your that personifies TLCA and Rubithon. Your openness, willingness to help and patience are whats folks feel involved and appreciated. I am very fortunate to have such high quality TLCA members volunteer their time towards Rubithon.

Thanks to our vendors and businesses who offered Raffle Prizes! It was a great raffle and everyone is thrilled to have participated. Mark, we missed you!

Everyone can expect some major changes to Rubithon for next year, and next year is the 20th Rubithon and our Hall of Fame run... you don't want to miss this one.

Again, thanks everyone. You make it all worth while.

Tony and Cindy

FJ40-GARAGE · 07-01-07, 01:09 PM

I like to say Thanks to all of you! from the european attendees for making this event what it was.

Outstanding!

We all did really enjoy each second of that trip and the comraderie in any belongs.

06-14-07, 12:17 PM	#272
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,181	great avatar Mickey... see you in there! __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

06-15-07, 07:45 AM	#276
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,565	John, If Josh would have been on one of the organized runs, his rig would not have passed tech inspection. Let's start there. I agree with Andy, being part of the event, understanding the rules, makes people more aware and accountable for their actions. Regards Alvaro PS: I start loading up the rig tonight __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

06-15-07, 05:43 PM	#278
DaveWest5150 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California TLCA# 1594 Posts: 351	Look, bottom line... no one wants to see what happened to Josh ... happen again. Me for one.. dont want to see anyone cheat the system... I mean I paid, why not the next guy? ... do people that dont register for an event like this THINK they are special? This is not a knock on John or Josh... (I know neither of them...) But John why are sticking up for Josh when he was in the WRONG!. if he's your friend cool... but he was WRONG for going alone without another truck, Wrong, for not wearing a seatbelt! Wrong, for not registering! AND as I heard(and if I am wrong, please forgive me) WRONG fro DRINKING ON THE TRAIL! Now stop the bickering and get your ass's to the trail! I leave in the morning! Dave __________________ 75' 40 350,sm 465 toybox splitcase F/R ARB's and other crap.... member Trail Crew/ L A Co. Cruisers TLCA#1594 Last edited by DaveWest5150; 06-15-07 at 08:29 PM.

06-15-07, 10:13 PM	#279
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,581	Fawk, you guys know everything. I guess I'll shut up then.......................... __________________ John on the hawgs

06-15-07, 11:03 PM	#280
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06-14-07, 12:15 PM	#271
mickey_rubicon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary - CA TLCA# 11437 Posts: 389	I will bring money to register and plan to support TLCA and 'staff and members' equally and 100% - please have no doubt. I also plan to lend a helping hand as long as I am there. I am a team player and that's how I like it. I look forward to seeing everyone there. If I have to, I will ride in on my mountain bike to make it - and still bring ice : ) BTW - Can I donate some hungarian booze for the raffle - have a few bottles of grandpas old cough syrup sitting in the pantry?

06-14-07, 04:14 PM	#275
mickey_rubicon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary - CA TLCA# 11437 Posts: 389	the trail is very unforgiving - I have a harness and kept me from being hurt, but on a very "boring" section of the trail I was suddenly rolling because I was taking the trail for granted. Fortunately, we lost only a bottle of whatever (cleaned it up of course) but if we were not wearing our harness or if we had no exoskeleton, it could have been much worse. We were already eye shot of loon lake just descending on the granite. I dont like seatbelts on the trail, but on the rubicon it is more important than anywhere else to buckle up and triple check your line. Physics and basic geometry can be a painful lesson out there

06-15-07, 11:27 PM	#281
DaveWest5150 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California TLCA# 1594 Posts: 351	going down caddy sat night __________________ 75' 40 350,sm 465 toybox splitcase F/R ARB's and other crap.... member Trail Crew/ L A Co. Cruisers TLCA#1594

06-17-07, 10:12 AM	#282
Dunkane IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: France TLCA# 15810 Posts: 139	french cruiserhead are arrived in sfo !!!! DAKOTA HOTEL you can join us at +33 6 11 11 99 76 if needed peter you can join us to see where you can pick up us monday __________________ Dunkane "the LandCruiser Spirit" webmaster of www.serie4.fr http://picasaweb.google.com/dunkane

06-19-07, 05:14 PM	#285
Dunkane IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: France TLCA# 15810 Posts: 139	we are at robs resort now..with pismojim and everything is GOOD! We'll camp at Loon tonight and on the trail tomorrow. see you soon! __________________ Dunkane "the LandCruiser Spirit" webmaster of www.serie4.fr http://picasaweb.google.com/dunkane

06-19-07, 09:14 PM	#287
NorCal60 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stockton, CA TLCA# 13474 Posts: 325	Everyone ready??? See you guys there tomorrow! __________________ Tom '84 FJ60

06-20-07, 12:56 AM	#289
dustin IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 678	Mickey- do you drive that white four runner? I think you really helped out that guy last year with the 55's steering. Way cool of you. I was one of the guys helping him out.. cheers! Dustin

06-20-07, 01:28 AM	#290
dtrain IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA 95118 Posts: 601	Leaving S. San Jose at 1 or 2pm is anyway wants to caravan. __________________ '87 60 DD, 2.5 w/Borla, Dakkar'd, 33s on stockers, faded '69/70 55 UTE 350, 465, duals, OTT flat belly, SOA outboard, reversal, full widths, 37s, saginaw w/assist TLCA# 14229 PMC 01010000011101010111010000100111011011010010000001 10100101101110001000000110000100100000011000100110 11110110010001111001001000000110001001100001011001 11001000000100101001101111011010000110111001101110 0111100100100001

06-25-07, 07:33 PM	#292
mickey_rubicon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hungary - CA TLCA# 11437 Posts: 389	may be the most fun I ever had at any tlca event, came in friday with mr. marlin and got to the springs around night fall, the maurader bar was awesome, spent saturday playing in the water, recovering from driving, and I even won some potpurri and wine at the raffle, on sunday we met the germans who told me they thought I was just a drunken poser too much fun - and thank for the air woody!

06-25-07, 07:45 PM	#293
worknplay IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Placerville, CA TLCA# 1388 Posts: 69	Had a great time. Thought I would throw some pics of the view we got after getting on the pavement, heading to South Shore about 3pmish. Attached Images __________________ Cal. Association of 4WD #1495 BRC FOE (Friends of ElDorado) NRA California Rifle and Pistol Association I really did not think that the 70's would use that many brain cells. I can't remember anyway!

06-27-07, 12:17 PM	#294
Romanski IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 104	Hey Guys, My buddies and I were up there (not officially with the Rubithon). I drove a silver FJ Cruiser(which came out just fine), a 68(?) blue Bronco, and a CJ5 Jeep. We had a great time and met a few people that were with the Rubithon. We were suppose to be in the Rubithon but my buddy with the Bronco couldn't get his FJ ready in time. It was an awesome time.

06-29-07, 12:54 PM	#295
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,181	A most Awesome Rubihton thanks to all the TLCA members that were present! You guys Rock! Thanks to our friends who flew in from distant lands... I cannot express how good it feels to have you folks in attendance. Thanks to everyone for also wearing their gloves and staying focused on Safety while we had incredibly Fun time. I am still grinning! Pismo Jim, I hope you enjoyed yourself beyond your expectations. And again, I want to say thank you. All my committee folks... Thank you again for it is your that personifies TLCA and Rubithon. Your openness, willingness to help and patience are whats folks feel involved and appreciated. I am very fortunate to have such high quality TLCA members volunteer their time towards Rubithon. Thanks to our vendors and businesses who offered Raffle Prizes! It was a great raffle and everyone is thrilled to have participated. Mark, we missed you! Everyone can expect some major changes to Rubithon for next year, and next year is the 20th Rubithon and our Hall of Fame run... you don't want to miss this one. Again, thanks everyone. You make it all worth while. Tony and Cindy __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

07-01-07, 01:09 PM	#296
FJ40-GARAGE Pumpkinpete Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bad Homburg / Germany TLCA# 6289 Posts: 337	I like to say Thanks to all of you! from the european attendees for making this event what it was. Outstanding! We all did really enjoy each second of that trip and the comraderie in any belongs. __________________ Peter. www.FJ40-GARAGE.de If the going gets Rough.....the Tough get´s going..... TLCA # 6289 1977 / FJ40, 2F, 35x12.5, 3" Lift, Warn 9000i, ARB rear, &&& Dont mention the War!