Rubithon - This aint no Jamboree Baby! - Page 2

woooody · 03-08-07, 08:44 PM

yes -- Always June

The problem (or challenge if you will) is that there aren't many weekends open for such a large group. There was one year the run was in August. Hot and Dusty!

pismojim · 03-09-07, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by woooody

There was one year the run was in August. Hot and Dusty!

Hmmmm,

I seem to remember RAIN. Two dry guys in a 60 crackin the windows to chat with soaked to the bone 40 drivers during some HEAVY thunder storms on the way to Buck. Sound familiar Woooody?

Rubithon - It ain't no Jamboree!

petescoffee · 03-09-07, 08:42 AM

If you plan on bringing or would like to bring a raffle prize to Rubithon send me a PM.

Dave Thomas
Rubithon Raffle Dude

woooody · 03-09-07, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pismojim

Hmmmm,

I seem to remember RAIN. Two dry guys in a 60 crackin the windows to chat with soaked to the bone 40 drivers during some HEAVY thunder storms on the way to Buck. Sound familiar Woooody?

Rubithon - It ain't no Jamboree!

yeah, I remember the rain. And the A/C

But it was dusty JUST prior to the rain

TRT2 · 03-12-07, 11:22 AM

PismoJim... I have something special for you this year.

Mace · 03-12-07, 01:59 PM

Can't wait

TRT2 · 03-12-07, 02:35 PM

We will also be introducing our new official Rubithon DJ.

peesalot · 03-12-07, 04:32 PM

Is that gonna be the chick magnet operator ?

woooody · 03-13-07, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by peesalot

Is that gonna be the chick magnet operator ?

I think the DJ's initials are TT

NocalFJ60 · 03-17-07, 12:28 AM

I just printed out the registration form and have a question. Which runs would you recommend for my first time driving Rubicon?

jsuthey · 03-17-07, 09:21 AM

Hey Kevin,
Go for the wed.10am. Wagon run.I signed up for that run&this will be my first time driving also.Rode shotgun last year&had a blast.
How is your 60 set up,lift,locker(s),sliders,etc...?

woooody · 03-17-07, 09:34 AM

The thursday or Wednesday breakfast runs are good first time runs also

petescoffee · 03-17-07, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NocalFJ60

I just printed out the registration form and have a question. Which runs would you recommend for my first time driving Rubicon?

If you are driving your 60 Go for the wagon run. If not like Wooody said the Wed. or thurs. Breakfast runs have good paces and great trail leaders.

If you are taking a 60 how is it set up? Make sure it meets the minimum requirements and has sliders.

Dave

Mace · 03-17-07, 04:39 PM

Most likely I'll be on the wed breakfast waggy run (the more I think about it the more I think they are two different runs)

And then I'll be leading the Fri morning run down Cadillac..

Fun times

NocalFJ60 · 03-18-07, 08:10 PM

I will sign up for the wagon run on Wed. & the breakfast run on Thurs. I am really looking forward to it. The 60 will meet the requirements once I put some 33's on there since I got 32's now. Just got to decide between 10.5's & 12.5's.

Mace · 03-19-07, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NocalFJ60

I will sign up for the wagon run on Wed. & the breakfast run on Thurs. I am really looking forward to it. The 60 will meet the requirements once I put some 33's on there since I got 32's now. Just got to decide between 10.5's & 12.5's.

You sign up for one or the other, not both

woooody · 03-19-07, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NocalFJ60

I will sign up for the wagon run on Wed. & the breakfast run on Thurs. I am really looking forward to it. The 60 will meet the requirements once I put some 33's on there since I got 32's now. Just got to decide between 10.5's & 12.5's.

33's minimum is just that. Minimum. If it were me, I'd look into 34's for a wagon. If you can fit them. 12.5's over 10.5s. Goodyear MTR's and BFG M/T's are good choices. Both have good on road manners. They work well on the rubicon.

Remember, rubithon is a "point a to point b" type of run. It's not like MOAB where you run different trails each day. No matter which run you do, you'll be taking the most efficient trip. I don't think you'd want to take your 60 through Little Sluice or Old Sluice. You'll have enough fun going down Big Sluice.

Do yourself a favor, and take out your rear lights at the staging area. You'll thank me later. I watched Pismo Jim take one of his out on the trail. Unless you have armor, you'll probably break at least one.

NocalFJ60 · 03-19-07, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

You sign up for one or the other, not both

Ok.. so only one run.. got it.

TRT2 · 03-20-07, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mace

You sign up for one or the other, not both

Yes, you will be assigned only one run in. I will ask you to choose your preferred choices as in 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice in case they are full, but you will end up only on one run.

Of course, here in March, nothing is full yet although the wagon run has shown the most interest as of yet.

pismojim · 03-20-07, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woooody

I watched Pismo Jim take one of his out on the trail.

Spotters always have the best view.

Jim "Ross, am I clear of that pointy rock?"
Ross "Yeah, you're good"

"crunch"

Jim "

"
Ross

"Damn, them wagons are long"
Jim "

"

peesalot · 03-21-07, 12:10 PM

Kevin, you are aware the reason they say only one run is that it is not a base camp style event. You will wheel all day and maybe 2 to get to the springs where you will camp til sunday exit parade if all goes well. Pack the campin gear and some tarps.

dtrain · 03-21-07, 12:48 PM

Tarps are a very good idea... keeps rain way if we are that unlucky and dust out of your gear if you wrap it like a burrito

TRT2 · 03-21-07, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peesalot

Kevin, you are aware the reason they say only one run is that it is not a base camp style event. You will wheel all day and maybe 2 to get to the springs where you will camp til sunday exit parade if all goes well. Pack the campin gear and some tarps.

as John notes, this is a point A to point B style trip. You will carry everything you need with you.

I believe that Rubithon is the only point A to point B type event. All others are base camp allowing folks to bring a myriad of things. Not the case here. In Rubicon Springs, if you didn't bring it, it probably does not exist. Single women is a prime example.

Registration forms are available at www.Rubithon.com

woooody · 03-21-07, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRT2

as John notes, this is a point A to point B style trip. You will carry everything you need with you.

I believe that Rubithon is the only point A to point B type event. All others are base camp allowing folks to bring a myriad of things. Not the case here. In Rubicon Springs, if you didn't bring it, it probably does not exist. Single women is a prime example.

Registration forms are available at www.Rubithon.com

Hence the reason I pack so much chit. I try to bring it.

I still remember stories of Pat up at the meadow after a week on the Rubicon pulling out a cold 12 pack. I think that was the August Rubithon. (2004?)

Wagon Guys have it made. they can haul a ton. Gotta be careful about inviting Wagon Guys to ride in a 40. They forget how small they are

TRT2 · 03-21-07, 03:59 PM

Ya, Pat can be amaxing.

'We need a rear long side axle?'
Pat (reaching into the back of his 40' Here ya go. (and I don't mean digging either"
'We need a front short axle?'
Pat (reaching into back of his 40) Here ya go.
'I need a cold beer, I'm dying!
Pat reaches in... Here ya go.

that is why you should always keep your Pat near by.
Pat is also heading up the Cadillac Hill exit strategy team this year.

Nice photo Ross...has a true Rubithon feel to it.

DaveWest5150 · 03-22-07, 08:27 AM

All this talk about the Rubicon and it's still 3 months away...... someone should make a counter.... like a countdown till Rubicon.
This year should really be a blast!

LukeZero · 03-22-07, 12:11 PM

You asked- so here it is... Countdown to Rubithon 2007

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/...n=&sec=&p0=224

03-08-07, 08:44 PM	#31
woooody IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, Ca TLCA# 7704 Posts: 856	yes -- Always June The problem (or challenge if you will) is that there aren't many weekends open for such a large group. There was one year the run was in August. Hot and Dusty! __________________ Ross Woody TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 with some mods... (now sporting ORION #342) 07 TRD FJC

03-09-07, 08:42 AM	#33
petescoffee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA TLCA# 13331 Posts: 1,193	Raffle Prizes If you plan on bringing or would like to bring a raffle prize to Rubithon send me a PM. Dave Thomas Rubithon Raffle Dude

03-12-07, 11:22 AM	#35
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,156	PismoJim... I have something special for you this year. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

03-12-07, 01:59 PM	#36
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,984	Can't wait __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

03-12-07, 02:35 PM	#37
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03-17-07, 12:28 AM	#40
NocalFJ60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,752	I just printed out the registration form and have a question. Which runs would you recommend for my first time driving Rubicon? __________________ 1982 FJ60 Northern California TLCA/PMC Member "He who throws mud only loses ground." Last edited by NocalFJ60; 03-17-07 at 12:34 AM.

03-17-07, 09:21 AM	#41
jsuthey IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa cruz,ca. TLCA# 7702 Posts: 240	Hey Kevin, Go for the wed.10am. Wagon run.I signed up for that run&this will be my first time driving also.Rode shotgun last year&had a blast. How is your 60 set up,lift,locker(s),sliders,etc...? __________________ SOLD!!!93 FZJ80 Rubicon Ready 98 T-100 EXT. CAB 4WD, 2000 FOURUNNER LIMITED 4WD 69 FJ40

03-17-07, 09:34 AM	#42
woooody IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, Ca TLCA# 7704 Posts: 856	The thursday or Wednesday breakfast runs are good first time runs also __________________ Ross Woody TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 with some mods... (now sporting ORION #342) 07 TRD FJC

03-17-07, 04:39 PM	#44
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,984	Most likely I'll be on the wed breakfast waggy run (the more I think about it the more I think they are two different runs) And then I'll be leading the Fri morning run down Cadillac.. Fun times __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

03-18-07, 08:10 PM	#45
NocalFJ60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,752	I will sign up for the wagon run on Wed. & the breakfast run on Thurs. I am really looking forward to it. The 60 will meet the requirements once I put some 33's on there since I got 32's now. Just got to decide between 10.5's & 12.5's. __________________ 1982 FJ60 Northern California TLCA/PMC Member "He who throws mud only loses ground."

03-21-07, 12:10 PM	#51
peesalot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in a house Posts: 1,563	Kevin, you are aware the reason they say only one run is that it is not a base camp style event. You will wheel all day and maybe 2 to get to the springs where you will camp til sunday exit parade if all goes well. Pack the campin gear and some tarps. __________________ John on the hawgs

03-21-07, 12:48 PM	#52
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03-21-07, 03:59 PM	#55
TRT2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,156	Ya, Pat can be amaxing. 'We need a rear long side axle?' Pat (reaching into the back of his 40' Here ya go. (and I don't mean digging either" 'We need a front short axle?' Pat (reaching into back of his 40) Here ya go. 'I need a cold beer, I'm dying! Pat reaches in... Here ya go. that is why you should always keep your Pat near by. Pat is also heading up the Cadillac Hill exit strategy team this year. Nice photo Ross...has a true Rubithon feel to it. __________________ Tony Twiddy #5049

03-22-07, 08:27 AM	#56
DaveWest5150 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southern California TLCA# 1594 Posts: 349	All this talk about the Rubicon and it's still 3 months away...... someone should make a counter.... like a countdown till Rubicon. This year should really be a blast! __________________ 75' 40 350,sm 465 toybox splitcase F/R ARB's and other crap.... member Trail Crew/ L A Co. Cruisers TLCA#1594