Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[woooody]

Bring at least $100 for tickets - They are $1 each, or (hopefully) discounts for more.

[landcrusher909]

I will have my box of stuff, Alternator, water pump, hoses, fuel pump, birffs. extra warn hub. dizzy and other small stuff. I carry an assortment of tools and air compressor. all for a F. Thanks for the updates everyone I told Wendy ( the wife ) its time this week to start packing and see how this is all going to fit.

[woooody]

The lighter you can pack, the better.

Remember, keep your clothes up higher, and ideally at least one change of clothing in a waterproof(zip lock) container. It really sucks to have wet clothes at the end of the day, and there are some water crossings. I've had water in mine, and I'm on 36's, with SOA and 2 1/2 lift...

Action packers art a nice water resistant option... And makes it easy to load/unload quickly

[pismojim]

Originally Posted by woooody

The lighter you can pack, the better.

Now that is a funny quote coming from Woooody!!!

Almost as bad as if I had said it.

As noted, this is a "linear" event. If you break and need something you'll likely be staying (camping) with your rig on the trail while you solicit help/parts from the near constant line of cruisers that will be passing by. If necessary, a rescue or parts run sent "backwards" against the flow of traffic, is best done at night. And yes, there are several people who relish such rescue missions.

While lighter is better, heavily laden (self contained/self supported) rigs on the trail is a fact of life at Rubithon. It's one of my favorite aspects of the event.

[woooody]

Originally Posted by pismojim

Now that is a funny quote coming from Woooody!!!

Almost as bad as if I had said it.

Do as I say, not as I do?

[basfire]

Hello All,

I'm fairly new to this 'posting' gig but have been a long time TLCA member for 20 years. I'm the Medical Comm Chair for Rubithon. We have a very experienced group of BLS and ALS providers. Because of the logistics of this run we could always use assistance in an emergency. If you have any medical training from basic 1st aid to a Doctor and would be willing to use your training in an emergency please let me know what run you are going to be on.

I'm finallizing an IAP (Incedent Action Plan) for the run. It will include all emergency info as well as a Communication Plan. All Committee people will have a copy. If I can figure out how to post in this forum I will.

Thanks,

Bruce Shoff

bashoff@att.net

[landcrusher909]

The wagon run communications will be Ham based. I'll have a CB I think, but 99% of the run coordination will be on either the Norcal1 or Norcal2 frequency. I think the Colorado guys are familiar with running on 146.460 (Norcal1). I encourage anyone on the wagon run to have a 2m radio in the truck. CB is not sufficient to reach from the front to the back of the run.
My brother in law has a 2m radio I can borrow I just need to get it in the cruiser I will pick it up Monday I hope its what your talking about I will find out Monday when I pick it up Thanks

[Shipwreck]

Originally Posted by woooody

The lighter you can pack, the better...

Action packers are a nice water resistant option... And makes it easy to load/unload quickly.

Listen to woooody.

He is an expert at quickly unloading action packers:

[TRT2]

hehe... nice.

[TRT2]

OK...

Lets call the friday run full, the FJ Cruiser run full, and Big Jim's 7 Am is certainly full.

We have a little room on the Thurs Buck with Bill Jackson... and there is plenty of room on the Wentworth Springs run with Ross Kuxma leaving Wednesday. If you want low stress and low traffic, this is the run to be on if you can get the time off.

Any more Wagon run attendees will need to confirm with Andy.

I will post a run list on the web site Monday for everyone to see. Also, if you just sent me your registration, Confirmations might not even go out as we are so close. Check run list Monday on Rubithon site.

Any registration after sunday, if accepted, needs to include the $25 late fee because you procrastinated so long.

Thanks to Dave and Ben who spent all day yesterday with me packing goody bags and boxing raffle prizes. It is looking very exciting!

[619TOY]

I checked with weather.com for Tahoma, CA. Is that close enough to get an accurate idea? The projected was 70 degree highs and 40 degree lows. If so, it couldn't be much more perfect.

[chappysfj40]

Originally Posted by basfire

Hello All,

I'm fairly new to this 'posting' gig but have been a long time TLCA member for 20 years. I'm the Medical Comm Chair for Rubithon. We have a very experienced group of BLS and ALS providers. Because of the logistics of this run we could always use assistance in an emergency. If you have any medical training from basic 1st aid to a Doctor and would be willing to use your training in an emergency please let me know what run you are going to be on.

I'm finallizing an IAP (Incedent Action Plan) for the run. It will include all emergency info as well as a Communication Plan. All Committee people will have a copy. If I can figure out how to post in this forum I will.

Thanks,

Bruce Shoff

bashoff@att.net

God morning Bruce,
i dont have much training in the medical area, but will have a big ass bag of supplies i got from medical on base, willing to help out though.
cheers chappy

[CA Annie]

Originally Posted by 619TOY

I checked with weather.com for Tahoma, CA. Is that close enough to get an accurate idea? The projected was 70 degree highs and 40 degree lows. If so, it couldn't be much more perfect.

Also said the full moon is that Wednesday, June 18th. Can't beat camping in the moonlight

Guess we'll need some silver bullets, eh?



Hi Bruce!

My H and I received our CERT training/certification last year, which included full CPR and light search and rescue. No real-life/practical experience, but we'll brush up on the lit before the trip. We'll help if needed - Ann

[peesalot]

Lots of CB's in effect. Bring a cb. For long range comm there is plenty of 2m and sat phones on the trail.

[landcrusher909]

Things are looking good and we cant wait for this trip. Wendy and I went out yesterday and did a test run with the new tent and camp shower The tent is awsome the Shower need work. Looks like we will be going back to the ol standard WEED SPRAYER SHOWER Its easyer to move around and I dont have to hang it on anything. Guys we also put together the bucket bag and kitty litter set up. Again you guys rock simple and easy to use See you there

[TRT2]

Lets call this event full for 2008.

What a flurry of registrations over the weekend. The efforts to have everyone register on time has paid off...

I'll send out the last dose of confirmations this weekend.

Thanks!

Tony

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by TRT2

Lets call this event full for 2008.

What a flurry of registrations over the weekend. The efforts to have everyone register on time has paid off...

I'll send out the last dose of confirmations this weekend.

Thanks!

Tony

THANK YOU FOLKS! Your efforts are very appreciated as I know it's a thankless job!

[woooody]

Originally Posted by TRT2

Lets call this event full for 2008.

What a flurry of registrations over the weekend. The efforts to have everyone register on time has paid off...

I'll send out the last dose of confirmations this weekend.

Thanks!

Tony

I look forward to head counts

[peesalot]

Mellonhead (1)

[TRT2]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

THANK YOU FOLKS!

don't thank us yet... you might not like it.

let the sun bake you, the mosquitos drain you, and the river drown you.
Let me mess up your shirt order, let James mess up your registration and let Ross burn your dinner.
Let 2 idiots screw your departure out Cadillac and let our fly ins miss their flights.

Then you can thank us!

[chappysfj40]

Lolololol

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by TRT2

don't thank us yet... you might not like it.

let the sun bake you, the mosquitos drain you, and the river drown you.
Let me mess up your shirt order, let James mess up your registration and let Ross burn your dinner.
Let 2 idiots screw your departure out Cadillac and let our fly ins miss their flights.

Then you can thank us!

That a boy! If you do all that you will meet my expectations perfectly!

[Pighead]

Originally Posted by woooody

I look forward to head counts

Originally Posted by peesalot

Mellonhead (1)

Pighead (2)

[TRT2]

I noted Cadillac hill for a reason... I want to remind and encourage everyone to support the Sunday Exit Strategy. Some folks are still under the belief they need to leave Saturday evening or very early Sunday to beat the traffic and congestion up and out Cadillac Hill. Unfortunately, they themselves often end up being the cause of the very thing they wanted to avoid.

For those folks new to the trail, Cadillac Hill is the section of trail climbing out of the springs, and is very narrow and steep in some sections. There is one very difficult turn and then two short steep climbs with some good exposure. This is really the only difficult section yet any breakage here can tie up the entire trail until repairs or truck relocation are made.

The Exit Strategy begins by spreading the vehicle load over 4 to 5 hours. Our Fly Ins (and thus, Need to Fly Out) will be first up the hill with committee. Mudrak and his committee will position themselves at this turn and the following two steep sections. Then every 15 minutes or half hour, another group of trucks leaves the springs for C Hill. Radio contact keeps everyone informed in Hill status, after all, if there is breakage, you might as well hang out in the springs until traffic is flowing again. This approach has worked well and everyone has safely exited the springs up Cadillac Hill by noon.

You will be asked to choose a Sunday Departure time when you register in the Springs. If you are not asked, ask for it.

A huge roung of applause for Mudrak and his (2007) Cadillac Hill committee Bill Stayner, Pat Kennedy, Mike and Dale Knorr! Volunteers are always accepted.

[woooody]

Originally Posted by Pighead

Pighead (2)

Yeah, not quite what I was talking about

Currently, we have ~350 for breakfast, so we are going to try "shifts" for breakfast to try to stagger the food. The goal is for everyone to be fed, and the lines to be reasonable in length.

Dinner will be fine, but remember, when it says "bring utensils" that means both fork AND knife.

This should be a great year.

[worknplay]

Originally Posted by TRT2

You will be asked to choose a Sunday Departure time when you register in the Springs. If you are not asked, ask for it.

A huge roung of applause for Mudrak and his (2007) Cadillac Hill committee Bill Stayner, Pat Kennedy, Mike and Dale Knorr! Volunteers are always accepted.

Tony is spot on about this. Its has worked well for the last couple of years. And thanks to Mudrack for rolling the rocks and spotting.

See everybody in a few days.

[woooody]

The beauty of the "Exit Strategy" is that:

1 - No one has to get out, which keeps the line moving

2 - The same guys spot the same area, so they know what line is working, and what isn't, and can adapt if conditions change

3 - the "3 tries" rule keeps breakage to a minimum.

4 - positioning the winch rigs where they are speeds up occasions when a tug is needed.


Starting to feel the anticipation of another year

[peesalot]

does that mean I get three tri tips ????

[Kaderabek]

Originally Posted by TRT2

don't thank us yet... you might not like it.

let the sun bake you, the mosquitos drain you, and the river drown you.
Let me mess up your shirt order, let James mess up your registration and let Ross burn your dinner.
Let 2 idiots screw your departure out Cadillac and let our fly ins miss their flights.

Then you can thank us!

One smile from Cindy fixes all this.

TJK

[4WD Toyota Owner Magazine]

So Todd...what's the word? We'd like to interview you during this trip, take some pics of you wheeling, you and the other TLCA brass that are attending; but I can't if I don't hear from ya! Email me or PM me so we can coordinate.

Thanks,

Dave