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Old 06-05-08, 06:39 PM   #421
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Everyone will be receiving a Got Body Damage? sticker in their meal/camping envelope, compliments of Pacific Mountain Cruisers.


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Old 06-05-08, 07:33 PM   #422
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Everyone will be receiving a Got Body Damage? sticker in their meal/camping envelope, compliments of Pacific Mountain Cruisers.
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You sending out the rest of the confirmations this weekend? Thanks


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Old 06-05-08, 08:50 PM   #423
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I am going assuming some body damage. I feel that will be more than compensated by the gourmet food daughterofromer will sneak me from Andy's camp

Andy to daughterofromer at CM "Don't worry about food Rachel, we will take care of you. Your Dad is another matter."


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They say your first dent is the worst and after that it just gets easier... well I guess in an odd sort of way I am looking forward to getting past the first one


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Old 06-05-08, 09:22 PM   #425
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Andy to daughterofromer at CM "Don't worry about food Rachel, we will take care of you. Your Dad is another matter."
Let's see. We have the choice between 20 somethning wild woman or her cigar smoking old man. Not a tough choice.!

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Old 06-06-08, 10:26 AM   #427
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yes, last dose of 45 confirmations going out today... Thanks for asking!


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Old 06-06-08, 11:22 AM   #428
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yes, last dose of 45 confirmations going out today... Thanks for asking!
I'm having to leave next Wed, Thur at the latest and wondering what happens if I don't get it before I leave. I assume that it isn't necessary to have it in hand at registration or am I wrong in that assumption...


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Old 06-06-08, 11:22 AM   #429
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yes, last dose of 45 confirmations going out today... Thanks for asking!
Just curious....whats the registered participant count?


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Old 06-06-08, 12:41 PM   #430
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Everyone running the trail should be prepared for significant damage, body and mechanical. It's just the way it is. You can be on a perfect line, roll one boulder and bash your entire side on a tree or rock. It's no ones fault and in fact just the nature of the activity. It's also a tradition in 4wheeling that the driver is always in charge and at fault. The spotter is trying to help to the best of their ability, but YOU are responsible for your truck. If you don't like the spotter's line, get out and survey it yourself.

Look at the guys with the most experience like Mudrak, Pismo Jim or Tony. Their trucks are heavily damaged, crunched, mangled, modified etc. it's not because they are bad drivers.

As the leader of the Wagon run, I let everyone know up front, that if they are not willing to have significant damage to their truck, they should not be on the trail. We try to avoid it, and mostly do, but this is not a trail for the feint of heart in a new truck.

The FJC has some special concerns about the strength of the front end, the rear diff and the like. I've seen them do well at Rubithon, but don't expect to come out clean, since you probably won't. Like all other wagons, there is lots of sheet metal in harm's way, and half a second of inattention can take out a whole quarter panel.

I learned early on from Pismo Jim, that you can expect 1 dent in the body each time you run the Rubicon trail. That held true for me until last year when I had my first and only run without any new damage at all. It's all statistics, and I'm due this year.
Anyone that has wheeled with me can attest that I'm not afraid to use it for what it was meant for. Most think that I'm stupid for having smashed up our brand new rig the first weekend that we owned it, and my wife agreas that repairing any of the damage so far would only attest to the stereotype that JFC are for "soccer moms". The only concerns that I really had were regarding vehicle retiring damage ie severe strucual. And as for spotters I didn't even mean to imply that anyone on the trail would share any responcibility for my driving or rig other than me. Thank you for warnings and real trail experience advice. I will continue to expect body damage and the possibility of not making it out under my own power. However I will hope that staying light on the right foot and heavy on the slow is smooth approach will get me out under my own power.


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Old 06-06-08, 12:49 PM   #431
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However I will hope that staying light on the right foot and heavy on the slow is smooth approach will get me out under my own power.
Most excellent... sage advice for all our drivers!

and as to vehicle count...now why would you bring that up. Lets just say 'phenomenal turnout'.


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Old 06-06-08, 01:09 PM   #432
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Unless the "got body damage" stickers are basketball shaped I don't think that will do it.
And the first was the easiest...Toy350 will learn soon enough


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Old 06-06-08, 01:11 PM   #433
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Unless the "got body damage" stickers are basketball shaped I don't that will do it.
I find that putting it in the deepest part of the depression protects the sticker the best

It doesn't have to cover it. It's sort of like the label on a trophy... reminds you what it's from


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Old 06-06-08, 10:38 PM   #434
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Finally decided to post on here. Registered for my 20th Rubithon and got suckered into doing trail committee for the Friday run . My 2 boys and I are really looking forward to this years event, can't wait.

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Old 06-07-08, 12:04 AM   #435
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Most excellent... sage advice for all our drivers!

and as to vehicle count...now why would you bring that up. Lets just say 'phenomenal turnout'.
Come on man.....spill the numbers!


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He probably can't cause we're over the permit limit ..... Hehehe
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Old 06-07-08, 07:49 AM   #437
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He probably can't cause we're over the permit limit ..... Hehehe
I figured it was because he ran out of fingers and toes!


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I figured it was because he ran out of fingers and toes!
Ziiiiiing!!!! Hehe I think Tony has more than the usual number, so he may be ok there....
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Old 06-07-08, 08:20 AM   #439
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THANKS to everyone here for all your help answering questions and all you suggestions. We are as ready as we can get. I am using this weekend to finsih packing and see how everything is going to fit LOL. See you all next week.


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Old 06-07-08, 11:06 AM   #440
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MTB... no, you do not need it. Your trail leader has your name, that is all that matters at trailhead.

Greg... welcome to the forum. Folks, Greg literally meant his 20th Rubithon... wow.

Kevin and Jerod... I can get to 21...

Landcrusher... after a certain point, it is what it is, huh. We are as ready as we're going to be.


for me... plaques are ordered, comm awards on site, raffle stuff delivered but still showing up, counts are in. This weekend is truck prep and packing, next friday I pick up a zillion shirts and begin packing individual packets all weekend. Couple of small errands today to ensure everything is ready. Sunday night teleconference with Trail committee, Geoff is mailing out trail packets today.

James and Michael... if you read this, expect a phone call tonight.
Mark... I need the lyrics in a word format.

Oh boy!


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Old 06-07-08, 02:04 PM   #441
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Tony I hope we we were not suppose to ship our raffle prize to you ? Right now its all packaged up in a safe place on the truck.


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Tony I hope we we were not suppose to ship our raffle prize to you ? Right now its all packaged up in a safe place on the truck.
No, in fact it's preferred for you to bring it in. The Mog Crew is going to be loaded down this year.


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wow, just statrted the packing up the 60 only to find out i am damn near full and there is no food no water no cloths packed, guess the cloths are not going have to make room for the brews. hhahahahaha. i am glad i started tis weekend so i can redo my packing job. lolol
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Another last minute Question ? and Im sure this sounds stupid but once we get to the springs can we re-fill our water jugs from the streams ? like for showers and general cleaning. No need bringing more than we need THANKS AGAIN


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