Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[petescoffee]

Planning is in full force for Rubithon 2008. Tony Twiddy our illustrious Chairman is mad at work planning what could be the the Greatest Rubithon of all time. The "Hall of Fame Run". He is even promising that it won't snow. His promise held true in 2007 and we had some of the best weather I have experienced while camping.

Yes, Tony is calling up past committee members and other past volunteers, as well as, enlisting new ones. Thanks to Tony I have a Co Chairman this year for the raffle, Jerod Knox, AKA 2ndGenToyotaFan. If you are interested in supporting the event with a raffle prize please contact one of us via PM and we can work out the logistics.

The registration form is not out yet but look for it in an upcoming issue of Trails magazine and at the Rubithon web site at Rubithon (click on the word Rubithon). While you are their be sure and check out the Sponser support page at Rubithon Sponsors and see the list of companies that donated to the event in 2007. Is your company listed ? If not be sure and donate to Rubithon 2008 and we will make sure you are include along side these great companies. But more importantly, when you look at the list remember which companies support this and other TLCA events and support them by buying their products. When you do this be sure to thank them personally for their support of Rubithon and/or the other events.

Registration form for Rubithon 2008 is here:
http://tlca.org/downloads/Rubithon2008.pdf

Dave Thomas
Rubithon Raffle Co Chair

[yzftaco]

Great I can't wait for this event!

I'm cutting the honeymoon short so that I can make it!! She's very understanding... Thank Goodness!

Cheers!

[peesalot]

Gunner, we doin the committee thing this year. Thought about it and just wanted to see if you are doin the usual. Last year got messed up, wanna have everything smooth this year. extra trailer parts and adapters.

[TRT2]

Working to update the registration form right now!!!

Wednesday Runs

#1 Ross Kuzma, Wednesday 9 AM Wentworth Springs
#2 Andy Pollock, Wednesday, 8 AM Loon Lake Wagon Run
#3 Rising Sun, Wednesday, 9 AM, Loon Lake Visiting Group from CO, wagons
FJ Cruiser group, noon from loon on Wed.
#4 Mudrak Double Locker Run, Wed, 2 PM, Ellis Creek

Thursday
#5 Big Jim Adams, Thursday, 7 AM Loon Lake, straight thru
#6 Bill Jackson, Thursday, 9 AM Loon Lake, Overnight
#7 Informal Georg Run, Thursday 11 AM, Loon Lake
#8 Toys on the Rocks Comm Run, Thursday, noon-ish Loon
FJ CRuisers moved to Wed.

Friday
#10 Marty Patton, Friday Morning 6:30 AM Loon Lake, Straight thru (limited truck count)
#11 Marlin Sweep Run... Marlin time from Loon Lake.
#12 Informal Ice Run, drop in with Matt from Tahoe side when he goes to get ice.

Rogue groups and experienced drivers still supported but must work outside the time slots above.

Sunday Exit Strategy
Each formal group will have a single exit time block, starting at 6:30, groups leaving each 1/2 hour.

Event Agenda:
Runs begin and arrive Wednesday morning thru Friday evening, want all trucks in Springs by 7 pm Friday
Registration booth open Thursday afternoon thru Saturday afternoon.
Friday night, committee Thank you awards, 7:30
Followed by Marauder Bar (although, expect changes in MBar format)
Saturday breakfast 9 AM
Saturday noon - horse shoes tourny, and formal group volley ball tourny.
Saturday Dinner 5 PM, Hall of Fame ceremony and raffle to follow.
Sunday - exit via cadillac hill exit strategy or informal run backwards leaving at 7:30 (Georg Esteror lead)

Registration and fee changes:
No more run breakfasts. If you want breakfast, arrive early and patronize Ice House or Do Robbs.
Single fee for each run increase to $100 (ya, hated to, but had to do it) All runs are now $100.
Run fee includes your selected run if open, two Sat breakfasts and two Sat Dinners, & dash plaque.
Returning attendees receive 2007 price (if you are returning from 07, you get 07 prices)
Unit cost on each additional item desired (extra meals, breakfasts, shirts, etc)
Premier Pack still available but determine if appropriate for your needs.

Same will hold true for committee... fee for driver remains the same, unit cost on all additional items needed.

Expect updated site and registration form on line by end of January, registration form in Mar/Apr issue of Trails.

probably more info than you wanted...

for questions or concerns or to contact me directly, Rubithon@tlca.org

Be safe! Have Fun!

Tony

(thanks Dave for initiating this info)

[Cruiserdrew]

Hot diggity, can't wait.

Tony-I may just try and get the Rising Sun guys into the back of my run, since I know many of them. We'd have one big super run. I understand Robbie will be their informal leader and a valuable comittee member. I've also run numerous times with Ross and his crew so that Wednesday run is going to rock.

Dave-I'll bet you'll be trying hard to keep the rubber side down this year! You have just about the best looking Cruiser at Rubithon. The raffle has to be the second hardest job at Rubithon-thanks for doing it again.

[petescoffee]

Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

Hot diggity, can't wait.

Dave-I'll bet you'll be trying hard to keep the rubber side down this year! You have just about the best looking Cruiser at Rubithon. The raffle has to be the second hardest job at Rubithon-thanks for doing it again.

Yep hope to keep all 4 wheels on the rocks, at least most of the time. Rig still looks a little banged up though. Have not fixed the body work yet. Have an ORION this year so the trail should be a whole new experience. I am fortunate to have have Jerod helping with the Raffle this year so it should bea little easier and a more relaxing at the springs.
Dave

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

You could just let me drive, and relax the whole way....... Haha!

[TRT2]

changes, FJ Cruiser group with FJ Trail Teams confirmed, but moved to Wednesday noon from Loon.

The FJ group will be kept small and capable, no stock rigs. This group will be the last formal group on Wednesday, targeting Ellis or ideally, further up the trail such as Walker or Soup bowl for camping wed night.

Thursday, the FJ CRuiser group will pull over for Big Jim straight thru, and will balance entry to Buck with Bill's group, perhaps at the slabs. FJ Cruiser group will target upper buck and the saddle for camping Thursday night. The FJ cruiser group will then wait in camp FRiday for both Bill and Georg to leave Buck for Big Sluice, and then the FJ CRuiser group will fall in behind Georg group as they head for big sluice. FJ group will ideally be at bottom of big sluice before Friday morning group hits it friday afternoon. All groups in Spring by Friday evening.

These details were just worked out, need to contact Trail team and confirm. All Rubithon Trail leads have bought off on this plan... and realize that by working together, showing patience and courtesy, all drivers will be in on time.

[teapot]

Tony,
I'll be doing an outlaw run again this year, not sure on all the details yet.
Joaquin

[cardinal33]

I will be sweeping with marlin again, worked out great in 07 why not do it on 08 - already stacking up a pile for the raffle.

[drohweder]

Tony:

Make sure you rename the "informal George run" as the "Renegade Run", it just fits with the image better

Can't wait, I already got a spot on the informal george...uh, renegade hard core run

[TOY350]

Looking forward to making my first trip on the 'con. I think I will be trying to get in on one of the early morning Thursday runs. Hopefully will have a few other first time TLCA members from my area with me. Tony said my 80 was ready for Rubithon and we shall see.

[Cruiserdrew]

Originally Posted by TOY350

Looking forward to making my first trip on the 'con. I think I will be trying to get in on one of the early morning Thursday runs. Hopefully will have a few other first time TLCA members from my area with me. Tony said my 80 was ready for Rubithon and we shall see.

You need to be on the wagon run and that's Wednesday. It was epic last year, and we held our own against the nay-sayers.

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

You need to be on the wagon run and that's Wednesday. It was epic last year, and we held our own against the nay-sayers.

I would love to hit up the wagon run but don't think I can get out any earlier unfortunately.

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Oh come on Garett!!!! Call in sick! Or dead.... Tell your wife you're going to the store....

[woooody]

I'll be looking for continuing help from the kitchen volunteers. This will be Terri's last year, and she's gonna help me transition to head cook. So all of you out there that have helped in the past, I look forward to your continuing support

[peesalot]

You need anything Ross, just ask

[CaliCruiser]

I am looking forward to my first Rubithon as well!!! See you guys on the wagon run. . .

Dylan

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Right on D-Fro! I'll see you there man! (May borrow your shower too!)

[chappysfj40]

all goes as palnned, and the new cruiser i just bought is A O K i will be there, doing the wagon run for sure, only drama is i am not buying tickets tell i get back from this S**T hole of a country and have a few minutes to relax. cheers all and see you there.
chappy

[peesalot]

Just get an e-mail or pm off to TRT2 on here. He can give you the details but you can register and pay when you get to the springs.

[petescoffee]

Originally Posted by chappysfj40

all goes as palnned, and the new cruiser i just bought is A O K i will be there, doing the wagon run for sure, only drama is i am not buying tickets tell i get back from this S**T hole of a country and have a few minutes to relax. cheers all and see you there.
chappy

The sign up form will be available in the near future at Rubithon . Send Tony, TRT2, a PM with all of your information, shirt size etc or fill out the form and email it to Tony as an attachment and I'll pay your registration fees for you. You can relax once you get to the Springs.

Dave Thomas

[D'Animal]

Could you move the date one week later so I can make it?




I will be taking a red eye back into the country on the 20th. I will have to scramble to get my stuff up there on Saturday in time to make it.

[chappysfj40]

thanks again guys, I am in contact with Tony TRT2. big ass help you guys are. and once i get back i will be able to relax some and get all my ducks in a row and figure this crap out. It is kick ass to not have to worry about the little stuff Thanks Guys.

Cheers chappy

Originally Posted by petescoffee

The sign up form will be available in the near future at Rubithon . Send Tony, TRT2, a PM with all of your information, shirt size etc or fill out the form and email it to Tony as an attachment and I'll pay your registration fees for you. You can relax once you get to the Springs.

Dave Thomas

[petescoffee]

No Problem.
Dave

[peesalot]

define "near future" ?

[chappysfj40]

in the states in 45 days give or take 10

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Fingers crossed Chappy!

[yzftaco]

Any word on when the registration will be up?

I need to register now, before the wedding takes all my $$$$$$ :(

[TRT2]

The 08 registration form is in the current issue of Trails.

We have a newly designed web site but am having some issues with the domain transfer. Currently in progress.

So... get a copy of Trails... or drop me an email to Rubithon@tlca.org and I can email you the 08 form.

Or, if you attended Rubithon last year, just use the old 2007 form for now, and mark it up for your changes.

On the 'attended last year' comment, we have implemented new pricing for Rubithon in 08, but anyone who attended in 07 and is returning, can capitalize on 07 pricing.

thanks all!

Tony Twiddy
Rubithon Chair