Badlands Offroad Park December 4th - Page 3

Goebeler · 11-30-04, 04:33 PM

I think Woody is sharing the same room with the brooms as well.

That room will have it's own smell!!!!!

SpaceGhost · 11-30-04, 06:59 PM

Talked another buddy (club member) today, he (Clint) is bringing his sbc 40 and Jim is bringing his 80, so you'll have company on the wagon trail! Dave is contemplating joining us in his mini truck too. I got dibs on a warm dry seat in his 80 if the weather shits on us! None of us are staying over night, too close to our own beds and hotties.

Sounds like the party is on for Friday here, more locals are talking about getting out, even if they don't wheel Saturday.

woody · 11-30-04, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceGhost

too close to our ...d hotties.

<---in

IMPORTANT!!

2005 CALENDAR ORDERS - If you are making this event, I'll hand deliver your calendar...please PM me ASAP so I know who's to NOT mail out tomorrow!!

alia176 · 12-01-04, 07:43 AM

Cool, I get my calendar finally! Woooohooooo!

Now all I gotta do is find a place to stay Fri night!

beno · 12-01-04, 08:43 AM

Bad news......

My girlfriend and I won't be able to make it....we are utterly disappointed.....and

It's the end of the semester here in Ohio for me and I have massive amounts of paperwork in terms of my teaching here and I have much work on my own dissertation as well that needs to be completed (three chapters...ouch!!) by the mid part of this month.

Girlfriend unit and I sat around and discussed for awhile last night to try to find a way to make this feasible, and neither of us could come up with a plan.

That means....no Cruiser outing for Onur....

And I'm really pissed as I got the weekend off from my other job and blah, blah, blah.

Hope you guys have fun and I will try to catch up next time around...

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

alia176 · 12-01-04, 08:49 AM

Got bunk. No chlli.

Benji · 12-01-04, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beno

Bad news......

My girlfriend and I won't be able to make it....we are utterly disappointed.....and

It's the end of the semester here in Ohio for me and I have massive amounts of paperwork in terms of my teaching here and I have much work on my own dissertation as well that needs to be completed (three chapters...ouch!!) by the mid part of this month.

Girlfriend unit and I sat around and discussed for awhile last night to try to find a way to make this feasible, and neither of us could come up with a plan.

That means....no Cruiser outing for Onur....

And I'm really pissed as I got the weekend off from my other job and blah, blah, blah.

Hope you guys have fun and I will try to catch up next time around...

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

Very sorry to hear that Onur. I hope you can make the next one.

Quick remark: If you go on this cruiser trip, you will be able to clear you head and be satisfied with your life. Writing three chapters will take 3 days. Trust me, that's how I got through the thesis

.

Goebeler · 12-01-04, 05:02 PM

Onur,
I have been quoted as saying," A few hours of wheelin, a few more od drinking.....makes the mind a bit more clear." That should help free your mind to do the work you should have done inplace of the wheelin!

Hope you have a change of heart and join us. If not, see you next time!

Goebs

beno · 12-02-04, 06:40 AM

I can't, I should, I can't, I should, I can't, I should, I can't, I should....oh fawk.....

I CAN'T

I really can't guys. My dissertation committee is already pissed off enough with me for getting a full time tech job....that blew their tops off!! (mad me laugh).

And, money is oh so tight with the holidays...it's would be $160 just in gas....definitely can't do it this time.

Have a great time and Benji thanks for your offer...you too Goebs...

Take lots o' pics....

Cheers.
-onur
Akron, OH

Goebeler · 12-02-04, 07:26 PM

Is anyone heading down friday eve? I am still debating wether or not to wake up early saturday morning and make the trip. Traffic through Chicago friday eve wil be a biotch.

Goebs

alia176 · 12-02-04, 11:25 PM

I'll be heading down there Fri night along with two co-workers. Staying at the Hotel Attica. Which bar are we meeting at? I'll be meeting up with the Chicago bunch at Steger road and Route 41, sometimes around 5 ish. PM me if anyone needs a map sent of the meeting place. There's a large Shell station with McDognard's where we usually meet up before heading south to Attica.

Ali

woody · 12-03-04, 06:59 AM

Fri nite for me too.....arrival around 10-11p, depending on traffic stuff....I'm loaded now, and leavin straight from work.....

Robies for beerage I suspect, tho there are a few watering holes within walkin distance....

Benji · 12-03-04, 12:44 PM

I'm packing fri. night and heading out in the morn. I'll prolly barrell on in around 9:00.

Hey Woody, is your bitch seat still open? I prolly won't wheel too much as I am still at stock height and have no side protection. I would rather wheel later in the afternoon after I get a handle on the place.

....and if it's open, I've got my snorkel and mask ready. Hell, I might even bring a wetsuit

.

ben

woody · 12-03-04, 12:46 PM

bitch seat is taken, but there'll be others available....

certified PADI guy...new requirement for my rig...

woody · 12-03-04, 01:08 PM

frickin ice on the roads this morning, and snow hasn't melted yet.....bah

lunch photo, some guy from AutoTrader queried on the rig today....nice and dirty, and loaded for the weekend....wanna bet he doesn't buy it? lol

beno · 12-05-04, 11:38 AM

Hey guys--how did the ride go???

post pics....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

best.
-onur
Akron, OH

Benji · 12-05-04, 01:17 PM

It was a blast.

Benji · 12-05-04, 01:20 PM

and some more...

Benji · 12-05-04, 01:24 PM

hey, why not some more.

Entropy · 12-05-04, 04:05 PM

Gumby · 12-05-04, 04:14 PM

Cool pics. I had mine on film so off to the developer I go.

I was really surprised that you guys waited on me. I figured I would catch up on the trail. The trip from Springfield to Attica was a lot longer than I expected. So, thanks to all y'all for hanging out for me. It was a blast even with the incredible hangover I had. The juniper berry is an evil fruit.

It was really crowded with the Toys for Tots thing. A couple of places were just stupid with people. A big group of H1s were down, but I didn't see of any them do anything.

Bunch of folks from here showed up. Kenton's 4-skinner. Benji's NICE 60. Too nice to wheel, in fact, but he gave it shot for the first bit of Green trail. Cliff (Clint?) from IN brought a clean 40 and wheeled the piss out of it. He worked it hard, but not nearly as hard as Jim with the stock white 92. He wouldn't give up on anything and took it through places where a stock truck shouldn't go. Ali and I at least had lockers, tires, bumpers and sliders. Ali gave his winch a workout, or, perhaps, his Geolanders gave his winch a workout. His old MT/Rs worked pretty good on my truck.

Spaceghost showed up and led a bunch of trails. His rig is freakin' awesome and he had his new secret weapon on the front of his trailer for next year. Goebs brought the SO 40. He had a lot more stanima than I did after a long injury recovery. Who'd I miss from the forum? A couple of riders, for sure My memory is pretty fuzzy. I was dog-sick and I'm terrible with names.

Anybody want to guess how many times Woody was on his side?

beno · 12-05-04, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the pics. Benji!!

What a fun time....I am a bit upset, but I didn't sign onto IH8Mud all weekend long and was locked down in my office on campus.

My head was indeed with you guys....

Thanks again...

Ben--I'll be taking you up on showing up soon...hopefully you can have some time to head up to Attica mid-late January....

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

Goebeler · 12-05-04, 08:40 PM

That was a great day of wheelin for me. You all were a blast to hang with and follow through the woods. I was impressed with everyone's junk and loved the way everyone wheeled their toys to their own level. It is hard with all different types of rigs but this trip prooved that anyone can hang and have a great time. Jim's air after the hill was great except for the fact that Spaceghost might have had to change his pants after thinking he was about to get crushed by an 80 series!
I have to say that I was in a lot of pain at times, but for the most part you all made me forget about the fact that my leg is fkd. I have not had that much fun for about 6-7 months. Thanks!
And once again Woody was able to get me over another obstacle that kicked my ass in the past. Nothing like 4 smokin 37's and some great spotting. That made the trip for me cause I knew I was going to have trouble on that one.
Looking forward to doin it again soon.
Kenton, maybe if the winter is mild, we need to head to the cliffs? Shoot me a pm and we'll have to get together locally for a beer or three. Nice to know that Todd and I aren't the only ones in Il that are with in 30 mins and beat our junk up.
Great time and thanks.

Goebs

woody · 12-06-04, 07:56 AM

Amazingly, I barely got my camera out this weekend....guess I was too busy wheelin and spotting (and trying to get my PS to stop suckin air....bah)

I'll know after tonight, but pretty sure I junked a Longfield....LOUD crack as I entered the rock garden by the pond, followed by a left front that wouldn't spin....however, 2 years of incessant abuse is gonna wear them down! Suspect I'll be calling Bobby tomorrow for a pair of the new 4340 jobbies....

Great to meet everyone and add some faces to the screen names!

Goebs, Entropy, and I all had dinner at the Attica Hotel on Sat...Troy and Lisa (Badlands owners) were down there, and Lisa said they collected over 400 toys....the Guard had to call in another truck when the first one filled up!!! She was also surprised at the number of people that DIDN'T bring a toy, but donated $5-10 on top of their park fees.

Thanks to all who participated in this great cause, and mark the first weekend in December of 2005 for next years event!!! (now that you all have your 2005 Cruiser Calendars!!)

alia176 · 12-06-04, 09:29 AM

I had a blast as well! My Geolanders did give my winch a work out indeed. Trick was to air down to 20 psi from 25 psi and life was mucho mejor!

I posted some more pics at My Yahoo photo click in Badlands folder.

It was very nice to put some faces and names together. In the above pics, you're seeing from right to left: Kenton, Jim and Clint (with his back) next to my 80. Wish I could've stayed for the dinner Sat night but Gumby and I high tailed it outta there. I'm glad that the weather was awsome, even though there was a clusterfawk of people present. I've never been in the river with TWO WAY traffic in Badlands!

Hey, it's all for the kids man!

Ali

ps The Moonglow came back with a tiny ding on top of the right tail light

beno · 12-06-04, 09:43 AM

Great pictures on your site....really nice.

Thanks for sharing.

Best.
-onur
Akron, OH

11-30-04, 04:33 PM	#61
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	I think Woody is sharing the same room with the brooms as well. That room will have it's own smell!!!!! __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

11-30-04, 06:59 PM	#62
SpaceGhost IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana TLCA# 6469 Posts: 467	Talked another buddy (club member) today, he (Clint) is bringing his sbc 40 and Jim is bringing his 80, so you'll have company on the wagon trail! Dave is contemplating joining us in his mini truck too. I got dibs on a warm dry seat in his 80 if the weather shits on us! None of us are staying over night, too close to our own beds and hotties. Sounds like the party is on for Friday here, more locals are talking about getting out, even if they don't wheel Saturday. __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe UROC Team #180 running: 37" Krawlers, Robby Gordon Beadlocks, RockCrusher HP60's, T-Max Winch, Blue Diamond Rope, 4.3 Vortec, 700r4, 3.8 Atlas, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" and Badlands Machine Shop

12-01-04, 07:43 AM	#64
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Cool, I get my calendar finally! Woooohooooo! Now all I gotta do is find a place to stay Fri night! __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

12-01-04, 08:43 AM	#65
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	Bad news...... My girlfriend and I won't be able to make it....we are utterly disappointed.....and It's the end of the semester here in Ohio for me and I have massive amounts of paperwork in terms of my teaching here and I have much work on my own dissertation as well that needs to be completed (three chapters...ouch!!) by the mid part of this month. Girlfriend unit and I sat around and discussed for awhile last night to try to find a way to make this feasible, and neither of us could come up with a plan. That means....no Cruiser outing for Onur.... And I'm really pissed as I got the weekend off from my other job and blah, blah, blah. Hope you guys have fun and I will try to catch up next time around... Best. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

12-01-04, 08:49 AM	#66
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Got bunk. No chlli. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

12-01-04, 05:02 PM	#68
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	Onur, I have been quoted as saying," A few hours of wheelin, a few more od drinking.....makes the mind a bit more clear." That should help free your mind to do the work you should have done inplace of the wheelin! Hope you have a change of heart and join us. If not, see you next time! Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

12-02-04, 06:40 AM	#69
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	I can't, I should, I can't, I should, I can't, I should, I can't, I should....oh fawk..... I CAN'T I really can't guys. My dissertation committee is already pissed off enough with me for getting a full time tech job....that blew their tops off!! (mad me laugh). And, money is oh so tight with the holidays...it's would be $160 just in gas....definitely can't do it this time. Have a great time and Benji thanks for your offer...you too Goebs... Take lots o' pics.... Cheers. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

12-02-04, 07:26 PM	#70
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	Is anyone heading down friday eve? I am still debating wether or not to wake up early saturday morning and make the trip. Traffic through Chicago friday eve wil be a biotch. Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

12-02-04, 11:25 PM	#71
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	I'll be heading down there Fri night along with two co-workers. Staying at the Hotel Attica. Which bar are we meeting at? I'll be meeting up with the Chicago bunch at Steger road and Route 41, sometimes around 5 ish. PM me if anyone needs a map sent of the meeting place. There's a large Shell station with McDognard's where we usually meet up before heading south to Attica. Ali __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

12-03-04, 06:59 AM	#72
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	Fri nite for me too.....arrival around 10-11p, depending on traffic stuff....I'm loaded now, and leavin straight from work..... Robies for beerage I suspect, tho there are a few watering holes within walkin distance.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

12-03-04, 12:44 PM	#73
Benji IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bloomington IN TLCA# 14119 Posts: 1,010	I'm packing fri. night and heading out in the morn. I'll prolly barrell on in around 9:00. Hey Woody, is your bitch seat still open? I prolly won't wheel too much as I am still at stock height and have no side protection. I would rather wheel later in the afternoon after I get a handle on the place. ....and if it's open, I've got my snorkel and mask ready. Hell, I might even bring a wetsuit . ben __________________ Hoosier Cruisers http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/ 84 FJ60 - TLCA # 14119

12-03-04, 12:46 PM	#74
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	bitch seat is taken, but there'll be others available.... certified PADI guy...new requirement for my rig... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

12-03-04, 01:08 PM	#75
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	frickin ice on the roads this morning, and snow hasn't melted yet.....bah lunch photo, some guy from AutoTrader queried on the rig today....nice and dirty, and loaded for the weekend....wanna bet he doesn't buy it? lol Attached Images __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

12-05-04, 11:38 AM	#76
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	Hey guys--how did the ride go??? post pics....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

12-05-04, 01:17 PM	#77
Benji IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bloomington IN TLCA# 14119 Posts: 1,010	It was a blast. Attached Images __________________ Hoosier Cruisers http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/ 84 FJ60 - TLCA # 14119

12-05-04, 01:20 PM	#78
Benji IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bloomington IN TLCA# 14119 Posts: 1,010	and some more... Attached Images __________________ Hoosier Cruisers http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/ 84 FJ60 - TLCA # 14119

12-05-04, 01:24 PM	#79
Benji IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bloomington IN TLCA# 14119 Posts: 1,010	hey, why not some more. Attached Images __________________ Hoosier Cruisers http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/ 84 FJ60 - TLCA # 14119

12-05-04, 04:05 PM	#80
Entropy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7

12-05-04, 04:14 PM	#81
Gumby Former Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 5,061	Cool pics. I had mine on film so off to the developer I go. I was really surprised that you guys waited on me. I figured I would catch up on the trail. The trip from Springfield to Attica was a lot longer than I expected. So, thanks to all y'all for hanging out for me. It was a blast even with the incredible hangover I had. The juniper berry is an evil fruit. It was really crowded with the Toys for Tots thing. A couple of places were just stupid with people. A big group of H1s were down, but I didn't see of any them do anything. Bunch of folks from here showed up. Kenton's 4-skinner. Benji's NICE 60. Too nice to wheel, in fact, but he gave it shot for the first bit of Green trail. Cliff (Clint?) from IN brought a clean 40 and wheeled the piss out of it. He worked it hard, but not nearly as hard as Jim with the stock white 92. He wouldn't give up on anything and took it through places where a stock truck shouldn't go. Ali and I at least had lockers, tires, bumpers and sliders. Ali gave his winch a workout, or, perhaps, his Geolanders gave his winch a workout. His old MT/Rs worked pretty good on my truck. Spaceghost showed up and led a bunch of trails. His rig is freakin' awesome and he had his new secret weapon on the front of his trailer for next year. Goebs brought the SO 40. He had a lot more stanima than I did after a long injury recovery. Who'd I miss from the forum? A couple of riders, for sure My memory is pretty fuzzy. I was dog-sick and I'm terrible with names. Anybody want to guess how many times Woody was on his side? __________________ War Pig and the nameless 45lv "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

12-05-04, 08:31 PM	#82
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	Thanks for the pics. Benji!! What a fun time....I am a bit upset, but I didn't sign onto IH8Mud all weekend long and was locked down in my office on campus. My head was indeed with you guys.... Thanks again... Ben--I'll be taking you up on showing up soon...hopefully you can have some time to head up to Attica mid-late January.... Best. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

12-05-04, 08:40 PM	#83
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	That was a great day of wheelin for me. You all were a blast to hang with and follow through the woods. I was impressed with everyone's junk and loved the way everyone wheeled their toys to their own level. It is hard with all different types of rigs but this trip prooved that anyone can hang and have a great time. Jim's air after the hill was great except for the fact that Spaceghost might have had to change his pants after thinking he was about to get crushed by an 80 series! I have to say that I was in a lot of pain at times, but for the most part you all made me forget about the fact that my leg is fkd. I have not had that much fun for about 6-7 months. Thanks! And once again Woody was able to get me over another obstacle that kicked my ass in the past. Nothing like 4 smokin 37's and some great spotting. That made the trip for me cause I knew I was going to have trouble on that one. Looking forward to doin it again soon. Kenton, maybe if the winter is mild, we need to head to the cliffs? Shoot me a pm and we'll have to get together locally for a beer or three. Nice to know that Todd and I aren't the only ones in Il that are with in 30 mins and beat our junk up. Great time and thanks. Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

12-06-04, 07:56 AM	#84
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	Amazingly, I barely got my camera out this weekend....guess I was too busy wheelin and spotting (and trying to get my PS to stop suckin air....bah) I'll know after tonight, but pretty sure I junked a Longfield....LOUD crack as I entered the rock garden by the pond, followed by a left front that wouldn't spin....however, 2 years of incessant abuse is gonna wear them down! Suspect I'll be calling Bobby tomorrow for a pair of the new 4340 jobbies.... Great to meet everyone and add some faces to the screen names! Goebs, Entropy, and I all had dinner at the Attica Hotel on Sat...Troy and Lisa (Badlands owners) were down there, and Lisa said they collected over 400 toys....the Guard had to call in another truck when the first one filled up!!! She was also surprised at the number of people that DIDN'T bring a toy, but donated $5-10 on top of their park fees. Thanks to all who participated in this great cause, and mark the first weekend in December of 2005 for next years event!!! (now that you all have your 2005 Cruiser Calendars!!) __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust Last edited by woody; 12-06-04 at 09:45 AM.

12-06-04, 09:29 AM	#85
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	I had a blast as well! My Geolanders did give my winch a work out indeed. Trick was to air down to 20 psi from 25 psi and life was mucho mejor! I posted some more pics at My Yahoo photo click in Badlands folder. It was very nice to put some faces and names together. In the above pics, you're seeing from right to left: Kenton, Jim and Clint (with his back) next to my 80. Wish I could've stayed for the dinner Sat night but Gumby and I high tailed it outta there. I'm glad that the weather was awsome, even though there was a clusterfawk of people present. I've never been in the river with TWO WAY traffic in Badlands! Hey, it's all for the kids man! Ali ps The Moonglow came back with a tiny ding on top of the right tail light __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA Last edited by alia176; 12-06-04 at 09:44 AM.

12-06-04, 09:43 AM	#86
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	Great pictures on your site....really nice. Thanks for sharing. Best. -onur Akron, OH __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."