Events/Trails 8th Annual 70 Series Meet & Greet / Charity Ride (2 Viewers)

[elkaholic]

There are a number of people who played a vital role in this event ……. (In no particular order).
* A special shout-out to the people who attended and paid to do so. We will have the final numbers for the charity in a few day.
* Kim and Rob Smith of Odd Iron Off Road who not only did a lot of the prep and cooking for the evening meals but allowed their cabin to be “command central” for the event.
* Steve Wharton and his wife who volunteered to help cook on Saturday night.
* The folks from “Appalachia Cruisers”, Lee Sumner and of course Sam Houston who volunteered their time to guide which as always is greatly appreciated.

You forgot two critical folks Charles

@Gun Runner 5
@peterb

Without you two creating a spark for me to throw gasoline on 9 years ago, this event wouldn’t be

 

[nuclearbeef]

 

[nuclearbeef]

So , this morning I went to the coin power wash to hose the dirt off.
I knew I had heard some new clunks and noticed the Troopy rode slightly different.
I put it down to having flexed the newish springs and loosened them up.

Here's what I found at the car wash...

 

[nuclearbeef]

Guess it's time to learn to weld.

 

[desmocruiser]

Ouch!

Sorry to see that!

May have been overloaded with that group of knuckleheads you drove around Saturday night!!!

So , this morning I went to the coin power wash to hose the dirt off.
I knew I had heard some new clunks and noticed the Troopy rode slightly different.
I put it down to having flexed the newish springs and loosened them up.

Here's what I found at the car wash...


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[nuclearbeef]

Ouch!

Sorry to see that!

May have been overloaded with that group of knuckleheads you drove around Saturday night!!!

Some of the most fun I had on the trip!

 

[Tennessee Jed]

Yikes - at least it didn't tear your exhaust out. Looks like a "relatively" simple repair? That's the 6 cylinder Gods striking you down for being so fast and upsetting the natural order.

 

[LDowney]

Any reports on or from Patch?
Thanks

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Any reports on or from Patch?
Thanks

I spoke to him this morning. He’s alive and well.
I believe he will be releasing a YouTube video in the latter part of the week documenting the event.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Perhaps we should use this photo to introduce next year’s event and label it as the “easy / scenic” trails.

 

[Bulimba]

Perhaps we should use this photo to introduce next year’s event and label it as the “easy / scenic” trails. View attachment 3441536

He did later do the same path in REVERSE!!!

 

[Pulgasari]

Perhaps we should use this photo to introduce next year’s event and label it as the “easy / scenic” trails.

We should probably include a warning picture too:

 

[Gun Runner 5]

@Pulgasari …. “We should probably include a warning picture too.”
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One of many reasons we start the day by offering 3 different types of trails for the attendees.
1) Easy
2) Not So Easy
3) Really Not So Easy
….. We really prefer that everyone is able to drive their Cruisers home.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If by chance you didn’t get one of the annual window decals for this year’s event please let me know.

 

[JuanJ]

Having a large capacity fuel tank is both a blessing and a curse.
720+ kms (topped off right outside of Windrock in Oak Ridge, TN). Drove 8 hours without stopping for fuel.
I‘m to lazy to do the conversion between metric (aka Canadian VooDoo) and ‘Merican but I think the fuel economy is fairly good.

Hello Charles,

I did some voodoo for you.

Your approximate mileage is 19 mpg or 30 km/gal. Not bad at all.

It is not about voodoo but about the smiles per gallon, or mile.





Juan

 

[desmocruiser]

Perhaps we should use this photo to introduce next year’s event and label it as the “easy / scenic” trails. View attachment 3441536

During lunch there might have been a few folks discover the optional play area!

He did later do the same path in REVERSE!!!

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He took the party line!

This was a fun group!!!

 

[Tigris]

If by chance you didn’t get one of the annual window decals for this year’s event please let me know.

Lol I had to turn and leave day one due to unforeseeable work thing so I didn't get anything. That would be awesome if possible. Thanks!

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Lol I had to turn and leave day one due to unforeseeable work thing so I didn't get anything. That would be awesome if possible. Thanks!

P.M. me a mailing address.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If by chance you didn’t get one of the annual window decals for this year’s event please let me know.

I’ve now mailed out window decals for several people. If I’ve overlooked anyone please give me a shout.
Thanks

 

[Gun Runner 5]

THE FINAL NUMBERS…….
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* We had 37 vehicles registered for this year’s event with the majority being 70 Series Land Cruisers.
* We had approximately 87 people registered (drivers and passengers, which included some children).
* Meal cost (3 nights) was roughly $1,200.00.
* One donor (who prefers to remain nameless) covered the insurance and advertising cost for the event.
* After all expenses are deducted we’ll be able to write a check to our chosen ALS charity in the amount of $2,000.00.
* We are already looking for avenues to double this amount next year which is somewhat of a challenge for one of the smaller Land Cruiser events in the U.S.

* If you are interested in making an additional, last minute contribution to the charity please contact Sam Houston (@elkaholic) or me (@Gun Runner 5).
…… See you next September ……