**Official MUD Gathering** Part 1: Midwest Summer Picnic (+FJ Trail Team) Aug 25~27

[Gr8Pmkn]

Sorry I missed this thread. It sounds like a great time. Hopefully you will have it again next year. I guess its just as well, my 40 is not ready yet, and I'm not sure the wife would let me take the 100. Ah well, I guess I will finish painting the 40.

 

[Goebeler]

Going to take 94 to 394 route. Woody took that last night and said it was clear.
John if you are heading that way, look for me.
Eric and my cell is 847-812-9631.

Goebs

Todd,
I hope to be going the same time you are. Call the cell later to see if we are close.

 

[4rnr]

thats exactly the way im going but im leaving now.

 

[NW-sickboy]

leaving whenever i get ready... hopingto make it down for the prime rib. My wife and i are staying at the hotel there. see everybody then.... I will be in my 80 series.

 

[LukeZero]

All I can say is WOW... what a good time. I think I can safely say a good time was had by all (except for the FJ Cruiser guy whose dad broke his ankle). Beer and hotwings with a bunch of great folks, it doesn't get much better than that.

One piece of advice- if Clint offers you a glass of some fluorescent blue stuff- don't plan on anything the rest of the evening, just sit down and watch the world spin.

It was awesome to see everyone and put some faces with some names and handles. Hope to see everyone again soon.

Luke

 

[NW-sickboy]

My wife and i only made it for saturday but we both had a great time. pics coming shortly..... thanks jimmy, woody and crew for putting together a super chill good time......

 

[LukeZero]

Sickboy- how come the link doesn't work in your signiture???

 

[NW-sickboy]

it worked at one point when fjownersgrouphad some gay website......

 

[Gumby]

Very nice time. The FJ trail team was great. Big thanks to Hoosier Cruisers for putting on the eats.

We had a good time on Pink and Purgatory after you pansy types (the injured and pregnant excluded, of course)went home.

Two FJs not owned by Toyota made it and wheeled well. The trail team wheeled Pink, a 5+ rated trail, and were darned impressive. Ya'll FJ bashers and Toyota-hates-us types can now offically blow me.

 

[4rnr]

yup, good time. Thanks to the fj cruisers guys for showing us what those things could do.

Thanks for letting a lonely 4runner tag along with the cruisers, had a good time.

 

[4rnr]

Very nice time. The FJ trail team was great. Big thanks to Hoosier Cruisers for putting on the eats.

We had a good time on Pink and Purgatory after you pansy types (the injured and pregnant excluded, of course)went home.

Two FJs not owned by Toyota made it and wheeled well. The trail team wheeled Pink, a 5+ rated trail, and were darned impressive. Ya'll FJ bashers and Toyota-hates-us types can now offically blow me.

I am seriously laughing out loud

 

[NW-sickboy]

pics.....

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pretty large group... i think we were missing the fj group and a few others at this pointe....

 

[NW-sickboy]

few more

80 showing its true colors.. alittle too big......

 

[NW-sickboy]

ok two more...

I guess this is pretty typical of the badlands..... I was really impressed with how "fun" this park was.. I would drive back just to run orange as i am sure it changes during what time of year you do it.

Forgot to mention that i was a bit leary of bringing my pregnant wife as i had not taken her wheeling before. She had a great time and couldnt stop telling me how much fun she had the whole ride home. She remembers everyone that said hello and made her feel part of the fun, so thanks to those who helped break her into the scene....

 

[woody]

glad ya had a good time, between me, Gumbster, and Hoosier crew, we get out there 3-4 times a year, or more...

I had a ball Put the 80 to the test on Orange, and MetalTech's new (and not painted) sliders worked just dandy, savin my 80-ass a few times...now, to remove, clean, derust, and paint...all before this weekend...uugh

Thanks again to the Hoosiers for a great time....and next time, I'm not packing ANY BudLight, just the Miller stuff!! lol

 

[woody]

http://gallery.ih8mud.com/thumbnails.php?album=38

My pics are up...apparrently, I spent too much time spotting and wheelin to shoot one single photo on Sat or Sun.....lol

Some cutie shot a few sweet pics of me pushin the 80 to the limits on Orange tho

 

[NW-sickboy]

few more from saturday

why not

 

[NW-sickboy]

ok this is it... next time just linking to my album

 

[Cruiser Jimmy]

All I can say is I had an awesome time. It was great to meet new poeple and BS with old friends. I think Jared and Jo should name the UNBORN child 'Wheeler'.
The trail team members were a great bunch of guys and as always have great hospitality. Hope to see them again.

Here are some of my teaser pics. Rest will be up on the web site by tomorrow.

 

[Cruiser Jimmy]

few more