Paliza this weekend?

[pappy]

Summary ...

for all that want to attend-

1. this run is not an easy sunday drive. you WILL get stuck! we have had many times when every vehicle on the run are all stuck at the same time. we will be sure that all vehicles get home one way (or one day) or another. vehicles have been left overnight and recovery made the next day.

2. experience in snow is not necessary, but very helpful. be willing to take some advice and learn if you haven't wheeled in it much. it is NOT like driving on deep snowy paved roads.

3. damage to your vehicle is possible. we try to help avoid it at all costs, but it can happen. it has happened in the past. stock vehicles have gotten through with no damage more often than not. but at least 1 vehicle (in 8 years) has had extensive damage (while another stock vehicle on the same run had none).

4. be prepared for cold weather. this means a change of clothes, socks and shoes. warm jacket and snow gear including water proof shoes/boots if possible (the snow is often hip deep). sleeping bags for subfreezing temps. food as if you were camping for 2 days (1day, overnight, and next day). (add to this list)

5. be prepared for a long day. last years run we weren't even in cell phone range until around midnight. we have been back before dark, but more often it's well after dark. tell wives that aren't coming not to get worried until the next morning. nobody will be left behind.

And last be prepared for FUN!! i think everyone that has ever come on a [snow] run has had a blast. Some have been a bit worried at times, but it all works out.

My dos centavos:

One locker ok, better two
Chains if only one locker, though I think they should probably be required
Good tires (AT or MT), 31" or larger (33" or larger?)
Winch desirable on every truck
Recovery gear, though we share
Sliders for the tank traps
Vehicle properly fitted for recovery
CB required, Ash and I will have 2m

so, as discussed (and discussed a little behind the scenes), this is going to be considered a "hardcore" run. 1 locker WITH chains, or 2 lockers are minimum. expect very tough conditions and hip deep or more snow. Jon put up some good guidelines, and the "what to carry" list he quoted from me from the tree run thread.

 

[Rudical]

Is it Friday yet?

Yes it is but that did not answer the question I assume the north portal (528 & 550) at 8:00???

 

[pappy]

Yes it is but that did not answer the question I assume the north portal (528 & 550) at 8:00???

Sounds good. Another early start would be nice.

 

[Rudical]

Sounds good. Another early start would be nice.

Habits have forced me to wake up at 4 or 5, so what is the group decision?

 

[alia176]

I believe I meet the requirements. 35" tires, chains for rear, locked all around, shakles front(pink) and rear(blue). No winch(I haven't stolen Dan's yet). I'll be on my own no kids or Husband. Have you quessed who I am yet?

Yipppeeee We get to have Estrogen balance in the mix. We'll need it.

 

[pappy]

I assume the north portal (528 & 550) at 8:00???

... so what is the group decision?

8am works for me. We have a small enough group we should be able to hit the road quickly.

 

[Ruadhrigh]

Have you quessed who I am yet?

So as Dan's wife are you entitled to half his post count?

 

[pappy]

STICKERS! I get it. Come 'awn down Sarah!

 

[stickers]

LOL glad you got it Jon.

Looking forward to the trip. Sarah

As for the post count Question I do believe I'm on my own. And I do not aspire to the large numbers Dan has.

 

[BionicCruiser]

i guessed it 10 mins after my initial post. it was the part where you said "I'm sorta new at it" that threw me initially. you drove like an old pro on the tree run.

to be honest we were trying to figure out how to invite you w/o offending Dan. we've seen more of you lately than him. (gotta give him a dig every now and then.)

 

[alia176]

As for the post count Question I do believe I'm on my own. And I do not aspire to the large numbers Dan has.

Ahh, you're going for quality not quantity

 

[BionicCruiser]

Ahh, you're going for quality not quantity

and with all that extra time not posting, she can go wheeling!

 

[cruiserdan]

I'm taking the kids to the symphony tomorrow afternoon so she can enjoy herself.







Don't anybody break any of my hard work on that truck....

 

[cruiserdan]

 

[pappy]

So Dan ... how do we all go about getting one of these?

 

[Beowulf]

Don't anybody break any of my hard work on that truck....

Since you don't wheel any more, would you mind if we helped Sarah move the winch from the ugly green truck to her hard-core rig?

Thanks for your consideration.

-Mike-

 

[cruiserdan]

So Dan ... how do we all go about getting one of these?

Stop by.

 

[cruiserdan]

Since you don't wheel any more, would you mind if we helped Sarah move the winch from the ugly green truck to her hard-core rig?

Thanks for your consideration.

-Mike-

Buy me a 12k Warn and it's all yours.......

 

[stickers]

LOL Who needs brothers with guys like you hanging around.

Ok so why is Dan going to the symphony? Well I thought my boys needed some culture, so I bought tickets for 4 concerts in the nose bleed section. He had a bowling turnament(spell check isn't working and I can find it in the dictionary) for the first show.

I found out there was a run for Saturday I was soooo excited. I told Dan and he says what about the concert. Damn we can't go. Then he pipes up you could go and I could take the kids. I'm not sure what he did but what ever it was he's off the hook now.

See Ya 8:00am at the north portal.

 

[cruiserdan]

. I'm not sure what he did but what ever it was he's off the hook now.

C'mon rifle parts......