another great turnout for the mud run!
Had to be 25 - 30 trucks again... everything from mild to wild.
The weather was superb, the mud was there as was the snow and downed trees. I know this was the first time in a long time that I simply fell into line and actually wheeled all day instead of hanging around to guide the late arrivals. Tim's call for 9 AM sharp was still reasonably sharp at 9:30. There was basically 3 groups running around, each with different itinaries... but most also fell into line for upper powderhouse as the ground had quite a bit of traction.
All three Russ Websters were there, along with Tom Boyd in Das Beast (haven't seen that truck out for some time) and many others including Amy Henry in her new Tacoma and Allyson Dericco in her new Tundra. Andy Watson showed up in his new (to him) 99 FZJ100 along with Gary Steiner and his beautiful sweetheart... what was her name? The Linn's also showed up, first time in a long time, but they also completed building a cabin up there so it was locals day for them.
Eric (Bonedaddy) Wehrer managed to roll his truck again but Eric's not happy unless he has his dad in the passenger seat, as he's going over on the passenger side. Good job Bonedaddy!
Roger and Jamie Taylor were also there in Roger's mini truck. Roger, being the kind and gentle club member that he is, brought up the tail gunner position and aided everyone who fell behind. Good thing no one feel behind!
Ryan and Brenda Ramsey were there in the 80 series and very much looking forward to Death Valley in March.
Yodaman Larry Kitahara was there riding shotgun with Brian Manchester. Larry brought out the eats as usual, thank gosh 'cause I was getting mighty hungry. His smoked salmon is to die for!
It was an awesome day, it was great to actually wheel for a change, and no one I know of except that mud guy got any tickets (101 is crawling with CHP).
good times, sorry if you missed it... you snooze, you lose as Roger says.
