Thrill on the Hill event, Ruidoso
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Naw...no lists necessary... i figure if you guys are prepared, then I'm prepared 
Are there any organized ABQ group departures? I know I'm working until noon Friday and expect to load up the FJ after lunch and hit the road sometime shortly thereafter (2:30 ish). Is this not protocol, to announce a departure time? This departure time is certainly flexible, any takers?
It looks right now like we have two major groups going - one leaving at about 10:00 am - Vince and I will pick up the group about then at around MP 218 on I-25, which is about 3 miles south of the Sunport exit, at the top of the hill so we can see them coming.
Then, I think another group is leaving about when you are - I'm not sure who all is traveling then but things have to happen like pick up kids from school, etc.
Initial summary:
First group is me, Vince, Marc, Rory, Mike B
Second group at ~ 1ish could be Greg, Evan*, Mike M, Sarah,
*Might be going down US54 instead of I-25.
Others are going but haven't talked about (or I missed) their starting times.
This is all a wild guess of course... Also in the first group Vince and Mike B might want to set the CC at 75 but the rest of us will, I think, cruise about 60.
Channel 40 on the CB, 2 meter 146.460 MHz.
Comments?
Then, I think another group is leaving about when you are - I'm not sure who all is traveling then but things have to happen like pick up kids from school, etc.
Initial summary:
First group is me, Vince, Marc, Rory, Mike B
Second group at ~ 1ish could be Greg, Evan*, Mike M, Sarah,
*Might be going down US54 instead of I-25.
Others are going but haven't talked about (or I missed) their starting times.
This is all a wild guess of course... Also in the first group Vince and Mike B might want to set the CC at 75 but the rest of us will, I think, cruise about 60.
Channel 40 on the CB, 2 meter 146.460 MHz.
Comments?
I'll be leaving late Friday, hopefully around 7.
Im cool with 60 mph.
We hope to be leaving about noon or 1:00, but we will probably just watch for people on the road (and have the CB on channel 40), instead of trying to join a group. I'm just not sure when we'll be ready - we've got several things going on in the morning, and I don't want to have anybody waiting on us. We'll just get everything done and get going as soon as we can.
We will be taking I-25 south from Abq.
Also, the cell number is 238-7226, just in case anybody wants to check in and see where we are. I'll have it on as long as we've got a signal.
Be careful on the road and we'll see everybody down there!
Evan
We will be taking I-25 south from Abq.
Also, the cell number is 238-7226, just in case anybody wants to check in and see where we are. I'll have it on as long as we've got a signal.
Be careful on the road and we'll see everybody down there!
Evan
I convinced the wife we needed a tent... well actually I bought a tent and asked for forgiveness. We are really looking forward to this trip, it'll be nice to be away from the city 
I am installing a CB tonight so that I can hear Mike make fun of me
I am installing a CB tonight so that I can hear Mike make fun of me
Camping Gear
I wanted check one last time if anyone needs to borrow my tent. It works fine as long as there isn't heavy rain and is big enough for two adults and a couple smaller kids or a dog. Also, I will be bringing my camp stove, a saucepan and a tea kettle so you are welcome to use them when I'm not using them. Send me a PM if you want me to bring the tent. I'll do my best to check MUD this evening.
Marc
I wanted check one last time if anyone needs to borrow my tent. It works fine as long as there isn't heavy rain and is big enough for two adults and a couple smaller kids or a dog. Also, I will be bringing my camp stove, a saucepan and a tea kettle so you are welcome to use them when I'm not using them. Send me a PM if you want me to bring the tent. I'll do my best to check MUD this evening.
Marc
Did we ever officially decide on a meeting spot? I know we talked about the BK parking lot at I40 and Carlisle as well as the Love's on 12th street? Did we ever make a final decision?
Vince and I will be on I-25 about 3 miles south of the Airport at about 10:00. You can meet us there if you want.
So... Who has the teepee?
http://www.sundancervcampground.com/rates.html
So... Who has the teepee?
http://www.sundancervcampground.com/rates.html
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Marc's departure was going to be around 10:15 I think. We are willing and able to meet anywhere. I like the side of the road idea...
He had something else he had to do beforehand, but thought he could probably make it a little earlier. If the rest of us are there we can call him to see where he's at.
See you guys on I-25 about 3 miles south of the airport around 10:00am
Sounds good to me. I'll give someone a call as soon as I pick up Danise at ~9:30. Let's just all plan to catch up on the side of the road south of the airport.
Marc
Marc
I haven't been camping in SOOOO long... I'm having a hard time thinking of what I need to bring. If I forget anything... keep your possessions locked up at night or I may "borrow" something in the still of the night
OK, just for fun and entertainment, here is my Baja list. No, I don't carry all this stuff. Shoot, I don't know what some of it is
. The list was compiled from various sources and some stuff was just left on the list.Baja Equipment List
First Aid:
- Ace elastic bandage wrap
- Adhesive bandage strips, 1" x 3"
- Alcohol prep pads
- Antiseptic wipes
- Berman opa airway, adult large
- Berman opa airway, adult medium
- Berman opa airway, adult small
- Berman opa airway, adult xl
- Berman opa airway, child
- Berman opa airway, infant
- Biohazard bag
- Biohazard bag tie
- Bite stick
- Blood borne pathogens eye shields
- Burn gel ointment
- CPR face shield
- Emergency foil blanket
- Finger tip bandages
- Hemostat
- Insect/bee sting wipes
- Instant ice cold pack
- Iodine swabs
- Knuckle bandages
- Multi-trauma dressing pads, 8”x10”
- NSAID
- Plastic bandages, XL
- Splinter tweezers
- Sterile gauze pads, 2” x 2”
- Sterile gauze pads, 4” x 4”
- Sterile gauze pads, 5" x 9"
- Sterile oval eye pads
- Sterile roller gauze, 2”
- Sterile roller gauze, 3”
- Sterile saline/eye wash, 4oz
- Trauma shears
- Triangle bandage with safety pins
- Tri-cut tape, roll
- Triple antibiotic ointment
- Vinyl or nitrile gloves (latex free)
Off-Road Equipment:
- 20L NATO gas can, full
- Air Compressor (Viair, ARB)
- CO2 tank, 10 lb
- Fuel spout
- Full size spare tire (2?)
- Funnel w/screen
- Gas can holder
- Gloves
- High-lift jack
- Recovery chain
- Recovery straps
- Shackles
- Shovel
- Tire repair kit
- Tree strap
Spare Parts:
- Air filter
- ATF
- Belts
- Birfields
- Brake fluid
- Cap & rotor
- Coolant
- Drum brake cylinders
- EFI relays
- Electrical tape
- Front axle seals
- Fuel filter
- Fuses
- Gear oil bottle pump
- Gear oil
- Headlight/taillight/turn signal bulbs
- Hose clamps
- Hoses
- Motor oil
- Oil filter
- Rear axle bearings & seals
- Small electrical connectors
- Spark plug wires
- Spark plugs
- Thermostat
- Tire repair kit
- U-joints
- Zip ties
Camping & Recreational Gear:
- AA Battery charger, 12V
- AA Rechargeable batteries (Duracell!)
- Baja Almanac (Great Map!)
- Camelbak packs
- Camp chairs
- Camp kitchen
- Camera
- CB
- Film
- Flashlight, mini-mag
- Folding or roll-up table
- Food, plus three days worth
- Fridge/freezer 12V, 35 or 45 qt. (Engle, ARB, etc.)
- Globalstar Satellite phone
- GPS with 12V adapter and remote antenna
- Headlamp
- Ice chest
- Kayaks with paddles, & PFDs
- Liquid camp soap
- Nalgene 32oz bottle for each person
- Pots & pans
- Propane cylinder, 5lb
- Propane lantern
- Propane stove
- Quart containers (4) for storage
- Quart liquid bleach (for cleaning up)
- Roof rack
- Sleeping bags, pillows
- Tent
- Towels
- Tripod
- Water jug, 5 gallon with spout for daily use
- Water jugs, 5 gallon (Military grade plastic, Scepter)
- XM Radio
Tools:
- Adjustable Crescent wrenches
- Bailing wire
- Bolt cutters
- Box end wrenches
- Breaker bar (1/2")
- Duct tape
- Factory Service Manual
- Hammer, 2lb
- Hatchet
- Misc. electrical stuff
- Misc. nuts and bolts
- Multi-meter, especially if you have EFI
- Pliers, assorted
- Ratchet set w/metric sockets & adapters
- Ratchet straps
- Screwdrivers, assorted
- Small WD40 can
- Tool kit for changing tires
- Torque wrench
- Wire cutters
Personal Items:
- Baby wipes (these rock!)
- Ball cap
- Bivy sack
- Bungee cords
- Clothing... pants, shorts, shirts, socks, etc.
- First aid kit
- Fishing equipment
- Foam sleeping pad
- Full brim hat
- Hand cleaner
- Health Insurance (leave copies with friends)
- Hiking boots
- Insect repellent
- Jacket
- Kleenex packs (TP!)
- Mexican Auto Insurance (leave copies with friends)
- Passport!
- Pepper spray
- Pesos
- Rain shell
- Sandals
- Small toiletry kit
- Snorkel gear
- Space blanket
- Stuff sacks
- Sun Shower
- Sunscreen
- Tarp
- Tourist Visas (FMT)
- Vehicle documents (leave copies with friends)
- Vest
- Wading tennis shoes
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Thanks for the list Bushrat... that is certainly one comprehensive list!!!
Sorry I had to roll out late on Saturday night guys. Zoe really wasn't doing too well. She was starting to look a bit skittish and I've never seen her act that way. A little rest did her well. By "a little", I mean she slept from like midnight Saturday to about 7pm last night with maybe one or two "breaks". How was the run Sunday? I was really looking forward to going. It sounded like it was going to be a fairly challenging.
Talk to you guys soon.
Sorry I had to roll out late on Saturday night guys. Zoe really wasn't doing too well. She was starting to look a bit skittish and I've never seen her act that way. A little rest did her well. By "a little", I mean she slept from like midnight Saturday to about 7pm last night with maybe one or two "breaks". How was the run Sunday? I was really looking forward to going. It sounded like it was going to be a fairly challenging.
Talk to you guys soon.
Bummer Mike -
She sure was having fun playing with that little boxer pup. Sunday was a great run - too bad you missed it. A stock 80 and a stock 40 (except with a V8 with a carb problem) made it okay. There were multiple lines on multiple obstacles, and Robbie was there helping (and teaching) everybody along.
The big news (for me anyway) is that I won a GPS - The dealer Garmin option, with the in-dash FJCruiser kit. So, I'm going to be selling it - probably for 75% of what our price from Dan is. The first local who speaks up gets it...
She sure was having fun playing with that little boxer pup. Sunday was a great run - too bad you missed it. A stock 80 and a stock 40 (except with a V8 with a carb problem) made it okay. There were multiple lines on multiple obstacles, and Robbie was there helping (and teaching) everybody along.
The big news (for me anyway) is that I won a GPS - The dealer Garmin option, with the in-dash FJCruiser kit. So, I'm going to be selling it - probably for 75% of what our price from Dan is. The first local who speaks up gets it...
You forgot to mention the blanket you also won!