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I'll find my Baja lists, which are overkill.
 
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?
 
I'll be leaving late Friday, hopefully around 7.
 
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
 
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 :D


I am installing a CB tonight so that I can hear Mike make fun of me :eek:
 
I will cruise at about 60 also.

Vince
 
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
 
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?
 
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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.
 
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
 
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 :cool:

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 :grinpimp:. 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.
 
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...
 
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...

You forgot to mention the blanket you also won!
 

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