Bad news, to me at least

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 3:32 pm

My Jeep is in the shop and when all is said and done it is going to cost me a ton. But it is also going to cause a lot of problems here at home. I can't do the repair work that comes from off roading and I can't afford to keep paying for it to be done. I will make this October in Kentucky. That pretty much will be it. The heat I'm getting at home makes it not worth it.

I won't be doing any wheeling. This was a very hard decision to make because I really enjoy off roading. But peace at home is number one.

Terry

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 3:36 pm

Thats unfortunate. What is getting done thats costing so much? As for the home front I hear ya on that, my wife gives me doo doo for every penny I spend on the jeep and I mean EVERY PENNY.

Xodius · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 4:05 pm

LOL, yeah I hear ya. Wife says, ANOTHER WEEKEND ON THE JEEP! You love it more than ME! I simply smile and say, Yes it does not talk back

Luckily she was not armed at the time or I would be a dead man. She is beyond a good shot and I do my best to be on my best behavior...when she is armed. LOL.

What kinds of repairs are you needing? I think all jeeps need constent repair. My Father in Law is always working on his TJ too. He says it comes with the territory and he hardly ever wheels it.

mag03kj · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 9:03 pm

I hate to hear that Terry! I hope all works out for you!

QuestMan · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 9:11 pm

I feel your pain. (Currently laid off :banghead:

)

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 9:17 pm

Don't feel alone,life has it's way of kicking your a $ $ sometimes.I spent all the $$$ and time to SFA and haven't had time to wheel it yet as I must focus on working due to family issues so no wheeling for me either.

blackwidowkj06 · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 10:45 pm

Geez!!! I'm so sorry Fulltimer...
I hope the man I marry someday doesn't fuss about my Jeep obession/purchases/expenses...cause I'll always have Jeep fever... :mrgreen:

I would really like to see you up here in good ol' Kentucky for ECS...this will be my first REAL off-road trip. Never wheeled my Jeep hard before, so... :juggle:

I'm putting a lot of money back for repairs after ECS...Hopefully there will be some Newbie trails for those not looking to get real serious. :lol:

There are trails that go right by the hard-core stuff that the buggies wheel on...One spot called the "Can-Opener" has a trail that goes right above it so you can watch the buggies...

My favorite video of the "Can-Opener"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPAf4A5isI8&feature=related

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 11:28 pm

Yeah my wifes a good shot too and thats why I dont have much done to the jeep.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 1:29 am

I'm looking forward to the ECS. Last year the ECS was a lot of fun and its nice meeting the faces that goes with the names on here!

Terry

blackwidowkj06 · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 1:33 am

Fulltimer wrote:

and its nice meeting the faces that goes with the names on here!

Terry

X2

I cannot wait!!! :BANANA:

TAHOE · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 8:46 am

I can feel for ya Terry, I was just getting into wheeling with the Tahoe. Went to Haspin up here and after that rear window started leaking as I popped the seal loose from the flexing/bouncing. Maybe I can try to hit the ECS this fall, who knows.
Like the old adage says..."If momma's happy, everyone's happy"

teckman02 · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 11:35 am

TAHOE wrote:

I can feel for ya Terry, I was just getting into wheeling with the Tahoe. Went to Haspin up here and after that rear window started leaking as I popped the seal loose from the flexing/bouncing. Maybe I can try to hit the ECS this fall, who knows.
Like the old adage says..."If momma's happy, everyone's happy"

you should have drove the KJ the Tahoe looks better at the mall parking lot

TAHOE · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 7:38 pm

teckman02 wrote:

TAHOE wrote:

I can feel for ya Terry, I was just getting into wheeling with the Tahoe. Went to Haspin up here and after that rear window started leaking as I popped the seal loose from the flexing/bouncing. Maybe I can try to hit the ECS this fall, who knows.
Like the old adage says..."If momma's happy, everyone's happy"

you should have drove the KJ the Tahoe looks better at the mall parking lot

Yeah Nick, probably right....I should've went out and tore up the Libby since it's junk anyway and try to keep the Tahoe nice!!!! :goink:

Budke · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 8:26 pm

Gonna miss wheelin with ya Terry!!
If I have a spot open, I'll let ya know and you can ride with me!

blackwidowkj06 · **Posted:** Thu May 26, 2011 8:37 pm

Budke wrote:

Gonna miss wheelin with ya Terry!!
If I have a spot open, I'll let ya know and you can ride with me!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure someone going to ECS will let ya ride shotgun with them. :mrgreen:

I may ride shotgun with someone for the first day, so I can get some good videos and pics.
Really hope you can make it....

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 3:26 am

I'll be there with the Jeep. That will be her last time on the trails.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 9:29 am

Hang in there Terry
I've found out over the last 40 plus years of owning various forms of motorized transportation they all cost ya money one way or the other.
Plus no matter what your hobby is; i.e. cars, bikes, 4 wheel drives, woodworking, golf, its going to cost ya something to enjoy life.
Some of the women folk don't see it that way but it's life.

teckman02 · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 9:54 am

tommudd wrote:

Hang in there Terry
I've found out over the last 40 plus years of owning various forms of motorized transportation they all cost ya money one way or the other.
Plus no matter what your hobby is; i.e. cars, bikes, 4 wheel drives, woodworking, golf, its going to cost ya something to enjoy life.
Some of the women folk don't see it that way but it's life.

you should try my wife's hobbies scrapbooking and art her stuff costs almost as much as my stuff at times

Chino78 · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 11:47 am

tjkj2002 wrote:

Don't feel alone,life has it's way of kicking your a $ $ sometimes.I spent all the $$$ and time to SFA and haven't had time to wheel it yet as I must focus on working due to family issues so no wheeling for me either.

Then, we are not going to see your V8 swap soon?? :cry:

liquidxit2 · **Posted:** Fri May 27, 2011 1:51 pm

teckman02 wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Hang in there Terry
I've found out over the last 40 plus years of owning various forms of motorized transportation they all cost ya money one way or the other.
Plus no matter what your hobby is; i.e. cars, bikes, 4 wheel drives, woodworking, golf, its going to cost ya something to enjoy life.
Some of the women folk don't see it that way but it's life.

you should try my wife's hobbies scrapbooking and art her stuff costs almost as much as my stuff at times

But that doesnt count! Their money spending is fine, but you spend a penny and its like you started world war 3 or somthing. :banghead:

Women, for the most part, are hypocrites in this arena. :5SHOTS:

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