President's Day Run - Feb 18 - Badlands

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

pixeldzn wrote:

Eddo wrote:

So what time are we going to meet up and where at?

9 am in the Badlands inside lot sound good?

We'll be on CB channel 16. It would also be good for all the guys not meeting up at our normal spot outside Chicago (I-294 O'Hare Oasis) to PM me a cell phone number.

We have also started a tradition of hot dogs grilled on the trail for lunch, so if anyone wants to contribute chips, soda, etc. that'd help. We'll get that all ironed out the week before the event when I ask for a final yay or nay from everyone.

Sounds cool to me. What time does the park close or do we normally call it a day?

I like the trail lunch out on the grill. I am more than willing to help out with some soda and chips.

Science_Guy · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:35 am

Eddo wrote:

What time does the park close or do we normally call it a day?

The park requires we be out at sundown. This is 6:25pm on Feb 18. We try to air up at the clubhouse but last time we go in late and had to air back up at the BP in town.

Count me in for the trail lunch.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:41 am

Science_Guy wrote:

Eddo wrote:

What time does the park close or do we normally call it a day?

The park requires we be out at sundown. This is 6:25pm on Feb 18. We try to air up at the clubhouse but last time we go in late and had to air back up at the BP in town.

Count me in for the trail lunch.

Actually it's 5pm sharp - they want you out the gates, regardless of whether you are done airing up or not. We were told that in no certain terms last time by one of the employees. He said he'd rather be at home than earning overtime letting us air-up.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:59 am

Has anyone gotten a hold of the two guys that tagged along with us in the CJ (I can't remember their club name but I have their sticker upstairs if I need to) and see if they wanted to come again? It's just a thought. I thought they enjoyed hanging out with us last time.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:22 am

I have thier names - offroadadventureoutfitters.com. They actaully are trying to make trail-guiding a business, so I'll have to see if they have a paid gig that day or not.

I actaully did some decal work for them after our last run, so hopefully we're making friends.

I also invited Midwest XTerra Club. Looks like SteelX and BroncoX are maybes.

rocketjocky · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 10:47 am

Well wouldn't you like a job of being a trail guide....it might get old after a while but your jeep and ALL it's little toys would be a tax write off. Do it for a year or two get the jeep built ( and writen off ) then switch back to a more normal job and keep the jeep for your days off.

Video Guy · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:19 pm

I'm going to hold off on taking my own Liberty on the trail, especially this time of year when everything's wet and muddy. I have no faith in my 3-year-old Wranger ST off pavement. I plan to put on BFG All-Terrain T/A or Bridgestone REVO's by mid-summer and then hit the trails. In the meantime, I'd love to come out and shoot some video of Liberties getting down and dirty, as video production is a part-time job and passion of mine -- and partly to convince my wife that casual offroading isn't all that hazardous when done safely. Could any of you Indy-area folks could give me a ride out on 2/18? Send me an e-mail or private message so we can coordinate. Of course, I'll chip in for gas and lunch.

I'm not trying to hijack this thread, but I have an idea. I could easily put together a cool promo video for the Midwest chapter of L.O.S.T. Would be fun on the Web, but even better on DVD! We could make a real documentary if you wanted. A DVD would be a nice fundraiser item to cover expenses and member benefits. It might help to get an endorsement from Jeep/Daimler-Chrysler too. Just a thought.

T.J.

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Video Guy wrote:

I'm going to hold off on taking my own Liberty on the trail, especially this time of year when everything's wet and muddy. I have no faith in my 3-year-old Wranger ST off pavement. I plan to put on BFG All-Terrain T/A or Bridgestone REVO's by mid-summer and then hit the trails. In the meantime, I'd love to come out and shoot some video of Liberties getting down and dirty, as video production is a part-time job and passion of mine -- and partly to convince my wife that casual offroading isn't all that hazardous when done safely. Could any of you Indy-area folks could give me a ride out on 2/18? Send me an e-mail or private message so we can coordinate. Of course, I'll chip in for gas and lunch.

I'm not trying to hijack this thread, but I have an idea. I could easily put together a cool promo video for the Midwest chapter of L.O.S.T. Would be fun on the Web, but even better on DVD! We could make a real documentary if you wanted. A DVD would be a nice fundraiser item to cover expenses and member benefits. It might help to get an endorsement from Jeep/Daimler-Chrysler too. Just a thought.

T.J.

You are more than welcome to ride along in my Jeep during the trails. However, I'm going to be arriving friday night so I wouldn't be able to give you a ride out to the badlands.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:13 pm

Video Guy wrote:

I'm going to hold off on taking my own Liberty on the trail, especially this time of year when everything's wet and muddy. I have no faith in my 3-year-old Wranger ST off pavement. I plan to put on BFG All-Terrain T/A or Bridgestone REVO's by mid-summer and then hit the trails. In the meantime, I'd love to come out and shoot some video of Liberties getting down and dirty, as video production is a part-time job and passion of mine -- and partly to convince my wife that casual offroading isn't all that hazardous when done safely. Could any of you Indy-area folks could give me a ride out on 2/18? Send me an e-mail or private message so we can coordinate. Of course, I'll chip in for gas and lunch.

I'm not trying to hijack this thread, but I have an idea. I could easily put together a cool promo video for the Midwest chapter of L.O.S.T. Would be fun on the Web, but even better on DVD! We could make a real documentary if you wanted. A DVD would be a nice fundraiser item to cover expenses and member benefits. It might help to get an endorsement from Jeep/Daimler-Chrysler too. Just a thought.

T.J.

If you drive out and meet us in Attica, you are more than welcome to ride along in anyone's passenger seat.

A professionally cut video would be awesome. I have some uncut footage from out last run - PM me if you would like me to send it to you so you can play with it.

vxla · **Posted:** Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:03 pm

maybe; depends on how bad i break in rockport the weekend before. now that i dont have to worry about falling down on that trail-hitch electrical outlet anymore, i still want to finish taht little section of purgatory that i was trying to get through.

Video Guy · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:27 pm

What time does this shindig start at Badlands? I just remembered that 2/18 is my daughter's very first dance recital. I can't miss that.

The video offer still stands. Maybe next time.

T.J.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:29 pm

Video Guy wrote:

What time does this shindig start at Badlands? I just remembered that 2/18 is my daughter's very first dance recital. I can't miss that.

The video offer still stands. Maybe next time.

T.J.

9 am sharp until about 5 pm

mattnmette · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:07 am

Hey every body. Its been awhile since ive last posted and I apolgize. It seems that ive missed alot. How has everyone been and count me in for the run.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2006 12:24 am

mattnmette wrote:

Hey every body. Its been awhile since ive last posted and I apolgize. It seems that ive missed alot. How has everyone been and count me in for the run.

New jobs and new houses will do that to a guy. No worries.

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Alright since the date it coming close does anyone have any hotel recommendations. I'm going to have to stay Friday night since it is a 4 hour drive for me. Also is anyone else getting there the night before?

BTW pixeldzn, do you have any lost midwest decals left? If so can you bring one along.

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:47 pm

there is a little very nice hotel there in Attica itself

http://www.theatticainn.com/

more hotels - In Lafayette, In. (approximately 35 miles)
Ramada Inn - (765)- 447-9460
Red Roof Inn - (765)- 448-4671
Signature Inn - (765)- 447-4142
More to do in Lafayette - Restaurants specially

We will be leaving Chicago around 4:30 am to be at BL around 9am

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:51 pm

Eddo wrote:

Alright since the date it coming close does anyone have any hotel recommendations. I'm going to have to stay Friday night since it is a 4 hour drive for me. Also is anyone else getting there the night before?

BTW pixeldzn, do you have any lost midwest decals left? If so can you bring one along.

I will def. have some decals with me.

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:08 am

We are now a week away! Getting excited!

Following is a list of confirmed attendees:
pixeldzn in the Rubicon
KJ-BOL
SunDvl
SunDvl's brother in law in an XJ
Bakerkj
mattnmette
Eddo
Science Guy

maybe:
rocketjockey
evane007

As for the trail lunch-

I will bring the dogs and buns.

Please post if I missed you, or if you have to back out for some reason. Also, please post what you're contributing to lunch so we don't have 10 bags of chips to try and wolf down :lol:

Chicago guys - shall we hit up our standard meeting spot (O'Hare Oasis) at 4:45 am yet again? Stupid Daylight Savings Time....

One last note - we will be on CB Channel 16 to start, and will change to an unused one after everyone is in a group.

Let's try to meet up in the Badlands inside lot by 9:20 am. That means that if you get there first, don't wait outside for more KJs. Buy your pass and get aired down to 15-20 PSI. I learned that from experience last time.

Looks like we should have a real good group.

Science_Guy · **Posted:** Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:37 am

pixeldzn wrote:

please post what you're contributing to lunch

Put me down for tortilla chips and home-made salsa.

Bakerkj · **Posted:** Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:04 am

I'll bring the beverages.

President's Day Run - Feb 18 - Badlands

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