Activities

[TORX]

Besides scheduled trail rides, what else would you like to see take place?

I'm pretty sure the "Team Challenge" will be back again this year. The scoring will be a little more refined, and I'll be sure to have life insurance by then.

Tech Demos: We always talk about it, but is it something we want to see happen?

Movie/Slide show: I'm pretty sure we have a hookup on a projector. I thought it would be neat to compile our pictures, and then during dinner we can do a slide show. Also, maybe in the evenings we could have a movie going on either for the adults or the kids?

RC Crawl: Not sure how many people have RC crawlers, but it may be kind of fun to have a small friendly competition one night.

Any other ideas? I know once we get there finding time for these things will be tough, but it's something to think about.

[dellstopjeep]

drinking contest???

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

drinking contest???
:twak:

[BenDiesel]

i have a losi night crawler i will be bringing

[2xtreme]

i have a losi night crawler i will be bringing

My son and I will be bringing our Axial based comp crawlers, and cones for a course. Looks like we will have a 2.2 class :cheers: We will have to import rocks or improvise with fire wood and what is laying around :(


I am more than willing to do a tech demo of any variety but it has always been nearly impossible to find a decent time to do this.

The team challenge was fun last time.

I don't think we need a movie but the photos might be a cool idea?

Michael

[BenDiesel]

im sure we can find a good place to crawl

[Avanteone]

I'll bring my R/C's. The team challenge course was a blast, maybe do it EARLIER in the day/evening, though? :D

Tech demos, as stated, never seem to happen. I was thinking of a quickie (15-20 minutes, plus questions) demo of HOW to inspect your front end/suspension. Seems the death wobble question ALWAYS comes up, along with "how to set my alignment" and "how to check caster", or "how do I know if my ball joints are bad", etc. This would be REALLY easy to pick one or two rigs out of the crowd, and walk through a basic front-end shakedown in just a few minutes. I'd be happy to do this if people are interested. I'm thinking it would have to happen first thing saturday morning or early afternoon, as any later I'm busy cooking dinner. :D

John

[kndrewa]

II was thinking of a quickie (15-20 minutes, plus questions) demo of HOW to inspect your front end/suspension. Seems the death wobble question ALWAYS comes up, along with "how to set my alignment" and "how to check caster", or "how do I know if my ball joints are bad", etc.

great idea.
keep it simple.
you can even use my rig as guinea pig.
im sure theres something to make fun of in the front end.
(like the stock steering)

[Mc2KXJ]

How about some traditional picnic activities?
Old school games like the 3-legged race, egg tossing, maybe horse shoes, etc...
I'm thinking of things to get everyone together as a group and interact while John and the gang are cooking. Thoughts?

[kndrewa]

How about some traditional picnic activities?
Old school games like the 3-legged race, egg tossing, maybe horse shoes, etc...
I'm thinking of things to get everyone together as a group and interact while John and the gang are cooking. Thoughts?

yeah this kind of stuff is surprisingly fun and embarrassing.
lots of people are 'too cool' for this stuff, but they don't know what they are missing.

i think you hit a good point here - the key is to get together and interact and get to be friends!

[kndrewa]

what about the SWR test for CB's - i know my CB seems kinda.. ..not awesome.

perhaps this is because it isnt properly calibrated?

[Mc2KXJ]

We've wanted to do this for the last 2 years without success. It would be great to actually have it happen.

[TORX]

I'll start working on a tentative schedule of events, and try and find some time to fit this stuff in. If anyone wants to volunteer to do a tech demo post up or let me know.

[Ba-Riedo]

What about a truck and trailer cone course (think teams of two and having a spotter) , that is if someone wants to donate a truck and trailer. Just don't let scott drive. ;)

-Alex

[Avanteone]

What about a truck and trailer cone course (think teams of two and having a spotter) , that is if someone wants to donate a truck and trailer. Just don't let scott drive. ;)

-Alex

IN. The rest of you guys can battle for second place. :D

[Bruno™]

IN. The rest of you guys can battle for second place. :D

How about you have to do it with your own truck an trailer...that way John has to do it with his toy hauler. :D:roflmao:


Good idea Alex. Wait...did I just say that?

-Lyle

[Avanteone]

How about you have to do it with your own truck an trailer...that way John has to do it with his toy hauler. :D:roflmao:


Good idea Alex. Wait...did I just say that?

-Lyle

Deal. It's only 7 feet longer than my car trailer.

[Ba-Riedo]

Victor and I were talking over dinner today in Moab, how about a pong tournament? :roflmao:

-Alex

[RedJeep2.0]

how about a pong tournament? :roflmao:

-Alex

Beer Pong? :eyes:

[TORX]

I worked on the schedule of events a bit tonight. On paper I have some time set aside after Friday's runs (6:00pm), and Saturday's runs (5:00pm) for tech demos and RC Comps. I think we'll end up having to see who's available at those times to see what can take place, but I hope we can get something going.

I was thinking we could try and do Masterpull Rope Splicing 101, ACRO XJ Tech 111, and maybe CB Tuning 102 (any CB gurus up for it?). ;)

As for the RC Crawlers I was thinking maybe we could get a course set up down by the river? I can't quite remember what the rocks along the bank look like, but it may be our best bet.

[NickThePyro]

Victor and I were talking over dinner today in Moab, how about a pong tournament? :roflmao:

-Alex
Ill play with rootbeer :)

[Muddy Beast]

I was thinking we could try and do Masterpull Rope Splicing 101, ACRO XJ Tech 111, and maybe CB Tuning 102 (any CB gurus up for it?). ;)
.

I've been in need of that CB tuning for two years...:compwork:

~Scott

[kndrewa]

I've been in need of that CB tuning for two years...:compwork:

~Scott

we ALL need that, eh?

i have no idea how/what/when/who/why/where to do it.

[Sideshow]

I can bring my SWR meter and demo what I know. Im certainly not an expert in antenna theory but I matched my setup and several others (with a couple trips to the radio store).

-Rich

[Mc2KXJ]

You are now nominated to host the CB tuning. :)

[Sideshow]

You are now nominated to host the CB tuning. :)
:thumbup:

[NickThePyro]

You are now nominated to host the CB tuning. :)
Ill Second that

[kndrewa]

I can bring my SWR meter and demo what I know.

-Rich

awesome!

[kndrewa]

what about a 'how to plug/patch a tire' tutorial?
i've never used one of those plug kits, but i do have a nail in one of my km2s...
..it holds air, but at a lower psi - the nail is right in the corner!
anyone think this tire could be plugged for a spare?

[goblazers_6]

If someone is bringing a Projector, I could bring a DirecTV dish and reciever.

[nightfoam]

what about a 'how to plug/patch a tire' tutorial?
i've never used one of those plug kits, but i do have a nail in one of my km2s...
..it holds air, but at a lower psi - the nail is right in the corner!
anyone think this tire could be plugged for a spare?

Sounds doable. I've got one of those and would be willing to donate a plug. I did a mini-demonstration at the TSF Thanksgiving run I think two years ago...

[Mc2KXJ]

Do you think that kinda defeats the purpose of being outdoors and camping? (regarding the DTV)

I'll bring one, but to watch videos of Jeeps driving over sh!t, not watch Grey's Anatomy.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Do you think that kinda defeats the purpose of being outdoors and camping? (regarding the DTV)

I'll bring one, but to watch videos of Jeeps driving over sh!t, not watch Grey's Anatomy.
Would be a cool way to entertain the kids. 100" projector screen and a Wii :laugh3:

[Mc2KXJ]

We could project it onto the side of John's trailer, I would think.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

We could project it onto the side of John's trailer, I would think.
lol every game/video would have an ACRO watermark:greensmok

[Mc2KXJ]

lol every game/video would have an ACRO watermark:greensmok


...and?
:dunno:




:laugh:

[Mr.Fister]

drinking contest???



i like the way you think, ill bring the beer bong

[Bronzewyrm]

this thred, and the "how many kids" thred combined. kinda like and oxy moron are they not?

wooh wee:party:......:puke:

Bronze.

[Los Lobos]

How about a contest where we take the drunk fellas out and drop them off and have them figure out how to get back to camp???

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

How about a contest where we take the drunk fellas out and drop them off and have them figure out how to get back to camp???
Heh! to' hell with that! Im staying sober. :eyes:

[mojojojo]

How about a contest where we take the drunk fellas out and drop them off and have them figure out how to get back to camp???

I think Joe kind of played that on his own last year. :D

[Ba-Riedo]

I think Joe kind of played that on his own last year. :D

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

Yes he did, and he won by making it back to camp.

-Alex

[mojojojo]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

Yes he did, and he won by making it back to camp.

-Alex

He failed at the "find the tent zipper" game though... IIRC :wave1:

[Ba-Riedo]

He failed at the "find the tent zipper" game though... IIRC :wave1:

He got in ok I think, just didn't make it out in time. ;)

-Alex