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PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 01:21
... likes to collect fine stones and rocks and such. I also found out he was lazy. He came to this spot in the trail where he thought he saw a nice vein of Quartz down in the Granite rock, however he was too lazy to get out and look, so he just maneuvered his rig so he didn't have to get out.








http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_146.jpg

So how did that quartz look anyway Jes.

:D
whoozey1953
July 23rd, 2003, 06:46
Doesn't look like "Tread Lightly" to me! We are looking at losing trails in Arizona because of people who can't seem to stay on established trails. Hope the Greenies don't see this pic.
CRASH
July 23rd, 2003, 06:57
Whoozey, I hate to say this, but you don't what the fawk you are talking about.

That IS the trail, and has been for about 35 years. It's an optical illusion created by the position of the camera and the position of Jes. The trail makes a left turn right there and you go around that bush.

I appreciate what your concern, but Sierra Chapter folks know all too well about trail closures and the close scrutiny of greenies. We don't leave established trails.

CRASH
4ward
July 23rd, 2003, 07:34
WTF, according to that sign you folks couldn't shoot Jes to put him out of his misery :D

Looks to me like he's just having ol boy check his u bolts for tightness.
CRASH
July 23rd, 2003, 07:40
It actually says "No Shooting in campground area", but that is pretty funny!

CRASH
PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 07:44
Whoozy, listen to Crash, he knows what he speaks of.

Jes couldn't be anymore centered in the middle of the trail.

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_149.jpg
4ward
July 23rd, 2003, 07:47
You mean he didn't drive outta that :rolleyes: Well, I guess the east is going to win at Moab.
PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 07:47
Then on the first day, pretty close to the early part of the day, Crash decides to make "Soup Bowl" his little bitch.

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_046.jpg

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_049.jpg

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_050.jpg





All the pics can be found here: http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/
PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 07:49
Originally posted by OneTonXJ
You mean he didn't drive outta that :rolleyes: Well, I guess the east is going to win at Moab.

:eek:

I didn't know Moab was going to be a 'contest'. Or is this something the eastern guys thought up in attempt to boost their confidence despite their inferior trails?

J/K :)
CRASH
July 23rd, 2003, 08:31
It's a contest from the standpoint of appearing to be a competition......but really......as we all know........ there is no comparison. ;)

CRASH
whoozey1953
July 23rd, 2003, 15:34
My Bad, Crash. From the look and angle it looked like he was wildcattin'.

The sign should say "NO SHOOTING! except Greenie Granola Tree-huggin liberal mofos!" Just make sure you bury them like you would your campground crap.
PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 16:03
http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_143.jpg

:anon:
Erik
July 23rd, 2003, 17:28
Jes, Jes, Jes. Now if everyone picked up rocks on the trail, what rocks would we have left to drive on? Now I can understand that if you're in a "No Shooting" zone, and Andy starts in with long arms, John Galt, or some other nonsense, then you may need to pick up a few rocks to chuck in his direction. But that's no excuse to go out stealing or abusing rocks as you seem to be in this picture. Have fun, but please be nice to the rocks.
Goatman
July 23rd, 2003, 23:00
Originally posted by PhatXJ
:eek:

I didn't know Moab was going to be a 'contest'. Or is this something the eastern guys thought up in attempt to boost their confidence despite their inferior trails?

J/K :)

The east guys had to challenge us west guys to a competition because we go wheeling and they don't even show up!!:rolleyes:

We drive all the way to CO to wheel some hard trails, and have to wheel them by ourselves.........

So, out of a justifiably guilty conscience, they came up with the idea of having a competition in Moab, in an attempt to draw attention away from them not being able to show up to wheel some hard trails. The CO guys who didn't show up are also trying to spread the embarrasment further east by making it an east vs west contest.......or they may just doubt that they have enough real drivers in the state to successfully challenge the CA boys, and so need the help of their eastern friends. :eek: :D :D

Stir...stir...stir..... ;)
PhatXJ
July 23rd, 2003, 23:23
I see :D

I think you just used a power blender to stir it up there :D

Well, I will be there in Moab, but I'm not going to be doing anything that involves any sort of competition. I am going to be competing with myself over my fear of heights I imagine anyway.
CRASH
July 24th, 2003, 06:40
Dave,

Going down the slabs between LIttle Sluice and Buck Island Lake wasn't TOO bad, was it?

It feels a bit tippy when you are headed down, but it's all a headgame.

CRASH
PhatXJ
July 24th, 2003, 08:50
Was that right before we dinked around with my ARB Compressor? I'm not sure if I know exactly where that was. I thought 'the slabs' was that flat, long portion toward the beginning of the trail.

Anyway, looking back on it, naw, it wasn't that bad. Removing my revolvers, keeping my XJ somewhat low, and running my wide rims helped me keep a good mindset, and as you said, that's all it is.

I HATE going down though, would much rather go up. :D
Jes
July 24th, 2003, 10:31
Hey, I thought I saw something shiny there, give me a break! :D
And Sean, I did drive out of that, albeit in reverse. Had I not cared about keeping my rig bling bling I would have kept going forward. ;)

Cool pics Dave! Gotta get the vids up.

Jes
PhatXJ
July 24th, 2003, 10:45
It's about damn time Jes :D

Still waiting on Jason for the vids, I think he has been busy consemating (sp?) his marriage :D
CRASH
July 24th, 2003, 12:29
Yup, it was the section right after we messed with the ARB.

CRASH
Jes
July 24th, 2003, 14:46
For those that are interested, my pics from the trip are here (http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/pictures?userid={0641A5A9-DB40-46BE-9569-B61D5BC8B151}&albumid={8615803A-2CF9-431F-BB6A-8C38FCB57F8B}).

Jes
Handlebars
July 24th, 2003, 18:11
Originally posted by PhatXJ
Well, I will be there in Moab, but I'm not going to be doing anything that involves any sort of competition. I am going to be competing with myself over my fear of heights I imagine anyway.
Don't worry Dave, we have ways...
http://www.fototime.com/9889531C21123F0/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/0AFC47BC7967DED/standard.jpg
:wierd:
PhatXJ
July 24th, 2003, 18:15
:eek: You are Nuckin Futs :D
Lincoln
July 24th, 2003, 19:32
I can't believe you boy's went without me. :confused:

All these pics are making me depressed. :)

Later,
Lincoln
Handlebars
July 24th, 2003, 21:41
Originally posted by PhatXJ
:eek: You are Nuckin Futs :D
I'm guessing that competition thingy is sounding better and better! :D
Safari Ary
July 24th, 2003, 21:57
Seriously Alex, that one picture of you hangin off your front bumper makes me wonder about you.....it also gives me sweaty palms:o I'm not a big fan of heights myself, so don't feel bad Dave ;)
PhatXJ
July 24th, 2003, 22:25
Hey Alex, did you like my Handlebars inspired photo? :D

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_150.jpg
JeeperJeff
July 25th, 2003, 09:48
Handlebars,
That pic of the red XJ is just about the best XJ pic I've in many a day.
Thanks!

:cheers:
Handlebars
July 25th, 2003, 19:29
I've got one d-ring with your name on it and another with Ary on it, we are going up to Gold Bar Rim in October to cure you guys of your unfounded fear of heights. I'll be nice and let you guys practice in camp all you want. :)
PhatXJ
July 25th, 2003, 20:21
One word:

NOPE

:D
JKTXJ
July 25th, 2003, 21:47
Phat, is your Handlebars inspired photo of my wife's butt or my rig coming up the rock? :D Either way, good stuff :D
My pics from the trip can be seen here
Rubicon Pics (http://www.fototime.com/inv/4BC18BD1049B55B)

As for the vids, haven't had time yet. I did get a complete vid of CRASH going through the water too. I'll get em downloaded this weekend.
Safari Ary
July 25th, 2003, 23:01
Originally posted by PhatXJ
One word:

NOPE

:D

DITTO

:D Now if you added a climbing harness and a rope, MAYBE :D
Jes
July 26th, 2003, 11:07
Hey JP, ya got a disc burner? If ya do I'd like the vids on disc please. I'm saddled with a slow dial-up connection.

Jes
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 11:12
Originally posted by Jes
Hey JP, ya got a disc burner? If ya do I'd like the vids on disc please. I'm saddled with a slow dial-up connection.

Jes

Nope, we both conversed on this subject and came to the conclusion that you don't get the vids.

Espiceally after that last PM.

:D
Jes
July 26th, 2003, 11:17
I have a response to that but this is a family oriented site so I digress. :D :D

Jes
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 11:19
lmao :D

Naw, I'm sure he'll make you a copy, if he doesn't, I will.

.... maybe

:D
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 11:22
Originally posted by Ary'01XJ
DITTO

:D Now if you added a climbing harness and a rope, MAYBE :D

I thought about that, but even then......I dunno.

I had nightmares about this last night, thanks Alex. :D
Safari Ary
July 26th, 2003, 11:27
Originally posted by PhatXJ
I thought about that, but even then......I dunno.

I had nightmares about this last night, thanks Alex. :D

The only thing that keeps me and my ego going at this point Dave is the fact that at least I'm not afraid of the Ocean ;) :D
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 11:34
Originally posted by Ary'01XJ
The only thing that keeps me and my ego going at this point Dave is the fact that at least I'm not afraid of the Ocean ;) :D

http://home.earthlink.net/~jdrios/thefinger.gif
Jes
July 26th, 2003, 15:09
Originally posted by PhatXJ
Andy describing to the group how tall the Sasquatch was that he saw in this spot the weekend before.
http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/images/Rubicon_040.jpg

Very descriptive captions. :D

Jes
Safari Ary
July 26th, 2003, 15:43
HOLY CRAP!!! What are the specs on that silver XJ?? That thing is HUGE!
Handlebars
July 26th, 2003, 16:03
Originally posted by Ary'01XJ
DITTO

:D Now if you added a climbing harness and a rope, MAYBE :D
I've got a 30 foot towstrap, would that make you guys happy?
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 17:00
Originally posted by Jes

Very descriptive captions. :D

Jes

What did you think about this photo + caption? :D

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/pages/Rubicon_041.htm
Jes
July 26th, 2003, 20:12
Originally posted by PhatXJ
What did you think about this photo + caption? :D

http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/Rubicon/pages/Rubicon_041.htm

Well, at least it isn't a driveway shot. :D
BTW, I see you like that pic of you I took on Big Sluice, one of my better action ones if I do say so myself. :cool:

Jes
PhatXJ
July 26th, 2003, 20:24
Yup, not too shabby http://jeepin.com//ubb/graemlins/thumbsup.gif