Who's bringing wife/kids?

[Avanteone]

Trying to convince my wife into coming this year as she won't go on EVERY run and doesn't want to be sitting @ camp alone. Who else is bringing wife and kids? Ages? My kids are 10, 5, and will be almost 2 for NWFest... the littlest one will prolly stay @ camp /w Jen while the older two come with me.

J

[2xtreme]

John,
My wife and kids will all be there also. Although they will likely be in the Jeep MOST of the time (11, 8, 5).

Last year there seemed to be a much larger turn out of women and children which was a very nice change from past years!! I hope that continues.

Michael

[CanMan]

My girlfriend and her kid, possibly. Thats if I can convince Dean to let me use his motorhome. :D

[poorboy_616]

If I didn't already have plans, I would most assuredly be there with my kids.

The wife wouldn't make it due to work, and since I am the house spouse until my fatt arse gets a job, i would have to bring the babies....

Elizabeth is going 5 in November

Tomas is going on 2 in September.....

[XJCasper]

Josh Definately

Nate Most likely, unless I can talk him out of it.

Danielle, nope, she will be 7 months pregnant. Unless she hangs out with another wife in a Motorhome.

[fubar XJ]

Not at this time. I may end up bringing my son, it'll depend on him and what else he has going on. Wife and daughter aren't into the wheeling thing so much, and would rather stay home. I'll ask them all though, you never know.

[noutlawjeeper]

I am bringing my kid too. She is 24 and will be out on the trails with me. Opps, I meant GF.:laugh:

[IXNAYXJ]

Who else is bringing wife and kids?

JIf all goes to plan, GI-John, his wife and ~5 year old daughter will be coming.

-----Matt-----

[1sickhick]

well I will my son 6 my daughter 11.I can't beleive my wife said she would go.

JACK

[GI-John]

If all goes to plan, GI-John, his wife and ~6 year old daughter will be coming.

-----Matt-----

What he said.

[mojojojo]

both my monsters will be there. 10 & 8

[Luckys Lady]

What he said.

Yep what they said

[IXNAYXJ]

Yep what they said:)

-----Matt-----

[RlCHARD CRANlUM]

My wife and 2 kids (11&15) will be along, but they'll be riding the trails for the most part.

[2xtreme]

John,
My wife and kids will all be there also. Although they will likely be in the Jeep MOST of the time (11, 8, 5).

Last year there seemed to be a much larger turn out of women and children which was a very nice change from past years!! I hope that continues.

Michael

Well, looks like my "girls" have other plans now.
It will just be my son (5) and I. And we will both be in the Jeep, of course!!

Michael

[Blkxjkrawler]

My wife will be there, We have not decided about our son. Either way they would both be in the jeep.
-Ryan

[mud1059]

Ryan, your son is 1 1/2 ish almost 2 correct? My youngest just turned 3 and went on his first run this past weekend. Poor guy was terrified. My oldest I started just after his second birthday. He's done MUCH better. I vote start them easy and early.

Back on topic:
I should be there with the old lady and 3+4 yr old munchkin men.

[Blkxjkrawler]

Ryan, your son is 1 1/2 ish almost 2 correct? My youngest just turned 3 and went on his first run this past weekend. Poor guy was terrified. My oldest I started just after his second birthday. He's done MUCH better. I vote start them easy and early.

Back on topic:
I should be there with the old lady and 3+4 yr old munchkin men.

Paul, my son is almost 3, and he LOVES it.
(Dons poor parenting flak jacket)
I did start him young though, Once he was able to support the weight of his head I started riding down simple logging roads with him in the back, now he hits most any trail with me. If my wife is with, they will get out for the dangerous stuff and watch.
He will be coming to NW fest as well.
-Ryan

[Muddy Beast]

You could say I'll be bringing the kids...since both my buddy I'm taking and I are 17.

hah

[Avanteone]

For those who haven't been to this area before and bringing kids, the area we are camping in is very kid friendly. Bring their bikes, squirt guns, ball and glove, etc. There is lots of room for them to ride around, trails close to camp to explore, etc. The river is also very close by so depending on the weather it may be good for a dip. Granted we will be there for wheeling but we always spend some time around camp.

John

[GlueNTape]

Thats good to know. I was a little worried camping somewhere I have never been with the kids.

I will be there with a 5 and 10 boys.. maybe a 16 girl.

[Avanteone]

Thats good to know. I was a little worried camping somewhere I have never been with the kids.

I will be there with a 5 and 10 boys.. maybe a 16 girl.

Cool, I"ve got 5 and 10 year old boys too.

J

[2xtreme]

This might actually be the first year that the boys out number the girls!

My 5 year old will be with me also.

Michael

[Ba-Riedo]

This might actually be the first year that the boys out number the girls!

My 5 year old will be with me also.

Michael

Uh oh, your boy is trouble Michael.http://www.slicky.net/smilies/ugheek.gif (javascript:copy('http://www.slicky.net/smilies/ugheek.gif');)

-Alex

[norcal420]

My thoughts on wife/kids at wheeling events:

I love women/kids, and currently have a wife (no kids). That said, I wouldn't bring my wife wheeling for several reasons. Having your wife out there requires that you pay attention to her, and I've wheeled with too many folks who ignore that rule to feel good about spouses on the trail.

I haven't seen one die yet, but have seen several close calls where someone's wife almost gets run over on the trail. This would be a terrible thing for the wife, the husband, and the person who accidentally runs them over. Grief all around, easily avoided by leaving your wife at home or in camp.

Wives that can't get enough attention and are constantly jumping on you, getting underfoot, or tripping you by bringing you a snack every ten seconds. Once again, completely avoidable by leaving your wife at home.

Wives raiding food at camp or excessively begging. I've lost packs of hot dogs, blocks of cheese, and bags of chips to wives foraging around camp and even opening a cooler and rooting through it. Not at all happy when the food you planned, bought and brought out gets eaten by someone's wife.

Wives constantly barking or whining. Nothing disrupts the sanctity of camp or the trail like loud women that won't shut up. If the wife is constantly barking or whining, it's a sign she's not happy, and probably should have been left at home.

Most of these are simply control issues, and unfortunately some people love the thought of having their wife in camp or on the trail with them, but do little to nothing to control the woman. I've also had a few wives on the trail or in camp that were very well behaved and the husband paid attention to them, so I'm not completely biased on the subject.

Bottom line: If you plan on bringing a woman out wheeling, treat it like you would your dog. Pay attention, discipline as necessary, and do everything possible to ensure they don’t hurt themselves or others or ruin someone else's trip.

None of the above is a slam at you, you may be the greatest husband in history, and if none of the above applies to you, then please disregard and accept my apologies. IMO, wives and wheeling are generally not a good mix. But if you have it all worked out and it's never been a problem, then it's totally your call.

All that said, wives and wheeling/camping are generally a bad idea, but it's up to each of us to decide if they want to or can do the work necessary to make it enjoyable for themselves, the wife, and other folks on the trip.

[JBweld]

My thoughts on wife/kids at wheeling events.......



:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

[fubar XJ]

My thoughts on wife/kids at wheeling events:

I love women/kids, and currently have a wife (no kids). That said, I wouldn't bring my wife wheeling for several reasons. Having your wife out there requires that you pay attention to her, and I've wheeled with too many folks who ignore that rule to feel good about spouses on the trail.

I haven't seen one die yet, but have seen several close calls where someone's wife almost gets run over on the trail. This would be a terrible thing for the wife, the husband, and the person who accidentally runs them over. Grief all around, easily avoided by leaving your wife at home or in camp.

Wives that can't get enough attention and are constantly jumping on you, getting underfoot, or tripping you by bringing you a snack every ten seconds. Once again, completely avoidable by leaving your wife at home.

Wives raiding food at camp or excessively begging. I've lost packs of hot dogs, blocks of cheese, and bags of chips to wives foraging around camp and even opening a cooler and rooting through it. Not at all happy when the food you planned, bought and brought out gets eaten by someone's wife.

Wives constantly barking or whining. Nothing disrupts the sanctity of camp or the trail like loud women that won't shut up. If the wife is constantly barking or whining, it's a sign she's not happy, and probably should have been left at home.

Most of these are simply control issues, and unfortunately some people love the thought of having their wife in camp or on the trail with them, but do little to nothing to control the woman. I've also had a few wives on the trail or in camp that were very well behaved and the husband paid attention to them, so I'm not completely biased on the subject.

Bottom line: If you plan on bringing a woman out wheeling, treat it like you would your dog. Pay attention, discipline as necessary, and do everything possible to ensure they don’t hurt themselves or others or ruin someone else's trip.

None of the above is a slam at you, you may be the greatest husband in history, and if none of the above applies to you, then please disregard and accept my apologies. IMO, wives and wheeling are generally not a good mix. But if you have it all worked out and it's never been a problem, then it's totally your call.

All that said, wives and wheeling/camping are generally a bad idea, but it's up to each of us to decide if they want to or can do the work necessary to make it enjoyable for themselves, the wife, and other folks on the trip.

Hahaha! Well played, sir!


And unfortunately, pretty much true.:D

[1sickhick]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

x100 Now thats good #$it!!!

[mojojojo]

X's 101 !!!!

this one deff made my day, lol.

[norcal420]

Hahaha! Well played, sir!


And unfortunately, pretty much true.:D

:cheers:

[IXNAYXJ]

:D

Very nice!

-----Matt-----

[Avanteone]

I can leave my wife @ home if you wish. Of course, that would mean Y'all are on your own for dinner Saturday night :)

J

[fubar XJ]

We actually had a guy years ago who's wife fell squarely into that category. The days were spent bitching/sulking on the trail, the evenings were spent blind drunk falling around the campfire and shamelessly flirting with people.


We haven't seen her out in awhile, I'm guessing she's at home curled up in her bed with a full food dish nearby.




EDIT: NOT talking about your wife, John. I'm sure she's a saint, being willing to prepare food for a pack of random assholes like us and all. :D

[Avanteone]

EDIT: NOT talking about your wife, John. I'm sure she's a saint, being willing to prepare food for a pack of random assholes like us and all. :D
:gag:

[hards91xj]

No wife ,just my lately adopted sort of son and his son,in there own rig and Cal in his ,We will see ya on sat.