Washington "Fall Colors" Run 10/22

WATRD · 10-22-2005, 08:37 PM

We survived! Photos and stories on the way...

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WATRD · 10-22-2005, 09:12 PM

A fun little stuck...

***Corey*** · 10-23-2005, 04:10 AM

Looking forward to more Rob.
Looks like that is at the gravel pit?

WATRD · 10-23-2005, 07:38 AM

Yep, that is at the pit where the infamous "AirNissan" video was made. The pit was our last stop of the day and where we aired up.

I am sorting through the pictures now and should have them up in a gallery later today. I will post a link to them in this thread when I have them done.

WATRD · 10-23-2005, 08:12 AM

While I am working on uploading the photos to the gallery, a few more photos are available in the past events section of the WATTORA Forum.

http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1467

mytruck · 10-23-2005, 09:04 PM

Hard to imagine a better day to be outdoors than Sat was. The weather can be hit or miss for our Fall Colors run each year, and last year we encountered rain, snow, sleet, hail, sun, fog (LOTS of fog...or was that low clouds?)...you get the idea.
THIS year, we nailed it. Sunny and warm! In Oct!

Here's the gang enjoying a spectacular view of Mt Rainier

Rob entertaining the troops

Here we have Jen's 'Runner stuck again, in what we now call "Jen's Spot".
This marks the second year in a row she got stuck here. She gamely made several runs at the hill, and even Rob tried to drive it up (Jen got further up the hill than Rob...way to go, Jen!)
Eventually, Rob called for a tow strap, and Jen's 'Runner was once again tugged to the top. Note to Jen...we KNOW you can get up this hill if your rig is working right! Keep trying

Here's Jen right before she got stuck...probably discussing stratagy to make it up that damned hill!

Playing around at the end of yet another logging road, here my '84 is doing stump time

Nice line up of 'Yotas

Just a beautiful day, with great company. Rat Boy jokes all day long on the CB. If anyone hasn't seen the Rat Boy video, you need to check it out. It was the theme for our run and kept everyone laughing their ass off...no doubt about it!

Photo credits to my wife Trudie. Excellent pics!

Jim

WATRD · 10-23-2005, 09:17 PM

Photos are up in the gallery on the WATTORA site. Go to http://www.wattora.com/ and click on the "Past Events" link if the navigation bar on the left side. Then click on "2005", then on the "Fall Colors" link.

WATRD · 10-23-2005, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytruck

Rat Boy jokes all day long on the CB. If anyone hasn't seen the Rat Boy video, you need to check it out. Jim

That video is linked here; http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=69896

"Do you need some help Little Man?"

EWAYota · 10-23-2005, 11:41 PM

Looks like a blast. Wish I could have made it...but with those photos, if any one plans on going back there anytime this winter or possibly early spring, I'd be willing to make the drive.

***Corey*** · 10-24-2005, 02:22 AM

Great photos guy's and girl's!
Wish I could have made it, darn post office!

Eway, there has in the past been a mid winter run and early spring run up to the same area.

Perhaps my rig will be ready for a spring run.

Mrs. Crash · 10-25-2005, 02:05 PM

I too am sad about missing that run. I had so much fun last year, I really wanted to try and find a way to make it but with my work/sleep schedule, it just wasn't possible. Saturdays are horrible days for me without at least 2 weeks notice for work and even then I'm lucky to get it off since no one wants to cover my shift.
It looks like all had a blast and the pics are wonderful!

WATRD · 10-25-2005, 02:17 PM

And we missed you too! It was fun to have you guys along last year.

But, to be fair, the date WAS posted on Aug 10th on the WATTORA forum and finalized Sept 12th here, so there was well over your required two weeks notice. Thump Crash on the back of the head if he didn't give you a heads up in time

10-22-2005, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-23-2005, 04:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-23-2005, 07:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Yep, that is at the pit where the infamous "AirNissan" video was made. The pit was our last stop of the day and where we aired up. I am sorting through the pictures now and should have them up in a gallery later today. I will post a link to them in this thread when I have them done. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

10-23-2005, 08:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	While I am working on uploading the photos to the gallery, a few more photos are available in the past events section of the WATTORA Forum. http://www.wattora.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1467 __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

10-23-2005, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
mytruck Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 383	Great Day...! Hard to imagine a better day to be outdoors than Sat was. The weather can be hit or miss for our Fall Colors run each year, and last year we encountered rain, snow, sleet, hail, sun, fog (LOTS of fog...or was that low clouds?)...you get the idea. THIS year, we nailed it. Sunny and warm! In Oct! Here's the gang enjoying a spectacular view of Mt Rainier Rob entertaining the troops Here we have Jen's 'Runner stuck again, in what we now call "Jen's Spot". This marks the second year in a row she got stuck here. She gamely made several runs at the hill, and even Rob tried to drive it up (Jen got further up the hill than Rob...way to go, Jen!) Eventually, Rob called for a tow strap, and Jen's 'Runner was once again tugged to the top. Note to Jen...we KNOW you can get up this hill if your rig is working right! Keep trying Here's Jen right before she got stuck...probably discussing stratagy to make it up that damned hill! Playing around at the end of yet another logging road, here my '84 is doing stump time Nice line up of 'Yotas Just a beautiful day, with great company. Rat Boy jokes all day long on the CB. If anyone hasn't seen the Rat Boy video, you need to check it out. It was the theme for our run and kept everyone laughing their ass off...no doubt about it! Photo credits to my wife Trudie. Excellent pics! Jim __________________ '04 4X4 XTRA Cab SR5 V6 TRD Automatic..Sweet! '84 4X4 Standard Cab 22R 5-Speed Pickup..SA! 33X12.5 BFG-AT KO's4.88 YukonsBudbuilt CrossmemberOME SpringsBadland Bumpers, SlidersSky shock hoopsBilsteins** Last edited by mytruck; 10-23-2005 at 09:35 PM.

10-23-2005, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Photos are up in the gallery on the WATTORA site. Go to http://www.wattora.com/ and click on the "Past Events" link if the navigation bar on the left side. Then click on "2005", then on the "Fall Colors" link. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

10-23-2005, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,595	Looks like a blast. Wish I could have made it...but with those photos, if any one plans on going back there anytime this winter or possibly early spring, I'd be willing to make the drive. __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

10-24-2005, 02:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,017	Great photos guy's and girl's! Wish I could have made it, darn post office! Eway, there has in the past been a mid winter run and early spring run up to the same area. Perhaps my rig will be ready for a spring run. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

10-25-2005, 02:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mrs. Crash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gold Bar, Wa Posts: 437	I too am sad about missing that run. I had so much fun last year, I really wanted to try and find a way to make it but with my work/sleep schedule, it just wasn't possible. Saturdays are horrible days for me without at least 2 weeks notice for work and even then I'm lucky to get it off since no one wants to cover my shift. It looks like all had a blast and the pics are wonderful! __________________ 1987 Toyota 4 runner. 33's, 3" superlift, Internal smittybuilt roll cage, nerf bars, heavy duty skid plate, optima, arb bull bumper, Pioneer cd and speakers and thanks to my husbands exhaust job I now have vibrating seats :P

10-25-2005, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	And we missed you too! It was fun to have you guys along last year. But, to be fair, the date WAS posted on Aug 10th on the WATTORA forum and finalized Sept 12th here, so there was well over your required two weeks notice. Thump Crash on the back of the head if he didn't give you a heads up in time __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

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