Spring 2008 Trip Schedule - Page 3

**Elvota** · 03-13-2008, 12:31 PM

Update on Trail 404 and Escalante.

As some of you are aware, I have been looking for employment over the past few months. The good news is that I found a job, the bad news is it will pretty much be taking up all my weekends after 4/29.

So, I'll be out of the group wheeling seen for a while, which is a shame because I think we really have a good group here in AZ. I will however be able to go Tuesday through Thursday if any of you have similar schedules.

In regards to how this effects the planned trips I was involved in leading...

Escalante: it will be a short trip midweek or after the summer. I'll update when I have more information, and would be happy to give tips to others who were looking forward to going but just aren't sure were to go if they want to go sooner. A virtual guide service... so to speak.

Trail 404: Never really sure how much interest there is with this one. I have done it plenty of times over the last year, but would be happy to show it to others. The catch is I can only go this weekend (3/15, 3/16) or next (3/22, 3/23). Beyond those dates, someone else would have to lead.

Not much time to plan, but I know some in the group have missed passed runs and expressed interest in seeing what's out there.

We can run 404 the "easy" way, or add some harder loops as before. Depends on who all shows up. Anyone who hasn't done it... here are some past threads.

http://www.yotatech.com/f66/trail-40...er-8th-123446/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...7-07-a-110495/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...isited-112561/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...8-07-a-124281/

It's a good one for people looking to do a trail with some challenges in a rig that isn't fully built. Being close to town also makes things easy.

Anyway... you guys let me know what works, if anything. I realize it's short notice, but wanted to post just in case.

I also stickied this thread so we can all track it better in the future.

Bighead · 03-13-2008, 12:48 PM

Does this mean Moab is out?

sschaefer3 · 03-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bighead

Does this mean Moab is out?

No it does not, stop worrying.

SOAZtim · 03-13-2008, 01:02 PM

We'll find a way to get you out there still. Maybe on your days off we can do a night run each week. Trail 404 sure is fun at night!
We can start doing some others too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

Update on Trail 404 and Escalante.

As some of you are aware, I have been looking for employment over the past few months. The good news is that I found a job, the bad news is it will pretty much be taking up all my weekends after 4/29.

So, I'll be out of the group wheeling seen for a while, which is a shame because I think we really have a good group here in AZ. I will however be able to go Tuesday through Thursday if any of you have similar schedules.

In regards to how this effects the planned trips I was involved in leading...

Escalante: it will be a short trip midweek or after the summer. I'll update when I have more information, and would be happy to give tips to others who were looking forward to going but just aren't sure were to go if they want to go sooner. A virtual guide service... so to speak.

Trail 404: Never really sure how much interest there is with this one. I have done it plenty of times over the last year, but would be happy to show it to others. The catch is I can only go this weekend (3/15, 3/16) or next (3/22, 3/23). Beyond those dates, someone else would have to lead.

Not much time to plan, but I know some in the group have missed passed runs and expressed interest in seeing what's out there.

We can run 404 the "easy" way, or add some harder loops as before. Depends on who all shows up. Anyone who hasn't done it... here are some past threads.

http://www.yotatech.com/f66/trail-40...er-8th-123446/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...7-07-a-110495/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...isited-112561/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...8-07-a-124281/

It's a good one for people looking to do a trail with some challenges in a rig that isn't fully built. Being close to town also makes things easy.

Anyway... you guys let me know what works, if anything. I realize it's short notice, but wanted to post just in case.

I also stickied this thread so we can all track it better in the future.

Bighead · 03-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschaefer3

No it does not, stop worrying.

Worry about what?

westy44runner · 03-13-2008, 02:08 PM

Moab may be 'out' for me this year...as much fun as I had last year it is not looking like I will be able to swing it this year.

We will see though when time nears.

AZ4ME · 03-13-2008, 02:55 PM

Dude, that suck that the job will be taking up your weekends. I know I'm going to miss you on the trail runs, as will others. What will the new job entail? Anything exciting with covert operations?

I'm still planning on going to Moab. I guess it might end up being just Steve, Lance, and myself if everyone else can't make it. Is Jim planning on going? I don't know who else was planning or thinking about going. If not, more beer for us.

111db · 03-13-2008, 03:16 PM

Wait... Beer? I might be interested.

Elvota will need to learn how to do what we in the airline industry called "dial for dollars". ie: call in sick.

**Elvota** · 03-13-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bighead

Does this mean Moab is out?

Like Schaefer said... Moab is not effected by any of this. Except, I won't be there. So, if any of you were planning a trip to Moab just to see Elvota on the rocks... you are gonna be disappointed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOAZtim

on your days off we can do a night run each week. Trail 404 sure is fun at night! We can start doing some others too.

I'd like to do some more night runs for sure. Just have to figure out a way for that to work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ4ME

Dude, that sucks that the job will be taking up your weekends. I know I'm going to miss you on the trail runs, as will others. What will the new job entail? Anything exciting with covert operations?

Nope... nothing to exciting. It's a tech support position with GoDaddy. That's assuming I can get through training this week. It's pretty compressed, a lot to take in. Good thing is if I don't make it, my weekends will be free. Bad thing is I will be living in my truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

Elvota will need to learn how to do what we in the airline industry called "dial for dollars". ie: call in sick.

The position has some relatively good benefits for vacation and sick days... so I should be able to do some of that in the future.

Bighead · 03-14-2008, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

Like Schaefer said... Moab is not effected by any of this. Except, I won't be there. So, if any of you were planning a trip to Moab just to see Elvota on the rocks... you are gonna be disappointed.

I guess I worded my question badly...now I understand Steve's question.

I was just asking if you if you, Elvota, were still going to Moab or not. Not if the trip was cancelled.

BTW...congrats on the job.

sschaefer3 · 03-14-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ4ME

Dude, that suck that the job will be taking up your weekends. I know I'm going to miss you on the trail runs, as will others. What will the new job entail? Anything exciting with covert operations?

I'm still planning on going to Moab. I guess it might end up being just Steve, Lance, and myself if everyone else can't make it. Is Jim planning on going? I don't know who else was planning or thinking about going. If not, more beer for us.

Jim from New Mexico will be there as well as Jim Deer from Texas. Deer is bringing a few other people as well. I have 3 trucks I can take, only 1 is dead right now and they may even be fixed by then. If not the red truck and the 4Runner are ready to go.

Moab will be fine,

SOAZtim · 03-14-2008, 09:02 AM

Don't make me close down all of the trails for you again. People will get angry, but I'll do it!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

Like Schaefer said... Moab is not effected by any of this. Except, I won't be there. So, if any of you were planning a trip to Moab just to see Elvota on the rocks... you are gonna be disappointed.

I'd like to do some more night runs for sure. Just have to figure out a way for that to work.

Nope... nothing to exciting. It's a tech support position with GoDaddy. That's assuming I can get through training this week. It's pretty compressed, a lot to take in. Good thing is if I don't make it, my weekends will be free. Bad thing is I will be living in my truck.

The position has some relatively good benefits for vacation and sick days... so I should be able to do some of that in the future.

wormhole · 03-14-2008, 12:11 PM

Tim is your runner going to up and running for Crown King?

I want to see that dual locker monster in action.

SOAZtim · 03-14-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormhole

Tim is your runner going to up and running for Crown King?

I want to see that dual locker monster in action.

I'll have a 2wd 4runner with a locker by midnight tonight! Then I just need to start braking it in.
Then I need to wire up the compressor tomorrow.
The front won't be looked at for a couple of weeks so I just hope that I can somehow get it all to work before crown king! I think I could make it up CK in 2wd with a locker though.

westy44runner · 03-14-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOAZtim

I'll have a 2wd 4runner with a locker by midnight tonight! Then I just need to start braking it in.
Then I need to wire up the compressor tomorrow.
The front won't be looked at for a couple of weeks so I just hope that I can somehow get it all to work before crown king! I think I could make it up CK in 2wd with a locker though.

If not I have a tow strap with your name on it

AZ4ME · 03-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westy44runner

If not I have a tow strap with your name on it

You bringing the cruiser on this one?

westy44runner · 03-16-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ4ME

You bringing the cruiser on this one?

No, the pickup will be there.

03-13-2008, 12:31 PM	#51 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Update on Trail 404 and Escalante. As some of you are aware, I have been looking for employment over the past few months. The good news is that I found a job, the bad news is it will pretty much be taking up all my weekends after 4/29. So, I'll be out of the group wheeling seen for a while, which is a shame because I think we really have a good group here in AZ. I will however be able to go Tuesday through Thursday if any of you have similar schedules. In regards to how this effects the planned trips I was involved in leading... Escalante: it will be a short trip midweek or after the summer. I'll update when I have more information, and would be happy to give tips to others who were looking forward to going but just aren't sure were to go if they want to go sooner. A virtual guide service... so to speak. Trail 404: Never really sure how much interest there is with this one. I have done it plenty of times over the last year, but would be happy to show it to others. The catch is I can only go this weekend (3/15, 3/16) or next (3/22, 3/23). Beyond those dates, someone else would have to lead. Not much time to plan, but I know some in the group have missed passed runs and expressed interest in seeing what's out there. We can run 404 the "easy" way, or add some harder loops as before. Depends on who all shows up. Anyone who hasn't done it... here are some past threads. http://www.yotatech.com/f66/trail-40...er-8th-123446/ http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...7-07-a-110495/ http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...isited-112561/ http://www.yotatech.com/f100/trail-4...8-07-a-124281/ It's a good one for people looking to do a trail with some challenges in a rig that isn't fully built. Being close to town also makes things easy. Anyway... you guys let me know what works, if anything. I realize it's short notice, but wanted to post just in case. I also stickied this thread so we can all track it better in the future. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

03-13-2008, 12:48 PM	#52 (permalink)
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westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 882	Moab may be 'out' for me this year...as much fun as I had last year it is not looking like I will be able to swing it this year. We will see though when time nears. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications

03-13-2008, 02:55 PM	#57 (permalink)
AZ4ME Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: PHX Posts: 441	Dude, that suck that the job will be taking up your weekends. I know I'm going to miss you on the trail runs, as will others. What will the new job entail? Anything exciting with covert operations? I'm still planning on going to Moab. I guess it might end up being just Steve, Lance, and myself if everyone else can't make it. Is Jim planning on going? I don't know who else was planning or thinking about going. If not, more beer for us. __________________ -Brian '88 4Runner '00 4Runner

03-13-2008, 03:16 PM	#58 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Wait... Beer? I might be interested. Elvota will need to learn how to do what we in the airline industry called "dial for dollars". ie: call in sick. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

03-14-2008, 12:11 PM	#63 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,205	Tim is your runner going to up and running for Crown King? I want to see that dual locker monster in action. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle