Visiting the MORG

[Disco2Guy]

Hey everyone-
I'd like to get your input on going to the first MORG at Hollister. My RTE springs should arrive sometime next week and was planning on installing them Saturday, the day of the first MORG. Should I put off the install till Sunday so I can make it with my stock setup? If I don't make the first one in March I will surely be there in April because I will have my RTE sliders installed by then too. I've been wanting to hit up Hollister since I got RovrFlo and would feel pretty bad about missing the first gathering there. I think it would be good to go with my stock setup to make a comparison after getting the lift. What do you think?

[stevenmd]

I say go. You will be amazed at what your truck can do in stock form. Besides, you can always go back in April when you have your lift on.

[astateofmike]

I'd second go.....there are a bunch of stockers out there. Take off any thing under the doors and TAKE IT EASY...that way you can see what you are going to do and can bypass the parts causing damage. Then, you will have a great time and have a "control" to compare to once the lift is in.

Stock LR anything will rock at Hollister...go down 5 fingers, do the green and blue trails...you'll find plenty.

[Gotrovr]

Don't rush it, no need, your stock Disco will be fine

[Disco2Guy]

I agree with you stevemd. I haven't been offroad before and have heard how good these are stock, so this would be my only chance to experience that in my truck. The running boards are off, but the brush guard is still on. Any tips for an easy removal? I have a hard time following the install instructions.

[Gotrovr]

I agree with you stevemd. I haven't been offroad before and have heard how good these are stock, so this would be my only chance to experience that in my truck. The running boards are off, but the brush guard is still on. Any tips for an easy removal? I have a hard time following the install instructions.

No need to remove the brush guard... Running boards I would leave at home

[Disco2Guy]

No need to remove the brush guard... Running boards I would leave at home
Ha! The running boards paid for my springs:D

[Jantiz]

Glad to hear you desided to go. It will be my first time out with the club. I'm really looking forward to it. Can't wait to put faces and names together. My wife has to work that saturday so it will probably be just me. May bring some friends along for the ride!

By the way, is there a particular place I should put the membership stickers? I want to show up displaying them proudly!

[Gotrovr]

most op for the rear glass, side cargo glass a possibility although less visible from following traffic

[Jantiz]

By the way, Will, been meaning to say, that is some awesome articulation you show on the picture on that Disco. Can't wait to see what some of the seriously moded up rovers can really do out there at the MORG.

[PCRover]

Don't forget to register so people know who all is attending!

Register HERE! (http://nclrclub.org/index.php?option=com_attend_events&task=view&id=12)

[RON CT110]

Aloha guys/gals,

I'm getting some air from my family vacation in Hawaii. Awesome trip thus far with one of my off-road trips this week rewarded by a warm ponds for swimming/snorkeling at the end of the trail, etc... More details and photos later.

Re: our Monthly Off-Road gathering, I am excited about this monthly event. Will be a great platform for any special events e.g. winching training and safety tips or just gathering! Plus our exposure to Hollister OHV.

However, I am not particularly fond of "MORG" (the acronym); sounds morbid. When I first glanced at this post (I know it's not the same spelling), I initial thought Morque.

Could we change it to "MORE" for Monthly Off-Road Events? Sounds better IMHO. I would hate to hear jokes that our MORG is dead! :D

And someone from the outside (my wife) not familiar with what MORG stands for said to me that it doesn't have a positive connotation- although she know our club and she loves what we are all doing!

Again, love the idea and what it will bringto us as a club and members; just thinking out loud with better acrynym for our monthly off-road events @ Hollister.

Cheers!

[Gotrovr]

The abbreviation MORG is odd but did catch your attention. ;)

I don't think we want to give this Monthly Club Thing "Event" status. "Gathering" is more appropriate IMO.

Although "Visiting the MORG" can seem creepy to some I suppose. :eek:

[RON CT110]

Or just drop the M from MORG and call it ORG; we can explain that it's a monthly off-road gathering. Has a better ring to it - "hey I'll see you at ORG the following Saturday!

[dcproven]

Call it MG and all will be in the British car family ;)

[Gotrovr]

We could have a naming contest, winner gets a free club T-shirt

[stevenmd]

I was rather fond of "MORG". It's catchy, it's gets people to ask what it is, etc. Would make a cool sticker...:D

[PCRover]

I kinda like MORG too. It's catchy.

[astateofmike]

The sticker should say "I've been to the MORG, Thanks NCLR!" MORG is actually something, like RR or Winter Romp in NH, that would be catchy enough that word would spread and visiting rovers would come to get a sticker.....

[PCRover]

I like that Mike, give out stickers to whom ever shows up! Time to design a new sticker...

[Gotrovr]

I like that Mike, give out stickers to whom ever shows up! Time to design a new sticker...

Right On..... Nothing better than a reason to put another sticker on Shrek :eek:

[DiscoChef]

At first, I too thought it was creepy, but it's kinda of growing on me.

How about "I survived the MORG" or " Been to MORG and back/survived"

enrique

[Tony DII]

I agree.. Although scarry sounding at first its rather catchy..:eek:

[Desertcrawler]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morg

[dcproven]

I agree it sounds great:
" The Dark Lord of MORG, Lucas, created a unique offroad machine: A Land Rover to rule them all"

Add music and we have a good begining for a NCLR DVD...

:rolleyes:

David.

[stevenmd]

Hey Tony... whatever happened to those Hollister videos we originally had up when LRR was new? It would be cool to have those posted up on the new NCLR site.

[PCRover]

Yeah Tony, Cough them up! :D

[PCRover]

MORG = supervillain :eek:


Morg is a fictional supervillain published by Marvel Comics universe, appearing as a herald of Galactus.

[stevenmd]

MORG = supervillain :eek:

Sounds like the kind of guy roverX would hang out with...:D

[Gotrovr]

JAT, How a tribute or special photo slide show on our web site for past visits to HH. Everyone submit to Gary their favorite action photo at Hollister Hills.

[Tony DII]

Hey Tony... whatever happened to those Hollister videos we originally had up when LRR was new? It would be cool to have those posted up on the new NCLR site.

I still have it on the server..

Here's the link gary..

http://www.lrrforums.com/video/Hollister%2002-18-06.wmv

[Disco2Guy]

Well I'm glad my thread title sparked some conversation!! I like MORG too. Being a heavy metal listening, electric guitar playing, and black Rover driving guy I thought the title was appropriate;) Thanks for the registration link Gary, I wasn't sure who was going to show up, or how to find out.

I also got my 245/75/16 BFG's mounted and installed the roof rack extension rails today.

[PCRover]

Post up some pic's of your rig! I could use one for the Club Roster and to rotate on the home page.

[Disco2Guy]

I've been keeping a running gallery of photos in our photo gallery as I add parts to RovrFlo. Here's (http://nclrclub.org/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&Itemid=138&page=inline&id=755&catid=39&limitstart=1) a pic from today before the extension rails were installed.

[RON CT110]

Aloha Guys/Gals,

I am back from my family vacation in Hawaii; catching up with my reading! Ok, MORG it is! :)

Ron



At first, I too thought it was creepy, but it's kinda of growing on me.

How about "I survived the MORG" or " Been to MORG and back/survived"

enrique

[Disco2Guy]

Welcome back Ron. Where in Hawaii did you stay? I was in Maui for 10 days over Christmas and New Year's for the first time and it was awesome. Will you be able to make it to the MORG?

[RON CT110]

I will need to check my calendar (just getting back from vac and need to see what's outstanding), but at this point, looks like I am clear and planning to attend our first MORG.

I like Maui also; tell me about your Maui trip. I stayed for 8 days in the Big Island; trying to put together pixs and details to post here; see you @ MORG!

[Disco2Guy]

When we were on Maui we stayed in Kapalua, right by the golf course. The house we rented had a view of the ocean and was remodeled this past summer I believe. Very nice. I proposed to my girlfriend on the beach just after picking her up from the airport. She was surprised to say the least. My sister also got engaged, but everyone (including her) knew that was going to happen. The other story of the trip is the road to Hana.

We went on the road to Hana in two Jeeps with my mom and step-father in one, and myself, sister and her fiance in the other. The trip was uneventful until we hit the Kukuiula Bridge. The county blocked the road due to rock slides, but the locals built up a two foot tall ramp to go over it. There's a pic below of it. My step father almost broke his leg after slipping on the wet rocks and decided that was an omen to not go over the bridge. I patched up his leg and my mom and step-father headed back the direction we came, but my sister's fiance and myself were kind of interested in seeing what was on the other side. I said we should talk to some locals and see what's up with the road closure. We did and was told the locals drive over it all the time and there wasn't another blockade like that on the other side so we went for it.

By now my mom was about 10 minutes away when we drove over the blockade. They stopped to wait for us but never saw us. They drove back to the road closure and still didn't see us. They didn't consider the fact that we may have gone over the bridge so when they turned around they were looking for signs of us going over the side of the road. Once they passed the spot where they first turned around they didn't say a word the rest of the way home. Meanwhile, I tried calling my mom and step-father with my cell, but of course there was no reception on that part of the island. Once I had a signal I left both of them messages of the route we took. It was getting dark just as we hit the actual highway again, and we were breathing a little easier.

When we arrived at the house my mom's Jeep wasn't in the garage. We started calling hospitals to see if they stopped in because of my step-father's leg. No one with their name had checked in. I call their phones again only to hear them ringing in the bedroom. We find both of their phones, money, and medical ID cards sitting on the dresser. About 45 minutes later they arrive and my mom is rather upset. We admitted it wasn't the smartest thing going over the bridge, but we gave them hell for not taking anything with them.

My mom's reasoning was that she didn't want to take stuff that might get stolen when we left the Jeeps to go eat or look around. I couldn't believe it!! I carried a first aid kit, gps, water, and a little food no matter where I went on the island, even to Lahaina. Anyways, that was the big story of the trip, aside from the two marriage proposals. Here are a few pics of the trip.

Here's a quick rundown of the pics:
1. In the parking lot at the airport. I never saw a crazier off road rig for the rest of my trip.

2. This is the path going to Jaws, a big wave surf spot (60-80 feet when conditions are right) on the north side of the island.

3. The infamous Kukuiula Bridge wher my step-father almost broke his leg.

4. The road past the bridge. There was a ton of rain a week before our trip.

5. The southern part of the island where apparently there are no roads.

[PCRover]

Looks like we have 7 members signed up for the first MORG at Hollister Saturday. I know of at least one more guest who will be attending and who knows who else might show up even though they didn;t register.

It is looking like a good turnout for the first MORG!

I will be on CB-7 and HAM 146.460 and hope to get there between 10:30 and 11:00AM.

[Gotrovr]

BTW,

I received email this morning from my son's Farm Team manager stating that our first mandatory team meeting is at 10:00AM tomorrow. WTG coach.....

No worries, I need to get the cobb webs off Shrek. I'll be leaving for Hollister Hills as soon as the meeting ends, expect my ETA 12:30PM

[RON CT110]

Cool pix!

Pretty intense moment I can imagine not knowing where your mother and step-father went, and their personal items on the dresser!

I would think kidnapping in the panic; but Hawaiians don't do that! Too busy hanging loose! :)

Congrats by the way on getting engaged!

"but my sister's fiance and myself were kind of interested in seeing what was on the other side"... you said below; he! he! Way to go; had to check it out right - that's how wheeling starts...!

"It was getting dark just as we hit the actual highway again, and we were breathing a little easier"... - best feeling in the world to me in any adventure! :eek: :)

Maybe catch up w/you in Hawaii one of these days! Or for starters, the Morg tomorrow! :); c yah!

Ron

When we were on Maui we stayed in Kapalua, right by the golf course. The house we rented had a view of the ocean and was remodeled this past summer I believe. Very nice. I proposed to my girlfriend on the beach just after picking her up from the airport. She was surprised to say the least. My sister also got engaged, but everyone (including her) knew that was going to happen. The other story of the trip is the road to Hana.

We went on the road to Hana in two Jeeps with my mom and step-father in one, and myself, sister and her fiance in the other. The trip was uneventful until we hit the Kukuiula Bridge. The county blocked the road due to rock slides, but the locals built up a two foot tall ramp to go over it. There's a pic below of it. My step father almost broke his leg after slipping on the wet rocks and decided that was an omen to not go over the bridge. I patched up his leg and my mom and step-father headed back the direction we came, but my sister's fiance and myself were kind of interested in seeing what was on the other side. I said we should talk to some locals and see what's up with the road closure. We did and was told the locals drive over it all the time and there wasn't another blockade like that on the other side so we went for it.

By now my mom was about 10 minutes away when we drove over the blockade. They stopped to wait for us but never saw us. They drove back to the road closure and still didn't see us. They didn't consider the fact that we may have gone over the bridge so when they turned around they were looking for signs of us going over the side of the road. Once they passed the spot where they first turned around they didn't say a word the rest of the way home. Meanwhile, I tried calling my mom and step-father with my cell, but of course there was no reception on that part of the island. Once I had a signal I left both of them messages of the route we took. It was getting dark just as we hit the actual highway again, and we were breathing a little easier.

When we arrived at the house my mom's Jeep wasn't in the garage. We started calling hospitals to see if they stopped in because of my step-father's leg. No one with their name had checked in. I call their phones again only to hear them ringing in the bedroom. We find both of their phones, money, and medical ID cards sitting on the dresser. About 45 minutes later they arrive and my mom is rather upset. We admitted it wasn't the smartest thing going over the bridge, but we gave them hell for not taking anything with them.

My mom's reasoning was that she didn't want to take stuff that might get stolen when we left the Jeeps to go eat or look around. I couldn't believe it!! I carried a first aid kit, gps, water, and a little food no matter where I went on the island, even to Lahaina. Anyways, that was the big story of the trip, aside from the two marriage proposals. Here are a few pics of the trip.

Here's a quick rundown of the pics:
1. In the parking lot at the airport. I never saw a crazier off road rig for the rest of my trip.

2. This is the path going to Jaws, a big wave surf spot (60-80 feet when conditions are right) on the north side of the island.

3. The infamous Kukuiula Bridge wher my step-father almost broke his leg.

4. The road past the bridge. There was a ton of rain a week before our trip.

5. The southern part of the island where apparently there are no roads.

[Disco2Guy]

We felt more confident crossing the bridge because we already had the Jeep in low range getting to the beach at Jaws. We drove through the path in the picture and saw my mom was going back because my step-father didn't think he could make it. Luckily, we were able to stop them quick enough and showed them how get into low range too and they joined us on the beach :)

Talk to ya' tomorrow!!

[RON CT110]

Thanks goodness for low range!

I am was thinking of attending our first MORG today but my two little boys are sick and my wife needs help! Cranky sick kids makes cranky sick parents! :eek: :cool:

Have fun today; I will get you the sticker on the next MORG or get together; I can also mail it to you! C yah!

[Tony DII]

Been looking forward to the first MORG all week!!

Haven't posted much this week in fear that I will have to cancel.
Seems difficult to keep plans with the little ones. Anyways, got
a 9:00am & 10:00am gym classes for the little ones and then Jacob
& I will peel off and head down to hollister. :cool: Expect to be there
12:30 - 1:30m. Frank and Tyler will be over at the Hollister Motorcycle
side also so Im planning on stopping in to see them also.

For those attending Morg.. Just got sweatshirts delivered to me last night.
Minus the kids one, I guess they forgot?? Anyways, Im going to put some in my truck and hand deliver to those atending today.. Help the club save postage. ;) By the way, the look great! :D

[Gotrovr]

Just back after stopping for couple scoops of ice cream....

Nice day at HH...... here are a few pictures, Oh and I'm diggin my new sweat shirt :D

[Gotrovr]

A few more at the MORG

[Gotrovr]

sorry, no pics of the ice cream :p

[Disco2Guy]

I had a great time today, and many thanks to everyone!! Overall I am very impressed how well RovrFlo (and myself) handled sections that looked too hairy, and still came out unscathed. The amber SES light came up just after hitting pavement on the way home. Here are some pics from earlier in the day. Thanks again!!

[PCRover]

What a great turnout for the first MORG!

A unexpected bonus to attending the MORG was the delivery of the much anticipated NCLR Sweatshirts! Those who showed up and were due a sweatshirt had them personally delivered to them. We'll get the rest shipped out this week to everyone.

[PCRover]

Could you guys email me your pictures so I can post them on the Club Website?

webadmin@nclrclub.org

[Gotrovr]

Could you guys email me your pictures so I can post them on the Club Website?

webadmin@nclrclub.org

no problema.........

[Jantiz]

Well, my first time out with the club. I must admit, I walk away impressed not only with the obvious off road knowledge of these guys but the layed back, "welcome to the family" feel I got right off the bat. You made me feel right at home and at the end of the day, it all could be summed up to a great time together. I can only look forward to the next one! Great club; great people, great fun!

[Disco2Guy]

Could you guys email me your pictures so I can post them on the Club Website?

webadmin@nclrclub.org

Gary, what size do you want them? I took everything at 3072x2304 and can reduce to any size you need in Photoshop. There are videos as well of Chuck going through the rock gulch and winching out at 640x480. I can send around 20MB through Gmail at a time, can you accept attachments that large? Let me know what works.

[PCRover]

Luis, it was great meeting you at the MORG. You were driving that LR3 through the trails with ease. I do recommend some sliders and under body protection if you are planning any heavy duty wheeling. My fuel tank has a nice dent in it from the Gold Lake trail last year. But if you stick to the moderate stuff you can get away without most of it. The hard part is resisting the urge to head out on the difficult trail runs...

[PCRover]

640x480 is fine. Under 20mb should come through so send everything you can.

[Disco2Guy]

Will do Gary, thanks.

[Desertcrawler]

lilCrawler has a bunch of pix he said he will send you. Not sure he knows how to send emails with attachments, but this will be a good test for him as I am out of town down in LA.

Right lilCrawler?

[RON CT110]

Looks like a good turn out for our first MORG; cool pixs; missed this one! Next time.


I had a great time today, and many thanks to everyone!! Overall I am very impressed how well RovrFlo (and myself) handled sections that looked too hairy, and still came out unscathed. The amber SES light came up just after hitting pavement on the way home. Here are some pics from earlier in the day. Thanks again!!

[Disco2Guy]

Hey Ron, are you going to bring the D2 to the next MORG? I'm curious about which mods you have planned for it. I see you already have the lift and tires.

[RON CT110]

Hey Ron, are you going to bring the D2 to the next MORG? I'm curious about which mods you have planned for it. I see you already have the lift and tires.

Speaking of MORG; I am back from the dead (recovering from the flu)!

My two boys caught it on our flight back from Hawaii (suspect - sneezing/coughing couple sitting behind us on the flight back)!

Anyways, after nursing my boys (and my wife - she caught it too) back to health (reason I missed our first MORG), finally caught up to me Sunday!

This one was a nasty mean flu bug season: chills, fever and severe congestion! I was out for the count; sleeping it off last couple of days!

Ok, trying to resume the adventure (w/temp light out)! :)

Hey Brenton, I am planning to bring my D2 to the next MORG. Glad to chat with you re: curr mods and future plans.

Looks like you have a fairly good head start already including rebuilt front drive shaft. That's my next!

Coming soon for me (to take care of the longer rear over hang on our D2) = Rovertym new rear bumper for D2!

I will also have your Tread lightly sticker! Talk to you soon!

[Disco12]

sorry I missed this.