JUNE MORG coming up.... [Archive]

Disco2Guy

05-29-2008, 08:52 AM

I'm there for sure this time. Not only do I need to test out the new CDL, I REALLY want to get a ride in a military Humvee. Luis, if you can work that out it would be awesome!! I've never been in a Hummer before, and have been wanting to ever since I saw them (on tv) in Panama in '86. I love RovrFlo but I have always been smitten by the H1 (nonwagon version). Tell "Big Boss" that "Big B" would greatly appreciate it.

esteban

05-29-2008, 09:19 AM

I'm out. I even got the weekend off of work to go, but I forgot that I have a vintners festival to go to. That's what I get for having a wife in the wine biz. I'm bummed...:(

Steve

MrVideo

05-29-2008, 10:07 AM

I am planning to be there. Going to see how the Disco handles with the new additions to the front before I plan the next step. Not likely to run the mud pits this time out. I will be bringing my HD video camera with me for those special moments.

Jantiz

05-29-2008, 01:50 PM

Well, it's looking like I may have permission to bring at least one M998 with me. I have been trying to get updated videos of Military Hummers off roading, showcasing their capabilities and their limitations so that I can update my driver's training program at my Batallion but it appears I'm going to have to make my own in order to get exactly what I want. So it looks so far as if I'll get to bring one along with a couple of my soldiers as "training" to help create those videos. I just want to make sure from Will or some of the BOD members that it doesn't impose in any way what we are setting out to do next MORG. If it does, I can set it for a different day. I just thought what better time to do some off road training than with our very own club experts present to oversee and yes, maybe a few joy rides for those interested! *ehem, Big B, ehem*

GriffSC

05-29-2008, 03:42 PM

it's the 7th, right? hope to make it... especially if we might be able to get a hummer...

ride.

wineryrover

05-29-2008, 04:21 PM

I'm out. I even got the weekend off of work to go, but I forgot that I have a vintners festival to go to. That's what I get for having a wife in the wine biz. I'm bummed...:(

Steve

Are you comming up to the Auction Steve?

Gotrovr

05-29-2008, 05:16 PM

darn, I need to coach a baseball game at 11:00

I've been itching to put my wife's Range Rover thu the gauntlet at the MORG.

Disco12

05-29-2008, 07:03 PM

I might can make it if i not can I ride with someone.:D

disco is still not quite ready

Hmm maybe mom might let me drive the D2

RON CT110

05-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Have fun guys!

I have Search and Rescue class that Saturday.

Perhaps for the next MORG (July), we can get enough people to agree and interested in having the MORG @ Cow Mtn.

Time to hit the sack and get ready for the Oregon trip tomorrow; c yah guys in sev days!

sasquatch

05-30-2008, 05:33 AM

Sounds tempting. Let's see what my total damage will be from the dealer this week. BTW - HUMVEE...GOOD!:D

esteban

05-31-2008, 03:07 PM

Are you comming up to the Auction Steve?
Nope, it's a santa cruz mountain vintners festival in downtown Los Gatos and Saratoga. It's a fun event but I'd rather be at the MORG, although now my truck is in the shop getting the head gaskets done....

Steve

Desertcrawler

05-31-2008, 05:04 PM

wanna see how the hummer handles the mud pit.

Gotrovr

05-31-2008, 07:51 PM

military H1 is a Humvee, civilian version is Hummer

nevertheless, would be nice having a Humvee lead the pack to push aside the pinstripers

lutz

05-31-2008, 11:22 PM

im going to try to make this one before im to busy.BTW ill show them how to drive that humvee.;)

Tracktorking

05-31-2008, 11:49 PM

I think Sam and I will show up.
Sam just scored a new white 89 classic so we have to run it through the paces.
I also want to do some promoting for the CALI Trophytaking place in July at Cow Mt.:p

Desertcrawler

06-01-2008, 07:48 AM

Highligthing the NCLR club and encouraging sign-ups.

I am attending a LR Redwood City event on Sunday, in Carmel, with Rupert --plan on handing out a bunch there and also stopping by LR Redwood City to see if they will set them out by their Parts desk...

Gotrovr

06-01-2008, 09:06 AM

im going to try to make this one before im to busy.BTW ill show them how to drive that humvee.;)

better you than me, wouldn't want to tip it on it's side :o

PCRover

06-02-2008, 02:20 PM

Looks like we should have a good turnout this month. My plan is to be there around 10:30 - 11:00ish. Keep your radios on CB-7 or FRS-7-0 or HAM 146.460.

Disco2Guy

06-02-2008, 02:53 PM

Gary-
Could you bring your SWR meter to tune my antenna?

PCRover

06-02-2008, 03:22 PM

Sure, I will bring the meter along for tuning.

Disco12

06-03-2008, 01:29 AM

can I ride shotgun with someone. :)

Disco is not ready and mom said "NO" on her D2

Phil.

06-03-2008, 07:33 PM

i might be a late add for saturday. i dropped off the sport earlier this afternoon for some sliders and a skid plate. tony & frank are gracious enough to squeeze me in to get Higgins back for MORG. we got a packed weekend so i've got some convincing to do.

Barry

06-03-2008, 08:30 PM

HEY ALL... it's been way to long... looks like I can make it. May be the last outing for the 2000D2 as I've recently aquired an '03 for a new project. Anybody interested in a modified 2kd2 with 75,000 well traveled miles... that is ready for a new rear main seal... etc. :D?

Desertcrawler

06-03-2008, 08:57 PM

DISCOKam

06-04-2008, 04:16 PM

Got finals to study for along with grad parties, so not this time

sasquatch

06-06-2008, 07:03 AM

Is there an "official" time to meet at the ranger station?

Desertcrawler

06-06-2008, 07:15 AM

can I ride shotgun with someone. :)

Disco is not ready and mom said "NO" on her D2

I'll have a shotgun seat open. I'm driving down from the Peninsula though via 280/85 to 101...

sasquatch

06-06-2008, 07:41 AM

I could pick up Jarell and throw him in your rig Chuck. Mine is a little full for another adult. Let's meet up.

Jantiz

06-06-2008, 08:32 AM

I plan to go in early with the HMMWV, a stock Wrangler and a couple of other friends and head for the obstacle course area to start braking them in slowly. The owner of the Wrangler has never taken it off road and at least one of the HMMWV drivers hasn't either. I still don't have a CB so please make sure you guys swing by the OC area and pick us up when the convoy heads in!

Disco2Guy

06-06-2008, 08:45 AM

DesertCrawler and Sasquatch, I'll be coming from the peninsula too. I live right on 19th Ave, so maybe we can get a mini convoy to Hollister. Where might you guys meet up?

sasquatch

06-06-2008, 09:14 AM

Sounds like DesertCrawler is going 280 to 101. I can go 880 (Newark) or 101. I was thinking 9:00 +/- at Ranger station. 10:00???

GriffSC

06-06-2008, 09:49 AM

Dave, you're going tomorrow? guess i'll have to cancel.

sasquatch

06-06-2008, 10:31 AM

Dave, you're going tomorrow? guess i'll have to cancel.

Mrs. Haversham to you. No, no, no...I'll have to cancel, you'll see. There's a luncheon at the club followed by my Grand Nieces' coming of age party.

GriffSC

06-06-2008, 10:37 AM

Mrs. Haversham to you. No, no, no...I'll have to cancel, you'll see. There's a luncheon at the club followed by my Grand Nieces' coming of age party.

i can't stop picturing Mrs. Smales coming out of the shower...

Desertcrawler

06-06-2008, 10:45 AM

GriffSC

06-06-2008, 10:54 AM

I'm gonna go buy bagels/coffee/breakfast/lunch stuff at Roberts Market

Hmm... let's see. I'll take a poppy seed bagel, toasted, with light cream cheese, a tomato juice, a chorizo breakfast burrito and a large black coffee. I'll expect it all to be hot upon delivery. Thanks. Oh, and put it on the Underhill bill.

MrVideo

06-06-2008, 11:04 AM

Is anyone bringing extra shirts to sell? Still waiting to get my hands on the sweatshirt too~

Disco2Guy

06-06-2008, 11:12 AM

Roberts Market sounds good meeting spot Chuck. I'll plan to get there around 7:30ish too. I will be driving solo this time around, so it's time to try out the windshield camera mount.

GriffSC

06-06-2008, 11:22 AM

it's time to try out the windshield camera mount.

sweet!

Desertcrawler

06-06-2008, 11:46 AM

Is anyone bringing extra shirts to sell? Still waiting to get my hands on the sweatshirt too~

Not me. I have no inventory....

Not sure if Tony or Will are planning on going....I am willing to take orders, if the computer ordering process is too complicated and we can mail em out to you though....

Tracktorking

06-06-2008, 01:03 PM

I'm gonna go buy bagels/coffee/breakfast/lunch stuff at Roberts Market which is about 1/4 mile off 280 heading west on the Woodside road exit (towards the mountains). It looks like everyone wants to be there by around 9, 9:30 so I am thinking of departing that store at around 8am -- arriving there around 7:30. Post here if you are interested in joining up there.

I do have a shotgun seat available -- no lil'Crawlr or wife this time -- just my daughter in the back seat...

-C

Hey Chuck
I might meet up with you at Roberts, Im just on woodside and Alemeda so that close by. I am also hooking up with Sam (Whiplash Smile) so let me see if he wants to come meet us there. PM me your cell so we can confirm.

lutz

06-06-2008, 01:05 PM

anybody coming from the central coast and what the hwy for the main entrance.

GriffSC

06-06-2008, 01:09 PM

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1179

Hwy 101 to hwy 156 east to Hollister.

lutz

06-06-2008, 04:39 PM

I talked to my friend that has a powerwagon and there having an rally.should be a busy Saturday.http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/main/events.html#cali

Disco12

06-06-2008, 05:56 PM

Chuck I pm'd you.

Would you like to meet in Fremont off of Automall

sasquatch

06-06-2008, 06:55 PM

pm sent chuck:D

Desertcrawler

06-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Chuck I pm'd you.

Would you like to meet in Fremont off of Automall

I am coming down from 280 on the other side of the Bay. So if we meet, it would be someplace near the intersection of 85 and 101...

Desertcrawler

06-06-2008, 08:16 PM

I am coming down from 280 on the other side of the Bay. So if we meet, it would be someplace near the intersection of 85 and 101...

Here is the Convoy I am with. I am not exactly sure who all wants to join -- but I am going to be at Roberts (in Woodside) from 7:30 to 8:00 getting a Latte, bagels, and having them make me and Marla a sandwich. To get there, you go west on Woodside road about a 1/4 mile from 280 to the stop signs and it is on the left. West would be towards the Mountains.

If anyone else wants to meet up with us along the way, call my cell at 650-208-1175 which I will have with me. And stay on CB Channel 7..

PCRover

06-06-2008, 08:22 PM

I will traveling the same route as Chuck, just an hour later...See you all somewhere there.

astateofmike

06-06-2008, 08:47 PM

time to remove the LR3 from the stable Gary?

Not thinking I will be there tommorrow..just not feeling it I hate to say.

Barry

06-06-2008, 08:53 PM

I should make Roberts Market in time for the 8:00am departure. See ya then!

Disco2Guy

06-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Wow, what an awesome day today!! There was a HUGE turn out this time, and it looked like everyone had a great time. I'm uploading all the pics right now to a new album, but will attach a few in this post, so check the pics link in my sig.

We gathered at the gate and headed towards to obstacle course. A lot of people climbed the stairsteps, and some went through the rock garden and water hole. I'm not sure if anyone tried the mud pit though. It was pretty thick looking today. In fact there was a Power Wagon stuck in it when I was heading out. After toying around the obs. course for a bit we went to visit Jarrell's Gulch.

It was fun to finally tackle that. First time I couldn't make it very far and wound up reversing out, and last time there was a lot of struggling and spinning wheels. This time though, with the CDL, it was a walk in the park. By the time everyone had their fill of the gulch it was about noon so we decided to head up to the Top of the World.

At the top we packed in the trucks and had lunch. Tyler (Frank's son) got to try a Beef Stew MRE that AJ had in the Humvee. Big thanks to Luis for arranging the M998 showing!! When we headed back down we were going to stop at 5 Fingers but it is already closed due to the amount of dust being kicked up on the trails.

We continued on back to the obstacle course which by that time people started to head home. It was another very successful MORG I think and can't wait for another round. Maybe July (5th) will be in Cow Mountain??

I have video's that will get uploaded sometime soon as well. The camera mount worked fine except there's a random ticking sound. I never heard it while driving but will need to get worked out.

lutz

06-07-2008, 08:27 PM

Had a great time never been up there before a now I'm hooked also nice meeting everyone.thanks disco12 for the spotting.

astateofmike

06-07-2008, 08:41 PM

Looks like a ton of fun and like 13 vehicles? Wow....I am sad to have missed, but feel I made a good choice as I think my Visc fan is out and am waiting replacment parts as we speak....next time!

PCRover

06-07-2008, 09:34 PM

Another great MORG! It was a perfect weather day and a great turnout. Nice to see Lutz up from Oceano, we are pulling them in from all over the State now. :D You missed a good day Mike, but there is always next month.

Disco12

06-07-2008, 10:10 PM

Had a great time never been up there before a now I'm hooked also nice meeting everyone.thanks disco12 for the spotting.

it was nice meeting you too Lutz.

your welcome on the spotting.:)

this "MORG" was awesome I have quite a few pictures to upload.

sasquatch

06-08-2008, 04:59 AM

That was a ton of fun you guys!! Lutz rules for driving all the way from the Central Coast! It was great to see Tyler out there chopping it up too. The view from Top of the World was amazing. Very, very cool. Who's idea was it to take that steep, loose trail down? My HDC never worked that hard before!! It felt like the vehicle surfed down most of the way. I felt sorry for anyone who didn't have HDC. The White Disco in front of me lifted the left rear up about 3ft and got REAL tippy at one point. Good Times! Check out Chuck with some serious pucker factor near the Ditch. It looked like the entire vehicle weight was on his left front wheel. Close to Shrekkin' it!

BTW - what's the preferred police vehicle of Hollister... an LR3 sucka's!!!! The officer was really cool and quite interested in our club. I'm sure he doesn't stop and get out and mingle every time he sees a group of 'Yotas or Heeps. Keep it up you guys. I think we're a heck of a club!!!:D

esteban

06-08-2008, 08:03 AM

Wow! Looks like a good turnout, sorry I missed it. I'll be back, hopefully for the next MORG and with a 4.6 under the hood!

Steve

Barry

06-08-2008, 08:07 AM

It was great to be rovering again with the club and seeing a dozen Land Rovers in action! Always nice meeting new rover enthusiasts. Hope to see everyone back on the trail again.... before Moab.

Disco2Guy

06-08-2008, 11:33 PM

That was my second time down that trail from the Top of the World without using the HDC. In fact, I've only used it once on the street behind me as a test. But, I also engaged my CDL before starting so the ABS (including TC and HDC) were turned off.

GriffSC

06-09-2008, 10:20 AM

had a great time as always! had to bail out most of the way to the Top of the World because had to be back home for a bbq with friends. turned around right before the PW's came down, i guess.

i concur with the sentiments about our club. everyone, and i mean everyone, is great! really enjoyed Luis and his wife and, of course, the Humvee. that thing is a beast.

oh, and i can't forget, good job out there tyler! i'm not sure i'd have been doing that at your age, at least not with any confidence. btw, your troubles through the ditch were the result of your dad's poor spotting...:D

looking forward to the next outing.

Disco2Guy

06-10-2008, 11:25 AM

The vids link will take you to my YouTube channel. There are 12 new videos for you to enjoy.

PCRover

06-10-2008, 01:35 PM

My personal favorite...

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Tracktorking

06-10-2008, 04:27 PM

You can find all my pics from the June MORG here (http://www.tractorair.com/june_morg.htm)

Disco12

06-10-2008, 06:28 PM

You can find all my pics from the June MORG here (http://www.tractorair.com/june_morg.htm)

You got some great shots:cool:

MrVideo

06-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Here is some video from Saturday...I'm trying out a new software package and it seems to have smashed my video a bit. Enjoy.

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