Attica Badlands Run - 01/26/02???

[Hayfever]

Mike3 and I were talking about a run this month to the Badlands. We were thinking about the 19th, but someone begged in another thread for the 26th. So, who wants to go on a run this month, and on the 19th or the 26th? Let's hear from ya.

Me? I want to go, and I don't care which day.

[MADDNES95]

We're in, name the date. ;)

[JPCHUCK]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hayfever:
Mike3 and I were talking about a run this month to the Badlands. We were thinking about the 19th, but someone begged in another thread for the 26th. So, who wants to go on a run this month, and on the 19th or the 26th? Let's hear from ya.

Me? I want to go, and I don't care which day.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uummm.......don't forget I invited myself, too ;)


I should be able to make the 26th... :D

[Hoosier Daddy]

Whoo-Hoo! A snow run!!! (maybe)

I'm available for either date, but since nobody cares, let's make it the 26th so Chuck can go.

Dress warm! smile.gif

[Hayfever]

Well, I found that I read my calendar wrong, the 19th is bad for me too. So, the 26th is the date, I guess. BTT. Come on, there have to be more. Coynster? yjeepin94? bya72? Come on, a little snow won't hurt you.

[Coynster]

<chant> Snow Run, Snow Run <end chant> I'm anxiously awaiting a snow run. But you locals are killing me with getting up at 4:30am. How about helping us Illinoisans out and schedule it for 10:00am trail departure. 01/26/01 works for now!

Eric

[Coynster]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MADDNES95:
We're in, name the date. ;)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Mike, your no slip still in?

[MADDNES95]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:


Hey Mike, your no slip still in?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
It's still in there. How 'bout your's?

[Coynster]

Yep - still there, haven't had any snow here to cause me any problems yet.. just waiting for it.

[MADDNES95]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:
Yep - still there, haven't had any snow here to cause me any problems yet.. just waiting for it.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
We finally got enough snow here to be able to see how it handles. :eek: In a word; "DIFFERANT". The M/T's are "not" a snow tire!! With it in 4wd, it takes off straight, but stopping is a real skill. I think I'll leave it in though. The only real problem that I can find is the traction is just not there with those tires. Keeps me on my toes, and sharpens my driving response time. :D

[Hoosier Daddy]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:
How about helping us Illinoisans out and schedule it for 10:00am trail departure.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That works for me Eric. I can handle sleeping in an extra hour! smile.gif
Besides, it wasn't very crowded the last time we went. (Dec. 29th)
I guess some Jeepers don't like the cold! :rolleyes:

[MADDNES95]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:

I guess some Jeepers don't like the cold! :rolleyes:<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
http://www.beepworld.de//bilderarchiv/bilder/comic/bart2.gif
Of coarse I don't like the cold. tongue.gif :D

[akjeeper]

Wheres this place at?

[Hoosier Daddy]

Attica, Indiana. (North-Western part of the state.)

The place is called:
The Badlands Off-road Park (http://www.badlandsoffroad.com/).

[Coynster]

Hey - Northern Illinois finally got its first snow of the year today - anyone know if Attica received any!? Maybe - just maybe - we'll have an official SNOW RUN!

[wiltech]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:
Hey - Northern Illinois finally got its first snow of the year today - anyone know if Attica received any!? Maybe - just maybe - we'll have an official SNOW RUN!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

no snow yet ... :(

Tony W

[wiltech]

I might be able to make it. If the wife lets me out of the house that weekend :D .

[Coynster]

Who would have ever guessed this as the forecast for January 26th in the Midwest?

Sat High Low
Jan 26 Mostly Sunny 49°F 31°F
UV Index: 2 Minimal

So much for the snow run - I'd imagine it'll be quite messy. So lets get an official headcount on whose going to make it! 50F is going to make for one very comfortable day of wheeling. No excuses about the weather, thats for sure. This is a real treat!

Whose coming!? This trip, I'll be there. Actually heading down on Friday evening. Also, if anyone has an SWR meter and wouldn't mind bringing it along, as well as antenna tuning experience, I could really use a tuning of my antenna. TIA

Eric

[Hayfever]

I'm still planning on going, I just hope I can get my exhaust together so I don't have to beg a ride-along. I started replacing it yesterday, broke one stud (which I've drilled and tapped), and have 2 more that are too short for the heat riser valve that was missing off my original exhaust. Gotta try and get them out and new ones on. And gotta get a tail pipe (the one that came with my kit is meant to go out the back next to the 15gal tank, I have the 21 so I need the pipe that angles through the spring. I'm callin my friends at Quad tomorrow morning.

[MADDNES95]

Coynster, You got mail. ;)

[Hoosier Daddy]

Val & I are still going!

Chuck?
Tony?

[MADDNES95]

We're going too, all four of us.
ME :D Teresia smile.gif
Bobby tongue.gif Liz :rolleyes:

[Coynster]

OK, glad to see we still have some folks meeting. I'm surprised with the mild weather that there aren't more people coming out this Saturday - unbelievable weather for December. I was looking forward to the snow run, but definitely prefer the warmer weather. I'll see everyone Saturday morning -

Mike, thanks for the mail, appreciate your assistance with my CB..

[Hayfever]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:
OK, glad to see we still have some folks meeting. I'm surprised with the mild weather that there aren't more people coming out this Saturday - unbelievable weather for December. I was looking forward to the snow run, but definitely prefer the warmer weather. I'll see everyone Saturday morning -

Mike, thanks for the mail, appreciate your assistance with my CB..<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Unbelieveable weather for December, even MORE unbelievable for January tongue.gif ;) :D

[Hoosier Daddy]

LOL :D

Do you guys still want to meet at 10AM?
Mike, Teresia... breakfast?

Tony? Chuck? What's up guys?

[Coynster]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:

Do you guys still want to meet at 10AM?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can be there before 10am now. I'm heading into Lafayette on Friday night. So if you guys want to do the original 9am, I'm fine with that. I appreciate the 10am accommodation, however!

Eric

[Hayfever]

Coynster, want to caravan out there together? Give me a call when you get into town, I may be out but leave a message with your hotel and room number, and I'll call you back. 497-0852 (home) or 532-5117 (cell).

[Coynster]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hayfever:
Coynster, want to caravan out there together? Give me a call when you get into town.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hayden, you have mail. I'll call you tonight

[wiltech]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hayfever:
Coynster, want to caravan out there together? Give me a call when you get into town, I may be out but leave a message with your hotel and room number, and I'll call you back. 497-0852 (home) or 532-5117 (cell).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah we can all put my valve cover on :D

Tony W

[Hayfever]

Tony, I'll be more than glad to help you put your valve cover on, and even get the OBA on tonight if it means you're coming tomorrow. My exhaust is done so I'm going.

[MADDNES95]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
LOL :D
Do you guys still want to meet at 10AM?
Mike, Teresia... breakfast?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Todd, Teresia is going to fix us breakfast here before we leave to save a little $$. ;)
But if you're eating at the usual place, let us know and we will come by there and pick you'all up on the way through Noblesville.
I think we can all be ther by 9:00 then. smile.gif

[MADDNES95]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coynster:


I can be there before 10am now. I'm heading into Lafayette on Friday night. So if you guys want to do the original 9am, I'm fine with that. I appreciate the 10am accommodation, however!
Eric<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
We've talked, see you there Eric. smile.gif

[Hoosier Daddy]

We'll be at the Jim Dandy Mike. Stop in and have some coffee!

Maybe the boys can ride in the back of my Jeep on the way up there. It might be less boring for both of them if they have someone to play Gameboy with! smile.gif

And if they get too noisy, I'll threaten to make them ride with Valerie! ;) tongue.gif

[TERESIA]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
And if they get too noisy, I'll threaten to make them ride with Valerie! ;) tongue.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

:eek: oh my!!! :D

[JPCHUCK]

This is getting to be a habit....I gotta drop out :(

Work let me know Thursday that I'm working tonight (NOW!), and in the morning...so you can tell how thrilled I am.

Sorry, all... :(

[Hoosier Daddy]

No problem Chuck. See you at the Easter run!

BTW folks, the weather is supposed to be sunny and 56°.
Sounds like topless weather to me! :D

[TERESIA]

I am bringing my van too, so we have a place to stash all the doors and such. :D :D See y'all in a couple of hours. :D :D :D

[Hoosier Daddy]

Val only got 6 pictures before the batteries died in the digi-cam. :(
Here's a good one of Coynster (Eric) on the stairs:
http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v2/8/8/30/30080830KrVXozpHwr_ph

You can see the rest HERE (http://community.webshots.com/album/30080710MkNuyeQOLY).

I hope you got some more shots Eric!

[Coynster]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hoosier Daddy:
Val only got 6 pictures before the batteries died in the digi-cam. :(

I hope you got some more shots Eric!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I forgot your batteries ran out. I didn't get a whole lot of action shots, mostly self-posing shots. You can check out all the pictures I've got by going here. (http://www.ecoyne.com)

Here's Hoosier Daddy entering the sniper pit:
http://www.ecoyne.com/jeep/bdlnds14.jpg

Had a great time, Val - thanks for spotting me on the steps and RTI ramp!

Can't wait for the Bunny Run! And I'd just like to let Hoosier and Maddnes know that you won't need to be repeating your "close calls" during the Easter run. If I only had my camera ready... sorry!

Eric

[TJ Chick]

Next time I'll remember to bring extra batteries for the camera. redface.gif

Eric - You're welcome.
And I'll second the motion to NOT repeat the close calls. :eek: :eek:

In all, it was a pretty good day. Lots of fun had by all. :D