ROAV Summer Ralley @ Rausch Creek 7.29-7.31

[130Tdi]

First event outside Virginia in decades. Many members live outside of Virginia & the club wanted to cater to this group. Rausch Creek is known to most in the Mid Atlantic as a premier Off Road Park. Registration gets you a shirt and decal. Event is open to all. Pm me with any questions you may have. The attached pdf should cover most questions. Come drive your Rover in the woods with like minded enthusiasts.

[rijosho]

How much trouble do you think I'd get in for going to this even though I'm moving back to NYC that weekend with the woman? :) I'll see what I can do since we're getting movers. Awesome spot, Doug...hope to make it.

[rrc.swb]

Nice. Great job.

Too bad I don't have a trail rig anymore... (for now)

[130Tdi]

Nice. Great job.

Too bad I don't have a trail rig anymore... (for now)

ah the fabled trail rig- wasn't that truck always down for one reason or another ?
Come ride with Goose.

[rrc.swb]

ah the fabled trail rig- wasn't that truck always down for one reason or another ?
Come ride with Goose.The reason or another was me... the truck runs great. I'm driving it up this weekend to sell it.

[Ren Ching]

the 88 will go anywhere the disco might have.

Nice. Great job.

Too bad I don't have a trail rig anymore... (for now)

[Rugbier]

Specially when the Driver can't manage anything more than the rocks on the parking lot *LMAO*

Doug, you seat in a car with Pedro for 8 hours and then tell me to volunteer his butt in the passenger seat.

He MUST drive the Series at Rausch Creek... no F@#king excuses accepted anymore :-)

[rrc.swb]

Specially when the Driver can't manage anything more than the rocks on the parking lot *LMAO*

Doug, you seat in a car with Pedro for 8 hours and then tell me to volunteer his butt in the passenger seat.

He MUST drive the Series at Rausch Creek... no F@#king excuses accepted anymore :-)I should have known better... Next time I'll shut the hell up. Besides, the Series is my Poser Mobile. :eek:

I can be in the passenger seat this time... Jason is not driving over ice.... LMAO

Sorry for the Hijack...:)

[o2batsea]

Pedro you'll be surprised at what the 2A will do. Lively double de-clutching and gear shifting will win the day. In addition, you can't force it. It's not a matter of horsepower, it's finesse. Series trucks like to "walk" thru obstacles rather than power over them.

[Wolf Fabrication]

If I can finish getting my 107 ready for the trail I will likely bring it up.

[130Tdi]

Pedro and Bill,two poseurs discussing wheeling a series

Rgistration is open-cost is $20 which covers a shirt and event sticker. Registering just gives us an idea how many will be attending so we can have enough shirts made and plan for trail guides and for campground purposes. Gustavo has offered to lead Pedro's group. Randy Williams has offered to take another.

http://roav.org/Storez/product/prodID=24.html

[evilfij]

I really want to go. Of course, I really have to work.

[Ren Ching]

It is impossible to be a poseur and drive a series for very long. Even if it never goes offroad. The poseurs usually sell them after a year or so, once they figure it out.

[o2batsea]

Doug, I think the last time I was off roading in the 109 was Greek Peak. I may have done some here and there after that, but not much. I started the V8 swap on it that fall.
If a poseur is someone who talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk I'm afraid that wouldn't be me. I do plenty of off roading, just not with you all. Admit it's not as much as I used to, but there are other commitments getting in the way. Glad you can go whenever and wherever you want, drive whatever you want and throw down on those of us who can't.
But I'm sure you were just kidding....

[130Tdi]

Doug, I think the last time I was off roading in the 109 was Greek Peak. I may have done some here and there after that, but not much. I started the V8 swap on it that fall.
If a poseur is someone who talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk I'm afraid that wouldn't be me. I do plenty of off roading, just not with you all. Admit it's not as much as I used to, but there are other commitments getting in the way. Glad you can go whenever and wherever you want, drive whatever you want and throw down on those of us who can't.
But I'm sure you were just kidding....

Just poking the bear Bill. I don't do nearly what I used to either. Replacing engines in my trucks more often than I make it off road. Pretty sad actually.

[130Tdi]

Summer Ralley T shirt design

[130Tdi]

getting a couple of emails asking if the shirt can be bought by non-attandee's.
Sure we can work that out.

[Wolf Fabrication]

Anyone coming from the Philly area that can transport some parts?

[jefhuf]

who's going to this?

[cgalpin]

I am. I know I'll be staying in a hotel as the wife as requested, but need to decide if we are going up Friday night or getting up crazy early Saturday. I am pushing for Friday so we can checkin and leave all the crap there instead of wheeling with it all day Saturday.

Jeff, call me.

[Wolf Fabrication]

I'm out due to having to choose between the Cove this weekend and RC the following weekend and too many work conflicts...blah blah blah......

[jefhuf]

Looking for an update on who is planning to camp this weekend?

[130Tdi]

For me it will depend on weather. Forecast is for temps around 100.

[pushngo]

I will be camping.

Doug did you get the area with the shelters at Echo Valley?

[jefhuf]

Also, anyone wheeling on Friday? I am looking at being at RC around lunchtime/early afternoon and wouldn't mind getting some driving time in, even if it's just some greens/blues

[Rugbier]

I might be bailing out


The freaking Lake is too nice to leave behind to go sweat with a bunch of ugly guys *LOL*

Forecast is 84 no rain at the Lake....
Forecast is 100 plus rain at Rausch Creek........

mmmmm decisions ...decisions ....... decisions .....

[rrc.swb]

I might be bailing out


The freaking Lake is too nice to leave behind to go sweat with a bunch of ugly guys *LOL*

Forecast is 84 no rain at the Lake....
Forecast is 100 plus rain at Rausch Creek........

mmmmm decisions ...decisions ....... decisions .....Is your truck working? I got your SMS but no pic.

I'll call you later... cluster at work.

[jefhuf]

I might be bailing out


The freaking Lake is too nice to leave behind to go sweat with a bunch of ugly guys *LOL*

Forecast is 84 no rain at the Lake....
Forecast is 100 plus rain at Rausch Creek........

mmmmm decisions ...decisions ....... decisions .....

don't be like that!!! you better show up or you will be the new Pedro!

[cgalpin]

don't be like that!!! you better show up or you will be the new Pedro!
Well, Ed has that secured for the time being and no risk of him giving it up in sight :)

[Rugbier]

Jeff, remind me how is the weather in NoVA?

Here is brutal..... Today 80 and the water temp at the lake ...,perfect

So.... If soaking my jubilees in such scorching conditions make me Pedro,,,, then I will grow a gottie LMAO

[cgalpin]

It's downright cold here now. I guess it's time to shave mine :)

[rijosho]

soaking my jubilees,,,,

I guess it's time to shave mine :)

Man I hope these jubilees are not what I think they are...

[130Tdi]

I will be camping.

Doug did you get the area with the shelters at Echo Valley?

Yep. She called it the "pavillion area". Supposedly has its own bath houses.

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Also, anyone wheeling on Friday? I am looking at being at RC around lunchtime/early afternoon and wouldn't mind getting some driving time in, even if it's just some greens/blues

Thats my plan as well. Pm me your cell number

[rrc.swb]

don't be like that!!! you better show up or you will be the new Pedro!

Jeff, remind me how is the weather in NoVA?

Here is brutal..... Today 80 and the water temp at the lake ...,perfect

So.... If soaking my jubilees in such scorching conditions make me Pedro,,,, then I will grow a gottie LMAOYa'll can kiss my ass :evilfinge

[Roverlab]

I see upper 80's and isolated t-storms on the Tremont forecast as of 10 mins ago. 100* and Big Blue is not going to like it. I'll ride with someone who has better engine temp control! Maybe ride around in my LR3 on the green trails! It'll fit 7 people!

[rrc.swb]

Well, Ed has that secured for the time being and no risk of him giving it up in sight :)
what's wrong with his truck?

[Firemanshort]

Jeff -

I am hoping to work half a day from the house and then hit the road after lunch. I would take the Route 15 path to Tremont, PA - I assume that is the same path you will take. I hit Route 15 in Leesburg.

Is there any chance of you rolling that late or are you a must-go by the morning?

Pedro -

Do not worry about all of this teasing.... the cross hairs are shifting to the real no-show'ers... just relax and watch it happen. Rausch Creek may make this happen faster.....

[rrc.swb]

Jeff -

I am hoping to work half a day from the house and then hit the road after lunch. I would take the Route 15 path to Tremont, PA - I assume that is the same path you will take. I hit Route 15 in Leesburg.

Is there any chance of you rolling that late or are you a must-go by the morning?

Pedro -

Do not worry about all of this teasing.... the cross hairs are shifting to the real no-show'ers... just relax and watch it happen. Rausch Creek may make this happen faster.....I'm not worried, it's text book psychology... The pot calling the kettle black. :)

[130Tdi]

Weather is looking perfect. High of 90 on Friday with only a 30% chance of a shower for the weekend

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/17981

[o2batsea]

I hope you all enjoy yourselves. Think of me at home swapping in new head gaskets on ye olde LooWiB as you happily Rover away the day.

[Rugbier]

To use Bill's words :


I hope you all enjoy yourselves. Think of me at the Lake soaking my jubilees in perfect water temperature while looking at my son's big ass grin tubing, me wakeboarding of the olde boat as you happily Rover away the day.

mmmmm if the winds hold as they did all week ..windsurfing will be added to the weekend mix...


Almost forgot an important detail ........................................




Dave...bite me *LMAO*

[jefhuf]

Jeff -

I am hoping to work half a day from the house and then hit the road after lunch. I would take the Route 15 path to Tremont, PA - I assume that is the same path you will take. I hit Route 15 in Leesburg.

Is there any chance of you rolling that late or are you a must-go by the morning?

Pedro -

Do not worry about all of this teasing.... the cross hairs are shifting to the real no-show'ers... just relax and watch it happen. Rausch Creek may make this happen faster.....

sorry Dave, your email went to junk...just responded. I will hang around til lunch to convoy up...emailed you back

[cgalpin]

And I will be joining you... if I can get my truck to start :)

[jefhuf]

And I will be joining you... if I can get my truck to start :)

should we just pick a place and time? maybe Sheetz in Leesburg by the Outlets at XX:XX??

[cgalpin]

12:45 at Sheetz work for you? Gotta get my truck running else I'm pulling a Gustavo

[rrc.swb]

And I will be joining you... if I can get my truck to start :)

You too??? :angry

[cgalpin]

Except mine is conveniently located in the street in front of my house. Hope you get home ok.

[rrc.swb]

Except mine is conveniently located in the street in front of my house. Hope you get home ok.

THANKS!!!

AAA is towing it right now

------ Follow up post added July 28th, 2011 05:06 PM ------

I'm home. :)

[Wolf Fabrication]

Anyone coming from Philly area????

[Rugbier]

You too??? :angry

What happened to you and Expo Posseur?

------ Follow up post added July 28th, 2011 05:19 PM ------

12:45 at Sheetz work for you? Gotta get my truck running else I'm pulling a Gustavo


So you are not going then? LMAO

[Hammertime]

To use Bill's words :


I hope you all enjoy yourselves. Think of me at the Lake soaking my jubilees in perfect water temperature while looking at my son's big ass grin tubing, me wakeboarding of the olde boat as you happily Rover away the day.

mmmmm if the winds hold as they did all week ..windsurfing will be added to the weekend mix...


Almost forgot an important detail ........................................




Dave...bite me *LMAO*


Yeah with your bad ankle you can lie to yourself but don't lie to us. You'll be sitting your big ass on the sand watching. LOL

[cgalpin]

Anyone going to this event have a spare stock upper shock mount they want to sell? I can pull one off my parts truck to get me there, but I'll need a replacement at some point. Please bring if you do.

thanks,
charles

[Rugbier]

Yeah with your bad ankle you can lie to yourself but don't lie to us. You'll be sitting your big ass on the sand watching. LOL

I did not know people from OH knew what a windsurfer is LOL

[rrc.swb]

Anyone going to this event have a spare stock upper shock mount they want to sell? I can pull one off my parts truck to get me there, but I'll need a replacement at some point. Please bring if you do.

thanks,
charles

Let me check my garage. I may have two that you can have...free.

[Firemanshort]

Huff and Galpin - I am going to try like hell to make the Leesburg Sheetz on time - I will be at work (Tysons). I got sucked into a meeting ... so unhappy about this.

[cgalpin]

No luck with Pedro but thanks anyway. Randy?

Hope you can make it on time Dave.

[pushngo]

If it's the same as a D1 I'll throw one in

[cgalpin]

If it's the same as a D1 I'll throw one in

I believe it is, thanks. When are you getting there? I am considering driving up there without it to avoid raping the white one if I can throw it on Friday afternoon.

[Hammertime]

I did not know people from OH knew what a windsurfer is LOL

Been there done that in Bonaire. More worldly than I let on. :cool:

[rrc.swb]

No luck with Pedro but thanks anyway. Randy?

Hope you can make it on time Dave.

Found it.

[Rugbier]

Been there done that in Bonaire. More worldly than I let on. :cool:

naaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[pushngo]

I'll bring one if you don't hook up with Pedro I will be there in the early afternoon ...I hope I will probably go right to the campsite

Don't forget your floaties the pool should be open

[cgalpin]

I'll bring one if you don't hook up with Pedro I will be there in the early afternoon ...I hope I will probably go right to the campsite

Don't forget your floaties the pool should be open
I'm not getting Pedros so that would be awesome. Either Jeff or I will grab from you at camp.

Thanks,
Charles

[o2batsea]

I'll bring one if you don't hook up with Pedro I will be there in the early afternoon ...I hope I will probably go right to the campsite

Don't forget your floaties the pool should be open

Not the phrase I would have chosen. To me it means to have sex with someone. Not that there's anything wrong with that.....

[cgalpin]

Sounds like you have never hooked up with Pedro then!

[pushngo]

Don't ask me to winch you out then I may get the wrong idea..lol

[rrc.swb]

You guys need help

[o2batsea]

Don't ask me to winch you out then I may get the wrong idea..lol

Just don't drop the remote, that's all I can say.

[130Tdi]

Late start. Swaped the wolfs with 34 tsl's on then checked my rt front wheel bearing-Ended up swaping out the entire right knuckle/cv/halfshaft. Good news is I used a lhd knuckle so that part of the conversion is done. Dould be hitting the shortly.

[rrc.swb]

Just don't drop the remote, that's all I can say.

I thought you read my previous post... here it is again just in case. :lol


You guys need help

[cgalpin]

Maintaining our fluid levels

[ukoffroad]

Maintaining our fluid levels

Awesome photo!

[cgalpin]

Some things never change!

[rijosho]

New ECU?

[cgalpin]

Nope, the ecu was fine after being dried. Take a closer look at the second picture though.

[dchapman]

I thought Justin had that space-age NASA approved L8 exclusive ECU installed that you're able to store in a fish tank without damaging it.

[Firemanshort]

Justin's ECU was fine due to a combination of quick thinking, quick disconnecting and a proper clean and dry out. I felt proud to do my part - Justin stood high and dry on top of his car and threw the ECU to me for safe keeping on dry land during the Hammersly recovery bungee epsiode.

Those 2 bottles filled with 'liquid' were pumped out of Justin's fuel line.

After some thorough diagnosis - it was determined that he was deep enough in the lake that he took on muddy water in his fuel tank. The 2 bottles photographed were 2 of 5 bottles pumped. The more we pumped the less mud and more gasoline came out (note the stratification line on the second bottle).

After 5 bottles of un-burnable crud - the Lucky 8 D-90 re-started and took back to the trails.

I am sure Galpin got a lot better photos from his real camera of Justin out in the drink.

[Firemanshort]

... Oh... I followed Galpin in his fluid level / hi-water adventures. While not a deep as Justin - I am pretty sure this is as deep as I will ever go. My battery box is full of mud and water this morning (sigh).

[Wolf Fabrication]

... Oh... I followed Galpin in his fluid level / hi-water adventures. While not a deep as Justin - I am pretty sure this is as deep as I will ever go. My battery box is full of mud and water this morning (sigh).

Man, I'm missing all the fun! I'm stuck at home with a grumpy wife and out of control kids. Yay for me.

[dchapman]

Just knock the shit out of your wife. That will make you feel better.

[Wolf Fabrication]

Just knock the shit out of your wife. That will make you feel better. That's real classy Dan.

[dchapman]

Might make her look better.

[Wolf Fabrication]

Might make her look better.

I can't decide if you are truely the epitome of a giant douche or a shit sandwich.

[dchapman]

Must have struck a nerve. I guess sometimes the truth hurts.

Reminds me of this video, though.


http://youtu.be/ddwEnZwen9g

[Hammertime]

Was that your nerve that got struck? You can not decide if your a douche or a Shit Sandwich. LOL

[jefhuf]

... Oh... I followed Galpin in his fluid level / hi-water adventures. While not a deep as Justin - I am pretty sure this is as deep as I will ever go. My battery box is full of mud and water this morning (sigh).

Winch Hill is always a good ride!

[Hammertime]

Winch Hill is always a good ride!

I don't think your wife is quite so fond of it.

[jefhuf]

Sadly she claims that was her favorite part! although, I will be cleaning that mud out of my truck for weeks!

[pushngo]

We went to the "new" side on Sunday, it is a must for our next visit.

a couple of the memorable sections are "Brake Test" and 38b says "winch required" and the one were you must notify the office before you attempt. Can a get a YES!!!

[Roverlab]

I really liked the new property also. Maybe because it's new to me, maybe because it's not all rutted and eroded like the other properties have become. But, I'm sure many people will be glad to know that the big pile of roots on trail K have been cleared out of the way using these tools:

[cgalpin]

Good times, yes. I'd like a full day to try the new property, but sounds like fun. Might be a day or two before I get my pictures up, but bug me if I don't.

[rrc.swb]

Must have struck a nerve. I guess sometimes the truth hurts.

Reminds me of this video, though.


http://youtu.be/ddwEnZwen9gDana's antifreeze will fix that in a jiffy. :grin

[rrc.swb]

Good times, yes. I'd like a full day to try the new property, but sounds like fun. Might be a day or two before I get my pictures up, but bug me if I don't.what new property?

[cgalpin]

Here are the pictures I took, and a teaser

http://gallery.me.com/cgalpin#100062

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charles

[AmityD90]

Justin's next rig should be a boat! ;)

Looks like a great time! Charles I love that pic of your rig with the mud level line.

[dchapman]

I don't get the whole driving into a lake thing.

[Rugbier]

I don't get the whole driving into a lake thing.

It's a Jeep Thing


ROTFLMAO

[rrc.swb]

Justin's next mod... :)

[Hammertime]

It's a Jeep Thing


ROTFLMAO

This is coming from a guy that talks about coming wheeling but never does. LMAO

Lets see
Wilds
Cove
Raucsh Creek
mmmm How many more will there be?

[130Tdi]

What kills me is he stayed dry.

[Rugbier]

I'll show up when you change your aftershave..... LMAO





This is coming from a guy that talks about coming wheeling but never does. LMAO

Lets see
Wilds
Cove
Raucsh Creek
mmmm How many more will there be?

[kmreiter]

Here are the pictures I took, and a teaser

http://gallery.me.com/cgalpin#100062

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charles

Thanks for the great pics Charles! We had a good time on the new property on Sunday (although i lost a tire on 'brake check') Can't wait to get back there after some repairs and upgrades!

[Hammertime]

I'll show up when you change your aftershave..... LMAO

Geez I think I'll keep wearing it, as long as it acts like Goose repellent. Not sure I want you that close anyhow. LMAO

[Fivespddisco]

It's a Jeep Thing


ROTFLMAO

Funny real funny

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:35 PM ------

Here are the pictures I took, and a teaser

http://gallery.me.com/cgalpin#100062

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charles

Thanks for the pics, but can you delete all of page 4 and most of page five :hmm

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:36 PM ------

Justin's next mod... :)

Keep talking.

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:38 PM ------

What kills me is he stayed dry.

Let's face it, I'm good. Please take note my seat never got wet. Chris on the other hand was not so lucky

[rrc.swb]

Funny real funny

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:35 PM ------



Thanks for the pics, but can you delete all of page 4 and most of page five :hmm

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:36 PM ------



Keep talking.

------ Follow up post added August 4th, 2011 09:38 PM ------



Let's face it, I'm good. Please take note my seat never got wet. Chris on the other hand was not so lucky

:grin