Serious Explorations 10th Anniversary Run

Dopler174 · 08-20-2005, 03:12 PM

Gravy. I have ADD. I never pay attention. I don't even pay bills. Sense there is those runs coming up soon, I won't say another word. I just really want to go run through some mud with some friends.

slravene · 08-20-2005, 10:33 PM

you should come to URE when we go on the 3rd, its gonna be a good trip, what you got on your rig/on your friends rigs?

johndavid · 08-21-2005, 06:45 PM

badlands

*arsoul* · 08-21-2005, 09:45 PM

I voted T-haven only because I was planning on going this time (I know I've said that before).
However, I'm in the same boat as all the rest of the West coast folks, if its on the east coast, I'm not going. Co, Az, Ut, Ca are all good for me...

*jrgaylor* · 08-21-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 410Fortune

Maybe we should just crash Easter Jeep Safari, hahaha I could see it now, all the regulars, "what do you mean my room has been taken by the Explorer crowd?"

I second this

**Rick** · 08-21-2005, 10:18 PM

This poll is now closed.

The votes for Truck Haven and Colorado are super close. That leaves me with another dilemma. Besides an East, West split, the Western states are also split.

Here's the question... Can we split the difference and go to Moab?

That will be the subject for the next poll!!

**Rick** · 08-21-2005, 10:28 PM

Here is the link to the new poll http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=141409

Please only vote if you are planning to attend a run in Moab, Colorado or Truck Haven, California.

**Rick** · 08-21-2005, 10:33 PM

Badlands had a great showing and we'll definately have a run there.

For the folks on the East coast, I see no reason why we can't have three big runs throughout the anniverary year. That would give people in each region a chance to participate. I don't have an exact startup date so any time is a good time for an Explorer run

*Dre* · 08-21-2005, 10:38 PM

Badlands would even be a perfect spot for a get together... people that won't run would be able to meet face to face. Run would be great... I think

nissanboy · 08-21-2005, 11:27 PM

I think a 10th aniversary tour will decrease the signifgance of "THE" 10th anniversary run. A centrally located run should suffice and sure people will be upset but the western states have the Cali end of Summer run, the Truckhaven Run, TDS safari, EJS MOAB, etc that all have big showings. Why not have the central US run as the 10th anniversary run and call it done? Once you devide it up into seperate runs you might as well just continue on with the runs you always run and just know that the forum has been around for 10 years.

rino351 · 08-21-2005, 11:38 PM

I'm fine with that, but many are not. Like so many people have stated, even having it centralized like the badlands I'm sure you're thinking is still a long ways away from Cali for example. Alot further than NC.
I like the idea of one run, but there would be hardly anyone (imo) from cali and the far western states, including me, that wouldn't show up if it were too far (ie: badlands)
it just wouldn't work all that well to have ONE run.

ok, I've said enough and I'm probably just dragging this thing in the dirt too much.

*BKennedy* · 08-22-2005, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Like Tom Cruise said in Risky Business... "Sometimes you just have to say WTF and go for it"

I think he said; "Sometimes you just have to say WTF, and make your move", but I could be wrong. :p

nissanboy · 08-22-2005, 06:19 AM

Sure its farther for Cali than NC but think about Maine, NJ, Vermont, Newyork, and Eastern Canadian members.

*Dre* · 08-22-2005, 09:53 AM

I'd say that having three runs will not be that much of a problem. There will be people that would want to go on every one of them. That should be OK...

qcrun98 · 08-22-2005, 05:34 PM

Moline, IL

slravene · 08-22-2005, 06:37 PM

?.....

gfennie77 · 08-22-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gajeep

No, he is probably laughing at us quibble. I think I can hear him laughing as I type, I know I would be. Rick, we support you man;
Some Ideas to help you:

YES!!! - GRAHAM (Grass Roots Automotive, Hobby, And Marine) is all in favor...

I'll be bringing my 24" 6,000 LB tandem axle behind my unmodified (daily driver) 98' Expedition. The "BIG GRN" 1992 X will be on top for the drive out. Make it close to me so I can afford gas and tows for the 'injured'. :>)

-Graham

*Spas* · 08-23-2005, 12:03 PM

I like the idea of one big celebratory run one weekend and then a few regional runs all to be held on the same day (but a different weekend than the main one). That way we can all share in the fun. For us in the Mid Atlantic bunch it would be Paragon or Raush Creek, but I'm sure we can talk the New England bunch into coming down to join us

I'll still try and make it out to wherever the main jambo is, though.

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Originally Posted by RockRanger

So here is my question. Can you east coasters show where ON THIS BOARD they have started, planned, and pulled off a multiday offroad run with more then 20 registered members of this site in attendence with there own vechicle? I would just hate to see a big run planned then fall apart because too many had too high of ambitions and didn’t show up.

We've never had as many as twenty, but we do regularly go on runs. Anything over 8 makes for a tedious day on the trails, actually.

*Bronco638* · 08-23-2005, 12:35 PM

I missed the poll but would have voted for Colorado. Being from Chicago, the Badlands are (obviously) closest but I have relatives in Colorado and know they would tag along. Plus, after 'wheeling in the Leadville/Camp Hale area in a stock rental Mounty, I'd love to go back with my truck.

frdtrckmnrich · 08-23-2005, 09:23 PM

I would be in if you run at the badlands. I've heard nothing but good from the guys i know that have been there..

View Poll Results: Where should our 10th Anniversary run be held?
Truck Haven Southern California	44	21.57%
Moab Utah	33	16.18%
Phoenix Area Trails	14	6.86%
Colorado Trails	43	21.08%
Badlands Attica Indiana	70	34.31%
Voters: 204. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2005, 10:33 PM	#202
slravene Wannabe Elite Explorer Charlotte, NC (Home) / Raleigh, NC (School) '95 XLT Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,657 Vehicle Specs	you should come to URE when we go on the 3rd, its gonna be a good trip, what you got on your rig/on your friends rigs? __________________ 95 XLT 4x4 / 4.5" / 33x12.5 BFG ATs / 15x8 / Locked CRS Buggy / SOLID HP60s / MAXXIS Trepadors -- Lee R.

08-21-2005, 09:45 PM	#204
arsoul Elite Explorer Monroe, WA 94 Ex/79F250: X250 Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 874 Vehicle Specs	I voted T-haven only because I was planning on going this time (I know I've said that before). However, I'm in the same boat as all the rest of the West coast folks, if its on the east coast, I'm not going. Co, Az, Ut, Ca are all good for me... __________________ Ex-250 Ryan

08-21-2005, 10:18 PM	#206
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,230 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	This poll is now closed. The votes for Truck Haven and Colorado are super close. That leaves me with another dilemma. Besides an East, West split, the Western states are also split. Here's the question... Can we split the difference and go to Moab? That will be the subject for the next poll!! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

08-21-2005, 10:33 PM	#208
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,230 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Badlands had a great showing and we'll definately have a run there. For the folks on the East coast, I see no reason why we can't have three big runs throughout the anniverary year. That would give people in each region a chance to participate. I don't have an exact startup date so any time is a good time for an Explorer run __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

08-20-2005, 03:12 PM	#201
Dopler174 Official Welcome Committe Greensboro, NC 1993 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	Gravy. I have ADD. I never pay attention. I don't even pay bills. Sense there is those runs coming up soon, I won't say another word. I just really want to go run through some mud with some friends.

08-21-2005, 06:45 PM	#203
johndavid Wannabe Elite Explorer cedar grove tennessee 91 explorer xlt Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	badlands

08-21-2005, 10:28 PM	#207
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,230 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Here is the link to the new poll http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=141409 Please only vote if you are planning to attend a run in Moab, Colorado or Truck Haven, California.

08-21-2005, 10:38 PM	#209
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs	Badlands would even be a perfect spot for a get together... people that won't run would be able to meet face to face. Run would be great... I think __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

08-21-2005, 11:27 PM	#210
nissanboy Wannabe Elite Explorer Winston Salem, NC 97 XLT 4.0 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,139 Vehicle Specs	I think a 10th aniversary tour will decrease the signifgance of "THE" 10th anniversary run. A centrally located run should suffice and sure people will be upset but the western states have the Cali end of Summer run, the Truckhaven Run, TDS safari, EJS MOAB, etc that all have big showings. Why not have the central US run as the 10th anniversary run and call it done? Once you devide it up into seperate runs you might as well just continue on with the runs you always run and just know that the forum has been around for 10 years. __________________ 1997 4.0 SOHC 4x4: ____Powertrax Locker_______35x12.50r15 Tires _____BW 1354 Manual__ ____Cobra CB_______________3" Body Lift___________KKM Intake kit___ ____WAR153 Shackles_______Custom Leaf Packs_____Superior Shift Kit__ Sign up for theR.A.T.E.

08-21-2005, 11:38 PM	#211
rino351 Wannabe Elite Explorer Golden, CO '94 XLT Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,409 Vehicle Specs	I'm fine with that, but many are not. Like so many people have stated, even having it centralized like the badlands I'm sure you're thinking is still a long ways away from Cali for example. Alot further than NC. I like the idea of one run, but there would be hardly anyone (imo) from cali and the far western states, including me, that wouldn't show up if it were too far (ie: badlands) it just wouldn't work all that well to have ONE run. ok, I've said enough and I'm probably just dragging this thing in the dirt too much. __________________ '94 XLT 4Dr 4X4 4x4 photos C4 conversion, man BW1354, 35" BFG muds, Trac-Lok Front, Aussie Rear, 4.10's, 8000lb Harbor Freight winch, custom front bumper Colorado School of Mines - Mechanical Engineering

08-22-2005, 06:19 AM	#213
nissanboy Wannabe Elite Explorer Winston Salem, NC 97 XLT 4.0 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,139 Vehicle Specs	Sure its farther for Cali than NC but think about Maine, NJ, Vermont, Newyork, and Eastern Canadian members. __________________ 1997 4.0 SOHC 4x4: ____Powertrax Locker_______35x12.50r15 Tires _____BW 1354 Manual__ ____Cobra CB_______________3" Body Lift___________KKM Intake kit___ ____WAR153 Shackles_______Custom Leaf Packs_____Superior Shift Kit__ Sign up for theR.A.T.E.

08-22-2005, 09:53 AM	#214
Dre Elite Explorer Chicago 94 Limited Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 4,822 Vehicle Specs	I'd say that having three runs will not be that much of a problem. There will be people that would want to go on every one of them. That should be OK... __________________ 4x4 Werks by Dre My Gallery

08-22-2005, 05:34 PM	#215
qcrun98 Wannabe Elite Explorer Moline, IL 2005 Explorer XLT Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs	Quad Cities Moline, IL

08-22-2005, 06:37 PM	#216
slravene Wannabe Elite Explorer Charlotte, NC (Home) / Raleigh, NC (School) '95 XLT Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,657 Vehicle Specs	?..... __________________ 95 XLT 4x4 / 4.5" / 33x12.5 BFG ATs / 15x8 / Locked CRS Buggy / SOLID HP60s / MAXXIS Trepadors -- Lee R.

08-23-2005, 12:35 PM	#219
Bronco638 Nobody Home Itasca IL '96 XLT 4.0L OHV Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,581 Vehicle Specs	I missed the poll but would have voted for Colorado. Being from Chicago, the Badlands are (obviously) closest but I have relatives in Colorado and know they would tag along. Plus, after 'wheeling in the Leadville/Camp Hale area in a stock rental Mounty, I'd love to go back with my truck.

08-23-2005, 09:23 PM	#220
frdtrckmnrich Wannabe Elite Explorer muskegon michigan 91 xlt Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	I would be in if you run at the badlands. I've heard nothing but good from the guys i know that have been there..