Moab 2008 Chat Thread : May 30-June 1 2008

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 04-11-2008, 09:32 AM

Only you could get t-boned by a church van.

**Rick** · 04-11-2008, 09:41 AM

Dang Robert, I'm sure sorry to hear that

What a crappy way to start the summer

**Rick** · 04-11-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Diff Whack Daddy

Only you could get t-boned by a church van.

My mom was rear ended twice by the same ambulance

She and Robert should stay as far away from each other as possible

*Glen4X4* · 04-11-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

My mom was rear ended twice by the same ambulance

She and Robert should stay as far away from each other as possible

That's something to get rear ended twice by the same ambulance....not funny it happened but a funny coincidence.

*Stic-o* · 04-11-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 90ranajo

Yeah. The funny part is that it was a church van that said "Jesus Christ is Lord, Not a Swear Word" on the side of it.

Glad to to hear your ok for the most part

I think your words were more like "Holy Shhhh.....""

*90ranajo* · 04-11-2008, 04:47 PM

Well, just got back from my follow up at the hospital, and my knee is OK (no torn ACL/MCL) but I have 2 fractures in my ankle where the Tibia & Fibula meet along with some bone chips floating around, cartilage damage and many deep tissue contusions.
The Harley should be at the shop sometime today and will find out the damages on Tuesday.
The worst part is that I'm laid up at the apartment and can't drive for who knows how long.

924dr4x4 · 04-11-2008, 05:30 PM

i wish i wasnt so far away,i'd come on this run..any1 have the addy to this place and ill see how far it is??

MoabB2 · 04-11-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 90ranajo

Well, just got back from my follow up at the hospital, and my knee is OK (no torn ACL/MCL) but I have 2 fractures in my ankle where the Tibia & Fibula meet along with some bone chips floating around, cartilage damage and many deep tissue contusions.
The Harley should be at the shop sometime today and will find out the damages on Tuesday.
The worst part is that I'm laid up at the apartment and can't drive for who knows how long.

That sounds really bad! I am so sorry to hear this and hope that your recovery goes well! Hope the Harley is ok too....

MoabB2 · 04-11-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 924dr4x4

i wish i wasnt so far away,i'd come on this run..any1 have the addy to this place and ill see how far it is??

MOAB, UTAH 84532

ProjectAviator · 04-12-2008, 01:41 AM

Robert, our prayers for a fast recovery, and a fixable bike.

On another note, has anyone ever looked into an media coverage for our Moab run. I wonder if any magazines would be interested in covering our run. Even if we have interest someone could write it up and I think Rick would share some pictures and submit it to a mag.

Tim

**mrboyle** · 04-12-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectAviator

Robert, our prayers for a fast recovery, and a fixable bike.

On another note, has anyone ever looked into an media coverage for our Moab run. I wonder if any magazines would be interested in covering our run. Even if we have interest someone could write it up and I think Rick would share some pictures and submit it to a mag.

Tim

Rick tried to get several different magazines to cover the 10th. ann. runs and it seems that not a single one showed any interest.

Oh and Show, sorry to hear about the ankle and the bike. My friend here in junction just got his 93 LowRider back last week. He t-boned a 130lb. rottwiler(sp?) while we were in Oklahoma back in November. Hope the bike is salvagable.

**Maniak** · 04-12-2008, 10:08 PM

The last time I've heard of them having interest was the 2000 truckhaven run.. four wheeler and Ford both showed up.

~Mark

*Brian1* · 04-12-2008, 10:27 PM

RE: magazine coverage....I am trying! I have a good friend in the industry and I keep trying to get him to come out to one of the Explorer runs. Probably wont happen for Moab but maybe I can get him to come for another event later this year.

becker69 · 04-13-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 90ranajo

Well, just got back from my follow up at the hospital, and my knee is OK (no torn ACL/MCL) but I have 2 fractures in my ankle where the Tibia & Fibula meet along with some bone chips floating around, cartilage damage and many deep tissue contusions.
The Harley should be at the shop sometime today and will find out the damages on Tuesday.
The worst part is that I'm laid up at the apartment and can't drive for who knows how long.

Dude I'm so sorry for you... I couldn't answer your initial post on the computer I was on... but I hope your recovery is as smooth as possible.

*Spas* · 04-13-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectAviator

Robert, our prayers for a fast recovery, and a fixable bike.

On another note, has anyone ever looked into an media coverage for our Moab run. I wonder if any magazines would be interested in covering our run. Even if we have interest someone could write it up and I think Rick would share some pictures and submit it to a mag.

Tim

I actually left a semi-professional looking 10 page document ON THE DESK of the editor of Petersen's 4wheel & Offroad a few years ago, detailing (with big pretty pictures) how amazing our Moab runs are, and how it's a huge Explorer event, but they never contacted me or Rick

I think that because Easter Jeep Safari is held a few weeks before our run, they don't want to overdo Moab coverage

As if the world has enough Moab, ha.

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Originally Posted by DiffWackDaddy

Only you could get t-boned by a church van.

I'm really sorry to hear about your Harley, Bob and I hope your leg doesn't hurt too much... but that was a damn funny line

BAD KEVIN!

**mrboyle** · 04-13-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Diff Whack Daddy

Only you could get t-boned by a church van.

I think God was trying to tell him something!

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Originally Posted by Brian1

RE: magazine coverage....I am trying! I have a good friend in the industry and I keep trying to get him to come out to one of the Explorer runs. Probably wont happen for Moab but maybe I can get him to come for another event later this year.

That would be awesome. BTW: I saw your H1 wheel article in Crawl.

Excellent work!

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 04-13-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Diff Whack Daddy

Only you could get t-boned by a church van.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spas

I'm really sorry to hear about your Harley, Bob and I hope your leg doesn't hurt too much... but that was a damn funny line

BAD KEVIN!

You think that was bad, try this.

Some people go looking for God, others get broadsided by them

**Rick** · 04-14-2008, 10:17 AM

The lack of media coverage has to be a Jeeper conspiracy. They don't want to let the word get out about how good our Explorers really are offroad. They would rather see the old Explorers all get crushed so the only SUVs left on the trail are Cherokee unibodies

ProjectAviator · 04-14-2008, 10:43 AM

I believe you are totally correct Rick, you see it everywhere. magazines, after market, media, everywhere. new parts are built for a jeep every 3 minutes yet new parts for an explorer mmmmm every 2 years at best. The after market doesn't seem to watch what sells, Being the Explorer has been the best selling SUV since inception

Tim

**Tbars4** · 04-14-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

The lack of media coverage has to be a Jeeper conspiracy. They don't want to let the word get out about how good our Explorers really are offroad. They would rather see the old Explorers all get crushed so the only SUVs left on the trail are Cherokee unibodies

...i totally agree with you Rick...

...maybe we can work on doing something special, put a date on it, and hammer on all the media for an event...maybe tie it in with paulb's truck unveiling since his truck has been in a few mags already...

04-11-2008, 09:32 AM	#221
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,741 Vehicle Specs	Only you could get t-boned by a church van. __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

04-11-2008, 09:41 AM	#222
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,253 Vehicle Specs	Dang Robert, I'm sure sorry to hear that What a crappy way to start the summer __________________ 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

04-11-2008, 05:30 PM	#227
924dr4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer philly,pa 92 xlt 4 door 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Vehicle Specs	i wish i wasnt so far away,i'd come on this run..any1 have the addy to this place and ill see how far it is?? __________________ john -97 explorer limited,awd v8,stock for now -92 4 door 4x4,fully loaded leather gut,8.8 rear,dana 35 ttb -86 mustang gt,5.0,5spd,aftermarket cam,ported and polished intake,ported and polished heads,flowmaster 2 1/4" dual exhaust,headers,high flow mid pipe,8.8 posi rear 3.73 gears

04-12-2008, 01:41 AM	#230
ProjectAviator Wannabe Elite Explorer SE, WY 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 786 Vehicle Specs	Robert, our prayers for a fast recovery, and a fixable bike. On another note, has anyone ever looked into an media coverage for our Moab run. I wonder if any magazines would be interested in covering our run. Even if we have interest someone could write it up and I think Rick would share some pictures and submit it to a mag. Tim __________________ 95 Explorer XLT "Columbus" R.I.P Why wait, impeach him now.

04-12-2008, 10:08 PM	#232
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,749 Vehicle Specs	The last time I've heard of them having interest was the 2000 truckhaven run.. four wheeler and Ford both showed up. ~Mark __________________ Click HERE to see our Explorer Specs

04-12-2008, 10:27 PM	#233
Brian1 Elite Explorer Albuquerque, NM 1991 XLT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,254 Vehicle Specs	RE: magazine coverage....I am trying! I have a good friend in the industry and I keep trying to get him to come out to one of the Explorer runs. Probably wont happen for Moab but maybe I can get him to come for another event later this year. __________________ Brian 91 XLT 4x4 and My Explorer Registry 1942 GPW Rock Crawler

04-14-2008, 10:17 AM	#238
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,253 Vehicle Specs	The lack of media coverage has to be a Jeeper conspiracy. They don't want to let the word get out about how good our Explorers really are offroad. They would rather see the old Explorers all get crushed so the only SUVs left on the trail are Cherokee unibodies __________________ 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

04-14-2008, 10:43 AM	#239
ProjectAviator Wannabe Elite Explorer SE, WY 04 Denali Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 786 Vehicle Specs	I believe you are totally correct Rick, you see it everywhere. magazines, after market, media, everywhere. new parts are built for a jeep every 3 minutes yet new parts for an explorer mmmmm every 2 years at best. The after market doesn't seem to watch what sells, Being the Explorer has been the best selling SUV since inception Tim __________________ 95 Explorer XLT "Columbus" R.I.P Why wait, impeach him now.