The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: 1FATGMC on January 11, 2005, 04:59:42 PM
Ok guys B'ville is only about 7 months away and I wanted to offer up an invitation to any of you that would like to join some of us first here in Blanding and then for the trip up to B'ville.
Hooley is going racing again with the Stude this next year and he and his wife and John (WZJUNK) and his wife are going to come out and spend a few days in the area before the wives drive home and the rest of us head for B'ville.
The plan is to get into Blanding by Tuesday night (9th of Aug.). Wed I'll take any of you that are here out to an Anasazi Ruin in the morning before it gets real hot. After that we can go out to Natural Bridges National Monument and eat lunch there or before we get there (take sack lunches). From there we can sight-see a little more and then all go to dinner together or do a BBQ at the house.
I've picked out a ruin that won't be a real challange to get to if you are having some health problems. We can drive any vehicle to within 1/4 mile of it and then it is just a walk down a dirt road to the site. We can also take my jeep and any other high ground clearace vehicles all the way to it and that would take care of anyone who has a problem walking.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-1.jpg)
The site is situated at the head of a really pretty canyon with unrestored towers around the top and then on various levels down into the canyon there are cliff dwellings.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-3.jpg)
You can enjoy the view from the top or climb down to the various levels of cliff dwellings.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-2.jpg)
There are also some nice petroglyphs there. All in all this is a nice site and I think you will enjoy it and it won't kill you to get to it.
We have to get to B'ville Thursday night so we can set up the pits on Friday morning and get the car through inspection, so we will make the drive from Blanding up to the Salt on Thursday. We will have the day so I plan on stopping at Bo Huff's again this year. For those of you who have been there I'm sure you will enjoy a return visit as something new is usually always going on there. For those of you who haven't been to Bo's you will be in for a real treat.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/carshows/ss-7-s.JPG)
Going to Bo's is stepping back into time and I've had a few people tell me that was the highlight of their trip to B'ville. More Pictures of Bo's Car Show Here (http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/carshows/cs-ss-2001-1.html)
After spending a couple hours there we will continue up to B'ville getting in there Thursday night.
So if any of you are interested in joining us please let me know and make some plans to have a good time. If you go to the Nats. you have 2 1/2 days to get to Blanding (by Tues. night), so this will give you something to do between the Nats. and Bville.
I'll post all of this again later in the spring and again about June/July. If you are planning on doing this let me know so I have some idea how many of you will be here.
c ya, Sum
I'm definitely planning on it. I won't have the teardrop done by then so I might want to sign up for Julie's camper if you're not going to be too crowded. We need to stay healthy this year. A bunch of us got sick last year and it was a bummer for a few days. :(
Sumner is one heck of a tour guide and the scenery is just awesome around Blanding.
Here's a few pictures from last summer. They don't even begin to show the real beauty of standing there in person.
This is a picture of a canyon we walked down into to check out some Anasazi ruins. The finger is pointing to a spot that we walked to.
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This is a little closer to that same spot. Jim River took this shot of me and Sumner.
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And this is the same pic zoomed in a little. Sumner is where the finger is....the same spot as in the top pic
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This is one of the ruins on that ledge
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Lunch time....River1 is serving :D
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I'm hosting these pics from a Comcast website that I just started so if they don't show up or it's too much for a dial-up connection let me know and I'll fix it. I just want to share some of the thrill a midwesterner feels when I'm standing in those canyons.
I am in but you already knew that. I wanted to post so I could keep track of this thread. I am working on my brother and his wife to stop by. They have changed their summer vacation to include Bonneville. Brenda and I are really looking forward to the day at your place. I have tried to describe the sunrises and sunsets there but about all I get out is that they are undescribeable. Last year I was up before sunrise even though the day before had been a long one.
We only have seven months to get the race car ready!!!
Man, I think I'm in. Have wanted to bring Sharon out there so I guess this may be the year. Now I need to talk her into going for a few weeks in the '40. She has a bad back so I'm sure that her vote will be for the Trailblazer.
Maybe a new pair of seats and a week to drive out will work. Either way I'll be there.
Charlie
looks like fun,
we hope to make B'ville again this year.
if i'm walkin i'm makin it!! :D
the bonni cliff week is the highlight of my summer. my nephew may be coming this year. some of you know him from the socal haute cuisine 2000.
later jim
Alert the authorities, I'm planning on attending the 2005 trek west. Sum, save me a spot out back, I may have to be in a tent, but I'm coming. :D :D :D :D :D :D
Sumner, as Wz stated my wife and I are now making plans for a significant trip out West this comming Summer. We will run U.S. 40 to around Santa Rosa NM. and then head north. We plan to go thru Sante Fe, Taos, Durango, etc. We would like to come by Blanding for your festivities, tours, etc. I'm sure we can get a room at the motel across the street without a reservation. Do you agree? Here's a couple questions. We want to spend one day and night at B'ville. We need some ideas on things to see to burn a few days between Blanding and the salt. We will probably plan on being at B'ville Saturday and Saturday night. I want to be there after the tech. inspections are completed. I want to see the runs and partake in the Saturday night parkinglot festivities, bend in the road, etc. Do any of you know the names of the hotels/casinos on the Nv. side at Wendover. I want to make reservations. We plan on leasing a vehicle for the trip. It will be a high profile Explorer, Expedition or Ford pickup. We can help haul folks to the ruins, picnics,etc. After B'ville we will head north up into Wy. and parts unknown making our way back to Mo. Sam
For any of you who are really adventurous, or have a lot of vacation, the Spokane Good Guys event is Aug 18-21. It is only about an 800 mile jaunt from Bonneville. I am still working on getting a bit more time off so I can get down to the salt again this year.
For those of you who have never been there, last year was my first trip after MANY years of saying I was going. It cannot be described, you jut have to experience it. The sound of WAY TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER going by at an unbelievable speed is, as the kids would say, way cool!
Doug
Some day :cry:
I can either do the RRT Greasy Spoon Tour out in CA in June or Speed Week in B'ville in Augest. I only get 14 days paid vacation so I can't do both. :cry: Decisions, decisions :cry: :cry: :cry:
We're doing Bonneville again this year but since we are heading out from the other direction the sightseeing before the salt is out. We're staying at the Motel 6 and will see evryone on Friday. We're also heading east this year the first part of June for the Power Tour so while all of you are heading for California, we'll be going the other way.
Denise, If you don't go to California I may be heading toward Detroit right after Memorial weekend.
QuoteGeroge: so I might want to sign up for Julie's camper if you're not going to be too crowded.
We will probably stick you out in the camper in the garden as Natalie is on her way back to Hawaii.
QuoteWZJUNK: Last year I was up before sunrise even though the day before had been a long one.
you are always up before sunrise :lol:.
QuoteCrosley: we hope to make B'ville again this year.
You guys should just follow Jim up from Phoenix and go out with us. :) .
QuoteKen: Alert the authorities, I'm planning on attending the 2005 trek west. Sum, save me a spot out back, I may have to be in a tent, but I'm coming.
We'll have a place for you :D .
QuoteSam: We need some ideas on things to see to burn a few days between Blanding and the salt. Do any of you know the names of the hotels/casinos on the Nv. side at Wendover. I want to make reservations.
Sam if you aren't going up with us on Thursday I would head west out of Blanding on 95. Out by Natural Bridges take 276 to Lake Powell and take the ferry across the lake. Then there is a road that might not show up on all maps called the Burr Trail. The first part is paved and then there is a gravel section through Capitol Reef Natl Park and then paved again over to highway 12 by Boulder Utah. I've never done this drive (Burr Trail), but it is suppose to be out of this world. At Boulder go southwest to Bryce Canyon and then from there down to Zion National Park. These are both spectacular places. From there I15 north to Salt Lake City and west to the salt. At almost anyplace on this route you could head north to SLC.
For the lodging in Wendover go to the SCTA Site (http://www.scta-bni.org/). On the first page there go to "BONNEVILLE" and on the next page go to "Food and Lodging". You had better do this quick as it is my understanding Motel 6 is booked already. One of the guys on landracing.com just found a room at Super 8. Good luck and it will be good to see you :shock: .
QuoteI can either do the RRT Greasy Spoon Tour out in CA in June or Speed Week in B'ville in Augest. I only get 14 days paid vacation so I can't do both. Decisions, decisions
What do you mean Decisions, decisions. There is only ONE CLEAR CHOICE HERE :D . We will be expecting you in Blanding.
QuoteLeon: but since we are heading out from the other direction the sightseeing before the salt is out.
Just take I40 west to Flagstaff and come on up here and join the fun. A one day drive from southern Calif. (if that is where you are).
And it is going to be good seeing all the rest of you coming to Blanding.
c ya, Sum
Quote from: "1FATGMC"
QuoteCrosley: we hope to make B'ville again this year.
You guys should just follow Jim up from Phoenix and go out with us. :) .
c ya, Sum
Time is the factor. Although I have received additional vacation time this year, we will travel to tennessee to see our grand daughters this year also.
I am thinking about the purchase of a fossil fuel powered scooter to use to get around the b'ville area. Needs to be an CVT type tranny thing since Janice and shifting gears on a scooter do not seem to mix well.
I wanted to send her to a motorcycle training course for beginners, women only classes are available. that was not recieved well either
Sum...
Lillie and I have the Pilot loaded and the canopy is repaired, got film and walking shoes...We're ready.....I hope we have another big turnout...
Quote from: "Crosley"
I am thinking about the purchase of a fossil fuel powered scooter to use to get around the b'ville area. Needs to be an CVT type tranny thing since Janice and shifting gears on a scooter do not seem to mix well.
I wondered if that was the idea. That Hondamatic could be included in a trip that someone is making to visit his aunt and check out your new Heat-Pump. Might even use an extra Morris Minor rear end and make it a self balancing Tricycle. GPster
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Ok guys B'ville is only about 7 months away and I wanted to offer up an invitation to any of you that would like to join some of us first here in Blanding and then for the trip up to B'ville.
Hooley is going racing again with the Stude this next year and he and his wife and John (WZJUNK) and his wife are going to come out and spend a few days in the area before the wives drive home and the rest of us head for B'ville.
The plan is to get into Blanding by Tuesday night (9th of Aug.). Wed I'll take any of you that are here out to an Anasazi Ruin in the morning before it gets real hot. After that we can go out to Natural Bridges National Monument and eat lunch there or before we get there (take sack lunches). From there we can sight-see a little more and then all go to dinner together or do a BBQ at the house.
I've picked out a ruin that won't be a real challange to get to if you are having some health problems. We can drive any vehicle to within 1/4 mile of it and then it is just a walk down a dirt road to the site. We can also take my jeep and any other high ground clearace vehicles all the way to it and that would take care of anyone who has a problem walking.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-1.jpg)
The site is situated at the head of a really pretty canyon with unrestored towers around the top and then on various levels down into the canyon there are cliff dwellings.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-3.jpg)
You can enjoy the view from the top or climb down to the various levels of cliff dwellings.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/temp-pictures/cavetower-2.jpg)
There are also some nice petroglyphs there. All in all this is a nice site and I think you will enjoy it and it won't kill you to get to it.
We have to get to B'ville Thursday night so we can set up the pits on Friday morning and get the car through inspection, so we will make the drive from Blanding up to the Salt on Thursday. We will have the day so I plan on stopping at Bo Huff's again this year. For those of you who have been there I'm sure you will enjoy a return visit as something new is usually always going on there. For those of you who haven't been to Bo's you will be in for a real treat.
(http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/carshows/ss-7-s.JPG)
Going to Bo's is stepping back into time and I've had a few people tell me that was the highlight of their trip to B'ville. More Pictures of Bo's Car Show Here (http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/carshows/cs-ss-2001-1.html)
After spending a couple hours there we will continue up to B'ville getting in there Thursday night.
So if any of you are interested in joining us please let me know and make some plans to have a good time. If you go to the Nats. you have 2 1/2 days to get to Blanding (by Tues. night), so this will give you something to do between the Nats. and Bville.
I'll post all of this again later in the spring and again about June/July. If you are planning on doing this let me know so I have some idea how many of you will be here.
c ya, Sum
I've just added this to my list. Although don't count on me being out there on that ledge with you other crazy buggers. :shock:
Man, I think I need to take the whole year off work.
Do you think they'll notice if I'm missing that long?
Sadly the 'Greasy Spoon' deal is not looking so good, but the show aint over till the fat lady sings, so anything can happen between now and then.
Well after discussing our summers plans for a couple of weeks now, Roadstar and I decided to head west in August and do L'ville, CO, Blanding, B'ville, then the Grand Canyon and the HAMB Drags on the way home. I'm really looking forward to spending the time with everyone again seeing the site of the southwest and feeling the salt under the tires of Big Olds again. Can't wait to see the look on Bo Huffs face when he sees Big Olds "customized" and painted.
Here is a side note for those of you going to Bonneville this year.
There will be a reunion of the Roads End Gang this year.
It will be at the Bend in the Road because they won't let us camp at the End of the Road anymore and have fires on the Salt :lol:
Burly will be hosting as he did the first Bonneville Cruise In. If any of you were there back about 25 years ago ( I am way too young to have been there!) and haven't heard from Burley please drop me an email.
Burly won't do puters so I will pass the info along via land line.
Expect to see some even more unusual than normal going ons at the Bend In the Road for 2005! :D :D
Carl
Quote from: "kroozn"Here is a side note for those of you going to Bonneville this year.
There will be a reunion of the Roads End Gang this year.
It will be at the Bend in the Road because they won't let us camp at the End of the Road anymore and have fires on the Salt :lol:
Burly will be hosting as he did the first Bonneville Cruise In. If any of you were there back about 25 years ago ( I am way too young to have been there!) and haven't heard from Burley please drop me an email.
Burly won't do puters so I will pass the info along via land line.
Expect to see some even more unusual than normal going ons at the Bend In the Road for 2005! :D :D
Carl
You must be an old guy :lol: . I never got to camp at the "end of the road", I've always been at the bend.
Looks like I won't be going to bed early Sat. night.
QuoteRoadstar and I decided to head west in August and do L'ville, CO, Blanding, B'ville, then the Grand Canyon and the HAMB Drags on the way home.
Denise it is good to see you guys are coming by Blanding :D .
c ya, Sum
Sum.
I told you I am to young to have been there.
I have only been told stories about lies being swapped around a campfire on the salt at night, and about how bright old timey camera flash powder is when it's thrown into the fire and how awesome 4th of July type fireworks look when shot off over the salt. So awesome truckers would drive over from the freeway to see what was going on!
Honestly, I wasn't one of the liars around the campfire.
Carl
Quote from: "kroozn"
Honestly, I wasn't one of the liars around the campfire.
Carl
I know you are an honest man, so I believe everthing you say :roll: .
c ya, Sum
:wink:
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Quote from: "kroozn"
Honestly, I wasn't one of the liars around the campfire.
Carl
I know you are an honest man, so I believe everthing you say :roll: .
c ya, Sum
i've had many conversations with him on many varied subjects, like cars, painting, women and age. so i too can believe anything that 29 year old has to say. :wink:
later jim
Somebody mention women :-o
Ok, ok, I was one of the liars around the campfire.
I was there back in the day and have a Roads End Gang club plaque someplace.
I am really happy I was there and wouldn't trade those times for anything.
Including youth!
Carl
My wife & I are planning a Bonneville trip for the first time this year. Have 10 days to get there and end the trip @ HAMB drags .
Any good tips for first timers? Will probably get there Saturday or Sunday, driving up from Central Texas.
Quote from: "BELLM"My wife & I are planning a Bonneville trip
Any good tips for first timers? Will probably get there Saturday or Sunday, driving up from Central Texas.
You coming in that "T"? Loose fitting long clothes, sandals with soxs, big brimmed hats and plenty of sun block. Bonneville is like standing on a mirror. I have a beard and even with the big hat I got my face burned the first year, under my chin and the bottom of my ears. Might also suggest a portable AM/FW radio with ear phones. They have a closed circuit radio broadcast from the starting line and they announce who's leaving and class and progress and you'll know it by the time he passes us a 3 1/2 miles where this group sets up camp. GPster
Quote from: "BELLM"My wife & I are planning a Bonneville trip for the first time this year. Have 10 days to get there and end the trip @ HAMB drags .
Any good tips for first timers? Will probably get there Saturday or Sunday, driving up from Central Texas.
If you get there Sat. and don't have a room by now it might be tough to get one. If you are camping with some of us then no problem. Go to the SCTA site ( http://www.scta-bni.org/ ) for information on motels if you need one and call NOW!!
Sunday night might not be a problem as people start to leave. Take an extra couple days and come to Blanding and go up with the rest of us on Thursday. Blanding is right on your way between Texas and the Salt.
c ya, Sum
If I were about 40 yrs younger I might try making it in the T. We both have lousy backs, T is getting a 12 gal gas tank, will probably get about 8mpg and the gas tank & battery fill the trunk. Plus the top of the windshield will be about chin height. But it is gonna be fun!!! Besides I pay $120 month for personal use of company car inc gas etc so can't afford not to use it. Maybe when I get the 32 back together, get A/C in etc.
Wish we could make Blandig but have limited vacation days. Really looks like a lot of fun. Will figure out later in year how to find you guys when we get there. Thanks for the Blandig invite!!!
Thanks for the advice.
Quote from: "BELLM"
Any good tips for first timers?
I got a pair of wrap-around sunglasses from when they did eye surgery on my father. The side shields really make a difference. Two years ago I had a headache after about 2 hours, last year I went all day without ever getting one because of the better sunglasses. They even fit over my regular glasses.
Quote from: "Leon"Quote from: "BELLM"
Any good tips for first timers?
I got a pair of wrap-around sunglasses from when they did eye surgery on my father. The side shields really make a difference. Two years ago I had a headache after about 2 hours, last year I went all day without ever getting one because of the better sunglasses. They even fit over my regular glasses.
I went to the local welding supply shop before we left last year and I bought 2 pair of the special glasses they sell for welding shops. I broke the second pair on the second day on the salt. I bought a pair of the glasses they sell out on the salt and what a differece. The special glasses allow plenty of light in but keep the irritating rays from blinding you. It made the remaining days on the salt more comfortable. They were expensive but worth the money.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I bought a pair of the glasses they sell out on the salt and what a differece. The special glasses allow plenty of light in but keep the irritating rays from blinding you. It made the remaining days on the salt more comfortable. They were expensive but worth the money.
I'm with John. If you need sun glasses you can't beat the ones they sell out there on the salt. I bought some of the amber clip-ons a couple years ago from the vendor out there and what a difference they made. Like john says things are brigher, yet you can just feel your eyes relax. The gal explained to me why they work so well, but I forgot :( .
I think they were $12-$15, but well worth it. I never wear sunglasses the rest of the year and the first time I went out on the salt I didn't have any. Within about 30 minutes I had to drive back into town and get some.
c ya, Sum
To all Newbies (Salt Virgins)
The sun glasses everyone is referring to is the "Blue Blockers" you have seen advertised on TV....You can get them other places besides the vendors at the Salt Flats, so you may find them cheaper elsewhere. They work like magic on the Salt.
Get the Sun Blocker above 40 or 60, and remember to apply several times a day. Once as soon as you get there, and then about every 2-3 hours. And drink lots of liquid. The humidity out there is about 3-10%, and when you sweat, them little Humids are there to suck it up. You won't know you are sweating, but you will be loosing body fluid, just standing and talking in the shade.
Remember to wash your vehicle when you leave the Salt, the last time. There is a carwash in Wendover behind the supermarket, on the west side of town. You can wash your vehicle good there especially the underside.
If you don't run through rain on your trip home, hook up a lawn sprinkler under your car when you get home. You will be surprised at what falls out from under your vehicle.
"DUSTY"
Great tips from all. Just to add one thing to Dusty's suggestions, don't park your car on the lawn when you run the sprinkler under it. I guarantee that your lawn will thank you.
Don.
Just in case any of you might be interested the Goodguys will have a cruise from Pomona to Wendover the first weekend of Speedweek. They will probably arrive on Sunday, spend Monday on the salt, and then head for middle Idaho Tuesday on the way to the GG event in Spokane. On Sunday of that event the group will head for the Pacific coast and cruise all week to the GG event in Pleasanton. I did this last year and had a blast. It rained the whole time we were on the coast but at least it wasn't hot :?
Don.
Tony,
I was out on the LSR website and found the answer to your pit vehicle question. Go to http://www.fluidimages.co.uk/ and look at his Bonneville pictures. You will see just what you need.
Doug
With bells on...
First time out of Australia, fly into LA Aug. 5th, then after a few days will travel north via Vegas to be at wendover by the friday,
Stay till tuesday (or wednesday) and then back towards S.F. to be at Pleasanton G.G. event, then down to Bakersfield.......
All up, 1 month on the road....And looking forward to every second of it...
If ya see me, slap me about the head and say g'day.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/DrewfusDesigns/SaltStuff/me.jpg)
Cheers,
Drewfus
I reckon if your going to be here in Lost Wages you should stop by and say "howdy". :D
I give free sanding lessons to all visitors too!
:lol: :lol:
Carl
Quote from: "_Drewfus_"With bells on...
First time out of Australia, fly into LA Aug. 5th, then after a few days will travel north via Vegas to be at wendover by the friday,
Cheers,
Drewfus
If you get into L.A. on the 5th you can run up to Vegas. Loose some money and then your finger tips sanding with Carl (well actually you will be sanding and Carl will be watching :wink: ).
Then take the beautiful one day Southwest tour over to southeast Utah through Zion National Park and by Page, Arizona and then up to Blanding, Utah.
Meet up with our bunch on Tuesday night (Aug. 9th) for a good time here and on the way to the salt. I'll guarantee that the stop at Bo Huff's will be one of the highlights of your trip to the states :D .
We would be glad to have you, and it would be better for your health to be over here in Utah than driving around in all of that L.A. traffic and conjestion.
Sum
Drewfus, and if you wanna run around the southwest topless you can always hitch a ride in Big Olds with me :wink: Looking forward to finally meeting you in person.
If you get into L.A. on the 5th you can run up to Vegas. Loose some money and then your finger tips sanding with Carl (well actually you will be sanding and Carl will be watching :wink: ).
Sum, how am I ever going to get free help from the tourists if you keep warning them? :lol: :lol:
i'll second what sumner said. the stop in vegas is a MUST but the drive to bonniville from there is a bit barren and unsenic (is that a word). now the area around blanding is stunning and if you time it right you can even swing by and check out the grand canyon.
see you on the salt if not in blanding
later jim
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Well after discussing our summers plans for a couple of weeks now, Roadstar and I decided to head west in August and do L'ville, CO, Blanding, B'ville, then the Grand Canyon and the HAMB Drags on the way home.
Cool, so will you be following us back to mike's place after the nat's and then cruising cross country with us?
I'll make sure the cat stays at his own house. :wink:
QuoteI'm really looking forward to spending the time with everyone again...
Betcha not looking forward to it as much as i am. :D
Quote... seeing the site of the southwest and feeling the salt under the tires of Big Olds again. Can't wait to see the look on Bo Huffs face when he sees Big Olds "customized" and painted.
Mine too, where the foters?
Does this mean I hafta get a new "Big Olds' T shirt?
Quote from: "kroozn"Burly won't do puters so I will pass the info along via land line.
heck, he's stubborn bugger, we discussed this topic back in '98 aand again in 201 and he still hasn't got with the program? I guess he's spent way too much time playing with cars that have the engine in the rong end and no radiator, to be in touch with reality and the 21st century.
And yes, you can quote me on that. Heck, I'll quote myself when I get there.
QuoteExpect to see some even more unusual than normal going ons at the Bend In the Road for 2005! :D :D
What could possibly be more "unusual" than the Mickey Ellis Pyromaniac's Convention and Show? :shock:
Quote from: "1FATGMC"You must be an old guy :lol: . I never got to camp at the "end of the road", I've always been at the bend.
I slept there in '98. Admittedly it was around 2:00am when i arrived and i couldn't see anything, but when I woke up, there right beside me was my good old buddy dave Lukkari, and he IS definitely and old guy, so does that mean it's reserved only for old guys?
QuoteLooks like I won't be going to bed early Sat. night.
If Mickey is there with his lighter fluid and matches, I wouldn't be going to bed until I get the call to say he's arrived back in Salt Lake. :lol:
Quote from: "kroozn"Sum.
I told you I am to young to have been there.
I have only been told stories about lies being swapped around a campfire on the salt at night, and about how bright old timey camera flash powder is when it's thrown into the fire and how awesome 4th of July type fireworks look when shot off over the salt. So awesome truckers would drive over from the freeway to see what was going on!
Honestly, I wasn't one of the liars around the campfire.
Carl
If this is true, then it seems to me that Mickey Ellis must be older than everybody. :lol:
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Quote from: "kroozn"
Honestly, I wasn't one of the liars around the campfire.
Carl
I know you are an honest man, so I believe everthing you say :roll: .
c ya, Sum
Me too, but that Tex guy? Carl, you might wanna be talking to your lawyer about some of the fibs he's been tellin. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "kroozn"I am really happy I was there and wouldn't trade those times for anything.
Including youth!
Carl
Not even a youthful, nubile and reely purdy gurl? :shock:
Quote from: "BELLM"Wish we could make Blandig but have limited vacation days. Really looks like a lot of fun. Will figure out later in year how to find you guys when we get there. Thanks for the Blandig invite!!!
Somehow i don't think it's gunna take much figggerin out. :lol:
Quote from: "Leon"Quote from: "BELLM"
Any good tips for first timers?
I got a pair of wrap-around sunglasses from when they did eye surgery on my father. The side shields really make a difference. Two years ago I had a headache after about 2 hours, last year I went all day without ever getting one because of the better sunglasses. They even fit over my regular glasses.
And if they have reflective lenses, they are even better for pervin on gurls, coz the missus can't see where your eyes are looking.
'Angel" the flavoured ice gurl will be there won't she? :shock:
Quote from: "1FATGMC"The gal explained to me why they work so well, but I forgot :( .
What was it you said about Carl's age? Or did you forget that too? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "OFOF"Just in case any of you might be interested the Goodguys will have a cruise from Pomona to Wendover the first weekend of Speedweek. They will probably arrive on Sunday, spend Monday on the salt, and then head for middle Idaho Tuesday on the way to the GG event in Spokane. On Sunday of that event the group will head for the Pacific coast and cruise all week to the GG event in Pleasanton. I did this last year and had a blast.
Don, now you're just confusing me so's i don't know which way to go. However, if i can't make the Nat's then this sounds like a good option for hitching a ride if I can't ind a taxi.
QuoteIt rained the whole time we were on the coast but at least it wasn't hot :?
So whatever happened to the old cliche, "It never rains in Caleeforneyeaye?" Although I'd wager it wasn't as cold as Utah rain? Man, some things are just indelibly printed in the mind, and Utah's liquid ice down the back of the neck is one of 'em. :shock:
Quote from: "_Drewfus_"With bells on...
there goes the neighbourhood!
QuoteFirst time out of Australia, fly into LA Aug. 5th, then after a few days will travel north via Vegas to be at wendover by the friday,
'Bout time you learned what the airport is for.
QuoteStay till tuesday (or wednesday) and then back towards S.F. to be at Pleasanton G.G. event, then down to Bakersfield.......
Wot? Not doin the NSRA bigggie at Louisville? You know once you're out of the country, you are allowed to cover more than just the western part of USA. reality is, California is just like home with more people and more hot rodding activity. Without wanting to offend my californian freinds, travelling to the rest of the USof A is what make the trip really worthwhile. Of course you are young and once bitten by the travel bug, you'll be doing it again and again and again, untill it all catches up and then you have to negotiate with your carers, when and where you can travel. We really should be born old and get younger with the years.
QuoteAll up, 1 month on the road....And looking forward to every second of it...
I'd suggest taking time off th road, at l;east for meals and sleeping, You'll be less likely to get squashed by passing traffic that way.
QuoteIf ya see me, slap me about the head and say g'day.....
Ahhh, the traditional Aussie greeting.
And of course don't let him drive your car, he'll only break it. :wink:
Quote from: "kroozn"I give free sanding lessons to all visitors too!
:lol: :lol:
You forgot to mention the great steaks.. :wink:
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Loose some money and then your finger tips sanding with Carl (well actually you will be sanding and Carl will be watching :wink: ).
Sumner, you are so cruel.
QuoteThen take the beautiful one day Southwest tour over to southeast Utah through Zion National Park and by Page, Arizona and then up to Blanding, Utah.
Since the geography and topography is so much different to here, it probably doesn't matter which way you go, it's pretty awesome in all directions, even if the locals reckon it's \boring..
The run up through the mountains into St George is simply stunning, then you can cut across 9 to 89 Check out Glen Canyon before cruising to Page (Arizona), turn left at 160, then take 163 north thru Monument Valley and on to Blanding.
QuoteMeet up with our bunch on Tuesday night (Aug. 9th) for a good time here and on the way to the salt. I'll guarantee that the stop at Bo Huff's will be one of the highlights of your trip to the states :D .
I'll second that and I'm sure Bo will have a few kind words for me after waiting so long for my triumphant return. The stuff that took three years to reach him by mail may also play a part. :wink: But at least it arrived, not like some of the other stuff I have collected here in little piles with different people's names on them. :oops:
QuoteWe would be glad to have you, and it would be better for your health to be over here in Utah than driving around in all of that L.A. traffic and conjestion.
this comment is not to be taken lightly, you WILL remember this for the rest of your days, long after you've forgotten the names of you wife and kids. Hospitality and good times equaled only by Australia.
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Drewfus, and if you wanna run around the southwest topless you can always hitch a ride in Big Olds with me :wink:
Now there's an offer too good to pass up..
QuoteLooking forward to finally meeting you in person.
Since i keep getting the blame for missing the trip and forcing the cat to sleep with you instead of me, it'll be good to finally give you some grief facce to face. Now all we need is for the ravyn to surface and the party will be complete.
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Looking forward to finally meeting you in person.
And if you think I'm going to be missing out on this party, you'll be wrong. I wouldn't miss it even if that nasty old Ravyn did decide to show his ugly face. :D
Quote from: "river1"i'll second what sumner said. the stop in vegas is a MUST but the drive to bonniville from there is a bit barren and unsenic (is that a word).
Hey Jim, you sure you haven't got utah confused withh Wyoming? :lol:
Quote from: "Dolly"Quote from: "river1"i'll second what sumner said. the stop in vegas is a MUST but the drive to bonniville from there is a bit barren and unsenic (is that a word).
Hey Jim, you sure you haven't got utah confused withh Wyoming? :lol:
not at all :lol: the drive from vegas to bonni is all in nev, thru the area they want to dump nuclear waste, is the barren zone.
utah is absolutely stunning.
later jim
Quote from: "Carps"
Wot? Not doin the NSRA bigggie at Louisville? You know once you're out of the country, you are allowed to cover more than just the western part of USA.
:
Will save that for another day, as realistically, to see & experience all the stuff I'm interested in I think that I'd need at least 6 months up my sleeve, as well as more money than I've got right now. Will be missing allot of stuff, with the intention that this will ge me a excuse to come back later....
I'm travelling with Chris Weir & Wayne Mumford, so majority rules as to the basic direction of travel, this is gonna be fun.
We'll be staying with Chuck Sharp whilst in LA, going to the NHRA museum, going to the Nitro Nationals, and visiting some 4 banger guys. Vegas is calling us, will try and visit, and explore a little bit.
Will talk to the guys about Bo Huffs, looks great......
Dennise, would love to 'cut a lap' in Big Olds, will play it by ear as to the exact timing, but certainly keen say g'day.
Quote from: "Carps"
And of course don't let him drive your car, he'll only break it. :wink:
to true..... :wink: :D Toyota is calling me, they say they've got a 'cruiser' that's unbreakable.......I'll show them how it's done. :wink:
This is going to be fun....
Cheers,
Drewfus
Quote from: "Carps"Quote from: "kroozn"Burly won't do puters so I will pass the info along via land line.
heck, he's stubborn bugger, we discussed this topic back in '98 and again in 201 and he still hasn't got with the program? I guess he's spent way too much time playing with cars that have the engine in the rong end and no radiator, to be in touch with reality and the 21st century.
And yes, you can quote me on that. Heck, I'll quote myself when I get there.
QuoteExpect to see some even more unusual than normal going ons at the Bend In the Road for 2005! :D :D
What could possibly be more "unusual" than the Mickey Ellis Pyromaniac's Convention and Show? :shock:
Burly is stopping here on his way to a "Bug In" in Cali someplace shortly.
Yep, he still thinks air should cool an engine and writing letters is a good way to keep in touch with folks.
Quote from: "Carps"Quote from: "kroozn"I am really happy I was there and wouldn't trade those times for anything.
Including youth!
Carl
Not even a youthful, nubile and reely purdy gurl? :shock:
Nope, girls like that are just rented here in Vegas.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
G'day from W.A. (west coast of Australia),seems the most appropriate place to do an intro. I've been a rodder for a while and own a few rods.
Well this year is gonna be the realisation of a long held dream. That is I'm going to the Kentucky Nats and Bonneville. My first time out of the country. Yep to go to the events I've only read about is gonna be a blast. 8)
Can't bloody well wait.
82 more sleeps.
Well if any of the good Americans lurking here want to show bucketmouth a good time I can vouch for him...just no one can vouch for me!
Hey is there a RRT Reunion at Louisville? If so, keep bucketmouth in the loop. I guess BM you'll be trying to squeeze as many rodding events in as possible??
Quote from: "ripper"Well if any of the good Americans lurking here want to show bucketmouth a good time I can vouch for him...just no one can vouch for me!
Hey is there a RRT Reunion at Louisville? If so, keep bucketmouth in the loop. I guess BM you'll be trying to squeeze as many rodding events in as possible??
We generally get together at Louisville, we set up on the east side of the exhibit building. Been doing it now for about 5 years.
I'll vouch for BM and for ripper. :)
Hey enjenjo/Fat Cat, can you let him in to our super secret Aussie section please?
Quote from: "bucketmouth"G'day from W.A. (west coast of Australia),seems the most appropriate place to do an intro. I've been a rodder for a while and own a few rods.
Well this year is gonna be the realisation of a long held dream. That is I'm going to the Kentucky Nats and Bonneville. My first time out of the country. Yep to go to the events I've only read about is gonna be a blast. 8)
Can't bloody well wait.
82 more sleeps.
If you are driving from the Nats to Bonneville I hope you come by Blanding and join the rest of us here and on the way up to the Salt. There will be a number of people making the trip you could hook up with from the Nats to here and on to the salt.
If you aren't sure what I'm talking about read the very first post in this thread.
c ya in August,
Sum
Hearing bad weather reports.....
Whilst I know its wet currently, and its still a couple months away, should I be nervous about Speedweek being canned?
Still coming rain hail or shine, just would be nice if there were cars and people there as well....
Any news?
Cheers,
Drewfus
I think I read 80 some days to Bonneville. I have work to do.
Quote from: "_Drewfus_"Hearing bad weather reports.....
Whilst I know its wet currently, and its still a couple months away, should I be nervous about Speedweek being canned?
Still coming rain hail or shine, just would be nice if there were cars and people there as well....
Any news?
Cheers,
Drewfus
I wouldn't worry now. It is under water every winter, so that is not unusal. So far we have had a cool wet spring in the west. It will dry out.
What we always worry about when we are there are thunderstorms that can crop up that time of the year. I think it has been about 10 years since it rained out, so let's hope for another one.
And yes John you have work to do!!
c ya, Sum
Thanks guys. The plans are to land in L.A. for a couple of days,fly to Kentucky for the Nats and fly back to L.A. spend some days there then Fly to Utah for speed week. Plan to vist some of the rodshops in between and what ever else we can find.
Does anyone know of any rod events in L.A during August that I could catch up with?
Plan B
We made a crew decision on the weekend, not to rush our new engine. Pistons, heads, and intake aren't due to be in our hands until mid June.
we decided not to push for Speedweek, and consider trying to get to World Finals in October instead.
So now I'm considering my new-found freedom from the tyranny of team work, and am discussing playing tourist in August with my dad. If thing work out he and I wil try and take advantage of Sumners pre-Bonneville plan.
We've still got to consider October expenses, but playing tourist on the salt wound be a treat to do again.
mike
Quote from: "Cword"Plan B
So now I'm considering my new-found freedom from the tyranny of team work, and am discussing playing tourist in August with my dad. If thing work out he and I wil try and take advantage of Sumners pre-Bonneville plan.
mike
That would be great. We will look forward to seeing both of you.
c ya, Sum
AHHHH BUGGER!
Quote from: "Carps"AHHHH BUGGER!
I'm having a hard time figuring out exactly what that means. I hope it doesn't mean you aren't coming :cry: .
c ya, Sum
For weather updates for Bonneville this site has information ...
http://www.landracing.com/index.htm
Hi everyone. As we get closer to B'ville I would like those of you who are coming by here (Blanding) to let me know, so I have some idea how many will be here for logistic planning.
If you want to go out with us on Wed. (Aug. 10th) you need to get in here at least by the night before on the 9th as we will go out pretty early to avoid the heat.
Also if you PM me I will send you my home and store number so that you could get in touch with me if you are near and having any kind of problems.
If any of you are coming west via I40 throught Albuquerque, NM I would strongly recommend going on west on I40 to Gallup then north to Blanding. This is one of the prettiest 180 mile drives in the area. To make it go to Gallup then north on 491 for about 7 miles. Then west on 264 19 miles to Window Rock. Turn right at the 2nd light on Indian Route 12 (IR 12). Go 5 miles to the next light and turn right continuing north on IR12. This is the really pretty part of the drive. Further north on IR12 highway 191 will join it at Round Rock. Go straight on 191 and follow it north until you get to Blanding. I'm on the south end of town (Purple Sage Trading Post/house next door) next to Clark's Market and across from Super 8 Motel, which would be a good place to stay (435/678-3880). This drive will take you up into mountain type terrain with large Ponderosa trees and tree covered peaks by the road. Then you will drop into the desert with huge 500 foot high red buttes at the base of taller mountains. This is as pretty as Monument Valley.
Once you get to Albuquerque this is the fastest way to my place, so there is no point in going NW through New Mexico to Farmington and also don't go to Gallup and straight north to Shiprock. This is a daytime drive. It is open range with cows and horses, so I wouldn't do it after dark. If it is after dark you won't see anything anyway, so I would take one of the other routes.
So please get in touch with me if you think you are coming. Either here or with an e-mail or PM.
c ya, Sum
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Hi everyone. As we get closer to B'ville I would like those of you who are coming by here (Blanding) to let me know, so I have some idea how many will be here for logistic planning.
If you want to go out with us on Wed. (Aug. 10th) you need to get in here at least by the night before on the 9th as we will go out pretty early to avoid the heat.
Also if you PM me I will send you my home and store number so that you could get in touch with me if you are near and having any kind of problems.
If any of you are coming west via I40 throught Albuquerque, NM I would strongly recommend going on west on I40 to Gallup then north to Blanding. This is one of the prettiest 180 mile drives in the area. To make it go to Gallup then north on 491 for about 7 miles. Then west on 264 19 miles to Window Rock. Turn right at the 2nd light on Indian Route 12 (IR 12). Go 5 miles to the next light and turn right continuing north on IR12. This is the really pretty part of the drive. Further north on IR12 highway 191 will join it at Round Rock. Go straight on 191 and follow it north until you get to Blanding. I'm on the south end of town (Purple Sage Trading Post/house next door) next to Clark's Market and across from Super 8 Motel, which would be a good place to stay (435/678-3880). This drive will take you up into mountain type terrain with large Ponderosa trees and tree covered peaks by the road. Then you will drop into the desert with huge 500 foot high red buttes at the base of taller mountains. This is as pretty as Monument Valley.
Once you get to Albuquerque this is the fastest way to my place, so there is no point in going NW through New Mexico to Farmington and also don't go to Gallup and straight north to Shiprock. This is a daytime drive. It is open range with cows and horses, so I wouldn't do it after dark. If it is after dark you won't see anything anyway, so I would take one of the other routes.
So please get in touch with me if you think you are coming. Either here or with an e-mail or PM.
c ya, Sum
Info for all of you potential B'ville attendees. Yesterday I drove to the end of the road and took a look at the salt. There are some fairly large puddles of water out on the salt itself but most of it looks like it is drying out nicely. We had some strong winds this weekend and with temps in the high 80's and low 90's things are looking good for evaporation.
Don.
[Info for all of you potential B'ville attendees. Yesterday I drove to the end of the road and took a look at the salt. There are some fairly large puddles of water out on the salt itself but most of it looks like it is drying out nicely. We had some strong winds this weekend and with temps in the high 80's and low 90's things are looking good for evaporation.
Don.[/quote]
Thanks for going out for the look. We have been desperate for word on the conditions of the salt. It is nice to know someone who has had a look at it.
Quote from: "1FATGMC"Hi everyone. As we get closer to B'ville I would like those of you who are coming by here (Blanding) to let me know, so I have some idea how many will be here for logistic planning.
If you want to go out with us on Wed. (Aug. 10th) you need to get in here at least by the night before on the 9th as we will go out pretty early to avoid the heat.
Also if you PM me I will send you my home and store number so that you could get in touch with me if you are near and having any kind of problems.
If any of you are coming west via I40 throught Albuquerque, NM I would strongly recommend going on west on I40 to Gallup then north to Blanding. This is one of the prettiest 180 mile drives in the area. To make it go to Gallup then north on 491 for about 7 miles. Then west on 264 19 miles to Window Rock. Turn right at the 2nd light on Indian Route 12 (IR 12). Go 5 miles to the next light and turn right continuing north on IR12. This is the really pretty part of the drive. Further north on IR12 highway 191 will join it at Round Rock. Go straight on 191 and follow it north until you get to Blanding. I'm on the south end of town (Purple Sage Trading Post/house next door) next to Clark's Market and across from Super 8 Motel, which would be a good place to stay (435/678-3880). This drive will take you up into mountain type terrain with large Ponderosa trees and tree covered peaks by the road. Then you will drop into the desert with huge 500 foot high red buttes at the base of taller mountains. This is as pretty as Monument Valley.
Once you get to Albuquerque this is the fastest way to my place, so there is no point in going NW through New Mexico to Farmington and also don't go to Gallup and straight north to Shiprock. This is a daytime drive. It is open range with cows and horses, so I wouldn't do it after dark. If it is after dark you won't see anything anyway, so I would take one of the other routes.
So please get in touch with me if you think you are coming. Either here or with an e-mail or PM.
c ya, Sum
I'll be there! Sent you a PM.
I'm still planning on coming if the salt dries up. :D
Lillie & I will be there...Even if the salt doesn't dry up.
It's still a little early for it to be completly dry isn't it? I thought it was into next month before the normal puddles dry up...
Quote from: "OFOF"
Info for all of you potential B'ville attendees. Yesterday I drove to the end of the road and took a look at the salt. There are some fairly large puddles of water out on the salt itself but most of it looks like it is drying out nicely. We had some strong winds this weekend and with temps in the high 80's and low 90's things are looking good for evaporation.
Don.
Excellent !
We just booked our flights this morning, so that is good news :D
Look forward to meeting some of you there. Unfortunately we don't get to LAX until Friday, so won't get the chance to check out the sights in Blanding before Bonneville.
I've got to go look to see if I can find an old VW block for the party 8)
Quote from: "Leon"I've got to go look to see if I can find an old VW block for the party 8)
Good point! For any newcomers, Saturday night at the bend in the road is the pyrotechnics party. Most years we have a few VW blocks to sacrifice to the racing gods. As you know these blocks are made of magnesium and put on quite a show when burning. If any of you have some wild fireworks that you are afraid to set off in your neighborhood bring them out and join in on the fun.
Don.
Quote from: "OFOF"Quote from: "Leon"I've got to go look to see if I can find an old VW block for the party 8)
Good point! For any newcomers, Saturday night at the bend in the road is the pyrotechnics party. Most years we have a few VW blocks to sacrifice to the racing gods. As you know these blocks are made of magnesium and put on quite a show when burning. If any of you have some wild fireworks that you are afraid to set off in your neighborhood bring them out and join in on the fun.
Don.
Will be there with bells on.......yeeeeeee haaaaa!!!
Cheers,
Drewfus :D
G'day guys,16 more sleeps before we hop on the plane and head on over.
We lost our room at the casino because they overbooked.Will we be able to get a room anywhere or am I sleeping in the car?
Quote from: "bucketmouth"G'day guys,16 more sleeps before we hop on the plane and head on over.
We lost our room at the casino because they overbooked.Will we be able to get a room anywhere or am I sleeping in the car?
If you can't find anything and you want to sleep in a tent let me know. I could bring a tent and some blankets or sleeping bags.
You can usually find a room Sunday night on. If you keep looking for a room I wouldn't mention that you are a car guy. You want to appear that you are a "high roller". They want someone who will spend the day at the slots or tables not out on the salt :roll: .
c ya, Sum
Hi Sumner,
Sharon and I will be coming out with the '40 and the Mullins trailer in tow. We are leaving the 30th and plan to be in Blanding for your festivities. Should finish booking rooms tonight. I got lucky and got a room passed down from a HAMBer for Friday through Monday nights at the Bonneville Motel.
We're gonna poke along and see the sights and likely will get to Blanding by Saturday or Sunday. We want to work out of there for a few days and see some of the stuff you took us to 2 years ago. We are still negotiating the tourist stops.
Looking forward to seeing the gang and having a great time.
Charlie
Seven more sleeps.
I am curious if I can get some arm bands this year so Janice and I do not get thrown out of the staging lanes again?
Quote from: "Crosley"I am curious if I can get some arm bands this year so Janice and I do not get thrown out of the staging lanes again?
when i see you next, on the salt or otherwise i'll tell you how.
no big deal really but to keep it off the web i'll tell you in person.
later jim
We just walked up to the tent and they had us sign a release and gave us arm bands. Might not be the "correct" way, but it worked for us. Spent most of Sunday Morning in line with the various people we knew. 3 different cars that morning. Being on the starting line is an interesting experience.
Doug
Quote from: "river1"
when i see you next, on the salt or otherwise i'll tell you how.
no big deal really but to keep it off the web i'll tell you in person.
later jim
jim, I know you folks eggsplained it to me last year... I forgot though
:arrow: :idea:
Quote from: "Crosley"... I forgot though
:arrow: :idea:
getting old? :twisted:
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"... I forgot though
:arrow: :idea:
getting old? :twisted:
later jim
apparently not.... Sumner is old ( his words ) , I am advanced middle aged
:arrow: :lol:
One more sleep and we're on our way. 8)
Quote from: "bucketmouth"One more sleep and we're on our way. 8)
4 for me......YEEEEEEEEE HHHHAAAAA!!!
Cheers,
Drewfus :D
Drewfus, Look me up at the Salt. Jen and I will be driving a rental this year, but look me up and I will have something for you to take back home with ya'.
Chris Nelson
Kansas
Quote from: "bucketmouth"G'day guys,16 more sleeps before we hop on the plane and head on over.
We lost our room at the casino because they overbooked.Will we be able to get a room anywhere or am I sleeping in the car?
You could do worse than sleeping in the car at the bend in the road.
If you need to do that, there's usually somebody with a room who will let you use the facilities to shower etc.
Despite the crowd, it'll work out OK.
Just don't let Mikey Ellis near the matches. And if you see him with tennis balls, move your car and wind up the windows. :shock: