July 13-17, 2005 Ouray FSJ ReUnInvasion

[fulsizjeep]

6/10/05 Update - 25 KOA sites now reserved!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~ :cool:

http://www.gobrainstorm.net/~mystkblu/05ouray/ouray2005.jpg

Details are formulating on this web site: 2005 Ouray ReUnInvasion (http://gobrainstorm.net/~mystkblu/05ouray)
We would like to get in 3 days of trail rides together, so please plan to be in Ouray by the 13th. We'll start riding the San Juan Mountains together on the 14th.

Other lodging is available in the area. More information on that here: Ouray Lodging (http://www.cfsja.org/2002/planner/lodging.html)

The discounts on the link above referred to the 2002 FSJ Ouray Invasion and do not apply for this gathering.

http://www.gobrainstorm.net/~mystkblu/05ouray/koa_ouray.jpg

Our plans right now are to take the whole week off and stay at South Mineral Creek area near Silverton until we check in site 47 at KOA on Wednesday, the 13th. See y'all there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ :cool:

[ June 10, 2005, 09:02 PM: Message edited by: Flint ]

Add KOA Map 1/26/13

http://jubileejeeps.org/ouray/05ouray/theplan/koa_ouray.jpg

[gwinn]

Flint, the website was an excellent idea.
For those of you who haven't been to the KOA yet, 47 thru 50 will likely be the quieter camping sites. If you're bringing your family or early bedtimes are important to you, reserve one of those. 47d may likely be the late night campfire-burning, story-telling, beer drinking, tequila-shooting Jeep-fixin' camp site. I'll try to get that one. 47c and 47e are strategic sites which we have to get in order to keep the complaints to a minimum. smile.gif

[ October 02, 2004, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: gwinn ]

[roadgrime]

welp guess im gonna get my reservations in this week. we are thinking bout coming up sooner than the thursday as we did this year. that way i got a day or two to fix what ever i break on the way down! gonna have to figure out if the three kids are coming with us the year or if we are gonna leave one or more with the grand parents... dont know how well the 2 year old would do running around in the "beep" for that long

[Jeepstress]

RG - Flint and I are planning on going up early too. We are thinking about camping at South Mineral Creek just west of Silverton for a day or two then packing down to Ouray KOA. You guys would be welcome to join us if you want to. Anyone else that wants to come up early as well.

[gwinn]

Yeah, I'll be coming up a few days early but will be staying at the Windham Peaks Resort in Telluride Sunday thru Wednesday (or until I lose all of my golf balls or get thrown out for cooking in my room). :D

[Jeepstress]

Come on gwinn, I'm sure you can come up with more creative ways to get kicked out of To-hell-u-ride! :rolleyes:

[ October 04, 2004, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: Jeepstress ]

[roadgrime]

hey jeepstress you gonna get them antenna flags made this year? ;)

[ColeTrickle]

Great web-site, Flint ;)

I too would like to see a bigger gathering, even bigger than the East coast guys. There isn't nothing better than being on top of the world in the Rockies with fellow FSJ'rs :cool:

[fulsizjeep]

RG - I'm gonna plan on it. I'll try to design some patterns and play with keeping them attached to the antena over winter. :D

Krista

$%&#$^@&*!!!!! logged in as FLint

[ October 04, 2004, 07:00 PM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[RustyJeep]

All i can say is that I've been saying I am going since before the first one, and that has never come to fruition. So, I AM GOING THIS TIME!!

[gwinn]

Made my reservation at the KOA today. I'll be showing up at site 47d mid day on Wednesday July 13th and will be staying until Monday morning the 18th. :D

[Josh D]

I'm gonna do my best to make this one. Heck, I'm only about 4 hrs. away!

2002 Ouray Invasion-Went in '71 J-truck, had a blast
2003 Ouray Invasion-Missed it. had new kid that May and moved to NM that July.
2004 Ouray Invasion-Missed it. Timing conflicted with a trip to the Rubicon in the little Jeep.
2005 Ouray Invasion-Gotta be there! It's my GW's turn!

Besides, I get an additional week of vacation this year for my 10th year service anniversary smile.gif !

[gwinn]

I realize that I'm camping in 47d, but if there is a party at the G-spot count me in. Is it hard to find? ;)

[ October 05, 2004, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: gwinn ]

[Josh D]

Originally posted by gwinn:
I realize that I'm camping in 47d, but if there is a party at the G-spot I'll count me in. Is it hard to find? ;) Come on! Everybody knows where the G-spot is....don't they?

[Jeepstress]

Gwinn, I suspect that you'll be camped out in the G spot. ;)

[FSJ Thing]

The G-spot? It's down where it's wet, but WAY up in there, all the way at the end and then back a little where the fire is. tongue.gif

The manager said he didn't want more than two full sizers in there at any given time(but we snuck three in anyways, it was tight, but they fit). :eek: :D

[fulsizjeep]

We are pushing the envelope here... Just to clarify, the social "G"athering "spot" will be 47D. ;)

[ October 07, 2004, 07:17 AM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[zenjeep]

this sounds like a blast. i am going to try to make this. hope fully will have the j-10 up and running by then.

[FSJ Thing]

Originally posted by zenjeep:
this sounds like a blast. i am going to try to make this. hope fully will have the j-10 up and running by then.Everyone that says that doesn't make it, so take it back! tongue.gif

[bigun]

Originally posted by J-truck Thing:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by zenjeep:
this sounds like a blast. i am going to try to make this. hope fully will have the j-10 up and running by then.Everyone that says that doesn't make it, so take it back! tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Matt and I are prime examples except I think he bribed his way in this year with adult beverages

[Jeepstress]

Originally posted by bigun:
...I think he bribed his way in this year with adult beveragesAdult beverages and his disarmingly boyish charm. ;) Next year we won't let him come if we know he's driving that bling bling buick! :D

[FSJ Thing]

LOL! yes, yes I bribed with a half keg (wound up being a 1/4 keg when I went to pick it up, Montrose is stoopid) of fun juice. :D

I need to get some pics of the Buick. Those who haven't seen it won't understand the :eek: blingage :eek: until they do. Fo' Shizzle! :D

[Heimeken]

Made my reservation on-line. I requested 47B.... Hope I get it smile.gif

[bigun]

Originally posted by Jeepstress:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by bigun:
...I think he bribed his way in this year with adult beveragesAdult beverages and his disarmingly boyish charm. ;) Next year we won't let him come if we know he's driving that bling bling buick! :D </font>[/QUOTE]Well this leaves me out no boyish charm. Oh well

[viscacha]

I received my confirmation for site 47C on 07/13/05 for four nights. :cool:

[River Beast]

I have called... left msgs... even emailed... NOTHING BACK YET!!!!

[turtlejoe]

Todd, I did it online off of their web reservation system and had my answer the next day. If you haven't you may want to give that a shot too.

[River Beast]

thanks.. I will do it again.... guess it didnt go thru

[oldcj5guy]

Well I have made our reservations online and only need to wait and see what happens. Having sold my last fsj, all I need to do between now and July is find a suitable jeep build it to suit me and drive it to Ouray. Guess I won't have a lot of time for surfing here unless I need parts ot help.

[fulsizjeep]

Welcome to the Forum!

Be glad to have you out here with the ReUnInvasion next year! Let us know when your reservations come thru and I'll post it on the map. It is great to see so many people committing this early. It would be great to have a whole bunch of folks show up! :D Maybe we should ask Dave to set aside some more KOA sites for the gathering...

[ October 23, 2004, 06:13 AM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[oldcj5guy]

We ended up in 37. Wife wanted electric and gas. Need to keep her happy as this is going to be in the middle of a two week driving vacation. Good news is that I have located several jeeps. '74 cherokee, '74 wag, '76 wag, '63 pickup, and an '81 cherokee. At the moment it looks like the '76 wag and '74 cherokee are coming home. The '76 wag is gonna be the builder due to better availability of lifts and the 4 door. I think the '63 may find a home here also... I think i'll have to start a page for this buildup. Purchase to built for Ouray. We may try to make the east coast invasion also.

[fulsizjeep]

Welcome aboard oldcj5guy! Map updated. That's 9 KOA reservations that I am aware of. :cool:

[Jeepstress]

This is just awesome that so many folks are comitting now! I am thinking that after next year we may need to change the name of the get together. 2006 would end up being the ReReInvasion. Sounds a little awkward. Maybe we could just shift to the 5th Annual Ouray Invasion? No need to make a decision yet, but it makes my brain hurt to think about it. :D

[oldcj5guy]

After we pull out on the 17th we are planning on dropping down to Mesa Verde, so you guys will have to give us the heads up on where to go. We'll have our almost 3yr old (by then) son with us. We're just going to take the whole two weeks and get lost.

[ColeTrickle]

Ok, I left a message to reserve campsite #47 for the 13th thru the 17th.

YeeHaw!!! ;)

[Don S]

Originally posted by Jeepstress:
2006 would end up being the ReReInvasion. :D ..
Jeepstress:

... Errrrrrrrrr... what happened to the UnReInvasion?? :D :D

Have a good one ;) and CUL Don S..

[fulsizjeep]

Krista is probably right (of course!) We should keep it simple and make it "Annual". The other way of figuring out "invasion" names hurts my head. :D I think we started with the goofy "invasion" names to be unique from the east coast variety. When we go to Ouray, it is an Invasion. ;)

[turtlejoe]

Since the Invasion after 2006 will be the 5th anniversary, and the 5th (wedding) anniversary is "wood", maybe Kenny should coordinate the theme for the 5th Annual Invasion - seeing as how he's got wood ... :D

[fulsizjeep]

sounds good! we'll hand the baton off to him next summer! RB can hand off the boa of shame to Kenny as well! 2006 is the 5th anniversary... :D

[turtlejoe]

Originally posted by Flint:
sounds good! we'll hand the baton off to him next summer! RB can hand off the boa of shame to Kenny as well! 2006 is the 5th anniversary... :D Geez, for some reason I was thinking this was already 2005 ... yep, 2006 = WOOD! (We all know that engineers can't count)

2006 Ouray Wood-vasion

[River Beast]

Originally posted by Flint:
sounds good! we'll hand the baton off to him next summer! RB can hand off the boa of shame to Kenny as well! 2006 is the 5th anniversary... :D lol!!! I plan on handing off the BOA in 2005!!! I cannot have two original pieces of memorabilia from 2002... I already have the quilt.. and that aint going NOWHERE!!! :D

[ColeTrickle]

Originally posted by Flint:
sounds good! we'll hand the baton off to him next summer! RB can hand off the boa of shame to Kenny as well! 2006 is the 5th anniversary... :D Baton? Wood? Come awhnn! Nobody will ever look at me the same if I start passing around a wooden baton. Although I did see a few Lexus gals that would surely take a grab at it. But in all fun is that legite? I mean they weren't driving a FSJ.

Seriously, I talked to a guy from the KOA. He said that #47 was reserved and that #48 was open.
I took #48, but something might be switched.
Flint, Krista, y'all have #48 for sure?

[Jeepstress]

Curious......? :confused: I'll have Flint check into that.

[Damage, Inc.]

I called and left a message...what's the current 'wait for a callback' timeframe?? :D

[oldcj5guy]

I emailed one night and got reply in the a.m.

[bigun]

Ok if you reserve space for 14th through 17th do you get to stay the night of the 17th or do you leaver on the 17th

[fulsizjeep]

Originally posted by bigun:
Ok if you reserve space for 14th through 17th do you get to stay the night of the 17th or do you leaver on the 17thCheck out is by 11 AM the last day.

[fulsizjeep]

Morning UPDATE: Dave at KOA has been kind enough to hold some more tent sites for the FSJ group. 51 thru 53 have set aside until Christmas for us. Also, Krista and I are indeed in #47 and ColeTrickle has #48. I'll update the web site this evening.

Thanks!

[Ralph]

Good news! I just bought the KOA.

The bad news is that I'm cancelling all reservations. This town could do with a few less tourists!

Especially those dang big-Jeep folks and their greasy rigs, loud parties, and oversized "White Man's" campfires!

Okay, just kidding. See y'all when you get here

Bill Thomas (aka "Raider") and family are coming here today, to spend a few days putting around on their ATV's. They're staying with me. I'm looking forward to taking them up to Red Mountain Pass tonight to view the lunar eclipse.

[River Beast]

COOL!!! NOW WE GET TO CAMP IN RALPHS YARD.. FREE!!!

WOOOHOOOO!!!!! :D

...sigh.. just finish reading it.. he was KIDDING!! :mad:

BUT IM NOT!!! PARTY AT RRALPH's HOUSE!!! :D

[ October 27, 2004, 01:03 PM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[oldcj5guy]

OK, I have moved to spot 49.

[ColeTrickle]

Originally posted by River Beast:

PARTY AT RRALPH's HOUSE!!! :D YeeHAWWW!!!
I'll for sure, raise a few in Ralph's yard ;)

[Damage, Inc.]

Still waiting for a call... :(

[River Beast]

Do your reservation online thru the link on Flint's site.. got mine back in 48 hours...

[oldcj5guy]

I did my reservation online through www.koa.com (http://www.koa.com) I made my reservation, emailed back to get my specific spot, and emailed to change my spot. Every time I have gotten my answer in the a.m. of the next day. Of course I usually do my emails in the early a.m.

[River Beast]

Originally posted by ColeTrickle:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by River Beast:

PARTY AT RRALPH's HOUSE!!! :D YeeHAWWW!!!
I'll for sure, raise a few in Ralph's yard ;) </font>[/QUOTE]LOL!!!

Cole... you fix the 'smoke screen' exhaust yet? :D

[ColeTrickle]

Todd, I was gonnna mention that I would present a bug screen for that nights festivities...Unfortunately, no more smoke :( ;)

[fulsizjeep]

Originally posted by Damage, Inc.:
Still waiting for a call... :( Dave's email is listed on my site. That has been the quickest communications I have had with him lately. I always get a reply in the mornings. Try and drop him a note: koaouray1@mindspring.com

oldcj5guy - will update the map tonight - thanks for the update!

[Jeepstress]

Originally posted by River Beast:
PARTY AT RRALPH's HOUSE!!! :D Toga....toga....toga.....!!!! :D

[River Beast]

Krista,

you bringin the dogs? :D

[fulsizjeep]

It took several months to get over Bones passing. We felt much better about it all after we did his memorial this year at Yankee Boy. So, in August, Krista found a rescue. It is amazing how much she looks like Bones, then doesn't. Like the one blue eye. That is the evil eye... :D Her pictures here: http://www.frontier.net/~mystkblu/luna/
So, yeah, dogs always get to go to Ouray!

[ October 28, 2004, 03:49 AM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[River Beast]

COOL!!! Kids will be THRILLED!!!

[Damage, Inc.]

Originally posted by Flint:
Dave's email is listed on my site. That has been the quickest communications I have had with him lately. I always get a reply in the mornings. Try and drop him a note: koaouray1@mindspring.com

Thanks...I'll try that!

[bigun]

Ok waiting to be confirmed asked for site 50 for 4 nights starting on the 13th

[fulsizjeep]

Originally posted by bigun:
Ok waiting to be confirmed asked for site 50 for 4 nights starting on the 13th...bout time... :D

[Jeepstress]

Hey bigun.... if you don't show up I will personally deliver you the boa of shame! :D

[bigun]

Ok reservation confirmed 4 nights starting the 13th the only thing is he didn't confirm site wanted. So I e-mailed him back asking for site confirmation. Krista after you meet me you'll understand I don't look good in boas except as leather for my boots.

[Damage, Inc.]

I just got site 51. :D

[J10/J20 Project]

Just signed up for site 52 for 4 nights. 13-16 just waiting my confirmation. smile.gif I can't wait. This year I should have my truck. I better. I need to have a WOT one of these weekends. I have the motor just need a picker and sat. I need oil pressure. LOL

[bigun]

Confirmed site 50 called bart and told him. Hmm I may be in trouble I made res. for 2 sounds like more of the crew from here may show with more vehicles. lets see my tow truck and Fsj(if I get them back togather),Karl and his Scout (if he gets it finished)Barts full size chevy Pick Up.

[fulsizjeep]

how bout this turn out here! web page updated! :D

[viscacha]

No one has 47f :(

[gwinn]

Originally posted by viscacha:
No one has 47f :( Yup, we better get that one.

[roadgrime]

welp just sent in my reservation request. now just got to decide if i want the 3 spawn to go with us ;)

[River Beast]

Turning out to be a nice crowd!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!! :D

[FSJ Thing]

Definitely! I just have to hope that I don't get deployed immediately after I transfer! That would suck!

[Damage, Inc.]

Originally posted by River Beast:
Turning out to be a nice crowd!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!! :D Don't speak so fast...I had to switch to a cabin!! :D

[J10/J20 Project]

Put me down for site #52. I got my reservation today.

[Damage, Inc.]

I don't know yet...am waiting an email from Dave. I'll let ya' know. ;)

[Sambo]

man you guys plan this way in advance dont ya?
hell i am a spur of the moment kinda guy,wait till the month or so before! lol
heimekin if you see a big guy with his thumb out next year on the way thru pic him up :D

[ November 02, 2004, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: Sambo ]

[Jeepstress]

Originally posted by Sambo:
man you guys plan this way in advance dont ya?
hell i am a spur of the moment kinda guy,wait till the month or so before! lol
heimekin if you see a big guy with his thumb out next year on the way thru pic him up :D LOL! No Sambo.... it's just that it's taken us 4 years to figure out that if we want the good spot at the KOA we have to register early! We haven't got a large learning curve! ;) Flint and I have had such a good time living on little parcels of dirt for a week with people we don't know who drive Full Size Jeeps that we really enjoy doing it year after year. Actually, we've really begun to "know" some of the folks on the list and actually like them. :D I love wheeling huge caravans of old steel through the mountains but for me the best part is the fellowship that happens at the campground. That is why we made the effort to get all the sites in one spot for next summer. Some folk (Don S) will chose to luxuriate in a hotel (too good for us ground sleepers). ;) But the rest of us will create a little community that is hard to describe..... just read some of the past ouray threads to get an idea. I think there was some drinkin going on that night...... :D :D :D

[ November 03, 2004, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: Jeepstress ]

[Damage, Inc.]

62A is my kabin. :D

[River Beauty]

Originally posted by Damage, Inc.:
62A is my kabin. :D OH NO!!! :eek:

you better grow some hair, and oh if guzzi hasn't warned you already I giggle alot so bring ear muffs hehe :D

[Damage, Inc.]

I am NOT afraid!! :D

[roadgrime]

Looks like we are at 47f from the 13th - 17th... now just got to decide if the little ones are coming or not!

[fulsizjeep]

Web site updated Chris... Glad you are coming again! That makes 14 y'all. This will likely be the biggest gathering outside the big Invasion in 02. YAHOO!

[gwinn]

Cool, it looks like the southwest corner of the KOA is now "Big Jeep" territory. We do have to hold it. If one of us has a site reserved and for some reason feels they won't be making the trip please let the other forum members know asap. We may have to do some shuffling to keep the corner pure FSJ.

I know how plans change. If it's not in the last 48 hours don't cancel your reservation with the KOA until we've tried to fill the camp site thru this forum. In 2002 I had everything ready to go 2 weeks before the Invasion when a disaster hit my plant and all plans went out the window. Luckily my campsite went to another FSJ'er. Later on next Spring we'll probably start a topic thread just for last minute shuffling of camp sites.

[ November 04, 2004, 07:58 PM: Message edited by: gwinn ]

[ColeTrickle]

Good point Gwinn.

[fulsizjeep]

Originally posted by ColeTrickle:
Good point Gwinn.ditto... I am excited about this gathering. We need to see if we can get all 3 of our 401s up there next year! More is better. :D

[bigun]

Ok we've been in discussion here, we're thinking about coming up early and stopping at Mesa verde on the way up.

[Jeepstress]

Groovy! Come early, stop at Mesa Verde, and then camp with us at South Mineral! That time of year do Long House on Wetherill Mesa and beat the touron traffic! Next year we are gonna take enough time off from the park to enjoy packing up, take a few days for our selves, and then head down to KOA for the Event. I think I want to take a few days off AFTER too to get back in the "go back to work" frame of mind. So if anyone wants to hang at the farm before heading home, or come up early and get a few days of camping in, just let us know!

[ November 07, 2004, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Jeepstress ]

[bigun]

Right now it sounds like our trucks are going to be hauled by Karl's dad on the back of his peterbilt tractor trailer for the cost of deisel. Which means we can take 88 dually and do some exploring to and from uninvasion

[flatbackdragon]

finally have 'puter up and staying running.
Got space for camper at #35, 13th til 17th, may come early to Mineral depending on wifes work/time off. I don't tent well even with airmattress.
Looks like we may have a crowd!

[bigun]

Originally posted by Jeepstress:
Groovy! Come early, stop at Mesa Verde, and then camp with us at South Mineral! That time of year do Long House on Wetherill Mesa and beat the touron traffic! Next year we are gonna take enough time off from the park to enjoy packing up, take a few days for our selves, and then head down to KOA for the Event. I think I want to take a few days off AFTER too to get back in the "go back to work" frame of mind. So if anyone wants to hang at the farm before heading home, or come up early and get a few days of camping in, just let us know!Hmm I don't know every time somebody asks me top go to their ranch/farm they always have alot of work that happens to need to be done

[fulsizjeep]

Cool Phil. Be good to be on the trail with y'all again! ;) Web site and map updated!

[FSJDreamin]

Are folks pulling out on the 17th or the 18th? Also, anything I need to know about site 51? Its just sitting there waiting for me. But, here in Nevada, "Area 51" takes on a whole unique meaning.....

[Jeepstress]

Have no fear FSJ Dreamin! Area 51 in Colorado means nothing. Now if it was Area 52....... ;)

Folks pull out on both Sunday and Monday. I'd guess that more people would set out for home on Sunday, but in past years people have stayed through to Monday. Depends on when you have to be back at work! :D

[J10/J20 Project]

Originally posted by Jeepstress:
Have no fear FSJ Dreamin! Area 51 in Colorado means nothing. Now if it was Area 52....... ;) Hey, what are you trying to say. smile.gif LMAO
Not much going on in area 52 but some drinking and ...... smile.gif .

[FSJDreamin]

Alright! Area 51 will be invaded. I just finalized the reservation. Just my wife & I (no kids).

This will be my first Invasion. I don't want to seem outlandish, but will it be okay if I bring a couple of beverages for the evenings? I'm sensing that it will be.....

[J10/J20 Project]

Originally posted by FSJDreamin:
but will it be okay if I bring a couple of beverages for the evenings? I'm sensing that it will be.....sure it is ok but I'm in bed by 8 so you'll need to keep down j/k. LMAO There will be some drinking going on.

[Michael]

Flint put me down on your KOA map in cabin 62b. I will be arriving on the 10th. See you all then.

[Jeepstress]

Originally posted by FSJDreamin:
Alright! Area 51 will be invaded. I just finalized the reservation. Just my wife & I (no kids).

This will be my first Invasion. I don't want to seem outlandish, but will it be okay if I bring a couple of beverages for the evenings? I'm sensing that it will be.....LOL!!!! Bring whatever refreshments you want for the KOA after trail festivities. If in doubt, just read the 04 cliff notes:

I think there was some drinkin goin on.... (http://www.frontier.net/~mystkblu/04ouray/index.htm)

[fulsizjeep]

FSJDreamin & Michael - Glad you are coming! Web site updated... That makes 17 so far. :cool:

[River Beast]

Cabins are full!!! NICE!!! all FSJ's... wooohoooo!!!

[turtlejoe]

For the cabin dwellers who have not stayed in one before, the cabins come with an indoor overhead light as well as a porch light, and a couple of electrical outlets inside. The indoor outlets are really handy for charging phones, cameras, etc., but most importantly for coffee in the morning!

There's a queen bed on one side, and bunk beds on the other. The "mattresses" are kind of thin, but comfortable enough. We brought a medium thick blanket to put between the mattress and our sleeping bags and it worked out quite well.

[flatbackdragon]

an air mattress isn't that expensive, matter of fact I bought one with sleeping bag attached at walmart in PHX area before we went to Yuma turkey week 2003. worked great.
throw the thin mattress on floor and air up!

[River Beast]

Shall I pack the 30 cup coffee maker? :D j/k I have a 12 cupper that is getting packed along with 2 air mattresses and 4 sleeping bags and a dome tent... in case the kids get fired up.. I can kick them outside to sleep... lol

[Michael]

Originally posted by River Beast:
Shall I pack the 30 cup coffee maker? :D j/k I have a 12 cupper that is getting packed along with 2 air mattresses and 4 sleeping bags and a dome tent... in case the kids get fired up.. I can kick them outside to sleep... lolMind if I kick my kids out with your kids???? Mine are a bit young though...but they need to learn how to defend themselves someday...LOL

[Jeepstress]

Originally posted by Michael:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by River Beast:
Shall I pack the 30 cup coffee maker? :D j/k I have a 12 cupper that is getting packed along with 2 air mattresses and 4 sleeping bags and a dome tent... in case the kids get fired up.. I can kick them outside to sleep... lolMind if I kick my kids out with your kids???? Mine are a bit young though...but they need to learn how to defend themselves someday...LOL</font>[/QUOTE]Ha ha! Between Todd's kids and my dogs your younguns will learn "survival of the fitest" real quick! :D

[River Beast]

Krista makes a GREAT point... LMAO!!!

We just have to make sure they DONT FEED THE MOUNTAIN LIONS AGAIN!! :D

[Jeepstress]

Oy! Yeah Todd.... I forgot about that. :D

[jeepguzzi]

Pudding Cups are now BANNED at the KOA!!!!!!

[Jeepstress]

Here kitty kitty kitty........ ;)

[River Beast]

LMAO!!! now it will be yogurt pops... JUST WATCH!! :D

[FSJ Thing]

Mmmmm. Yogurt pops. The hill kittens will have to fight me for them!

[turtlejoe]

I've got a feeling that our dogs are going to spend a LOT of time around Todd's picnic table ... :D ;)

[Michael]

Originally posted by J-truck Thing:
Mmmmm. Yogurt pops. The hill kittens will have to fight me for them!Oh no not yogurt pops...my kids will fight for those.... :D ;)

[Ralph]

Sounds as if we'll have something to wager on while sitting around the fire!

[bigun]

Yeppers!!!!!!!

[ColeTrickle]

BTT!?

[fulsizjeep]

OK folks... We currently have 17 members registered (Good Golly!) at KOA. There are still 4 tent sites available in the back until Christmas...

Oh, in case yer were wondering, winter has reached SW CO for sure. It is 0 here (read ZERO) this morning.

[River Beast]

thanks for the update Flint... I think that is more FSJ's at KOA than in 2002!! :eek:

[Ralph]

Oh, in case yer were wondering, winter has reached SW CO for sure. It is 0 here (read ZERO) this morning.The thermometer in my Liberty showed (-4F) around midnight. I was out for a little cruise on the backroads; something I do from time to time.

As for winter, well, I'm sticking to the official version. We've still got three weeks of autumn!

[gwinn]

This is the point in the thread where I'm s'posed to brag about how toasty warm it is here in Phoenix. Well, it was 28 degrees this morning and I had to scrape my windows. :confused: Global warming my butt!

[bigun]

ROFLOL I agree with you Gwinn last night the guessers said we were only supposed to get down to 17 when I check the outside thermometer it was already down to 15 at 10:20 last night. When I got up this morning it was 6 above tonight it is 16 and supposed to get down to 8.

[flatbackdragon]

was in cave creek, az for turkey week, was disappointed it wasn't warmer so spent most of time in the jacuzzi sucking on beers. came home to 7 1/2" snow in grd. junction, been to Steamboat Spgs today, -10 this a.m. got up to 20 above, been close to 0 at nite most of this week here in gj, not above 25 daytime, sposed to be that way for another week.
thinking of springtime already!

[bigun]

I used to work for a company out of Steam boat "The Industrial Company" My first Electrical job was with them in Meeker Co. Dec 7 1990 was my first day. the week before christmass it was -35 at the hottest part of the day.

[fulsizjeep]

Know this is drifting the topic, but whatdahey... We have been having a lot of problems with rats building nests in the vehicle engines at work. It has already cost thousands in repairs. They typically end up chewing some wire and disable the vehicle. I have never seen this before, but only been here 3.5 years. I think it tells me that winter is gonna be colder this year. There has been significant migration of mice and rats into homes around here too. We have 5 cats but they must get fed too well tho because we hear "stuff" in the walls here a lot. :D So far, our estimate is about 18" of snow has fallen at our place since the first drop in Nov. The last 3 winters we prolly only had a few inches by now and a range of 36 to 42" all winter. I am told that 10-11 years ago there was a 6' drop in one storm and this area was pretty much closed down for a few days. They had over 9' that winter. Geeezuz...

[bigun]

Pack rats and rabbits chewing up the wires are a problem around here too. Fsjeeper's snakes under the hood are one thing wait till you have a terrified jack rabbit haul *** off the top of your motor

[SVO42]

Crap! My girlfriend and I don't know if we can go yet, but I really want to, and so does she. We also have two friends that might be interested-one has a Wag and the other's his brother. I guess I'll have to talk to the lady about it tonight.

Can people sleep in their vehicle in the parking lot? smile.gif

[J10/J20 Project]

Originally posted by SVO42:
Crap!
Can people sleep in their vehicle in the parking lot? smile.gif I think it is 2 tents per site. If it is, I'm only using and bringing 1 tent. If need be you can hook up with my spot.

[turtlejoe]

Originally posted by J10/J20 Project:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by SVO42:
Crap!
Can people sleep in their vehicle in the parking lot? smile.gif I think it is 2 tents per site. If it is, I'm only using and bringing 1 tent. If need be you can hook up with my spot.</font>[/QUOTE]You can always reserve a site now and cancel later if need be. Check the cancellation policy, but I thought you can cancel for no charge if it's a few days before scheduled arrival. C'mon - sign up!!! ;) :D

[DieselSJ]

So, how bad would it be if I showed up with my CJ instead of the Wag? Come on, motivate me to get my Wag done...

[J10/J20 Project]

Originally posted by DieselSJ:
So, how bad would it be if I showed up with my CJ instead of the Wag? Come on, motivate me to get my Wag done...It is nice to meet all off this board. I could only make it last year in my XJ and still broke down about an hour away on the way home. CPS gone bad. This year my truck better be roadworthy for the long trip.

[ December 22, 2004, 05:27 PM: Message edited by: J10/J20 Project ]

[turtlejoe]

Originally posted by DieselSJ:
So, how bad would it be if I showed up with my CJ instead of the Wag? Come on, motivate me to get my Wag done...Well, we had to bring my wife's Rubi last year and while welcomed with open arms, often found ourselves surrounded by the big iron. :D ;)

The Cherokee is coming this year if I have to drag it behind a dog team ... Git 'r DONE!!!
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/gatherings/Surrounded.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

Bring the CJ if you HAVE TO. ;) In the meantime, the DeiselSJ... Git 'r DONE Mark!!! :D

[gwinn]

Originally posted by SVO42:
Crap! My girlfriend and I don't know if we can go yet, but I really want to, and so does she. We also have two friends that might be interested-one has a Wag and the other's his brother. I guess I'll have to talk to the lady about it tonight.

Can people sleep in their vehicle in the parking lot? smile.gif I wouldn't panic. I'm guessing that a number of those who've reserved sites will have something happen to force them to cancel the trip. It's happened to me as well as a few others in the past. It will be nice to have another FSJ'er available to take over that reservation should it be necessary.

[2MANY4X'S2FIX]

OK, I'm interested. However my 74 J-10 is stock. I'm talking 235/75/15's here. What kind of trails are we talking about? I'm hoping to have my T'all done soon however parts are a *****. If I don't have a trail rig done by the time of the event are there some gravel or dirt roads to run down?

[fulsizjeep]

Bring the J10! Almost all the trails are 2 track and I have seen totally stock FSJs run them all except for Poughkeepsie. In 02, I followed a 91 final edition on the drive up by Engineer Pass and back around to Animas Forks. He stuffed the wheels pretty good a couple times but ran with the big dogs. The roads are not particularly hard, just the altitude that usually kicks some FSJ butts.

[2MANY4X'S2FIX]

Sounds like a plan, can you adjust carbs for altitude? I'm a little rusty on how to do that. If I get the Travelall buttoned up I'll bring that, I guess I can flat tow the Jeep behind it.

[ColeTrickle]

Travy!?! Shoot load up the J10 and lets go!

We go right through Jacksboro each time I've went. Plus with Don S leading the group in his 401 powered Wag I'm not to sure we'd slow the pace for ya ;)

Oracle did most trails in a stock GW that he had only bought days earlier. He made a few pit stops on the way but after that we were good to go. He even made it over spots where I had witnessed numerous other heavily modified Wags fail.

Heck, 2nd year I went, I was in 2wd low the whole time. Even over Black Bear.

Now after wrenching with one of our FSJ doctors I got "wood" and am absolutely unstoppable...I think ;)

[Michael]

Originally posted by ColeTrickle:


Now after wrenching with one of our FSJ doctors I got "wood" and am absolutely unstoppable...I think ;) Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ha ROFLMAO!!!!

[JeepNOFEAR]

Hey Flint, whos Yellow waggy in the mini pic under the map? I'd like to see more pictures of it.

[fulsizjeep]

Heimeken from El Paso. His site:
http://snow.prohosting.com/heimeken

There are more pix of Caterpillar on the 03 & 04 Ouray sites linked at the bottom of the 05 Ouray web site (http://www.frontier.net/~mystkblu/05ouray/index.htm) too. It is still in original brown sans wood in the 03 pix.

1/1/05 Update - 19 KOA sites confirmed reserved. :cool: KOA sites previously held are now open to who ever reserves first. Y'all are now on your own to get a spot at KOA. There are plenty other lodging options too. The Timberidge has a decent campground and there is a nice one at the Amphitheater which is on USFS land above Ouray.

Lodging & Camping info links:
http://www.cfsja.org/2002/planner/lodging.html
(discounts only applied to The 02 Invasion)

[ January 07, 2005, 06:39 AM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[malodin]

man if only it wasnt so darn far from washington, id be there in a heart beat.

[FSJ Thing]

Originally posted by malodin:
man if only it wasnt so darn far from washington, id be there in a heart beat.Provided that I'm not on deployment in July, I will be making the drive from Everett Washington. It really ain't that far. I used to "Iron-man" it from Bremerton to Grand Junction one or two times a year!

[bigun]

my dad used to leave seattle around 2 or 3 in the morningon friday running Load to load picking up fish and make it into Alb. by 1030 sunday morning

[Ralph]

Michael, I'm looking forward to you making it this year.

For the moment, I'm FSJ-less. But I'm sure I'll have something, at least a trail-beater, by this summer.

[River Beast]

Originally posted by Ralph:
Michael, I'm looking forward to you making it this year.

For the moment, I'm FSJ-less. But I'm sure I'll have something, at least a trail-beater, by this summer.maybe I can pull you up Imogene and repay the favor... :D ;)

[Michael]

Originally posted by Ralph:
Michael, I'm looking forward to you making it this year.

For the moment, I'm FSJ-less. But I'm sure I'll have something, at least a trail-beater, by this summer.Thanks Ralph looking forward to seeing you again. Although my wag is far from pretty anymore....but it still around and running.

[Jeepstress]

Looks like we have more attendees! Just got an email from Sandy Lawson from the CFSJA list. He's reserved 3 kabins, bringin 2 FSJs, and his grandson's in their various rigs!

[fulsizjeep]

Web site updated. Sandy has been to 2 of the previous CFJSA gatherings in 01 & 02 and we welcome him back!

He has one nice Honcho too!
http://www.jtruck.net/ouray2002/picknick_contest/S_P8162240.JPG

[Ralph]

Originally posted by RiverBeast:
maybe I can pull you up Imogene and repay the favor... We have a different philosophy, Todd, as you make your rigs big and pretty and I make mine run!

[flatbackdragon]

pretty don't make it go up the hill Ralph...you know that.
I had the ugliest one there this yr, not counting the BUICK, and I DID NOT work on mine bringing there or driving back. (it helps that I only have to drive 100 miles each way tho)

[turtlejoe]

Phil, ugly isn't a word that applies to your Cherokee. In fact, there aren't too many that I would EVER describe as ugly - yours is just set up to run and the rest comes with the territory. I've been asked a few times why I haven't fixed my flares yet, but they just don't seem like a priority ... :D

[River Beast]

Flint....

I added this linked thread to the FSJ World Event Forum... just so you know... they dont get much traffic.. but the more the merrier!! :D

[fulsizjeep]

Thanks... Just where is that Todd?

This gathering is looking to be quite a bunch of folks. Can't wait until July! :D

[River Beast]

Originally posted by Flint:
Thanks... Just where is that Todd?

This gathering is looking to be quite a bunch of folks. Can't wait until July! :D Here is a link..

http://fsjworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/forum.ten-id-270-n-events

[raider]

Okay guys, I've finally been able to get this computer working (no service for last 6 months). Any way we will be arriving in Ouray on the 9th and staying through the 17th. We will be staying at the Timberidge CG. This year were bringin a friend with his 86 Jimmy. I know, it isn't a fsj, however, his FSJ was totaled last year (after all the work to make it capapble and presentable!). Looking for to seeing all of you and doing some wheeling!

[gwinn]

It's good to hear from you Bill. Looks like we've got a good turnout anticipated for this year. I'm lookin' forward to wheelin' with you and your family again. smile.gif

[fulsizjeep]

Web site updated to show Timber Ridge Motel "campers" :D Good to see you are coming again Bill! :cool:

[Karl Streich]

What happens if I drive a '92 F250 now redface.gif unless I can find a new WT Cherokee/J10 short ben in the mean time and build it some :D (now that I am actually competent at fixing cars!

[FSJ Thing]

Originally posted by Karl Streich:
What happens if I drive a '92 F250 now redface.gif unless I can find a new WT Cherokee/J10 short ben in the mean time and build it some :D (now that I am actually competent at fixing cars!Yoy have to bring every tool you own plus a pony keg.

[flatbackdragon]

Ouray daytime

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/OurayDay.jpg

Ouray sleeping

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/OurayNight.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

Hey Phil! We got more snow on the ground here than Ouray. Krista was purty sure you drove by here this week and got long on the horns... :cool:

[flatbackdragon]

not this week, went over red thurs, as long as 550 open its shorter to make the trip to Dur/Pagosa, 1 hr longer each way going over Lizardlips and across 184. someone must be reading our posts and tooting for me!

[flatbackdragon]

pix of Chatanooga, the valley floor just so. of Red Mtn. pass
http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga1.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga2.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga3.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga4.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga5.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/Chatanooga6.jpg

[flatbackdragon]

of hwy550 red mtn pass

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn1.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn2.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn3.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn4.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn5.jpg

http://www.fullsizejeeps.com/jeeps/files/Misc-Pictures/RedMtn6.jpg

[fulsizjeep]

Just heard from Michael Shimniok on the CFSJA side and he and Amy are planning for Ouray too. Gonna be a great gathering this season! :cool:

[MIKE HANI]

Well, we're finally feeling healed, and we still have a couple of jeeps around here. Sooo, we'll be there in July. Planning on arriving on the 13th. Have sites 42&43 reserved at KOA. Looking forward to seeing the old friends and meeting some new ones. smile.gif smile.gif

[turtlejoe]

Glad you can make it Mike, look forward to seeing both you and your wife! My wife would love to talk to her about the FSJ quilt she made. ;)

[fulsizjeep]

Yay Mike! Welcome! smile.gif Be good to see you and your crew again.

Edit: Jeffry Flynn from NE is registered at KOA today too. He was here for the Big One in 2002 and has a 79 Waggy. Welcome! smile.gif

Now set at 25 registrations at KOA. Web site updated. Looks like we will have plenty of people to have at least two or three groups go out and ride the San Juans every day. :cool:

[ February 07, 2005, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[20ozJolt]

... for "our" section of koa who do i talk to?
them or u guys...

as of now im planing on coming...

[Karl Streich]

Originally posted by Karl Streich:
What happens if I drive a '92 F250 now redface.gif unless I can find a new WT Cherokee/J10 short ben in the mean time and build it some :D (now that I am actually competent at fixing cars!Um- it is just an F250- all my tools won't fit, the GVWR is 8600, if I tow a 10K trailer then maby, but no room for the keg :D

Of course if I get the M715 that I'm looking at tomorrow I can tow that :D

[gwinn]

Originally posted by 20ozJolt:
... for "our" section of koa who do i talk to?
them or u guys...

as of now im planing on coming...Unfortunately "our" section was only being held until x-mas. What the best thing to do now is contact the KOA and let them know you're with the FSJ Invasion and to reserve you a campsite as close as possible to the southwest side of the campground. More than likely there will be cancellations so maybe if you ask the campground to move you into "our" section if a spot opens up, they might accomodate. Everyone who is currently reserving the southwest campsites is asked to please post to this forum immediately if they have to cancel their trip so we can shuffle to hold our ground.

[War Wagon]

Don’t know if I can pull this off but our plans are to make a trip out west this year. First head up to Mount Rushmore then on to Yellowstone. From there down through Flaming Gorge NP, then over to Craig, Co. to check out where I elk hunt. Then I would like to make the 2005 Ouray FSJ ReUnInvasion for a day or two, from there on to the Grand Canyon and then head for home. I know that is a lot of miles but that is the best way to see the country, I will try to stuff this into 2 weeks, we will see. I don’t think I can afford feeding The War Wagon on a trip like this so I will be in my F-350 diesel. I really hope we can pull this off as this will be the first vacation my wife and I have taken in a while. Hope I will see everyone there.

Jim

[fulsizjeep]

Be glad to meet up no matter what you might be driving! 220, 221, whatever it takes. :cool:

[Heimeken]

Currently stocking more agave juice! smile.gif

[viscacha]

Originally posted by Heimeken:
Currently stocking more agave juice! smile.gif I just happen to have your shot glass I inherieted from last year. :cool:

[Chevelleguy]

Made our reservation for 5 nights last Wed. Got a confermation from Dave w/o a site location. E-mailed him back to let him know I was with this group. He said no problem, we were already in the area. Still no site location. Don't want to bother him again so we will just find out when we get there. 7/11-7/14 will be leaving Sat by noon for that wonderfull 900mile drive home.

[ February 18, 2005, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: chevelleguy ]

[gwinn]

Excellent David, It'll be cool to see you and the family again. smile.gif

[fulsizjeep]

Originally posted by chevelleguy:
Made our reservation for 5 nights last Wed. Got a confermation from Dave w/o a site location. E-mailed him back to let him know I was with this group. He said no problem, we were already in the area. Still no site location. Don't want to bother him again so we will just find out when we get there. 7/11-7/14 will be leaving Sat by noon for that wonderfull 900mile drive home.Good deal David. You get a tent site? I'll put you on the map with a ? mark for location.

[oldcj5guy]

Just bought the jeep i'll be bringing to Ouray. '82 waggy Brougham, in need of a lot of work....... Luckily we relocated to Colorado, so I won't have as far to drive, which will give me an extra day to work on the rig in the end.

[Chevelleguy]

Yes Flint, a tent site. We can't wait to see all the friends we made in '03 again, Tom.

[20ozJolt]

... 20 sompthing a night for a tent sight wow that was more then i was expecting...

so i made my res, i will be ther(i hope with my jeep done)
no sight # tho

[River Beast]

I cant believe how big this is getting... but I dont think we will ever surpass 2002.... but who cares....

the more the better.... :D

I cant wait.... at least 30 FSJ's already!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO

[ February 20, 2005, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: River Beast ]

[fulsizjeep]

Just updated site again showing 20ozjolt and some other folks who probably won't be settled in at KOA. I am having some Mexican coffee this morning and getting myself all in a tizzy over this year's gathering. Sure be good to see the RB crew again Todd!

Snow is hanging in here too. It has been a very wet winter and mountains are currently at 110-125% of 30 years average. There should be some awesome flower displays in July if it keeps up like this.

[raider]

Gentleman, in addition to "Raider" attending. I have my sons 77 Ford Bronco finished (efi 302), my daughters 81-CJ-7, and another friend with an 86 GMC JIMMY (don't worry his 82 Wagoneer was recently totaled) so he is at least there in spirit. Anyways we will staying at the Timberidge Campground from July 9 through the 17th. And yes we look forward to running as many trails as posible.

[Chevelleguy]

Will there be any midnight wrench sessions on the CJ carb this year, Bill? :D It will be good to see you and the family again.

[ February 25, 2005, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: chevelleguy ]

[raider]

Dave, we finally got wise and just replaced it with a Weber. So I hope no midnight or otherwise wrenching on it this year! Looks like you got the Wagoneer shipshape (no fuel pump problems this year). See ya then!

[flatbackdragon]

both my sons broncos (81-88-90) have made every trail around here, they are bone stock, Poughkeepsie included, bring them on people

[Getmuddy2001]

I seen this on pirate4x4 and thought you guys might be interetsed.

On the 29th of this month, the San Miguel County Commissioners may close Imogene, Black Bear and Ophir passes to ATV/Dirt Bike users. Knowing the players as I do, there very well could be a move to ban ALL OHV's within a year.

So, if you really care about 'wheeling, send an email to Art Goodtimes artg@sanmiguelcounty.org voicing your opposition to this ban with a copy to the Telluride Daliy Planet reporter covering the story, debdion@hotmail.com.

[Poley]

DArn wish I could make it

[fulsizjeep]

Web Site Updated this morning. 29 reservations at KOA!!!! :D :cool: smile.gif

C'mon Poley, ain't that far between you & Ouray man! ;)

[joe]

Originally posted by Flint:
Web Site Updated this morning. 29 reservations at KOA!!!! :D :cool: smile.gif

Make the 30 Flint. Site 52C smile.gif

[fulsizjeep]

I got it updated with you included already there -joe. Somebody needs to fess up for having 52a reserved. C'mon y'all... Who has it? ;)

[grimgaunt]

#31

[20ozJolt]

... i still dont know.....

[J10/J20 Project]

Sweet Hari,
Good to see you and family there.

[20ozJolt]

...it loos like i might need to cancel... :(

i will be deciding if i want to enlist this week if i do ill have to cancel due to me being in boot...

[ March 29, 2005, 06:01 PM: Message edited by: 20ozJolt ]

[fulsizjeep]

S'okay Rick. I think that would be a pretty good excuse to miss Ouray. ;)

[ May 15, 2005, 07:08 AM: Message edited by: Flint ]

[Josh D]

Well I finally said to the wife "sh#t or git off the pot, I need to get reservations made!" redface.gif Needless to say, I'll be going solo again this year. :rolleyes: Made internet reservations @ KOA, but haven't yet recieved confirmation. I requested a tent site in the 47-53 area where the fullsize Jeep gathering is, hopefully there are still spaces available.

Anyhoo, now need to decide what FSJ to take. Do I go in comfort in the GW on its maiden voyage to a fullsize Jeep gathering in Ouray? Or do I go for "coolness factor" in the J2000 and attempt redemption on Poughkeepsie gulch that became my nemisis in 2002? Decisions, decisions......

[viscacha]

J2000 redemption time. :cool:

[fulsizjeep]

Josh... redeem thy self and thy J2000 :D

[Ralph Rogers]

Good deal Josh.
Ralph

[20ozJolt]

ok
so i do need to pull out :(

so i will hold off on canceling my camp site untell one of "us" wants it...

just post here if u want it...

[Josh D]

Originally posted by 20ozJolt:
ok
so i do need to pull out :(

so i will hold off on canceling my camp site untell one of "us" wants it...

just post here if u want it...Sorry to hear your not going, but I gotta ask, what spot did you have? I have a confirmed res, but don't yet know what spot.

[20ozJolt]

52a

[Heimeken]

Hey Josh, what day are you planning to drive up? I'm probably taking my J10 and start driving on Tuesday the 12th, hoping to meet up with Steve, Kenny and Don like last year.

[Josh D]

Well, I was just planning on heading up Wednesday morning, only about 4hr drive from here. Are you guys stopping over in Albuquerque or driving through on Tuesday?

[bigun]

We were thinking about maybe going up a day or so early and dropping in on flint and krista my buddy is really into archeology so thought we might check out the ruins

[Heimeken]

I have always driven through Alb. Fastest way for me is to go through Cuba, Aztec, Durango... Last year I went up to Santa Fe to Alamosa to meet the east Texas guys to do stoney pass, but it may not pan out this year. I'm flexible to either driving up all they way Tuesday or meeting up with you on Wed. morning. Even going by Flint's is open to me. I'd love to see the ruins in Mesa Verde. I guess we'll see as it gets closer.

[Josh D]

I'll be taking 550 through Cuba as well. I'm only about three miles to the turn off. I had planned on leaving the house about 8 am, putting me in Ouray about 12ish. Your about 4.5-5 hrs from the 550 turn off aren't you?

[Qudawg]

I think I can go if everything goes allright. My cherokee is running excellent right now but may not be later lol.
Ill see if I can take those days off of work and let you know. Are all the campsites reserved?
Ill be going solo and was wondering if anyone close by would want a partner to drive with?
thx
Quinn Guymon

pm me if you are close to utah

[Qudawg]

Curious, I looked at the map and it said site 53 was not taken is that still avaliable?
thx
Quinn Guymon

[fulsizjeep]

Quinn - Call the KOA and see if you can get 52a since Rick (20ozjolt) is cancelling. David (chevelleguy) is also cancelling but did not get a site number. I am guessing he had 53, but not sure.

I am guessing that Dave (KOA owner) may be enroute back to Ouray from Florida winter travels any time now and may not reply right away, but give it a shot. I will try to get a hold of Dave this week too if that will help.

:cool:

[Qudawg]

Ill do that, thanks for the help Flint.

Quinn

[HOOT]

Here's an update on available sites for July 13-17. I just got off the phone with them. Like I said this is ALL that are still available. #'s 55, 55a, 55b, 55c, 44,41,23,24,25,26,27,28,29.
Sorry to say I did not make mine as I'm probably going to be a last minute stray J.
Who else is heading there from the OH,KY,IN or further region?

[fulsizjeep]

Mark Wilde from the CFSJA list just signed up 52C yesterday. Site updated. 25 KOA sites reserved. :cool:

[Josh D]

Flint,

Just confirmed with KOA, I'm site 53 if you want to update your list.

[fulsizjeep]

Thanks Josh! Will update site tonight! :cool:

Anyone else with KOA info we don't have on the site yet???

Looks like we will have a couple occupied sites within our "FSJ realm" at KOA that are not FSJ, but, hey, can't be a perfect world if it involves a Jeep... :D

[Michael]

Oh man this may be rough for them

[ColeTrickle]

;)

[bigun]

Originally posted by Michael:
Oh man this may be rough for themHEHEHEHE

[turtlejoe]

Originally posted by bigun:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Michael:
Oh man this may be rough for themHEHEHEHE</font>[/QUOTE]I'm hoping it's some of those Pinzgauer/"Schnauzer" folks ... :D ;)

[roadgrime]

lol turtlejoe. I think we would outnumber em this year!

[fulsizjeep]

ReUnInvasion web site updated to show Gwinn cancellation and Ralph Rogers taking up on 47D. Thanks! Hope we can keep a good crowd coming to the summer mountain rides! :cool: Gonna miss you Tom! :(

[uglyjeepling]

Is anyone else as happy as me that this is just around the corner!! Other that workin my but off to hurry and get my cherk ready, I am stoked!!

[ June 14, 2005, 11:47 AM: Message edited by: uglyjeepling ]

[viscacha]

I’m getting pretty excited and worried at the same time. I’m still working on the fine details of my rig and I’ve only done a four mile test drive so far, but it rides sweet. The problem is week after week I still haven’t gotten my rims and they aren’t coming this week either. I might have to think about coming up on 33” tires, but if that’s the case I might cancel. I need to think positive, the rims are coming, the rims are coming. It’s only been eight weeks since I placed the order, the rims are coming. :cool:

[uglyjeepling]

Whats wrong with 33's? I thought that the trails were at a level that a stock FSJ could do? ~30" tires. Am I in for a rude awakenin with 33" on a stock platform WT Cherk.

Your rims are coming!

[viscacha]

I wasn’t implying that anyone needs large tires for most of the trails around Ouray. Vacuum lines, carburetion, and the rest of the fuel system are the important things to have working properly. My 33” mtr’s look pretty silly on the truck right now with the soa. I also lowered the diff ratio and would be revving pretty high on the highway on them.

I have 37” mtr’s just waiting for rims. :cool:

[uglyjeepling]

Oh ok. LOL. i am such a noob when it comes to wheelin. LOL.

[Ralph Rogers]

Just drive slower Steve. You are driving a FSJ, how much sillier can you look?
Ralph

[JEEPDUDE]

Here's a link to our 4x4 clubs web page (http://www.creeperjeepers.org/calendar.htm) We will have a group on Black Bear for our annual Adopt-A-Road clean up on the 16th. Stop and say "hi" if you see us :D .

If you folks need anything (parts etc tongue.gif ), you have a resource. (We have a few members with FSJ's including me ;) ). I will be up there wheel'in in my baby Jeep (http://www.creeperjeepers.org/DanParsons.html) I may catch up with you all in Ouray later that evening.

Flint, I may need to get your cell # (if there is even cell service in Ouray). E-mail me when you get a chance.

[Don S]

..
JEEPDUDE;

...Nice to hear about the Clean up on Black Bear Road.
I Looked at the Club Web site. It says your going to Elwood Pass and Platoro. I went though the area a couple of years ago to do the Old Military Road west of Elwood (Summitville) and it was blocked off and so was The Pass on the north side. I ended up driving down the Alamosa River.

Have a good one ;) and CUL.. Don S..

[jlewis]

I am a new member here. where is the invasion going to be at. thanks.

Jonathan Lewis

[Don S]

Originally posted by jlewis:
I am a new member here. where is the invasion going to be at. thanks.

Jonathan Lewis..
jlewis:

... Welcome the the group! :D
The 2005 Ouray FSJ Invasion July 13 - 17 is in Ouray Colorado. Ouray is north of Durango on highway 550 and south of Montrose in the SW part of the state.

Have a good one ;) and CUL.. Don S..

[fulsizjeep]

Our web server is finally back up...
More info on Ouray Invasion here:
http://www.frontier.net/~mystkblu/05ouray

JEEPDUDE - email sent...

[Damage, Inc.]

I have to cancel (again) this year.

If you want my Kabin, let me know via email, rjhump_at_pcisys.net.

Make the "_at_" an "@" symbol, obviously!

[uglyjeepling]

Sorry to hear that. Was lookin forward to seeing you again. Did look like the Cherokee needed a lot when I saw it last fall. Probably still the same?? :D

[Damage, Inc.]

It's actually getting close to being finished. But I just started a new job and can't afford to take the time off right now, which SUCKS. :(

Maybe next year.

[fulsizjeep]

Sorry to hear this Damage. With these FSJ beasts in the driveway, a job is a good thing to have tho. :cool:

Will update the web site once I hear what is going on with the pending site shuffle at KOA.

[ColeTrickle]

Flint, talked to Dave last night. I have UglyJeeplings old spot at 47A from the 13th to 17th. See we can still be neighbors ;)

BTW..e-mail or PM me your plans about the days prior. I ain't got no where ta stay! Plan to arrive Sunday afternoon.

[Michael]

Originally posted by ColeTrickle:


BTW..e-mail or PM me your plans about the days prior. I ain't got no where ta stay! Plan to arrive Sunday afternoon.Bs...you have a place to stay. Pich a tent in front of my cabin or Kerrys....do not worrry so much :eek: Btw...remind me to give you something on Saturday........ ;)

[ June 28, 2005, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Michael ]

[ColeTrickle]

Originally posted by Michael:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ColeTrickle:


BTW..e-mail or PM me your plans about the days prior. I ain't got no where ta stay! Plan to arrive Sunday afternoon.Bs...you have a place to stay. Pich a tent in front of my cabin or Kerrys....do not worrry so much :eek: Btw...remind me to give you something on Saturday........ ;) </font>[/QUOTE]Alright, I'm thinking of a "stack" of crisp one-hundred dollar bills. No change please.

[uglyjeepling]

Flint,

I switched to Roadgrime's old site,47F.
See yah there!

Matt

[turtlejoe]

Originally posted by Michael:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ColeTrickle:


BTW..e-mail or PM me your plans about the days prior. I ain't got no where ta stay! Plan to arrive Sunday afternoon.Bs...you have a place to stay. Pich a tent in front of my cabin or Kerrys....do not worrry so much :eek: Btw...remind me to give you something on Saturday........ ;) </font>[/QUOTE]Heck ya - you could even put your pad and sleeping bag down on the porch and you wouldn't even need to pull out the tent. :D ;)

[ June 29, 2005, 01:00 PM: Message edited by: turtlejoe ]

[Don S]

..
Flint;

... It's been a few years since We've been by South Mineral Creek Camp Grounds but it was packed with campers with ATVs and screaming mimi kids. If one continues west then south for a few miles on that road it dead ends at a trailhead.
... At the KOA the only really screaming mimi's was us. :D

Have a good one ;) and CUL.. Don S..

[fulsizjeep]

Thanks for the "heads up" Don! We will just travel down a ways and pick a spot probably. =8-)

Thanks for the update Matt - will polish up the web site tonight.

:cool:

[J10/J20 Project]

Hey Flint,
I swapped my camping spot I'm now in 51 not 52. I saw on the map it was still free, so to be more with the group. A stray non FSJper wouldn't want to camp between us. They won't be the same when they leave. LOL