What's your excuse . . .

[FSJNut]

. . . for not making this ECI?

I didn't get all my projects done on my Jeep.
Nobodies Jeep is EVER finished. Bring what you've got. If it's not up to the
tougher trails, keep it on the easier ones. Do a ride along on the harder
ones. Jeep not running at all - bring another 4WD or heck, bring the
family mini-van and do ride alongs. There are always empty seats.

I have other obligations and can't stay the whole time.
Come for one day. You'll still have a great time. It is almost impossible
to come to this event, even for a short time, and not meet some very
cool people, or learn something, or have a good time, or all of the above.

Gas is too expensive right now.
Yes gas is expensive. Hey, I drive from Tennessee and it's
well worth the trip.

My point is that this event is much more than wheeling your rig on
some great trails. It's about the people, the fun, the stories, and
getting to see so many FSJ's all in one place.
You know you want to come and you KNOW your Jeep wants to.
Don't let this once a year event dedicated to the love, preservation, and
unbeliveably fun wheeling Full Size Jeep happen without you.

No excuses.


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Martin Rouser
Knoxville,TN (AKA extreme western NC)

'87 GW 401
'88 GW 318,000 miles and going strong
'85 GW SUPPOSED to be a parts rig - couldn't do it
'89 GW a real parts rig, this time (very little frame left)
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[GaWag]

. . . for not making this ECI?

I didn't get all my projects done on my Jeep.
Nobodies Jeep is EVER finished. Bring what you've got. If it's not up to the
tougher trails, keep it on the easier ones. Do a ride along on the harder
ones. Jeep not running at all - bring another 4WD or heck, bring the
family mini-van and do ride alongs. There are always empty seats.

I have other obligations and can't stay the whole time.
Come for one day. You'll still have a great time. It is almost impossible
to come to this event, even for a short time, and not meet some very
cool people, or learn something, or have a good time, or all of the above.

Gas is too expensive right now.
Yes gas is expensive. Hey, I drive from Tennessee and it's
well worth the trip.

My point is that this event is much more than wheeling your rig on
some great trails. It's about the people, the fun, the stories, and
getting to see so many FSJ's all in one place.
You know you want to come and you KNOW your Jeep wants to.
Don't let this once a year event dedicated to the love, preservation, and
unbeliveably fun wheeling Full Size Jeep happen without you.

No excuses.


-

Martin Rouser
Knoxville,TN (AKA extreme western NC)

'87 GW 401
'88 GW 318,000 miles and going strong
'85 GW SUPPOSED to be a parts rig - couldn't do it
'89 GW a real parts rig, this time (very little frame left)
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OK OK, I'm coming! GOSH!:drivin:

[etjeep]

I may still come, but the jeep is not going to make it. Got too many unfinished tasks and have not even road tested it yet. No point trailering it down just to pay more in fuel and not wheel it. I hate doing half-assed work just to make a deadline....too many sleepless nights lately. I'll be much happier in the long run if I don't cut corners. Never have....never will.

[FSJNut]

Steve - glad to hear you're coming.
Eric - Can you find a good "stopping place"? I always lose when I try to do something halfway. Some people can get by with it - I can't. The main thing is to bring yourself. Plenty of seats to ride in, plenty of good folks to visit with.

[GaWag]

I may still come, but the jeep is not going to make it. Got too many unfinished tasks and have not even road tested it yet. No point trailering it down just to pay more in fuel and not wheel it. I hate doing half-assed work just to make a deadline....too many sleepless nights lately. I'll be much happier in the long run if I don't cut corners. Never have....never will.

Been there. Done that. Making it for the sake of making SUX! It never works out.

Hope you come anyway. Godd luck.

[ARouser]

I always lose when I try to do something halfway. Some people can get by with it -

Hes talkin about me, Im the king of "temporary" Its my justification for doing something better later, of course i always end up having to do it again later cause it breaks :rolleyes:
Hope to see you there, rig or not

[Casey]

My excuse...
No way to finish all of my to do list on the Chief. And do it right. :banghead:



I'll be rolling in my brothers XJ and do some ride alongs in the 'Compost Heap' and the '235 Club'! :fsj:



Besides...a/c is nice to have this time of year.

[etjeep]

Steve - glad to hear you're coming.
Eric - Can you find a good "stopping place"? I always lose when I try to do something halfway. Some people can get by with it - I can't. The main thing is to bring yourself. Plenty of seats to ride in, plenty of good folks to visit with.

I hear ya, the real problem is I have zero road miles and it does not "feel" right to bring it to the trail yet. I have a slew of misc other stuff thats not finished including retractable three point seat belts for the back seat so my son's booster seat, no hood, on and on. I could burn this week on vacation and probly get it done, but then I would be exhausted for the trip. I'm too old to let my ego get the better of me. I'd rather be smart and get to the trail in a few weeks. Might bring the wife's 4Runner to the ECI, we'll see. I have already succumbed to defeat for this year. I feel better with less stress, so anyway my excuse.

[War Wagon]

I'll be rolling in my brothers XJ and do some ride alongs in the 'Compost Heap' and the '235 Club'! :fsj:



Besides...a/c is nice to have this time of year.

That reminds me, I have to charge the A/C on The Compost Heep, they are calling for temps in the mid 90's. I am bringing The War Buggy as a staic display only because I live so close, I just did not get it finished. I need to get The War Wagon inspected and I will be good to go. Sorry guys I will not be bringing my shop this year but I will have some tools on hand. If anyone breaks real bad we could just tow it to my house to make the repairs.

Jim

[2nd Day]

I cant find the road on my GPS that leads from Germany to NC....:banghead:

[jamsni]

I cant find the road on my GPS that leads from Germany to NC....:banghead:

Try the Trans-Atlantic Subway...:D

[phatmax95]

I cant find the road on my GPS that leads from Germany to NC....:banghead:


Try Google. No really, do it.

[2nd Day]

I think I this is it (from Google search for Images of "Road from Germany to NC")

http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/display/75ea73a0-ac86-46e1-9ea0-b42858d4af92.jpg

I also found this one....

http://www.holyducttape.com/gallery/startrek.jpg

[phatmax95]

Noo, I meant google maps.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Spangdahlem,+Germany&daddr=NC-1005,+Troy,+Montgomery,+North+Carolina+27371,+Unit ed+States&sll=37.801307,-122.404604&sspn=0.040962,0.092955&ie=UTF8&cd=1&z=4&om=0


............
22. Turn right to merge onto Rue Marceau
0.3 km
23. Take the ramp onto Quai Frissard
1.0 km
2 mins
24. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto E05
0.9 km
2 mins
25. Swim across the Atlantic Ocean
Entering United States (Massachusetts)
5,572 km
29 days 0 hours
26. Turn left at Long Wharf
0.2 km
27. Continue on State St
0.1 km
28. Turn left at John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd/Surface Rd
Continue to follow John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd
..........

[GaWag]

Noo, I meant google maps.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=Spangdahlem,+Germany&daddr=NC-1005,+Troy,+Montgomery,+North+Carolina+27371,+Unit ed+States&sll=37.801307,-122.404604&sspn=0.040962,0.092955&ie=UTF8&cd=1&z=4&om=0

Can you swim fast enough to pull a trailer?:fsj:

[2nd Day]

I think so, but I dont have a trailer! :(

[78J10honcho]

trailer #1 unsafe tire, and I can't find anyone to replace it soon enough to use it

trailer #2 broke a ramp, then found out my J is too wide to fit on the trailer

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

not a happy day