Rovers on the Rocks

[rvrsrvc]

formally Rovers at the Creek, has an official thread at Justin's Lucky 8 site with ordering info:
http://lucky8llc.com/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8401

[Frank84]

I'll have to sign up when I get home - aparently Justin's site is considered hostile content here at work:mad:

[rvrsrvc]

Ok, the MAR is behind us and I for one had a great time, but it's time to get down to some serious fun!
Help spread the word! This event has a lot of potential, and a whole lot of Rover people would be great!

[Ivar]

I will be there. I might even get a spec of dust on my series.

[Frank84]

I'm still planning on going

[galen211]

Uh, Frank, is there something you need to tell us about??

[Rob P]

'95 D90


You mean like the D90 in his signature line? Only thing I knew that Frank had that had a 90" like wheel base was a Tracker.

[Frank84]

haha - the tracker has an 86" wheelbase actually! I picked the 90 up in Connecticut about a month ago to replace the tracker. It was definitely not one of my most practical decisions, but it is one of the most fun!

Perhaps the most amazing thing about driving the 90 every day now is how much smoother and quieter the Strange Rover has gotten.

[Rob P]

Well how about a picture Frank?

[Frank84]

Here's a shot of it. The paint is in great shape. It's not perfect, but close enough for me. Still taking the strange rover to rausch though!

So, is anyone else going? I'm signed up. I talked to Justin at lucky8 and he said it looks like they'll have around 30 or 40 trucks.

[Disco96JSWB]

Nice D-90, Frank!

Jake and I plan to come hang around on Saturday, but we no longer have a suitable vehicle for trails at Rausch Creek.

- Jeremy

[rvrsrvc]

Yes you do! The LR3 or the S1, right?

[Rob P]

That looks sweet Frank. You should have your 401K built back up again in time to retire.

[galen211]

Very nice Frank. You skipped right over the Series phase....

[Frank84]

Very nice Frank. You skipped right over the Series phase....

I actually didn't mean to skip it - I want to go back some day! I just needed something slightly more driveable for everyday use.

[scatterling]

well done sir! Yay for addiction!!:D

[galen211]

Yay for addiction!!:D

You should know!

[pushngo]

Nice D-90, Frank!

Jake and I plan to come hang around on Saturday, but we no longer have a suitable vehicle for trails at Rausch Creek.

- Jeremy

We have had some comment about this. Some people have the impression that this event will be a Rock Crawling Comp.

Actually part of the weekend will be a Lead/guided run on green (easier) trails and along the way we will stop and watch who ever wants to try some of the more difficult trails do so. The offshoots generally run right near the trails and can sometimes be viewed right from where your truck is or a short walk away.

There will be plenty of activities for stock or near stock units over the weekend

[rvrsrvc]

Woo-hoo! Officially less than a week to go!

[Ivar]

This is going to be a historic event ... I am going to get mud on my 88!

[Frank84]

This is going to be a historic event ... I am going to get mud on my 88!

I've got to see this!

[siiirhd88]

We really wanted to attend this one, but we have too much work to complete on the house / garage addition. We have to prime and paint a two story stairwell this weekend, before the spiral staircase can be installed next week. Too many projects.....

Bob and Dawn

[rvrsrvc]

Fightin' the flu right now- into day 3. Should be good for ROTR though.

[Ivar]

Fightin' the flu right now- into day 3. Should be good for ROTR though.

Just dont bring those swines with you!

[rvrsrvc]

Feelin' pretty good, but lookin' a whole lot better!

[Frank84]

Is everyone camping? I reserved a spot.

[pushngo]

Did you tell them you were going to ROTR? Because we have an area that will just be us and were dinners will be served.

[Frank84]

I think I ordered the ROTR with the camping and meals. I guess that is what I meant by reserving a spot. Do we need to do anything else?

[pushngo]

I think I ordered the ROTR with the camping and meals. I guess that is what I meant by reserving a spot. Do we need to do anything else?


Ok so you did a prereg at L8? That is all you need to do.

[scatterling]

finally got around to registering. See you all sometime Friday. Also, bringing a friend. Anyone try and put 3 things in the shopping cart!!! sheeesh!

[Rugbier]

Rovers on the Rocks LIVE FEED will be at the following address

www.ustream.tv/channel/rover-competition

[Rob P]

that's too cool. Will this be available later on for viewing?

[Rugbier]

it is a possibility, but not sure if the company would like some compensation ( i.e in the form of DVD ), will let you know as soon as I find out

[rvrsrvc]

I think Tom-Tom the video guy who was with us all weekend is producing a DVD of the whole event to help finance his education at Beauty School. What a blast! Theres some pix and video links at:
http://www.lucky8llc.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8401

[Ivar]

Trevor,

Thanks for organizing a fun event, and for all your patience and tolerance with us whiny beginners! Well, maybe just me, but thanks anyway.

[Frank84]

That was a seriously awesome weekend at Rausch. Can't wait to do it again!

Making it Friday/Saturday was really nice so I could take my time heading back on Sunday - I was pretty tired from sleeping in the cold and all the activity all weekend long. Apparently my rover was tired too cause it took a 40 minute break just off I-78 near Lehigh before deciding to continue on the rest of the way to jersey.

[scatterling]

Thanks for an awesome weekend. Perfect weather ( well, except for low 20's on Saturday morning), good food and a great group of people. We must do it again!!

Here's an email I got from Shane today:

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Hey guys,

Nice to meet you all this weekend.

Here's a link to some of the photos from the event.

My daughter and I were both a bit trigger happy and ended up getting some
pretty good shots. There's two really good sequences starting at 695. I
didn't realize it at the time but I caught Dana's approach, jump and
landing.

Feel free to download (open the photo and click the download link and you'll
get a higher res photo). Also, please share with others who were at the
event as I don't have their email addresses.

Here you go: http://gallery.me.com/coryms#100076&bgcolor=black&view=grid
or the tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/yjx68sm

Best,

Shane

P.S. Those jump sequences would look great framed and side-by-side on a
wall. Let me know if you need any cropped or edited in some way.

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[Rob P]

Apparently my rover was tired too cause it took a 40 minute break just off I-78 near Lehigh before deciding to continue on the rest of the way to jersey.

Whadja mean Frankie? Overheating? Sputtering? Everything OK with the Strangest Rover around?

[Frank84]

Whadja mean Frankie? Overheating? Sputtering? Everything OK with the Strangest Rover around?

I've had trouble with it not starting when it is cold out many times before and this was the first time it happened when it was warm - turned out to be a bad connection at the starter. At least I think it was a bad connection. I cleaned the contacts and it started. Didn't shut it off until I got home.

[Ivar]

Thanks for an awesome weekend. Perfect weather ( well, except for low 20's on Saturday morning), good food and a great group of people. We must do it again!!

Neil,

Are you going to upload your pictures? I need some proof that I was there!

Ivar

[scatterling]

here are some of the photo's I took. http://picasaweb.google.com/scatterlingSA/RoversOnTheRocks09#

Still trying to get the HD video thing sorted. Sould be some good stills in there , I'll post when I get it figured out.


Ivar, there are some nice shots of your truck here as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sGW3_v8CXI

[Ivar]

Thanks Neil.

[AmityD90]

Hi all

Just registered to this forum. It was nice meeting some of your members at this event. Hopefully I will be able to get together with you more often.

Every now and then I'll chime in to say hello!

Gery
Aka AmityD90

[Hammertime]

Hi all

Just registered to this forum. It was nice meeting some of your members at this event. Hopefully I will be able to get together with you more often.

Every now and then I'll chime in to say hello!

Gery
Aka AmityD90
Welcome aboard.

[Rob P]

Welcome aboard.
Don't just stand there, grab a bucket start bailing.
http://www.truesake.com/newsletters/images/boat.jpg
Interstingly enough, the page I got this picture from is a Sake site called TrueSake http://www.truesake.com and I found it quite interesting despite the fact that Sake has never passed these lips.