Here's what I'm babbling about...

Night driving is cool so long as you're in front and nobody behind has on the big lights. Regardless, the stars will no doubt be great.

Oh wait! I just remembered ... I have a brand new night vision gizmo. I bet we'll see eyes looking back at us. I just got a camera adapter for it, too. Now all I need is a camera to adapt it to 'cause I know that big honkin' thing isn't going to fit my Canon digital. Could make for some great pics if I get all that figured out.

Gay bath house ... puhleeze. I'll remind you of that Sunday morning when the Vegas crew arrives bright-eyed and smelling like bathsoap and pancake syrup. If you're nice to me I might leave my Bumper Dumper with you on Saturday

LOL. Nice map (and markers), Bundage.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:

Gay bath house ... puhleeze. I'll remind you of that Sunday morning when the Vegas crew arrives bright-eyed and smelling like mansauce and anal-lube. If you're nice to me I might leave my Bumper Dumper with you on Saturday </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

fissed


Sean
ps - how "nice" do I have to be to you? I'm not THAT way.

Okay, I have to be serious. I'm sure it's a fine place. I'm a little worried about our Friday evening Needles accomodations! LOL

Sean

Being serious, I bet the Needles place will be fine. That's a busy little town with a regular flow of travelers.

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For those still paying attention to this thread even though it's gone completely downhill ...

Anybody else bringing kids? My daughters will likely be with the wife and me. They're 6 and 7.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
[quote]Originally posted by rodster:

Gay bath house ... puhleeze. I'll remind you of that Sunday morning when the Vegas crew arrives bright-eyed and smelling like mansauce and anal-lube. If you're nice to me I might leave my Bumper Dumper with you on Saturday </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


ROFLMAO!!!

OK!! I am staying at the Travellers Inn on Friday Night!

Racer- X, are you driving down Friday night w/ me?? What time should we connect on the I-5???

The later in the afternoon the better for me!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
OK!! I am staying at the Travellers Inn on Friday Night!

Racer- X, are you driving down Friday night w/ me?? What time should we connect on the I-5???

The later in the afternoon the better for me! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Yeah! Let's hope they don't end up making fun of OUR accomodations! LOL Remember - I didn't vouch for this place, I just mentioned it.....

Sean

UPDATE!
Here's who I have at this time:
YOU
ME
JNSTITZ
JEFFB
JEFFB's neighbor?
RACERX
HUMMBEBE
ORBITALH2
HUMMERLV
TC
TOOTSIE
3 MORE FROM RODSTERS'S CONNECTIONS

TO ANYONE LISTED ABOVE....if you are a definite go, please post a confirmation. If you are NOT coming, please let us know. If you are not sure, MAKE UP YOUR MIND!

That's damn near 15!

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
OK!! I am staying at the Travellers Inn on Friday Night!

Racer- X, are you driving down Friday night w/ me?? What time should we connect on the I-5???

The later in the afternoon the better for me! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

How far is that hotel from needles and the sat morning meeting place?

I planned to leave 2-3 p.m. but I'll wait up for ya if you'd like!

Sean, no making fun of accomodations here. It's just a place to get a little sleep. Even a dive would do honestly.

Who all is camping Sat night?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
Who all is camping Sat night? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm camping....well sort of

Shall we meet at West El Camino/80 at the truck stop in front of the 49'er cafe??? Say 2:30??

Not familiar with that place HB. What town?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:

I'm camping....well sort of </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

So you're staying at the Bun Boy?

If no, how does one sort of camp?

I am staying at the Bun Boy!!! But I will probably hang out at the campsite until late,watching chick flicks with Toots then head to the Bun Boy.

Wanna do an early breakfast???

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
Not familiar with that place HB. What town? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
West El Camino is the exit in Sacramento just before I-5.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> West El Camino is the exit in Sacramento just before I-5. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

hmmm, Heading that way would add an hour minimum. I plan to drive down through Livermore and tie into I5 between Livermore and Tracy. Know anyplace we could meet below that?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
I am staying at the Bun Boy!!! But I will probably hang out at the campsite until late,watching chick flicks with Toots then head to the Bun Boy. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

California mutiny!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Wanna do an early breakfast??? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You betcha. There'll likely be a group of us doing just that.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> West El Camino is the exit in Sacramento just before I-5. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

hmmm, Heading that way would add an hour minimum. I plan to drive down through Livermore and tie into I5 between Livermore and Tracy. Know anyplace we could meet below that? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No worries, I can scoop you up on 580/5 interchange, there is a Rest stop south of the interchange on I-5. Lets meet there at say 3:30?

Comparing notes here, Bondage ...

By my count we're at 13 confirmed trucks. That doesn't include JeffB's friend with the question mark by his name. I also have two ? names on my list (friends of friends) that I think are coming but I don't have their direct confirmation. I'll chase them down with that in mind.

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If you're at all interested in the history of the wild west and the important role the Mojave Road has played over the centuries, $20 is well spent on Dennis Casebier's book. It's an outstanding guide to the area and includes maps and extensive trail notes.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
No worries, I can scoop you up on 580/5 interchange, there is a Rest stop south of the interchange on I-5. Lets meet there at say 3:30? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

First rest stop south of 580/5 at 3:30. Got it and I'll be there. How will we know each other?? LOL See ya there!

Anybody else all fired up yet? I'm already all antsy!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:

Anybody else all fired up yet? I'm already all antsy! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Me, too! I've wanted to do this trail since I first learned of it. So much to see and do and lots and lots of interesting history.

Racer-X -- Your brother still planning to drive the Ram?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Racer-X -- Your brother still planning to drive the Ram? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nah, I stopped asking him about it when we started to get close to our limit of 15. Just my opinion but if we can fill out all 15 with Hummers that would be cool. If he wants to do the Mojave Rd this time he can share the driving with me.

We talked about doing it awhile ago when we read the two part article in either Four Wheeler or the Off Road Adventures (free publication from 4 wheel parts). I've been looking for that article ever since I signed up for this trip with no luck.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:

We talked about doing it awhile ago when we read the two part article in either Four Wheeler or the Off Road Adventures (free publication from 4 wheel parts). I've been looking for that article ever since I signed up for this trip with no luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for the tip. August and September '05 Four Wheeler. I just ordered back issues.

I imagine we'll end up with one or two non-Hummer trucks.

The Trav. Inn in Needles is an easy 28 paved miles from the trailhead - less than half an hour.

X2 ON THE MOJAVE ROAD BOOK RODSTER POSTED THE PIC OF. It's more than just a trail guide - it's an outstanding book on the history of this unique piece of real estate!

BTW - I read that 4 Wheeler article too. I wheeled the road two weeks later and it was like a pilgrimage to Mecca.

RACER X - I am all fired up for sure. This is gonna be incredible. I can't imagine seeing 12 to 15 HUMMERS caravaning down the Mojave Road. It'll be...well...LIKE NOTHING ELSE!

Sean

BTW - (I'm so jazzed I can't sleep and I just keep typing LOL) here's a cool "historic site" example of The Road;
Shaw Pass is named after a Dr. Shaw who caught an unfortunate ride with the mail buggy and one Army escort. They were attacked by Indians. Dr. Shaw was shot with an arrow through the neck and died as they were escaping from the persuing Indians through the pass that thereafter bore his name. How cool izzat?

Sean

can you check ur private messages bondage I need your word on this, ive never been on a long trip like this or basicly off roading at all lol

Two brand new black SUTs on the same trip? That sounds like good luck to me!

do you think it would be a bad idea for me to go or what? It would be my first trip off roading

No, not a bad idea at all. Matter of fact, it'll be a great experience and will show you a little of what your new truck is capable of.

You'll need to take off the tube steps. Eight bolts each side and you're done. It'll take you 15 minutes at the most, less if you have air tools. The tube steps drastically cut down your clearance. Taking them off will make your truck look a lot better, too.

X2 on the steps. They gotta go - at least for this run. I PM'd ya back...are you in?

Sean

i just pmed you, rodster pmed you also

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
X2 on the steps. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's twice in one page you agreed with my post. Have an original thought already will ya?

You agree with my above posted truck count?

Yo I think Ill be in, just respond to my PM's and help me get exactly what I need, dont wanna get screwed out there

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TuxifieD:
Yo I think Ill be in, just respond to my PM's and help me get exactly what I need, dont wanna get screwed out there </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You have a response in PM. See you in a few weeks!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
That's twice in one page you agreed with my post. Have an original thought already will ya?

You agree with my above posted truck count? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No.

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
No.
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No? Essplain, please.

Oh, never mind. I'm going to bed. I think.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
No.
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No? Essplain, please.

Oh, never mind. I'm going to bed. I think. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Okay, yes. I just didn't want to agree with you again on the same page.

Sean