Isthm&g Bass Pro Shop Report

[Russ Chung]

Twenty eight MJR members and prospective members participated in the Meet and Greet:
Rick (Rick)
Randy (Lead Dog)
Gene (Double G)
Chris (tiny terror)
Crash (Crash!)
Maxwell (Max 7)
Scott (dr.dirty)
Jesse (Kodiak Spirit)
Rick (RDOGG)
Chuck (dirtman13)
Charles (DEADMEAT)
Mike (maddmike)
Justin (4xfiend)
John (xthread)
Troy (Troy591)
Mitch (great88)
Rod (Jr. Bonner)
Tom (Black & Tan TJ)
Roger (Roger)
Steve (blazer)
Josh (Calduc)
Russ (Russ Chung)
Rick (mtpockets)
Scott (WSTN Saga)
Mike (Malachi)
Julie (Desert Jewel)
Larry (Dog Man)
Interestingly, all of the Jeeps that participated were short wheelbase Jeeps (CJs, YJs, TJs and JKs) unless you count dr.dirty’s JK unlimited as a long wheelbase.

Some pictures:

Dog Man (white TJ), ??? (red Rubi), xthread (white TJ)



jr. bonner (red YJ)



deadmeat (red CJ), Marovs Clark (silver TJ), Troy591 (blue TJ):



xthread (white TJ), RDOGG (black LJ):



mtpockets (black Rubi), Dog Man (white TJ Sahara):



tiny terror (silver TJ), WSTN Saga (tan Rubi), Double G (green LJ), maddmike (silver TJ), Kodiak Spirit (red YJ), dr.dirty (green JK unlimited), dirtman13 (gray CJ):



great88 (purple YJ), max7 (khaki Rubi unltd), Russ Chung (khaki TJ):



dr.dirty (green JK unltd), dirtman13 (gray CJ):



Lead Dog (silver TJ), 4xfiend (blue TJ):

[Russ Chung]

Meet and Greet Balloting Results

Category: Most Beautiful Jeep:
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And the winner is:

Gene’s (Double G) ’04 Unlimited:



The runner-up was Chuck (Dirtman13). Other votes went to Tom (Black and Tan TJ), Randy (Lead Dog), Scott (Dr. Dirty), Charles (Deadmeat) and Jesse (Kodiak Spirit)





Category: Ugliest Jeep:

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And the winner is:

Jesse’s (Kodiak Spirit) ‘91 YJ: Jesse was the runaway winner in this category (yes, he also got a vote in the Most Beautiful Jeep category, too. Go figure. I apologize but I don’t have a good, clear picture of Jesse’s rig from yesterday’s run. This is all I have from the run:

[SIZED]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Meet%20n%20Greet%201-5-08/P1080257a.jpg[/SIZED]

This is a better picture of what his rig looked like last summer:







Category: Most Rockin’ Jeep:
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And the winner is:

Chuck’s (Dirtman13) ’80 CJ:



The runner-up was Gene (Double G). Honorable mention goes to Josh (Calduc).

[Russ Chung]

The trail run

I didn’t get many pictures of our trail run (because my camera wouldn’t focus properly in the cold!), and I was tail gunner.

The Cajon Pass from Cleghorn Ridge:



Max7 could NOT pass up an obstacle:



Neither could Malachi:



maddmike showing some flex:



The ISTHM&G night run (I can’t tell who they are; it was DARK!):





Thanks to Gene (Double G) for leading the run. Everyone got through with no damage, and I understand that only one Jeep needed a tow at the Notch. A very challenging, successful and FUN run!

[dirtman13]

What a great run. Thanks Russ for setting this up. I didn’t get to many pics this time because I was trying to stay out of the mud(also worried about the front u-joint). It was great seeing some of you again and meeting some new folks. At Bass Pro Shop my son counted 21 Jeeps. Great turn out.
At the trail head airing down.

Cresting the top I got this great shot of most of the MJR crew.

One of the v-notches.

4xfiend coming up the v-notch open. This was quite a site. At one point he was sidewise on the notch and I was sure we were going to have to pull him out. Not so much. Besides scarring the :poop: out of me, nice job getting out of that.

Kodiak Spirit (Jess) crusin up the hill

dr.dirty (Scott) I think a few of had troubles here. It took me 5 attempts to get passed this rut. I kept sliding back in to the rut.

I know this is tough to see but this hill is very steep and very muddy and Max and Jess came down it like nothing.

Had a great time, even when I was sliding down the trail or when all I saw out my windshield was sky. With the exception of the smashed front fender, busted u-joint, and pieces of the walls still on the side of my Jeep we had a great time.
Whats left of my pics are here.http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...3/MJR%20MandG/

[dirtman13]

Category: Most Rockin’ Jeep:.
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And the winner is:

Chuck’s (Dirtman13) ’80 CJ:



The runner-up was Gene (Double G). Honorable mention goes to Josh (Calduc).

Wow...didn't expect that at all. There was some really great Jeeps. I would like to thank the following: My job for the money, the internet for making it to easy to spend the money, UPS for delivering everything, and the Jeep widow that put up with all those "I'll be in the garage honey" days and nights and is still around.

[Troy591]

Great report Russ!

[womb raider 940]

Woohooo Honorable Mention, CALLS FOR A CELEBRATION. DRINKS ARE ON ME TONIGHT. VODKA FOR ALL AROUND.

[Mitch]

Great job Russ! As always a fine photo job and report. Sorry I missed the trail run.

[Jr. Bonner]

That was a fun day.Sorry for holding everyone up(see crest pic above)It wasnt my intention to be first ahead in that group. I think I need a little more practice before I try that again ,which leads to my next question... is that really considerd a "beginners"trail??Those pics from after I split look kinda hairy......anyway, everyone was real cool. And the guy with the ponytail who helped me airdown, thanks man.

[sarah]

Twenty eight MJR members and prospective members participated in the Meet and Greet:

Twenty-nine ... I had assumed Rick signed me in hehe

Thanks, Russ, for setting this all up. The awards were a fun surprise. Wish we coulda made the trail run.

Woohooo Honorable Mention, CALLS FOR A CELEBRATION. DRINKS ARE ON ME TONIGHT. VODKA FOR ALL AROUND.

I'll drink to that!!

I would like to thank the following: My job for the money, the internet for making it to easy to spend the money, UPS for delivering everything, and the Jeep widow that put up with all those "I'll be in the garage honey" days and nights and is still around.

Hahahhahaha!! That's great. Congrats on the win

[Mike]

That was a fun day.Sorry for holding everyone up(see crest pic above)It wasnt my intention to be first ahead in that group. I think I need a little more practice before I try that again ,which leads to my next question... is that really considerd a "beginners"trail??Those pics from after I split look kinda hairy......anyway, everyone was real cool. And the guy with the ponytail who helped me airdown, thanks man.

Hey Jr. Bonner you don't need to apologize for anything. The pace we were going was fine. Cleghorn is a Beginner Trail in many ways, but the V-Notch is NOT one of them. Especially when wet. I'm sorry that we didn't look out for you better.

Let's plan to run some trails soon. We can go at a pace that you are comfortable with. Post up a run. I'm sure that we can find something that will challenge you without breaking anything.

[Max7]

Thanks for putting that run together Russ! I had a great time. Awesome group of folks! Hope to do it again soon....
Best, Max7

[Double G]

I had a great time, it was nice meeting everyone!

And thanks for the votes, (must have been the color!)

[Lead Dog]

It was a Cool morning! Nice to meet some more MJR Peeps!

Looks Like it was a good Mud Run, I wished I could have made it! Prior arrangements keep me away!

[Kodiak Spirit]

wow! I won! ugly Jeep award!

I would like to thank Odessa Canyon, TDS, Stoddard Wells, My general lack of Cash.... oh, and Beer... :beer:

Those of you that watched in horror (and those of you who were secretly wishing for the rollover) when I went down that crazy slide of death.... Take heed at the UGLY yet CAPABLE Jeep! :wink:

Thanx Rus for putting on such a fun event, Thanx to Double G for leading us into the night....