2011 Western WA Dec. Rally, Graham, WA

[AN/ARC186]

I'll also bring some wire and wiring parts, spare bulbs, etc.

so what time does this thing start?

 

[srodocker]

of course theres room dan! its just down the road from you heheheh we are convoying at 11 from 512 park and ride

 

[srodocker]

starts at 12. the convoy may get there a little early. i just bought some cookies and 3 things of pops and some cups

 

[wsucougarx]

Ok, I'm bringing 6 lbs of smoked turkey, a little smoked pull pork, and some leftover prime rib from tonight. Someone want bring rolls or something?

Wow, this doesn't sound like a mini rally anymore. Sounds like a feast. Can I get a take out? Now I just need to find someone to deliver it to Aberdeen

 

[Firehound]

For you folks convoying from the park and ride, when you get down on 7 shortly after it narrows down to 2 lanes, there is a welding shop on the left with a horrific Humvee on dually axles and jacked 6' in the air. A 5 ton with a gun mount alternates with a dice in the driveway... Take a look!

 

[AaronW]

Most of us know the place......

 

[Amer-team]

You guys have fun. Last run with the M54, 3 MPG. But that was better than the HEMMET variation I spent time with in the parade this evening. that isn't the reason I am not going, too many pre Christmas wife projects. Got in two green runs today, so used up my limit for the weekend.

I will do a regular thread, but it looks like the last Saturday of March, there will be a military show at the Olympic Flight musuem again. If you guys would like to make this a run, she will block off their small front parking lot for MV only parking. I have to talk with the lady at the Museum again and will get an official notice up.

 

[Olywadan]

Pleasant drive, good food, and nice people. Good way to spend a Sunday.

 

[AaronW]

Made it home w/ no issues. That 923 sure is easy to get used to! Scott told me I was showing off backing while steering with one finger.

 

[Olywadan]

You took that hill like a boss with that truck. I was pretty impressed.

 

[jets1959]

Thank you Firehound for hosting a great little mini rally. We need to do this sort of thing more often. I wish my place was big enough. More people could easily come and everyone who did had a good time.

 

[wsucougarx]

Looks like you guys had a great time. OK, when's the next one?

 

[AaronW]

You took that hill like a boss with that truck. I was pretty impressed.

Me too. That was the first significant hill I have climbed with it. I was kind of testing it to see what it could do. I'm very impressed with the seat of the pants feel of power it has. I thought the 250 would be more of a dog. It just stays right at peak power as the auto downshifts. Nice and seamless. I'm sure a heavy load would slow it down! Time to hook up a heavy trailer and test it out. What it lacks in top end, it seems to make up in torque.

Your deuce is no slouch either. I would not be surprised to learn your fuel has been turned up a little.

 

[Firehound]

I'd say Jan, but I have a little one due around then so I cant host... I'd love to make this a monthly deal, but I can't commit to Jan... I'd hate to kick y'all out to run to the delivery room!!

Here's the pics I shot:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/firehound4035/Military Vehicles/IMAG0589.jpg

Military Vehicles :: IMAG0588.jpg picture by firehound4035 - Photobucket

And here's that CUCV with a personnel style top... I'm beginning to think bad things about that one for a camper...

Military Vehicles :: IMAG0582.jpg picture by firehound4035 - Photobucket

 

[wsucougarx]

Uh oh, what in world is on Scott's truck? Did his wife decorate?

 

[64c30]

Sorry I missed out. Too much Christmas stuff going on. I'd have given Aaron some competition for the one finger steering with "pinky steering"

Anybody interested in a long bed M814 5 ton? Am looking at something else, but don't want to jinx it 'til it's parked outside the house.

 

[Firehound]

Sure am! After this a CUCV is just a toy! I want some heavy metal!

 

[AaronW]

Uh oh, what in world is on Scott's truck? Did his wife decorate?

We had the littlest reindeer of all at the rally today. tee hee!

 

[scoutmanadam]

looks like you guys had a great time, wish there were more members on this side to do some small rallys with. i just dont have the room. i will watch for the next one on your side and try to make it work

 

[64c30]

Sure am! After this a CUCV is just a toy! I want some heavy metal!

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