What can I do?

[Jeepskickass]

Okay, so I don't have the rig to be a trail leader or tail gunner. What can I do to help? On-site stuff, or pre-event prep, setting up base camp?

What things do we need? I figure we can use a trailer or two to set up a stage for the raffle. Do we have arrnagements for a PA system? Generators to power it? Raffle tickets? (I've got a roll here.)

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by Jeepskickass:
Okay, so I don't have the rig to be a trail leader or tail gunner. What can I do to help? On-site stuff, or pre-event prep, setting up base camp?

What things do we need? I figure we can use a trailer or two to set up a stage for the raffle. Do we have arrnagements for a PA system? Generators to power it? Raffle tickets? (I've got a roll here.) We need your tickets. PA system from Lance (POD), who I just talked to. Bring a generator if you have one. Tail gun for me on SunBonnet??

[Jeepskickass]

Cool! I'll see what I can do about a generator. Any idea of how much wattage we need?

[jca]

Todd I will tail gun for ya??


I also have 2 generators not including the one in the motorhome.

[RE:Todd]

Originally posted by jca:
Todd I will tail gun for ya??


I also have 2 generators not including the one in the motorhome. Okay.


Still need gunners for most of the runs. Lance will tail gun for Krusty.

[Krusty]

your heep would do Aftershock !!!!!!!(if you think you could keep up with me in a toyota !

Seems like we could use a couple generators (depending on power out) for PA, lots of camp lites, a good table-(sign ups and paperwork-takeing the moneys etc), something to put tickets in for the drawing, signs made up for the trail-leaders/trails, board to post rules,runs,times etc-, a couple to organize the raffle (number prize packages,and raffle prizes--list them by # for the announcer-- (I think the 'main' prizes should be MIXED with the smaller prizes, not first or last)-- odds and ends like tape (duct,masking, scotch), pens, stapler, paper, magic markers,----------

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

We also potentially need to find a club that is willing to do the dinner before the raffle. Mike, do they snappers have any history doing that, any chance they'd be interested.

We still don't have a title sponsor :(

[Krusty]

the lead and tail for each run NEED radios, C/B's !!!!!!(more than five rig runs)
channel # for each run. and someone to monitor radio's in base camp----- and a list of channel# on each trail--- for recall/rescue-

[jca]

Originally posted by Krusty:
the lead and tail for each run NEED radios, C/B's !!!!!!(more than five rig runs)
channel # for each run. and someone to monitor radio's in base camp----- and a list of channel# on each trail--- for recall/rescue- Krusty we actually need to try and get enough of the race radios. No way cb's will work near as well. We can get John to bring the big base antena.


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[Krusty]

Gonna do it---- (just gotta clear it with da boss--) but front and rear of each longer run needs to have communication on the run !- if each longer run had a 2m, it would be great !!
(I know with 20 rigs, there WILL BE breakage !! and a slow go !!)
that radio--- is with antenna ?????

[ February 04, 2004, 07:11: Message edited by: Krusty ]

[Desert Jeepin]

Originally posted by jca:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Krusty:
the lead and tail for each run NEED radios, C/B's !!!!!!(more than five rig runs)
channel # for each run. and someone to monitor radio's in base camp----- and a list of channel# on each trail--- for recall/rescue- Krusty we actually need to try and get enough of the race radios. No way cb's will work near as well. We can get John to bring the big base antena.


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$185.00
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LOUD and CLEAR audio from front firing speaker
Superb selectivity with normal or narrow bandwidth
Excellent receive selectivity and intermod performance
Easy to use and can be programmed/operated from microphone also


http://www.hamradio.com/ </font>[/QUOTE]That would actually be pretty cool to have/use for us here in town. If we had inverters in our homes, we could talk anytime easily, and then when we went out, if we had problems, no more hiking.

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Krusty:
Gonna do it---- (just gotta clear it with da boss--) but front and rear of each longer run needs to have communication on the run !- if each longer run had a 2m, it would be great !!
(I know with 20 rigs, there WILL BE breakage !! and a slow go !!)
that radio--- is with antenna ????? Nope, the antenna is extra. Normally in the range
of $60 - $70. You can get a 1/4 wave antenna for
a 2M radio and the mast is only about 18" high.
That's perfect for a trail rig. It doesn't get caught
on brush and rocks. I put one on the buggy.
Get one made by Larsen (Radiall/Larsen).
Type = NMO B base, NMOQ C mast.
Page 78 of HRO's catalog.
http://www.hamradio.com/web/newcat/currentHROcat.pdf

[Dychen]

Dont you have to get licenses and stuff like that to run a 2M? What about a peaked and tweaked CB? Is a "race" radio always a 2 meter?

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by Dychen:
Dont you have to get licenses and stuff like that to run a 2M? What about a peaked and tweaked CB? Is a "race" radio always a 2 meter? Yes, you do need a license for 2M.

[Flash]

im down fir helping let me know when where and what we need...

[Lemoore-on]

Flash, is your rig up? I need a tail gunner on sledge.

[Roxxx]

If Robert and I are able to make it we can help out with whatever you all need. If Robert can't make it I'll come without him..hehe. Ok, maybe not since I just got the look of death!

[Roxxx]

I guess I should have mentioned this before...if you need me to help you out with anything now,just let me know. Its not like I do anything all day long! LOL I have unlimited long distance, so if I can help out now just tell me

[Krusty]

Ya Know----- if we're not careful- this could be another TDS !!!!!!
That would make 5 I havta attend !!!!
Carnage
TDS
Frostoberfest
Birthday Bash
Tin Bender Jamboree
(gotta get some tires on the Krustoy--- gonna get busy with lotsa miles ) !!!!!

[Co Pilot]

I'm also vlounteering to help....
t-shirt sales,collecting money/entries,selling raffle tickets... where ever.

;)

[vortec_cruiser]

Does anyone have a lead on 2M handheld radios?
These would be much more convenient/useful than mobile units.

[Tin Bender]

I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... Which brings me to the point that maybe we should try and bring some of our old Toy parts out there for just in case stuff..

J arms
Birfs
axles
old steering box
leaf spring front/rear
fuel pump
or any thing else that can be used to get people back to the lake bed, where the parts can be removed/returned...

Just an idea..

[JeepRecoveryTeam]

Originally posted by Tin Bender:
I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... Which brings me to the point that maybe we should try and bring some of our old Toy parts out there for just in case stuff..

J arms
Birfs
axles
old steering box
leaf spring front/rear
fuel pump
or any thing else that can be used to get people back to the lake bed, where the parts can be removed/returned...

Just an idea.. I like it...

[Krusty]

Tin Bender ?????? who is that ??????where did he come from ????? you mean to tell me Bender still lives !?????


But your right !----
I've got a couple knuckles and maybe a few things---4.10 third !
gittin short on hubs, barf joints, axles (even tho I got a couple axles)
But if we had a 'rescue' crew-- or someone listening on the 'base' radio-----it would be GREAT !!! :D
got tailgate ??

[ February 05, 2004, 21:19: Message edited by: Krusty ]

[Lemoore-on]

Yeh, I got a bunch of old shit I could bring down, leave it in a box at camp. Thats a great idea TB.

[Lemoore-on]

Hey Co-Pilot, I volinteer my daughter Sarah to help with that stuff too(Tshirts, registration table, ect.ect.) She'll be glad to help.

[surveyboy]

Originally posted by Tin Bender:
I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... Which brings me to the point that maybe we should try and bring some of our old Toy parts out there for just in case stuff..

J arms
Birfs
axles
old steering box
leaf spring front/rear
fuel pump
or any thing else that can be used to get people back to the lake bed, where the parts can be removed/returned...

Just an idea.. Hey guys, I'd be willing to do something like that. although I dunno my way around 'that' well, I'm sure I could figure it out. I've got a handfull of the trail heads marked out with the GPS, only one or two missing. course, I dunno if I could make it up all the trails to deliver parts either :confused: oh well it'll get figgerd out.

I don't want to infringe, but, what ever you guys need, I'll do what I can to help, before, durning and after.

[BendersGirl]

Okay..... I want to help. I volunteer my services to whatever needs to be done. (hey watch it...this is a professional environment.... graemlins/thefinger.gif )

I could possibly be going...if not, Rob will be there for sure. If I get it off, with the new job and all we will be there Friday night, or Saturday morning. That is just the way it might have to be. If I don't get it off, then Rob could be there maybe that Thursday. But we'll wait and see I guess.

But if there is anything I can do, and send it down with Rob, I want to do it. Just to help you boys out. Let me know.... :D

[penguinofdoom]

i've got the PA/mic/speaker setup covered.

i figure 2 PA type speakers, (smaller than i had at roxy bash) a mic, and a cd player should cover us..

how many people do we think we're gonna have for the raffle? and do we think we're gonna need some seats for the raffle like tds does?

[ February 12, 2004, 21:01: Message edited by: Penguin of Doom ]

[Krusty]

Everybody is responsible to puttin their seats in their own butts------ or is it the other way ???

[Flash]

yeah if you dont bring your chair then you dont sit down...

[montezuma]

I have a pile of 5 axle shafts I will bring with me (two short three long), and probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 4-5 birfields. If there is anything I can do to help out with the event, I am more than happy to do so. Please let me know.

[ITS PAT]

ILL BRING EVERYTHING I HAVE LAYING AROUND.

[Flash]

ill bring all i have laying around..

[TheNerple]

Just wondering if there was interest in running yet another new trail? I'm working on one that will be done waaay before the Jambo, but it is rather difficult!

[Krusty]

I got an extra winch cable !--?

[jca]

I will bring what I have and the mobile fab shop lol

[eurobob]

Originally posted by Tin Bender:
I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... I'll do some parts running as much as I can (Will still be open in the front.) Except for cooking duties, I'll probably be bored.

[Jeepskickass]

Originally posted by eurobob:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Tin Bender:
I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... I'll do some parts running as much as I can (Will still be open in the front.) Except for cooking duties, I'll probably be bored. </font>[/QUOTE]Bored? That's why there's beer!!!! :D :D :D

[eurobob]

Originally posted by Jeepskickass:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by eurobob:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Tin Bender:
I think we need to have a "repair person" at base camp that can go out "HELP" I.E. take parts out to those in need.... I'll do some parts running as much as I can (Will still be open in the front.) Except for cooking duties, I'll probably be bored. </font>[/QUOTE]Bored? That's why there's beer!!!! :D :D :D </font>[/QUOTE]One of many places there will be beer. :D

[RE:Todd]

GJC PM'd me about helping out, I suggested helping out with the BBQ. We can also see about getting seats for those who's rig's are not as capable.

[Lemoore-on]

What ever came of the idea to hand out trash bags at the registration table? I think we should promote the idea of keeping the trail clean. Do you guys need a few of us to bring trash bags? Is there any loose ends you guys need help with? Its getting close and I aint seen much talk about the "plan" I know ya'll might be talkin about it in the Bender only section. Let me know if ya need help.

[Jeepskickass]

Originally posted by Lemoore-on:
What ever came of the idea to hand out trash bags at the registration table? I think we should promote the idea of keeping the trail clean. Do you guys need a few of us to bring trash bags? Is there any loose ends you guys need help with? Its getting close and I aint seen much talk about the "plan" I know ya'll might be talkin about it in the Bender only section. Let me know if ya need help. Mike, I've got the bags taken care of.

[Lemoore-on]

Cool, Anything I can do? Besides shut up and go away!