Hey Joe Dillard...You got a schedule yet for you cross country Jeep Tour

[wallysheata]

Well....two weeks left till you take off, you care to share where you'll be going so you can hook up with some of the JU crew on your epic adventure. I think i told you before i've got a good 21 road trip planned Sat aug 14 here in Grand Junction, CO...hope ya make that one.


Wally

[tehmidget]

Yeah give everyone details.

[Joe Dillard]

Sorry for the delay in responding guys. :o: I've been floating around at sea in the Pacific Ocean since Monday & just returned to San Diego this afternoon. This will be my last time at sea as a service member!! :D :D I retire in 12 more days!! :D :D

Boy, do I need a beer, or 2 or 3. :D :D :beerchug:

Crewmembers screwed around with the Torpedo Tube Launcher while I observed, and we cruised past the new aircraft carrier USS Ronald Regan (CVN-76) when we pulled into port this afternoon. :)

Back on topic...Wally, I'll be starting my vacation August 13th, so I doubt I'll make that run. I want to hit southern Nevada & Moab for a few days before I make it your way. My schedule is written in mud right now, but should become more certain in a few more days. :D

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[Rock WoRM]

Hey Joe,

Whats with all the sausage hot-link things in front of the carrier? [lol]:agree:



WoRM :bsod:

[TJRON]

Hey DickWeed Joe!
I'm waiting for the pictures you took on Intimidator last week.
You posted the river pictures so I would suppose the others came out too.........
Cough 'em up!
Ron

[Joe Dillard]

-=- originally posted by TJRON -=-
Hey DickWeed Joe!
I'm waiting for the pictures you took on Intimidator last week.
You posted the river pictures so I would suppose the others came out too.........
Cough 'em up!
Ron
Sorry Ron! :pthh: :D Here are a bunch of links & one of my favorites:

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[Joe Dillard]

-=- originally posted by Rock WoRM -=-
Hey Joe,

Whats with all the sausage hot-link things in front of the carrier? [lol]:agree:
Basically, it's just a barrier to help keep small craft away from the carriers. It doesn't offer alot of protection, but if crossed - you can pretty much bet that you'll be confronted by various security folks & have to explain some things.

[TJRON]

Thanks Joe........
I thought we took more pics on that trail. Next time I'll remember my camera card. :)

[Joe Dillard]

There's a couple extra, but they are very similar or almost exactly what the others look like. :)

I hope to visit the wood shop again soon. :D :D

[Rock WoRM]

-=-Basically, it's just a barrier to help keep small craft away from the carriers-=-



Yeah... they have the same thing at most of lakes now up in the Sierra Nat. forest. Only about 20 ft. from the Dams. Supposed to keep a boat from crashing into the Dam and blowing it up! Riiiiight. Only about a foot in diameter. Our tax dollars hard at work!

Anyway... congrats on being short 12 [or 11 by now ]! Thanx for your service. Sincerly.



WoRM :bsod:

[zman]

If your coming thru Flagstaff, AZ I have a nice tough trail 1 hour / 45 minutes south of there. Let me know If you would like to hook up.

zman

[Joe Dillard]

zman,
AWESOME!! :D There's a good chance of that at some point! Either on my way northeast, or on my way back. :agree: :beerchug:

[mckeddie]

hey joe! what do ya know, i leave the forum for a month (didn't have internet access, switching companies again), and i miss your trip plans. how far east ya coming? plan on coming all the way to indiana, kentucky or tennessee this year? or are you just staying on the west half again this year? when are you leaving? have a good, and safe trip.

greg

[LeadFoot]

Joe if you come to ohio you have to try out Wellsville. :brows:

[BrackneyC]

Let us know. I would love to have you out to 600 acres, or even the Badlands for a day of wheeling. I can't guarantee how many people would make the trek to 600 acres (surely a few would) but I can all but guarantee you that you would meet quite a handfull of us if you decided to pass through Attica, Indiana for a day of wheeling.

Wherever your trip takes you, be careful out there. As dangerous as your deployments may have been lo' these many years , nothing can equal the danger lurking on our very own highways. :) Be careful, and I hope your travels take you through "fly over" country. :):)

[Jim Jones]

Hey Joe, if you make it this far east I'll show you a few of the local mudholes and raise a few beers to help you celebrate your retirement.

[Joe Dillard]

Greg,
I doubt I'll make it as far as you guys are. I'll probably go as far as MO/St. Louis, near to where my Dad lives. I'll probably start my vacation trip ~the 13/14th of August. I'd like to meet up with Brad again too in MO(HellBender). He owns Tough Stuff Products. :) GREAT guy & he lives close to my Dad.

LeadFoot,
Thanks for the invite, but I'll likely not go as far east as you guys. :)

Craig,
I don't think it will be in my cards this trip. Thanks for the invite. :)

Jim,
I'll have to pass this time. But I'll shurly toss a few brews to celebrate! :D :D :beerchug:

So far, I expect to do some trails in southern Nevada, Northern AZ, Moab, & as many as possible in Colorado! The rest of the trip is still open but I'll probably stay mostly west of Illinois. But who knows, I don't have a wife to put a crimp in short-fused plans. LOL :D :D

[Dwest]

Let me know when you are coming to MO, I am in Springfield.