MD, DC, VA Meet & Greet *********

Ducmonsta · Sep 13, 2011

Any idea of what time some of you guys are showing up?

Antman · Sep 13, 2011

I will be there, in the lot, before noon. Actually, I may show up at 5am or so and take the boat out early. Depends on what kind of week I have.

Antman · Sep 16, 2011

Hope to see some of you guys tomorrow!

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Kraeken · Sep 16, 2011

There is now a really good chance I will be there tomorrow! I'm not bringing the kayak though, I pulled some tendons in my elbow.

SeattleMike · Sep 16, 2011

Tomorrow may be the only day in my life that I regret not living on the east coast. I hope you all have fun and get lots of pics.

joneseyyy · Sep 16, 2011

See y'all tomorrow. My brother is coming with, and we'll be mountain biking at Patapsco State park after the meet if anyone else wants to join.

Ben

Ducmonsta · Sep 16, 2011

It's gonna be COLD! And I'm happy about that!

Antman · Sep 16, 2011

Oh yeah- due to the junkpile floating in the Bay thanks to Irene, I'm not bringing the boat- but-
I am loading the truck up with "mod supplies" as I type this. Bring some stuff with you if you have it! Sorry for the short notice...I need something to keep me busy!

Btw- Patapsco
Is Awesome Mt Biking (I have the scars to prove it from back in da day). You guys will love it! I recommend Avalon area!

Ducmonsta · Sep 16, 2011

joneseyyy said:
See y'all tomorrow. My brother is coming with, and we'll be mountain biking at Patapsco State park after the meet if anyone else wants to join.

Ben

i've heard a lot of the md state park's trails have been flooded. thought about doing a couple of good hikes in the area with the kids, but i don't want to be swamping it. hope it works out well for you guys.

Kraeken · Sep 17, 2011

Dammit! I would bring my bike too but the elbow...

Anyway, whats the best way down there? 95 through Baltimore or 301/50 from Delaware?

Antman · Sep 17, 2011

GPS will probably route you a more efficient way-

I usually take 95S to 695(Key Bridge/Essex), to Rt10. Then follow that to Richie Hwy Rt 2 towards Bay Bridge. Follow that to Rt 50 towards Bay Bridge then signs to Sandy Point St Park.

I've been going that way since I've been a kid, I'm not sure it's the fastest though...

SRSRunner · Sep 17, 2011

Rausch Creek Off Road Park
Sorry to hijack the thread- but a bunch of us have been trying to get a RC run together.. Some 5th gens would be nice.. The plan is for everyone to meet at the park Sat Oct 1st at 8am- there's a thread for it in the 3rd gen section as well as on FB, Mike can get you added onto the Fb page.

4ShoreRunner · Sep 17, 2011

My 4Runner is filthy - still haven't washed it since GWNF with Jonseyy a few weekends ago. Don't judge me guys! See you in a few...

Also Jonseyyy - I'll bring my bike but not 100% sure I'll be able to do the ride, depends on how long we talk about 4Runners.

joneseyyy · Sep 17, 2011

On the way!

Jesse1983 · Sep 17, 2011

great to meet everyone today. it was really cool to see all the awesome runners. here are 2 pics I snapped, I know Antman will post more soon

Ducmonsta · Sep 18, 2011

Funny, Antman's the only one with the hood up. Must be modding again!

Antman · Sep 18, 2011

Thanks everyone for attending! What a great day! Not a bad turnout for a first timer. 7 in all! From left to right you can see:

Homeyclaus, 4ShoreRunner, Jesse1983, Kraeken, Ducmonsta, Joneseyyy, and me, Antman

Here are some fun stats:

Could this have been the most TE's gathered in one place in the US today? 5 total...
Mag Grey ruled the day :biggrin2:, along with 2 black Runners
Longest distance award goes to Kraeken, who traveled all the way from NYC! 2.5 hours, and in his words "I drive reeeally fast too..."
Dirtiest truck award, along with best pinstripes, goes to 4ShoreRunner. :boink:
Worst tires- ANTMAN....by far (I was embarassed)
Coolest sunglasses- Jesse 1983 :guitar2:
Most mods that haven't been posted- Ducmonsta. Get on the ball! He has a sweet ride...
Coolest mod of the day- Joneseyyy- for his ultra cool ARB Awning. Man I want one!
Best Climber- Homeyclause's little boy. He was having a blast climbing over everything!

I discovered a few things as well today:

Now I know why Duratracs are so popular. They look freakin' awesome, and I think I have been converted.
Today probably blew my mod budget for the next 10 years. I want all kinds of stuff now...
Kraeken's lightbar looks 1000% better in person than in pics. I want one of them too. BTW- Kraeken is a NYC Firefighter- a true Hero that worked during 911. How 'bout that???
Did I mention the ARB Awning?
My truck looked all girly next to the others, and it usually looks kinda tuff day to day. Oh well...
Joneseyyy's rear bumper is the sh!t. It's a work of art for sure.
Everyone was awesome today. I had a blast!
Must. Have. Optitron!

Enjoy the pics!!

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Antman · Sep 18, 2011

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Antman · Sep 18, 2011

After everyone else had left, I was bored so I helped Kraeken install his emergency flashlight. It was an ANTMAN Field Mod (AFM). I hard wired the charger base into the rear 12V outlet.

The only tools I had to accomplish this was a rock, and an old straw I found in the trash...:lmao: