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GWTWTLW
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| singler3360 wrote: | | Enjoyed the Silver Falls S.P. meet-up this weekend. Thanks for a great time everyone. |
That was fun for sure! I was bummed that Sam and I had to leave so early on Saturday but we had to get back for a baseball game.
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vwaaron
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climberjohn
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:29 pm Post subject: Silver Falls Westy 2012 fest photos |
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Heyo amigos,
A fine time was had by all at the 2nd Vannual Silver Falls Samba campout. We will do this again next May, stay tuned. A few photos, and a link to more, are below. A BIG thanks to all who came, esp "One More Islander" (Kathy and Morgan) from British Columbia, who get the Big Traveler award. 1621, you were there in spirit, we missed you. Fly in from Japan next year, will you?
Lots more photos:
http://bit.ly/J5vJcU
Enjoy,
CJ
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VanWilder
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent Friends, Excellent Weather = Excellent Time!
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WestyBob
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: Silver Falls Westy 2012 fest photos |
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Many thanks to CJ for another successful SF campout, and great to get to know a little better some of the greater Pdx/VanWa crowd plus those from BC and the regional surrounds.
This event should continue and I suspect will grow ... the first few Maupin RendezVw's got a handful of rigs and now is limited to 75 
Since it was my first time, one for two, I thought the setting was great as was everything else including the potluck.
And I enjoyed being one of the resident geezer-hippie mascots divulging dubious technical tips and spinning tall yarns. Look forward to it next year if I'm not twirling off a mesa in the Moab at syncrosolstice with "Wild" Bill Langan (from CA), "Crazy" David Hines and "Psycho" Jeffrey Carter.   |
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carterzest
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: Silver Falls Westy 2012 fest photos |
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| WestyBob wrote: | Many thanks to CJ for another successful SF campout, and great to get to know a little better some of the greater Pdx/VanWa crowd plus those from BC and the regional surrounds.
This event should continue and I suspect will grow ... the first few Maupin RendezVw's got a handful of rigs and now is limited to 75
Since it was my first time, one for two, I thought the setting was great as was everything else including the potluck.
And I enjoyed being one of the resident geezer-hippie mascots divulging dubious technical tips and spinning tall yarns. Look forward to it next year if I'm not twirling off a mesa in the Moab at syncrosolstice with "Wild" Bill Langan (from CA), "Crazy" David Hines and "Psycho" Jeffrey Carter. |
Hey now  
You gonna rally with me to Moab for SyncroZest Bob?
Sorry to have missed it, especially the out of town guests OneMoreIslander. That is what this thread is all about. I love it.
That is such a killer spot Jon, thanks so much for putting this event together while I was protecting the flow of power to the free world. Great pics....
I especially liked this one 
How thoughtful of you.
Bob, I am 1 for 2 as well, so, for once we are even. I may be on my way to catching up to you, though, as I have just discovered 2 more super cheap Syncro's locally. One is a 1991 Tintop, the other, a lowly 87 Syncro Westy. Wife says I can get them, but, you know the drill, something else has to go. I will know more in a few weeks after SyncroZest Moab!
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WestyBob
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| Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: Silver Falls Westy 2012 fest photos |
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| carterzest wrote: | | Hey now |
"Beserker" Bob is my real handle ... I just use "Westy" Bob so as to not scare the innocent. 
| carterzest wrote: | | You gonna rally with me to Moab for SyncroZest Bob? |
Would luv to but gotta head back east for some visitations. Uncle Cracker is ill and Aunt Wheezy is hitting the bottle again ....
| carterzest wrote: | | Bob, I am 1 for 2 as well, so, for once we are even. I may be on my way to catching up to you, though, as I have just discovered 2 more super cheap Syncro's locally. One is a 1991 Tintop, the other, a lowly 87 Syncro Westy. Wife says I can get them, but, you know the drill, something else has to go. I will know more in a few weeks after SyncroZest Moab! |
Syncros are like potato chips ... you can't just have one. Great investments , great fun , will empty the bank account 
Now ... where did you say those two were located ? .... and while you were gone I ... I ... I ... scored !!! |
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1621
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 4:06 am Post subject: |
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Arrigato gozaimus! Thanks for holding my spot and marking it with the DEW! Hah, I recall CJ, GWTWTLW, and I enjoying an entire bottle while sitting out a little rain in my van one night. John was a little green around the gills the next morning as he had about two too many. Damn, I miss camping with you guys!
Cheers to all, and I'll be back in action come July!
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carterzest
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| purplepeopleeater wrote: | | Syncros where forsale??? |
I'll know more in a couple weeks. I know where they are, I just know not too look at the until I'm back from my successful innaugaral trip to Moab in my current one
I've been on the fence about keeping mine as its a lot of work that I've never had to deal with.
Details and potential classified ads to follow
Hey Erik(1621). Looking forward to July. It'll be good to have he gang back together. We've missed you.
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markz2004
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:34 am Post subject: |
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My troups had a good time and we look forward to next year.
We'll know we've made it big time when someone names this thing and slaps it on a tee-shirt.
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PDXWesty
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Yes... Definite fun!
For all of you who left early Sunday, you missed my triumphant departure from the festivities. Yes....I was hit with a bout of syncro envy, so I tried to see how much stuff I could run over with my 2wd while leaving the campground. Fortunately, my paltry attempt at "rock crawling" left very little damage. For the life of me I don't know how this happened. The fire pit was concrete filled and weighed about 400 lbs. Thanks Ty for running to help, and thanks JC for running for the camera.  Cheers!
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WestyBob
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| Way ta go man ... you now definitely qualify as an honorary member of the Order of Cascadian Syncro. Time to get a Peloquin installed ... |
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markz2004
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Time to update your avatar.
Hope there was no damage to the van.
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VanWilder
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 11:53 am Post subject: |
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I had to grab the camera for this priceless moment. Rick you should post the picture of you and Ty pulling the ring out from under the Vanagon. Great action photo indeed.
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GWTWTLW
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Nicely done Rick! Apparently, you'd been sipping the Dew as well.
Just one more reason I'm bummed I had to leave early!
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PDXWesty
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Here you go JC.
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VanWilder
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| PDXWesty wrote: | Here you go JC.
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This is one of my favorites. Rick gets the Fire Ring repositioning award for 2012 Wait is that a 22" rim that you are trying to fit on there?
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carterzest
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| PDXWesty wrote: | Yes... Definite fun!
For all of you who left early Sunday, you missed my triumphant departure from the festivities. Yes....I was hit with a bout of syncro envy, so I tried to see how much stuff I could run over with my 2wd while leaving the campground. Fortunately, my paltry attempt at "rock crawling" left very little damage. For the life of me I don't know how this happened. The fire pit was concrete filled and weighed about 400 lbs. Thanks Ty for running to help, and thanks JC for running for the camera. Cheers!
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OH SNAP. That'll buff out.
Did it do some damage?
Dumas
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The Skylight Guy 
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: Silver Falls Westy 2012 fest photos |
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| climberjohn wrote: | Heyo amigos,
A fine time was had by all at the 2nd Vannual Silver Falls Samba campout.
Lots more photos:
http://bit.ly/J5vJcU
Enjoy,
CJ |
Hi John,
What kind of fire pot is that you've got in that first pic?
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