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Astro Guy · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:04 pm Post subject:

It was a great surprise climbing that hill on Hawkins (a fairly obscure section of a popular Northwest Cascades trail) to meet four awesome Syncros at the top heading down, then hooking up at the big intersection again on the way down. Just wish I would have caught you earlier to spend more time following Syncros on the trail.

Nice job on the big hill climb, that's no small feat. (Hmmm, the Legend of Crankshaft Hill lives on!)

Great chatting with you guys.

That trail and the Cle Elum River area in general is a favorite of mine.
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Christopher Schimke · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:08 pm Post subject:

Astro Guy, man, it was so cool getting to meet you and chat about your rig.

They always say its a small world, but I truly never thought that we would end up meeting you way out there on those trails. Sure glad we did though! Glad you made it home safely with your bandaged up front suspension.

"Legend of Crankshaft Hill"...very fitting name for that beast of a hill!
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photogdave · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject:

Jahbah · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:09 pm Post subject:

X2 on the phwewh. Seriously epic adventure of mud, blood, sweat, beer and grease. We arrived just after midnight and left unpacking for today. 1 1/2 hours of run away throttle on the way home, I think from sucking fuel threw the charcoal canister into the intake mainifold. Big thanks to everyone for help, support and smiles! I'll follow with some pictures and video later.... I've got some good stories too! Wink

Dave I'm glad you got home alright, you were in our minds on the drive home.
Cheers
CvD Laughing

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Astro Guy · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the warm reply, Christopher. Don't hesitate to PM me if you'd ever want another vehicle along, even on short notice.

Dave, had I known I could have given you my air compressor for the home bound drive, if you didn't already have one. Easy enough to figure out a plan to get it later. (Always looking for a reason to go to Vancouver). Regardless glad everyone finally made it home.
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photogdave · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:41 pm Post subject:

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:58 pm Post subject:

Just adding a link to the WBCDR trip thread. There are probably too many photos and stories to tell to keep adding to this thread.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=602424
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Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:11 pm Post subject:

Jahbah · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 5:45 pm Post subject:

X2 on what Christopher said. It was cool to talk to you astroMan. Funny thing was we were singing your praises the night before we ran into you. Your always welcome at events down here in Portland, if your dropping through town give us a shout.
Dustin
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S4VAGE · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:34 am Post subject:

Did a date get set for the Argyle winery GTG?

Jahbah · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:37 pm Post subject:

GWTWTLW · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:52 pm Post subject:

I can do the 24th!
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S4VAGE · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:52 pm Post subject:

Approve of 24th!

We are striking out for basically all the events this summer with conflicts. No NWMF for us either. Wine will make it all better.

StormyVan · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:31 pm Post subject:

I'm in for the 24th!

guggenheim · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:03 pm Post subject:

May we attend Argyle on the 24th?

Jahbah · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject:

kwilk · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:15 am Post subject: argyle and mogfest

should be able to join at argyle. also I am heading to mogfest on thurs night to get my feet wet. No experience in the syncro yet and I haven't been to this event, so not quite sure what to expect, but it should be a blast


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