Next Paragon trip - for those that can't make Moab

[Ipedog]

Okay, so you can't make Moab. 5000 mile round trip too much, your dog has a rhinoplasty scheduled, desert air gives you hives... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Whatever...

Can't make Moab, try Paragon! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I've got some ideas on dates that could work, although the first set may be too soon. Here goes:

April 7-9. Arrive Thursday April 6th, wheel Friday and Saturday, depart Sunday the 9th

April 21-23. Arrive Thursday April 20th, wheel Friday and Saturday, depart Sunday the 23th

May May 26-30. Arrive Thursday May 25th, wheel Friday, Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday, depart Tuesday the 30th

So far we have several interested folks:

NJ H2
Ipedog
Ric-H0
yat74
Oldhiker
Marinehawk
HummerLite

If people want to do the April 7-9 trip we need to get organized soon so please vote for what you would like to join in on. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[NJ H2]

I'm tring to move some things around for April 21-23 but we can make May 26-30 for sure!

[MarineHawk]

I can't go during the April 7-9 dates because I have family in town. I'll try to make any other dates. Question: If I bring my wife and small son, are there any fun things they can do around there during trip if, as a I expect, they don't want to be banged around in the back of my H2 all day long?

[KenP]

I voted for the single May date. But that's just because we'll be in Moab. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[Ipedog]

MarineHawk - I'm not all that familiar with the area so other folk may have better info. Sorry.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

There is the Crayola Factory (http://www.crayola.com/factory/index.cfm?action=plan.home) in Easton, PA. Mapquest says that it is about 80 miles from Paragon.

I doubt that my wife and son will be joining me for the April trip. They will be along for the Memorial Day trip. I do think we will be visiting the Crayola Factory at some point on that trip. Should be fun. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

As for wife and kid bouncing about in the truck... Well, I have been trying to convince my wife that there is lots more to it than that. I also understand that the kids do seem to have a good time on these trips, although portable DVD and Kipper is a must. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I hope that this helps. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by KenP:
I voted for the single May date. But that's just because we'll be in Moab. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif I hear the Moab trip is gonna be ghey. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I can't go during the April 7-9 dates because I have family in town. I'll try to make any other dates. Question: If I bring my wife and small son, are there any fun things they can do around there during trip if, as a I expect, they don't want to be banged around in the back of my H2 all day long? Don't be too surprised. My wife, 5 yo and 10 mo daughters go with me on every trip.

IMO, kids love it, especially if there are other kids there.

[Ipedog]

IMO, kids love it, especially if there are other kids there.


For the May trip I'd love to see as many kids as possible. My guess is that they would really add to the fun. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

So far it looks like 5 trucks minimum for April 21-23 and 4 trucks minimum for the Memorial day trip. I know of at least one H3 that hasn't voted yet but will be with us for the Memorial Day weekend trip.

So, all things considered it looks like we are a go for these two weekends.

I'll wait a day or so to see if anyone else wants to join in and then start up a PM. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[CO Hummer]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
I hear the Moab trip is gonna be ghey. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Huh?

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by CO Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
I hear the Moab trip is gonna be ghey. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Huh? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
<font size=6>I HEAR THE MOAB TRIP IS GONNA BE GHEY.</FONT>

Sorry, forgot that you were so far away and couldn't hear me very well. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[MarineHawk]

I talked to the boss, and i think I will be able to go on the April 21 trip. She and my little guy might be up for the May trip. Is anyone thinking about camping during all or part of either the April or May trip? I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again.

[DennisAJC]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again.

Compensating? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[PARAGON]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I talked to the boss, and i think I will be able to go on the April 21 trip. She and my little guy might be up for the May trip. Is anyone thinking about camping during all or part of either the April or May trip? I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again. Does it come with a head?

[HIHUMMER]

least one H3 that hasn't voted yet but will be with us for the Memorial Day weekend trip

Yeah Yeah Yeah. Some of us work during the day! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif My votes in. I'm there either way. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again.

Compensating? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, accomodating.

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by Alec W:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I talked to the boss, and i think I will be able to go on the April 21 trip. She and my little guy might be up for the May trip. Is anyone thinking about camping during all or part of either the April or May trip? I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again.
Tent + snow = no way http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can make it quite toasty with a good heater.

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
Does it come with a head?

I could get one of these: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link....=search-results1.jsp (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0009548514869a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnString=hasJS=true&_D%3AhasJS=+&QueryText=toilet&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.22&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=toilet&noImage=0&returnPage=search-results1.jsp)

But I like to mark my territory around the campsite.

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
Does it come with a head?

I could get one of these: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link....=search-results1.jsp (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0009548514869a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnString=hasJS=true&_D%3AhasJS=+&QueryText=toilet&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.22&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=toilet&noImage=0&returnPage=search-results1.jsp)

But I like to mark my territory around the campsite.

[DennisAJC]

I heart the Cabelas. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Joe]

keep me posted. The late April and May dates look good though the April one looks to be close to a trip to Western PA.

[KenP]

Dennis, you and the others should drive out here. We could make it a week long event! Bring the CO gang, too, because they don't wheel in stuff like this.

[DennisAJC]

Probably similar to Westcoast wheelin. Slime covered rock. Takes some skeelz to wheel that stuff. Can't just point your wheels and gun it. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
I talked to the boss, and i think I will be able to go on the April 21 trip. She and my little guy might be up for the May trip. Is anyone thinking about camping during all or part of either the April or May trip? I am itching to get out my Moon-Base tent again.


Boss & shortypants will not with me for the April weekend but will be for Memorial Day weekend.

Over Memorial Day weekend we will be staying in a hotel. I'm not going to make a first attempt at camping with a 3 year old over a long weekend. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif Way too much opportunity for disaster there! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

As for April. Well, I'm not sure. I'm not as hardy a soul as you and can live without camping in the snow. I haven't done that since my Army days (and don't miss it http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif).

Average high for April in Hazelton PA is 54 and average low is 34. Thats a wee bit chilly. I'll probably be finding a hotel. We can discuss details in the PM.

[Ipedog]

It looks like we're up to a minimum of 7 trucks for each weekend, very cool http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As I see it for April 21-23 we have:

Ipedog
MarineHawk
NJ H2
yat74
HummerLite
Oldhiker (maybe - probably http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Joe (maybe)

For May 26-30 we have:

Ipedog
HIHUMMER
KenP
MarineHawk
NJ H2
yat74
HummerLite
Oldhiker (maybe - probably http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
DennisAJC (maybe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Ric-H0 (maybe)
Joe (maybe)


Am I missing anyone? Have I screwed up your available dates? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
If you want to be added to the PM please post your name and what dates you are in for.

Thanks guys! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[BLH2]

count me in For the May date. Would love to go on the April trip, but its my wifes B-day. You know how that goes... It would be great to have a Caravan of trucks driving out there. I am living from Monmouth County NJ, would love to meet up with some people on the way out.

[BLH2]

This would be my first Off Road trip, is this out of my league?

[frank6150]

Me = May.

Maybe that is. Being a roadside flower vendor and all that's my busy time. Plus I moonlight as an Arby's sandwich maker.

[PARAGON]

I intentionally left you off my list because I knew you would just back out of going at the last minute. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[frank6150]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
I intentionally left you off my list because I knew you would just back out of going at the last minute. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I fully intend on backing out. Then say I will go, then back out again.

[h2co-pilot]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
It looks like we're up to a minimum of 7 trucks for each weekend, very cool http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

As I see it for April 21-23 we have:

Ipedog
MarineHawk
NJ H2
yat74
HummerLite
Oldhiker (maybe - probably http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Joe (maybe)

For May 26-30 we have:

Ipedog
HIHUMMER
KenP
MarineHawk
NJ H2
yat74
HummerLite
Oldhiker (maybe - probably http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
DennisAJC (maybe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Ric-H0 (maybe)
Joe (maybe)


Am I missing anyone? Have I screwed up your available dates? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
If you want to be added to the PM please post your name and what dates you are in for.

Thanks guys! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hey http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif, Where the fawk am I?

I = dog poop worms?http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by KenP:
Dennis, you and the others should drive out here. We could make it a week long event! Bring the CO gang, too, because they don't wheel in stuff like this.

That would be cool. I would make that trip up to Paragon.

[Ipedog]

Sorry CP, no offense intended. Let me update the list. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

For May 26-30 we have:

Ipedog
HIHUMMER
H2Co-Pilot (in her monster H2 allowing KenP to do a ride along http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
MarineHawk
NJ H2
yat74
HummerLite
BLH2
Frank6150 (probably will bail and then join and then bail again - looser! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Oldhiker (maybe - probably http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
DennisAJC (maybe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)
Ric-H0 (maybe)
Joe (maybe)
PARAGON (? Maybe http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif ?)
HummerNewbie (maybe - contingent on Dennis and the CO gang - that sounds like a 70's Disco band http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif)


Have I missed anyone?

[PARAGON]

Frank, you're loose now? I always knew you were a loser, but a loose loser?????

[CO Hummer]

I'm in for now. I'll make another decision on 5/24. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Ipedog]

loose loser


If you can't speeel a word more than two different ways you've got no imagination! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[frank6150]

Originally posted by PARAGON:
Frank, you're loose now? I always knew you were a loser, but a loose loser?????

I like to stay open to new things.

[HummerNewbie]

Originally posted by frank6150:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Frank, you're loose now? I always knew you were a loser, but a loose loser?????

I like to stay open to new things. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Is that why you are under Ken's bed? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[MarineHawk]

Originally posted by Alec W:
Right now I am in but things can change. Add me to the PM please.

All the way from Denver? I'm impressed.

[KenP]

Originally posted by MarineHawk:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Right now I am in but things can change. Add me to the PM please.

All the way from Denver? I'm impressed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>He's kidding.

[DennisAJC]

Originally posted by Alec W:
Right now I am in but things can change. Add me to the PM please.

You must go to Moab Alec! Some of the CO guys want you there! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"Oh Lucy!!!! Ju have some ehsplaining tu do!" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Ipedog]

Frank - Can you make May only, or do think you might be able to join in on the April trip as well?

[KenP]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
Frank - Can you make May only, or do think you might be able to join in on the April trip as well? Depends on the amount of baggage he has to bring. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Edit, I knew that word was spelled wrong, yet I left it there.

[Ipedog]

Hmmmm... Baggage... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[frank6150]

I doubt it for April. It's gonna be hard enough to make the May trip with everything that is going on.

[frank6150]

Originally posted by KenP:
Depends on the amount of bagage he has to bring. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Keep it up buster and I swear I will move out from under your bed.

[Ipedog]

Originally posted by frank6150:
I doubt it for April. It's gonna be hard enough to make the May trip with everything that is going on.
Okay. Just checking. I hope that your schedule get a bit less chaotic so that you can definately make May, and hopefully make April.

The clean fresh air coupled with Hummer exhaust fumes will do you good! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[OldHiker]

I'm in for both dates. Wife will be with me for Memorial Day.

Anyone contact Zing or Spike? Don't see their names.

[NJ H2]

Originally posted by OldHiker:
I'm in for both dates. Wife will be with me for Memorial Day.

Anyone contact Zing or Spike? Don't see their names.

Good Point!
What about Dan, JMV1210, BKLYNH2, shipbldr, Pittbullcpt?

[NJ H2]

Originally posted by BLH2:
count me in For the May date. Would love to go on the April trip, but its my wifes B-day. You know how that goes... It would be great to have a Caravan of trucks driving out there. I am living from Monmouth County NJ, would love to meet up with some people on the way out.

I live in Monmouth County also. You are more than welcome to follow us to Paragon. JMV1210 may come also. Check your PM

[KenP]

Originally posted by NJ H2:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by OldHiker:
I'm in for both dates. Wife will be with me for Memorial Day.

Anyone contact Zing or Spike? Don't see their names.

Good Point!
What about Dan, JMV1210, BKLYNH2, shipbldr, Pittbullcpt? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Dan can GFhimself. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif Peter is MIA and his cell number changed. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Peter:

[LARSON]

We are IN for these 2 weekends:


April 21-23. Arrive Thursday April 20th, wheel Friday and Saturday, depart Sunday the 23th

May May 26-30. Arrive Thursday May 25th, wheel Friday, Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday, depart Tuesday the 30th[/quote]

Please let us know the details.

DIANE and JOHN

[KenP]

Rob, you should start a PM soon.

[Ipedog]

You think? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

PM to start tonight! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[johndjmix1]

You NY guys ( I live in NY and CO about 50/50) might want to read this. I wrote it targed towards snowmobiling but it applies to wheeling as well.

http://www.marissa.org/upstatevsco.html

Makes you wonder doesnt it.

--John

[OldHiker]

I did not wonder, i did a little research.

Not sure where you how you arrived at your assumptions, but the cheapest airfare I could find was for about $235 per person roundtrip. That’s $470 for 2 people. But it leaves at 5:25AM! And takes over 7 hours! Not sure where you got 3 ½ hours from JFK, there are no direct flights that I could find. Times 3 weekends = $1,410

Soft cost – travel time to airport plus extra 2.5 hours once you are to park car and get through security. Loss of about 2 days for travel. 4 – 10 hours each way. I’m at Paragon and on the trails in less time.
Park car at airport - $10+ per day. 3 days = $30 x 3 weekends = $90.

$100+ for food shopping each weekend. No eating out. X 3 weekends = $300
Above is up to $1,800!

Now add all the costs for leaving your Hummer there.

Not appealing to me. On the assumption that you travel Friday and Sunday night, things get worse. Those are some of the busiest times at the airports. Might work for snowmobilers, not me.
Come and join us at Paragon. It’s the best the east has to offer.

[johndjmix1]

www.jetblue.com (http://www.jetblue.com) Denver to JFK or JFK to denver on 4/20 = $99 (Ok so it went up $10). 2 people does change the deal a lot, thats why you need a girlfriend in both places =). LOL.


Depart JFK 8:30 AM
Arrive JFK 10:55 AM.

Sure there is the time difference, but you dont
"lose" much time to traveling.

Secure storage for truck where I stay in CO costs me $20/mo. Indoor you could get for $40-50.

Don't get me wrong though, paragon is definatly fun....(too bad you cant stay there overnight). Curious, is there anywhere else to go out east? Maybe when im home in NY ill take my ford expedition and come meet you guys (Hummer is staying in CO).

--John