**Grand Slam West Dates Set for 2008**

[Cody]

ha sucks for you man....its probably 15min shorter of a drive for me! You planning on coming back Sunday? and are you staying at the RedRock as well?

I'll come home sometime sunday late afternoon. I always rent a condo. More bedrooms, full kitchen, more parking, less traffic, yard/BBQ etc. Just suits my tastes better and if you split it with someone it's cheaper

[newman187]

Holy crap, rent a condo, I cant imagine how much thats costs per night. . . . that actually would be really nice for me as I have 2 kids, let me know how much $$$$$$$ it costs.

[Cody]

the one I was in last year was 75 per night I think, and the ones I usually get that are bigger end up at like 105 after you add on a couple people.

I've rented houses before for about $100 per night too. You have to set that up pretty far in advance though.

[CrawlerReady]

I'll come home sometime sunday late afternoon. I always rent a condo. More bedrooms, full kitchen, more parking, less traffic, yard/BBQ etc. Just suits my tastes better and if you split it with someone it's cheaper

So...you're looking for someone to split costs...?

[Cody]

It depends. The last half dozen years I've split the room with Kevin Fell, so unless he decides not to make it up this year or do his own thing, then I probably already have the accomodations set up.

Let me talk to ol' Kev about things. He may be brining a bunch of people so it may make sense to get two--in which case yes I would probably need someone to split costs and fix my jeep when I break it

[BigDaveZJ]

I would probably need someone to . . . fix my jeep when I break it

Not it!!!

[CrawlerReady]

Not it!!!

AH DAMMIT!

[BigDaveZJ]

The only time I fix Cody's rig is when I'm the one who broke it!

[DansZJ]

It depends. The last half dozen years I've split the room with Kevin Fell, so unless he decides not to make it up this year or do his own thing, then I probably already have the accomodations set up.

Let me talk to ol' Kev about things. He may be brining a bunch of people so it may make sense to get two--in which case yes I would probably need someone to split costs and fix my jeep when I break it

That condo that Kevin had last year kicked butt. (Wasn't it originally your accommodation?)
It was really nice to have the kitchen, bbq, and fridge full of beer! I think we split it 4 ways so it was really cheap compared to the hotel and eating/drinking out. Plus we got to do work to our rigs in the parking lot without worrying about anyone telling us anything.

[Cody]

It was originally mine, but I switched because those dumb hatchet wounds wanted to come and I felt bad making you guys deal with them.

I'll call today or tomorrow and reserve 2 condo's. It wounds like you guys can fill one and I'll be able to fill the other.

[DansZJ]

I'll buy a case of that Polygamy Porter.. Good times to be had.

[newman187]

There are a handful of Condo's there for rent, which is the preferred ones to stay at and or ones to avoid?

[Cody]

I prefer the Cedar Breaks but I've stayed at the Purple Sage, Moab Guest house, and some other hippy one that had shag carpet and green lampshades compelte with tassles.

I just reserved at Cedar Breaks and their rates have gone about $30 bucks since last year. I guess the word is out. I used to pay 79.99 5-6 years ago for the same stuipd condo and now it's 125-150.

The purple sage was cheaper, but it only had 1 bedroom and 1 couch bed.

[ROKN ZJ]

If Hal's qualified, I'm sure yours would.

Does my buggy still qualify? I was going to run it by people and see what the consensus was. I understand the slippery slope, and I don't want to step on any toes...

[BigDaveZJ]

I don't see why it wouldn't still qualify. Sandy? Tom?

[ROKN ZJ]

I don't see why it wouldn't still qualify. Sandy? Tom?

I just know it was discussed last time before I brought it. I don't know if anyone regretted allowing it after the fact. I won't be put out if it's disallowed, hence why I'm running it by everyone again.

[Cody]

I think what the consensus was that since it was built originally to look like a WJ, and was titled as a "WJ Buggy" or something like that, it was accepted.

I don't remember anyone with a problem with it, and it stays with the spirit of the event. We haven't had the issue come up since.

...and you should come. that means you can bring me my extra wheel! Score!

[Z]

Sandy's requirement was that it had to have Grand Cherokee VIN.

[Colorado 5.9]

If we let it in once then I can't see how we couldn't again.

[Z]

If we let it in once then I can't see how we couldn't again.

I don't have time to do a search, but I recollect that Hal's old buggy was registered as a Grand Cherokee and had a Grand Cherokee VIN. If the new buggy meets that criteria, then it's welcome.

I personally love the diversity of Grands that show up each year.

[BigDaveZJ]

I thought he was talking about bringing the WJ buggy again since he found it?

[Sandy R]

I don't have time to do a search, but I recollect that Hal's old buggy was registered as a Grand Cherokee and had a Grand Cherokee VIN. If the new buggy meets that criteria, then it's welcome.

I personally love the diversity of Grands that show up each year.

AGREED! If it's registered as a "Grand" then it should be welcome.

[Z]

I thought he was talking about bringing the WJ buggy again since he found it?

Hal, if you want to bring your old buggy that was registered with the state as a Grand Cherokee, that's cool, no problem. I don't know if you completed the new buggy you started after the theft, but you can bring that as long as it's registered with the state as a Grand Cherokee.

[nate]

If anyone is heading into Idaho, I have room for a few folks to spend the night if need be. It's about 600 miles from here to Moab. Takes me about 9hrs if I stop a couple times to stretch and to eat lunch.

Also I will have empty seats in the truck and Jeep as well.

Pack Creek is the place that is free to military. Dunno, just seems dumb to spend $65-100 on hotel when you can get a cabin for $45, or tent site for $20. I'm going to Moab to wheel, not watch TV, play on the computer, etc.

Don't need to eat out, cooking is 1/2 the fun of camping and wheeling. Steaks, burgers, dogs, etc.

You guys lead way too fancy lives for poor ol redneck me I think.

I will leave Sunday, so I guess just wheeling the 2 days. Otherwise I'd have to take alot of leave

[Cody]

If anyone is heading into Idaho, I have room for a few folks to spend the night if need be. It's about 600 miles from here to Moab. Takes me about 9hrs if I stop a couple times to stretch and to eat lunch.

Also I will have empty seats in the truck and Jeep as well.

Pack Creek is the place that is free to military. Dunno, just seems dumb to spend $65-100 on hotel when you can get a cabin for $45, or tent site for $20. I'm going to Moab to wheel, not watch TV, play on the computer, etc.

Don't need to eat out, cooking is 1/2 the fun of camping and wheeling. Steaks, burgers, dogs, etc.

You guys lead way too fancy lives for poor ol redneck me I think.

I will leave Sunday, so I guess just wheeling the 2 days. Otherwise I'd have to take alot of leave

you know, I agree, other than 100* temps at 8 a.m. aren't that great for camping. I'll take my shower and cook my breakfast.