East Coast Convoy 2008

[Recovry4x4]

RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: East Coast Convoy 2008

Since the cost of fuel is more that cocaine, I'll be staying put right here. I will be doing "Convoy Central" duties. I'll be staying in contact via phone with the serials and updating the Commander and website with locations and issues that arise.

 

[Adamlee]

Since the cost of fuel is more that cocaine, I'll be staying put right here.

I wonder how the fuel prices are going to impact the convoy?

I am going to try my best to roll in with my deuce this year, but I will only be putting in about 100 miles. Haven't gone veggie or bio yet; it is certainly a plan in the works some day.

 

[cranetruck]

Any longer trip for me is predicated on the use of veggie oil and the Aberdeen trip is over 900 miles (round trip)...

 

[maddawg308]

The costs of fuel, no doubt, are going to play a lot into the number of folks who show up, much more so than in recent years. I have an OD disease, and will be burning more fossil fuels this year much more so than in previous years, even if I have to put it "on the card".

Thanks, Cabell, for posting the convoy info - all your ideas sound good so far, please keep us updated as the Winter and Spring wears on....

 

[Tanner]

FWIW - Diesel is still cheaper per oz than a 20 bottle of Coca Cola - but trucks don't run on Coke, do they, so this comparison is no better than a wet flintlock...?

Jury is still deciding if I'll get to make the virgin run with ECC this year...

Tanner

 

[steelsoldiers]

Cabell, I like the idea of the off-site BBQ at a park. It would be really nice to have a convoy over there, fire up the pig cooker, enjoy the cool grass and some shade, eat lots of pig and then ride back to SS base camp. If people get blocked in at the stadium, we can share rides. If folks want to consume large quantities of adult beverages, then they can ride with a DD.

 

[Mike_Pop]

You fellas are worried about the cost of diesel? Well, I've attended the convoy for the past five years. Two of my trips including flying from Nevada. This year I will be flying in again. If you want to do something bad enough, you will find a way to pay for it.

 

[maddawg308]

Amen, Mike. We all got our vices, and will do anything to fund them!

Cabell, will probably be coming down Wed. evening to Doswell, VA, staying overnight in a hotel there, in order to convoy up on Thursday morning with the group.

 

[CGarbee]

Yep, the Yellow (southern) Serial is pretty much running the same schedule as in the past... I'll be spending Wednesday night at the hotel in Doswell, eating at the Denny's. Hopefully, we'll have a handful of folks with us that night, and another joining us in the morning (and more along the way). ..

I've asked Chris (Steelsoldiers) to be our Yellow Serial Commander this year...

 

[Cdub]

Aren't there any new up-dates on the East Coast Convoy web site........everything seems to be from 2007........???

http://www.eastcoastconvoy.com/index.php

C'dub

 

[CCATLETT1984]

I wont be attending this year, doing haspin and the GA rally. If you need any help coordinating or updating the site, let me know. I'm up till the wee hours of the morning most nights and can post up if anyone is having issues or is running late.

 

[art]

The Red Serial will be taking the same route & times as last year.
We will be starting at the VL rest area NJTP and meeting the Blue Serial from Canada (Captw1 & crew).

Red Serial so far:
Art -M35A2 2 1/2 Cargo
C'dub -900 Series Big Mother 5tn Cargo
Mike Pop (If we can pry him away from God's country out west)
Any one else and your name on the list.

Great time!

 

[emr]

Mybe my 900 towing an m35 If Cdub and art want to go home together too!!!..The 900 will tow at the correct speeds for U guys...Randy

 

[art]

Randy,
Great, It will be a nice drive on the way back.
Are you leaving to go down on Thursday?

 

[Mike_Pop]

Randy,

If you need someone to drive the M35, I might be able to do it. Unless I drive my civvy wagon down.

 

[art]

Is there any one else on SS going on theEast Coast Convoy Red Serial?

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

Guys try not to miss this for fuel reasons. People are driving all over Korea and from the current rate on the South Korean won it is almost $8.00 a gallon. It does make me want to make a hybrid when I retire though.

 

[emr]

Randy,

If you need someone to drive the M35, I might be able to do it. Unless I drive my civvy wagon down.

Thanks Mike... If i do take 2 its going the the no feul way and less wear and tear on the truck too, I do appreciate the thought though ! I may just take the deuce , im not really sure of anything execpt im going...Randy

 

[maddawg308]

Cabell, any further information about the ECC? We're at about 6 weeks from Aberdeen...

 

[Cdub]

Is there any one else on SS going on theEast Coast Convoy Red Serial?

Are there any Long Island, NY steelsoldiers gona join us in the Convoy out to Aberdeen.....??

seya,

C'dub