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So now that POG V is in the books, whats up with POG VI in Nevada?
I couldn't help but notice the wannabe plastic shield "pee pads":D...the real "buff off" will take place in the land of the slots!
I made several attempts to get a representative from Fingerhut Industries to show, fix us all up with plastic seat covers with stars and diamonds but their sales have been slow and Fingerhut seems to have bitten the dust ala chapter something...too bad!!:mad:
John
I'm coming with bus stands for those that wanted them and I will do the air suspension seminar so nobody will ever have to wonder why their bus is leaning.
I hope we have as good a time as we had in Sevierville.
The dudes with the classy blue plastic shields tried polishing them but they failed. Maybe the Pahrump crew can give them some tips. Of course both guys needed the shields because both are now members of the wide turn club and are co owners of the trophy since both did enough damage without the shields to cover the operating expense of a third world country. Both thought they could also get the damages they did to their coaches repaired so nobody in POG would find out, but we did. We have our ways.
Good on ya Jon!!
I am sorry that I cannot get the boyz from Fingerhut to get JDUB and Mango a nice set of diamond shaped, gold tinted diamond, seat covers....that would have made them both feel SPIFFY!!
I am bringing a can of AJAX and some furniture polish...those shields will shine!!!
John
I am really looking forward to POG-Pahrump. I have been a member for a 18 months, read 95% of all posts and final get time to go to a rally. I plan on getting in Friday night before the rally, polish the coach, buff the wheels and enjoy life.
I'm looking forward to Pahrump as it has been almost 2 months since I've been out in the Coach. I don't have a Shield (ie; Bib) but I will happily watch anyone who wants to put on a demonstration on how to waste a couple of hours attempting to keep a piece of Acrylic clean.
I watched Jim Keller wash his bus. He has a shield.
It was painful.
First he has to wash the front of the shield that has the clarity of milk. Then he has to disassemble the shield, fold it down and wash the back of the shield. Then he has to wash the front of the bus that the shield protects.
Then dry all this. Then reassemble all this. Then dry the front. This took so long I could have polished all my slack adjusters in the same amount of time.
It must be a CC thing. But I do have to admit his shield looked better than the diapers the dynamic duo had on the front of their Marathons.
Jon think of it this way.
Even a milky white shield will absorb a small crunch, say a fire hydrant hit at low speed or a tree stump or any little obstacle. It's your "get out of jail free" card because you can always tear your shield off and leave it at Flying J's and still not have to order new parts from Prevost and certainly you would not have to install a low lustre pee pad to prevent total "loss of face" at the POG Rally:D
John
I think it would have taken less time to repair collision damage than it took Jim to wash the front of his bus.
Care to respond Jim????????
I know Jim is in North Carolina at the present time, so he may be out of touch for a few days. He'll hate he misssed the opportunity.
Mike: If you still have a dinged door rub rail we can tackle it as a SS fixit project @ POGVI. Anyone else with SS parts that need fixing bring them. I plan on a little show & tell on metal repair if there is interest.
Harry,
My dinged rub rail is currently in JDUB's possession posing as the Whiskey Dent Award, since he's the co-awardee this year. I'm sure it's mounted in a place of honor in his palatial office.
I'm not sure if you want to do a session on fiberglass repair, but I think Jon has a red sample somewhere.
Mike
Harry
I will toss the dinged door rub rail in the coach. I found a new rub rail pretty cheap and bolted it on.
When I sold my company I signed an agreement that I could not perform any metal work, fabrication, and a couple hundred other trades I have no knowledge of. They said I can still watch others work, just not in California.
Will enjoy the demo.
Sorry Harry,
Since I'm so accustomed to people commenting on the "Jimmy Buffett Affair", I thought you were referring to me.
Mike
For the record...it was not fiberglass but carbon fiber. If I'm going to do damage I do it expensive.
I stand corrected fiberboy. ;)
And for further clarification, when I damage a bus I make Mike and JDUB look like amateurs. My last bus damage was an $82,000 oops (sure to be eclipsed by Ray Davis or Buster), compared to the numbers I heard about their combined cost.
The moral of this story is if you want to do impressive damage, fire is an essential element.
The continuing saga; rub rails; isn't that what their for anyway, to rub aginst gas station poles, RV site boulders, plants and shrubs, Water faucets, etc.
Don't know why I haven't used mine yet.
garyde, don't be in a hurry to use your rub rails. It really gives them a case of trhe uglies when they do get damaged.
We pulled into an RV park Saturday right at dark, just east of Memphis. The nice park in West Memphis is flooded out presently and we just needed something for overnight. Anyway, Jan jumps out and gets the park map that shows open sites. We're going to go eat, so I unhook the jeep and send her first to find the site. I tell her, I'll follow you through when you find the site. Well, she finds the site and pulls through with me right on her tail. I see that a large tree is hanging over the right side of the site, so in order to avoid a JDUB/MANGO trick I stay as far left as I can but still a few inches from the power pedestal. Pull up, get level and jump out to plug in. Thats when I see that in my effort to keep left, I have run over the water hook up. That pup is folded in a perfect 90 degree bend, but thankfully is not spraying the whole campground or even leaking. I decided we had plenty of water on board for the trip home on Sunday. I must say that whoever installed the hose bib at that spot gave little or no thought to what they were doing. I wrote a little note on the sign up card that said the water hookup in that site needed some attention.
In regards to stinkodemayo potluck... I make the best red pork this side of Mexico City. So if ya'll want I will whip up a few pounds and bring it along.
Makes great stuffing for tacos, burritos and in actual fact goes damn good with eggs in the mornings!
Not sure who is running the potluck at this point, but whomever you are I would be happy to do that any anything else ya'll need, just let me know what it is!
:D
As long as we are bouncing around....I will be bringing the bus supports for Gary D, Ray Davis and Ken Z. with me to Pahrump.
I also have Gary's cooler from Branson.
In addition I will have the working model of a single air bag suspension and Jim Skiff will have Hector's outstanding computer presentation of the suspension system. I guarantee everybody will know and understand why they have the leans and exactly what components will have to be checked to correct the problem.
I will also bring a brake chamber that we can operate to help anyone that needs to understand their brakes a little better.
I just hope I have enough room for the pile of cash needed for fuel.
jello,
You bring the meat and I'll bring the tortillas, avos for guac, and Margarita Boy. (Oh, I'm running a little low on BBQ sauce, if you know what I mean.)
See you there,
Ken
Warren, my wife Martha,(100% Mexican), said that is a great offer. She thinks making tamales (my request) is a lot of work so if you would kindly do that she will bring the tortilla chips. Oh, are you good a making salsa? That would good too if you also do the Flan. I'll bet Harry and Shirley will bring the beans so all you will have to do is cook 'em. I guess you will be doing this and Kelly Jo will not be involved. Martha sez 'Gracias', Warren es un buen hombre, (a good guy).Quote:
Originally Posted by jello_jeep
The truth is you can thank your lucky stars that I am NOT in charge of the potluck. I suppose Jim Skiff will nominate someone in the next few days.
I think we will be traveling to Parhump with Harry and Shirley on Thursday or Friday of next week. I am going to get in touch with Jim Schoen to see if he and his family want to travel with us. We are looking forward to seeing everyone one there!
Oh Warren, don't worry about the beans, I'll heat 'em in my Micro.
Have a nice trip,
Darl and Martha
The red pork is an all day affair too, but it is worth it! However I can make it in advance and freeze it with no ill effect, so I will.
I am not into flan... With this crew it could cause flan-tulance, and that is rampant already.
If Skiff needs a volunteer (sucker) to run the potluck, I can do it no worries.
Need to know the head count though. I am guessing 18 or so??? And a list of who is coming would be handy.
Are there cooking facilities at this place? Did you guys check it out when you were there?? If so, what is on hand ??
KEN, sounds good, good guacamole is a wonderful thing! Not sure what you mean by bbq sauce? :D
Jon, sounds good. I am interested in the leans, and also am glad the brake chamber class is being repeated as I didn't get to attend the original...
So, at the end of the day...Who the hell is coming to Pahrump???
I am outta here next Friday (Arizona) which means Sunday. Am I one of nine or nine of one???
Inquiring minds want to know...
John
Hi John. My wife and I will be there. Looking forward to it.
Mornin' John, Martha and I will be there, tamales in tow. Warren, forget your tamales, we're bringing originals. FYI, we'll be traveling with Harry and Shirley Hoppe, leaving on Thursday morning from Reno. I talked to Jim Shoen and he is coming, hopefully with his wife and 2-3 youngsters. Their only problem is they have to leave early Thursday to return to Reno.
We also know Jon and Lady Di will be there. Warren (Jello Jeep) and Kelly Jo are also commited. Warren is bringing 'Red Beef' for the Monday night potluck and is in charge of any food request. In addition to Tamales I am bringing some Margarita fixin's.
Jim Skiff should be posting an update soon of all the participants.
See Ya in Pahrump!!:)
In regards to Monday, here is the scoop.
I spoke with Jim, he said I was dumb enough to volunteer, so I have been self appointed as the HMFWBIC for the Monday Stinko de Mayo feast.
Darl is up with some tamales and bringing backup Marguerita fixins.
I am up with a batch of red pork for tacos / burritos, beans, rice, chips, salsa, and other good stuff.
The clan Hoppee is bringing the tortillas, fresh corn and flour as well as a personal gift of a case of Gentleman Jack for me.
The house of Zittrer is up with guacamole and Marguerita boy! Woo Hoo!
The supposed list of victims will be 20-25 as far as I know at this point.
Harry is checking with the front office to see if we can use the kitchen and dining hall for this.
If anyone else involved wants something, or wants to bring something, post it on here!
Maybe someone has a ghetto blaster with some appropriate Stinko de Mayo type music etc.
Looking forward to it all!
Jello et al,
Here is a link to the Pahrump Attendee List: PAHRUMP FOLKS
:D
That's excellent Jim. It seems that there is a couple of new signups!
I am debating about trying to come out for one day, just to say hi to everyone, and perhaps pick up my bus stands from Jon. If I can't make it I will give a check to Ken Z for the stands. Jon, if you can fill me in on the final price, that would be helpful.
Warren,
Tell me what to bring for stinko del mayo.......
I am right on the border so the options are endless....anything save Menudo..I don't do that and it doesn't even ride in the bellies of my bus!
I have seen Mexican Cookies, Genuine "FRESH" Mexican Tortilla's (flour and/or corn) direct from San Luis, Rio de Colorado, Sonora Mexico or,
I can acquire cerveza, tequila (sans worm...I don't do that either) or anything else that seems fitting, oh, I am bringing my wife as well.
Let me know...P.S. I can bring a copy of the lovely Cinco de Mayo tune...the Macarena! I'll leave my support Caesar Chavez bumper stickers at home!
Shouldn't someone bring Lomotil, after all it is a Mexican Celebration and Montezuma and his revenge may be in attendance, speaking from past experience.
John and Linda
Since my wife Martha is 100% Mexican it is 100% sure we will have some good tunes, Mariachi, etc.
John, Monteczuma's Revenge comes from the water so I am bringing some Cuervo Gold to back up Ken in case his Margarita Mixer runs out of air. We don't want anyone sick!
FYI for the purists, the Agave worm comes in the Mescal, not TaKillYa. In any case I won't be bringing any stinkin' worms.:eek:
Darl
Ray, $124 delivered to the rally. They are alread loaded. I also have Gary's and Ken's on board.
O.K.
Special dispensation...Menudo in my belly. That's it, tasty Mexican Soup made from (I won't mention that) will be arriving in Pahrump along with Mexican (real) tortilla's. This will be genuine (straight from Createn's in Yuma) with all the trimmings...or are all the trimmings in the soup?
I gots to watch myself around here, Mescal...it still tastes like Chewy tequila, isn't it made from the same cactus?
May the force be with you...
John
Jeep.
Great acronymn! Would you care to elaborate and share this with the group?
BTW, I get it!
Jonnie,
We missed you in Sevierville. Get that rig on the road and meet us in Nevada.
Jim
I assume you meant HMFWBIC ... It means, Honorary Mexican Food Wrangler, Barbequer, & Interim Chef.
Glad you understood! :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonnie
Fly U, if you are on top of real Mexican stuff, how about a generous supply of Pico de Gallo salsa... Make sure to include some nuclear grade hot stuff, if its not too much of a problem !!
If push comes to shove I can make it there, but what the heck.
Warren,
Done.....It will burn your throat but it will be legit...