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BADLANDS January 18/19 Attica, IN

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by ErikSS » Sat Dec 14, 2013 2:33 pm

I'm aware there is often a January run to the Badlands. StaceySS has to ask for time off a month in advance. God bless her, she asked me today if she should put in for time off. So, after a quick call to AJ (hotness) we looked at the calendar and picked this date. We had an AWESOME time there in September and I'm looking forward to going back with new front suspension!
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by Moots1288 » Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:19 pm

Damn you
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by dvanbramer88 » Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:02 pm

Moots, want to pick me up? LOL
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by ErikSS » Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:21 pm

I think you should go get him this time! Fair is fair right???
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by dvanbramer88 » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:28 pm

ErikSS wrote:I think you should go get him this time! Fair is fair right???


He's 200 miles in the wrong direction. I'm dead-nuts on the way for him.
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by v7guy » Sun Dec 15, 2013 5:15 pm

I'm pretty confident spring TECORE is the next trip I'll make with my truck or as a ride along.
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by HARDTRAILZ » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:19 pm

Just might work.
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by bartonmd » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:24 pm

I'll be out of country, but this time, on VACATION!

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by wink » Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:27 pm

planning on wheeling both days?
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by Moots1288 » Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:17 am

ROAD TRIP!!!
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by Regulator1175 » Tue Dec 17, 2013 1:24 am

I will be there.

Is there any interest in everyone pitching in and renting one of their cabins for the weekend? It looked like they have one available for $300 for a weekend and it comes with 4 free entries into the park.

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by wink » Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:17 am

Regulator1175 wrote:Is there any interest in everyone pitching in and renting one of their cabins for the weekend?


maybe
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by ErikSS » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:23 am

How many does it sleep?
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by hotness » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:22 pm

I will be there. If I can swing both days, I could be in for the cabin.
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by hotness » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:28 pm

4 ppl riding 2 days is already $140 plus you get to wheel till 7pm instead of 5pm. Cabin sleeps 6 btw but if we only had 4 people staying in the cabin, it would only be $40 more than what you will pay to get in anyways. Kind of a no brainer if your staying out there over night anyways.
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by ErikSS » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:30 pm

I'm in for the cabin. If I understood Regulator right... It's a weekend cabin. Fri and Sat nights. I plan to be there for both nights.
We plan to tally it up and divide it out. So the more people who stay the cheaper it gets. They claim the cabin comfortably sleeps 6... So I'm sure we can get more in.
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by hotness » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:33 pm

Im sure we can cram in there but will they allow it or will they say only 6 ppl alowed?
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by ErikSS » Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:55 pm

hotness wrote:Im sure we can cram in there but will they allow it or will they say only 6 ppl alowed?

let's worry about that when we get 6. Lol
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by hotness » Tue Dec 17, 2013 6:03 pm

You, stacey, me, nicole, kevin, sandy, matt, whoever matt is bringing(if any). I dont see 6 being a problem lol
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by ErikSS » Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:15 pm

Regulator is in charge of the Cabin. Please keep him informed if you plan to stay in the cabin or not.

I just did a quick work-up. If I'm right.... And IF we have Exactly 6 people... It should be about $65 per person for the weekend. That's for gate fee and cabin cost. I think it goes down if we have more, but I'm not for sure yet. Just to keep it in perspective, it's $40 per person just for gate fee for the weekend. So, the cabin is very inexpensive in my opinion. Just a reminder, we will have the Cabin both Friday and Sat nights.

Breakdown
$300 for the cabin
$80 for 2 sets of weekend passes.

$380/6
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