MSSD Midnight Run - Recon Team!

BlimeyCabrio · #1 10-23-2007, 01:59 PM

Gang - I'd like to coordinate a "recon" team for the Midnight Run - this involves driving the Dragon before midnight, ensuring there's no debris, abandoned vehicles, etc. to deal with, and ideally leaving some scouts / course marshals along the Dragon to watch out for oncoming traffic or LEOs and sound an alert via radio. Jason has OK'd this.

Ideally we'd have enough folks to station someone at each of the significant pull-offs. I volunteer for the Tabcat Bridge spot. At a minimum, we need 3-4 cars to do this well, but could use more. Ideally you need a GMRS radio (the high power variant of the FRS radios) with a 15ish mile or more claimed range (which might be good for a mile or two in the mountains). If you want to volunteer but don't have a radio, we'll find you one.

Please let me know if you're willing to help with this.

So far, gaminis and Drillslinger have volunteered to help out. Any others?

I'm planning a small memento (NOT Mentos) for those who drive recon. Better than a sack of burning dog poop, but nothing to write home about.

Drillslinger · #2 10-23-2007, 02:08 PM

No worries dude, I'm looking forward to it for a number of reasons... I don't meet new people unless forced

and of course, I didn't get to "Test" the DIY Cyclops driving light I put together for the last midnight run

BlimeyCabrio · #3 10-23-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Drillslinger

No worries dude, I'm looking forward to it for a number of reasons... I don't meet new people unless forced

and of course, I didn't get to "Test" the DIY Cyclops driving light I put together for the last midnight run

Hmmm... maybe YOU should hang just past Tabcat - you could shine the Cyclops up the road and I'm sure you'd ensnare any approaching TN LEO for the half hour or so needed to get everyone safely on their way...

Drillslinger · #4 10-23-2007, 02:27 PM

Well, it's not THAT bright

Yucca Patrol · #5 10-23-2007, 07:58 PM

I saw this on the Dragon late at night. You don't want to be looking at it when it is on. . . . . LOL

BlimeyCabrio · #6 10-23-2007, 08:03 PM

Some truly weird ***** comes out at night on the Dragon... I should know...

Drillslinger · #7 10-24-2007, 10:43 AM

Dude, I think that attaches at his tow hook

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I saw this on the Dragon late at night. You don't want to be looking at it when it is on. . . . . LOL

1QukMINI · #8 10-24-2007, 12:46 PM

I don't know that I every want to be THAT into it....

Yucca Patrol · #9 10-24-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Drillslinger

Dude, I think that attaches at his tow hook

Yup!

I might have to build something like this.

wildcrazy442000 · #10 10-24-2007, 06:26 PM

Just set Phasers on stun, don't blind the "Man"

Drillslinger · #11 10-24-2007, 08:19 PM

Finally uploaded the pics of my "Cyclops" removable driving light

wildcrazy442000 · #12 10-24-2007, 09:01 PM

I already have the "DEER" in the headlights Look. Or was that the beer in my hand look, I get so confused.

1QukMINI · #13 10-24-2007, 09:34 PM

Dude, that's SERIOUS! Hey, wait! Where'd you go? Oh, there you are. Was blinded for a moment.....

Drillslinger · #14 10-24-2007, 09:44 PM

I figured it would work/look better than if I strapped one of those 1 Million Candle power floodlights to the roof

BlimeyCabrio · #15 10-25-2007, 11:26 AM

I thought originally you were going to mount it near the front? Though I think it's cool back there - do you have a remote on/off switch?

Drillslinger · #16 10-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Nope. I just plug it into the rear 12V socket and blind..er, I mean Shine away

We tried plugging it in up front but it was a PITA keeping the cord out of the way. But you bring up a good point. I think I'll have to rethink my plan

BlimeyCabrio · #17 10-25-2007, 11:50 AM

Just get you a 10' 12v extension cord and voila... plug and unplug up front...

Drillslinger · #18 10-25-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio

Just get you a 10' 12v extension cord and voila... plug and unplug up front...

Nevermind, problem solved

I just hope it works

N2MINI · #19 10-25-2007, 06:44 PM

Holy Cow Batman, THAT is a light. Paul, I might be able to help out where needed on the run. I will be taking it extra careful after me bump up last week. Just let me know where my reflections are needed. and how many million candle watts I need to compete!!

BlimeyCabrio · #20 10-25-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by N2MINI

Holy Cow Batman, THAT is a light. Paul, I might be able to help out where needed on the run. I will be taking it extra careful after me bump up last week. Just let me know where my reflections are needed. and how many million candle watts I need to compete!!

Thanks Bryan - we can absolutely use the help!

MidnightDave · #21 10-25-2007, 09:51 PM

I have these dang old guy gradiant bifocals and I can't see crap at night, plus, I have no fog lights or laser apparatus, so I'll likely have to sit this one out. ;-(

1QukMINI · #22 10-26-2007, 05:10 AM

No "Midnight Dave" at the Midnight Run? Maybe someone will let you ride.... ;-)

BlimeyCabrio · #23 10-26-2007, 05:27 AM

Dave should ride along with me in the recon party - cause we'll have the MOST fun... and I haven't killed anyone... yet.

1QukMINI · #24 10-31-2007, 10:42 AM

Hey Guys, our radio channel for the weekend is 20-20. Just FYI!

Drillslinger · #25 10-31-2007, 12:20 PM

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Hey Guys, our radio channel for the weekend is 20-20. Just FYI!

Should I rename D.B. "Baba Wawa" for the weekend then?

EDIT: Whoops, looks like soneone beat me to this one over in the main thread