FMCA 4 Wheeler Rally in Moab

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

We have been enjoying the company of lots of new 4x4 friends. We are attending our second FMCA (Family MotorCoach Association) Rally this time in Moab Utah. It is a very organized group of friendly and helpful people with some awesome Jeeps and equally awesome driving skills. We are staying at Portal RV but the club has basically taken over many of the campgrounds in town. We meet at designated spots and times for rides and runs and challenges of our choosing.

We had a very tippy new experience today that required the rescue by some of those fine friends I just mentioned. They may have become my new best friends today! I will now go get a beverage to help soothe the nerves, then I will post a photo or two of the event on Mashed Potatoes designated a 3.5 ( on a 1-5 scale). Whew!

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

Here are some scenery and event photos from our day in Moab.

Wendy · May 7, 2012

And this is fun ? I'd need a lot more than one drink

Wendy

ArdraF · May 7, 2012

Methinks you need to have a couple of libations! :

Oh yes, nice scenery too.

ArdraF

Tom and Margi · May 7, 2012

Good Night Nurse! You guys have way more courage than I have!

Margi

taoshum · May 7, 2012

really... were you takin' the pics or were you in one of the Jeeps? The black one with the roof rack? Jus' wonderin'... that was probably rated a 2+, ;D ???

Ernie n Tara · May 7, 2012

Its actually green, but that's Terry holding it up! Not really, I was mistaken.
Ernie

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

I was IN the Jeep at the clearly 45 degree angle until the friends got us attached to winches for safety to ensure we would not roll over . Then, and only then, did I ask to exit the vehicle, because I saw the tree stump likely to impale me if/when we rolled over. At this angle your seatbelt locks so it was a bit of a challenge but they got me out quick. I faded onto the rock when my legs failed so I sat down and took subsequent photos. (maybe had a bit of a cry too)
Terry never got out of vehicle. In reviewing the photos we see how far off line we were but when one is pointing up to the sky, one cannot see the road in front of you. We have done far more challenging things and not landed in this predicament before. And yes believe it or not, it is fun. We had great stories to tell at Happy Hour.
Tomorrow we seek out a 4 rated run, Steel Bender. (by the way our license plate was a bit bent in today's rescue.

Stay tuned. I promise Terry will not lead runs like this on the RVForum Rally (unless John Canfield attends!)

A secret in an adventure like this is to travel with experienced people who know what they are doing. And yes it was more than one glass of wine happy hour!

Tom and Margi · May 7, 2012

Ernie - Are you sure that's Terry? Doesn't look like him to me. But then I wouldn't recognize Terry in long pants. ;D

Margi

Ernie n Tara · May 7, 2012

We were more sensible and took pictures instead of trying to kill ourselves (at least so far). The Orange (Dozer please) Jeep is ours. That pic is from Saturday; the rest are from today.
Tara took all of them. Saturday was a 3 of 5 and today's was 2.5 of five; but we'll be to 3.5 by Saturday.

Tara n Ernie

Ernie n Tara · May 7, 2012

I lied! I just thought it looked like Tarry!

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

taoshum said:
really... were you takin' the pics or were you in one of the Jeeps? The black one with the roof rack? Jus' wonderin'... that was probably rated a 2+, ;D ???

Yes we are a dark green Jeep with a roof rack. Good eye Gary. The part on which we got into trouble was "easy" unless you got way off line like we did. Terry said something like he must have had a " brain fart" when he saw the photos after the fact.

I am ever so grateful for the fine folks who came to our rescue and to all others who waited patiently while we were rescued, oh wait they went ahead and had lunch!

Wendy · May 7, 2012

Looks like the nasty weather missed you? Snow in the high country between Denver and Grand Junction and cloudy all down here in Cortez.

Wendy

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

Today required a full wardrobe, sweatshirt and long pants in morning,Very cool morning. Lighter shirt mid day , hot enough at times for sleeveless. Tonight looks like a front and rain but no rain. We are hunkering down with ham and bean soup with salad. Light winds.

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

Ernie n Tara said:
We were more sensible and took pictures instead of trying to kill ourselves (at least so far).

Beautiful shots of a beautiful place. Don't you feel wonderfully fortunate to have the good fortune to do this sport? Life is good.

Betty

Tom · May 7, 2012

Oh gosh Betty, I'm so glad to hear you were both OK. This is an example of why we don't/won't participate in this "sport".

Betty Brewer · May 7, 2012

Tom,

No way was our life, limb or property in any danger today. ( Well maybe some Jeep damage) The choice to go 4 wheeling holds no greater risks than boating, golfing, exercising , driving. Everything we do in life to participate holds some risk. As we age and realize many friends can no longer do the activities we do, we find NOT doing the activities the risk. We choose to live life to fullest and do what we can while we can. It also helps to have friends like those in FMCA to help us if we need. Let us recall the RVForum rally with the Talent Show to end all talent Shows! What a group!

Activity makes such good Happy Hour talk no matter what we do...., photography, breeding dogs, gardening, 4 wheeling, Forum posts, traveling, collecting things, cleaning house, cleaning motorhomes, eating ribs, drinking beer such good talk and good conversation! Life is good.

Betty

Tom · May 7, 2012

I saw the tree stump likely to impale me if/when we rolled over.

No way was our life, limb or property in any danger today.

OK, which one is correct Betty? ???

Everything we do in life to participate holds some risk. As we age and realize many friends can no longer do the activities we do, we find NOT doing the activities the risk.

No disagreement! But we choose not to take unnecessary risks, which is why I've taken up the risky pastime of playing the ukulele ;D

Ernie n Tara · May 8, 2012

There really isn't a lot in the way of risk to life or limb. Literally thousands of people use these trails every week and, while there is some vehicle damage, very, very few are actually injured. I over spoke using the word kill, although it happens in bath tubs all of the time.
The leaders are very responsible about evaluating your equipment and skills, and they provide assistance and guidance where appropriate. I've done this before, albeit to a limited degree, and I've been impressed with how much education there has been on each of the runs.
The benefit is that you get to see and appreciate parts of this great country others will never experience.

Ernie

Remember; Life is not a rehearsal!

Tom · May 8, 2012

Understood Ernie, and I was merely teasing Betty. But I was also relieved that she and Terry were OK.

We have a number of friends and neighbors who tow Jeeps behind their coaches, and some of them are serious off-roaders. We've also heard them tell all kinds of stories about the places they were able to explore.

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