27th Annual Spring Willys Reunion - Event Date: 17 May 2019 - 18 May 2019

Looks like a great time was had by all, and some really cool Jeeps!

nivrat wrote: .....The trail surface looked a little moist and kinda mushy though...whats that all about?........

it’s something we in the east and Midwest call “mud”, m - u - d.   It’s created when water, called “rain”, falls from the sky and mixes with the earth. These “rains” occur frequently, and yes, it is a “wet” rain

jpet wrote: ..... and in case you were wondering, those frequent wooden poles in the ground with vegetation growing on them are called “trees”. They get in the way once in a while. Some have suggested that if we clean that “mud” off our tires we could go right up the hill. Might have to try that experiment sometime

You can go, walk up and down the rows and see some amazing history, or see some arguably brilliant “one-of” engineering… you can have a simply awesome time taking in the event, maybe finding some parts, mostly because you likely wouldn’t be there if you had no interest.  Right?  But if you’ll simply let it happen, there’s another layer… the people… and it’s organic. 

A simple thank you to those that made this weekend possible, that took the time and made the effort all in such a way as to make the 1200+ miles and 21 hours  there and back… well…trivial. Holly and I had a great time, caught up with some, met some new… enjoyed the stories and just generally geeked out with likeminded folks all while benefitting from the efforts of those that really made it look effortless.  Please know that we know that it’s not.

mbullism wrote: But if you’ll simply let it happen, there’s another layer… the people… and it’s organic.

This is so true......and the more times you go, the more important that becomes. Lots of good friendships can be and are made.

Life is short....Take the time for the companionship whether it be in the parking lot or on the trail away from the event.

mbullism wrote: You can go, walk up and down the rows and see some amazing history, or see some arguably brilliant “one-of” engineering… you can have a simply awesome time taking in the event, maybe finding some parts, mostly because you likely wouldn’t be there if you had no interest.  Right?  But if you’ll simply let it happen, there’s another layer… the people… and it’s organic. <p ="Msonormal"><o:p></o:p> <p ="Msonormal">A simple thank you to those that made this weekend possible, that took the time and made the effort all in such a way as to make the 1200+ miles and 21 hours <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>there and back… well…trivial. Holly and I had a great time, caught up with some, met some new… enjoyed the stories and just generally geeked out with likeminded folks all while benefitting from the efforts of those that really made it look effortless.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Please know that we know that it’s not. <o:p></o:p>

I must say that the gent from Mass. hit the nail on the head with his description of the people at his event.
A special thanks to Bob Christy & Jeff Petrowich along their families for their help and allowing them to spend countless hours making this fantastic event happen. Thanks also to all the folks that made this great four days possible. That certainly includes the Speakers, Vendors and the Attendees "roaming the earth" through the rain and sun for a few fun filled "WILLYS Days & Nights".     

Edited by 3-48s - 20 May 2019 at 10:40pm