Night of the living Willys

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   ”Night of the living Willys”. Seems like an appropriate title this close to Halloween. Long story short, Scott Gilbert had returned from his epic Oregon trail trek, left his wagon in Eau Claire Wisconsin and then Joe DeYoung arranged to have it trucked to his shop. Scott flew in to pick it up but wanted to go camping…pretty much nowhere to go on short notice…guess who shows up at my place? Joe DeYoung, Scott Gilbert and Dave Mikkelson, Joe’s friend and ace mechanic, all showed up for trick or treat.Well let’s all camp out way out in the back of my property. Beer, brats and Pringles for all. Stories until the wee hours.

Next morning we beat the rain driving through the Kettle Moraine State Forest to my favorite breakfast restaurant.

After that, it was back to my shop, a few last minute repairs to the wagon and Scott left for Cincinnati.
WOW! That was all fast and fun! 

Back home for me, it’s all quiet again…….Jeeps-in January 2022 here we come!

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damar2yxr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 23 Aug. 2010 Location: Watertown, Wisc Status: Offline Points: 2632	Post Options Post Reply Quote damar2yxr Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Night of the living Willys Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 1:46pm
	”Night of the living Willys”. Seems like an appropriate title this close to Halloween. Long story short, Scott Gilbert had returned from his epic Oregon trail trek, left his wagon in Eau Claire Wisconsin and then Joe DeYoung arranged to have it trucked to his shop. Scott flew in to pick it up but wanted to go camping…pretty much nowhere to go on short notice…guess who shows up at my place? Joe DeYoung, Scott Gilbert and Dave Mikkelson, Joe’s friend and ace mechanic, all showed up for trick or treat. Well let’s all camp out way out in the back of my property. Beer, brats and Pringles for all. Stories until the wee hours. Next morning we beat the rain driving through the Kettle Moraine State Forest to my favorite breakfast restaurant. After that, it was back to my shop, a few last minute repairs to the wagon and Scott left for Cincinnati. WOW! That was all fast and fun! Back home for me, it’s all quiet again…….Jeeps-in January 2022 here we come!
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Fred46 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 05 July 2019 Location: Alliance, OH Status: Offline Points: 124	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fred46 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 4:52pm
	A pleasant surprise when a group of Willys fanatics can get together. What great stories can be told & heard. Especially Scott’s epic adventure.

mbullism Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 4 Joined: 29 May 2015 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 4783	Post Options Post Reply Quote mbullism Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 5:32pm
	Now THAT's a scary bunch
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Scratch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 30 July 2019 Location: Hudson, WI Status: Offline Points: 1454	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scratch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 6:29pm
	Looks a great time!
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	Very cool. Thanks for sharing!!
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wheelie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member Joined: 25 Jan. 2011 Location: red lion. pa Status: Offline Points: 814	Post Options Post Reply Quote wheelie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 8:19pm
	What a blast! Great story.

Joe DeYoung Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Madison WI Status: Offline Points: 3358	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joe DeYoung Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct. 2021 at 10:33pm
	Sending out a big thank you to Dave for sharing his amazing place with us. He has endless super cool and intersting things check out, and his hospitality is second to no one. It was a thrill to spend time there with my fellow Willys buddies.
	Joe DeYoung to many jeeps, parts, and accessories to list here, but apparently enough to keep me in trouble with my wife.

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	I made it back to Cincinnati, 500 6v miles, thanks again boys for getting me and gold bond home, until the next adventure! The January gang shall ride again

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	That's a great story. That's what it's all about.

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	Looks like a great time, thanks for sharing!
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