ECES Nightly Ben Gay Rub In!!!

[Shred Gruumer]

Hello ,,

Sherd here!! made it.. I think Im the only one that actually took a plane here.. and after we figured it out.... I could of taken a car!! thanks guys!!:freak3:

Well the 3 am wake up and airport travel is enough to drive any one into a fricken frenzy... taking Northwest does that anyways!:mad:

At least I had good company for my ride in Providence .. Geoff V... had my limo wating.. I had no Idea on how sweet ride his vehicle really was.. Some say its the king of all winter vehicles..

Guys I know you know me but up here I hear I that Bud light has very high mass and we had to maximize specific gravity weight content.

Dude .. Im talking Sweet!!!

Nice Sunny day ..for a Sunday Arrival..

We had a long drive and the road was getting icy... so we had to stop in NH to get more weight for the mountain trek ahead..

Whew... we all most needed more weight but I think we are good.. what do you think
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[Furi]

lol nice! that poor suspension hah

[Shred Gruumer]

Whew.. finally made it... With all this extra balast that we had we figured we had to get rid of it..

And then Bam! hey why not donate it?

So we made it up to the Groomer complex.... some reason they said they needed and could use the excess balast debris.. They took it.. so we didn't have to toss it.. Something about Bud light and extra grooming went hand in hand....


happy unloading said Shred

[Dave ESPI]

HAHAHA ! Low... get low and stay centered while powdering on the packed......

no no no.... stay low while packing powder?

Carve the beer curls ?

oh man...... tomorrow.... LOL.

[DiveBomber]

You're having a gay rub in? what?:eek:
too much information!

[Shred Gruumer]

Day one..

Dude Fricken Curb side parking... right on the hill!! doesn't get any better than this!!!

We had two of the most highly exclaimed bad ass 4WD vehicles compete in the groomer tent drive off!

Passat 1.8L turbo front wheel drive with magna steel rims with Icechopper tires vs The VW $60,000 Multi cross Toureg.. who... one this contest..

Hmm lets see..

Fricken Drive said Shred..:rolleyes:
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Things Did not work out to well for the multi million dollar Toureg.. as you can


See here it turned out to be the first Annual worlds strongest man contest...

The shoot out went to Geoff V.. in the friken incredible World Rally Edition Vw passat with the Ultra meg rims and high performance 155 hp engine..

Massive Beat down!!

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At the End the Toureg prove no match for a Passat Wrx with Magna traction rims... They really do work... it proof...

The Toureg had to be pulled out by the local...

Another day to come!!!


Don't Park on snow Said Shred!

[Mark Brown]

Then back to the condo, trying *real* hard not to laugh (grin). After that kind of smack down, it's time for the salmon dinner -- no, NOT the salmon mousse. I cook, I clean, and do they appreciate it? Tuning, waxing, binding placement, toe lift, heel lift, outward cant, inward cant, do you want to buy this board for $200, would you like another Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, what's with the Wax Wizard???

Fabulous first day! The quads are shot, and tomorrow... No, let's not go there -- too much technobabble...

Only 10.5 hours for this trip - a wee bit closer that the Loaf, but I do REALLY like the Loaf.

Great times, wish you were, stay tuned... Same Bat Channel, same Bat Time...


Right Said Shred...

[Jack Michaud]

Ahem.... Passat 1.8T makes <b>170</b> hp, thank you very much.

See you all Wednesday night!! I'm bringing spare livers!!

[Helmut Karvlow]

Hope you gave the Bud to the groomers:barf::barf:
And tell Bob thats why we got rid of that damn VW and went with the Volvo XC.:D
have fun boys and don't sell my goods Shred.:nono::nono:

[bschurman]

Ahem.... Passat 1.8T makes <b>170</b> hp, thank you very much.


Maybe back in the day but Geoff's is putting out MAYBE 100 ponies now. :)

[tex1230]

Brewski?
Brew Ski!

[photodad2001]

Brewski?
Brew Ski!

Brews key?
Bruce Kee?

[GQuentin]

Shred,

Your beer selection is great for the east coast. (I am from VA, allowed to say it). The Guinness is a great choice. But you have to come to the PNW and let the OR crew treat you to some of our beautiful micro brews.

Also, I thank you for your hilarous threads. Your MCCS thread during SES had me and my roomies rolling. Keep it coming,

Quentin

[photodad2001]

Your beer selection is great for the east coast. (I am from VA, allowed to say it). The Guinness is a great choice. But you have to come to the PNW and let the OR crew treat you to some of our beautiful micro brews.

Being an Ohio boy I'm partial to the Great Lakes micro-brew line. I'd have to say that the Elliot Ness is my favorite, but I like them all.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/

[C5 Golfer]

Day one..


At the End the Toureg prove no match for a Passat Wrx with Magna traction rims... They really do work... it proof...

The Toureg had to be pulled out by the local...

Another day to come!!!


Don't Park on snow Said Shred!

Shred - looks like the Toureg needs this "Shred" treatment. :biggthump

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[Helmut Karvlow]

Shred.............updates.............for those of us stuck at work and need to live through you right now:smashfrea
Photos???? even of rain and ice.:eek: it's better then work any day.

[Pow]

yeah, guys like me are wondering if anybody is really carving right now, or if its just a bunch of guys sitting around the demo tent drinking beer:confused:

[Shred Gruumer]

I'm going through posting withdraws!

No access and my iPhone is my only companion! Well there is PaulK. But this :eek:is a no spoon zone!.

[Shred Gruumer]

Wooo Hoooo.. I got Wireless now!! Staying overnight to catch my flight back to Cleveland Tomorrow ... Maybe!!! They have it shut down from what I hear..

You just don't know the pain of not being able to have the internet... Its like taking my beer away!!

Ohhhhh the ECES escapades!!! Man where do I even Start!!:rolleyes:

What the WTF said Shred!

[Shred Gruumer]

I Didn't get a lot but here some shots..

Thursday and Friday was awesome!!!

Enjoy said Shred

[Shred Gruumer]

Bruce V showed up with some Coilers... Metal metal metal! They stomp on anything..but don't take my word... ask around the people who demo them.. They are ridiculously stable and just so easy to ride... Nuff said..

Get me a Schtubbery...

[big canuck]

guy riding a Safari!!!???? nice.

[Paulk]

guy riding a Safari!!!???? nice.

Jack is that guy....one lucky guy. Burton never made a board like he's got now.

[big canuck]

I should have known. Yeah, he's a lucky guy fo sho

[trailertrash]

hey shred, nice pics! hope your trip back went well.

john

[GeoffV]

Trip back was fine. Is Jack alive? Or doing more of :barf:

[trailertrash]

I'm bringing spare livers!!

i hope you did! did you get grounded when you got home?

fyi, shred is supprisingly good at arm wrestling.

[viking1918]

Nice pics Shred the riding is SICK!!!

[Shred Gruumer]

Man the restaurants are great up here... Can't complain about that..

Monday we had Chef Mark B.. prepare us a nice home meal...


Salmon Said Shred...:)

[Shred Gruumer]

PaulK's wardrobe is alway like this...

So no points there... He doesn't know what year it is!!:biggthump

Disco Said Shred

[Shred Gruumer]

k-Hana... Kasbakistan Steak house

They use an age old cooking tradition .. Napalm..:eek:

And then The Bill...

Thanks again Bob J!!!! much appreciated!!!!!:)

[Shred Gruumer]

It was some pretty tight competition at the Matterhorn ... but nailing down the dip.. It was Jack M. Beating out Geoff V..

Judges decisions was unanimous!!!

Wicked Hip Sway Jack..

Tango Said Shred:cool:

[Shred Gruumer]

Don't Tell jack... but its a second!!


What a Bloody messsss that board is...

But it sure made Jack a happy camper.. and seemed to work fine!!!:biggthump

Shred Said Shred.....:eplus2:

[paragonUE]

yall should have stayed for saturday and sunday, we even set aside some beer for yall, you could have tasted the rockies dammit:D


but all kidding aside, saturday sucked, sunday had some pretty nice carving aside from the wind. and the village greens hot tub, well, it was pretty awesome

PS

is jack riding burton winds in that pic?

[Shred Gruumer]

Ahhh There is a God...!! and just in time for the ECES

The Schtubby 159 X3.. Aka The Lunch Tray, Aka the Propellerator!


Coiler Said Shred

[Shred Gruumer]

The Graphics.. first you don't seem em then you do... pretty cool irridecent thing going on...

Hmmmm but will it ride..... oh the nose oh.. its too low..it won't work...

Maybe....

Shred:freak3:

[Shred Gruumer]

Will it ride...


Of course it will.... Its a Schtubbery!!!


Rides fricken awesome.. yep its fun.. Bordy won't like it...:eek::ices_ange

Lunch Time said Shred!

[Shred Gruumer]

Well When Kids Play at the ECES... Somebody is going to get Hurt!!

:angryfire

[Shred Gruumer]

Things got interesting as it came down to only Two Standing..

Almost a Thunder Dome Thing Going on!!

In one corner we had Geoff V..the "Madd Destroyer"

and in the other corner is ..Jack "Somebody Call a Doctor" Michaud

Meet the Hand of Death!!

[Shred Gruumer]

In the wake of the most intense battle.. there was only one man standing.. Like I said.. Two men enter, one man leave!!

[Shred Gruumer]

one ugly battle!!! it took its toll.. but it was a fair match between two warriors.. and in the end both were allies!!

Beat Down said Shred..

Went the full 37 seconds... whew...!!!

Jack..went down.. one brave soul !!

[Shred Gruumer]

Some quick thinking on Pauls part... he reached for the Yellow pages...


And ordered a Pizza..


Nice one Paul!! I was hungry too for a rare Hamburger!!

[Shred Gruumer]

Well Im not sure I have permission for the wake what was left behind on Saturday morning....

Lets say.. two members of our party needed severe help that morning and afternoon...!!

Ive haven't seen that since my Days at The Ohio State University!!

:barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::b arf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::smashfrea:smash frea:smashfrea:smashfrea:smashfrea:smashfrea:smash frea

[clebner]

OOOOhh WOW

I moved in to the condo across the street on friday to 9G and heard about the carnage in the morning!
I bought a two day pass on Saturday and rode till wet the first day. Sunday morning after packing up and putting all the boards in the box we set off to the hill. We arrived around 8am to gusty winds that had all but the triple closed. I got suited up and bought a ticket for my wife. When I went out to get my board I broke my key while trying to open it up. So I bought a new set of locks for my racks and could not get them installed at the Stowe Auto or the local Thule dealer. I ended up applying for a refund for unused days on the tickets and I'll here back in 30 days. I have since made my way to Rockland ME for the next week. I drilled the lock on the box when I got to Maine and replaced it. It was pretty easy IF you have the right tools!

[Kimo]

That's some seriously dated riding gear, but how old were y'all's condoms? ... and did any of you get denied by the lifties 'cause your board was too old?

[RDY_2_Carve]

What exactly happened to Jack?

[Pow]

where are the pics from Hayride??

[GeoffV]

Let me set the record straight with poor old Jack. Oh by the way he is 34 today.
Jack tackled me after we got out of the car and took me down. I didn't want to fall on my back in the huge puddle and pulled Jack around while I was falling down. Some how my elbow hit him in the nose and we both went down on the icy side walk.
Let's just say drinking martini's at dinner and Irish Car Bombs all night at the Matterhorn and I forget what shot Shred ordered us is not a good mix.:eek::barf:

[GeoffV]

where are the pics from Hayride??

Give Bob and Jack some time to get their pictures uploaded. We have well over 200 pictures.

[GQuentin]

Shred,

I love that Coiler jacket. Where did you get it, and how can I get my hands on one?!

Quentin

[Pow]

ooo, cool! cant wait to see

[Erik J]

On one hand, it looks like I missed a really good time. On the other hand, I feel like I dodged a bullet by not being at ECES. :)


Good lord those pictures are priceless.

[Jack Michaud]

hahaha... just a little drunken wrastlin' among friends... 'cept of course, Geoff wrastles like a girl. I'm sure if the elbow hadn't tagged me, there would have been biting and hair pulling.

nah - all in good fun

:1luvu:

[Shred Gruumer]

Geoff What did we figure the Cost of the Jacket would be?

I Think they run about $850 dollars..just call Bruce and tell him Shred Sent ya...


as in Highlander ....There can be only one!!!

Seriously I haven't got the Bill yet for this one...and it will be big since the thread count is so high and there are three sizes of digitizing going on... once I get that.. I could see if its feasible to have a jacket of yours done... I created the graphics and paid for the Digitizing....

I might post to see who wants hats and shirts and might do another run if I get enough interst.. but mailing is such a hassle..it was an ECES thing...!!

Trust me... Im not getting any deals.. It doesn't work with BV...that Bastard!!:eek:

So this was all out of my pocket...

I'll sell ya the jacket for a fair price of $850 ...

Doh!!!

Give me the Doh Said Shred:ices_ange

[Erik J]

hahaha... just a little drunken wrastlin' among friends... 'cept of course, Geoff wrastles like a girl. I'm sure if the elbow hadn't tagged me, there would have been biting and hair pulling.

nah - all in good fun

:1luvu:

by "dodge a bullet", I mean that I don't know if my liver could have handled the trip - it looks like you guys had a great time.

[RJ-PS]

That is one great time I'm glad I missed.

Although I did see a 192 Tanker in the board tent. Ahhhh, the dreaded vampire Tankers, fear them.

Looks like y'all need to visit OES next year since ECES won't be around.

Or perhaps the upcoming TExS Tahoe Expression Session??????

[tex1230]

RJ - That's PSR's tanker - isn't it actually yours?

[Shred Gruumer]

EZE ! the man with two toe sides!!

And Geoff V..

Wicked board bend eZe

[Kimo]

Wicked board bend eZe

DAMN! Was there any camber left in the board after that?