Sunday, May 5th. Operation: Paradise Found Scale Challenge @ Buffalo Creek

[The Crawl Space]

Sad that someone had to bring it to attention of Colorado Springs... :evil:

Good news is it's in my neck of the woods! 8)

So we will see you bright and squirrelly "thumbsup"

Weak.... Oh well, road trip it is. See you all there. Still.

I'm still unclear as to why it was moved? We crawl at Palmer every weekend. Anywhere from 2-10 guys with no problems.

Funny how its so much closer to denver now........

I will go over the details with everyone before we get started tomorrow and trust us that this was the best action at that given time to keep the event on track.

We chose the new location from a list of spots that were accessible and this was the best we came up with.

It's not really any closer for us east Denver metro guys. It's still 1+ hours.

Palmer with R/C still falls in the same category at Garden Of The Gods and Daniels Park.

Not really supposed to have "motorized vehicles" in that terrain, yet we still do in small groups (<15 people).

It's not really surprising that a lot of these comps are centered around Denver. After all, it is The Crawl Space hosting them. Doesn't make much sense to center the scene away from where the hosts are most effective.

Marcus

I understand. I was just looking forward to having one in the backyard.

I understand who is putting it on and who most of the attendees will be, but to me it makes more sense to secure and confirm a location before saying "the comp will be HERE"... When it's not a sure thing. Why not make those calls prior to putting a thread up?

Just wait and post the location until its solid, that's all.

Don't mean to come off whiny at all, just bummed.

We had clearance up to the last minute and then got shot down, and trust me we are just as bummed. Personally I only get to crawl at Palmer once maybe twice a year and it would have been a big treat for all the Denver-based people, it would have been a first time for alot of the new people to run there.

Regardless, myself, my girl and my daughter a all going and gonna have a blast!

I would rather move the event on short notice than possiably never be able to crawl at Palmer again if you want my opinion! If attention has been drawn that we were going to be there and then we still go, how would you like it if at the entrance on the sign it said "No RCCrawling allowed"? I've been going to Palmer since 2006, it would really suck not be able to go back.

We need to keep this in perspective guy's. crawl space has moved the location and with good reason. No one wants to be hassled while enjoying our sport. I have lived here since 78 and have seen this park go thru a lot of changes. Crawlers in the park do no more damage than all the dog crap off the sides of the trails. They have never banned any activities in the park unless warranted by fire dangers.They hold a yearly bike comp that tears up the park worse than the people do. The problem is the gray area between calling it an event or a pic nic? Next time someone goes crawling keep an eye out for the caretaker and talk to him. He is a very nice older gentlemen. I will call someone Monday at park and rec to clarify the gray area of our fabulous government. We will be throwing another BBQ and fun run at the end of this month and I will have all the answers we need with no hassles from the man.


Sent from space by aliens

As stated before we made the best decision possible amoung the Crawl Space staff, our team drivers and other people to not ruffle any feathers and keep the event on track.

That would suck balls.........


In the interest of playing devils advocate (I want to have fun with everybody tomorrow, bringing the family, I intend to upset no one and thank you crawl space for this awesome event)......

Saying a location is set to go and not having made the necessary calls is poor planning no matter how you slice it. It has nothing to do with losing trail access somewhere. My ONLY point is that it should've been firmed up BEFORE it was posted.......

That's it! And in all honesty, I don't even really care! I go to Palmer so much it'll be nice to crawl a new spot and take a drive with family.......

Like I said before, I can't wait to meet you guys!

I'm really looking forward to this! Very excited and I'm sorry if my comments came off as assholeish. Not my character, just expressing a thought. It's the Internet after all.

All good man, we move on and have fun with toy trucks tomorrow "thumbsup"

 

[666]

The biggest question is... who is going to wake me up!!! :lmao:


Almost am thinking on sleeping there!!

Cant wait to run, can't wait to drive!

"thumbsup"

 

[Soulo747]

I'm so pumped for this. Got the cooler packed, toolbox packed, batts charging.... IM READY!

 

[rcdude3]

Had a great time! Honcho did great, nothing broke, even better. Can't wait for two weeks from now.

 

[Soulo747]

Awesome day of toy truck fun......

Had an amazing start through the first two courses, completely lost the course and cut off like 20 gates, by the time I realized it, my pinion gear blew up, so back to the truck for repairs. Since I had got there late anyway, I just decided from there to make it a fun run and stay out of people's way while the finished out the course.....

Had a great time, my girlfriend got some great shots which I will post in this thread later.....

Good event, fun time.....

Crawl space, thanks for the prize pack......

Nice meeting everyone, saw some beautiful rigs in person......

Lets do it again!

 

[TURTLE]

Great event yesterday.

Thank you Crawl Space for not only a great event, but the crazy amount of time you spent putting the course together. "thumbsup"

 

[The Crawl Space]

Good times this weekend! Thank you everyone for coming out and dealing with the last minute location change, we appreciate your understanding "thumbsup"

Good work to all the drivers, Justin and Alicia and anyone else that helped clean up and Lonewolf Joe for saving us when thr truck broke down on the way home "thumbsup"

Hope everyone will be ready for the RECON G6 coming up in just 2 weeks :shock:

On to the pics :mrgreen:

























and the scores. Basically minutes are converted to points, the less points the best score "thumbsup"

 

[bvrc]

more pics from yesterday