TRS Banner Across North America 2012 - Alaska to Key West Florida (OFFICIAL)

**Jim Oaks** · 04-18-2012, 09:35 PM

(The official TRS Banner Across North America 2012 Thread)

After seeing that there were Canadian members who didn't get to participate in the last TRS banner event, and getting feedback from members that they would be willing to tackle another challenge, the idea of going from the furthest northern U.S. point (Alaska), to the furthest southern U.S. point (Key West, Florida) was born.

As difficult as the last adventure was, this one is going to be much harder. Alaska doesn't have the greatest highway system. Barrow Alaska would be the furthest point north, but the road there isn't easy. Just getting the banner out of Alaska and through Canada will be a big task in itself.

On 04/16/2012, I mailed the banner out to forum member crbnunit in Achorage Alaska. the reason I chose Alaska first was because I knew they would get it in the spring, and it would have spring and early-mid summer to get through Alaska and Canada. As the year passes, it will be moving towards a warmer climate and hopefully keep moving. If it starts in Florida, it will likely get stuck/stranded in Canada trying to get to Alaska due to winter.

The path that the banner takes is up to the members. It has to move in a direction that won't allow it to get stuck due to a lack of member participation.

The banner was mailed out with a letter detailing the challenge and a permanent marker. Members are asked to sign the banner with their name, location and date. They are also encouraged to take photos of the banner and the exchange from member to member, and post it in this thread.

In a 14-month period, the first banner went from the Atlantic Ocean, to the Gulf of Mexico, and ended at the Pacific Ocean. Do you think we can complete a harder challenge in a shorter period of time? Time will tell.

Special thanks to crbnunit for offerng to get this challenge started!

**CHKNFKR** · 04-18-2012, 09:39 PM

Count me in!

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NEVERDONE86 · 04-18-2012, 09:40 PM

cant wait til it get to illinois!

robertc1024 · 04-18-2012, 09:58 PM

Whoot!!! get that baby to TX - we'll take care of it.

**doorgunner** · 04-18-2012, 10:18 PM

WHOAAAAAAA BABY........

(ooooooooooooops.........i got so excited.....i spilled my pills all over the floor...)

HEY.......YOU DOGS GET AWAY FROM THEM PILLS.........

i gotta go now

**doorgunner** · 04-18-2012, 10:21 PM

Jim O. .........the Rep button is stuck again

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97RangerXLT · 04-18-2012, 10:29 PM

I am in for the Indy area

(willing to share with Hoosier)

**Redneckryder** · 04-18-2012, 10:31 PM

It needs to come through Michigan....I am going to get my ranger legal just for this occasion!!!!

JFA_Spyderman · 04-18-2012, 10:42 PM

Yo,
We're gonna need another map.

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 04-18-2012, 11:17 PM

In!
Red Deer, Alberta

anupaum · 04-18-2012, 11:38 PM

I'd love to help. What exactly needs to be done? Shouldn't someone be coordinating this among members?

jesse93 · 04-19-2012, 12:07 AM

im in, i will be on of the last members to get it so LEAVE me some room!!..lol

04-18-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
Jim Oaks Building another truck Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salem, Ohio Year: 1983 & 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 / 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 6,049 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	TRS Banner Across North America 2012 - Alaska to Key West Florida (OFFICIAL) (The official TRS Banner Across North America 2012 Thread) After seeing that there were Canadian members who didn't get to participate in the last TRS banner event, and getting feedback from members that they would be willing to tackle another challenge, the idea of going from the furthest northern U.S. point (Alaska), to the furthest southern U.S. point (Key West, Florida) was born. As difficult as the last adventure was, this one is going to be much harder. Alaska doesn't have the greatest highway system. Barrow Alaska would be the furthest point north, but the road there isn't easy. Just getting the banner out of Alaska and through Canada will be a big task in itself. On 04/16/2012, I mailed the banner out to forum member crbnunit in Achorage Alaska. the reason I chose Alaska first was because I knew they would get it in the spring, and it would have spring and early-mid summer to get through Alaska and Canada. As the year passes, it will be moving towards a warmer climate and hopefully keep moving. If it starts in Florida, it will likely get stuck/stranded in Canada trying to get to Alaska due to winter. The path that the banner takes is up to the members. It has to move in a direction that won't allow it to get stuck due to a lack of member participation. The banner was mailed out with a letter detailing the challenge and a permanent marker. Members are asked to sign the banner with their name, location and date. They are also encouraged to take photos of the banner and the exchange from member to member, and post it in this thread. In a 14-month period, the first banner went from the Atlantic Ocean, to the Gulf of Mexico, and ended at the Pacific Ocean. Do you think we can complete a harder challenge in a shorter period of time? Time will tell. Special thanks to crbnunit for offerng to get this challenge started! __________________ Some people are like slinkies -- not much good for anything, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs. Check out my Blue Oval Militia Profile HERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites Last edited by Jim Oaks; 04-18-2012 at 09:58 PM.
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doorgunner Lab Rat for V.A. hospital Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking) Year: 1989/1936 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: V-8...Carbed/fo-barrel Class: 2WD Street Used For: FUN on a daily basis! Posts: 11,693 Rep Power: 72 iTrader: (0)	WHOAAAAAAA BABY........ (ooooooooooooops.........i got so excited.....i spilled my pills all over the floor...) HEY.......YOU DOGS GET AWAY FROM THEM PILLS......... i gotta go now __________________ *******My Stupied Build Thred! http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=30561***** *All the people who's freedom of speech I fought to defend are now telling me to shut up* ******The Congress that gave me a Machine Gun to kill as many enemy as possible now wants my Winchester Model 1894 because I have PTSD!********
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doorgunner Lab Rat for V.A. hospital Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking) Year: 1989/1936 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: V-8...Carbed/fo-barrel Class: 2WD Street Used For: FUN on a daily basis! Posts: 11,693 Rep Power: 72 iTrader: (0)	Jim O. .........the Rep button is stuck again [/I] __________________ *******My Stupied Build Thred! http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=30561***** *All the people who's freedom of speech I fought to defend are now telling me to shut up* ******The Congress that gave me a Machine Gun to kill as many enemy as possible now wants my Winchester Model 1894 because I have PTSD!******** Last edited by doorgunner; 05-02-2012 at 06:51 AM.
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Redneckryder Guilty by association Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ionia, MI Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger STX X-Cab Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Whatever the wife won't let me do in the Jeep. Posts: 613 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (0)	It needs to come through Michigan....I am going to get my ranger legal just for this occasion!!!! __________________ Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you.....Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. Got a new ranger....
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anupaum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 392 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I'd love to help. What exactly needs to be done? Shouldn't someone be coordinating this among members? __________________ robert luis rabello Supercharged 1993 2.3 liter Ranger, V3 Megasquirt ECU. Yes, that gear whine is normal . . . Adventure for Your Mind http://www.newadventure.ca Supertruck Page http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello
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