Mr. Sandman

Class act!

Pretty cool for only $520.

My son gets update texts from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept. and forwarded this info to me this afternoon. It sounds more like a murder/body dump than something happening at Dumont itself but it is disconcerting nonetheless. Mr. Sandman INCIDENT: PC 187 - Homicide Investigation LOCATION: State Highway 127 near mile marker 31, near Dumont Dunes SUSPECT(S): Unknown at this time VICTIM(S): Ernest Ortega Huerta, 39 year old resident of Baker SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 19, 2015, at approximately 8:23 a.m., Caltrans workers grading the shoulder of State Highway 127 near mile marker 31 discovered a deceased male, later identified as Ernest Ortega Huerta, deceased in the open desert. Officers from the California Highway Patrol and deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Baker Station responded to the location. Investigators from the Sheriff's Homicide Detail were requested to the location and assumed the investigation. Ernest Ortega Huerta's death has been determined to be a homicide and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts and activities prior to his death to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Detail Detective Mike Walker or Sergeant Jason Radeleff at (909) 387-3589. Anyone with information wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or on their website at www.wetip.com. Refer: Sheriff's Public Affairs Division Station: Sheriff's Homicide Detail Phone No. (909) 387-3589 Case No. 081500383 JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Looks like an 06.

Some people never learn....http://www.dumontduneriders.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=6298

Very cool and well done.

The Scan Gauge II code reader works great on my piece of sh!t Ford 6.0 and all of its codes but for some reason it picked up the Chevy code as a B2AAA. I borrowed a Snap On code reader from work and the real code is P0121, throttle position sensor. Now I just need to figure out what it'll take to correct it. Any ideas?

My wife's 07 Suburban (5.3 liter) keeps throwing code B2AAA per my Scan Gauge II. My friend Google says this is a non-existent mystery code. Any ideas on what to look for besides another code reader or a trip to the dealer?

Just got back myself. Great weather, minimal crowds, decent sand and good times.

I like it, looks like Herman Munster's rail/rod. GLWTS.

Just got off the phone with the Barstow BLM. The entire weekend is not fee free as it has been in years past but Veterans day itself, which is Tuesday the 11th is free.

I agree with you 100% but we all know how quickly a responsible adult can lose track of a kid and something tragic can happen. Does that make the adult that was watching irresponsible or does the responsibility lie on the person that was running wide open past someone's camp? If common sense were common, everyone would have it (and use it).

Slow down around camps (the law is 15 mph within 50 feet). Kids are cruising around honing their riding skills and usually have their own hands full in doing so. That being said, they aren't the best at paying attention to their surroundings and are certainly not watching for an a$$hat driving by wide open.

You are exactly right Pete. V-day does mean Veterans Day. If I made the other V-day a Dumont trip I'd probably be single or riding the couch and able to go all the time but wouldn't be getting any V so I'll stick with V for Veterans and we'll make other trips at TG, NY, MLK and P. Anyone need any more definitions?

Although I don't own or operate a 2 passenger ATV other than our RZR, this could have far reaching implications into our sport the same way it did when the government got involved with three wheelers back in the 1980's. http://www.twowheelmania.com/2014/09/25/federal-government-considers-banning-passengers-atvs/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Federal+Government+Considers+Banning+Passengers+In+ATVs&utm_content=Govt+Banning+Passengers+ATVs%3F+%7C+Yamaha+Unveils+2015+Viking+EPS+SxS+%7C+Latest+Videos&utm_campaign=TWM+ATV+Newsletter&smtrctid=0bc403e800000000000000000000074c5f56&_bta_tid=3.Zhg.B0xfVg.DLqK.AcitdQ..AlhFwQ.b..l.BI1r.b.VDrr0A.VDr54A.LArUnw&_bta_c=4l0dyndwrpa4ms9d2vo8q0y8jvvms

Veterans is the plan for us. Past V-day weekends have been free pass weekends through the BLM. Any word on that this year from anyone?

Although I didn't know Bert, from reading all your stories and seeing the pictures posted, it's overwhelmingly evident that he truly was a great guy that left this world way to early and that he will be missed by many. Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.

I'm curious how much you got for it? I'm going to be listing my 35' WW soon and am watching other sales of similar 5th wheels to see how they're going for.

5.3 centered in La Habra, CA. Did you feel it? I felt it...what did it feel like to you? What did you do the moment it hit? Did it rock, roll or rumble? Was it a jolt or did it sway? It's supposed to rain next Tuesday, so we're on storm watch. Are you prepared for the rain or the next big earthquake? These were all local So Cal news quotes and comments this evening.

Do you subscribe to Sand Sports? If not, why? I did a few years ago but didn't renew as the same articles seemed to be rehashed year after year What type of content would you like to see? More SxS's, budget rails and project cars the average guy can relate to. Any current content you don't like? Although the high dollar rails are nice to read about and look at I don't think they are realistic for a lot of duners.

Stock cage or aftermarket cage, the argument could continue forever but the reality is that no amount of protection, signs, videos, warnings, etc. can or will suffice for every type of accident or Darwinesque move imaginable. Common sense must prevail. Thoughts and prayers to the friends, family and those involved in this lapse of judgement than can never be undone. Unfortunately, we're our own worst enemies when it comes to incidents like these as big brother and others that know what's good for us are ready and willing to pounce and write new laws in an effort to curtail our freedoms to keep us all safe from everything imaginable.

That must have been the annual LEO Baker to Vegas run that draws people from all over the country. You or I would be guaranteed a parking ticket but some laws don't apply to others.

Great info. I figured I was safe with no windows and no rope but anyone that knows what they're doing can get in whether there are windows, a rope or not. Thanks!

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