Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp Tour!

TechnicalDisaster

Aug 05, 2022

Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp

Hello Bronco Nation! Welcome to the Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp tour. This is your opportunity to participate in Bronco Nation history and be part of a member-driven coast-to-coast social event.

The Backstory:

Jerry @14U refurbished a 1976 Coleman Lamp as the grand prize in the Bronco Nation Member Steel & Stirrups virtual game. You can read about it here: https://thebronconation.com/forums/threads/steel-stirrups-est-2022.12929/

I ( @TechnicalDisaster ) won the prize, but I’m so lucky that I already own one of @14U’s awesome lamps (and mine was specialty painted to match my Velocity Blue Bronco). Rather than accept the prize, an idea was hatched to spread the joy and use the grand prize lamp as a traveling treasure to be passed from one member to another.

The Goal:

We want to collectively guide the lamp across the country. We would like to get the lamp in all 50 states, each of the Bronco Off-roadeos, important Ford & Bronco locations, landmarks, events, and more. We would like volunteers (YOU!) to help us move the lamp across the nation while creating images, new friendships, and memories along the way.

How the Lamp Tour Works:

Bronco Nation Members who want to participate in the lamp tour need to agree to the terms and conditions below and then post their home state. @Bluestreak57 will maintain a travel calendar and help ensure the lamp continues to move around the country to complete the tour. While the lamp is in your possession, take pics of the lamp with your Bronco, some state landmarks, at a Bronco Nation meetup, or any other places that have special meaning to you. This lamp will be a journey to “Enlighten “ the spirit & social network of the entire Bronco culture.

Post your images to this thread so they can be shared with Bronco Nation and collected by the Steel & Stirrups team. Images will also be posted to the SteelandStirrups Facebook account!

Terms and Conditions:

Your voluntary participation in this program requires your effort, commitment, and a nominal financial expense to ship the lamp to the next Bronco Nation member as directed by @Bluestreak57. To participate, you agree to:

Be a Bronco Nation member.
Pay for shipping to send the lamp to another Bronco Nation member.
Provide your shipping address to @Bluestreak57 as well as the member who is shipping the lamp to you. @Bluestreak57 only collects this information to track the location of the lamp and will not use it for any other purpose and not provide this information to anyone else.
Maintain the lamp in its original refurbished state. Do not alter the lamp in any way. Do not affix any stickers, logos, advertising, or other signage of any medium to the lamp.
Replace the shipping box if it can no longer be used to safely ship the lamp.
Follow the shipping instructions in the travel log. (NOTE: do not ship the lamp with bulbs in the lamp… don’t ask how I know not to do this).
Not hold possession of the lamp for longer than two weeks (unless arrangements have been made). Every effort will be made to schedule your time with the lamp around important events (like a scheduled OffRoadeo event), but we don’t want the lamp staying with one person for too long.
Allow images you post here on this public thread to be used by the SteelandStirrups team to post to the Facebook group and Instagram page.

If you would like to have a turn with the lamp:

Please make a post with saying that you agree to the terms and conditions and name your state. Your BN# and BN User name will be added to the list. Note: A state can have more than one volunteer listed, but you may not be selected in the first trip around the US. First to post gets priority.

Tracking is done by Google Sheets:

There are two tabs; Tracking and Journal. The Tracking tab has a list members who have volunteered to carry the lamp to their state. The Journel tab has a history of where it's been and points of interest.

Meetups
While you have the lamp, we encourage you to host a Bronco Nation meetup in your area so other BN members can take pictures with the lamp and post them here.

Let’s Get The Tour on the Road!
Once again, if you want to participate, please post “I agree to the terms and conditions” and your state in order to be added to the list.

NOTE: We realize the lamp has been stationary for awhile, and want to get it on the road again… IF you have a special event involving numerous BN members coming up, direct message @Bluestreak57 and I will see if we can’t connect you with the lamp… Those on the spreadsheet who have not had the lamp yet will be contacted to determine continued interest.

Thanks for your patience!

We can’t wait to see you all (virtually) on the tour!

Chris, Jerry, and Al

Wood J, PSUTE

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Nov 23, 2022

#120

Darrel
Got this shot yesterday on the way home from work. Abruzo is a NM family that are hot air balloon pilots. This is the balloon museum that sits on the SE end of the field where the balloons take off for Balloon Fiesta. This is a week long event every October. There are mass ascension every morning and almost every evening there is a "glow" (balloons stay on the ground, but are filled with air, and they do a burn every so often and it makes them glow in the dark. Albuquerque has a unique wind flow in the valley that is called the "box effect". Where the balloon can rise to like 1,000 ft and go south, then rise up and catch a flow going north and land in the same place they took off from. And some days they get blown to the west side or east side. It's great when they end up landing in your parking lot at work or your yard at home. They play games too, such as "Splash and Dash" where they lower down and touch the basket on the Rio Grande River (stream has been a better word lately). There are about 400 balloons or so that register each year. They had the 50th annual Fiesta this year. And we had historical monsoonal rain this year too. Monsoon season ends at the end of September.
That is all I know about this.

I’ve just gotta say,
I absolutely love the stories & information that come from this journey !
What a fun way to travel…
“Real World joins Virtual !”
Kudos.

2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.

Sven, Darrel

Nov 23, 2022

#121

I agree to the terms and conditions. And here in AZ

Ditchrunner, Sven

Nov 23, 2022

#122

14U
I’ve just gotta say,
I absolutely love the stories & information that come from this journey !
What a fun way to travel…
“Real World joins Virtual !”
Kudos.

Me too. I’m certainly trying to do a better job keeping the lamp moving into next year. I publicly posted the sign-up sheet so that its next destination is more visible to everyone and the volunteers can help keep me accountable.

Great work so far! Let’s get the US done next year!

Ditchrunner, Darrel

Nov 24, 2022

#123

14U
I’ve just gotta say,
I absolutely love the stories & information that come from this journey !
What a fun way to travel…
“Real World joins Virtual !”
Kudos.

Happy Thanksgiving all! Hoping to get more shots today and tomorrow! With so many people thinking that New Mexico is a 3rd world country, I hope that adding some background to my shots will help. New Mexico's state slogan is the Land of Enchantment" I hope to illustrate why. And I only have a few days to do it.

Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

Mal, PSUTE

Nov 24, 2022

#124

Darrel
Happy Thanksgiving all! Hoping to get more shots today and tomorrow! With so many people thinking that New Mexico is a 3rd world country, I hope that adding some background to my shots will help. New Mexico's state slogan is the Land of Enchantment" I hope to illustrate why. And I only have a few days to do it.

Hopefully we’ll get to see the old lantern enjoying the family during Thanksgiving.🤠

2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.

Ditchrunner, Darrel

Nov 24, 2022

#125

I'm looking forward to getting it! How long do we get to hang onto it for photos? I'm planning a road trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs in early December, and am planning on hitting Johnson Valley on the way home, and would love to get some shots of the lantern there!!

Reservation: 7/20/20 | MY '21 order: 2/1/21 | MY '22 order: 10/22/21 | Blend 8/5, built 8/8, 'built' status 8/27, in my driveway 10/12/22
Auto Photographer in Sacramento CA:
www.instagram.com/photographybymarkbrooks

Deano Bronc, Darrel

Nov 24, 2022

#126

Calgecko
I'm looking forward to getting it! How long do we get to hang onto it for photos? I'm planning a road trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs in early December, and am planning on hitting Johnson Valley on the way home, and would love to get some shots of the lantern there!!

A couple weeks is fine if you have a place in mind.

Deano Bronc, Darrel

Nov 26, 2022

#127

TechnicalDisaster
A couple weeks is fine if you have a place in mind.

A shot at Bronco knoll would be...awesome!

Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

Mal, TechnicalDisaster

Nov 26, 2022

#128

Got some shots at the Rio Grande Gorge and next to Rio Grande river. The bridge over the gorge is northwest of Taos. In May or so, with the snow pack melt, these are fantastic rapids to raft, I hear. We did see a sign near where we were by the river that said class 3 rapids for next 5 miles. Sorry I didn't capture any more photos than I did. It's a big state. And, the next one on the list will be taking a road trip which could get this lamp into some awesome places. Maybe someone else in NM can get the lamp somewhere down the road.

When we were at the gorge, this family was coming up to the little overlook where I got some shots asked me if the lantern was a custom. He was Indian or Pakistan with a very heavy accent. So I explained to him. I told him that I loved how he asked if it was a custom! Last pic has the lantern in it. I can't figure out the flash on my phone or the lights on the Bronco. Lol! But, happy holidays from mi casa to su casa!

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Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

Hobgoblin, Ditchrunner

Nov 26, 2022

#129

Darrel
Got some shots at the Rio Grande Gorge and next to Rio Grande river. The bridge over the gorge is northwest of Taos. In May or so, with the snow pack melt, these are fantastic rapids to raft, I hear. We did see a sign near where we were by the river that said class 3 rapids for next 5 miles. Sorry I didn't capture any more photos than I did. It's a big state. And, the next one on the list will be taking a road trip which could get this lamp into some awesome places. Maybe someone else in NM can get the lamp somewhere down the road.

When we were at the gorge, this family was coming up to the little overlook where I got some shots asked me if the lantern was a custom. He was Indian or Pakistan with a very heavy accent. So I explained to him. I told him that I loved how he asked if it was a custom! Last pic has the lantern in it. I can't figure out the flash on my phone or the lights on the Bronco. Lol! But, happy holidays from mi casa to su casa!

Awesome pictures! Beautiful part of the country you live in.😍

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

BroncoFred, Darrel

Nov 26, 2022

#130

Darrel
A shot at Bronco knoll would be...awesome!

You're tasking an automotive photographer with the challenge of a specific location in the middle of a desert... I see right through you ... .(challenge accepted.. as long as my wife agrees)

Ditchrunner, PSUTE

Nov 26, 2022

#131

I just told her about our detour on our drive home from Palm Springs, to hit Johnson Valley and Bronco Knoll... she actually said "Oh, cool".. man, I hit the lottery.

Laura, Ditchrunner

Nov 26, 2022

#132

Calgecko
I just told her about our detour on our drive home from Palm Springs, to hit Johnson Valley and Bronco Knoll... she actually said "Oh, cool".. man, I hit the lottery.

Uh oh, someone is catching the bug! That's what happened to me! You might want to plan for a 2nd Bronco.

Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

Ditchrunner, PSUTE

Nov 26, 2022

#133

Deano Bronc
Awesome pictures! Beautiful part of the country you live in.😍

Thank you! And, yes, NM is beautiful!

Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

PSUTE, Deano Bronc

Nov 26, 2022

#134

Darrel
Got some shots at the Rio Grande Gorge and next to Rio Grande river. The bridge over the gorge is northwest of Taos. In May or so, with the snow pack melt, these are fantastic rapids to raft, I hear. We did see a sign near where we were by the river that said class 3 rapids for next 5 miles. Sorry I didn't capture any more photos than I did. It's a big state. And, the next one on the list will be taking a road trip which could get this lamp into some awesome places. Maybe someone else in NM can get the lamp somewhere down the road.

When we were at the gorge, this family was coming up to the little overlook where I got some shots asked me if the lantern was a custom. He was Indian or Pakistan with a very heavy accent. So I explained to him. I told him that I loved how he asked if it was a custom! Last pic has the lantern in it. I can't figure out the flash on my phone or the lights on the Bronco. Lol! But, happy holidays from mi casa to su casa!

Amazing pics!

Mal, Darrel

Dec 02, 2022

#135

Lamp arrived today :) I'll be taking it on a road trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs, and back, with a detour in Johnson Valley - I hope my photos will meet expectations!

Ditchrunner, PSUTE

Dec 02, 2022

#136

Calgecko
Lamp arrived today :) I'll be taking it on a road trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs, and back, with a detour in Johnson Valley - I hope my photos will meet expectations!

I'm sure your photos will be AMAZING as usual. I hope you and the missus enjoy your road trip! It sounds like a great memory in the making. Drive carefully and maintain generous following distances!

Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

PSUTE, Deano Bronc

Dec 05, 2022

#137

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PSUTE, Deano Bronc

Dec 05, 2022

#138

Calgecko
Lamp arrived today :) I'll be taking it on a road trip from Sacramento to Palm Springs, and back, with a detour in Johnson Valley - I hope my photos will meet expectations!

Yes! I'm sure we are going to love your pics! Stay safe and have fun Mark!

Hi y'all, Lauri here and I am the proud owner of a MY21 Badlands, SAS, 2.7 auto, 4 door, soft top, Cactus Gray, no reservation, ordered 9/11/21, Took delivery 1/8/22!

PSUTE, Deano Bronc

Dec 07, 2022

#139

Curious... does this interest anyone?

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SAVEUP, Jakob1972

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