We're taking over GOATFEST!!!!

[rpraterxj]

Hey gang,

We, the SOCAL Chapter, will be taking over the annual JV run in November known as Goatfest. Your BOD is working with Richard (Goatman) to help get this gathering rolling.

Watch for more details.

The date will be Nov. 7th on Means Dry Lake in JV.

Richard will handle the BBQ. More details to come on this.

We will have a raffle. Proceed will be divided between Firends of JV and the Adopt-a-Trail program in Big Bear. We are looking for help on raffle items and setting-up/cleaning up.

There are lots of options for playing in the dirt out there.

This has been a great event for the past several years with a great turn out. We plan on keeping up the traditional fun.

We will have t-shirts available on a pre-pay basis. More details to come on this as well.

So mark your calendars.

PM me, Remi, or Josh with any questions or suggestions, or if you want to help out in any way.

[Jump This]

:party:

[JESSE A]

Ya...ill get to run some big boy trails!!!

[Skwerly]

Marked on the calendar! :)

http://justaddrocks.com/Johnson_Valley_OHV/images_wb/sign.jpg

[Goatman]

I'll be there.......

:wave:

[Wiser]

ill be there!

[mattyj]

:clap:

see ya there!!

[boostamante]

saweeet!

[Jump This]

I'll need a seat.....any extra ones out there?

[rpraterxj]

I'll need a seat.....any extra ones out there?

I might have a seat open. I won't know for sure until it gets closer though.

What I run may be too tame for you though....

[Skwerly]

Yea, unless you like doing donuts thirty feet from camp, you don't wanna ride with me. I'm not set up for the rock trails. :)

[skull_black]

my jeep should be ready by then so ill be there

[HeepSpeed]

someone wanna help a newbie out and explain goatfest? I'm finding wheeling photos galore, but that's about it...is it just another meet and greet/trail run?

[GrimmJeeper]

Yea, unless you like doing donuts thirty feet from camp, you don't wanna ride with me. I'm not set up for the rock trails. :)

or chasing me across the lakebed at 70mph at 3am :D

[karstic]

someone wanna help a newbie out and explain goatfest? I'm finding wheeling photos galore, but that's about it...is it just another meet and greet/trail run?

Meet n Greet
Trail Run
Boating
Shooting Range
BBQ
Fund raiser for FOJV and SBNF AAT
etc.
:flame:

[karstic]

Oh wait was boating a different event at the Lakebed?

[jeeperjohn]

I'll need a seat.....any extra ones out there?
If I go you have a seat Rick!

[djblade311]

Oh wait was boating a different event at the Lakebed?

Yea I think that was the 7th SoCalXJ jambo

[Goatman]

someone wanna help a newbie out and explain goatfest? I'm finding wheeling photos galore, but that's about it...is it just another meet and greet/trail run?

Well, it's actually called the Rockin' XJ Jamboree, but most refer to it as Goatfest (I think thanks to JB). It's an annual trip to Johnson Valley where we've had quite a bit of fun every year (some more fun than others :D) There have been 50-75 rigs each year, and we've fed over a hundred people on Sat night every year.

I've been putting it on, with help from plenty of friends, but this year I'm passing the baton to the SoCal chapter.

[HeepSpeed]

then I shall try to plan to be there +1. I like camping...combined with wheeling and i'll be a happy camper!

[scottmcneal]

I'll need a seat.....any extra ones out there?

Rick, i'll have one..Then you can show me how to do it right..:cheers:.
I just need to fix it before then..

[rpraterxj]

Well, it's actually called the Rockin' XJ Jamboree, but most refer to it as Goatfest (I think thanks to JB). It's an annual trip to Johnson Valley where we've had quite a bit of fun every year (some more fun than others :D) There have been 50-75 rigs each year, and we've fed over a hundred people on Sat night every year.

I've been putting it on, with help from plenty of friends, but this year I'm passing the baton to the SoCal chapter.

Thanks Richard! I guess I should use the official name of Rockin'XJ Jamboree!

[88trailcrawler]

Dang has it already been a year? Bullfrog is the last trail I ran.

Front end is all re built and ready to go, just gotta put the front drive shaft back on......but I was just telling my kid yesturday that JV is too far!

Anyone thinking of running bullfrog?

[xtimmax]

If the Red Rocket is done I'll be there.. If not.. I'll probably still be there.

[JESSE A]

I'll need a seat.....any extra ones out there?


ill have a seat... and ill need an old vet to help me run some of the harder trails :D

[scottmcneal]

ill have a seat... and ill need an old vet to help me run some of the harder trails :D


:gag: OUCHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Bryan C.]

Meet n Greet
Trail Run
Boating
Shooting Range
BBQ
Fund raiser for FOJV and SBNF AAT
etc.
:flame:


Please do everyone a favor, leave the guns at home, or at least tucked away inside your rig. The gunplay near camp and the trails last year was way out of line. Shotguns only in all of Johnson Valley if you insist on doing some shooting, and please be at least 5 miles from camp.

[Contempt Apparel]

Me and the pop's will be there! Timmy can ride with me..

[Goatman]

I don't really think this needs to be said, but just in case it does need to be said for a few people, here it is. This is a club run, with families and many people in attendance, and it is NO PLACE for anyone to be discharging firearms anywhere even remotely close to camp, or even anywhere on the lake bed. If anyone has a friend or acquaintance attending who wants to fire their weapon, please let them know that we will not stand for it, and I will personally address anyone who does.

Also, I don't think this needs to be said, but just for the record, we will not allow loud music in main camp, nor loud late night/early morning partying. People have a right to wheel and play hard all day, and then get a good nights sleep. If you plan to come out just to get drunk and party, then camp at the other end of the lakebed from main camp. We all plan to have a good time, let's just keep the late night noise to a level that is respectful of others.

I plan on having the usual great time wheeling and hanging out with friends. See you on the lakebed.

:cheers:

[GrimmJeeper]

Also, I don't think this needs to be said, but just for the record, we will not allow loud music in main camp, nor loud late night/early morning partying. People have a right to wheel and play hard all day, and then get a good nights sleep. If you plan to come out just to get drunk and party, then camp at the other end of the lakebed from main camp. We all plan to have a good time, let's just keep the late night noise to a level that is respectful of others.
:cheers:

:eyes: so i should leave the 10k watt PA setup at home? but we could use it for announcements and stuff.... or something :D

[Goatman]

:eyes: so i should leave the 10k watt PA setup at home? but we could use it for announcements and stuff.... or something :D

We could use it to call people stupid faggots.......just before 10:00 pm.


:D

[GrimmJeeper]

booze is no longer my friend ;)


lol.

[1xfloppy]

i wont be attending this year....not sure i understand why all of a sudden magic desert rules are popping up....

when i go out to the desert i like to party...even after 10 p.m.

just my opinion...but the desert is an open place for everyone...how can you just randomly throw up rules you want enforced?

if were talking about keeping the late night noise respectful no one is allowed to have their generators on after 10 p.m. in my opinion....because for all the people that actually camp out there (with tents) can still hear the generators!

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

dude were you there last year?

there was public urination on a camp fire, indecent exposure, drunk and disorderly conduct, negligent discharge of a firearm, just to name a few!

i like the part where everyone thought it was me.


i wont be attending this year....not sure i understand why all of a sudden magic desert rules are popping up....

when i go out to the desert i like to party...even after 10 p.m.

just my opinion...but the desert is an open place for everyone...how can you just randomly throw up rules you want enforced?

[GrimmJeeper]

lets not start this again...


IF we go, respect will be shown. we want to have fun not ruin it for other people.

rowdy camp will be a respectable distance from main camp if the need should arise. you respect our right to a good time and we'll respect yours, simple as that :cheers:

[mattyj]

lets not start this again...


IF we go, respect will be shown. we want to have fun not ruin it for other people.

rowdy camp will be a respectable distance from main camp if the need should arise. you respect our right to a good time and we'll respect yours, simple as that :cheers:

Well said Mike!

[IslanderOffRoad]

We could use it to call people stupid faggots.......just before 10:00 pm.


:D

I just spit out my diet coke

[xtimmax]

Me and the pop's will be there! Timmy can ride with me..

I plan on having the red rocket done by then.

[Goatman]

i wont be attending this year....not sure i understand why all of a sudden magic desert rules are popping up....

when i go out to the desert i like to party...even after 10 p.m.

just my opinion...but the desert is an open place for everyone...how can you just randomly throw up rules you want enforced?

if were talking about keeping the late night noise respectful no one is allowed to have their generators on after 10 p.m. in my opinion....because for all the people that actually camp out there (with tents) can still hear the generators!

Good point on the generators. I'm not talking about not drinking or being loud or having fun, just be respectful when it gets late or set up your camp away from main camp.

I'm old, I need my rest. :D

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

I plan on having the red rocket done by then.

dude hit me up if and when you need help on that.

[ebyrd10000]

im in

[rpraterxj]

We are gonna have a blast!

we will get a few post going in the next week or two with more details and asking for volunteers/helpers.

If you have never been to JV, this is your chance!

Lot's of options for fun - trails, hiking, exploring, etc...

[Carol.92124]

Whoohoo! You're throwing a wheeling event for my birthday? Sweet!! My kids will really know they just don't rate anymore. Spent last birthday in LA helping with a lift; Mothers Day at Magic Mountain (without them) and now next birthday in the land of rocks & dirt. Works for me!! Who knows, maybe one or 2 will go along, but they're not much on the tent concept. Sigh.

At least I'm better equipped for the bunny trails this year.

[xtimmax]

dude hit me up if and when you need help on that.

Yea dude.. I'll probably buy BBQ and beers and do the swap in a weekend... I ended up just going with a cleanish 96 i picked up for cheap.

[Darky]

I see no reason why my XJ won't be there. I hopefully will have my sliders and gears done by then.

[paulhead]

I wanna make this, should have the jeep ready by then.

[nosigma]

Will you be raffling off hammers drives in buggies again this year? It was well worth the $120 in tickets I bought last year (and the travel cost to get out there), Driving Farmer Matts rig, eating his nuts, the great calander I won and the picture of Goatman embracing his sheep (not to mention Capt Rons hospitality) were the highlight of 2008 for me,

Tell me you'll do it again in 09 so I can too.

John

[scottmcneal]

Say what?
Driving Farmer Matts rig, eating his nuts

Thats just sick..LOL

[mattyj]

I'm hoping Matt will have some more pistachios there. Damn they go good with cold beer!!!

[nosigma]

It was a radically sick weekend, it takes balls to auction off you own nuts and let total strangers drive your rig on the hammers trails.



Even if they look and taste like pistachio's and almonds.

John

[Carol.92124]

You had to be there, Scott... I enjoyed the hell out of Matt's nuts, too. They're nice & salty, just how I like em!

And getting to drive Dave Taylor's rig was an absolute pleasure.

[skull_black]

so ya whos in the rowdy camp?

thats the camp for me lol, then for those in that camp .. i dont drink anymore cause of kidney stones (3 fourtys a day will do that lol) so ya i stick to bud now. and if anyone wants to join me i have some badass pipes

[Jump This]

I'm not sure if the KOH guys will be raffling off rides or not.
But, it sounds as though that was a hit!

[HeepSpeed]

Count me in and most likely +1 or 3... if I say it's mostly camping and banging around they might be interested.
There's hiking out in JV right? I keep confusing the name with Joshua Tree.

[scottmcneal]

Count me in and most likely +1 or 3... if I say it's mostly camping and banging around they might be interested.
There's hiking out in JV right? I keep confusing the name with Joshua Tree.

Tones of places to hike in

[GrimmJeeper]

if you get stuck in the sand its a nice hike back to camp :D

[jeeperjohn]

so ya whos in the rowdy camp?

thats the camp for me lol, then for those in that camp .. i dont drink anymore cause of kidney stones (3 fourtys a day will do that lol) so ya i stick to bud now. and if anyone wants to join me i have some badass pipes
[ plugs ears with fingers ] LA LA LA LA LA LA LA...............

[scottmcneal]

[ plugs ears with fingers ] LA LA LA LA LA LA LA...............

:woohoo:

[skull_black]

[ plugs ears with fingers ] LA LA LA LA LA LA LA...............

i take it you disagree

[Goatman]

i take it you disagree

With what?

[Goatman]

Count me in and most likely +1 or 3... if I say it's mostly camping and banging around they might be interested.
There's hiking out in JV right? I keep confusing the name with Joshua Tree.

How far do you want to walk?

Actually, it's kind of nice to walk up the canyons that are being run, watch the action and see some of the spectacular views from the top of the ridges.

[Carol.92124]

Skull_black, just FYI, there are some active Law Enforcement Officers on this forum (and every other forum on the Internet, probably). I don't think any of the LEO NAXJA members are actively interested in busting fellow members, but you probably shouldn't wave that fragrant flag in their faces, either. Don't put them into that uncomfortable position!!

i think the Rowdy label applies more to late-night exuberant drinking, high noise level, and/or general fun-loving mischief. There were a couple over-the-line activities last year (like guns fired too close to camp) that no one really wants to see repeated this year. I don't think that those tagged with the Rowdy label are known so much for open drug use, at least that I've seen (I move fairly freely between the groups for being a 43yr old parent of teens :roll:).

Just try to be a little (actually, a LOT) more discrete than you were in your post... there will be LEO members, and folks with kids, and old farts like Richard that need their sleep (Sorry, Goatman, couldn't resist!! You know I love ya!), and also folks that figure that the middle of a dry lakebed in the desert is a good place to let off steam. Come out to wheel and enjoy yourself, and all should be fine!

[mikedashg]

OMG, I can't go. :( I've been to every single goatfest since the 1st annual. I've got all the shirts to prove it! :D. The date is just not gonna work for me.

Oh well, I guess it's technically not goat fest anymore, it's officially the :NAXJA: rockin xj jambo now

have fun guys
:cheers:

[Carol.92124]

WHAT? Wow, November in JV without Mike G? How did that happen? Another concert, Mike? Or a Stone event? :rolleyes:

[jeeperjohn]

i take it you disagree
Due to my profession I don't need to hear about what sort of substances you use to relax.

[scottmcneal]

Great! Now we have the fuzz in here..LOL.. Dude open the door, it's dave

[HeepSpeed]

How far do you want to walk?

Actually, it's kind of nice to walk up the canyons that are being run, watch the action and see some of the spectacular views from the top of the ridges.

Yea, I'm sure we could hike a cool 6 miles round trip :) Of course if I'm there I'm wheelin! :cheers:

as for getting stuck in sand - if I do you are now the first one who volunteered to get me out! Thanks! :rtm:

[GrimmJeeper]

if i get the locker in the back of my manche by them no prob. otherwise start diggin, im 2wd. my XJ is in storage.

[jeeperjohn]

Great! Now we have the fuzz in here..LOL.. Dude open the door, it's dave
[ takes out notebook and readies pen ] Dave who? :D

[Carol.92124]

[ takes out notebook and readies pen ] Dave who? :D
Did Lebowski ever say? :gag:

[scottmcneal]

No man it's dave, open the door.. I got the the stuff man..







Daves not here

[Wildman89]

AHAHAHAHA that funny right there. Were in for goatfest!!!

[rpraterxj]

Time is moving fast!

This is going to be fun!

I expect more feedback and input as folks return from Moab this next week!

Take alook at the other threads as we need some help with food and BBQ and raffle.

[dave92cherokee]

Anybody got some gps coordinates or an address I can punch in to find out how to get there? In LA until 11/14 for business but would love to come out and watch or maybe ride along.

[Carol.92124]

Old Woman Springs Rd & Boone Rd, Landers CA 92285 is where you leave pavement. Drive a couple miles N/NW on the almost-paved gravel road and the camp will be out on the lakebed. The road is now passable for passenger cars (didn't used to be!).

I'm sure you can hook up with folks & caravan. Not sure if I'm heading there from Carlsbad (San Diego) or San Gabriel (Los Angeles-ish) yet.

[Goatman]

Anybody got some gps coordinates or an address I can punch in to find out how to get there? In LA until 11/14 for business but would love to come out and watch or maybe ride along.


Yeah, just punch in Old Woman Springs Rd and Boone Rd and you'll get it. You can Mapquest it to see a bigger map of the area. Turn north on Boone Rd (only way it goes) and drive about 4 miles to the dry lake bed.

[Letterman]

Found this from last years post:
From Backersfield go east on Hwy 58 to I15 at Barstow. Exit I15 at Barstow Rd/Hwy 247, go roughly 30 miles to the stop sign(last chance to get gas), turn left staying on Hwy 247, go 22 miles to Boone Rd (large brown sign on the right), turn left down Boone Rd, drive roughly 4 miles to the lakebed and look for the group on the left as you come onto the lakebed.

Boon Road exit:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/Goatfest07/BoonRoadSign.jpg
Boon Road:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/Goatfest07/BoonRoad.jpg

[XJ4Christ]

What time do most people get there on Saturday or most come out on Friday? I am thinking I might like to bring the family to this and check out the fun. Dont know If i can do any wheeling as I need to get some motor mounts and tranny mount for my rig and install them (Cleghorn finished them off lol).

[Goatman]

What time do most people get there on Saturday or most come out on Friday? I am thinking I might like to bring the family to this and check out the fun. Dont know If i can do any wheeling as I need to get some motor mounts and tranny mount for my rig and install them (Cleghorn finished them off lol).

A few show up early Sat morning, but most arrive on Friday.

[nosigma]

Anybody got some gps coordinates or an address I can punch in to find out how to get there? In LA until 11/14 for business but would love to come out and watch or maybe ride along.

If you dont go you will regret it forever. I was in Oxnard last year for a few weeks and managed a layover to hit Goatfest. DO IT!!! Lots of empty seats. The "non hammers" runs are a lot fun as ride alongs and these guys always appreciate the spotters. I rode along on the "low" trails Saturday, watched the big rigs on the Hammers and then got lucky and won a raffle to drive a couple Hammers trails on Sunday.

Bring something warm (it can snow out there this time of year), a sleeping bag and make sure you can sleep in the rental car. Oh and bring a lot of beer and little trail food along with the camera.

Its like 30 miles to the nearest town and the dirt road in is full of whoop-t-doo's. A PT Cruiser can make it with just a little body damage. :)

John

[-96JeepSpeed-]

If i go i will be getting there sat moring and leaving sat night/early sunday mornig. Is there a spcific time this shin-dig gets rollin? In other words, What time should i be there sat morning?

[HeepSpeed]

a lot of whoops, huh? I got ratchet straps...I hope I don't break before I even get there!

[mattyj]

If i go i will be getting there sat moring and leaving sat night/early sunday mornig. Is there a spcific time this shin-dig gets rollin? In other words, What time should i be there sat morning?

We try to start lining up for trails about 8am and head out around 830.

[Carol.92124]

I don't think it's that whoopy anymore. Cal's Honda Civic made it out there unscathed. They seem to be grading it somewhat often. A few years ago it was whoopy enough to get my poor overloaded '90 to repeatedly bottom out at relatively slow speeds. But since then, they've been grading it and laying gravel, and have built a bridge over the truly frightening feature. After a nice relatively flat area where you could get some nice speed going, there was a sudden 35+ degree downslope into a 8-10' deep drainage wash area and an almost immediate climb back out of it. When hurrying out Boone Road after dark to get out to the lakebed, it could come as quite an unpleasant surprise. But it now has a bridge crossing it, so even that isn't an issue.

I think you'll be just fine!!

[Goatman]

a lot of whoops, huh? I got ratchet straps...I hope I don't break before I even get there!


They graded the rest of the road to Means before KOH this spring, so no whoops. Just dirt road to the lakebed where we camp. But, once you hit the lakebed it's best to slow down unless you know where ALL of the bomb craters are. We don't want that to happen again. :D

[Carol.92124]

Snicker Kyung Snicker. I'm sorry I missed that Fest!!

[Letterman]

Snicker Kyung Snicker. I'm sorry I missed that Fest!!
How about the year before when that green CJ out of Fresno flew off one hit the wall on the other side and almost ripped his front axle all the way off?

[Goatman]

How about the year before when that green CJ out of Fresno flew off one hit the wall on the other side and almost ripped his front axle all the way off?

How about maybe 6 years ago when a green TJ from Simi Valley did exactly the same thing and broke the front 9" in half? I was passenger on that one. :)



I also hit the same one Kyung hit, in the yellow XJ about 6 years ago. I went about 4 ft in the air but luckily came down on all four tires.......kept right on going and ran Sledgehammer.

[mattyj]

I also hit the same one Kyung hit, in the yellow XJ about 6 years ago. I went about 4 ft in the air but luckily came down on all four tires.......kept right on going and ran Sledgehammer.

Showoff

:D

[Goatman]

Showoff

:D


Well, I left out that I trussed the D44 after that, since it had a little crack in it. :D

But after the unexpected jump I didn't even slow down. :)

[Carol.92124]

Everyone just be careful around the craters, unless I'm there to witness the event!!

[GrimmJeeper]

Anybody got some gps coordinates or an address I can punch in to find out how to get there? In LA until 11/14 for business but would love to come out and watch or maybe ride along.

34.414991,-116.516426

that should get you to where the main camp is.

[cal]

Anybody got some gps coordinates or an address I can punch in to find out how to get there? In LA until 11/14 for business but would love to come out and watch or maybe ride along.


Where in LA are you at, and when are you free?

If the scheduling works out, you can ride out with me. I may have a free seat come trailtime too, my potential passenger hasn't commited.

[karstic]

Where in LA are you at, and when are you free?

If the scheduling works out, you can ride out with me. I may have a free seat come trailtime too, my potential passenger hasn't commited.

Tell that bitchAvery to make up his mind.

[cal]

Tell that bitchAvery to make up his mind.


Not him, he has his own jeep. :)

[-96JeepSpeed-]

Where in LA are you at, and when are you free?

If the scheduling works out, you can ride out with me. I may have a free seat come trailtime too, my potential passenger hasn't commited.
I will pay to drive your jeep on some nasty trails :D:loveu:

[Carol.92124]

You wouldn't want to, Ted--darn thing falls over on fire roads!!

[GSequoia]

...my potential passenger hasn't commited.

Pretty bad when even your imaginary friend rejects your company.

[Carol.92124]

Pretty bad when even your imaginary friend rejects your company.
<snicker>

[CherokeeNewbie]

Is there anyone heading up to JV on friday from the Corona-Temecula area or any caravans on their way up from san diego i can meet up with. PM me if you have a group meeting up. thanks

[Shomsky462]

Well if it makes anybody feel any better i will not be attending this year niether will anybody that was associated with me in the "roudy group" last year. so no shotguns too close to camp or pissing on fires etc...

i wish i could make it but have made prior arrangements with other friends on the toyota side of the wheeling world at surf n turf in pismo.

-Shomsky

[Carol.92124]

Doesn't make me feel better. It would've been good to have you out there. I don't think you were the problem; we'd just hope you were leaving the tagalongs at home =). Hope you have fun in Pismo!!

Carol