Badlands Nov. 15

[4ward]

Alright, we're gettin' a group to go and run on Sat. Come and run and be joyful. Be forewarned though, if you are running 35's or larger you will be forced to run Purgatory. If you don't, you will face constant ridicule for being the poser that you are (at the badlands and on the forums). There will be quite the variety of vehicles going, so this isn't a quarry only run. See you in 2 weeks.

Sean

edit: if you're already thinking up some excuse to not run purgarollie, don't show.

[lesslimited]

Count me in. I haven't checked out Purgatory yet- would it be do-able with 33s and without major body damage? Seems every time I'm at the Badlands, I only see other XJers at the end of the day, or I'm riding my quad. Be great to meet and run some trails with some of you guys:)

[Beezil]

two weeks to get ready?

damn, maybe I can pull up to camp, and have you guys help me get my rig ready....

gotta get the fuel cell hooked up, and the tube work going.....

sean, should I place an order with one of our favorite vendors so I have tme to get my parts?

wanna warm up on that short rock crawl to the ledge that likes to claim u-joints?

I wanna see that rig take on that ledge, shouldn't be a problem at all.

[RNMedic]

and I'm going, 32's and all, even got time off work even tho I work every weekend. see yuns there

[GreenXJ]

I'll be over there with another XJ and some friends in TJ and YJ's...look me up!!

http://www.jeeps4ever.com/GreenXJ/stuff/P1010020.JPG

[Scott Mac.]

If I don't have to work Beezil may be able to twist my arm enough to get my @ss down there.

[Rufies97XJ]

I'm there.....:anon:

[seanR]

CRAP!

I take my boys to a Badgers game once a year, I got my tickets in Aug. Guess what day they are for?

See you next run.

[Fore Wheeler]

hummm, new body, nice paint, break it in good the first time out, let me see if I can get some things together. sounds like fun

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
hummm, new body, nice paint, break it in good the first time out, let me see if I can get some things together. sounds like fun

Sounds like you got a new wife that wears alot of makeup.

[Beezil]

4-wheeler....

you did see one tons rules I hope.

[Flowers]

That weekend is fabtech you fawks! I can't run it anyway. The MJ only has 235's on it.

[Beezil]

fabtec starts sunday, and no one comes on sunday!

monday, tuesday, wednesday is where its at.

you didn't think we were going on the weekend, did you?

seriously.....

[Big Hank]

the mj will be there if it decides to quit leakin oil before then.

hope to see everyone there.

[Flowers]

My bad!

I had dates mixed up. Cool, I just gained another weekend.

I prolly won't waste a weekend spectating. Gotta unassemble and reassemble.

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Beezil
4-wheeler....

you did see one tons rules I hope.


Yea, do you know how funny my Jeep will look on 33's and 11" of lift??

I'll run it, worse case is that I roll, should be fun.

[4ward]

Well, the tree that used to take out windows is gone, and the off camber ledgy thing has been totally wiped out. Of course, they've made it one hell of a bitch to finish the first half of it. It's quite fun.

I'm gonna have to say no to the guy running 33's. Of course, you could be one hell of a driver and be able to make it, but until we can see you in action I'd prefer not to get your hopes up. There's plenty of other rockyesque trails to play on right there too.

Sean

[Scott Mac.]

Damn it Sean, are you going to piss in my cheerios too?

[4ward]

I'd never piss in your cheerios, but I'll poop in your cocoa puffs.

[Scott Mac.]

mmmmmmm chocolate milk.

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
I'd never piss in your cheerios, but I'll poop in your cocoa puffs.

Note to self.....
Stay away from Sean during breakfast...or at least keep your breakfast in sight at all times..;)

[LRRH]

DAMN!

The date is good....except a Chicagoland jeeper is having a Wrench-O-Thon at his house that day.

Work on jeep or wheel in jeep...oh...the humanity!

[bgcntry72]

I was planning a trip to Attica on T-giving weekend due to the fact that the wife and I are alone that weekend. Some cats I have wheeled with from Great Lakes Jeep Thing are going.
This sounds like more fun, though, and I can't do both.
Looks pretty good for me to be there.
:cheers:

[Beezil]

GLJT boys are gonna "wheel"?

I guess we'll just hafta steer clear of the gravel pit then.

[bgcntry72]

I am not taking a bullet for the guys, just some Jeeps to hit the trail with.
Besides, until I get a Rubi and throw 4.56s in it and strap on some 37" MTRs on beadlocks, they won't return my calls.
Gravel pit is for sand gnats, plus we will be about 2 weeks early.
I prefer the quarry, or Orange.
Yup, with 'just' 31's. :smoker:
Look forward to seeing you all real soon.
Hasta.

[Fore Wheeler]

I'm really pushing to get my junk done, changed my header last night, steering column in, mounted my high lift, took my beadlock rings to be powder coated (safety yellow, how sexxxxxy) and now it's just mounting front shocks, driveshafts and other little things, I'll have it done by this weekend hopefully, however Ang and I have seperated and it's all in 'her' garage, so I'm kinda limited. :(

JJ, can I hang with you???

[bgcntry72]

Any dirty whores in Attica?
:eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:
Spotting a dirty whore in Attica is like spotting a nipple at Mardi Gras, only a little bit easier.
If they tossed all the dirty whores, Attica would be a ghost town.

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
.:eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes: :eek:
Spotting a dirty whore in Attica is like spotting a nipple at Mardi Gras, only a little bit easier.
If they tossed all the dirty whores, Attica would be a ghost town

I'm there dude!:party:

[Beezil]

the high school girls hang out at subway.

the tramps hang out under the dressler bridge.

[Fore Wheeler]

and where is the dressler bridge??

[bgcntry72]

Took Fore Wheeler all of 2 minutes to request the 'tramp' location.
NAXJA.........Its Fannnnnnnn-tastic!!!!
BTW, sorry to hear about you and Ang, hope you are doing well.
I will be arriving at the Apple Inn sometime Friday night.
Leaving from Milwaukee, so depending on Shit-cago traffic, who can tell what time I will be there?
:cheers:

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by bgcntry72

BTW, sorry to hear about you and Ang, hope you are doing well.




times aren't the best, however I just need to deal with them, a trip to Attica to drink beer and wheel with good friends may just be what the doc should order.

BTW, who's going to be there friday night and who's stayin sunday????????? If I go, I'd like to wheel on Sunday too for a while, that is if I don't break. I'll prob be in the driveway of the badlands sleepin in the bus by midnight, unless there's gonna be some drinkin to be done in town.

[Beezil]

did she get the surgery yet? if so, wish her well in her recovery...

[Fore Wheeler]

not yet, dealing with freakin Blue Cross, I'll send your message tho. thanks.

dan

[Rev Den]

OK...I'm a moron...I ment to post this here..

Is everyone running the rough stuff, or are there trails for the less built crowd?

Rev

[bgcntry72]

My other response. (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=102792#post102792)
Hope it helps.
You will be fine.
:cheers:

[4ward]

Rev, there is quite the variety of vehicles showing up and there is plenty of varied terrain (as stated). You'll have fun.

I'll only be there on Sat. I'd like to stay and drink beers with ya Dan, but I gots to get home. Too much to do these days, especially since I just started working after being off for 5 weeks.

[Fore Wheeler]

you work Sean?? WTF? :D

[GI-John]

As of right now, I'm in!!!!....Really looking forward to meeting you guys (and gals)
Will we all be meeting at the entrance, or what?

Any chance for a breakfast get together before hand?

Let me know please

John

[Rev Den]

Count me in. Never been there before (quit laughing) what are the lodging choices? Camping? 5 star hotels?

Rev

[bgcntry72]

Apple Inn (Fantastic) (http://www.appleinninc.com)
Attica Inn (New) (http://www.theatticainn.com)
If you prefer a standard hotel, Crawfordsville and Lafayette are not far.

[Rufies97XJ]

OneTon... we may go up Friday after work...
may be a littleeasier then driving and wheelin all day and driving back Sat?? Couple of us can get a cheap room?
I'm not amorning person.. only reason why I am suggesting this...

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Rev Den
Count me in. Never been there before (quit laughing) what are the lodging choices? Camping? 5 star hotels?

Rev

I'm camping, well at least sleeping where ever the bus lands.

Anyone up to bar hopping in the bus?? :party1:

[Beezil]

drunk bus?

[jjchgo]

damn i should have read this earlier. if some how i can get 2 new tires and 4 new rims and get them mounted by then i will be there. i thought i had time figuring winterfest was a ways off.

dan your always welcome to hang with me...i know where the "ladies" are ;)

wheres my road-dog, chewy at?

cheers,

jj

[GI-John]

Looks like about 10 NAXJA folks are gonna be there....

Here's the roll call so far.

Oneton
Lesslimited92
Rnmedic
RufiesXJ
ForeWheeler
GeneMJ
Revden
ME
Bgcntry72 as a possible

I've never been there, so I plan to be way early. I might even go up the night before and get a room somewhere....

Is anyone planning to camp out?
Have reservations?
Wanna share a campsite?
Meet for breakfast Sat morning?

I already have a Dispatch from the ole' lady, now I just gotta get my butt moving.

Looking forward to meeting y'all

John

[Fore Wheeler]

I called down there today, gave the heads up that a few of us are comming down, up, over that day, I also tried to contact the campground, as I want to stay there, left a message with no return call yet.

Last I knew, Scott Mac was commin down, and what about BJ?

[lesslimited]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
I called down there today, gave the heads up that a few of us are comming down, up, over that day, I also tried to contact the campground, as I want to stay there, left a message with no return call yet.


Are you refering to the Badlands campground? I was thinking about camping there Fri and/or Sat night, since I need to use up the gas in the motorhome before I store it. Camping would also make the after-wheeling drinking beer part of the experience easier and safer :cheers: I don't care about hook-ups, as long as they're open.

[Fore Wheeler]

yea, the badlands camp, although I was told that the badlands don't own the campground. Still want to stay there if they'll call me back.

[bgcntry72]

bgcntry72 is a definite.
repeat; definite.
will be there with bells on. (good luck findin' em)
:D

[Pat]

I should be there....prob roll in Sat. morning and leave that night as well. See you all there.

Pat

[Beezil]

even though I didn't make the john's loser list, I will be there, with the nalgene bottle

[TRL WGN 1]

there is a chance that I will be there with the wood grain mobile, but I can't put a gurantee on it yet, as I am going to be out of town a lot the next several days with work, and I have some things to get done to the old girl before hand.
Hope to see you guys there.

[4ward]

We all know you're not gonna make it B, there isn't enough time to rebuild the entire vehicle :D

[Beezil]

got tube?

[KY Chris]

I'm probably gonna go, but if I haul my ass up there, I expect drinking buddies.

[Beezil]

I'll be your drinking buddy chris, if you are interested in working with water soluable solutions

[KY Chris]

But of course

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by John-Boy
Looks like about 10 NAXJA folks are gonna be there....



Looking forward to meeting y'all

John

I think/hope more then 10 from here will show.

Plus DOA Offroad (http://www.doaoffroad.com/) will be present.

looking forward to meeting some NAXJA folks too!

[Beezil]

DOA?

dead on arrival?

is that the code name for seans jeep?

sounds appropriate

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by Beezil
DOA?

dead on arrival?

is that the code name for seans jeep?

sounds appropriate

HAHA... thats too funny.


It does run now!

[Fore Wheeler]

I talked to the campground dude, they are open, tent camping is $7/per person, motor home is $20 for elect or water, or $25 for both

I've got a site for friday and sat.

Here is the phone number so you can contact them directly, 765 762 6189

[What Rd]

I might actually make it! The wife was fine with the idea (who'da thought?), so the only obstacle is getting the rig whipped into shape in short order with so much other stuff on my plate (high visibility trial on the 13th, on top of everything else). It'll have to be an in-and-out trip though - sunday is already booked.
(fingers crossed)
(WHEN are we gonna get a fingers crossed emoticon?)

[GI-John]

Just made reservations for 14/15 at the Campground right outside the Park.

7.00 a night for primitive site....and they give Military Discounts!

To all interestedin stopping by, I'll have a fire going and a cooler full. Just walk around the place Yelling "SKI!!" and I'll answer.

John

[mgt]

I am planning on going. Anyone leaving sat morning from sw chicago area. Not sure how to get there only been here 4 months.

[GI-John]

Well, the campground is supposedly at the entrance to the park.

The address is:

Attica Family Campground
3790 Xavier Rd
Attica IN 47918

Try using mapquest from your home addy.

John

[lesslimited]

Well, I'm definitely camping Sat and still trying to figure out if Fri will work, too. I'll clean out my shop and bring a couple big bins full of kindling wood. If anyone who's going or thinking of going is interested in any of my stuff for sale, let me know and I'll bring it out. http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10965
Only the Rancho coils have been sold, and I'd really like some more room in my garage to do more things to my XJ, so make me some offers ;)

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by mgt
I am planning on going. Anyone leaving sat morning from sw chicago area. Not sure how to get there only been here 4 months.

Looking that way, early Sat. AM

Rev

[4ward]

Originally posted by John-Boy
Well, the campground is supposedly at the entrance to the park.



The campground is more than supposedly there, it's actually there.

I'm having problems getting a tow rig, my truck drove its last couple miles a few weeks ago. Hoping to have a new one before Friday. Doubt it's going to happen though. Something will work out.

[What Rd]

OneTon-
That sweet motorhome you took to Moab not available?
THAT's the way to travel!

(getcha a Duramax/Allison - can't beat it. I LOVE mine)

[4ward]

Rd, if I could afford a new truck I'd be all over a dmax. I get gm option 1 pricing, but I can't use it :mad:

[What Rd]

It only took me 10 years of driving my XJ as a DD before I could afford to buy my DMax. (DAMN was it worth the wait!)
;)

[LBEXJ]

Gentlemen ... I'm very new to NAXJA ... just joined a few days ago... not even sure if I've been "accepted"! I live about 30 minutes south of Badlands so I'll come up and play ... and watch you all do Purgatory. I was up there last weekend for the first time and had a blast ...

For those who have not been there before, www.badlandsoffroad.com has very good directions to the park. When you make the left turn at the stop sign on Sycamore St, look for the grain pile on your right (covered with tarp) ... the entrance is just past it on your right. The sign is kinda small ... but the grain pile ain't ...

I drive a '94 Dk. Green two door ... sitting on 32's with trimmed fenderwells and roughly 4.5-5" of lift ... open diffs and a high milage motor.

I'll look for y'all and introduce myself ...

[Fore Wheeler]

Hi Ibeggl.......what ever your name is, welcome. Hope to see you there next week, I have the blue bus and grey 91 unLimited on 38's, can't miss me. I'll be at the campground.

See ya then.
Dan

[mgt]

What time do you (guys) hit the trails sat morning ?

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
Hi Ibeggl.......what ever your name is, welcome. Hope to see you there next week, I have the blue bus and grey 91 unLimited on 38's, can't miss me. I'll be at the campground.

See ya then.
Dan

Are you heading down friday night or early sat morning?


mgt, we're usually at the gate when it opens.

[mgt]

I think early sat morn

[Fore Wheeler]

Originally posted by Scott Mac.
Are you heading down friday night or early sat morning?




I'm going Friday night, I can't get up that early to get there early if I leave Sat morn.

when yous all leavin?

[Scott Mac.]

I'll be leaving early sat morning. I'll be at the gate when it opens at 9:00.

I can't work for 11 hours then drive for 6. I have to get some shut eye in the middle someplace.

[bgcntry72]

The missus and I will be rolling out of Milwaukee after work on Friday. I realize that Chicago traffic is inevitable, but when we get there we will head to Robies(bar, not house) for an eye-closer. We are staying at the Apple Inn Fri and Sat nights. Looking very forward to seeing you all. I will run Red or Green, Orange, and the quarry. I will be in line by 8 a.m on Sat.
:cheers:

[Beezil]

I'll be leaving early sat morning

cool!

glad you are gonna make it scott.

depending on many things, I will try to make it out on friday...

depends on what big country is willing to offer me.

robie wants us to stay at his place, invite only......

yikes!

[bgcntry72]

Have an extra 48" High Lift.
For $20, I will tote it to Attica.

[GI-John]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
Have an extra 48" High Lift.
For $20, I will tote it to Attica.


Sold.

I'll be at the campground Fri and Sat night

[Rev Den]

Leaving early Saturday, will be at gate at 9AM. Staying Saturday night at the Attica Inn. Look forward to meeting the faces behind the names.

Rev

[4ward]

Hoping to hit the gate around 9. Only staying for the day.

Sean

[Beezil]

Only staying for the day.

no yer not.

[GI-John]

Originally posted by Rev Den
Look forward to meeting the faces behind the names.

Rev

I am too.

And it would be nice to see you stop by the Campground if you get a chance.

John

[KY Chris]

I'll probably head down Friday night and be camping Friday and Saturday.

[GI-John]

Originally posted by KY Chris
I'll probably head down Friday night and be camping Friday and Saturday.

Red over Gray XJ.....stop by.

[lesslimited]

Well, I just got done working 25 hours this weekend, so I've decided that I'm camping Fri nite, too. As soon as I get into the campground, I'll be looking for you guys to have a beer with. I'll be in the Winnebago Brave with the burgundy XJ. I'm really looking forward to this, not only because I've been working too much and suffering 4-wheeling withdrawal symptoms, but also for the chance to meet some fellow XJers
:cheers:

[bgcntry72]

The missus is seriously considering backing out due to a lack of fellow female representation.
I am starting to get the fear.
Without the wife, I will change lodging to the Attica Inn.
An in-room hot tub with me there alone is an invitation for disaster.
Otherwise, ITS AWN!!!!!

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
Without the wife, I will change lodging to the Attica Inn.

The little hottie at the desk said she works till 11PM on Saturday. Why do they like to torture me like this??


Rev

[Fore Wheeler]

Hey, don't back out yet for that reason, I'll keep ya posted but she may not be the only female.

[bgcntry72]

Do we have good news Dan?
I certainly hope so.
:cheers:

[Fore Wheeler]

yep

my biggest problem now is that I can't get my beadlocks to seal, keep ya all posted

[TRL WGN 1]

well, if I can actually make it, my girlfriend will be with me

still gots stuff to gets done, and wasn't feeling well half the weekend

[seanR]

You guys are making my life misserable right now. you know that don't you? I am seriouely thinking about ditving the Badgers tix and heading down that way.

Let me see if I can sell them.

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
The missus is seriously considering backing out due to a lack of fellow female representation.
I am starting to get the fear.


My fiancee is going and I know of two other girls that are going with our group.
We are heading up Saturday morning though.

[Fore Wheeler]

I'm out this weekend.


I'll catch ya all there for winterfest.

Dan

[Beezil]

Big country,

all act as female companion for your wife this weekend.

we can talk about girly stuff, i know the talk.

if she thinks we sit around and only talk about jeeps, thats not the case.

only JJ does that.

[Rev Den]

Wheeler....I hope this is for another reason other than your bead-locks. If it what I think it is...good luck. If it is due to the beadlocks...you suck.


Rev

[Rev Den]

Those of you who are bringing wifes, girlfriends, etc. and are camping......I will have room for them in the motel if they don't want to freeze. Just trying to help out here.


Rev

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by Rev Den
Those of you who are bringing wifes, girlfriends, etc. and are camping......I will have room for them in the motel if they don't want to freeze. Just trying to help out here.


Rev

What a nice guy....;)

[bgcntry72]

Aren't you all just chocked full of helpfulness?
I will bring the woman, but she won't be having girl talk with Beez, nor will she be 'warming up' in the Rev's Rectory. We are staying at the Attica Inn instead of the Apple Inn. The B and B is a little quiet for the kind of weekend I have planned. If you want to tip one, and the black XJ is there, I am listed under 'Clark'.
Can't wait.
I think the weekend drink is the 'Blind Russian'
Be afraid, be very afraid.
:cheers:

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
nor will she be 'warming up' in the Rev's Rectory. We are staying at the Attica Inn instead of the Apple Inn. :cheers:


(cruel chuckle)

You already have a reservation there. See you Saturday.

Rev

[jjchgo]

Originally posted by Beezil
Big country,

all act as female companion for your wife this weekend.

we can talk about girly stuff, i know the talk.

if she thinks we sit around and only talk about jeeps, thats not the case.

only JJ does that.

:D sorry guys but i will not be coming on this trip. mom is coming to visit and help paint. tell my ladies in attica i will be home in feb. ky chris keep your hands off cute bartender she is mine.;)

have fun guys.

cheers,

jj

[Scott Mac.]

Hey Rev, how much did the Attica Inn quote you for the night?

[bgcntry72]

The Attica Inn has a special for 20% off for Badlands customers.
Instead, we took use of an internet coupon that gives the second night for half price after paying full for first night.
I got 2 nights for about $140.
The weekend cannot come soon enough.
:cheers:

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by Scott Mac.
Hey Rev, how much did the Attica Inn quote you for the night?

With Badlands reciept - $76, single person 1 bed


Rev

[SewerBoss]

Anybody running purg. and the quarry have an open seat for Sunday? Thinking about possibly coming up Saturday evening, camping, and riding along on Sunday. I'll buy some beers for the driver!

[mgt]

Just made resv's @ attis inn , i'll be there sometime sat morn, hockey game fri night. What channel is anyone going to be on ?

[KY Chris]

Originally posted by SewerBoss
Anybody running purg. and the quarry have an open seat for Sunday? Thinking about possibly coming up Saturday evening, camping, and riding along on Sunday. I'll buy some beers for the driver!

If you come down, you have to pick a fight with some high school kids again. :D

[SewerBoss]

Originally posted by KY Chris
If you come down, you have to pick a fight with some high school kids again. :D

Thats scary...I don't remember anything of the sort? Was I drunk...oh wait...thats a stupid question. I'll be there around 5 or 6 on Saturday evening. I still think we should camp down by the river, go to the bars, and stumble back to the tents.

[Beezil]

that night was crazy.

nate was lookin to fight anyone, and the rev kept yelling "I'm gay!"


crazy

[jjchgo]

Originally posted by Beezil
and the rev kept yelling "I'm gay!"


crazy

lmao. ky bring the rev with you at least once this year. not that we dont enjoy your company too.;)

cheers,

jj;)

[Rufies97XJ]

anyone have a count on the people going Sat.?

[TRL WGN 1]

As of right now, What Rd and I will both be there Saturday morning.

[Rev Den]

You all already know this...but....Badlands is on Eastern time.


Rev

[mgt]

What cb ch is anyone going to be on?

[chrispxj]

Just found out i don't have to work sat. so I'm planning on coming down for the day but my jeep is kind of short (budget boost and 30's) so if no one is running the easy stuff (i've run green trail a few times) would someone maybe have a open seat?
Looking forward to sat!

Chris

[Walter B.]

How many of you are going to still be there on Sun.?

If I manage to get the brake lines done, the lockers plumed and wired, shock mounts welded, and maybe a test drive I might get there Sat fternoon. I neeeed to wheel I'm going nuts driving the GF's civic!

:wave:

[KY Chris]

Attica is on EST right now, right? I know they don't observe daylight savings

[TC]

I'm coming, oh baby I'm coming! This is very last minute (just in the last few hours), all I had time to do was pretty much check the oil and look underneath to be sure there wasn't anything new hanging down that shouldn't be. I guess everything will be OK, gawd I've never taken off so unprepared but WTF. OneTon provided just enoughh of a push to convince me to slack off for the weekend, hope I don't regret it.
The only thing that worrys me is having to wear a dress to trailride, I've never even heard of "Jeepers in Drag Week", but I know Sean would never steer me wrong. Oh well, see ya'll sat morning in my new wool jumper (it's supposed to be kinda cold).
Sean, I'll try to get in touch with you tomorrow somehow, PM ya again. TC

[Beezil]

we get to wear dresses? cool.

one ton told me it was a naked run.....

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by chrispxj
Just found out i don't have to work sat. so I'm planning on coming down for the day but my jeep is kind of short (budget boost and 30's) so if no one is running the easy stuff (i've run green trail a few times) would someone maybe have a open seat?
Looking forward to sat!

Chris


I will prbly run the easy stuff.

Rev

[bgcntry72]

Rev.
I plan on running Orange, and you are with me. I am only lifted 4", with 31s and locked in the rear. It is, for the most part, a body damage trail, but if I can finesse it in my '99, you can make it work. If you rarely get out wheeling, you would regret doing anything less, I promise. I will lend a hand and help you through the metal-reshaping areas.
On a side note, went to adjust my BOEs with the vise, and broke a shock bolt in the frame, at 8 p.m.
2 wasy outs and a helicoil later, all is well, and I am ready to abuse my rig once again.
Cant be Sat early enough.
Scott.

[RNMedic]

dresses!!! wtf, can I just wear my kilt? LOL
fergie will understand.

[4ward]

Kilts are too manly, Tutu's are acceptable from the windy city crew.

[Rev Den]

Dresses? Kilts? Naked?!?!........You guys are starting to scare the straights.



Rev (will be in spandex) Den

[TRL WGN 1]

So our dresses don't have to be finger tip length do they, because I don't have any that long.
And, if I am wearing the dress, what is the gfriend supposed to wear? I would make her wear a bikini, but it may be a tit bit nipplely for that, don't ya think?


damn Indiana and their no time changes. Turns my 3 1/2 hour drive into a 4 1/2 hour drive, according to the clock.

if you guys see a VERY beaten wood grain XJ, that is me.
See you guys Saturday morning.

[Rufies97XJ]

Sean, ya never said anything about wearing dresses.... geesh, why ya gotta make me find everything out thru the internet.

Hope the ol'lady has some stcokings i can borrow.. may be chilly on the bare legs.

Btw... the jeep rides better withe the discos... or is it just me??

[Fore Wheeler]

Hey TRLWGN1, but without the time change, your drive home isn't 5 1/2 hrs. Now we're all on the same time anyhow, the rest of the east went back to Indiana time.

[Rev Den]

All I know is I have to leave my home at 4:30AM to be at the gate by 9....so that means I have to wake at about 4. Looking forward to the early morning frost in a soft top XJ.

See you all in 24 hours.


Rev

[TRL WGN 1]

yeah, back to INDIANA time, that is about right

[Beezil]

the best thing about going to the badlands, is that I don't have to drive through ANY suburbs!

I take the skyway over the chicago/indiana border!


still trying to figure out what kind of day its going to be today....

I supposedly have an order of tubing to roll, it hasn't been delivered yet.

hopefully, leave here right after lunch, but i gotta go home and pick up the cricket....

[RNMedic]

Het Beezil and One Ton my son is coming(He's 23 so you can guess I'll be the old man of the group) and we'll run the easy stuff, 32's .Any chance of a ride through Purgatory with some of the hard core crew? See ya all saturday am, John

[bgcntry72]

Eat chit.
I'll be your spotter, and beware the washing machine.
:D

[Beezil]

I have two people fighting for the right seat already.


depends on how many times the rig is able to do it.

bg cntry...

what is your possible eta to comiskey park?

[TRL WGN 1]

Alright, so we have several people coming. Now, who is planning on what trail? I ran Orange at Winterfest, and am going to run Pink this time. I doubt that my rig is up to Purg, since it needs to be operational by next weekend for deer season.
So, what trails are the rest of you looking to run?
Just trying to get an idea. And, who else is running Pink, that will be able to show me the way through?

[RNMedic]

only been to watch EROCC. My jeep has 32's 4.5 lift and a lockrite so I figure the 2 lowest graded trails. open to suggestions from the experts, looking to learn and have fun, John

[TRL WGN 1]

Well, with that setup, you should be able to handle Orange, if you have some wheeling experience. Orange is a tight trail that can provide some damage, if you are not careful. Of course trail conditions always make a difference. The one time I ran Orange, was at Winterfest last year, and the ground was frozen with snow cover.

[Pat]

I would imagine there will be a decent group on Pink...there's only so much one can do in the quarry. I'm gonna run pink again, we only did like 5 obstacles at last Winterfest. There has to be more to the train than that, right?? Anyway, see you all Saturday morning.

Pat
white 98 - 33's, locked f/r, etc etc.

[RNMedic]

I'm up for most anything, but need to drive home. i also want to check out the hardcore guys in the quarry. Red 88, license is my naxja handle, new Forward Momentum rock rails.

[Rufies97XJ]

I'm up for the noobish :anon: course.. and playing on some rocks.. gotta test out the new rails..


:D

[mgt]

Anyone leaving the chicago area sat morn ?

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by Rev Den
All I know is I have to leave my home at 4:30AM to be at the gate by 9....so that means I have to wake at about 4. Looking forward to the early morning frost in a soft top XJ.

See you all in 24 hours.


Rev


YUP


Rev

[TC]

I'm REALLY making some last minute changes here. Looks like I'll be in Attica tonight, I guess around 9, staying at the Attica Inn.
Red/grey 2dr, roof rack, lic plate GP THRLZ. See ya in the morning if I don't see you tonight.
Sean, I'll call you in case you don't see this, I'm leaving the house now running errands haeding west so I'm just gonna keep on going. TC

[GI-John]

Leaving around 4:30, will be at the campground around 9PM.

Hopefully I won't be the only one there....Red/Gray 4 dr

John

[mgt]

I'll be there a little after 9am. purple/dark blue xj w/roof rack. 6" w/33's.

[Scott Mac.]

I'm not going to be able to make it down this weekend. I've been under the weather for the past few weeks hoping it kick this cold by now. I can't afford to get bedridden sick. Have fun. :shiver: :passgas:

[Fore Wheeler]

sorry to hear you're not going Scott, and that you're sick, but I'm happy you're not going cuz misery loves company. :D

hope you feel better. :puke: <------ you

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Fore Wheeler
:puke: <------ you

That was last week, when I had stock in Pepto. The week I'm buying stock in Halls.

Coffee and irish cream is helping too.

[RNMedic]

Het TRl WGN and bgcountry thanks for leading the trails My son and I had a blast, I wanna go back is pink tougher than orange? didn't think I had any body damage but the front right fender will be seeing the sawzall some time this week. Joe can you e-mail or post the pick of my son going up that double ledge in the quarry. 32 all terrains and all.mud terrains are on the list. Thanks to all and it was great to meet you all. John

[LBEXJ]

Yes ... I had a lot of fun Saturday at Badlands even though I took some guff over being from Indiana. On top of that, I took some more guff over being a Packer fan ... :D

I wonder if that kid, who needed some coaching up over the "steps", got laid later that evening? ... His young lady sure turned red after that comment!

Hope everyone made it home OK ... especially you John Boy! You didn't roll your tire off the rim again did ya?

It was great meeting everyone! For someone who loves the XJ Cherokee (me), it was very impressive seeing everyones rig there together. I think the "breed" and NAXJA was represented very well ...

Thanks to all for a great day ...

Les

[Hal9000]

No that guy that needed coaching did get any, he was with me, i was in the green XJ that went up a few XJ's before him that was doing the burnout's going up:confused: , first time i've ever been over rocks.

We were a group from Kettering University in MI, every person that was there (drivers and most passengers) are Michigan Jeepers members.

Did any of the NAXJA guys get any pics of our rigs going up those??

[Hal9000]

Scott Mac were you over at the Badlands this weekend????? i thought i had seen you there but then dismissed the thought:eek:

[Scott Mac.]

Hal, Did the Michigan Jeepers crew hang with NAXJA all day?

I told Joe, the ZJ driver over at Michigan Jeepers I was going to be there.

Sorry I had to miss it.

[Hal9000]

I was running with the kettering crew, there was another MJ crew there too. We had bruce lead us around most the day, but we also had Joe, the guy with the ZJ the whole day too. Joe easily fell to peer-presure.....so there fore we had some good entertainment through the day. he ended up busted two CV's in the front axle, we was playing by where the rock crawlers play, and busted one, then replaced it in the field, then busted it again on the same rock

[Beezil]

what were the names/screennames of that MI crew?

shit guys, that was quite a wrecking crew we had going in Robbies friday night!

some of us should have been arrested.

too funny, you guys were fun as hell to hang out with!

[bgcntry72]

You fight dirty.
Bastid. :D
I will be in contact.

[lesslimited]

It was great to meet everyone, although most of the names/screen names are a blur in my mind, the one thing I'm sure of is that everyone I met was even nicer than I'd imagined. This is really a great bunch of guys and gals. From everyone who helped me when my tire ripped off my brake line (thanks, again), to the gang at Robbies, to the riverfront crew Sat nite, I really enjoyed meeting, 4-wheeling, talking, and partying with y'all. I'm not naming names, lest I leave someone out (with my bad memory), or incriminate the guilty, but it was great to make so many new friends. I just wish I had been there for the WWF show in front of the bar Friday. I look forward to seeing you all again, hopefully sooner rather than later. I'm only about 2 hours from the Badlands, so anyone that's headed there try to let me know a week or two ahead of time and I should be able to make it. I've already told the wife we're going to Moab next year, and depending on how work is going, I'd like to try to make some other events as well.
:cheers:

[Rev Den]

You guys all rock. I had a great time with great folkes.

Rev (What time is the shower show) Den

[LBEXJ]

Here is a link to the pics my son took that day. Hal ... I think there is some of the MI group in there ....

http://community.webshots.com/user/lbexj

[lesslimited]

Les, that link won't work- for me anyway. I'm still using last century tech (35mm), so as soon as I get the pics back, I'll post some.

[mgt]

I just want to say thanks to everyone on the trip to the badlands, this is a fun group to be around and very helpful. The orange trails are a blast in the mud, glad everyone made it out ok with no damage except for the tire deal.

[mgt]

http://www.imagestation.com/mypictures/index.html

[mgt]

Sorry bgcntry, I thought i had some pic's of you going up the rock wall.

[LBEXJ]

Try again lesslimited ... I edited the url ...

[LBEXJ]

I noticed you got your Brake Line fixed ... hope you were able to get some wheeling in that day ...

[GI-John]

Originally posted by mgt
glad everyone made it out ok with no damage except for the tire deal.

What Tire Deal ?:anon: :anon: :anon:

I still owe you for sacrificing an allen wrench to the Hi-Lift gods.

It was great meeting everyone, I'm glad I finally got to place names with faces.....and boy were there some ugly faces :D

More to follow after the shit talking starts.


John- it's a disney thing -Boy

[Rufies97XJ]

It was greet meeting some NAXJA folks...
We had a great time and will definitetly be looking forward to the next event. I'm hooked on wheelin and the fiancee is finally hooked too.
Thanks guys!!

Doug

[lesslimited]

Originally posted by John-Boy
More to follow after the shit talking starts.


John- it's a disney thing -Boy
John, I know you're just waiting for Bgcountry to make you famous :D I can't believe he's not already all over this. He must be busy drinking again :D

[TC]

It was good to get away for the weekend, to long since the last NAXJA event for me. Nice bunch of folks (except for the one a--hole :) ). There was a real variety of rigs this weekend, mild to wild, just what I like to see.
Scott, sorry you couldn't make, hope ya feel better. I talked to a guy with a ZJ who said he was a neighbor of yours, nice rig from what I could see that night.
Thanks to OneTon for giving me the nudge, I had a good time, see ya around bud. TC

[Beezil]

hey! whos wrenches were those?

I need to get those back to you.

a big thanks to those that provided tools, we're ASSHATS for not having our own.

PM me your addy, and I'll send em on home.

one ton, want your wiper arm back?

:D

[RNMedic]

john-Boy how far can you go on 3 tires before you notice that your buds will save the day and a woman will pick up that your tire was 50 feet back on the trail?

[lesslimited]

Beezil, if you're talking about the Allen wrenches, those were about my 4th spare set, so consider them as a gift. Those Craftsman tool sets always include them to inflate the number of parts, but I prefer the folding ones.
BTW, my head still hurts- I'm out of practice for drinking like that :D

[GI-John]

Originally posted by rnmedic
john-Boy how far can you go on 3 tires before you notice that your buds will save the day and a woman will pick up that your tire was 50 feet back on the trail?


LIES LIES LIES :moon: :moon: :moon:

Everyone knows that I did Orange without Tires.


It's a conspiracy I tell you....

[RNMedic]

thats only 25 percent true and its only cos you drive an XJ, and thanks to that angel with Big Country for saving your A$$

[Adamimal]

Originally posted by lbexj
Yes ...

I wonder if that kid, who needed some coaching up over the "steps", got laid later that evening? ... His young lady sure turned red after that comment!


Les


Hey thanks for coaching me up those steps. That was some shamefull driving on my part. :rolleyes: I guess I was on NAXJA , but I had just forgot I had signed up.

What Hal9000 doesn't know, won't hurt him. The answer is of course! That was my fiancee, and we are getting married in May, so I have to get it while I still can :D .

[GI-John]

MORE LIES

But I concur about the Angel riding with Scott.

She actually lifted the front of the Heep up with her bare hands so we could change the tire.



:D :D :D

EDIT
here is a link to some Pics....some stolen from Les' album

http://community.webshots.com/album/100419706vsUuuB

[LBEXJ]

What Hal9000 doesn't know, won't hurt him. The answer is of course! That was my fiancee, and we are getting married in May, so I have to get it while I still can.

Congrats Adamimal ...... all the way around!

[Fore Wheeler]

Beez, how the 'new' rig work?

[TRL WGN 1]

Hey, had a great time Saturday. It was a lot of fun leading on Orange. Wish I could have gotten some more guys to run Pink, but What Rd and I had a good time tackling it anyways.

It was my buddy's first time Jeeping and he loved it. He is already talking about going back with me for Winterfest. Looking forward to it myself. Hope to get on some more of the rocks. May have to make some tweaks to the rig before then, we will have to see.

I wasn't able to get many pictures. Was busy driving the whole time. Hope to see lots more pictures though.
Can't wait to wheel with you guys/gals again.
TRL WGN 1
aka Kyle

[mgt]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/p52bb3a9e151e1ee34a56852ebb99dd4a/fa8b7493.jpg.orig

[GI-John]

Links not working

[TRL WGN 1]

mgt, none of your links are working. for Imagestation, you have to go to the album, then right click and go to properties, and highlight the url, then paste that here for us. Do the same thing when you are at a picture you want us to see, then paste that url and we can view it.

[mgt]

I cought it too late, my bad

[Coynster]

To all of you XJ'ers that I met this weekend at the Badlands and partied with @ Robie's on Friday night - you all rock!

While I'm a TJ guy myself, I've seen some of the NICEST XJ's I've ever seen.

Look forward to wheeling with your gang again in the near future!

Pics from my "gangs" trip can be found here:

http://www.ecoyne.com/viewtopic.php?t=1531

I'll have video up from the event by the end of the week - awaiting some cd's in the mail...

[Rev Den]

Some pics...

A tale of 2 tubes (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/2tube.bmp)

Beezil (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/Beezil.bmp)

BG trying get divorced (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/BGhill.bmp)

BG doing the 2 step (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/BGsteps.bmp)

The wall (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/Getit.bmp)

BG washes the wall (http://home.comcast.net/~denjeep/Attica11-15/BGpee.bmp)



Rev

[bgcntry72]

It was a 'Traction Aiding Device' that I came up with myself.
Before anyone photochops in some comments, it was cold outside, very cold, and thats all I am sayin'.
I raised a glass to all of you last night during the games.
Good people.
Rev PM me, I need a place to host pics.
The puzzling one is the (guy?) with the blonde wig, passed out on my bed clutching a Nalgene bottle.
I will post them after I get my tetanus shot.
Curious.

[KY Chris]

Originally posted by bgcntry72
It was a 'Traction Aiding Device' that I came up with myself.
Before anyone photochops in some comments, it was cold outside, very cold, and thats all I am sayin'.
I raised a glass to all of you last night during the games.
Good people.
Rev PM me, I need a place to host pics.
The puzzling one is the (guy?) with the blonde wig, passed out on my bed clutching a Nalgene bottle.
I will post them after I get my tetanus shot.
Curious.
:D
That was a great weekend. Glad to meet you guys. Definately a great group. Can't wait to wheel and hang out with all y'all again.

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by Adamimal


What Hal9000 doesn't know, won't hurt him. The answer is of course! That was my fiancee, and we are getting married in May, so I have to get it while I still can :D .

Congrats Man!! When's the big day? I'm getting married in May also. 5-1-04.:eek:

it wasn't that cold BG.:D

re-tread

[Rufies97XJ]

DOA Pics of Badlands 11/15/03 (http://63.150.20.161/DOA/index.htm)

Thanks Bear!

[Adamimal]

Originally posted by Rufies97XJ
Congrats Man!! When's the big day? I'm getting married in May also. 5-1-04.:eek:

it wasn't that cold BG.:D

re-tread


May 8th is doomsday. :D I've been trying to get as much done as possible to my XJ before then, othwise I'll have to get approval from the boss. (she's an accountant which means limited jeep funds)

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by Adamimal
May 8th is doomsday. :D I've been trying to get as much done as possible to my XJ before then, othwise I'll have to get approval from the boss. (she's an accountant which means limited jeep funds)

HAHA.. i hear ya... same boat here. Jeeps gotta wait til after the new year.. and then nothing big until after the wedding. She's hooked on wheelin.. so it wont be too hard to get mods done.. as long as "I" have the cash..lol.
Good luck!

Re-Tread

[Rev Den]

Originally posted by Adamimal
May 8th is doomsday. :D I've been trying to get as much done as possible to my XJ before then, othwise I'll have to get approval from the boss. (she's an accountant which means limited jeep funds)


You are marrying HER....dude she looks about 14?!?!?!

Just busting your chops....congrats man.

Rev (the one who tried to spot you the 1st time) Den

[mgt]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid89/p24924c3b4b80f720781109f9fe675784/fa8b7452.jpg

[Rev Den]

"The smiley" strikes again...

Smiley (http://home.comcast.net/~revden/pride.bmp)


Rev

[lesslimited]

http://community.webshots.com/album/100591316ObArKn

[mgt]

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=100440320

[bgcntry72]

Only tore off a flare on the rear of the Jeep, and added some scratches. :D
Someone tried to pee on my rig, and I returned the favor by peeing on the floormat of their tow rig.
On the other hand, my body returned with 4 seperate abrasions, 2 bruises from being pinched, a cigarette burn that was anything but accidental, and another 2 bruises with teeth marks in them.
Damn, I love this club.
:cheers:

[Beezil]

post the pics!

also, I think I have your cell phone battery.

thanks again for the night of inebriation at the bar.

I'm still hung.

[KY Chris]

I wanna see the picture of the blond wig guy passed out with the Nalgene.

[bgcntry72]

I will move all pics from camera to PC later today. I may need some help with hosting and the like. Or maybe I will just call Time/Warner and find out how to access my server space. I have a strong desire to post a pic of Rev Smiley and his topless rainbow warrior. (not lowered, blown, and laughing)
:cheers:

[Rufies97XJ]

Originally posted by bgcntry72

On the other hand, my body returned with 4 seperate abrasions, 2 bruises from being pinched, a cigarette burn that was anything but accidental, and another 2 bruises with teeth marks in them.
Damn, I love this club.
:cheers:

Damn.. looks like we missed out on all the fun!

BG... the Traction Aiding Liquid you added to the wall, well.. it didn't help me out any. I tried a few times after you guys left to get up that rock. My ears are still ringing from my fiancee yelling at me, I mean asking me to stop.
Perhaps I should add a locker to my christmas list.

[bgcntry72]

I would offer the friendly advice to get a locker right away. If you have an 8.25 rear with 29 splines, I may have a NoSlip coming available around Christmas. You do OK without a locker, and that is the proper way to learn. With a locker, you would be amazed at what you can do. You are learning to wheel the right way, at stock height and with open diffs. I think you are gonna be just fine. :cheers:

Instead of a hotel next time, lets just get 5 of us to pitch in $50 each and buy one 'o them thar trailers in the park right before the Badlands. :D

My 'Traction Aiding Fluid' only works when I am present to oversee the climbing operation and add supervisory advice to the whole anti-gravity thing.

Countdown to Winterfest. :D :D :D :D :D
Badlands Barkeater Bayou

[Rufies97XJ]

Thanks BG.... that makes sense! I have a lot to learn!
I do have the 8.25 with 29 spline..let me know on that locker. Are you up-grading?

:cheers:

Originally posted by bgcntry72


My 'Traction Aiding Fluid' only works when I am present to oversee the climbing operation and add supervisory advice to the whole anti-gravity thing.



Ohhh.. so thats how it works huh. I get it now! :rolleyes:
:D ;)

[4ward]

Retread, no locker for you until next summer. You're in drivin' school right now and you've only got your temps ;)

[Rufies97XJ]

Yes'a mas'er!

BITE ME!!


Yea.. i can't afford a locker anyway...
Damn.. Temps... I wish i was 16 again... geesh.. things I do would different....

[Coynster]

Here's more pics with a few of you XJ'ers in em...

BG - you killed me at Robie's - can't wait until the next time - any chance you guys have a group going back for the Toys 4 Tots Run?

http://www.ecoyne.com/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=41

[mgt]

http://community.webshots.com/album/100440320Rvxswb

I'm going to get these pic's up sooner or later

[LBEXJ]

Alright mgt ... Good to see that you finally were able to get those pics posted ... Good shots ...

[Bear549]

Originally posted by OneTonXJ
Retread, no locker for you until next summer. You're in drivin' school right now and you've only got your temps ;)

:D party1: :laugh3:

[XJEEPER]

Dude, you appear to be somewhat hi-centered........who was the loser spotting you? Time for some 48's and a Tera diff? :D

http://community.webshots.com/s/image7/2/45/52/100624552UHNWyD_ph.jpg

[lesslimited]

XJEEPER, That link comes up with some forbidden message. I believe this may be the picture you were looking at? http://community.webshots.com/photo/100591316/100624552UHNWyD
Your comments could make sense for this one :D

[4ward]

Let's just say that some people don't know how to drive OR keep their junk in one piece :D

[Beezil]

weren't you spotting me?

thought so.

I hate my junk.

[Rufies97XJ]

You two crack me up!

So.. one of ya can't drive or one of ya can't spot??











:anon: (edit: maybe i shouldn't have said that :dunno: ) :D

[4ward]

I was gonna bring back some memories, but I deleted it.

[Rufies97XJ]

don't delete...share. unless its about me... then keep it quiet.