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Rev Den
February 4th, 2006, 21:41
Don't know anyone?
Not outgoing?

Seek the Rev for help, you cannot miss my heap...look for a red XJ, with the top cut off....it may have the soft top on...but you cannot miss it.

The MWC can be a little intimidating for those that have not met us and a contact can help you overcome your shyness.

Rev
Double Down
February 4th, 2006, 21:52
Well, since you just posted to my post, I'm hittin ya back.

Uh...yeah, put me under the new to Winterfest ride.

I'll be the Dark Green XJ with the wallet that reads Bad Ass Motherf*cker

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69758

Best,

Chris
Double Down
February 4th, 2006, 22:03
Hey Rev,

Newb question. Since never been to this, where is everyone meeting and any type of schedule we will get?

Man, I feel like the new kid at the school who is running into class late or just standing in the hall wondering where everyone is

Best,

Chris (BB)
Rev Den
February 4th, 2006, 22:17
Congrats on your new member status.

Watch this forum for exact times and location.

Rev
XJ_ranger
February 4th, 2006, 23:09
and if you are lookign for the default kid to make fun of -
LBEXJ
February 5th, 2006, 08:03
For those who have never been to Winterfest, or Badlands, here is a bit of info that may help.

The gate opens at the park at 9am. There is a road that leads up to the office with wide berms on both sides to allow you to pull over and park. Depending on the weather, there may be a lot of vehicles lining both sides of the road. Find a place to pull over and walk up to the office. It is best to come a little early so you have plenty of time to get checked in. You will receive a receipt that allow you through the gate.

In past Winterfest's, Registration/Tech Inspections have been conducted in the parking lot behind the office. Though it has not been announced yet, more than likely it will continue to be done there.

As a reminder, Badlands require all vehicles to have a flag mounted so it is at least 24" above the vehicle. If you do not have a flag, you can purchase them at the office. Mounting them requires a 1/2" dia. hole facing upward. It's a good idea to have mounting arrangements made before you come so you do not have to fab up something in the parking lot.

Me ... just look for the "scrawny old fart" doing tech inspections.

Les (LBEXJ)
Lawn Cher'
February 5th, 2006, 20:59
I'm the fat guy with the funny voice at the registration table. Look for the nice burgundy MJ.
BCParker
February 5th, 2006, 23:51
First time here too.

Hope to meet as many of you all as I can.

Trying to get off work, scrape together $, etc.

might not make it til late Friday, might not make it at all


Will try to make it, I want to see what my Jeep can do (within reason -(4-lo make bad noise :repair: )),,

and watch some people beat the crap out of theirs.



stock "Gunmetal Blue" 97 Country.

B
XTrmXJ
February 6th, 2006, 07:56
Ive got a Purple XJ with 37s, licence plate from Virginia, on full widths
seanR
February 6th, 2006, 08:16
Ive got a Purple XJ with 37s, licence plate from Virginia, on full widths
37s!
What did you do that for!?
You know how much money I just spent to upgrade to 35s!?
Now you show up on 37s........
WTF!
jester1084
February 6th, 2006, 10:46
Jeeze, you guys talkin about 35's and 37's... I'm gettin a little envious here, I've only got 32's. I feel so inadequate:laugh3:. Of course, it's not the size that counts. But yea, first timer at WF too... I'll probably head up there Friday after my 1PM class is done. Or skip... but seeing as graduating with good grades will help me get a good job, which will help me be able to spend more on my Jeep I haven't decided yet. My jeep is a dark green '01, nothing to "unique" about it compared to others I've seen so eh... I'll introduce myself around when I get there.

Mike
HaleYes
February 6th, 2006, 11:07
Look for the nice burgundy MJ.

Yeah right! That'll be a first.
87manche
February 6th, 2006, 11:35
indeed I'm a newb. Probably get there late friday or early saturday. I'll be driving a burnt orange MJ with no comanche emblems. Just sent my registration payment.
Dirk Pitt
February 6th, 2006, 13:40
but seeing as graduating with good grades will help me get a good job, which will help me be able to spend more on my Jeep


Boy are you in for a surprise.

Skip the class.
HaleYes
February 6th, 2006, 15:07
Boy are you in for a surprise.

Skip the class.

I would have to agree.

My motto was "C's get degrees, (and the occasional D)!"
Menzenski
February 6th, 2006, 15:10
My motto was "C's get degrees, (and the occasional D)!"
"D is for diploma"! :D
XJ_ranger
February 6th, 2006, 15:21
Im skipping class thursday and friday...

and Bill will be skipping a class wed. night, all thursday / all friday.
jester1084
February 6th, 2006, 15:25
Boy are you in for a surprise.

Skip the class.

Haha, but if i don't do well my parents also kill me since they're helping me pay for my ejumakatin... so yeah. From what I've heard, being dead makes it tough to get a job. I hear they don't pay out to many benefits for zombies. Of course... if I do skip it I could head out there Thursday night instead... hmmm... we'll see.

Mike
XJ_ranger
February 6th, 2006, 15:29
what could they possibly cover in one class that you cant read up on...

is homework due? do it before hand and give it to someone in your class
is there a test? make arrangements to make it up before you leave
BOB
February 6th, 2006, 16:00
... so yeah. From what I've heard, being dead makes it tough to get a job. I hear they don't pay out to many benefits for zombies. Mike

well my son, you'r just in the wrong city. In Chicago, being dead qualifies you for high payng City jobs and you can even vote. (Democratic of course) Location, location, location.

...BOB
OT
February 6th, 2006, 16:07
Zombies don't need health care.
jester1084
February 6th, 2006, 16:53
Good point... I like where this is going. Besides, what zombie had to know Chinese (yes, I'm taking Chinese). I may be altering my plans a little... hmmm. You all have very good negotiating skills. As long as there's no tests that day I may be heading up Thrsday sometime then.

Mike
Dirk Pitt
February 6th, 2006, 19:05
Good point... I like where this is going. Besides, what zombie had to know Chinese (yes, I'm taking Chinese). I may be altering my plans a little... hmmm. You all have very good negotiating skills. As long as there's no tests that day I may be heading up Thrsday sometime then.

Mike

Taking Chinese may be the best thing you can do for your future the way it's going.

I'm considering it myself.
Gil BullyKatz
February 6th, 2006, 19:09
Taking Chinese may be the best thing you can do for your future the way it's going.

I'm considering it myself.

Agreed...

Learn Chinese for your future bosses...

and Spanish for your cheap labor!

:D
learjets
February 6th, 2006, 19:11
Can I join NAXJA while at Winterfest?
Gil BullyKatz
February 6th, 2006, 19:23
Can I join NAXJA while at Winterfest?

Why wait?

I hear it takes Woody less than 3 minutes nowadays to get your name in the red
XJ_ranger
February 6th, 2006, 19:26
Can I join NAXJA while at Winterfest?


https://secure.naxja.org/html/naxjamemberapp.htm
jester1084
February 6th, 2006, 20:27
Taking Chinese may be the best thing you can do for your future the way it's going.

I'm considering it myself.

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I actually started taking it my Frosh year just because it seemed interesting, now I've been taking it for 3 years, and just last month I went to China for 2 weeks (I did get a bunch of pictures of XJs around the cities). Besides, if I manage to learn Chinese I could be the future boss. But... you know, I could probably miss one class, so I think I might be heading up there Thursday after work... I'll figure out when the time gets a little closer.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/jester1084/PICT0144.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/jester1084/PICT0210.jpg
Mike
Fore Wheeler
February 7th, 2006, 15:28
rev, will you be my friend too??

I'll have the little topless 4 door(less) on 38's
Gil BullyKatz
February 7th, 2006, 15:39
I'll have the little topless 4 door(less) on 38's

Oh I need pics of that shizzle!
Rev Den
February 7th, 2006, 15:51
rev, will you be my friend too??

I'll have the little topless 4 door(less) on 38's

Smooch.


Rev
XJ1998
February 7th, 2006, 19:32
so u guys sure its alright for a new guy to join in with ya? ive been working on getting the required equipment. just got to get a d-ring insert for rear hitch and im ready to go.



it might sound stupid but could someone post a pick of where you would/should mount the flag? i just wanna be prepared.


anybody heading down from northern indiana? maybe we could caravan?
HaleYes
February 7th, 2006, 19:38
so u guys sure its alright for a new guy to join in with ya? ive been working on getting the required equipment. just got to get a d-ring insert for rear hitch and im ready to go.



it might sound stupid but could someone post a pick of where you would/should mount the flag? i just wanna be prepared.


anybody heading down from northern indiana? maybe we could caravan?

There is no exact location where the flag has to be mounted. Bumpers seem to be the most popular choice though. Just make sure its 24" above the Jeep. I haven't seen anyone measuring, just make sure it's good and visible. I just went to Wally-World and bought a bike flag, and mounted it to the bumper with the supplied bracket. HTH

Haleyes
XJ_ranger
February 7th, 2006, 19:42
There is no exact location where the flag has to be mounted. Bumpers seem to be the most popular choice though. Just make sure its 24" above the Jeep. I haven't seen anyone measuring, just make sure it's good and visible. I just went to Wally-World and bought a bike flag, and mounted it to the bumper with the supplied bracket. HTH

Haleyes

I just put the flag on my CB antenna...
Rev Den
February 7th, 2006, 20:07
so u guys sure its alright for a new guy to join in with ya?

We were all new once. Come to Winterfest, meet us, if you dare. :D


Rev
LBEXJ
February 7th, 2006, 20:35
so u guys sure its alright for a new guy to join in with ya? ive been working on getting the required equipment. just got to get a d-ring insert for rear hitch and im ready to go.
Absolutely!

it might sound stupid but could someone post a pick of where you would/should mount the flag? i just wanna be prepared.
I made a bracket out of some thin strap ... bent it around the stock rack on top, drilled two 1/2" diameter holes in it and mount my flag there. I cut the flag stick down so it's about 2' long. Drilled the fiberglass outta the hole in the mounting collar and re-glued the stick back in. It's handier now, cause I can store it under my back seat so I don't forget the damned thing. Us old farts have this tendency ya know ...

Les
Fore Wheeler
February 8th, 2006, 04:57
I mount mine on the radio antenna, that is legal at the badlands.

those flags are the cheapest too.