Winter Fest 2007

[seanR]

The date for Winter Fest 2007 has been set.
It will be Feb 23, 24, and 25 2007 at..........

Flat Nasty Off Road Park in South Central Missouri.

More Details to come.

[OT]

Rock
Awn!
:guitar:

[Roxtar]

Say it ain't so, Joe
Say it ain't so

Seriously though, here is some park info from Ron Maximoff, the owner:

The park has 850 acres of moderate to steep hills and gullies along with dry creek bed trails. Our 25 trails that are currently open are rated Easy, Intermediate, or Extreme. The park leans heavily towards the intermediate and extreme which you won't see in one visit (some trails you may not even be able to complete), with enough easy to keep most drivers entertained. The easy trails are for the smaller tired vehicles but they're still trails, not logging roads, that have to be driven so no whining!! There will be plenty of trail guides available to show your groups around until you get used to the trail system. The trails are all marked and you will be given a color trail map at sign-up. Also, if anyone wishes to bring an ATV or motorcycle (we have a professionally designed motocross track in the park and ATV trails) they are required to wear a helmet.

We have 5 mountain lined meadows that we keep mowed for primitive camping equipped with porta-toilets, fire pits and free firewood. There's no electric or water. There are several full facility campgrounds in the area along with cabin rentals one mile from the entrance to the park.

We are 2 miles from the Currrent River, and have an agreement with Jadwin Canoe Rental that will pick your people up for a float trip down the Current River and then drop them back off at the park. Note: They are responsible for making their own arrangements--info about Jadwin Canoe Rental is available on our web-site at www.flatnasty.net.

We are located 15 miles from Salem with hospitals, 3 auto parts stores, restaurants, Wal-Mart, etc. There is a convenience store one mile from the entrance to the park which has gasoline, beer, liquor and camping supplies along with a small grill for a quick meal.

Barton's Campground is about 1-2 miles from the park.
It has a few multiple bedroom mobile homes available, (1) RV hookup, and primitive camping.
Prices are:
- $15/night/person for the mobile homes.
- $10/night for the RV hookup
- $3/person/night for the primitive campsites.
Mobile home BR are 1st come basis.

On a personal note.
This place is awesome.
The trails are great and the owner bends over backwards to take care of us
No one will be disappointed

[87manche]

3 auto parts stores?
Sounds like this place was made for MWC wheeling.

[Roxtar]

BTW, all whining, bitching, and complaining about anything having to do with WF should be submitted in email to:
getoverit@whinyazz.com

The decisions have been made by the people you elected to make decisions.
Don't like em? Vote em out.

[PhunkXJ]

nice! hopefully we'll be there.




btw, WTF happened to tradition???? :rattle:

[Lawn Cher']

Crying towels will be distributed at Carnage Fest... they are beautifully adorned with our lovely logo, and are machine washable.

[HaleYes]

I'm game. It'll be a nice change.
Might give some of the western guys a chance to hang with the MWC.

Besides, Okie won't have to drive as far.:D

[HaleYes]

Dibs on sleeping room in the mobile home!:D

[IntrepidXJ]

tradition has been broken. i refuse to attend.













:D

[xj4life]

gonna have to see what fuel $$ is that then before i decide

[w_howey]

Great now I have a target date for getting the Jeep done.

Of course probably three days before this I will get sent to hang with the So Cal girls like the last two years.

[Lawn Cher']

Dibs on sleeping room in the mobile home!:D

Dibs on the on-site cabin.

[Lawn Cher']

I'm gonna need one Mr. I live 2 hours from every event. ASSHOLE.

:D

This is a new convenience to me... used to be that I was at least 5 hours from everything when we were highly Attica-centric. Must be my year to shine! You know Joe, you could fly into STL and ride down with me, since you don't wheel yours anyway.

[85xjwoody]

Can't wait. Just have to decide on which heep to bring. The woody that can flex great but is greatly underpowered or the 96 that can't flex at all but has plenty of power? We will see which one is running come Feb.
Just hope there isn't a blizzard or some shit when we go to leave.:D

Kim.

[Gil BullyKatz]

6 months to finish the stroker and swap the HP44?

hmmm...

maybe.

[RedHeep]

Start: Richlands, NC

End: Salem, MO

Total Est. Time: 16 hours, 48 minutes

Total Est. Distance: 1004.83 miles

I'm in.

[87manche]

you can drive that in a day.
Gonna take me 10 hours anyway.

[RedHeep]

you can drive that in a day.
Gonna take me 10 hours anyway.

Too bad I can't buy a plane ticket and put the XJ in as checked baggage.

[87manche]

you can fly to st louis and have lawn cher pick you up. Might wanna be careful though, that guy's a little creepy :D
I see you lurkin Cher, what's happenin?

[Lawn Cher']

you can fly to st louis and have lawn cher pick you up. Might wanna be careful though, that guy's a little creepy :D

Looks like I might be piloting the non-wheeling bus if Josh, Joe and Opie fly in. Hmm, I could put troop seats in the bed of the MJ.

[Menzenski]

I was hoping that WF 07 would be at the Badlands; it's much closer to me. I'll still be there though. It's a two-day drive for me to either location, so it's not a huge difference.

Total Est. Distance: 1004.83 miles
1010 miles for me. Nyah.

[BOB]

according to Mapquest 410 miles.
I plan to make my 4th Winterfest.
see you fawkers in February.

...BOB

[ILLXJ]

I was hoping that WF 07 would be at the Badlands; it's much closer to me. I'll still be there though. It's a two-day drive for me to either location, so it's not a huge difference.


1010 miles for me. Nyah.
You can do it in less than that. Utica to St. Louis in 18hrs. JIM.

[lesslimited]

Well, looks like I'll be tele-winterfesting from Hawaii, again...

At least I'll be on Maui where I'll be renting an XJ

[Rocketman]

I'll be there... We wont have to worry about much snow. Family has a lake house in Potosi not too far.

[RedHeep]

Looks like I might be piloting the non-wheeling bus if Josh, Joe and Opie fly in. Hmm, I could put troop seats in the bed of the MJ.

I'm definately bringing the ride. I can't puss out on my first MWC event. You guys might not let me come back. Who's gonna tow Nate around if I don't bring the heep?

[scoobyxj]

I'm definately bringing the ride. I can't puss out on my first MWC event. You guys might not let me come back. Who's gonna tow Nate around if I don't bring the heep? bshaw said he could ride with him. I think my open seat is taken now. Jeremy, and I are going to meet in eather Dayton, or Indianapolis. If your planning on riding with him you need to get in touch so he can make shure you got a seat. He mentioned on the phone today he may have another friend coming along.


I'm trying to get somewhat of a budget worked out. Are we saying for any Sunday morning wheeling? Are we paying the $20a day fee, or the $30 a day guided fee? Am I correct to assume the passenger over one fee aplies to any age?

[IntrepidXJ]

i would like to attend.....but i sure as hell won't know for sure until the date gets a lot closer :D

[Roxtar]

I'm trying to get somewhat of a budget worked out. Are we saying for any Sunday morning wheeling? Are we paying the $20a day fee, or the $30 a day guided fee? Am I correct to assume the passenger over one fee aplies to any age?All this and more in time, young grasshopper.

[Rev Den]

OK gang...This thread is for Winterfest discussion.

Anything not related has been deleted, don't get pissed, don't get hurt, and don't bitch at me for cleaning it up.

Rev

[HaleYes]

Dibs on the on-site cabin.
Yeah, that's what I meant.

Wanna bunk together?:kissyou:

[Roxtar]

Dibs on the on-site cabin.You mean the official BOD command center?

[RedHeep]

Has anyone wheeled the park? What's it gonna take to do the fun stuff?

[IntrepidXJ]

Has anyone wheeled the park? What's it gonna take to do the fun stuff?

Big Dog run was there in June. A few people wheeled then

[LBEXJ]

Has anyone wheeled the park? What's it gonna take to do the fun stuff?
This place has trails that a stock or mildly modified can run that would definately test you and your rig. You really do not "need" to do anything to really enjoy the place.

Les

[Roxtar]

Has anyone wheeled the park? What's it gonna take to do the fun stuff?A total disregard for how your rig looks afterwards.
:cool:

[OT]

Sweet!
:party:

[Lawn Cher']

You mean the official BOD command center?

Egg Zachary.

[woody431]

Hopefully my junk will be up and going by then. Funds are a bit limited right now but a trip to the bank can change that.

[scoobyxj]

Hopefully my junk will be up and going by then. Funds are a bit limited right now but a trip to the bank can change that.
Wish I could say that. By the way Sean, I won't be making it. ( I regestered)

[Roxtar]

Funds are a bit limited right now but a trip to the bank can change that.Why, bringing a gun with you?

[Lawn Cher']

Wish I could say that. By the way Sean, I won't be making it. ( I regestered)

Are you confused with CarnageFest? We aren't registering for WinterFest yet.

[Roxtar]

Are you confused with CarnageFest? We aren't registering for WinterFest yet.WE had registration for C-fest?

[scoobyxj]

Are you confused with CarnageFest? We aren't registering for WinterFest yet. Mea your right I was thinking Carnagefest.

[IntrepidXJ]

WE had registration for C-fest?

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=843876&postcount=17

:D

[bobdole]

blown motor from last trip but if get new motor before then im in

[1985xjlaredo]

How do we register for winterfest? And How much is it?

[HaleYes]

How do we register for winterfest? And How much is it?

AFAIK, the only thing set is the venue and date. I'm sure details will surface as they become available. In other words......stay tuned."D

[Menzenski]

Got time off work for WF today. I'll be there.

[87manche]

NY isn't in the MWC, looks like we're annexing more territory :D
tell your friends, they can be part of the cool kids club.

[POLAR_JEEP_04]

ill have a new born by then (jan 2) so ill have to pass hope to see you guys at halloweenie though!

[Menzenski]

NY isn't in the MWC, looks like we're annexing more territory :D
tell your friends, they can be part of the cool kids club.
I've got family in Ohio, doesn't that count? :D

[HaleYes]

I've got family in Ohio, doesn't that count? :D

Close enough.

MWC campfires are the best. I'm looking forward to it.

[Rev Den]

Thead cleaned, again.

The discussion about where Les' familly is from has been moved to another thread in the MWC forum.

Rev

[Dano]

I will see about making it. The rally-america pro rally 100 acre wood should be comming through there around that time so that will be my first choice, I may be able to wheel on sunday.

[BOB]

A friend offered to lend me his trailer for WF 07'
Does anyone have any suggestions for a tow vehicle rental.
I will have two passengers, so probably looking for a 4-door.
should I take a large SUV or a Large pick up truck?

...BOB

[OT]

Rent an RV.:thumbup:

[Rev Den]

Towing an XJ....my advice,

3/4 ton or bigger.

That means either a P/U , 3/4 ton van, 3/4 ton Suburban, or an Excursion.

JMHO

Rev

[lesslimited]

Or a van...

A properly equipped 1/2 ton would probably be OK in the midwest.

Not sure if RV rental companys want you towing anything, especially a trailer. With the long rear overhang on most RVs, they're not good with a lot of tongue weight.

[OT]

Tongue weight is what you make it.

[RedHeep]

Tongue weight is what you make it.


*Insert joke here*

[BOB]

here's what I know...

Jasons Cabins 25 miles South of Salem 800-333-5628
$90 a night for two people
ample parking for trailers

Reeds Cabins 22 miles to Salem 573-548-2222
$73 per night for two people
ample parking for trailers

Holiday Inn Express In Salem 866-729-9598
$85 per night for two people
i forgot to ask about trailer parking

Ranch Motel in Salem 573-729-3157
$55 per night for two people
ample parking for trailers

Scenic River Motel in Salem 573-663-7722
$52.00 per night for two people
ample parking for trailers

Walnut Motel in Salem 573-729-3121
$38.00 per night for two people
ample parking for trailers

Scenic Rivers Inn 573-674-4809
Licking MO 22 miles to Salem
Has an Indoor pool and all the amenities.
$55.00 per night for two people
ample room for trailers.

Most of these motels probably only have about 16 rooms.
Maybe we should pick one Motel so we stay together as a group.
The guy at Scenic River Motel seemed friendly enough.
If you want someone to share a room, split the price,
leave your name. Beats freezing your ass off.

...BOB

[Roxtar]

Barton's Campground is about a mile or so from the park.
They have full hookups and mobile homes set up as cabins; supposed to be nice.
All details will be worked out and the info made available soon, I'm sure.

[XJMK]

Whats the point of Winterfest if you're not going to freeze your ass off? :)














Well, besides the wheeling part, that is.

[HillbillyXJ]

Dudes and Dudets,
Flat Nasty will not disappoint, they had a MOROCK comp a couple weekends ago and there was lots of stuff broken. Owners will definately do whatever to please.
<EDITED-Thanks for the info>

[w_howey]

Whats the point of Winterfest if you're not going to freeze your ass off? :)














Well, besides the wheeling part, that is.

Umm, probably bringing the wife. She'll be the one feeding Sean pie.

When the heck did you move into the neighborhood???

[OT]

So, who's gonna stop and pick up the foot high pies?

[Lawn Cher']

Mmmmm, coconut custard!

[Beej]

2800 miles away to Jadwin...

*sigh*

My Jeep would only make it to the parking lot anyway...

[ridge_runnerxj]

its a short 2 hour drive for me. i fish at montauk alot so im familiar with the area. i may be walking by then! either way im in.

[1985xjlaredo]

Can I run a Stock suspension out at flat nastys?

[Roxtar]

Can I run a Stock suspension out at flat nastys?
They do have some beginner-ish trails.

[AJsArmor]

I'm assuming there will be a raffle? Hope so I've got an idea for a one off bumper I'd like to throw out that way. Heck maybe I'll actually make it for a change.

[HaleYes]

I'm assuming there will be a raffle? Hope so I've got an idea for a one off bumper I'd like to throw out that way. Heck maybe I'll actually make it for a change.
Your darn right there'll be a raffle!:thumbup:

We'd be gald to have you AJ!
Hope you can make it.

[BOB]

I'm assuming there will be a raffle? Hope so I've got an idea for a one off bumper I'd like to throw out that way. Heck maybe I'll actually make it for a change.

if you show up, you'll see a lot of familiar bumpers.

...BOB

[seanR]

I'm assuming there will be a raffle? Hope so I've got an idea for a one off bumper I'd like to throw out that way. Heck maybe I'll actually make it for a change.
You makin' any rock rails for a WK yet?
If so, we might be wheeling one of those!

Looking forward to seeing you!

[LBEXJ]

if you show up, you'll see a lot of familiar bumpers.

...BOB
... except for mine. It more closely resembles a cow catcher. :laugh3:

Hope to see you there AJ ...

Les

[Roxtar]

I'm assuming there will be a raffle? Hope so I've got an idea for a one off bumper I'd like to throw out that way. Heck maybe I'll actually make it for a change.That'd be very cool.
Love to finally meet you.

[seanR]

Cleaned up again....

[bshaw]

if you show up, you'll see a lot of familiar bumpers.

...BOB

x2 on that, mine included :D

[Dano]

if any one cares the 100 acre wood pro rally will be that weekend too

[Slip Kid]

284 miles. I gotta think about it. Dunno if my old jeep can hang with you guys'. or make the trip for that matter :laugh3:

[downshift1]

Hmm.... 417 miles, 7 1/2 hours......

I think I'm gonna need a better radio and maybe an I-pod :listenmus

[Roxtar]

if any one cares the 100 acre wood pro rally will be that weekend tooActually the racers will be at FlatNasty on Thursday.
They'll be using the park to do all the last minute tuning.
It should be pretty cool watching these guys go though the park at 100 mph.

[BOB]

I read an extended weather forecast for the country.
it said we should expect a warmer (+3 degrees) winter in the midwest.
with a slightly higher (120 percent) precipitation.

sounds to me like good wheeling weather.

...BOB

[Dano]

Actually the racers will be at FlatNasty on Thursday.
They'll be using the park to do all the last minute tuning.
It should be pretty cool watching these guys go though the park at 100 mph.

must be where they are having the press stage... (shakedown) only a small amount will show up for that. I will probably be there... a group of us MWJT jeepers are staying at the state park. it's got some nice cabins.

[RedHeep]

Well, the ole Marine Corps is trying to det me right in the middle of winterfest. Of all the 3 week periods to pick from, they gotta pick the one week I want to drive 1000 miles one way to hang out with you crazy people.
I'm not going down without a fight.

[Menzenski]

I won't be able to make it to WF in 07.

[Lawn Cher']

I won't be able to make it to WF in 07.

Well fawk you then, you long-haired birkenstock wearing hippie!

:moon:

[Ramsey]

I won't be able to make it to WF in 07.
Hell even I'll be there, you should be ashamed.

[Menzenski]

Hell even I'll be there, you should be ashamed.
Trust me, if I can get ahold of a thousand dollars to pay for the last round of repairs done to my Jeep, another few hundred to replace the radiator and maybe the engine, and fifteen hundred dollars for gas, all while still being able to afford to pay not only the fifteen hundred dollar tuition bill for the spring semester, but the tuition and fees for a class I need to take at another university (which will cost almost twice the entire tuition at my community college), I'll be at Winterfest. But I don't think that's very likely.

[kndrewa]

so, is there a special procedure for becoming an official member of the MWC?
i assume said procedure is necessary before attending a mwc event such as this..

[Lawn Cher']

so, is there a special procedure for becoming an official member of the MWC?
i assume said procedure is necessary before attending a mwc event such as this..

You live in the MidWest and you are a NAXJA member. Show up and make friends. Done.

[Rev Den]

so, is there a special procedure for becoming an official member of the MWC?
i assume said procedure is necessary before attending a mwc event such as this..

As Mr. Cher said....you are automatically a member of the MWC, but, come to an event...and ye shall be initiated.......... :D


Oh....the MWC shall always be capitalized.


Rev

[BOB]

looks like 100 DAYS until WINTERFEST
who is ready and who is not? :repair:

...BOB

[85xjwoody]

Damn, only 100 days to wait until I can pull it onto the trailer:D If I was taking the 96 that is. Taking the 85 is gonna take some time getting ready.
Anybody have a 229 or 228 tranfer case available?

[87manche]

looks like 100 DAYS until WINTERFEST
who is ready and who is not? :repair:

...BOB
I think once I get the new tires to fit I'll be good.
The rebuild on the D30 seems to be holding up. Gonna drain and check the diff fluid this weekend.

[BRIANHO13]

100 days might be enough time for a rear 4 link and chopped top?

[87manche]

100 days might be enough time for a rear 4 link and chopped top?
no sweat.
you can do that.

[Dano]

I don't believe you've gone through the initiation yet, Dano.
hmm, funny you mention that... ???
also i should be there sunday for free if anyone is sticking around I will be looking to possably drop in a cabin abou t12:30 or 1AM after the party n salem.... I will see if i can sneek a keg of flat tire out....

[XTrmXJ]

I wont be able to do the winterfest this year, with already traveling as much as I have and trying to finish remodeling my house before I move to New Mexico this summer and the fact that it will be About 2000 miles away this year, I will have to try for another year..

[XJMK]

looks like 100 DAYS until WINTERFEST
who is ready and who is not? :repair:

...BOB
I'd like to modify the LCA's Mark gave me so the bushings don't cost $100, and thinking of putting a johnny joint on the end of my Rusty's HD adj trac bar. Figure thats cheaper than buying a JKS style trac bar.

[Rev Den]

Cleaned....again.

You all have been doing very well in keeping this one thread on-topic.

Thanks
Rev

[shortxjdoug]

100 days might be enough time for a rear 4 link and chopped top?

hey i'm getting good at chopping tops :D i might be there for the campfire if someone will have an open seat, i doubt by then i'll have a way to get my junk there......

[seanR]

Whooopy!
Official forum is up and running!
Who will be the first to post?
http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=171

[HaleYes]

Whooopy!
Official forum is up and running!
Who will be the first to post?
http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=171

See there....

We gots stoke now.
:greensmok


Hale

[jcroffroad]

Well, we were planning on going but the last we checked it was going to be at rockport or something like that. But the new location is 560 miles (10 hours) each way. So I doubt we will be able to make the journey down. We would like to provide lunch on saturday like we did last year, so have someone contact us if you guys can find someone to grill. We will also through some stuff in for the raffle. Just have whoever is in charge of that this year get ahold of us.

later,brian

[HaleYes]

Well, we were planning on going but the last we checked it was going to be at rockport or something like that. But the new location is 560 miles (10 hours) each way. So I doubt we will be able to make the journey down. We would like to provide lunch on saturday like we did last year, so have someone contact us if you guys can find someone to grill. We will also through some stuff in for the raffle. Just have whoever is in charge of that this year get ahold of us.

later,brian

You are on my list of people to call Brian!
Should be hearing from me shortly.

Thanks for you continued support!:worship:


Hale

[RedHeep]

You are on my list of people to call Brian!
Should be hearing from me shortly.

Thanks for you continued support!:worship:


Hale

I bet you could get 87manche to drive up there and pick up the raffle stuff. He's not that far from the state up north.

[87manche]

I bet you could get 87manche to drive up there and pick up the raffle stuff. He's not that far from the state up north.
man, you're just like dad volunteering me for shit.
Yes, I could, or they could ship it to me and I could drag it down there.
They're in kalamazoo correct?
hell, they're closer to salem than I am.

[jcroffroad]

man, you're just like dad volunteering me for shit.
Yes, I could, or they could ship it to me and I could drag it down there.
They're in kalamazoo correct?
hell, they're closer to salem than I am.

hahahha! too funny! We will just ship everything down to haleyes.

[seanR]

Yes, I could, or they could ship it to me and I could drag it down there.
Ship???
You want them to ship hot dogs?
:wierd:

[jcroffroad]

Ship???
You want them to ship hot dogs?
:wierd:

Alright, Change of plans. We WILL be at winterfest. :star:

[seanR]

Alright, Change of plans. We WILL be at winterfest. :star:
:party:
Thanks Guys!

[jcroffroad]

Sean, Give me a call at the shop when you can get a chance. I want to talk to you about some stuff. TIA

[seanR]

I will on Tuesday.
My phone is shut off for the day.....

[BOB]

Alright, Change of plans. We WILL be at winterfest. :star:


:yelclap:

I've been thinking about that steering upgrade.

...BOB

[RedHeep]

man, you're just like dad volunteering me for shit.
Yes, I could, or they could ship it to me and I could drag it down there.
They're in kalamazoo correct?
hell, they're closer to salem than I am.


Whoa, just like dad?
Ouch, man, very ouch.
Besides, I thought they might hook you up on a deal to put something nice on that junk of yours instead of the ghetto 2x6 hanging off the back.

[HaleYes]

No worries you two.
I spoke with Brian this morning and he'll be delivering the loot himself.
Hot dogs too.......:D

[monkeyevil]

No worries you two.
I spoke with Brian this morning and he'll be delivering the loot himself.
Hot dogs too.......:D

Brian is just a puppet in my corporate empire. I like to give him little tasks to keep him busy and feel important... like talking to Mr. Hale on the phone :gag:

[ILLXJ]

Brian is just a puppet in my corporate empire. I like to give him little tasks to keep him busy and feel important... like talking to Mr. Hale on the phone :gag:
:yelclap: :clap::laugh: :laugh2:
Good enough for sig. material. JIM.

[87manche]

Whoa, just like dad?
Ouch, man, very ouch.
Besides, I thought they might hook you up on a deal to put something nice on that junk of yours instead of the ghetto 2x6 hanging off the back.
man, my ghetto 2x6 gives the truck character.
Now something for the front, sure.
Anyway, good to hear you fellas are coming down. Rocky will be pleased to have hot dogs again.

[jcroffroad]

Daryl has mad ever since I gave him his promotion to cleaning the bathroom and offices. Plus he was heart broken that Haleyes did not want to talk to him.
-brian

[HaleYes]

Daryl has mad ever since I gave him his promotion to cleaning the bathroom and offices. Plus he was heart broken that Haleyes did not want to talk to him.
-brian

It was a Winterfest business call, I was all business......no time for nonsense dilly-dally conversation. He would have wanted to talk about the Redbirds or another board or something silly like that. I'll give him a hug at WF.

Hale

[monkeyevil]

...I'll give him a hug at WF.

Hale

No thank you.

[Lawn Cher']

No thank you.

Maybe you didn't get the memo... NAXJA's MWC members are huggers.

[StylerG]

Id really like to come to winterfest (im getting ready to send my $ off for my NAXJA membership) but have a few questions....
I have a 2000 with the re 3.5 full pack, 31 at's, getting my locker in the mail this week, but from what ive read i need 32's and some more stuff to be able to run some real trails, are the green trails worth coming for, or should i wait a bit and get my jeep fully up to speed for trails before i come? Thanks

[HaleYes]

Id really like to come to winterfest (im getting ready to send my $ off for my NAXJA membership) but have a few questions....
I have a 2000 with the re 3.5 full pack, 31 at's, getting my locker in the mail this week, but from what ive read i need 32's and some more stuff to be able to run some real trails, are the green trails worth coming for, or should i wait a bit and get my jeep fully up to speed for trails before i come? Thanks

Bring it however you'd like, but you'll have fun either way. There will be trails for all skill levels. Stockers to hardcore and everything in between. Don't not come because you don't think you're "hardcore enough". That's the last thing we want. IMHO, it's best to learn the capabilities of your vehicle before moving on to bigger and "better". IOW, run it like it is!

Hope to see you there!


Hale

[LBEXJ]

Id really like to come to winterfest (im getting ready to send my $ off for my NAXJA membership) but have a few questions....
I have a 2000 with the re 3.5 full pack, 31 at's, getting my locker in the mail this week, but from what ive read i need 32's and some more stuff to be able to run some real trails, are the green trails worth coming for, or should i wait a bit and get my jeep fully up to speed for trails before i come? Thanks

Ditto to what Mike said, but let me add something. You could have the best built rig that is capable of doing extreme trails, but unless you have some idea how to drive that vehicle, it'll never happen. Come out regardless how your Jeep is built and run. As you gain some confidence, you'll push yourself and eventually move past the ablility of your Jeep. Then the addiction kicks in and really affects you pocketbook. ;)

As a side note, there are some trails there, that your rig is set up fine for. They will definately give you some pucker. Keep in mind you may get a little (or a lot) of damage ... this is a very real possibility in this sport.

Les

[XJMK]

Id really like to come to winterfest (im getting ready to send my $ off for my NAXJA membership) but have a few questions....
I have a 2000 with the re 3.5 full pack, 31 at's, getting my locker in the mail this week, but from what ive read i need 32's and some more stuff to be able to run some real trails, are the green trails worth coming for, or should i wait a bit and get my jeep fully up to speed for trails before i come? Thanks

I ran 3" lift and 31 mt's and open axles at the Big Dogs Run and had a good time. I did get hung up on some rocks before giving up on one trail, but I had a great time. I'll be running the same setup at Winterfest. Can't wait to represent the small lift crowd.

[87manche]

Bring it however you'd like, but you'll have fun either way. There will be trails for all skill levels. Stockers to hardcore and everything in between. Don't not come because you don't think you're "hardcore enough". That's the last thing we want. IMHO, it's best to learn the capabilities of your vehicle before moving on to bigger and "better". IOW, run it like it is!

Hope to see you there!


Hale
My first winterfest was run on 31" all seasons with no lift, and I had a blast.
Really its more fun around the campfire than anything else.
Come out, meet the people behind the screen names.
And for the record, I'm not a hugger, I prefer to dry hump.

[HaleYes]

Yep, my first WF I was at 3" and 30's and I had a blast.

Nate, how come I never knew about this dry humping thing before?
No way in the world would I miss that.

[Siffty]

yo yo... im game to come... but will a stock XJ be able to do anything at this place?? if not, would someone mind if i rode along with them for the fun??? im pumped about coming, but just cant get the work needed on my Jeep before then....

[sgtmack]

You'll be surprised what your XJ can do stock. You will have time to try out your Jeep, and if you want to see the more extreme stuff, you can find a seat to ride in. If you have all the required equipment, you can run it stock.

In other words, just show up. You will be glad you did.:)

[Siffty]

the only thing is... when i mean stock.. i mean stock.. this doesnt even have any tow points... and yea i dont have any recovery stuff, except a chain.. lol.. but im sure i will come.. i wouldnt miss this...

[Lawn Cher']

the only thing is... when i mean stock.. i mean stock.. this doesnt even have any tow points... and yea i dont have any recovery stuff, except a chain.. lol.. but im sure i will come.. i wouldnt miss this...

Chain is not recovery equipment.

[Siffty]

Sorry guys.. i dont meet the requirements needed for my Jeep.... plus i guess i have to be an NAXJA member... So yea... i guess ill have to wait till next year... dang.. hope u fellas have a sweet time..
peace

[HaleYes]

Come for the campfire. That's really what WF is all about anyway.
Wheeling is secondary. :D

[Siffty]

can i get in without being a member?? and idk.. id be too tempted to try out my Jeep, im just stupid like that... maybe ill do that, and someone will be kind enough to let me ride with them....

[Rev Den]

If youn have the minimum equipment you can attend, and wheel.

Non-members can be invited guests....we can get you invited. :D

Tow points are a biggie.....a big biggie.

Even if your Jeep won't pass...show up for at least the campfire, and dinner. There is always a chance someone will have an open seat.

Rev

[Lawn Cher']

Even if your Jeep won't pass...show up for at least the campfire, and dinner. There is always a chance someone will have an open seat.

Rev

There's a good chance I'll have an open seat.

[Siffty]

Hmm... idk.. i was hoping to do a little of my own.. driving 6 hours for a campfire seems to be a little bit of a waste.. but im sure i could pick up some tips for when i do my lift... ill have to consider.. what do i need to do, if i just come for the campfire? and sleep in the back of my Jeep?? haha

[kndrewa]

with a heavy heart, i now inform you all that i remain a web-wheeler in your eyes, as i will be unable to attend wf.

[Roxtar]

can i get in without being a member?? and idk.. id be too tempted to try out my Jeep, im just stupid like that... maybe ill do that, and someone will be kind enough to let me ride with them....Without tow points you will not be allowed on the trails, temptation or not.
That said, you have almost a month to come up with them.

[Siffty]

dont worry.. im frantically searching junk yards and my friends for a cheap trailer hitch or some tow hooks... i will be there..

[Lawn Cher']

I'd like to remind anyone who is planning on attending to PLEASE PRE-REGISTER using the online form linked in the WF forum.

Thank you for your support.

http://members.quixnet.net/jimlyn/Lynette%20Eklund//Bartles%20and%20James%20Parrot.jpg

[HaleYes]

I'd like to remind anyone who is planning on attending to PLEASE PRE-REGISTER using the online form linked in the WF forum.

Thank you for your support.

http://members.quixnet.net/jimlyn/Lynette%20Eklund//Bartles%20and%20James%20Parrot.jpg

I plan on it, just waiting on my guest to get back to me. I need to know what swag and what size he wants.

[Ramsey]

Is it required to pre register?

[HaleYes]

Is it required to pre register?
You are very much encouraged to do so.

Especially if you want to eat at the banquet, get your tshirt/s, hoodie/s, sticker/s.

It's really hard to plan for what you need, when you don't know how many are showing up ya know.

[Ramsey]

That I understand. Its just probably gonna be a last minute decision. How late to pre-register?

[HaleYes]

That I understand. Its just probably gonna be a last minute decision. How late to pre-register?

That's a Mark queston.

Oh... Mark!!!

[jeeplas]

I'm not Mark, but I can answer that. We need all the info in 2 weeks prior to the event.

[HaleYes]

I'm not Mark,
and you don't sound like Micky Mouse, and are much better looking.

:cool:

Hale

[Ramsey]

he sounds like Kermit not mickey

[HaleYes]

he sounds like Kermit not mickey

No, I'm sticking with Mickey Mouse.

Hale

[Ramsey]

Maybe if they mated he would sound like the offspring.

[HaleYes]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=905961

:D

[Ramsey]

dont have permission....

[HaleYes]

dont have permission....
You got banned from OT?

WTF?

[Ramsey]

Yes I did....


:D

and also user support. Eventually I'll be limited to the mid west chapter and the den...good enough for me

[HaleYes]

Yes I did....


:D

and also user support. Eventually I'll be limited to the mid west chapter and the den...good enough for me

Well, I asked for it to be moved. So, you can participate now.

Hale

[jeeplas]

he sounds like Kermit not mickey


No, Sean sounds like Kermit.

[Lawn Cher']

No, Sean sounds like Kermit.

Sean sounds like Dan Akroyd in the Blues Brothers.

[Pat]

Sorry folks, Winter Fest has been had...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/INxj/20070204_IMG_0200.jpg

Just kidding, really looking forward to MO. However, this does show how much our business is appreciated at The Badlands and how well they take care of us.

[Roxtar]

There is a couple bedrooms left in the "cabins" at Bartons.
PM me for details.

[John-e Bravada]

I don't know if any of you guys remember me but I meet up with some of you at a Redbird run back in Nov 05' in my Olds Bravada. Well here I am again! I had such a good time with you guys I'm planning on crashing WF:laugh3:

I've been e-mailing Haleyes on and off since Redbird and I can't wait to run Flat Nasty with you guys.

Later

[IntrepidXJ]

I don't know if any of you guys remember me but I meet up with some of you at a Redbird run back in Nov 05' in my Olds Bravada. Well here I am again! I had such a good time with you guys I'm planning on crashing WF:laugh3:

I've been e-mailing Haleyes on and off since Redbird and I can't wait to run Flat Nasty with you guys.

Later

I remember you...but not from that run :roll:

[John-e Bravada]

Then where? Four Wheelers RTCC this month?

Never mind I checked you web page! Land of lincoln 2004! The Bravad has grown since both events, it's now on narrowed 1tons and 40"s.

[Lawn Cher']

I remember you from both of those runs... it'll be nice to see you again.

[Tanker (MWJT)]

Sorry I couldn't go this year... the Midwest Jeepthing club supports the rally and I worked as heavy sweep. Dano didn't get his rig fixed so he couldn't even make it to Flat Nasty on Sunday.

I was there on Sunday and saw a couple other NAXJA folks. We ended up in "rescue mode" after a TJ had a nasty roll-over-and-play-dead episode. The driver was LUCKY to say the least and only got 2 torn ligaments in his knee after being thrown out and the rig rolling over him (yeah, wasn't wearing his seatbelt).

Ron (the owner of the park) and I got his rig butter side up w/ some crafty winchin' and it actually cranked and got up to the road on it's own power.

That took up about half the time we had for wheeling so shortly after we headed back to St. Louis :)

Well, I got my rig back into shape so I'm looking forward to being more active on here and getting together with you all soon!

[85xjwoody]

Tanker, thanks for responding as fast as you did when I got on the cb. That guy is very, very, very, damn lucky. I am just glad I decided to go and look at the top of that black diamond trail. He was on his way up and got loose and rolled.

Kim

[bshaw]

Tanker, thanks for responding as fast as you did when I got on the cb. That guy is very, very, very, damn lucky. I am just glad I decided to go and look at the top of that black diamond trail. He was on his way up and got loose and rolled.

Kim
was that the same one we did Thursday Kim?

[85xjwoody]

was that the same one we did Thursday Kim?

Yes. He was almost to the top and his back left tire slid about a foot and just started to roll. They were lucky that I decided to show the wife that trail because if we would of not been there his wife would of had a long walk to find help because they were wheeling alone.

Kim

[bshaw]

wow. sounds like he got real lucky that not only you found him, but the fact that the jeep did not crush him too. :shocked:

[Tanker (MWJT)]

Tanker, thanks for responding as fast as you did when I got on the cb. That guy is very, very, very, damn lucky. I am just glad I decided to go and look at the top of that black diamond trail. He was on his way up and got loose and rolled.

Kim

Well, it was a great thing you were there and had a CB and had the presence of mind to call for help and get the ball rolling. Granted, the guy had luck on his side, but had his injuries been more severe your quick work got help to him ASAP and you're the one who should be thanked!

It was great meeting you in person!