Rockin' XJ Jamboree Nov 22-23

[Goatman]

Dates for this annual event out in Johnson Valley will be Nov 22-23. As usual, trails will be from mild to wild. So, set the date aside and get those rigs ready. This run is always a blast, and the last few years we've had around 70 rigs, so it's a great time to meet and hang with friends and run some fun trails.

We have a new twist for the raffle this year, which I think you all will really like, so stay tuned. You won't want to miss it. :D

[Wiser]

i want to know bout the raffle!

[erikwylie]

I am in and want a shirt!!!!!

[tcm glx]

:cry: :bawl: :cry: :bawl:

Noooooooo

http://score-international.com/baja1000/index.ihtml

[Goatman]

:cry: :bawl: :cry: :bawl:

Noooooooo

http://score-international.com/baja1000/index.ihtml

Sorry, Tony, it's that way every year. We considered doing it the weekend before, but that is a huge District 37 race in JV, so it didn't work. Weekend before Thanksgiving, and the same weekend as the 1000 is just the weekend that works.

Have fun down there,

[tcm glx]

Ill be back from mexico sat......, maybe ill go straight to jv!!

if not, we still have KOH

[scottmcneal]

Ill be back from mexico sat......, maybe ill go straight to jv!!

if not, we still have KOH


When is KOH?

[GSequoia]

We have a new twist for the raffle this year, which I think you all will really like, so stay tuned. You won't want to miss it. :D

Sick of the buggy and raffling it off, eh?


I plan on being there, haven't missed a Rockin' XJ Jamboree yet ;)

[mikedashg]

huh, I thought it was the weekend of the 15th. That's what it said on my calendar. Oh well, see ya there.

[Goatman]

Sick of the buggy and raffling it off, eh?


I plan on being there, haven't missed a Rockin' XJ Jamboree yet ;)


Hmmm......you might be on to something. ;)

[Goatman]

When is KOH?

Feb 27th, on a Friday. The last chance qualifier race is on Thurs, race is on Friday. It will have much better online coverage than last year, and spectators won't be discouraged from coming out to watch.

[karstic]

i want to know bout the raffle!

You won't be disappointed!

[markw]

Feb 27th, on a Friday. The last chance qualifier race is on Thurs, race is on Friday. It will have much better online coverage than last year, and spectators won't be discouraged from coming out to watch.

Aren't the top 10 from last year qualified? You do the stroker like we were talking about after last race?

As for the Raffle, since Mike won like 3/4's of the stuff last year, you just going to donate everything to him?
Mark

[scottmcneal]

Feb 27th, on a Friday. The last chance qualifier race is on Thurs, race is on Friday. It will have much better online coverage than last year, and spectators won't be discouraged from coming out to watch.


Thank you

[Goatman]

Aren't the top 10 from last year qualified? You do the stroker like we were talking about after last race?

As for the Raffle, since Mike won like 3/4's of the stuff last year, you just going to donate everything to him?
Mark

Yes, we're automatically in. There are 75 spots in the race, and around 130 applications. 75 teams/drivers were picked, and the rest of the applicants are invited to participate in a qualifying race on Thurs the day before the race. The number of open spots for last chance qualifiers will be determined by how many of the 75 invitess don't end up paying their entry fee by the Oct 1 deadline.

We'll have to see who gets lucky on the raffle this year, but the winners will be very lucky. :)

[markw]

Yes, we're automatically in. There are 75 spots in the race, and around 130 applications. 75 teams/drivers were picked, and the rest of the applicants are invited to participate in a qualifying race on Thurs the day before the race. The number of open spots for last chance qualifiers will be determined by how many of the 75 invitess don't end up paying their entry fee by the Oct 1 deadline.

We'll have to see who gets lucky on the raffle this year, but the winners will be very lucky. :)

They have no clue that they're going to get spanked by a station wagon, do they?? :)

[Paul S]

Hope you're all saving your pennies for the raffle, should be fun, at least for the winners, maybe not so fun for a few of us:( ...:D
Hoping it might even spark some interest in some out of towners.

Paul

[Goatman]

It should be memorable for the winners. Might be good for some serious sh!t talkin', too.

Wow, Nov 22 seems like a long ways away.

[karstic]

Wow, Nov 22 seems like a long ways away.

Don't get a false sense of security. Getting ready for Moab, Moab, getting ready for Goatfest, Goatfest, Christmas, Calico, KOH.

Shit I got so much to do to the Jeep before Moab:bawl:

[Goatman]

Don't get a false sense of security. Getting ready for Moab, Moab, getting ready for Goatfest, Goatfest, Christmas, Calico, KOH.

Shit I got so much to do to the Jeep before Moab:bawl:

You're right, and we need to squeeze in some practice and pre-running and suspension tuning. :)

[ManBearPig]

Ive got a question. How mild do the trails come? Im at 4", 34's, factory spec d30/8.25 open. Oh and im not affraid to beat the hell out of it(if that helps). Also what are the minimum requirements for rigs?

[swbooking]

I went on a run a couple years ago ('06 i think) and i was on 32s open 30/35 and a 4.5" RE lift and it was fun.

Just go out if you can make it, its pretty good times.

We might be out there this year, we'll see.

[Ronbo]

Ive got a question. How mild do the trails come? Im at 4", 34's, factory spec d30/8.25 open. Oh and im not affraid to beat the hell out of it(if that helps). Also what are the minimum requirements for rigs?

There are areas for all levels, just be prepared.
I run the HP30/8.25 combo, but with Alloy USA shafts front and rear, 760 Spicers, 4.56 gearing and selectable lockers. If you run the manual, lower t-case gears are lifesavers. Bring spares, but not the kitchen sink. Make sure everything is dialed in ahead of time.

[89cherokeexj]

If my Jeep is still up and running then, I will be there, 4.5" 31's open/open...I should have A LOT of fun...:roflmao:

Might have to ride with anthony...lol

[markw]

You should be ok, make sure you have tow points front and rear. Especially if you're open open. The "easy" run will have some nice obstacles. Most the "hammer" trails need at least 1 locker, and preferably 2 lockers and 33's, and then you're dragging. :) Definately a fun time, you can drive around the backside and walk down some of the trails to watch guys beat on their junk.
Plus the raffles usually have some good stuff.

[ManBearPig]

:) Definately a fun time, you can drive around the backside and walk down some of the trails to watch guys beat on their junk.


Thats allways fun to watch

[mattyj]

DAMN IT!!!!!!

First my work gets in the way of Moab, now this.

Maybe i need to start looking for a job that doesn't interupt my wheeling schedule!!

[Jump This]

DAMN IT!!!!!!

First my work gets in the way of Moab, now this.

Maybe i need to start looking for a job that doesn't interupt my wheeling schedule!!

Well, at least a job that lets you get away for a weekend up in Big Bear!

;)

[crende]

IN:yelclap: looking forward to meet you guys!

[markw]

For those that need some tow points, there's some brackets here.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244025760

[corbinafly]

Should be there again this year. This time I'm bringing my crater glasses.:eek:

[karstic]

Should be there again this year. This time I'm bringing my crater glasses.:eek:

I got that one marked with my GPS, even has it's own name, Kyung Crater.

[corbinafly]

I got that one marked with my GPS, even has it's own name, Kyung Crater.
I want the coords so I can piss in it!

[88trailcrawler]

My sidewalls hate JV.

I had a blast last year though...got the date tagged we will see what happens as the date draws nearer.

[karstic]

I want the coords so I can piss in it!

Just follow the tire tracks and gouge marks...

[Jump This]

Although I have volunteered to help 'get the get together put together', it appears as though I will miss this again.
The V-Ball playoff schedule, once again, goes right through that Saturday...

[David Taylor]

So we should hope your team sucks and they don't make the playoffs ?

[Jump This]

So we should hope your team sucks and they don't make the playoffs ?

Who knows how far we will go in the playoffs, but, I always plan on them screwing up my plans!

[Goatman]

Who knows how far we will go in the playoffs, but, I always plan on them screwing up my plans!

You can't get sick or something?

You know you don't want to miss out on this. :D

[cal]

Should be there again this year. This time I'm bringing my crater glasses.:eek:

How about this time you drive slower. :)

[karstic]

How about this time you drive slower. :)

Or just build a better suspension...:smootch:

[GSequoia]

Or just build a better suspension...:smootch:

Or watch where the fawk he's going. :moon:

[KRAKER]

I should be there... and I plomis no to get uber hammered this year.

[Jump This]

You can't get sick or something?

You know you don't want to miss out on this. :D

I never do want to miss it, its just that particular weekend has
never worked for me. But I promise to stick a hundred bucks worth into
the raffle. If I win, there is a weekend in February that I might 'cash' it in!

:D

[Goatman]

I never do want to miss it, its just that particular weekend has
never worked for me. But I promise to stick a hundred bucks worth into
the raffle. If I win, there is a weekend in February that I might 'cash' it in!

:D

Aha.....that might work. :D

[corbinafly]

Or watch where the fawk he's going. :moon:
I was watching, but at 70 mph with the sun at just the wrong angle those hell holes sneak up on ya.:anon:

[markw]

I should be there... and I plomis no to get uber hammered this year.


Bring a tent. :)

[markw]

I never do want to miss it, its just that particular weekend has
never worked for me. But I promise to stick a hundred bucks worth into
the raffle. If I win, there is a weekend in February that I might 'cash' it in!

:D

I'll hold your tickets for you. "Honest, you didn't win anything, but what do you think of the new xfercase??" :)

[KRAKER]

Bring a tent. :)

For sure...:D

[Goatman]

It should be memorable for the winners. Might be good for some serious sh!t talkin', too.

Wow, Nov 22 seems like a long ways away.


Hmmmm.........

http://fototime.com/44A6D3C571EA18B/standard.jpg

[Goatman]

No one has bit on this one yet?

:D

[Captain Ron]

No one has bit on this one yet?

:D

I hope I score on the one in the back. The one that doesn't remind me of a Toyota.

:D

--ron

[besthaticouldo]

im a tentative. i would love to make it!

[Jump This]

No one has bit on this one yet?

:D


These guys are not too hot on clues....

I'll take 'Beat the crap out of someone elses junk' for $100 Alex.

[cal]

These guys are not too hot on clues....

I'll take 'Beat the crap out of someone elses junk' for $100 Alex.

well shit howdy, I'm hoping to do it for $5.

[FarmerMatt]

My nuts will be in attendance & I guess I'm offering up another raffle prize as well... Someone might get to play with my kittykat...

[Goatman]

So, how do you think these will go over as raffle prizes? :shocked:

http://www.fototime.com/5BF9765FE8458E9/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/A8A3418833447D8/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/9F6739AD8007BF6/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/CE50781BD75FF80/standard.jpg

[cal]

You'll get my $5. :)

[mikedashg]

These guys are not too hot on clues....

I'll take 'Beat the crap out of someone elses junk' for $100 Alex.

Oh, I got it. I had a hinkering, but then it was confirmed when it was given away on another thread.

[GSequoia]

So I assume Ron's rig would have been on the ticket if it were ever not under the knife?

:teak:

[mattyj]

I want the red one

:D

[mikedashg]

I want the red one

:D

Yeah. red or white. The red one has a rear suck down winch :D

[David Taylor]

I want the red one

:D

It will be Yellow to match the team color by then.

[Goatman]

Here's what we're doing on the raffle, and we think you guys will like it. There will be four winners, and the four winners get to drive our four buggies on a strictly buggy run on Sunday. Should be able to run 2 or 3 trails, and it should be a real fun time.

All the proceeds will go to Team NAXJA to help us be as competitive and well equipped as possible. So save your pennies, and be there! :D

[karstic]

My nuts will be in attendance & I guess I'm offering up another raffle prize as well... Someone might get to play with my kittykat...

After winning some of Matt's nuts, I wanna play with his pu..I mean Cat.:clap: :clap: :clap:

[mattyj]

Here's what we're doing on the raffle, and we think you guys will like it. There will be four winners, and the four winners get to drive our four buggies on a strictly buggy run on Sunday. Should be able to run 2 or 3 trails, and it should be a real fun time.

All the proceeds will go to Team NAXJA to help us be as competitive and well equipped as possible. So save your pennies, and be there! :D

I would love to buy tickets for the raffle but unfortunately i dont think i can make the event due to work commitments...... If i happened to be a winner, what are the chances of being able to cash in the prize on a later date?? Or is it a sunday deal only???

[mattyj]

It will be Yellow to match the team color by then.

Ahh..... Red, Yellow, Green, doesnt really matter to me

:D

[corbinafly]

It will be Yellow to match the team color by then.
Well since Matty wanted it red, I'll step up and take it when it's yellow.:yelclap:

[Goatman]

I would love to buy tickets for the raffle but unfortunately i dont think i can make the event due to work commitments...... If i happened to be a winner, what are the chances of being able to cash in the prize on a later date?? Or is it a sunday deal only???

Can they call you if you win and then drive up Sun morning? It could be worth it. :D

We'll consider alternatives, but we'd like the folks there to have all four chances.

[cracker]

So I assume Ron's rig would have been on the ticket if it were ever not under the knife?

:teak: :doh:

[XJ_ranger]

My dad and I will be there, but Dad picked up a foreign exchange student who is interested in coming... I haven't had a back seat for a long time - anyone have a seat? and be willing to run with me in my junk?

[cal]

My dad and I will be there, but Dad picked up a foreign exchange student who is interested in coming... I haven't had a back seat for a long time - anyone have a seat? and be willing to run with me in my junk?

I'll probably have a seat, and if I have to I can put in my back seat, but I don't know if my junk will keep up with yours anymore.

[XJ_ranger]

I'll probably have a seat, and if I have to I can put in my back seat, but I don't know if my junk will keep up with yours anymore.

We're both on 35's... mine is just more cut up...

[cal]

We're both on 35's... mine is just more cut up...

More cut up, lighter, better tires, better axles, and being towed home.

But I'm still game for claw/aftershock/sledge/sunbonnet/ish type trails.

[XJ_ranger]

Jack and WB werent all that bad last time I was on them...

and I've never rolled at the hammers... so... it must be full body approved! :wow:

Id like to run HWY 19 + 20 because Ive never run them, but I don't know where they are because ive never run them...

[cal]

We'll see, thats a long ways away. I've gotta get to moab and back, and get my jeep both running and smogged again.

:)

[GSequoia]

We'll see, thats a long ways away. I've gotta get to moab and back, and get my jeep both running and smogged again.

:)

Temporary operating permit.

If you get a nice girl at the AAA you may be able to run for three or four months like that!

[cal]

Temporary operating permit.

If you get a nice girl at the AAA you may be able to run for three or four months like that!

Or I could change my air filter, pay the $55 and get it done right so I can swap the stroker in. :)

[Rawbrown]

We're both on 35's... mine is just more cut up...
And its still fawking heavy...
I'm aiming to get under 3k. SHould be pretty close by nov.

[XJ_ranger]

And its still fawking heavy...
I'm aiming to get under 3k. SHould be pretty close by nov.

I didnt know you had a chance to weigh my jeep... :dunno:

how much did it weigh? :gee:

[Rawbrown]

I didnt know you had a chance to weigh my jeep... :dunno:

how much did it weigh? :gee:
I know what mine weights. And unless you've hacked it down to the size that Ron is at then last I recall.... You have more tube, more gear and more axles than me. all for running 35"s. Last time I weighted my jeep without me in it. I was at 3200# round about. I still have the 30 and 44 combo on my 35"s. No rocker panels. hardly any body left, and minimal tubing. And I can still run it on the street.

[XJ_ranger]

I dont have doors, a hatch, a windshield, rear seat, steel wheels, or license plates...

you had all that junk last time... and my rear axle is lighter than yours (and mine is bent :dunce:)

I've rolled my rig 3 times since you saw it last... and the cage is still the same... I guess I don't mind having 'extra' tube
Congrats to you for having a lighter rig than me! :wave:

[GSequoia]

For all the viewers at home here is what these two posts mean.


I know what mine weights. ... And I can still run it on the street.

Rawbrown likes to cut metal, can't spell for shit, and is dumb enough to drive an almost buggy on the street.

I dont have doors, a hatch, a windshield, rear seat, steel wheels, or license plates... I've rolled my rig 3 times since you saw it last... Congrats to you for having a lighter rig than me! :wave:

Opie has an ugly cut up Jeep that's not street legal, is a shitty driver, and appears not to really care.


Bottom line here is that they are going to have a weigh-off followed by a wheel-off (where wheels just may fall off) in JV in November. Be there or be trapazoidal.

[XJ_ranger]

Bottom line here is that they are going to have a weigh-off followed by a wheel-off (where wheels just may fall off) in JV in November. Be there or be trapazoidal.

Sounds good - pick a trail!

Here is a semi-recent picture of my junk!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dlddesign/URFordyce/URFordyce_0422.jpg

Its got all kinds of fenders, Fox Shocks, a new grill, and a new bumper on it now - but its mostly still just as ugly...

[Rawbrown]

on warmer days, I pick my son up from school. He likes belting in to 4 points. I just gotta put my windshield back in. But my jeep drive quiet nice on the street. Cops now wave or nod to me instead of doing double takes. Most all the basic elements are there. signals, lights, mirrors, bumpers and belts. only tech ticket that they don't even bother writing is the fender flare/mud flap one. They know I don't intend on going through the mud.
I like simplicity in my jeep. You make it seem like weight is not an issue. Didn't Ron teach on anything Opie?:gee::dunno:
And this one isn't directed at you Opie but all those other guys that pack everything but the kitchen sink in the back of there jeeps.
here is a challenge. Run Claw hammer. loaded full of shit. then go back to camp, take everything out, including the spare and 3 passengers and run it again. Is claw to much. then try it on a smaller trail like LBJ or tack.

[XJ_ranger]

You make it seem like weight is not an issue. Didn't Ron teach on anything Opie?:gee::dunno:


I definately agree that there are some things that help rigs perform... Light Weight, lockers, and lower than stock t-case gears are near the top of my list...

all I'm saying is that the driver/passenger walking away when the rig doesn't perform as expected is just higher on that list... :D

[Rawbrown]

I didn't say I was stupid and skimped on tubing. I just spent some time working out the math. Think about it. Ron likes using 1.5" .120 wall... right Ron? but he has no body. You and I still have a body on our jeeps. I chose to run 1.75" .090 wall. yes its a thinner wall but it is structurally stronger. And its tied in to the body at key points. in a roll, the body is going to take the initial dent and ding but it is backed up by the cage. Now in the case of my boat sides. the new rocker panels are 1.75 .120 wall since they will come into direct contact with the rocks.

[Monkey55]

[quote=Rawbrown;244042717
And this one isn't directed at you Opie but all those other guys that pack everything but the kitchen sink in the back of there jeeps..[/quote]

So, I shouldn't be wheeling with the kitchen sink in back?? How about the restroom sink??? :dunce: :D

On a serious note, do you guys carry tools in spite of weight?

Maybe, I should start a new thread...

E

[FarmerMatt]

I didn't say I was stupid and skimped on tubing. I just spent some time working out the math. Think about it. Ron likes using 1.5" .120 wall... right Ron? but he has no body. You and I still have a body on our jeeps. I chose to run 1.75" .090 wall. yes its a thinner wall but it is structurally stronger. And its tied in to the body at key points. in a roll, the body is going to take the initial dent and ding but it is backed up by the cage. Now in the case of my boat sides. the new rocker panels are 1.75 .120 wall since they will come into direct contact with the rocks.


You're both retards. What does any of this have to do with GoatFest??:bs:

[mikedashg]

I dont have doors, a hatch, a windshield, rear seat, steel wheels, or license plates...

you had all that junk last time... and my rear axle is lighter than yours (and mine is bent :dunce:)




You obviously haven't watched my Rock Garden Video I posted, or seen Ryan's Jeep in a while. It has a ton less sheet metal. No doors/hatch and a lot of cutting.

[mikedashg]

You're both retards. What does any of this have to do with GoatFest??:bs:

Get off your nuts and get onto your nuts.

[Rawbrown]

You're both retards. What does any of this have to do with GoatFest??:bs:
cuz I'm in the mood to fawk up a thread!

Yes, tool should be carried. for me, its a plug kit. 10# CO2 bottle with air chuck, enough tools to change a ujoint and a tierod. and maybe pinch a brake line, 1 qt of oil, couple bottles of gatorade, and some snacks. Thats it. Oh, and a spare set of shafts all around.
At the RG, I carried nothing. no spares or tools other than a plug kit and air that I left in the truck.
Should be fun playing out at Goatfest. I want to win some damn seats this year. My stick seats are getting torn up and the shoulder harness doesn't fit around the headrest perfectly.
But I am going to try and get out on thursday to wheel on friday. Hopefully I can get my rack done in time. No camper this year.

[Goatman]

My rig only weighs 1100 lbs. :)




















But my tires, wheels and axles weigh 2500. :D



OK, now that you guys have thoroughly high jacked this thread..........just be sure to mark the date on your calendar, it will be a good time.

[Jump This]

on warmer days, I pick my son up from school. He likes belting in to 4 points. I just gotta put my windshield back in. But my jeep drive quiet nice on the street. Cops now wave or nod to me instead of doing double takes. Most all the basic elements are there. signals, lights, mirrors, bumpers and belts. only tech ticket that they don't even bother writing is the fender flare/mud flap one. They know I don't intend on going through the mud.
I like simplicity in my jeep. You make it seem like weight is not an issue. Didn't Ron teach on anything Opie?:gee::dunno:
And this one isn't directed at you Opie but all those other guys that pack everything but the kitchen sink in the back of there jeeps.
here is a challenge. Run Claw hammer. loaded full of shit. then go back to camp, take everything out, including the spare and 3 passengers and run it again. Is claw to much. then try it on a smaller trail like LBJ or tack.

Ryan, you dumb ass!
We NEED people who bring everything along with them....

[markw]

I have Kevin carry my spares. :)

[mikedashg]

Ryan, you dumb ass!
We NEED people who bring everything along with them....

I guess it's nice to be needed. Just don't raz me when my rig's to heavy to make the next ledge.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/2301077277_08e21185d7_m.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikedashg/2301868826/in/set-72157604012669200/)

[Letterman]

I will be there, I hope to win Matt's Nuts! :gee:

[Goatman]

I hear Lincoln might even be there. That's an entertaining show all by itself.

:gee:

[Mr.OverKill]

goat fest should be the DIVORCE party i have been waiting for for about a year!!!party1:party1:party1:

i really want to try to be there

[FarmerMatt]

i really want to try to be there

So, I have to ask. What's stopping you from trying to be there? :dunno::looser:

[Goatman]

goat fest should be the DIVORCE party i have been waiting for for about a year!!!party1:party1:party1:

i really want to try to be there



OK, you want to try. What will it take to get you to decide to try? Then what will it take for you to decide to go? :looser:

Sheesh, Troy, you're not married, what's the hang up?? :dunno:



:D :D

[Mr.OverKill]

OK, you want to try. What will it take to get you to decide to try? Then what will it take for you to decide to go? :looser:

Sheesh, Troy, you're not married, what's the hang up?? :dunno:



:D :Dbesides money????? i have the divorce settlement hearing on the 12 of nov and the final trial, short cause on the 24th of nov and have no idea what its going to be like. other than that i want to have my 60's in by then if i can with the rear linked ( really doubt thats going to happen though )

[cracker]

other than that i want to have my 60's in by then if i can with the rear linked ( really doubt thats going to happen though )

Don't worry. I've got some inspiration for you :D

[GSequoia]

Don't worry. I've got some inspiration for you :D



Are you guys going to have a contest to see which one of you can not finish their rigs first?

[cracker]

Are you guys going to have a contest to see which one of you can not finish their rigs first?

He's winning :doh:

[GSequoia]

He's winning :doh:

Don't worry buddy, I've got faith in you. You have a tendency to sneak up from behind.


:eek:

[cracker]

Don't worry buddy, I've got faith in you. You have a tendency to sneak up from behind.


:eek:

That is why I am kid free and you are not ;)

[GSequoia]

That is why I am kid free and you are not ;)

Because you're gay and I'm straight?

[Mr.OverKill]

Are you guys going to have a contest to see which one of you can not finish their rigs first?
its a jeep!!!!! it will never be finished till it is in the crusher!!!!!! and even then some of it will live on!!!!

[cracker]

Because you're gay and I'm straight?

I was young and neeed the money

[mattyj]

DAMN IT!!!!!!

First my work gets in the way of Moab, now this.

Maybe i need to start looking for a job that doesn't interupt my wheeling schedule!!


Yeah!! The race i had that weekend, just got concelled, so now im back in for sure!!
I needed something to look forward to after having to cancell my Moab trip.

Now, if i can just win a buggy drive in the raffle.

:D

[cal]

Now, if i can just win a buggy drive in the raffle.

:D

I'll probably put down enough green to win all four.

Start kissing ass now. ;)

[mattyj]

I'll probably put down enough green to win all four.

Start kissing ass now. ;)

I really like you Cal, but the thought of ass kissing :puke:



:D

[Jump This]

I really like you Cal, but the thought of ass kissing :puke:



:D

I don't know Matty, Cal does have a nice ass....

:shhh:

[ocean_jet]

So... does one have to sign up for this event, or just show up out at JV? Is there a fee?

Is there a thread I missed with directions, details, etc.?

[cal]

So... does one have to sign up for this event, or just show up out at JV? Is there a fee?

Is there a thread I missed with directions, details, etc.?


Just show up, its an informal thing. Directions will be posted before the event, its still about 2 months out.

[Goatman]

So... does one have to sign up for this event, or just show up out at JV? Is there a fee?

Is there a thread I missed with directions, details, etc.?

No fee, no registration. It's basically a club run and we'll serve dinner and have a raffle on Sat night. Dinner will be $10 a person.

I'll post up another thread about it with info.

[ocean_jet]

Cool thanks.

[Jump This]

No fee, no registration. It's basically a club run and we'll serve dinner and have a raffle on Sat night. Dinner will be $10 a person.

I'll post up another thread about it with info.

What?
You got more important things to attend to now?

;)

[markw]

I don't know Matty, Cal does have a nice ass....

:shhh:

I can only exclaim "My eyes!!" when I saw this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-73KMTBC0Xw

[Mike L]

I hear Lincoln might even be there. That's an entertaining show all by itself.

:gee:

Who is Lincoln? :firedevil

[Goatman]

Who is Lincoln? :firedevil

He's a nobody. And he's from Idaho. I seriously doubt he'll make it. :moon:






BTW, we're not going to do event shirts for this year. Since the run will be a fundraiser for Team NAXJA, we hope folks will get our "Proud Supporter of Team NAXJA" shirts. I'm figuring out the details, but the plan is to provide dinner at no charge to all those who get the T-shirts.

Please visit TeamNaxja.com (http://www.teamnaxja.com/) to order shirts. Include in your comments that you'll be at the event to pick up your shirt.

Many thanks to all of you who support our crazy efforts to be successful in the King of the Hammers race.

http://www.teamnaxja.com/images/ShirtDesign/ShirtBack.gif

[4xSanta]

I can't afford a tshirt and I must eat so i'm out for Rockfest......SANTA

[cal]

I can't afford a tshirt and I must eat so i'm out for Rockfest......SANTA


I've never seen santa miss a wheeling trip before

:bunny:

[4xSanta]

I've never seen santa miss a wheeling trip before

:bunny:

I will be wheeling just not at Rockfest......SANTA

[Letterman]

I don't get why the sniveling? The BBQ dinner is still the same price as it was last year and you don't even have to eat the Jamboree food if you don't wish to suport the group, you can still bring your own.

Only this year you get a free dinner if you wish to buy a shirt, and you don't have to buy one.

Maybe I just read it wrong, but you sound like more of a Grinch then a Santa.

[mikedashg]

I don't get why the sniveling? The BBQ dinner is still the same price as it was last year and you don't even have to eat the Jamboree food if you don't wish to suport the group, you can still bring your own.

Only this year you get a free dinner if you wish to buy a shirt, and you don't have to buy one.

Maybe I just read it wrong, but you sound like more of a Grinch then a Santa.

Santa has been around a long time, they get confused sometimes.

It wouldn't be the same on the trail without him, really, the trail would not be the same,

Maybe he's talking about another run? Not sure what Rockfest is either :D

[Jump This]

I don't get why the sniveling? The BBQ dinner is still the same price as it was last year and you don't even have to eat the Jamboree food if you don't wish to suport the group, you can still bring your own.

Only this year you get a free dinner if you wish to buy a shirt, and you don't have to buy one.

Maybe I just read it wrong, but you sound like more of a Grinch then a Santa.

I think Ken read into the post that only those who buy the T-shirts will get the dinner.
$40 gets you a T-shirt and a dinner, and $10 gets you a dinner.

[4xSanta]

I think Ken read into the post that only those who buy the T-shirts will get the dinner.
$40 gets you a T-shirt and a dinner, and $10 gets you a dinner.

Last time I spent $40.00 for a tshirt it was wet and she kissed me as she handed it to me.......SANTA

[GSequoia]

Last time I spent $40.00 for a tshirt it was wet and she kissed me as she handed it to me.......SANTA

\I'm sure Dave will get wet and kiss you as he hands it to you.

[Rawbrown]

I guess I'm just a little hesitant on the "cause". Maybe I'm reading into it a little much or missed some vital info. In years past it was FOPV. And I think this year many were under the impression that it was to be FOJV. In years past, many were willing to kick down extra $$$ on the raffle just for the cause. Maybe a little more enlightenment on why you need money for your "fix". Maybe I'm just being an asshole, but I think thats what Santa might be saying as well.

[Goatman]

I guess I'm just a little hesitant on the "cause". Maybe I'm reading into it a little much or missed some vital info. In years past it was FOPV. And I think this year many were under the impression that it was to be FOJV. In years past, many were willing to kick down extra $$$ on the raffle just for the cause. Maybe a little more enlightenment on why you need money for your "fix". Maybe I'm just being an asshole, but I think thats what Santa might be saying as well.

Very legitimate question, which has not been addressed yet. Unfortunately, this could be a long post, but I'll do my best.

There are a number of elements to this, which I'll address in no particular order. Friends of Panamint Valley does not currently need more money, so the thought was to do it for Friends of Johnson Valley. A couple things happened there, one is that FOJV is already getting a decent amount of money from other sources, including NAXJA, without a set monetary goal or determination of how much they could use. So, no pressing need exists that we are aware of.

Another element is that one reason we're running as Team NAXJA is the potential to do some fund raising in the club. One reason the club is willing to sponsor a team is for the promotional benefit to the club, and to our forums, from the exposure and media attention from having an entry in the King of the Hammers. From a website/forums perspective, the only other outfit sponsoring a team is Pirate4x4, which puts NAXJA in some pretty good company. This exposure has to add some credibility and prestige to our club and forums, providing more awareness and hopefully some additional incentive for folks to become members or continue to be members. We have a couple of XJ buggies, and NAXJA members, competing in this prestigious race, and we think this is a good thing for all of us if nothing more than pride.

One more element of us doing the Rockin' XJ Jamboree as a fund raiser for Team NAXJA is why we do it in the first place, and the current economic conditions. This event came out of an annual run we've done each year for a long time. I wanted to provide an opportunity for more folks to enjoy JV, and for folks that have never been there before a chance to check it out. Also, it's always good to get friends together and do some fun wheeling and hanging out. Unfortunately, these events don't happen by themselves, it takes someone willing to take on the project and friends to help make it happen. There is time and effort involved in putting on an event like this. Those of us who are JV regulars don't need to put on an event like this to go out there and wheel and have a good time, but we're willing to put forth the time and effort to do so once a year to provide an opportunity for others, and to raise some funds for a worthy cause.

This year, partly because no other pressing need exists, we decided to put forth the effort in order to raise some funds for Team NAXJA. Partly because of the economic climate, and partly because we just had the 25th Anniversary event, there is little availability of merchandise for a raffle. So, in an effort to provide a worthwhile raffle, and to enhance the fun of the event, we decided to put our own rock buggies up for the raffle prizes. This is a rather expensive year for us and KOH. Last year we borrowed equipment, and this year we need to purchase it. Next year it will be much cheaper since we'll already have what we need, so this is the expensive year. Plus, we don't just want to run, we want to be competitive. None of us have the extra resources to do this, so we are dependant on finding the funds. Even if we can raise the funds we need, we're still out of pocket a bunch. We see this, and hopefully enough of you will too, as a win win for everybody. We get to go race, the club gets some great exposure and recognition, folks have something fun to get behind and follow, and a bunch of us get to go out to JV and have a fun weekend of wheeling and visiting at the Rockin' XJ Jamboree.

Many of you have been very supportive to this whole King of the Hammers effort, and we are deeply appreciative of the help that we have recieved. We are not trying to take anything away from any other cause. We just hope that folks can respect our efforts to put on an event for others to enjoy, don't mind supporting our teams race effort, and will come out and have the usual great time. No one has to support this, come out and go wheeling anyway. If you want to eat Sat night, it will be $10. If you want a chance to drive a rock buggy on a trail run, or win some merchandise (not nearly as much as previously), then buy some raffle tickets. If you want to get a shirt and a dinner, it's $40. The bottom line is to come out and have a good time.

Hopefully, I haven't been too long winded here. And hopefully I've fully explained what we're doing.

[Jump This]

I know some have called me asking why The Rockin' XJ Jambo is not a fundraiser for FOJV. The simple rely is that the 'event' has always been Goatman's show and he can decide who benefits from it.
The more detailed reply;
The fight for saving Johnson Valley needs to won on many fronts.
Each as important as the other.
The creation of FOJV, information gathering and dissemination, fundraising, and the like have all benefited from big exposure events like KOH. The KOH video has generated big bucks for us.
But we can't lose site of why JV is so important to us. Wheelin'. That is what this is all about. Using the land that is ours to use.
You should all know that NAXJA is a leader in the fight.
But why fight the fight and not show people what wheelin' is about?
I say that Team NAXJA is as important as any meeting I go to. We have the big picture in mind and Team NAXJA will help us to achieve the exposure we will need in the future. NAXJA has already donated over three thousand dollars to FOJV, although we could use more, I agree with those that think that Team NAXJA can only benefit us with needed national exposure.

Rick

[Porch Puppy]

:rattle: ..

[karstic]

There's nothing stopping anyone from donating to FOJV, FOPV and any othetr organization.

Just come out and have a good time.

[Letterman]

I will be wheeling just not at Rockfest......SANTA
WOW!

Just don't buy a shirt, don't buy dinner, don't buy the raffle tickets, or just don't go to the event, whats the big deal? To post up and hate on someones hard work is just weak.

You looked like you had a really great time last year, even saturday night at the dinner. But now you post up and say you will be wheeling some where else just to hate on the JV event?

Santa you really are just a bitter old man!

I for one would like to say thanks again to Goatman for taking the time each year in setting up the Rockin' XJ Jamboree. I have only been going for a few years now, but each year it has always been a top notch event. I know how much time it takes to plan something like this, and I hope you do not get discouraged from the few that have no respect to your efforts.

[4xSanta]

your adding drama to a simple issue,I'm just wheeling at PV......SANTA

[Goatman]

your adding drama to a simple issue,I'm just wheeling at PV......SANTA

I know only too well that we can't do them all.

Have fun, some of my local club folks will be there.

[Bryan C.]

Last time I spent $40.00 for a tshirt it was wet and she kissed me as she handed it to me.......SANTA

Was her name Pam?:firedevil