Winterfest 2009

[HaleYes]

....will be held at the Badlands in Attica, IN (http://www.badlandsoffroad.com/). March 6-8th, 2009


Quick and dirty of it all:

Friday March 6th - Potluck supper, you bring it...you cook it...we eat it. Campfire. Every one brings something to share. Usually some good grub.
No orginized trail runs...however...there is always a few "pick-up" runs that happen as trails are being pre-run. Basically for trails on Friday...you're on your own.

Saturday March 7th - Organized Trail runs, catered dinner, Legendary MWC campfire after dinner

Sunday March 8th - Cuddle time before leaving for home. There are usually pick-up runs this day also In other words, again, you're on your own.


Watch this thread for official Winterfest announcements!

Hope to see you there!

[C85D4x4]

:yelclap:

[BIgDaddyChia]

Some one should fix the text under this forum. It says march 6th-28th

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

On the calander, wouldnt think of missing it! :thumbup:

[ChiXJeff]

Some one should fix the text under this forum. It says march 6th-28th
Eh? :D

[simplmn80]

hey all, I am new to this site, just wondering how many people usually show up to this event?? I live down in south central illinois and I and a couple friends would definitally make the trip if there is going to be a turn out.

[HaleYes]

hey all, I am new to this site, just wondering how many people usually show up to this event?? I live down in south central illinois and I and a couple friends would definitally make the trip if there is going to be a turn out.

Hey! I'm in Flora!

Not sure what you consider a big turnout but.....This thing seems to grow every year. If I remember correctly, last year we had 60 rigs registered. We had a few more than that at the dinner Sat. night. It'd be great if you could make it. It's a guarenteed good time.

We'll have to meet up sometime. I get up to the Ham a few times a month. Hope to see you at Winterfest!

[XTrmXJ]

HHHHhhmmmmmmm???????

[Lawn Cher']

Are you gonna come this year Jon?

[XJ Stryker]

I can't wait for March I finally get to meet a bunch of ya'll.

[rockjock]

do you have to be a member to come?

[HaleYes]

do you have to be a member to come?
Per NAXJA bylaws...No, you do not.

[firefighter19]

planning to come out from jersey. just wondering the chances of me getting thru the weekend without me breaking something vitally important? i already know not to push it. i'm just wondering how tough those trails are out there. my rig is my dd and my wheeling experience is local pits and the pine barrens.

[HaleYes]

planning to come out from jersey. just wondering the chances of me getting thru the weekend without me breaking something vitally important? i already know not to push it. i'm just wondering how tough those trails are out there. my rig is my dd and my wheeling experience is local pits and the pine barrens.


You'll be fine. You won't be forced to to anything you don't want to. (except for the sheep thing) I don't know how your rig is built but, there's something there for you, and most importantly, you'll have a good time. Stay away from Bob Loose. It's nearly tradition that he breaks.

Looking forward to meeting you. Look me up. I'll be the fat guy in Carhartts.:D

[FlexdXJ]

I'll be the fat guy in Carhartts.:D

Along with Me, Gene, Rev, Uhhh and the guys i haven't met that will also be wearing Carhartts! :D

[macgyvr]

Along with Me, Gene, Rev, Uhhh and the guys i haven't met that will also be wearing Carhartts! :D

glad you didn't include me...my 'onesie' isn't a carhartt just a cheap wally world knock off...

mac 'starting the pre-warming sequence now' gyvr

[IllianaXJ]

One thing is for sure... I'll be the skinniest guy in Carhartts :D

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

One thing is for sure... I'll be the skinniest guy in Carhartts :D


that you will my friend, that you will! :D

[Reichy]

Tyler are you bringing your dog?

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/reichy/6220Redneck20Dog.jpg

[Rev Den]

Stay away from Bob Loose.

Always good advice.

:D

Rev

[IllianaXJ]

This year I will make sure and have a spare key stashed somewhere outside the Jeep.

[ILLXJ]

This year I will make sure and have a spare key stashed somewhere outside the Jeep.

Why? I got "MY" key.:moon: JIM.

[Lawn Cher']

planning to come out from jersey. just wondering the chances of me getting thru the weekend without me breaking something vitally important? i already know not to push it. i'm just wondering how tough those trails are out there. my rig is my dd and my wheeling experience is local pits and the pine barrens.

Where at in Jersey? I lived in Deptford before moving out here to STL.

[HaleYes]

Where at in Jersey? I lived in Deptford before moving out here to STL.
Ford Department huh?

Gonna have that monster MJ ready for WF?

[firefighter19]

haha, i'll be sporting the carhartts too. i live right outside mullica hill. deptford fire department actually just burnt down one of their fire houses last week. kinda ironic.

[Scooterchris05@com]

My XJ will most likely be with out TC in March, but my Grand Wagoner FSJ will be good. Does it matter? I also have a buddy with a YJ that might be interested.

[Rev Den]

A full size?

Gonna be a little tight on orange....and green....and...

Rev

[macgyvr]

A full size?

Gonna be a little tight on orange....and green....and...

Rev

if body damage isn't an issue...you'll do ok...

mac 'smash em up' gyvr

[FlexdXJ]

My XJ will most likely be with out TC in March, but my Grand Wagoner FSJ will be good. Does it matter? I also have a buddy with a YJ that might be interested.


Don't worry big hank will be there in his ZJ so you won't be the only one in something other than an XJ! :D

[seanR]

There will be a lot of rigs there that really don't qualify as an XJ anymore....

[FlexdXJ]

yeah Brianho13 and Macgyvr's rigs are quite XJ's anymore, not to mention all the others that are chopped in one way or another!

[Scooterchris05@com]

Good deal. Not big into hurting the body at this time. I have not been to Badlands yet. Been to the Cliffs though. Are there some trails that I might not destroy the body on? Also in the camping area are there port o lets atleast? I am really interested in going. Thanks..

[IllianaXJ]

You could play in the quarry a bit, but most trails are gonna be tight.

The new bathhouse at the CG should be operational this year, depending on temperature. If not, there are modern restrooms in the main building.

[BOB]

I was at the Badlands about a month ago.
they filled in the end of the tubes so it isn't a big brop.
they also filled in the area in the quarry in front of the steps.
seems like they're attempting to make some things easier.

BOB

[macgyvr]

yeah Brianho13 and Macgyvr's rigs are quite XJ's anymore, not to mention all the others that are chopped in one way or another!

its still titled and plated and insured as an XJ...and from a to c pillar it is...

mac 'i mean...seriously ;) 'gyvr

[WI88XJ]

I was at the Badlands about a month ago.
they filled in the end of the tubes so it isn't a big drop.


BOB

Too bad. Makes me think of this vid clip of Chewy in '04....
http://s74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/OldBlueBeater/Misc%

[WI88XJ]

....Rats...
I can't get the vid to load. Oh well, someone here must have it. The water was over his hood and he still drove it out.

[WI88XJ]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/OldBlueBeater/Misc%20pics/th_ChEwBaCcA_iN_dA_tUbEs_WMedia.jpg (http://s74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/OldBlueBeater/Misc%20pics/?action=view&current=ChEwBaCcA_iN_dA_tUbEs_WMedia.flv)

[BRIANHO13]

its still titled and plated and insured as an XJ...and from a to c pillar it is...

mac 'i mean...seriously ;) 'gyvr


Mine too. :cheers:

[seanR]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/OldBlueBeater/Misc%20pics/th_ChEwBaCcA_iN_dA_tUbEs_WMedia.jpg (http://s74.photobucket.com/albums/i245/OldBlueBeater/Misc%20pics/?action=view&current=ChEwBaCcA_iN_dA_tUbEs_WMedia.flv)

That is the best video I has ever seen!
I was there, I don not know how many quarters he used to clean it out.
I wish they would have shown the bottom of the door when he opened it.
remember Risky Business?

[FlexdXJ]

Mine too. :cheers:

OK, OK! they don't have doors and are completely caged but they are still kinda XJ's! :D

[Fore Wheeler]

Looking forward to meeting you. Look me up. I'll be the fat guy in Carhartts.:D

and you'll find me too.

[Lawn Cher']

Gonna have that monster MJ ready for WF?

Not likely.

[XJ Stryker]

When does registration start?

[HaleYes]

When does registration start?
Hopefully soon.

[XJ Stryker]

Is this where the Camping is and the campfire

http://www.atticacamping.com/

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

that would be the place for initiation.....dont forget your velcro gloves and a rubber ball :D

[HaleYes]

Is this where the Camping is and the campfire

http://www.atticacamping.com/

Yes.

Reservations aren't really necessary but, if it makes you feel better, have at it.

[XJ Stryker]

Velcro Glove... Check


Rubber Ball.... Check

[92XJT]

I had a friend ask me, and yes I know its a jeep site, but he was wondering if he could tag along with his truck? No not an ordinary one, its dovetailed in the rear, 1 ton axles and 39" swampers, and he is not afraid to beat the snot out of it. He visits the badlands quite regularly - mainly the quarry and purgatory areas. I didn't give him any kind of answer till I asked on here.

[bmyohn]

slight problem...i found out that i have a Calculus Midterm, from 9AM to 10:30AM saturday morning. I promised my dad i would take him with me to WF, so i am going to try to get on the road right at 10:30 and get there by 12:30 to 1ish. I was just wondering if i would still be able to tag along with a group. Im not trying to do anything extreme, just show my dad a good time since he helped me build the jeep.

Any insight guys?

-Brendan

[HaleYes]

slight problem...i found out that i have a Calculus Midterm, from 9AM to 10:30AM saturday morning. I promised my dad i would take him with me to WF, so i am going to try to get on the road right at 10:30 and get there by 12:30 to 1ish. I was just wondering if i would still be able to tag along with a group. Im not trying to do anything extreme, just show my dad a good time since he helped me build the jeep.

Any insight guys?

-Brendan

Your best bet would be to head straight to the quarry. There will likely be a group there. You might also try channel 4. There's always a group that uses 4. I'll be gunning on Green with BOB. I'll have my radio on all day. I'm just not sure what channel we'll be on.

[99SJ_Ex]

I was actually going to ask what channels we are using..... there and anyone heading there.... I got my CB tricked out so I have channels 1-40 and all the side-band inbetween... So Im heading down from Menomonie WI, thinking I will be around channels 3,5, and 37. I'll start a 3 an if it sounds busy I'll move to 5, 37, etc.... Anyone else know what channels they will be on??

[bmyohn]

Your best bet would be to head straight to the quarry. There will likely be a group there. You might also try channel 4. There's always a group that uses 4. I'll be gunning on Green with BOB. I'll have my radio on all day. I'm just not sure what channel we'll be on.


ok sounds good, i have to get my CB situation ironed out. its currently not working for some unknown reason, so i will get that figured out

thanks Hale

[99SJ_Ex]

ok sounds good, i have to get my CB situation ironed out. its currently not working for some unknown reason, so i will get that figured out

thanks Hale

Check grounds and positive-side fuse. (You do have it fused don't you??) :wierd:

[bmyohn]

Check grounds and positive-side fuse. (You do have it fused don't you??) :wierd:


yeah the CB turns on and off fine. it just doesnt transmit or receive anything :dunno:

[IllianaXJ]

You just haven't sweet-talked your professor enough yet. I re-arranged 3 midterms this year and one last year so I could be there Friday :D

As for the CB, check to make sure your mic isn't the problem. Swap in a known good mic and see if it works. If not, I have a spare CB you can use/buy.

[HaleYes]

Hey, if you need a letter from the President of the MWC let me know.......yes, it's been done before.:D

[FlexdXJ]

Hey, if you need a letter from the President of the MWC let me know.......yes, it's been done before.:D


:roflmao: somehow its sounds too stupid to be a joke! :D

[HaleYes]

:roflmao: somehow its sounds too stupid to be a joke! :D


Tis the truth. AND....it worked!

Byron?

[FlexdXJ]

Tis the truth. AND....it worked!

Byron?

thanks i know how to put 2 and 2 together! :D

[IllianaXJ]

Heh, yep it works like a charm :D

This year I didn't need a letter, that particular teacher just wasn't very lenient.

[XTrmXJ]

Sorry that I didnt make it this year, just tomany things going on, mainly that Im learning a new Helicopter and just dont have time to travel 18+ hours to make it, maybe 2010 Ill make it, we will see, only problem is its a buggy and not an XJ anymore..