is calico on this year????

[Mr.OverKill]

is the end of Feb/ beginning of march annual trip going to happen this year?? remi, this question is mainly for you being that you normally host this event. if it is happening let me know when so i can plan for it. thanks

[jeeperjohn]

Hopefully I will have my junk operable in time for this event. I have never been to calico before.

[blackdoutxj]

im down to go:)!

[xtimmax]

x2!!! Ive never been to calico either.

[Wiser]

let's go

[Mr. Pickle]

Calico is so much fun!! I hope the group goes. I think a few are going Super Bowl Saturday.

[RWKHausSupply]

IF you all go, Maybe I can get a Alt crew to go also, but not part of Remi's group. Dont want to butt hurt anyone this year :) dont worry not only will I make sure we go After the Remi group but we will keep a safe distance. :)

[Kejtar]

Calico event..... well, for starters to clear upsome confusion, Calico was never a chapter event. It was me going up to Calico with some folks and saying "show up if ya want" and being a host to all the jeepers. Unfortunately quite a few folks expected for it to be organized "here's the trails, here's your trail leader" type of an event. Well, sorry to have dissapointed everyone in the past, but Calico is my "unwind and relax weekend" in winter time, so I have never really done any more work towards the event then setting the day. Also last year we had a rather big problem with alcohol on the trail and a lot of folks complained. Again: not an organized event since it was done along the lines of "I'm there, I'm wheeling and having fun show up if you want".

So, the theme this year is: I'll be there first weekend of February. I haven't been wheeling since May :( I will not turn anyone away if they end up on the trail with me (unless they're or their passengers are intoxicated). On the other hand, I do not want to end up with a caravan of 30 rigs going up the trail (I think that's nearly the number that we had last time). It just takes too long.

Area has plenty fun trails where everyone can have fun: that includes built rigs and stock rigs. So maybe this years festivities could be couple groups coming up and then we all hang around the campfire one night ? So if anyone wants they're welcome to stop by the campfire Sat night (I'm going to be at the bunkhouse again) and hang out.

[GSequoia]

Calico event..... well, for starters to clear upsome confusion, Calico was never a chapter event.\

Not true!

The first year it was the chapter event.

The next year we moved the chapter event to Big Bear and you kept the Calico thing going as RemiFest.


Edit:
I'd like to make it out for this since it's been years since I've done Calico but I can't really commit to it right now. It all depends on what I've got going on at the moment between work and not-work.

[Kejtar]

Not true!

The first year it was the chapter event.
That is correct. That I believe actually occured before we were even officially a chapter (or was it just as we became a chapter?).


The next year we moved the chapter event to Big Bear and you kept the Calico thing going as RemiFest.
And that year... there was a very small group over @ Calico and I was the invited participant. That event was not posted on the forums. From that group there were maybe 3 NAXJA members total. Also it was a "one time only" type of an event. I liked the way it turned out so much that I decided to come out in the beginning of the year to unwind from that point on.

[GSequoia]

(or was it just as we became a chapter?).

We were a chapter by about a month.


And that year... there was a very small group over @ Calico and I was the invited participant.

That's right, it became RemiFest the next time...


(That's my new name for the event and I'm sticking to it.)

[Kejtar]

That's right, it became RemiFest the next time...


(That's my new name for the event and I'm sticking to it.)

Woooohoooo I got an event named after me :D wooohooo

[cal]

That's right, it became RemiFest the next time...


(That's my new name for the event and I'm sticking to it.)


Sounds like the kind of party where you bring your own rubber pants.

I'd swing by, if I had a jeep.

[GSequoia]

Sounds like the kind of party where you bring your own rubber pants.

I'd swing by, if I had a jeep.

If you bring the pantyhose Remi will bring the chicken.

[Carol.92124]

If you bring the pantyhose Remi will bring the chicken.
Okay, that visual made me wish I was mentally blind...:puke: Thanks, guys!

[Jump This]

Isn't that Superbowl weekend?
Or are you talking about 7th and 8th?

[Kejtar]

Isn't that Superbowl weekend?
Or are you talking about 7th and 8th?

yeah 7/8 cause 1 is a half weekend when it comes to February.

[JohnX]

Isn't that Superbowl weekend?


What if it was??? Get your priorities in line :twak:

[Kejtar]

What if it was??? Get your priorities in line :twak:

Shouldn't you be on your way someplace?

[Dewey]

My wife and I are planning on going and will be trying to stay in the campground. We may have 2 or 3 XJ's with us. We will probably run into you guys on the trail.

[hollywood32]

UPS just dropped of my parts so it looks like I will be able to make calico this time, I'm thinking of camping in mule canyon so I can play with all my black powder toys as well.

[boostamante]

My wife and I are planning on going and will be trying to stay in the campground. We may have 2 or 3 XJ's with us. We will probably run into you guys on the trail.


hey drew, im still good for this saturday. HOw early can i come by and help you out with your rock sliders? im thinking the earlier the better as i dont want to be in traffic in the afternoon.

Let me know.

Julio

[88trailcrawler]

I have had a blast at this run, don't really care if it is crowded or not, wild or mild (crowd wise) Either way it seems to be fun and a good opportunity to meet some NAXJA guys (and figure out which ones to stay away from) <---- Thats a joke.

Unfortunatly on my way to JV I developed a nasty wheel grinding noise. Just got the unit bearings in the mail today....but won't have them installed in time for this years Calico run.

Sucks cause that is one of my favorite trails. I will await the photos for sure!

[Jump This]

Unit bearings don't take much time to switch out...

[mattyj]

Unit bearings don't take much time to switch out...

True..... you are only 11 bolts a side away from going wheeling.

Git r done!!

:D

[hollywood32]

Count me back out of calico. Found out I'm gonna be the only person employed in my family next week so I'm gonna hold on to all my nickels for a bit.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

remi complaining about people drinking? wow thats backasswards.

[Kejtar]

remi complaining about people drinking? wow thats backasswards.

Drinking on the trail is a :nono: .... after all it's a road and one is not supposed to drink and drive. Kicking back in camp and having a few cold ones is no problem on the other hand.

[johnnyc]

I have had a blast at this run, don't really care if it is crowded or not, wild or mild (crowd wise) Either way it seems to be fun and a good opportunity to meet some NAXJA guys (and figure out which ones to stay away from) <---- Thats a joke.

Unfortunatly on my way to JV I developed a nasty wheel grinding noise. Just got the unit bearings in the mail today....but won't have them installed in time for this years Calico run.

Sucks cause that is one of my favorite trails. I will await the photos for sure!

Hey John, I can come over any night this week and help you swap those out real quick. Should only take 30 minutes.

[scottmcneal]

So when is this going to happen? Can anybody go? I hear it is a great place to play, never been...

[Jump This]

So when is this going to happen? Can anybody go? I hear it is a great place to play, never been...

So Scott.....did you read the thread yet?

;)

Okay, I'll be nice. There are a few people heading up there this weekend.
Some will stay at Calico, some will stay other places.....
Ya' know, I have never been to Calico.

[88trailcrawler]

Hey John, I can come over any night this week and help you swap those out real quick. Should only take 30 minutes.

thanks Johnny! I got Finch scheduled later this month, we are going to do the booster swap as well. I'd push it to get them fixed, but I have been buried at work and just can't get away that weekend.

Should be looking good for somthing in March though!
(Calico, Big Bear or Bullfrog?)

[scottmcneal]

See, i get this now.. I'm old so i have to read it more than once..Sorry..LOL..I can't make it, so have a good time...Hey rick, i am out of roofs, so please be nice.:doh:

[Jump This]

See, i get this now.. I'm old so i have to read it more than once..Sorry..LOL..I can't make it, so have a good time...Hey rick, i am out of roofs, so please be nice.:doh:

What you talkin' bout'?
I saw two perfectly good roofs at your place even after we cut the one I got off.

:D

[scottmcneal]

My says come on by, as she loaded her gun ;)..

[JESSE A]

Im thinking about going, i have never been, how are the trails? , also where are you all camping, is there room for another xj?

[Jump This]

Im thinking about going, i have never been, how are the trails? , also where are you all camping, is there room for another xj?

Jesse, Calico is a ghost town with a campground.
Do a google search of Calico Ghost Town and you should find the
information about the campground.
Got it for you.
http://www.calicotown.com/
Just remember, this is not an official event, just some wheelers getting together to
go wheelin'.

[IslanderOffRoad]

This weekend huh... I wonder if I can swing it..

[JohnX]

This weekend huh... I wonder if I can swing it..

Wouldn't be the same without you ;)

we can all stand around and BS about Moab and make Remi jealous.

[JESSE A]

I was reading the calico web site, trying to find info about camping, is there free camping with no hook ups. just desert camping?

[4xSanta]

I was reading the calico web site, trying to find info about camping, is there free camping with no hook ups. just desert camping?

you can dry camp in most of the canyons for FREE.....SANTA

[JESSE A]

Thanks 4xsanta that was what i was looking for, i dont like the idea of paying when i dont need hook ups.

[Kejtar]

Wouldn't be the same without you ;)

we can all stand around and BS about Moab and make Remi jealous.
:moon:

[paulhead]

$20 gas if someone can pick up some rims for me in Fontana and bring them to Long Beach on the way back. 5 steelies

[JohnX]

:moon:

Haven't you beened warned about the smilies? I will be reporting this to the boss.

[Kejtar]

Haven't you beened warned about the smilies? I will be reporting this to the boss.

ROTFLMAO! :cheers:

[scottmcneal]

Oh you turned me in..Thanks

[JESSE A]

I was wondering if anyone that is going would have a extra space at there camp ground for one more xj? I could help out with the fees, beer fire wood....ect..

[johnnyc]

Or you could stay with us in the bunkhouse for a nominal fee. There are like 20 beds in there. Just bring some earplugs.

[GSequoia]

Also be advised Johnny sleepwalks and likes to cuddle...

[lamula]

Or you could stay with us in the bunkhouse for a nominal fee. There are like 20 beds in there. Just bring some air freshner

:rof: fixed it :rof:

[johnnyc]

Also be advised Johnny sleepwalks and likes to cuddle...

Don't reveal ALL my secrets. :shhh:

[JESSE A]

I would be in for a extra bunk if there's room, about how much do you think it would cost?

[johnnyc]

I just talked to Remi the other day. He said there are plenty of bunks available. And I forget how much it is. I think the bunkhouse is like $60 a night. Divided by 10 people is $6.

Send a PM to Kejtar and tell Remi that you need a bunk.

[NikVallens]

Wish I could make it. I've had a blast the last couple times. Post pics!

[JESSE A]

so are there any medium runs at calico? i have 33s 2 lockers, but im not ready for body damage ....YET....:D

[johnnyc]

You can do the Doran/Odessa loop. Just take the bypass at the Gatekeeper.

Does anyone know what the latest is on the bypass? From what I've been reading, there are rocks blocking the bypass. But those rocks are easily driven over. However, would we technically be trespassing to get to the bypass?

I'm up for the Gatekeeper. I'm sure Remi will get me through safely. :eek:

[88trailcrawler]

so are there any medium runs at calico? i have 33s 2 lockers, but im not ready for body damage ....YET....:D

That'll do it.

You might get some rocker rail rash....and watch the drivers side roof rail on the one wash-out/squeeze.

I run 33's and lockers, Calico is a good balance of challenge without stress. Especially when you run it with a group that will help you through it.

[88trailcrawler]

I'm up for the Gatekeeper. I'm sure Remi will get me through safely. :eek:

Oh now I wish I was going!!

After that near flop on Bullfrog, you might be pushing your luck.

I bet that if the bypass is blocked then gatekeeper is stacked like crazy. Going down might not be all that bad if it is stacked. Except I bet Remi goes out there early and unstacks it!

[4xSanta]

You can do the Doran/Odessa loop. Just take the bypass at the Gatekeeper.

Does anyone know what the latest is on the bypass? From what I've been reading, there are rocks blocking the bypass. But those rocks are easily driven over. However, would we technically be trespassing to get to the bypass?

I'm up for the Gatekeeper. I'm sure Remi will get me through safely. :eek:

The rocks at the bypass are not large enough to stop anything and are to far apart to block you I would think if they did not want us to go through they would post it. The gatekeeper is not so full width friendly anymore but is doable, see ya there friday afternoon at the bunkhouse.......SANTA

[Kejtar]

OExcept I bet Remi goes out there early and unstacks it!

I hate stacked trails!

[88trailcrawler]

FLASH FLOOD?

[johnnyc]

Just got back from a fun weekend.

On Saturday, we went up Odessa and down Doran. We had to do a lot of unstacking on Odessa in a couple of spots. When we got to Gatekeeper, there were some Toyotas on the obstacle and it was starting to rain again. So we headed back to the bunkhouse.

We went back to Gatekeeper this morning. Remi spotted Santa's daughter Jessica up. Sleigh II sustained some damage.

JohnX spotted for me and I made it up...unassisted...undamaged...finally.

Jessica on Gatekeeper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/xjohnnyc/Calico/IMG_2269.jpg

[Kejtar]

Just got back from a fun weekend.

On Saturday, we went up Odessa and down Doran. We had to do a lot of unstacking on Odessa in a couple of spots. When we got to Gatekeeper, there were some Toyotas on the obstacle and it was starting to rain again. So we headed back to the bunkhouse.

We went back to Gatekeeper this morning. Remi spotted Santa's daughter Jessica up. Sleigh II sustained some damage.

JohnX spotted for me and I made it up...unassisted...undamaged...finally.

Jessica on Gatekeeper.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/xjohnnyc/Calico/IMG_2269.jpg

ya forgot to mention that sleigh's brakes were spotty and going back a foot ended up being all the way down and stop on a rock ;)

[JESSE A]

Im doing my pics now they will be up by the end of the night.


jesse (aka the new guy)

[4xSanta]

ya forgot to mention that sleigh's brakes were spotty and going back a foot ended up being all the way down and stop on a rock ;)

I no the owner and he does more damage to the Sleigh in the malls he hangs out at, Jessica done great.....SANTA

[Kejtar]

I no the owner and he does more damage to the Sleigh in the malls he hangs out at, Jessica done great.....SANTA

you she did an amazing job going up that canyon. Time for her to build a rig and go wheeling on a regular basis ;)

[JohnX]

Sweet trip guys. Thanks to all who came and had a good time with us, especially Remi for renting the bunkhouse. I forgot to chip in, so remind me when we get together next time.

Jesse, the new guy, did great and has a very nice rig....all except for that one taillight :D

You guys that want a sticker shoot me a PM with the address.

[Dewey]

Had a great time. Got some photos but don't know how to post.

[4xSanta]

Had a great time. Got some photos but don't know how to post.

Nice seeing you guys out there and look forward to seeing you on the next one, and I also have never figured out how to post photos........SANTA