JIBE 2017 Countdown!

JIBE 2017Countdown

Quote: Originally posted by dangerdan

Is Jibe 2017 at Jekyll Island or else where

Quote: Originally posted by slapbasswoody

Just checked out the directions and 32 hours driving might be a little too much for me to come over this years.

we are only 20 hrs drive to get there so not as bad

but at least it's drivable and not the higher costs involved in flying with the buggy gear (and taking less)

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So looking forward to seeing everyone again. If we relocate anything, it needs to be the beer social. Half the crew got soaked when the evening sprinkler cycle kicked on. Lmao Good times

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Just checked out the directions and 32 hours driving might be a little too much for me to come over this years. Have a great time though folks, but you never know?????

You never forget your first love...

XR+ with all new hardware, longer downtube - damaged pieces at the TIG welders.

(Nearly as expensive to repair as to replace!)



So she'll look her best parked next to the Black Widow.

And so she won't snap on the first loan.

JIBE-ready*2!!!

Its been too long since I put a wing in the air myself....
Ashamed to be called a kiter. That is soon to change though. Almost in the final JIBE count down!!

Hey has anyone reached to that fellow named Nills (spelling)? He was the guy that came up from Florida last year as a first time JIBE attendee. Ate with all of us that night at the We Pub. He had the lime green PL buggy if you remember. He's not on the forum so was wondering if anyone has heard from him?

Jim you are going to love that VTT buddy

Good deal. I hope Nills can make it back.

The new Black Betty ultra low wind beach cruiser:

@Jason- that black beauty is looking good- I am trying to decide if I should bring my regular ride or my lazy man mtn bike (1500 watts of electrical goodness- I think the flat road cruising speed at Jekyll would be close to 30 mph without pedaling- might be a bit too much)
Cant wait to get there- wildwood next month then jekylll a couple of weeks later woohoo. Looking forward to hanging with my new roomies since the family wont be making it this year
scott

My buggy has been in the trailer apart since WWBB.

Bad wind and bad weather has kept most of us here not being able to go flying again.

Pulling it out today and going to put it back together.

Some decent wind is starting to move back in the area but the time to use it is a small window of opportunity. But I did get about 20 minutes the other afternoon flying static at the soccer field. Felt goooood to have the power back.

For JIBE this year I'm going to run my bug on barrows instead of big foots. My buggy was designed to run on them for the IBX at Ivanpah. It will sure make it easier to get it up and down the ramp.

Mounting them of Seismic rims with Kenda 4:80 x 4 x 8 rubber, grooved. And I'm putting in tubes will a small amount of slime for insurance. The buggy may be a little lighter, and closer to the ground. This will be a first for me on smaller wheels with this buggy. Should be fun.

Gettin excited and gettin ready. Plan to spend the week. Can't wait.

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I am getting stoked! We have been talking about it nonstop with the girlfriend's family over the weekend I just spent on Tybee.

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@Jason- that black beauty is looking good- I am trying to decide if I should bring my regular ride or my lazy man mtn bike (1500 watts of electrical goodness- I think the flat road cruising speed at Jekyll would be close to 30 mph without pedaling- might be a bit too much) Cant wait to get there- wildwood next month then jekylll a couple of weeks later woohoo. Looking forward to hanging with my new roomies since the family wont be making it this year scott

Just weeks... tick tock tick tock

I hope they get that straight Jim! Booked our rental truck too. If I break down on I95 this year, it's Enterprise to the rescue

I would love to, but I am pretty sure the extra rental cost plus gas would quadruple or more the price to get down there. Why don't you just fly down for a few days! I will pick you up at the airport

I noticed the mileage on the vans too, Jason. That was the main reason I ended up staying with the pickup. The Chevys and the Dodges actually get great gas mileage to boot. I don't know what the hell Ford is waiting on. I actually like Ford trucks the best to drive, but man they are dogs on the highway. The Chevy truck I usually rent gets 25-27mpg on the trip down and back.

So Mark, your saying set the new guy's chairs over the hidden sprinklers after dark?

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One week before I leave and still no passport. Last week I got my Member of Parliament to call and tell the Home Office to send it back, with luck it should be here next week. As a backup, I've got an appointment at the US Embassy to get a temporary passport on Thursday. I also packed everything today and I can't carry nearly as much as I thought. I've had to leave two kites behind and put one wheel in my carry on. No room for any clothes. I might be selling a brand new helmet at the end of the week because I can't carry it back unless I wear it on the plane.

@jim- don't worry- I was looking at pics from previous JIBEs and it seems I don't wear the same cloths everyday- I wear the same clothes every yr looking forward to meeting you

Quote: Originally posted by flyguy0101

@jim- don't worry- I was looking at pics from previous JIBEs and it seems I don't wear the same cloths everyday- I wear the same clothes every yr looking forward to meeting you

I've started watching next weeks forecast. Looks promising... I was just telling someone today about Angus's secret sea breeze switch that he throws every day at about lunchtime...

It's been windier than average her in metro ATL too, Jim... I'm hoping it doesn't do that next week, I don't have a high wind engine anymore... I'm counting on the 6m Peak most every day.

Looking forward to seeing you guys!

Yes you did pull it off Mark. I believe you were flying your Spirit, and I do have the vid of it. I need to get it over to ya.

Haha just thinking of those two sweet gals last year that gave us the fried okra and nacho basket on the patio. Standing there with our faux pineapple jalapeno beers... Said we looked famished.... Of course we were kinda mangy looking after riding the beach all day
Good times. Sure gonna miss you guys that's for sure.

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By the way, how cold does it get at night? I'll be sourcing a cheap sleeping bag and I'm wondering how cheap I can go?

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Fun to watch the message traffic here. Waiting for a CNN news broadcasts like... "Intelligence agencies have picked up significant background chatter indicating a possible event of unknown motives to occur in the near future in southeast coastal Georgia. Analysts are examining signal intelligence from the southeast as well as central, northeast corridor and Atlantic coast. Additional traffic from Canada, UK and possibly Turkey have alerted international allies...

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Quote: Originally posted by jimbocz   By the way, how cold does it get at night? I'll be sourcing a cheap sleeping bag and I'm wondering how cheap I can go? A bed sheet might be enough warmth. It's comfortable sleeping temps at night. When I camped I brought a light fleece blanket but usually kicked it off. The no-see-ums can be bad at the camp site. If you are camping bring light-weight pants and a light-weight long-sleeve shirt to keep the little buggers from nibbling on you. Philip

I have a some extra sleeping space in my motor home.

An overhead bunk for a light weight person. 150lb max.

Have a pullout double bed that can sleep 2.

And a twin bed in the master suite. I also sleep there in the other twin. I snore but will supply ear plugs.

Keurig style K cup Coffee in the morning at no cost and micro/fridge.

I stay at the "Flyin J" at the interstate or at the Wal-Mart in Brunswick at no charge.

The price is right. Also we could split the cost at the JI campground. $45 a night but they have free wifi!

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Wait, what Georgia are we talking about?

Quote: Originally posted by Demoknight

I believe you are joking, but for my own sanity I have to say that we mean the Georgia that was burned down by General Sherman in the United States Civil War.

JIBE always seems to be evolving. "The pot luck" lunch went to the "weenie roast. And the "weenie roast" has moved out and needs to be replaced with a.....?

Well what do you all think about a "Pancake and Egg" brunch about 9:30/10:30 ish on Wednesday morning before low tide? A good morning breakfast is what we'll all need before a long day on the beach!

Bill of fare;
Fresh Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle, farm fresh just layed eggs, little smokie sausages, fresh off the bunch bananas, Almost home made baked muffins or donuts, a cauldron of fresh DD coffee, freshly squeezed OJ and what ever else anyone would like to bring to the feed.
All prepared by a professional Chef ! Me. And I hope Angus will be my souse chef, and Michael Gaylan my right hand man.

This will be a family friendly event.

This feed needs to be supported with donations and tips. Before the event and during the feed with a generous donation in the jar next to the grill day of. All proceeds going toward JIBE expenses, permits, etc. Thanking you in advance. Leftovers will be first come, first served.

PLEASE PLEASE respond to this notice ASAP. Participation interest is necessary because We need to know if we need to load the cooking gear by Friday afternoon.

All buggy events have to have a GREAT feed! We need the fellowship and friendship, and great conversation about kites, buggys, families and the good life this event will provide. Let's keep this tradition alive at JIBE from this year forward "to infinity and beyond".

Again, we need feedback ASAP. Plans must be made.

Quote: Originally posted by D Cheek

Well what do you all think about a "Pancake and Egg" brunch about 9:30/10:30 ish on Wednesday morning before low tide? A good morning breakfast is what we'll all need before a long day on the beach!