Buggy Boogie Fall Thang will be on September 16th & 17th 2006
at El Mirage Dry Lake.. Details and directions can be found at
www.windwizard.com/bugevnt.html

Hey Desert Buggy'rs,

If you're looking for a way to rapidly increase your buggy skills, this fall event at Elmer's might be just right.

Nice weather by the end of September.
Usually pretty nice winds too.

You can meet the folks you've been reading about.
Put faces to the names (careful - they might not look exactly as they "sound")
Meet many of the people behind the stories.
Heck... You might find yourself in a story.

Miki and Tsune Baba, buggiers from Tokyo are planning to be here.
I think Miki is bringing here folks out to see what crazy stuff their daughter is doing out in the middle of desert America.

We should wear costumes... And act casual.

It is pretty casual.
Many buggiers from all over the southwestern U.S. have been making this event a must-do for over 10 years now.

Less than 2 hours by car from LAX.

Low-key, with no sponsors and no advertising, The Fall Thang is not put on to entertain an audience but to help nurture a sense of family and community among the riders.
Seems to be working too.

Nothing is provided.
You are responsible for everything you'll need to survive a weekend in a harsh, desert dry lake environment.

We typically have plenty of camo shade for everyone to be comfortable.
Bring plenty of liquids (besides beer - a dehydrator)

There are nice toilets about a mile from our camp at Walt's Cove.
Motels and restaurants are about 8-15 miles away, depending on how picky you might be.

It's usually not as bad as we make it sound, but it is remote and harsh so one always comes prepared. Unexpected severe weather changes are not that unusual, so we try to always pay attention.

As far as gear goes... If you're just starting into buggying and don't have the stuff yet, bring your power.
Show some skills with your kites and a buggy can be found to give you a go.

It's the ones just wanting a ride that make it difficult.
Seems every year someone shows up having heard of the event, never flown a kite before, wanting to get out of their car and onto a buggy.

The playa surface isn't the best place to learn to fly a steerable kite on.
Getting the basics down usually includes putting the kite into the ground a hundred times or so.
Dragging lightweight fabric across a rough surface...
Doesn't bother me nearly as much if it's their kite taking the beating.
Provides the new flyer with a good motivation if it's their own kite too.

If a person has bothered to learn kites, gone so far as to buy one and become comfortable with it, that's a good indicator that the buggy is now appropriate.

Sound like you?

Come find out.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Hey COREYKITE,
Do we need to sign up like NABX or just show up down there?? been wanting to check one of these out for a while.

Just bring my gear and a tent?
or do we have to stay in a hotel?

Hey there Don. Last year I stayed in Adelanto, which is about 20 minutes from the lake, with a couple other buggiers. There is a Motel 6 there. Victorville is another 15 minutes away from Adelanto, and has more to offer. Or you can do the tent thing on the lake.

It's a lot of fun out there, and I learned a lot (like watching out for dust devils sneaking up on your 6). :alien:

Don,
Greg has it right.

It's whatever you want it to be.

No registration.
No fee.
No scheduled races.
No schedule... beyond the dates - Sept. 16-17, 2006.

It's not about trying to entertain you (or anyone else, for that matter).
It's about participating.

You're invited to come and be a part of this.

We provide venue, the participants provide content.

Camping in our little Elmer's Buggytown is a highlight for desert car-campers.
Very relaxed atmosphere with friends and newbies alike.

Day-trippers (motel-dwelling riders) are a welcome source of fresh ice in the morning.

Either way, I can't imagine a finer weekend camping trip.

If the winds blow, we might even do a bit-o-buggying.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

COUNT ME IN !!!

sounds like fun....

COOL!!!!

Now don't forget to fill out all the forms in triplicate.
Be sure to get them into headquarters before the deadline.

An alien government endorsement stamp really helps speed the process.

Remember... They don't deliver to Sectors R and 13 after dark.

First-timers to a THANG need to wear Red or Yellow underwear.
It's the Law!

Seriously... Don't park too close to our resident Award-Winning curmudgeon.
Dooley get there early and hogs the high point at the tip of Dooley's Reef, leaving the rest of us to find our own place in Walt's Cove.

You'll understand soon enough.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

I thought it was all the newbies had to wear the underwear over there pants?

what are the winds usually like up there?? I plan to bring 2.0-8.5 meter kites.....

Yes.
There is usually wind at Elmer's in the fall.

Bring everything.

Earl (our local wind gawd) knows what we want.
He does not, however, care.

He has an uncanny knack of bringing the wind for the one kite you left at home.

Most of us have U-Haul trucks packed with ALL our kite and buggy gear.
We hire someone to drive it to the lakebed.
Then we hire someone to buggy for us.

Only then can you act casual before Earl.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Hummmmmmmmmmmm... might be able to make it




newbies need to show a nipple

Greets, REAL family!

Much news at the Dooley residence these days... the Official Curmudgeon is SINGLE again! Actually, they (wife, daughter plus attached boyfriend, 2 cats, rabbit, 2 rats, 2 fish, and hamster) move out Sep. 1, but by Fall Thang, I should be a much more relaxed fellow. If, that is, you don't park too flippin' close! Remember, my laundress quit, so you camp downwind at your own risk!

Besides this, I've taken up African drumming as a pastime for no-wind days, and I'm bringing two African Djembe drums to Fall Thang. Anybody else got a drum? A cowbell? Two resonant sticks to bang together? A tambourine? Flute? Bagpipes?

Tribal Drumming, for those who aren't a little familiar, is extremely therapeutic, relaxing, and just plain fun. Anyone that can keep a beat can drum... banging on your desk, tapping your foot, one leg that just won't stop jumping up and down... I've seen these all over Buggy Town, especially when the wind's down. Turn that energy into rockin' sound, let the whole damn lakebed know where the REAL Tribe is at! C'mon, that old Conga drum in the garage isn't THAT big to bring along... pack it!

Anyway, I'll most likely be in on Thursday afternoon, as usual, so those who don't know Walt's Cove, look for the white VW Eurovan with an Earth Flag and red/white/black Hypno-Twister flying nearby. Park 50 yards away and yell, "Howdy!". <evil grin>

Seeya... on the playa! :moon:

Sounds like to much fun:singing::singing:
Wish I could be there with all of you......
Hey Corey quick question am I still a newbie?? or do I still have to wear red/yellow underwear.......
Have fun Gang and see you all soon as I can

Flyin High
Shannon :singing:

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Originally posted by coreykite COOL!!!! Now don't forget to fill out all the forms in triplicate. Be sure to get them into headquarters before the deadline. An alien government endorsement stamp really helps speed the process. Remember... They don't deliver to Sectors R and 13 after dark. First-timers to a THANG need to wear Red or Yellow underwear. It's the Law! Seriously... Don't park too close to our resident Award-Winning curmudgeon. Dooley get there early and hogs the high point at the tip of Dooley's Reef, leaving the rest of us to find our own place in Walt's Cove. You'll understand soon enough. Safen Up! Buggy On! "Often wrong... Never in doubt" the coreylama

Asking the question "Does that mean me?"
Means it does.
Automatically.

The underwear need not (but may) be red & yellow.
It could be, for instance, all red.
With perhaps a fringe of black lace.
Ya... that's it...

Or maybe yellow...
With soft, transparent white lace...
outlining the rising swell of her...

Oh. Wait.
Did I say that out loud?

Truly?

I'm just happy most wear underwear.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

I once more bow down to the Lama.....you are correct I should of been smarter than to ask that question.....

but Im still not wearing the red ones.....just not my color....

might be able to do something with that yellow though

miss you all

Flyin High
Shannon

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Originally posted by coreykite Asking the question "Does that mean me?" Means it does. Automatically. The underwear need not (but may) be red & yellow. It could be, for instance, all red. With perhaps a fringe of black lace. Ya... that's it... Or maybe yellow... With soft, transparent white lace... outlining the rising swell of her... Oh. Wait. Did I say that out loud? Truly? I'm just happy most wear underwear. Safen Up! Buggy On! "Often wrong... Never in doubt" the coreylama

Okay, okay, so I found my red speedo, and I found some black lace... any buddy got a glue gun? :moon:

AHH MAN..... I COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT THAT IMAGE.....

What is this forum coming to? Between dooleys speedo and coreys "rising swell of her..." I am gonna start blushing! LOL!!! See all you soon!!

Sean

And dooley, I picked up a couple djembes! See ya

Hey Dooley I got your glue gun.

Susan

And how many shades of red can we make you blush....I think I will have to put that one to the test next time I see you Sean.....

and as always Susan has the right solution for Dooley....lol
as we all know we would be so lost without her.....:wink2:

Miss you all
Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

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Originally posted by jonesing4wind What is this forum coming to? Between dooleys speedo and coreys "rising swell of her..." I am gonna start blushing! LOL!!! See all you soon!! Sean And dooley, I picked up a couple djembes! See ya

I don't have a buggy but I do landboarding. Can I join you guys? I am coming from East Coast and might not be able to make it but would like to know if landboarders are welcome before I make my decision.

For first timer to Thang event, do the "newbie" have to wear underwear at all the time or at camp fire in the dark:?:

Wondering about the ride with it in the buggy to become officially but my harness will be covered...sorry

We welcome ALL who want to play with us.
It's a big playa, so you can always move away if we get too rowdy.

We welcome kitelandboarders, kite bladers, even landsailors.

You accept us... We accept you.

Again to the "newbie" questions...
If you have to ask... YES! It means YOU!

Oh where did I go so wrong that we're discussing underwear around the campfire?
I wish we would all act as if we've once glimpsed civilized behavior.

BTW... If you wish to imbibe around the "campfire", be sure to bring enough to share. Particular fondness has been shown in the past to Bushmill's Irish Whiskey and Cuervo's Golden Marguarita.
Race-ready Shot-cars will be available for hire.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Oh, jeez... accident with glue gun. Is black lace absorbed by the human body? If I ever get the lace loose, I won't need the red speedo. Film at eleven. :moon:

Civilized behavior now Corey what fun would that be.....
:wink2:
I must say I am green with envy that I cant be there with all of you.....to bad that I cant model those yellow bloomers....
Feeling a little blue because I miss all of you..
Shannon

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Originally posted by coreykite We welcome ALL who want to play with us. It's a big playa, so you can always move away if we get too rowdy. We welcome kitelandboarders, kite bladers, even landsailors. You accept us... We accept you. Again to the "newbie" questions... If you have to ask... YES! It means YOU! Oh where did I go so wrong that we're discussing underwear around the campfire? I wish we would all act as if we've once glimpsed civilized behavior. BTW... If you wish to imbibe around the "campfire", be sure to bring enough to share. Particular fondness has been shown in the past to Bushmill's Irish Whiskey and Cuervo's Golden Marguarita. Race-ready Shot-cars will be available for hire. Safen Up! Buggy On! "Often wrong... Never in doubt" the coreylama

Venturing Out Into the Mojave...

By all means download the directions from Dan's website: www.windwizard.com

But Do NOT think that'll be enough.
You might consider a good map of the area, showing the specific places you're going. I like the DeLorme Gazetteer, available at most good bookstores.

Water, of course, is very important.
So is shade.

Gloves,
a hat that won't blow off your head,
sunscreen,
boots with heels (if you're riding),

If you're camping, you want to be either up off the ground or in a tent with bathtub construction (critters come out at night - too bleeping hot during the day).

Enter the lake bed during sunlight hours.
Finding the camp at night, especially the first time, can be very challenging.
From the entry road, it's nearly 4 miles up the lakebed.
On the right, across from the landsailers in Sailors Cove, you'll spot a few vehicles.
Coming closer you'll begin to notice there are flags and windsocks around the camp. If you don't see flags and windsocks, it is possibly not the right camp.

If the breeze is up, you might notice kites moving over the lakebed.
You have to be very close to notice the buggies.

No winds? Then you'll see buggies scattered around the camp.

Most folks out on the playa are pretty friendly.
You may ask for directions, but they probably won't know us.

Many groups bring their moter-stuff in toy haulers and RV's.
Our camp has only a couple trailers or RV's.
Most of us use our cars and vans.

Another advantage of playing in a light-weight sport.

Our award-winning curmugeon is beginning to sound almost happy, but don't let that fret you none.
He can often sound nice and benign on the e-forums, or when he wants something, but I guarantee he'll be his old crusty self when we begin to invade "his playa".
Remember to stay 50' away.
And probably best if you not be directly down-wind.
His "laundress" quit.

Bring small kites.
Bearings require tons less energy to start rolling and keep rolling.
No sinking.

More power and bigger kites will just stick you in camp most of the time.
At least, that's been the typical fall winds.
From 10 mph to 30+ mph.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

COME ON! Why wont the time go any faster? I have not been a buggy, or even had a kite in the air since NABX, and I am dying!!

Sean

Hey Sean I know how you feel.....withdrawls are a real hard thing to go through....youve got the cold sweats, rapid heart rate, and then theres the crying everytime that wind seems to blow just right.....
well you also got one up on me my dear friend you get to go.....
Ok now I am going to go and sit in the corner and cry a little.....LOL

miss you all
Shannon:singing:

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Originally posted by jonesing4wind COME ON! Why wont the time go any faster? I have not been a buggy, or even had a kite in the air since NABX, and I am dying!! Sean

hey COREYLAMA, or anybody who might know........

what are the gps coordinates for el mirage where camp is?? ive had no luck trying to find them.....

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Originally posted by DON321 hey COREYLAMA, or anybody who might know........ what are the gps coordinates for el mirage where camp is?? ive had no luck trying to find them.....

34° 39.194N , 117° 36.618W

this info and more at:

http://www.windwizard.com/elmirag.html

:moon:

SWEET.. THANKS WINDWIZ.....cant sleep, need to go to buggy AA, im ADDICTED